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, 20192021
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)
Indiana35-2047713
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
1205 Kimball Boulevard, Jasper, Indiana47546
(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 NASDAQNasdaq Stock Market LLC
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).  Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer  o
Accelerated filer  x
Emerging growth company  o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. x
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, 20182020 (the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), was $380.4$379.4 million based on 96.0%95.7% of common stock held by non-affiliates.
The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock as of August 13, 20192021 was 25,418,80724,957,061 shares.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Share Owners to be held on November 7, 2019,9, 2021, are incorporated by reference into Part III.







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PART I
PART II
PART III
PART III
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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.
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”durable electronics and have expanded into diversified contract manufacturing services for non-electronic components, medical disposables, and precision molded plastics.plastics, and production automation, test, and inspection equipment. 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 3035 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
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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 functionalcross-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,Production and packagingassembly of medical devices, medical disposables including packaging, and other non-electronic products;
Drug delivery devices and solutions with and without electronics;
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.



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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, 2019,2021, 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.acquisitions.
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, andas well as 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 various quality and reliability expectations of our customers in the electronics manufacturing industry.


each of our end market verticals.
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 overfor the past 5060 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.

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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 customercustomers and program start-ups generally cause lossesmargin dilution early in the life of a program, which areis 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 3035 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., Flex Ltd., Jabil Inc., and Plexus Corp., and Sanmina Corporation. We do not have a significant share of the EMS market and were ranked the 1920th largest global EMS provider for calendar year 20182020 by Manufacturing Market Insider in the March 20192021 edition published by New Venture Research.
Locations
As of June 30, 2019,2021, 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. Our software design services are primarily performed at our location in India. 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.


operations.
Seasonality
Consolidated sales revenue is generally not affected by seasonality.

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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, 20192021 were as follows:
Year Ended June 30 Year Ended June 30
2019 2018 2017 202120202019
Automotive40% 44% 41%Automotive43%38%40%
Medical31% 29% 28%Medical30%33%31%
Industrial22% 20% 22%Industrial23%23%22%
Public Safety6% 6% 7%Public Safety3%5%6%
Other1% 1% 2%Other1%1%1%
Total100% 100% 100%Total100%100%100%
Included in our sales were a significant amount to Philips, ZF, and Nexteer Automotive, Philips, and ZF, which accounted for the following portions of net sales:
Year Ended June 30
Year Ended June 30 202120202019
2019 2018 2017
Nexteer AutomotiveNexteer Automotive17%14%12%
Philips14% 13% 14%Philips15%16%14%
ZF12% 15% 12%ZF**12%
Nexteer Automotive12% 13% 12%
 
 
* amount is less than 10% of total* amount is less than 10% of total
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-termshort 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 and the COVID-19 global pandemic 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.
The EMS industry is currently experiencing component shortages, component allocations, and shipping delays, particularly with semiconductors, driven by the strong demand in consumer electronics and the beginning of a global recovery, and complicated by the continued impact of COVID-19. Component shortages or allocations could increase component costs and potentially interrupt our operations and negatively impact our ability to meet commitments to customers. The semiconductor shortage has adversely impacted global manufacturing, including the automotive industry, leading to automakers temporarily suspending production in recent months. We have taken various actions to mitigate the risk and minimize the impact to our customers as well as the adverse effect component shortages or allocations could have on our results.
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.

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Intellectual Property
Our primary intellectual property is our proprietary manufacturing technology and processes whichthat allow us to provide competitive contract manufacturing and design services to our customers. As such, this intellectual property is complex and normally contained within our facilities. The natureTo protect our trade secrets, our manufacturing technology and processes, and other proprietary rights, we rely primarily on a combination 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 aslaws pertaining to trade secrets and copyrights; non-disclosure agreements with our customers, employees, and suppliers; and our internal security procedures and systems. We feel that relying on trade secret or copyright protections is a superior strategy because there is no disclosure of the information to outside parties, and there is no expiration on theprotections do not expire after a length of protection. For these reasons, we do not own anytime. We currently have or are pursuing a modest number of patents for some of our innovations and technologies in the United States and foreign countries.We also maintain trademark rights (including registrations) for “Kimball Electronics,” “GES” and other wordmarks and trademarks that we consider significantuse in our business in the United States and around the world.We have policies and procedures to identify and protect our own intellectual property and that of our customers and suppliers.
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are committed to our business. Our registered trademarks consistenvironmental, social, and governance philosophies and practices, which have been a part of who we are since our founding in 1961. To showcase how our employees around the world share a strong sense of responsibility to protect the environment, sustain a safety focus at our facilities, and give back in meaningful ways to the communities where we live and work, we issued our latest annual Environmental, Social & Governance Report (“ESG Report”) in December 2020. The ESG Report highlights the long-term environmental, social, and governance principles, and practices designed to support the Company’s commitment to sustaining “lasting relationships” and achieving “global success” with its stakeholders wherever Kimball Electronics’ touch is felt throughout the world. The ESG Report reflects several long-standing Guiding Principles of the “Kimball” name as registered in certain categories relatingCompany: Our customer is our business; our people are the company; the environment is our home; we strive to help our electronics manufacturingcommunities be great places to live; profitability and design services, which was assignedfinancial resources give us the freedom to us by former Parent,shape our future and the “GES and Design” trademark acquired through the GES acquisition.achieve our vision. The ESG Report is posted on our website.
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.expenditures.
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.
EmployeesOur People are the Company: Human Capital Management
We believe our people are the company. We believe in creating quality for life. We believe lasting relationships create our global success. We believe our people are the competitive edge for our service, quality and value. Kimball Electronics has been built upon the tradition of pride in craftsmanship, mutual trust, personal integrity, respect for dignity of the individual, a spirit of cooperation, and a sense of family and good humor. We seek to enhance this culture as we grow. We believe in the inherent value of all individuals.
To raise awareness of our commitment to human rights and to foster compliance with our Global Human Rights Policy, we have incorporated it as an integral part of our Code of Conduct, train all of our employees worldwide on human rights issues, and require our suppliers, vendors, contractors, and partners to meet the same standards. To this end, through our Guiding Principles, we champion transparency and accountability for ourselves.
Because our people are the reason for our success, central to our long-term strategy is attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent globally and strengthening collaboration. We are committed to pay equity and apply the principle of equal pay for work of equal value in all regions where we operate. As of June 30, 2019,2021, Kimball Electronics employed approximately 6,3006,400 people worldwide, with approximately 1,300 located in the United States and approximately 5,0005,100 located in foreign countries. Approximately fifty percent of our worldwide workforce is female, including fifty percent of our executive officers. Ten
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percent of our executive officers are African American and ten percent are Hispanic or Latino. We continue to execute on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and exhibit our commitment to gender, racial, and ethnic diversity by striving toward the corporate goals we outline in our Global Human Rights Policy, including by:
Increasing female representation globally at the executive and senior management levels;
Increasing racial and ethnic diversity at the executive and senior management levels so our leadership will reflect our organization and the communities in which we operate;
Holding leadership accountable for diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes.
The average tenure within our workforce is 6.6 years, and we work hard to mitigate turnover risk by consistently and formally surveying our workforce about how well we are living up to our People Guiding Principles by asking them to anonymously rate us on a scale from 1 (low) to 10 (high). We currently have a score of 8.15 across our enterprise. We believe this is evidence that we truly operate our business as our people are the company. We consistently have a participation rate in our Guiding Principles survey that exceeds 90%. Upon completion of this survey every year, each local management team receives qualitative and quantitative feedback and are responsible for crafting improvement plans based on our people’s inputs.
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.
For additional information, see the Company’s Proxy Statement to be filed for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held November 9, 2021 under the caption “Our People are the Company: Human Capital Management.”
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.
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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. Many of the risk factors could be exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and any worsening of the global business and economic environment as a result. 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.

Business and Operational Risks

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 our end markets;
credit availability to 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 that contain assemblies or components produced by 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.
Many 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 expansion of recent years may slow 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 caused by strained international trade relations, such as the relations between the United States and China and the United Kingdom’s pending exit from the European Union, could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
We are exposed to the credit risk of our 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 customers within specific industries or significant volume reductions from key customers are both risks. If one of our current customers 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 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 2017.2019. 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, recovery of dedicated investments, 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 manufacturing industry is such that the start-up of new customers and new programs to replace expiring programs occurs frequently, and new customercustomers and program start-ups generally cause lossesmargin dilution 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 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 us 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 in addition to longer lead times. Certain components purchased by us 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 in our manufacturing process are generally available, but future availability is unknown and could impact our ability to meet customer order requirements. The EMS industry is currently experiencing component shortages, component allocations, and shipping delays, particularly with semiconductors, driven by the strong demand in consumer electronics and the beginning of a global recovery, and complicated by the continued impact of COVID-19. Component shortages or allocations could increase component costs and potentially interrupt our operations and negatively impact our ability to meet commitments to customers. If suppliers fail to meet commitments to us in terms of price, delivery, or quality, or if the supply chain is unable to react timely to increases in demand, it could interrupt our operations and negatively impact our ability to meet commitments to customers.
We are subject to manufacturing inefficiencies or underutilization due to start-up or expansion of facilities, programs, transfers of production, personnel turnover and shortages, and other related factors.
We are currently expanding our global operations by increasing our product and service offerings and scaling our infrastructure at certain facilities to support our business. This expansion increases the complexity of our business and places significant strain on our management, personnel, operations, systems, technical performance, financial resources, and internal financial control and reporting functions. We may not be able to manage these expansions effectively, which could damage our reputation, limit our growth, and negatively affect our operating results.
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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. Additionally, 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. All of these types of manufacturing inefficiencies could have an adverse impact on our financial position, operating margins, results of operations, or cash flows.
The high demand for manufacturing labor in certain geographic areas in which we operate makes recruiting new production employees and retaining experienced production employees difficult. Shortages 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.
Our international operations make us vulnerable to financial and operational risks associated with doing business in foreign countries.
We have operations outside the United States, primarily in China, India, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and 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 United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union;
foreign governments’ measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
warfare, riots, terrorism, and other forms of violence or geopolitical 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, including tariffs imposed by the United States as well as responsive tariffs imposed by China, the European Union, or Mexico;
potentially adverse tax consequences, including changes in tax rates and the manner in which multinational companies are taxed in the 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.
We operate in a highly competitive environmentindustry and may not be able to compete successfully.
Numerous manufacturers within the contract 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 contract manufacturing service providers. In the past, some of our customers have decided to in-source a portion of their 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.

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If our engineering and manufacturing services do not meet our customers’ quality standards, our sales, operating results, and reputation could suffer.
We may be unablemake substantial investments of capital and operating expenses to purchase a sufficient amount of materials, parts,implement comprehensive, company-wide quality systems, certifications, and components for usecontrols in our products at competitive prices,operations in a timely manner,an effort to ensure sustained compliance with various product and quality system regulations and requirements, and to meet the needs of our customers. However, in the event we fail to adhere to these requirements, we become subject to costs associated with product defects, interruptions in production, and reputational harm. Our failure to comply with applicable quality system standards could, in turn, adversely affect our customers through failures to supply product to them. Quality 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 us when feasible as the loss of a significant suppliernoncompliance failures could have an adverse impacteffect on our operations. Suppliers adjust their capacity as demand fluctuates, and component shortages and/or component allocations could occurreputation in addition to longer lead times. Certain components purchased by us 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 in 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 us 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 While we maintain product liability and other insurance coverage that we believe to be generally in accordance with industry practices, our sales mix among various products could have a negative impact on our 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 effortsinsurance coverage may not be successful.
We continually evaluate our manufacturing capabilitiesadequate to protect us fully against substantial claims and capacities in relation to current and anticipated market conditions. Wecosts that 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 attentionarise 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 expendituresliabilities 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 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 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 United Kingdom’s pending exit from the European Union;
warfare, riots, terrorism, and other forms of violence or geopolitical 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, 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 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 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.
Our effective tax rate is highly dependent upon the geographic mix of earnings across the jurisdictions where we operate. Changes in tax laws or tax rates in those jurisdictions could have a material impact on our operating results. Judgment is required in determining the worldwide provision for income taxes, other tax liabilities, interest, and penalties. We 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 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 prepare our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These principles are subject to interpretation 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 policies can 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 changed 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 the customer. 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.
A failure to comply with the financial covenants under our primary credit facility could adversely impact us.
Our primary credit facility requires us 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 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, 2019, we had $122.8 million in borrowings under this credit facility and had total cash and cash equivalents of $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 our financial condition.defects.
Our business may be harmed due to failure to successfully implement information technology solutions or a lack of reasonable safeguards to maintain data 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 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”),and similar legislation in jurisdictions in which we operate, pose increasingly complex compliance challenges and potentially elevate costs, and any failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in significant penalties.

The cost of providing employee healthcare benefits could increase and reduce our profitability.

We are self-insured up to certain limits for certain domestic employee health benefits. For these self-insured health plans, we incur the cost of claims, which may include catastrophic claims, with the employees bearing a limited portion of the cost through insurance premiums and deductibles. Accordingly, increases in employee healthcare benefit costs, including as a result of the high costs associated with treatments and prescriptions for rare diseases could have an adverse effect on our profitability.
Regulatory and Litigation Risks
Litigation or legal proceedings could expose us to significant liabilities and have a negative impact on our reputation.
We are or may become party to various claims and legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business. These claims and legal proceedings may include lawsuits or claims relating to contracts, intellectual property, product recalls, product liability, employment matters, environmental matters, regulatory compliance, or other aspects of our business. Even when not merited, the defense of these claims and legal proceedings may divert our management’s attention, and we may incur significant expenses in defending these claims and proceedings. In addition, we may be required to pay damage awards or settlements or become subject to injunctions or other equitable remedies, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows, or results of operations. The outcome of litigation is often difficult to predict, and the outcome of pending or future claims and legal proceedings may have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows, or results of operations. We evaluate these claims and legal proceedings to assess the likelihood of unfavorable outcomes and to estimate, if possible, the amount of potential losses. Based on these assessments and estimates, we establish reserves or disclose the relevant litigation claims or legal proceedings, as appropriate. These assessments and estimates are based on the information available to management at the time and involve a significant amount of management judgment. Actual outcomes or losses may differ materially from our current assessments and estimates. If actual outcomes or losses differ materially from our current assessments and estimates or additional claims or legal proceedings are initiated, we could be exposed to significant liabilities.
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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 worldwide through a combination of keeping our proprietary information secret and utilizing 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 rightsAnti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents and incur substantial litigationIndiana law could delay or other costs.prevent a change in control.
We have adopted Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws. Certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and the Amended and Restated Bylaws may be sueddelay 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 third parties who allege that our productswritten consent without unanimous consent, and requires a supermajority Share Owner approval for certain business combinations with related persons. These provisions may discourage acquisition proposals or services infringe their intellectual property rights. Such claims, regardless of their merits, could resultdelay or prevent a change 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,control, which could have a material adverse effectharm our stock price. Indiana law also imposes some restrictions on our results of operations, financial 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.potential acquirers.
Our failure to maintain Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registration of one or more ofapplicable registrations for our registered manufacturing facilities could negatively impact our ability to produce products for our customerscustomers.
We make substantial investments of capital and operating expenses to implement comprehensive, company-wide quality systems, certifications, and controls in our operations in an effort to ensure sustained compliance with various product and quality system regulations and requirements, and to meet the needs of our customers. However, in the medical industry.
To maintain FDA registration, Kimball Electronics isevent we fail to adhere to these requirements, we become subject to potential investigations and fines and penalties. Our failure to comply with applicable regulations and quality system standards could, in turn, adversely affect our customers through failures to supply product to them or delays in their ability to obtain and maintain product approvals. As a medical device manufacturer, we also have additional compliance requirements. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) extensively regulates all aspects of product and manufacturing quality for medical products under its current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations. Outside the U.S., our operations and our customers’ products are subject to similar regulatory requirements, notably by the European Medicines Agency and the Safe Food and Drug Administration in China. For instance, we are required to register with the FDA auditsand are subject to periodic inspection by the FDA for compliance with the FDA’s Quality System Regulation (“QSR”) requirements, which require manufacturers of medical devices to adhere to certain regulations, including testing, quality control and documentation procedures. Any determination by the FDA or other regulatory authorities of manufacturing process. FDA audit failureor other deficiencies could result in a partial or total suspension of production, fines, or criminal prosecution.adversely affect our business. 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, 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.
The long-term effects of climate change on the global economy and our industry in particular are unclear. Changes in climate where we, our customers, and our supply chain operate could have a long-term adverse impact on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. In addition, we have committed to cut our greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, electrical usage, and air emissions significantly by 2025 as part of our long-term sustainability strategy, and we may take additional voluntary steps to mitigate our impact on the environment. Environmental regulations or changes in the supply, demand, or available sources of energy or other resources may affect the availability or cost of goods and services, including natural resources, necessary to run our business. The cost of energy is a critical component of freight expense and the cost of
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operating manufacturing facilities. Increases in the cost of energy could reduce our profitability. Given the political significance and uncertainty around these issues, we cannot predict how legislation, regulation, and increased awareness of these issues will affect our operations and financial condition.
Compliance with government legislation and regulations may significantly increase our operating costs in the United States and abroad.
Legislation and regulations promulgated by the U.S. federal and foreign governments could significantly impact our profitability by burdening us with forced cost choices that either cannot be recovered by increased pricing or, if we increase our pricing, could negatively impact demand for our products. For example:
Changes 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, our facility in Mexico operates under the Mexican 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. China has imposed tariffs on certain 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. 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.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act contains provisions to improve transparency and accountability concerning the supply of certain minerals, known as “conflict minerals,” originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) and adjoining countries. These rules could adversely affect the sourcing, supply, and pricing of materials used in our products, as the number of suppliers who provide conflict-free minerals may be limited. We may also suffer reputational harm if we determine that certain of our products contain minerals not determined to be conflict-free or if we are unable to modify our products to avoid the use of such materials. We may also face challenges in satisfying customers who may require that our products be certified as containing conflict-free minerals or that we adopt more stringent guidelines like those fostered by the Responsible Materials Initiative (“RMI”).
We are subject to a variety of federal, state, local and foreign environmental, health and safety, product stewardship and producer responsibility laws and regulations, including those arising from global pandemics or relating to the use, generation, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous chemicals used during our manufacturing process, those governing worker health and safety, those requiring design changes, supply chain investigation or conformity assessments, and those relating to the recycling or reuse of products we manufacture. These include EU regulations and directives, such as the Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS), the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“WEEE”) directives, and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (“REACH”) regulation, and similar regulations in China (the Management Methods for Controlling Pollution for Electronic Information Products or “China RoHS”). In addition, new technical classifications of e-Waste being discussed in the Basel Convention technical working group could affect both our customers’ abilities and obligations in electronics repair and refurbishment. If we fail to comply with any present or future regulations or timely obtain any needed permits, we could become subject to liabilities, and we could face fines or penalties, the suspension of production, or prohibitions on sales of products we manufacture. In addition, such regulations could restrict our ability to expand our facilities or could require us to acquire costly equipment, or to incur other significant expenses, including expenses associated with the recall of any non-compliant product or with changes in our operational, procurement and inventory management activities.
In addition, there is an increasing governmental focus around the world on global warming and environmental impact issues, which may result in new environmental, health and safety regulations that may affect us, our suppliers and our customers. This could cause us to incur additional direct costs for compliance, as well as increased indirect costs resulting from our customers, suppliers or both incurring additional compliance costs that are passed on to us. These costs may adversely impact our operations and financial condition.

