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Standex International Corp/De/ (SXI)

8-K 2023-11-06 For: 2023-11-02
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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): November 2, 2023

STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 1-7233 31-0596149
(State or other jurisdiction of<br><br> <br>incorporation or organization) (Commission<br><br> <br>File Number) (IRS Employer<br><br> <br>Identification No.)
23 Keewaydin Drive , Salem, New Hampshire 03079
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrants telephone number, including area code: (603) 893-9701

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $1.50 Per Share SXI New York Stock Exchange

Not applicable

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicates by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐


Standex International Corporation

SECTION 2FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 2.02RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

On November 2, 2023, the registrant issued a press release announcing earnings for the first quarter ended September 30, 2023. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference. This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto are being furnished by Standex International Corporation pursuant to item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits – The following exhibits are provided as part of the information furnished under Items 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release of Standex International Corporation dated November 2, 2023 regarding First Quarter Financial Results
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104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

FORWORD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This current report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 (the “Act”) that are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by the Act. By their nature, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Several factors that could materially effect the Corporation’s actual results are identified in the press release as well as in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.


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 thereunto duly authorized.

STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION


(Registrant)

/s/ Ademir Sarcevic
Ademir Sarcevic<br><br> <br>Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 3, 2023
Signing on behalf of the registrant and as principal financial officer

ex_590701.htm

Exhibit 99

NEWS RELEASE

STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ■ SALEM, NH 03079 ■ TEL (603) 893-9701 ■ WEB www.standex.com

STANDEX REPORTS FISCAL FIRST QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Organic Growth of 2.5% Led by Engraving and Engineering Technologies; Fast Growth Market Sales Increased ~20% Year-On-Year to ~$20 Million and Expected to Reach $100 Million in FY24
Record GAAP Gross Margin of 39.3% and Adjusted Gross Margin of 39.5%
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GAAP Operating Margin of 14.6%; Record Adjusted Operating Margin of 15.9%, up 90 bps Year-On-Year; 10 ^th^ Consecutive Quarter of Record Level Adjusted Operating Margin
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Free Cash Flow of $12.1 Million; Record Fiscal First Quarter Free Cash Flow Generation
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Entered Into a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Japanese-Based Sanyu Switch Co., Ltd; Acquisition will Strengthen Electronics Relay Product Line and Deepen Access to Key Customer Accounts
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SALEM, NHNovember 2, 2023 – Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 ended September 30, 2023.

Summary Financial Results - Total
($M except EPS and Dividends) 1Q24 1Q23 4Q23 Y/Y Q/Q
Net Sales $184.8 $180.6 $188.3 2.3% -1.9%
Operating Income - GAAP $26.9 $26.3 $28.5 2.4% -5.5%
Operating Income - Adjusted $29.4 $27.2 $29.1 8.2% 1.2%
Operating Margin % - GAAP 14.6% 14.6% 15.1% 0 bps - 50 bps
Operating Margin % - Adjusted 15.9% 15.0% 15.4% + 90 bps + 50 bps
Net Income from Continuing Ops - GAAP $18.9 $18.3 $20.2 3.1% -6.4%
Net Income from Continuing Ops - Adjusted $20.8 $19.1 $21.2 9.0% -1.7%
EBITDA $33.2 $32.3 $35.6 2.7% -7.0%
EBITDA margin 17.9% 17.9% 18.9% 0 bps - 100 bps
Adjusted EBITDA $35.6 $33.2 $36.2 7.5% -1.6%
Adjusted EBITDA margin 19.3% 18.4% 19.2% + 90 bps + 10 bps
Diluted EPS - GAAP $1.58 $1.53 $1.68 3.3% -6.0%
Diluted EPS - Adjusted $1.74 $1.60 $1.76 8.7% -1.1%
Dividends per Share $0.28 $0.26 $0.28 7.7% 0.0%
Free Cash Flow $12.1 ($8.0) $32.8 NM -63.2%
Net Debt to EBITDA 0.2x 0.7x -0.2x NM NM

First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

Commenting on the quarter’s results, President and Chief Executive Officer David Dunbar said, “We followed a record fiscal year 2023 with a strong fiscal first quarter performance that further highlights the quality of our businesses. On the top line, we delivered 2.5% organic growth as the strong customer demand in Engraving and more favorable project timing in Engineering Technologies were partially offset by continued softness in general industrial and appliances end markets in China and Europe served by Electronics. Sales from fast growth markets such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, smart grid, and the commercialization of space increased approximately 20% year on year to $20 million in fiscal first quarter 2024. In addition, we achieved the record adjusted gross margin of 39.5%, up 170 bps year on year, and record adjusted operating margin of 15.9% in fiscal first quarter 2024 - our tenth consecutive quarter of record level adjusted operating margin performance. This margin growth reflects the continued solid execution of our pricing and productivity initiatives. In addition, we generated free cash flow of $12.1 million, our highest ever in a fiscal first quarter, following record free cash flow in fiscal year 2023.”


