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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  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)   August 16, 2023
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Indiana001-3645435-2047713
(State or other jurisdiction of(Commission File(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)Number) 
   
1205 Kimball Boulevard, Jasper, Indiana
 47546
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code   (812) 634-4000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 16, 2023, the Company issued an earnings release for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2023. The earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall otherwise be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 
NumberDescription
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL)

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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.
  
 KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
  
By:/s/ Jana T. Croom
 JANA T. CROOM
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 16, 2023

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Exhibit 99.1
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS REPORTS Q4 AND FULL YEAR FISCAL 2023 RESULTS WITH RECORD SALES AND OPERATING INCOME; COMPANY PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR FISCAL 2024

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Highlights

•Net sales totaled $496.1 million, a 33% increase compared to Q4 fiscal 2022, and completing a fiscal year with top-line growth of 35%.
•Operating income of $31.4 million, or 6.3% of net sales, a record high for the Company. For fiscal year 2023, operating income was 4.8% of net sales.
•Net income of $19.2 million, or $0.76 per diluted share. In fiscal year 2023, the Company earned $2.22 per diluted share, a 79% increase compared to the prior year.
•Cash flow generated from operating activities of $44.1 million in Q4.
•Company provides guidance for fiscal 2024 with expected top-line growth of 4%-7% and operating income in the range of 4.7%-5.2% of net sales.

JASPER, Ind., August 16, 2023 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. 
Three Months EndedFiscal Year Ended
June 30,June 30,
(Amounts in Thousands, except EPS)2023202220232022
Net Sales$496,141 $373,497 $1,823,429 $1,349,535 
Operating Income$31,449 $20,578 $87,729 $52,549 
Adjusted Operating Income (non-GAAP) (1)
$31,480 $19,419 $88,218 $49,602 
Operating Income %6.3 %5.5 %4.8 %3.9 %
Adjusted Operating Income (non-GAAP) % 6.3 %5.2 %4.8 %3.7 %
Net Income $19,202 $9,938 $55,831 $31,253 
Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) (1)
$19,041 $9,938 $55,949 $30,203 
Diluted EPS$0.76 $0.40 $2.22 $1.24 
Adjusted Diluted EPS (non-GAAP) (1)
$0.76 $0.40 $2.23 $1.20 
(1) A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is included below.

Richard D. Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I am very pleased with the results we reported for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023. Q4 was our sixth consecutive quarter with record sales, and operating income and EPS were at all-time highs for the Company. The strong finish to the fiscal year drove net sales above the guidance we provided in May, and contributed to better than expected cash flow generation in the quarter. This performance was achieved with the highest levels of teamwork from our global organization, and many others in the value chain. I would like to thank our employees, our customers and our vendor partners for their passion, commitment, and support.”

Mr. Phillips continued, “In total, fiscal 2023 was an excellent year for Kimball Electronics, highlighted by record top-line growth, margin expansion, a 79% increase in net income, and improved return on invested capital. Each of our three vertical end markets reported strong results, with the sales volume to 48% of our customers reaching all-time highs. The team supported new product introductions at a rate four times above the historic norm, and we continued to leverage our facility expansions in Thailand and Mexico, while navigating a challenging macro environment. While we continue to see a strong pipeline for future growth, fiscal 2024 is tempered by slower sales with a large medical customer. Longer term we are excited by the prospects of our funnel of new business, and the relationship with this customer in particular.”



Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights:

•Net sales for fiscal year 2023 totaled $1,823.4 million, representing constant currency growth of 38% year-over-year when excluding the impact of foreign currency, which had a 3% unfavorable impact on net sales.
•Operating income of $87.7 million, or 4.8% of net sales, an improvement compared to $52.5 million, or 3.9% of net sales, in fiscal 2022.
•Net income of $55.8 million, or $2.22 per diluted share, a significant increase compared to net income of $31.3 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, in fiscal 2022.
•Capital expenditures of $90.7 million, supporting facility expansions in Thailand, Mexico, and Poland.
•Return on invested capital of 9.4%, a 220-basis point improvement compared to fiscal 2022; ROIC is a non-GAAP financial measure, see reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

The Company ended fiscal 2023 with cash and cash equivalents of $43.0 million and borrowings outstanding on credit facilities of $281.5 million, including $235 million classified as long term, and $106.1 million of borrowing capacity available.


