STRATTEC January 2007 Form 8-K/A
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

__________________

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 2007
 
 
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Wisconsin
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-25150
 
39-1804239
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer I.D. Number)

3333 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, WI
 
 
53209
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(414) 247-3333
(Registrant's telephone number; including area code)

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Explanatory Note:  This amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K of  STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION dated January 18, 2007, is being filed to correct formatting errors in the Condensed Cash Flow Statement Data included in Exhibit 99.1.  The corrected Exhibit is furnished herewith in its entirety. 
 
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits
 
        The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
 
        99.1 -- Press Release of STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, issued January 18, 2007.
 
 
 


SIGNATURE

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.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Date: January 25, 2007
BY   /s/ Patrick J. Hansen                                                  
        Patrick J. Hansen, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit 99.1 to January 2007 Form 8-K/A
EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR RELEASE AT 3:00 PM CST

Contact: Pat Hansen
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
414-247-3435
www.strattec.com

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
REPORTS FISCAL SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - January 18, 2007 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ:STRT) today reported operating results for the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2006.

Net sales for the Company’s second quarter ended December 31, 2006 were $37.9 million, compared to net sales of $43.3 million for the second quarter ended January 1, 2006. Net income for the period was $1.1 million, compared to $2.7 million in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share for the period were $.31 compared to $.71 in the prior year quarter.

The significant change in sales and profitability for the second quarter compared to last year is a continuation of the trend that impacted our first quarter operating results. First, the Company’s largest customers continued to reduce their production schedules during the second quarter to match the unusually low sales demand for their products. Correspondingly, our overall sales volume for these customers was down 20% during the current quarter compared to the prior year. This sales decline had a minimal impact on our manufacturing efficiencies as we were able to effectively manage our operational costs at the lower production volume. The largest contributor to the second quarter’s lower profitability was the cost of the primary raw materials (zinc and brass) used in our products which continued to escalate during the quarter and were approximately 107% higher than the prior year quarter, negatively impacting our gross profit margins by 6.3%. In addition, during the current quarter, the Company recorded a $366,000 ($231,000 after tax) charge to cover severance and separation costs related to the move of our service products assembly operation from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to our Juarez, Mexico facilities. The impact of this move is expected to reduce annual operating costs by approximately $1.5 million.



For the six months ended December 31, 2006, net sales were $76.0 million compared to net sales of $88.1 million in the prior year period. Net income was $1.8 million compared to net income of $4.4 million in the prior year period and diluted earnings per share were $.51 compared to $1.17. In comparing results for the current six months and the prior year six months it should be noted that the prior year operating results included a $3.2 million ($2.02 million after tax) charge to increase the Company’s reserve for uncollectible trade accounts receivable related to the filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by Delphi Corporation. This reduced the prior year six months earnings per share by $.54.

Overall sales to STRATTEC’s largest customers decreased in the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter levels. Sales to DaimlerChrysler Corporation increased during the current quarter to $14.3 million compared to $13.1 million due to additional vehicle content. Sales to Ford Motor Company were $4.3 million compared to $6.8 million due to lower levels of vehicle production and pre-programmed price reductions. Sales to General Motors Corporation were $7.4 million compared to $7.9 million due to a combination of price reductions and lower levels of production. Sales to Delphi Corporation were $4.2 million compared to $7.1 million due to a combination of lower levels of production and reduced component content. Sales to Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc. were $560,000 compared to $1.3 million due to discontinued models and lower vehicle production volumes.

Gross profit margins were 13.3 % in the current quarter compared to 19.7 % in the prior year quarter. As stated earlier, the decrease in gross profit margin was primarily attributed to higher purchased material costs for zinc and brass that reduced gross profit margins by $2.4 million or approximately 6.3 % from the prior year quarter. The remaining decrease was attributed to lower production and the impact of the charge for severance and separation costs related to the move of service product assembly, offset by other favorable variances.

Operating expenses were $4.9 million in the current quarter, compared to $5.5 million in the prior year quarter.

The provision for income taxes in the current quarter includes a State refund claim recovery that positively impacted earnings per share by $.09. The prior year tax provision included a favorable foreign tax adjustment that positively impacted earnings per share by $.08.

During the current quarter, the Company contributed $1.5 million to its Pension Fund and repurchased 17,000 STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION shares under the Company’s stock repurchase program at a cost of $596,000.

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STRATTEC designs, develops, manufacturers and markets mechanical locks and keys, electronically enhanced locks and keys, steering column and instrument panel ignition lock housings, latches and related access control products for North American automotive customers, and for global automotive manufacturers through the VAST Alliance in which it participates with WITTE Automotive of Velbert, Germany and ADAC Plastics, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Company’s history in the automotive business spans nearly 100 years.