“In late July, we announced the acquisition of Minntronix, which provides customized magnetics across fast growth end markets such as 5G, smart grid, and industrial automation. The integration of Minntronix is progressing well and we remain excited about the growth and margin potential due to the highly complementary customer base, product line, and very strong engineering talent. In addition, as we just announced, we have signed an agreement to acquire Japanese-based Sanyu Switch Company. The addition of Sanyu strengthens Electronics’ relay product line and technology and provides a highly complementary customer base and strengthens our global reach. We anticipate that the transaction will close by January 31, 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. We expect the acquisition to be accretive to earnings and to achieve a double-digit return on invested capital in the first year of ownership.”

"We remain confident in our ability to navigate regional macro-economic challenges and continue to deliver improved operating results. We are entering our fiscal second quarter in a strong position for continued improvements in operating performance and remain on track to achieve our long-term financial targets by fiscal 2028.  In addition, Standex’s consistent cash generation and substantial financial flexibility position us well to pursue a very active pipeline of organic and inorganic growth opportunities.”

Outlook

In the fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects slightly lower revenue due to softness in general industrial and appliances end markets in China and Europe served by Electronics and unfavorable foreign currency, partially offset by more favorable project timing and additional development work in Engineering Technologies and contribution from the Minntronix acquisition. The Company expects similar to slightly higher adjusted operating margin due to continued realization of pricing and productivity initiatives.

First Quarter Segment Operating Performance

Electronics (44% of sales; 44% of segment operating income)

1Q23 % Change
Electronics (M)
Revenue 81.7 75.2 8.6 %
GAAP Operating Income 16.3 18.1 -10.0 %
GAAP Operating Margin % 24.1
Adjusted Operating Income* 16.7 18.1 -8.1 %
Adjusted Operating Margin %* 24.1

All values are in US Dollars.

*Excludes purchase accounting expenses of $0.3 million associated with Minntronix in Q1 FY24

Revenue increased approximately $6.5 million or 8.6% year-on-year reflecting a 10% impact from the recent Minntronix acquisition and a 0.4% benefit from foreign currency, partially offset by an organic decline of 1.8%. Adjusted operating income decreased approximately $1.5 million or 8.1% year-on-year due to lower organic sales and unfavorable mix, partially offset by contribution from the Minntronix acquisition and realization of pricing and productivity initiatives.

Electronics segment backlog realizable in under one year of approximately $131 million decreased 11% year-on-year. The segment had a book to bill ratio of 0.68 at the end of the fiscal first quarter, reflecting continued softness in appliances and general industrial end markets in China and Europe. As a response to current market conditions in China and Europe, the Company is implementing additional cost saving and productivity actions in non-growth-related areas.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects slightly lower revenue and similar adjusted operating margin due to continued focus on price and productivity actions.


Revenue attributable to fast growth end markets is expected to grow throughout the remainder of the fiscal year in markets like industrial automation, power management, renewable energy technologies, and EV-related applications.

Engraving (22% of sales; 20% of segment operating income)

1Q23 % Change
Engraving (M)
Revenue 40.8 35.0 16.5 %
Operating Income 7.6 5.9 29.7 %
Operating Margin % 18.6 16.7

All values are in US Dollars.

Revenue increased approximately $5.8 million or 16.5% year-on-year reflecting 15.5% organic growth due to strong demand in Europe and growth in soft trim applications in Asia, and a 1.0% benefit from foreign currency. Operating income increased $1.7 million or 29.7% year-on-year, primarily driven by higher volume and realization of productivity actions.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects similar revenue and slightly higher operating margin.

Scientific (10% of sales; 13% of segment operating income)

1Q23 % Change
Scientific (M)
Revenue 18.2 18.5 -1.4 %
Operating Income 4.9 3.7 32.4 %
Operating Margin % 27.1 20.2

All values are in US Dollars.

Revenue decreased approximately $0.3 million or 1.4% year-on-year reflecting lower demand for COVID vaccine storage units from retail pharmacies, mostly offset by increased sales into research and academic end markets. Operating income increased approximately $1.2 million or 32.4% year-on-year primarily driven by lower freight cost and pricing initiatives.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects similar revenue and operating margin.

