CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP/DE/ - Quarter Report: 2017 April (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

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 April 1, 2017

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

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(508) 222-0614

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code:

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

111 South Worcester Street

Norton, MA 02766-2102

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [X ] Yes [ ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer [ ]   Accelerated filer [ ]   Non-accelerated filer [ ]   Smaller reporting company [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act):

[ ] Yes       [X] No

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.  Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of May 9, 2017: 13,203,436.

PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

(continued)

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(concluded)

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Notes to Financial Statement

(Unaudited)

(1)        Nature of Business

CPS Technologies Corporation (the “Company” or “CPS”) provides advanced material solutions to the electronics, power generation, automotive and other industries.   The Company’s primary advanced material solution is metal-matrix composites which are a combination of metal and ceramic.

CPS also assembles housings and packages for hybrid circuits. These housings and packages may include components made of metal-matrix composites or they may include components made of more traditional materials such as aluminum, copper-tungsten, etc.

The Company sells into several end markets including the wireless communications infrastructure market, high-performance microprocessor market, motor controller market, and other microelectronic and structural markets.

(2)        Interim Financial Statements

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 are unaudited.  In the opinion of management, the unaudited 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, 2016 has been derived from the audited 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 financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

(3)        Net Income (Loss) Per Common and Common Equivalent Share

Basic net income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) 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 options and stock purchase rights. Common stock equivalents are excluded from the diluted calculations when a net loss is incurred as they would be anti-dilutive.

The following table presents the calculation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”):

(4)        Share-Based Payments

The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award. That cost is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). The Company provides an estimate of forfeitures at initial grant date. Reductions in compensation expense associated with the forfeited options are estimated at the date of grant, and this estimated forfeiture rate is adjusted periodically based on actual forfeiture experience. The company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of the stock options granted.

During the quarters ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016 a total of 122,500 and 129,000 stock options, respectively, were granted to employees under the Company’s 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan) and a total of 45,000 stock options were granted to outside directors, respectively.

During the quarter ended April 1, 2017 there were no shares issued. During the quarter ended April 2, 2016 the Company issued 1,200 shares of common stock as a result of employee option exercises.

As of April 1, 2017, there was $443 thousand of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan; that cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.46 years.

During the quarters ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016, the Company recognized approximately $74 thousand and $79 thousand, respectively, as shared-based compensation expense related to previously granted shares under the Plan.

(5)        Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

(6)        Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

(7)        Income Taxes

In 2016, the Company adopted ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. As a result, 100% of the deferred tax asset is classified as non-current for all periods presented.

A valuation allowance against deferred tax assets is required to be established or maintained when it is "more likely than not" that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes that it will generate sufficient future taxable income to realize the tax benefits related to the remaining deferred tax assets and as such no valuation allowance has been provided against the deferred tax asset.

The Company recorded a tax benefit of $348 thousand for federal income taxes and a tax benefit of $99 thousand for state income taxes during the quarter ended April 1, 2017. The Company recorded a tax expense of $37 thousand for federal taxes and a tax benefit of $7 thousand for state income taxes during the quarter ended April 2, 2016.

(8)        Commitments

The Company entered into a 10-year lease for the Norton facilities effective on March 1, 2006. The leased facilities comprise approximately 38 thousand square feet. In June 2016 this lease was amended to extended the lease to February 28, 2018. In addition the Company has an option to extend the lease through February 28, 2019. The lease is a triple net lease wherein the Company is responsible for payment of all real estate taxes, operating costs and utilities. The Company also has an option to buy the property and a first right of refusal during the term of the lease. Annual rental payments in 2017 are expected to approximate $152 thousand.

In February 2011, the Company entered into a lease for an additional 13.8 thousand square feet in Attleboro, MA. The lease term is for one year and has an option to extend the lease for five additional one-year periods. The Company renewed the lease in 2013 for one additional year and also obtained two years of additional options which could extend the Company use through February 2019.  In 2016, the Company exercised its option to extend the lease through the end of February 2018. Annual rental payments in 2017 are expected to approximate $83 thousand.

