# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000933034
**File Stem:** 0001140361-23-004166
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001140361-23-004166.hdr.sgml**: 20230202

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-23-004166

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230202

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230202

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230202

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** STRATTEC SECURITY CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000933034
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 391804239
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** WI
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0702

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-25150
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23581081

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3333 WEST GOOD HOPE ROAD
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53209
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4142473333

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3333 W GOOD HOPE ROAD
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53209

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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### 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): <u>February 2, 2023</u>

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| **STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION**<br>|
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |

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<u> Wisconsin </u> <br> (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

<u> 0-25150 </u> <u> 39-1804239 </u> <br> (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer I.D. Number)

<u> 3333 West Good Hope Road Milwaukee, WI </u> <u> 53209 </u> <br> (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

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

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading symbol(s)** | **Name of exchange on which registered** |
| Common stock, $.01 par value<br>| STRT<br>| The Nasdaq Global Stock Market<br>|

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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):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ☐

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. ☐

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#### Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02. <u>Results of Operations and Financial Condition</u>.

On February 2, 2023, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 1, 2023. 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
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Exhibits

[99.1](brhc10047421_ex99-1.htm) -- Press Release of STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, issued February 2, 2023. <br>104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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 | STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION |
| Date: February 2, 2023 |  |  |
|  | By: | /s/ Dennis Bowe |
|  |  | Dennis Bowe, Vice President and |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

![](image00001.jpg)

#### FOR RELEASE AT 3:00 PM CDT

Contact: Dennis Bowe

Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

414-247-3399

www.strattec.com

#### STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION

#### REPORTS FISCAL 2023 SECOND QUARTER

#### OPERATING RESULTS

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – February 2, 2023 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION ("STRATTEC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:STRT) today reported operating results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 1, 2023.

Net sales for the second quarter ended January 1, 2023 were $113.2 million, compared to net sales of $112.9 million for the second quarter ended December 26, 2021. Net loss was $1.8 million in the current year second quarter, compared to net income of $3.4 million in the prior year second quarter. Diluted loss per share for the current year second quarter was $0.47 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.87 in the prior year second quarter.

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For the six months ended January 1, 2023, the Company's net sales were $233.5 million compared to net sales of $213.2 million in the prior year six-month period. Net loss during the current year six-month period was $1.7 million compared to a net income of $3.5 million during the prior year six-month period. Diluted loss per share was $0.44 during the six-month period ended January 1, 2023 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.89 during the six-month period ended December 26, 2021.

Profitability for both the current year quarter and for the six-month period ended January 1, 2023 was negatively impacted by higher inflationary costs of materials, labor and shipping rates compared with that for the respective prior year periods.

Net sales to each of our customers in the current year quarter and prior year quarter were as follows (in millions):

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|  | <u>Three Months Ended</u> | <u>Three Months Ended</u> |
|  | January 1, 2023 | December 26, 2021 |
| General Motors Company | $35.5 | $31.1 |
| Ford Motor Company | 22.2 | 21.1 |
| Stellantis | 17.0 | 23.1 |
| Tier 1 Customers | 16.1 | 15.6 |
| Commercial and Other OEM Customers | 13.1 | 16.1 |
| Hyundai / Kia | 9.3 | 5.9 |
| TOTAL | $113.2 | $112.9 |

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Overall net sales were stable for the current quarter relative to the prior year quarter. Sales to General Motors Company, Ford Motor Company and Hyundai/Kia were positively impacted in the current year quarter due to higher vehicle production volumes resulting from improved global semiconductor chip availability relative to the prior year quarter. Specifically, sales growth to General Motors Company in the current year quarter was attributed to higher production volumes of their GM and Chevrolet pickup trucks and SUVs. Sales to Hyundai / Kia increased quarter-over-quarter due to higher levels of production of the Kia Carnival minivan in the current year quarter as compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease in sales to Stellantis resulted primarily from its plant shutdowns in the quarter, which reduced production volumes compared to the prior year quarter. Sales to Commercial and Other OEM Customers, which are comprised of aftermarket products and vehicle access control products, such as latches, fobs, driver controls and door handles, declined in the current year quarter as compared to the prior year quarter due to continued semiconductor chip availability issues, primarily for aftermarket keys. The increases in availability of semiconductor chips were allocated toward the production of components for production vehicles ahead of aftermarket products and therefore, sales to aftermarket customers continued to be negatively impacted in the current year quarter due to these issues.

Gross Profit margins declined to 6.5% in the current year quarter compared to 13.2% in the prior year quarter primarily due to higher costs of raw materials, purchased materials and shipping as well as increased costs in our Mexican operations related to the mandatory minimum wage increase enacted by the Mexican Government effective January 1, 2022.

Engineering, Selling and Administrative expenses increased $780,000 in the current year quarter compared with prior year quarter primarily due to increased salary and recruiting costs in the current year quarter and lower costs in the prior year quarter due to a customer reimbursement of engineering and design costs incurred on a new program.

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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|  | January 1,<br> 2023 | December 26,<br> 2021 |
| Equity Earnings of VAST LLC Joint Venture | $588 | $615 |
| Net Foreign Currency Transaction (Loss) | (195) | (26) |
| Other | 247 | (74) |
|  | $640 | $515 |

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The equity earnings of VAST LLC in the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter were slightly lower primarily due to higher engineering spending in China associated with future programs.

Frank Krejci President and CEO commented: "This proved to be a difficult quarter with continued inflationary pressures on both purchased parts from suppliers and the sourcing of raw materials like zinc, steel and resins. Zinc and resin prices remain stubbornly high. The recent relief in steel prices will provide a benefit once we have worked through prior purchase commitments.

