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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):  April 27, 2010

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in 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)

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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Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 27, 2010, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 28, 2010.  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 Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 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

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

99.1 -- Press Release of STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, issued April 27, 2010.


 

 

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:  April 28, 2010
BY /s/ Patrick J. Hansen                                                   
       Patrick J. Hansen, Senior Vice President and
       Chief Financial Officer



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ex991strt3q8k.htm
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 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS


Milwaukee, Wisconsin – April 27, 2010 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ:STRT) today reported operating results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 28, 2010.

Net sales for the Company’s third quarter ended March 28, 2010 were $52.9 million, compared to net sales of $29.3 million for the third quarter ended March 29, 2009.  Net income for the period was $781,000, compared to a net loss of $2.8 million in the prior year quarter.  Diluted earnings per share for the period were $.24 compared to diluted loss per share of $.87 in the prior year quarter. The higher net sales and net income for the current quarter can be primarily attributed to increased customer production volumes from an improved and more stable U.S. economy.  The significant decline last year was the direct result of the severe economic recession impacting both North America and other major markets in the rest of the world.  The prior year quarter also included a $500,000 pre-tax pro vision for potential uncollectible trade accounts receivable relating to Chrysler LLC’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for their U.S. legal entities on April 30, 2009.
 
 
 
 

 

For the nine months ended March 28, 2010, net sales were $146.6 million compared to net sales of $97.9 million in the prior year period.  Net income was $2.6 million compared to net a loss of $4.0 million in the prior year period and diluted earnings per share were $.78 compared to diluted loss per share of $1.22.

Sales to STRATTEC’s largest customers overall increased in the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter levels primarily due to higher vehicle production volumes.  Sales to Chrysler Group LLC were $17.0 million in the current quarter compared to $11.1 million in the prior year quarter.  Sales to General Motors Company were $13.5 million compared to $6.6 million.  Included in the current quarter sales to General Motors were $1.7 million of sales to Nexteer Automotive, formerly a unit of Delphi Corporation, which is now owned by General Motors.  Sales to Ford Motor Company were $4.5 million compared to $3.6 million.  In the current quarter, sales to Hyundai/Kia of $2.8 million were generated by the STRATTEC POWER ACCESS business.

Gross profit margins were 16.8 percent in the current quarter compared to 7.0 percent in the prior year quarter.   The higher gross profit margin in the current year quarter was primarily the result of higher customer vehicle production volumes compared to the prior year quarter which increased overhead absorption of our manufacturing costs.  Also impacting the current quarter to a lesser extent were lower purchased raw material costs for zinc offset by an unfavorable Mexico Peso to U.S. dollar exchange rate affecting the Company’s operations in Mexico.
 
 
 
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Operating expenses were $7.6 million in the current quarter, compared to $7.2 million in the prior year quarter.

During the current quarter the Company contributed $1.0 million to its Defined Benefit Pension Trust.

At the end of fiscal year 2009, we changed our method of accounting for inventories from last-in, first-out (LIFO) to first-in, first-out (FIFO).  The prior year reported information has been retrospectively adjusted on a FIFO basis.

STRATTEC designs, develops, manufactures and markets automotive Security Products, including mechanical locks and keys, electronically enhanced locks and keys, steering column and instrument panel ignition lock housings; and Access Control Products including 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 the VAST Alliance in which STRATTEC participates with WITTE Automotive of Velbert, Germany and ADAC Automotive of Grand Rapids, Michigan.  STRATTEC’s history in the automotive business spans over 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 Compa ny’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)
(Unaudited) 
 
    Third Quarter Ended       Nine Months Ended  
    March 28, 2010    
March 29, 2009
(Note A)
    March 28, 2010    
March 29, 2009
(Note A)
 
Net Sales
  $ 52,883     $ 29,348     $ 146,604     $ 97,878  
Cost of Goods Sold
    44,022       27,285       123,292       87,480  
Gross Profit
    8,861       2,063       23,312       10,398  
                                 
Engineering, Selling & Administrative Expenses
    7,620       7,175       21,274       19,796  
     Impairment Charge
    -       -       223       -  
     Environmental
    -       -       (1,125 )     -  
     Provision (Recovery) for Doubtful Accounts
    -       500       (421     500   
                                 
Income (Loss) from Operations
    1,241       (5,612 )     3,361       (9,898 )
                                 
Interest Income
    16       91       58       693  
Other Income, Net
    120       104       795       884  
      1,377       (5,417 )     4,214       (8,321 )
                                 
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
    328       (2,095 )     1,390       (3,716 )
                                 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 1,049     $ (3,322 )   $ 2,824     $ (4,605 )
                                 
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
    Non-Controlling Interest
    268       (500 )     256       (601 )
                                 
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to STRATTEC
    SECURITY CORPORATION
  $ 781     $ (2,822 )   $ 2,568     $ (4,004 )
                                 
Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.24     $ (0.87 )   $ 0.79     $ (1.22 )
Diluted
  $ 0.24     $ (0.87 )   $ 0.78     $ (1.22 )
                                 
Average Basic Shares Outstanding
    3,273       3,261       3,270       3,285  
                                 
Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
    3,284       3,262       3,275       3,290  
                                 
Other
                               
  Capital Expenditures
  $ 1,841     $ 2,418     $ 4,945     $ 10,929  
  Depreciation & Amortization
  $ 1,757     $ 1,673     $ 5,335     $ 4,528  

NOTE A:  Prior year balances have been restated to reflect the change from LIFO to FIFO accounting for inventories.

