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                       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 June 28,September 27, 1997
                 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

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

        Delaware                                   04-2832509          
(State or Other Jurisdiction                    (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation or Organization)               Identification No.)

111 South Worcester Street, P.O. Box 338, 
Chartley, Massachusetts                            02712  
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)         (Zip Code)                  
       
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (508) 222-0614
Facsimile Number: 508-222-0220, E-Mail Address: info@alsic.com.

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

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
issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable
date.  Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of 
August 11, 1996:  7,780,766.October 22, 1997: 7,802,582



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               CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION

                           Form 10-Q                                    

           For The Fiscal Quarter Ended June 28,September 27, 1997

                             Index



PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION                               Page

         Item 1:  Consolidated Financial Statements          3-8
      
                  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of        
                  June 28,September 27, 1997 and December 28, 1996   3-4

                  Consolidated Statements of Operations
                  for the fiscal quarters and nine-month
                  periods ended June 28,September 27, 1997 and 
                  June 29,September 28, 1996                           5

                  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
                  for the fiscal quartersnine-month periods ended June 28,September
                  27, 1997 and June 29,September 28, 1996              6
                                                                
                  Notes to Consolidated Financial 
                  Statements                                 7-8
                          

         Item 2:  Management's Discussion and Analysis
                  of Financial Condition and Results of
                  Operations                                 8-9


PART II: OTHER INFORMATION         

         Items 1-6                                            10


Signatures                                                    1110





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PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                   ITEM 1  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                
                CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
                    Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                                                        
  
                                     June 28,       December 28,
                                       1997             1996
      
ASSETS                                               

Current Assets:
  Cash                               $317,123         $  113,331
  Accounts receivable, trade          228,698            141,035
  Inventories                         167,657            156,445
  Prepaid expenses                      7,926              1,340
  Other current assets                      -                  -
                                   ----------         ----------
     Total current assets             721,404            412,151
                                   ----------         ----------

Property and equipment:
  Production equipment              1,220,450          1,145,003
  Furniture and office equipment       60,403             60,403
                                   ----------         ----------
                                    1,280,853          1,205,406

  Less accumulated depreciation      (890,161)          (824,667)
                                   ----------         ----------
     Net property and equipment       390,691            380,739
                                   ----------         ----------
Deposits                                2,237              2,337
                                   ----------         ----------
Total Assets                       $1,114,332CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
                    Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                                                        
  
                                 September 27,       December 28,
                                         1997               1996

ASSETS 

Current Assets:
  Cash                               $464,038         $  113,331
  Accounts receivable                 356,990            141,035
  Inventories                         146,921            156,445
  Prepaid expenses                      7,442              1,340
  Other current assets                      -                  -
                                   ----------         ----------
     Total current assets             975,391            412,151
                                   ----------         ----------

Property and equipment:
  Production equipment              1,333,441          1,145,003
  Furniture and office equipment       67,906             60,403
                                   ----------         ----------
                                    1,401,348          1,205,406
  Less accumulated depreciation
     and amortization                (922,909)          (824,667)
                                   ----------         ----------
     Net property and equipment       478,439            380,739
                                   ----------         ----------
Deposits                                6,843              2,337
                                   ----------         ----------
Total Assets                       $1,460,673         $  795,227
                                   ==========         ==========



