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Form 8-K STRATTEC SECURITY CORP For: Oct 23

October 23, 2014 5:08 PM
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 23, 2014

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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Section 2  Financial Information

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

On October 23, 2014, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 28, 2014.��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.

(d)����Exhibits

99.1 -- Press Release of STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, issued October 23, 2014.

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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:��October 23, 2014
By: /s/ Patrick J. Hansen�������������������������������������������������
�������Patrick J. Hansen, Senior Vice President and
�������Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

FOR RELEASE AT 4:00 PM CDT
Contact:��Pat Hansen
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
414-247-3435
www.strattec.com

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
REPORTS RECORD FISCAL 2015 FIRST QUARTER SALES AND OPERATING RESULTS

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  October 23, 2014 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ: STRT) today reported operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 28, 2014.

Net sales for the Companys first quarter ended September 28, 2014 were $122.2 million, compared to net sales of $79.6 million for the prior year quarter ended September 29, 2013.��Net income for the current year quarter was $9.3 million, compared to net income of $3.2 million in the prior year quarter.��Diluted earnings per share for the current year quarter were $2.55 compared to diluted earnings per share of $.91 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):
Three Months Ended
September 28, 2014
September 29, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC
$ 31,996 $ 26,585
General Motors Company
44,949 15,004
Ford Motor Company
11,808 11,434
Tier 1 Customers
16,974 15,786
Commercial and Other OEM Customers
9,072 8,637
Hyundai / Kia
7,443 2,149
TOTAL
$ 122,242 $ 79,595

The increase in sales to General Motors Company in the current year quarter was primarily attributed to incremental service parts sales of $28 million. The incremental sales are expected to adjust to lower levels during the second quarter of fiscal year 2015, after which the service parts sales may return to more normal levels. Higher vehicle production volumes, and greater product content on vehicle models for which we supply components introduced for the 2015 model year also attributed to the sales increase.

Increased sales to Chrysler Group LLC in the current year quarter were primarily due to higher customer vehicle production volumes and increased content on models for which we supply components.��Sales to Ford Motor Company in the current year quarter were flat.��Sales to Tier 1 Customers during the current year quarter increased slightly in comparison to the prior year quarter.��These customers primarily represent purchasers of vehicle access control products, such as latches, fobs, and driver controls, that we have developed in recent years to complement our historic core business of locks and keys.��The increase in sales to Hyundai / Kia in the current year quarter was principally due to the ramp-up of a new model introduction for which we supply components.

The gross profit margin was 23.0 percent in the current year quarter compared to 18.2 percent in the prior year quarter.��The increase in gross profit margin in the current year quarter was attributed to higher production volumes and a more favorable product mix, offset by higher costs associated with new product launches, higher bonus expense provisions in the current year quarter and a lump sum bonus paid to the Companys Milwaukee represented hourly workers resulting from a new 4-year labor contract ratified on September 18, 2014.
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Engineering, Selling and Administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 10.8 percent in the current year quarter from 11.9 percent in the prior year quarter. Overall, expenses were higher due to higher bonus provisions recorded during the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter.

Included in Other Income, Net in the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter were the following items (in thousands of dollars):
September 28, 2014
September 29, 2013
Equity Earnings of VAST LLC Joint Venture
$ 376 $ 353
Equity Loss of NextLock LLC Joint Venture
(186 ) (59 )
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain
786 212
Other
2 67
$ 978 $ 573

Frank Krejci, President and CEO commented: On behalf of all STRATTEC Associates, it is a great pleasure for us to announce the results of an outstanding three months.��In our core business, we experienced the combination of a strong automotive market and benefits from our strategic initiatives which resulted in an 18% increase in sales versus last year.���For a limited period of time, unpredictable market circumstances in our service business added another 35% to our revenues.��Extra ordinary efforts by our hourly and salary associates to respond to unusual customer demands and higher utilization of assets combined to generate significant incremental margin.��It resulted in an unusually good quarter in which sales and profit broke our previous records.��In addition to the positive metrics, we completed a four-year agreement with our unionized Milwaukee associates and were awarded Supplier of the Year by Ford Rotunda for outstanding service to their dealers.��That recognition makes us especially proud, as it highlights the service side of our business that has historically been overshadowed by our manufacturing. It is also a nice followon to last years Supplier of the Year award from Chrysler.
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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 brand name.��STRATTECs history in the automotive business spans over 105 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 Companys operations and business environment.��These uncertainties include general economic conditions, in particular, relating to the automotive industry, consumer demand for the Companys and its customers products, competitive and technological developments, customer purchasing actions, foreign currency fluctuations, 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 Companys 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)