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Social and environmental responsibility policies and guidelines may increase our costs and impose difficult and expensive compliance requirements.
Along with our stakeholders and our broader industry, we have increased our focus on sustainability and measurement of our progress against Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) criteria. Our customers have adopted, and may continue to adopt, procurement policies that require us to comply with social, and environmental responsibility provisions. In addition, an increasing number of investors have adopted, and may continue to adopt, ESG policies for their portfolio companies, and various voluntarily sustainability initiatives and organizations have promulgated different social and environmental responsibility and sustainability guidelines. These practices, policies, provisions, and initiatives are under active development, subject to change, can be unpredictable and conflicting, and may prove difficult and expensive for us to comply with. These costs may adversely impact our operations and financial condition.
Financial Risks
We are exposed to the credit risk of our 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.
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 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.
For example, in fiscal year 2020, we recorded a $7.9 million impairment charge associated with the goodwill of our GES reporting unit. See Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the charge.
Fluctuations in our effective tax rate could have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Our effective tax rate is highly dependent upon the geographic mix of earnings across the jurisdictions where we operate. Changes in tax laws or tax rates in those jurisdictions could have a material impact on our operating results. Judgment is required in determining the worldwide provision for income taxes, other tax liabilities, interest, and penalties. We 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 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.
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
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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.
A failure to comply with the financial covenants under our credit facilities could adversely impact us.
Our primary credit facility requires us to comply with certain financial covenants. We believe the most significant covenants under our credit facilities are the ratio of consolidated total indebtedness minus unencumbered U.S. cash on hand in the United States in excess of $15 million to adjusted consolidated EBITDA, as defined in our primary 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, 2021, we had $66.2 million in borrowings under our credit facilities and had total cash and cash equivalents of $106.4 million. In the future, a default on the financial covenants under our credit facilities could cause an increase in the borrowing rates or make it more difficult for us to secure future financing, which could adversely affect our financial condition.
We are exposed to interest rate risk on our borrowings.
We have exposure to interest rate risk on our borrowings under our credit facilities. The interest rates of these borrowings are based on a spread plus applicable base rate, including the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”), the prime rate of a reference bank, or the federal funds rate. An adverse change in the base rates upon which our interest rates are determined could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In addition, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has announced that after 2021 it would no longer persuade or compel panel banks to submit the rates required to calculate LIBOR. In March 2021, the administrator of LIBOR, the ICE Benchmark Administration, publicly announced that it will cease publication of LIBOR settings, either on December 31, 2021 or June 30, 2023, subject to the LIBOR settings. As LIBOR is discontinued and we transition to a new rate, interest rates on our current or future indebtedness may be adversely affected.
General Risk Factors
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 personnel, processes, and operations of the acquired company;
difficulties in bringing internal control over financial reporting into compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 in a timely manner;
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.

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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.
Changes in financial accounting standards or policies have affected, and in the future may affect, our reported financial condition or results of operations.
We prepare our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These principles are subject to interpretation 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 policies can 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. See Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the adoption of the new accounting guidance.
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, including Industry 4.0, and adapting services to provide manufacturing capabilities which meet customers’ changing needs. 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.

A change in our sales mix among various products could have a negative impact on our gross profit margin.

Availability of manufacturing labor and turnoverChanges in personnelproduct sales mix could cause manufacturing inefficiencies and increase operating costs.
The demand for manufacturing labor and the low unemployment rate in certain geographic areas in which we operate make recruiting new production employees and retaining experienced production employees difficult. Shortage of production workers could adverselynegatively impact our abilitygross margin as margins of different products vary. We strive to completeimprove 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 customers’ orders on a timely basis, which could adversely affect our relations with customers, potentially resulting in reduction in orders from customersfinancial position, results of operations, or loss of customers. Turnover in personnel could result in additional training and inefficiencies that could adversely impact our operating results.cash flows.
Natural disasters or other catastrophic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic may impact our production schedules and, in turn, negatively impact profitability.
Natural disasters or other catastrophic events, including severe weather, terrorist attacks, power interruptions, fires, and fires,pandemics, 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 reduced demand for our customers’ products and delayed or lost revenue for our services. In addition,Further, 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.
ImpositionFor example, the COVID-19 pandemic poses the risk that we or our employees, suppliers, customers, and others may be restricted or prevented from conducting business activities as normal for indefinite or intermittent periods of government regulations may significantly increasetime, which has impacted and will continue to impact 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 profitabilityglobal operations. Several of Kimball Electronics by burdening us with forced cost choices that cannot be recovered by increased pricing or, if we increase our pricing, this could negatively impact demand for our products. For example:
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) must be followed when producing defense related products for the U.S. government. A breach of these regulations couldfacilities have an adverse impact on our financial condition, resultsexperienced temporary suspensions of operations or cash flows.
Foreign regulations are increasing in many areas such as data privacy, hazardous waste disposal, labor relations, and employment practices.
Changes in policies by the U.S. or other governments could negatively affect our operating results due to changes in duties, tariffsthe COVID-19 outbreak. While all facilities have since resumed normal operations, further temporary suspensions could occur. All of our operations have been, and will continue to be, impacted to varying degrees by government measures worldwide to contain or taxes, or limitations on currency or fund transfers, as well as government-imposedmitigate the spread of the virus, including travel restrictions, restrictions on producing certain productsoperation of businesses, shelter in or shipping them to, specific countries. For example, potential changesplace orders, and mandatory closures of schools and child-care facilities, which in NAFTA, including as a result of USMCA, could adversely affect our operations in Mexico. Also, our facility in Mexico operates under the Mexican 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 Unionturn can 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. Dependingadverse
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impacts on the typesavailability 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.
As a result of the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC adopted rules establishing due diligence, disclosure, and reporting requirements for public companies which manufacture products that includecritical components, containing certain minerals referred to as “conflict minerals.” Since certain products we manufacture for our customers contain such minerals, we are required to 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. In addition, as our supply chain, is complexcapacity utilization at our facilities, and the processability of certain employees to comply withreturn to work. We have modified our business practices for the SEC rules is cumbersome, the ongoing compliance process is both time-consumingcontinued health and costly. Wesafety of our employees and may face reduced sales if we are unable to timely verify the origins of minerals contained in the components included in our products,take further actions, or supply disruptions if our due diligence process reveals that materials we source contain 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 withtake further actions, that are in 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 incomebest interests of our employees. Our suppliers and customers have also implemented, or gain as a result of the distribution; and (ii) an opinion of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLPmay implement, similar practices in response 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 355pandemic. The implementation of the Code. However, the validity of both the IRS rulinghealth 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.
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.
We 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 may 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.


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;
announcementssafety practices by us or our competitors of significant acquisitionssuppliers 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 operatingcustomers could adversely impact deliveries and stock price performance of other comparable companies;
the changes in customer requirements for our productsproductivity 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 unrelatedincrease costs. In addition, responding to the operating performancecontinuing pandemic could divert management’s attention from our key strategic priorities or cause us to divert or delay the application of a particular company. These broad market fluctuations, coupled with changes inour resources toward initiatives that may otherwise increase our long-term value. We cannot reasonably predict the full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will impact our financial position, 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,cash flows, 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. 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,future developments that are highly uncertain and continuously evolving, including, our financial condition, resultsthe duration of operationsthe COVID-19 pandemic and capital requirements, industry practice,its severity, new medical and other business considerationsinformation that our Board of Directors considers relevant from timemay emerge concerning COVID-19, further actions by governmental entities or others in response to time. In addition, our abilitythe pandemic, and how quickly and to declare or the amount of any future dividends may be restricted by the provisions of Indiana lawwhat extent normal economic and covenants in our primary credit facility. We do not have a plan to pay future dividends at this time. Thereoperating conditions 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.resume.



Item 1B - Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2 - Properties
As of June 30, 2019,2021, we had 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. These facilities occupy approximately 1,358,0001,374,000 square feet in aggregate, substantially all of which are owned. We lease a facility in India that accommodates our software design services. In addition, we own a 42,000 square-foot building to house our headquarters located in Jasper, Indiana.
Generally, our manufacturing facilities are utilized at normal capacity levels on a multiple shift basis. At times, certain facilities utilize reduced shifts. Dueshifts due to demand and sales fluctuations, not all facilities were utilized at normal capacity during fiscal year 2019.fluctuations. 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 holdsWe hold land leases for our facilities in China, Thailand, and Vietnam with these leases expiring from fiscal year 2030 to 2057.2057. See Note 71 - CommitmentsBusiness Description and Contingent LiabilitiesSummary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information concerning leases. In addition, we own approximately 97109 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 and claims incidental to the business. The outcome of current routine pending litigation and claims, 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.




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Information about Our Executive Officers
Our executive officers as of August 27, 20192021 are as follows: 
(Age as of August 27, 2019)
2021)
NameAgeOffice and Area of Responsibility
Donald D. Charron5557Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Desiree L. Castillejos4850Vice President, Corporate Development and M&A, and Chief Strategy Officer
Roger Chang (Chang Shang Yu)Jana T. Croom6244Vice President, Asian OperationsChief Financial Officer
Jessica L. DeLorenzo3436Vice President, Human Resources
John H. Kahle6264Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary
Janusz F. KasprzykLeRoy W. Kemper5950Vice President, European OperationsDiversified Contract Manufacturing Services
Steven T. Korn5557Vice President, North AmericanGlobal Electronics Manufacturing Services Operations
Michael K. Sergesketter59Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Sandy A. Smith5658Vice President, Information Technology
Kathy R. Thomson5052Vice President, Global Business Development and Design Services
Christopher J. Thyen5658Vice 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 Parenthas served in this role 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.October 2014.
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. Chang is ourMs. Croom was appointed Vice President, AsianChief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2021. Ms. Croom joined Kimball Electronics in January 2021 in the role of Vice President, Finance. Prior to joining Kimball Electronics, she held the position of Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis for NiSource Inc. since August 2019. Previously at NiSource Inc., she served as Director of Operations Planning since March 2017 and has served in this roleDirector of Regulatory Affairs since 2004.April 2014.
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 has served as our Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary since October 2014 and was appointed Chief Compliance Officer in April 2016 in addition to his2016.
Mr. Kemper was appointed Vice President, Diversified Contract Manufacturing Services, effective July 1, 2020. Previously, Mr. Kemper held the position of General Counsel, and Secretary role.Manager, Kimball Electronics Indianapolis since 2018. Prior to joining Kimball Electronics, he held the spin-off,position of President for iScribeMD since 2017. Prior to iScribeMD, he served as Executivethe Vice President General Counsel and Secretary of former ParentOperations for Fresh Products since 2012.
Mr. Korn was appointed President, Global Electronics Manufacturing Services Operations, effective July 1, 2020. Previously, Mr. Korn held the position of Vice President, North American Operations and had served in this role with former Parent since 2001.
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. Sergesketter 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 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.

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PART II


Item 5 - Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Share Owner Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market Information
The Company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQNasdaq Global Select Market of The NASDAQNasdaq Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”Nasdaq”) under the symbol: KE. 
Dividends
WeSince inception, we have not paid any dividends on our common stock, since the spin-off. Weand we currently do not have a planplans to pay future dividends at this time.in fiscal year 2022. Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) regularly reviews our capital allocation strategy.
Share Owners
On August 13, 2019,2021, the Company’s common stock was owned by approximately 1,2341,151 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 (the “Plan”), authorizing the repurchase of up to $20 million worth of our common stock. Then, separately on each of September 29, 2016, August 23, 2017, and November 8, 2018, and November 10, 2020, 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$100 million.
During the three months ended June 30, 2019,2021, the Company did not repurchase any common stock. During fiscal year 2019,2021, the Company has repurchased $23.4$3.0 million of common stock under the Plan. The Company’s maximum value of remaining shares that may be purchased under the Plan was $12.1$20.3 million at June 30, 2019.
2021.

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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,for the first day of trading in the Company’s common stock, throughfive-year period commencing June 30, 2019, the last business day of the fiscal year,2016 and ending June 30, 2021 to the cumulative total return of the NASDAQNasdaq 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., Flex Ltd., Jabil 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 trading in Kimball Electronics common stock,June 30, 2016 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 $144.98 $146.99 $130.44 $108.76 $174.62 
Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S.)$100.00 $128.32 $158.64 $170.97 $217.05 $315.26 
Peer Group Index$100.00 $143.73 $129.92 $117.57 $120.46 $201.01 

 11/03/2014 06/30/2015 06/30/2016 06/30/2017 06/30/2018 06/30/2019
Kimball Electronics, Inc.$100.00
 $202.08
 $172.44
 $250.00
 $253.46
 $224.93
NASDAQ Stock Market (U.S.)$100.00
 $108.38
 $106.56
 $136.71
 $168.97
 $182.12
Peer Group Index$100.00
 $99.49
 $101.38
 $145.51
 $131.39
 $117.82



Item 6 - Selected Financial Data[Reserved]
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 the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 include results prior to the spin-off on October 31, 2014, which were derived from the accounting records of former Parent as if we operated on a stand-alone basis. Effective 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 Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to the impact of the adoption of this new accounting standard.


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 Year Ended June 30
 (Amounts in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Consolidated Statements of Income Data:        
Net Sales$1,181,844
 $1,072,061
 $930,914
 $842,060
 $819,350
Net Income (1)
$31,558
 $16,752
 $34,179
 $22,287
 $26,205
Earnings Per Share:  
  
  
  
Basic$1.22
 $0.63
 $1.25
 $0.77
 $0.90
Diluted$1.21
 $0.62
 $1.24
 $0.76
 $0.89
          
 As of June 30
 (Amounts in Thousands)
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:         
Total Assets$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.
Fiscal year 2015 net income included $2.4 million ($0.08 per diluted share) of after-tax expense related to the spin-off.





Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Business Overview
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. Our core competency is producing durable electronics, and we further offer diversified contract manufacturing services for non-electronic components, medical devices, medical disposables, drug delivery devices and solutions, precision molded plastics, and production automation, test, and inspection equipment. Our manufacturing services, including engineering and supply chain support, utilize common production and support capabilities globally. We are well recognized by our customers and the industry for our excellent quality, reliability, and innovative service. In 2018,For the third time in four years, we were recognized in 2021 for achieving the Highest Overall Customer Rating in CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY’s 20182021 Service Excellence Awards. CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY is a leading brand and technical publication for electronics manufacturers worldwide.
The contract manufacturing services industry is very competitive. As a mid-sized player, 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; 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.
The Worldwide Manufacturing Services Market - 2021 Edition, a comprehensive study on the worldwide EMS market published by New Market Research (“NVR”), provided worldwide forecast trends through 2025. NVR projects the worldwide assembly market for electronics products to grow at a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 3.4% over the next five years, with the EMS industry projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1%.
We continue to monitor the current economic and industry conditions for uncertainties that may pose a threat to our future growth or cause disruption in business strategy, execution, and timing in the markets in which we compete. One such trend thatThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy, and we are actively monitoring its impact on all our operations. The well-being and safety of our employees remains our number one priority, and we are following guidelines suggested by applicable authorities, including utilizing protective shields, face masks, body temperature scanning, social distancing, and proper hygiene as appropriate for our operations. Our response to each positive case in our facilities follows our procedures for communication to our employees, contact tracing, self-quarantining, testing, and sanitization of the affected work areas. Because of the variety of critical medical device assemblies we manufacture around the world, our facilities were classified as “essential businesses” or otherwise permitted to operate under shelter in place orders or other similar orders during government-mandated COVID-19 shutdowns, but all have been affected to varying degrees by COVID-19. We continue to maintain close contact and communication with our customers and our supply chain to ensure safety measures follow appropriate guidelines for the health and safety of all parties and to minimize disruption of operations. While the availability of vaccines is encouraging, significant uncertainties and risks still exist related to the effectiveness and uptake of the various vaccines and the severity and duration of the impact of COVID-19 on our end markets, the supply chain, the health and availability of our workforce, and global macroeconomic conditions; therefore, its financial impact on our future results cannot be reasonably estimated but could be material.
The EMS industry has recently experienced is currently experiencing component shortages and component allocations.allocations, particularly with semiconductors driven by the strong demand in consumer electronics and the beginning of a global recovery. Component shortages or allocations could increase component costs and potentially interrupt our operations and negatively impact our ability to meet commitments to customers. The semiconductor shortage has adversely impacted global manufacturing, including the automotive industry, leading to automakers temporarily suspending production in recent months. We have taken various actions to mitigate the risk and minimize the impact to our customers as well as the adverse effect the component shortages or allocations could have on our results; however, the duration or severity of the semiconductor shortage is unknown, and its financial impact on our results cannot be reasonably estimated but could be material.
Demand from customers in the automotive market is gaining momentum, after recently being adversely impacted by COVID-19, as we experienced a record sales quarter in our automotive vertical in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 and growth in the second half of fiscal year 2021 over the second half of fiscal year 2020. We are monitoring, however, the current shortage of semiconductors and the continuing impact on global automobile production. We anticipate demand from customers in the automotive market to our customers.remain strong during fiscal year 2022, but we expect a stronger second half of fiscal year 2022 than
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the first half as we expect the supply to catch up with the demand. In addition, the impact from tariffs and additional proposed tariffs on components we utilize in our domestic manufacturing process,medical market, sales returned to the pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels starting with the second quarter of which many currently can only be sourced from China, may adversely affect the competitiveness of our domestic operations.
The March 2019 edition of Manufacturing Market Insider published by NVR indicated that the group of leading EMS companies that comprise its annual list of the 50 largest EMS providers for 2018, of which we are a member, experienced revenue growth of 10.9% in calendarfiscal year 2018. During calendar year 2018,2021 after we experienced growtha record sales quarter in the first quarter of 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 current goal is to grow at an 8% annual organic growth 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 experienced a slowdown when comparedfiscal year 2021 due to the past several years, partlysignificant increase in demand for medical assemblies, specifically those related to tighter credit from increased government regulation on consumer lending practicesrespiratory care and patient monitoring products, as a direct result of COVID-19. Sales were adversely impacted in China in additionthe medical market due to the continued trade tensions between the United States and China.lower demand for non-critical medical products, but we believe this demand will increase as elective procedures resume to pre-COVID-19 levels. In the industrial market, growth was drivenwe had record sales in the current fiscal year in large part from thedue to improved sales of our recent acquisition completed on October 1, 2018, discussed in further detail below, in addition to increasedautomation, test, and inspection equipment and higher end market demand for climate control products. Overall, we have experienced mixed demandSales to customers in the public safety market. Inmarket were lower in fiscal year 2021 compared to fiscal year 2020 primarily due to the medical market, growth was driven largely from an overall strengthening of the market in addition to continued ramp-upphase out of certain new program launches.  We continue to monitor the current economic environment and its potential impact on our customers.
We expect 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 fiscal 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 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 acquisitions.programs.
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. 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 and capacity expansions. Managing working capital in conjunction with fluctuating demand levels is likewise key. In addition, a long-standing component of our profit sharingprofit-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 2019,2021, which included a current ratio of 2.0,1.9, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3,0.1, and Share Owners’ equity of $370$442 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 $110.7$206.7 million at June 30, 2019.2021.
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:
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 talent management and succession planning processes help to maintain stability in management.
Due to the contract and project nature of the contract manufacturing industry, fluctuation in the demand for our products and variation in the gross margin on those programs 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 lossesmargin dilution 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, 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 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
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Risk factors within our business include, but are not limited to, general economic and market conditions, component availability, customer order delays, globalization, global health emergencies including the COVID-19 pandemic, impact related to tariffs and other trade barriers, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, rapid technological changes, 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 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 awards 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 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 talent 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, 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.


Year End
Customer Service Years202120202019
More than 10 Years
% of Net Sales81 %76 %78 %
# of Customers33 38 37 
5 to 10 Years
% of Net Sales16 %11 %11 %
# of Customers23 19 17 
Less than 5 Years
% of Net Sales%13 %11 %
# of Customers16 21 21 
Total
% of Net Sales100 %100 %100 %
# of Customers72 78 75 
Presentation of Results of Operations and Liquidity and Capital Resources
A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 20192021 compared to fiscal year 20182020 is presented below. A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 20182020 compared to fiscal year 20172019 can be found under captions entitled “Results of Operations - Fiscal Year 20182020 Compared with Fiscal Year 2017”2019” 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, 20182020 filed with the SEC on August 28, 2018,27, 2020, 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 20192021 Compared with Fiscal Year 20182020
 At or For the Year Ended 
 June 30
(Amounts in Millions, Except for Per Share Data)2021as a % of Net Sales2020as a % of Net Sales% Change
Net Sales$1,291.8 $1,200.6 %
Gross Profit$118.0 9.1 %$83.8 7.0 %41 %
Selling and Administrative Expenses$52.7 4.0 %$43.9 3.7 %20 %
Other General Income$0.4 $— 
Goodwill Impairment$— — %$7.9 0.6 %
Operating Income$65.7 5.1 %$32.0 2.7 %105 %
Net Income$56.8 $18.2 212 %
Diluted Earnings per Share$2.24 $0.71 
Open Orders$749.0 $421.0 78 %
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 At or For the Year Ended  
 June 30  
(Amounts in Millions, Except for Per Share Data)
2019 (1)
 as a % of Net Sales 2018 as a % of Net Sales % Change
Net Sales$1,181.8
   $1,072.1
   10%
Gross Profit (2)
$88.4
 7.5% $86.0
 8.0% 3%
Selling and Administrative Expenses (2)
$46.7
 3.9% $44.0
 4.1% 6%
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$31.6
   $16.8
   88%
Diluted Earnings per Share$1.21
   $0.62
    
Open Orders$417.8
   $293.1
   43%
Net Sales by Vertical MarketFor the Year Ended 
 June 30 
(Amounts in Millions)20212020% Change
Automotive$551.5 $457.4 21 %
Medical384.8 397.8 (3)%
Industrial293.7 271.0 %
Public Safety48.1 56.2 (14)%
Other13.7 18.2 (25)%
Total Net Sales$1,291.8 $1,200.6 %
(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  
 June 30  
(Amounts in Millions)2019 2018 % Change
Automotive$474.3
 $469.3
 1%
Medical367.5
 313.3
 17%
Industrial255.9
 217.0
 18%
Public Safety66.2
 61.3
 8%
Other17.9
 11.2
 61%
Total Net Sales$1,181.8
 $1,072.1
 10%
Net sales in fiscal year 20192021 increased 10%by 8% compared to net sales in fiscal year 2018 primarily due to the continued ramp-up2020 including a favorable impact of certain programs, new product introductions, and an overall increase in demand. Sales generated from the GES acquisition favorably impacted sales by 2%, and sales were unfavorably impacted by 2%3% from foreign exchange fluctuations. Sales 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 fluctuated as follows:
We experienced an increase in netrecord sales including double-digit sales growth to customers in the medical and industrial markets. Sales to customers in the automotive medical, and industrial markets all experienced record sales inmarket during the current fiscal year.


year as the automotive industry was returning to more normalized levels from the prior fiscal year, during which many automakers suspended production in our fourth fiscal quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales to customers in the automotive market were up slightly compared toalso improved from the prior fiscal year as stronger demand in North America was higher than the declines in China, and to a lesser extent, Europe. ramp-up of certain programs, including programs for fully electric vehicles.
Sales to customers in the medical market increasedwere down slightly in the current fiscal year when compared to the prior fiscal year primarily due to the continued ramp-up of certain product launches and increasedlower demand for existing products. Salesnon-critical medical products due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fiscal years 2021 and 2020 benefited from the temporary increase in demand for medical assemblies, specifically those related to respiratory care and patient monitoring products as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related global shortage of respiratory equipment.
We also experienced record sales to customers in the industrial market during the current fiscal year, as a result of improved over the prior year largely due to sales generated through the recent GES acquisitionof automation, test, and increasedinspection equipment and higher end market demand for climate control products, which were partially offset by decreased demand for smart metering products.
Sales to customers in the public safety market increasedwere lower in the currentfiscal year when2021 compared to the priorfiscal year 2020 primarily due to new program launches and increased demand for existing products.the phase out of certain programs.
A significant amount of sales to Philips, ZF,Nexteer Automotive and Nexteer AutomotivePhilips accounted for the following portions of our net sales:
Year Ended June 30
20212020
Nexteer AutomotiveNexteer Automotive17%14%
PhilipsPhilips15%16%
Year Ended June 30
2019 2018
Philips14% 13%
ZF12% 15%
Nexteer Automotive12% 13%
Open orders were up 43%78% as of June 30, 20192021 compared to June 30, 2018 as2020, primarily from an increase in the automotive vertical. The increase in open orders in the automotive market significantly increased,is driven by the overall increase in demand coupled with the global semiconductor and other component shortages, which has limited our ability to fulfill customer orders. Open orders in part isthe automotive market were down at June 30, 2020 due to new product introductions and certain key customers placing orders with increased lead times.the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the automotive industry in the prior year. Open orders are the aggregate sales price of production pursuant to unfulfilled customer orders, which may be delayed or canceled by the customer subject to contractual termination provisions. Substantially all of the open orders as of June 30, 20192021 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. Additionally, COVID-19 could impact the timing of fulfillment of open orders.
Gross profit as a percent of net sales declinedimproved to 7.5%9.1% in fiscal year 20192021 from 8.0%7.0% in fiscal year 20182020 primarily due to unfavorableimproved operating execution, favorable product mix higher material costs largely aswithin our automotive vertical driven by a result of component shortages,shift to more mature and the unfavorable impact on gross profit as a result of our recent acquisition,larger programs, and favorable foreign currency fluctuations, which were partially offset by the positive impact from leverage gained on higher revenue.profit-sharing incentive bonus expense.
For fiscal year 2019,2021, selling and administrative expenses decreased slightlyincreased both as a percent of net sales and increased in absolute dollars compared to fiscal year 2018.2020. The current fiscal year selling and administrative expenses increased in absolute dollars from the prior fiscal year primarily due to higher amortizationan increase in profit-sharing incentive bonus 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 byand the lower incentive-based bonus expense. During fiscal years 2019 and 2018, we incurred $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively,increase in the fair value of incremental costs directly related to the GES acquisition.liability for the supplemental employee retirement plan (“SERP”).
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Other General Income in fiscal year 20192021 of $0.3$0.4 million resulted from payments received related to the settlement of class action lawsuits in which Kimball Electronics was a class member.member, partially offset by lawsuit settlement accruals and payments. No Other General Income was recorded during fiscal year 2018.2020.
We recorded a non-cash pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $7.9 million during fiscal year 2020 related to our GES reporting unit. See Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on goodwill impairment. No goodwill impairment charge was recorded during fiscal year 2021.
Other Income (Expense) consisted of the following:
Other Income (Expense)Year Ended
 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)20212020
Interest Income$102 $60 
Interest Expense(2,165)(4,421)
Foreign Currency/Derivative Gain4,806 420 
Gain on SERP Investments2,073 848 
Adjustments after Measurement Period of GES Acquisition53 (3,785)
Other(518)39 
Other Income (Expense), net$4,351 $(6,839)
Other Income (Expense)Year Ended
 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018
Interest Income$62
 $73
Interest Expense(4,069) (527)
Foreign Currency/Derivative Gain (Loss)(376) 2,358
Gain on Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Investment327
 712
Foreign Government Subsidies580
 188
Other(99) (67)
Other Income (Expense), net$(3,575) $2,737
Interest expense has increased in the current fiscal year due to increased borrowings on the credit facilities. The Foreign Currency/Derivative Gain (Loss) resulted from net foreign currency exchange rate movements during the period. The prior period presentationrevaluation of the fair value of the supplemental employee retirement plan (“SERP”) investments recorded in the table above has been restated due to the adoption of new guidanceOther Income (Expense) is offset by the FASBrevaluation of the SERP liability recorded in Selling and Administrative Expenses, and thus there is no effect on net periodic pension costincome. The Adjustments after Measurement Period of GES Acquisition are amounts recorded after the twelve-month measurement period which ended on September 30, 2019, with the fiscal year 2020 amount reflecting the final net working capital adjustment on the GES acquisition as determined by the dispute resolution procedure provided for under the terms of the asset purchase agreement. See Note 2 - Acquisition of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on this acquisition. The decrease in interest expense was driven by lower borrowings on credit facilities and net periodic postretirement benefit cost.


lower interest rates. Other includes fees associated with our credit facilities, amortization of actuarial gains (losses), and other miscellaneous items that are not directly related to operations.
Our income before income taxes and effective tax rate were comprised of the following U.S. and foreign components:
Year Ended June 30, 2021Year Ended June 30, 2020
(Amounts in Thousands)Income Before TaxesEffective Tax RateIncome (Loss) Before TaxesEffective Tax Rate
United States$10,439 11.4 %$(6,117)28.7 %
Foreign$59,615 20.2 %$31,274 27.9 %
Total$70,054 18.9 %$25,157 27.7 %
 Year Ended June 30, 2019 Year Ended June 30, 2018
(Amounts in Thousands)Income Before Taxes Effective Tax Rate Income Before Taxes Effective Tax Rate
United States$11,191
 4.7% $5,609

329.2%
Foreign$27,294
 23.5% $39,166

24.4%
Total$38,485
 18.0% $44,775

62.6%
In 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 for fiscal year 2021 was favorably impacted by research and development credits. The consolidated effective tax rate was also favorably impacted by the mix of taxable earnings within our various tax jurisdictions and foreign exchange rate movements.
The domestic effective tax rate and the consolidated effective tax rate for fiscal year 2019 were favorably impacted by domestic 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 rate2020 were unfavorably impacted by Tax Reform, primarily driven bytax expense due to the global intangible low-taxed income tax expenseprovisions of approximately $13.4 million for the deemed repatriation taxTax Cuts and approximately $4.4 million forJobs Act (“Tax Reform”) and 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 adjustmentvaluation allowance recorded related to the excessstate tax benefit on stock-based compensation granted during fiscal year 2018, the high mix of earnings in foreign jurisdictions that had generally lower statutory rates than the United States, and the U.S. research and developmentcredits, partially offset by favorable tax credit.credits.
Our overall effective tax rate will fluctuate depending on the geographic distribution of our worldwide earnings. See Note 11 - Income Taxes of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information, including additional information on Tax Reform.information.
We recorded net income of $31.6$56.8 million in fiscal year 2019,2021, or $1.21$2.24 per diluted share, an increase of 88%212% from fiscal year 20182020 net income of $16.8$18.2 million, or $0.62$0.71 per diluted share. Fiscal year 2020 results include the following non-recurring charges previously discussed: a $6.9 million after-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charge, or $0.28 per diluted share, due toand the reasons previously discussed.$2.9 million after-tax net working capital adjustment on the GES acquisition, or $0.11 per diluted share. 
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Comparing the balance sheet as of June 30, 20192021 to June 30, 2018, the adoption of the New Revenue Guidance on July 1, 2018 and the GES acquisition impacted several balances.2020, Receivables increased $52.0$23.2 million primarilylargely due to increased sales volumes and the GES acquisition.customer sales mix. Contract assets which havedecreased $24.5 million as 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 asresult of the impact of timing of shipments and related billings to our customers. Our inventory balance sheet date. Goodwill has increased $11.9decreased $18.7 million due to the GES acquisition,consumption of the inventory build at the end of the prior fiscal year to support the increased demand for medical assemblies and changes in customers’ forecasts as a result of COVID-19 in addition to the Other Intangibles, net have increased $17.8 million primarilycurrent component shortages reducing our inventory levels. Also contributing to the inventory balance decrease was the reimbursement from certain customers for the finite-lived intangibles acquired inexcess raw material inventory we purchased based on their forecasts during the GES acquisition. As of June 30, 2019, the purchase price of GES is considered preliminary, and therefore, the valuation of goodwill and other intangibles is not final.ramp-up due to COVID-19. Borrowings under credit facilities increased $117.9decreased $51.9 million largely from borrowings underdue to payments on the U.S. primary credit facility, which were used to finance the GES acquisition in addition to domestic cash needs. At June 30, 2019, Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current portion reflects the borrowings on the primary facility that the Company intends, and has the ability, to refinance on a long-term basis. Treasury stock, at cost increased $21.3 million primarily due to stock repurchases under an authorized stock repurchase plan. The increase in Retained earnings included an increase of $3.1 million from the cumulative effect of adoption of the New Revenue Guidance. 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 Note 2 - Acquisitions for more detail on the GES acquisition.facility.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working capital at June 30, 20192021 was $280.4$282.6 million compared to working capital of $208.4$285.8 million at June 30, 2018.2020. The current ratio was 2.01.9 and 1.92.0 at June 30, 20192021 and June 30, 2018,2020, respectively. The debt-to-equity ratio was 0.1 and 0.3 at June 30, 20192021 and was less than 0.1 at June 30, 2018.2020, respectively. 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 $110.7$206.7 million at June 30, 20192021 and $108.7$142.5 million at June 30, 2018.