See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
4 CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued) June 28, December 28, 1997 1996 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 166,416 $ 128,762 Accrued expenses 787,763 789,766 Deferred revenue 217,667 355,987 Notes payable 450,000 450,000 Current portion of convertible notes payable: Related parties 260,000 260,000 Other 1,610,000 1,610,000 Current portion of obligations under capital leases 18,431 17,383 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 3,510,278 3,611,898 Obligations under capital leases less current portion 77,059 87,999 ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities 3,587,336 3,699,897 ------------ ------------ Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued 7,782,627 shares at June 28, 1997 and 7,780,766 shares at December 28, 1996 77,826 77,808 Additional paid-in capital 30,457,693 30,457,384 Accumulated deficit (32,947,688) (33,379,027) ------------ ------------ (2,412,169) (2,843,835) Less treasury stock, at cost, 22,883 common shares at June 28 1997 and December 28, 1996 (60,835) (60,835) ------------ ------------ Total shareholders' equity (deficit) (2,473,004) (2,904,670) ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) $ 1,114,332CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued) September 27, December 28, 1997 1996 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 235,946 $ 128,762 Accrued expenses 571,336 789,766 Deferred revenue 270,333 355,987 Notes payable 309,225 450,000 Current portion of convertible notes payable: Related parties 260,000 260,000 Other 1,610,000 1,610,000 Current portion of obligations under capital leases 29,296 17,383 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 3,286,136 3,611,898 Notes payable, less current portion 86,111 - Obligations under capital leases less current portion 123,285 87,999 ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities 3,495,532 3,699,897 ------------ ------------ Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued 7,802,582 shares at September 27, 1997 and 7,780,766 shares at December 28, 1996 78,026 77,808 Additional paid-in capital 30,461,093 30,457,384 Accumulated deficit (32,513,143) (33,379,027) ------------ ------------ (1,974,024) (2,843,835) Less treasury stock, at cost, 22,883 common shares at September 27, 1997 and December 28, 1996 (60,835) (60,835) ------------ ------------ Total shareholders' equity (deficit) (2,034,859) (2,904,670) ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) $ 1,460,673 $ 795,227 ============ ============ See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
5 CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Operations Fiscal Quarters Ended Six Month Periods Ended June 28, June 29, June 28, June 29, 1997 1996 1997 1996 Revenue: Product sales $ 829,477 $ 326,727 $ 1,767,085 $ 713,209 License agreements 155,333 85,000 155,333 85,000 ---------- ----------- ---------- --------- Total revenue 984,810 411,727 1,922,418 798,209 ========== =========== ========== ========== Operating expenses: Cost of sales 466,435 369,169 1,100,699 779,077 Selling, general, and administrative 136,649 119,910 266,582 235,415 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Total operating expenses 603,084 489,079 1,367,281 1,014,492 ---------- ----------- ---------- --------- Operating income (loss) 381,726 (77,352) 555,137 (216,283) Other income (exp.), net (58,829) (35,490) (123,797) (94,242) Net income (loss) $ 322,897 $ (112,842) 431,340 (310,525) ========== =========== ========== ========== Net income (loss) per share $ 0.04 $ (0.01) $ 0.05 $ (0.04) ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding 8,088,344 7,917,504 8,088,344 7,837,694CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Operations Fiscal Quarters Ended Nine Month Periods Ended Sept. 27, Sept. 28, Sept. 28, Sept. 29, 1997 1996 1997 1996 Revenue: Product sales $ 1,084,960 $ 581,109 $ 2,852,046 $ 1,294,317 License agreements 130,333 - 285,667 85,000 ---------- ----------- ---------- --------- Total revenue 1,215,293 581,109 3,137,713 1,379,317 ========== =========== ========== ========== Operating expenses: Cost of sales 607,137 554,218 1,707,839 1,333,294 Selling, general, and administrative 121,287 103,853 387,865 339,266 ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Total operating expenses 728,424 658,071 2,095,704 1,672,560 ---------- ----------- ---------- --------- Operating income (loss) 486,869 (76,962) 1,042,009 (293,243) Other income (exp.), net (52,328) (54,017) (176,125) (148,258) Net income (loss) $ 434,541 $ (130,979) 865,884 (441,501) ========== =========== ========== ========== Net income (loss) per share $ 0.05 $ (0.02) $ 0.11 $ (0.06) ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding 8,079,585 7,917,504 8,084,907 7,853,656 ========== =========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
6 CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Quarters Ended June 28, June 29, 1997 1996 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 431,340 $(310,525) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation 52,800 52,800 Amortization 12,695 25,068 Loss (gain) on disposal of equipment (1,550) (24,500) Loss on investment - - Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, trade (87,663) 41,579 Inventories (11,212) (10,992) Prepaid expenses (6,586) (7,071) Other current assets - 325 Accounts payable 37,654 6,420 Accrued expenses (2,003) 197,881 Deferred revenue (138,320) - --------- ---------- Net cash used in operating activities 287,155 (29,015) --------- ---------- Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to property and equipment (75,447) (12,893) Disposal of property and equipment 1,550 24,500 Deposits 100 (375) --------- ---------- Net cash used in investing activities (73,797) 11,232 --------- ---------- Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments of capital lease obligations (9,893) - Proceeds from issuance of notes payable - - Proceeds from issuance of common stock 327 - --------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (9,566) - --------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in cash 203,792 (17,783) Cash at beginning of quarter 113,331 32,127 --------- ---------- Cash at end of quarter $ 317,123 $ 14,344CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine-Month Periods Ended Sept. 27, Sept. 27, 1997 1996 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 865,884 $(441,501) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and Amortization 98,242 79,200 Settlement of Interest Obligation - 25,068 Loss (gain) on disposal of equipment (1,610) (27,500) Loss on investment - - Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, trade (215,955) (108,577) Inventories 9,524 - Prepaid expenses (6,102) (959) Other current assets - (4,641) Accounts payable 107,184 (12,664) Accrued expenses (218,430) 164,531 Deferred revenue (85,654) 426,802 --------- ---------- Net cash used in operating activities 553,083 99,759 --------- ---------- Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to property and equipment (195,942) (107,178) Disposal of property and equipment 1,610 27,500 Deposits (4,506) (375) --------- ---------- Net cash used in investing activities (198,838) (80,053) --------- ---------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from capital lease obligations 47,199 - Principal payments of Notes Payable (54,664) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 3,927 - --------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (3,538) - --------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in cash 350,707 19,706 Cash at beginning of quarter 113,331 32,127 --------- ---------- Cash at end of quarter $ 464,038 $ 51,833 ========= ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
