CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP/DE/ - Quarter Report: 2002 March (Form 10-Q)

(Mark One)
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the period ended March 30, 2002
or

[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from to

Commission file number 0-16088

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period than the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of March 30, 2002: 12,315,221.

CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Form 10-Q
For The Fiscal Quarter Ended March 30, 2002
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The Company`s products are manufactured by proprietary processes the Company has developed including the QuicksetTM Injection Molding Process (`Quickset Process`) and the QuickCastTM Pressure Infiltration Process (`QuickCast Process`).

The Company was incorporated on June 19, 1984. The Company continues to sell to a limited number of customers and loss of any one of these customers could cause the Company to require external financing. Failure to generate sufficient revenues, raise additional capital or reduce certain discretionary spending could have a material adverse effect on the Company`s ability to achieve its business objectives.

As permitted by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission applicable to quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, these notes are condensed and do not contain all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles.

The accompanying financial statements for the fiscal quarters ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements of CPS reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for such periods.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CPS and its wholly-owned subsidiary, CPS Superconductor Corporation. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Basic EPS excludes the effect of any dilutive options, warrants or convertible securities and is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents computed using the average market price for the period under the treasury stock method requirements.

The following table presents the calculation of both basic and diluted EPS:

Options to purchase 1,015,484 shares of common stock at a weighted-average price of $0.80 were outstanding at March 30, 2002. As of March 30, 2002, the Company had 732,533 options to purchase common stock that were antidilutive and as such have been excluded from the calculation of diluted net income. Options to purchase 779,603 shares of common stock at a weighted-average price of $0.98 were outstanding at March 31, 2001. The Company was in a net loss position at March 31, 2001, therefore stock options were not used to compute diluted loss per share since the effect would have been antidilutive.

Inventories consist of the following:

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

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. 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.

Revenues in Q1 2002 of $1.75 million were 81% higher than revenues in Q1 2001 of $965 thousand. The higher revenues were the result of increased demand from both existing and new customers. The higher revenues result from volume increases rather than price increases. Based on current backlog, current order releases and our assessment of the forecasts some customers have provided, we expect Q2 2002 revenues will be lower than Q1 2002 revenues.

Gross margins in Q1 2002 of 30% compare with Q1 2001 gross margin of negative (3%). The improvement in gross margins is primarily attributable to the fixed costs being spread over a larger production volume and improved efficiencies in production.

Sales, General and Administrative expenses (SG&A) increased to $425 thousand in Q1 2002 from $312 thousand in the Q1 2001, a 36% increase. The increase in SG&A expenses is primarily attributable to increased headcount in the sales function and increased sales commissions.

Total operating expenses in Q1 2002 were $1,648 thousand, a 26% increase over operating expenses in Q1 2001 of $1,304 thousand. The increase in total operating expenses was primarily attributable to 1) increased material, labor, overhead which in turn was driven by increased production volume, and 2) increased SG&A expenses. While operating expenses in Q1 2002 increased 26% from the same period a year ago, revenues in Q1 2002 increased 81% from the same period a year ago.

In Q1 2002 other expense was ($4) thousand compared to Q1 2001 other income of $5 thousand.

The Company recorded no tax provision during the quarter ended March 30, 2002 due to the expected utilization of net operating loss carryforwards.

The cumulative effect of these revenues and costs resulted in net income of $97 thousand or $0.01 per basic and dilutive common share in Q1 2002 compared with a net loss of $335 thousand or ($0.03) per basic and dilutive common share in Q1 2001.

The Company`s cash balance and cash equivalents at March 30, 2002 was $141 thousand compared to cash balance and cash equivalents at December 29, 2001 of $300 thousand, a decrease of $159 thousand or 53%.

Accounts receivable increased to $1,061 thousand at March 30, 2002 from $785 thousand at December 29, 2001. This change reflects higher shipments in Q1 2002 compared to Q4 2001, as well as an increase in shipments to Europe in Q1 2002 compared to Q4 2001. European customers tend to pay more slowly than U.S. customers. The accounts receivable balance at March 30, 2002 and December 29, 2001 is net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $12,586.

Inventory increased to $689 thousand at March 30, 2002 from $628 thousand at December 29, 2001. The higher inventory level is primarily a result of increased safety stock necessary to accommodate higher shipments in Q1 2002 compared to Q 4 2001. The level of inventory is likely to fluctuate in line with expected shipment volumes.

In the first quarter of 2002 the Company purchased $193 thousand of production equipment.

The Company financed its working capital during Q1 2002 with funds generated by operations and existing cash balances. The Company expects it will continue to be able to fund its working capital requirements for the remainder of 2002 from its existing cash balance and from funds generated by operations.

The Company continues to sell to a limited number of customers and loss of any one of these customers could cause the Company to require external financing. Failure to generate sufficient revenues, raise additional capital or reduce certain discretionary spending could have a material adverse effect on the Company`s ability to achieve its business objectives.

Item 1 through Item 5: None

Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K: None