UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
x  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 20162019
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to             
Commission File Number    001-36454
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KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 35-2047713
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)  
1205 Kimball Boulevard, Jasper, Indiana 47546
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(812) 634-4000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each ClassTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par valueKEThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  o    No  x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.   Yes  o    No  x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “smaller reporting“emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer  o
Accelerated filer  x
Emerging growth company  o
Non-accelerated filero
Smaller reporting company o
                                                                                                  (DoIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not check if a smaller reporting company)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. o 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  o    No  x
The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates, as of December 31, 20152018 (the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), was $319.7$380.4 million based on 97.5%96.0% of common stock held by non-affiliates.

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock as of August 15, 201613, 2019 was 28,155,14025,418,807 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Share Owners to be held on October 20, 2016,November 7, 2019, are incorporated by reference into Part III.



KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
FORM 10-K INDEX
 
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PART I
  
 
PART II
 
 
PART III
 
 
PART IV
  



PART I
Item 1 - Business

General
As used herein, the terms “Company,” “Kimball Electronics,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Kimball Electronics, Inc., the Registrant, and its subsidiaries. Reference to a year relates to a fiscal year, ended June 30 of the year indicated, rather than a calendar year unless the context indicates otherwise. Additionally, references to the first, second, third, and fourth quarters refer to those respective quarters of the fiscal year indicated.
Overview
Kimball Electronics was incorporated in 1998 and is a global provider of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services to customers in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets.  We offer a package of value that begins with our core competency of producing “durable electronics” and includes our set of robust processes and procedures that help us ensure that we deliver the highest levels of quality, reliability, and service throughout the entire life cycle of our customers’ products.  We believe our customers appreciate our body of knowledge as it relates to the design and manufacture of their products that require durability, reliability, the highest levels of quality control, and regulatory compliance.  We deliver award-winning service from our highly integrated global footprint which is enabled by a common operating system, a standardization strategy, global procedures, and teamwork.  Our Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) model is key to providing our customers convenient access to our global footprint and all of our services throughout the entire product life cycle, making us easy to do business with.  Because our customers are in businesses where engineering changes must be tightly controlled and long product life cycles are common, our track record of quality, financial stability, social responsibility, and commitment to long-term relationships is important to them.
We have been producing safety critical electronic assemblies for our automotive customers for over 30 years.  During this time, we have built up a body of knowledge that has not only proven to be valuable to our automotive customers, but to our medical, industrial, and public safety customers as well.  We have been successful in growing and diversifying our business by leveraging our automotive experience and know-how in the areas of design and process validation, traceability, process and change control, and lean manufacturing to create valuable and innovative solutions for new customers in the medical, industrial, and public safety end market verticals.  We have harmonized our quality systems to be compliant with various important industry certifications and regulatory requirements.  This allows us to take advantage of other strategic points of leverage in the supply chain and within our operations so we can cost-effectively manufacture products for customers from all four of our end market verticals in the same production facility.
Many of our customers are multinational companies that sell their products in multiple regions of the world.  For these customers, it is important for them to be able to leverage their investment in their supply partner relationships such that the same partner provides them with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services in multiple regions of the world. It is common for us to manufacture the same product for the same customer in multiple locations.  Our strategy for expanding our global footprint has aligned us with the preferences of the customers in our four end market verticals and has positioned us well to support their global growth initiatives.  Our global systems, procedures, processes, and teamwork combined with our CRM model have allowed us to accomplish this goal for many of our largest customers.
Our global processes and central functions that support component sourcing, procurement, quoting, and customer pricing provide commonality and consistency among the various regions in which we operate. We have a central, global purchasing organization that utilizes procurement processes and practices to help secure sources from around the world and to ensure sufficient availability of components and a uniform approach to pricing while leveraging the purchase volume of the entire organization. Customer pricing for all of the products we produce is managed centrally utilizing a standardized quoting model regardless of where our customers request their products to be produced.
Our CRM model combines members of our team from within our manufacturing facilities and members of our business development team who reside remotely and nearer to our customers around the world.  We also have cross functional teams in the areas of quality, operational excellence, quoting, and design engineering with representatives from our various locations that provide support to our teams on a global basis. The skill sets of these team members and the clarity in their roles and responsibilities help provide our customers with a strong conduit that is critical to execution and forming a strong relationship.  We have institutionalized a customer scorecard process that provides all levels of our company with valuable feedback that helps us drive the actions for continuous improvement.  Our customer scorecard process has helped us deliver award-winning service and build loyalty with our customers.


Our corporate headquarters is located at 1205 Kimball Boulevard, Jasper, Indiana. Production occurs in our facilities located in the United States, Mexico, Thailand, China, Poland, and Romania. 
Our services are sold globally on a contract basis and we produce products to our customers’ specifications.  Our engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services primarily include:
Design services;
Rapid prototyping and new product introduction support;
Production and testing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs);
Industrialization and automation of manufacturing processes;
Product design and process validation and qualification;
Reliability testing (testing of products under a series of extreme environmental conditions);
Assembly, production, and packaging of other related non-electronic products;
Supply chain services; and
Complete product life cycle management.
We pride ourselves on the fact that we pay close attention to the evolving needs and preferences of our customers.  As we have done in the past, we will continue to look for opportunities to grow and diversify our business by expanding our package of value and our global footprint.
Spin-Off
Kimball Electronics, Inc. was a wholly owned subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc. (“former Parent” or “Kimball International”) and on October 31, 2014 became a stand-alone public company upon the completion of a spin-off from former Parent. In conjunction with the spin-off, on October 31, 2014, Kimball International distributed 29.1 million shares of Kimball Electronics common stock to Kimball International Share Owners. Holders of Kimball International common stock received three shares of Kimball Electronics common stock for every four shares of Kimball International common stock held on October 22, 2014. Kimball International structured the distribution to be tax free to its U.S. Share Owners for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Emerging Growth Company Status
We qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”). For as long as a company is deemed to be an “emerging growth company,” it may take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other regulatory requirements that are generally unavailable to other public companies. These provisions include:
an exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of the “emerging growth company’s” internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”);
an exemption from the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards until they would apply to private companies;
an exemption from compliance with any new requirements adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the “PCAOB”) requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and the financial statements of the issuer;
reduced disclosure about the “emerging growth company’s” executive compensation arrangements; and
an exemption from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and the requirement to obtain Share Owner approval of any golden parachutes not previously approved.
Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of this extended transition period. Our financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
We would cease to be an “emerging growth company” upon the earliest of:
the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of our common stock pursuant to an effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act, or June 30, 2020;


the last day of the fiscal year in which our total annual gross revenues exceed $1 billion;
the date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt securities; or
the date on which we become a “large accelerated filer,” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which would occur if the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
Reporting Segment
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Each of our business units qualifies as an operating segment with its results regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker. Our chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer. Our business units meet the aggregation criteria under the current accounting guidance for segment reporting. As of June 30, 2016, all of our business units operate in the electronic manufacturing services industry with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services that provide electronic assemblies primarily in automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety applications, all to the specifications and designs of our customers. The nature of the products, the production process, the type of customers, and the methods used to distribute the products, all have similar characteristics. Each of our business units service customers in multiple markets and many of our customers’ programs are manufactured and serviced by multiple business units. Our global processes such as component procurement and customer pricing provide commonality and consistency among the various regions in which we operate. All of our business units have similar long-term economic characteristics. As such, our business units have been aggregated into one reportable segment. See Item 6 - Selected Financial Data for more information regarding the Company’s financial results.
Our Business Strategy
We intend to achieve sustained, profitable growth in the markets we serve by supporting the global growth initiatives of our customers. Key elements of executing our strategy include:
Expanding Our Global Footprint – continue our strategy with expansion in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including new potential country locations and/or facility expansion as our customer demands dictate; and
Expanding Our Package of Value – enhance our core strengths and expand upon our package of value in areas such as complex system assembly, specialized processes, precision metals, and plastics.
Our Business Offerings
We offer engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services to customers in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end market verticals.  Our services support the complete product life cycle of our customers’ products and our processes and capabilities cover a range of products from high volume-low mix to high mix-low volume.  We collaborate with third-party design services companies to bring innovative complete design solutions to our customers.  We offer Design for Excellence input to our customers as a part of our standard package of value.  We use sophisticated software tools to integrate the supply chain in a way that provides our customers with the flexibility their business requires.  Our robust new product introduction process and our extensive manufacturing capabilities give us the ability to execute to the quality and reliability expectations in the electronics manufacturing industry.
We value our customers and their unique needs and expectations.  Our customer focus and dedication to unparalleled excellence in engineering and manufacturing has resulted in proven success in the contract manufacturing industry.   Personal relationships are important to us.  We strive to build long-term global partnerships.  Our commitment to support our customers is backed by our history and demonstrated performance over the past 50 years.
Marketing Channels
Manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain services are marketed by our business development team. We use a CRM model to provide our customers convenient access to our global footprint and all of our services throughout the entire product life cycle.
Major Competitive Factors
Key competitive factors in the electronic manufacturing services (“EMS”) market include competitive pricing, quality and reliability, engineering design services, production flexibility, on-time delivery, customer lead time, test capability, and global presence. Growth in the EMS industry is created through the proliferation of electronic components in today’s advanced


products and the continuing trend of original equipment manufacturers in the electronics industry subcontracting the assembly process to companies with a core competence in this area. The nature of the EMS industry is such that the start-up of new customers and new programs to replace expiring programs occurs frequently. New customer and program start-ups generally cause losses early in the life of a program, which are generally recovered as the program becomes established and matures. We continue to experience margin pressures related to an overall excess capacity position in the electronics subcontracting services market and from our customers’ own capacity and capabilities to in-source production. Our continuing success depends upon our ability to replace expiring customers/programs with new customers/programs.
We do not believe that we, or the industry in general, have any special practices or special conditions affecting working capital items that are significant for understanding our EMS business other than fluctuating inventory levels which may increase in conjunction with transfers of production among facilities and start-up of new programs.
Our Competitive Strengths
Our competitive strengths derive from our experience of producing safety critical electronic assemblies for automotive customers for over 30 years and leveraging this experience to create valuable and innovative solutions for customers in different industries. Our core strengths include:
Our core competency of producing durable electronics;
Our body of knowledge as it relates to the design and manufacture of products that require high levels of quality control, reliability, and durability;
Our highly integrated, global footprint;
Our CRM model and our customer scorecard process;
Our ability to provide our customers with valuable input regarding designs for improved manufacturability, reliability, and cost;
Our quality systems, industry certifications and regulatory compliance;
Our integrated supply chain solutions and competitive bid process resulting in competitive raw material pricing; and
Complete product life cycle management.
Competitors
The EMS industry is very competitive as numerous manufacturers compete for business from existing and potential customers. Our competition includes EMS companies such as Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Jabil Circuit, Inc., and Plexus Corp. We do not have a significant share of the EMS market and were ranked the 20th largest global EMS provider for calendar year 2015 by Manufacturing Market Insider in the March 2016 edition.
Locations
As of June 30, 2016, we have eight manufacturing facilities with two located in Indiana and one located in each of Florida, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. We continually assess our capacity needs and evaluate our operations to optimize our service levels for supporting our customers’ needs around the globe. During fiscal year 2016, the construction of our greenfield facility in Romania was completed. In addition, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of a contract manufacturing company located in Indiana during fiscal year 2016. See Item 1A - Risk Factors for information regarding financial and operational risks related to our international operations. Financial information by geographic area for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016 is included in Note 16 - Geographic Information of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and is incorporated herein by reference.
Seasonality
Sales revenue of our EMS business is generally not affected by seasonality.
Customers
While the total electronic assemblies market has broad applications, our customers are concentrated in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety industries.



Sales by industry as a percent of net sales for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016 were as follows:
 Year Ended June 30
 2016 2015 2014
Automotive39% 37% 37%
Medical30% 30% 28%
Industrial22% 24% 26%
Public Safety7% 7% 7%
Other2% 2% 2%
Total100% 100% 100%
See Note 16 - Geographic Information of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for financial information reported by geographic area.
Included in our sales were a significant amount to Johnson Controls, Inc. (“JCI”), Philips, and ZF TRW, which accounted for the following portions of net sales:
 Year Ended June 30
 2016 2015 2014
Johnson Controls, Inc.1% 4% 13%
Philips15% 15% 12%
ZF TRW11% 9% 10%
The nature of the contract business is such that start-up of new customers to replace expiring customers occurs frequently. Our agreements with customers are often not for a definitive term and are amended and extended, but generally continue for the relevant product’s life cycle which can be difficult to predict at the beginning of a program.  Our customers generally have the right to cancel a particular product, subject to contractual provisions governing the final product runs, excess or obsolete inventory and end-of-life pricing, which reduces the additional costs that we incur when a product purchase agreement is terminated. We continue to focus on diversification of our customer base.
As previously announced, volumes with JCI have declined significantly due to certain JCI programs reaching end-of-life and JCI’s decision to in-source other programs. Volumes for one of our largest contracts with JCI, which accounted for approximately $46 million in sales in fiscal year 2014, declined in fiscal year 2015 to $6 million as certain JCI programs reached end-of-life. In addition, during fiscal year 2014, due to available capacity, JCI decided to in-source other programs that were manufactured by us, which accounted for approximately $33 million in sales during fiscal year 2014 and approximately $16 million in sales during fiscal year 2015. The transition to JCI’s in-sourcing occurred in stages and began in our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014, with the transition substantially completed during fiscal year 2015. Gross profit as a percent of net sales on the JCI product approximated the overall Kimball Electronics gross margin percentage. A significant portion of that volume already has been replaced with new business.
Backlog
The aggregate sales price of production pursuant to worldwide open orders, which may be canceled by the customer subject to contractual provisions, was $171.0 million and $194.3 million as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Substantially all of the open orders as of June 30, 2016 are expected to be filled within the next fiscal year. Open orders may not be indicative of future sales trends.
Raw Materials
Raw materials utilized in the manufacture of contract electronic products are generally readily available from both domestic and foreign sources, although from time to time the industry experiences shortages of certain components due to supply and demand forces, combined with rapid product life cycles of certain components. In addition, unforeseen events such as natural disasters can and have disrupted portions of the supply chain. We believe that maintaining close communication with suppliers helps minimize potential disruption in our supply chain.
Raw materials are normally acquired for specific customer orders and may or may not be interchangeable among products. Inherent risks associated with rapid technological changes within this contract industry are mitigated by procuring raw materials, for the most part, based on firm orders. We may also purchase additional inventory to support new product introductions and transfers of production between manufacturing facilities.


Research and Development
Research and development activities include the development of manufacturing processes, engineering and testing procedures, major process improvements, and information technology initiatives.
Research and development costs were approximately:
 Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Millions)2016 2015 2014
Research and Development Costs$9 $9 $8
Intellectual Property
Our primary intellectual property is our proprietary manufacturing technology and processes which allow us to provide very competitive electronic manufacturing services to our customers. As such, this intellectual property is complex and normally contained within our facilities. The nature of this know-how does not lend itself well to traditional patent protection. In addition, we feel the best protection strategy involves maintaining our intellectual property as trade secrets because there is no disclosure of the information to outside parties, and there is no expiration on the length of protection. For these reasons, we do not own any patents and our only registered trademark is the “Kimball” name as registered in certain categories relating to our electronics manufacturing and design services, which were assigned to us by former Parent.
Environment and Energy Matters
Our operations are subject to various foreign, federal, state, and local laws and regulations with respect to environmental matters. We believe that we are in substantial compliance with present laws and regulations and that there are no material liabilities related to such items.
We are dedicated to excellence, leadership, and stewardship in protecting the environment and communities in which we have operations. We believe that continued compliance with foreign, federal, state, and local laws and regulations which have been enacted relating to the protection of the environment will not have a material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position. Management believes capital expenditures for environmental control equipment during the two fiscal years ending June 30, 2018 will not represent a material portion of total capital expenditures during those years.
Our operations require significant amounts of energy, including natural gas and electricity. Federal, foreign, and state regulations may control the allocation of fuels available to us, but to date we have experienced no interruption of production due to such regulations.
Employees
As of June 30, 2016, Kimball Electronics employed approximately 4,500 people worldwide, with approximately 850 located in the U.S. and approximately 3,650 located in foreign countries. Our U.S. operations are not subject to collective bargaining arrangements. Most of our foreign operations are subject to collective bargaining arrangements, many mandated by government regulation or customs of the particular countries. We believe that our employee relations are good.
Available Information
The Company makes available free of charge through its website, http://investors.kimballelectronics.com, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). All reports the Company files with the SEC are also available via the SEC website, http://www.sec.gov, or may be read and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Company’s website and the information contained therein or incorporated therein are not intended to be incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking statements. These are statements made by management, using their best business judgment based upon facts known at the time of the statements or reasonable estimates, about future results, plans, or future performance and business of the Company. Such statements involve risk and uncertainty, and their ultimate validity is affected by a number of factors, both specific and general. They should not be construed as a guarantee that such results or events will, in fact, occur or be realized as actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking


statements. The statements may be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “likely,” “future,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “would,” “will,” and similar expressions. It is not possible to foresee or identify all factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historical results. We make no commitment to update these factors or to revise any forward-looking statements for events or circumstances occurring after the statement is issued, except as required by law.
The risk factors discussed in Item 1A - Risk Factors of this report could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. There may be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this time or that we currently do not expect to have a material adverse effect on our business. Any such risks could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements.
At any time when we make forward-looking statements, we desire to take advantage of the “safe harbor” which is afforded such statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 where factors could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.
Overview
Kimball Electronics was founded in 1961 and was incorporated in 1998. We are a global, multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider. We provide contract electronics manufacturing services (“EMS”) and diversified manufacturing services, including engineering and supply chain support, to customers in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets.  We offer a package of value that begins with our core competency of producing “durable electronics” and have expanded into diversified contract manufacturing services for non-electronic components, medical disposables, and precision molded plastics. This package of value includes our set of robust processes and procedures that help us ensure that we deliver the highest levels of quality, reliability, and service throughout the entire life cycle of our customers’ products.  We believe our customers appreciate our body of knowledge as it relates to the design and manufacture of their products that require durability, reliability, the highest levels of quality control, and regulatory compliance.  We deliver award-winning service from our highly integrated global footprint which is enabled by a largely common operating system, a standardization strategy, global procedures, and teamwork.  Our Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) model is key to providing our customers convenient access to our global footprint and all of our services throughout the entire product life cycle.  Because our customers are in businesses where engineering changes must be tightly controlled and long product life cycles are common, our track record of quality, financial stability, social responsibility, and commitment to long-term relationships is important to them.
The Company acquired GES Holdings, Inc., Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “GES”) on October 1, 2018, which specialize in design, production, and servicing of automation, test, and inspection equipment for industrial applications in the semiconductor, electronics, and life sciences industries.
We have been producing safety critical electronic assemblies for our automotive customers for over 30 years.  During this time, we have built up a body of knowledge that has not only proven to be valuable to our automotive customers, but to our medical, industrial, and public safety customers as well.  We have been successful in growing and diversifying our business by leveraging our automotive experience and know-how in the areas of design and process validation, traceability, process and change control, and lean manufacturing to create valuable and innovative solutions for customers in the medical, industrial, and


public safety end market verticals.  These solutions include diversified contract manufacturing services for medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and now provided through GES, design, production, and servicing of automation, test, and inspection equipment for industrial applications. We have harmonized our quality systems to be compliant with various important industry certifications and regulatory requirements.  This allows us to take advantage of other strategic points of leverage in the supply chain and within our operations so we can cost-effectively manufacture electronic and non-electronic products in the same production facility for customers from all four of our end market verticals.
Many of our customers are multinational companies that sell their products in multiple regions of the world.  For these customers, it is important for them to be able to leverage their investment in their supply partner relationships such that the same partner provides them with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain support in multiple regions of the world. It is common for us to manufacture the same product for the same customer in multiple locations.  Our strategy for expanding our global footprint has aligned us with the preferences of the customers in our four end market verticals and has positioned us well to support their global growth initiatives.  Our global systems, procedures, processes, and teamwork combined with our CRM model have allowed us to accomplish this goal for many of our largest customers.
Our global processes and central functions that support component sourcing, procurement, quoting, and customer pricing provide commonality and consistency among the various regions in which we operate. We have a central, global sourcing organization that utilizes procurement processes and practices to help secure sources from around the world and to ensure sufficient availability of components and a uniform approach to pricing while leveraging the purchase volume of the entire organization. Customer pricing for the products we produce is primarily managed centrally utilizing a standardized quoting model regardless of where our customers request their products to be produced.
Our CRM model combines members of our team from within our manufacturing facilities and members of our business development team who reside remotely and nearer to our customers around the world.  We also have cross functional teams in the areas of quality, operational excellence, quoting, and design engineering with representatives from our various locations that provide support to our teams on a global basis. The skill sets of these team members and the clarity in their roles and responsibilities help provide our customers with a strong conduit that is critical to execution and forming a strong relationship.  We have institutionalized a customer scorecard process that provides all levels of our company with valuable feedback that helps us drive the actions for continuous improvement.  Our customer scorecard process has helped us deliver award-winning service and build loyalty with our customers.
Our corporate headquarters is located at 1205 Kimball Boulevard, Jasper, Indiana. Production occurs in our facilities located in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam. 
Our services are sold globally on a contract basis, and we produce products to our customers’ specifications.  Our manufacturing services primarily include:
Design services and support;
Supply chain services and support;
Rapid prototyping and new product introduction support;
Product design and process validation and qualification;
Industrialization and automation of manufacturing processes;
Reliability testing (testing of products under a series of extreme environmental conditions);
Production and testing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs);
Assembly, production, and packaging of medical disposables and other non-electronic products;
Design engineering and manufacturing of automation, test, and inspection equipment;
Design engineering and production of precision molded plastics;
Software design capabilities; and
Complete product life cycle management.
We pride ourselves on the fact that we pay close attention to the evolving needs and preferences of our customers.  As we have done in the past, we will continue to look for opportunities to grow and diversify our business by expanding our package of value and our global footprint.


Spin-Off
Kimball Electronics, Inc. was a wholly owned subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc. (“former Parent” or “Kimball International”) and on October 31, 2014 became a stand-alone public company upon the completion of a spin-off from former Parent. In conjunction with the spin-off, on October 31, 2014, Kimball International distributed 29.1 million shares of Kimball Electronics common stock to Kimball International Share Owners. Holders of Kimball International common stock received three shares of Kimball Electronics common stock for every four shares of Kimball International common stock held on October 22, 2014. Kimball International structured the distribution to be tax free to its U.S. Share Owners for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Reporting Segment
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Each of our business units qualifies as an operating segment with its results regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker. Our chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer. Our operating segments meet the aggregation criteria under the current accounting guidance for segment reporting. As of June 30, 2019, all of our business units provide contract manufacturing services for electronic and other assemblies or components primarily in automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety applications, all to the specifications and designs of our customers. The nature of the products, the production process, the type of customers, and the methods used to distribute the products, all have similar characteristics. Each of our business units service customers in multiple markets and many of our customers’ programs are manufactured and serviced by multiple business units. We leverage global processes such as component procurement and customer pricing that provide commonality and consistency among the various regions in which we operate. All of our operating segments have similar long-term economic characteristics and, as such, have been aggregated into one reportable segment.
Our Business Strategy
We intend to achieve sustained, profitable growth in the markets we serve by supporting the global growth initiatives of our customers, and we will continue our development into a multifaceted manufacturing solutions company. Key elements of executing our strategy include:
Leveraging Our Global Footprint – continue our strategy of utilizing our presence in key global regions, including new potential country locations and/or facility expansion as our customer demands dictate;
Expanding Our Package of Value – enhance our core strengths and expand upon our package of value through diversified contract manufacturing services in areas such as complex system assembly, specialized processes, precision molded plastics; and
Expanding Our Markets - explore opportunities that will broaden existing or establish new markets, capabilities, or technologies such as automation, test, and inspection equipment for industrial applications.
We expect to make investments that will strengthen or add new capabilities to our package of value as a multifaceted manufacturing solutions company, including through acquisitions. As part of this strategy, we acquired GES on October 1, 2018. GES specializes in design, production, and servicing of automation, test, and inspection equipment for industrial applications in the semiconductor, electronics, and life sciences industries. See Item 1A - Risk Factors for risks associated with this acquisition and Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on this acquisition.
Our Business Offerings
We offer contract electronics manufacturing services, including engineering and supply chain support, to customers in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end market verticals. We further offer diversified contract manufacturing services for non-electronic components, medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and production automation, test, and inspection equipment. Our services support the complete product life cycle of our customers’ products, and our processes and capabilities cover a range of products from high volume-low mix to high mix-low volume.  We collaborate with third-party design services companies to bring innovative, complete design solutions to our customers.  We offer Design for Excellence input to our customers as a part of our standard package of value.  We use sophisticated software tools to integrate the supply chain in a way that provides our customers with the flexibility their business requires.  Our robust new product introduction process and our extensive manufacturing capabilities give us the ability to execute to the quality and reliability expectations in the electronics manufacturing industry.


We value our customers and their unique needs and expectations.  Our customer focus and dedication to unparalleled excellence in engineering and manufacturing has resulted in proven success in the contract manufacturing industry. Personal relationships are important to us.  We strive to build long-term global partnerships.  Our commitment to support our customers is backed by our history and demonstrated performance over the past 50 years.
Marketing Channels
Manufacturing services, including engineering and supply chain support, are marketed by our business development team. We use a CRM model to provide our customers with convenient access to our global footprint and all of our services throughout the entire product life cycle.
Major Competitive Factors
Key competitive factors in the markets we serve include competitive pricing, quality and reliability, engineering design services, production flexibility, on-time delivery, customer lead time, test capability, and global presence. Numerous contract manufacturing service providers compete globally for business from existing and potential customers. We also face competition from our customers’ own capacity and capabilities to in-source production. Growth in the EMS industry is created through the proliferation of electronic components in today’s advanced products and the continuing trend of original equipment manufacturers in the electronics industry subcontracting the assembly process to companies with a core competency in this area. The nature of the EMS industry is such that the start-up of new customers and new programs to replace expiring programs occurs frequently. New customer and program start-ups generally cause losses early in the life of a program, which are generally recovered as the program becomes established and matures. Our continuing success depends upon our ability to replace expiring customers/programs with new customers/programs.
We do not believe that we, or the industry in general, have any special practices or special conditions affecting working capital items that are significant for understanding our business other than fluctuating inventory levels which may increase in conjunction with the start-up of new programs and component availability.
Our Competitive Strengths
Our competitive strengths derive from our experience of producing safety critical electronic assemblies for automotive customers for over 30 years and leveraging this experience to create valuable and innovative solutions for customers in different industries. Our core strengths include:
Our core competency of producing durable electronics;
Our body of knowledge as it relates to the design and manufacture of products that require high levels of quality control, reliability, and durability;
Our highly integrated, global footprint;
Our capability to provide our customers diversified contract manufacturing services for non-electronic components, medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and automation, test, and inspection equipment;
Our CRM model and our customer scorecard process;
Our ability to provide our customers with valuable input regarding designs for improved manufacturability, reliability, and cost;
Our quality systems, industry certifications, and regulatory compliance;
Our integrated supply chain solutions and competitive bid process resulting in competitive raw material pricing; and
Complete product life cycle management.
Competitors
The EMS industry is very competitive as numerous manufacturers compete for business from existing and potential customers. Our competition includes EMS companies such as Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Jabil Inc., and Plexus Corp. We do not have a significant share of the EMS market and were ranked the 19th largest global EMS provider for calendar year 2018 by Manufacturing Market Insider in the March 2019 edition published by New Venture Research.
Locations
As of June 30, 2019, we have eleven manufacturing facilities with two located in Indiana, two in China, and one located in each of California, Florida, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam. We continually assess our capacity needs and evaluate our operations to optimize our service levels for supporting our customers’ needs around the globe. During fiscal year 2019, we acquired GES which has manufacturing facilities in California, China, and Vietnam. See Item 1A - Risk Factors for information regarding financial and operational risks related to our international operations and acquisitions.


Seasonality
Consolidated sales revenue is generally not affected by seasonality.
Customers
While the total electronic assemblies market has broad applications, our customers are concentrated in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety industries.
Sales by industry as a percent of net sales for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2019 were as follows:
 Year Ended June 30
 2019 2018 2017
Automotive40% 44% 41%
Medical31% 29% 28%
Industrial22% 20% 22%
Public Safety6% 6% 7%
Other1% 1% 2%
Total100% 100% 100%
Included in our sales were a significant amount to Philips, ZF, and Nexteer Automotive, which accounted for the following portions of net sales:
 Year Ended June 30
 2019 2018 2017
Philips14% 13% 14%
ZF12% 15% 12%
Nexteer Automotive12% 13% 12%
      
      
The nature of the contract manufacturing business is such that start-up of new programs to replace expiring programs occurs frequently. Our agreements with customers are often not for a definitive term and are amended and extended, but generally continue for the relevant product’s life cycle, which can be difficult to predict at the beginning of a program.  Typically, our customer agreements do not commit the customer to purchase our services until a purchase order is provided, which are generally short-term in nature. Our customers generally have the right to cancel a particular program subject to contractual provisions governing termination, the final product runs, excess or obsolete inventory, and end-of-life pricing, which reduces the additional costs that we incur when a manufacturing services agreement is terminated.
Backlog
The aggregate sales price of production pursuant to unfulfilled customer orders, which in certain cases may be canceled by the customer subject to contractual termination provisions, was $417.8 million and $293.1 million as of June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Open orders have increased partly as a result of certain key customers placing orders with increased lead times. Substantially all of the open orders as of June 30, 2019 are expected to be filled within the next fiscal year. Open orders may not be indicative of future sales trends due to the contract nature of our business.
Raw Materials
Raw materials utilized in the manufacture of contract electronic products are generally readily available from both domestic and foreign sources, although from time to time the industry experiences shortages of certain components due to supply and demand forces, combined with rapid product life cycles of certain components. In addition, unforeseen events such as natural disasters can and have disrupted portions of the supply chain. We believe that maintaining close communication with suppliers helps minimize potential disruption in our supply chain.
Raw materials are normally acquired for specific customer orders and may or may not be interchangeable among products. Inherent risks associated with rapid technological changes within this contract industry are mitigated by procuring raw materials, for the most part, based on firm orders. In certain instances, such as when lead times dictate, we enter into contractual agreements for material in excess of the levels required to fulfill customer orders. In turn, material authorization agreements with customers cover a portion of the exposure for material which is purchased prior to having a firm order. We may also purchase additional inventory to support new product introductions, transfers of production between manufacturing facilities, and to mitigate the potential impact from component shortages.


Intellectual Property
Our primary intellectual property is our proprietary manufacturing technology and processes which allow us to provide competitive contract manufacturing services to our customers. As such, this intellectual property is complex and normally contained within our facilities. The nature of this know-how does not lend itself well to traditional patent protection. In addition, we feel the best protection strategy involves maintaining our intellectual property as trade secrets because there is no disclosure of the information to outside parties, and there is no expiration on the length of protection. For these reasons, we do not own any patents that we consider significant to our business. Our registered trademarks consist of the “Kimball” name as registered in certain categories relating to our electronics manufacturing and design services, which was assigned to us by former Parent, and the “GES and Design” trademark acquired through the GES acquisition.
Environment and Energy Matters
Our operations are subject to various foreign, federal, state, and local laws and regulations with respect to environmental matters. We believe that we are in substantial compliance with present laws and regulations and that there are no material liabilities related to such items.
We are dedicated to excellence, leadership, and stewardship in protecting the environment and communities in which we have operations. We believe that continued compliance with foreign, federal, state, and local laws and regulations which have been enacted relating to the protection of the environment will not have a material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position. Management believes capital expenditures for environmental control equipment during the two fiscal years ending June 30, 2021 will not represent a material portion of total capital expenditures during those years.
Our operations require significant amounts of energy, including natural gas and electricity. Federal, foreign, and state regulations may control the allocation of fuels available to us, but to date we have experienced no interruption of production due to such regulations.
Employees
As of June 30, 2019, Kimball Electronics employed approximately 6,300 people worldwide, with approximately 1,300 located in the United States and approximately 5,000 located in foreign countries. Our U.S. operations are not subject to collective bargaining arrangements. Certain foreign operations are subject to collective bargaining arrangements, many mandated by government regulation or customs of the particular countries. We believe that our employee relations are good.
Available Information
The Company makes available free of charge through its website, http://investors.kimballelectronics.com, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). All reports the Company files with the SEC are also available via the SEC website, http://www.sec.gov. The Company’s website and the information contained therein, or incorporated therein, are not intended to be incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 1A - Risk Factors
The following important risk factors, among others, could affect future results and events, causing results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements made in this report and presented elsewhere by management from time to time. Such factors, among others, may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and should be carefully considered. Additional risks and uncertainties that we do not currently know about, we currently believe are immaterial, or we have not predicted may also affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations. Because of these and other factors, past performance should not be considered an indication of future performance.