2020.
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, or a similar metric, is a metric used in our industry and by our management to measure the efficiency of managing working capital. CCD for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 was 77 days, which increased from 63 days for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The following table summarizes our CCD for the quarterly periods indicated.
 Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
 June 30, 2019 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018 June 30, 2018June 30, 2021March 31, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2020June 30, 2020
DSO 59 56 58 55 57DSO5357585150
CAD 15 15 14 15 CAD1417191922
PDSOH 64 68 72 67 72PDSOH6156586476
APD 61 64 68 69 66APD6464605867
CCD 77 75 76 68 63CCD6466757681
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, 20192021 and 2018.2020.
 Year Ended June 30Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Millions) 2019 2018(Amounts in Millions)20212020
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities $(6.7) $40.2
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$130.1 $72.8 
Net cash used for investing activities $(68.7) $(26.2)Net cash used for investing activities$(38.8)$(38.5)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities $79.4
 $(12.6)
Net cash used for financing activitiesNet cash used for financing activities$(53.1)$(17.9)
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 year ended June 30, 20182021 was primarily driven both by net income adjusted for non-cash items. Cashitems and changes in operating assets and liabilities. Net cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 included the adjustment2020 was primarily driven by net income adjusted for income tax expense resulting from Tax Reform reflected in Deferred income tax and other deferred charges and Accrued expenses and taxes payable.non-cash items. Changes in operating assets and liabilities used $71.8provided $40.4 million and $9.3$7.9 million of cash for the fiscal years ended June 30, 20192021 and 2018,2020, respectively.
The $71.8cash provided of $40.4 million usage of cash from changes in operating assets and liabilities in fiscal year 20192021 was largelyprimarily due to a decrease in contract assets, which provided cash of $24.5 million as a result of the impact of timing of shipments and related billings to our customers, the decrease in inventory, which provided cash of $18.6 million primarily due to the consumption of the inventory build at the end of the prior fiscal year in addition to the reimbursement from certain customers for the excess raw material inventory we purchased based on their forecasts during the ramp-up due to COVID-19, and the increase in accounts payable, which provided cash of $14.6 million. Partially offsetting cash provided by contract assets and inventory was an increase in accounts receivable, which used cash of $36.5$28.4 million primarily resulting from increased sales volumes and customer sales mix.
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The cash provided of $7.9 million from changes in operating assets and liabilities in fiscal year 2020 was primarily due to a decrease in accounts receivable, which provided cash of $41.9 million largely due to the increased sales volumes,utilization of accounts receivable factoring arrangements. Partially offsetting cash provided by the decrease in accounts receivable was an increase in contract assets, which used cash of $18.4 million to support the increased demand for medical assemblies in addition to certain contracts with customers beginning to meet the criteria to recognize revenue over time during the fiscal year, and an increase in inventory, which used cash of $35.1$15.1 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 2018 was largely due to an increase in inventory, which used cash of $55.8 million primarily to support increased open orders and production volumes, the implementation of an inventory management program for one of our largest customers in the medical market, and additional purchases to help mitigate the potential impact from component shortages. Partially offsetting these usages was an increase in accounts payable which provided cash of $33.3 million, largely resulting from the increased inventory purchases. In addition, an increase in accrued expenses and taxes payable provided cash of $11.0 million primarily from the increase in income taxes payable related to the deemed repatriation tax net of income taxes paid, which was partially offset by a reduction in other accrued expenses.demand for medical assemblies.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities during fiscal year 20192021 includes cash used of $43.9 million, net of cash acquired, for the GES acquisition and $25.8$39.4 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 and to support new business awards replacement of older machinery and equipment, and improvementsin addition to our facilities.
During fiscal year 2018, we reinvested $26.5 million, respectively, into capital investments for the future with the largest expendituresbeginning of expansions at our Thailand and Mexico facilities.
Net cash used for investing activities during fiscal year 2020 includes $38.7 million cash used for capital investments. The capital investments were primarily for machinery and equipment for capacity purposes and to support new business awards.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash providedused by financing activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20192021 resulted largely from net borrowingspayments on our primary credit facilityfacilities of $116.8 million and borrowings of $1.1 million on our Netherlands facility, partially offset by repurchases of our common stock under an authorized stock repurchase plan. The borrowings on our primary credit facility in fiscal year 2019 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 of payments on the Vietnam credit facility that was assumed with the GES acquisition. As of June 30, 2019, this Vietnam credit facility has been paid in full. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the GES acquisition.$52.3 million.
Net cash used forby financing activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20182020 resulted largely from net payments on our primary credit facility of $11.4 million, repurchases of our common stock under an authorized stock repurchase plan, net payments on our revolving credit facilities, and the remittance of tax withholdings on share-based payments.payments, which were partially offset by borrowings of $3.3 million on our Netherlands facility.
Credit Facilities
The Company maintains a U.S. primary credit facility (the “primary credit facility”). 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.Agent, scheduled to mature July 27, 2023. 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 July 27, 2023 and allowsprovides for $150 million in borrowings, with an option to increase the amount available for borrowing to $225 million at the Company’s request, subject to the consent of each lender participating in such increase.
The proceeds of the loans on the primary credit facility are to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company including capital expenditures and acquisitions. A portion of the credit facility, not to exceed $15 million of the principal amount, was available for the issuance of letters of credit. A commitment fee on the unused portion of the principal amount of the credit facility was payable at a rate that ranged 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 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 inunder the agreement,primary credit facility, 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);
a.JPMorgan’s prime rate;
b.1% per annum above the Adjusted LIBO Rate (as defined under the primary credit facility); or
c.1/2 of 1% per annum above the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined under the primary credit facility);
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, 2019,2021, we had $122.8$62.7 million in borrowings under the primary credit facility and $0.4 million in letters of credit against the primary credit 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, $91.52021, $40.0 million of the borrowings were classified as long-termlong term as the Company intends, and has the ability, to refinance for a period longer than twelve months. At June 30, 2018,2020, we had $6.0$111.4 million in short-term borrowings under the primary credit facility and $0.4 million in letters of credit against the primary credit facility.facility, and $91.5 million of the borrowings were classified as long term. Our debt classified as long term at June 30, 2021 declined $51.5 million from June 30, 2020 as we remitted payment of $46.5 million for borrowings under the primary credit facility and reclassified $5.0 million of the borrowings under the primary credit facility to short term as we have the intent and the ability to repay within twelve months.
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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 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, 2019.2021.
Kimball Electronics has 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, 2019,2021, we maintained the following foreign credit facilities:
A Thailand overdraft credit facility which allows for borrowings up to 902.4 million Thai Baht (approximately $2.9$0.1 million at June 30, 20192021 exchange rates). We had no borrowings outstanding under this foreign credit facility as of June 30, 20192021 or June 30, 2018.2020.
An uncommitted credit facility for one of our China 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, 2019 or June 30, 2018. The facility matures on May 31, 2020.
An uncommitted revolving credit facility for our Netherlands subsidiary, which allows for borrowings of up to 9.2 million Euro (approximately $10.5$10.9 million at June 30, 20192021 exchange rates) that can be drawn in Euro, U.S. dollars, or other optional currency. At June 30, 2019,2021 and 2020, we had $3.4$3.5 million in borrowings under this facility, and we had $2.3$6.7 million, respectively, in borrowings outstanding under this foreign credit facility as of June 30, 2018.facility. The facility matures on June 21, 2020.
22, 2022.
During the current fiscal year, the Company established anAn uncommitted revolving credit facility for our Poland operation, which allows for borrowings up to 155 million Euro (approximately $17.1$5.9 million at June 30, 20192021 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, 2019.2021 or June 30, 2020. The facility matures on December 20, 2019.2021.
During the current fiscal year, the 364-day multi-currency revolving credit facility (the “secondary credit facility”) matured on May 18, 2021, which allowed for borrowings up to $30.0 million. We did not extend the secondary credit facility as it was intended to provide additional domestic liquidity at the enterprise level to help support the increased demand in medical assemblies that is attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we had no borrowings on the secondary credit facility during its term.
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 years ended June 30, 20192021 and 2018,2020, we sold, without recourse, $261.2$306.3 million and $181.5$280.7 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 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 unused borrowings in USD equivalent under all of our credit facilities totaled $61.4$100.3 million at June 30, 2019.2021. We expect to continue to prudently invest in capital expenditures, prudently, particularlyincluding for projects, includingcapacity expansions and potential acquisitions, that would help us continue our growth and development as a multifaceted manufacturing solutions company.
The GES acquisition was accounted for as In fiscal year 2021, we have approved capacity expansions at our Thailand and Mexico facilities. We are in a business combination. Assolid financial position to be able to weather the continuing impact of June 30, 2019,COVID-19; however, significant uncertainties and risks exist related to the Company has recorded a net adjusted purchase priceseverity and duration of $42.4 million, which includes a reduction for an estimated net working capital adjustment of $7.6 million. We have paid cash, net ofits impact to certain markets, the cash acquired, of $43.9 million,supply chain, and a net receivable has been recognized for $3.8 million. The net working capital adjustment has not been agreed upon by the sellers of GES, and therefore, the purchase price is not final.


global macroeconomic conditions.
At June 30, 2019,2021, our capital expenditure commitments were approximately $2$28 million, consisting primarily of commitments for capacity purposes in anticipationthe expansions of future growth, includingour Mexico and Thailand facilities, capital related to new program wins.wins, and productivity improvements including automation. We anticipate our available liquidity will be sufficient to fund these capital expenditures.
We have purchase obligations that arise in the normal course of business for items such as raw materials, services, and software acquisitions/license commitments. 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 to help mitigate the potential impact related to component shortages, which require longer lead times. In turn, our material authorization agreements with customers cover a portion of the exposure for material which is purchased prior to having a firm order.
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At June 30, 2019,2021, our foreign operations held cash totaling $47 million. In 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$105.2 million and the one-time deemed repatriation tax on accumulatedaggregate unremitted earnings of our foreign earnings. As of June 30, 2019, the remaining provision recorded for the one-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.subsidiaries were approximately $313 million. Most of these accumulated unremitted foreign earnings have been invested in active non-U.S. business operations, and it is not anticipated suchwe expect we may only repatriate a minor amount of these earnings will be remitted to the United States.States in a tax-efficient manner. Our intent is to permanently reinvest thesethe remaining funds outside of the United States.States, and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate these funds to our U.S. operations. However, if such funds were repatriated, a portion of the funds remitted wouldmay be subject to 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 and November 10, 2020, 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$100 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$79.7 million of common stock under the Plan through June 30, 2019.2021.
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, global health emergencies such as the abilityCOVID-19 pandemic, the duration and severity of Kimball Electronics to generate profits,the COVID-19 pandemic and the related uncertainties around the financial impact, 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 2019,2021, 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 derivative assets and liabilities, which were classified as level 2, 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 13 - 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, 2019.
 Payments Due During Fiscal Years Ending June 30
(Amounts in Millions)Total 2020 2021-2022 2023-2024 Thereafter
Recorded Contractual Obligations: (a)
 
  
   
   
   
Long-Term Debt Obligations (b)
$127.3
 $35.8
 $
 $91.5
 $
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 (f)
2.8
 0.8
  1.3
  0.2
  0.5
Purchase Obligations (g)
621.6
 606.2
  15.4
  
  
Total$775.8
 $645.3
 $18.9
 $96.0
 $15.6
(a)As of June 30, 2019, we had no material Capital Lease Obligations.
(b)
Long-Term Debt Obligations include amounts outstanding on our credit facilities and the accrued interest for these amounts. Refer to Note 8 - Credit Facilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding our credit facilities. The fiscal year 2020 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 2020 amount includes $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 2020 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 2020 amount includes $0.4 million for short-term warranty payments recorded as a current liability.
(e)Excludes $6.3 million of deferred tax and other liabilities related to long-term unrecognized tax benefits which are not tied to a contractual obligation and for which we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period of future payments.
(f)
Refer to Note 7 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding Operating Leases and certain Other Long-Term Liabilities.
(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 customers cover a portion of the exposure for material which is purchased prior to having a firm order.



Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In limited circumstances, we receive banker’s acceptance drafts from customers to oneAs of our China 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 The People’s Republic of China, and if exercised, our China operation would be required to satisfy the obligation with the transferee as the draft would revert back to our China operation. At June 30, 2019, the drafts transferred and outstanding totaled $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 arrangements2021, we do not have aany 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.off-balance sheet arrangements.
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 7 - 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 to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those services and products. The majority of our revenue is recognized over time as manufacturing services are performed where we manufacture a product with no alternative use and have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. The remaining revenue is recognized when the customer obtains control of the manufactured product. 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 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 revenue.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill, $12.0 million as of both June 30, 2021 and 2020 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, goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level.  If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, goodwill is written down to its estimated fair value. No impairment charges were recorded in fiscal year 2021 resulting from our annual impairment tests for all reporting units. In fiscal year 2020, we reported a $7.9 million goodwill impairment charge for our GES reporting unit, partially offset by a $1.0 million reduction in income tax expense associated with the deferred tax asset established for the deductible portion of the impaired goodwill.
Other Intangible Assets, $17.0 million and $19.3 million as of June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and consist of capitalized software, customer relationships, technology, and trade name. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment, and their remaining useful lives evaluated for revision, when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the assets.
See Note 1 - Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the adoptionfurther discussion of the New Revenue GuidanceCompany’s goodwill and our Annual Report on Form 10-Kintangible asset accounting policies, along with Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for further discussion of the year ended June 30, 2018 for revenue recognition policies for periods prior tocalculated fiscal year 2019.2020 goodwill impairment charge.
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 $4.3$3.0 million and $0.2$4.5 million at June 30, 20192021 and June 30, 2018.2020, respectively.


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 14 - 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, 20192021 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, 20192021 would not have a material impact of profitability in an annual period. The interest rate on certain borrowings under our credit facilities, including our primary credit facility, are based on LIBOR. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced that after 2021 it would no longer persuade or compel panel banks to submit the rates required to calculate LIBOR. In March 2021, the administrator of LIBOR, the ICE Benchmark Administration, announced that it will cease publication of (i) the overnight and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months U.S. dollar LIBOR settings after June 30, 2023 and (ii) all other LIBOR settings, including the 1 week and 2 months U.S. dollar LIBOR settings, after December 31, 2021. If LIBOR is discontinued and we transition to a new rate, interest rates on our current or future indebtedness may be adversely affected. The Company is monitoring these developments.



