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Key Tronic Corporation Announces Preliminary Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024

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Key Tronic announced its preliminary results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, with expected revenue of around $140 million and a net loss of ($0.18) to ($0.23) per share. The lower earnings were due to severance costs related to a significant reduction in workforce in Mexico, resulting in a loss of over 450 employees. The workforce reduction is expected to save the company more than $10 million annually. Additionally, severe winter weather events led to production disruptions in Mississippi and Arkansas, causing an unanticipated loss of contribution margin. Despite challenges, Key Tronic anticipates production levels to rebound in the future quarters due to new programs. The Company also faced increased expenses due to the strengthening of the Mexican Peso. Key Tronic plans to report its complete results and host an earnings conference call on May 7, 2024.
Key Tronic ha annunciato i risultati preliminari per il terzo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2024, prevedendo ricavi intorno ai 140 milioni di dollari e una perdita netta tra (0,18) e (0,23) dollari per azione. La riduzione dei guadagni è stata causata dai costi di licenziamento legati a un'importante riduzione del personale in Messico, che ha comportato la perdita di oltre 450 dipendenti. Si prevede che la riduzione del personale consentirà all'azienda di risparmiare oltre 10 milioni di dollari all'anno. Inoltre, gravi eventi meteorologici invernali hanno interrotto la produzione in Mississippi e Arkansas, causando una perdita imprevista del margine di contribuzione. Nonostante le difficoltà, Key Tronic prevede un rimbalzo dei livelli di produzione nei trimestri futuri grazie a nuovi programmi. L'azienda ha inoltre affrontato un aumento delle spese a causa del rafforzamento del Peso messicano. Key Tronic prevede di presentare i risultati completi e di tenere una conferenza sui risultati il 7 maggio 2024.
Key Tronic anunció sus resultados preliminares para el tercer trimestre del año fiscal 2024, con ingresos esperados de alrededor de $140 millones y una pérdida neta de ($0,18) a ($0,23) por acción. Las menores ganancias se debieron a costos de indemnización relacionados con una reducción significativa de la fuerza laboral en México, lo que resultó en la pérdida de más de 450 empleados. Se espera que la reducción de personal ahorre a la empresa más de $10 millones anuales. Además, severos eventos climáticos de invierno provocaron interrupciones en la producción en Misisipi y Arkansas, causando una pérdida imprevista del margen de contribución. A pesar de los desafíos, Key Tronic anticipa que los niveles de producción se recuperarán en los próximos trimestres gracias a nuevos programas. La compañía también enfrentó un aumento en los gastos debido al fortalecimiento del Peso mexicano. Key Tronic planea informar sus resultados completos y realizar una llamada de conferencia de ganancias el 7 de mayo de 2024.
키 트로닉은 2024 회계년도 3분기 예비 결과를 발표하였으며, 예상 매출액은 약 1억 4천만 달러이며 주당 순손실은 (0.18)달러에서 (0.23)달러로 예상됩니다. 손실은 멕시코에서의 대규모 인력 감축과 관련된 퇴직 비용 때문이었습니다. 이로 인해 450명 이상의 직원이 감소하였습니다. 인력 감축은 회사가 연간 1천만 달러 이상을 절약할 것으로 예상됩니다. 또한, 미시시피와 아칸소에서 겨울철 심각한 기상 이변이 생산에 차질을 빚어 기여 마진의 예상치 못한 손실을 초래하였습니다. 어려움에도 불구하고 키 트로닉은 새로운 프로그램 덕분에 향후 분기에 생산 수준이 회복될 것으로 기대하고 있습니다. 또한 멕시코 페소 강세로 인해 비용이 증가하였습니다. 키 트로닉은 2024년 5월 7일에 완전한 결과를 보고하고 수익에 관한 컨퍼런스 콜을 개최할 계획입니다.
Key Tronic a annoncé ses résultats préliminaires pour le troisième trimestre de l'exercice 2024, avec des revenus attendus d'environ 140 millions de dollars et une perte nette de (0,18) à (0,23) dollars par action. La baisse des bénéfices était due aux coûts de licenciement associés à une réduction significative des effectifs au Mexique, entraînant la perte de plus de 450 employés. La réduction de la main-d'œuvre devrait permettre à l'entreprise d'économiser plus de 10 millions de dollars par an. De plus, des événements météorologiques hivernaux sévères ont entraîné des perturbations de la production au Mississippi et en Arkansas, causant une perte inattendue de la marge de contribution. Malgré les défis, Key Tronic anticipe un rebond des niveaux de production dans les trimestres à venir grâce à de nouveaux programmes. L'entreprise a également fait face à une augmentation des dépenses due au renforcement du peso mexicain. Key Tronic prévoit de présenter ses résultats complets et d'organiser une conférence sur les résultats le 7 mai 2024.
Key Tronic hat seine vorläufigen Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2024 bekannt gegeben, mit erwarteten Einnahmen von etwa 140 Millionen Dollar und einem Nettoverlust von (0,18) bis (0,23) Dollar pro Aktie. Der geringere Gewinn war auf Abfindungskosten zurückzuführen, die mit einer signifikanten Reduzierung der Belegschaft in Mexiko zusammenhängen, was zu einem Verlust von über 450 Mitarbeitern führte. Die Personalreduzierung soll der Firma jährlich mehr als 10 Millionen Dollar einsparen. Zusätzlich führten schwere Winterwetterereignisse zu Produktionsunterbrechungen in Mississippi und Arkansas, was einen unerwarteten Verlust der Deckungsbeitragsmarge zur Folge hatte. Trotz der Herausforderungen erwartet Key Tronic, dass die Produktionsniveaus in den kommenden Quartalen aufgrund neuer Programme wieder ansteigen werden. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete auch höhere Ausgaben durch die Stärkung des mexikanischen Peso. Key Tronic plant, seine vollständigen Ergebnisse zu berichten und eine Ergebniskonferenz am 7. Mai 2024 abzuhalten.
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  • Expected revenue of approximately $140 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
  • Anticipated net loss of ($0.18) to ($0.23) per share for the same period.
  • Severance costs of around $3.7 million due to a workforce reduction of over 450 employees in Mexico.
  • Expected annual savings of over $10 million from the workforce reduction.
  • Production disruptions in Mississippi and Arkansas due to severe winter weather events, resulting in a loss of contribution margin.
  • Increased expenses of approximately $1.5 million due to the strengthening of the Mexican Peso.
  • Plans to report complete results and host an earnings conference call on May 7, 2024.
Negative
  • Net loss below expectations for the third quarter.
  • Severance costs impacting earnings negatively.
  • Production disruptions leading to unanticipated loss of contribution margin.
  • Increased expenses due to currency exchange rate fluctuations.

