EX-99.1 2 ex_666841.htm PRESS RELEASE ex_666841.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

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FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE

 

CPS Technologies Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

 

Investing to Drive Higher Growth as the Year Progresses

 

Norton, Massachusetts – May 1, 2024 – CPS Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:CPSH) (“CPS” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 30, 2024.

 

First Quarter Summary

 

 

Revenue of $5.9 million for the first quarter of 2024 versus $7.1 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to further quality control testing and production staffing challenges

 

 

Gross margin of 15.3 percent versus 31.6 percent in the first quarter of 2023, largely due to lower manufacturing efficiencies and non-revenue producing quality control costs

 

 

Operating loss of $0.3 million for the quarter ended March 30, 2024 compared to an operating profit of $0.7 million in the prior-year period

 

 

The Company announced the signing of a manufacturing license agreement with Triton Systems for Fiber-Reinforced Aluminum (FRA) Composites® to address key customer requirements through the expansion of its product portfolio

 

“Our revenue came in lower than last year, given the use of production resources for quality control and other long-term improvements,” said Brian Mackey, President and CEO. “As previously discussed, we anticipate the coming quarters to also be impacted by lower HybridTech Armor® sales. However, we remain very optimistic on a number of fronts, including our long-term growth trajectory. The Company’s order intake is increasing across its other product lines, our recent technology license agreement with Triton is expected to provide new avenues for expansion, and ongoing R&D is addressing critical customer requirements. In addition, we are working with Kinetic Protection on the very real opportunities for additional armor orders with the Navy. The current fiscal year is clearly focused on preparing CPS for its next phase of growth, encompassing all key markets, as well as business development initiatives to accelerate contract bookings and revenue generation.

 

“Our R&D efforts enable us to directly address clearly defined market requirements. For example, last week we presented our initial results from a recently completed Phase I SBIR at the National Reactor Innovation Center Program Review at Idaho National Lab. Our novel composite material demonstrated neutron and gamma radiation shielding with performance similar to lead or tungsten but with a reduction in mass of more than 55%. We continue to aggressively pursue relevant growth opportunities, as evidenced by our recent submission of four Phase I and two Phase II proposals. As we leverage these programs to expand our portfolio of market-driven offerings, we anticipate revenue opportunities with both government and commercial customers. These efforts will strengthen customer demand and improve the Company’s operating outlook going forward. I look forward to discussing these programs in more detail on our upcoming investor call.”

 

Results of Operations

CPS reported revenue of $5.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 versus $7.1 million in the prior-year period, reflecting lower demand from certain over-stocked customers and reduced production capacity due to continued quality control testing. Gross profit was $0.9 million, or 15.3 percent of revenue, versus $2.2 million, or 31.6 percent of revenue, in the fiscal 2023 first quarter, with the lower gross margin year-over-year due to the lower sales volumes in Q1 2024 on consistent fixed costs as well as ongoing quality control testing.

 

 

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The Company reported an operating loss of $0.3 million in the fiscal 2024 first quarter compared with an operating profit of $0.7 million in the prior-year period. Reported net loss was $0.1 million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, versus net income of $0.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the quarter ended April 1, 2023.

 

Conference Call

The Company will be hosting its first quarter 2024 earnings call at 9:00 am on May 2, 2024. Those interested in participating in the conference call should dial the following: 

Call in Number: 1-844-943-2942

Participant Passcode: 175645

The Company encourages those who wish to participate to call in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure the operator can connect all participants.

 

About CPS

CPS is a technology and manufacturing leader in producing high-performance materials solutions for its customers. The company’s products and intellectual property address critical needs in a variety of applications, including electric trains and subway cars, wind turbines, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, Navy ships, the smart electric grid, 5G infrastructure and others. CPS hermetic packages can be found in many Aerospace and Satellite applications.  CPS’ armor products provide exceptional ballistic protection and environmental durability at very light weight. CPS is committed to innovation and to supporting our customers in building solutions for the transition to clean energy.

