UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): October 25, 2018
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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Wisconsin
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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0-25150
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39-1804239
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer I.D. Number)
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3333 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, WI
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53209
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(414) 247-3333
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(Registrant's telephone number; including area code)
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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):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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. ☐
Section 2 – Financial Information
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Item 2.02.
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On October 25, 2018, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2018. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The attached Exhibit 99.1 is furnished pursuant to Item
2.02 of Form 8-K.
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.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits
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99.1
‑‑ Press Release of STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, issued October 25, 2018.
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.
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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
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Date: October 25, 2018
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/s/ Patrick J. Hansen
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Patrick J. Hansen, Senior Vice President and
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Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR RELEASE AT 3:00 PM CDT
Contact: Pat Hansen
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
414-247-3435
www.strattec.com
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
REPORTS FISCAL 2019 FIRST QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – October 25, 2018 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (“STRATTEC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:STRT) today reported operating results for
the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2018.
Net sales for the Company’s fiscal 2019 first quarter ended September 30, 2018 were $117.2 million, compared to net sales of $102.5 million for the prior
year quarter ended October 1, 2017. Net income for the current year quarter was $3.5 million, compared to net income of $2.5 million in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share for the current year quarter were $0.93 compared to
diluted earnings per share of $0.67 in the prior year quarter.
Net sales to each of our customers or customer groups in the current year quarter and prior year quarter were as follows (in thousands):
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Three Months Ended
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September 30, 2018
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October 1, 2017
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
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$
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30,297
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$
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24,102
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General Motors Company
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25,287
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20,338
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Ford Motor Company
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15,523
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15,373
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Tier 1 Customers
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17,816
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15,743
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Commercial and Other OEM Customers
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20,928
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17,867
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Hyundai / Kia
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7,308
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9,037
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TOTAL
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$
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117,159
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$
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102,460
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Sales to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in the current year quarter increased over the same period in the prior year quarter due to higher product content on
the components we supply. The increase in sales to General Motors Company in the current year quarter was primarily attributed to higher production volumes and content on products we supplied to General Motors during the current year quarter in
comparison to the prior year quarter. Sales to Ford Motor Company in the current year quarter were essentially flat in comparison to the prior year quarter. Sales to Tier 1 Customers increased during the current year quarter due to higher
production volumes on products we supply. Sales to Commercial and Other OEM Customers during the current year quarter increased in comparison to the prior year quarter mainly due to new customer programs at Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc.
and Volkswagen. These customers, along with the Tier 1 Customers, primarily represent purchasers of vehicle access control products, such as latches, fobs, driver control steering column locks and door handles and related components, that we have
developed in recent years to complement our historic core business of locks and keys. The decrease in sales to Hyundai / Kia in the current year quarter was principally due to lower levels of production on vehicles for which we supply
components.
The gross profit margins were 13.0 percent in the current year quarter compared to 13.1 percent in the prior year quarter. The slight decrease in gross
profit margin in the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter was attributed to higher than expected production and expediting costs with new product launches during the 2019 fiscal first quarter, in particular in connection with
our custom door handle paint and assembly facility in Leon, Mexico, to meet certain customer schedules which was also partially offset by a favorable Mexican Peso to US Dollar exchange rate affecting our operations in Mexico during the 2019
fiscal first quarter.
Engineering, Selling and Administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 9.4 percent in the current year quarter from 9.8 percent in
the prior year quarter.
Included in “Other Income (Expense), Net” in the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter were the following items (in thousands of
dollars):
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September 30,
2018
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October 1,
2017
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Equity Earnings of VAST LLC Joint Venture
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$
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915
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$
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1,035
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Equity Loss of STRATTEC Advanced Logic LLC
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(6
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(9
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Net Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss)
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(31
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63
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Other
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(214
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24
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$
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664
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$
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1,113
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The lower income tax provision in the current year quarter was attributed to a favorable tax adjustment due to the impact of the new Federal tax law
change generally referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017”, which reduced the income tax provision by $372,000 and increased diluted earnings per share by $0.10 in the current year quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter.
Frank Krejci, President and CEO commented: “This quarter, we saw a positive impact to our revenues as we are launching business that was won two years
ago. Our team is focused on eliminating inefficiencies related to bringing new product to market under tight timelines. While there are some concerns of possible headwinds for the industry, we are focused on meeting those challenges. Last year, we were honored to win a 2018 PACE Award for innovation in the automotive industry. We have now been named as a 2019 PACE Award Finalist, with winners to be announced in April
2019. We are very proud of our team’s accomplishment of winning back to back honors. This year’s product gaining recognition is the Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck tailgate which features power open and power close with the touch of a button
or a manual nudge”.