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The workforce reduction at Key Tronic Corporation will likely bring a significant change to their cost structure. By eliminating over 450 positions, they expect to save over $10 million annually, which can bolster their operating margins. However, such aggressive cuts could also imply a risk of operational disruptions, especially if the softening demand reverses more quickly than anticipated.

Additionally, the severance costs of approximately $3.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, were higher than many investors might have expected, which will negatively impact the current quarter's profitability. It's essential for investors to monitor the next quarter's results closely to see if the anticipated savings materialize and to what extent they counterbalance the severance payouts.

Furthermore, the loss of production capacity in Mississippi and Arkansas facilities due to weather events and the adverse impact of the strengthening Mexican Peso, should be seen as short-term headwinds. However, the forecast for the fourth quarter with the potential return to profitability indicates that management is confident in their operational adjustments and new program wins.

The electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry is characterized by thin margins and is highly dependent on the efficiency of operations. Key Tronic's move to streamline its workforce in response to the softening demand reflects an adjustment to these market conditions.

Investors should appreciate that Key Tronic is actively managing its inventory to align with current revenue levels, which is a prudent approach to capital management. The expected recovery in production levels and no increase in net headcount suggest that Key Tronic is focusing on lean operations and could emerge more competitive if they manage to maintain product quality and customer service levels.

Winning significant new programs could be indicative of Key Tronic's capabilities to pivot and adapt to market changes. These wins could offset softening demand in other programs, but it remains to be seen whether these new programs will be as profitable as the previous ones.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Tronic Corporation (Nasdaq: KTCC), a provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), today announced its preliminary results for the three months ended March 30, 2024.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2024, Key Tronic expects to report revenue of approximately $140 million, in line with revenue expectations, and a net loss of approximately ($0.18) to ($0.23) per share, which is below expectations.

