# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2023-1
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## Filing Summary
**0001558370-23-000070.hdr.sgml**: 20230106

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001558370-23-000070

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230104

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230106

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230106

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HURCO COMPANIES INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000315374
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT, DISPLAY, AND CONTROL [3823]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 351150732
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** IN
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-09143
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23513782

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE TECHNOLOGY WAY
- **CITY:** INDIANAPOLIS
- **STATE:** IN
- **ZIP:** 46268
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 3172935309

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE TECHNOLOGY WAY
- **CITY:** INDIANAPOLIS
- **STATE:** IN
- **ZIP:** 46268

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** HURCO MANUFACTURING CO INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19850324

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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): January 4, 2023

Hurco Companies, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Indiana

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

<u>0-9143</u> <u>35-1150732</u> <br> (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

<u>One Technology WayIndianapolis, Indiana</u> <u>46268</u> <br> (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(317) 293-5309

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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)

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

◻Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title of each class | &nbsp;&nbsp;Trading Symbol(s)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of each exchange on which registered |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common Stock, no par value | &nbsp;&nbsp;HURC | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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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. ◻

**Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.**

Effective as of January 4, 2023, Hurco Companies, Inc. (the "Company"), Bank of America, N.A. (the "Lender"), and certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company (the "Loan Party Subsidiaries" and, together with the Company, the "Loan Parties") entered into a Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement (the "Fourth Amendment"). The Fourth Amendment amends the Credit Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2018, among the Company, the Lender, and the Loan Party Subsidiaries, as amended by that First Amendment dated as of March 13, 2020, that Second Amendment dated as of December 23, 2020 and that Third Amendment dated as of December 17, 2021 (as so amended, the "Credit Agreement"), to (i) increase the amount of permitted stock repurchases in any fiscal year from $10.0 million to $25.0 million and (ii) reduce the secured overnight financing rate adjustment to 10 basis points for all borrowings.

The foregoing summary of the Fourth Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete terms and provisions of the Fourth Amendment, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.**

On January 6, 2023, the Company reported its results of operations for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended October 31, 2022. The Company's earnings release for those periods is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the information set forth therein is incorporated herein by reference and constitutes a part of this report. The attached Exhibit 99.1 is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

**Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.**

The disclosure required by this Item is included in Item 1.01 and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 8.01 Other Events.**

On January 6, 2023, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved an additional share repurchase program in an aggregate amount of up to $25.0 million. Repurchases under the program may be made in the open market or through privately-negotiated transactions from time to time through November 10, 2024, subject to applicable laws, regulations and contractual provisions. The program may be amended, suspended, or discontinued at any time and does not commit the Company to repurchase any shares of its common stock. This new share repurchase program is in addition to the Company's existing share repurchase program, which remains in effect and under which $4.1 million remained available as of January 6, 2023.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

Exhibit Index

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**10.1** | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of January 4, 2023, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2018, among Hurco Companies, Inc. and Hurco B.V., as the Borrowers, certain subsidiaries party thereto, as the Guarantors, and Bank of America, N.A., as the Lender](hurc-20230104xex10d1.htm)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**99.1** | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Press Release of Hurco Companies, Inc., dated January 6, 2023](hurc-20230104xex99d1.htm)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**104** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

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 hereunto duly authorized.

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| Dated: January 6, 2023 | Dated: January 6, 2023 |
| HURCO COMPANIES, INC. | HURCO COMPANIES, INC. |
| By: | /s/ Sonja K. McClelland_______________ |
|  | Sonja K. McClelland, Executive Vice President,<br>Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

***EXECUTION VERSION***

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "<u>Amendment</u>") dated as of January 4, 2023 to the Credit Agreement referenced below is by and among HURCO COMPANIES, INC., an Indiana corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), HURCO B.V., a private company with limited liability (*besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid*) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands, with its seat (*zetel*) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with its registered office at Basisweg 10, 1043 AP, Amsterdam, the Netherlands and registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (*Kamer van Koophandel*) under number 34114350 (the "<u>Netherlands Borrower</u>" and, together with the Company, the "<u>Borrowers</u>" and each a "<u>Borrower</u>"), the Guarantors party hereto and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (the "<u>Lender</u>").

