Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 FY2019, total revenue was $105.6 million, down from $117 million in the same period of FY2018, reflecting a decrease of approximately 12% [5][6] - Full-year revenue for FY2019 increased by 4% to $464 million compared to $446 million in FY2018 [7][8] - Gross margin for Q4 FY2019 was 7.9%, slightly down from 8% in Q4 FY2018, attributed to decreased revenue [8] - Net income for Q4 FY2019 was $800,000 or $0.08 per share, compared to a loss of $2.2 million or $0.20 per share in Q4 FY2018 [9] - Full-year net loss for FY2019 was $8 million or $0.74 per share, including a goodwill impairment of $12.5 million [10][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company faced disruptions in Q4 FY2019 due to supply chain issues and customer-driven design changes, impacting revenue [6][17] - Despite challenges, the company maintained profitability and reduced workforce by over 10%, helping to stabilize gross margins [9][49] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The evolving tariff situation with China and Mexico has created mixed impacts on the company, with some customers transitioning production to Mexico and Vietnam [18][20] - Increased interest from prospective customers has been noted, particularly for production in Mexico and Vietnam due to tariff concerns [20][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its customer base and has added over 20 new customers, contributing more than $60 million in revenue to the FY2020 plan [22][32] - Strategic investments in production facilities and equipment are aimed at improving operational efficiencies and reducing costs [24][14] - The company is well-positioned to capture new EMS programs and expand its business in North America, particularly in light of competitors shedding smaller accounts [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for revenue growth in Q1 FY2020, expecting to resolve previous disruptions and ramp up new customer programs [15][27] - The company anticipates a revenue range of $115 million to $120 million for Q1 FY2020, with earnings projected between $0.12 to $0.17 per diluted share [15][16] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by tariffs but noted that they could create opportunities for growth as customers seek alternatives to China [27][62] Other Important Information - The company plans to invest approximately $10 million in capital expenditures during FY2020 to enhance production capabilities [14] - Inventory levels increased by about 5% sequentially from Q3 FY2019, but decreased by $9.9 million or 9% year-over-year [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you repeat the number of new customers and revenue for FY2020? - Management confirmed more than 20 new customers and over $60 million in new revenue for FY2020 [32] Question: What is the dollar amount of the new wins announced this quarter? - Each new win is between $5 million and $20 million, with details provided on specific projects [32][33] Question: How are prospective customers interacting with the new Vietnam facility? - The facility has attracted interest from existing customers and new prospects, enhancing the sales process [35] Question: What impact did U.S.-Mexico tariff tensions have on Q4? - A customer paused a project due to tariff uncertainties, resulting in lost revenue for Q4 [40] Question: What is the current backlog? - The backlog was not disclosed, but management noted an increase in demand and revenue expectations [54] Question: What is the capacity utilization in Vietnam and Mexico? - Vietnam is approximately 85% loaded, while various facilities in Mexico have different utilization rates [56][59] Question: What is the expected revenue from new customers? - The estimated full maturity revenue from new customers is around $110 million [80] Question: What is the impact of the 10% tariff on business? - The company has been successful in passing on unavoidable tariffs to customers [110]

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Key Tronic Corp (NASDAQ:KTCC) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call April 30, 2019 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Brett Larsen - EVP, Administration, CFO & Treasurer Craig Gates - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants William Dezellem - Tieton Capital Management Drew Thelen - Crimson Advisors George Melas - MKH Management Company Operator Good day, and welcome to the Key Tronic Third Quarter Fiscal 2019 Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn th ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q2 fiscal year 2019, total revenue was reported at $123 million, representing a 10% increase from the same period in fiscal year 2018 [5] - For the first six months of fiscal year 2019, total revenue reached $250.5 million, up 13% from the same period in fiscal year 2018 [6] - Gross margin improved to 8.0% and operating margin to 2.1%, compared to 7.9% and 1.5% respectively in the same period of fiscal 2018 [7] - Net income for Q2 fiscal year 2019 was $1.6 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to a loss of $200,000, or a loss of $0.02 per share for the same period in fiscal year 2018 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The increase in revenue was primarily driven by the ramping of new customer programs, despite ongoing industry-wide shortages in key electronic components [6][19] - The company is investing in new production equipment and improved facilities to enhance productivity and reduce costs [9][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a reduction in inventory by approximately $18.7 million, a 16.9% decrease during fiscal year 2019 [13] - Trade receivables increased by $14.8 million year-over-year, with days sales outstanding (DSOs) at about 53 days [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on diversifying its global manufacturing base and reducing production costs through investments in new facilities, including a new production facility in Vietnam [11][27] - The evolving tariffs situation is seen as an opportunity to attract new customers to its Mexican-based production [25][26] - The company aims to enhance its competitive position by leveraging its vertical integration and multicountry footprint [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future growth, citing strong revenue and earnings growth, along with new capital investments [18][32] - The company anticipates gradual improvements in gross margin as new customer programs ramp up and component shortages are alleviated [9][32] - Management acknowledged the impact of a large customer forecasting reduced demand due to inventory adjustments, but expects recovery in the fourth quarter [16][68] Other Important Information - The company plans to have approximately $10 million in total capital expenditures during fiscal year 2019, with significant investments in production facilities and equipment [15] - The new facility in Vietnam is expected to be operational by July 2019 and will significantly reduce production costs [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the size of the new customer wins? - The new customer wins range from $5 million to $15 million per year in annual revenue [36] Question: What are the implications for the second-half CapEx? - Approximately $4 million has been spent in the first half, with the majority of CapEx going towards Minnesota space and setting up in Vietnam [48] Question: How does the cost in Vietnam compare to China? - Vietnam is expected to be 10% less expensive than China on average, excluding tariffs [55] Question: What is the impact of component shortages on revenue? - The impact of component shortages is estimated to be about $5 million to $10 million this time around [115] Question: What is the expected ramp-up of new customer programs? - A reasonable estimate for the contribution of new programs is between $3 million to $5 million on a sequential basis [118]