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, 2017
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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Wisconsin
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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0-25150
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39-1804239
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer I.D. Number)
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3333 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, WI
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53209
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(414) 247-3333
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(Registrant's telephone number; including area code)
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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):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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. ☐
Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 27, 2017, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing results for the fiscal 2017 third quarter ended April 2, 2017. 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.
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Exhibits
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99.1 ‑‑ Press Release of STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, issued April 27, 2017.
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
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Date: April 27, 2017
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/s/ Patrick J. Hansen
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Patrick J. Hansen, Senior Vice President and
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Chief Financial Officer
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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 2017 THIRD QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – April 27, 2017 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ:STRT) today reported operating results for the fiscal third quarter ended April 2, 2017.
Net sales for the Company’s third quarter ended April 2, 2017 were $109.7 million, compared to net sales of $94.0 million for the third quarter ended March 27, 2016. Net income for the current year quarterly period was $3.5 million, compared to net income of $1.9 million in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share for the current year quarterly period were $.95 compared to diluted earnings per share of $.52 in the prior year quarter.
For the nine months ended April 2, 2017, the Company’s net sales were $308.9 million compared to net sales of $293.1 million in the prior year nine month period. Net income during the current year nine month period was $5.4 million compared to net income of $8.6 million in the prior year nine month period. Diluted earnings per share were $1.48 for the nine month period ended April 2, 2017 compared to diluted earnings per share of $2.35 during the nine month period ended March 27, 2016.
Net sales to each of our customers or customer groups in the current year quarter and prior year quarter were as follows (in thousands):
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Three Months Ended
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April 2, 2017
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March 27, 2016
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
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$
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27,962
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$
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27,188
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General Motors Company
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21,883
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18,670
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Ford Motor Company
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16,788
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13,860
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Tier 1 Customers
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19,618
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14,198
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Commercial and Other OEM Customers
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15,237
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12,415
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Hyundai / Kia
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8,218
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7,717
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TOTAL
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$
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109,706 |
$
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94,048
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Sales to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in the current year quarter increased slightly over the same period in the prior year. Increased sales to both General Motors Company and Ford Motor Company in the current year quarter related primarily to higher content sales on models for which we supply components, in particular latches and locksets. Sales to Tier 1 Customers increased in the current quarter due to higher production volume on vehicles for which we supply driver control, door handle components and switches. Sales to Commercial and Other OEM Customers during the current year quarter increased in comparison to the prior year quarter. These customers primarily represent purchasers of vehicle access control products, such as latches and fobs, that have been developed in recent years to complement our historic core business of locks and keys. The increased sales to Hyundai / Kia in the current year quarter were principally due to higher vehicle production volumes on the Kia Sedona minivan for which we supply components.
Gross profit margins were 15.9 percent in the current year quarter compared to 15.4 percent in the prior year quarter. The increase in gross profit margin was attributed to a favorable Mexican Peso to US dollar exchange rate affecting our Mexican operations offset by a less favorable product sales mix and startup costs associated with our new Leon, Mexico facility with production to start in September 2017.
Engineering, Selling and Administrative expenses as a percent of net sales in the current year quarter were 10.8 percent compared to 11.4 percent in the prior year quarter. Overall operating expenses were higher in the current year quarter primarily due to higher new product development costs associated with utilizing third party vendors for a portion of our development work.
Included in Other Income, Net in the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter were the following items (in thousands of dollars):
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April 2,
2017
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March 27,
2016
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Equity Earnings of VAST LLC Joint Venture
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$
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451
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$
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211
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Equity Loss of STRATTEC Advanced Logic LLC Joint Venture
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(614
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(382
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Net Foreign Currency Realized and Unrealized Transaction Gain
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1, 296
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215
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Other
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181
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29
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$
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1,314
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$
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73
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Frank Krejci, President & CEO commented: “After last quarter, where earnings were significantly impacted by a combination of lower sales, manufacturing initiatives, higher engineering expenses to execute new business won, we have seen improvements in all three of those areas. In our current quarter, while continuing to add new capital equipment, incurring start-up expenses related to our new facility in Leon, Mexico and investing in our manufacturing processes, I am pleased that we generated improved operating performance”.