Engineering Technologies (10% of sales; 8% of segment operating income)

1Q23 % Change
Engineering Technologies (M)
Revenue 18.2 17.0 7.2 %
Operating Income 3.0 1.9 61.8 %
Operating Margin % 16.6 11.0

All values are in US Dollars.

Revenue increased approximately $1.2 million or 7.2% year-on-year reflecting 6.1% organic growth and a 1.1% benefit from foreign currency. Operating income increased approximately $1.2 million or 61.8% year-on-year reflecting pricing and productivity initiatives, mostly offset by research and development expenses related to new product development and new applications.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects moderately higher revenue reflecting more favorable project timing and higher level of development activities and similar operating margin.


Specialty Solutions (14% of sales; 15% of segment operating income)

1Q23 % Change
Specialty Solutions (M)
Revenue 25.9 34.9 -25.9 %
Operating Income 5.6 6.1 -7.6 %
Operating Margin % 21.7 17.4

All values are in US Dollars.

Specialty Solutions revenue decreased approximately $9.0 million or 25.9% year-on-year, primarily reflecting the impact of the Procon divestiture. Operating income decreased approximately $0.5 million or 7.6% year-on-year due to the Procon divestiture, partially offset by improved operating performance in the Display Merchandising and Hydraulics businesses.

In fiscal second quarter 2024, on a sequential basis, the Company expects a slight decrease in revenue and operating margin primarily due to lower number of shipping days in the quarter and seasonality in the Display Merchandising business.

Capital Allocation

Share Repurchase: During the fiscal first quarter 2024, the Company repurchased approximately 140,000 shares for $22.2 million, which included $10.2 million of share repurchases to satisfy taxes on vesting of restricted shares held by employees. There was $42.9 million remaining on the Company’s current share repurchase authorization at the end of the fiscal first quarter 2024.
Capital Expenditures: In fiscal first quarter 2024, Standex’s capital expenditures were $4.3 million compared to $5.3 million in the fiscal first quarter of 2023. The Company expects fiscal year 2024 capital expenditures between $30 million and $35 million with key investments focused on growth initiatives and capacity expansion. Capital expenditures were $24.3 million in fiscal 2023.
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Dividend: On October 26, 2023, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, an approximately 7.1% year-on-year increase. The dividend is payable November 22, 2023, to shareholders of record on November 8, 2023.
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Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

Net Debt: Standex had net debt of $21.7 million on September 30, 2023, compared to $95.5 million at the end of fiscal first quarter 2023. Net debt for the first quarter of 2024 consisted primarily of long-term debt of $148.6 million and cash and equivalents of $126.8 million.
Cash Flow: Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $16.4 million compared to ($2.7) million in the prior year’s quarter. Free cash flow after capital expenditures was $12.1 million compared to free cash flow after capital expenditures of ($8.0) million in the fiscal first quarter of 2023.
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Conference Call Details

Standex will host a conference call for investors tomorrow, November 3, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET. On the call, David Dunbar, President, and CEO, and Ademir Sarcevic, CFO, will review the Company’s financial results and business and operating highlights. Investors interested in listening to the webcast and viewing the slide presentation should log on to the “Investors” section of Standex’s website under the subheading, “Events and Presentations,” located at www.standex.com.

A replay of the webcast will also be available on the Company’s website shortly after the conclusion of the presentation online through November 3, 2024. To listen to the teleconference playback, please dial in the U.S. (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 internationally; the passcode is 8974890. The audio playback via phone will be available through November 10, 2023. The webcast replay can be accessed in the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website, located at www.standex.com.


Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP adjusted income from operations, non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations, free operating cash flow, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA to net debt, and adjusted earnings per share. The attached financial tables reconcile non-GAAP measures used in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. The Company believes that the use of non-GAAP measures which include the impact of restructuring charges, purchase accounting, insurance recoveries, discrete tax events, gain or loss on sale of a business unit, acquisition costs, and litigation costs help investors to obtain a better understanding of our operating results and prospects, consistent with how management measures and forecasts the Company's performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods. An understanding of the impact in a particular quarter of specific restructuring costs, acquisition expenses, or other gains and losses, on net income (absolute as well as on a per-share basis), operating income or EBITDA can give management and investors additional insight into core financial performance, especially when compared to quarters in which such items had a greater or lesser effect, or no effect. Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a replacement for, the corresponding GAAP measures, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