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 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, 2016.

Forward-Looking Statements

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.

Critical Accounting Policies

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 31, 2016, 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, 2016.

Overview

CPS Technologies Corporation (the ‘Company’ or ‘CPS’) provides advanced material solutions to the electronics, power generation, automotive and other industries.

The Company’s products are generally used in high-power, high-reliability applications. These applications always involve energy use or energy generation and the Company’s products allow higher performance and improved energy efficiency. The Company is an important participant in the growing movement towards alternative energy and "green" lifestyles. For example, the Company’s products are used in mass transit, hybrid and electric cars, wind-turbines for electricity generation as well as routers and switches for the internet which in turn allows telecommuting.

The Company’s primary advanced material solution is metal matrix composites (MMCs), a new class of materials which are a combination of metal and ceramic. CPS has a leading, proprietary position in metal matrix composites. Metal matrix composites have several superior properties compared to conventional materials including improved thermal conductivity, thermal expansion matching, stiffness and light weight which enable higher performance and higher reliability in our customers’ products.

Like plastics several decades ago, we believe metal-matrix composites will penetrate many end markets over many years. CPS management believes our business model of providing advanced material solutions to a portfolio of high growth end markets which are, at any point in time, in various stages of the technology adoption lifecycle, provides CPS with the opportunity for sustained growth and a diversified customer base. We believe we have validated this model as we are now supplying customers at all stages of the technology adoption lifecycle.

CPS is the leader in supplying metal matrix composites to certain high growth electronics end markets which are well along in the adoption lifecycle and therefore generating significant demand. These end markets include high-performance integrated circuits and circuit boards used in internet switches and routers, as well as motor controllers used in high-speed electric trains, subway cars and wind turbines.  CPS supplies heat spreaders, lids and baseplates to customers in these end markets. CPS is a fully qualified manufacturer for many of the world’s largest electronics OEMs.

CPS also assembles housings and packages for hybrid circuits. These housings and packages may include components made of metal-matrix composites; they may include components made of more traditional materials such as aluminum, copper-tungsten, etc.

A market at an earlier stage of the adoption lifecycle is the market for hybrid and electric automobiles.  The Company recently announced a multi-year supply agreement with a major tier one automotive supplier for the supply of AlSiC pin fin baseplates for use in motor controllers for hybrid and electric automobiles.

We are also actively working with customers in end markets at the beginning stages of the adoption lifecycle. An example of such a market is the market for armor. In 2008 the Company entered into a cooperative agreement with the Army Research Laboratory to further develop large hybrid metal matrix composite modules which integrally combine metal matrix composites and ceramics by enveloping ceramic tiles with MMCs. This system offers a lighter weight, durable, multi-hit capable and cost competitive alternative to conventional steel, aluminum and ceramic based armor systems. CPS hybrid hard face armor modules are comprised of multiple materials completely enveloped within and mechanically and chemically bonded to lightweight and stiff aluminum metal matrix composites.

The Company believes that its hybrid hard face armor tiles will find application in many military vehicles as well as armored commercial vehicles.

Our products are manufactured by proprietary processes we have developed including the QuicksetTM Injection Molding Process (‘Quickset Process’) and the QuickCastTM Pressure Infiltration Process (‘QuickCast Process’).

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.

Results of Operations for the First Fiscal Quarter of 2017 (Q1 2017) Compared to the First Fiscal Quarter of 2016 (Q1 2016); (all $ in 000’s)

Revenues totaled $2,845 in Q1 2017 compared with $5,216 generated in Q1 2016, a reduction of 45%.  The decrease was due primarily to a reduction in the sale of baseplates and, to a lesser degree, lower armor sales. There were no significant price changes in Q1 2017 compared with Q1 2016.

Gross margin in Q1 2017 totaled a negative $80 or 3% of sales. This compares with a gross margin in Q1 2016 of $1,132 or 22% of sales. The reduction in gross margin was almost entirely due to lower sales volume.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses totaled $973 in Q1 2017, an increase of 7% compared with SG&A expenses of $908 in Q1 2016. During Q1, 2017 the Company incurred an additional $100 in legal and other costs associated with preparing for the annual proxy process.   If it had not been for this one-time expenditure, the total SG&A spending would have been down 4% versus the same period last year. The major changes contributing to the 4% reduction was a decrease in sales commissions, offset in part by an increase in travel and other marketing spending.

