CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP/DE/ - Quarter Report: 2006 April (Form 10-Q)

[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Commission file number 0-16088

CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(508) 222-0614
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Ceramics Process Systems Corporation (the `Company` or `CPS`) develops, manufactures and markets advanced metal-matrix composite components for several end markets. Electronic applications account for a majority of the Company`s sales today and include components for cellular basestations, heat spreaders for high-performance microprocessor and application-specific integrated circuits and components for electric motor controllers. The Company also produces components for use in optoelectronics, high brightness LED arrays and microwave / millimeter wave modules. The Company`s products are typically in the form of housings, packages, lids, substrates, thermal planes, heat spreaders or baseplates, and are used in applications where thermal management and/or weight are important considerations.

In addition to serving electronics end markets, the Company is developing, manufacturing and beginning to market metal-matrix composite components for some structural end markets including robotic arms for capital equipment and specialty engine components.

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 generally accepted accounting principles.

The accompanying financial statements for the fiscal quarters ended April 1, 2006 and March 26, 2005 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements of CPS reflect all normal recurring adjustments which are necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for such periods.

The Company`s balance sheet at December 31, 2005 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 31, 2005.

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.

In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 151, "Inventory Costs, An Amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4," which clarifies the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and wasted material (spoilage). The Company adopted SFAS No. 151 with the quarter ending April 1, 2006 and its adoption did not have a significant impact on results of operations or financial condition.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment, an Amendment of FASB Statements No. 123 and 95." SFAS No. 123(R) establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services or incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity`s equity instruments. SFAS No. 123(R) requires public entities to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions) and recognize the cost over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. Adoption requires a modified prospective application whereby compensation expense is recognized on or after the required effective date for the portion of the outstanding awards for which the requisite service has not yet been rendered, based on the grant-date fair value of those awards calculated on a basis consistent with the SFAS No. 123 pro forma disclosures. Actual expense recorded related to these options would be reduced by future forfeitures. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (R) on its effective date at the beginning of the quarter ending April 1, 2006. Adoption of SFAS No. 123 (R) did not have a material effect on our financial statements as there were no unvested options outstanding as of December 31, 2005 and no options were granted in the quarter ended April 1, 2006. The effect of adoption on future period results of operations will be dependent upon the terms of future option grants, if any.

 In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections" which replaces Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 20 "Accounting Changes" and SFAS No. 3, "Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements". SFAS No. 154 provides guidance on the accounting for and reporting of accounting changes and error corrections. It establishes retrospective application to the earliest practicable date, as the required method for reporting a change in accounting principle and the reporting of a correction of an error. The provisions of SFAS No. 154 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The implementation of this standard did not impact our present financial statements and will only impact future financial statements to extent there are future accounting changes or error corrections.

In February 2006, the FASB published FASB Statement No. 155, "Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments" ("SFAS No.155" or the "Statement"). SFAS 155 amends FASB Statements No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" and No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities." Among other things, the Statement resolves issues related to the financial reporting of certain hybrid financial instruments (financial instruments that have embedded derivatives) to be accounted for as a whole at fair value if the holder elects this option. This accounting eliminates the need to bifurcate the derivative from its host. The Statement also eliminates certain previous guidance that provided that beneficial interests in securitized financial assets are not subject to the provisions of SFAS No. 133. Lastly, the Statement also eliminates a restriction on the passive derivative instruments that a qualifying special purpose entity may hold. Management does not expect the adoption of this Statement to have a material impact on the Company`s consolidated financial statements.

Basic net income or net loss per common share is calculated by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares plus additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potential dilutive common shares had been issued for granted stock option and stock purchase rights. Common stock equivalents are excluded from the diluted calculations if a net loss is incurred as they would be anti-dilutive.

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

The Company incurred a net loss for the quarter ended March 26, 2005, therefore stock options were not used to compute diluted loss per share since the effect would have been antidilutive.

Prior to 2006 the Company accounted for its stock-based compensation plans under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees". The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provision of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-based Compensation," to stock-based employee compensation for the quarter ended March 26, 2005.

The Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (R) on its effective date, commencing with the quarter ending April 1, 2006. Adoption of SFAS No. 123 (R) did not have a material effect on our financial statements for the quarter ended April 1, 2006 as there were no unvested options outstanding as of December 31, 2005 and no options were granted in the quarter ended April 1, 2006.

The Company adopted the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan ("1999 Plan") on January 22, 1999. Under the terms of the 1999 Plan all of the Company`s employees, officers, directors, consultants and advisors are eligible to be granted options, restricted stock awards, or other stock-based awards. All options were nonstatutory stock options granted at the fair market value of the stock, and expire ten years from the date of grant. All options granted to employees originally vested in equal annual installments over a five-year period. All options granted to directors originally vested one year from date of grant. In December 2005 the Board of Directors approved a resolution fully vesting all outstanding stock options as of December 20, 2005. The Board of Directors took this action in anticipation of the Company adopting SFAS No. 123(R) as of fiscal 2006.

Under the 1999 Plan a total of 1,250,000 shares of common stock are available for issuance, of which 145,750 shares remain available for grant as of April 1, 2006.