Risks Relating to Our Business
Uncertain macroeconomic and industry conditions could adversely impact demand for our products and services and adversely affect operating results.
Market demand for our products and services, which impacts revenues and gross profit, is influenced by a variety of economic and industry factors such as:
instability of the global financial markets;
uncertainty of worldwide economic conditions;
tariffs and international trade relations;
volatile energy costs;
erosion of global consumer confidence;
general corporate profitability of Kimball Electronics’our end markets;
credit availability to Kimball Electronics’our customers and our customers’ end markets;
demand fluctuations in the industries we currently serve, including automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety;
demand for end-user products which include electronic assemblythat contain assemblies or components produced by Kimball Electronics;
excess capacity in the industries in which Kimball Electronics competes;us; and
changes in customer order patterns, including changes in product quantities, delays in orders, or cancellation of orders.
We must make decisions based on order volumes in order to achieve efficiency in manufacturing capacities.  These decisions include determining what level of additional business to accept, production schedules, component procurement commitments, and personnel requirements, among various other considerations. We must constantly monitor the changing economic landscape and may modify our strategic direction based upon the changing business environment. If we do not react quickly enough to the changes in market or economic conditions, it could result in lost customers, decreased market share, and increased operating costs.
Over the past several years, manyMany countries, including certain of those in North America, Europe, and Asia in which we operate, have in the recent past experienced economic uncertainty, slow economic growth, or recession. The economic recoveryexpansion of recent years may be weak and/or short-livedslow and recessionary conditions may return, which could result in our customers or potential customers reducing or delaying orders as well as a number of other negative effects on our business, such as increased pricing pressures, the insolvency of suppliers, which could cause production delays, the inability of customers to obtain credit, or the insolvency of customers. In addition, the uncertainties of the market and economic conditions both in Europe and worldwide, caused by strained international trade relations, such as the results of the June 23, 2016 referendum onrelations between the United Kingdom exitingStates and China and the United Kingdom’s pending exit from the European Union, could also have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.



We are exposed to the credit risk of our customers that have been adversely affected by the instability of market conditions.customers.
The instability of market conditions drives an elevated risk of potential bankruptcy of customers resulting in a greater risk of uncollectible outstanding accounts receivable. Accordingly, we intensely monitor our receivables and related credit risks. The realization of these risks could have a negative impact on our profitability.
Reduction of purchases by, or the loss of, one or more key customers could reduce revenues and profitability.
Losses of key contract customers within specific industries or significant volume reductions from key contract customers are both risks. If aone of our current customer of Kimball Electronicscustomers merges with or is acquired by a party that currently is aligned with a competitor, or the combination creates excess capacity, we could lose future revenues. Our continuing success is dependent upon replacing expiring contract customers/programs with new customers/programs. See “Customers” in Item 1 - Business for disclosure of the net sales as a percentage of consolidated net sales for each of our significant customers during fiscal years 2016, 2015,2019, 2018, and 2014.2017. Regardless of whether our agreements with our customers, including our significant customers, have a definite term, our customers typically do not have an obligation to purchase a minimum quantity of products or services as individual purchase orders or other product or project specific documentation are typically entered into from time to time. Our customers generally have the right to cancel a particular product, subject to contractual provisions governing the final product runs, excess or obsolete inventory, and end-of-life pricing. As such, our ability to continue the relationships with such customers is uncertain.
Significant declines in the level of purchases by key customers or the loss of a significant number of customers could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, the nature of the contract electronics manufacturing industry is such that the start-up of new customers and new programs to replace expiring programs occurs frequently, and new customer and program start-ups generally cause losses early in the life of a program. We can provide no assurance that we will be able to fully replace any lost sales, which could have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.


We operate in a highly competitive environment and may not be able to compete successfully.
Numerous manufacturers within the EMScontract manufacturing industry compete globally for business from existing and potential customers. Some of our competitors have greater resources and more geographically diversified international operations than we do. We also face competition from the manufacturing operations of our customers, who are continually evaluating the merits of manufacturing products internally against the advantages of outsourcing to EMScontract manufacturing service providers. In the past, some of our customers have decided to in-source a portion of their electronics manufacturing from us in order to utilize their excess internal manufacturing capacity. The competition may further intensify as more companies enter the markets in which we operate, as existing competitors expand capacity, and as the industry consolidates.
In relation to customer pricing pressures, if we cannot achieve the proportionate reductions in costs, profit margins may suffer. The high level of competition in the industry impacts our ability to implement price increases or, in some cases, even maintain prices, which also could lower profit margins. In addition, as end markets dictate, we are continually assessing excess capacity and developing plans to better utilize manufacturing operations, including consolidating and shifting manufacturing capacity to lower cost venues as necessary.
We are an “emerging growth company” and the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to “emerging growth companies” may make our common stock less attractive to investors.
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act. For as long as we continue to be an “emerging growth company,” we intend to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies. Among other things, we will not be required to (1) provide an auditor’s attestation report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our system of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (2) comply with any new rules that may be adopted by the PCAOB requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and the financial statements of the issuer, (3) comply with any new audit rules adopted by the PCAOB after April 5, 2012 unless the SEC determines otherwise, (4) comply with any new or revised financial accounting standards applicable to public companies until such standards are also applicable to private companies under Section 102(b) of the JOBS Act, (5) provide certain disclosure regarding executive compensation required of larger public companies, or (6) hold a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and obtain Share Owner approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
Accordingly, the information that we provide Share Owners in this annual report and in our other filings with the SEC may be different than what is available with respect to other public companies. In particular, as we have elected to take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates for such new or


revised standards. We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive because we rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile and adversely affected. In addition, as we are not required to have our auditors formally attest to and report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, we cannot predict the outcome of testing in future periods. If, once we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” our independent registered public accounting firm cannot provide an unqualified attestation report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, investor confidence and, in turn, the market price of our common stock could decline.
We will remain an “emerging growth company” until the earliest of (1) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our total annual gross revenues exceed $1 billion, (2) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer,” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act or any successor statute, which would occur if the market value of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, (3) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the preceding three-year period, and (4) the end of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of our common stock pursuant to an effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act, or June 30, 2020.
We may be unable to purchase a sufficient amount of materials, parts, and components for use in our products at competitive prices, in a timely manner, or at all.
We depend on suppliers globally to provide timely delivery of materials, parts, and components for use in our products. The financial stability of suppliers is monitored by Kimball Electronicsus when feasible as the loss of a significant supplier could have an adverse impact on our operations. Suppliers adjust their capacity as demand fluctuates, and component shortages and/or component allocations could occur.occur in addition to longer lead times. Certain components purchased by Kimball Electronicsus are primarily manufactured in select regions of the world and issues in those regions could cause manufacturing delays. Maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers of components critical to the manufacturing process is essential. Price increases of commodity components, including increased tariffs, could have an adverse impact on our profitability if we cannot offset such increases with other cost reductions or by price increases to customers. Materials utilized by Kimball Electronicsin our manufacturing process are generally available, but future availability is unknown and could impact our ability to meet customer order requirements. If suppliers fail to meet commitments to Kimball Electronicsus in terms of price, delivery, or quality, it could interrupt our operations and negatively impact our ability to meet commitments to customers.
Our operating results could be adversely affected by increases in the cost of fuel and other energy sources.
The cost of energy is a critical component of freight expense and the cost of operating manufacturing facilities. Increases in the cost of energy could reduce our profitability.
We are subject to manufacturing inefficiencies due to start-up of new programs, transfer of production, and other factors.
At times, we may experience labor or other manufacturing inefficiencies due to factors such as start-up of new programs, transfers of production among our manufacturing facilities, a sudden decline in sales, a new operating system, or turnover in personnel. Manufacturing inefficiencies could have an adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
A change in our sales mix among various products could have a negative impact on theour gross profit margin.
Changes in product sales mix could negatively impact our gross margin as margins of different products vary. We strive to improve the margins of all products, but certain products have lower margins in order to price the product competitively or in connection with the start-up of a new program. An increase in the proportion of sales of products with lower margins could have an adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
We may implement future restructuring efforts and those efforts may not be successful.
We continually evaluate our manufacturing capabilities and capacities in relation to current and anticipated market conditions. We may implement restructuring plans in the future, and the successful execution of those restructuring initiatives will be dependent on various factors and may not be accomplished as quickly or effectively as anticipated.



We will face risks commonly encountered with growth through acquisitions.
Our sales growth plans may occur through both organic growth and acquisitions. Acquisitions involve many risks, including:
difficulties in identifying suitable acquisition candidates and in negotiating and consummating acquisitions on terms attractive to us;
difficulties in the assimilation of the operations of the acquired company;
the diversion of resources, including diverting management’s attention from our current operations;
risks of entering new geographic or product markets in which we have limited or no direct prior experience;
the potential loss of key customers of the acquired company;
the potential loss of key employees of the acquired company;
the potential incurrence of indebtedness to fund the acquisition;
the potential issuance of common stock for some or all of the purchase price, which could dilute ownership interests of our current Share Owners;
the acquired business not achieving anticipated revenues, earnings, cash flow, or market share;
excess capacity;
the assumption of undisclosed liabilities;
potential adverse tax effects; and
dilution of earnings.
We may not be successful in launching start-up operations.
We are committed to growing our business, and therefore from time to time, we may determine that it would be in our best interest to start up a new operation. Start-up operations involve a number of risks and uncertainties, such as funding the capital expenditures related to the start-up operation, developing a management team for the new operation, diversion of management focus away from current operations, and creation of excess capacity. Any of these risks could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. 
If efforts to start-up new programs are not successful, this could limit sales growth or cause sales to decline.
As we depend on industries that utilize technologically advanced electronic components which often have short life cycles, we must continue to invest in advanced equipment and product development to remain competitive in this area. The start-up of new programs requires the coordination of the design and manufacturing processes. The design and engineering required for certain new programs can take an extended period of time, and further time may be required to achieve customer acceptance. Accordingly, the launch of any particular program may be delayed, less successful than we originally anticipated, or not successful at all. Difficulties or delays in starting up new programs or lack of customer acceptance of such programs could limit sales growth or cause sales to decline.decline and adversely impact our operating results.
Our international operations involve financial and operational risks.
We have operations outside the United States, primarily in China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Thailand.Vietnam. Our international operations are subject to a number of risks, which may include the following:
economic and political instability, including the uncertainties caused by the results of the June 23, 2016 referendum on the United Kingdom exitingKingdom’s pending exit from the European Union;
warfare, riots, terrorism, and other forms of violence or geopolitical disruption, including the recent European refugee crisis;disruption;
compliance with laws, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, applicable to U.S. companies doing business outside the United States;
changes in U.S. or foreign policies, regulatory requirements, and laws;
tariffs and other trade barriers;barriers, including tariffs imposed by the United States as well as responsive tariffs imposed by China, the European Union, or Mexico;
renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) to the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”);
potentially adverse tax consequences, including changes in tax rates and the manner in which multinational companies are taxed in the U.S.;United States and other countries; and
foreign labor practices.
These risks could have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In addition, fluctuations in exchange rates could impact our operating results. Our risk management strategy includes the use of derivative financial instruments to hedge certain foreign currency exposures. Any hedging techniques we implement contain risks and may not be entirely effective. Exchange rate fluctuations could also make our products more expensive than competitors’ products not subject to these fluctuations, which could adversely affect our revenues and profitability in international markets.



Certain foreign jurisdictions restrict the amount of cash that can be transferred to the United States or impose taxes and penalties on such transfers of cash. To the extent we have excess cash in foreign locations that could be used in, or is needed by, our operations in the United States, we may incur significant penalties and/or taxes to repatriate these funds.
If customers do not perceive our engineering and manufacturing services to be innovative and of high quality, our reputation could suffer.
We believe that establishing and maintaining a good reputation is critical to our business. Promotion and enhancement of our name will depend on the effectiveness of marketing and advertising efforts and on successfully providing innovative and high quality electronichigh-quality engineering and manufacturing services. If customers do not perceive our services to be innovative and of high quality, our reputation could suffer, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Failure to effectively manage working capital may adversely affect our cash flow from operations.
We closely monitor inventory and receivable efficiencies and continuously strive to improve these measures of working capital, but customer financial difficulties, cancellation or delay of customer orders, shifts in customer payment practices, transfers of production among our manufacturing facilities, additional inventory purchases to mitigate potential impact from component shortages, or manufacturing delays could adversely affect our cash flow from operations.
We may not be able to achieve maximum utilization of our manufacturing capacity.
Most of our customers do not commit to long-term production schedules, and we are unable to forecast the level of customer orders with certainty over a given period of time. As a result, at times it can be difficult for us to schedule production and maximize utilization of our manufacturing capacity. Fluctuations and deferrals of customer orders may have a material adverse effect on our ability to utilize our fixed capacity and thus negatively impact our operating margins.
We could incur losses due to asset impairment.
As business conditions change, we must continually evaluate and work toward the optimum asset base. It is possible that certain assets such as, but not limited to, facilities, equipment, intangible assets, or goodwill could be impaired at some point in the future depending on changing business conditions. Such impairment could have an adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Fluctuations in our effective tax rate could have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
TheOur effective tax rate is highly dependent upon the geographic mix of pre-tax incomeearnings across the jurisdictions where we operate. Changes in tax laws or loss among the tax jurisdictions in which we operate that have varying tax rates in those jurisdictions could have a material impact on our effective tax rate. We are subject to income taxes as well as non-income based taxes in both the United States and various foreign jurisdictions.operating results. Judgment is required in determining the worldwide provision for income taxes, other tax liabilities, interest, and penalties. Future eventsWe base our tax position upon the anticipated nature and conduct of our business and upon our understanding of the tax laws of the various countries in which we have assets or conduct activities. Our tax position, however, is subject to review and possible challenge by taxing authorities and to possible changes in law (including adverse changes to the manner in which the United States and other countries tax multinational companies or interpret their tax laws). We cannot determine in advance the extent to which some jurisdictions may assess additional tax or interest and penalties on such additional taxes. In addition, our effective tax rate may be increased by changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in our cash management strategies, changes in local tax rates, or countries adopting more aggressive interpretations of tax laws.
Several countries where we operate provide tax incentives to attract and retain business. We have obtained incentives where available and practicable. Our taxes could change management’s assessment. increase if: certain incentives were retracted, they were not renewed upon expiration, we no longer qualify for such programs, or tax rates applicable to us in such jurisdictions were otherwise increased. In addition, further acquisitions may cause our effective tax rate to increase. Given the scope of our international operations and our international tax arrangements, changes in tax rates and the manner in which multinational companies are taxed in the United States and other countries could have a material impact on our financial results and competitiveness. For example, on December 22, 2017, the United States enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Reform”), which includes a number of significant changes to previous U.S. tax laws that impact us, including provisions for a one-time transition tax on deemed repatriation of undistributed foreign earnings and a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, among other changes. Tax Reform also transitions U.S. international taxation from a worldwide system to a modified territorial system and includes base erosion prevention measures on non-U.S. earnings.


Certain of our subsidiaries provide financing, products, and services to, and may undertake certain significant transactions with, other subsidiaries in different jurisdictions. Moreover, several jurisdictions in which we operate have tax laws with detailed transfer pricing rules which require that all transactions with non-resident related parties be priced using arm’s length pricing principles and that contemporaneous documentation must exist to support such pricing. Due to inconsistencies among jurisdictions in the application of the arm’s length standard, our transfer pricing methods may be challenged and, if not upheld, could increase our income tax expense. Risks associated with transfer pricing adjustments are further highlighted by the global initiative from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) known as the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) project. The BEPS project is challenging longstanding international tax norms regarding the taxation of profits from cross-border business. Given the scope of our international operations and the fluid and uncertain nature of how the BEPS project might ultimately lead to future legislation, it is difficult to assess how any changes in tax laws would impact our income tax expense.
Changes in financial accounting standards or policies have affected, and in the future may affect, our reported financial condition or results of operations.
We operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions andprepare our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These principles are subject to tax auditsinterpretation by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the SEC, and various bodies formed to interpret and create appropriate accounting policies. A change in these jurisdictions. These auditspolicies can involve complex issues,have a significant effect on our reported results and may affect our reporting of transactions that are completed before a change is announced. Changes to those rules or questions as to how we interpret or implement them may have a material adverse effect on our reported financial results or on the way we conduct business. For example, as of July 1, 2018, we adopted the new accounting guidance for Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which may require an extended periodchanged our revenue recognition pattern as a majority of our sales are now recognized over time as manufacturing services are performed. This is a change from our previous revenue recognition pattern as revenue was historically recognized at a point in time when title and risk of loss passed to resolve. We have also made assumptions about the realizationcustomer. See Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of deferred tax assets. Changes in these assumptions could result in a valuation allowanceSignificant Accounting Policies and Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for these assets. Final determinationmore information on the adoption of tax audits or tax disputes may be different from what is currently reflected by our income tax provisions and accruals.the new revenue guidance.
A failure to comply with the financial covenants under the Company’s $50 millionour primary credit facility could adversely impact the Company.us.
Our primary credit facility requires the Companyus to comply with certain financial covenants. We believe the most significant covenants under this credit facility are the ratio of consolidated total indebtedness minus unencumbered U.S. cash on hand in the U.S.United States in excess of $15 million to adjusted consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the credit facility, and the fixed charge coverage ratio. More detail on these financial covenants is discussed in Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. As of June 30, 2016,2019, we had $9.0$122.8 million in short-term borrowings under this credit facility and had total cash and cash equivalents of $54.7$49.3 million. In the future, a default on the financial covenants under our credit facility could cause an increase in the borrowing rates or make it more difficult for us to secure future financing, which could adversely affect theour financial condition of the Company.condition.
Our business may be harmed due to failure to successfully implement information technology solutions or a lack of reasonable safeguards to maintain data security.security, including adherence to data privacy laws and physical security measures.
The operation of our business depends on effective information technology systems, which are subject to the risk of security breach or cybersecurity threat, including misappropriation of assets or other sensitive information, such as confidential business information and personally identifiable data relating to employees, customers, and other business partners, or data corruption which could cause operational disruption. As we could be the target of cyber and other security threats, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated, we must continuously monitor and develop our information technology networks and infrastructure to prevent, detect, address, and mitigate the risk of unauthorized access, misuse, computer viruses, and other events that could have a security impact. Information systems require an ongoing commitment of significant resources to research new technologies and processes, maintain and enhance existing systems, and develop new systems in order to keep pace with changes in information processing technology and evolving industry standards. standards as well as to protect against cyber risks and security breaches. While we provide employee awareness training around phishing, malware, and other cyber threats to help protect against these cyber and security risks, we cannot ensure the measures we take to protect our information technology systems will be sufficient.
Implementation delays, poor execution, or a breach of information technology systems could disrupt our operations, damage our reputation, or increase costs related to the mitigation of, response to, or litigation arising from any such issue. Similar risks exist with our third-party vendors. Any problems caused by these third parties, including those resulting from disruption in communications services, cyber attacks, or security breaches, have the potential to hinder our ability to conduct business. In addition, data privacy laws and regulations, such as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), pose increasingly complex compliance challenges and potentially elevate costs, and any failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in significant penalties.


Failure to protect our intellectual property could undermine our competitive position.
Competing effectively depends, to a significant extent, on maintaining the proprietary nature of our intellectual property. We attempt to protect our intellectual property rights both in the United States and in foreign countries,worldwide through a combination of trademark, copyright, and trade secret laws, as well as licensing agreements and third-party non-disclosure and assignment agreements. Because of the differences in foreign laws concerning proprietary rights, our intellectual property rights do not generally receive the same degree of protection in foreign countries as they do in the United States, and therefore in some parts of the world, we have limited protections, if any, for our intellectual property. If we are unable to adequately protect our intellectual property embodied in our solutions, designs, processes, and products, the competitive advantages of our proprietary technology could be reduced or eliminated, which would harm our business and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.
We may be sued by third parties for alleged infringement of their intellectual property rights and incur substantial litigation or other costs.
We may be sued by third parties who allege that our products or services infringe their intellectual property rights. Such claims, regardless of their merits, could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources in the defense or settlement of such claims. In the event of a claim upheld against us, we may be required to spend a significant amount of money and effort to develop non-infringing alternatives or obtain and maintain licenses. We may not be successful in developing such alternatives or obtaining or maintaining such licenses on reasonable terms or at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, and financial position.position, or cash flows.
Our insurance may not adequately protect us from liabilities related to product defects.
We maintain product liability and other insurance coverage that we believe to be generally in accordance with industry practices. However, our insurance coverage may not be adequate to protect us fully against substantial claims and costs that may arise from liabilities related to product defects, particularly if we have a large number of defective products or if the root cause is disputed.
Our failure to maintain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registration of one or more of our registered manufacturing facilities could negatively impact our ability to produce products for our customers in the medical industry.
To maintain FDA registration, Kimball Electronics is subject to FDA audits of the manufacturing process. FDA audit failure could result in a partial or total suspension of production, fines, or criminal prosecution. Failure or noncompliance could have an adverse effect on our reputation in addition to an adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
We are subject to extensive environmental regulation and significant potential environmental liabilities.
The past and present operation and ownership by Kimball Electronics of manufacturing plants and real property are subject to extensive and changing federal, state, local, and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to discharges in air, water, and land, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste, the use of certain hazardous materials in the production of select products, and the remediation of contamination associated with releases of hazardous substances. In addition, the increased prevalence of global climate change concerns may result in new regulations that may negatively impact us. We cannot predict what environmental legislation or regulations will be enacted in the future, how existing or future laws or regulations will be administered or interpreted, or what environmental conditions may be found to exist. Compliance with more stringent laws or regulations, or stricter interpretation of existing laws, may require additional expenditures, by Kimball Electronics, some of which could be material. In addition, any investigations or remedial efforts relating to environmental matters could involve material costs or otherwise result in material liabilities.
Our failure to retain the existing management team, maintain our engineering, technical, and manufacturing process expertise, or continue to attract qualified personnel could adversely affect our business.
We depend significantly on our executive officers and other key personnel. The unexpected loss of the services of any one of these executive officers or other key personnel may have an adverse effect on us.
Our success also depends on keeping pace with technological advancements and adapting services to provide manufacturing capabilities which meet customers’ changing needs. In addition,Therefore, we must retain our qualified engineering and technical personnel and successfully anticipate and respond to technological changes in a cost effective and timely manner. Our culture and guiding principles focus on continuous training, motivating, and development of employees, and we strive to attract, motivate, and retain qualified personnel. Failure to retain and attract qualified personnel could adversely affect our business.



TurnoverAvailability of manufacturing labor and turnover in personnel could cause manufacturing inefficiencies.inefficiencies and increase operating costs.
The demand for manufacturing labor and the low unemployment rate in certain geographic areas makesin which we operate make recruiting new production employees and retaining experienced production employees difficult. Shortage of production workers could adversely impact our ability to complete our customers’ orders on a timely basis, which could adversely affect our relations with customers, potentially resulting in reduction in orders from customers or loss of customers. Turnover in personnel could result in additional training and inefficiencies that could adversely impact our operating results.
Natural disasters or other catastrophic events may impact our production schedules and, in turn, negatively impact profitability.
Natural disasters or other catastrophic events, including severe weather, terrorist attacks, power interruptions, and fires, could disrupt operations and likewise our ability to produce or deliver products.  Our manufacturing operations require significant amounts of energy, including natural gas and oil, and governmental regulations may control the allocation of such fuels to Kimball Electronics.  Employees are an integral part of our business, and events such as a pandemic could reduce the availability of employees reporting for work. In the event we experience a temporary or permanent interruption in our ability to produce or deliver product, revenues could be reduced, and business could be materially adversely affected. In addition, catastrophic events, or the threat thereof, can adversely affect U.S. and world economies, and could result in delayed or lost sales of Kimball Electronics’ products.revenue for our services. In addition, any continuing disruption in our computer systems could adversely affect the ability to receive and process customer orders, manufacture products, and ship products on a timely basis, and could adversely affect relations with customers, potentially resulting in reduction in orders from customers or loss of customers. We maintain insurance to help protect us from costs relating to some of these matters, but such may not be sufficient or paid in a timely manner to us in the event of such an interruption.
Imposition of government regulations may significantly increase our operating costs in the United States and abroad.
Legislative and regulatory reforms by the U.S. federal and foreign governments could significantly impact the profitability of Kimball Electronics by burdening us with forced cost choices that cannot be recovered by increased pricing.pricing or, if we increase our pricing, this could negatively impact demand for our products. For example:
The United States healthcare reform legislation passed in 2010 and upheld by the Supreme Court in 2012 is likely to increase our total healthcare and related administrative expenses as the provisions of the law become effective over time. Governmental changes or delays to the provisions may likewise drive changes in our implementation plan causing inefficiencies and increasing our implementation costs even further. The changes resulting from this healthcare reform legislation could have a significant impact on our employment practices in the U.S., our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) must be followed when producing defense related products for the U.S. government. A breach of these regulations could have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Foreign regulations are increasing in many areas such as data privacy, hazardous waste disposal, labor relations, and employment practices.
ProvisionsChanges in policies by the U.S. or other governments could negatively affect our operating results due to changes in duties, tariffs or taxes, or limitations on currency or fund transfers, as well as government-imposed restrictions on producing certain products in, or shipping them to, specific countries. For example, potential changes in NAFTA, including as a result of USMCA, could adversely affect our operations in Mexico. Also, our facility in Mexico operates under the Dodd-Frank Act relatingMexican Maquiladora (“IMMEX”) program. This program provides for reduced tariffs and eased import regulations. We could be adversely affected by changes in the IMMEX program or our failure to comply with its requirements. As another example, the U.S. government has imposed tariffs on certain products imported from China as well as steel and aluminum imported from the European Union. China and the European Union have imposed tariffs on U.S. products in retaliation. These tariffs could force our customers or us to consider various strategic options including, but not limited to, looking for different suppliers, shifting production to facilities in different geographic regions, absorbing the additional costs, or passing the cost on to customers. Ultimately, these tariffs could adversely affect the competitiveness of our domestic operations, which could lead to the reduction or exit of certain U.S. manufacturing capacity. The U.S. government may impose additional tariffs on automotive imports from the European Union. Depending on the types of changes made, demand for our foreign manufacturing facilities could be reduced, or operating costs in our manufacturing facilities could be increased, which could negatively impact our financial performance. Moreover, any retaliatory actions by other countries where we operate could also negatively impact our financial performance.


SEC “Conflict Minerals” regulation may increase our costs and reduce our sales levels.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act contains provisions to improve transparency and accountability concerning the supply of certain minerals originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) and adjoining countries that are believed to benefit armed groups. As a result of the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC has adopted rules establishing due diligence, disclosure, and reporting requirements for public companies which manufacture products that include components containing suchcertain minerals regardless of whether the minerals are actually mined in the DRC or adjoining countries.referred to as “conflict minerals.” Since certain products we manufacture for our customers contain such minerals, we are required to comply with these regulations.determine, disclose, and report whether or not such minerals in our products originate from the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) and adjoining countries. Such regulations could decrease the availability and increase the prices of components used in our products, particularly if we choose (or are required by our customers) to source such components from different suppliers than we use now.suppliers. In addition, as our supply chain is complex and the process to comply with the SEC rules is cumbersome, the ongoing compliance process is both time-consuming and costly. We may face reduced sales if we are unable to timely verify the origins of minerals contained in the components included in our products, or supply disruptions if our due diligence process reveals that materials we source originatecontain minerals that originated in the DRC or adjoining countries. 
Risks Relating to the Spin-Off
If the distribution pursuant to the spin-off does not qualify as a tax-free transaction, tax could be imposed on the Share Owners and former Parent, and we may be required to indemnify former Parent for its tax.
In connection with the spin-off, former Parent received (i) a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) that the Parent stock unification will not cause Parent to recognize income or gain as a result of the distribution; and (ii) an opinion of


Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP to the effect that the distribution satisfies the requirements to qualify as a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Section 355 of the Code. However, the validity of both the IRS ruling and the tax opinion is subject to the accuracy of factual representations and assumptions provided by former Parent and us in connection with obtaining the IRS ruling and the tax opinion, including with respect to post-spin-off operations and conduct of the parties. Neither former Parent nor we are aware of any facts or circumstances that would cause these statements or representations to be incomplete or untrue or cause the facts on which the opinion is based to be materially different from the facts at the time of the spin-off. However, if these representations and assumptions are inaccurate or incomplete in any material respect, including those relating to the past and future conduct of the business, then we will not be able to rely on the IRS ruling or the tax opinion.
Furthermore, the tax opinion is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service or the courts. Accordingly, the IRS or the courts may reach conclusions with respect to the spin-off that are different from the conclusions reached in the opinion. If, notwithstanding our receipt of the tax opinion, the spin-off is determined to be taxable, then (i) former Parent would be subject to tax as if it sold the Kimball Electronics common stock in a taxable sale for its fair market value; and (ii) each Share Owner who received Kimball Electronics common stock would be treated as receiving a distribution of property in an amount equal to the fair market value of the Kimball Electronics common stock that would generally result in varied tax liabilities for each Share Owner depending on the facts and circumstances.
Even if the spin-off does qualify as a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the distribution will be taxable to former Parent (but not to former Parent Share Owners) pursuant to Section 355(e) of the Code if there are one or more acquisitions (including issuances) of the stock of either us or former Parent, representing 50% or more, measured by vote or value, of the then-outstanding stock of either us or former Parent and the acquisition or acquisitions are deemed to be part of a plan or series of related transactions that include the distribution. Any acquisition of our common stock within two years before or after the distribution (with exceptions, including public trading by less-than-5% Share Owners and certain compensatory stock issuances) generally will be presumed to be part of such a plan unless that presumption is rebutted. The resulting tax liability may have a material adverse effect on both our and former Parent’s business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement entered into in connection with the spin-off, (i) we agreed (a) not to enter into any transaction that could cause any portion of the spin-off to be taxable to former Parent, including under Section 355(e) of the Code; and (b) to indemnify former Parent for any tax liabilities resulting from such transactions; and (ii) former Parent agreed to indemnify us for any tax liabilities resulting from such transactions entered into by former Parent. In addition, under U.S. Treasury regulations, each member of former Parent’s consolidated group at the time of the spin-off (including us and our subsidiaries) is jointly and severally liable for the resulting U.S. federal income tax liability if all or a portion of the spin-off does not qualify as a tax-free transaction, and we have agreed to indemnify former Parent for a portion of certain tax liabilities incurred in connection with the spin-off under certain circumstances. These obligations may discourage, delay, or prevent a change of control of our company.
Our historical financial information may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.
The historical financial information for the periods prior to the spin-off we have included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been derived from former Parent’s consolidated financial statements and does not necessarily reflect what our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows would have been as a separate, stand-alone entity during the periods presented prior to the spin-off. Former Parent did not account for us, and we were not operated, as a single stand-alone entity for the periods presented prior to the spin-off even if we represented an important business segment in former Parent’s historical consolidated financial statements. In addition, the historical information is not necessarily indicative of what our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows will be in the future. In particular, following the spin-off, changes have occurred and will occur in our cost structure, funding and operations, including changes in our tax structure, increased costs associated with reduced economies of scale, and increased costs associated with becoming a public, stand-alone company. While we were profitable as part of former Parent, we cannot provide assurance that as a stand-alone company our profits will continue at a similar level.
We may be unable to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from the spin-off.
As an independent, publicly traded company, we believe that our business will benefit from, among other things, the alignment of our cost structure with our business objectives and improved management incentive tools. However, now that we are separate from former Parent, we may be more susceptible to market fluctuations and other adverse events than we would have been were we still a part of former Parent. In addition, we may not be able to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve as an independent company, including additional revenues as a result of removing certain organizational conflicts of interest as a result of the spin-off, in the time we expect, if at all.