W I T N E S E T H

WHEREAS, credit facilities have been extended to the Borrowers pursuant to the Credit Agreement (as amended, modified, supplemented and extended from time to time, the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>") dated as of December 31, 2018 among the Company, the Netherlands Borrower, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto and the Lender; and

WHEREAS, the Borrowers have requested certain modifications to the Credit Agreement, and the Lender has agreed to the requested modifications on the terms set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.<u>Defined Terms</u>. Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings provided to such terms in the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.<u>Amendments to the Credit Agreement</u>. The Credit Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)The definition of "SOFR Adjustment" in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"<u>SOFR Adjustment</u>" means 0.10% (10 basis points).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Section 7.05(d)(ii) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by replacing the reference therein to "$10,000,000" with "$25,000,000".

3.<u>Conditions Precedent</u>. This Amendment shall become effective as of the date hereof upon:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)receipt by the Lender of this Amendment properly executed by the Loan Parties and the Lender; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)payment of the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel to the Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.<u>Amendment is a "Loan Document"</u>. This Amendment is a Loan Document and all references to a "Loan Document" in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, all such references in the representations and warranties in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents) shall be deemed to include this Amendment.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.<u>Representations and Warranties; No Default</u>. Each Loan Party represents and warrants to the Lender that, on and as of the date hereof, immediately after giving effect to this Amendment, (a) each of the representations and warranties of each Loan Party contained in Article V of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, or which are contained in any document furnished at any time under or in connection therewith, are true and correct in all material respects (or, if qualified by materiality or material or Material Adverse Effect, in all respects), except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they are true and correct as of such earlier date, and (b) no Default exists.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.<u>Reaffirmation of Obligations</u>. Each Loan Party (a) acknowledges and consents to all of the terms and conditions of this Amendment, (b) affirms all of its obligations under the Loan Documents and (c) agrees that this Amendment and all documents, agreements and instruments executed in connection with this Amendment do not operate to reduce or discharge such Loan Party's obligations under the Loan Documents.

7.<u>No Other Changes</u>. Except as modified hereby, all of the terms and provisions of the Loan Documents shall remain in full force and effect.

8.<u>Counterparts; Delivery</u>. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Amendment may be in the form of an Electronic Record and may be executed using Electronic Signatures.

9.<u>Governing Law</u>. This Amendment shall be deemed to be a contract made under, and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]

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Each of the parties hereto has caused a counterpart of this Amendment to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

<u>BORROWERS</u>:HURCO COMPANIES, INC.

By: <u>/s/ Sonja K. McClelland</u> 

Name: Sonja K. McClelland

Title: Chief Financial Officer

HURCO B.V.

By: <u>/s/ Sonja K. McClelland</u> 

Name: Sonja K. McClelland

Title: Managing Director and Authorized Representative

<u>GUARANTORS</u>:HURCO INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

By: <u>/s/ Sonja K. McClelland</u> 

Name: Sonja K. McClelland

Title: Secretary/Treasurer

MILLTRONICS USA, INC.

By: <u>/s/ Sonja K. McClelland</u> 

Name: Sonja K. McClelland

Title: Secretary/Treasurer

MACHINERY SALES CO. LLC

By: <u>/s/ Sonja K. McClelland</u> 

Name: Sonja K. McClelland

Title: Manager

HURCO MIDWEST LLC

By: <u>/s/ Sonja K. McClelland</u> 

Name: Sonja K. McClelland

Title: Secretary/Treasurer

PROCOBOTS LLC

By: <u>/s/ Sonja K. McClelland</u> 

Name: Sonja K. McClelland

Title: Manager

HURCO COMPANIES, INC.

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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LENDER:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

as Lender

By: <u>/s/ Matthew Doye____</u> 

Name:Matthew Doye

Title: Senior Vice President

HURCO COMPANIES, INC.

FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

### FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023

### HURCO REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2022
**INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – January 6, 2023 --** Hurco Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HURC) today reported results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2022. Hurco recorded net income of $1,424,000, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to net income of $2,096,000, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the corresponding period in fiscal 2021. For fiscal year 2022, Hurco reported net income of $8,226,000, or $1.23 per diluted share, compared to net income of $6,764,000, or $1.01 per diluted share, for fiscal year 2021.