Certain statements contained in this release contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “planned,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” and “would.” Such forward-looking statements in this release are inherently subject to many uncertainties in the Company’s operations and business environment. These uncertainties include general economic conditions, in particular, relating to the automotive industry, consumer demand for the Company’s and its customers’ products, competitive and technological developments, customer purchasing actions, foreign currency fluctuations, and costs of operations. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release. In addition, such uncertainties and other operational matters are discussed further in the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Results of Operations
(In Thousands except per share amounts)
 

     
Second Quarter Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
December 31,
2006
 
 
January 1,
2006
   
December 31,
2006
   
January 1,
2006
 
     
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
                           
Net Sales
 
$
37,913
 
$
43,278
 
$
75,963
 
$
88,071
 
                           
Cost of Goods Sold
   
32,873
   
34,736
   
65,641
   
69,755
 
                           
Gross Profit
   
5,040
   
8,542
   
10,322
   
18,316
 
                           
Engineering, Selling &
                         
Administrative Expenses
   
4,852
   
5,494
   
9,908
   
10,779
 
                           
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
3,200
 
                           
Income from Operations
   
188
   
3,048
   
414
   
4,337
 
                           
Interest Income
   
905
   
574
   
1,827
   
1,063
 
                           
Interest Expense
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
                           
Other Income, Net
   
121
   
124
   
149
   
164
 
                           
     
1,214
   
3,746
   
2,390
   
5,564
 
                           
Provision for Income Taxes
   
120
   
1,090
   
555
   
1,168
 
                           
Net Income
 
$
1,094
 
$
2,656
 
$
1,835
 
$
4,396
 
                           
Earnings Per Share:
                         
Basic
 
$
0.31
 
$
.71
 
$
0.51
 
$
1.17
 
Diluted
 
$
0.31
 
$
.71
 
$
0.51
 
$
1.17
 
Average Basic
                         
Shares Outstanding
   
3,539
   
3,744
   
3,568
   
3,745
 
                           
Average Diluted
                         
Shares Outstanding
   
3,542
   
3,748
   
3,571
   
3,751
 
                           
Other
                         
Capital Expenditures
 
$
1,377
 
$
2,260
 
$
2,292
 
$
3,840
 
Depreciation & Amortization
 
$
1,768
 
$
1,808
 
$
3,517
 
$
3,632
 

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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Balance Sheet Data
(In Thousands)


   
December 31,
2006
 
July 2,
2006
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
ASSETS
             
Current Assets:
             
Cash and cash equivalents  
 
$
66,285
 
$
65,712
 
Receivables, net  
   
18,292
   
25,357
 
Inventories  
   
8,140
   
9,337
 
Other current assets 
   
10,601
   
10,468
 
Total Current Assets 
   
103,318
   
110,874
 
Investment in Joint Ventures
   
2,495
   
2,202
 
Prepaid Pension Obligations 
   
9,847
   
7,602
 
Other Long Term Assets  
   
191
   
197
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 
   
26,584
   
27,764
 
   
$ 
142,435   
$ 
148,639
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
             
Current Liabilities:
             
Accounts Payable  
 
$
13,551
 
$
17,701
 
Other 
   
11,060
   
11,825
 
Total Current Liabilities 
   
24,611
   
29,526
 
Borrowings Under Line of Credit 
   
-
   
-
 
Deferred Income Taxes 
   
4,266
   
4,266
 
Accrued Postretirement Obligations  
   
4,592
   
4,572
 
Shareholders’ Equity 
   
237,214
   
234,989
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 
   
(2,578
)
 
(2,958
)
Less: Treasury Stock
   
(125,670
)
 
(121,756
)
Total Shareholders’ Equity 
   
108,966
   
110,275
 
   
$
142,435
 
$
148,639
 
 

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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Cash Flow Statement Data
(In Thousands)

 
   
Second Quarter Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
2006
 
January 1,
2006
 
December 31,
2006
 
January 1,
2006
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                         
Net Income 
 
$
1,094
 
$
2,656
 
$
1,835
 
$
4,396
 
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to
                         
Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
                         
Depreciation 
   
1,768
   
1,808
   
3,517
   
3,632
 
Stock Based Compensation Expense 
   
186
   
351
   
379
   
560
 
Tax Benefit from Options Exercised  
   
-
    -     -    
61
 
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
   
-
    -     -    
3,200
 
Change in Operating Assets/Liabilities 
   
852
   
4,701
   
986
   
(9,712
)
Other, net 
   
33
   
149
   
132
   
65
 
                           
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 
   
3,933
   
9,665
   
6,849
   
2,202
 
                           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                         
Investment in Joint Ventures 
   
(100
)
 
(50
)
 
(100
)
 
(50
)
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment 
   
(1,377
)
 
(2,260
)
 
(2,292
)
 
(3,840
)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant
                         
and Equipment 
   
-
   
22
   
21
   
22
 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities 
   
(1,477
)
 
(2,288
)
 
(2,371
)
 
(3,868
)
                           
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
                         
Purchase of Common Stock 
   
(596)
   
-
 
 
(3,922
)
 
(1,196
)
Exercise of Stock Options and  
                         
Employee Stock Purchases 
   
8
   
20
   
17
   
1,080
 
                           
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities 
   
(588
)
 
20
   
(3,905
)
 
(116
)
                           
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash & Cash Equivalents 
   
1,868
   
7,397
   
573
   
(1,782
)
                           
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
                         
Beginning of Period 
   
64,417
   
47,771
   
65,712
   
56,950
 
End of Period 
 
$
66,285
 
$
55,168
 
$
66,285
 
$
55,168
 

 
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