Our customers, prospective customers and suppliers might not be satisfied that our financial stability on a stand-alone basis is sufficient to satisfy their requirements for doing or continuing to do business with them.
Some of our customers, prospective customers, and suppliers may need assurances that our financial stability on a stand-alone basis is sufficient to satisfy their requirements for doing or continuing to do business with them. If our customers, prospective customers, or suppliers are not satisfied with our financial stability, it could have a material adverse effect on our ability to bid for and obtain or retain projects, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
We may incur greater costs as an independent company than we did when we were a part of former Parent.
As part of former Parent, we took advantage of former Parent’s size and purchasing power in procuring certain goods and services such as insurance and health care benefits, and technology such as computer software licenses. We also relied on former Parent to provide various corporate functions. After the spin-off, as a separate, independent entity, we may be unable to obtain these goods, services, and technologies at prices or on terms as favorable to us as those we obtained prior to the distribution. We may also incur costs for functions previously performed by former Parent that are higher than the amounts reflected in our historical financial statements, which could cause our profitability to decrease.
We currently share directors with former Parent, which means the overlap may give rise to conflicts.
Certain members of our Board of Directors serve, or have served, as directors of former Parent, but the overlapping directors do not constitute a majority of our Board members. These directors may have actual or apparent conflicts of interest with respect to matters involving or affecting us or former Parent. For example, there could be the potential for a conflict of interest when we or former Parent look at acquisitions and other corporate opportunities that may be suitable for both companies. Also, conflicts may arise if there are issues or disputes under the commercial arrangements that willmay exist between former Parent and us. Our Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of former Parent will review and address any potential conflict of interests that may arise between former Parent and us. Although no specific measures to resolve such conflicts of interest have been formulated, our Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of former Parent have a fiduciary obligation to deal fairly and in good faith. Our Board of Directors exercises reasonable judgment and takes such steps as they deem necessary under all of the circumstances in resolving any specific conflict of interest which may occur and will determine what, if any, specific measures, such as retention of an independent advisor, independent counsel, or special committee, may be necessary or appropriate. Any such conflict could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We have limited operating history as an independent company upon which you can evaluate our performance and, accordingly, our prospects must be considered in light of the risks that any newly independent company encounters.
We previously operated as a business segment of former Parent. We have limited experience operating as an independent company and performing various corporate functions, including human resources, tax administration, legal (including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and with the periodic reporting obligations of the Exchange Act), treasury administration, investor relations, internal audit, insurance, information technology, and telecommunications services, as well as the accounting for many items such as stock-based compensation, income taxes, and intangible assets. Accordingly, our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties encountered by companies in the early stages of independent business operations, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Risks Relating to Our Common Stock
Our stock price may fluctuate significantly.
The market price of our common stock may fluctuate widely, depending on many factors, some of which may be beyond our control, including:
actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results due to factors related to our business;
wins and losses on contract competitions and new business pursuits;
success or failure of our business strategy;
our quarterly or annual earnings, or those of other companies in our industry;
our ability to obtain financing as needed;
announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions or dispositions;
successful integration of acquisitions or greenfield start-ups;
changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles;
the failure of securities analysts to cover our common stock;
changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates;
the operating and stock price performance of other comparable companies;
the changes in customer requirements for our products and services;
natural or environmental disasters that investors believe may affect us;


overall market fluctuations;
results from any material litigation or government investigation;
changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; and
general economic conditions and other external factors.
Stock markets in general have experienced volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of a particular company. These broad market fluctuations, coupled with changes in results of operations and general economic, political, and market conditions, could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.
Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents, the Tax Matters Agreement, and Indiana law could delay or prevent a change in control.
We have adopted the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and the Amended and Restated Bylaws. Certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and the Amended and Restated Bylaws may delay or prevent a merger or acquisition that a Share Owner may consider favorable. For example, the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation authorizes our Board of Directors to issue one or more series of preferred stock, prevents Share Owners from acting by written consent, and requires a supermajority Share Owner approval for certain business combinations with related persons. These provisions may discourage acquisition proposals or delay or prevent a change in control, which could harm our stock price. Indiana law also imposes some restrictions on potential acquirers.
Under the Tax Matters Agreement entered into in connection with the spin-off, we have agreed not to enter into any transaction involving an acquisition (including issuance) of our common stock or any other transaction (or, to the extent we have the right to prohibit it, to permit any such transaction) that could cause the distribution pursuant to the spin-off to be taxable to former Parent. We have also agreed to indemnify former Parent for any tax resulting from any such transactions. Generally, former Parent will recognize taxable gain on the distribution if there are one or more acquisitions (including issuances) of our capital stock, directly or indirectly, representing 50% or more, measured by vote or value, of our then-outstanding capital stock, and the acquisitions or issuances are deemed to be part of a plan or series of related transactions that include the distribution. Any such shares of our common stock acquired, directly or indirectly, within two years before or after the distribution (with exceptions, including public trading by less-than-5% Share Owners and certain compensatory stock issuances) will generally be presumed to be part of such a plan unless that presumption is rebutted. As a result, our obligations may limit our ability to pursue strategic transactions or engage in new business or other transactions that may maximize our business and might discourage, delay, or prevent a change of control of our company.
We cannot assure you that we will pay dividends on our stock in the future.
We have not paid any dividends on our common stock since the spin-off. The timing, declaration, amount, and payment of future dividends to our Share Owners will fall within the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on many factors, including our financial condition, results of operations and capital requirements, industry practice, and other business considerations that our Board of Directors considers relevant from time to time. In addition, our ability to declare and payor the amount of any future dividends ismay be restricted by the provisions of Indiana law and covenants in our $50 millionprimary credit facility. We do not have a plan to pay future dividends at this time. There can be no assurance that we will pay a dividend in the future or continue to pay any dividend if we do commence the payment of dividends. To the extent that expectations by market participants regarding the potential payment, or amount, of any dividend prove to be incorrect, the price of our common stock may be materially and negatively affected, and investors that bought shares of our common stock based on those expectations may suffer a loss on their investment.



Item 1B - Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2 - Properties
As of June 30, 2016,2019, we had eighteleven manufacturing facilities with two located in Indiana, two in China, and one located in each of California, Florida, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Thailand.Vietnam. These facilities occupy approximately 1,122,0001,358,000 square feet in aggregate, substantially all of which 1,081,000 is owned and 41,000 is leased.are owned. In addition, we own a 42,000 square-foot office building to house our headquarters located in Jasper, Indiana. See Note 16 - Geographic Information of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Generally, our manufacturing facilities are utilized at normal capacity levels on a multiple shift basis. At times, certain facilities utilize reduced shifts. Due to demand and sales fluctuations, not all facilities were utilized at normal capacity during fiscal year 2016.2019. We continually assess our capacity needs and evaluate our operations to optimize our service levels by geographic


region. See Item 1A - Risk Factors for information regarding financial and operational risks related to our international operations.
Significant loss of income resulting from a facility catastrophe would be partially offset by business interruption insurance coverage.
The Company holds land leases for our facilities in China, and Thailand, and a facility lease for one of our Indiana facilities,Vietnam with these leases expiring from fiscal year 20232030 to 2056.2057. See Note 67 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information concerning leases. In addition, we own approximately 8797 acres of land which includes land where our facilities reside.
Item 3 - Legal Proceedings
We and our subsidiaries are not parties to any pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business. The outcome of current routine pending litigation, individually and in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material adverse impact on our business or financial condition.
Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.




Information about Our Executive Officers of the Registrant

Our executive officers as of August 25, 201627, 2019 are as follows: 

(Age as of August 25, 2016)27, 2019)
Name Age 
Office and
Area of Responsibility
Donald D. Charron 5255 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Michael K. SergesketterDesiree L. Castillejos 5648 Vice President, Corporate Development and M&A, and Chief FinancialStrategy Officer
Roger Chang (Chang Shang Yu)62Vice President, Asian Operations
Jessica L. DeLorenzo34Vice President, Human Resources
John H. Kahle 5962 Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary
Christopher J. Thyen53Vice President, Business Development
Julia A. Dutchess65Vice President, Human Resources
Sandy A. Smith53Vice President, Information Technology
Janusz F. Kasprzyk 5659 Vice President, European Operations
Steven T. Korn 5255 Vice President, North American Operations
Roger Chang (Chang Shang Yu)Michael K. Sergesketter 59 Vice President, Asian OperationsChief Financial Officer
Sandy A. Smith56Vice President, Information Technology
Kathy R. Thomson50Vice President, Global Business Development and Design Services
Christopher J. Thyen56Vice President, New Platforms

Executive officers are appointed annually by the Board of Directors. The following is a brief description of the business experience during the past five or more years of each of our executive officers.
Mr. Charron is our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to the spin-off, he served as an Executive Vice President of former Parent, a member of the Board of Directors of former Parent, and the President of the Kimball Electronics Group that now comprises Kimball Electronics following the spin-off. Mr. Charron had led the EMS segment of former Parent since joining former Parent in 1999. Mr. Charron’s extensive contract electronics industry experience prior to joining former Parent, as well as his intimate knowledge of former Parent’s EMS operations, provides valuable operational, strategic, and global market insights.
Ms. Castillejos was appointed Vice President, Corporate Development and M&A, and Chief Strategy Officer in August 2018. Prior to joining Kimball Electronics, she held the position of Vice President, Corporate Development for Nokia Technology since 2016. Prior to Nokia Technology, she served as the Vice President, Corporate Development for Persistent Systems since 2010.
Mr. SergesketterChang is our Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Prior to the spin-off, he served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Kimball Electronics Group that now comprises Kimball Electronics following the spin-off. Mr. Sergesketter hadAsian Operations and has served in this role with former Parent since 1996.2004.
Ms. DeLorenzo was appointed Vice President, Human Resources in June 2018. Ms. DeLorenzo joined Kimball Electronics in 2015 in the position of Director, Organizational Development. Before joining Kimball Electronics, she held the position of Director, Student Services at Vincennes University since 2011.
Mr. Kahle is our Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary. Mr. Kahle was appointed Chief Compliance Officer in April 2016 in addition to his Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary role. Prior to the spin-off, he served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of former Parent and had served in this role with former Parent since 2001.
Mr. Thyen is our Vice President, Business Development and has served in this role since 2008.
Ms. Dutchess is our Vice President, Human Resources and has served in this role since 1997.
Ms. Smith is our Vice President, Information Technology and has served in this role since 2004.
Mr. Kasprzyk is our Vice President, European Operations and has served in this role since 2008.
Mr. Korn is our Vice President, North American Operations and has served in this role since 2007.
Mr. ChangSergesketter is our Vice President, Asian OperationsChief Financial Officer. Prior to the spin-off, he served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Kimball Electronics Group that now comprises Kimball Electronics following the spin-off. Mr. Sergesketter had served in this role with former Parent since 1996.
Ms. Smith is our Vice President, Information Technology and has served in this role since 2004.

Ms. Thomson was appointed Vice President, Global Business Development and Design Services in August 2018. Previously Ms. Thomson held the position of Vice President of Business Development for Creation Technologies since 2012.


Mr. Thyen was appointed our Vice President, New Platforms, in August 2018. Prior to this, he served as Vice President, Business Development since 2008.



PART II

Item 5 - Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Share Owner Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market PricesInformation
The Company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) under the symbol: KE. High and low sales prices by quarter for the last two fiscal years starting November 3, 2014, the date our common stock began trading on a “regular way” basis, as quoted by the NASDAQ system, were as follows:
 2016
 High Low
First Quarter$13.50
 $10.74
Second Quarter$12.22
 $10.29
Third Quarter$11.77
 $9.15
Fourth Quarter$12.22
 $9.98
 2015
 High Low
Second Quarter (November 3 - December 31, 2014)$13.77
 $5.19
Third Quarter$14.19
 $10.07
Fourth Quarter$17.01
 $12.20

The last reported sales price of our common stock on August 15, 2016, as reported by NASDAQ, was $12.24.
Dividends
We have not paid any dividends on our common stock since the spin-off. We do not have a plan to pay future dividends at this time.
Share Owners
On August 15, 2016,13, 2019, the Company’s common stock was owned by approximately 1,4091,234 Share Owners of record. 
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The information required by this item concerning securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is incorporated by reference to Item 12 - Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Share Owner Matters of Part III.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
On October 21, 2015, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved an 18-month stock repurchase plan, authorizing the repurchase of up to $20 million worth of our common stock. AtThen, separately on each of September 29, 2016, August 23, 2017, and November 8, 2018, the Board extended and increased the Plan to allow the repurchase of up to an additional $20 million worth of common stock with no expiration date, which brought the total authorized stock repurchases under the Plan to $80 million.
During the three months ended June 30, 2016, $6.8 million remained available under2019, the Company did not repurchase program.
any common stock. During fiscal year 2016,2019, the Company has repurchased $13.2$23.4 million of common stock under the Plan. The following table contains information about our purchasesCompany’s maximum value of equity securities duringremaining shares that may be purchased under the three months endedPlan was $12.1 million at June 30, 2016.2019.
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced PlanMaximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
April 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016161,243$11.16
161,243$10,000,007
May 1, 2016 - May 31, 201684,764$10.73
84,764$9,090,723
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016188,339$11.96
188,339$6,838,388
Total434,346$11.42
434,346 



Performance Graph
The following performance graph is not deemed to be “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C under the Exchange Act or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into such a filing.
The graph below compares the cumulative total return to Share Owners of the Company’s common stock from November 3, 2014, the first day of trading volume in the Company’s common stock, through June 30, 2016,2019, the last business day of the fiscal year, to the cumulative total return of the NASDAQ Stock Market (U.S.) and a peer group index for the same period of time.  The peer group index is comprised of publicly traded companies in the EMS industry and includes: Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Flextronics InternationalFlex Ltd., Jabil Circuit, Inc., Plexus Corp., and Sanmina Corporation. The public companies included in the peer group each have a larger revenue base than we do.
The graph assumes $100 is invested in the Company’s stock and each of the two indexes at the closing market quotations on November 3, 2014, the first day of trade volumetrading in Kimball Electronics common stock, and that dividends, if any, are reinvested.  The performances shown on the graph are not necessarily indicative of future price performance.
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Kimball Electronics, Inc.$100.00
$166.48
$202.08
$152.22
$172.44
$100.00
 $202.08
 $172.44
 $250.00
 $253.46
 $224.93
NASDAQ Stock Market (U.S.)$100.00
$102.34
$108.38
$109.47
$106.56
$100.00
 $108.38
 $106.56
 $136.71
 $168.97
 $182.12
Peer Group Index$100.00
$102.03
$99.48
$99.75
$101.31
$100.00
 $99.49
 $101.38
 $145.51
 $131.39
 $117.82



Item 6 - Selected Financial Data
This information should be read in conjunction with Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data and Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The Consolidated Financial Statements for periodsthe fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 include results prior to the spin-off which occurred on October 31, 2014, which were derived from the accounting records of former Parent as if we operated on a stand-alone basis. Our historical resultsEffective for fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, the Company adopted the new accounting standard on Revenue from Contracts with Customers on a modified retrospective basis, and the prior periods were not restated. See Note 1 – Business Description and Summary of operations, financial position, or cash flows presented in theSignificant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for periods priormore information related to the spin-off may not be indicative of what they would have been had the Company operated as a stand-alone public company for the entiretyimpact of the periods presented.adoption of this new accounting standard.
Year Ended June 30Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
2016 2015 2014 2013 20122019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Consolidated Statements of Income Data:Consolidated Statements of Income Data:        Consolidated Statements of Income Data:        
Net Sales$842,060
 $819,350
 $741,530
 $703,129
 $616,751
$1,181,844
 $1,072,061
 $930,914
 $842,060
 $819,350
Net Income (1)
$22,287
 $26,205
 $24,613
 $21,520
 $23,903
$31,558
 $16,752
 $34,179
 $22,287
 $26,205
Earnings Per Share: (2)
Earnings Per Share: (2)
  
  
  
  
Earnings Per Share: (2)
  
  
  
  
Basic$0.77
 $0.90
 $0.84
 $0.74
 $0.82
$1.22
 $0.63
 $1.25
 $0.77
 $0.90
Diluted$0.76
 $0.89
 $0.84
 $0.74
 $0.82
$1.21
 $0.62
 $1.24
 $0.76
 $0.89
                  
As of June 30As of June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)
2016 2015 2014 2013 20122019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:                  
Total Assets$510,565
 $483,257
 $408,730
 $367,748
 $351,912
$764,111
 $608,758
 $554,944
 $510,565
 $483,257
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities$
 $
 $
 $
 $
$91,500
 $
 $
 $
 $
(1) Fiscal year 2018 net income included income tax expense of $17.9 million ($0.66 per diluted share) due to the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Reform”) that was enacted into law in December 2017 and relates to the deemed repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings and the revaluation of net deferred tax assets.
Fiscal year 2017 net income included $2.5 million ($0.09 per diluted share) of after-tax income resulting from settlements received related to an antitrust class action lawsuit in which the Company was a member and $0.9 million ($0.03 per diluted share) of after-tax income resulting from the bargain purchase gain recognized in the acquisition of Aircom Manufacturing, Inc. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the acquisition and bargain purchase gain.
Fiscal year 2016 net income included a foreign income tax benefit of $1.8 million ($0.06 per diluted share) as a result of a favorable tax ruling related to the fiscal year 2015 capitalization of the Company’s Romania subsidiary and $0.1 million ($0.01 per diluted share) of after-tax expense related to the spin-off.subsidiary.
Fiscal year 2015 net income included $2.4 million ($0.08 per diluted share) of after-tax expense related to the spin-off.
Fiscal year 2014 net income included $0.3 million ($0.01 per diluted share) of after-tax restructuring expenses, $3.5 million ($0.12 per diluted share) of after-tax income resulting from settlements received related to two antitrust class action lawsuits in which the Company was a member, and $2.2 million ($0.08 per diluted share) of after-tax expense related to the spin-off.
Fiscal year 2013 net income included $0.3 million ($0.01 per diluted share) of after-tax restructuring expenses.
Fiscal year 2012 net income included $2.2 million ($0.08 per diluted share) of after-tax restructuring expenses.

(2) Basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods ended prior to the spin-off on October 31, 2014 were retrospectively restated adjusting the number of Kimball Electronics shares outstanding for the stock split effective on October 16, 2014. See Note 11 - Share Owners’ Equity of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the stock split.
Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Spin-Off Transaction
On October 31, 2014, Kimball Electronics, Inc. (also referred to herein as “Kimball Electronics,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) became a stand-alone public company upon the completion of a spin-off from Kimball International, Inc. (“former Parent” or “Kimball International”) into two independent publicly-traded companies. Prior to the spin-off, the Consolidated Financial Statements presented herein, and discussed below, were derived from the accounting records of former Parent as if we operated on a stand-alone basis. The Consolidated Financial Statements include allocations of general corporate expenses from former Parent including, but not limited to, spin-off costs, finance, legal, information technology, human resources, employee benefits administration, treasury, risk management, and other shared services through October 31, 2014, the spin-off date. The allocations were made on a direct usage or cost incurred basis when appropriate, with the remainder allocated using various drivers including average capital deployed, payroll, revenue less material costs, headcount, or other measures. While we believe these allocations have been made on a consistent basis and are reasonable based on the relevant cost drivers, such expenses may not be indicative of the actual expenses that would have been incurred had Kimball Electronics been operating as a stand-alone company prior to the spin-off date.


Emerging Growth Company Status
The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and reflect the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of Kimball Electronics. Kimball Electronics qualifies as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”). For as long as a company is deemed to be an “emerging growth company,” it may take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other regulatory requirements that are generally unavailable to other public companies. The JOBS Act also provides that an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of this extended transition period. Our financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
Business Overview
We are a global, multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider. We provide contract electronicelectronics manufacturing services (“EMS”) company that specializesand diversified manufacturing services, including engineering and supply chain support, to customers in producing durable electronics for the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. Our core competency is producing durable electronics, and we further offer diversified contract manufacturing services for non-electronic components, medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and production automation, test, and inspection equipment. Our manufacturing services, including engineering manufacturing, and supply chain servicessupport, utilize common production and support capabilities globally. We are well recognized by our customers and the EMS industry for our excellent quality, reliability, and innovative service. In 2018, we were recognized for achieving the Highest Overall Customer Rating in CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY’s 2018 Service Excellence Awards. CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY is a leading brand and technical publication for electronics manufacturers worldwide.
A significant business challenge that we face as an independent publicly traded companyThe contract manufacturing services industry is maintaining our profit margins while we look to accelerate revenue growth.  During the past few years, the EMS industry as a whole has experienced slower market growth as compared to pre-recession levels, which has added pressure to an already competitive marketplace.very competitive. As a mid-sized player, in the EMS market, we can expect to be challenged by the agility and flexibility of the smaller, regional players, and we can expect to be challenged by the scale and price competitiveness of the larger, global players.
We enjoy a unique market position between these extremes which allows us to compete with the larger scale players for high-volume projects, but also maintain our competitive position in the generally lower volume durable electronics market space.  We expect to continue to effectively operate in this market space.space; however, one significant challenge will be maintaining our profit margins while we continue our revenue growth. Price increases are uncommon in the market as production efficiencies and material pricing advantages for most projects drive costs and prices down over the life of the projects.  This characteristic of the contract electronics marketplace is expected to continue.
We continue which will allow us to effectively compete inmonitor the same manner as we did prior to becoming an independent company.
Keycurrent economic indicators currently point toward continued strengthening in the overall economy. However,and industry conditions for uncertainties still exist andthat may pose a threat to our future growth as they have the tendency toor cause disruption in business strategy, execution, and timing in many of the markets in which we compete. One such trend that the EMS industry has recently experienced is component shortages and component allocations. Component shortages or allocations could increase component costs and potentially interrupt our operations and negatively impact our ability to meet commitments to customers. We have taken various actions to mitigate the risk and minimize the adverse effect the component shortages or allocations could have on our results and the impact to our customers. In addition, the impact from tariffs and additional proposed tariffs on components we utilize in our domestic manufacturing process, of which many currently can only be sourced from China, may adversely affect the competitiveness of our domestic operations.
The 2016March 2019 edition of The Worldwide Electronics Manufacturing Services Market a comprehensive study on the worldwide EMS marketInsider published by New Venture Research (“NVR”), provided worldwide forecast trendsNVR indicated that the group of leading EMS companies that comprise its annual list of the 50 largest EMS providers for 2015 to 2020. NVR projects worldwide electronics assembly value to grow at2018, of which we are a compound annualmember, experienced revenue growth rate (“CAGR”) of 4.0% over the next five years, with the automotive market projected to grow at a CAGR10.9% in calendar year 2018. During calendar year 2018, we experienced growth of 4.3%, the medical market projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9%, and the industrial market projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3%approximately 13%.
Our overall expectation for the contract manufacturing services market is moderate growth with mixed demand. Our focus is on the four key vertical markets of automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety. Our overall expectation for the EMS marketcurrent goal is that of moderateto grow at an 8% annual organic growth but with mixed demand.rate.
The automotive end market continues to benefit from the trend of increasing electronic content that is placed in automobiles.  The China automotive market has benefitedexperienced a slowdown when compared to the past several years, partly related to tighter credit from relative strengthincreased government regulation on consumer lending practices in China in addition to the Chinacontinued trade tensions between the United States and U.S. markets, while demand in Europe is stable.  TheChina. In the industrial market, has been impacted by lowergrowth was driven in large part from the sales of our recent acquisition completed on October 1, 2018, discussed in further detail below, in addition to increased end market demand for climate control products; however,products.  Overall, we are seeing increased demand for smart metering and energy efficient lighting.  We sawhave experienced mixed demand in the public safety market soften compared to last year due to product mix shift as well as lower demand from government agencies. Demand inmarket. In the medical market, remains stable.growth was driven largely from an overall strengthening of the market in addition to continued ramp-up of certain new program launches.  We continue to monitor the current economic environment and its potential impact on our customers.
We investexpect to make investments that will help us continue our development into a multifaceted manufacturing solutions company, including through acquisitions. For example, the acquisitions of Medivative Technologies, LLC (“Medivative”) and Aircom Manufacturing, Inc. (“Aircom”) in capital expenditures prudentlyfiscal years 2016 and 2017, respectively, provide capabilities that enhanced our package of value and grew our medical end market vertical. As discussed in Item 1 - Business, we acquired GES Holdings, Inc., Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “GES”) on October 1, 2018. GES specializes in design, production, and servicing of automation, test, and inspection equipment for projectsindustrial applications in supportthe semiconductor, electronics, and life sciences industries. See Item 1A - Risk Factors for risks associated with this acquisition and Note 2 - Acquisitions of both organic growth and potential acquisitions that would enhance our capabilities and diversification while providing an opportunityNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements for growth and improved profitability. more information on acquisitions.
We have a strong focus on cost control and closely monitor market changes and our liquidity in order to proactively adjust our operating costs and discretionary capital spending as needed. Managing working capital in conjunction with fluctuating demand levels is likewise key. In addition, a long-standing component of our profit sharing incentive bonus plan is that it is linked to our financial performance which results in varying amounts of compensation expense as profits change.


We continue to maintain a strong balance sheet as of the end of fiscal year 2016,2019, which included no long-term debta current ratio of 2.0, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3, and Share Owners’ equity of $324$370 million. Our short-term liquidity available, represented as cash and cash equivalents plus the unused amount of our credit facilities, some of which are uncommitted, totaled $105.4$110.7 million at June 30, 2016.



2019.
In addition to the above discussion related to the current market conditions, management currently considers the following events, trends, and uncertainties to be most important to understanding our financial condition and operating performance:
Due to the contract and project nature of the EMScontract manufacturing industry, fluctuation in the demand for our products and variation in the gross margin on those projectsprograms is inherent to our business. Effective management of manufacturing capacity is, and will continue to be, critical to our success.
The nature of the EMS industry is such that the start-up of new customers and new programs to replace expiring programs occurs frequently. While our agreements with customers generally do not have a definitive term and thus could be canceled at any time with little or no notice, we generally realize relatively few cancellations prior to the end of the product’s life cycle. We attribute this to our focus on long-term customer relationships, meeting customer expectations, required capital investment, and product qualification cycle times. As such, our ability to continue contractual relationships with our customers, including our principal customers, is not certain. New customers and program start-ups generally cause losses early in the life of a program, which are generally recovered as the program becomes established and matures.
The nature of the EMS industry is such that the start-up of new customers and new programs to replace expiring programs occurs frequently. While our agreements with customers generally do not have a definitive term and thus could be canceled at any time, we generally realize relatively few cancellations prior to the end of the product’s life cycle. We attribute this to our focus on long-term customer relationships, meeting customer expectations, required capital investment, and product qualification cycle times. As such, our ability to continue contractual relationships with our customers, including our principal customers, is not certain. New customers and program start-ups generally cause losses early in the life of a program, which are generally recovered as the program becomes established and matures. Risk factors within our business include, but are not limited to, general economic and market conditions, customer order delays, increased globalization, impact related to tariffs and other trade barriers, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, rapid technological changes, component availability, supplier and customer financial stability, the contract nature of this industry, the concentration of sales to large customers, and the potential for customers to choose a dual sourcing strategy or to in-source a greater portion of their electronics manufacturing. The continuing success of our business is dependent upon our ability to replace expiring customers/programs with new customers/programs. We monitor our success in this area by tracking the number of customers and the percentage of our net sales generated from them by years of service as depicted in the table below. While variation in the size of program award makes it difficult to directly correlate this data to our sales trends, we believe it does provide useful information regarding our customer loyalty and new business growth. Additional risk factors that could have an effect on our performance are located within Item 1A - Risk Factors.
  Year End
Customer Service Years 2016 2015 2014
More than 10 Years      
% of Net Sales 56% 49% 44%
# of Customers 25
 22
 19
5 to 10 Years      
% of Net Sales 38% 42% 44%
# of Customers 29
 31
 24
Less than 5 Years      
% of Net Sales 6% 9% 12%
# of Customers 32
 25
 28
Total      
% of Net Sales 100% 100% 100%
 # of Customers 86
 78
 71
Globalization continues to reshape not only the industries in which we operate but also our key customers and competitors.
  Year End
Customer Service Years 2019 2018 2017
More than 10 Years      
% of Net Sales 78% 61% 56%
# of Customers 37
 28
 28
5 to 10 Years      
% of Net Sales 11% 28% 36%
# of Customers 17
 18
 22
Less than 5 Years      
% of Net Sales 11% 11% 8%
# of Customers 21
 30
 32
Total      
% of Net Sales 100% 100% 100%
 # of Customers 75
 76
 82
Employees throughout our business operations are an integral part of our ability to compete successfully, and the stability of the management team is critical to long-term Share Owner value. Our career developmenttalent management and succession planning processes help to maintain stability in management.
Certain preceding statements could be considered forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our ability to fully realize the expected benefits of the completed spin-off, successful integration of acquisitions and new operations, adverse changes in the global economic conditions, the geopolitical environment, loss of key customers or suppliers, or similar unforeseen events. Additional risk factors that could have an effect on our performance are located within Item 1A - Risk Factors.



Presentation of Results of Operations and Liquidity and Capital Resources
A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2019 compared to fiscal year 2018 is presented below. A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2018 compared to fiscal year 2017 can be found under captions entitled “Results of Operations - Fiscal Year 2018 Compared with Fiscal Year 2017” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the section entitled “Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2018 filed with the SEC on August 28, 2018, which is available free of charge through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or the Company’s website, http://investors.kimballelectronics.com. The Company’s website and the information contained therein, or incorporated therein, are not intended to be incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Results of Operations - Fiscal Year 20162019 Compared with Fiscal Year 20152018
At or For the Year Ended  At or For the Year Ended  
June 30  June 30  
(Amounts in Millions, Except for Per Share Data)2016 as a % of Net Sales 2015 as a % of Net Sales % Change
2019 (1)
 as a % of Net Sales 2018 as a % of Net Sales % Change
Net Sales$842.1
   $819.4
   3%$1,181.8
   $1,072.1
   10%
Gross Profit(2)$64.5
 7.7% $72.4
 8.8% (11)%$88.4
 7.5% $86.0
 8.0% 3%
Selling and Administrative Expenses(2)$34.8
 4.2% $36.1
 4.4% (3)%$46.7
 3.9% $44.0
 4.1% 6%
Operating Income$29.7
 3.5% $36.4
 4.4% (18)%
Other General Income$0.3
   $
    
Operating Income (2)
$42.1
 3.6% $42.0
 3.9%  %
Provision for Income Taxes$6.9
   $28.0
   (75)%
Net Income$22.3
   $26.2
   (15)%$31.6
   $16.8
   88%
Diluted Earnings per Share$0.76
   $0.89
    $1.21
   $0.62
    
Open Orders$171.0
   $194.3
   (12)%$417.8
   $293.1
   43%
(1) As of July 1, 2018, the Company adopted the new accounting standard on Revenue from Contracts with Customers on a modified retrospective basis. The prior periods were not restated. See Note 1 – Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for impacts of adoption on 2019 results of operations.
(2) Prior period has been restated to reflect the retrospective adoption of new accounting guidance issued by the FASB on improving the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost. See Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the restatement of the prior period presentation. There was no effect to Net Income or Diluted Earnings per Share.
Net Sales by Vertical MarketFor the Year Ended  For the Year Ended  
June 30  June 30  
(Amounts in Millions)2016 2015 % Change2019 2018 % Change
Automotive$326.7
 $299.2
 9%$474.3
 $469.3
 1%
Medical249.2
 241.7
 3%367.5
 313.3
 17%
Industrial186.6
 200.0
 (7)%255.9
 217.0
 18%
Public Safety61.1
 61.3
 %66.2
 61.3
 8%
Other18.5
 17.2
 8%17.9
 11.2
 61%
Total Net Sales$842.1
 $819.4
 3%$1,181.8
 $1,072.1
 10%
Net sales in fiscal year 20162019 increased 3%10% compared to net sales in fiscal year 2015 as2018 primarily due to the continued ramp-up of certain programs, new product awardsintroductions, and an overall increased demand more than offset the declineincrease in demand. Sales generated from the completion of the Johnson Controls (“JCI”) exitGES acquisition favorably impacted sales by 2%, and unfavorablesales were unfavorably impacted by 2% from foreign exchange fluctuations. The current fiscal yearSales generated from the GES acquisition are primarily included in the industrial end market vertical. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the GES acquisition.
By end market vertical, all four of our market verticals experienced an increase in net sales, over the prior fiscal year was driven byincluding double-digit sales growth to customers in the medical and industrial markets. Sales to customers in the automotive, medical, and medical verticalindustrial markets withall experienced record sales in the industrial vertical market down from the prior year and the public safety vertical market remaining flat with the priorcurrent fiscal year.


Sales to customers in the automotive market improvedwere up slightly compared to the prior fiscal year as stronger demand in all markets driven by new product awardsNorth America was higher than the declines in China, and increased demand from existing customers, which offset the expected decline from JCI.to a lesser extent, Europe. Sales to customers in the medical market increased compared to the prior year primarily due to the continued ramp-up of certain product launches and increased demand fromfor existing customers, the successful launch of a next generation product for one of our largest customers, and the fourth quarter acquisition of Medivative Technologies, LLC (the “acquisition”).products. Sales to customers in the industrial market declined partlyimproved over the prior year largely due to lowersales generated through the recent GES acquisition and increased end market demand for climate control products. Sales to customers in the public safety market increased in the current year when compared to the prior year due to new program launches and increased demand for existing products.
A significant amount of sales to Philips, ZF, and Nexteer Automotive accounted for the following portions of our net sales:
  Year Ended June 30
 2019 2018
Philips14% 13%
ZF12% 15%
Nexteer Automotive12% 13%
Open orders were down 12%up 43% as of June 30, 20162019 compared to June 30, 20152018 as open orders in the automotive market significantly increased, which in part is due to new product introductions and certain key customers placing orders with increased lead times. Open orders are the aggregate sales price of production pursuant to unfulfilled customer orders, which may be canceled by the customer subject to contractual termination provisions. Substantially all vertical markets exceptof the industrial vertical market declined.open orders as of June 30, 2019 are expected to be filled within the next twelve months. Open orders at a point in time may not be indicative of future sales trends due to the contract nature of our business.
Gross profit as a percent of net sales declined to 7.7%7.5% in fiscal year 20162019 from 8.8%8.0% in fiscal year 20152018 primarily due to unfavorable product mix, foreign exchange fluctuations,higher material costs associated with new product introductions,largely as a result of component shortages, and contracted customer price reductions.the unfavorable impact on gross profit as a result of our recent acquisition, which were partially offset by the positive impact from leverage gained on higher revenue.
SellingFor fiscal year 2019, selling and administrative expenses decreased bothslightly as a percent of net sales and increased in absolute dollars compared to fiscal year 2015.2018. The favorable impact oncurrent fiscal year selling and administrative expenses increased in absolute dollars from the prior fiscal year primarily due to higher amortization expense directly resulting from the finite-lived intangible assets acquired from the GES acquisition and higher salary and related payroll costs, which were partially offset by the lower incentive-based bonus expense. During fiscal years 2019 and 2018, we incurred $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of not having charges and allocations from former Parent and lower spin-off expensesincremental costs directly related to the GES acquisition.
Other General Income in fiscal year 2016 compared2019 of $0.3 million resulted from payments received related to the settlement of class action lawsuits in which Kimball Electronics was a class member. No Other General Income was recorded during fiscal year 2015 more than offset the increase in costs associated with being an independently publicly traded company, including increased employee salary costs, and the incremental costs related to our Romania greenfield start-up. Spin-off expenses were $0.1 million in fiscal year 2016 compared to $2.6 million in fiscal year 2015.


