STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Generated $9.4 million in Cash from Operations in Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter

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STRATTEC Security (STRT) reported strong financial results for Q2 FY2025. Revenue increased by $11.4 million to $129.9 million, driven by new program launches and increased customer demand. Net income reached $1.3 million, with diluted EPS of $0.32, up from $0.26 year-over-year.

The company generated $9.4 million in cash from operations, bringing year-to-date operating cash flow to $20.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $8.0 million (6.1% of sales), compared to $5.0 million (4.3%) in the prior year. The company implemented cost optimization measures, including restructuring U.S. manufacturing operations, expected to generate $1.2 million in annual savings.

As of December 29, 2024, STRATTEC had $42.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, with $13 million in outstanding borrowings and $47 million available under credit lines.

Positive

• Revenue increased 9.6% YoY to $129.9 million
• Operating cash flow of $9.4 million in Q2, $20.8 million year-to-date
• Adjusted EBITDA improved to $8.0 million (6.1% of sales) from $5.0 million (4.3%)
• Gross margin improved to 13.2% from 11.4%
• Restructuring expected to save $1.2 million annually
• Cash position strengthened to $42.6 million

Negative

• Engineering, selling and administrative expenses increased 11.7% to $15.0 million
• Increased labor costs in Mexico impacting margins
• Foreign currency exchange resulted in $1.4 million increase in other expense

Insights

Financial Analyst

STRATTEC's Q2 FY2025 results demonstrate a compelling turnaround story, with multiple positive indicators suggesting sustainable improvement in operational efficiency and financial health. The 9.6% revenue growth to $129.9 million is particularly impressive when considering the broader automotive industry context.

Key financial metrics show structural improvements in the business model:

• The adjusted EBITDA margin expansion to 6.1% from 4.3% indicates better operational leverage
• Operating cash flow of $20.8 million year-to-date reflects improved working capital management
• Strong liquidity position with $42.6 million in cash and $47 million in available credit provides financial flexibility

The company's transformation strategy appears well-executed, focusing on three critical areas: cost optimization (evidenced by the U.S. manufacturing restructuring), commercial excellence (through new leadership appointments) and innovation-driven growth. The $1.2 million in annualized savings from manufacturing optimization demonstrates tangible progress in cost control.

However, investors should monitor several key factors: 1) The sustainability of margin improvements given labor cost pressures in Mexico 2) The potential impact of tariffs on the cost structure 3) The execution risk associated with new program launches 4) The company's ability to maintain pricing power in future contract negotiations.

The strengthened balance sheet and improved cash generation capability position STRATTEC well for future growth investments while providing a buffer against potential market volatility. The focus on talent acquisition in key positions (commercial, HR and financial leadership) suggests a comprehensive approach to building sustainable competitive advantages.

• Grew revenue $11.4 million to $129.9 million in the quarter as a result of new program launches and increased demand from customers
• Net income attributable to STRATTEC Security Corporation was $1.3 million, or diluted EPS of $0.32, compared with $1.0 million, or diluted EPS of $0.26, in the year ago quarter
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share¹ were $0.65, compared with $0.36 in the prior year
• Generated $9.4 million in cash from operations, bringing year-to-date cashflow from operations to $20.8 million
• Delivered adjusted EBITDA¹ of $8.0 million, or 6.1% of sales, compared with $5.0 million, or 4.3%, in the prior-year second quarter
• Transformation efforts continue to focus on driving profitability, stronger cash generation and creating a sustainable business model while evaluating market opportunities and future growth plans

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (Nasdaq: STRT) (“Company”), a leading provider of smart vehicle access, security and authorization solutions for the global automotive industry, reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended December 29, 2024.

STRATTEC President and CEO Jennifer Slater said, “Our solid financial results reflect the focus the team is placing on our key priorities of stabilizing the business, optimizing costs, and identifying where our engineering innovation commands the right to win. Sales growth was the result of production trends with key customers and, in particular, with the platforms on which we have higher value content. We made progress this last quarter to strengthen our earnings power as we restructured our U.S. manufacturing operations by reducing the number of shifts, which is expected to generate $1.2 million in annualized savings. In addition, we continued to unlock value on our balance sheet as we collected on our tooling investments.”

Ms. Slater concluded, “Talent is critical for our transformation, and we made further investments this quarter. We are gaining traction with our customers as our new chief commercial officer identifies opportunities for both new projects as well as pricing that reflects the value of our product offering. We recognize that an engaged and motivated team generates creativity and excitement for our future and we are creating a stronger, more open culture with new leadership in human resources. Importantly as well, we now have the financial leadership needed to support our strategic objectives. We are making solid progress as a team and, in addition to these strategic efforts, we are proactively addressing the potential challenges the tariffs may present.”