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” brand name. STRATTEC’s history in the automotive business spans over 105 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 Company’s and its customers’ products, competitive and technological developments, customer purchasing actions, changes in warranty provisions and customer product recall policies, foreign currency fluctuations, and fluctuations in our costs of operation (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 Company’s quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Results of Operations
(In Thousands except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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Third Quarter Ended
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Nine Months Ended
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April 2, 2017
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March 27, 2016
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April 2, 2017
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March 27, 2016
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Net Sales
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$
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109,706
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$
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94,048
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$
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308,895
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$
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293,072
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Cost of Goods Sold
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92,303
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79,527
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263,392
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243,442
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Gross Profit
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17,403
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14,521
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45,503
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49,630
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Engineering, Selling & Administrative Expenses
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11,869
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10,680
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34,568
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32,450
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Income from Operations
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5,534
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3,841
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10,935
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17,180
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Interest Income
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52
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4
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132
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19
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Interest Expense
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(100
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(51
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(276
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(95
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Other Income, Net
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1,314
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73
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2,359
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76
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Income before Provision for Income Taxes and Non-Controlling Interest
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6,800
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3,867
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13,150
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17,180
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Provision for Income Taxes
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1,752
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589
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4,060
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4,857
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Net Income
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5,048
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3,278
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9,090
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12,323
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Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest
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(1,566
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(1,389
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(3,668
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(3,758
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Net Income Attributable to STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
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$
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3,482
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$
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1,889
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$
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5,422
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$
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8,565
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Earnings Per Share:
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Basic
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$
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0.97
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$
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0.53
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$
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1.51
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$
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2.39
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Diluted
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$
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0.95
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$
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0.52
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$
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1.48
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$
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2.35
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Average Basic Shares Outstanding
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3,592
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3,565
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3,586
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3,557
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Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
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3,671
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3, 619
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3,666
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3,620
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Other
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Capital Expenditures
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$
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10,313
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$
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6,244
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$
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26,642
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$
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14,339
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Depreciation & Amortization
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$
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2,807
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$
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2,528
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$
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8,454
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$
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7,603
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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Balance Sheet Data
(In Thousands)
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April 2, 2017
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July 3, 2016
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
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Current Assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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4,991
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$
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15,477
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Receivables, net
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70,711
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63,726
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Inventories, net
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38,210
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38,683
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Other current assets
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16,603
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16,565
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Total Current Assets
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130,515
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134,451
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Investment in Joint Ventures
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15,423
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14,168
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Other Long Term Assets
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14,863
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8,408
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
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102,677
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85,149
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$
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263,478
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$
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242,176
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Current Liabilities:
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Accounts Payable
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$ |
40,438
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$
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32,416
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Other
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29,345
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31,799
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Total Current Liabilities
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69,783
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64,215
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Accrued Pension and Post Retirement Obligations
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2,592
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2,728
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Borrowings Under Credit Facility
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26,000
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20,000
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Other Long-term Liabilities
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743
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721
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Shareholders’ Equity
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318,094
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312,876
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
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(37,992
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)
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(37,673
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Less: Treasury Stock
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(135,835
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)
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(135,871
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)
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Total STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Shareholders’ Equity
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144,267
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139,332
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Non-Controlling Interest
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20,093
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15,180
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Total Shareholders’ Equity
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164,360
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154,512
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$
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263,478
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$
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242,176
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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Cash Flow Statement Data
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Third Quarter Ended
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Nine Months Ended
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April 2, 2017
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March 27, 2016
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April 2, 2017
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March 27, 2016
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
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Net Income
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$
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5,048
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$
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3,278
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$
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9,090
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$
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12,323
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Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
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Equity Loss (Earnings) in Joint Ventures
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163
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171
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(128
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)
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486
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Depreciation and Amortization
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2,807
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2,528
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8,454
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7,603
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Foreign Currency Transaction Loss (Gain)
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722
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(474
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)
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(1,775
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)
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(1,795
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)
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Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Peso Forward Contracts
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(2,710
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)
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(267
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)
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(1,147
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)
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600
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Stock Based Compensation Expense
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362
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377
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1,154
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1,247
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Change in Operating Assets/Liabilities
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(4,241
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)
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(371
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)
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(3,348
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)
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(12,002
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)
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Other, net
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5
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(44
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)
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(143
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)
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(44
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
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2,156
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5,198
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12,157
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8,418
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
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Investment in Joint Ventures
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(150
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)
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(1,500
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)
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(250
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)
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(1,720
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)
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Loan to Joint Venture
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(525
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)
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-
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(1,925
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)
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(150
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)
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Repayment of Loan to Joint Venture
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-
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-
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75
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-
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Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment
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(10,313
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)
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(6,244
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)
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(26,642
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)
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(14,339
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)
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Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment
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-
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76
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-
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76
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
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(10,988
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)
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(7,668
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)
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(28,742
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)
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(16,133
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)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
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Borrowings Under Credit Facility
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9,000
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15,000
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30,000
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20,500
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Repayment of Borrowings Under Credit Facility
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(3,000
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)
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(7,000
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)
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(24,000
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)
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(12,500
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)
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Dividends Paid to Non-Controlling Interests of Subsidiaries
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-
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-
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(1,764
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)
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(1,568
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)
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Dividends Paid
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(503
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)
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(465
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)
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(1,509
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)
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(1,397
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)
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Contributions from Non-Controlling Interest of Subsidiaries
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-
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-
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2,940
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-
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||||||||||||
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Exercise of Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchases
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27
|
25
|
187
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609
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||||||||||||
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
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5,523
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7,560
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5,853
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5,644
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||||||||||||
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Effect of Foreign Currency Fluctuations on Cash
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109
|
145
|
245
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(466
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)
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Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash & Cash Equivalents
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(3,199
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)
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5,235
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(10,486
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)
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(2,537
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)
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|||||||||
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Cash and Cash Equivalents:
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||||||||||||||||
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Beginning of Period
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8,190
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17,923
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15,477
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25,695
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End of Period
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$
|
4,991
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$
|
23,158
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$
|
4,991
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$
|
23,158
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