Sales and service fees for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 were $63,462,000, a decrease of $5,520,000, or 8%, compared to the corresponding prior year period, and included an unfavorable currency impact of $5,929,000, or 9%, when translating foreign sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Sales and service fees for fiscal year 2022 were $250,814,000, an increase of $15,619,000, or 7%, compared to fiscal year 2021, and included an unfavorable currency impact of $13,872,000, or 6%, when translating foreign sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes.

Greg Volovic, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "It was exhilarating to be back together in September at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), being able to showcase our new products and technological innovations over the last four years. The energy at IMTS was evident, and the attendees were highly engaged. Obviously, unprecedented events and uncertainty during the last two years have been challenging for our customers, our suppliers, and our entire industry. We are fortunate that Hurco has a strong balance sheet and decades of experience navigating industry and economic cycles that allow us to operate in such times with continuous focus on technological innovation, product development, and our long-term accretive growth strategy. The increase in sales of our advanced technology 5-axis machines in fiscal year 2022 validates our brand strategy to position Hurco as a higher technology tier machine tool manufacturer and reinforces the long-term benefit of our acquisition of LCM Precision Technology, S.r.l. ("LCM"), the Italian business we acquired in 2013 that designs and manufactures sophisticated 5-axis components. Without the negative impact of foreign currencies, we actually would have seen a small growth in fourth quarter sales and even stronger growth for the full fiscal year. We look forward to 2023 and are inspired to serve our customers, shareholders, and employees."

The following table sets forth net sales and service fees by geographic region for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Fiscal Year Ended** | **Fiscal Year Ended** | **Fiscal Year Ended** | **Fiscal Year Ended** |
|  | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **$ Change** | **% Change** | **2022** | **2021** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| Americas | $25810 | $24180 | $1630 | 7% | $95964 | $86301 | $9663 | 11% |
| Europe | 32118 | 35924 | (3806) | (11)% | 126050 | 117522 | 8528 | 7% |
| Asia Pacific | 5534 | 8878 | (3344) | (38)% | 28800 | 31372 | (2572) | (8)% |
| Total | $63462 | $68982 | $(5520) | (8)% | $250814 | $235195 | $15619 | 7% |

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Sales in the Americas for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 increased by 7% and 11%, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in fiscal 2021, primarily due to inflationary price increases and an increased volume of shipments of VM and higher-performance five-axis Hurco machines.

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European sales for the fourth quarter 2022 decreased by 11%, compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 2021, and included an unfavorable currency impact of 15%, when translating foreign sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. This decrease was due mainly to the negative impact of currency, partially offset by inflationary price increases and increased volume of shipments of higher-performance five-axis Hurco machines in the United Kingdom and Italy. European sales for fiscal year 2022 increased by 7%, compared to fiscal 2021, and included an unfavorable currency impact of 11%, when translating foreign sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. This increase was primarily driven by inflationary price increases, an increased volume of shipments of higher-performance Hurco, Takumi, and Milltronics machines across the European region, as well as increased sales of electro-mechanical components and accessories manufactured by LCM.

Asian Pacific sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 decreased by 38%, compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 2021, and included an unfavorable currency impact of 7%, when translating foreign sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Asian Pacific sales for fiscal year 2022 decreased by 8%, compared to fiscal 2021, and included an unfavorable currency impact of 3%, when translating foreign sales to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. The year-over-year decreases in Asian Pacific sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year primarily resulted from a reduced volume of shipments of Hurco and Takumi machines in China and Southeast Asia, partially offset by an increased volume of shipments of Hurco machines in India. The reduced volume of shipments of Hurco and Takumi machines in China was primarily due to recent COVID-19 lockdowns and similar restrictions in major Chinese markets pursuant to China's zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy.

Orders for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 were $58,336,000, a decrease of $17,330,000, or 23%, compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 2021, and included an unfavorable currency impact of $7,115,000, or 9%, when translating foreign orders to U.S. dollars. Orders for fiscal year 2022 were $240,931,000, a decrease of $24,490,000, or 9%, compared to fiscal 2021, and included an unfavorable currency impact of $14,294,000, or 5%, when translating foreign orders to U.S. dollars.

