Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Plan Administrator and Participants
Key Tronic 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of net assets available for benefits of the Key Tronic 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (the “Plan”) as of June 30, 2022, the related statement of changes in net assets available for benefits for the year then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of June 30, 2022, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Plan’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Plan in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Plan is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Plan’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures to respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Opinion on the Supplemental Information
The supplemental information included in Schedule H, line 4(i) – schedule of assets (held at end of year) as of June 30, 2022, and Schedule H, line 4(a) – schedule of delinquent participant contributions for the year ended June 30, 2022, has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Plan’s financial statements. The supplemental information is the responsibility of the Plan's management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental information reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplemental information. In forming our opinion on the supplemental information in the accompanying schedules, we evaluated whether the supplemental information, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. In our opinion, the supplemental information in the accompanying schedules is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.
/s/ Moss Adams, LLP
We have served as the Plan’s auditor since 2022.
Spokane, Washington
December 21, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Note 1. Plan Description
The following summary description of the Key Tronic 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (the Plan) provides general information only. Participants should refer to the Plan document for more complete information.
General: The Plan is a defined contribution plan established by Key Tronic Corporation (the Company or the Employer) effective July 1, 1993, as a merger of the Key Tronic Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) into the Key Tronic Corporation Variable Investment Plan, which was amended and restated effective July 1, 2009. The Plan, which is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and all subsequent statutory revisions thereto, was created for the benefit of all eligible employees of the Company and subsidiaries. Effective July 1, 2003, the Plan became a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan. A Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan complies with Code Section 401(k)(12) which permits the Plan to automatically meet the nondiscrimination requirements of the Code, therefore eliminating certain annual nondiscrimination testing of salary deferral and matching contributions. On June 17, 2021, the Plan underwent a change in recordkeeper and trustee, which resulted in a transfer of assets to Principal Financial Group. There was no change to the Plan documents as a result of the change in recordkeeper and trustee.
Eligibility: Employees that are U.S. residents are eligible to participate in the Plan when they have attained age 21, and may enter the Plan on the first day of the month following the date the employee satisfies the eligibility requirements. Leased employees, internship employees, nonresident aliens and certain employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement are ineligible for Plan participation.
Contributions: Eligible participants may make voluntary pre-tax and after-tax contributions of their base compensation of up to 75% of compensation each pay period, subject to certain statutory limits. Participant contributions made with tax-deferred dollars under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) are excluded from the participant’s current wages for federal income tax purposes. No federal income tax is paid on the tax-deferred contributions and growth thereon until the participant makes a withdrawal from the Plan.
Participants may also choose to make contributions on an after-tax basis through a Roth 401(k) option. Contributions and earnings for the Roth 401(k) option are not subject to taxation at the time of distribution, as long as the distribution is a “qualified distribution” made no earlier than five years after the first Roth 401(k) contribution to the Plan. A qualified distribution is a distribution after separation of service and due to death, disability or after age 59½. The participant’s contribution rate may be adjusted at the discretion of the Plan administrator if a reduced rate is necessary to maintain Section 401(k) benefits.
Participants who have attained age 50 before the end of the Plan year are eligible to make catch-up contributions. Participants may also contribute amounts representing distributions from other qualified defined benefit or contribution plans provided that certain conditions are met. A participating employee’s annual contribution was limited to $20,500 for 2022 and $19,500 for 2021, with annual catch-up contribution limited to $6,500 for participating employees 50 or older.
The Company’s matching contribution is equal to 100% up to 3% of a participant’s contributed compensation and 50% up to the next 2% of a participant’s contributed compensation, for a total of 4% if a participant contributes at least 5%. The Company made matching contributions of $716,516 and $813,619 for the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Participant Accounts: Individual accounts are maintained for each participant. Participants may designate that their contributions and account balances be invested in any combination of several available investment alternatives. Each participant’s account is credited with the participant’s contribution, the Employer’s matching contribution, and Plan earnings of their individual account. Plan earnings are directly credited to participant accounts.
