8-K

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): March 21, 2016

Kaman Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Connecticut

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-35419	06-0613548
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1332 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, Connecticut	06002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(860) 243-7100

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

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

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Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

From time to time, members of the Company's senior management present information about the Company to investors.  A copy of an investor presentation dated March 21, 2016 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

The following documents are furnished as Exhibits pursuant to Item 7.01 hereof:

Exhibit 99.1 - Investor Presentation dated March 21, 2016.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

KAMAN CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Shawn G. Lisle
	Shawn G. Lisle
	Senior Vice President, General Counsel
	and Assistant Secretary

Date: March 21, 2016

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KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Investor Presentation dated March 21, 2016	Attached

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EX-99.1

 Investor PresentationMarch 21, 2016 

 Forward Looking Statements   FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements also may be included in other publicly available documents issued by the Company and in oral statements made by our officers and representatives from time to time. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide management's current expectations or plans for our future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. They can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "would," "could," "will" and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. Examples of forward looking statements include, among others, statements relating to future sales, earnings, cash flows, results of operations, uses of cash and other measures of financial performance.Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: (i) changes in domestic and foreign economic and competitive conditions in markets served by the Company, particularly the defense, commercial aviation and industrial production markets; (ii) changes in government and customer priorities and requirements (including cost-cutting initiatives, government and customer shut-downs, the potential deferral of awards, terminations or reductions of expenditures to respond to the priorities of Congress and the Administration, or budgetary cuts resulting from Congressional actions or automatic sequestration); (iii) changes in geopolitical conditions in countries where the Company does or intends to do business; (iv) the successful conclusion of competitions for government programs (including new, follow-on and successor programs) and thereafter successful contract negotiations with government authorities (both foreign and domestic) for the terms and conditions of the programs; (v) the existence of standard government contract provisions permitting renegotiation of terms and termination for the convenience of the government; (vi) the successful resolution of government inquiries or investigations relating to our businesses and programs; (vii) risks and uncertainties associated with the successful implementation and ramp up of significant new programs, including the ability to manufacture the products to the detailed specifications required and recover start-up costs and other investments in the programs; (viii) potential difficulties associated with variable acceptance test results, given sensitive production materials and extreme test parameters; (ix) the receipt and successful execution of production orders under the Company's existing U.S. government JPF contract, including the exercise of all contract options and receipt of orders from allied militaries, but excluding any next generation programmable fuze programs, as all have been assumed in connection with goodwill impairment evaluations; (x) the continued support of the existing K-MAX® helicopter fleet, including sale of existing K-MAX® spare parts inventory and the receipt of orders for new aircraft sufficient to recover our investment in the restart of the K-MAX® production line; (xi) the accuracy of current cost estimates associated with environmental remediation activities; (xii) the profitable integration of acquired businesses and the ability to generate projected earnings and achieve cost synergies and other expense reduction objectives from such businesses; (xiii) the ability to implement our ERP systems in a cost-effective and efficient manner, limiting disruption to our business, and allowing us to capture their planned benefits while maintaining an adequate internal control environment; (xiv) changes in supplier sales or vendor incentive policies; (xv) the effects of price increases or decreases; (xvi) the effects of pension regulations, pension plan assumptions, pension plan asset performance and future contributions and the pension freeze; (xvii) future levels of indebtedness and capital expenditures; (xviii) the continued availability of raw materials and other commodities in adequate supplies and the effect of increased costs for such items; (xix) the effects of currency exchange rates and foreign competition on future operations; (xx) changes in laws and regulations, taxes, interest rates, inflation rates and general business conditions; (xxi) future repurchases and/or issuances of common stock; (xxii) the incurrence of unanticipated restructuring costs or the failure to realize anticipated savings or benefits from past or future expense reduction actions; and (xxiii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other filings with the SEC.Any forward-looking information provided in this presentation should be considered with these factors in mind. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. 

 What is Kaman?  Solving Our Customers’ Critical Problems with Technically Differentiated Products & Services  Leading Provider of Highly Engineered Aerospace & Industrial Products Serving a Broad Range of End Markets 

 Distribution  Kaman Corporation Overview    Distribution  Aerospace        $1.8B Revenues  Aerospace  Based on 2015 Actual Results 

 Outstanding portfolio of engineered content/intellectual property (IP) across AerospaceDistribution aligned with best-in-class vendorsDiverse end market exposure provides consistent performance to fund growth  Strategically Positioned  Kaman Investment Highlights  Improving Financials  Reliable Business Strategies  Focused on driving profitable top-line growth Deliver EBITDA growth through scale and operational executionGenerate strong consistent cash flow to fund long-term growth  Disciplined acquisition growth to achieve scale and margin enhancementsContinuing focus on innovation to maintain differentiationRelentless effort to drive operational excellence and leanShared services allow for efficient allocation of resources 

 Market Opportunities  Secular trends helping to drive significant long-term growth opportunities in both Aerospace and Distribution segments    AEROSPACEOEM/Tier 1 outsourcing and supplier consolidationHigher bearing content on new platformsIncreasing commercial build rates driving bearing and aerostructure salesNew programs provide offset to lower defense spending   DISTRIBUTIONSupplier consolidation favors larger national service providersIncreased need for value added servicesLarge fragmented market provides consolidation opportunitiesFactory automation trends driving fluid power and high speed automation solutions  

 Organic Growth Drivers   Aerospace  Distribution  “One Kaman Approach”New product development efforts at Specialty BearingsContinued commercial aerospace cycle growth and demand for fuzing productsProgram renewals and extensionsExpanded geographic footprint  Supplier consolidationFactory automation trendsDifferentiated product and servicesProduct platform cross-selling National account opportunities 

 Capital Deployment Framework  Capital deployment is focused on growth investments & return of capital to shareholders  Dividends & Share Repurchases   Capital Expenditures  Acquisitions  Total $800 Million Period: Years 2010-2015  Increased dividend 12.5% in 2015 to an annualized rate of $0.72 per shareDividends paid without interruption for 46 years$100 million share repurchase authorization in place to offset dilution from employee stock plans$700 million credit facility provides significant committed capitalContinue to pursue acquisitions to accelerate growth 

   34%  Aerospace 

 Aerospace Overview  v  AEROSYSTEMS  SPECIALTY BEARINGS & ENGINEERED PRODUCTS  FUZING & PRECISION PRODUCTS            Engineering design and testingTooling design & manufactureAdvanced machining and composite aerostructure manufacturing Complex assemblyHelicopter MRO and support  Self-lube airframe bearingsTraditional airframe bearingsMiniature ball bearingsFlexible drive systemsAftermarket engineered components  Bomb and missile safe and arm fuzing devicesPrecision measuring systems Memory products    Global commercial and defense OEM’sSuper Tier I’s to subcontract manufacturersAircraft operators and MRO Specialized aerospace distributorsIndustrial and medical manufacturers of high precision equipment    U.S. and allied militariesWeapon system OEMs    “One Kaman” combines design and build capabilities to provide customers with a global integrated solutionBearing product lines strong commercial customer base expected to provide growth from new program wins and higher build ratesExpanding engineered products portfolio into new end markets beyond aerospace and building scale in after-market applications     Exclusivity and significant backlog provide a stable revenue base  BusinessDynamic  Customers  Products 

 Aerospace Profile  Sales by Product Line2015  Net Sales $598MOI% 19.4%1  Financial Summary 2015  Technology Profile  1 Adjusted, see Non-GAAP reconciliation 

 Aerospace Strategy 

 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  Aircraft Programs/Capabilities  1. Doors2. Nose landing gear3. Engine/thrust reverser4. Flight controls5. Flaps6. Main landing gear7. Rudder8. Horizontal stabilizer  Bearing Products  Other Products   9. Door assemblies10. Top covers11. Fixed leading edge12. Fixed trailing edge13. Winglets14. Wing structures, flaps, slats15. Composite structures (e.g. access doors, radomes, consoles)16. Nacelle components  15  15 

 1  4  1  2  3  5  4  4  4  4  Aircraft Programs/Capabilities  1. Flexible drive systems2. Flight control bearings3. Landing gear bearings  Bearing Products  Other Products  4. Manufacture and subassembly of major structures (e.g. cockpit) 5. Blade manufacture, repair andoverhaul6. Manufacture of composite structures (e.g. radomes)   6 

 Market Leading Self-Lube Airframe Bearing Product Lines  ProprietaryTechnology  Material Science Capability  Application EngineeringExpertise  Operational Excellence  KAron® • KAflex® • Tufflex®  New TechnologiesNew ProductsCustomizationCustomer Intimacy  Work ForceLean Automation  World Class Performance 

 Acquisition of GRW Bearing GmbH  Acquired GRW on November 30, 2015Designer and manufacturer of super precision, miniature ball bearingsKey End MarketsHealthcareAviation and DefenseDrive SystemsIndustrial & Distribution  Deep GrooveBall Bearings  Bearing Units 

 GRW Bearing Acquisition – Strategic Rationale  Adds considerable scale and new market segments to Kaman’s specialty bearing product linesAligned with existing bearing product lines through a focus on solving customers’ critical problemsOpportunity to drive operational and cost synergies given the proximity to Kaman’s existing operations in Germany and the addition of a lower cost facility in the Czech RepublicPotential sales synergy opportunities given Kaman’s aerospace presence and GRW’s limited penetration of U.S. markets  

 Aftermarket engine/helicopter parts supplier to MRO marketsAcquired October 21, 2015Annual sales in 2014 of approximately $20 millionStrategic rationaleAdds significant scale to Kaman’s commercial MRO aftermarket businessStrengthens Kaman’s FAA/PMA process skill set increasing future opportunitiesKaman’s test capabilities facilitate accelerated product developmentDrive sales synergy opportunities through Kaman’s existing global sales channels  Acquisition of EXTEX Engineered Products 

 Fuzing Products  SLAM-ER  HARPOON  MAVERICK  AMRAAM  FMU-139  TOMAHAWK  JPF  STANDARD MISSILE  SLAM-ER  SLAM-ER  AMRAAM  TOMAHAWK  STANDARD MISSILE  AGM-65M  AMRAAM  On a Majority of U.S. Weapon Systems 

   U.S. Air Force (USAF) bomb fuzeUSAF inventory levels below desired quantity, and foreign orders provide additional opportunitiesStrong demand has driven backlog up 163% since 12/31/2014 to over $300 million27 foreign customersSystem field reliability is greater than 99%Increasing capacity to meet customer demand    Bomb CompatibilityJDAMPaveway II and IIIGBU-10, 12, 16, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 38, 54BLU-109, 110, 111, 113, 117, 121, 122, 126MK82/BSU-49, MK83/BSU-85, MK84/BSU-50  JPF Program 

 Helicopter Programs – K-MAX®  Re-opened the K-MAX® production line June 2015Deliveries of manned commercial aircraft expected to begin in early 2017Orders for five aircraft are under contract and three more are under depositFirst ten aircraft produced are expected to generate $75 million to $85 million in revenueCommercial fleet service and support provides recurring revenuePartnered with Lockheed Martin on an unmanned version of the K-MAX®Two unmanned aircraft supported the USMC for 33 months in a cargo supply role in AfghanistanContinue research, development and testing of unmanned technologies & capabilities including firefighting and pursuit of a military/government program of record 

 Distribution 

 Distribution Overview  PRODUCT PLATFORM  Bearings & Mechanical PowerTransmission (BPT)  FLUID POWER  AUTOMATION, CONTROL & ENERGY (ACE)  % of 2015 Sales  50%  20%  30%  Market Size(1)  $13 Billion  $7 Billion  $15 Billion  Acquisitions since 2010  Allied Bearings SupplyPlains BearingFlorida Bearings Inc.Ohio Gear and Transmission  INRUMECCatchingNorthwest Hose & FittingsWestern Fluid ComponentsB. W. RogersCalkins Fluid Power  ZellerMinarikTarget Electronic SupplyB. W. RogersG.C. Fabrication  Major Suppliers        Source: PTDA Market Size Report; US Census Bureau; ARC Advisory 

 Platform Evolution  Through acquisitions and organic growth, Kaman has significantly grown its Distribution business while greatly expanding its product offering  Bearings & Power Transmission  up 31%  Automation, Control & Energy  up 313%  Fluid Power  up 210%         b   b   b  Sales from continuing operationsGrowth in sales from the full year 2009 thru 2015  a  b 

 Scale  Distribution – Road to 7+% Operating Margin  TODAY<5%  FUTURE7+%  Improved Operational Efficiencies  Product Mix  Strategic Pricing  CATALYSTS 

 Business Strategies  Pipeline for each product platformFormal integration processEnd market diversification  Focused on outside sales forceTargeting strategic geographic marketsKaman training programs  Adding more differentiated productsLarge national account pipeline Targeting new end markets  Strategic pricingSupplier rebates Purchasing leverage  Multi-phase rolloutIncludes CRM, WMS, FinancialsNetwork consolidation  1  2  3  5  4 

 Executing Strategy and Building Network 

 Acquisitions in all Product Platforms  Distribution Group Sales 

 Adding Leading Brands in Multiple Technologies      PLCs, HMIsSensors & SignalingMachine Safety  HydraulicsPneumaticsFluid Connectors    Motion ControlServos & SteppersLinear Motion  BearingsPower TransmissionIndustrial Supplies  Value- Added Technologies  2009  2015 

 Extensive Solution and Service Capabilities 

   Summary 

 Long-Term Financial Targets  Kaman Corporation  3% – 6% organic sales growth3% – 10% including acquisitions  Distribution   3% – 6% organic sales growth3% – 10% including acquisitions7+% operating margin   Aerospace    Corporate Expense  ≤2.5% of sales by 2019  Free Cash Flow  80% – 100% of net income  3% – 6% organic sales growth3% – 10% including acquisitionsHigh-teens operating margin % 

 Aerospace– Leveraging unique set of proprietary products and capabilities– Strong platform positions across commercial & defense markets– Robust pipeline of future opportunitiesDistribution– Three product platform strategy expands growth opportunities– Increased scale provides improved operating leverageSuccessfully execute future acquisitionsLeverage experienced management and workforce across the companyStrong financial position provides significant capital deployment opportunities  Positioned for Future Growth  Executing strategies to deliver shareholder value over time 

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