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Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data




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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, 2019.2021.


/s/ DONALD D. CHARRON
Donald D. Charron
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer
August 27, 20192021
/s/ MICHAEL K. SERGESKETTERJANA T. CROOM
Michael K. SergesketterJana T. Croom
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
August 27, 20192021




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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM




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


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, 20192021 and 2018,2020, 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, 2019,2021, and the related notes and the schedulesschedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"“financial statements”). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2019,2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 20192021 and 2018,2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2019,2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2019,2021, 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 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 Reportmanagement’s report on Internal Controlinternal control over Financial Reporting.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.US 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 auditaudits 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.












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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.



Critical Audit Matter



The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.


Revenue Recognition - Contracts Recognized Over Time - Refer to Notes 1 and 3 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The majority of the Company’s revenue is recognized over time as manufacturing services are performed when the Company manufactures a product to customer specifications with no alternative use and for which the Company has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. The Company generally recognizes revenue over time using costs based input methods to depict the Company’s progress towards meeting its performance obligations, in which judgement is required to evaluate assumptions including the anticipated margins to estimate the corresponding amount of revenue to recognize.

The timing differences of revenue recognition, billings to the Company’s customers, and cash collections from the Company’s customers result in billed accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable. Contract assets on the consolidated balance sheets relate to unbilled accounts receivable and occur when revenue is recognized over time as manufacturing services are provided and the billing to the customer has not yet occurred as of the balance sheet date, which are generally transferred to receivables in the next fiscal quarter due to the short-term nature of the manufacturing cycle. The contract asset balance was $45.9 million as of June 30, 2021.

We identified the Company’s revenue recognition over time for contracts with customers as a critical audit matter because of the judgments required to evaluate assumptions including the anticipated margins to estimate the corresponding amount of revenue to recognize and contract assets to record. This required an increased extent of audit effort due to the significant number of contracts on which the Company recognizes revenue over time, and a high degree of auditor judgment when performing procedures to audit management’s estimate of anticipated margins used to recognize revenue over time and evaluating the results of those procedures.













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How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to management’s estimates of the anticipated margins used to recognize revenue over time and record contract assets included the following, among others:

We tested the effectiveness of controls over the Company’s recognition of revenues over time and the related contract asset balance, including management’s process for estimating the anticipated margins for products manufactured to customer specifications for which the Company has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date.

We evaluated management’s ability to estimate revenue accurately by comparing actual margins to management’s historical estimates for completed contracts.

We selected a sample of contracts with customers and performed the following:

Evaluated whether the contracts with customers were properly included or excluded in management’s calculation of over time contract revenue based on the terms and conditions of each contract, including whether the Company determined the product has no alternative use and that the Company has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date.

Compared the transaction prices to the consideration expected to be received based on current rights and obligations under the contracts and any modifications that were agreed upon with the customers.

Tested the accuracy and completeness of the costs incurred to date for the respective performance obligations, by comparing the quantities on hand and standard cost per the calculation to the Company’s perpetual inventory information.

Evaluated the calculation of the amount of revenue to recognize for the performance obligation by:

Evaluating the reasonableness of management’s anticipated margins used in the Company’s calculation of revenue for performance obligations

Evaluating the appropriateness and consistency of the methods and assumptions used by management to develop the estimates of anticipated margin at completion

We tested the mathematical accuracy of management’s calculation of revenue recognized over time and the related contract asset balance.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
August 27, 20192021

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




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KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Share Data)
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
ASSETS  
Current Assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$106,442 $64,990 
Receivables, net of allowances of $177 and $523, respectively203,382 180,133 
Contract assets45,863 70,350 
Inventories200,386 219,043 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets27,320 23,891 
Total current assets583,393 558,407 
Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $264,907 and $236,373, respectively163,251 154,529 
Goodwill12,011 12,011 
Other Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization of $35,813 and $32,756, respectively17,008 19,343 
Other Assets38,398 30,539 
Total Assets$814,061 $774,829 
LIABILITIES AND SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY  
Current Liabilities:  
Current portion of borrowings under credit facilities$26,214 $26,638 
Accounts payable216,544 203,703 
Accrued expenses58,016 42,264 
Total current liabilities300,774 272,605 
Other Liabilities:  
Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current portion40,000 91,500 
Long-term income taxes payable8,854 9,765 
Other long-term liabilities22,461 21,594 
Total other liabilities71,315 122,859 
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
— — 
Additional paid-in capital308,123 306,808 
Retained earnings208,969 152,178 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(4,883)(10,551)
Treasury stock, at cost:
Shares: 4,473,000 and 4,443,000, respectively(70,237)(69,070)
Total Share Owners’ Equity441,972 379,365 
Total Liabilities and Share Owners’ Equity$814,061 $774,829 
 June 30,
2019
 June 30,
2018
ASSETS   
Current Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$49,276
 $46,428
Receivables, net of allowances of $270 and $482, respectively225,555
 173,559
Contract Assets51,929
 
Inventories203,840
 201,596
Prepaid expenses and other current assets24,713
 15,405
Total current assets555,313
 436,988
Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $216,955 and $198,672, respectively143,629
 137,210
Goodwill18,104
 6,191
Other Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization of $29,874 and $27,276 respectively22,188
 4,375
Other Assets24,877
 23,994
Total Assets$764,111
 $608,758
    
LIABILITIES AND SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY 
  
Current Liabilities: 
  
Current portion of borrowings under credit facilities$34,713
 $8,337
Accounts payable197,001
 187,788
Accrued expenses43,196
 32,446
Total current liabilities274,910
 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 liabilities18,082
 12,299
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

 
Additional paid-in capital305,917
 304,215
Retained earnings133,982
 99,374
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,628) (6,899)
Treasury stock, at cost:   
Shares: 4,011,000 and 2,898,000, respectively(62,417) (41,163)
Total Share Owners’ Equity369,854
 355,527
Total Liabilities and Share Owners’ Equity$764,111
 $608,758




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KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
Year Ended June 30
202120202019
Net Sales$1,291,807 $1,200,550 $1,181,844 
Cost of Sales1,173,772 1,116,709 1,093,438 
Gross Profit118,035 83,841 88,406 
Selling and Administrative Expenses52,704 43,920 46,653 
Other General Income(372)— (307)
Goodwill Impairment— 7,925 — 
Operating Income65,703 31,996 42,060 
Other Income (Expense):   
Interest income102 60 62 
Interest expense(2,165)(4,421)(4,069)
Non-operating income7,929 2,103 1,483 
Non-operating expense(1,515)(4,581)(1,051)
Other income (expense), net4,351 (6,839)(3,575)
Income Before Taxes on Income70,054 25,157 38,485 
Provision for Income Taxes13,263 6,961 6,927 
Net Income$56,791 $18,196 $31,558 
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:   
Basic$2.26 $0.72 $1.22 
Diluted$2.24 $0.71 $1.21 
Average Number of Shares Outstanding:   
Basic25,088 25,243 25,857 
Diluted25,284 25,428 26,082 
 Year Ended June 30
 2019 2018 2017
Net Sales$1,181,844
 $1,072,061
 $930,914
Cost of Sales1,093,438
 986,031
 855,479
Gross Profit88,406
 86,030
 75,435
Selling and Administrative Expenses46,653
 43,992
 36,660
Other General Income(307) 
 (4,005)
Operating Income42,060
 42,038
 42,780
Other Income (Expense): 
  
  
Interest income62
 73
 64
Interest expense(4,069) (527) (271)
Non-operating income1,483
 3,647
 2,596
Non-operating expense(1,051) (456) (914)
Other income (expense), net(3,575) 2,737
 1,475
Income Before Taxes on Income38,485
 44,775
 44,255
Provision for Income Taxes6,927
 28,023
 10,076
Net Income$31,558
 $16,752
 $34,179
      
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:     
Basic$1.22
 $0.63
 $1.25
Diluted$1.21
 $0.62
 $1.24
      
Average Number of Shares Outstanding:     
Basic25,857
 26,745
 27,413
Diluted26,082
 27,007
 27,530


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


 Year Ended June 30, 2021Year Ended June 30, 2020Year Ended June 30, 2019
Pre-taxTaxNet of TaxPre-taxTaxNet of TaxPre-taxTaxNet of Tax
Net Income$56,791 $18,196 $31,558 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments$5,671 $— $5,671 $(1,046)$— $(1,046)$(2,491)$— $(2,491)
Postemployment actuarial change(718)212 (506)122 (35)87 447 (108)339 
Derivative gain (loss)335 (221)114 (2,079)509 (1,570)3,337 (699)2,638 
Reclassification to (earnings) loss:
Derivatives814 (101)713 (64)(22)(86)(1,066)209 (857)
Amortization of actuarial change(428)104 (324)(406)98 (308)(472)114 (358)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)$5,674 $(6)$5,668 $(3,473)$550 $(2,923)$(245)$(484)$(729)
Total Comprehensive Income  $62,459   $15,273   $30,829 
 Year 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 Tax
Net Income    $31,558
     $16,752
     $34,179
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):                 
Foreign currency translation adjustments$(2,491) $
 $(2,491) $2,519
 $
 $2,519
 $2,777
 $
 $2,777
Postemployment severance actuarial change447
 (108) 339
 533
 (188) 345
 285
 (107) 178
Derivative gain (loss)3,337
 (699) 2,638
 (2,669) 704
 (1,965) 779
 (256) 523
Reclassification to (earnings) loss:                 
Derivatives(1,066) 209
 (857) 1,668
 (213) 1,455
 (13) (161) (174)
Amortization of actuarial change(472) 114
 (358) (358) 140
 (218) (317) 119
 (198)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)$(245) $(484) $(729) $1,693
 $443
 $2,136
 $3,511
 $(405) $3,106
Total Comprehensive Income 
  
 $30,829
  
  
 $18,888
  
  
 $37,285






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KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousands)
Year Ended June 30
202120202019
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:   
Net income$56,791 $18,196 $31,558 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization34,020 30,872 28,873 
Loss (gain) on sales of assets66 69 (4)
Deferred income tax and other deferred charges(5,783)(1,070)(1,541)
Deferred tax valuation allowance165 979 20 
Goodwill impairment— 7,925 — 
Stock-based compensation3,907 4,039 5,678 
Net working capital adjustment on acquisition— 3,785 — 
Other, net520 159 431 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables(28,391)41,928 (36,535)
Contract assets24,487 (18,421)(8,688)
Inventories18,589 (15,053)(35,094)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(1,729)(1,519)(6,284)
Accounts payable14,599 3,622 8,001 
Accrued expenses and taxes payable12,854 (2,703)6,837 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities130,095 72,808 (6,748)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:   
Capital expenditures(38,382)(38,364)(24,665)
Proceeds from sales of assets513 158 1,036 
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired— — (43,889)
Purchases of capitalized software(970)(385)(1,178)
Other, net43 109 (13)
Net cash used for investing activities(38,796)(38,482)(68,709)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:   
Proceeds from credit facilities— — 91,500 
Payments on credit facilities(46,500)— (12,843)
Additional net change in revolving credit facilities(5,768)(8,083)26,415 
Settlements on previous year acquisition2,957 — — 
Repurchases of common stock(2,996)(8,794)(23,431)
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation(771)(1,012)(1,766)
Debt issuance costs— (45)(445)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities(53,078)(17,934)79,430 
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash and Cash Equivalents3,231 (678)(1,125)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents41,452 15,714 2,848 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year64,990 49,276 46,428 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year$106,442 $64,990 $49,276 
 Year Ended June 30
 2019 2018 2017
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:     
Net income$31,558
 $16,752
 $34,179
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used for) provided by operating activities: 
  
  
Depreciation and amortization28,873
 26,376
 23,904
Gain on sales of assets(4) (7) (33)
Deferred income tax and other deferred charges(1,541) 1,213
 (115)
Deferred tax valuation allowance20
 (638) 
Stock-based compensation5,678
 5,299
 3,484
Bargain purchase gain
 
 (925)
Other, net431
 487
 359
Change in operating assets and liabilities:     
Receivables(36,535) (2,876) (19,267)
Contract assets(8,688) 
 
Inventories(35,094) (55,769) (8,549)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(6,284) 5,092
 (3,976)
Accounts payable8,001
 33,272
 9,486
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(24,665) (25,876) (33,254)
Proceeds from sales of assets1,036
 261
 490
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired(43,889) 
 (2,138)
Purchases of capitalized software(1,178) (643) (1,018)
Other, net(13) 44
 211
Net cash used for investing activities(68,709) (26,214) (35,709)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: 
  
  
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(23,431) (9,553) (22,325)
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation(1,766) (1,508) (709)
Debt issuance costs(445) 
 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities79,430
 (12,603) (22,034)
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash and Cash Equivalents(1,125) 490
 806
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents2,848
 1,873
 (10,183)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year46,428
 44,555
 54,738
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year$49,276
 $46,428
 $44,555


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KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHARE OWNERS’ EQUITY
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Share Data)
Additional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury StockTotal Share Owners’ Equity
Amounts at June 30, 2018$304,215 $99,374 $(6,899)$(41,163)$355,527 
Net income31,558 31,558 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(729)(729)
Cumulative effect of accounting change3,050 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 
Net income18,196 18,196 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(2,923)(2,923)
Issuance of non-restricted stock (4,000
shares)
22 48 70 
Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans3,948 3,948 
Performance share issuance (184,000 shares)(3,047)2,061 (986)
Deferred share issuance (3,000 shares)(32)32 — 
Repurchase of Common Stock (623,000 shares)(8,794)(8,794)
Amounts at June 30, 2020$306,808 $152,178 $(10,551)$(69,070)$379,365 
Net income56,791 56,791 
Other comprehensive income (loss)5,668 5,668 
Issuance of non-restricted stock
(4,000 shares)
19 47 66 
Compensation expense related to stock compensation plans3,850 3,850 
Performance share issuance (156,000 shares)(2,524)1,752 (772)
Deferred share issuance (3,000 shares)(30)30 — 
Repurchase of Common Stock
(193,000 shares)
(2,996)(2,996)
Amounts at June 30, 2021$308,123 $208,969 $(4,883)$(70,237)$441,972 
 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






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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 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”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 further offer diversified contract manufacturing services for non-electronic components, medical devices, medical disposables, and precision molded plastics.plastics, and production automation, test, and inspection equipment. 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.
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. The operating results of the GES acquisition are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements beginning as of the acquisition date of October 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”) 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. We have made estimates and assumptions considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business.  These estimates may change as new events occur and more information is obtained.
Segment Information:
As of June 30, 2018, Kimball Electronics hadhas business units located in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand, and each of ourthese business units qualifiedqualify as an operating segment and met the aggregation criteria to be aggregated into one reportable segment. On October 1, 2018, we completed thesegments. In addition, 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, which is our Chief Executive Officer. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on this acquisition.
Our operating segments meet the aggregation criteria under the current accounting guidance for segment reporting. As of June 30, 2019,2021, all of our operating segments provide contract manufacturing services, including engineering and supply chain support, for the production of electronic assemblies and other products including medical devices, medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and automation, test, and inspection equipment primarily in automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety applications, 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 have similar characteristics.characteristics across all our operating segments. Each of our operating segments service customers in multiple markets, and many of our customers’ programs are manufactured and serviced by multiple operating 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 operating segments have similar long-term economic characteristics, and as such, have been aggregated into one reportable segment.

