8-K

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): May 5, 2023

National Presto Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in this chapter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 715-839-2121

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 5, 2023, the Registrant issued a press release regarding the registrant’s results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2023. The full text of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Such Exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Forward looking statements in this Form 8-K are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made herein. Investors are cautioned that all forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. In addition to the factors discussed above, among the other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: government defense spending and defense requirements; termination for the convenience of the government; interest rates; continuity of relationships with and purchases by the United States Government and other major customers; unexpected problems or events experienced by subcontractors, team members, or their respective suppliers or subcontractors; product mix; competitive pressure on pricing; increases in material, freight/shipping, labor or other production costs that cannot be recouped through pricing; and such other factors as may be described from time to time in the Registrant’s SEC filings.

SIGNATURE

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.

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Exhibit 99.1

NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES

INCREASED FIRST QUARTER 2023 SALES AND EARNINGS

Eau Claire, Wisconsin (May 5, 2023) — National Presto Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPK) announced today first quarter 2023 sales and earnings as shown in the table below. Net earnings per share have been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the respective periods.

In response to questions about sales and earnings for the quarter, Maryjo Cohen, President, stated, “Defense segment sales for the quarter were up $18.5 million or 45.9% from those reported in the comparable 2022 quarter, reflecting increased shipments from backlog. Sales for the Housewares/Small Appliances segment were essentially flat – up $746 thousand or 3.7%. Safety segment sales were nominal. The Defense segment’s operating earnings largely followed sales and were up $4.5 million or 74.2% from first quarter 2022. In contrast to the prior year’s loss, reduced logistical costs combined with the price increases secured after first quarter 2022 resulted in positive Housewares/Small Appliance segment operating earnings for first quarter 2023. As noted in the Letter to Stockholders in the 2023 annual report, the reduction in logistical costs has led retailers to demand reduced prices. Given the competitive milieu, the segment did reduce its prices to all customers in mid-April 2023. The Safety segment reported a loss as anticipated.”

During the March 2023 Inspired Home Show (formerly the International Housewares Show) the Housewares/Small Appliance segment unveiled a full line of FreshDaddy™ vacuum sealing products, which includes three vacuum sealers. Each is a handsome product with stainless steel accents. The first vacuum sealer is a basic unit that cuts, seals, and vacuum-seals custom bags from roll material included with the product. The second vacuum sealer is a premium unit. It not only performs the basic cutting, sealing and vacuum sealing functions but also offers ultra-convenient bag storage and an accessory to vacuum reusable zipper bags and containers. The third is a deluxe unit with extra vacuuming power, digital controls, and a scale for portion control. It not only has the ability to vacuum zipper bags and containers but also features a marinate setting that enables the user to complete the marinating process in a mere 30 minutes rather than overnight. The Segment also will be offering rolls of bags, reusable zipper bags in quart and gallon sizes, and a three-piece vacuum container set.

National Presto Industries, Inc. operates in three business segments. The Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs and sells small household appliances and pressure cookers under the PRESTO® brand name. The segment is recognized as an innovator of new products. The Defense segment manufactures a variety of products, including medium caliber training and tactical ammunition, energetic ordnance items, fuzes, cartridge cases, and metal parts. The Safety segment offers fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, and systems that provide early warning of conditions that, if not corrected, would cause significant losses.

This release contains “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. In addition to the factors discussed above, other important risk factors are delineated in the Company’s various SEC filings.