The following table sets forth new orders booked by geographic region for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Fiscal Year Ended** | **Fiscal Year Ended** | **Fiscal Year Ended** | **Fiscal Year Ended** |
|  | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** | **October 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **$ Change** | **% Change** | **2022** | **2021** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| Americas | $24079 | $28779 | $(4700) | (16)% | $92268 | $95767 | $(3499) | (4)% |
| Europe | 27592 | 39608 | (12016) | (30)% | 122556 | 133802 | (11246) | (8)% |
| Asia Pacific | 6665 | 7279 | (614) | (8)% | 26107 | 35852 | (9745) | (27)% |
| Total | $58336 | $75666 | $(17330) | (23)% | $240931 | $265421 | $(24490) | (9)% |

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Orders in the Americas for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 decreased by 16% and 4%, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in fiscal 2021, primarily due to decreased customer demand for Hurco and Milltronics machines, partially offset by inflationary price increases implemented during fiscal year 2022. Despite the year-over-year decrease in total machine order volume, machine orders for Hurco lathes and higher-performance five-axis machines increased during the fiscal year.

European orders for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 decreased by 30%, compared to the corresponding prior year period, and included an unfavorable currency impact of 16%, when translating foreign orders to U.S. dollars. This decrease was driven primarily by decreased customer demand for Hurco and Takumi machines across the European region, partially offset by inflationary price increases implemented during fiscal year 2022, as well as increased customer demand for Milltronics machines across the region. European orders for fiscal year 2022 decreased by 8%, compared to fiscal 2021, and included an unfavorable currency impact of 10%, when translating foreign orders to U.S. dollars. This decrease was primarily attributable to the negative impact of currency and decreased customer demand for electro-mechanical components manufactured by LCM and Hurco machines in the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, partially offset by inflationary price increases implemented during fiscal year 2022 and increased demand for Hurco and Takumi machines in Germany and Milltronics machines across the region.

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Asian Pacific orders for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 decreased by 8% and 27%, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods, and included an unfavorable currency impact of 12% and 4%, respectively, when translating foreign orders to U.S. dollars. The decreases in Asian Pacific orders year- over-year were driven primarily by decreased customer demand for Hurco and Takumi machines in China and Southeast Asia due to recent COVID-19 lockdowns and similar restrictions, partially offset by increased demand for Hurco machines in India.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 was $17,570,000, or 28% of sales, compared to $16,934,000, or 25% of sales, for the corresponding prior year period. Gross profit for fiscal year 2022 was $64,478,000, or 26% of sales, compared to $56,249,000, or 24% of sales, for fiscal 2021. During fiscal year 2021, we recorded approximately $1,243,000, or 1% of sales, for the employee retention credit extended to companies under the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the "employee retention credit"). While the employee retention credit did not recur in fiscal 2022, gross profit as a percentage of sales in the 2022 periods benefited from increased sales of higher-performance machines, improved leverage of fixed overhead costs, and inflationary price increases implemented during fiscal year 2022.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 were $14,872,000, or 23% of sales, compared to $13,829,000, or 20% of sales, in the corresponding fiscal 2021 period, and included a favorable currency impact of $917,000, when translating foreign expenses to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Selling, general, and administrative expenses fiscal year 2022 were $51,731,000, or 21% of sales, compared to $46,001,000, or 20% of sales, in fiscal 2021, and included a favorable currency impact of $2,190,000, when translating foreign expenses to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. The year- over-year increases in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 were driven primarily by increases in marketing and tradeshow expenses (IMTS in September 2022), sales commissions, and employee benefit and compensation costs, as well as increased one-time costs for administrative services. Selling, general, and administrative expenses for fiscal 2021 also included an employee retention credit of $1,672,000, or 1% of sales.

The effective tax rates for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 were 31% for each period, compared to 26% and 33%, respectively, for the corresponding prior year periods. The year-over-year changes in the effective tax rates were primarily due to changes in geographic mix of income and loss that includes jurisdictions with differing tax rates, various discrete tax items, and changes in income tax laws to address the unfavorable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $63,922,000 at October 31, 2022, compared to $84,063,000 at October 31, 2021. Working capital was $194,733,000 at October 31, 2022, compared to $208,700,000 at October 31, 2021. The decrease in working capital was primarily driven by decreases in cash and cash equivalents, prepaid assets and accounts receivable, partially offset by decreases in accounts payable and customer deposits and an increase in inventories.