7 CERAMICS PROCESS SYSTEMS CORPORATION Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement (Unaudited) (1) Nature of Business Ceramics Process Systems Corporation ("CPS" or "the Company"), incorporated on June 19, 1984, develops, manufactures and markets advanced metal-matrix composite and ceramic products for packaging and interconnecting high-density, high-performance microelectronics for microwave, telecommunications and other applications. The Company's products are used in applications where thermal management and/or lightweight are important factors in total system design. (2) Interim Consolidated 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 for the fiscal quarters ended June 28,September 27, 1997 and June 29,September 28, 1996 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 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. (3) Net Income Per Share and Net Loss Per Share Net income per share was computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus common stock equivalents which consist of options with exercise prices less than the average market price of the Company's common stock during the period. Net loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalents pertaining to stock options and convertible notes payable were not considered in the calculations of net loss per share since their effect would be antidilutive. 8 (4) Inventory Inventories consist of the following: June 28,September 27, December 28, 1997 1996 Raw Materials $ 37,424 $ 39,412 Work in process 130,233109,497 85,933 Finished goods - 31,100 --------- ---------- $ 167,657146,921 $ 156,445 ========= ========== (5) Accrued Expenses Accrued expenses consist of the following: June 28,September 27, December 28, 1997 1996 Accrued legal and accounting $ 147,64218,500 $ 161,267 Accrued interest 532,365599,535 445,450 Accrued payroll 98,62465,609 79,170 Accrued rent and utilities 8,2308,992 24,694 Accrued other 902(121,300) 79,185 --------- ---------- $787,763 $789,766$571,336 789,766 ========= ========== 9 ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 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. Financial Condition - ------------------- The Company earned net income of $323$435 thousand in the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1997 compared with a net loss of $113$131 thousand in the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1996. The Company's cash balance at June 28,September 27, 1997 and at December 28, 1996 was $317$464 thousand and $113 thousand, respectively. 9 The improvement in the Company's overall financial performance in the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1997 versus the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1996 was primarily attributable to 1) increased shipments of the Company's metal-matrix composites for use in wireless telecommunication applications. The Company's entire operations are currently housed in a leased facility in Chartley, Massachusetts.applications, and 2) licensing revenues of $130 thousand. Through the first sixnine months of 1997, the Company financed its working capital requirements through operations. The Company expects it will continue to be able to fund its recurring working capital requirements for the remainder of 1997 through operations. In 1996 certain notes payable matured. Although the Company seeks to modify the original terms of these notes, it is unable to repay the matured balances at this time and there is no assurance that the notes will be modified on terms acceptable to the Company. As of June 28,September 27, 1997, the principal amount of convertible notes payable was $1,870,000, and accrued interest on these convertible notes payable was $473,611.$420,097. The principal and accrued interest of convertible notes payable are convertible into the Company's common stock at $0.50 per share at the option of the note holder. 9holders. The interest rate on the convertible notes payable is 10% per annum. As of September 27, 1997, the total principal and accrued interest for convertible notes payable was convertible into 4,580,194 shares of the Company's common stock at the option of note holders. The Company's entire operations are currently housed in a leased facility in Chartley, Massachusetts. Results of Operations - --------------------- The growth in revenue from the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1996 to the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1997 was primarily due to 1) increased shipments of the Company's metal-matrix composites for use in wireless telecommunication applications. Customer demandapplications, and units2) licensing revenues of $130 thousand. Unit shipments increased, and while average unit price declined, reduced costs resulted in improved margins. In the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1997 a majoritywere 240% higher than unit shipments in the third fiscal quarter of the Company's revenue was derived from1996, and 43% higher than unit shipments of products in recurring production, whereas in the second fiscal quarter of 1996, a majority of the Company's revenue was derived from shipments of prototype products which were not in recurring production.1997. In the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1997 revenue from licensing agreements $155was $130 thousand compared towith no revenue from licensing agreements of $85 thousand in the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1996. The Company's total revenue in the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1997 was $985 thousand,$1.2 million, a 139%109% increase over secondthird fiscal quarter 1996 revenue of $412$581 thousand. Total operating expenses in the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1997 were $603$728 thousand, a 23%11% increase over secondthird fiscal quarter 1996 operating expenses of $489$658 thousand. 10 Of the $114$70 thousand increase in operating expenses between the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1996 and the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1997, $97$53 thousand related to cost of sales and $17 thousand related to selling, general and administrative expenses. The increase in cost of sales related primarily to increasedthe significant increase in unit volume. Cost per unit shipped declined from the third fiscal quarter of 1996 to the third fiscal quarter of 1997 due to the change in product mix from prototype shipments to production shipments, as well as fixed costs being spread over a larger base. Other expense during the quarter consisted almost exclusively of interest expense. The cumulative effect of these revenues and costs resulted in net income of $323$487 thousand, or $0.04$0.05 per share, in the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1997, versus a net loss of $113$131 thousand, or $0.01$0.02 loss per share, in the secondthird fiscal quarter of 1996. 10 PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 1 through Item 5: None Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits: None (b) Reports on Form 8-K: None 11 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. Ceramics Process Systems Corporation (Registrant) Date: August 12,October 27, 1997 /s/Grant C. Bennett Grant C. Bennett President and Treasurer (Principal Executive Officer)