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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”).amendments. Our revenue from contracts with customers is generated primarily from manufacturing services provided for the production of electronic assemblies, components, medical devices, medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and automation, test, and inspection equipment built to customer’s specifications. Our customer 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-termshort 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 wherewhich contains minimum quantity thresholds to cover our capital costs, and we may offer our customer a rebate oncefor specific volume thresholds have been met;or other incentives; in these cases, the rebates or incentives 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 costsanticipated margins to determine our progress towards contract completion and to calculateestimate the corresponding amount of revenue to recognize. Estimated costsCosts used as a basis for estimating anticipated margins include material, direct and indirect labor, and appropriate applied overheads. Anticipated margins are determined based on historical or quoted customer pricing. 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 existed, delivery occurred, the sales price was fixed or determinable, and collectability was reasonably assured. Delivery was not considered to have occurred until the title and the risk of loss passed to the customer according to the terms of the contract. Title and risk of loss were 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.
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 allowanceestimate expected credit losses. Management believes that historical loss information generally provides a basis for its assessment of expected credit losses on the trade accounts receivable and notes receivable.losses. Trade accounts receivable and notes receivable are written off after exhaustive collection efforts occur and the receivable is deemed uncollectible. Our limited amountSee section entitled “New Accounting Standards” below for information on the adoption of notes receivable allows management to monitor the risks,new accounting standard for the measurement of credit quality indicators, collectability, and probability of impairment on an individual basis.losses. Adjustments to the allowance for credit losses are recorded in sellingSelling and administrative expenses.Administrative Expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Income.
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 for certain of our accounts receivables 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
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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 30,2021, 2020, and 2019, and 2018, we sold, without recourse, $261.2$306.3 million, $280.7 million, and $181.5$261.2 million of accounts receivable, respectively.  Factoring fees were $1.7$1.2 million, $1.9 million, and $1.1$1.7 million during fiscal years 20192021, 2020, and 2018,2019, respectively, and were included in Selling and Administrative ExpenseExpenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Factoring fees were not material in fiscal year 2017.
One of the Company’sour China operations, in limited circumstances, may receive banker’s acceptance drafts from customers as payment for their trade accounts receivable.on account. 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 $4.2 million and $3.8less than $0.1 million at June 30, 20192021 and 2018, respectively,$7.1 million at June 30, 2020, are reflected in Receivables 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 years 2021, 2020, and 2019 and 2018 were $2.7$1.8 million, $6.8 million, and $5.5$2.7 million, respectively. See Note 7 - 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 and 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 provideddepreciation and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the assets using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Major maintenance activities and improvements are capitalized; othermethod. Generally, maintenance and repairs are expensed.expensed as incurred. Depreciation and expenses for maintenance and repairs are included in both Cost of Sales and Selling and Administrative Expense on 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, 2018,2021, 2020, and 2017.2019.


Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:Goodwill:
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 itgoodwill 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 ofassessed or tested at the reporting unit to an estimate of the reporting unit’s fair value to identify potential impairment.level.  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
To test for goodwill impairment, we use a combination of the Income Approach and the Market Approach. The discounted cash flow method (Income Approach) uses forecasted information based on management’s strategic plans and projections. Discount rates are developed using a weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) methodology. The WACC represents the blended average required rate of return for equity and debt capital based on observed market return data and company specific risk factors. In the Market Approach, fair value is tested at the reporting unit level. The fair value is established primarilydetermined using a discounted cash flow analysistransactional evidence for similar publicly traded equity. See Note 6 - Goodwill and secondarily a market approach utilizing current industry information. The calculationOther Intangible Assets of the fair value of the reporting units considers current market conditions existing at the assessment date. In additionNotes to performing the required annual testing, we will continue to monitor circumstances and events in future periods to determine whether additionalConsolidated Financial Statements for more information on our goodwill impairment testing is warranted on an interim basis.tests.
Other Intangible Assets:
Other Intangible Assets reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of capitalized software, customer relationships, technology, and trade name. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment, and their remaining useful lives evaluated for revision, when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the assets. Internal-use software is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and is amortized using the straight-line method.
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During the software application development stage, capitalized costs include external consulting costs, cost of software licenses, and could include 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.  We have not recognized impairment on other intangible assets during fiscal years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, or 2017.2019.  
Leases:
The Company leases certain office, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities under operating leases, in addition to land on which certain office and manufacturing facilities resides. These operating leases expire from fiscal year 2022 to 2057. Operating lease costs and cash payments for operating leases are immaterial to the Consolidated Statements of Income and our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities each totaled $1.6 million and $2.0 million at June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Lease right-of-use assets are included in Other Assets and lease liabilities are included in Accrued expenses and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The future undiscounted operating lease payments as of June 30, 2021 were $0.7 million, $0.3 million, $0.2 million, $0.1 million, and $0.1 million for the five years ended June 30, 2026, and $0.3 million thereafter.
Research and Development:
The costs of research and development are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs were approximately, in millions, $15, $11,$21, $17, and $10$15 in fiscal years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 2017,2019, respectively.
Insurance and Self-insurance:
We are self-insured up to certain limits for general liability, workers’ compensation, and certain domestic 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, 20192021 and 2018,2020, accrued liabilities for self-insurance exposure were $1.7$1.1 million and $1.4$1.6 million, respectively.
We carry external medical and disability insurance coverage for theThe remainder of our eligible workforce not covered by self-insured plans have medical and disability coverage through either our external plans or government plans. Insurance benefits are not provided to retired employees.
Income Taxes:
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 Provision for Income Taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 11 - Income Taxes of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on income 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, 2019 and 2018, the Company has a receivable from Kimball International recorded for $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, relating to benefits from domestic research and development tax credits. As of June 30, 2019 and 2018, $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of the receivable is long-term and was recorded in Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Concentrations of Credit Risk:
We have business and credit risks associated with our customers concentrated in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety industries.customers. 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.
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A summary of significant customers’ net sales and trade receivables as a percentage of consolidated net sales and consolidated trade receivables is as follows:
Net SalesTrade Receivables
Year Ended June 30As of June 30
20212020201920212020
Nexteer Automotive17%14%12%24%17%
Philips15%16%14%**
ZF**12%11%*
* amount is less than 10% of total
 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 banker’s acceptance drafts transferred with recourse provisions at one of the Company’s China operations and 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 20192021 and 20172019 consisted of $0.3$0.4 million and $4.0$0.3 million, respectively, resulting from payments received related to class action lawsuits in which Kimball Electronics was a class member.member, partially offset by lawsuit settlement accruals and payments in fiscal year 2021. We recorded no Other General Income during fiscal year 2018.2020.
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, 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. Non-operating income in fiscal year 2021 included $4.8 million in net gains from foreign currency rate movements and related derivative gain or loss. Non-operating expense in fiscal year 2020 included a $3.8 million net working capital adjustment recorded after the end of the measurement period of the GES acquisition that was determined through the dispute resolution procedure provided for under the terms of the asset purchase agreement. See Note 2 - Acquisition of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the net working capital adjustment.


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.item. 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
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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 2019:2021:
In August 2018,June 2016, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance on changesthe Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information 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.estimate credit losses. We adopted this guidance early, as permitted, instandard effective July 1, 2020, the beginning of our first quarter of fiscal year 2019. As this guidance only impacts disclosures related to fair value measurement,2021, and 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 onhave 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 amountmaterial effect 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




 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:Financial Statements.
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 hosting arrangement, including options to extend the agreement that is in control of the customer. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance is to beWe adopted either retrospectively orthis standard 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 Company beginning induring the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. We do not expect2021, and the adoption of this standard willdid not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.Consolidated Financial Statements.
Not Yet Adopted:
In February 2016,December 2019, the FASB issued guidance on leases with subsequent amendmentsSimplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, intended to simplify various aspects related to the accounting for income taxes. We will adopt this new guidance in January 2018, July 2018, and December 2018. The new guidance requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by those leases and requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. Under the current guidance, only capital leases are recognized on the balance sheet.


The guidance isstandard effective for us as of July 1, 2019,2021, and the beginningadoption of our first quarter of fiscal year 2020. As allowed by the July 2018 amendment, the Companythis guidance 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 effectimpact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. We expect no retained earnings adjustment.statements.
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: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 $0.5included $0.8 million and $0.9$0.5 million were expensed during the fiscal years ended June 30, 20192020 and June 30, 2018,2019, 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.
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The GES acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. As of June 30, 2019, theThe Company has recorded a net adjusted purchase price of $42.4 million which includesincluded a reduction for an estimateda 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 beenwas disputed by the sellers, of GES and is currently being resolvedin July 2020, it was determined, 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 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 informationto be $3.8 million. As a result, for fiscal year 2020, after the end of the twelve-month measurement period, the 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 $4.2recorded a $3.8 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 lawspre-tax charge 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 incomeexpense line 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.twelve-month measurement period ended on September 30, 2019.
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 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding our revenue recognition policies and on the adoption of the New Revenue Guidance, including the impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Statement of Income.
Our revenue from contracts with customers is generated primarily from manufacturing services provided for the production of electronic assemblies, electronic and non-electronic components, medical devices, medical disposables, precision molded plastics, and automation, test, and inspection equipment in automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety applications, to the specifications and designs of our customers.
The following table disaggregates our revenue by end market vertical for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.years 2021, 2020, and 2019:
Year Ended
(Amounts in Millions)202120202019
Vertical Markets:
Automotive$551.5 $457.4 $474.3 
Medical384.8 397.8 367.5 
Industrial293.7 271.0 255.9 
Public Safety48.1 56.2 66.2 
Other13.7 18.2 17.9 
Total net sales$1,291.8 $1,200.6 $1,181.8 
 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
ApproximatelyFor fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019, approximately 89%, 78%, and 70% of our net sales, respectively, were recognized over time under the New Revenue Guidance for fiscal year 2019 as manufacturing services were performed.performed under a customer contract on a product with no alternative use and for which we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. The remaining net sales revenues were primarily recognized at a point in time 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.products.
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 on the Consolidated Balance SheetSheets relate to unbilled accounts receivable and occur when revenue is recognized over time as manufacturing services are provided and the billing to the customer has not yet occurred as of the balance sheet date. Thedate, which are generally transferred to receivables in the next fiscal quarter due to the short-term nature of the manufacturing cycle. Contract assets were $45.9 million and $70.4 million as of June 30, 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.2021 and 2020, respectively.
In limited circumstances, the Company may receive payments from customers in advance of the satisfaction of performance obligations primarily for tooling or other miscellaneous services or costs. These advance payments are recognized as contract liabilities until the performance obligations are completed and are included in Accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, which amounted to $6.3$7.6 million and $1.7$7.1 million as of June 30, 20192021 and June 30, 2018,2020, respectively. Our performance obligations are short term in nature and therefore our contract liabilities are all expected to be settled within twelve months.



Note 4    Inventories
Inventories were valued using the lower of first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) cost and net realizable value. Following are inventoryInventory components were as follows at June 30:
(Amounts in Thousands)20212020
Finished products$769 $4,529 
Work-in-process5,149 3,577 
Raw materials194,468 210,937 
Total inventory$200,386 $219,043 



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(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018
Finished products$2,708
 $25,552
Work-in-process4,119
 17,254
Raw materials197,013
 158,790
Total inventory$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 consist of the following at June 30:
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018(Amounts in Thousands)20212020
Land and land use rights$11,836
 $10,321
Land and land use rights$14,978 $11,792 
Buildings and improvements78,508
 71,385
Buildings and improvements84,096 80,606 
Machinery and equipment255,978
 246,758
Machinery and equipment309,731 278,858 
Construction-in-progress14,262
 7,418
Construction-in-progress19,353 19,646 
Total$360,584
 $335,882
Total$428,158 $390,902 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(216,955) (198,672)Less: Accumulated depreciation(264,907)(236,373)
Property and equipment, net$143,629
 $137,210
Property and equipment, net$163,251 $154,529 
The useful lives used in computing depreciation are based on estimated service lives for classes of property, as follows:
Years
Buildings and improvements5 to 40
Machinery and equipment3 to 11
Land use rights39
Leasehold improvementsLesser of Useful Life or Term of Lease
Depreciation of property and equipment totaled, in millions, $30.7 for fiscal year 2021, $27.7 for fiscal year 2020, and $26.3 for fiscal year 2019, $25.5 for fiscal year 2018, and $23.0 for fiscal year 2017.2019.



Note 6    Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
A summary of goodwill is as follows:
(Amounts in Thousands)
Balance as of June 30, 2019
Goodwill$30,930 
Accumulated impairment(12,826)
Goodwill, net18,104 
Purchase Accounting Adjustments1,832 
Impairment(7,925)
Balance as of June 30, 2020
Goodwill32,762 
Accumulated impairment(20,751)
Goodwill, net12,011 
Balance as of June 30, 2021
Goodwill32,762 
Accumulated impairment(20,751)
Goodwill, net$12,011 
(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 2019, weWe acquired $11.9$13.7 million in goodwill resulting from the GES acquisition.acquisition, with $1.8 million added in fiscal year 2020 as a result of fair value measurement period adjustments. See Note 2 - AcquisitionsAcquisition 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, 2018,2021 and 2017,2019, no goodwill impairment was recognized. During fiscal year 2020, $7.9 million of goodwill impairment was recognized at the GES reporting unit.
GES’s annual goodwill impairment test date is April 30th. Subsequent to our annual test date in fiscal year 2020, we identified an indicator of impairment related to future anticipated revenues, which triggered an additional impairment test as of June 30, 2020. The June 30, 2020 test (the “GES impairment test”) resulted in a $7.9 million goodwill impairment charge, partially offset by a $1.0 million reduction in income tax expense associated with the deferred tax asset established for the deductible portion of the impaired goodwill. For the GES impairment test, we used an independent, third-party valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair value for the GES reporting unit. We used a combination of the Income Approach, using a discounted cash flow model, and the Market Approach, based on projected fiscal year 2021 results.
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We also used the independent, third-party valuation specialist to assist in the GES annual impairment test for fiscal year 2021, using a combination of the Income Approach and the Market Approach to determine fair value. The GES reporting unit fair value exceeded the carrying value by 35% as of April 30, 2021; therefore, no goodwill impairment was recognized in fiscal year 2021.
A summary of other intangible assets subject to amortization is as follows:
June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2021June 30, 2020
(Amounts in Thousands)Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Value Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Value(Amounts in Thousands)CostAccumulated
Amortization
Net ValueCostAccumulated
Amortization
Net Value
Capitalized Software$32,015
 $27,124
 $4,891
 $30,484
 $26,154
 $4,330
Capitalized Software$32,774 $28,751 $4,023 $32,052 $27,851 $4,201 
Customer Relationships8,618
 1,506
 7,112
 1,167
 1,122
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Customer Relationships8,618 2,520 6,098 8,618 2,014 6,604 
Technology5,060
 766
 4,294
 
 
 
Technology5,060 2,790 2,270 5,060 1,777 3,283 
Trade Name6,369
 478
 5,891
 
 
 
Trade Name6,369 1,752 4,617 6,369 1,114 5,255 
Other Intangible Assets$52,062
 $29,874
 $22,188
 $31,651
 $27,276
 $4,375
Other Intangible Assets$52,821 $35,813 $17,008 $52,099 $32,756 $19,343 
During fiscal years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 2017,2019, amortization expense of other intangible assets was, in millions, $2.6, $0.9,$3.3, $3.2, and $0.9,$2.6, respectively. Amortization expense in future periods is expected to be, in millions, $3.2, $3.1, $3.1, $2.9, $2.9,$2.2, $1.6, and $2.1$1.5 in the five years ending June 30, 2024,2026, and $8.1$5.4 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,Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment, and trade name intangible assets were acquired in fiscal year 2019 as a resulttheir remaining useful lives evaluated for revision, when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the GES acquisition. See Note 2 - Acquisitions of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on this acquisition. No customer relationships, technology, and trade name intangible assets were acquired in fiscal year 2018.assets.
Note 7    Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Leases:
The Company leases certain office, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities under operating leases, in addition to land on which certain office and manufacturing facilities reside. These operating leases expire from fiscal year 2020 to 2057 and contain minimum lease payments, in millions, of $0.8, $0.7, $0.6, $0.1, and $0.1 for the five years ending June 30, 2024, respectively, and $0.5 million 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, $1.1, $0.7, and $0.7 in fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.
As of June 30, 2019, capital leases were immaterial. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had no capital leases.


Guarantees:
As of June 30, 20192021 and 2018,2020, we had no guarantees issued which were contingent on the future performance of another entity. Standby letters of credit may be issued to third-party suppliers 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, 20192021 and 2018.2020. We don’tdo not 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, 20192021 and 20182020 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:
One of the Company’s China 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 The 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. At June 30, 20192021 and 2018,2020, the drafts transferred and outstanding totaled $0.9$0.1 million and $2.0$0.4 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. Product warranty liability is recorded in Accrued expenses and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Changes in the product warranty accrualliability during fiscal years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 20172019 were as follows:
(Amounts in Thousands)202120202019
Product Warranty Liability at the beginning of the year$647 $958 $656 
Additions to warranty accrual (including changes in estimates)21 (271)361 
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)(58)(40)(59)
Product Warranty Liability at the end of the year$610 $647 $958 

(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018 2017
Product Warranty Liability at the beginning of the year$656
 $593
 $605
Additions to warranty accrual (including changes in estimates)361
 346
 415
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)(59) (283) (427)
Product Warranty Liability at the end of the year$958
 $656
 $593

Note 8    Credit Facilities
Credit facilities consisted of the following:
Unused Borrowings atBorrowings Outstanding atBorrowings Outstanding at
(Amounts in Millions, in U.S Dollar Equivalents)June 30, 2021June 30, 2021June 30, 2020
Primary credit facility (1)
$86.9 $62.7 $111.4 
Thailand overdraft credit facility (2)
0.1 — — 
Netherlands revolving credit facility (3)
7.4 3.5 6.7 
Poland revolving credit facility (4)
5.9 — — 
Total credit facilities$100.3 66.2 118.1 
Less: current portion(26.2)(26.6)
Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current portion (5)
$40.0 $91.5 
 Unused Borrowings at Borrowings Outstanding at Borrowings Outstanding at
(Amounts in Millions, in U.S Dollar Equivalents)June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
Primary credit facility (1) 
$26.8
 $122.8
 $6.0
Thailand overdraft credit facility (2) 
2.9
 
 
China revolving credit facility (3) 
7.5
 
 
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)At June 30, 2019,(1)    The Company maintains a U.S. primary credit facility (the “primary credit facility”) 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, scheduled to mature July 27, 2023. The primary credit facility provides for $150 million in borrowings, with an option to increase the amount available for borrowing to $225 million at the Company’s request, subject to the Company maintained a U.S. primary credit facility (the “primary facility”). 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, 2019. The credit agreement has a maturity date of July 27, 2023 and allows for $150 million in borrowings, with an option to increase the amount available for borrowing to $225 million at the Company’s request, subject to the


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, 2018,2021, 2020, and 2017.2019. 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 inunder the agreement,primary credit facility, 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);
a.JPMorgan’s prime rate;
b.1% per annum above the Adjusted LIBO Rate (as defined under the primary credit facility); or
c.1/2 of 1% per annum above the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined under the primary credit facility);
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 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, 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 $2.9 million at June 30, 2019 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)The Company also maintains a foreign revolving credit facility for one of its China 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, 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.