STRATTEC designs, develops, manufactures and markets automotive Access Control Products, including mechanical locks and keys, electronically enhanced
locks and keys, steering column and instrument panel ignition lock housings, latches, power sliding side door systems, power lift gate systems, power deck lid systems, door handles and related products. These products are provided to customers in
North America, and on a global basis through a unique strategic relationship with WITTE Automotive of Velbert, Germany and ADAC Automotive of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Under this relationship, STRATTEC, WITTE and ADAC market our companies'
products to global customers under the “VAST Automotive Group” brand name. STRATTEC’s history in the automotive business spans over 110 years.
Certain statements contained in this release are “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, changes in warranty provisions and customer product recall policies, foreign currency fluctuations,
uncertainties stemming from U.S. trade policies, tariffs and reaction to same from foreign countries and costs of operations (including fluctuations in the cost of raw materials). 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.
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Results of Operations
(In Thousands except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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First Quarter Ended
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September 30, 2018
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October 1, 2017
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Net Sales
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$
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117,159
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$
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102,460
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Cost of Goods Sold
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101,976
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88,997
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Gross Profit
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15,183
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13,463
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Engineering, Selling & Administrative Expenses
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11,031
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10,042
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Income from Operations
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4,152
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3,421
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Interest Income
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-
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4
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Interest Expense
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(407
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(203
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Other Income, Net
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664
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1,113
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Income before (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes and
Non-Controlling Interest
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4,409
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4,335
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(Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes
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(20
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1,066
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Net Income
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4,429
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3,269
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Net Income Attributable to
Non-Controlling Interest
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(962
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(813
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Net Income Attributable to STRATTEC SECURITY CORP.
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$
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3,467
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$
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2,456
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Earnings Per Share:
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Basic
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$
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0.95
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$
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0.68
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Diluted
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$
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0.93
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$
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0.67
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Average Basic Shares Outstanding
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3,652
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3,611
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Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
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3,711
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3,681
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Other
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Capital Expenditures
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$
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3,969
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$
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7,571
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Depreciation & Amortization
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$
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4,047
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$
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3,095
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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Balance Sheet Data
(In Thousands)
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September 30, 2018
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July 1, 2018
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
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Current Assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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10,345
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$
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8,090
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Receivables, net
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78,525
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73,832
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Inventories, net
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46,279
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46,654
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Other current assets
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20,469
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22,527
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Total Current Assets
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155,618
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151,103
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Investment in Joint Ventures
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21,787
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22,192
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Other Long Term Assets
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17,542
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17,338
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
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118,001
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116,542
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$
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312,948
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$
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307,175
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Current Liabilities:
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Accounts Payable
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$
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39,010
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$
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38,439
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Borrowings Under Credit Facility
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2,000
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Other
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31,459
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30,354
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Total Current Liabilities
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72,469
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68,793
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Accrued Pension and Post Retirement Obligations
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2,368
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2,379
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Borrowings Under Credit Facility
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49,000
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51,000
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Other Long-term Liabilities
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1,179
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1,757
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Shareholders’ Equity
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334,725
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331,375
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
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(32,946
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(33,439
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Less: Treasury Stock
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(135,767
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(135,778
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Total STRATTEC SECURITY
CORPORATION Shareholders’ Equity
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166,012
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162,158
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Non-Controlling Interest
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21,920
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21,088
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Total Shareholders’ Equity
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187,932
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183,246
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$
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312,948
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$
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307,175
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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Cash Flow Statement Data
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
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First Quarter Ended
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September 30, 2018
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October 1, 2017
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
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Net Income
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$
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4,429
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$
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3,269
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Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
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Depreciation and Amortization
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4,047
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3,095
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Equity Earnings in Joint Ventures
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(909
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(1,026
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Foreign Currency Transaction Loss
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428
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137
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Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Peso Forward Contracts
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(225
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258
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Stock Based Compensation Expense
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385
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371
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Deferred Income Taxes
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(372
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-
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Change in Operating Assets/Liabilities
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14
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(5,745
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Other, net
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-
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(5
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
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7,797
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354
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
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Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment
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(3,969
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(7,571
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
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(3,969
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(7,571
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Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
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Borrowings on Credit Facility
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2,000
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12,000
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Repayment of Borrowings under Credit Facility
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(2,000
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(2,000
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Dividends Paid to Non-Controlling Interest of Subsidiaries
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(784
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(2,017
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Dividends Paid
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(514
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(508
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Exercise of Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchases
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23
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25
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Net Cash (Used In) Provided by Financing Activities
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(1,275
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)
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7,500
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Foreign Currency Impact on Cash
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(298
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)
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(146
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Net Increase in Cash & Cash Equivalents
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2,255
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137
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Cash and Cash Equivalents:
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Beginning of Period
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8,090
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8,361
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End of Period
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$
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10,345
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$
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8,498
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