First Quarter Ended
September 28,
2014
September 29,
2013
Net Sales
$ 122,242 $ 79,595
Cost of Goods Sold
94,185 65,080
Gross Profit
28,057 14,515
Engineering, Selling & Administrative Expenses
13,187 9,470
Income from Operations
14,870 5,045
Interest Income
22 6
Interest Expense
(11 ) (14 )
Other Income, Net
978 573
Income before Provision for Income�Taxes and Non-Controlling Interest
15,859 5,610
Provision for Income�Taxes
5,519 1,756
Net Income
10,340 3,854
��� Net Income Attributable�to Non-Controlling Interest
(1,040 ) (643 )
Net Income Attributable�to STRATTEC SECURITY�CORPORATION
$ 9,300 $ 3,211
Earnings Per Share:
Basic
$ 2.63 $ 0.93
Diluted
$ 2.55 $ 0.91
Average Basic
��Shares Outstanding
3,497 3,382
Average Diluted
��Shares Outstanding
3,593 3,460
Other
��Capital Expenditures
$ 6,963 $ 2,876
��Depreciation & Amortization
$ 2,112 $ 2,112


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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION

Condensed Balance Sheet Data
(In Thousands)

September 28, 2014
June 29, 2014
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
�� Current Assets:
������ Cash and cash equivalents
$ 22,545 $ 19,756
������ Receivables, net
79,321 68,822
������ Inventories, net
32,047 30,502
������ Other current assets
17,572 16,559
������������ Total Current Assets
151,485 135,639
�� Investment in Joint Ventures
10,341 9,977
�� Other Long Term Assets
12,322 11,639
�� Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
60,669 55,781
$ 234,817 $ 213,036
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
�� Current Liabilities:
������ Accounts Payable
$ 38,138 $ 36,053
������ Other
38,070 29,210
����������� Total Current Liabilities
76,208 65,263
�� Accrued Pension and Post Retirement Obligations
3,679 3,842
�� Borrowings Under Credit Facility
4,000 2,500
���Deferred Income Taxes
5,168 5,127
�� Other Long-term Liabilities
1,421 1,401
���Shareholders Equity
291,323 281,623
�� Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(20,558 ) (20,198 )
�� Less:��Treasury Stock
(135,915 ) 135,919 )
Total STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Shareholders Equity
134,850 125,506
Non-Controlling Interest
9,491 9,397
�� Total Shareholders Equity
144,341 134,903
$ 234,817 $ 213,036



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

First Quarter Ended
September 28, 2014
September 29, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income
$ 10,340 $ 3,854
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Net
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization
2,112 2,112
Equity Earnings in Joint Ventures
(190 ) (294 )
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain
(786 ) (212 )
Stock Based Compensation Expense
389 354
Change in Operating Assets/Liabilities
(2,755 ) (10,040 )
Other, net
125 86
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
9,235 (4,140 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Loan to VAST LLC Joint Venture
(215 ) -
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment
- 8
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment
(6,963 ) (2,876 )
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(7,178 ) (2,868 )
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Borrowings on Line of Credit Facility
1,500 750
Dividends Paid to Non-Controlling Interest of Subsidiaries
(882 ) (984 )
Dividends Paid
(427 ) (380 )
Exercise of Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchases
440 98
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
631 (516 )
Foreign Currency Impact on Cash
101 23
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash & Cash Equivalents
2,789 (7,501 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Beginning of Period
19,756 20,307
End of Period
$ 22,545 $ 12,806

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