CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP/DE/ - Quarter Report: 2005 June (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 June 25, 2005
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

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(508) 222-0614
Registrants Telephone Number, including Area Code:

Not Applicable
Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year if Changed since Last Report:

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 August 8, 2005: 12,326,209.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Ceramics Process Systems Corporation (the `Company` or `CPS`) produces products used in various end markets including the wireless communications infrastructure market, high-performance microprocessor market, motor controller market and other microelectronic and capital equipment markets. The Company develops, manufactures, and markets advanced metal-matrix composite components primarily to house, interconnect and thermally manage microelectronic devices. The Company`s products are typically in the form of housings, packages, lids, substrates, thermal planes, or heat sinks, and are used in applications where thermal management and/or weight are important considerations.

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`).

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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the fiscal quarters ended June 25, 2005 and June 26, 2004 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 Company`s consolidated balance sheet at December 25, 2004 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Registrant`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2004.

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.

On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), "Share-Based

Payment", (SFAS No. 123(R)), which is an Amendment of FASB Statements Nos. 123

and 95. In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) that provides interpretive guidance regarding the interaction between SFAS 123(R) and certain SEC rules and regulations and provides the SEC staff`s views regarding the valuation of share-based payment arrangements for public companies. The fair-value-based method of expense recognition in SFAS No. 123(R) is similar to the fair-value-based method described in SFAS No. 123 in most respects. Pursuant to rules adopted by the SEC in April 2005, the effective date for SFAS No. 123(R) has been deferred to the first quarter of fiscal year 2006. If we had included the fair value of employee stock options in our financial statements, our net income for the quarters ended June 25, 2005 and June 26, 2004 would have been as disclosed in Note 4.

Basic earnings per share (`EPS`) excludes the effect of any dilutive options, warrants or convertible securities and is computed by dividing net income 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 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 1,283,363 shares of common stock at a weighted-average price of $0.59 were outstanding at June 25, 2005. Options to purchase 1,156,113 shares of common stock at a weighted-average price of $0.57 were outstanding at June 26, 2004.

The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation plans under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees". Accordingly, no stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income as all options granted had an exercise price equal to or greater than the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. In accordance with SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure," the following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-based Compensation," to stock-based employee compensation for the fiscal quarter ended June 25, 2005:

Inventories consist of the following:

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company and notes thereto included in this report and the Company`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2004.

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.

The critical accounting policies utilized by the Company in preparation of the accompanying consolidated 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 25, 2004, 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 25, 2004.

Total revenue was $1,790 thousand in Q2 2005, a 26% increase from total revenue of $1,417 thousand in Q2 2004. The increase in revenues came primarily from higher demand for existing products. The revenue from increased unit shipments was offset somewhat by reduced prices for certain high volume products. Unit demand increased for flip-chip heat spreaders, motor controller baseplates and wireless basestations components. In addition the Company achieved several design wins for flip chip heat spreaders, motor controller baseplates and other products which management believes will generate growth in the future.

Total operating expenses in Q2 2005 were $1,678 thousand, a 32% increase from total operating expenses in Q2 2004 of $1,267 thousand. Cost of product sales in Q2 2005 were $1,322 thousand, an increase of 36% from cost of product sales in Q2 2004 of $974 thousand. Cost of product sales increased primarily as a result of increased unit shipments and secondarily because of increases in certain costs of raw materials and higher labor costs from higher employment levels; these cost increases were offset somewhat by productivity gains. Gross profit on product sales in Q2 2005 was 26% compared to gross profit on products sales in Q2 2004 of 31%. This decrease in gross profit is primarily the result of lower prices for certain products which went into effect at the end of last year.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $356 thousand in Q2 2005, a 21% increase from SG&A expenses of $294 thousand in Q2 2004. The increase in SG&A expenses is primarily the result of higher commissions paid to sales representatives and higher sales promotion expenses.

Total revenue was $3,215 thousand in the first six months of 2005, a 4% increase from total revenue of $3,082 thousand in the first six months of 2004. The increase in revenues came primarily from higher demand for existing products. The revenue from increased unit shipments was offset somewhat by reduced prices for certain high volume products. The largest increase in demand was for lids and heatspreaders for application-specific integrated circuits.