FY 2025 Second Quarter Financial Summary

(compared with prior-year period, except where otherwise noted)

Net sales were $129.9 million, an increase of $11.4 million, or 9.6%, compared with the second quarter prior year. Sales growth was driven by $6.0 million of net new program launches, $1.3 million of higher content and product mix. In addition, net sales on current platforms increased $7.3 million as a result of customers building inventory, slightly higher production levels and the prior year second quarter reflecting increased customer plant shutdowns. This growth more than offset the net impact of the prior year period’s one-time pricing benefits of $3.9 million. Sales growth was broad based across most of the product portfolio, excluding keys & locksets.

Gross profit increased $3.7 million to $17.2 million, from higher volume and a $3.5 million benefit from foreign currency translation. This was mostly offset by increased labor costs in Mexico, a $0.6 million bonus provision and the favorable retroactive pricing in the prior year second quarter. Gross margin was 13.2% compared with 11.4%.

Engineering, selling and administrative expenses increased $1.6 million, or 11.7%, to $15.0 million. The increase reflected continued investments in the business, an annual bonus provision of $0.8 million and $0.3 million in restructuring charges. No bonus provision was recorded in the prior-year period.

Operating income increased $2.0 million to $2.1 million and was 1.6% of sales. Investment income increased $0.3 million on higher cash balances, while changes in foreign currency exchange rates resulted in a $1.4 million increase in other expense. Net income attributable to STRATTEC was $1.3 million compared with $1.1 million last year.

Diluted earnings per share were $0.32 compared with $0.26 last year. On an adjusted basis, net income attributable to STRATTEC¹ grew 86% to $2.6 million. Adjusted diluted earnings per share¹ increased $0.29, or 81% to $0.65. Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the quarter was $8.0 million compared with $5.0 million in the prior-year period.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Second quarter fiscal 2025 cash flow from operations was $9.4 million, bringing year-to-date cash flow from operations to $20.8 million. Improved working capital management and recovery of pre-production tooling costs benefited operating cash flows. Capital expenditures in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 were $0.9 million, down $0.6 million from the prior year period.

At December 29, 2024, STRATTEC had $42.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, up $8.2 million from the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

At December 29, 2024 the Company had $13 million of outstanding borrowings under its joint venture revolving credit facility, which is unchanged from the end of fiscal 2024. Total availability under existing lines of credit was $47 million at December 29, 2024.

Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and webcast tomorrow, Friday, February 7, 2025, at 9:00 am Eastern Time to review the financial and operating results for the period ended December 29, 2024, and provide an update on its transformation progress. A question-and-answer session will follow.

You can access the call by phoning (201) 689-8470 or find the webcast and accompanying slide presentation at investors.strattec.com.

A telephonic replay will be available from 12:00 p.m. ET on the day of the call through Friday, February 21, 2025. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter a replay PIN 13751178. The webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website where a transcript will be posted once available.

About STRATTEC

STRATTEC is a leading global provider of advanced automotive access, security & authorization and select user interface solutions. With a history spanning over 110 years, STRATTEC has consistently been at the forefront of innovation in vehicle security, transitioning from mechanical to integrated electro-mechanical systems. The Company serves a broad range of customers, including leading automotive OEMs, offering power access solutions and advanced security systems that include door handles, lift gates, latches, and key fobs.

For more information on STRATTEC and its solutions, visit www.strattec.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

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 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, work stoppages at the Company or at the location of its key customers as a result of labor disputes, foreign currency fluctuations, uncertainties stemming from U.S. trade policies, tariffs and reactions to the same from foreign countries, matters adversely impacting the timing and availability of component parts and raw materials needed for the production of our products and the products of our customers and fluctuations in our costs of operation. 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.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Metrics and Additional Financial Information

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, STRATTEC provides Adjusted Non-GAAP information as additional information for its operating results. References to Adjusted Non-GAAP information are to non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not required by, in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. STRATTEC’s management uses these measures to make strategic decisions, establish budget plans and forecasts, identify trends affecting STRATTEC’s business, and evaluate performance. Management believes that providing these non-GAAP financial measures to investors, as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, will help investors evaluate STRATTEC’s core operating and financial performance and business trends consistent with how management evaluates such performance and trends. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

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¹ Refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Metrics and Additional Financial Information” as well as accompanying reconciliations to GAAP