 
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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION

Condensed Balance Sheet Data
(In Thousands)


   
March 28, 2010
   
June 28, 2009
 
    (Unaudited)        
ASSETS
           
   Current Assets:
           
       Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 15,198     $ 22,764  
       Restricted Cash (A)
    2,100       -  
       Receivables, net
    33,122       17,235  
       Inventories
    16,836       16,589  
       Other current assets
    18,960       15,970  
          Total Current Assets
    86,216       72,558  
       Deferred Income Taxes
    9,976       13,143  
       Investment in Joint Venture
    4,811       4,483  
       Other Long Term Assets
    2,262       1,069  
       Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
    37,013       36,936  
    $ 140,278     $ 128,189  


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   Current Liabilities:
           
       Accounts Payable
  $ 20,972     $ 11,369  
       Other
    20,708       19,479  
          Total Current Liabilities
    41,680       30,848  
       Borrowings Under Line of Credit Facility
    -       -  
       Accrued Pension and Post Retirement Obligations
    22,270       24,784  
       Shareholders’ Equity
    241,100       238,601  
       Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (30,118 )     (31,094 )
       Less:  Treasury Stock
    (136,055 )     (136,089 )
            Total STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Shareholders’ Equity
    74,927       71,418  
            Non-Controlling Interest
    1,401       1,139  
       Total Shareholders’ Equity
    76,328       72,557  
    $ 140,278     $ 128,189  
 
NOTE A: 
Represents a commercial guarantee by STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION relating to a promissory note issued by Vehicle Access Systems Technology, LLC (VAST, LLC).

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

    Third Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended  
   
March 28, 2010
   
March 29, 2009
(Note A)
   
March 28, 2010
   
March 29, 2009
(Note A)
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                       
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 781     $ (2,822 )   $ 2,568     $ (4,004 )
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash
   Used in Operating Activities:
                               
     Non-Controlling Interest
    268       (500 )     256       (601 )
     Depreciation
    1,732       1,649       5,261       4,495  
     Intangible Amortization
    25       24       74       33  
     Stock Based Compensation Expense
    136       92       340       309  
     Provision (Recovery) for Doubtful Accounts
    -       500       (421 )     500  
     Deferred Tax Provision
    -       -       3,258       -  
     Curtailment Loss
    -       -       505       -  
     Impairment Charge
    -       -       223       -  
     Environmental
    -       -       (1,125     -  
     Change in Operating Assets/Liabilities
    (7,622 )     (5,268 )     (9,162 )     (8,219 )
     Other, net
    21       (159 )     (279 )     (1,429 )
                                 
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
    (4,659 )     (6,484 )     1,498       (8,916 )
                                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                               
     Investment in Joint Ventures
    -       -       (100 )     (388 )
     Restricted Cash
    -       -       (2,100 )     -  
     Loan to Joint Venture, net
    -       -       (1,500 )    
-
 
     Purchase of Delphi Power Products
    -       (1,118 )     -       (4,931 )
     Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment
    (1,841 )     (2,418 )     (4,945 )     (10,929 )
     Proceeds from Sales of Property,
       Plant and Equipment
    -       -       10       -  
                                 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (1,841 )     (3,536 )     (8,635 )     (16,248 )
                                 
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
                               
     Purchase of Common Stock
    -       -       -       (6,214 )
     Dividends Paid
    -       (488 )     -       (1,511 )
     Contribution from Non-Controlling Interest
    -       224       -       986  
     Net Borrowing (Repayment) of Loan from
        Non-Controlling Interest
    (225 )     1,000       (225 )     2,175  
     Exercise of Stock Options and Employee
        Stock Purchases
    10       10       33       30  
                                 
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities
    (215 )     746       (192 )     (4,534 )
                                 
Effect of Foreign Currency Fluctuations on Cash
    (103 )     (6 )     (237 )     795  
                                 
Net Decrease in Cash & Cash Equivalents
    (6,818 )     (9,280 )     (7,566 )     (28,903 )
                                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
                               
     Beginning of Period
    22,016       31,878       22,764       51,501  
     End of Period
  $ 15,198     $ 22,598     $ 15,198     $ 22,598  

NOTE A:  Prior year balances have been restated to reflect the change from LIFO to FIFO accounting for inventories.
 
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