Also today, Hurco announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program in an aggregate amount of up to $25,000,000. Repurchases under the program may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions from time to time through November 10, 2024, subject to applicable laws and regulations. The program may be amended, suspended, or discontinued at any time and does not commit Hurco to repurchase any shares of its common stock. Hurco's existing share repurchase program also remains in effect, under which $4.1 million remained available as of January 6, 2023.

Greg Volovic stated, "It is critical that we continue to have a balanced capital allocation strategy that prioritizes a strong balance sheet and optimal liquidity while recognizing the importance of accretive growth and shareholder value We have implemented a two-year stock repurchase plan that we believe will enhance shareholder value and continue to allow us to invest in capital expenditures, make new investments in emerging technologies and research and development, and pay dividends. While we evaluated potential strategic acquisitions during fiscal year 2022, the volatile macroeconomic environment was not conducive to transacting. We remain committed to evaluating future acquisitions and believe that economic downturns will present opportunities to acquire businesses accretive to ours. The ability to return value to shareholders, even during periods of economic uncertainty, is a testament to the company's fiscally responsible culture and long-term growth perspective."

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Hurco Companies, Inc. is an international, industrial technology company that sells its three brands of computer numeric control ("CNC") machine tools to the worldwide metal cutting and metal forming industry. Two of the Company's brands of machine tools, Hurco and Milltronics, are equipped with interactive controls that include software that is proprietary to each respective brand. The Company designs these controls and develops the software. The third brand of CNC machine tools, Takumi, is equipped with industrial controls that are produced by third parties, which allows the customer to decide the type of control added to the Takumi CNC machine tool. The Company also produces high-value machine tool components and accessories and provides automation solutions that can be integrated with any machine tool. The end markets for the Company's products are independent job shops, short-run manufacturing operations within large corporations, and manufacturers with production-oriented operations. The Company's customers manufacture precision parts, tools, dies, and/or molds for industries such as aerospace, defense, medical equipment, energy, transportation, and computer equipment. The Company is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan, Italy, the U.S., and China, and sells its products through direct and indirect sales forces throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The Company has sales, application engineering support and service subsidiaries in China, the Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, the U.S., and Taiwan. Web Site: www.hurco.com

*Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health epidemics and pandemics on the global economy, our business and operations, our employees and the business, operations and economies of our customers and suppliers; the cyclical nature of the machine tool industry; uncertain economic conditions, which may adversely affect overall demand, in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific markets; the risks of our international operations; governmental actions, initiatives and regulations, including import and export restrictions, duties and tariffs, and changes to tax laws; the effects of changes in currency exchange rates; competition with larger companies that have greater financial resources; our dependence on new product development; the need and/or ability to protect our intellectual property assets; the limited number of our manufacturing and supply chain sources; increases in the prices of raw materials, especially steel and iron products; the effect of the loss of members of senior management and key personnel; our ability to integrate acquisitions; acquisitions that could disrupt our operations and affect operating results; failure to comply with data privacy and security regulations; breaches of our network and system security measures; possible obsolescence of our technology and the need to make technological advances; impairment of our assets; negative or unforeseen tax consequences; uncertainty concerning our ability to use tax loss carryforwards; changes in the SOFR rate; and other risks and uncertainties discussed more fully under the caption "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.*

