CPS Technologies Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2020 Results

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CPS Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: CPSH) reported $5.8 million in revenues and an operating profit of $331 thousand for Q2 2020, down from $6.4 million and $258 thousand in Q2 2019. For the first half of 2020, revenues reached $12.3 million with an operating profit of $952 thousand, improving from $11.6 million and an operating loss of $486 thousand in H1 2019. CEO Grant Bennett noted a demand decrease due to a major customer's inventory adjustments related to the coronavirus pandemic but highlighted strong gross margins and operational improvements.

Positive

• Operating profit increased to $331 thousand from $258 thousand year-over-year in Q2.
• For H1 2020, operating profit improved significantly to $952 thousand from an operating loss of $486 thousand in H1 2019.
• Gross margins were higher due to improved pricing and product mix.

Negative

• Revenues decreased from $6.4 million in Q2 2019 to $5.8 million in Q2 2020 due to reduced customer purchases.
• Increased volatility in short-term demand is expected as customers manage pandemic-related inventory issues.

NORTON, Mass., July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPS Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: CPSH) today announced revenues of $5.8 million and an operating profit of $331 thousand for the quarter ended June 27, 2020.  This compares with revenues of $6.4 million and an operating profit of $258 thousand for the quarter ended June 29, 2019. 

For the six months ending June 27, 2020, revenues are $12.3 million with an operating profit of $952 thousand.  This compares with revenue of $11.6 million and an operating loss of $486 thousand for the six months ended June 29, 2019.

Grant Bennett, President and CEO, said: “Revenues, while strong, were down compared to the first quarter of 2020 due primarily to impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the purchasing decisions of a major customer.   This customer increased inventory in Q1 to guard against possible supply chain interruptions; they then reduced purchases in Q2 to bring inventory down to more appropriate levels.

Gross margins and operating profits were considerably higher in the three-month and six-month periods just ended than they were in the corresponding periods a year ago.  This significant positive swing in performance reflects the pricing, product mix and operational improvements discussed in previous quarters.      

CPS has been open and operating throughout the pandemic.  To date most of our customers remain open and operational.   We saw in Q2 and expect to see in future quarters increased volatility in short-term demand as individual customers address pandemic-related issues including managing inventories up and down, shortages of other components, short-term shutdowns, longer approval cycles given many employees are working from home, etc.   

CPS continues to follow CDC and OSHA guidance in our workplace.  Employees’ temperatures are taken at the beginning of each shift, shifts have been staggered to reduce employee overlap, workstations have been rearranged to ensure social distancing, all employees are using facemasks, etc.

Any forward looking comments must begin with the clear caveat that the pandemic is injecting considerable uncertainty at customers and suppliers so conditions can and may change quickly.  Nonetheless, we currently anticipate continued strong performance for the remainder of 2020, albeit not as strong as we were anticipating pre-pandemic.  Our product sales pipeline is strong.  Our sales team continues to generate new business both from existing and new customers.  We note that over the past six months we have seen some customer programs using SiC die accelerating and we are particularly excited about the near-term revenue growth potential in this area.”

The Company will be hosting its second quarter conference call with investors at 4:45pm on Wednesday, July 29. Those interested in participating in the conference call should dial:

Call in Number: 1-833-953-1394

Conference ID: 6958894

About CPS
CPS Technologies Corporation is a global leader in producing metal-matrix composite components used to improve the reliability and performance of various electrical systems.  CPS products are used in motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, high-speed trains, subway cars and wind turbines.  They are also used as heatspreaders in internet switches, routers and high-performance microprocessors.  CPS also develops and produces metal-matrix composite armor.