2018.
Other Income (Expense) consisted of the following:
Other Income (Expense)Year EndedYear Ended
June 30June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 20152019 2018
Interest Income$79
 $36
$62
 $73
Interest Expense(80) (11)(4,069) (527)
Foreign Currency/Derivative Loss(1,292) (1,386)
Gain (Loss) on Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Investment(67) 201
Foreign Currency/Derivative Gain (Loss)(376) 2,358
Gain on Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Investment327
 712
Foreign Government Subsidies580
 188
Other(386) (424)(99) (67)
Other Income (Expense), net$(1,746) $(1,584)$(3,575) $2,737
The revaluationInterest expense has increased in the current fiscal year due to fair value ofincreased borrowings on the SERP investments recorded in Other Income (Expense) is offset by the revaluation of the SERP liability recorded in Selling and Administrative Expenses, and thus there was no effect on net income.credit facilities. The Foreign Currency/Derivative LossGain (Loss) resulted from net foreign currency exchange rate movements.movements during the period. The prior period presentation in the table above has been restated due to the adoption of new guidance by the FASB on net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost.


Our income before income taxes and effective tax rate waswere comprised of the following U.S. and foreign components:
Year Ended June 30, 2016 Year Ended June 30, 2015Year Ended June 30, 2019 Year Ended June 30, 2018
(Amounts in Thousands)Income Before Taxes Effective Tax Rate Income Before Taxes Effective Tax RateIncome Before Taxes Effective Tax Rate Income Before Taxes Effective Tax Rate
United States$1,919
 17.8% $1,195

20.0%$11,191
 4.7% $5,609

329.2%
Foreign$26,057
 20.5% $33,576

24.8%$27,294
 23.5% $39,166

24.4%
Total$27,976
 20.3% $34,771

24.6%$38,485
 18.0% $44,775

62.6%
The fiscal year 2016In December 2017, the United States enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Reform”), which lowered the U.S. corporate statutory tax rate from 35% to 21%. When compared to the statutory rate, the domestic effective tax rate of 20.3% wasand the consolidated effective tax rate for fiscal year 2019 were favorably impacted by adomestic tax credits, adjustments to provisions related to Tax Reform prior to the end of the measurement period, provision to return adjustments, and the excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation granted during the period.
The consolidated effective tax rate for fiscal year 2018 of 62.6% and the domestic effective tax rate were unfavorably impacted by Tax Reform, primarily driven by income tax expense of approximately $13.4 million for the deemed repatriation tax and approximately $4.4 million for the revaluation of our net deferred tax assets, which were both treated as provisional tax adjustments and recognized in Provision for Income Taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Income for fiscal year 2018. Items partially offsetting the unfavorable impact from Tax Reform on the effective tax rate included the income tax adjustment related to the excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation granted during fiscal year 2018, the high mix of earnings in foreign jurisdictions which havethat had generally lower statutory rates than the United States, and the U.S., a foreign income research and development tax benefit of $1.8 million recognized as a result of a favorable tax ruling related to the fiscal year 2015 capitalization of the Company’s Romania subsidiary, and adjustments for domestic tax credits. The effective tax rate for fiscal year 2015 of 24.6% was unfavorably impacted by the spin-off expenses, which were primarily nondeductible in the U.S., and favorably impacted by a high mix of earnings in foreign jurisdictions which have lower statutory tax rates than the U.S.credit.
Our overall effective tax rate will fluctuate depending on the geographic distribution of our worldwide earnings. See Note 1011 - Income Taxes of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.information, including additional information on Tax Reform.
We recorded net income of $22.3$31.6 million in fiscal year 2016,2019, or $0.76$1.21 per diluted share, a decreasean increase of 15%88% from fiscal year 20152018 net income of $26.2$16.8 million, or $0.89$0.62 per diluted share, due to the reasons previously discussed.
A significant amount of sales to Philips and ZF TRW accounted for the following portions of our net sales:
  Year Ended June 30
 2016 2015
Philips15% 15%
ZF TRW11% 9%
The nature of the EMS industry is such that the start-up of new customers and new programs to replace expiring programs occurs frequently. New customers and program start-ups generally cause losses early in the life of a program, which are generally recovered as the program becomes established and matures. Volumes declined approximately $22 million in fiscal year 2016 related to the completion of the JCI exit. A significant portion of that volume already has been replaced with new business.
Comparing the balance sheet as of June 30, 20162019 to June 30, 2015, accounts receivable2018, the adoption of the New Revenue Guidance on July 1, 2018 and the GES acquisition impacted several balances. Receivables increased $9.8$52.0 million primarily as a result ofdue to increased sales volumes and the additionGES acquisition. Contract assets, which have a balance of $51.9 million at June 30, 2019, reflect the unbilled accounts receivable that occur when we recognize revenue over time as manufacturing services are provided and the billing to the customer has not yet occurred as of the accounts receivable balance ofsheet date. Goodwill has increased $11.9 million due to the acquisition. Our inventory balanceGES acquisition, and the Other Intangibles, net have increased $7.7$17.8 million primarily to support increased production volumes and the additional inventory from the finite-lived intangibles acquired in the GES acquisition. PropertyAs of June 30, 2019, the purchase price of GES is considered preliminary, and equipment, nettherefore, the valuation of accumulated depreciation, increased $13.9 million primarily due to expenditures for manufacturing equipment, including equipment to support new business awards, our greenfield start-up facility in Romania,


goodwill and property and equipment from the acquisition. Goodwill increased $3.6 million as a result of the acquisition. Our accounts payable balance increased $8.7 million primarily on the increased inventory purchases to support increased production volumes, the increase resulting from operations beginning at our greenfield facility in Romania, and the addition of the accounts payable balance of the acquisition.other intangibles is not final. Borrowings under credit facilities increased $9.0$117.9 million forlargely from borrowings under the U.S. primary credit facility, which were used to finance the GES acquisition in addition to domestic cash needs includingneeds. At June 30, 2019, Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current portion reflects the acquisitionborrowings on the primary facility that the Company intends, and stock repurchases.has the ability, to refinance on a long-term basis. Treasury stock, at cost increased $13.5$21.3 million primarily due to the stock repurchases under thean authorized stock repurchase program authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors in October 2015.
Results of Operations - Fiscal Year 2015 Compared with Fiscal Year 2014
 At or For the Year Ended  
 June 30  
(Amounts in Millions, Except for Per Share Data)2015 as a % of Net Sales 2014 as a % of Net Sales % Change
Net Sales$819.4
   $741.5
   10%
Gross Profit$72.4
 8.8% $61.0
 8.2% 19%
Selling and Administrative Expenses$36.1
 4.4% $36.4
 4.9% (1)%
Other General Income$
   $5.7
    
Operating Income$36.4
 4.4% $29.9
 4.0% 21%
Net Income$26.2
   $24.6
   6%
Diluted Earnings per Share$0.89
   $0.84
    
Open Orders$194.3
   $178.0
   9%
Net Sales by Vertical MarketFor the Year Ended  
 June 30  
(Amounts in Millions)2015 2014 % Change
Automotive$299.2
 $275.5
 9%
Medical241.7
 210.1
 15%
Industrial200.0
 189.7
 5%
Public Safety61.3
 52.8
 16%
Other17.2
 13.4
 29%
Total Net Sales$819.4
 $741.5
 10%
Net sales in fiscal year 2015 increased 10% compared to net sales in fiscal year 2014.plan. The fiscal year 2015 increase in net sales over fiscal year 2014 was driven by sales growth to customers in all four of our vertical markets, with the medical and public safety vertical markets experiencing double-digit growth. Despite the decline in sales to Johnson Controls, Inc. (“JCI”) as discussed in further detail below, sales to customers in the automotive market improved primarily on the strength of the China market. Sales to customers in the medical market, the industrial market, and the public safety market improved from both increased demand for existing products and new product awards.
Open orders were up 9% as of June 30, 2015 compared to June 30, 2014 as the expected decline in open orders to JCI was more than offset by increased open orders to other customers. Open orders at a point in time may not be indicative of future sales trends due to the contract nature of our business.
Gross profit as a percent of net sales improved to 8.8% in fiscal year 2015 from 8.2% in fiscal year 2014 primarily due to the positive impact from leverage gained on higher revenue and lower incentive compensation costs.
Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales decreased 50 basis points and decreased less than 1% in absolute dollars compared to fiscal year 2014. Current fiscal year selling and administrative expensesRetained earnings included spin-off expenses of $2.6 million which were $0.4 million higher than the prior fiscal year spin-off expenses of $2.2 million in addition to higher salary and employee benefit expense. The year-over-year increase in salary and employee benefit expense as a result of the spin-off was more than offset by the decline in charges and allocations not related to the spin-off from former Parent, which included incentive compensation costs.


We recorded no Other General Income during fiscal year 2015. Other General Income in fiscal year 2014 included pre-tax income of $5.7 million resulting from settlements received related to two antitrust class action lawsuits in which Kimball Electronics was a class member. The lawsuits alleged that certain EMS segment suppliers conspired over a number of years to raise and fix the prices of electronic components, resulting in overcharges to purchasers of those components.
Other income (expense) consisted of the following:
Other Income (Expense)Year Ended
 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2015 2014
Interest Income$36
 $41
Interest Expense(11) (2)
Foreign Currency/Derivative Loss(1,386) (127)
Gain on Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Investment201
 695
Other(424) (295)
Other Income (Expense), net$(1,584) $312
The revaluation to fair value of the SERP investments recorded in Other Income (Expense) is offset by the revaluation of the SERP liability recorded in Selling and Administrative Expenses, and thus there was no effect on net income. The Foreign Currency/Derivative Loss resulted from net foreign currency exchange rate movements.
Our income before income taxes and effective tax rate was comprised of the following U.S. and foreign components:
 Year Ended June 30, 2015 Year Ended June 30, 2014
(Amounts in Thousands)Income Before Taxes Effective Tax Rate Income Before Taxes Effective Tax Rate
United States$1,195
 20.0% $5,412
 47.6%
Foreign$33,576
 24.8% $24,830
 12.3%
Total$34,771
 24.6% $30,242
 18.6%
The fiscal year 2015 effective tax rate of 24.6% was unfavorably impacted by the spin-off expenses, which were largely nondeductible in the U.S., and favorably impacted by a high mix of earnings in foreign jurisdictions which have lower statutory rates than the U.S and adjustments for domestic tax credits. The effective tax rate for fiscal year 2014 of 18.6% was favorably impacted by a high mix of earnings in foreign jurisdictions which have lower statutory tax rates than the U.S. The fiscal year 2014 U.S. effective tax rate was higher than the U.S. statutory rate as the majority of our expenses related to the spin-off were non-deductible. The fiscal year 2014 foreign effective tax rate benefited from $1.4 million of adjustments related to decreases in foreign deferred tax asset valuation allowances.
We recorded net income of $26.2 million in fiscal year 2015, or $0.89 per diluted share, an increase of 6%$3.1 million from fiscal year 2014 net incomethe cumulative effect of $24.6 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, due to the reasons previously discussed.
A significant amount of sales to Philips and JCI accounted for the following portions of our net sales:
  Year Ended June 30
 2015 2014
Philips15% 12%
Johnson Controls, Inc.4% 13%
The natureadoption of the EMS industry is such that the start-upNew Revenue Guidance. See Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of new customersSignificant Accounting Policies and new programsNote 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers of Notes to replace expiring programs occurs frequently. New customers and program start-ups generally cause losses early in the life of a program, which are generally recovered as the program becomes established and matures. VolumesConsolidated Financial Statements for one of our largest contracts with JCI, which accounted for approximately $46 million in fiscal year 2014, declined in fiscal year 2015 to approximately $6 million as certain JCI programs reached end-of-life. In addition, during the second quarter of our prior fiscal year, due to available capacity, JCI decided to in-source other programs that are manufactured by us, which accounted for approximately $33 million in net sales in fiscal year 2014 and approximately $16 million in net sales in fiscal year 2015. The transition to JCI’s in-sourcing occurred in stages and began in our fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014 and is substantially complete. Gross profit as a percent of net salesmore information on the JCI product approximatesadoption of the overall Kimball Electronics gross margin percentage. A significant portion of that volume already has been replaced with new business.New Revenue Guidance and Note 2 - Acquisitions for more detail on the GES acquisition.


Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working capital at June 30, 20162019 was $187.4$280.4 million compared to working capital of $194.2$208.4 million at June 30, 2015.2018. The current ratio was 2.12.0 and 1.9 at June 30, 20162019 and 2.2June 30, 2018, respectively. The debt-to-equity ratio was 0.3 at June 30, 2015.2019 and was less than 0.1 at June 30, 2018. Our short-term liquidity available, represented as cash and cash equivalents plus the unused amount of our credit facilities, some of which are uncommitted, totaled $105.4$110.7 million at June 30, 20162019 and $125.1$108.7 million at June 30, 2015.2018.


Cash Conversion Days (“CCD”) are calculated as the sum of Days Sales Outstanding (“DSO”) plus Contract Asset Days (“CAD”) plus Production Days Supply on Hand (“PDSOH”) less Accounts Payable Days (“APD”). CCD is a metric used to measure the efficiency of managing working capital. CCD for the quarter ended June 30, 20162019 was 5977 days, which improvedincreased from 63 days for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.2018. The following table summarizes our CCD for the quarterly periods indicated.
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
2016
 
March 31,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 June 30, 2019 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018
DSO 61 60 59 59 62 59 56 58 55 57
CAD 15 15 14 15 
PDSOH 61 60 62 65 63 64 68 72 67 72
APD 63 63 62 63 62 61 64 68 69 66
CCD 59 57 59 61 63 77 75 76 68 63
We define DSO as the average of monthly trade accounts and notes receivable divided by an average day’s net sales, CAD as the average monthly contract assets divided by an average day’s net sales, PDSOH as the average of monthly gross inventory divided by an average day’s cost of sales, and APD as the average of monthly accounts payable divided by an average day’s cost of sales. Our CCD trend has increased during fiscal year 2019 in large part due to additional purchases to help mitigate the potential impact from component shortages.
The CAD metric is included in the calculation of the CCD metric beginning in fiscal year 2019 due to the adoption of the New Revenue Guidance on July 1, 2018. Contract assets reflect the unbilled accounts receivable that occur when we recognize revenue over time as manufacturing services are provided and the billing to the customer has not yet occurred as of the balance sheet date. See Note 1 – Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the adoption of the New Revenue Guidance and contract assets.
Cash Flows
The following table reflects the major categories of cash flows for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, June 30, 2015,2019 and June 30, 2014.2018.
 Year Ended June 30 Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Millions) 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018
Net cash provided by operating activities $36.8
 $28.1
 $39.3
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities $(6.7) $40.2
Net cash used for investing activities $(42.6) $(36.5) $(20.0) $(68.7) $(26.2)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities $(4.3) $50.2
 $(11.6)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities $79.4
 $(12.6)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash used for operating activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 was primarily driven by cash used from changes in operating assets and liabilities which more than offset the cash provided by net income adjusted for non-cash items. Net cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal yearsyear ended June 30, 2016, June 30, 2015, and June 30, 20142018 was primarily driven by net income adjusted for non-cash items. Cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 included the adjustment for income tax expense resulting from Tax Reform reflected in Deferred income tax and other deferred charges and Accrued expenses and taxes payable. Changes in working capitaloperating assets and liabilities used $10.0 million, $22.5$71.8 million and $6.4$9.3 million of cash for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, June 30, 2015,2019 and June 30, 2014,2018, respectively.
The $10.0$71.8 million usage of cash from changes in operating assets and liabilities in fiscal year 2019 was largely due to an increase in accounts receivable, which used cash of $36.5 million primarily due to increased sales volumes, and an increase in inventory, which used cash of $35.1 million primarily to support increased production volumes and for increased purchases to mitigate the potential impact of component shortages.


The $9.3 million usage of cash from changes in working capital balances in fiscal year 20162018 was primarilylargely due to fluctuations in our accounts receivable, inventory, and prepaid expenses and other current assets. Anan increase in accounts receivableinventory, which used cash of $9.2 million which resulted primarily from increased sales volumes. An increase in inventory used cash of $3.5$55.8 million primarily to support increased open orders and production volumes. An increasevolumes, the implementation of an inventory management program for one of our largest customers in certain prepaid expensesthe medical market, and other current assets used cash of $3.7 million primarily dueadditional purchases to an increase in taxes refundable.help mitigate the potential impact from component shortages. Partially offsetting these usages was an increase in accounts payable which provided cash of $8.3$33.3 million, primarily related tolargely resulting from the increased inventory purchases.
The $22.5 million usage of cash from changes in working capital balances in fiscal year 2015 was primarily due to fluctuations in our accounts receivable and inventory. An increase in accounts receivable used cash of $14.7 million which resulted primarily from increased sales volumes and the mix of sales among customers. An increase in inventory used cash of $12.2 million primarily to support increased production volumes. Partially offsetting these usages was In addition, an increase in accountsaccrued expenses and taxes payable which provided cash of $13.6$11.0 million primarily related tofrom the increased inventory purchases.
The $6.4 million usage of cash from changes in working capital balances in fiscal year 2014 was due to fluctuations in our accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. A $10.1 million increase in accounts receivable during fiscal year 2014 resulted from the increased sales volumes in addition to a shift in the payment practices of several of our customers, and inventory increased $12.8 million during fiscal year 2014 to support increased production volumes. Partially


offsetting these increases were an increase of $9.5 million to accountsincome taxes payable related to the increased inventory purchases and an increasedeemed repatriation tax net of $8.1 million toincome taxes paid, which was partially offset by a reduction in other accrued expenses primarily due to higher accrued profit-based incentive compensation.expenses.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
For each period shown in the previous table, netNet cash used for investing activities primarily representsduring fiscal year 2019 includes cash used of $43.9 million, net of cash acquired, for the GES acquisition and $25.8 million cash used for capital investments. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on cash paid, net of cash acquired, and the preliminary purchase price allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed for this acquisition. The capital investments were primarily for machinery and equipment for capacity purposes to support new business awards, replacement of older machinery and equipment, and improvements to our facilities.
During fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014,year 2018, we reinvested $34.6 million, $36.9 million, and $20.8$26.5 million, respectively, into capital investments for the future with the largest expenditures in each period being for manufacturing equipment. During fiscal year 2016, a large amount of our expenditures includedmachinery and equipment for capacity purposes and to support new business awards,awards.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 resulted from net borrowings on our primary credit facility of $116.8 million and borrowings of $1.1 million on our greenfield start-upNetherlands facility, partially offset by repurchases of our common stock under an authorized stock repurchase plan. The borrowings on our primary credit facility in Romania. Also during fiscal year 2016, we invested $8.32019 were used to primarily fund the GES acquisition that occurred on October 1, 2018 in addition to other domestic cash needs. Also included in the financing activities for fiscal year 2019 were $12.8 million to acquire certain assets andof payments on the Vietnam credit facility that was assumed certain liabilities (the “acquisition”)with the GES acquisition. As of Medivative Technologies, LLC.June 30, 2019, this Vietnam credit facility has been paid in full. See Note 32 - AcquisitionAcquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the GES acquisition.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash used for financing activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20162018 resulted primarily from repurchases of our common stock under an authorized stock repurchase plan, which was partially offset by net borrowingspayments on our revolving credit facilities. During fiscal years 2015facilities, and 2014, net cash provided by or used for financing activities primarily represents net transfers from and to former Parent. As former Parent provided centralized treasury functions for us, cash was regularly transferred both to and from former Parent’s subsidiaries, as necessary. In connection with the spin-off, net distributionsremittance of cash were made from former Parent to us of $44.3 milliontax withholdings on or around October 31, 2014.share-based payments.
Credit Facilities
In connection with the spin-off, theThe Company entered intomaintains a new U.S. primary credit facility (the “primary facility”) dated as of October 31, 2014 with. On July 27, 2018, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement among the Company, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent,Administrative Agent, and other lenders party thereto.Bank of America, N.A., as Documentation Agent. The credit agreement amends and restates the Company’s primary credit facility, which was scheduled to mature on October 31, 2019. The credit agreement has a maturity date of October 31, 2019July 27, 2023 and allows for up to $50$150 million in borrowings, with an option to increase the amount available for borrowing to $75$225 million at the Company’s request, subject to the consent of each lender participating banks’ consent.in such increase.
The proceeds of the revolvingloans on the primary credit loansfacility are to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company including potential acquisitionscapital expenditures and stock repurchases.acquisitions. A portion of the credit facility, not to exceed $15 million of the principal amount, will bewas available for the issuance of letters of credit. A commitment fee on the unused portion of the principal amount of the credit facility iswas payable at a rate that rangesranged from 20.0 to 25.0 basis points per annum as determined by the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to adjusted consolidated EBITDA.
The interest rate on borrowings is dependent on the type of borrowings.borrowings and will be one of the following two options:
the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) in effect two business days prior to the advance (adjusted upwards to reflect bank reserve costs) for such interest period as defined in the agreement, plus the Eurocurrency Loans spread which can range from 125.0 to 175.0 basis points based on the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to adjusted consolidated EBITDA; or
the Alternate Base Rate (“ABR”), which is defined as the highest of the fluctuating rate per annum equal to the higher of
a.JPMorgan’s prime rate;
b.1% per annum above the Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement); or
c.
1/2 of 1% per annum above the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement);
plus the ABR Loans spread which can range from 25.0 to 75.0 basis points based on the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to adjusted consolidated EBITDA.


At June 30, 2016,2019, we had $9.0$122.8 million in borrowings under the primary facility and $0.4 million in letters of credit against the primary facility. The borrowings under the primary facility were used as the primary source of funding for the GES acquisition as well as for domestic cash needs. At June 30, 2019, $91.5 million of the borrowings were classified as long-term as the Company intends, and has the ability, to refinance for a period longer than twelve months. At June 30, 2018, we had $6.0 million in short-term borrowings under the primary facility used for domestic cash needs, including the acquisition and stock repurchases, and $0.4 million in letters of credit against the primary credit facility. We had no short-term borrowings under the primary facility at June 30, 2015.
The Company’s financial covenants under the primary credit facility require:
a ratio of consolidated total indebtedness minus unencumbered U.S. cash on hand in the U.S.United States in excess of $15 million to adjusted consolidated EBITDA, determined as of the end of each of its fiscal quarters for the then most recently ended four fiscal quarters, to not be greater than 3.0 to 1.0, and
a fixed charge coverage ratio, determined as of the end of each of its fiscal quarters for the then most recently ended four fiscal quarters, to not be less than 1.10 to 1.00.
We were in compliance with the financial covenants during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.2019.
Kimball Electronics utilizeshas foreign credit facilities available to satisfy short-term cash needs at specific foreign locations rather than funding from intercompany sources. These foreign credit facilities can be canceled at any time by either the bank or us. As of June 30, 2016,2019, we maintained athe following foreign credit facilities:
A Thailand overdraft credit facility which allows for borrowings up to 90 million Thai Baht (approximately $2.6$2.9 million at June 30, 20162019 exchange rates). We had no borrowings outstanding under this foreign credit facility as of June 30, 20162019 or June 30, 2015. As of June 30, 2016, we also maintained a2018.
An uncommitted credit facility for one of our China operation,operations, which allows for borrowings up to $7.5 million that can be drawn in either U.S. dollars or China Renminbi. We had no borrowings outstanding under this foreign credit facility as of June 30, 20162019 or June 30, 2015. During fiscal year 2016, we borrowed $3.0 million2018. The facility matures on the ChinaMay 31, 2020.
An uncommitted revolving credit facility for general working capital purposesour Netherlands subsidiary, which allows for borrowings of up to 9.2 million Euro (approximately $10.5 million at June 30, 2019 exchange rates) that can be drawn in Euro, U.S. dollars, or other optional currency. At June 30, 2019, we had $3.4 million in borrowings under this facility, and repaidwe had $2.3 million borrowings outstanding under this foreign credit facility as of June 30, 2018. The facility matures on June 21, 2020.
During the amount duringcurrent fiscal year, the Company established an uncommitted revolving credit facility for our Poland operation, which allows for borrowings up to 15 million Euro (approximately $17.1 million at June 30, 2019 exchange rates) that can be drawn in Euro, U.S. dollars, or Polish Zloty. We had no borrowings outstanding under this foreign credit facility as of June 30, 2019. The facility matures on December 20, 2019.
Factoring Arrangements
The Company may utilize accounts receivable factoring arrangements with third-party financial institutions in order to extend terms for the customer without negatively impacting our cash flow.  These arrangements in all cases do not contain recourse provisions which would obligate us in the event of our customers’ failure to pay.  Receivables are considered sold when they are transferred beyond the reach of Kimball Electronics and its creditors, the purchaser has the right to pledge or exchange the receivables, and we have surrendered control over the transferred receivables.  During the fiscal year. These foreign credit facilities can be canceled at any time by eitheryears ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, we sold, without recourse, $261.2 million and $181.5 million of accounts receivable, respectively.  See Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the bank or us.



factoring arrangements.
Future Liquidity
We believe our principal sources of liquidity from available funds on hand, cash generated from operations, and the availability of borrowing under our credit facilities, will be sufficient to meet our working capital and other operating needs for at least the next 12 months. The availability to borrowunused borrowings in USD equivalent under all of our credit facilities in USD equivalent totaled $50.7$61.4 million at June 30, 2016.2019. We expect to continue to invest in capital expenditures prudently, particularly for projects, including potential acquisitions, that would enhancehelp us continue our capabilities and diversification while providing an opportunitydevelopment as a multifaceted manufacturing solutions company.
The GES acquisition was accounted for growth and improved profitability.as a business combination. As part of this plan to enhance our capabilities and diversification, subsequent to June 30, 2016, we2019, the Company has recorded a net adjusted purchase price of $42.4 million, which includes a reduction for an estimated net working capital adjustment of $7.6 million. We have paid cash, net of the cash acquired, certain assetsof $43.9 million, and assumed certain liabilitiesa net receivable has been recognized for $3.8 million. The net working capital adjustment has not been agreed upon by the sellers of Aircom Manufacturing, Inc.,GES, and therefore, the former parent of Medivative Technologies, for total consideration of approximately $3.5 million.purchase price is not final.
We are growing our business in Europe through the expansion of our manufacturing capabilities in the region. We completed the construction of our greenfield facility in Romania this fiscal year and have begun operations. Capacity at this facility will continue to ramp up through fiscal year 2017.

At June 30, 2016,2019, our capital expenditure commitments were approximately $13$2 million, consisting primarily of commitments for manufacturing equipmentcapacity purposes in anticipation of future growth, including new program wins. We anticipate our funds on hand and funds provided by operationsavailable liquidity will be sufficient to fund these capital expenditures.
At June 30, 2016,2019, our foreign operations held cash totaling $33.2$47 million. ExceptIn December 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Reform”) was enacted into law by the United States. Tax Reform imposed a one-time deemed repatriation tax on accumulated unremitted foreign earnings. The Company has made reasonable estimates of certain effects and, therefore, has recorded provisions for net deferred tax assets at the new applicable rate and the one-time deemed repatriation tax on accumulated unremitted foreign earnings. As of June 30, 2019, the remaining provision recorded for the nontaxable repaymentone-time deemed repatriation tax was $9.8 million, which was recorded in Long-term income taxes payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company expects to pay this tax payable with available liquidity. Most of intercompany loans, ourthese accumulated unremitted foreign earnings have been invested in active non-U.S. business operations, and it is not anticipated such earnings will be remitted to the United States. Our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the United States and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate these funds to our U.S. operations.States. However, if thesesuch funds were repatriated, a portion of the amountfunds remitted would be subject to U.S. income taxes and applicable non-U.S. income and withholding taxes. See Note 11 - Income Taxes of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the deemed repatriation tax and Tax Reform.
On October 21, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a resolution to authorize an 18-month stock repurchase plan (the “Plan”) to allow the repurchase of up to $20 million of common stock. Then, separately on each of September 29, 2016, August 23, 2017, and November 8, 2018, the Board extended and increased the Plan to allow the repurchase of up to an additional $20 million worth of common stock with no expiration date, which brought the total authorized stock repurchases under the Plan to $80 million. The Plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares, and the timing of such repurchases, will depend upon a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements, and other corporate considerations, as determined by the Company’s management team. The Company expects to finance the purchases with existing liquidity. The Company has repurchased $67.9 million of common stock under the Plan through June 30, 2019.
Our ability to generate cash from operations to meet our liquidity obligations could be adversely affected in the future by factors such as general economic and market conditions, lack of availability of raw material components in the supply chain, a decline in demand for our services, loss of key contract customers, unsuccessful integration of acquisitions and new operations, the ability of Kimball Electronics to generate profits, and other unforeseen circumstances. In particular, should demand for our customers’ products and, in turn, our services decrease significantly over the next 12 months, the available cash provided by operations could be adversely impacted.
The preceding statements include forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.
Fair Value
During fiscal year 2016,2019, no level 1 or level 2 financial instruments were affected by a lack of market liquidity. For level 1 financial assets, readily available market pricing was used to value the financial instruments. Our foreign currency derivatives,derivative assets and liabilities, which were classified as level 2, assets/liabilities, were independently valued using observable market inputs such as forward interest rate yield curves, current spot rates, and time value calculations. To verify the reasonableness of the independently determined fair values, these derivative fair values were compared to fair values calculated by the counterparty banks. Our own credit risk and counterparty credit risk had an immaterial impact on the valuation of the foreign currency derivatives.
See Note 1213 - Fair Value of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.



Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations as of June 30, 2016.2019.
Payments Due During Fiscal Years Ending June 30Payments Due During Fiscal Years Ending June 30
(Amounts in Millions)Total 2017 2018-2019 2020-2021 ThereafterTotal 2020 2021-2022 2023-2024 Thereafter
Recorded Contractual Obligations: (a)
 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
Long-Term Debt Obligations (b)
$9.0
 $9.0
 $
 $
 $
$127.3
 $35.8
 $
 $91.5
 $
Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on the Balance
Sheet (c) (d) (e)
10.0
 0.8
 1.1
 1.8
 6.3
Long-Term Income Taxes Payable (c)
9.8
 
 0.9
 3.0
 5.9
Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on the Balance
Sheet (d) (e) (f)
14.3
 2.5
 1.3
 1.3
 9.2
Unrecorded Contractual Obligations:   
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
Operating Leases (e)
2.7
 0.3
 0.6
 0.6
 1.2
Purchase Obligations (f)
184.7
 183.4
 1.3
 
 
Operating Leases (f)
2.8
 0.8
 1.3
 0.2
 0.5
Purchase Obligations (g)
621.6
 606.2
 15.4
 
 
Total$206.4
 $193.5
  $3.0
  $2.4
  $7.5
$775.8
 $645.3
 $18.9
 $96.0
 $15.6
(a)As of June 30, 2016,2019, we had no material Capital Lease Obligations.
(b)
AmountsLong-Term Debt Obligations include amounts outstanding on our credit facilities and the accrued interest for these amounts are included on the Long-Term Debt Obligations line.amounts. Refer to Note 78 - Credit Facilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding our credit facilities. The fiscal year 20172020 amount was recorded as a current liability.
(c)
U.S. federal income taxes payable for the one-time deemed repatriation tax on certain unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries. Refer to Note 11 - Income Taxes of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the deemed repatriation tax.
(d)The timing of payments of certain items included on the Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on the Balance Sheet line above is estimated based on the following assumptions:
The timing of SERP payments is estimated based on an assumed retirement age of 62 with payout based on the prior distribution elections of participants. The fiscal year 20172020 amount includes $0.2$1.7 million for SERP payments recorded as current liabilities.
The timing of severance plan payments is estimated based on the average remaining service life of employees. The fiscal year 20172020 amount includes $0.3 million for severance payments recorded as a current liability.
The timing of warranty payments is estimated based on historical data.  The fiscal year 20172020 amount includes $0.3$0.4 million for short-term warranty payments recorded as a current liability.
(d)(e)Excludes $2.1$6.3 million of deferred tax and other liabilities related to long-term unrecognized tax benefits and associated accrued interest and penalties along with deferred tax liabilities which are not tied to a contractual obligation and for which we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period of future payments.
(e)(f)
Refer to Note 67 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding Operating Leases and certain Other Long-Term Liabilities.
(f)(g)Purchase Obligations are defined as agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding and that specify all significant terms. The amounts listed above for purchase obligations include contractual commitments for items such as raw materials, supplies, capital expenditures, services, and software acquisitions/license commitments. Cancellable purchase obligations that we intend to fulfill are also included in the purchase obligations amount listed. In certain instances, such as when lead times dictate, we enter into contractual agreements for material in excess of the levels required to fulfill customer orders. Purchase obligations as of June 30, 2019 include the placement of orders to help mitigate the potential impact related to component shortages, which requires longer lead times. In turn, material authorization agreements with the customers cover a portion of thatthe exposure for the material which wasis purchased prior to having a firm order.



Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In limited circumstances, we receive banker’s acceptance drafts from customers into one of our China operation.operations. In turn, we may transfer the acceptance drafts to a supplier in settlement of current accounts payable. These drafts contain certain recourse provisions afforded to the transferee under laws of theThe People’s Republic of China, and if exercised, our China operation would be required to satisfy the obligation with the transferee andas the draft would revert back to our China operation. At June 30, 2016,2019, the drafts transferred and outstanding totaled $2.7$0.9 million. No transferee has exercised their recourse rights against us.
We also have standby letters of credit and operating leases entered into in the normal course of business. These arrangements do not have a material current effect and are not reasonably likely to have a material future effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources.


See Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the banker’s acceptance drafts and Note 67 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on standby letters of credit. We do not have material exposures to trading activities of non-exchange traded contracts.
The preceding statements are forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Kimball Electronics’ Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported and disclosed in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions. Management uses its best judgment in the assumptions used to value these estimates, which are based on current facts and circumstances, prior experience, and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable. Management believes the following critical accounting policies reflect the more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements and are the policies that are most critical in the portrayal of our financial position and results of operations. Management has discussed these critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors and with the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
Revenue recognition - Kimball Electronics recognizes revenue when persuasive evidenceto depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred,amount that reflects the sales priceconsideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those services and products. The majority of our revenue is fixed or determinable,recognized over time as manufacturing services are performed where we manufacture a product with no alternative use and collectabilityhave an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. The remaining revenue is reasonably assured. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the title and the risk of loss passes torecognized when the customer according to the termsobtains control of the contract. Title and risk of loss are transferred upon shipmentmanufactured product. We have elected to or receipt at our customers’ locations, or in limited circumstances, as determined by other specific sales terms of the transaction. Shippingaccount for shipping and handling fees billedactivities related to contracts with customers are recorded as sales whilecosts to fulfill our promise to transfer the relatedassociated products. Accordingly, we record customer payments of shipping and handling costs are included inas a component of net sales and classify such costs as a component of cost of sales. We recognize sales net of applicable sales tax.
Sales returns and allowances -or value add taxes. Based on estimated product returns and price concessions, a reserve for returns and allowances is recorded at the time of the sale,revenue is recognized, resulting in a reduction of revenue. These estimates may change over time causingSee Note 1 – Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the provisions to be adjusted accordingly. Atadoption of the New Revenue Guidance and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, the reserve2018 for returns and allowances was $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. This reserve was less than 0.5% of gross trade receivables duringrevenue recognition policies for periods prior to fiscal years 2016 and 2015.
Excess and obsolete inventory - Inventories were valued at lower of first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost or market value. Inventories recorded on our balance sheet are adjusted for excess and obsolete inventory. In general, we purchase materials and finished goods for contract-based business from customer orders and projections, primarily in the case of long lead time items, and we have a general philosophy to only purchase materials to the extent covered by a written commitment from our customers.
However, there are times when inventory is purchased beyond customer commitments due to minimum lot sizes and inventory lead time requirements, or where component allocation or other procurement issues may exist. We may also purchase additional inventory to support transfers of production between manufacturing facilities. Evaluation of excess inventory includes such factors as anticipated usage, inventory turnover, inventory levels, and product demand levels. Factors considered when evaluating inventory obsolescence include the age of on-hand inventory and reduction in value due to damage, design changes, or cessation of product lines. When we estimate that the current market value is below cost or determine that future demand is lower than current inventory levels, based on our evaluation of the above factors or other relevant current and projected factors associated with current economic conditions, a reduction in inventory cost to estimated net realizable value will be recorded as expense in Cost of Sales.
Self-insurance reserves - We are self-insured up to certain limits for general liability, workers’ compensation, and certain employee health benefits such as medical, short-term disability, and dental with the related liabilities included in the accompanying financial statements. Our policy is to estimate reserves based upon a number of factors including known claims, estimated incurred but not reported claims, and other analyses, which are based on historical information along with certain assumptions about future events. Changes in assumptions for such matters as increased medical costs and changes in actual experience could cause these estimates to change and reserve levels to be adjusted accordingly. At June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, accrued liabilities for self-insurance exposure were $1.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively.year 2019.
Taxes - Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. These assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. We evaluate the recoverability of our deferred tax assets each quarter by assessing the likelihood of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize our deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we provide a valuation allowance based on our best estimate of future taxable income in the various taxing jurisdictions and the amount of deferred taxes ultimately realizable. Future events could change management’s assessment.


We operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to tax audits in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex issues, which may require an extended period of time to resolve. However, we believe we have made adequate provision for income and other taxes for all years that are subject to audit. As tax positions are effectively settled, the tax provision will be adjusted accordingly. The liability for uncertain income tax and other tax positions, including accrued interest and penalties on those positions, was $0.1$4.3 million and $0.2 million at June 30, 20162019 and less than $0.1 million at June 30, 2015.2018.


The increase from June 30, 2018 is primarily from income tax liabilities, indirect tax liabilities, and unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, that have been recorded related to pre-closing tax periods of Global Equipment Services & Manufacturing Vietnam Company Limited. This reflects management’s best assessment of the estimated taxes, interest, and penalties that are more likely than not to be paid, or for indirect taxes the probable amounts due to the tax authorities, including interest and penalties, under the applicable laws in the various jurisdictions.  Because of the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on this acquisition.
New Accounting Standards
See Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding New Accounting Standards.  
Item 7A - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk: Kimball Electronics operates internationally and thus is subject to potentially adverse movements in foreign currency rate changes. Our risk management strategy includes the use of derivative financial instruments to hedge certain foreign currency exposures. Derivatives are used only to manage underlying exposures and are not used in a speculative manner. Further information on derivative financial instruments is provided in Note 1314 - Derivative Instruments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We estimate that a hypothetical 10% adverse change in foreign currency exchange rates from levels at June 30, 2016 and 20152019 relative to non-functional currency balances of monetary instruments, to the extent not hedged by derivative instruments, would not have a material impact on profitability in an annual period. 
Interest Rate Risk: Our primary exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates to our primary credit facility, described further in Note 8 - Credit Facilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, as the interest rates paid for borrowings are determined at the time of borrowing based on market indices. Therefore, although we can elect to fix the interest rate at the time of borrowing, the facility does expose us to market risk for changes in interest rates. We estimate that a hypothetical 10% change in interest rates on borrowing levels at June 30, 2019 would not have a material impact of profitability in an annual period.




Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data



MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The management of Kimball Electronics, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting and for the preparation and integrity of the accompanying financial statements and other related information in this report. The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the footnotes, were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include judgments and estimates, which in the opinion of management are applied on an appropriately conservative basis. We maintain a system of internal and disclosure controls intended to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded from loss or material misuse, transactions are authorized and recorded properly, and that the accounting records may be relied upon for the preparation of the financial statements. This system is tested and evaluated regularly for adherence and effectiveness by employees who work within the internal control processes and by our staff of internal auditors.
Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting excluded GES, an acquisition completed in October 2018 which included purchasing substantially all of the assets and assuming certain liabilities of GES Holdings, Inc., Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing, Inc., GES Infotek Pvt. Ltd., (India), GES Japan KK, Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., (China), Suzhou Global Equipment Services and Trading Co., Ltd. (China), and acquiring 100% of the capital stock of Global Equipment Services & Manufacturing Vietnam Company Limited. This acquisition represented approximately 9% and 2% of consolidated total assets and consolidated net sales, respectively, of the Company as of and for the year ended June 30, 2019. Under guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission, companies are permitted to exclude acquisitions from their first assessment of internal control over financial reporting within one year of the date of the acquisition.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is comprised of directors who are not employees of the Company, meets regularly with management, our internal auditors, and the independent registered public accounting firm to review our financial policies and procedures, our internal control structure, the objectivity of our financial reporting, and the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm. The internal auditors and the independent registered public accounting firm have free and direct access to the Audit Committee, and they meet periodically, without management present, to discuss appropriate matters.
Because of inherent limitations, a system of internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements and even when determined to be effective, can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
These consolidated financial statements are subject to an evaluation of internal control over financial reporting conducted under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, conducted under the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 30, 2016.2019.

 /s/ DONALD D. CHARRON
 Donald D. Charron
 Chairman of the Board,
 Chief Executive Officer
 August 25, 201627, 2019
  
 /s/ MICHAEL K. SERGESKETTER
 Michael K. Sergesketter
 Vice President,
 Chief Financial Officer
 August 25, 201627, 2019



REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Board of Directors and Share Owners of
Kimball Electronics, Inc.
Jasper, Indiana

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Kimball Electronics, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”"Company") as of June 30, 20162019 and 2015, and2018, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, share owners’Share Owners’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016. Our audits also included2019, and the financial statement schedulerelated notes and the schedules listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are15 (collectively referred to as the responsibility of"financial statements"). We also have audited the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriateof June 30, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the circumstances, but not for the purposeCommittee of expressing an opinion on the effectivenessSponsoring Organizations of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures inTreadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the financial statements assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statementsreferred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 20162019 and 2015,2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016,2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairlyCompany maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management excluded from its assessment the information set forth therein.internal control over financial reporting at GES Holdings, Inc., Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “GES”) which was acquired on October 1, 2018, and whose financial statements constitute 2% of net sales, and 9% of total assets of the consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended June 30, 2019. Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting at GES.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for revenue recognition in fiscal year 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

Basis for Opinions
The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. 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 Company 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 audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the financial statements 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 audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.



Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.





/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
August 25, 201627, 2019

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.



KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Share Data)
June 30,
2016
 June 30,
2015
June 30,
2019
 June 30,
2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$54,738
 $65,180
$49,276
 $46,428
Receivables, net of allowances of $192 and $236, respectively149,652
 139,892
Receivables, net of allowances of $270 and $482, respectively225,555
 173,559
Contract Assets51,929
 
Inventories132,877
 125,198
203,840
 201,596
Prepaid expenses and other current assets24,944
 23,922
24,713
 15,405
Total current assets362,211
 354,192
555,313
 436,988
Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $161,034 and $151,504, respectively120,701
 106,779
Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $216,955 and $198,672, respectively143,629
 137,210
Goodwill6,191
 2,564
18,104
 6,191
Other Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization of $25,817 and $24,952, respectively4,593
 4,509
Other Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization of $29,874 and $27,276 respectively22,188
 4,375
Other Assets16,869
 15,213
24,877
 23,994
Total Assets$510,565
 $483,257
$764,111
 $608,758
      
LIABILITIES AND SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY 
  
 
  
Current Liabilities: 
  
 
  
Borrowings under credit facilities$9,000
 $
Current portion of borrowings under credit facilities$34,713
 $8,337
Accounts payable142,152
 133,409
197,001
 187,788
Accrued expenses23,651
 26,545
43,196
 32,446
Total current liabilities174,803
 159,954
274,910
 228,571
Other Liabilities: 
  
Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current portion91,500
 
Long-term income taxes payable9,765
 12,361
Other long-term liabilities11,393
 10,854
18,082
 12,299
Total Liabilities186,196
 170,808
Total other liabilities119,347
 24,660
Share Owners’ Equity: 
  
 
  
Preferred stock-no par value

 



 

Shares authorized: 15,000,000
Shares issued: none

 

 
Common stock-no par value      
Shares authorized: 150,000,000
Shares issued: 29,430,000 and 29,172,000, respectively

 
Shares authorized: 150,000,000
Shares issued: 29,430,000

 
Additional paid-in capital301,581
 298,491
305,917
 304,215
Retained earnings48,492
 26,205
133,982
 99,374
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(12,190) (12,247)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,628) (6,899)
Treasury stock, at cost:      
Shares: 1,210,000 and none, respectively(13,514) 
Shares: 4,011,000 and 2,898,000, respectively(62,417) (41,163)
Total Share Owners’ Equity324,369
 312,449
369,854
 355,527
Total Liabilities and Share Owners’ Equity$510,565
 $483,257
$764,111
 $608,758



KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
Year Ended June 30Year Ended June 30
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Net Sales$842,060
 $819,350
 $741,530
$1,181,844
 $1,072,061
 $930,914
Cost of Sales777,522
 746,927
 680,534
1,093,438
 986,031
 855,479
Gross Profit64,538
 72,423
 60,996
88,406
 86,030
 75,435
Selling and Administrative Expenses34,816
 36,068
 36,352
46,653
 43,992
 36,660
Other General Income
 
 (5,688)(307) 
 (4,005)
Restructuring Expense
 
 402
Operating Income29,722
 36,355
 29,930
42,060
 42,038
 42,780
Other Income (Expense): 
  
  
 
  
  
Interest income79
 36
 41
62
 73
 64
Interest expense(80) (11) (2)(4,069) (527) (271)
Non-operating income166
 227
 722
1,483
 3,647
 2,596
Non-operating expense(1,911) (1,836) (449)(1,051) (456) (914)
Other income (expense), net(1,746) (1,584) 312
(3,575) 2,737
 1,475
Income Before Taxes on Income27,976
 34,771
 30,242
38,485
 44,775
 44,255
Provision for Income Taxes5,689
 8,566
 5,629
6,927
 28,023
 10,076
Net Income$22,287
 $26,205
 $24,613
$31,558
 $16,752
 $34,179
          
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:          
Basic$0.77
 $0.90
 $0.84
$1.22
 $0.63
 $1.25
Diluted$0.76
 $0.89
 $0.84
$1.21
 $0.62
 $1.24
          
Average Number of Shares Outstanding:          
Basic28,916
 29,162
 29,143
25,857
 26,745
 27,413
Diluted29,176
 29,388
 29,143
26,082
 27,007
 27,530


KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands)

Year Ended June 30, 2016 Year Ended June 30, 2015 Year Ended June 30, 2014Year Ended June 30, 2019 Year Ended June 30, 2018 Year Ended June 30, 2017
Pre-tax Tax Net of Tax Pre-tax Tax Net of Tax Pre-tax Tax Net of TaxPre-tax Tax Net of Tax Pre-tax Tax Net of Tax Pre-tax Tax Net of Tax
Net Income    $22,287
     $26,205
     $24,613
    $31,558
     $16,752
     $34,179
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):                                  
Foreign currency translation adjustments$(540) $
 $(540) $(14,022) $(16) $(14,038) $4,358
 $(471) $3,887
$(2,491) $
 $(2,491) $2,519
 $
 $2,519
 $2,777
 $
 $2,777
Postemployment severance actuarial change507
 (195) 312
 638
 (244) 394
 (6) 4
 (2)447
 (108) 339
 533
 (188) 345
 285
 (107) 178
Derivative gain (loss)(2,869) 937
 (1,932) 3,806
 (227) 3,579
 73
 (29) 44
3,337
 (699) 2,638
 (2,669) 704
 (1,965) 779
 (256) 523
Reclassification to (earnings) loss:                                  
Derivatives3,537
 (1,185) 2,352
 (4,307) 577
 (3,730) 1,187
 (277) 910
(1,066) 209
 (857) 1,668
 (213) 1,455
 (13) (161) (174)
Amortization of prior service costs28
 (10) 18
 28
 (11) 17
 40
 (16) 24
Amortization of actuarial change(254) 101
 (153) (146) 58
 (88) 53
 (21) 32
(472) 114
 (358) (358) 140
 (218) (317) 119
 (198)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)$409
 $(352) $57
 $(14,003) $137
 $(13,866) $5,705
 $(810) $4,895
$(245) $(484) $(729) $1,693
 $443
 $2,136
 $3,511
 $(405) $3,106
Total Comprehensive Income 
  
 $22,344
  
  
 $12,339
  
  
 $29,508
 
  
 $30,829
  
  
 $18,888
  
  
 $37,285




KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousands)
Year Ended June 30Year Ended June 30
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:          
Net income$22,287
 $26,205
 $24,613
$31,558
 $16,752
 $34,179
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used for) provided by operating activities: 
  
  
Depreciation and amortization19,869
 19,607
 17,889
28,873
 26,376
 23,904
(Gain) loss on sales of assets(145) (33) 10
Restructuring
 
 311
Gain on sales of assets(4) (7) (33)
Deferred income tax and other deferred charges1,449
 1,100
 1,246
(1,541) 1,213
 (115)
Deferred tax valuation allowance
 (92) (1,521)20
 (638) 
Stock-based compensation3,406
 3,506
 3,298
5,678
 5,299
 3,484
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation(203) 
 
Bargain purchase gain
 
 (925)
Other, net137
 276
 (183)431
 487
 359
Change in operating assets and liabilities:          
Receivables(9,192) (14,731) (10,076)(36,535) (2,876) (19,267)
Contract assets(8,688) 
 
Inventories(3,513) (12,192) (12,783)(35,094) (55,769) (8,549)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(3,713) (4,640) (1,073)(6,284) 5,092
 (3,976)
Accounts payable8,270
 13,641
 9,486
8,001
 33,272
 9,486
Accrued expenses(1,820) (4,583) 8,089
Net cash provided by operating activities36,832
 28,064
 39,306
Accrued expenses and taxes payable6,837
 10,999
 8,207
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities(6,748) 40,200
 46,754
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Capital expenditures(33,664) (33,042) (20,404)(24,665) (25,876) (33,254)
Proceeds from sales of assets209
 310
 254
1,036
 261
 490
Payments for acquisitions(8,267) 
 
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired(43,889) 
 (2,138)
Purchases of capitalized software(968) (3,851) (378)(1,178) (643) (1,018)
Other, net100
 67
 537
(13) 44
 211
Net cash used for investing activities(42,590) (36,516) (19,991)(68,709) (26,214) (35,709)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: 
  
  
 
  
  
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities12,000
 
 
Payments on revolving credit facilities(3,000) 
 
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation203
 
 
Proceeds from credit facilities91,500
 
 4,000
Payments on credit facilities(12,843) 
 (13,000)
Additional net change in revolving credit facilities26,415
 (1,542) 10,000
Repurchases of common stock(12,606) 
 
(23,431) (9,553) (22,325)
Repurchase of employee shares for tax withholding(897) 
 
Net transfers from (to) Kimball International, Inc.
 50,295
 (11,620)
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation(1,766) (1,508) (709)
Debt issuance costs
 (123) 
(445) 
 
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities(4,300) 50,172
 (11,620)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities79,430
 (12,603) (22,034)
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash and Cash Equivalents(384) (2,800) 141
(1,125) 490
 806
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents(10,442) 38,920
 7,836
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents2,848
 1,873
 (10,183)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year65,180
 26,260
 18,424
46,428
 44,555
 54,738
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year$54,738
 $65,180
 $26,260
$49,276
 $46,428
 $44,555


KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Share Data)
 Additional Paid-In Capital Net Parent Investment Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Total Share Owners’ Equity
 
Amounts at June 30, 2013$
 $234,462
 $
 $(3,276) $
 $231,186
Net income  24,613
       24,613
Other comprehensive income      4,895
   4,895
Net distribution to Parent  (8,322)       (8,322)
Amounts at June 30, 2014$
 $250,753
 $
 $1,619
 $
 $252,372
Conversion of net Parent investment250,753
 (250,753)       
Net income    26,205
     26,205
Other comprehensive loss      (13,866)   (13,866)
Net contribution from Parent45,973
   

     45,973
Issuance of non-restricted stock (29,000 shares)309
         309
Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans1,456
         1,456
Amounts at June 30, 2015$298,491
 $
 $26,205
 $(12,247) $
 $312,449
Net income    22,287
     22,287
Other comprehensive income      57
   57
Issuance of non-restricted stock (47,000 shares)(28)       545
 517
Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans2,915
         2,915
Performance share issuance (258,000 shares)203
         203
Repurchase of employee shares for tax withholding (78,000 shares)        (897) (897)
Repurchase of Common Stock (1,179,000 shares)        (13,162) (13,162)
Amounts at June 30, 2016$301,581
 $
 $48,492
 $(12,190) $(13,514) $324,369
 Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Total Share Owners’ Equity
 
Amounts at June 30, 2016$301,581
 $48,492
 $(12,190) $(13,514) $324,369
Net income  34,179
     34,179
Other comprehensive income    3,106
   3,106
Issuance of non-restricted stock
(10,000 shares)
46
     119
 165
Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans3,246
       3,246
Performance share issuance (136,000 shares)(2,390)     1,502
 (888)
Repurchase of Common Stock
(1,528,000 shares)
      (21,905) (21,905)
Amounts at June 30, 2017$302,483
 $82,671
 $(9,084) $(33,798) $342,272
Net income  16,752
     16,752
Other comprehensive income    2,136
   2,136
Tax Reform impact  (49) 49
   
Issuance of non-restricted stock
(8,000 shares)
65
     90
 155
Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans5,138
       5,138
Performance share issuance (174,000 shares)(3,471)     1,963
 (1,508)
Repurchase of Common Stock
(488,000 shares)
      (9,418) (9,418)
Amounts at June 30, 2018$304,215
 $99,374
 $(6,899) $(41,163) $355,527
Net income  31,558
     31,558
Other comprehensive income    (729)   (729)
Cumulative effect of accounting change  3,050
 

   3,050
Issuance of non-restricted stock
(4,000 shares)
28
     44
 72
Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans5,569
       5,569
Performance share issuance (203,000 shares)(3,895)     2,133
 (1,762)
Repurchase of Common Stock
(1,320,000 shares)
      (23,431) (23,431)
Amounts at June 30, 2019$305,917
 $133,982
 $(7,628) $(62,417) $369,854




KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1    Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business Description:
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (also referred to herein as “Kimball Electronics,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global, multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider. We provide contract electronicelectronics manufacturing services (“EMS”) company that specializesand diversified manufacturing services, including engineering and supply chain support, to customers in producing durable electronics for the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. We offer a package of value that begins with our core competency of producing “durable electronics” and includes our set of robust processes and procedures that help us ensure that we deliver the highest levels of quality, reliability, and service throughout the entire life cycle of our customers’ products. We have been producing safety critical electronic assembliesfurther offer diversified contract manufacturing services for our automotive customers for over 30 years.non-electronic components, medical disposables, and precision molded plastics. We are well recognized by customers and industry trade publications for our excellent quality, reliability, and innovative service.
The Company acquired GES Holdings, Inc., Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “GES”) on October 1, 2018, which specialize in design, production, and servicing of automation, test, and inspection equipment for industrial applications in the semiconductor, electronics, and life sciences industries.
Kimball Electronics was a wholly owned subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc. (“former Parent” or “Kimball International”) and on October 31, 2014 became a stand-alone public company upon the completion of a spin-off from former Parent. In conjunction with the spin-off, on October 31, 2014, Kimball International distributed 29.1 million shares of Kimball Electronics common stock to Kimball International Share Owners. Holders of Kimball International common stock received three shares of Kimball Electronics common stock for every four shares of Kimball International common stock held on October 22, 2014. Kimball International structured the distribution to be tax free to its U.S. Share Owners for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Principles of Consolidation:
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of all domestic and foreign subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.
On September 30, 2014, The operating results of the shares of Kimball Electronics Mexico, S.A. de C.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of former Parent, were contributed in a capital transaction to Kimball Electronics Mexico, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kimball Electronics, Inc. The financial results for Kimball Electronics Mexico, S.A. de C.V.GES acquisition are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements herein for all periods presented. Assets and liabilities were recorded at historical costs or carrying value.
The Consolidated Financial Statements include allocations from former Parent for direct costs and indirect costs attributable to the operationsCompany’s consolidated financial statements beginning as of the Company throughacquisition date of October 31, 2014, the spin-off date. These allocations were made on a direct usage or cost incurred basis when appropriate, with the remainder allocated using various drivers including average capital deployed, payroll, revenue less material costs, headcount, or other measures. While we believe such allocations are reasonable, the financial statements do not purport to reflect what the results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position, equity, or cash flows would have been had the Company operated as a stand-alone public company for the entirety of fiscal years 2014 and 2015. Note 2 - Related Party Transactions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements provides information regarding direct and indirect cost allocations.1, 2018.
Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP)(“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related note disclosures. While efforts are made to assure estimates used are reasonably accurate based on management’s knowledge of current events, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Segment Information:
As of June 30, 2018, Kimball Electronics hashad business units located in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. EachThailand, and each of our business units qualifiesqualified as an operating segment and met the aggregation criteria to be aggregated into one reportable segment. On October 1, 2018, we completed the GES acquisition, which has operations located in the United States, China, India, Japan, and Vietnam. The GES operations qualify as a single operating segment with its group results regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker. Our chief operating decision maker, which is our Chief Executive Officer. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on this acquisition.
Our business unitsoperating segments meet the aggregation criteria under the current accounting guidance for segment reporting. As of June 30, 2016,2019, all of our business units operated in the EMS industry withoperating segments provide contract manufacturing services, including engineering manufacturing, and supply chain services that providesupport, for the production of electronic assemblies and other products including medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and automation, test, and inspection equipment primarily in automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety applications, all to the specifications and designs of our customers. The nature of the products, the production process, the type of customers, and the methods used to distribute the products all have similar characteristics. Each of our business unitsoperating segments service customers in multiple markets, and many of our customers’ programs are manufactured and serviced by multiple business units. Ouroperating segments. We leverage global processes such as component procurement and customer pricing that provide commonality and consistency among the various regions in which we operate. All of our business unitsoperating segments have similar long-term economic characteristics. Ascharacteristics, and as such, our business units have been aggregated into one reportable segment.


Revenue Recognition:
We recognize revenue in accordance with the new standard issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), Revenue from Contracts with Customers and all the related amendments (“New Revenue Guidance”). Our net sales are principallyrevenue from contracts with customers is generated primarily from manufacturing services provided for the manufacturingproduction of electronic assemblies, components, medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and automation, test, and inspection equipment built to customer’s specifications. Our customer specifications.agreements are generally not for a definitive term, but continue for the relevant product’s life cycle. Typically, our customer agreements do not commit the customer to purchase our services until a purchase order is provided, which is generally short-term in nature. Customer purchase orders primarily have a single performance obligation. Generally, the prices stated in the customer purchase orders are agreed upon prices for the manufactured product and do not vary over the term of the order, and therefore, the majority of our contracts do not contain variable consideration. In limited circumstances, we may enter into a contract where we offer our customer a rebate once specific volume thresholds have been met; in these cases, the rebates are accounted for as variable consideration.
The majority of our revenue is recognized over time as manufacturing services are performed as we manufacture a product to customer specifications with no alternative use and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. The remaining revenue for manufacturing services is recognized when the customer obtains control of the product, typically either upon shipment or delivery of the product dependent on the terms of the contract, and the customer is able to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the asset. We generally recognize revenue over time using costs based input methods, in which judgment is required to evaluate assumptions including the total estimated costs to determine our progress towards contract completion and to calculate the corresponding amount of revenue to recognize. Estimated costs include material, direct and indirect labor, and appropriate applied overheads. Costs based input methods are considered a faithful depiction of our efforts and progress toward satisfying our performance obligations for manufacturing services and for which we believe we are entitled to payment for performance completed to date. The cumulative effect of revisions to estimates related to net contract revenues or costs are recorded in the period in which the revisions to estimates are identified and the amounts can be reasonably estimated.
We have elected to account for shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers as costs to fulfill our promise to transfer the associated services and products. Accordingly, we record customer payments of shipping and handling costs as a component of net sales and classify such costs as a component of cost of sales. We recognize sales net of applicable sales or value add taxes. Based on estimated product returns and price concessions, a reserve for returns and allowances is recorded at the time revenue is recognized, resulting in a reduction of net revenue.
Direct incremental costs to obtain and fulfill a contract are capitalized as a contract asset only if they are material, expected to be recovered, and are not accounted for in accordance with other guidance. Incidental items that are immaterial in the context of the contract are recognized as expense in the period incurred.
See section entitled “New Accounting Standards” below for information on the adoption of the New Revenue Guidance.
Prior to fiscal year 2019, we recognized revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,existed, delivery has occurred, the sales price iswas fixed or determinable, and collectability iswas reasonably assured. Delivery iswas not considered to have occurred until the title and the risk of loss passespassed to the customer according to the terms of the contract. Title and risk of loss arewere considered transferred upon shipment to or receipt at our customers’ locations, or in limited circumstances, as determined by other specific sales terms of the transaction. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recorded as sales while the related shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales. We recognize sales net of applicable sales tax. Based on estimated product returns and price concessions, a reserve for returns and allowances is recorded at the time of the sale, resulting in a reduction of revenue.
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Cash equivalents consist primarily of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition. Cash and cash equivalents consist of bank accounts and money market funds. Bank accounts are stated at cost, which approximates fair value, and money market funds are stated at fair value.


Notes Receivable and Trade Accounts Receivable:
The Company’s notes receivable and trade accounts receivable are recorded per the terms of the agreement or sale, and accrued interest is recognized when earned. We determine on a case-by-case basis the cessation of accruing interest, the resumption of accruing interest, the method of recording payments received on nonaccrual receivables, and the delinquency status for our limited number of notes receivable.
Our policy for estimating the allowance for credit losses on trade accounts receivable and notes receivable includes analysis of such items as aging, credit worthiness, payment history, and historical bad debt experience. Management uses these specific analyses in conjunction with an evaluation of the general economic and market conditions to determine the final allowance for credit losses on the trade accounts receivable and notes receivable. Trade accounts receivable and notes receivable are written off after exhaustive collection efforts occur and the receivable is deemed uncollectible. Our limited amount of notes receivable allows management to monitor the risks, credit quality indicators, collectability, and probability of impairment on an individual basis. Adjustments to the allowance for credit losses are recorded in selling and administrative expenses.
In the ordinary course of business, customers periodically negotiate extended payment terms on trade accounts receivable.  Customary terms require payment within 30 to 45 days, with any terms beyond 45 days being considered extended payment terms. We may utilize accounts receivable factoring arrangements with third-party financial institutions in order to extend terms for the customer without negatively impacting our cash flow.  These arrangements in all cases do not contain recourse provisions which would obligate us in the event of our customers’ failure to pay.  Receivables are considered sold when they are transferred beyond the reach of Kimball Electronics and its creditors, the purchaser has the right to pledge or exchange the receivables, and we have surrendered control over the transferred receivables.  During the fiscal years ended June 30, 20162019 and 2015,2018, we sold, without recourse, $126.5$261.2 million and $129.1$181.5 million of accounts receivable, respectively.  Factoring fees were $1.7 million and $1.1 million during fiscal years 2019 and 2018, respectively, and were included in Selling and Administrative Expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Factoring fees were not material.material in fiscal year 2017.
TheOne of the Company’s China operation,operations, in limited circumstances, may receive banker’s acceptance drafts from customers as payment for their trade accounts receivable. The banker’s acceptance drafts are non-interest bearing and primarily mature within six months from the origination date. The Company has the ability to sell the drafts at a discount or transfer the drafts in settlement of current accounts payable prior to the scheduled maturity date. These drafts, which totaled $5.7$4.2 million and $3.8 million at June 30, 20162019 and $4.3 million at June 30, 2015,2018, respectively, are reflected in the Receivables line on the Consolidated Balance Sheets until the banker’s drafts are sold at a discount, transferred in settlement of current accounts payable, or cash is received at maturity. Banker’s acceptance drafts sold at a discount or transferred in settlement of current accounts payable during fiscal year 2016 was $14.9 million. No banker’s acceptance draftsyears 2019 and 2018 were sold at a discount or transferred in settlement of current accounts payable during fiscal year 2015.$2.7 million and $5.5 million, respectively. See Note 67 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on banker’s acceptance drafts.
Inventories:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or marketand net realizable value. Cost includes material, labor, and applicable manufacturing overhead. Costs associated with underutilization of capacity are expensed as incurred. Inventories are valued using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventories are adjusted for excess and obsolete inventory. Evaluation of excess inventory includes such factors as anticipated usage, inventory turnover, inventory levels, and product demand levels. Factors considered when evaluating obsolescence include the age of on-hand inventory and reduction in value due to damage, design changes, or cessation of product lines.


Property, Equipment, and Depreciation:
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful life of the assets using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Major maintenance activities and improvements are capitalized; other maintenance repairs, and minor renewalsrepairs are expensed. Depreciation and expenses for maintenance repairs, and minor renewalsrepairs are included in both the Cost of Sales line and the Selling and Administrative Expense line ofon the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
We perform reviews for impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment is recognized when estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount. When an impairment is identified, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value. Assets to be disposed of are recorded at the lower of net book value or fair market value less cost to sell at the date management commits to a plan of disposal. Impairment of long-lived assets was not material during fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017.


Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:
Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price and the related underlying tangible and intangible net asset fair values resulting from business acquisitions. Annually, or if conditions indicate an earlier review is necessary, we may assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than its carrying amount and if it is necessary to perform the quantitative two-step goodwill impairment test. We also have the option to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to performing the first step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If the first step is determined to be necessary, we compare the carrying value of the reporting unit to an estimate of the reporting unit’s fair value to identify potential impairment. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, a second step is performed to determine the amount of potential goodwill impairment. If impaired, goodwill is written down to its estimated implied fair value. Goodwill is assigned to and the fair value is tested at the reporting unit level. The fair value is established primarily using a discounted cash flow analysis and secondarily a market approach utilizing current industry information. The calculation of the fair value of the reporting units considers current market conditions existing at the assessment date. During fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014, no goodwill impairment was recognized.
A summary of goodwill is as follows:
(Amounts in Thousands) 
Balance as of June 30, 2014 
Goodwill$15,390
Accumulated impairment(12,826)
Goodwill, net2,564
Balance as of June 30, 2015 
Goodwill15,390
Accumulated impairment(12,826)
Goodwill, net2,564
Goodwill Acquired3,627
Balance as of June 30, 2016 
Goodwill19,017
Accumulated impairment(12,826)
Goodwill, net$6,191
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, we acquired $3.6 million in goodwill from the acquisition of Medivative Technologies, LLC. See Note 3 - Acquisition of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on this acquisition. In addition to performing the required annual testing, we will continue to monitor circumstances and events in future periods to determine whether additional goodwill impairment testing is warranted on an interim basis.
Other Intangible Assets reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of capitalized software, customer relationships, technology, and customer relationships.trade name. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the assets.



