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 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.

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, the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon and other conflicts and potential conflicts throughout the world. It also includes 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 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.

Current 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.

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CPS was incorporated in Massachusetts in 1984 as Ceramics Process Systems Corporation and reincorporated in Delaware in April 1987 through a merger into a wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary organized for purposes of the reincorporation. In July 1987, CPS completed our initial public offering of 1.5 million shares of our Common Stock. In March 2007, we changed our name from Ceramics Process Systems Corporation to CPS Technologies Corporation.

Current wording

CPS was incorporated in Massachusetts in 1984 as Ceramics Process Systems Corporation and reincorporated in Delaware in April 1987 through a merger into a wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary organized for purposes of the reincorporation. In July 1987, CPS completed our initial public offering of 1.5 million shares of our Common Stock. In March 2007, we changed our name from Ceramics Process Systems Corporation to CPS Technologies Corp.

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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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Results of Operations for the Third Fiscal Quarter of 2024 (Q3 2024) Compared to the Third Fiscal Quarter of 2023 (Q3 2023); (all $ in 000’s)

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Revenues totaled $5,030 in Q2 2024 compared with $7,418 generated in Q2 2023, a decrease of 32%. This decrease was mainly due to the completion of the armor contract for the US Navy in Q2 2024 as compared to 2023. In addition, one of the Company’s major customers in 2023 significantly reduced their purchases in Q2 due to their having excess inventory that they are in the process of working down.

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Revenues totaled $4,247 in Q3 2024 compared with $6,285 generated in Q3 2023, a decrease of 32%. This decrease was mainly due to the completion of the armor contract for the US Navy in Q2 2024 as compared to 2023. In addition, one of the Company’s major customers in 2023 significantly reduced their purchases in Q3 2024 due to their having excess inventory that they are in the process of working down.

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Gross loss in Q2 2024 totaled $230 or -5% of sales. This compares with gross profit in Q2 2023 of $2,196 or 30% of sales. This percentage decrease was due to several factors including the impact of fixed costs on significantly lower revenues, as well as abnormally low production yield levels in some of our hermetic package products.

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Gross loss in Q3 2024 totaled $523 or -12% of sales. This compares with gross profit in Q3 2023 of $1,236 or 20% of sales. This percentage decrease was mainly due to the impact of fixed costs on significantly lower revenues. In addition, CPS opened a third shift effective the last week of August. During Q3 those folks were added to payroll and came in during the first shift to work alongside our experienced operators for training, which added to the overall cost of goods sold for the quarter.

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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.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses totaled $963 in Q3 2024 compared with SG&A expenses of $1,105 in Q3 2023, a 13% reduction year over year. This decrease was primarily due to the reduction in variable compensation as a result of weaker results from operations in Q3 2024 as compared to Q3 2023. In addition, new hires in 2023 resulted in increased payroll taxes and some overlap in the same position (duplicate salaries) in Q3 2023.

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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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The Company experienced an operating loss of $1,486 in Q3 2024 compared with an operating profit of $131 in Q3 2023. This decrease was a result of the decreased gross margin, partially offset by the decrease in SG&A expenses. The net loss for Q3 2024 was $1,043 compared to a net profit in Q3 2023 of $171.

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Results of Operations for the First Six Months of 2024 Compared to the First Six Months of 2023 (all $ in 000s)

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Results of Operations for the First Nine Months of 2024 Compared to the First Nine Months of 2023 (all $ in 000s)

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Total revenue was $10,943 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease compared with total revenue of $14,518 in the first half of 2023. This decrease was mainly due to the completion of our armor order for the US Navy in 2024 as compared to 2023. In addition, one of the Company’s major customers in 2023 significantly reduced their purchases in both Q1 and Q2 due to their having excess inventory that they are in the process of working down.

Current wording

Total revenue was $15,190 in the first nine months of 2024, a 27% decrease compared with total revenue of $20,803 in the first nine months of 2023. This decrease was mainly due to the completion of our armor order for the US Navy in 2024 as compared to 2023. In addition, one of the Company’s major customers in 2023 significantly reduced their purchases during 2024 due to their having excess inventory that they are in the process of working down.

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Gross margin in the first six months of 2024 totaled $676 or 6% of sales. In the first six months of 2023 gross margin totaled $4,441 or 31% of sales. This decrease was due to the decrease in revenue and the decreased coverage of our fixed costs, as well as the increased costs incurred by the Company in non-revenue producing activities, designed to increase revenue in the future, including fiber reinforced aluminum and new armor configurations. .