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    The Company had $0.4 million in letters of credit contingently committed against the primary credit facility at both June 30, 2021 and 2020.
(2)    The Company also maintains a foreign credit facility for its operation in Thailand which allows for borrowings of up to 2.4 million Thai Baht (approximately $0.1 million at June 30, 2021 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)    The Company also maintains an uncommitted revolving credit facility for our Netherlands subsidiary. The Netherlands credit facility allows for borrowings of up to 9.2 million Euro (approximately $10.9 million at June 30, 2021 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 22, 2022.
(4)    The Company also maintains an uncommitted revolving credit facility for our Poland operation, which allows for borrowings up to 5 million Euro (approximately $5.9 million at June 30, 2021 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, 2021.
(5)    The amount of Long-term debt under credit facilities, less current maturities reflects the borrowings on the primary credit facility that the Company intends, and has the ability, to refinance for a period longer than twelve months. The primary credit facility matures on July 27, 2023.
The weighted-average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding under the credit facilities at June 30, 20192021 and June 30, 20182020 were 4.5%2.0% and 2.7%2.5%, respectively. Cash payments for interest on borrowings in fiscal years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 20172019 were, in millions, $3.0, $0.4,$2.5, $4.9, and $0.3,$3.0, respectively. Capitalized interest expense was immaterial during fiscal years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 2017.2019.
Note 9    Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans:
The Company maintains a trusteed defined contribution retirement plan which is in effect for substantially all domestic employees meeting the eligibility requirements. The Company also maintains 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. 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. Total expense related to employer contributions to the domestic retirement plans was, in millions, $2.1, $2.0,$1.9, $2.4, and $1.7$2.1 for fiscal years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 2017,2019, respectively.
Defined Benefit Postemployment Plans:
The Company established and maintains severance plans for all domestic employees and other postemployment plans 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:
TheAs of June 30, 2021 and 2020, total obligations under these plans were $5.4 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of which $4.6 million and $3.6 million were long term and $0.8 million and $0.6 million were short term. Of the total obligation at June 30, 2021 and 2020, 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 servicewere $1.2 million and accumulate up to certain limits specified in the$1.1 million and foreign plans were $4.2 million and include both salary and an allowance for medical benefits.
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 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018
Changes and Components of Benefit Obligation: 
  
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$1,658
 $1,808
Service cost318
 364
Interest cost42
 49
Actuarial gain for the period(447) (533)
Benefits paid(122) (30)
Benefit obligation at end of year$1,449
 $1,658
Balance in current liabilities$308
 $353
Balance in noncurrent liabilities1,141
 1,305
Total benefit obligation recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets$1,449
 $1,658

 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018
Changes and Components in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (before tax):  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at beginning of year$(1,104) $(929)
Net change in unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss25
 (175)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) at end of year$(1,079) $(1,104)



(Amounts in Thousands)Year Ended June 30 
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (before tax):2019 2018 2017
Service cost$318
 $364
 $302
Interest cost42
 49
 39
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss(472) (358) (317)
Net periodic benefit cost recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income$(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.
$3.1 million, respectively. Actuarial (gain) loss is recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss and amortized into net period benefit cost 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 netplans. Net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $(436) thousand.
Assumptions used to determine fiscal year end benefit obligationsrecognized 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% forthese plans in fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019 2018,were $0.4 million, $0.3 million, and 2017, respectively, and a compensation growth rate of 3.0% for each of the fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017.$0.8 million, respectively.
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:
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 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 estimated actuarial net (gain) losses for the severance plans will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year.
Assumptions used to determine fiscal year end benefit obligations 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 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.



Note 10    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 2021, 2020, and 2019 2018, and 2017 was $5.7$3.9 million, $5.3$4.0 million, and $3.5$5.7 million, respectively. These costs are included in Selling and Administrative Expenses.
Performance Shares:
The Company awards performance shares to officers and other key employees. Under theseThe annual performance share 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 andare approved by the Compensation and Governance Committee of the 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 tocalculated as a three-year average bonus percentage under the Company’s profit sharing incentive bonus plan, 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 fiveis three 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, 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 20192021 is presented below:
Number
of Shares
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Performance shares outstanding at July 1, 2020Performance shares outstanding at July 1, 2020443,536 $16.58 
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Performance shares outstanding at July 1, 2018556,428
 $14.11
Granted198,868
 $20.03
Granted250,837 $13.67 
Vested(292,175) $13.30
Vested(239,194)$16.99 
Forfeited(15,861) $17.08
Forfeited(20,280)$15.98 
Performance shares outstanding at June 30, 2019447,260
 $17.16
Performance shares outstanding at June 30, 2021Performance shares outstanding at June 30, 2021434,899 $14.71 
As of June 30, 2019,2021, there was approximately $4.4$3.8 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 20192021 through August 2021,2023, with a weighted average vesting period of nineeleven months. The fair value of performance shares is based on the stock price at the date of grant. During fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019, 2018,respectively, 239,194, 253,483, and 2017, respectively, 292,175 255,757, and 194,624 performance shares vested at a fair value of $4.1 million, $3.9 million, $2.9 million, and $2.0$3.9 million. The performance shares vested represent the total number of shares vested prior to the reduction of shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The number of outstanding 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 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 years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 2017,2019, respectively, the Company granted a total of 4,236, 7,694,4,235, 4,258, and 10,4774,236 unrestricted shares at an average grant date fair value of $17.69, $20.15,$15.35, $16.99, and $15.75$17.69 for a total fair value of $0.1 million $0.2 million, and $0.2 million.for each of these fiscal years. Unrestricted shares were awarded to non-employee members of the Board 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.
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Restricted Share Units:
Restricted share units (“RSUs”) may be granted to employees as consideration for services rendered. RSUs are participating securities and upon vesting, the outstanding number of RSUs are converted to shares of common stock. RSUs are expensed over the contractual vesting period as earned. If the employment of a holder of an RSU terminates before the RSU has vested for any reason other than death, retirement, or total permanent disability, the RSU will be forfeited. During fiscal year 2021, the Company granted 3,322 RSUs to new key employees at an average grant date fair value of $19.63 for a total fair value of $0.1 million. No RSUs were granted during fiscal years 2020 and 2019. The contractual life of the RSUs is one year or less.
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 in a lump sum or installments in accordance with deferral elections upon a director’s retirement or termination from the Board or death. During fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019, 2018,respectively, 37,132, 32,950, 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,$15.35, $17.30, and $15.79$17.40 for a total fair value of $0.6 million $0.2 million, and $0.3 million.for each of these fiscal years. During fiscal year 2021, 2,754 shares of common stock were issued under the Deferral Plan to a former non-employee member of the Board in accordance with their deferral election at an average fair value of $17.51.
Note 11    Income Taxes
The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Reform”) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017. Tax Reform makes2017, making broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code, for which complete guidance may have not yet been issued. Tax Reform, in addition to other changes, included, but were not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. corporate statutory tax rate, (ii) requiringrequired 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,period. As of both June 30, 2021 and (iv) bonus depreciation that will allow2020, the remaining provision recorded for full expensing of qualifying property. Tax Reform reduces the U.S. corporate statutoryone-time deemed repatriation tax rate from 35% to 21%. For ourwas $9.8 million, payable through 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 accordance2026, 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.


In accordance with the expiration of the one-year measurement period, the Company completed the assessment of the income tax effects of Tax Reform in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019. In finalizing the tax expense 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 waslong-term portion recorded in Long-term income taxes payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheet forSheets. As of June 30, 2021, $0.9 million of the remaining deemed repatriation tax.tax is short term and is recorded in Accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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, 20192021 and 2018,2020, were as follows:
(Amounts in Thousands)20212020
Deferred Tax Assets:  
Receivables$95 $145 
Inventory1,726 1,894 
Employee benefits282 224 
Deferred compensation8,732 5,338 
Other current liabilities1,115 265 
Tax credit carryforwards3,388 2,445 
Goodwill1,328 1,608 
Net operating loss carryforward2,037 2,398 
Miscellaneous5,496 4,020 
Valuation Allowance(1,802)(1,637)
Total asset$22,397 $16,700 
Deferred Tax Liabilities:  
Other intangible assets$1,210 $1,313 
Property and equipment869 1,211 
Net foreign currency gains22 
Miscellaneous659 581 
Total liability$2,740 $3,127 
Net Deferred Income Taxes$19,657 $13,573 
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(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018
Deferred Tax Assets: 
  
Receivables$105
 $158
Inventory1,914
 1,153
Employee benefits193
 194
Deferred compensation6,149
 6,496
Other current liabilities1,275
 830
Tax credit carryforwards1,638
 1,251
Goodwill268
 655
Net operating loss carryforward2,339
 2,376
Net foreign currency losses11
 
Miscellaneous2,970
 2,394
Valuation Allowance(658) (638)
Total asset$16,204
 $14,869
Deferred Tax Liabilities:   
Other intangible assets$1,412
 $
Property and equipment1,116
 565
Net foreign currency gains
 12
Miscellaneous477
 300
Total liability$3,005
 $877
Net Deferred Income Taxes$13,199
 $13,992

Income tax benefits associated with the net operating loss carryforwards expire from fiscal year 2023 to 2039.2040. Income tax benefits associated with tax credit carryforwards primarily expire from fiscal year 20202022 to 2028.2030. A valuation allowance was provided as of June 30, 20192021 and 20182020 for deferred tax assets related to certain state credits of, in thousands, $658millions, $1.8 and $638.$1.6, respectively. 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 30
(Amounts in Thousands)202120202019
United States$10,439 $(6,117)$11,191 
Foreign59,615 31,274 27,294 
Total income before taxes on income$70,054 $25,157 $38,485 
 Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018 2017
United States$11,191
 $5,609
 $10,051
Foreign27,294
 39,166
 34,204
Total income before taxes on income$38,485
 $44,775
 $44,255
Tax Reform changes included, but were not limited to, (i) requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unremitted earnings of foreign 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 Company’s foreign subsidiaries were approximately $240$313 million as of June 30, 2019.2021. Most of these accumulated unremitted foreign earnings have been invested in active non-U.S. business operations, and it is not anticipated suchwe expect we may only repatriate a minor amount of these earnings will be remitted to the United States.States in a tax-efficient manner. Our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the United States.States, and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate these funds to our U.S. operations. However, if such funds were repatriated, a portion of the funds remitted may be subject to applicable non-U.S. income and withholding taxes.


The provision for income taxes is composed of the following items:
Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)202120202019
Current Taxes:   
Federal$3,921 $(1,666)$872 
Foreign14,664 8,479 7,545 
State769 (29)203 
Total payable$19,354 $6,784 $8,620 
Deferred Taxes:   
Federal$(2,459)$99 $67 
Foreign(2,598)237 (1,177)
State(1,199)(1,138)(603)
Valuation allowance165 979 20 
Total deferred$(6,091)$177 $(1,693)
Total provision for income taxes$13,263 $6,961 $6,927 

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 Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018 2017
Current Taxes: 
  
  
Federal$872
 $13,132
 $2,696
Foreign7,545
 11,982
 8,130
State203
 459
 134
Total payable$8,620
 $25,573
 $10,960
Deferred Taxes: 
  
  
Federal$67
 $5,015
 $6
Foreign(1,177) (2,427) (631)
State(603) (776) (259)
Valuation allowance20
 638
 
Total deferred$(1,693) $2,450
 $(884)
Total provision for income taxes$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
2019 2018 2017202120202019
(Amounts in Thousands)Amount % Amount % Amount %(Amounts in Thousands)Amount%Amount%Amount%
Tax computed at U.S. federal statutory rate$8,082
 21.0 % $12,582
 28.1 % $15,489
 35.0 %Tax computed at U.S. federal statutory rate$14,711 21.0 %$5,283 21.0 %$8,082 21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit(320) (0.8) (408) (0.9) (81) (0.2)State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit(374)(0.5)(1,128)(4.5)(320)(0.8)
Foreign tax rate differential313
 0.8
 (1,615) (3.6) (3,832) (8.7)Foreign tax rate differential1,320 1.9 714 2.8 313 0.8 
Impact of foreign exchange rates on foreign income taxes156
 0.4
 180
 0.4
 (613) (1.4)Impact of foreign exchange rates on foreign income taxes(1,111)(1.6)867 3.4 156 0.4 
Non-deductible goodwill impairmentNon-deductible goodwill impairment— — 388 1.5 — — 
Valuation allowance20
 0.1
 638
 1.4
 
 
Valuation allowance165 0.2 979 3.9 20 0.1 
Research credit(627) (1.6) (378) (0.8) (348) (0.8)Research credit(996)(1.4)(1,056)(4.2)(627)(1.6)
Deemed repatriation(416) (1.1) 13,436
 30.0
 
 
Deemed repatriation— — — — (416)(1.1)
Revaluation of net deferred tax assets(10) 
 4,357
 9.7
 
 
Revaluation of net deferred tax assets— — — — (10)— 
Global intangible low tax incomeGlobal intangible low tax income181 0.3 607 2.4 — — 
Other - net(271) (0.8) (769) (1.7) (539) (1.1)Other - net(633)(1.0)307 1.4 (271)(0.8)
Total provision for income taxes$6,927
 18.0 % $28,023
 62.6 % $10,076
 22.8 %Total provision for income taxes$13,263 18.9 %$6,961 27.7 %$6,927 18.0 %
Net cash payments for income taxes were, in thousands, $10,172, $14,724$13,358, $9,096 and $5,896$10,172 in fiscal years 2021, 2020, and 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.


Changes in the unrecognized tax benefit, excluding accrued interest and penalties, during fiscal years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 20172019 were as follows:
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018 2017(Amounts in Thousands)202120202019
Beginning balance - July 1$160
 $102
 $46
Beginning balance - July 1$954 $904 $160 
Tax positions related to prior fiscal years: 
  
  
Tax positions related to prior fiscal years:   
Additions758
 78
 56
Additions142 116 758 
Reductions
 (20) 
Reductions— — — 
Tax positions related to current fiscal year: 
  
  
Tax positions related to current fiscal year:   
Additions
 
 
Additions— — — 
Reductions
 
 
Reductions— — — 
Settlements
 
 
Settlements(8)— — 
Lapses in statute of limitations(14) 
 
Lapses in statute of limitations(76)(66)(14)
Ending balance - June 30$904
 $160
 $102
Ending balance - June 30$1,012 $954 $904 
Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate$214
 $137
 $85
Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate$323 $262 $214 
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 Provision for Income Taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Interest and penalties accrued for unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2021, 2020, and 2019 was $1.2 million, $1.6 million, and $1.6 million. Interest and penalties accrued for unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2018 and 2017 and expensesExpenses related to interest and penalties in fiscal years 2019, 2018,2021, 2020, and 20172019 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 Note 2 - Acquisitions of 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 1 – Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 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 2016.2018. We are subject to various state and local income tax examinations by various, state, local, and foreign jurisdiction tax authorities for years after June 30, 2014, and various foreign jurisdictions for years after June 30, 2013.2016.
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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, 20082009 relating to periods prior to the acquisition date.