Primarily as a result of lower sales volume, the Company experienced an operating loss of $1,054 in Q1 2017 compared with an operating profit of $223 in Q1 2016. The net loss for the quarter totaled $604, compared with net income of $197 in Q1 2016.

Liquidity and Capital Resources (all $ in 000’s unless noted)

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at April 1, 2017 totaled $2,876. This compares to cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2016 of $3,408. The decrease in cash was due primarily to the loss from operations, offset in part by a decrease in receivables, an increase in payables and depreciation exceeding capital expenditures.

Accounts receivable at April 1, 2017 totaled $1,753 compared with $1,960 at December 31, 2016. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) decreased from 61 days at the end of 2016 to 55 days at the end of Q1 2017. The accounts receivable balances at December 31, 2016, and April 1, 2017 were both net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $10.

Inventories totaled $1,948 at April 1, 2017, virtually flat with inventory levels at December 31, 2016. The inventory turnover in the most recent quarters ending Q1 2017 was 5.4 times (based on a 5 point average), down from 6.4 times averaged during the four quarters of 2016.

All consigned inventory is shipped under existing purchase orders and per customers’ requests. At April 1, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $785 and $848, respectively, was located at customers’ locations pursuant to consigned inventory agreements.

The Company financed its working capital during Q1 2017 with a combination of cash balances and a reduction in receivables and an increase in payables. The Company expects it will continue to be able to fund its working capital requirements for the remainder of 2017 from existing cash balances and borrowings, if necessary.

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.

Contractual Obligations

Management believes that a combination of existing cash balances and borrowings, if necessary will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements for the foreseeable future. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to generate sufficient revenues or reduce certain discretionary spending in the event that planned operational goals are not met such that we will be able to meet our obligations as they become due.

As of April 1, 2017 the Company had $191 of construction in progress and no outstanding commitments to purchase production equipment.

The Company entered into a 10-year lease for the Norton facilities effective on March 1, 2006. The leased facilities comprise approximately 38 thousand square feet. In June 2016 this lease was amended to extend the lease to February 28, 2018. In addition the Company has an option to extend the lease through February 28, 2019. The lease is a triple net lease wherein the Company is responsible for payment of all real estate taxes, operating costs and utilities. The Company also has an option to buy the property and a first right of refusal during the term of the lease. Annual rental payments in 2017 are expected to approximate $152 thousand.

In February 2011, the Company entered into a lease for an additional 13.8 thousand square feet in Attleboro, MA. The lease term is for one year and has an option to extend the lease for five additional one-year periods. The Company renewed the lease in 2013 for one additional year and also obtained two years of additional options which could extend the Company use through February 2019.  In 2016, the Company exercised its option to extend the lease through the end of February 2018. Annual rental payments in 2017 are expected to approximate $83 thousand.

The Company intends to finance production equipment, construction in progress and outstanding commitments under the lease agreements with existing cash balances.

The Company’s contractual obligations at April 1, 2017, not including unexercised options to extend, 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 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 Chief 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 officers have 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.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1             LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

            None.

ITEM 1A           RISK FACTORS

            There have been no material changes to the risk factors as discussed in our 2016 Form 10-K.

ITEM 2             UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.  None.

ITEM 3             DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

            None.

ITEM 4             MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

            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

(b)           Reports on Form 8-K:

On March 3, 2017 the Company filed a report on Form 8-K relating to the announcement of its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016 as presented in a press release dated March 2, 2017.

SIGNATURES

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.

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

(Registrant)

Date:    May 10, 2017

/s/        Grant C. Bennett

Grant C. Bennett

Chief Executive Officer

Date:    May 10, 2017

/s/        Ralph M. Norwood

Ralph M. Norwood

Chief Financial Officer