Current wording

Gross margin in the first nine months of 2024 totaled $153 or 2% of sales. In the first nine months of 2023 gross margin totaled $5,677 or 27% of sales. This decrease was due to the decrease in revenue and the decreased coverage of our fixed costs, as well as the increased costs incurred by the training incurred during Q3 for the addition of the third shift.

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Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $2,251 during the first six months of 2024, down 25% compared with SG&A expenses of $3,016 in the first six months of 2023. Decreased variable compensation accruals due to lower 2024 profitability as well as reduced commission and consulting expenses were the primary reasons for this decrease.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $3,215 during the first nine months of 2024, down 22% compared with SG&A expenses of $4,121 in the first nine months of 2023. Decreased variable compensation accruals due to lower 2024 profitability as well as a further reduction in selling and administrative payroll expense.

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During the first half of 2024, the Company had net interest income of $170. This compares with interest income of $95 realized during the first half of 2023. The increase in interest income is primarily due to higher interest rates.

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During the first nine months of 2024, the Company had net interest income of $242. This compares with interest income of $176 realized during the first nine months of 2023. The increase in interest income is primarily due to higher interest rates.

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In the first six months of 2024 the Company had an operating loss of $1,575 compared with operating income $1,425 in the same period last year. The net loss for the first six months of 2024 totaled $1,097 versus operating income of $1,060 in the first six months of 2023.

Current wording

In the first nine months of 2024 the Company had an operating loss of $3,062 compared with operating income $1,556 in the same period last year. The net loss for the first nine months of 2024 totaled $2,140 versus net income of $1,231 in the first nine months of 2023.

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CPS does not rely on raw materials from Ukraine, Russia, Israel or Gaza. As a result, we do not believe that the Russian invasion of Ukraine or the conflict in Israel and Gaza will have a direct impact on our results. Nevertheless, there could be an indirect impact regarding supply chain and inflationary issues as a result of these conflicts.

Current wording

CPS does not rely on raw materials from Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Lebanon or Gaza. As a result, we do not believe that the Russian invasion of Ukraine or the conflict surrounding Israel will have a direct impact on our results. Nevertheless, there could be an indirect impact regarding supply chain and inflationary issues as a result of these conflicts.

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The Company’s liquid assets at June 29, 2024 consist of cash and cash equivalents of $6,306 and marketable debt securities with a fair value of $759. This compares to cash and cash equivalents at December 30, 2023 of $8,814 and no marketable debt securities held at December 30, 2023. The decrease in cash was due primarily to a decrease in working capital, higher expenditures for capital equipment acquired to improve future performance as well as the operating losses incurred in 2024.

Current wording

The Company’s liquid assets at September 28, 2024 consist of cash and cash equivalents of $4,689, restricted cash of $85 and marketable debt securities with a fair value of $1,021. This compares to cash and cash equivalents at December 30, 2023 of $8,814 and no restricted cash or marketable debt securities held at December 30, 2023. The decrease in cash was due primarily to a decrease in working capital, higher expenditures for capital equipment acquired to improve future performance as well as the operating losses incurred in 2024.

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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.

Current wording

Accounts receivable at September 28, 2024 totaled $4,017 compared with $4,472 at December 30, 2023. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) increased from 60 days at the end of 2023 to 78 days (calculated based on trade receivables only) at the end of Q3 2024. The increase in DSO was due to several large payments due at the end of Q3 2024 being delayed to the beginning of Q4 2024, as well as significantly higher sales volumes at the end of Q3 2024 as compared to the beginning of Q3 2024. The accounts receivable balances at December 30, 2023, and September 28, 2024 were both net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $10.

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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.

Current wording

Inventories totaled $4,433 at September 28, 2024 compared with inventory totaling $4,582 at December 30, 2023. The inventory turnover in the most recent four quarters ending Q3 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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The Company expects it will continue to be able to fund its operations for the remainder of 2024 from operations and existing cash balances.

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The Company expects it will continue to be able to fund its operations for the remainder of 2024 and 2025 from operations and existing cash balances.

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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. 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.

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. OnSeptember 28, 2024,*the Company had $0 of borrowings under this LOC and its borrowing base at the time would have permitted an additional $2.9 million to have been borrowed.