Raising our product prices to offset the cost increases has been challenging due to long term contracts with our customers. Nevertheless, our Team continues to focus on securing price increases, implementing efficiency improvements, launching significant new business won over the last two years and pursuing new business with a heightened focus on Electric Vehicle opportunities."

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 each company's products to global customers under the "VAST Automotive Group" brand name. STRATTEC's history in the automotive business spans over 110 years.

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*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, changes in warranty provisions and customers' product recall policies, work stoppages at the Company or at the location of its key customers as a result of labor disputes, foreign currency fluctuations, uncertainties stemming from U.S. trade policies, tariffs and reaction to same from foreign countries, the volume and scope of product returns or customer cost reimbursement actions, adverse business and operational issues resulting from semiconductor chip supply shortages and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and costs of operations (including fluctuations in the cost, and factors impacting the availability, of necessary 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.*

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#### STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION

#### Condensed Results of Operations

#### (In Thousands except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | *Second Quarter Ended* | *Second Quarter Ended* | *Six Months Ended* | *Six Months Ended* |
|  | January 1, 2023 | December 26, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | December 26, 2021 |
| Net Sales | $113184 | $112908 | $233544 | $213249 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 105797 | 97975 | 213661 | 185767 |
| Gross Profit | 7387 | 14933 | 19883 | 27482 |
| Engineering, Selling & Administrative Expenses | 12081 | 11301 | 24781 | 23422 |
| (Loss) Income from Operations | (4694) | 3632 | (4898) | 4060 |
|  Interest Expense | (196) | (57) | (325) | (105) |
|  Other Income (Expense), net | 640 | 515 | 874 | 390 |
| (Loss) Income Before Provision for Income Taxes and Non-Controlling Interest | (4250) | 4090 | (4349) | 4345 |
| (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes | (1735) | 253 | (1771) | 289 |
|  Net (Loss) Income | (2515) | 3837 | (2578) | 4056 |
|  Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest | (676) | 446 | (864) | 567 |
|  Net (Loss) Income Attributable to STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION | $(1839) | $3391 | $(1714) | $3489 |
| (Loss) Earnings Per Share: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Basic | $(0.47) | $0.88 | $(0.44) | $0.91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diluted | $(0.47) | $0.87 | $(0.44) | $0.89 |
| Average Basic Shares Outstanding | 3927 | 3866 | 3913 | 3848 |
| Average Diluted Shares Outstanding | 3927 | 3908 | 3913 | 3901 |
| <u>Other</u> |  |  |  |  |
| Capital Expenditures | $4759 | $2573 | $9477 | $5362 |
| Depreciation | $4301 | $4911 | $8798 | $9968 |

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#### STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION

#### Condensed Balance Sheet Data

#### (In Thousands)
*(Unaudited)*

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|  | January 1, 2023 | July 3, 2022 |
| ASSETS |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash and Cash Equivalents | $13578 | $8774 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Receivables, net | 73205 | 75827 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inventories, net | 67851 | 80482 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Current Assets | 34646 | 23149 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Current Assets | 189280 | 188232 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Investment in Joint Ventures | 26301 | 26654 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Long-term Assets | 12413 | 12519 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Property, Plant and Equipment, net | 92777 | 91729 |
|  | $320771 | $319134 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accounts Payable | $37292 | $43950 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other | 42244 | 37579 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Current Liabilities | 79536 | 81529 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accrued Pension and Postretirement Obligations | 2671 | 2588 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Borrowings Under Credit Facility | 17000 | 11000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Long-term Liabilities | 3888 | 4070 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shareholders' Equity | 341850 | 342568 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (19226) | (18588) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Less: Treasury Stock | (135556) | (135580) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total STRATTEC SECURITY |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CORPORATION Shareholders' Equity | 187068 | 188400 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Non-Controlling Interest | 30608 | 31547 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Shareholders' Equity | 217676 | 219947 |
|  | $320771 | $319134 |

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#### STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION

#### Condensed Cash Flow Statement Data

#### (In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | *Second Quarter Ended* | *Second Quarter Ended* | *Six Months Ended* | *Six Months Ended* |
|  | January 1, 2023 | December 26, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | December 26, 2021 |
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |  |  |  |  |
| Net (Loss) Income | $(2515) | $3837 | $(2578) | $4056 |
| Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Income to |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash Provided by Operating Activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Depreciation | 4301 | 4911 | 8798 | 9968 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Equity Earnings in Joint Ventures | (588) | (615) | (1115) | (364) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Foreign Currency Transaction (Gain) Loss | 514 | (104) | 585 | (243) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unrealized Loss (Gain) on Peso Forward Contracts | (12) | 126 | 23 | 224 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stock Based Compensation Expense | 263 | 238 | 874 | 634 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Change in Operating Assets/Liabilities | 1943 | 1066 | 1898 | (14590) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other, net | 128 | 206 | 250 | 333 |
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 4034 | 9665 | 8735 | 18 |
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Investment in Joint Ventures | (104) | - | (104) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Additions to Property, Plant & Equipment | (4759) | (2573) | (9477) | (5362) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proceeds on Sales of Property, Plant & Equipment | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (4859) | (2573) | (9577) | (5362) |
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Borrowings on Line of Credit Facility | 4000 | 1000 | 9000 | 8000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Payments on Line of Credit Facility | - | (1000) | (3000) | (3000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dividends Paid to Non-Controlling Interest of Subsidiary | - | - | (600) | (600) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exercise of Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchases | 20 | 20 | 146 | 639 |
| Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 4020 | 20 | 5546 | 5039 |
| Effect of Foreign Currency Fluctuations on Cash | 53 | (65) | 100 | (89) |
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3248 | 7047 | 4804 | (394) |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Beginning of Period | 10330 | 7024 | 8774 | 14465 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; End of Period | $13578 | $14071 | $13578 | $14071 |

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