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CPS Technologies (NASDAQ: CPSH) prices $9.6M registered direct stock offering

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CPS Technologies Corp. entered into securities purchase agreements with institutional investors to sell 1,200,000 shares of common stock in a registered direct offering at $8.00 per share, generating gross proceeds of about $9.6 million. After placement agent fees and other expenses, the company expects net proceeds of approximately $9.0 million, to be used for general corporate purposes such as working capital, capital spending and commercialization of developing technologies.

Roth Capital Partners acted as exclusive placement agent and received a 5.5% cash fee on aggregate gross proceeds plus expense reimbursement. The company agreed to a 45‑day restriction on new equity issuances and a 180‑day restriction on specified variable rate transactions after closing. Separately, CPS amended its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase authorized common shares from 20,000,000 to 25,000,000.

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CPS raises $9.6M equity and expands authorized shares, a modestly dilutive but balance-sheet-supportive move.

CPS Technologies completed a registered direct offering of 1,200,000 common shares at $8.00 per share, for about $9.6 million in gross and approximately $9.0 million in net proceeds. This is primary capital to the company rather than a shareholder resale.

The 5.5% placement fee paid to the agent is typical for a small-cap transaction. Restrictions on issuing additional equity for 45 days and on Variable Rate Transactions for 180 days may temper near-term overhang from further financings. The increase in authorized common shares from 20,000,000 to 25,000,000 on May 27, 2026 provides capacity for future equity actions, but actual impact will depend on how and when that capacity is used.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Shares offered 1,200,000 shares Registered direct offering of common stock
Offering price $8.00 per share Purchase price for common stock in offering
Gross proceeds $9.6 million Aggregate gross proceeds from offering
Net proceeds $9.0 million Approximate net proceeds after fees and expenses
Placement fee rate 5.5% Cash fee on aggregate gross proceeds to placement agent
Authorized shares before 20,000,000 shares Common stock authorized prior to amendment
Authorized shares after 25,000,000 shares Common stock authorized after amendment
Equity issuance lockup 45 days Restriction on new equity and registrations post-closing
registered direct offering financial
"for the sale by the Company of 1,200,000 shares ... in a registered direct offering"
A registered direct offering is a way for a company to sell new shares of its stock directly to select investors with regulatory approval. This method allows the company to raise funds quickly and efficiently without needing a public auction, similar to offering exclusive access to a limited number of buyers. For investors, it often provides an opportunity to purchase shares at a favorable price, while giving the company immediate access to capital.
at-the-market under Nasdaq rules financial
"The Offering was priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules."
shelf registration statement regulatory
"offered pursuant to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 ... a shelf registration statement"
A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.
Variable Rate Transactions financial
"The Company also agreed not to enter into specified Variable Rate Transactions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement)"
Certificate of Amendment regulatory
"filed ... a Certificate of Amendment (the “Amendment”) of the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation"
A certificate of amendment is an official filing that updates a company’s founding documents—its legal “rulebook” that sets share structure, voting rules, name and basic purpose. Think of it like changing the blueprint of a building: small changes are paperwork, big ones can alter who owns how much and who controls decisions. Investors watch these filings because they can affect share counts, voting power, dilution and company value.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Offering Type shelf
Use of Proceeds General corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, commercialization of developing technologies and other investments.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
 
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 27, 2026
 
CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Delaware
0-16088
04-2832509
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
111 South Worcester Street, Norton, Massachusetts
02766
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
   
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
508-222-0614
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4( c)).
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
 
CPSH
 
NASDAQ Capital Markets
 
 

 
 
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
On May 27, 2026, CPS Technologies Corp. (the “Company”) entered into securities purchase agreements (the “Purchase Agreements”) with certain institutional investors (the “Investors”) for the sale by the Company of 1,200,000 shares (the “Shares”) of its Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), in a registered direct offering (the “Offering”), at a purchase price of $8.00 per share. The Offering was priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The closing of the Offering occurred on May 29, 2026 (the “Closing Date”).
 
In connection with the Offering, the Company entered into a Placement Agency Agreement (the “Placement Agency Agreement”) on May 27, 2026 with Roth Capital Partners, LLC (the “Placement Agent”), as the exclusive placement agent in connection with the Offering. As compensation to the Placement Agent, the Company paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of 5.5% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised in the Offering, and reimbursement of certain expenses.
 
The Purchase Agreements contain customary representations and warranties and agreements of the Company and the purchasers and customary indemnification rights and obligations of the parties. The Company has agreed not to issue, enter into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of, any shares of Common Stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock or file any registration statement or prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto for a period of forty-five (45) days following the Closing Date, subject to certain exceptions. The Company also agreed not to enter into specified Variable Rate Transactions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days following the Closing Date, subject to certain specified exceptions.
 
The shares of Common Stock described above were offered pursuant to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-282266), filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on September 20, 2024, which was amended on October 15, 2024 and declared effective by the Commission on October 17, 2024, including a prospectus included in the Registration Statement, and a prospectus supplement, dated May 27, 2026.
 
The Company received net proceeds of approximately $9.0 million from the Offering, after deducting the estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, including the Placement Agent fees. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures, commercialization of developing technologies and other investments.
 
