CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP/DE/ 10-Q

ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The Company is not significantly exposed to the direct impact of interest rate changes or foreign currency fluctuations. Nevertheless, one of the Company’s major competitors is located in Japan. The relative strength of the US dollar versus the Japanese yen can have a negative impact on the Company’s ability to raise prices when necessary to offset increasing costs. The Company has not used derivative financial instruments. Although CPS has not been directly impacted by the war in Ukraine, potential supply chain disruptions and its impact on energy costs are areas where we could be impacted in the future. Inflation and the impact of tariffs on our costs is an area where we have seen some affect on our business. We have seen price increases in commodity raw materials, such as aluminum, as well as increases in other costs of doing business. As we receive new orders we have been able to pass on most of these costs to our customers. Fortunately, raw materials make up a smaller portion of our overall costs. While they provide a headwind to our profitability, they are a relatively small factor in that total equation. As inflation continues or new tariffs are put in place, our ability to continue to absorb higher costs by raising customer prices cannot be guaranteed.