Notes Receivable from Participants: Participants may borrow from a minimum of $500 up to a maximum equal to the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of their vested account balance. Participants may have only one loan outstanding at a time. Loan terms range from one to five years or up to ten years for the purchase of a primary residence. The loans are secured by the balance in the participant’s account and bear interest at a rate commensurate with local prevailing rates at the loan origination date (which approximate prime plus 1%), as determined by the Plan administrator. Interest rates on loans outstanding at June 30, 2022 maintain a rate of 4.25% - 6.5%. Principal and interest are paid ratably through payroll deductions. At June 30, 2022, loans outstanding mature at various dates through 2028. No allowance for credit losses has been recorded as of June 30, 2022 and 2021.
Vesting: All participants are immediately 100% vested in both employee and Employer contributions.
Distribution of Benefits: Participants are eligible to receive benefits upon termination of employment, attaining the age of 59½, or as hardship withdrawals subject to certain requirements. The account balance of a participant who dies, while a participant of the Plan, will be paid to the participant’s designated beneficiary. Benefits are paid under various options as defined in the Plan document. An involuntary distribution of a terminated participant's account balance occurred when their balance is $5,000 or less.
Administrative Expenses: Though not required to or guaranteed in the future, the majority of fees and expenses incurred for administration of the Plan are paid by the Participant. Participants are charged a fee for certain services such as loan processing and redemption fees on the sale of certain funds prior to a holding period being met.
Administration of the Plan: The Plan is administered by the Compensation and Administrative Committee of the Employer’s Board of Directors and an administrative committee consisting of management personnel. Principal Financial Group is the recordkeeper and trustee of the Plan effective June 17, 2021. Prior to June 17, 2021, Wells Fargo Bank was the recordkeeper and trustee.
Note 2. Summary of Basis of Accounting
Accounting Policies: The financial statements of the Plan are prepared under the accrual method of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Investment Valuation and Income Recognition: The Plan's investments are reported at fair value. The fair value of a financial instrument in the amount that would be received when selling an asset or paying to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price). Refer to Note 3 for further discussion and disclosure of fair value measurements.
The Plan presents in the statement of changes in net assets available for benefits the net appreciation or depreciation in the fair value of its investments, which consists of the realized gains or losses and the net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of those investments. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded on a trade-date basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Capital gain distributions are included in dividend income.
The benefit interest of common collective trust funds for each participant is represented by units. Issues and redemptions are recorded based on the next determined net asset value (“NAV”) per unit. NAV per unit is determined each business day. At June 30, 2022, the Plan had no unfunded commitments related to the common collective trust funds. The redemption of common collective trust fund units are subject to the preference of individual Plan participants and there are no restrictions on the timing of redemption. However, participant redemptions may be subject to certain redemption fees.
Notes Receivable from Participants: Notes receivable from participants are valued at their unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest.
Payment of Benefits: Benefits are recorded when paid.
Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of net assets available for benefits and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of changes in net assets available for benefits during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
Risks and Uncertainties: The Plan provides for various investment options in any combination of money market funds, mutual funds, Company common stock and participant-directed brokerage accounts. Investment securities of these types are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, market and credit risks. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect participants’ account balances and the amounts reported in the financial statements.
The fair value of the Plan’s investment in Key Tronic Corporation common stock amounted to $1,219,011 and $1,758,070 as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. For risks and uncertainties regarding Key Tronic Corporation, participants should refer to the Key Tronic Corporation Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 14, 2022.
The Plan’s investment options include funds that invest in securities of foreign companies, which involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies. These risks include devaluation of currencies, less reliable information about issuers, different securities transaction clearance and settlement practices, and possible adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign companies and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-13, Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU amends ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, to add, remove and modify certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Plan adopted this standard during the prior plan year with no material impact on the Plan’s financial statements.
Note 3. Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer the liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy within ASC 820 distinguishes between three levels of inputs that may be utilized when measuring fair value, consisting of level 1 inputs (using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities), level 2 inputs (using inputs other than level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability) and level 3 inputs (unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity based on the Plan's own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities). A financial asset’s or liability’s classification within this hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, although the Plan believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. The Plan has not made any changes in its valuation techniques used at June 30, 2022 and 2021.
