CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORPDE

Previous wording

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those forecasted or projected in such forward-looking statements. This includes the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other conflicts and potential conflicts throughout the world, which are discussed in Item 3 of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or changed circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Current wording

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those forecasted or projected in such forward-looking statements. This includes the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other conflicts and potential conflicts throughout the world and the impact of a strong dollar on the prices the Company charges to foreign customers, which are discussed in Item 3 of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or changed circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Previous wording

The critical accounting policies utilized by the Company in preparation of the accompanying financial statements are set forth in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023, under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. There have been no material changes to these policies since December 30, 2023.

Current wording

The critical accounting estimates utilized by the Company in preparation of the accompanying financial statements are set forth in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023, under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. There have been no material changes to these policies since December 30, 2023.

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Products we provide include baseplates for motor controllers used in high-speed electric trains, subway cars, wind turbines, and hybrid and electric vehicles. We provide baseplates and housings used in radar, satellite and avionics applications. We provide lids and heat spreaders used with high performance integrated circuits for use in internet switches and routers. We provide baseplates and housings used in modules built with Wide Band Gap Semiconductors like Silicon Carbide (“SiC”) and Gallium Nitride (“GaN”), collectively Metal Matrix Composites (“MMC”). CPS also assembles housings and packages for hybrid circuits. These housings and packages may include MMC components; they may include components made of more traditional materials such as aluminum, cold rolled steel and Kovar. Using its proprietary MMC technology, the Company also produces light-weight vehicle armor, particularly for extreme environments and heavy threat levels.

Current wording

Products we provide include baseplates for motor controllers used in high-speed electric trains, subway cars, wind turbines, and hybrid and electric vehicles. We provide baseplates and housings used in radar, satellite and avionics applications. We provide lids and heat spreaders used with high performance integrated circuits for use in internet switches and routers. We provide baseplates and housings used in modules built with Wide Band Gap Semiconductors like Silicon Carbide (“SiC”) and Gallium Nitride (“GaN”), collectively Metal Matrix Composites (“MMC”). CPS also assembles housings and packages for hybrid circuits. These housings and packages may include MMC components; they may include components made of more traditional materials such as aluminum, cold rolled steel and Kovar. Using its proprietary MMC technology, the Company also produces light-weight vehicle armor, particularly for extreme environments and heavy threat levels. In addition the Company engages in research and development activities with the goal of developing new products that address challenging customer requirements. These activities typically leverage the company’s extensive knowledge base in the development and volume manufacturing of advanced materials.

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Results of Operations for the First Fiscal Quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024) Compared to the First Fiscal Quarter of 2023 (Q1 2023); (all $ in 000’s)

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Results of Operations for the Second Fiscal Quarter of 2024 (Q2 2024) Compared to the Second Fiscal Quarter of 2023 (Q2 2023); (all $ in 000’s)

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Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses totaled $1,166 in Q1 2024 compared with SG&A expenses of $1,551 in Q1 2023. This decrease was due in part to a reduction in variable compensation as well as lower commission expense due to lower revenue numbers and their impact on profitability. In addition, there are a number of areas in which management has been able to reduce SG&A expenses compared to last year.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses totaled $1,085 in Q2 2024 compared with SG&A expenses of $1,465 in Q2 2023. This decrease was primarily due to the reduction in variable compensation as a result of weaker results from operations in Q2 2024 as compared to Q2 2023. In addition, the Company was able to reduce its outside consulting costs.

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The Company experienced an operating loss of $260 in Q1 2024 compared with an operating profit of $694 in Q1 2023, a decrease of 137%. This decrease was a result of the decreased gross margin, partially offset by the decrease in SG&A expenses.

Current wording

The Company experienced an operating loss of $1,315 in Q2 2024 compared with an operating profit of $731 in Q2 2023, a decrease of 280%. This decrease was a result of the decreased gross margin, partially offset by the decrease in SG&A expenses.