The representations, warranties and covenants contained in the Purchase Agreement and the Placement Agency Agreement were made solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreements and may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties. Accordingly, such agreements are incorporated herein by reference only to provide investors with information regarding the terms of such agreements, and not to provide investors with any other factual information regarding the Company or its business, and should be read in conjunction with the disclosures in the Company’s periodic reports and other filings with the Commission.
 
The foregoing summaries of the Purchase Agreement and Placement Agency Agreement do not purport to be complete and are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by, copies of such documents attached as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which are incorporated herein by reference.
 
A copy of the opinion of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP relating to the legality of the issuance and sale of the Shares, including the consent included therein, is attached as Exhibit 5.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
 
On May 27, 2026, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Amendment (the “Amendment”) of the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective as of the same date. The Amendment increased the number of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), that the Company is authorized to issue from 20,000,000 to 25,000,000.
 
Item 8.01 Other Events.
 
The Company issued a press release announcing the pricing of the Offering on May 28, 2026. Copies of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
 

 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
3.1 Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
 
5.1 Opinion of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP.
 
10.1 Form of Placement Agency Agreement, dated May 27, 2026, between the Company and Roth Capital Partners, LLC.
 
10.2 Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated May 27, 2026, between the Company and the purchasers party thereto.
 
23.1 Consent of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.1).
 
99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated May 28, 2026.
 
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 

 
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
(Registrant)
Date: June 1, 2026
/s/ Brian Mackey
Brian Mackey
Chief Executive Officer
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

CPS Technologies Corp. Announces Pricing of $9.6 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

 

NORTON, Mass., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – CPS Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: CPSH) (“CPS” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into definitive securities purchase agreements with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 1,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $8.00 per share in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about May 29, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

 

Roth Capital Partners is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

 

The gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be approximately $9.6 million, before deducting the placement agent fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures, commercialization of developing technologies and other investments.

 

The offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 333-282266) originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 20, 2024, and declared effective by the SEC on October 17, 2024. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. The prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained, when available, from Roth Capital Partners, LLC, 888 San Clemente, Suite 400, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (800) 678-9147 or by email at rothecm@roth.com, or by accessing the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

 

About CPS Technologies Corp.

 

CPS is an advanced materials company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance material solutions to global customers in transportation, energy, automotive, electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, and defense. The company specializes in proprietary metal matrix composites (MMCs), combining metals and ceramics to deliver superior strength, thermal management, and reliability for demanding applications such as high-speed rail, HVDC systems, mass transit, electric vehicles, internet equipment, and electrical infrastructure. CPS also produces hermetic packaging for high-reliability power and communications modules, supporting avionics, GPS, microprocessors, and specialized integrated circuits. Additionally, its lightweight HybridTech Armor® provides high strength-to-weight protection. CPS focuses on innovation, quality, and diversified high-growth markets to drive sustained, profitable growth. The Company’s Vision is “to pioneer the next generation of high-performance materials and solve the world’s toughest engineering challenges.”

 

 

 

Safe Harbor

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the registered direct offering, including the completion, size and timing of the offering, the Company’s intended use of proceeds from the offering and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “will,” “intends,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates” and similar expressions. The offering is subject to market and other conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including market conditions, risks associated with the cash requirements of the Company’s business and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the SEC, and represent our views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. 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 any forward-looking statements or information in this release.

 

CPS Technologies Corp.
111 South Worcester Street
Norton, MA 02766
www.cpstechnologysolutions.com

 

Investor Relations:
Chris Witty
646-438-9385
cwitty@darrowir.com

 

 

FAQ

What did CPS Technologies (CPSH) announce in its latest 8-K?

CPS Technologies entered securities purchase agreements for a registered direct stock offering and amended its charter to increase authorized common shares. The company detailed offering terms, placement agent compensation, use of proceeds, and new share authorization levels.

How much capital is CPS Technologies (CPSH) raising in the offering?

CPS Technologies is raising approximately $9.6 million in gross proceeds by selling 1,200,000 common shares at $8.00 each. After paying placement agent fees and other costs, the company expects about $9.0 million in net proceeds for corporate purposes.

What are the key terms of CPS Technologies’ (CPSH) registered direct offering?

The company is selling 1,200,000 common shares at $8.00 per share in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. Roth Capital Partners is exclusive placement agent and receives a 5.5% cash fee on aggregate gross proceeds plus expense reimbursement.

How will CPS Technologies (CPSH) use the net proceeds from this stock sale?

CPS intends to use the approximately $9.0 million in net proceeds for general corporate purposes. These may include working capital, capital expenditures, commercialization of developing technologies, and other investments supporting its advanced materials business.

Did CPS Technologies (CPSH) change its authorized share count?

Yes. CPS filed a Certificate of Amendment in Delaware on May 27, 2026, increasing authorized common stock from 20,000,000 to 25,000,000 shares. This change expands the company’s capacity to issue additional equity in the future if it chooses.

Are there issuance restrictions after the CPS Technologies (CPSH) offering?

The company agreed not to issue or agree to issue additional common stock or similar securities, or file new registration statements, for 45 days after closing, with exceptions. It also agreed to avoid specified Variable Rate Transactions for 180 days, subject to specified exceptions.

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