The following table summarizes the Plan's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2022:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| June 30, 2022 |
| | | | | | | Total Fair |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Value |
| Investments: | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| Mutual funds | $ | 17,145,597 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,145,597 | |
| Key Tronic Corporation common stock | 1,219,011 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,219,011 | |
| Participant directed brokerage accounts | 1,289,569 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,289,569 | |
| Total assets in the fair value hierarchy | $ | 19,654,177 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,654,177 | |
Investments measured at net asset value (a) | | | | | | | 14,456,749 | |
| Investments at fair value | | | | | | | $ | 34,110,926 | |
The following table summarizes the Plan's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2021:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| June 30, 2021 |
| | | | | | | Total Fair |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Value |
| Investments: | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| Mutual funds | $ | 24,022,074 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,022,074 | |
| Key Tronic Corporation common stock | 1,758,070 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,758,070 | |
| Participant directed brokerage accounts | 1,391,678 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,391,678 | |
| Total assets in the fair value hierarchy | $ | 27,171,822 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 27,171,822 | |
Investments measured at net asset value (a) | | | | | | | 16,244,943 | |
| Investments at fair value | | | | | | | $ | 43,416,765 | |
(a) In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in these tables are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the line items presented in the statements of net assets available for benefits.
Mutual Funds: These investments are public investment vehicles valued using the Net Asset Value (NAV) provided by the administrators of the funds. The NAV is based on the value of the underlying assets owned by the funds, minus the liabilities, and then divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV is a daily quoted price utilized for purchase and redemptions. These investments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Key Tronic Common Stock: The Plan’s valuation methodology used to measure the fair values of the common stock is derived from quoted market prices and are classified as Level 1 investments. Each participant is entitled to exercise voting rights attributable to the shares allocated to his or her account and is notified by the trustee prior to the time that such rights are to be exercised.
Common Collective Trust Funds: These investments are tax-exempt, pooled investment vehicles maintained by a bank or trust company exclusively for qualified plans, including 401(k)s, as well as for certain types of government plans. These funds are valued using the Net Asset Value per share (NAV), as a practical expedient. The investments have a daily redemption frequency and are not subject to a redemption notice period or lock up period.
Participant Directed Brokerage Accounts: These accounts are comprised of common stock, mutual funds, and cash and cash equivalents. Common stock is valued at the published market price on an active market. The mutual funds are valued at the NAV that is quoted on an active market and determined based on the fair value of the underlying assets at the end of each day.
Note 4. Related Parties and Party-in-Interest
Certain Plan investments are managed by Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo held and invested the Plan’s assets from the beginning of the plan year through June 17, 2021, and therefore, these transactions qualify as party-in-interest transactions. Effective June 17, 2021, certain Plan investments are managed by Principal Financial Group. Principal Financial Group holds and invests the Plan’s assets and therefore, these transactions qualify as party-in-interest transactions. In addition, the investments in the Company’s common stock and notes receivable from participants are also considered party-in-interest transactions.
A portion of the Plan’s assets are invested in shares of Company common stock. For the year ended June 30, 2022, the Plan purchased 23,649 shares of Key Tronic Common Stock at a cost of $146,098, and the Plan sold 16,871 shares of Key Tronic Common Stock with losses of ($90,551). Additional disclosures on party-in-interest transactions are located on Supplemental Schedule H Part IV, Line 4i, Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year).
Note 5. Termination of the Plan
Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, the Employer has the right to discontinue contributions and terminate the Plan by action of the Board of Directors, subject to the provisions of ERISA. Upon termination, all assets remaining in the Plan will be distributed to the participants in accordance with participant account values as of the date of termination.
Note 6. Tax Status
The Plan is a Basic Savings Plan - Plus established under Principal Financial Group Defined Contribution Volume 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan. The Plan was designed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Principal Financial Group received an Advisory Letter for the Internal Revenue Service, dated June 30, 2020, indicating the Plan is exempt. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements do not reflect a provision for income taxes for the Plan.
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require Plan management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Plan and recognize a tax liability if the Plan has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the IRS. The Plan Administrator has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Plan, and has concluded that as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements. The Plan is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.
Note 7. Subsequent Events
The Plan has evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements were available to be issued on December 21, 2022, and determined that there are no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.