CSP INC /MA/
Business
CSP INC /MA/ provides IT integration solutions and cybersecurity and high-performance computing products to commercial and defense customers. It offers IT integration and managed services, cloud services, purpose-built network adapters, high-performance cluster systems, and the ARIA software-defined security suite (including ARIA SDS, ADR, and AZT PROTECT) along with related licenses, support and professional services. The company operates two segments: Technology Solutions (VAR, professional services, managed and cloud services) and High Performance Products (ARIA cybersecurity, Myricom adapters, Multicomputer DSP products). CSPi sells primarily through a direct sales force and channel partners in the U.S. and U.K., serving diverse verticals including defense, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and finance.
Summary from filing dated 2025-12-16
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-09-30 | FY 2024 2024-09-30 | FY 2023 2023-09-30 | FY 2022 2022-09-30 | FY 2021 2021-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total sales | 59 | 55 | 65 | 54 | 49 | |
| Total cost of sales | 40 | 36 | 43 | 36 | 33 | |
| Gross profit | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 16 | |
| Research and development | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
| Total operating expenses | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | |
| Operating loss | −3 | −2 | 2 | −40,000 | −1 | |
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 33,000 | −438,000 | −581,000 | 2 | −488,000 | |
| Interest expense | −357,000 | −235,000 | — | — | — | |
| Interest income | 2 | 2 | 1 | 650,000 | 575,000 | |
| Other income, net | −82,000 | 79,000 | 112,000 | −3,000 | 107,000 | |
| Total other income, net | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Loss before income taxes | −2 | −419,000 | 5 | 2 | 678,000 | |
| Income tax benefit | −2 | −93,000 | −469,000 | 50,000 | 444,000 | |
| Net loss | −91,000 | −326,000 | 5 | 2 | 699,000 | |
| Net loss attributable to common shareholders | −91,000 | −326,000 | 5 | 2 | 666,000 | |
| Net loss per common share - basic (in dollars per share) | −0.01 | −0.04 | 0.56 | 0.42 | 0.16 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | |
| Net loss per common share - diluted (in dollars per share) | −0.01 | −0.04 | 0.55 | 0.42 | 0.16 | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-09-30 | FY 2024 2024-09-30 | FY 2023 2023-09-30 | FY 2022 2022-09-30 | FY 2021 2021-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 27 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 20 | |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $122 and $147 | 12 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Financing receivables, net of allowances of $34 and $12 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 9 | — | |
| Inventories | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| Other current assets | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | |
| Total current assets | 52 | 55 | 50 | 59 | 49 | |
| Property, equipment and improvements, net | 539,000 | 429,000 | 525,000 | 647,000 | 764,000 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 2 | 489,000 | 966,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| Intangibles, net | 69,000 | 50,000 | 46,000 | 10,000 | 19,000 | |
| Financing receivables due after one year, net of allowances of $66 and $25 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | — | |
| Deferred income taxes, net | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | |
| Cash surrender value of life insurance | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| Pension benefits assets | 42,000 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Other assets | 177,000 | 173,000 | 119,000 | 111,000 | 68,000 | |
| Total assets | 71 | 69 | 66 | 75 | 63 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 20 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 14 | |
| Line of credit | 903,000 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 941,000 | |
| Deferred revenue and contract liabilities | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| Pension and retirement plans | 77,000 | 76,000 | 98,000 | 110,000 | 308,000 | |
| Income taxes payable | 192,000 | 182,000 | 914,000 | 0 | — | |
| Total current liabilities | 22 | 19 | 16 | 30 | 18 | |
| Pension and retirement plans | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent portion | 1 | 117,000 | 482,000 | 623,000 | 821,000 | |