Total operating expenses in the first six months of 2005 were $3,153 thousand, a 14% increase from total operating expenses of $2,754 thousand in the first six months of 2004. Cost of product sales in the first six months of 2005 were $2,461 thousand, a 12% increase from cost of product sales in the first six months of 2004 of $2,204 thousand. Cost of product sales increased as a result of increased unit shipments and increased equipment and facilities maintenance and repair. Gross profit on product sales in the first six months of 2005 was 23% compared to gross profit on product sales in the first six months of 2004 of 28%. This decrease in gross profit is primarily the result of lower prices for certain products which went into effect at the end of last year.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $693 thousand in the first six months of 2005, a 26% increase from SG&A expenses in the first six months of 2004 of $550 thousand. The increase in SG&A expenses is primarily the result of higher commissions paid to sales representatives and higher sales promotion expenses.

The Company`s cash balance and cash equivalents at June 25, 2005 was $313 thousand compared to cash balance and cash equivalents at December 25, 2004 of $458 thousand, a decrease of $145 thousand or 32%. This decrease is primarily the result of $133 thousand of fixed asset additions that were funded by cash generated from operations and cash balances.

Accounts receivable decreased to $1,022 thousand at June 25, 2005 from $1,312 thousand at December 25, 2004. This change reflects lower revenues in Q2 2005 compared to Q4 2004. The accounts receivable balance at June 25, 2005 and December 25, 2004 is net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $12 thousand.

Inventories increased to $764 thousand at June 25, 2005 from $623 thousand at December 25, 2004; this increase is primarily the result of increase use of consigned inventory by the Company`s customers and management`s assessment of the inventory levels required to meet the future demand of customers.

The Company financed its working capital during Q2 2005 with existing cash balances and funds generated by operations. The Company expects it will continue to be able to fund its working capital requirements for the remainder of 2005 from these same sources.

The Company continues to sell to a limited number of customers and the loss of any one of these customers could cause the Company to require additional 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.

In April 2005, the Company entered line of credit and equipment lease agreements with Sovereign Bank. The line of credit is a revolving credit facility allowing the Company to borrow up to 80% of eligible accounts receivable, up to a maximum of $1 million, subject to the Company complying with certain covenants. The line of credit has a one-year term. The equipment lease facility allows the Company to lease up to $600 thousand of eligible capital equipment. As of June 25, 2005 there were no borrowings under the line of credit. As of June 25, 2005, the Company has leased capital equipment with a value of $174 thousand under the lease facility agreement.

As of June 25, 2005, production equipment included $357 thousand of construction in progress, and in addition, the Company had outstanding commitments to purchase $41 thousand of production equipment. The Company intends to finance $297 thousand of production equipment in construction in progress and outstanding commitments under the lease agreement.

The Company`s contractual obligations at June 25, 2005 consist of the following:

ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is not significantly exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and foreign currency fluctuations. The Company has not used derivative financial instruments.

ITEM 4 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) The Company`s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company`s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d - 14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on such evaluation, such officer has concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company`s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them, on a timely basis, to material information relating to the Company (included its consolidated subsidiary) required to be included in the Company`s periodic filings under the Exchange Act. In addition, such officer has concluded that the Company`s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls. Since the evaluation date, there have not been any significant changes in the Company`s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect such controls.

ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 2 CHANGES IN SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS AND ISSUER PURCHASES FO EQUITY SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.

ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
(a) Exhibits: None

2. Reports on Form 8-K

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Ceramics Process Systems Corporation
(Registrant)

Date: August 9, 2005
/s/ Grant C. Bennett
Grant C. Bennett
President

I, Grant C. Bennett, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q;
   
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
   
3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
   
4. The registrant`s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) for the registrant and have:
   

5. The registrant`s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant`s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant`s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   

Date: August 9, 2005
/s/ Grant C. Bennett
Grant C. Bennett
Treasurer

I, Grant C. Bennett, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q;
   
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
   
3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
   
4. The registrant`s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) for the registrant and have:
   

5. The registrant`s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant`s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant`s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   

Date: August 9, 2005
/s/ Grant C. Bennett
Grant C. Bennett
President and Treasurer

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Ceramics Process Systems Corporation (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the three and six month periods ended June 25, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Grant C. Bennett, President and Treasurer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
   
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.