A summary of other intangible assets subject to amortization is as follows:
 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015
(Amounts in Thousands)Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Value Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Value
Capitalized Software$29,243
 $24,750
 $4,493
 $28,294
 $23,924
 $4,370
Customer Relationships1,167
 1,067
 100
 1,167
 1,028
 139
Other Intangible Assets$30,410
 $25,817
 $4,593
 $29,461
 $24,952
 $4,509
During fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014, amortization expense of other intangible assets was, in thousands, $883, $759, and $797, respectively. Amortization expense in future periods is expected to be, in thousands, $836, $692, $550, $469, and $452 in the five years ending June 30, 2021, and $1,594 thereafter. The amortization period for the customer relationship intangible asset ranges from 10 to 15 years. The estimated useful life of internal-use software ranges from 3 to 10 years.
Internal-use software is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and is amortized using the straight-line method. During the software application development stage, capitalized costs include external consulting costs, cost of software licenses, and internal payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with a software project. Upgrades and enhancements are capitalized if they result in added functionality which enable the software to perform tasks it was previously incapable of performing. Software maintenance, training, data conversion, and business process reengineering costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. 
Capitalized customer relationships are amortized on estimated attrition rate of customers. We have nonot recognized impairment on intangible assets with indefinite useful lives which are not subject to amortization.during fiscal years 2019, 2018, or 2017.  
Research and Development:
The costs of research and development are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs were approximately, in millions, $9, $9,$15, $11, and $8$10 in fiscal years 2016, 2015,2019, 2018, and 2014,2017, respectively.
Insurance and Self-insurance:
We are self-insured up to certain limits for general liability, workers’ compensation, and certain employee health benefits including medical, short-term disability, and dental, with the related liabilities included in the accompanying financial statements. Our policy is to estimate reserves based upon a number of factors including known claims, estimated incurred but not reported claims, and other analyses, which are based on historical information along with certain assumptions about future events. Approximately 20% of the workforce is covered under self-insured medical and short-term disability plans. At June 30, 2019 and 2018, accrued liabilities for self-insurance exposure were $1.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
We carry external medical and disability insurance coverage for the remainder of our eligible workforce not covered by self-insured plans. Insurance benefits are not provided to retired employees.
Income Taxes:
Through October 31, 2014, the Company was included in the consolidated United States federal income tax return of former Parent, as well as certain state tax returns where former Parent filed on a combined basis. The provisions for income taxes for these jurisdictions were determined on a separate return basis and presented as such for all years included in these Consolidated Financial Statements.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities, recorded in Other Assets and Other long-term liabilities, respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. These assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. We evaluate the recoverability of deferred tax assets each quarter by assessing the likelihood of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize our deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we provide a valuation allowance based on our best estimate of future taxable income in the various taxing jurisdictions and the amount of deferred taxes ultimately realizable. Future events could change management’s assessment.
We operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to tax audits in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex uncertain tax positions, which may require an extended period of time to resolve. A tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. We maintain a liability for uncertain income tax and other tax


positions, including accrued interest and penalties on those positions. As tax positions are effectively settled, the tax liability is adjusted accordingly. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the Provision for Income Taxes line of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Concentrations of Credit Risk:
We have business and credit risks concentrated in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety industries. The Company monitors credit quality and associated risks of notes receivable on an individual basis based on criteria such as financial stability of the party and collection experience in conjunction with general economic and market conditions. At June 30, 2016 and 2015, amounts outstanding under notes receivables were $1.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively. See Note 2 - Related Party Transactions and Note 3 - Acquisition of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the outstanding notes receivable at June 30, 2016 and 2015.
A summary of significant customers’ net sales and trade receivables as a percentage of consolidated net sales and consolidated trade receivables is as follows:
 At or For the Year Ended At or For the Year Ended
 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015
 Net Sales Trade Receivables Net Sales Trade Receivables
Philips15.3% 8.0% 15.4% 7.4%
ZF TRW10.8% 13.7% 8.7% 11.7%
Nexteer Automotive9.5% 10.8% 7.2% 9.1%
Off-Balance Sheet Risk:
Off-balance sheet arrangements are limited to banker’s acceptance drafts transferred with recourse provisions at the Company’s China operation, standby letters of credit, and operating leases entered into in the normal course of business as described in Note 6 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other General Income:
Other General Income in fiscal year 2014 included pre-tax settlements received of $5.7 million related to two antitrust class action lawsuits in which Kimball Electronics was a class member. We recorded no Other General Income during fiscal years 2016 and 2015.
Non-operating Income and Expense:
Non-operating income and expense include the impact of such items as foreign currency rate movements and related derivative gain or loss, fair value adjustments on Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (“SERP”) investments, bank charges, and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expense items that are not directly related to operations. The gain or loss on SERP investments is offset by a change in the SERP liability that is recognized in selling and administrative expenses.
Foreign Currency Translation:
The Company predominantly uses the U.S. dollar and Euro as its functional currencies. Foreign currency assets and liabilities are remeasured into functional currencies at end-of-period exchange rates, except for nonmonetary assets and equity, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Revenue and expenses are remeasured at the weighted average exchange rate during the fiscal year, except for expenses related to nonmonetary assets, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Gains and losses from foreign currency remeasurement are reported in the Non-operating income or expense line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
For business units whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar, the translation of functional currency statements to U.S. dollar statements uses end-of-period exchange rates for assets and liabilities, weighted average exchange rates for revenue and expenses, and historical rates for equity. The resulting currency translation adjustment is recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), as a component of Equity.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:
Derivative financial instruments are recognized on the balance sheet as assets and liabilities and are measured at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in earnings or Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), depending on whether a derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedge transaction, and if it is, the type of


hedge transaction. Hedge accounting is utilized when a derivative is expected to be highly effective upon execution and continues to be highly effective over the duration of the hedge transaction. Hedge accounting permits gains and losses on derivative instruments to be deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and subsequently included in earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the hedged item, or when the derivative is determined to be ineffective. We use derivatives primarily for forward purchases of foreign currency to manage exposure to the variability of cash flows, primarily related to the foreign exchange rate risks inherent in forecasted transactions denominated in foreign currency. See Note 13 - Derivative Instruments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on derivative instruments and hedging activities.
Stock-Based Compensation:
As described in Note 9 - Stock Compensation Plans of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company maintains a stock-based compensation plan which allows for the issuance of incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, unrestricted shares, restricted share units, or performance shares and performance units for grant to officers and other key employees and to members of the Board of Directors who are not employees. We recognize the cost resulting from share-based payment transactions using a fair-value-based method. The estimated fair value of outstanding performance shares is based on the stock price at the date of the grant. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized for the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
“Emerging Growth Company” Reporting Requirements:
The Company qualifies as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”). For as long as a company is deemed to be an “emerging growth company,” it may take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other regulatory requirements that are generally unavailable to other public companies. Among other things, we are not required to provide an auditor attestation report on the assessment of the internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”).
Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of this extended transition period. Our financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
We would cease to be an “emerging growth company” upon the earliest of:
the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of our common stock pursuant to an effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act, or June 30, 2020;
the last day of the fiscal year in which our total annual gross revenues exceed $1 billion;
the date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt securities; or
the date on which we become a “large accelerated filer,” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which would occur if the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
New Accounting Standards:
In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on leases. The new guidance requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by those leases with terms of more than 12 months. Under the current guidance, only capital leases are recognized on the balance sheet. The new guidance requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. The new guidance is effective for our fiscal year 2020 financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance on the balance sheet classification of deferred taxes. Under the current guidance, deferred tax liabilities and assets must be separated into current and noncurrent amounts in a classified statement of financial position. The new guidance requires deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The new guidance does not change the requirement that deferred tax liabilities and assets of a tax-paying component of an entity to be offset and presented as a single amount. The guidance is effective for our fiscal year 2019 annual financial statements and interim periods within our fiscal year 2020 financial statements, with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The guidance offers two acceptable adoption methods: (i) retrospective adoption to all periods presented; or (ii) prospective adoption to all deferred tax liabilities and assets. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.


In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance on Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. The guidance amends the subsequent measurement of inventory from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value. Under the current guidance, market value could be replacement cost, net realizable value, or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin. Within the scope of the new guidance, an entity should measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The guidance is effective for our fiscal year 2018 financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of the guidance is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, the guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The guidance addresses several areas including transfer of control, contracts with multiple performance obligations, and costs to obtain and fulfill contracts. The guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. In August 2015, the FASB issued additional guidance deferring the effective date for one year while allowing entities the option to adopt one year early. The guidance is effective for our fiscal year 2020 financial statements using either of two acceptable adoption methods: (i) retrospective adoption to each prior reporting period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients; or (ii) adoption with the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method nor determined the effect of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
Note 2 Related Party Transactions
Services Provided by Kimball International, Inc.:
Prior to the spin-off on October 31, 2014, Kimball Electronics operated as a reportable segment within Kimball International. The Consolidated Financial Statements include allocations of general corporate expenses from former Parent including, but not limited to, spin-off costs, finance, legal, information technology, human resources, employee benefits administration, treasury, risk management, and other shared services. The allocations were primarily made using various drivers including average capital deployed, payroll, revenue less material costs, headcount, or other measures, with the remainder allocated on a direct usage or cost incurred basis when appropriate. Former Parent charged us for such services and indirect general and corporate overhead expenses of approximately $4.5 million in fiscal year 2015 and $12.6 million in fiscal year 2014. Additionally, former Parent charged us approximately $2.1 million in fiscal year 2015 and $5.0 million in fiscal year 2014 for corporate incentive plan expenses, including stock-based compensation. These costs are primarily included in Selling and Administrative Expenses and were charged through October 31, 2014, the spin-off date.
We consider the basis on which the expenses were allocated to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided to or the benefit received by us through the spin-off date. The allocations may not, however, reflect the expense we would have incurred as an independent, publicly traded company through the spin-off date. Actual costs that might have been incurred had we been a stand-alone company would depend on a number of factors, including what functions we might have performed ourselves or outsourced and strategic decisions we might have made in areas such as information technology and infrastructure.
Taxes:
The Company entered into a Tax Matters Agreement with former Parent that governs the Company’s rights and obligations after the spin-off with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, tax attributes, tax contests, and other tax sharing regarding income taxes, other tax matters, and related tax returns. The Company will continue to have joint and several liabilities with former Parent with the IRS and certain U.S. state tax authorities for U.S. federal income and state taxes for the taxable periods in which the Company was a part of former Parent’s consolidated group. The tax matters agreement specifies the portion, if any, of this liability for which the Company bears responsibility, and former Parent has agreed to indemnify the Company against any amounts for which the Company is not responsible. As of June 30, 20162019 and June 30, 2015,2018, the Company has a receivable from Kimball International recorded for $0.7$0.4 million and $0.8$0.5 million, respectively.respectively, relating to benefits from domestic research and development tax credits. As of both June 30, 20162019 and June 30, 2015, $0.62018, $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of the receivable from Kimball International is a long-term receivable and was recorded in Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, relatingSheets.
Concentrations of Credit Risk:
We have business and credit risks associated with our customers concentrated in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety industries. The Company monitors credit quality and associated risks of receivables on an individual basis based on criteria such as financial stability of the party and collection experience in conjunction with general economic and market conditions.
A summary of significant customers’ net sales and trade receivables as a percentage of consolidated net sales and consolidated trade receivables is as follows:
 At or For the Year Ended At or For the Year Ended
 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
 Net Sales Trade Receivables Net Sales Trade Receivables
Philips14% * 13% *
ZF12% 14% 15% 17%
Nexteer Automotive12% 16% 13% 16%
Regal Beloit Corporation* 10% * 11%
        
* amount is less than 10% of total       
Off-Balance Sheet Risk:
Off-balance sheet arrangements are limited to benefitsbanker’s acceptance drafts transferred with recourse provisions at one of the Company’s China operations, standby letters of credit, and operating leases entered into in the normal course of business as described in Note 7 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other General Income:
Other General Income in fiscal years 2019 and 2017 consisted of $0.3 million and $4.0 million, respectively, resulting from domestic researchpayments received related to class action lawsuits in which Kimball Electronics was a class member. We recorded no Other General Income during fiscal year 2018.
Non-operating Income and development tax credits.Expense:
Non-operating income and expense include the impact of such items as foreign currency rate movements and related derivative gain or loss, fair value adjustments on supplemental employee retirement plan (“SERP”) investments, government subsidies, bank charges, bargain purchase gain on acquisition, and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expense items that are not directly related to operations. The gain or loss on SERP investments is offset by a change in the SERP liability that is recognized in Selling and Administrative Expense.


Foreign Currency Translation:
The Company predominantly uses the U.S. dollar and Euro as its functional currencies. Foreign currency assets and liabilities are remeasured into functional currencies at end-of-period exchange rates, except for nonmonetary assets and equity, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Revenue and expenses are remeasured at the weighted average exchange rate during the fiscal year, except for expenses related to nonmonetary assets, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Gains and losses from foreign currency remeasurement are reported in Non-operating income or expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
For business units whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar, the translation of functional currency statements to U.S. dollar statements uses end-of-period exchange rates for assets and liabilities, weighted average exchange rates for revenue and expenses, and historical rates for equity. The resulting currency translation adjustment is recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), as a component of Share Owners’ Equity.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:
Derivative financial instruments are recognized on the balance sheet as assets and liabilities and are measured at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in earnings or Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), depending on whether a derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedge transaction, and if it is, the type of hedge transaction. Hedge accounting is utilized when a derivative is expected to be highly effective upon execution and continues to be highly effective over the duration of the hedge transaction. Hedge accounting permits gains and losses on derivative instruments to be deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and subsequently included in earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the hedged item, or when the derivative is determined to be ineffective. We use derivatives primarily for forward purchases of foreign currency to manage exposure to the variability of cash flows, primarily related to the foreign exchange rate risks inherent in forecasted transactions denominated in foreign currency. Cash receipts and cash payments related to derivative instruments are recorded in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. See Note 14 - Derivative Instruments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on derivative instruments and hedging activities.
Stock-Based Compensation:
As described in Note 10 - Stock Compensation Plans of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company maintains the 2014 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, which allows for the issuance of incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, unrestricted shares, restricted share units, or performance shares and performance units for grant to officers and other key employees, and to members of the Board of Directors who are not employees. The Company also maintains the Kimball Electronics, Inc. Non-Employee Directors Stock Compensation Deferral Plan (the “Deferral Plan”), which allows Non-Employee Directors to elect to defer all, or a portion of, their retainer fees in stock. We recognize the cost resulting from share-based payment transactions using a fair-value-based method. The estimated fair value of outstanding performance shares is based on the stock price at the date of the grant. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized for the portion of the award for which performance targets have been established and is expected to vest. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures by reversing the compensation costs at the time a forfeiture occurs.
New Accounting Standards:
Adopted in Fiscal Year 2019:
In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance on changes to the disclosure requirements for fair value measurement. The new guidance modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurement which includes among other changes eliminating the requirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, eliminating the requirement to disclose the policy for timing of transfers between levels, and added a requirement to disclose changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period. We adopted this guidance early, as permitted, in fiscal year 2019. As this guidance only impacts disclosures related to fair value measurement, the adoption did not impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance on improving the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost. The new guidance changes how employers that sponsor defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement plans present net periodic benefit costs in the income statement. An employer is required to report the service cost component in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the affected employees during the period. Other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside of income from operations. The update also allows only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization, when applicable. The amendments in this guidance were to be applied retrospectively for the


presentation of the service cost component and the other components of the net benefit cost in the income statement, and prospectively for the capitalization of the service cost component in assets. We adopted this guidance in fiscal year 2019 on a retrospective basis for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of the net benefit cost in the income statement. The prior period presentation has been restated. The retrospective adoption for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of the net benefit cost in the income statement decreased our Operating income and increased our Non-operating income (expense), net by the same amount on our Consolidated Statements of Income of $0.4 million, $0.3 million, $0.3 million and for fiscal years ended 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. There was no effect to Net income or Earnings per share for the retrospective adoption for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of the net benefit cost. The impact from the prospective adoption for the capitalization of only the service cost component in assets was not material.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on the recognition of Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The core principle of the guidance is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, the guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The guidance addresses several areas including transfer of control, contracts with multiple performance obligations, and costs to obtain and fulfill contracts. The guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract.
The Company adopted the New Revenue Guidance for all contracts using the modified retrospective transition method. We recognized the net cumulative effect of initially applying the New Revenue Guidance as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.
A majority of our sales revenue under the New Revenue Guidance is recognized over time as manufacturing services are performed. This represents a change from our previous revenue recognition pattern as revenue was historically recognized at a point in time when title and risk of loss passed to the customer according to the terms of the contract. The remaining sales revenue for manufactured products will be recognized at a point in time when the customer obtains control of the product if the criteria to recognize revenue over time is not met for a specific contract.
The effect of the adoption of the New Revenue Guidance on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 1, 2018, our Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended June 30, 2019, and our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2019, resulting primarily from the change to recognize a majority of our revenue over time as manufacturing services are performed, were as follows:
(Amounts in Thousands)
Balance at
June 30, 2018
 Adjustments from Adoption of New Revenue Guidance 
Balance at
July 1, 2018
ASSETS     
Contract assets$
 $43,241
 $43,241
Inventories201,596
 (39,169) 162,427
Other Assets23,994
 (871) 23,123
      
LIABILITIES AND SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY     
Accrued expenses32,446
 151
 32,597
Retained earnings99,374
 3,050
 102,424



Cash Management:
For purposes
 At or For the Year Ended
 June 30, 2019
(Amounts in Thousands)

As Reported Amounts Excluding Changes Related to New Revenue Guidance Effect of Change
Income Statement     
Net Sales$1,181,844
 $1,173,156
 $8,688
Cost of Sales1,093,438
 1,085,824
 7,614
Gross Profit88,406
 87,332
 1,074
      
Operating Income42,060
 40,986
 1,074
      
Income Before Taxes on Income38,485
 37,411
 1,074
Provision for Income Taxes6,927
 6,702
 225
    Net Income$31,558
 $30,709
 $849
      
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock     
Basic$1.22
 $1.19
 $0.03
Diluted$1.21
 $1.18
 $0.03
      
Balance Sheet     
ASSETS     
Contract assets$51,929
 $
 $51,929
Inventories203,840
 250,651
 (46,811)
Other Assets24,877
 24,877
 
      
LIABILITIES AND SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY     
Accrued expenses$43,196
 $41,978
 $1,218
Retained earnings$133,982
 $130,083
 $3,899
Not Yet Adopted:
In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance on Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. This new guidance amends the accounting for implementation, setup, and other upfront costs incurred in a cloud computing hosting arrangement. The amendment aligns the requirement for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The amendment also requires companies to expense the capitalized implementation costs of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract over the term of the historical Consolidated Financial Statements, former Parent did not allocatehosting arrangement, including options to usextend the cashagreement that is in control of the customer. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and cash equivalents held at former Parent’s corporate levelinterim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance is to be adopted either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2017, the FASB issued guidance on Derivatives and Hedging. The pronouncement expands and refines hedge accounting, aligns the recognition and presentation of the effects of hedging instruments and hedge items in the financial statements, and includes certain targeted improvements to ease the application of current guidance related to the assessment of hedge effectiveness. The guidance is effective for the periods presented priorCompany beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. We do not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on leases with subsequent amendments to this new guidance in January 2018, July 2018, and December 2018. The new guidance requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the spin-off. Our cash balance prior tosheet for the spin-off primarily represented cash heldrights and obligations created by international entities atthose leases and requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. Under the local level. In connection withcurrent guidance, only capital leases are recognized on the spin-off, net distributions of cash were made from former Parent to us of $44.3 million on or around October 31, 2014. We began operations as an independent company with approximately $63 million of cash, including cash held by our foreign facilities.balance sheet.
Former Parent provided centralized treasury functions

The guidance is effective for us whereby, former Parent regularly transferred cash both to and from our subsidiaries, as necessary. Intercompany receivables/payables from/to related parties arising from the corporate overhead activity described above were included in Net Parent investment in the Consolidated Financial Statements. As of July 1, 2014, Net Parent investment2019, the beginning of our first quarter of fiscal year 2020. As allowed by the July 2018 amendment, the Company will elect not to recast the comparative periods when transitioning to the new guidance, and if applicable, recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings in fiscal year 2020.
We have completed our preliminary assessment of adopting the standard. We expect the effects of adoption will include the recognition of less than $5 million of new right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on our balance sheet, primarily for our real estate operating leases, and new disclosures about our leasing activities beginning with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. It is not expected to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. We expect no retained earnings adjustment.
The standard provides a number of optional practical expedients and accounting elections for an entity’s transition and ongoing accounting. We have elected the “package of practical expedients,” which permits us not to reassess under the new standard our prior conclusions about lease identification, classification, and initial direct costs. We expect to elect the short-term lease recognition exemption, permitting us not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less and do not include a purchase option whose exercise is reasonably certain.
Note 2    Acquisitions
Fiscal Year 2019 Acquisition:
On October 1, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of GES Holdings, Inc., Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “GES”). The acquisition included purchasing substantially all of the assets and assuming certain liabilities of GES Holdings, Inc., Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing, Inc., GES Infotek Pvt. Ltd., (India), GES Japan KK, Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., (China), Suzhou Global Equipment Services and Trading Co., Ltd. (China), and acquiring 100% of the capital stock of Global Equipment Services & Manufacturing Vietnam Company Limited.
This acquisition supported the Company’s strategy for growth and diversification into a multifaceted manufacturing solutions company. GES specializes in design, production, and servicing of automation, test, and inspection equipment for industrial applications in the semiconductor, electronics, and life sciences industries.
Incremental costs expensed as incurred directly related to the acquisition has totaled $1.4 million, of which $0.5 million and $0.9 million were expensed during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, respectively. These costs were recorded in Selling and Administrative Expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Income. The operating results of this acquisition are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements beginning on the acquisition date of October 1, 2018.
The GES acquisition was convertedaccounted for as a business combination. As of June 30, 2019, the Company has recorded a net adjusted purchase price of $42.4 million which includes a reduction for an estimated net working capital adjustment of $7.6 million. Cash paid, net of cash acquired, is $43.9 million, and a net receivable due from the seller has been recognized for $3.8 million. The net working capital adjustment has been disputed by the sellers of GES and is currently being resolved through the dispute resolution procedure provided for under the terms of the asset purchase agreement, and therefore, as of June 30, 2019, the purchase price is not final. The acquisition was primarily funded with the Company’s primary credit facility. The Company has determined this acquisition is not a significant subsidiary.


The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation to Additional paid-in capital.assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with the excess allocated to goodwill. For tax purposes, $3.9 million of the goodwill recorded as of June 30, 2019 is expected to be deductible. The fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed presented in these financial statements are preliminary and may differ from the final purchase price allocation for changes associated with the net working capital adjustment, certain tax estimates, and additional information seethe Company may obtain during the measurement period, which will end no later than one year from the acquisition date.
(Amounts in Thousands)October 1, 2018
Cash$2,257
Receivables15,656
Inventories6,454
Prepaid expenses and other current assets1,424
Property and Equipment9,100
Other Intangible Assets19,259
Other Assets498
Goodwill11,913
Total assets acquired$66,561
  
Borrowings under Credit Facilities$12,843
Accounts payable4,113
Accrued expenses1,340
Other long-term liabilities5,884
Total liabilities assumed$24,180
Net assets acquired$42,381
Income tax liabilities, indirect tax liabilities, and liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, of $4.2 million have been recorded related to pre-closing tax periods of Global Equipment Services & Manufacturing Vietnam Company Limited of which $3.9 million is in Other long-term liabilities and $0.3 million is included in Accrued expenses. This reflects management’s best assessment of the estimated taxes, interest, and penalties that are more likely than not to be paid, or for indirect taxes the probable amounts due to the tax authorities, including interest and penalties, under the applicable laws in the various jurisdictions.  Because of the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is significantly different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. Included in Receivables is a related indemnification asset of $4.2 million for these estimated tax liabilities. The seller has agreed to indemnify the buyer in the purchase agreements for all taxes allocable to all pre-closing tax periods.
Other Intangible Assets include the estimated fair values for finite-lived intangible assets acquired and are listed in the table below along with their estimated useful lives which are being amortized on a straight-line basis.
(Amounts in Thousands)
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Estimated useful life
(years)
Software$379
 3 to 7
Technology5,060
 5
Trade name6,369
 10
Customer relationships7,451
 15
   Total other intangible assets$19,259
  



Fiscal Year 2017 Acquisition:
On July 18, 2016, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Aircom Manufacturing, Inc. (“Aircom”), located in Indianapolis, Indiana, for consideration of $3.5 million, which consisted of $2.5 million in cash payments and the settlement of a $1.0 million receivable. The Aircom acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and included assets acquired of $6.4 million and liabilities assumed of $1.4 million based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.
Consideration paid for Aircom was less than the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which resulted in a bargain purchase gain of $0.9 million and was recorded in Non-operating income on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The bargain purchase gain resulted from the financial distress of Aircom as they were unable to secure sufficient capital to continue operations and service their existing debt.
The Aircom acquisition added expertise in the manufacturing of precision molded plastics to our package of value. Operating results are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements beginning from the date of acquisition. Direct transaction costs of the Aircom acquisition were not material and were expensed as incurred.
Note 3    Revenue from Contracts with Customers
We recognize revenue in accordance with the New Revenue Guidance. See Note 1 – Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 11 - Share Owners’ Equityof Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Agreements with Kimball International, Inc.:
As partStatements for more information regarding our revenue recognition policies and on the adoption of the spin-off,New Revenue Guidance, including the Company entered into various agreementsimpact on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Statement of Income.
Our revenue from contracts with former Parent which providecustomers is generated primarily from manufacturing services provided for the allocation betweenproduction of electronic assemblies, electronic and non-electronic components, medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and automation, test, and inspection equipment in automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety applications, to the Companyspecifications and former Parentdesigns of our customers.
The following table disaggregates our revenue by end market vertical for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.
 Fiscal Year Ended
(Amounts in Millions)June 30, 2019
Vertical Markets: 
Automotive$474.3
Medical367.5
Industrial255.9
Public Safety66.2
Other17.9
Total net sales$1,181.8
Approximately 70% of our net sales were recognized over time under the New Revenue Guidance for fiscal year 2019 as manufacturing services were performed. The remaining net sales were primarily recognized when the customer obtained control of the manufactured product under the New Revenue Guidance if the criteria to recognize revenue over time was not met for a specific contract. Revenue recognized for tooling, excess inventory, and other services was not material for fiscal year 2019.
The timing differences of revenue recognition, billings to our customers, and cash collections from our customers result in billed accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable. Contract assets liabilities,on the Consolidated Balance Sheet relate to unbilled accounts receivable and obligations, of former Parent and its subsidiaries, and govern the relationship between former Parentoccur when revenue is recognized over time as manufacturing services are provided and the Company afterbilling to the spin-off. These agreements became effective on October 31, 2014 and included the following:
Separation and Distribution Agreement:
The Separation and Distribution Agreement, among other things, (1) provides for the transfers of assets and assumptions of liabilities; (2) governs the rights and obligationscustomer has not yet occurred as of the parties regarding the distribution; (3) provides that following the spin-off the Company is responsible for obtaining and maintaining its own insurance coverage; and (4) governs other matters, including, but not limited to access and provision of records, intellectual property, confidentiality, treatment of outstanding guarantees and similar credit support, and dispute resolution procedures.
Employee Matters Agreement:
balance sheet date. The Employee Matters Agreement provides (1) that generally the Company has responsibility for its own employees and compensation plans, subject to certain exceptions; (2) that following the spin-off, the Company’s employees will generally participate in various retirement, welfare, and other employee benefit and compensation plans established and maintained by the Company; (3) for the treatment of outstanding equity awards in connection with the spin-off; (4) for the assumption of certain employment related contracts that the Company’s employees originally entered into with former Parent; and (5) the allocation of certain employee liabilities and the cooperation between the Company and former Parent in sharing employee information.
Transition Services Agreement:
The Transition Services Agreement provides the Company and former Parent will provide to each other specified services on a transitional basis to help ensure an orderly transition following the spin-off. These services include information technology, financial, telecommunications, benefits support services, and other specified services. The services were provided at cost and the services have been completedContract assets as of June 30, 2016.2019 of $51.9 million increased from the Contract assets recognized as of the initial adoption of the New Revenue Guidance on July 1, 2018 of $43.2 million as a result of increased production volumes.
Tax Matters Agreement:
See section entitled “Taxes” above for information on the Tax Matters Agreement.
Note 3    Acquisition
On May 2, 2016,In limited circumstances, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Medivative Technologies, LLC (the “acquisition”) located in Indianapolis, Indiana, a wholly owned subsidiary of privately held Aircom Manufacturing, Inc. The acquisition adds capabilities in mechanical design, precision plastics, combination devices, instruments, and complex system assembly to our package of value. It is expected to position us to better serve both existing and newmay receive payments from customers in advance of the medical end market vertical.
The acquisition was accountedsatisfaction of performance obligations primarily for tooling or other miscellaneous services or costs. These advance payments are recognized as a business combination with a total purchase price of $7.3 million, whichcontract liabilities until the performance obligations are completed and are included a cash payment of $8.3 million less a working capital adjustment of $1.0 million recorded in the Receivables line itemAccrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, which amounted to $6.3 million and $1.7 million as of June 30, 2016. Assets acquired were $11.6 million, which included $3.6 million of tax deductible goodwill,2019 and liabilities assumed were $4.3 million. The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired andJune 30, 2018, respectively.



liabilities assumed was based on their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. The Company is in the process of finalizing fair value amounts for certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Direct costs of the acquisition were not material. Operating results are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements beginning on May 2, 2016 and had an immaterial effect on the fiscal year 2016 financial results.
Note 4    Inventories
Inventories arewere valued using the lower of first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) cost or marketand net realizable value. InventoryFollowing are inventory components at June 30 were as follows:30:
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 20152019 2018
Finished products$21,577
 $21,415
$2,708
 $25,552
Work-in-process10,678
 13,029
4,119
 17,254
Raw materials100,622
 90,754
197,013
 158,790
Total inventory$132,877
 $125,198
$203,840
 $201,596

As a result of the adoption of the New Revenue Guidance, inventories as of June 30, 2019 have been reduced for the contracts which have been recognized in revenue over time as manufacturing services are performed. Total inventory as of June 30, 2019 is $46.8 million lower than it would have been if we had not adopted the New Revenue Guidance. Inventories as of June 30, 2018 have not been restated and continue to be reported under the accounting guidance in effect at that time. See Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers for further information on adoption of the New Revenue Guidance.

Note 5   Property and Equipment
Major classes of property and equipment at June 30 consist of the following:following at June 30:
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 20152019 2018
Land$8,683
 $8,726
Land and land use rights$11,836
 $10,321
Buildings and improvements58,579
 57,524
78,508
 71,385
Machinery and equipment199,792
 177,148
255,978
 246,758
Construction-in-progress14,681
 14,885
14,262
 7,418
Total$281,735
 $258,283
$360,584
 $335,882
Less: Accumulated depreciation(161,034) (151,504)(216,955) (198,672)
Property and equipment, net$120,701
 $106,779
$143,629
 $137,210
The useful lives used in computing depreciation are based on estimated service lives for classes of property, as follows:
 Years
Buildings and improvements35 to 40
Machinery and equipment3 to 1011
Land use rights39
Leasehold improvementsLesser of Useful Life or Term of Lease
Depreciation of property and equipment totaled, in millions, $19.5$26.3 for fiscal year 2016, $19.02019, $25.5 for fiscal year 2015,2018, and $17.1$23.0 for fiscal year 2014.2017.
At both June 30, 2016



Note 6    Goodwill and 2015, no assets were classifiedOther Intangible Assets
A summary of goodwill is as held for sale. follows:
(Amounts in Thousands) 
Balance as of June 30, 2017 
Goodwill$19,017
Accumulated impairment(12,826)
Goodwill, net6,191
Balance as of June 30, 2018 
Goodwill19,017
Accumulated impairment(12,826)
Goodwill, net6,191
Goodwill Acquired11,913
  
Balance as of June 30, 2019 
Goodwill30,930
Accumulated impairment(12,826)
Goodwill, net$18,104
  
During fiscal year 2014,2019, we sold a facilityacquired $11.9 million in goodwill resulting from the GES acquisition. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on this acquisition. We had no acquired goodwill in fiscal year 2018. During fiscal years 2019, 2018, and land located2017, no goodwill impairment was recognized.
A summary of other intangible assets subject to amortization is as follows:
 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
(Amounts in Thousands)Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Value Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Value
Capitalized Software$32,015
 $27,124
 $4,891
 $30,484
 $26,154
 $4,330
Customer Relationships8,618
 1,506
 7,112
 1,167
 1,122
 45
Technology5,060
 766
 4,294
 
 
 
Trade Name6,369
 478
 5,891
 
 
 
Other Intangible Assets$52,062
 $29,874
 $22,188
 $31,651
 $27,276
 $4,375
During fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017, amortization expense of other intangible assets was, in Gaylord, Michigan, recognizing a pre-tax loss of $311 thousand. The loss on sale was includedmillions, $2.6, $0.9, and $0.9, respectively. Amortization expense in future periods is expected to be, in millions, $3.1, $3.1, $2.9, $2.9, and $2.1 in the Restructuring Expense linefive years ending June 30, 2024, and $8.1 thereafter. The estimated useful life of internal-use software ranges from 3 to 10 years. The amortization period for the customer relationships, technology, and trade name intangible assets is 15 years, 5 years, and 10 years, respectively. We have no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives which are not subject to amortization. 
Software, customer relationships, technology, and trade name intangible assets were acquired in fiscal year 2019 as a result of the GES acquisition. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Income.for more information on this acquisition. No customer relationships, technology, and trade name intangible assets were acquired in fiscal year 2018.