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Results of Operations
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	December 29, 2024				December 31, 2023				December 29, 2024				December 31, 2023
Net sales	$	129,919			$	118,532			$	268,971			$	253,938
Cost of goods sold		112,768				105,035				232,899				221,721
Gross profit		17,151				13,497				36,072				32,217
Engineering, selling and administrative expenses		15,017				13,439				28,875				26,053
Income from operations		2,134				58				7,197				6,164
Interest expense		(257	)			(219	)			(552	)			(439	)
Investment income		408				107				757				194
Other (expense) income, net		(482	)			1,098				(353	)			967
Income before provision for income taxes and non-controlling interest		1,803				1,044				7,049				6,886
Provision for income taxes		405				264				1,903				1,651
Net income		1,398				780				5,146				5,235
Net income (loss) attributable to non- controlling interest		79				(242	)			124				48
Net income attributable to STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION	$	1,319			$	1,022			$	5,022			$	5,187
Earnings per share attributable to STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION:
Basic	$	0.33			$	0.26			$	1.25			$	1.31
Diluted	$	0.32			$	0.26			$	1.24			$	1.30
Weighted Average shares outstanding:
Basic		4,035				3,976				4,020				3,962
Diluted		4,070				3,998				4,058				3,986

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Balance Sheet
(In Thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
	December 29, 2024				June 30, 2024
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	42,625			$	25,410
Receivables, net		91,567				99,297
Inventories:
Finished products		18,808				19,833
Work in process		13,462				15,461
Purchased materials		49,241				46,355
Inventories, net		81,511				81,649
Pre-production costs		11,651				22,173
Value-added tax recoverable		21,083				19,684
Other current assets		5,497				5,601
Total current assets		253,934				253,814
Deferred income taxes		17,102				17,593
Other long-term assets		5,587				6,698
Net property, plant and equipment		79,272				86,184
	$	355,895			$	364,289
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	50,615			$	54,911
Accrued Liabilities:
Payroll and benefits		15,604				28,953
Value-added tax payable		10,054				9,970
Environmental		1,390				1,390
Warranty		10,946				10,695
Other current liabilities		8,966				12,369
Total current liabilities		97,575				118,288
Borrowings under credit facilities		13,000				13,000
Postemployment obligations		12,563				2,429
Other long-term liabilities		4,602				4,957
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock, authorized 18,000,000 shares, $.01 par value, 7,635,883 issued shares at December 29, 2024 and 7,586,920 issued shares at June 30, 2024		76				76
Capital in excess of par value		102,118				101,024
Retained earnings		255,634				250,612
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(17,827	)			(15,689	)
Less: treasury stock, at cost (3,597,299 shares at December 29, 2024 and 3,598,126 shares at June 30, 2024)		(135,465	)			(135,478	)
Total STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION shareholders’ equity		204,536				200,545
Non-controlling interest		23,619				25,070
Total shareholders’ equity		228,155				225,615
	$	355,895			$	364,289

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Condensed Cash Flow Statement
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		December 29, 2024				December 31, 2023				December 29, 2024				December 31, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income		$	1,398			$	780			$	5,146			$	5,235
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation			3,544				4,330				7,206				8,715
Foreign currency transaction gain			(188	)			(123	)			(1,193	)			(349	)
Unrealized loss (gain) on peso forward contracts			284				(826	)			936				(826	)
Stock-based compensation expense			891				479				1,079				984
Loss on settlement of postemployment obligation			—				—				283				—
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables			10,568				16,845				7,379				19,178
Inventories			2,283				(8,072	)			138				(11,842	)
Prepaid and other assets			1,963				(4,739	)			7,844				(12,404	)
Accounts payable			(9,026	)			(9,083	)			(3,990	)			(16,441	)
Accrued liabilities			(2,542	)			(2,894	)			(4,580	)			410
Other, net			269				261				533				426
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			9,444				(3,042	)			20,781				(6,914	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of interest in joint ventures			—				—				—				2,000
Purchase of property, plant and equipment			(917	)			(1,473	)			(2,990	)			(4,393	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(917	)			(1,473	)			(2,990	)			(2,393	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under credit facilities			—				—				3,000				2,000
Repayment of borrowings under credit facilities			—				—				(3,000	)			(2,000	)
Employee stock purchases			15				20				28				37
Net cash provided by financing activities			15				20				28				37
Foreign currency impact on cash			(320	)			405				(604	)			274
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			8,222				(4,090	)			17,215				(8,996	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of period			34,403				15,665				25,410				20,571
End of period		$	42,625			$	11,575			$	42,625			$	11,575
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes		$	4,458			$	682			$	8,539			$	1,446
Interest		$	279			$	222			$	559			$	440
Non-cash investing activities:
Change in capital expenditures in accounts payable		$	56			$	18			$	(450	)		$	(175	)

