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UNITED STATES
SECURITY 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 17, 2024
 

 
National Presto Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in this chapter)
 
Wisconsin
 
1-2451
 
39-0494170
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
3925 North Hastings Way
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
 
54703-3703
(Address of principal executive office)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 715-839-2121
 
N/A
(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:
 
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)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
 
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, $1.00 par value
NPK
New York Stock Exchange
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate 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. ☐
 
 

 
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 21, 2024. At the meeting, stockholders re-elected Maryjo Cohen to serve as a director for a three-year term ending at the annual meeting to be held in 2027. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. On a non-binding advisory basis, stockholders approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. A press release regarding the outcome of the votes of stockholders is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
 
Set forth below are the final voting results for each of the proposals.
 
Election of Directors
 
Name
 
For
 
Withheld
     
Broker Non-Votes
Maryjo Cohen
 
4,975,490
 
1,035,503
     
494,099
 
Ratify the Appointment of RSM US LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
   
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Broker Non-Votes
   
6,493,646
 
5,389
 
6,057
 
0
 
Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote on Executive Compensation
 
   
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Broker Non-Votes
   
5,902,129
 
92,678
 
16,186
 
494,099
 
 
Item 8.01 Other Events
 
On May 22, 2024, the Registrant issued a press release announcing two contract awards issued by the U.S. Army to AMTEC Corporation, its wholly owned subsidiary. First, the initial Delivery Order under the five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for production of the 40mm M918E2 High Velocity Target Practice – Day/Night/Thermal (TP-DNT) cartridge was awarded on May 17, 2024. Second, an option for production of 40mm cartridges under year three (Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2024) of AMTEC’s current five-year 40mm systems contract was awarded on May 20, 2024. Together these awards total $170.2M. A press release describing the award 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
 
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
104
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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.
 
 
National Presto Industries, Inc.
 
(Registrant)
     
Date: May 23, 2024
By:
/s/ Maryjo Cohen
   
(Signature) Maryjo Cohen, President
   
and Chief Executive Officer
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT: David Peuse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(715) 839-2146

 

NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR AND NEW DEFENSE SEGMENT AWARDS AT ITS ANNUAL STOCKHOLDER MEETING

 

Eau Claire, Wisconsin (May 22, 2024) – The stockholders of National Presto Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPK) re-elected Maryjo Cohen to a new three-year term as director at the May 21, 2024, annual stockholders meeting. The stockholders also ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. In a non-binding vote, they approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as well.

 

During the meeting, Ms. Cohen announced that the U.S. Army had issued its first delivery order under the contract awarded last week to the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, AMTEC. That contract was the five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for production of the 40mm M918E2 High Velocity Target Practice – Day/Night/Thermal (TP-DNT) cartridge. The order, in combination with an option award under year three of AMTEC’s five-year 40mm systems contract, totaled $170.2 million. Deliveries of the practice cartridges are scheduled to begin in May 2025 and continue through July 2026, while the deliveries under the system contract are scheduled for 2026.

 

Finally, during the meeting, Safety and Housewares new products were shown. Safety displayed a line of Rely FX™ fire extinguishers that consists of eight dry chemical extinguishers in sizes ranging from four to twenty pounds, all of which are made in the U.S.A. The dry chemical extinguishers use an aluminum cylinder instead of the traditional steel, providing a lighter-weight unit that does not rust. Features include a reduced maintenance schedule and extra firefighting capability; e.g., a 20-pound unit has the same rating as a traditional 30-pound extinguisher. In addition to the dry chemical units, the line includes two loaded stream units: one for water, and one unit that is the first to use an extinguishing foam that is Fluorine free. Foam extinguishers are the preferred method of putting out liquid fuel fires. Fluorine foams have been banned in many jurisdictions due to health concerns related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

 

Among the new Housewares products shown at the meeting were a new Presto Precise® 17-quart digital canner which, like the existing 12-quart unit, largely automates and simplifies pressure and water bath canning. The larger unit provides additional capacity, enabling the homemaker to process significantly more jars in each batch. Its increased height also makes it possible to use the water bath method to preserve food in quart jars. This new Presto Precise® canner, like its 12-quart counterpart, is a handsome product encased in a stylish stainless steel housing. Two new flip waffle makers were introduced: a basic 5” Belgian waffle maker, and a 7” FlipSide® model featuring a digital timer. Like the other Presto® waffle irons, each performs superbly, making a perfectly browned waffle in about four minutes. Both also feature built-in cord storage and stainless steel accents. The segment rounded out its line of nesting poppers that offer compact and convenient storage with two poppers: the PopLite® Our Munch™ and Showtime™ poppers. The Our Munch™ is a larger version of the My Munch® single serve popper introduced the prior year. It air pops double the quantity for family-sized portions. The Showtime™ popper uses oil to make delicious popcorn. Both are fast and produce large fluffy kernels. Each features a cover that doubles as a serving bowl after popping. When the popcorn is consumed, the cover becomes a handy storage vessel for the popping unit. A multi-function Smashula™ grilling tool, ideal for pressing and flipping smash burgers, was shown. The tool also can be used to clean the grill and even includes a magnetic stand that doubles as a bottle opener. Finally, the Company introduced a line of green and gold products that will be used to support a regional promotional program with the Green Bay Packers. Each produces food typically eaten during “homegate” or “tailgate” parties. The line includes the Pizzazz® Plus rotating pizza oven, the FryDaddy® deep fryer, the PopLite® air popper, and the Nomad® slow cooker.

 

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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.

 

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Entity, Address, City or Town Eau Claire
Entity, Address, State or Province WI
Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code 54703-3703
City Area Code 715
Local Phone Number 839-2121
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