Note 67    Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Leases:
OperatingThe Company leases for acertain office, manufacturing, facility and forwarehouse facilities under operating leases, in addition to land on which certain office and manufacturing facilities residereside. These operating leases expire from fiscal year 20232020 to 20562057 and contain provisions under which minimum annual lease payments, are $0.3 million,in millions, of $0.8, $0.7, $0.6, $0.1, and $0.1 for each of the five years ending June 30, 20212024, respectively, and aggregate $1.2$0.5 million from fiscal year 2022 to the expiration of the leases in fiscal year 2056.thereafter. We are obligated under certain real estate leases to maintain the properties and pay real estate taxes. Certain leases include renewal options and escalation clauses. Total rental expense amounted to, in millions, $0.5, $0.3,$1.1, $0.7, and $0.5$0.7 in fiscal years 2016, 2015,2019, 2018, and 2014,2017, respectively.
As of June 30, 2016 and 2015,2019, capital leases were immaterial. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had no capital leases.


Guarantees:
As of June 30, 20162019 and 2015,2018, we had no guarantees issued which were contingent on the future performance of another entity. Standby letters of credit aremay be issued to third-party suppliers lessors, and insurance institutions and can only be drawn upon in the event of the Company’s failure to pay its obligations to the beneficiary. We had a maximum financial exposure from unused standby letters of credit totaling $0.4 million as of both June 30, 20162019 and $0.3 million as of June 30, 2015.2018. We don’t expect circumstances to arise that would require us to perform under any of these arrangements and believe that the resolution of any claims that might arise in the future, either individually or in the aggregate, would not materially affect our consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, no liability has been recorded as of June 30, 20162019 and 20152018 with respect to the standby letters of credit. We also may enter into commercial letters of credit to facilitate payments to vendors and from customers.
Banker’s Acceptance Drafts:
TheOne of the Company’s China operation,operations, in limited circumstances, receives banker’s acceptance drafts from customers as settlement for their trade accounts receivable. We in turn may transfer the acceptance drafts to a supplier of ours in settlement of current accounts payable. These drafts contain certain recourse provisions afforded to the transferee under laws of theThe People’s Republic of China. If a transferee were to exercise its available recourse rights, the draft would revert back to our China operation and we would be required to satisfy the obligation with the transferee and the draft would revert back to our China operation.transferee. At June 30, 2016,2019 and 2018, the drafts transferred and outstanding totaled $2.7 million. We had no transferred$0.9 million and outstanding drafts at June 30, 2015.$2.0 million, respectively. No transferee has exercised their recourse rights against us. For additional information on banker’s acceptance drafts, see Note 1 – Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Product Warranties:
The Company provides only assurance-type warranties for a limited time period, which cover workmanship and assures the product complies with specifications provided by or agreed upon with the customer. We maintain a provision for limited warranty repair or replacement of products manufactured and sold, which has been established in specific manufacturing contract agreements. We estimate product warranty liability at the time of sale based on historical repair or replacement cost trends in conjunction with the length of the warranty offered. Management refines the warranty liability periodically based on changes in historical cost trends and in certain cases where specific warranty issues become known.
Changes in the product warranty accrual during fiscal years 2016, 2015,2019, 2018, and 20142017 were as follows:
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Product Warranty Liability at the beginning of the year$621
 $911
 $507
$656
 $593
 $605
Additions to warranty accrual (including changes in estimates)160
 625
 721
361
 346
 415
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)(176) (915) (317)(59) (283) (427)
Product Warranty Liability at the end of the year$605
 $621
 $911
$958
 $656
 $593



Note 78    Credit Facilities
Credit facilities consisted of the following:
Availability to Borrow at Borrowings Outstanding at Borrowings Outstanding atUnused Borrowings at Borrowings Outstanding at Borrowings Outstanding at
(Amounts in Millions, in U.S Dollar Equivalents)June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
Primary credit facility (1)
$40.6
 $9.0
 $
$26.8
 $122.8
 $6.0
Thailand overdraft credit facility (2)
2.6
 
 
2.9
 
 
China revolving credit facility (3)
7.5
 
 
7.5
 
 
Total$50.7
 $9.0
 $
Netherlands revolving credit facility (4)
7.1
 3.4
 2.3
Poland revolving credit facility (5)
17.1
 
 
Total credit facilities$61.4
 126.2
 8.3
Less: current portion  (34.7) (8.3)
Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current portion (6)
  $91.5
 $
(1)In connection with the spin-off,At June 30, 2019, the Company entered intomaintained a U.S. primary credit facility (the “primary facility”) dated. On July 27, 2018, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement among the Company, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as Documentation Agent. The credit agreement amends and restates the Company’s primary credit facility, which was scheduled to mature on October 31, 2014.2019. The credit facility expires in October 2019agreement has a maturity date of July 27, 2023 and providesallows for up to $50$150 million in borrowings, with an option to increase the amount available for borrowing to $75$225 million uponat the Company’s request, subject to participating banks’ consent. We will use this facility for acquisitions and general corporate purposes. A commitment fee is payable on the unused portion of the credit facility which was immaterial to our operating results in fiscal years 2016 and 2015.


consent of each lender participating in such increase. The Company incurred $0.4 million of debt issuance costs associated with the amended and restated credit agreement. This facility is maintained for working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company including capital expenditures and acquisitions. A commitment fee is payable on the unused portion of the credit facility which was immaterial to our operating results in fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017. The commitment fee on the unused portion of principal amount of the credit facility is payable at a rate that ranges from 20.0 to 25.0 basis points per annum as determined by the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to adjusted consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the primary facility. Types of borrowings available on the primary facility include revolving loans, multi-currency term loans, and swingline loans.
The interest rate on borrowings is dependent on the type of borrowings and will be one of the following two options:
the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) in effect two business days prior to the advance (adjusted upwards to reflect bank reserve costs) for such interest period as defined in the agreement, plus the Eurocurrency Loans spread which can range from 125.0 to 175.0 basis points based on the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to adjusted consolidated EBITDA; or
the Alternate Base Rate (“ABR”), which is defined as the highest of the fluctuating rate per annum equal to the higher of
a.JPMorgan’s prime rate;
b.1% per annum as determined byabove the Company’s ratioAdjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement); or
c.
1/2 of consolidated total indebtedness to adjusted consolidated EBITDA. The interest rate on borrowings is dependent on1% per annum above the type of borrowings. The weighted-average interest rate on borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2016 was 1.69%.Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement);
plus the ABR Loans spread which can range from 25.0 to 75.0 basis points based on the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to adjusted consolidated EBITDA.
The Company’s financial covenants under the primary credit facility require:
a ratio of consolidated total indebtedness minus unencumbered U.S. cash on hand in the U.S.United States in excess of $15 million to adjusted consolidated EBITDA, determined as of the end of each of its fiscal quarters for the then most recently ended four fiscal quarters, to not be greater than 3.0 to 1.0, and
a fixed charge coverage ratio, determined as of the end of each of its fiscal quarters for the then most recently ended four fiscal quarters, to not be less than 1.10 to 1.00.
The Company had $0.4 million in letters of credit contingently committed against the credit facility at both June 30, 2016.2019 and 2018.
(2)The Company also maintains a foreign credit facility for its operation in Thailand which allows for borrowings of up to 90.0 million Thai Baht (approximately $2.6$2.9 million at June 30, 20162019 exchange rates). This credit facility can be terminated at any time by either the Company or the bank by giving prior written notice of at least 15 days to the other party. Interest on borrowing under this facility is charged at a rate of interest determined by the bank in accordance with relevant laws and regulations for charging interest on an overdraft facility.
(3)An uncommittedThe Company also maintains a foreign revolving credit facility was established in fiscal year 2015 for ourone of its China operation.operations. The China credit facility allows for borrowings of up to $7.5 million, which borrowings can be made in either Chinese Renminbi (RMB) or U.S. dollars. The availability of this uncommitted facility is at the sole discretion of the bank and is subject to the availability of funds and other relevant conditions. The bank may, at its sole discretion, agree to provide the facility on such terms and conditions as the bank deems appropriate. Further, the availability of the facility is also subject to the determination by the bank of the borrower’s actual need for such facility. Proceeds from the facility are to be used for general working capital purposes. Interest on borrowing under this facility is charged at a rate of interest determined by the bank and is dependent on the denomination of the currency borrowed. The facility matures on May 31, 2017.2020.
(4)The Company established an uncommitted revolving credit facility in fiscal year 2017 for our Netherlands subsidiary. The Netherlands credit facility allows for borrowings of up to 9.2 million Euro (approximately $10.5 million at June 30, 2019 exchange rates), which borrowings can be made in Euro, U.S. dollars, or other optional currency. The availability of funds under this facility is at the sole discretion of the bank. Proceeds from the facility are to be used for general corporate purposes. Interest on borrowing under this facility is charged at a rate of interest dependent on the denomination of the currency borrowed. The facility matures on June 21, 2020.
(5)
During the current fiscal year, the Company established an uncommitted revolving credit facility for our Poland operation, which allows for borrowings up to 15 million Euro (approximately $17.1 million at June 30, 2019 exchange rates) that can be drawn in Euro, U.S. dollars, or Polish Zloty. The availability of funds under this uncommitted facility is at the sole discretion of the bank. Proceeds from the facility are to be used for general working capital purposes. Interest on borrowing under this facility is charged at a rate of interest dependent on the denomination of the currency borrowed. The facility matures on December 20, 2019.
(6)The amount of Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current maturities at June 30, 2019 reflects the borrowings on the primary facility that the Company intends, and has the ability, to refinance for a period longer than twelve months.


The weighted-average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding under the credit facilities at June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 were 4.5% and 2.7%, respectively. Cash payments for interest on borrowings in fiscal years 20162019, 2018, and 20142017 were, in thousands, $44,millions, $3.0, $0.4, and $2, respectively, and no cash payments were made for interest on borrowings in fiscal year 2015.$0.3, respectively. Capitalized interest expense was immaterial during fiscal years 2016, 2015,2019, 2018, and 2014.2017.
Note 89    Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans:
In connection with the spin-off, theThe Company establishedmaintains a trusteed defined contribution retirement plan which is in effect for substantially all domestic employees meeting the eligibility requirements. All contributions for Kimball Electronics’ employees in former Parent’s plan at the spin date were transferred to the Company’s new plan on or around the spin date and were immediately fully vested. The Company also establishedmaintains a supplemental employee retirement plan (“SERP”) for executives and other key employees which enables them to defer cash compensation on a pre-tax basis in excess of IRS


limitations. Assets in the former Parent SERP plan for Kimball Electronics employees were transferred to the Company’s plan on or around the spin date. The SERP is structured as a rabbi trust, and therefore assets in the SERP portfolio are subject to creditor claims in the event of bankruptcy.
The discretionary employer contribution for domestic employees is determined annually by the Compensation and Governance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, and prior to the spin-off, the Compensation and Governance Committee of former Parent’s Board of Directors. Total expense related to employer contributions to the domestic retirement plans was, in millions, $1.4, $1.5,$2.1, $2.0, and $1.3$1.7 for fiscal years 2016, 2015,2019, 2018, and 2014,2017, respectively.
Employees of certain foreign subsidiaries are covered by local pension or retirement plans. Total expense related to employer contributions to these foreign plans was $0.3 million in 2016 and $0.2 million in each of fiscal years 2015 and 2014.
SeveranceDefined Benefit Postemployment Plans:
The Company established and maintains severance plans for all domestic employees and prior to the spin-off, the Company’s domestic employees participated in severanceother postemployment plans sponsored by former Parent. These plans provide severance benefits to eligible employees meeting the plans’ qualifications, primarily involuntary termination without cause.for certain foreign subsidiaries. There are no statutory requirements for the Company to contribute to the plans, nor do employees contribute to the plans. The plans hold no assets. Benefits are paid using available cash on hand when eligible employees meet plan qualifications for payment.
Domestic:
The domestic severance plans provide severance benefits to eligible employees meeting the plans’ qualifications, primarily involuntary termination without cause. Benefits are based upon an employee’s years of service and accumulate up to certain limits specified in the plans and include both salary and an allowance for medical benefits. The benefit obligation for periods prior to the spin-off was determined in total for each of the plans and allocated by the number of Kimball Electronics domestic employees participating in the plans. In conjunction with the spin-off, these plans were remeasured and legally separated. There were no significant changes to the actuarial assumptions used in the remeasurement.
The components and changes in the Benefit Obligation, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), and Net Periodic Benefit Cost, for the domestic severance plans, are as follows:
June 30June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 20152019 2018
Changes and Components of Benefit Obligation: 
  
 
  
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$1,977
 $1,495
$1,658
 $1,808
Service cost328
 327
318
 364
Interest cost50
 50
42
 49
Actuarial (gain) loss for the period(507) (638)
Actuarial gain for the period(447) (533)
Benefits paid(43) (8)(122) (30)
Remeasurement of liabilities at spin-off
 751
Benefit obligation at end of year$1,805
 $1,977
$1,449
 $1,658
Balance in current liabilities$317
 $347
$308
 $353
Balance in noncurrent liabilities1,488
 1,630
1,141
 1,305
Total benefit obligation recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets$1,805
 $1,977
$1,449
 $1,658

June 30June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 20152019 2018
Changes and Components in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (before tax):Changes and Components in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (before tax):  
Changes and Components in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (before tax):  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at beginning of year$(680) $(160)$(1,104) $(929)
Change in unrecognized prior service cost(28) (28)
Net change in unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss(253) (492)25
 (175)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at end of year$(961) $(680)$(1,079) $(1,104)
Balance in unrecognized prior service cost$
 $28
Balance in unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss(961) (708)
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) recognized in Share Owners’ Equity$(961) $(680)



(Amounts in Thousands)Year Ended June 30 Year Ended June 30 
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (before tax):2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Service cost$328
 $327
 $267
$318
 $364
 $302
Interest cost50
 50
 37
42
 49
 39
Amortization of prior service cost28
 28
 40
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss(254) (146) 53
(472) (358) (317)
Net periodic benefit cost recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income$152
 $259
 $397
$(112) $55
 $24
The benefit cost in the above table includes only normal recurring levels of severance activity, as estimated using an actuarial method. Unusual or non-recurring severance actions are not estimable using actuarial methods and are expensed in accordance with other applicable U.S. GAAP.
Prior service cost is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of employees that were active at the time of the plan initiation and actuarialActuarial (gain) loss is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits under the plan.
The estimated actuarial net (gain) loss for the severance plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $(277)$(436) thousand.
Assumptions used to determine fiscal year end benefit obligations for both fiscal year 2019 and 2018 included a discount rate of 2.8% and a compensation growth rate of 3.0%. Weighted average assumptions used to determine fiscal year net periodic benefit costs included a discount rate of 2.8%, 2.8%, and 2.4% for fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, and a compensation growth rate of 3.0% for each of the fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017.
Foreign:
The foreign postemployment plans include local pension, retirement, or severance plans. The components and changes in the Benefit Obligation and Net Periodic Benefit Cost, for the foreign postemployment plans, are as follows:
 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018
Changes and Components of Benefit Obligation: 
  
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$1,235
 $1,136
Service cost350
 212
Interest cost87
 56
Actuarial loss (gain) for the period479
 (72)
Benefits paid(246) (97)
Benefit obligation at end of year$1,905
 $1,235
The benefit obligation is recorded in Other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(Amounts in Thousands)Year Ended June 30 
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (before tax):2019 2018 2017
Service cost$350
 $212
 $106
Interest cost87
 56
 46
Recognition of actuarial (gain) loss479
 (72) 219
Net periodic benefit cost recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income$916
 $196
 $371
The benefit cost in the above table includes only normal recurring levels of severance activity, as estimated using an actuarial method. Unusual or non-recurring severance actions are not estimable using actuarial methods and are expensed in accordance with other applicable U.S. GAAP.
No prior service cost remains toestimated actuarial net (gain) losses for the severance plans will be amortized forfrom accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year.
Assumptions used to determine fiscal year end benefit obligations are as follows:
 2016 2015
Discount Rate2.2% 2.8%
Rate of Compensation Increase3.0% 3.0%
for both fiscal year 2019 and 2018 included a discount rate of 4.8% and 4.7%, respectively, and a compensation growth rate of 4.5% for each fiscal year. Weighted average assumptions used to determine fiscal year net periodic benefit costs are as follows:included a discount rate of 4.8%, 4.7%, and 6.1% for fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, and a compensation growth rate of 4.5% for each of the fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017.

 2016 2015 2014
Discount Rate2.7% 2.7% 2.5%
Rate of Compensation Increase3.0% 3.0% 3.0%


Note 910    Stock Compensation Plans
A stock compensation plan was created and adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on October 3, 2014. The Kimball Electronics, Inc. 2014 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) allows for the issuance of up to 4.5 million shares and may be awarded in the form of incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, unrestricted shares, restricted share units, or performance shares and performance units. The Plan is a ten-year plan with no further awards allowed to be made under the Plan after October 1, 2024.
Prior to the spin-off, former Parent maintained stock compensation plans in which our executives and certain key employees participated. All awards granted under the former Parent plans were based on former Parent’s Common Stock. Performance share awards issued and outstanding to Kimball Electronics employees under the former Parent plans as of the spin-off date were amended, in accordance with the terms of the plans, to provide an equitable adjustment as a result of the spin-off.
On October 20, 2016, the Board approved a nonqualified deferred stock compensation plan, the Kimball Electronics, Inc. Non-Employee Directors Stock Compensation Deferral Plan (the “Deferral Plan”), which allows Non-Employee Directors to elect to defer all, or a portion of, their retainer fees in stock until retirement or termination from the Board or death. The Deferral Plan allows for issuance of up to 1.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock.
Pre-tax stock compensation charged against income in fiscal years 20162019, 2018, and 20152017 was $3.4$5.7 million, $5.3 million, and $3.5 million, including $1.8 million allocated to us by former Parent prior to the spin-off. For fiscal year 2014, the pre-tax stock compensation cost allocated to us by former Parent was $3.3 million.respectively. These costs are primarily included in Selling and Administrative Expenses.
Performance Shares:
The Company awards performance shares to officers and other key employees. Under these awards granted prior to fiscal year 2016, a number of shares will be issued to each participant based upon the attainment of the applicable bonus percentage calculated under the Company’s profit sharing incentive bonus plan as applied to a total potential share award made and approved by the Compensation and Governance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.Board. Under these awards granted in and subsequent to fiscal year 2016, a number of shares will be issued to each participant based upon a combination of the bonus percentage attainment component above, adjusted to a three-year average bonus percentage, and a growth attainment


component, which is the Company’s growth in sales revenue based on comparison of its three-year compounded annual growth rate (“CAGR”) with the Electronics Manufacturing Services Industry’s three-year CAGR.
Performance shares are vested when shares of the Company’s Common Stock are issued shortly after the end of the fiscal year in which the performance measurement period is complete. Certain outstanding performance shares are applicable to performance measurement periods in future fiscal years and will be measured at fair value when the performance targets are established in future fiscal years. The contractual life of performance shares ranges from one year to five years. If a participant is not employed on the date shares are issued, the performance share award is forfeited, except in the case of death, retirement at age 62 or older, total permanent disability, or certain other circumstances described in the Plan.
On December 2, 2014, Performance Share Awards issued and outstanding to Kimball Electronics employees under the former Parent plans were amended, in accordance with the terms of the plans, to provide an equitable adjustment as a result of the spin-off. The awards have been or will be granted in shares of the Company’s Common Stock, instead of Kimball International, Inc. shares, under the Kimball Electronics Plan. The amended awards retained the same terms and conditions, and vesting schedule, issuance dates, and expiration dates of the original Kimball International awards.


A summary of the Company’s performance share activity during fiscal year 20162019 is presented below:
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Performance shares outstanding at July 1, 2015789,774
 $10.27
Performance shares outstanding at July 1, 2018556,428
 $14.11
Granted294,540
 $12.07
198,868
 $20.03
Vested(279,923) $9.48
(292,175) $13.30
Forfeited
 
(15,861) $17.08
Performance shares outstanding at June 30, 2016804,391
 $11.21
Performance shares outstanding at June 30, 2019447,260
 $17.16
As of June 30, 2016,2019, there was approximately $7.3$4.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to performance shares, based on the latest estimated attainment of performance goals. That cost is expected to be recognized over annual performance periods ending August 20162019 through August 2019,2021, with a weighted average vesting period of one year, threenine months. The fair value of performance shares is based on the stock price at the date of grant. During fiscal year 2016, 279,923years 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, 292,175, 255,757, and 194,624 performance shares vested at a fair value of $2.7$3.9 million, $2.9 million, and $2.0 million. The performance shares vested represent the total number of shares vested prior to the reduction of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations. No Kimball Electronics performance shares vested during fiscal year 2015. The number of shares presented in the above table, the amounts of unrecognized compensation, and the weighted average period include performance shares awarded that are applicable to future performance measurement periods and will be measured at fair value when the performance targets are established in future fiscal years.
Unrestricted Share Grants:
Unrestricted shares may be granted to employees and members of the Board of Directors as consideration for services rendered. Unrestricted share grants do not have vesting periods, holding periods, restrictions on sale, or other restrictions. The fair value of unrestricted shares is based on the stock price at the date of the award. During fiscal year 2016years 2019, 2018, and 2015,2017, respectively, the Company granted a total of 47,2624,236, 7,694, and 28,70010,477 unrestricted shares at an average grant date fair value of $10.94$17.69, $20.15, and $10.76,$15.75 for a total fair value of $0.5$0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.3$0.2 million. Unrestricted shares were awarded to non-employee members of the Board of Directors as compensation for director’s fees, including directors’ elections to receive unrestricted shares in lieu of cash payment. Director’s fees are expensed over the period that directors earn the compensation. Unrestricted shares were also awarded to a key employee which were expensed immediately.
Deferred Share Units:
Deferred share units may be granted to non-employee members of the Board under the Deferral Plan as compensation for the portion of their annual retainer fees resulting from their election to receive deferred share units in lieu of cash payment or unrestricted shares. Director’s fees are expensed over the period that directors earn the compensation. Deferred share units are participating securities and are payable in common stock upon a director’s retirement or termination from the Board or death. During fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, 32,758, 12,159, and 19,207 deferred share units were granted to non-employee members of the Board at an average grant date fair value of $17.40, $20.15, and $15.79 for a total fair value of $0.6 million, $0.2 million, and $0.3 million.
Note 11    Income Taxes
The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Reform”) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017. Tax Reform makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code, for which complete guidance may have not yet been issued. Tax Reform changes included, but were not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. corporate statutory tax rate, (ii) requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over an eight-year period, (iii) eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries, and (iv) bonus depreciation that will allow for full expensing of qualifying property. Tax Reform reduces the U.S. corporate statutory tax rate from 35% to 21%. For our fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, we had a blended U.S. corporate tax rate of 28.1%, which was based on the applicable tax rates before and after Tax Reform and the number of days in the fiscal year.
Accounting guidance provides a measurement period of one year from the Tax Reform enactment date, during which a company could complete the accounting for the impacts of Tax Reform. In accordance with the accounting guidance, the Company recorded provisional tax expense of $17.8 million related to Tax Reform for fiscal year 2018, including $4.4 million for the revaluation of the net deferred tax assets and $13.4 million for the deemed repatriation tax.


Note 10    Income Taxes
TheIn accordance with the expiration of the one-year measurement period, the Company and its subsidiaries, prior tocompleted the spin-off, were includedassessment of the income tax effects of Tax Reform in former Parent’sthe second quarter of fiscal year 2019. In finalizing the tax returnsexpense resulting from Tax Reform, the Company reversed $0.4 million of previous tax expense for the deemed repatriation tax. At June 30, 2019, $9.8 million was recorded in certain taxing jurisdictions. The provisions forLong-term income taxes payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheet for those certain jurisdictions were determined on a separate return basis and presented as such in these Consolidated Financial Statements.the deemed repatriation tax.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of June 30, 20162019 and 2015,2018, were as follows:
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 20152019 2018
Deferred Tax Assets: 
  
 
  
Receivables$116
 $138
$105
 $158
Inventory1,288
 1,524
1,914
 1,153
Employee benefits180
 164
193
 194
Deferred compensation7,075
 7,786
6,149
 6,496
Other current liabilities783
 712
1,275
 830
Tax credit carryforwards700
 240
1,638
 1,251
Goodwill1,823
 2,149
268
 655
Net operating loss carryforward845
 5
2,339
 2,376
Net foreign currency losses
 2
11
 
Property and equipment2,174
 1,838
Miscellaneous890
 1,268
2,970
 2,394
Valuation Allowance(658) (638)
Total asset$15,874
 $15,826
$16,204
 $14,869
Deferred Tax Liabilities:      
Other intangible assets$1,412
 $
Property and equipment1,116
 565
Net foreign currency gains$8
 $

 12
Miscellaneous258
 353
477
 300
Total liability$266
 $353
$3,005
 $877
Net Deferred Income Taxes$15,608
 $15,473
$13,199
 $13,992
Income tax benefits associated with the net operating loss carryforwardcarryforwards expire infrom fiscal year 2023.2023 to 2039. Income tax benefits associated with tax credit carryforwards primarily expire from fiscal year 20162020 to 2025. No2028. A valuation allowances were recognized on deferred tax assetsallowance was provided as of June 30, 2016 or 2015.2019 and 2018 for deferred tax assets related to certain state credits of, in thousands, $658 and $638. Except as reserved for in the valuation allowance, we believe our tax credit and net operating loss carryforwards are more likely than not to be realized in the future.
The components of income before taxes on income are as follows:
Year Ended June 30Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
United States$1,919
 $1,195
 $5,412
$11,191
 $5,609
 $10,051
Foreign26,057
 33,576
 24,830
27,294
 39,166
 34,204
Total income before taxes on income$27,976
 $34,771
 $30,242
$38,485
 $44,775
 $44,255
ForeignTax Reform changes included, but were not limited to, (i) requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unremitted earnings of entities not included inforeign subsidiaries that is payable over an eight-year period, and (ii) eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries. The aggregate unremitted earnings of the United States tax returnCompany’s foreign subsidiaries were approximately $240 million as of June 30, 2019. Most of these accumulated unremitted foreign earnings have been includedinvested in the Consolidated Financial Statements without giving effect to the United States taxes that may be payable on distribution to the United States becauseactive non-U.S. business operations, and it is not anticipated such earnings will be remitted to the United States. Under current applicable tax laws,Our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the United States. However, if we chose to remit some or allsuch funds were repatriated, a portion of the funds we have designated as indefinitely reinvested outside the United States rather than making nontaxable repayments on our intercompany loans, the amount remitted wouldmay be subject to United States income taxes and applicable non-U.S. income and withholding taxes. Such earnings would also become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these subsidiaries or upon remittance of dividends. The aggregate unremitted earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries for which a deferred income tax liability has not been recorded was approximately $187 million as of June 30, 2016. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability on unremitted earnings is not practicable.


The provision for income taxes is composed of the following items:
Year Ended June 30Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Currently Payable (Refundable): 
  
  
Current Taxes: 
  
  
Federal$280
 $186
 $(40)$872
 $13,132
 $2,696
Foreign5,848
 6,586
 4,505
7,545
 11,982
 8,130
State50
 108
 519
203
 459
 134
Total current$6,178
 $6,880
 $4,984
Total payable$8,620
 $25,573
 $10,960
Deferred Taxes: 
  
  
 
  
  
Federal$153
 $(188) $2,360
$67
 $5,015
 $6
Foreign(501) 1,957
 (55)(1,177) (2,427) (631)
State(141) (83) (139)(603) (776) (259)
Valuation allowance20
 638
 
Total deferred$(489) $1,686
 $2,166
$(1,693) $2,450
 $(884)
Valuation allowance
 
 (1,521)
Total provision for income taxes$5,689
 $8,566
 $5,629
$6,927
 $28,023
 $10,076
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. income tax rate to the Company’s effective income tax rate follows:
Year Ended June 30Year Ended June 30
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
(Amounts in Thousands)Amount % Amount % Amount %Amount % Amount % Amount %
Tax computed at U.S. federal statutory rate$9,791
 35.0 % $12,170
 35.0 % $10,585
 35.0 %$8,082
 21.0 % $12,582
 28.1 % $15,489
 35.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit(59) (0.2) 16
 
 210
 0.7
(320) (0.8) (408) (0.9) (81) (0.2)
Foreign tax rate differential(2,998) (10.7) (4,482) (12.9) (3,923) (13.0)313
 0.8
 (1,615) (3.6) (3,832) (8.7)
Impact of foreign exchange rates on foreign income taxes1,026
 3.7
 1,274
 3.7
 153
 0.5
156
 0.4
 180
 0.4
 (613) (1.4)
Foreign subsidiary capitalization(1,801) (6.4) 
 
 
 
Valuation allowance
 
 
 
 (1,521) (5.0)20
 0.1
 638
 1.4
 
 
Research credit(320) (1.2) (421) (1.2) (187) (0.6)(627) (1.6) (378) (0.8) (348) (0.8)
Spin-off costs
 
 625
 1.8
 753
 2.5
Deemed repatriation(416) (1.1) 13,436
 30.0
 
 
Revaluation of net deferred tax assets(10) 
 4,357
 9.7
 
 
Other - net50
 0.1
 (616) (1.8) (441) (1.5)(271) (0.8) (769) (1.7) (539) (1.1)
Total provision for income taxes$5,689
 20.3 % $8,566
 24.6 % $5,629
 18.6 %$6,927
 18.0 % $28,023
 62.6 % $10,076
 22.8 %
During the year ended June 30, 2016, we recognized a foreign tax benefit, in thousands, of $1,801 as a result of a favorable tax ruling related to the fiscal year 2015 capitalization of our Romania subsidiary. During the year ended June 30, 2014, we recognized an income tax benefit, in thousands, of $1,521 from the release of valuation allowances on our foreign deferred tax assets, in thousands, of $1,399 and on our state deferred tax assets, in thousands, of $122.
Net cash payments for income taxes were, in thousands, $8,975, $11,783$10,172, $14,724 and $4,347$5,896 in fiscal years 2016, 2015,2019, 2018, and 2014,2017, respectively. Cash payments for fiscal year 2014 include only payments in foreign jurisdictions as the cash payments for federal and state income taxes were submitted by former Parent.


Changes in the unrecognized tax benefit, excluding accrued interest and penalties, during fiscal years 2016, 2015,2019, 2018, and 20142017 were as follows:
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Beginning balance - July 1$
 $792
 $965
$160
 $102
 $46
Tax positions related to prior fiscal years: 
  
  
 
  
  
Additions46
 
 92
758
 78
 56
Reductions
 (792) 

 (20) 
Tax positions related to current fiscal year: 
  
  
 
  
  
Additions
 
 77

 
 
Reductions
 
 

 
 
Settlements
 
 

 
 
Lapses in statute of limitations
 
 (342)(14) 
 
Ending balance - June 30$46
 $
 $792
$904
 $160
 $102
Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate$37
 $
 $565
$214
 $137
 $85

Unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal year 2014 were allocated to us by former Parent. The unrecognized tax benefits at the spin-off date reverted back to former Parent for the prior fiscal years in which we were included in former Parent’s consolidated tax returns resulting in the reductions in the tax positions during fiscal year 2015. We do not expect the change in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months to have a significant impact on our results of operations or financial position. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the Provision for Income Taxes line ofon the Consolidated Statements of Income.
AmountsInterest and penalties accrued for unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2019 was $1.6 million. Interest and penalties accrued for unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2018 and 2017 and expenses related to interest and penalties were as follows:
 As of June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 2015 2014
Accrued Interest and Penalties: 
  
  
Interest$1
 $
 $65
Penalties$
 $
 $69
Interest and penalties expense recognized in fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017 were not material.
Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, have been recorded as a result of the GES acquisition related to pre-closing tax periods of Global Equipment Services & Manufacturing Vietnam Company Limited. This reflects management’s best assessment of the estimated taxes, interest, and penalties that are more likely than not to be paid under the applicable laws in the various jurisdictions.  Because of the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. See 2016Note 2 - Acquisitions and 2014 were, in thousands, $1 and $7, respectively. No interest or penalties expense was recognized in fiscal year 2015of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to the GES acquisition.
In connection with the spin-off, the Company entered into a Tax Matters Agreement with former Parent that governs the Company’s rights and obligations after the spin-off with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, tax attributes, tax contests, and other tax sharing regarding income taxes, other tax matters, and related tax returns. The Company will continue to have joint and several liabilities with former Parent with the IRS and certain U.S. state tax authorities for U.S. federal income and state taxes for the taxable periods in which the Company was a part of former Parent’s consolidated group. For additional information, see Note 2 - Related Party Transactions1 – Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company, former Parent, or one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, files U.S. federal income tax returns and income tax returns in various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. Former Parent is no longer subject to any significant U.S. federal tax examinations by tax authorities for years which the Company was part of former Parent’s consolidated group. Former Parent is subject to various state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years after June 30, 2014.
The Company or its wholly-owned subsidiaries file U.S. federal income tax returns and income tax returns in various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. We are no longer subject to any significant U.S. federal tax examinations by tax authorities for years before fiscal year 2014.2016. We or former Parent are subject to various state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years after June 30, 20062014, and various foreign jurisdictions for years after June 30, 2010.2013.
Global Equipment Services & Manufacturing Vietnam Company Limited is subject to U.S. federal tax examinations and various state and local jurisdictions by tax authorities for years after December 31, 2007 and for various foreign jurisdictions for years after December 31, 2008 relating to periods prior to the acquisition date.