Safe Harbor
Statements made in this document that are not historical facts or which apply prospectively, including those relating to 2020 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

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
			June 27,				June 29,			June 27,				June 29,
			2020				2019				2020				2019
			------------			------------				------------				------------
Revenues:
	Product sales	$	5,758,015			$	6,366,951			$	12,269,586			$	11,636,489
			------------			------------				------------				------------
	Total revenues		5,758,015				6,366,951				12,269,586				11,636,489
Cost of product sales			4,574,686				5,191,964				9,536,047				10,302,078
			------------			------------				------------				------------
	Gross Margin		1,183,329				1,174,987				2,733,539				1,334,411
Selling, general, and
	administrative expense		852,773				917,079				1,781,362				1,820,765
		------------				------------				------------				------------
	Income (loss) from operations		330,556				257,908				952,176				(486,354	)
Interest income (expense), net			(31,325	)			(7,310	)			(51,291	)			(7,261	)
		------------				------------				------------				------------
Net income (loss) before
	income tax		299,231				250,598				900,885				(493,615	)
Income tax provision (benefit)			--				--				--				--
		------------				------------				------------				------------
	Net income (loss)	$	299,231			$	250,598			$	900,885			$	(493,615	)
		=========				=========				=========				=========
Net income (loss) per
	basic common share	$	0.02			$	0.02			$	0.07			$	(0.04	)
		------------				------------				------------				------------

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

			June 27,				December 28,
				2020				2019
ASSETS			-------------				-------------
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	116,612			$	133,965
	Accounts receivable-trade, net			4,975,842				4,086,945
	Inventories, net			3,872,868				3,099,824
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			173,237				147,786
			-------------				-------------
		Total current assets		9,138,559				7,468,520
			-------------				-------------
Property and equipment:
	Production equipment			10,008,886				9,649,169
	Furniture and office equipment			508,423				508,423
	Leasehold improvements			934,195				934,195
			-------------				-------------
		Total cost		11,451,504				11,091,787
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization			(10,357,620)				(10,110,663)
	Construction in progress			320,209				255,754
			-------------				-------------
		Net property and equipment		1,414,093				1,236,878
			-------------				-------------
Right-of-use lease asset				100,000				171,000
Deferred taxes, net				147,873				147,873
			-------------				-------------
	Total assets		$	10,800,525			$	9,024,271
			=========				=========

(continued)

CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(concluded)

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS`			June 27,				December 28,
	EQUITY			2020				2019
			-------------				-------------
Current liabilities:
	Borrowings against line of credit			1,026,765				1,249,588
	Note payable, current portion			37,311				--
	Accounts payable			1,770,160				1,436,417
	Accrued expenses			908,994				815,166
	Deferred revenue			482,997				21,110
	Lease liability, current portion			100,000				148,000
			-------------				-------------
Total current liabilities				4,326,227				3,670,281
			-------------				-------------
Note payable less current portion				159,360				--
Long term lease liability				--				23,000
			-------------				-------------
Total liabilities				4,485,587				3,693,281
Commitments (note 4)
Stockholders` equity:
	Common stock, $0.01 par value,
		authorized 20,000,000 shares;
		issued 13,427,492;
		outstanding 13,207,436;
		at June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019;		134,275				134,275
	Additional paid-in capital			36,177,264				36,094,201
	Accumulated deficit			(29,479,548)				(30,380,433)
	Less cost of 220,056 common shares repurchased
		at June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019		(517,053)				(517,053)
			-------------				-------------
Total stockholders` equity				6,314,938				5,330,990
			-------------				-------------
Total liabilities and stockholders`
	equity		$	10,800,525			$	9,024,271
			==========				==========

CPS Technologies Corporation                                     
Chuck Griffith, Chief Financial Officer                                        
111 South Worcester Street                                                                        
Norton, MA 02766
Telephone: (508) 222-0614
Web Site:  www.alsic.com   

FAQ

What were CPS Technologies' revenues for Q2 2020?

CPS Technologies reported revenues of $5.8 million for the quarter ended June 27, 2020.

How much was CPS Technologies' operating profit in Q2 2020?

The operating profit for CPS Technologies in Q2 2020 was $331 thousand.

What is CPS Technologies' financial performance for the first half of 2020?

For the first half of 2020, CPS Technologies reported revenues of $12.3 million and an operating profit of $952 thousand.

Why did CPS Technologies' revenues decline in Q2 2020?

The decline was primarily due to a major customer reducing purchases to adjust inventory levels impacted by the pandemic.

What improvements did CPS Technologies experience compared to last year?

CPS Technologies experienced higher gross margins and improved operating profits compared to the same periods last year.