Net Sales by Vertical Market for Fiscal 2023:
Three Months EndedFiscal Year Ended
June 30,June 30,
(Amounts in Millions)2023*2022*Percent Change2023*2022*Percent Change
Automotive $219.6 44 %$152.4 41 %44 %$820.1 45 %$582.2 43 %41 %
Medical120.5 24 %114.0 30 %6 %494.0 27 %391.7 29 %26 %
Industrial (1)
141.8 29 %102.4 28 %38 %474.6 26 %358.2 27 %33 %
Other14.2 3 %4.7 1 %202 %34.7 2 %17.4 1 %99 %
    Total Net Sales$496.1 $373.5 33 %$1,823.4 $1,349.5 35 %
*As a percent of Total Net Sales
(1) Beginning in fiscal year 2023, Public Safety was combined with Industrial; all prior periods have been recast to conform to current period presentation
–Automotive includes electronic power steering, body controls, automated driver assist systems, and electronic braking systems
–Medical includes sleep therapy and respiratory care, image guided therapy, in vitro diagnostics, drug delivery, AED, and patient monitoring
–Industrial includes climate controls, automation controls, optical inspection, smart metering, and public safety


Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance:

•Net sales in the range of $1.9 - $1.95 billion, a 4% - 7% increase year-over-year.
•Operating income in the range of 4.7% - 5.2% of net sales.
•Capital expenditures of $70 - $80 million.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Jana T. Croom, Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Our outlook for fiscal 2024 reflects a capital allocation strategy focused on organic growth. We have a solid funnel of new business opportunities and additional capacity from our recent facility expansions, which I’m pleased to announce now includes Poland. We will be ramping-up operations in Poznan throughout the fiscal year. In addition, inventory should normalize as global supply chain disruptions continue to ease, and the resulting cash flow generated will be directed toward reducing our leverage ratio.”




Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained within this release are considered forward-looking, including our fiscal year 2024 guidance, under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “should,” “goal,” “predict,” “will,” “future,” “optimistic,” “confident,” and “believe.” Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from our expectations and projections. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, global economic conditions, geopolitical environment and conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, global health emergencies including the COVID-19 pandemic, availability or cost of raw materials and components, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and our ability to convert new business opportunities into customers and revenue. Additional cautionary statements regarding other risk factors that could have an effect on the future performance of the company are contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures contained herein include constant currency growth, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, and ROIC. Reconciliations of the reported GAAP numbers to these non-GAAP financial measures are included in the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures section below. Management believes these measures are useful and allow investors to meaningfully trend, analyze, and benchmark the performance of the company’s core operations. The company’s non-GAAP financial measures are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP information used by other companies.

About Kimball Electronics, Inc.
Kimball Electronics is a multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider of electronics and diversified contract manufacturing services to customers around the world. From our operations in the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam, our teams are proud to provide manufacturing services for a variety of industries. Recognized for a reputation of excellence, we are committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.
To learn more about Kimball Electronics, visit: www.kimballelectronics.com.
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Financial highlights for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 are as follows:
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)Three Months Ended
(Amounts in Thousands, except Per Share Data)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
Net Sales$496,141 100.0 %$373,497 100.0 %
Cost of Sales446,460 90.0 %339,276 90.8 %
Gross Profit49,681 10.0 %34,221 9.2 %
Selling and Administrative Expenses18,444 3.7 %13,643 3.7 %
Other General Expense (Income)(212)— %— — %
Operating Income31,449 6.3 %20,578 5.5 %
Interest Income65 — %15 — %
Interest Expense(5,473)(1.1)%(1,118)(0.3)%
Non-Operating Income (Expense), net466 0.1 %(4,154)(1.1)%
Other Income (Expense), net(4,942)(1.0)%(5,257)(1.4)%
Income Before Taxes on Income26,507 5.3 %15,321 4.1 %
Provision for Income Taxes7,305 1.4 %5,383 1.4 %
Net Income$19,202 3.9 %$9,938 2.7 %
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic$0.77 $0.40 
Diluted$0.76 $0.40 
Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
     Basic25,009 24,885 
     Diluted25,161 24,989 
(Unaudited)Fiscal Year Ended
(Amounts in Thousands, except Per Share Data)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
Net Sales$1,823,429 100.0 %$1,349,535 100.0 %
Cost of Sales1,667,264 91.4 %1,244,933 92.2 %
Gross Profit156,165 8.6 %104,602 7.8 %
Selling and Administrative Expenses68,648 3.8 %53,437 4.0 %
Other General Expense (Income)(212)— %(1,384)(0.1)%
Operating Income87,729 4.8 %52,549 3.9 %
Interest Income153 — %81 — %
Interest Expense(16,263)(0.9)%(2,655)(0.2)%
Non-Operating Income (Expense), net3,125 0.2 %(6,244)(0.5)%
Other Income (Expense), net(12,985)(0.7)%(8,818)(0.7)%
Income Before Taxes on Income74,744 4.1 %43,731 3.2 %
Provision for Income Taxes18,913 1.0 %12,478 0.9 %
Net Income$55,831 3.1 %$31,253 2.3 %
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic$2.24 $1.24 
Diluted$2.22 $1.24 
Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
     Basic24,904 25,115 
     Diluted25,076 25,221 


