Strattec January 2005 Form 8-K

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): January 13, 2005
 
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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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 13, 2005, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing results for the fiscal second quarter ended December 26, 2004. 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.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)           Exhibits

The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
 
99.1--Press Release of STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, issued January 13, 2005.
 

 
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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 14, 2005
BY   /s/ Patrick J. Hansen                                     
        Patrick J. Hansen, Vice President and
 Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
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STRATTEC Exhibit 99.1 to Jan 2005 Form 8-K

Exhibit 99.1
FOR RELEASE AT 7:00 AM CST

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

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
REPORTS FISCAL SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - January 13, 2005 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ:STRT) today reported operating results for the fiscal second quarter ended December 26, 2004.

Net sales for the Company's second quarter ended December 26, 2004 were $48.4 million, compared to net sales of $50.0 million for the second quarter ended December 28, 2003. Net income for the period was $4.4 million, compared to $4.6 million in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share for the period were $1.15 compared to $1.21 in the prior year quarter.

For the six months ended December 26, 2004, net sales were $93.0 million compared to net sales of $94.4 million in the prior year period. Net income was $8.1 million compared to net income of $8.2 million in the prior year period and diluted earnings per share were $2.09 compared to $2.15.

Overall sales to STRATTEC’s largest customers decreased in the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter levels. Sales to DaimlerChrysler Corporation increased significantly during the current quarter to $12.8 million compared to $9.5 million due to a more favorable vehicle content mix. Sales to Delphi Corporation were flat at $8.0 million. Sales to General Motors Corporation were $10.8 million compared to $14.0 million due to a combination of price reductions, discontinued models and lower levels of production on certain vehicles. Sales to Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc. were $1.0 million compared to $2.1 million due to lower vehicle production volumes. Sales to Ford Motor Company decreased slightly at $8.5 million compared to $9.0 million due to pre-programmed price reductions. Th e Ford Motor Company sales in the current quarter do not reflect approximately $600,000 of new lockset content relating to the Ford Mustang. This vehicle content is sold directly to Ford's joint venture partner AutoAlliance.


 
     

 

Gross profit margins were 23.6 percent in the current quarter compared to 24.2 percent in the prior year quarter. The gross profit margin decline during the current quarter was attributed primarily to product sales mix, lower production volumes, and higher purchased material costs for brass and zinc.

Operating expenses were $4.8 million in the current quarter, compared to $5.0 million in the prior year quarter.

During the quarter, the Company contributed $3.0 million to its Pension Fund and repurchased 12,500 STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION shares under the Company’s stock repurchase program at a cost of $787,000.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION designs, develops, manufactures and markets mechanical locks, electro-mechanical locks and related access control products for North American and other global automotive manufacturers.

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 oper ations. 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)


   
Second Quarter Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 26, 2004
December 28, 2003
December 26, 2004
December 28, 2003
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                   
Net Sales
 
$
48,436
 
$
50,014
 
$
93,027
 
$
94,434
 
                           
Cost of Goods Sold
   
36,990
   
37,912
   
70,808
   
71,874
 
                           
Gross Profit
   
11,446
   
12,102
   
22,219
   
22,560
 
                           
Engineering, Selling &
                         
Administrative Expenses
   
4,848
   
4,983
   
10,014
   
9,901
 
                           
Income from Operations
   
6,598
   
7,119
   
12,205
   
12,659
 
                           
Interest Income
   
233
   
88
   
416
   
177
 
                           
Interest Expense
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
                           
Other Income, Net
   
196
   
184
   
159
   
286
 
                           
     
7,027
   
7,391
   
12,780
   
13,122
 
                           
Provision for Income Taxes
   
2,600
   
2,772
   
4,729
   
4,921
 
                           
Net Income
 
$
4,427
 
$
4,619
 
$
8,051
 
$
8,201
 
                           
Earnings Per Share:
                         
Basic
 
$
1.16
 
$
1.23
 
$
2.12
 
$
2.18
 
Diluted
 
$
1.15
 
$
1.21
 
$
2.09
 
$
2.15
 
                           
Average Basic
                         
Shares Outstanding
   
3,806
   
3,765
   
3,806
   
3,762
 
                           
Average Diluted
                         
Shares Outstanding
   
3,840
   
3,824
   
3,847
   
3,821
 
                           
Other
                         
Capital Expenditures
 
$
1,322
 
$
1,926
 
$
2,020
 
$
3,022
 
Depreciation & Amortization
 
$
1,817
 
$
1,942
 
$
3,681
 
$
3,959
 
                           

 
   

 


STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Balance Sheet Data
(In Thousands)

   
December 26,
2004
 
June 27,
2004
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
           
ASSETS
         
Current Assets:
         
    Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
50,163
 
$
54,231
 
    Receivables, Net
   
27,693
   
30,931
 
    Inventories
   
11,098
   
8,361
 
    Other current assets
   
9,655
   
10,903
 
Total Current Assets
   
98,609
   
104,426
 
Investment in Joint Ventures
   
1,365
   
1,336
 
Prepaid Pension Obligation   
   
1,011
   
--
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
   
29,700
   
31,428
 
 
 
$
130,685
 
$
137,190
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
     
Current Liabilities:
             
Accounts Payable
 
$
16,583
 
$
18,787
 
Other
   
12,947
   
16,497
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
29,530
   
35,284
 
Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility    
-
   
-
 
Deferred Income Taxes   
   
543
   
543
 
Accrued Pension and Post Retirement Obligations
   
5,062
   
11,511
 
Shareholders’ Equity
   
212,565
   
200,713
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
   
(5,291
)
 
(5,385
)
Less: Treasury Stock
   
(111,724
)
 
(105,476
)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
   
95,550
   
89,852
 
   
$
130,685
 
$
137,190
 

 

 
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