As of April 1, 2006 the 1999 Plan is the only stock option plan from which awards can be made as all other option plans have expired. The 1989 Stock Option Plan expired on February 22, 1999 and no additional grants can be made from this plan. A total of 65,363 options granted under the 1989 Stock Option Plan prior to its expiration date were outstanding as of April 1, 2006.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company`s stock and other factors.  The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination within the valuation model.  The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.  The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

A summary of option activity under the Plan as of April 1, 2006, and changes during the quarter then ended is presented below:

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the quarter ended April 1, 2006 was $73,305.

As of April 1, 2006, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plans. 

Inventories consist of the following:

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

At December 31, 2006, the Company had approximately $9,400,000 of net operating loss carryforwards available to offset income for U.S. Federal income tax purpose. The Company has established a valuation allowance against this and its other deferred tax assets.

The Company recorded no tax provision for federal income taxes during the quarter ended April 1, 2006 due to net operating loss carryforwards and a valuation reserve against deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to consider the need and amount of the valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets based upon its ongoing assessment of historical and projected taxable income. The Company recorded a tax provision of $25 thousand for state income taxes during the quarter ended April 1, 2006.

ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT`S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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 31, 2005.

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 2, Item 7 of the Company`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, 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 31, 2005.

Revenues in Q1 2006 of $2.507 million were 76% higher than revenues in Q1 2005 of $1.424 million. The increase in revenues is a result of increased demand in all three of the Company`s primary product families: heat spreaders for flip chip packaging, components for cellular basestations, and components for motor controllers. Management believes demand was up due to growth in these specific applications, as well as due to an overall improvement in the economy.

Gross margins in Q1 2006 of 29% compare with gross margins in Q1 2005 of 20%. This increase in gross margins is primarily due to three reasons: 1) improved pricing environment compared to a year ago, 2) a more profitable product mix and 3) spreading of fixed costs over a larger production base, as well as continued cost management.

Sales, General and Administrative expenses (SG&A) increased to $373 thousand in Q1 2006 from $337 thousand in Q1 2005, a 11% increase. This increase in SG&A expenses is primarily attributable to salary expense which increased by $13 thousand and sales commissions which increased by $27 thousand as a result of the increase in revenue.

Total operating expenses in Q1 2006 were $2.151 million, an increase of 46% from total operating expenses in Q1 2005 of $1.476 million. Total operating expenses rose at a lower rate than revenues for the reasons described above.

Other expense in Q1 2006 was $7 thousand compared to $6 thousand in Q1 2005, the difference is primarily an increase in interest costs.

At December 31, 2006, the Company had approximately $9,400,000 of net operating loss carryforwards available to offset income for U.S. Federal income tax purpose. The Company has established a valuation allowance against this and its other deferred tax assets.

The Company recorded no tax provision for federal income taxes during the quarter ended April 1, 2006 due to net operating loss carryforwards and a valuation reserve against deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to consider the need and amount of the valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets based upon its ongoing assessment of historical and projected taxable income. The Company recorded a tax provision of $25 thousand for state income taxes during the quarter ended April 1, 2006. This provision is a management estimate which takes into consideration the state income tax rate and the impact on state income taxes due of existing investment tax credits.

The cumulative effect of these revenues and costs resulted in a net income of $324 thousand or $0.03 per basic and dilutive common share in Q1 2006 compared with net loss of $57 thousand or $0.00 per basic and dilutive common share in Q1 2005.

The Company`s cash and cash equivalents at April 1, 2006 was $651 thousand compared to cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2005 of $748 thousand, a decrease of $97 thousand or 13%. This change is primarily due to use of cash for certain equipment purchases and payment of lease obligations in Q1 2006 which was offset by cash provided by operating activities.

Accounts receivable increased to $1.583 million at April 1, 2006 from $1.233 million at December 31, 2005. This change is primarily due to higher shipments in Q1 2006 than Q4 2005.

Inventories decreased to $705 thousand at April 1, 2006 from $747 thousand at December 31, 2005. This decrease is primarily due to the use of consigned inventory held at customers` locations pursuant to consigned inventory agreements the Company has entered into with key customers.

The Company financed its working capital during Q1 2006 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 2006 from these same sources, although the Company intends to finance certain capital equipment purchases with lease financing. The Company also has available a $1 million line of credit with Sovereign Bank; no borrowings have been made under this line of credit.

As of April 1, 2006, there have been no significant changes in the Company`s contractual obligations, consisting principally of various operating and capital leases, as disclosed at December 31, 2005.

ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is not significantly exposed to the impact of interest rate changes or 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 the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on such evaluation, such officer has concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, 1) the Company`s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports the Company files under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and 2) 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. There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.

ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors as discussed in our 2005 Form 10-K

ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
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:

Exhibit 31.1 Certification Of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

Exhibit 31.2 Certification Of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

Exhibit 32.1 Certification Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

2. Reports on Form 8-K
   On May 15, 2006, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K relating to the announcement of its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2006, as presented in a press release dated May 12, 2006.

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: May 15, 2006
/s/ Grant C. Bennett
Grant C. Bennett
President