About Standex

Standex International Corporation is a multi-industry manufacturer in five broad business segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions with operations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, South Africa, India, and China. For additional information, visit the Company's website at http://standex.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this Press Release that are not based on historical facts areforward-looking statementswithin the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such asshould,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,or similar terms or variations of those terms or the negative of those terms. There are many factors that affect the Companys business and the results of its operations and that may cause the actual results of operations in future periods to differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. These factors include, but are not limited to: the impact of pandemics and other global crises or catastrophic events on employees, our supply chain, and the demand for our products and services around the world; materially adverse or unanticipated legal judgments, fines, penalties or settlements; conditions in the financial and banking markets, including fluctuations in exchange rates and the inability to repatriate foreign cash; domestic and international economic conditions, including the impact, length and degree of economic downturns on the customers and markets we serve and more specifically conditions in the automotive, construction, aerospace, defense, transportation, food service equipment, consumer appliance, energy, oil and gas and general industrial markets; lower-cost competition; the relative mix of products which impact margins and operating efficiencies in certain of our businesses; the impact of higher raw material and component costs, particularly steel, certain materials used in electronics parts, petroleum based products, and refrigeration components; the impact of higher transportation and logistics costs, especially with respect to transportation of goods from Asia; the impact of inflation on the costs of providing our products and services; an inability to realize the expected cost savings from restructuring activities including effective completion of plant consolidations, cost reduction efforts including procurement savings and productivity enhancements, capital management improvements, strategic capital expenditures, and the implementation of lean enterprise manufacturing techniques; the potential for losses associated with the exit from or divestiture of businesses that are no longer strategic or no longer meet our growth and return expectations; the inability to achieve the savings expected from global sourcing of raw materials and diversification efforts in emerging markets; the impact on cost structure and on economic conditions as a result of actual and threatened increases in trade tariffs; the inability to attain expected benefits from acquisitions and the inability to effectively consummate and integrate such acquisitions and achieve synergies envisioned by the Company; market acceptance of our products; our ability to design, introduce and sell new products and related product components; the ability to redesign certain of our products to continue meeting evolving regulatory requirements; the impact of delays initiated by our customers; our ability to increase manufacturing production to meet demand including as a result of labor shortages; the impact on our operations of any successful cybersecurity attacks; and potential changes to future pension funding requirements. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent management's estimates only as of the day made and should not be relied upon as representing management's estimates as of any subsequent date. While the Company may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company and management specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if management's estimates change.

Contact:

Christopher Howe

Director of Investor Relations

(773) 754-5394

e-mail: InvestorRelations@Standex.com


Standex International Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
(In thousands, except per share data) 2023 2022
Net sales $ 184,774 180,600
Cost of sales 112,139 112,347
Gross profit 72,635 68,253
Selling, general and administrative expenses 43,585 41,089
(Gain) loss on sale of business (274 ) -
Restructuring costs 1,906 582
Acquisition related costs 501 292
Income from operations 26,917 26,290
Interest expense 1,276 1,187
Other non-operating (income) expense, net 846 1,018
Total 2,122 2,205
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 24,795 24,085
Provision for income taxes 5,903 5,769
Net income from continuing operations 18,892 18,316
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (78 ) (46 )
Net income $ 18,814 $ 18,270
Basic earnings per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 1.61 $ 1.55
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.01 ) -
Total $ 1.60 $ 1.55
Diluted earnings per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 1.58 $ 1.53
Income (loss) from discontinued operations - -
Total $ 1.58 $ 1.53
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic 11,742 11,823
Diluted 11,933 11,952

Standex International Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
September 30, June 30,
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(In thousands) 2023 2023
ASSETS **** **** **** **** **** ****
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 126,830 $ 195,706
Accounts receivable, net 127,164 123,440
Inventories 98,290 98,537
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 66,819 64,739
Income taxes receivable 944 831
Total current assets 420,047 483,253
Property, plant, equipment, net 129,234 130,937
Intangible assets, net 83,551 75,651
Goodwill 275,358 264,821
Deferred tax asset 13,984 14,602
Operating lease right-of-use asset 35,309 33,273
Other non-current assets 23,950 22,392
Total non-current assets 561,386 541,676
Total assets $ 981,433 $ 1,024,929
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY **** **** **** **** **** ****
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 62,071 $ 68,601
Accrued liabilities 59,687 62,031
Income taxes payable 9,899 10,335
Total current liabilities 131,657 140,967
Long-term debt 148,550 173,441
Operating lease long-term liabilities 27,390 25,774
Accrued pension and other non-current liabilities 79,197 77,298
Total non-current liabilities 255,137 276,513
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 41,976 41,976
Additional paid-in capital 98,713 100,555
Retained earnings 1,042,695 1,027,279
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (167,576 ) (158,477 )
Treasury shares (421,169 ) (403,884 )
Total stockholders' equity 594,639 607,449
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 981,433 $ 1,024,929