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Inflation has had an impact on our costs. Thus far, we have been able to pass along these increases to our customers, but there is no guarantee that we will be able to continue this in the future. In addition, there is often a lag between when the costs increase and when we can adjust customer prices. Some of our larger customers will have pricing agreements, typically for one year, and we must wait for those agreements to end before making any pricing adjustments. Wage increases are also part of the inflation impact. We have instituted a combination of wage increases as well as richer benefits, such as the increased 401k match mentioned above, in order to retain the folks making up our workforce.

Current wording

Inflation has had an impact on our costs. Thus far, we have been able to pass along these increases to our customers, but there is no guarantee that we will be able to continue this in the future. In addition, there is often a lag between when the costs increase and when we can adjust customer prices. Some of our larger customers will have pricing agreements, typically for one year, and we must wait for those agreements to end before making any pricing adjustments. Further, several of our larger customers buy from our major competitor in Japan. The devaluation of the Japanese yen related to the US dollar has made it more difficult for us to increase our prices in an amount necessary to fully make up for higher costs.

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Accounts receivable at March 30, 2024 totaled $3,876 compared with $4,472 at December 30, 2023. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) decreased from 60 days at the end of 2023 to 59 days at the end of Q1 2024. The accounts receivable balances at December 30, 2023, and March 30, 2024 were both net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $10.

Current wording

Accounts receivable at June 29, 2024 totaled $4,263 compared with $4,472 at December 30, 2023. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) increased from 60 days at the end of 2023 to 77 days at the end of Q2 2024. The increase in DSO was due to several large payments due at the end of Q2 2024 being delayed to the beginning of Q3 2024, as well as significantly higher sales volumes at the end of Q2 2024 as compared to the beginning of Q2 2024. The accounts receivable balances at December 30, 2023, and June 29, 2024 were both net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $10.

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Inventories totaled $4,611 at March 30, 2024 compared with inventory totaling $4,582 at December 30, 2023. The inventory turnover in the most recent four quarters ending Q1 2024 was 4.4 times (based on a 5 quarter end average) compared with 4.3 times averaged during the four quarters of 2023.

Current wording

Inventories totaled $4,122 at June 29, 2024 compared with inventory totaling $4,582 at December 30, 2023. The inventory turnover in the most recent four quarters ending Q2 2024 was 4.6 times (based on a 5 quarter end average) compared with 4.3 times averaged during the four quarters of 2023.

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In May 2023, the Company terminated its $3.0 million revolving line of credit (LOC) with Massachusetts Business Development Corporation (BDC). A new LOC in the amount of $3.0 million was entered into with Rockland Trust Company. The LOC is secured by the accounts receivable and other assets of the Company and has an interest rate of the National Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal. On March 30, 2024, the Company had $0 of borrowings under this LOC and its borrowing base at the time would have permitted an additional $3.0 million to have been borrowed. The LOC remains in effect until terminated per mutual agreement by both parties.

Current wording

In*May 2023,the Company terminated its $3.0 million revolving line of credit (LOC) with Massachusetts Business Development Corporation (BDC). A new LOC in the amount of $3.0 million was entered into with Rockland Trust Company. The LOC is secured by the accounts receivable and other assets of the Company and has an interest rate of the National Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal. OnJune 29, 2024,*the Company had $0 of borrowings under this LOC and its borrowing base at the time would have permitted an additional $3.0 million to have been borrowed.

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In March 2020, the Company acquired a scanning acoustic microscope for a price of $208 thousand. The full amount was financed through a 5 year note payable with a financing company. The note is collateralized by the microscope and is being paid in monthly installments of $4 thousand, consisting of principal plus interest at a fixed rate of 6.47%

Current wording

In March 2020, the company acquired a scanning acoustic microscope for a price of $208 thousand. The full amount was financed through a 5 year note payable with a financing company. The note is collateralized by the microscope and is being paid in monthly installments of $4 thousand, consisting of principal plus interest at a rate of 6.47%