| Income taxes payable | 165,000 | 447,000 | 513,000 | 462,000 | 524,000 | |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| Total liabilities | 27 | 22 | 20 | 36 | 29 | |
| Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 20,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,906 and 9,776 shares, respectively | 99,000 | 98,000 | 94,000 | 46,000 | 45,000 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | |
| Retained earnings | 28 | 30 | 15,000 | 27 | 25 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | −8 | −5 | −6 | −7 | −9 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 45 | 47 | 46 | 39 | 34 | |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 71 | 69 | 66 | 75 | 63 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-09-30 | FY 2024 2024-09-30 | FY 2023 2023-09-30 | FY 2022 2022-09-30 | FY 2021 2021-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | −91,000 | −326,000 | 5 | 2 | 699,000 | |
| Depreciation | 237,000 | 292,000 | 343,000 | 350,000 | 379,000 | |
| Amortization of intangibles | 7,000 | 6,000 | 15,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | |
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net | 1,000 | 1,000 | 4,000 | 0 | — | |
| Provision (benefit) for credit losses - financing receivables | 63,000 | −45,000 | 0 | — | — | |
| Provision for credit losses - accounts receivable | 25,000 | 114,000 | 26,000 | −50,000 | 52,000 | |
| Provision for obsolete inventory | 182,000 | 354,000 | 274,000 | 130,000 | 36,000 | |
| Amortization of lease right-of-use assets | 458,000 | 496,000 | 573,000 | 576,000 | 648,000 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense on restricted stock awards | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Deferred income taxes | −2 | −387,000 | −2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | −202,000 | −180,000 | −130,000 | −1 | −176,000 | |
| Accounts receivable | 2 | −2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Financing receivables | −8 | 4 | 5 | — | — | |
| Inventories | 669,000 | −95,000 | 2 | −517,000 | 1 | |
| Other assets | 570,000 | −681,000 | 4 | −2 | −2 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 7 | 1 | −12 | 9 | 6 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | −450,000 | −485,000 | −190,000 | −330,000 | −661,000 | |
| Deferred revenue and contract liabilities | −668,000 | 273,000 | −2 | 2 | 946,000 | |
| Pension and retirement plans liabilities | −557,000 | 27,000 | −391,000 | −167,000 | −301,000 | |
| Income taxes payable | −272,000 | −798,000 | 967,000 | −62,000 | −65,000 | |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 95,000 | −238,000 | −1 | −2 | 5 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| Life insurance premiums paid | −54,000 | −50,000 | −64,000 | −70,000 | −70,000 | |
| Additions of intangible assets | −26,000 | −10,000 | −51,000 | 0 | — | |
| Purchases of property, equipment and improvements | −348,000 | −196,000 | −226,000 | −234,000 | −98,000 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | −428,000 | −256,000 | −341,000 | 20,000 | −166,000 | |
| Dividends paid | −1 | −1 | −656,000 | −137,000 | 0 | |
| Net repayments under line-of-credit agreement | −3 | 3 | −2 | 2 | −631,000 | |
| Repayments on note payable | 0 | −427,000 | −406,000 | −736,000 | −332,000 | |
| Repurchases of common stock | −869,000 | −104,000 | −6,000 | −174,000 | 0 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of shares under equity compensation plans | 286,000 | 274,000 | 280,000 | 239,000 | 283,000 | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | −5 | 1 | −2 | 1 | −954,000 | |
| Effects of exchange rate on cash, net | 29,000 | 32,000 | 70,000 | −48,000 | −40,000 | |
| Net (decrease) increase in Cash and cash equivalents | −3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 743,000 | |
| Cash paid for income taxes | −446,000 | −2 | 246,000 | −233,000 | 114,000 | |
| Cash paid for interest | −137,000 | −206,000 | 313,000 | 184,000 | 189,000 | |
| Obtaining a right-of-use asset in exchange for a lease liability | 2 | 19,000 | 392,000 | 352,000 | 0 | |
| Customer financing for inventory sold (see Note 5 Financing receivables, net for details) | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 16 | |
| Vendor financing for inventory purchased (see Note 8 Accounts payable and accrued expenses, and Other noncurrent liabilities for details) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — |