10-Q 1 a10q4.htm 10Q FOR MARCH 31, 2001 Key Tronic Corporation - 10Q-Q4-2001

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549




FORM 10-Q




QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



Quarter Ended March 31, 2001
 
  Commission File Number
Number 0-11559


KEY TRONIC CORPORATION



Washington
(State of Incorporation)
  91-089125
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)



North 4424 Sullivan Road
Spokane, Washington 99216
(509) 928-8000



      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /   X   / No /      /.



      At May 9, 2001, 9,672,580 shares of Common Stock, no par value (the only class of common stock), were outstanding.

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KEY TRONIC CORPORATION

Index


Part I.
 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  Page No.
              
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 2001 (Unaudited) and July 1, 2000
    
    3-4
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) Third Quarters Ended March 31, 2001 and April 1, 2000
    
    5
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) Three Quarters Ended March 31, 2001 and April 1, 2000
    
    6
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Third Quarters Ended March 31, 2001 and April 1, 2000
    
    7
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
    
    8-9
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    
    10-14
              
Part II.
  OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Legal Proceedings
    
    15
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
    
    15
 
Item 5.
 
 
 
Other Events
    
    15
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
    
    15
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 

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KEY TRONIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

 
  March 31,
2001

(Unaudited)
          July 1,
2000

 
Assets  
Current assets:              
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 2,483   $ 1,013  
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $381 and $855     28,506     34,008  
Inventories     24,374   22,720  
Real estate held for sale     1,733     1,843  
Deferred income tax asset -- current, net     860     889  
Customer tooling     542     1,748  
Other     7,337     6,565  
   
 
 
      Total current assets     65,835   68,786  
   
 
 
Property, plant and equipment - at cost     101,464     103,175  
     less accumulated depreciation     84,040   81,825  
   
 
 
      Total property, plant and equipment     17,424     21,350  
   
 
 
Other assets:              
Deferred income tax asset, net     3,657     3,627  
Other (net of accumulated amortization of $1,093 and $964)     550     1,031  
Goodwill (net of accumulated amortization of $863 and $767)     925     1,021  
   
 
 
  $ 88,391   $ 95,815  
   
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  
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KEY TRONIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

 
  March 31,
2001

(Unaudited)
          July 1,
2000

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Current liabilities:              
       
Current portion of long-term obligations   $ 13,398   $ 2,105  
Accounts payable     23,640     24,315  
Accrued compensation and vacation     3,006   2,303  
Accrued taxes other than income taxes     1,069     1,146  
Interest payable     32     54  
Deferred sales proceeds     3,077     0  
Other     2,732     1,735  
   
 
 
      Total current liabilities     46,954   31,658  
   
 
 
Long-term obligations, less current portion     1,272   17,555  
   
 
 
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 2 and 3)              
Shareholders' equity:              
       
Common stock, no par value, authorized 25,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,673 and 9,641 shares     38,393     38,304  
Retained earnings     1,527   8,053  
Accumulated other comprehensive income     245   245  
   
 
 
      Total shareholders' equity     40,165     46,602  
   
 
 
  $ 88,391   $ 95,815  
   
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  
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KEY TRONIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

Third Quarters Ended         
 
  March 31,
2001

  April 1,
2000

 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  
     
Net sales   $ 32,228   $ 34,342  
Cost of sales     34,297     33,779  
   
 
 
Gross margin     (2,069)   563  
       
Operating expenses:          
Research, development and engineering     745     666  
Selling     1,093     1,257  
General and administrative     2,334     1,942  
   
 
 
Loss from operations     (6,241)     (3,302)  
Interest expense     460     495  
Other income     (139)     (43)  
   
 
 
Loss before income tax provision     (6,562)     (3,754)  
Income tax provision (benefit)     173     (25)  
Net loss   $ (6,735)   $ (3,729)  
   
 
 
Loss per share:          
Loss per common share - basic and diluted   $ (.70)   $ (.39)  
         
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  
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KEY TRONIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

Three Quarters Ended         
 
  March 31,
2001

  April 1,
2000

 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  
     
Net sales   $ 136,028   $ 117,402  
Cost of sales     128,307     107,532  
   
 
 
Gross margin     7,721   9,870  
       
Operating expenses:          
Research, development and engineering     2,125     2,413  
Selling     3,835     5,035  
General and administrative     6,984     6,430  
   
 
 
Loss from operations     (5,223)     (4,008)  
Interest expense     1,692     1,482  
Other income     (846)     (202)  
   
 
 
Loss before income tax provision     (6,069)     (5,288)  
Income tax provision     457     64  
Net loss   $ (6,526)   $ (5,352)  
   
 
 
Loss per share:          
Loss per common share - basic and diluted   $ (.68)   $ (.56)  
         
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  

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KEY TRONIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

Three Quarters Ended         
 
  March 31,
2001

  April 1,
2000

 
(in thousands)              
 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents:  
Cash flows from operating activities:  
  Net loss   $ (6,526)   $ (5,352)  
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:          
  Depreciation and amortization     4,610     4,912  
  Provision for obsolete inventory     250   (399)  
  Provision for doubtful receivables     463     132  
  Provision for warranty     220     322  
  Gain on disposal of assets     (736)     (34)  
  Deferred income taxes     0     121  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
  Trade receivables     5,039     1,676  
  Inventories     (1,904)     (132)  
  Customer tooling     1,911     1,487  
  Other assets     (1,558)     (1,047)  
  Accounts payable     (675)     108  
  Accrued compensation and vacation     703     (622)  
  Deferred sales proceeds     (252)     0  
  Other liabilities     782     (398)  
   
 
 
Cash provided by operating activities     2,327     774  
   
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:          
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment     1,212   83  
  Proceeds from sale leaseback of real estate     4,030     0  
  Purchase of property and equipment     (394)   (1,366)  
   
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities     4,848   (1,283)  
   
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:              
Proceeds from issuance of common stock     89     31  
Proceeds from long-term obligations     0   796  
Payments on long-term obligations     (5,794)   0  
   
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (5,705)     827  
   
 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     1,470   318  
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     1,013     1,866  
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 2,483   $ 2,184  
   
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.  

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KEY TRONIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

     The interim financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations for such periods. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's annual report for the year ended July 1, 2000.


1.    INVENTORIES

 
  March 31, 2001

          July 1, 2000

 
(in thousands)             
       
         Finished Goods   $ 10,600   $ 8,378
         Work-in-process         2,512
         Raw materials and supplies     14,119     14,179
         Reserve for obsolescence     (2,650)     (2,349)
   
   
  $ 24,374   $ 22,720
   
   

2.    COMMITMENTS

        The amount of firm commitments to contractors and suppliers for capital expenditures was approximately $540,000 at March 31, 2001.


3.    LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS

         Long-term obligations consist of:

 
  March 31, 2001

          July 1, 2000

 
(in thousands)                  
       
         Note payable   $ 0   $ 3,307
         Revolving line     13,248     15,735
         Other     701     0
         Deferred compensation obligation     721     618
   
   
    14,670     19,660
         Less current portion     (13,398)     (2,150)
   
   
  $ 1,272   $ 17,555
   
   

     The revolving loan has been classified as current, since the 5 year contract with General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC) expires on July 31, 2001. The revolving loan will continue to be classified as current until a new agreement is reached. The Company was out of compliance with two loan covenants at March 31, 2001. The Company received a waiver and amendment to the credit agreement from the lender that decreased the maximum borrowing base from $25.8 million to $20.0 million and increased the applicable interest rate by 2%.

5.    SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Three Quarters Ended            

 
  March 31, 2001

  April 1, 2000

 
(in thousands)                 
       
         Interest payments   $ 1,747   $ 1,383
         Income tax payments     489     309
       
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6.    INCOME TAXES

      The income tax provision for the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 was $173,000 versus a provision of $24,500 for the third fiscal quarter of the prior year. The $173,000 provision for the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 is the result of provisions on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries. The $24,500 provision for the third quarter of fiscal year 2000 was net of $176,000 in tax benefits on losses of both domestic and foreign operations. The Company has tax loss carryforwards of approximately $34.4 million that expire in varying amounts in the years 2006 through 2020.

7.    EARNINGS PER SHARE

      Basic EPS is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during the period. Key Tronic uses the treasury stock method in calculating the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents.

      Because of the dilutive nature of outstanding options and warrants, the current quarter's and three quarter's loss creates an antidilutive effect. Therefore, the weighted average diluted shares equals the basic weighted average shares.

      There were no adjustments to the income available to common shareholders for the third quarters and three quarters ended March 31, 2001 and April 1, 2000. The following table presents the Company's calculations of weighted average shares outstanding (number of shares):

 
    Weighted Avg. Shares

    Adjustment for Potential
Common Shares
    Total
   
For the Quarter Ended
       
March 31, 2001     9,672,580     0     9,672,580    
       
April 1, 2000     9,636,660     118,136     9,754,796    
       
For Three Quarters Ended
       
March 31, 2001     9,666,186     189,579     9,855,765    
       
April 1, 2000     9,634,913     189,990     9,824,903    
       

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements in addition to historical information. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to those outlined in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Risks and Uncertainties That May Affect Future Results." Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's opinions only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to forward-looking statements. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

      Operating activities provided $2.3 million of cash during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2001 versus $0.8 million cash provided by operating activities during the same period of the prior year. The fiscal 2001 change in cash is due primarily to the Company's decreased accounts receivable. The decrease in accounts receivable are caused by lower than planned revenues for the quarter due in part because of decreased orders from one of the Company's major customers.

      During the first three quarters of fiscal year 2001, $0.4 million was expended in capital additions versus $1.37 million spent in capital additions in the same period in the previous fiscal year. The Company anticipates capital expenditures of approximately $0.2 million through the remainder of the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2001. Actual capital expenditures may vary from anticipated expenditures depending upon future results of operations. See risks and uncertainties that may affect future results, pages 11-12. Capital expenditures are expected to be financed with internally generated funds.

      The Company has a financing agreement, which contains a revolving loan for up to $30 million. During the second quarter of fiscal year 1998, the company entered into an operating lease arrangement with General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC) which reduced the borrowing limit by $4.2 million. The revolving loan agreement is secured by the assets of the corporation. The agreement contains financial covenants that relate to maximum capital expenditures, minimum debt service coverage, minimum earnings before interest expense, income tax, depreciation, amortization, and maximum leverage percentages. In addition to these financial covenants, the financing agreement restricts investments, disposition of assets, and payment of dividends.

      The revolving loan with GECC covered an initial period of five years and expires on July 31, 2001. If debt service coverage is greater than 1.4, the applicable interest rate is two and one-half percent (2.5%) in excess of the applicable LIBOR rate. If debt service coverage is less than or equal to 1.4, the applicable interest rate is two and three-quarters percent (2.75%) in excess of the applicable LIBOR rate. At March 31, 2001, the Company had one LIBOR contract outstanding for $10 million. The LIBOR rate was 5.08375%, and the applicable interest rate was 7.83375%. LIBOR rates fluctuate on a daily basis. Interest on additional borrowing under the revolving loan is charged at a rate equivalent to current prime rate plus .05%. At March 31, 2001, there was $13.2 million borrowed on the revolving loan and approximately $12.6 million available for use under the revolving loan. The Company is required to pay fees of .0375% on the unused revolving loan balance. The revolving loan has been classified as current, since the 5 year contract with GECC expires on July 31, 2001. The revolving loan will continue to be classified as current until a new agreement is reached. The Company was out of compliance with two loan covenants at March 31, 2001. The Company received a waiver and amendment to the credit agreement from the lender that decreased the maximum borrowing base from $25.8 million to $20.0 million and increased the applicable interest rate by 2%.

      The revolving loan balance has decreased $2.5 million since the Company's fiscal year end at July 1, 2000. This decrease can be attributed to payments made upon collection of significant trade receivables.

      On December 27, 2000, the Company sold two contiguous parcels of land and its corporate headquarters building in Spokane to Royal Hills Associates L.L.C. (RHA) for approximately $6 million in cash. In connection with the sale, the Company entered into a 10-year lease agreement with RHA for one floor of the two-story building, which the Company will continue to occupy as its headquarters. The initial monthly rent is $30,875 plus allocated expenses. Proceeds from the sale of these properties was used to pay off the Company's term loan with GECC in the amount of $2,702,000, and to pay down the Company's revolving line of credit (also with GECC) by $2.4 million. The sale resulted in a gain on one parcel of land of approximately $650,000, which is included in other income.

      Under the terms of the sale agreement, the Company has guaranteed rent on the second floor of the building for a period of one-year following the closing date of December 27, 2000. The guaranteed rent is $31,250 per month plus allocated expenses. If RHA is successful in securing a tenant for the second floor prior to the end of the one-year rental guarantee period, the Company's obligation to make monthly rental guarantee payments will cease when RHA begins receiving rental payments from the second-floor tenant.

      Under the guidance of FASB Statement No. 66 Accounting for Sale of Real Estate, a seller-lessee cannot recognize any profit on the sale of an asset if it retains substantially all of the benefits and risks incident to the property sold. As the Company's guaranteed rent provision for the second floor of the building, constitutes continuing involvement, no profit was recognized on the building or the land upon which it is built. A gain was recognized on a separate parcel of land. This gain is included in other income.

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      The Company will recognize the deferred gain on sale over the 10 year lease agreement.

      Real estate held for sale located in Cheney, Washington is carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. In September of 1997, the Company signed a five year operating lease with a local company for this property. The lease terms include an option to buy the property upon notice at any time during the course of the lease.

      The Company believes that cash, cash equivalents, funds available under the line of credit, and internally generated funds can satisfy cash requirements for a period in excess of 12 months.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

      The Company is subject to the risk of fluctuating interest rates in the normal course of business. The Company's major market risk relates to its secured debt. A portion of the Company's accounts receivable and inventories are used as collateral for its term and revolving debt. The interest rates applicable to the Company's debt fluctuate with the LIBOR. Over the past fiscal quarter the highest LIBOR rate was 6.63750%. LIBOR rates fluctuate on a daily basis.

      The Company does not enter into derivative transactions or leveraged swap agreements.

      Although the Company has international operations, the functional currency for all active subsidiaries, is the U.S. dollar. The Company imports for its own use raw materials that are used in its manufacturing operations. Such purchases are denominated in U.S. dollars and are paid under normal trade terms.

NET SALES

      Net sales for the fiscal 2001 third quarter ended March 31, 2001 were $32.2 million compared to $34.3 million for the third quarter of the previous year. For the three quarters ended March 31, 2001, sales were $136.0 million compared to $117.4 million for the same period of the previous year.

      Keyboard shipments decreased 41% for the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 compared to the third quarter of 2000, while the average selling price remained fairly consistent. For the three quarters ended March 31, 2001, unit shipments decreased approximately 46% over the same period of the prior year, while the average selling price increased 7%. The decrease in units shipped and increase in average selling price is due primarily to a more significant drop in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) keyboard units than direct distribution units.

      Non-keyboard revenue accounted for 70.0% of total revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2001 versus 50.7% of total revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2000. For the three quarters ended March 31, 2001, non-keyboard revenue accounted for 74.9% of total revenue versus 47.8% of total revenue for the same time period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in non-keyboard revenue as a percentage of sales is a direct result of the company's strategy to grow this part of its business.

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COST OF SALES

      Cost of sales were 106% of revenue in the third quarter of year 2001, compared to 98.4% for the third quarter of year 2000. Cost of sales were 94.3% of revenue for the three quarters ended March 31, 2001 compared to 91.6% for the same period of the prior year. The cost of sales percentage increased in part as a result of lower sales volume than was planned for the quarter due to a slowdown of the overall economy. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2001, additional emphasis was placed on material cost reductions through negotiations with major suppliers, as well as changes to product designs that were conducive to lower costs.

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING

      Research, development and engineering (RD&E) expenses were $0.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 and for the same period of fiscal year 2000. As a percentage of sales, RD&E expenditures were 2.3% in the third quarter of year 2001, compared to 1.9% for the same period of the prior year. RD&E expenses were $2.1 million for the three quarters ended March 31, 2001, compared to $2.4 million for the same period of the prior year. As a percentage of sales, RD&E expenditures were 1.6% for the current three quarters ended versus 2.1% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The year to date decreases were primarily due to recovering the majority of engineering costs from customers .

SELLING EXPENSES

      Selling expenses were $1.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 compared to $1.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2000. Selling expenses as a percentage of revenue were 3.4% for the quarter compared to 3.7% in the same quarter of fiscal year 2000. For the three quarters ended March 31, 2001, selling expenses were $3.8 million compared to $5 million for the same period of the prior year. As a percentage of revenue for the current three quarters ended, selling expenses were 2.8% compared to 4.3% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. These decreases can be attributed to reduced keyboard sales, which resulted in lower costs for volume incentive rebates and cooperative advertising.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

      General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $2.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2001 compared to $1.9 in the third quarter of fiscal 2000. As a percentage of revenue, G&A expenses were 7.2% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 versus 5.7% in the same quarter of the prior year. For the three quarters ended March 31, 2001, G&A expenses were $7.0 million compared to $6.4 million for the same period of the prior year. As a percentage of revenue G&A expenses for the first three quarters of fiscal 2001 were 5.1% versus 5.5% for the same period of the prior year.

INTEREST

      Interest expense was $460,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2001 compared to $495,000 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2000. For the three quarters ended March 31, 2001 and April 1, 2000 interest expense was $1,700,000 and $1,500,000 respectively. The level of debt has remained fairly consistent with daily operating expenses.

INCOME TAXES

      The income tax provision for the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 was $173,000 versus a provision of $24,500 for the third fiscal quarter of the prior year. The $173,000 provision for the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 is the result of provisions on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries. The $24,500 provision for the third quarter of fiscal year 2000 was net of $176,000 in tax benefits on losses of both domestic and foreign operations. The Company has tax loss carryforwards of approximately $34.4 million that expire in varying amounts in the years 2006 through 2020.

ESOP

      No contributions to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) were made during the third quarter of fiscal years 2001 and 2000.

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BACKLOG

      The Company's backlog at the end of third fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2001 was $8.7 million compared to $35 million at the end of fiscal year 2000 and $17.5 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2000. The decrease in the backlog from fiscal year end is attributable in part to orders shipped in the first six months of fiscal 2001. The Company was unable to ship in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000 due to component part shortages.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

    The following risks and uncertainties could affect the Company's actual results and could cause results to differ materially from past results or those contemplated by the Company's forward-looking statements. When used herein, the words "expects", "believes", "anticipates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Potential Fluctuations in Quarterly Results.    The Company's quarterly operating results have varied in the past and may vary in the future due to a variety of factors, including changes in overall demand for computer products, success of customers' programs, timing of new programs, new product introductions or technological advances by the Company, its customers and its competitors and changes in pricing policies by the Company, its customers and its competitors. For example, the Company relies on customers' forecasts to plan its business. If those forecasts are overly optimistic, the Company's revenues and profits may fall short of expectations. Conversely, if those forecasts are too conservative, the Company could have an unexpected increase in revenues and profits.

Competition.    The Electrical Manufacturing Services (EMS) and keyboard industries are intensely competitive. Most of the Company's principal competitors are headquartered in Asian countries that have a low cost labor force. Those competitors may offer customers lower prices on certain high volume programs. This could result in price reductions, reduced margins and loss of market share, all of which would materially and adversely affect the Company's business, operating results and financial condition. In addition, competitors can copy the Company's non-proprietary designs after the Company has invested in development of products for customers, thereby enabling such competitors to offer lower prices on such products due to savings in development costs.

Concentration of Major Customers.    At present, the Company's customer base is highly concentrated, and there can be no assurance that its customer base will not become more concentrated. Three of the Company's EMS customers accounted for 38%, 9%, and 8% of net sales during fiscal 2000. In fiscal 1999, these same customers accounted for 24%, 13% and 11% of the Company's net sales. There can be no assurance that the Company's principal customers will continue to purchase products from the Company at current levels. Moreover, the Company typically does not enter into long-term volume purchase contracts with its customers, and the Company's customers have certain rights to extend or delay the shipment of their orders. The loss of one or more of the Company's major customers or the reduction, delay or cancellation of orders from such customers could materially and adversely affect the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.

Capital Resources and Liquidity    The Company's revolving loan with GECC expires on July 31, 2001. Discussions are underway with potential lenders to obtain a revolving credit facility to be secured by inventory and accounts receivable to replace the GECC credit facility. There can be no assurance that the Company's capital raising efforts, including obtaining a new credit facility will be successful. Failure to raise sufficient capital in a timely manner will have a material adverse impact on the Company's business, results of operations, liqudity and cash flows.

Dependence on Key Personnel.    The Company's future success depends in large part on the continued service of its key technical, marketing and management personnel and on its ability to continue to attract and retain qualified employees. The competition for such personnel is intense and there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. The loss of key employees could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.

Litigation.    The Company currently has fifteen lawsuits by computer keyboard users which are in state or federal courts in New York. These suits allege that specific keyboard products manufactured by the Company were sold with manufacturing, design and warning defects which caused or contributed to injury. The alleged injuries are not specifically identified but are referred to as repetitive stress injuries (RSI) or cumulative trauma disorders (CTD). These suits seek compensatory damages and some seek punitive damages. It is more likely than not that compensatory damages, if awarded, will be covered by insurance; however, the likelihood that punitive damages, if awarded, will be covered by insurance is remote. A total of 123 lawsuits have been dismissed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas.

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Technological Change and New Product Risk.    The market for the Company's products and services is characterized by rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and relatively short product life cycles. The introduction of products embodying new technologies or the emergence of new industry standards can render existing products obsolete or unmarketable. The Company's success will depend upon its ability to enhance its existing products and services and to develop and introduce, on a timely and cost-effective basis, new products and services that keep pace with technological developments and emerging industry standards and address evolving and increasingly sophisticated customer requirements. Failure to do so could substantially harm the Company's competitive position. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in identifying, developing, manufacturing and marketing products that respond to technological change, emerging industry standards or evolving customer requirements.

Dilution and Stock Price volatility.    As of March 31, 2001, there were outstanding options and warrants for the purchase of approximately 2,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company (Common Stock), of which options and warrants for approximately 1,400,000 shares were vested and exercisable. Holders of the Common Stock will suffer immediate and substantial dilution to the extent outstanding options and warrants to purchase the Common Stock are exercised. The price of the Company's Common Stock may be subject to wide fluctuations and possible rapid increases or declines over a short time period. These fluctuations may be due to factors specific to the Company such as variations in quarterly operating results or changes in analysts' earnings estimates, or to factors relating to the computer industry or to the securities markets in general, which, in recent years, have experienced significant price fluctuations. These fluctuations often have been unrelated to the operating performance of the specific companies whose stocks are traded.

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Part II.
OTHER INFORMATION

 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Legal Proceedings

     None
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

     None
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
 
 
Other Events

 
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a) Exhibits
             None
 
 
 
 
 
 
     (b) Reports on Form 8-K
             None
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



KEY TRONIC CORPORATION



/s/ Jack W. Oehlke
Jack W. Oehlke
Director, President and
Chief Executive Officer
  May 14, 2001
Date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Ronald F. Klawitter
Ronald F. Klawitter
Principal Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
  May 14, 2001
Date
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