Note 1112    Share Owners’ Equity
Effective October 16, 2014, the Company’s authorized capital was increased to 165 million shares comprised of 15 million preferred shares without par value and 150 million common shares without par value. On the same day, 50 thousand common shares outstanding were split into 29.1 million common shares. On October 31, 2014, Kimball International, Inc., the Company’s sole Share Owner, distributed all 29.1 million outstanding shares of Kimball Electronics common stock to Kimball International Share Owners in connection with the spin-off. Upon the spin-off, holders of Kimball International common stock received three shares of Kimball Electronics common stock for every four shares of Kimball International common stock held on October 22, 2014. Preferred and common shares were retrospectively restated for the number of Kimball Electronics shares authorized and outstanding immediately following these events.


On October 21, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized an 18-month stock repurchase plan (the “Plan”) allowing a repurchase of up to $20 million worth of common stock. Then, separately on each of September 29, 2016, August 23, 2017, and November 8, 2018, the Board extended and increased the Plan to allow the repurchase of up to an additional $20 million worth of common stock with no expiration date, which brought the total authorized stock repurchases under the Plan to $80 million. Purchases may be made under various programs, including in open-market transactions, block transactions on or off an exchange, or in privately negotiated transactions, all in accordance with applicable securities laws and regulations. The Plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Through June 30, 2016,
During fiscal year 2019, the Company has repurchased $13.2$23.4 million of common stock under the Plan at an average costprice of $11.16$17.75 per share, which was recorded as Treasury stock, at cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The repurchases include $12.6 million paid for in cash and $0.6 million in Accounts payable as of June 30, 2016.
During fiscal year 2016,Since the Company acquired an additional 78 thousand shares of its common stock, recorded as Treasury stock, at cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. These shares were not acquired in open market purchases as partinception of the Plan, but were acquired in connection with automatically withholding shares from employees upon the vestingCompany has repurchased $67.9 million of performance share awards to satisfy minimum statutory withholding tax obligations.
Net Parent investment in the Consolidated Financial Statements represents former Parent’s historical investment in us, our accumulated net earnings after taxes, and the net effectcommon stock under that Plan at an average cost of the transactions with and allocations from former Parent. As of July 1, 2014, Net Parent investment was converted to Additional paid-in capital. During fiscal year 2015, Net contributions from Parent of $46.0 million included non-cash net transfers to Parent of $4.3 million including net transfers of assets and liabilities and allocation of stock compensation. For additional information, see Note 1 – Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 2 – Related Party Transactions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.$15.04 per share.
Note 1213    Fair Value
The Company categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1:  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2:  Observable inputs other than those included in level 1. For example, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.
Level 3:  Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.
Our policy is to recognize transfers between these levels as of the end of each quarterly reporting period. There were no transfers between these levels during fiscal years 2016 and 2015. There were also no changes in the inputs or valuation techniques used to measure fair values during fiscal year 2016.2019.
Financial Instruments Recognized at Fair Value:
The following methods and assumptions were used to measure fair value:
Financial Instrument Level Valuation Technique/Inputs Used
Cash Equivalents 1 Market - Quoted market prices
Derivative Assets: Foreign exchange contracts 2 Market - Based on observable market inputs using standard calculations, such as time value, forward interest rate yield curves, and current spot rates, considering counterparty credit risk
Trading securities: Mutual funds held in SERP 1 Market - Quoted market prices
Derivative Liabilities: Foreign exchange contracts 2 Market - Based on observable market inputs using standard calculations, such as time value, forward interest rate yield curves, and current spot rates adjusted for Kimball Electronics’ non-performance risk


Recurring Fair Value Measurements:
As of June 30, 20162019 and 2015,2018, the fair values of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using the market approach are categorized as follows:
June 30, 2016June 30, 2019
(Amounts in Thousands)Level 1 Level 2 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Total
Assets          
Cash equivalents$21,225
 $
 $21,225
$1,123
 $
 $1,123
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts
 754
 754

 1,832
 1,832
Trading securities: mutual funds held in nonqualified SERP6,166
 
 6,166
9,268
 
 9,268
Total assets at fair value$27,391
 $754
 $28,145
$10,391
 $1,832
 $12,223
Liabilities          
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts$
 $1,300
 $1,300
$
 $299
 $299
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $1,300
 $1,300
$
 $299
 $299
June 30, 2015June 30, 2018
(Amounts in Thousands)Level 1 Level 2 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Total
Assets          
Cash equivalents$28,722
 $
 $28,722
$1,099
 $
 $1,099
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts
 3,004
 3,004

 1,713
 1,713
Trading securities: mutual funds held in nonqualified SERP5,813
 
 5,813
8,769
 
 8,769
Total assets at fair value$34,535
 $3,004
 $37,539
$9,868
 $1,713
 $11,581
Liabilities 
  
  
 
  
  
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts$
 $2,318
 $2,318
$
 $1,867
 $1,867
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $2,318
 $2,318
$
 $1,867
 $1,867
We had no Level 3 assets or liabilities during fiscal years 20162019 and 2015.2018.
The nonqualified supplemental employee retirement plan (“SERP”) assets consist primarily of equity funds, balanced funds, a bond fund,funds, and a money market fund. The SERP investment assets are offset by a SERP liability which represents the Company’s obligation to distribute SERP funds to participants. See Note 1415 - Investments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the SERP.
Financial Instruments Not Carried At Fair Value:
Financial instruments that are not reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value that have carrying amounts which approximate fair value include the following:
Financial Instrument Level Valuation Technique/Inputs Used
Notes receivable 2 Market - Price approximated based on the assumed collection of receivables in the normal course of business, taking into account non-performance risk
Borrowings under credit facilities 2 Market - Based on observable market rates, taking into account Kimball Electronics’ non-performance risk
The carrying valuevalues of our cash deposit accounts, trade accounts receivable, and trade accounts payable approximatesapproximate fair value due to their relatively short maturity and immaterial non-performance risk.



Note 1314    Derivative Instruments
Foreign Exchange Contracts:
We operate internationally and are therefore exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the normal course of our business. Our primary means of managing this exposure is to utilize natural hedges, such as aligning currencies used in the supply chain with the sale currency. To the extent natural hedging techniques do not fully offset currency risk, we use derivative instruments with the objective of reducing the residual exposure to certain foreign currency rate movements. Factors considered in the decision to hedge an underlying market exposure include the materiality of the risk, the volatility of the market, the duration of the hedge, the degree to which the underlying exposure is committed to, and the availability, effectiveness, and cost of derivative instruments. Derivative instruments are only utilized for risk management purposes and are not used for speculative or trading purposes.
We use forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to protect against foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in forecasted transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Foreign exchange contracts are also used to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risks related to intercompany balances denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies. As of June 30, 2016,2019, we had outstanding foreign exchange contracts to hedge currencies against the U.S. dollar in the aggregate notional amount of $27.6$32.3 million and to hedge currencies against the Euro in the aggregate notional amount of 67.975.4 million Euro. The notional amounts are indicators of the volume of derivative activities but may not be indicators of the potential gain or loss on the derivatives.
In limited cases due to unexpected changes in forecasted transactions, cash flow hedges may cease to meet the criteria to be designated as cash flow hedges. Depending on the type of exposure hedged, we may either purchase a derivative contract in the opposite position of the undesignated hedge or may retain the hedge until it matures if the hedge continues to provide an adequate offset in earnings against the currency revaluation impact of foreign currency denominated liabilities.
The fair value of outstanding derivative instruments is recognized on the balance sheet as a derivative asset or liability. When derivatives are settled with the counterparty, the derivative asset or liability is relieved and cash flow is impacted for the net settlement. For derivative instruments that meet the criteria of hedging instruments under FASB guidance, the effective portions of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument are initially recorded net of related tax effect in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), a component of Share Owners’ Equity, and are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period or periods during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of the derivative gain or loss is reported in the Non-operating income or expense line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income immediately. The gain or loss associated with derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments or that cease to meet the criteria for hedging under FASB guidance is also reported in the Non-operating income or expense line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income immediately.
Based on fair values as of June 30, 2016,2019, we estimate that approximately $1.4$0.6 million of pre-tax derivative lossgain deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) will be reclassified into earnings, along with the earnings effects of related forecasted transactions, within the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. Losses2020. Gains on foreign exchange contracts are generally offset by gainslosses in operating costs in the income statement when the underlying hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. Because gains or losses on foreign exchange contracts fluctuate partially based on currency spot rates, the future effect on earnings of the cash flow hedges alone is not determinable, but in conjunction with the underlying hedged transactions, the result is expected to be a decline in currency risk. The maximum length of time we had hedged our exposure to the variability in future cash flows was 12 months as of both June 30, 20162019 and June 30, 2015.2018.
See Note 1213 - Fair Value of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities and Note 1819 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the amount and changes in derivative gains and losses deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).



Information on the location and amounts of derivative fair values in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and derivative gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income are presented below.  
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Asset Derivatives Liability DerivativesAsset Derivatives Liability Derivatives
 Fair Value As of Fair Value As of Fair Value As of Fair Value As of
(Amounts in Thousands)Balance Sheet Location June 30
2016
 June 30
2015
 Balance Sheet Location June 30
2016
 June 30
2015
Balance Sheet Location June 30
2019
 June 30
2018
 Balance Sheet Location June 30
2019
 June 30
2018
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:        Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:        
Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets $517

$1,255
 Accrued expenses $1,156

$2,143
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $1,136

$758
 Accrued expenses $278

$1,857
                
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:        
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:        
Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets 237

1,749
 Accrued expenses 144

175
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 696

955
 Accrued expenses 21

10
Total derivatives $754

$3,004
 $1,300

$2,318
 $1,832

$1,713
 $299

$1,867

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 June 30 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands) 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (OCI) on Derivatives (Effective Portion):Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (OCI) on Derivatives (Effective Portion):  Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (OCI) on Derivatives (Effective Portion):  
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts $(2,869) $3,806
 $73
Foreign exchange contracts $3,337
 $(2,669) $779
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of IncomeThe Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income      The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income      
            
(Amounts in Thousands) Fiscal Year Ended June 30 Year Ended June 30
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Location of Gain or (Loss)  2016 2015 2014 Location of Gain or (Loss)  2019 2018 2017
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion):Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion):    Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion):    
Foreign exchange contracts Cost of Sales $(3,535) $1,310
 $(1,024) Cost of Sales $1,061
 $(1,648) $18
Foreign exchange contracts Non-operating income (expense) (1) 2,998
 (163) Non-operating income (expense) 
 (11) (5)
TotalTotal $(3,536) $4,308
 $(1,187)Total $1,061
 $(1,659) $13
            
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Ineffective Portion):Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Ineffective Portion):    Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Ineffective Portion):    
Foreign exchange contracts Non-operating income (expense) $(1) $(1) $
 Non-operating income (expense) $5
 $(9) $
            
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments            
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives:Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives:      Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives:      
Foreign exchange contracts Non-operating income (expense) $381
 $1,734
 $(487) Non-operating income (expense) $2,766
 $796
 $(42)
            
Total Derivative Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Recognized in IncomeTotal Derivative Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income $(3,156) $6,041
 $(1,674)Total Derivative Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income $3,832
 $(872) $(29)



Note 1415    Investments
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Investments:
The Company established and maintains a self-directed supplemental employee retirement plan (“SERP”), similar to former Parent’s plan, for executive and other key employees. Subsequent to the spin-off, the assets and liabilities of former Parent’s SERP related to Kimball Electronics’ employees were transferred to the Company sponsored SERP. The Company SERP utilizes a rabbi trust, and therefore assets in the SERP portfolio are subject to creditor claims in the event of bankruptcy. We recognize SERP investment assets on the balance sheet at current fair value. A SERP liability of the same amount is recorded on the balance sheet representing an obligation to distribute SERP funds to participants. The SERP investment assets are classified as trading, and accordingly, realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in income in the Other Income (Expense) category. Adjustments made to revalue the SERP liability are also recognized in income as selling and administrative expenses and offset valuation adjustments on SERP investment assets. The change in net unrealized holding gains (losses) for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015,2019, 2018, and 20142017 was, in thousands, $(321), $(27),$35, $552, and $315,$789, respectively.
SERP asset and liability balances applicable to Kimball Electronics participants were as follows:
June 30June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 20152019 2018
SERP investment - current asset$214
 $192
SERP investment - other long-term asset5,952
 5,621
Total SERP investment$6,166
 $5,813
SERP investments - current asset$1,728
 $294
SERP investments - other long-term asset7,540
 8,475
Total SERP investments$9,268
 $8,769
SERP obligation - current liability$214
 $192
$1,728
 $294
SERP obligation - other long-term liability5,952
 5,621
7,540
 8,475
Total SERP obligation$6,166
 $5,813
$9,268
 $8,769

Note 1516    Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consisted of:
June 30June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 20152019 2018
Taxes$1,878
 $2,022
$5,760
 $2,803
Compensation13,503
 15,547
19,046
 18,008
Derivatives1,300
 2,318
Customer advance payments6,345
 1,729
Retirement plan1,283
 1,397
1,959
 1,791
Insurance1,087
 741
1,675
 1,375
Other expenses4,600
 4,520
8,411
 6,740
Total accrued expenses$23,651
 $26,545
$43,196
 $32,446



Note 1617   Geographic Information
The following geographic area data includes net sales based on the country location where title transfersof the Company’s business unit providing the manufacturing or other service and long-lived assets based on physical location. In fiscal year 2019, the Company changed its presentation of net sales by country, which were previously disclosed based on the destination of the product shipped. The change to disclose net sales by country based on the business unit location is to better reflect where the performance obligations are performed and the revenue is earned. Long-lived assets include property and equipment and other long-term assets such ascapitalized software. Prior year periods have been restated to conform to the current year presentation.
At or For the Year Ended June 30At or For the Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Net Sales:          
United States$383,678
 $396,516
 $363,211
$321,805
 $224,834
 $189,184
Germany64,679
 73,966
 77,338
Mexico282,400
 256,537
 219,585
Poland251,635
 282,847
 254,448
China150,080
 127,761
 67,665
146,332
 177,930
 172,117
Other Foreign243,623
 221,107
 233,316
179,672
 129,913
 95,580
Total net sales$842,060
 $819,350
 $741,530
$1,181,844
 $1,072,061
 $930,914
Long-Lived Assets:          
United States$53,596
 $49,689
 $33,004
$43,887
 $39,465
 $41,308
Mexico31,238
 30,733
 30,235
Poland34,588
 33,692
 45,287
29,736
 33,629
 32,315
Romania19,546
 19,394
 16,468
China15,922
 16,676
 12,174
12,138
 14,546
 17,106
Other Foreign21,088
 11,092
 9,113
11,975
 3,773
 4,629
Total long-lived assets$125,194
 $111,149
 $99,578
$148,520
 $141,540
 $142,061

Note 1718    Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows:follows under the two-class method:
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)Year Ended June 30
 2016 2015 2014
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share:     
   Net Income$22,287
 $26,205
 $24,613
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding28,916
 29,162
 29,143
Dilutive effect of average outstanding performance shares260
 226
 
Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding29,176
 29,388
 29,143
      
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:     
Basic$0.77
 $0.90
 $0.84
Diluted$0.76
 $0.89
 $0.84
      
Basic and diluted earnings per share and the average number of common shares outstanding for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 were retrospectively restated adjusting the number of Kimball Electronics shares outstanding for the stock split effective on October 16, 2014. See Note 11 - Share Owners’ Equity of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the stock split. The same number of shares was used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 since no Kimball Electronics stock-based awards were outstanding prior to the spin-off.

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)Year Ended June 30
 2019 2018 2017
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share:     
   Net Income$31,558
 $16,752
 $34,179
Less: Net Income allocated to participating securities32
 9
 15
   Net Income allocated to common Share Owners$31,526
 $16,743
 $34,164
      
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding25,857
 26,745
 27,413
Dilutive effect of average outstanding performance shares200
 255
 110
Dilutive effect of average outstanding deferred stock units25
 7
 7
Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding26,082
 27,007
 27,530
      
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:     
Basic$1.22
 $0.63
 $1.25
Diluted$1.21
 $0.62
 $1.24
      


Note 1819   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in the balances of each component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax, were as follows:
    Postemployment Benefits  
(Amounts in Thousands)Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Derivative Gain (Loss) Prior Service Costs Net Actuarial Gain (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Derivative Gain (Loss) 
Postemployment Benefits
Net Actuarial Gain (Loss)
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at June 30, 2014$4,925
 $(3,406) $(35) $135
 $1,619
Balance at June 30, 2017$(6,876) $(2,788) $580
 $(9,084)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(14,038) 3,579
 
 394
 (10,065)2,519
 (1,965) 345
 899
Reclassification to (earnings) loss
 (3,730) 17
 (88) (3,801)
 1,455
 (218) 1,237
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)$(14,038) $(151) $17
 $306
 $(13,866)$2,519
 $(510) $127
 $2,136
Balance at June 30, 2015$(9,113) $(3,557) $(18) $441
 $(12,247)
Tax Reform impact (1)

 (81) 130
 49
Balance at June 30, 2018$(4,357) $(3,379) $837
 $(6,899)
       
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(540) (1,932) 
 312
 (2,160)(2,491) 2,638
 339
 486
Reclassification to (earnings) loss
 2,352
 18
 (153) 2,217

 (857) (358) (1,215)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(540) 420

18

159
 57
(2,491) 1,781

(19) (729)
Balance at June 30, 2016$(9,653) $(3,137) $
 $600
 $(12,190)
Balance at June 30, 2019$(6,848) $(1,598) $818
 $(7,628)

(1) During fiscal year 2018, the Company adopted a new accounting standard on accounting for the reclassification of certain tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income related to Tax Reform.
The following reclassifications were made from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to the Consolidated Statements of Income:
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Fiscal Year Ended 
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements of Income
   
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements of Income
June 30,  Year Ended June 30 
(Amounts in Thousands) 2016 2015  2019 2018 
Derivative Gain (Loss) (1)
 $(3,535) $1,310
 Cost of Sales $1,061
 $(1,648) Cost of Sales
 (2) 2,997
 Non-operating income (expense), net 5
 (20) Non-operating income (expense), net
 1,185
 (577) Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes (209) 213
 Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
 $(2,352) $3,730
 Net of Tax $857
 $(1,455) Net of Tax
Postemployment Benefits:          
Amortization of Prior Service Costs (2)
 $(16) $(18) Cost of Sales
 (12) (10) Selling and Administrative Expenses
 10
 11
 Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
 $(18) $(17) Net of Tax
     
Amortization of Actuarial Gain (Loss) (2)
 $144
 $88
 Cost of Sales $472
 $358
 Non-operating income
 110
 58
 Selling and Administrative Expenses (114) (140) Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
 (101) (58) Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes $358
 $218
 Net of Tax
 $153
 $88
 Net of Tax     
     
Total Reclassifications for the Period $(2,217) $3,801
 Net of Tax $1,215
 $(1,237) Net of Tax
Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to income.
(1) See Note 1314 - Derivative Instruments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on derivative instruments.
(2) See Note 89 - Employee Benefit Plans of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on postemployment benefit plans. See

Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information on the restatement of the prior period presentation in the table above due to the adoption of new guidance issued by the FASB.


Note 19   Restructuring Expense
We recognized consolidated pre-tax restructuring expense of $0.4 million in fiscal year 2014. All restructuring plans were completed prior to fiscal year 2014 but we continued to incur miscellaneous exit costs in each of the plans related to facility exit and cleanup costs. Completed restructuring plans include the European Consolidation, Fremont, and Gaylord plans. No restructuring expense was recorded related to these plans in fiscal years 2016 and 2015 and we do not expect these plans to have any restructuring charges in the future. Restructuring charges are included in the Restructuring Expense line item on our Consolidated Statements of Income.
Note 20    Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)September 30 December 31 March 31 June 30September 30 December 31 March 31 June 30
Fiscal Year 2016:       
Fiscal Year 2019:       
Net Sales$200,418
 $207,129
 $214,111
 $220,402
$265,620
 $284,149
 $313,454
 $318,621
Gross Profit15,280
 16,115
 16,185
 16,958
18,186
 20,444
 26,554
 23,222
Operating Income7,032
 10,212
 14,497
 10,319
Net Income4,475
 4,564
 7,477
 5,771
5,069
 7,115
 11,849
 7,525
Basic Earnings Per Share$0.15
 $0.16
 $0.26
 $0.20
$0.19
 $0.27
 $0.46
 $0.30
Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.15
 $0.16
 $0.26
 $0.20
$0.19
 $0.27
 $0.46
 $0.29
Fiscal Year 2015:       
Fiscal Year 2018:       
Net Sales$203,803
 $207,563
 $206,858
 $201,126
$253,204
 $258,151
 $283,938
 $276,768
Gross Profit17,903
 17,858
 18,953
 17,709
Net Income5,391
 6,229
 7,191
 7,394
Basic Earnings Per Share (1)
$0.18
 $0.21
 $0.25
 $0.25
Diluted Earnings Per Share (1)
$0.18
 $0.21
 $0.25
 $0.25
Gross Profit (1)
19,453
 20,921
 22,881
 22,775
Operating Income (1)
9,523
 10,119
 11,130
 11,266
Net Income (2)
8,480
 (8,347) 10,835
 5,784
Basic Earnings Per Share$0.32
 $(0.31) $0.41
 $0.22
Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.31
 $(0.31) $0.40
 $0.22
(1) BasicPrior period has been restated to reflect the retrospective adoption of new accounting guidance issued by the FASB on improving the presentation of net periodic pension cost and diluted earnings per share for the period ended prior to the spin-off on October 31, 2014 was retrospectively restated adjusting the number of Kimball Electronics shares outstanding for the stock split effective on October 16, 2014.net periodic postretirement benefit cost. See Note 111 - Share Owners’ EquityBusiness Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information on the restatement of Notesthe prior period presentation. There was no effect to Consolidated Financial StatementsNet Income or Diluted Earnings per Share.
(2) Net income for more information regarding the stock split.quarter ended December 31, 2017 included income tax expense of $16.6 million ($0.62 per diluted share) due to the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Reform”) that was enacted into law in December 2017 and relates to the deemed repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings and the revaluation of net deferred tax assets.
Note 21  Subsequent Events
On July 18, 2016, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Aircom Manufacturing, Inc. (“Aircom”), located in Indianapolis, Indiana, for total consideration of approximately $3.5 million. The Company will account for this acquisition as a business combination and is in the process of determining the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Aircom was the parent of former Medivative Technologies, LLC, from which the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities on May 2, 2016. Aircom provided component parts and services to the Company prior to the acquisition. The acquisition is expected to add expertise in the manufacturing of precision metals and plastics to the Company’s package of value.
The Company was a party to a class action lawsuit from which we received a pre-tax distribution of $4.0 million subsequent to June 30, 2016. The lawsuit alleged that certain suppliers to the EMS industry conspired over a number of years to raise and fix the prices of electronic components, resulting in overcharges to purchasers of those components.



Item 9 - Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A - Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
(a)Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Kimball Electronics maintains controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon their evaluation of those controls and procedures performed, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company concluded that its disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2016.2019.
(b)Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting.
(b) Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Company included a report of management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as part of this report. The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2019 has been audited by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Management’s report isand the independent registered public accounting firm’s attestation report are included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements under the caption entitled “Management’s“Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” and is“Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and are incorporated herein by reference.
We are an emerging growth company, as defined by the JOBS Act, and are subject to reduced public company reporting requirements. The JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company is not required to have the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting audited by its external auditors for as long as the Company is deemed to be an emerging growth company. Therefore, an independent attestation report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is not included in this report.
(c) Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
(c)Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 20162019 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B - Other Information
None.



PART III

Item 10 - Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Directors
The information required by this item with respect to Directors is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held October 20, 2016November 7, 2019 under the caption “Election of Directors.”
Committees
The information required by this item with respect to the Audit Committee and its financial expert and with respect to the Compensation and Governance Committee’s responsibility for establishing procedures by which Share Owners may recommend nominees to the Board of Directors is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held October 20, 2016November 7, 2019 under the caption “Corporate Governance at Kimball Electronics.”
Information about Our Executive Officers of the Registrant
The information required by this item with respect to Executive Officers of the Registrant is included at the end of Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
The information required by this item with respect to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held October 20, 2016November 7, 2019 under the caption “Section“Delinquent Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance.Reports.
Code of Ethics
Kimball Electronics has a code of ethics that applies to all of its employees, including the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, and the Corporate Controller (functioning as Principal Accounting Officer). The code of ethics is posted on the Company’s website at investors.kimballelectronics.com. It is our intention to disclose any amendments to the code of ethics on this website. In addition, any waivers of the code of ethics for directors or executive officers of the Company will be disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 11 - Executive Compensation
We are an emerging growth company, as defined under the JOBS Act, and are therefore not required to provide certain disclosures regarding executive compensation required of larger public companies or hold a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation or obtain stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
The information required by this item and not exempt for emerging growth companies is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held October 20, 2016November 7, 2019 under the captions “Corporate Governance at Kimball Electronics” and “Executive Compensation.”
Item 12 - Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Share Owner Matters
Security Ownership
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held October 20, 2016November 7, 2019 under the caption “Share Ownership Information.”
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held October 20, 2016November 7, 2019 under the captions “Equity Compensation PlanPlans Information” and “Share Ownership Information.”





Item 13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Relationships and Related Transactions
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held October 20, 2016November 7, 2019 under the caption “Review and Approval of Transactions with Related Persons.”
Director Independence
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held October 20, 2016November 7, 2019 under the caption “Corporate Governance at Kimball Electronics.”
Item 14 - Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held October 20, 2016November 7, 2019 under the caption “Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Appendix A — Approval Process for Services Performed by the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.”



PART IV

Item 15 - Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a)The following documents are filed as part of this report:

(1) Financial Statements:
 The following consolidated financial statements of the Company are found in Item 8 and incorporated herein.
    
  
    
  
    
  
    
  
    
  
    
  
    
  
    
  

(2) Financial Statement Schedules:
  
   
  Schedules other than those listed above are omitted because they are either not required or not applicable, or the required information is presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(3) Exhibits

See the Index of Exhibits startingwhich immediately precedes the Signatures page in this Annual Report on page 76Form 10-K for a list of the exhibits filed or incorporated herein as a part of this report.

Item 16 -Form 10-K Summary
None.



KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.Description
2.1
2.2(d)(e)
2.3
2.4(d)
3.1
3.2
4.1(b)
10.1(a)(b)
10.2(a)
10.3(a)
10.4(a)
10.5(a)
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9(a)
10.10(a)


10.11(a)
10.12(a)
10.13(a)
10.14(a)
10.15
21(b)
23(b)
24(b)
31.1(b)
31.2(b)
32.1(b)(c)
32.2(b)(c)
101.INS(b)
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH(b)
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL(b)
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF(b)
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB(b)
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE(b)
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
(a)
Constitutes management contract or compensatory arrangement
(b)
Filed herewith
(c)
In accordance with Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K, the certifications furnished in Exhibit 32.1 and 32.2 will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such certifications will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.
(d)
Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant will supplementally furnish any of the omitted schedules or exhibits to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
(e)
Confidential treatment has been requested and granted as to certain portions of this Exhibit.



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

  KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
   
 By: /s/ MICHAEL K. SERGESKETTER
  Michael K. Sergesketter
  Vice President,
  Chief Financial Officer
  August 25, 201627, 2019

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

  /s/ DONALD D. CHARRON
  Donald D. Charron
  Chairman of the Board,
  Chief Executive Officer
  August 25, 201627, 2019
   
  /s/ MICHAEL K. SERGESKETTER
  Michael K. Sergesketter
  Vice President,
  Chief Financial Officer
  August 25, 201627, 2019
   
  /s/ MARK D. HODELL
  Mark D. Hodell
  Corporate Controller,
  (functioning as Principal Accounting Officer)
  August 25, 201627, 2019



Signature Signature
   
CHRISTINE M. VUJOVICHGREGORY J. LAMPERT * GEOFFREY L. STRINGERCOLLEEN C. REPPLIER *
Christine M. VujovichGregory J. Lampert Geoffrey L. StringerColleen C. Repplier
DirectorDirector
ROBERT J. PHILLIPPY *GREGORY A. THAXTON *
Robert J. PhillippyGregory A. Thaxton
Director Director
   
THOMAS J. TISCHHAUSER * CHRISTOPHER B. CURTISCHRISTINE M. VUJOVICH *
Thomas J. Tischhauser Christopher B. Curtis
DirectorDirector
GREGORY J. LAMPERT *COLLEEN C. REPPLIER *
Gregory J. LampertColleen C. RepplierChristine M. Vujovich
Director Director
   

The undersigned does hereby sign this document on my behalf pursuant to powers of attorney duly executed and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all in the capacities as indicated:

        Date  
August 25, 201627, 2019 /s/ DONALD D. CHARRON
  Donald D. Charron
  Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive OfficerAs Attorney-In-Fact
   
Individually and as Attorney-In-Fact



KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
Schedule II. - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Description
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
 
Additions (Reductions)
to Expense
 
Adjustments to Other
Accounts
 
Write-offs and
Recoveries
 
Balance at
End of
 Year
(Amounts in Thousands)              
Year Ended June 30, 2016              
    Valuation Allowances:              
        Short-Term Receivables $236
  $67
  $(96)  $(15)  $192
Year Ended June 30, 2015              
    Valuation Allowances:              
        Short-Term Receivables $352
  $(80)  $1
  $(37)  $236
        Long-Term Deferred Tax Asset $92
  $
  $(92)  $
  $
Year Ended June 30, 2014              
    Valuation Allowances:              
        Short-Term Receivables $750
  $(350)  $45
  $(93)  $352
        Long-Term Deferred Tax Asset $1,613
  $
  $
  $(1,521)  $92



KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.Description
2.1Separation and Distribution Agreement by and between Kimball International, Inc. and Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed November 3, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
3.1Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K/A filed October 23, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
3.2Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 26, 2015, File No. 001-36454)
10.1* +
Summary of Director and Named Executive Officer Compensation
10.2*
Form of Annual Performance Share Award Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed May 12, 2015, File No. 001-36454)
10.3*
Form of Employment Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed April 2, 2015, File No. 001-36454)
10.4*
Form of Annual and/or Long-Term Performance Share Award Amendment (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on December 3, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
10.5*
2014 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form S-8 for the Company’s 2014 Stock Option and Incentive Plan filed on October 30, 2014, File No. 333-199728)
10.6*
Form of Long-Term Performance Share Award Agreement, to be used for Long-Term Performance Share Awards granted prior to June 29, 2015 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Amendment 3 to the Company’s Form 10 filed on September 4, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
10.7Tax Matters Agreement by and among Kimball International, Inc. and Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed November 3, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
10.8Employee Matters Agreement by and between Kimball International, Inc. and Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed November 3, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
10.9Transition Services Agreement by and between Kimball International, Inc. and Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed November 3, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
10.10Credit Agreement among Kimball Electronics, Inc., the Lenders Party Hereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed November 3, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
10.11*
Form of Long-Term Performance Share Award Agreement, as amended June 29, 2015, to be used for Long-Term Performance Share Awards granted on or subsequent to June 29, 2015 but prior to June 29, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on August 28, 2015, File No. 001-36454)
10.12*
Description of the Kimball Electronics, Inc. 2014 Profit Sharing Incentive Bonus Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Amendment 4 to the Company’s Form 10 filed on September 30, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
10.13*
Kimball Electronics, Inc. Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (“SERP”) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of Amendment 3 to the Company’s Form 10 filed on September 4, 2014, File No. 001-36454)
10.14*
Form of Long-Term Performance Share Award Agreement, as amended June 29, 2016, to be used for Long-Term Performance Share Awards granted on or subsequent to June 29, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 27, 2016, File No. 001-36454)
21+
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23+
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
24+
Power of Attorney
31.1+
Certification filed by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2+
Certification filed by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Description
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
 
Additions (Reductions)
to Expense
 
Adjustments to Other
Accounts
 
Write-offs and
Recoveries
 
Balance at
End of
 Year
(Amounts in Thousands)              
Year Ended June 30, 2019              
    Valuation Allowances:              
        Receivables $482
  $184
  $14
  $(410)  $270
        Deferred Tax Asset $638
  $20
  $
  $
  $658
Year Ended June 30, 2018              
    Valuation Allowances:              
        Receivables $284
  $259
  $(51)  $(10)  $482
        Deferred Tax Asset $
  $638
  $
  $
  $638
Year Ended June 30, 2017              
    Valuation Allowances:              
        Receivables $192
  $129
  $(37)  $
  $284


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32.1+ ^
Certification furnished by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2+ ^
Certification furnished by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS+
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
* Constitutes management contract or compensatory arrangement
+ Filed herewith
^ In accordance with Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K, the certifications furnished in Exhibit 32.1 and 32.2 will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such certifications will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.


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