 

 

Safe Harbor

Statements made in this document that are not historical facts or which apply prospectively, including those relating to 2024 financial results, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "will," "intends," "believes," "expects," "plans," "anticipates" and similar expressions. Investors should not rely on forward looking statements because they are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's expectation. Additional information concerning risk factors is contained from time to time in the company's SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this release. Subsequent events or circumstances occurring after such date may render these statements incomplete or out of date. The company expressly disclaims any obligation to update the information contained in this release.

 

 

CPS Technologies Corporation                                      
111 South Worcester Street
Norton, MA 02766

www.cpstechnologysolutions.com

 

Investor Relations:

Chris Witty

646-438-9385

cwitty@darrowir.com

 

 

 

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CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 

   

Fiscal Quarters Ended

 
    March 30, 2024    

April 1, 2023

 
                 

Revenues:

               

Product sales

  $ 5,912,634     $ 7,100,267  
                 

Total revenues

    5,912,634       7,100,267  

Cost of product sales

    5,006,324       4,855,564  
                 

Gross Margin

    906,310       2,244,703  

Selling, general, and administrative expense

    1,165,922       1,550,522  
                 

Operating income (loss)

    (259,612 )     694,181  

Other income, net

    79,171       15,590  
                 

Income (loss) before taxes

    (180,441 )     709,771  

Income tax provision

    (37,288 )     250,570  
                 

Net income (loss)

  $ (143,153 )   $ 459,201  
                 

Net income (loss) per basic common share

  $ (0.01 )   $ 0.03  
                 

Weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding

    14,519,215       14,452,284  
                 

Net income (loss) per diluted common share

  $ (0.01 )   $ 0.03  
                 

Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding

    14,519,215       14,639,600  

 

 

 

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CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 

   

March 30,

2024

   

December 30,

2023

 

ASSETS

               
                 

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 8,667,728     $ 8,813,626  

Accounts receivable-trade, net

    3,848,635       4,389,155  

Accounts receivable-other

    27,490       83,191  

Inventories, net

    4,611,460       4,581,930  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    391,953       276,349  

Total current assets

    17,547,266       18,144,251  

Property and equipment:

               

Production equipment

    11,155,183       11,271,982  

Furniture and office equipment

    952,883       952,883  

Leasehold improvements

    985,649       985,649  

Total cost

    13,093,715       13,210,514  

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

    (11,581,885 )     (11,936,004 )

Construction in progress

    206,250       281,629  

Net property and equipment

    1,718,080       1,556,139  

Right-of-use lease asset (note 4, leases)

    297,000       332,000  

Deferred taxes

    1,609,982       1,569,726  

Total Assets

  $ 21,172,328       21,602,116  
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               
                 

Current liabilities:

               

Note payable, current portion

    43,478       46,797  

Accounts payable

    2,409,773       2,535,086  

Accrued expenses

    843,770       1,075,137  

Deferred revenue

    207,247       251,755  

Lease liability, current portion

    160,000       160,000  
                 

Total current liabilities

    3,664,268       4,068,775  
                 

Note payable less current portion

    -       8,090  

Deferred revenue – long term

    31,277       31,277  

Long term lease liability

    137,000       172,000  
                 

Total liabilities

    3,832,545       4,280,142  

Commitments & Contingencies

               

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 14,601,487 and 14, 601,487 shares; outstanding 14,519,215 and 14,519,215 shares; at March 30, 2024 and December 30, 2023, respectively

    146,015       146,015  

Additional paid-in capital

    40,341,855       40,180,893  

Accumulated deficit

    (22,897,949 )     (22,754,796 )

Less cost of 82,272 and 82,272 common shares repurchased at March 30, 2024 and December 30, 2023, respectively

    (250,138 )     (250,138 )
                 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

    17,339,783       17,321,974  
                 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

  $ 21,172,328     $ 21,602,116