Contact:Sonja K. McClelland

Executive Vice President, Treasurer, & Chief Financial Officer

317-293-5309

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| **Hurco Companies, Inc.** | **Hurco Companies, Inc.** | **Hurco Companies, Inc.** | **Hurco Companies, Inc.** | **Hurco Companies, Inc.** |
| **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS** | **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS** | **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS** | **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS** | **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS** |
| **(In thousands, except per share data)** | **(In thousands, except per share data)** | **(In thousands, except per share data)** | **(In thousands, except per share data)** | **(In thousands, except per share data)** |
|  | **Three Months Ended <br>October 31,** | **Three Months Ended <br>October 31,** | **Fiscal Year Ended <br>October 31,** | **Fiscal Year Ended <br>October 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
|  | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |  |  |
| Sales and service fees | $63462 | $68982 | $250814 | $235195 |
| Cost of sales and service | 45892 | 52048 | 186336 | 178946 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Gross profit** | 17570 | 16934 | 64478 | 56249 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 14872 | 13829 | 51731 | 46001 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Operating income** | 2698 | 3105 | 12747 | 10248 |
| Interest expense | 5 | 1 | 27 | 24 |
| Interest income | 10 | 1 | 79 | 34 |
| Investment income | 4 | 19 | 174 | 173 |
| Other expense, net | 655 | 273 | 1095 | 310 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Income before taxes** | 2052 | 2851 | 11878 | 10121 |
| Provision for income taxes | 628 | 755 | 3652 | 3357 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | $1424 | $2096 | $8226 | $6764 |
| **Income per common share** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Basic** | $0.22 | $0.31 | $1.24 | $1.01 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Diluted** | $0.22 | $0.31 | $1.23 | $1.01 |
| **Weighted average common shares outstanding** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Basic** | 6567 | 6607 | 6580 | 6595 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Diluted** | 6616 | 6633 | 6632 | 6608 |
| **Dividends per share** | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.59 | $0.55 |
| **OTHER CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA** |  |  |  |  |
|  | **Three Months Ended <br>October 31,** | **Three Months Ended <br>October 31,** | **Fiscal Year Ended <br>October 31,** | **Fiscal Year Ended <br>October 31,** |
| **Operating Data:** | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
|  | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |  |  |
| Gross margin | 28% | 25% | 26% | 24% |
| SG&A expense as a percentage of sales | 23% | 20% | 21% | 20% |
| Operating income as a percentage of sales | 4% | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Pre-tax income as a percentage of sales  | 3% | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Effective tax rate | 31% | 26% | 31% | 33% |
| Depreciation and amortization | $962 | $1043 | $3918 | $4193 |
| Capital expenditures | $565 | $535 | $2193 | $2369 |
| **Balance Sheet Data:** | **10/31/2022** | **10/31/2021** |  |  |
| Working capital | $194733 | $208700 |  |  |
| Days sales outstanding (unaudited) | 38 | 42 |  |  |
| Inventory turns (unaudited) | 1.2 | 1.2 |  |  |
| Capitalization |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total debt | -- | -- |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | 222644 | 238419 |  |  |
| Total Capitalization | $222644 | $238419 |  |  |

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| **Hurco Companies, Inc.** | **Hurco Companies, Inc.** | **Hurco Companies, Inc.** |
| **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS** | **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS** | **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS** |
| **(In thousands, except share and per share data)** | **(In thousands, except share and per share data)** | **(In thousands, except share and per share data)** |
|  | **October 31,** | **October 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** |
| **ASSETS** |  |  |
| **Current assets:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $63922 | $84063 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | 38444 | 42620 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories, net | 156207 | 148216 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets | 2515 | 905 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid and other assets | 6981 | 14066 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 268069 | 289870 |
| **Property and equipment:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land | 868 | 868 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Building | 7352 | 7352 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Machinery and equipment | 26532 | 29533 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leasehold improvements | 4351 | 5172 |
|  | 39103 | 42925 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (30620) | (32318) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total property and equipment, net | 8483 | 10607 |
| **Non-current assets:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Software development costs, less accumulated amortization | 7302 | 7553 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets, net | 1246 | 1565 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease - right of use assets, net | 8460 | 10624 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | 3442 | 3154 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments and other assets, net | 9235 | 9562 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-current assets | 29685 | 32458 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $306237 | $332935 |
| **LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| **Current liabilities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | $40707 | $48881 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customer deposits | 4839 | 8593 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liabilities | 3632 | 467 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liabilities | 3973 | 4221 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued payroll and employee benefits | 10751 | 10389 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued income taxes | 2611 | 1192 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses | 5397 | 5911 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued warranty expenses | 1426 | 1516 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 73336 | 81170 |
| **Non-current liabilities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | 67 | 68 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued tax liability | 1281 | 1749 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liabilities | 4814 | 6794 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred credits and other | 4095 | 4735 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-current liabilities | 10257 | 13346 |
| **Shareholders' equity:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock: no par value per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock: no par value, $.10 stated value per share, 12,500,000 shares authorized; 6,645,352 and 6,691,052 shares issued and 6,566,994 and 6,617,717 shares outstanding, as of October 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively | 657 | 662 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 63635 | 63924 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retained earnings | 179877 | 175574 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (21525) | (1741) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shareholders' equity | 222644 | 238419 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $306237 | $332935 |

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