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsFiscal Year Ended
(Unaudited)June 30,
(Amounts in Thousands)20232022
Net Cash Flow used for Operating Activities$(13,804)$(83,178)
Net Cash Flow used for Investing Activities(90,467)(74,798)
Net Cash Flow provided by Financing Activities99,179 103,741 
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash(895)(2,356)
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash(5,987)(56,591)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period49,851 106,442 
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period$43,864 $49,851 


(Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsJune 30,
2023		June 30,
2022
(Amounts in Thousands)
ASSETS
    Cash and cash equivalents$42,955 $49,851 
    Receivables, net308,167 222,857 
    Contract assets78,798 64,080 
    Inventories 450,319 395,630 
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets49,188 28,665 
    Property and Equipment, net267,684 206,835 
    Goodwill12,011 12,011 
    Other Intangible Assets, net12,335 14,707 
    Other Assets38,262 41,131 
        Total Assets$1,259,719 $1,035,767 
LIABILITIES AND SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY
    Current portion of borrowings under credit facilities$46,454 $35,580 
    Accounts payable322,274 300,224 
    Advances from customers (1)
33,905 25,942 
    Accrued expenses72,515 46,996 
    Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current portion235,000 145,000 
    Long-term income taxes payable5,859 7,812 
    Other long-term liabilities19,718 20,242 
    Share Owners’ Equity523,994 453,971 
        Total Liabilities and Share Owners’ Equity$1,259,719 $1,035,767 
(1) Beginning in fiscal year 2023, the Company changed its presentation that such inventory-related payments from customers are classified as Advances from customers on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Prior year periods have been recast to conform to the current year presentation.




Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in Thousands, except Per Share Data)
Three Months EndedFiscal Year Ended
June 30,June 30,
2023202220232022
Net Sales Growth (vs. same period in prior year)33 %13 %35 %4 %
Foreign Currency Exchange Impact— %(3)%(3)%(1)%
Constant Currency Growth33 %16 %38 %5 %
Operating Income, as reported$31,449 $20,578 $87,729 $52,549 
SERP 243 (1,159)701 (1,563)
Legal Settlements (Recovery)(212)— (212)(1,384)
Adjusted Operating Income$31,480 $19,419 $88,218 $49,602 
Net Income, as reported$19,202 $9,938 $55,831 $31,253 
Adjustments After Measurement Period on GES Acquisition— — 279 — 
Legal Settlements (Recovery), After-Tax(161)— (161)(1,050)
Adjusted Net Income$19,041 $9,938 $55,949 $30,203 
Diluted Earnings per Share, as reported$0.76 $0.40 $2.22 $1.24 
Adjustments After Measurement Period on GES Acquisition— — 0.01 — 
Legal Settlements (Recovery)— — — (0.04)
Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share$0.76 $0.40 $2.23 $1.20 
Operating Income$87,729 $52,549 
SERP 701 (1,563)
Legal Recovery(212)(1,384)
Adjusted Operating Income (non-GAAP)$88,218 $49,602 
Tax Effect22,235 14,417 
After-tax Adjusted Operating Income$65,983 $35,185 
Average Invested Capital (1)
$701,364 $491,252 
ROIC9.4 %7.2 %
(1) Average invested capital is computed using Share Owners’ equity plus current and non-current debt less cash and cash equivalents averaged for the last five quarters.