The lower than expected earnings are primarily a result of severance costs of approximately $3.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, as the Company reduced its workforce by over 450 employees in Mexico. Moreover, the severance costs were incurred late in the third quarter, which limited the previously planned payroll expense reductions anticipated in the third quarter. The workforce reduction reflects softening demand for a number of different programs with high labor content and is expected to save more than $10 million annually.

Key Tronic expects production levels from Mexico-based facilities to recover in coming quarters due to recently won programs. The Company does not anticipate needing to increase its net headcount in coming periods, which would reflect significant improvements to operating efficiencies.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2024, Key Tronic’s facilities in Mississippi and Arkansas were also offline for approximately two weeks due to severe winter weather events, resulting in unanticipated lost production capacity incurring a loss of contribution margin of approximately $1 million or $0.07 per diluted share. The Company also continued to be adversely impacted by the strengthening of the Mexican Peso by approximately 5% , increasing expenses by approximately $1.5 million or $0.11 per diluted share.

At the same time, Key Tronic continued to win significant new programs and reduce inventories to be more in line with current revenue levels.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company expects to report revenue in the range of $135 million to $145 million and earnings in the range of $0.00 to $0.10 per diluted share.

The revenue and earnings estimates for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2024, and the finalization of financial results for the third quarter of 2024, are subject to completion of the Company’s quarterly close and review procedures which are still ongoing. The Company plans to report its complete results and host its earnings conference call for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 on May 7, 2024. Details for the conference call have been announced in a separate press release.

About Key Tronic

Key Tronic is a leading contract manufacturer offering value-added design and manufacturing services from its facilities in the United States, Mexico, China and Vietnam. The Company provides its customers full engineering services, materials management, worldwide manufacturing facilities, assembly services, in-house testing, and worldwide distribution. Its customers include some of the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers. For more information about Key Tronic visit: www.keytronic.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to those including such words as aims, anticipates, believes, continues, estimates, expects, hopes, intends, plans, predicts, projects, targets, will, or would, similar verbs, or nouns corresponding to such verbs, which may be forward looking. Forward-looking statements also include other passages that are relevant to expected future events, performances, and actions or that can only be fully evaluated by events that will occur in the future. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, the Company’s statements regarding its expectations with respect to financial conditions and results, including revenue and earnings, cost savings from workforce reduction, demand for certain products and the effectiveness of some of our programs, business from customers and programs, and impacts from operational streamlining and efficiencies. There are many factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted or projected in forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the future of the global economic environment and its impact on our customers and suppliers; the availability of components from the supply chain; the availability of a healthy workforce; the accuracy of suppliers’ and customers’ forecasts; development and success of customers’ programs and products; timing and effectiveness of ramping of new programs; success of new-product introductions; the risk of legal proceedings or governmental investigations relating to the subject of the internal investigation by the Company’s Audit Committee and related or other unrelated matters; acquisitions or divestitures of operations or facilities; technology advances; changes in pricing policies by the Company, its competitors, customers or suppliers; impact of new governmental legislation and regulation, including tax reform, tariffs and related activities, such trade negotiations and other risks; and other factors, risks, and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings.

CONTACTS:Brett LarsenMichael Newman
 Chief Financial OfficerInvestor Relations
 Key Tronic CorporationStreetConnect
 (509) 927-5500(206) 729-3625

FAQ

What was Key Tronic 's expected revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024?

Key Tronic expected revenue of approximately $140 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Why did Key Tronic experience a net loss in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024?

Key Tronic faced a net loss in the third quarter due to severance costs related to a significant reduction in workforce in Mexico.

What caused production disruptions for Key Tronic during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024?

Production disruptions in Mississippi and Arkansas were caused by severe winter weather events during the third quarter, resulting in an unanticipated loss of contribution margin.

How were Key Tronic 's expenses affected during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024?

Key Tronic 's expenses were increased by approximately $1.5 million due to the strengthening of the Mexican Peso.

When will Key Tronic host its earnings conference call for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024?

Key Tronic plans to host its earnings conference call for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 on May 7, 2024.

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