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
		Fiscal 2024																Fiscal 2025
		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Total				Q1			Q2			Q3		Q4		Total
ADJUSTED NET SALES:
Net Sales (GAAP)			135,406			118,532			140,773			143,055		$	537,766				139,052			129,919			-		-	$	268,971
Adjustments:
Retroactive FY23 one-time pricing recovery			(7,950	)		(1,551	)		(397	)		175			(9,723	)			-			-			-		-		-
Adjusted Sales (Non-GAAP)			127,456			116,981			140,376			143,230			528,043				139,052			129,919			-		-		268,971
ADJUSTED EBITDA:
Net income attributable to STRATTEC (GAAP)		$	4,165		$	1,022		$	1,506		$	9,620		$	16,313			$	3,703		$	1,319		$	-	$	-	$	5,022
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest			290			(242	)		(380	)		447			115				45			79			-		-		124
Provision for income tax			1,387			264			546			1,578			3,775				1,498			405			-		-		1,903
Other (income) expense, net			131			(1,098	)		208			(1,958	)		(2,717	)			(129	)		482			-		-		353
Investment and interest income			(87	)		(107	)		(143	)		(235	)		(572	)			(349	)		(408	)		-		-		(757	)
Interest expense			220			219			222			239			900				295			257			-		-		552
Income from operations			6,106			58			1,959			9,691			17,814				5,063			2,134			-		-		7,197
Adjustments:
Depreciation			4,385			4,330			4,059			3,773		$	16,547				3,662			3,544			-		-	$	7,206
Non-cash stock-based compensation			505			479			240			243			1,467				188			891			-		-		1,079
Restructuring and similar charges			-			-			-			-			-				-			265			-		-		265
Retroactive FY23 one-time pricing recovery, net			(7,078	)		(641	)		(298	)		24			(7,993	)			-			-			-		-		-
Executive transition costs			-			774			211			73			1,058				941			921			-		-		1,862
Business transformation costs			-			-			-			-			-				73			215			-		-		288
			(2,188	)		4,942			4,212			4,113			11,079				4,864			5,836			-		-		10,700
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)		$	3,918		$	5,000		$	6,171		$	13,804		$	28,893			$	9,927		$	7,970		$	-	$	-	$	17,897
Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Adjusted Net Sales			3.1	%		4.3	%		4.4	%		9.6	%		5.5	%			7.1	%		6.1	%						6.7	%
ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE:
Net income attributable to STRATTEC (GAAP)		$	4,165		$	1,022		$	1,506		$	9,620		$	16,313			$	3,703		$	1,319		$	-	$	-	$	5,022
Adjustments:
Restructuring and similar charges			265			3			-			63			331				-			265			-		-		265
Retroactive FY23 one-time pricing recovery, net			(7,078	)		(641	)		(298	)		24			(7,993	)			-			-			-		-		-
Executive transition costs			-			973			211			73			1,257				1,224			1,225			-		-		2,449
Business transformation costs			-			-			-			-			-				73			215			-		-		288
Non-controlling interest impact on above adjustments			1,014			181			55			22			1,272				-			-			-		-		-
Tax effect on above adjustments			1,305			(116	)		7			(41	)		1,155				(292	)		(384	)		-		-		(676	)
			(4,494	)		400			(25	)		141			(3,978	)			1,005			1,321			-		-		2,326
Adjusted Net Income/(Loss) attributable to STRATTEC (Non-GAAP)		$	(329	)	$	1,422		$	1,481		$	9,761		$	12,335			$	4,708		$	2,640		$	-	$	-	$	7,348
Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding			3,948			3,976			3,988			3,988			3,975				4,005			4,035			-		-		4,020
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding			3,974			3,998			4,017			4,027			4,004				4,046			4,070			-		-		4,058
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)		$	1.05		$	0.26		$	0.37		$	2.39		$	4.07			$	0.92		$	0.32		$	-	$	-	$	1.24
Adjusted dilutive earnings/(loss) per share (Non-GAAP)		$	(0.08	)	$	0.36		$	0.37		$	2.42		$	3.08			$	1.16		$	0.65		$	-	$	-	$	1.81

 

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FAQ

What was STRT's revenue growth in Q2 FY2025?

STRT's revenue grew by $11.4 million to $129.9 million, representing a 9.6% increase compared to the same quarter last year.

How much cash from operations did STRT generate in Q2 FY2025?

STRT generated $9.4 million in cash from operations in Q2 FY2025, with year-to-date operating cash flow reaching $20.8 million.

What is STRT's expected annual savings from their U.S. manufacturing restructuring?

STRT expects to generate $1.2 million in annualized savings from restructuring their U.S. manufacturing operations by reducing the number of shifts.

What was STRT's adjusted EBITDA margin in Q2 FY2025?

STRT's adjusted EBITDA margin was 6.1% of sales ($8.0 million) in Q2 FY2025, compared to 4.3% ($5.0 million) in the prior-year quarter.

How much cash and available credit did STRT have as of December 29, 2024?

As of December 29, 2024, STRT had $42.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, with $47 million available under credit lines.