Standex International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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September 30,
(In thousands) 2023 2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities **** **** **** **** **** ****
Net income $ 18,814 $ 18,270
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (78 ) (46 )
Income from continuing operations 18,892 18,316
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 7,082 7,008
Stock-based compensation 2,193 2,564
Gain from exinguishment of debt - PPP loan - -
Non-cash portion of restructuring charge 397 (1,066 )
(Gain) loss on sale of business (274 ) -
Contributions to defined benefit plans (49 ) (52 )
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities (11,834 ) (29,475 )
Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations 16,407 (2,705 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - discontinued operations (227 ) 2
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 16,180 (2,703 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities **** **** **** **** **** ****
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (4,338 ) (5,267 )
Expenditures for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (29,229 ) -
Proceeds from the sale of business 274 -
Other investing activities - 43
Net cash (used in) investing activities from continuing operations (33,293 ) (5,224 )
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations - -
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (33,293 ) (5,224 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities **** **** **** **** **** ****
Proceeds from borrowings - 24,000
Payments of debt (25,000 ) -
Contingent consideration payment - (1,167 )
Activity under share-based payment plans 768 835
Purchase of treasury stock (22,158 ) (8,393 )
Cash dividends paid (3,288 ) (3,074 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (49,678 ) 12,201
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (2,085 ) (5,690 )
Net changes in cash and cash equivalents (68,876 ) (1,416 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 195,706 104,844
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 126,830 $ 103,428

Selected Segment Data
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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September 30,
(In thousands) 2023 2022
Net Sales **** **** **** **** **** ****
Electronics $ 81,688 $ 75,199
Engraving 40,794 35,024
Scientific 18,193 18,456
Engineering Technologies 18,220 16,999
Specialty Solutions 25,879 34,922
Total $ 184,774 $ 180,600
Income from operations **** **** **** **** **** ****
Electronics $ 16,334 $ 18,141
Engraving 7,595 5,854
Scientific 4,930 3,723
Engineering Technologies 3,017 1,865
Specialty Solutions 5,617 6,077
Restructuring (1,906 ) (582 )
(Gain) loss on sale of business 274 -
Acquisition related costs (501 ) (292 )
Corporate (8,443 ) (8,496 )
Total $ 26,917 $ 26,290

Standex International Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended **** **** ****
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September 30, **** **** ****
(In thousands, except percentages) 2023 2022 % Change
Adjusted income from operations and adjusted net income from continuing operations:
Net Sales $ 184,774 $ 180,600 2.3 %
Income from operations, as reported $ 26,917 $ 26,290 2.4 %
Income from operations margin 14.6 % 14.6 %
Adjustments:
Restructuring charges 1,906 582
Acquisition-related costs 501 292
(Gain) loss on sale of business (274 ) -
Purchase accounting expenses 340 -
Adjusted income from operations $ 29,390 $ 27,164 8.2 %
Adjusted income from operations margin 15.9 % 15.0 %
Interest and other income (expense), net (2,122 ) (2,205 )
Provision for income taxes (5,903 ) (5,769 )
Discrete and other tax items 100 100
Tax impact of above adjustments (654 ) (206 )
Net income from continuing operations, as adjusted $ 20,811 $ 19,084 9.0 %
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations, as reported $ 18,892 $ 18,316 3.1 %
Net income from continuing operations margin 10.2 % 10.1 %
Add back:
Provision for income taxes 5,903 5,769
Interest expense 1,276 1,187
Depreciation and amortization 7,082 7,008
EBITDA $ 33,153 $ 32,280 2.7 %
EBITDA Margin 17.9 % 17.9 %
Adjustments:
Restructuring charges 1,906 582
Acquisition-related costs 501 292
(Gain) loss on sale of business (274 ) -
Purchase accounting expenses 340 -
Adjusted EBITDA $ 35,626 $ 33,154 7.5 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 19.3 % 18.4 %
Free operating cash flow:
Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations, as reported $ 16,407 $ (2,705 )
Less: Capital expenditures (4,338 ) (5,267 )
Free cash flow from continuing operations $ 12,069 $ (7,972 )

Standex International Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended **** **** ****
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Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations September 30, **** **** ****
2023 2022 % Change
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, as reported $ 1.58 $ 1.53 3.3 %
Adjustments:
Restructuring charges 0.12 0.04
Acquisition-related costs 0.03 0.02
(Gain) loss on sale of business (0.02 ) -
Discrete tax items 0.01 0.01
Purchase accounting expenses 0.02 -
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, as adjusted $ 1.74 $ 1.60 8.8 %