Note 12    Share Owners’ Equity
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, and November 10, 2020, 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$100 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.
During fiscal year 2019,2021, the Company repurchased $23.4$3.0 million of common stock under the Plan at an average price of $17.75$15.51 per share, which was recorded as Treasury stock, at cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Since the inception of the Plan, the Company has repurchased $67.9$79.7 million of common stock under that Plan at an average cost of $15.04$14.95 per share.
Note 13    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.
There were no changes in the inputs or valuation techniques used to measure fair values during fiscal year 2019.2021.
Financial Instruments Recognized at Fair Value:
The following methods and assumptions were used to measure fair value:
Financial InstrumentLevelValuation Technique/Inputs Used
Cash Equivalents1Market - Quoted market prices
Derivative Assets: Foreign exchange contracts2Market - 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 SERP1Market - Quoted market prices
Derivative Liabilities: Foreign exchange contracts2Market - 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



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Recurring Fair Value Measurements:
As of June 30, 20192021 and 2018,2020, 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, 2021
(Amounts in Thousands)Level 1Level 2Total
Assets   
Cash equivalents$1,540 $— $1,540 
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts— 1,468 1,468 
Trading securities: mutual funds held in nonqualified SERP12,644 — 12,644 
Total assets at fair value$14,184 $1,468 $15,652 
Liabilities   
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts$— $1,702 $1,702 
Total liabilities at fair value$— $1,702 $1,702 
 June 30, 2019
(Amounts in Thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Total
Assets     
Cash equivalents$1,123
 $
 $1,123
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts
 1,832
 1,832
Trading securities: mutual funds held in nonqualified SERP9,268
 
 9,268
Total assets at fair value$10,391
 $1,832
 $12,223
Liabilities     
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts$
 $299
 $299
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $299
 $299
June 30, 2018June 30, 2020
(Amounts in Thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Total(Amounts in Thousands)Level 1Level 2Total
Assets     Assets   
Cash equivalents$1,099
 $
 $1,099
Cash equivalents$1,140 $— $1,140 
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts
 1,713
 1,713
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts— 741 741 
Trading securities: mutual funds held in nonqualified SERP8,769
 
 8,769
Trading securities: mutual funds held in nonqualified SERP10,477 — 10,477 
Total assets at fair value$9,868
 $1,713
 $11,581
Total assets at fair value$11,617 $741 $12,358 
Liabilities 
  
  
Liabilities   
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts$
 $1,867
 $1,867
Derivatives: foreign exchange contracts$— $2,134 $2,134 
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $1,867
 $1,867
Total liabilities at fair value$— $2,134 $2,134 
We had no Level 3 assets or liabilities during fiscal years 20192021 and 2018.2020.
The nonqualified supplemental employee retirement plan (“SERP”) assets consist primarily of equity funds, balanced funds, bond 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 15 - 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 InstrumentLevelValuation Technique/Inputs Used
Notes receivable2Market - Price approximated based on the assumed collection of receivables in the normal course of business, taking into account non-performance risk
Borrowings under credit facilities2Market - Based on observable market rates, taking into account Kimball Electronics’ non-performance risk
The carrying values of our cash deposit accounts, trade accounts receivable, and trade accounts payable approximate fair value due to their relatively short maturity and immaterial non-performance risk.



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Note 14    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, 2019,2021, we had outstanding foreign exchange contracts to hedge currencies against the U.S. dollar in the aggregate notional amount of $32.3$43.8 million and to hedge currencies against the Euro in the aggregate notional amount of 75.465.9 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 Non-operating income or expense 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 immediately in Non-operating income or expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income immediately.Income.
Based on fair values as of June 30, 2019,2021, we estimate that approximately $0.6$0.7 million of pre-tax derivative gainloss 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, 2020. Gains2022. Losses on foreign exchange contracts are generally offset by lossesgains 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, 20192021 and June 30, 2018.2020.
See Note 13 - Fair Value of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities and Note 19 - 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).



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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 DerivativesLiability Derivatives
Fair Value As ofFair Value As of
(Amounts in Thousands)Balance Sheet LocationJune 30
2021
June 30
2020
Balance Sheet LocationJune 30
2021
June 30
2020
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets$1,158 $517 Accrued expenses$1,549 $2,054 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets310 224 Accrued expenses153 80 
Total derivatives$1,468 $741 $1,702 $2,134 
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives
   Fair Value As of   Fair Value As of
(Amounts in Thousands)Balance Sheet Location June 30
2019
 June 30
2018
 Balance Sheet Location June 30
2019
 June 30
2018
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:          
Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets $1,136

$758
 Accrued expenses $278

$1,857
            
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:          
Foreign exchange contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets 696

955
 Accrued expenses 21

10
Total derivatives  $1,832

$1,713
   $299

$1,867


The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)202120202019
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (OCI) on Derivatives: 
Foreign exchange contracts$335 $(2,079)$3,337 
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in Thousands)Year Ended June 30
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging RelationshipsLocation of Gain or (Loss) 202120202019
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income:  
Foreign exchange contractsCost of Sales$(814)$64 $1,061 
Foreign exchange contractsNon-operating income (expense)— — 
Total$(814)$64 $1,066 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives:
Foreign exchange contractsNon-operating income (expense)$(1,415)$1,558 $2,766 
Total Derivative Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income$(2,229)$1,622 $3,832 
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)   2019 2018 2017
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (OCI) on Derivatives (Effective Portion):  
Foreign exchange contracts $3,337
 $(2,669) $779

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income      
         
(Amounts in Thousands)   Year Ended June 30
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Location of Gain or (Loss)  2019 2018 2017
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion):    
Foreign exchange contracts Cost of Sales $1,061
 $(1,648) $18
Foreign exchange contracts Non-operating income (expense) 
 (11) (5)
Total $1,061
 $(1,659) $13
         
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Ineffective Portion):    
Foreign exchange contracts Non-operating income (expense) $5
 $(9) $
         
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments        
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives:      
Foreign exchange contracts Non-operating income (expense) $2,766
 $796
 $(42)
         
Total Derivative Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income $3,832
 $(872) $(29)



Note 15    Investments
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Investments:
The Company maintains a self-directed supplemental employee retirement plan (“SERP”) for executiveexecutives and other key employees. 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, 2021, 2020, and 2019 2018,was $1.5 million, $0.4 million, and 2017 was, in thousands, $35, $552, and $789,less than $0.1 million, respectively.

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SERP asset and liability balances applicable to Kimball Electronics participants were as follows:
 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)20212020
SERP investments - current asset$3,095 $1,972 
SERP investments - other long-term asset9,549 8,505 
Total SERP investments$12,644 $10,477 
SERP obligation - current liability$3,095 $1,972 
SERP obligation - other long-term liability9,549 8,505 
Total SERP obligation$12,644 $10,477 
 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018
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$1,728
 $294
SERP obligation - other long-term liability7,540
 8,475
Total SERP obligation$9,268
 $8,769

Note 16    Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consisted of:
 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)20212020
Taxes$11,012 $5,135 
Compensation28,744 16,839 
Customer advance payments7,580 7,145 
Retirement plan2,094 2,337 
Insurance1,126 1,618 
Other expenses7,460 9,190 
Total accrued expenses$58,016 $42,264 

 June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018
Taxes$5,760
 $2,803
Compensation19,046
 18,008
Customer advance payments6,345
 1,729
Retirement plan1,959
 1,791
Insurance1,675
 1,375
Other expenses8,411
 6,740
Total accrued expenses$43,196
 $32,446



Note 17   Geographic Information
The following geographic area data includes net sales based on the country location of 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 capitalized software. Prior year periods have been restated to conform to the current year presentation.
 At or For the Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)202120202019
Net Sales:   
United States$359,839 $346,376 $321,805 
Poland268,129 244,107 251,635 
Mexico265,476 232,135 282,400 
China180,405 159,746 146,332 
Thailand100,478 124,415 113,276 
Other Foreign117,480 93,771 66,396 
Total net sales$1,291,807 $1,200,550 $1,181,844 
Long-Lived Assets:   
United States$47,499 $48,190 $43,887 
Mexico43,792 36,548 31,238 
Poland31,412 32,670 29,736 
Romania15,273 17,707 19,546 
China15,228 10,405 12,138 
Other Foreign14,070 13,210 11,975 
Total long-lived assets$167,274 $158,730 $148,520 


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 At or For the Year Ended June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)2019 2018 2017
Net Sales:     
United States$321,805
 $224,834
 $189,184
Mexico282,400
 256,537
 219,585
Poland251,635
 282,847
 254,448
China146,332
 177,930
 172,117
Other Foreign179,672
 129,913
 95,580
Total net sales$1,181,844
 $1,072,061
 $930,914
Long-Lived Assets:     
United States$43,887
 $39,465
 $41,308
Mexico31,238
 30,733
 30,235
Poland29,736
 33,629
 32,315
Romania19,546
 19,394
 16,468
China12,138
 14,546
 17,106
Other Foreign11,975
 3,773
 4,629
Total long-lived assets$148,520
 $141,540
 $142,061


Note 18    Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows under the two-class method:
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)Year Ended June 30
202120202019
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share:
   Net Income$56,791 $18,196 $31,558 
Less: Net Income allocated to participating securities84 24 32 
   Net Income allocated to common Share Owners$56,707 $18,172 $31,526 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding25,088 25,243 25,857 
Dilutive effect of average outstanding stock compensation awards196 185 225 
Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding25,284 25,428 26,082 
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic$2.26 $0.72 $1.22 
Diluted$2.24 $0.71 $1.21 
(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 19   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:
(Amounts in Thousands)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsDerivative Gain (Loss)Postemployment Benefits
Net Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at June 30, 2019$(6,848)$(1,598)$818 $(7,628)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1,046)(1,570)87 (2,529)
Reclassification to (earnings) loss— (86)(308)(394)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)$(1,046)$(1,656)$(221)$(2,923)
Balance at June 30, 2020$(7,894)$(3,254)$597 $(10,551)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications5,671 114 (506)5,279 
Reclassification to (earnings) loss— 713 (324)389 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)5,671 827 (830)5,668 
Balance at June 30, 2021$(2,223)$(2,427)$(233)$(4,883)

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(Amounts in Thousands)Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Derivative Gain (Loss) 
Postemployment Benefits
Net Actuarial Gain (Loss)
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at June 30, 2017$(6,876) $(2,788) $580
 $(9,084)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications2,519
 (1,965) 345
 899
Reclassification to (earnings) loss
 1,455
 (218) 1,237
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)$2,519
 $(510) $127
 $2,136
Tax Reform impact (1)

 (81) 130
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Balance at June 30, 2018$(4,357) $(3,379) $837
 $(6,899)
        
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(2,491) 2,638
 339
 486
Reclassification to (earnings) loss
 (857) (358) (1,215)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(2,491) 1,781

(19) (729)
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)   
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements of Income
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Year Ended June 30 Year Ended June 30Affected Line Item in the
(Amounts in Thousands) 2019 2018 (Amounts in Thousands)20212020Consolidated Statements of Income
Derivative Gain (Loss) (1)
 $1,061
 $(1,648) Cost of Sales
Derivative Gain (Loss) (1)
$(814)$64 Cost of Sales
 5
 (20) Non-operating income (expense), net— — Non-operating income (expense), net
 (209) 213
 Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes101 22 Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
 $857
 $(1,455) Net of Tax$(713)$86 Net of Tax
Postemployment Benefits:     Postemployment Benefits:
Amortization of Actuarial Gain (Loss) (2)
 $472
 $358
 Non-operating income
Amortization of Actuarial Gain (Loss) (2)
$428 $406 Non-operating income
 (114) (140) Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes(104)(98)Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
 $358
 $218
 Net of Tax$324 $308 Net of Tax
     
Total Reclassifications for the Period $1,215
 $(1,237) Net of TaxTotal Reclassifications for the Period$(389)$394 Net of Tax
Amounts in parentheses indicate reductions to income.
(1) See Note 14 - Derivative Instruments of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on derivative instruments.
(2) See Note 9 - 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 20    Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
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 Three Months Ended
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)September 30 December 31 March 31 June 30
Fiscal Year 2019:       
Net Sales$265,620
 $284,149
 $313,454
 $318,621
Gross Profit18,186
 20,444
 26,554
 23,222
Operating Income7,032
 10,212
 14,497
 10,319
Net Income5,069
 7,115
 11,849
 7,525
Basic Earnings Per Share$0.19
 $0.27
 $0.46
 $0.30
Diluted Earnings Per Share$0.19
 $0.27
 $0.46
 $0.29
Fiscal Year 2018:       
Net Sales$253,204
 $258,151
 $283,938
 $276,768
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) 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 for further information on the restatement of the prior period presentation. There was no effect to Net Income or Diluted Earnings per Share.

(2) Net income for the 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.
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, 2019.2021.
(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, 20192021 has been audited by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Management’s report and the independent registered public accounting firm’s attestation report are included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements under the caption entitled “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” and “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and are incorporated herein by reference.
(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, 20192021 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B -Other Information
None.


Item 9C - Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
Not applicable.
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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 November 7, 20199, 2021 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 November 7, 20199, 2021 under the caption “Corporate Governance at Kimball Electronics.”
Information about Our Executive Officers
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. Additional information about our Executive Officers also appears in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its annual meeting of Share Owners to be held November 9, 2021 under the caption “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”
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 November 7, 20199, 2021 under the caption “Delinquent Section 16(a) 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 http://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
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 November 7, 20199, 2021 under the captions “Corporate Governance at Kimball Electronics”Electronics,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Report of the Compensation and Governance Committee,” 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 November 7, 20199, 2021 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 November 7, 20199, 2021 under the captionscaption “Equity Compensation Plans Information” and “Share Ownership Information.”






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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 November 7, 20199, 2021 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 November 7, 20199, 2021 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 November 7, 20199, 2021 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.”




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PART IV


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

(a)The following documents are filed as part of this report:

(1) Financial Statements:

(2) Financial Statement Schedules:

(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 which immediately precedes the Signatures page in this Annual Report on Form 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.

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KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC.
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit No.DescriptionFormPeriod EndingExhibitFiling Date
2.18-K2.111/3/2014
2.2(c)(d)
10-K6/30/20182.28/28/2018
2.310-Q12/31/20182.12/7/2019
2.4(c)
10-Q12/31/20182.22/7/2019
3.18-K3.12/18/2021
3.28-K3.22/18/2021
4.1Filed Herewith
10.1(a)
8-K10.16/30/2017
10.2(a)
S-84.310/30/2014
10.38-K10.111/3/2014
10.4(a)
8-K10.111/12/2019
10.5(a)
1010.89/4/2014
10.6(a)
8-K10.16/27/2016
10.7(a)
8-K10.110/25/2016
10.8(a)
8-K10.210/25/2016
10.98-K10.18/1/2018
10.10(a)
8-K10.17/6/2021
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Exhibit No.DescriptionIncorporated by Reference
2.1Exhibit No.DescriptionFormPeriod EndingExhibitFiling Date
10.11(a)
8-K filed November 3, 2014, File No. 001-36454)10.27/6/2021
2.2(d)(e)
21
2.3
2.4(d)
3.1
3.2
4.1(b)
Filed Herewith
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)
23
10.12(a)
10.13(a)
10.14(a)
10.15
21(b)
23(b)
Filed Herewith
24(b)
Filed Herewith
31.1(b)
Filed Herewith
31.2(b)
Filed Herewith
32.1(b)(c)
Furnished Herewith
32.2(b)(c)
Furnished Herewith
101.INS(b)
Inline XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its Inline XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL documentFiled Herewith
101.SCH(b)
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentFiled Herewith
101.CAL(b)
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentFiled Herewith
101.DEF(b)
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DocumentFiled Herewith
101.LAB(b)
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentFiled Herewith
101.PRE(b)
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Filed Herewith
(a)
104
Constitutes management contract or compensatory arrangement
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)Filed Herewith
(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.



(a)    Constitutes management contract or compensatory arrangement
(b)    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.
(c)    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.
(d)    Confidential treatment has been requested and granted as to certain portions of this Exhibit.

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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. SERGESKETTERJANA T. CROOM
Michael K. SergesketterJana T. Croom
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
August 27, 20192021


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 27, 2021
/s/ JANA T. CROOM
Jana T. Croom
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
August 27, 2021
/s/ ADAM M. BAUMANN
Adam M. Baumann
Corporate Controller,
(functioning as Principal Accounting Officer)
August 27, 2021
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SignatureSignature
GREGORY J. LAMPERT *COLLEEN C. REPPLIER *
Gregory J. LampertColleen C. Repplier
DirectorDirector
ROBERT J. PHILLIPPY *GREGORY A. THAXTON *
Robert J. PhillippyGregory A. Thaxton
DirectorDirector
HOLLY A. VAN DEURSEN *MICHELE A. M. HOLCOMB, PhD *
Holly A. Van DeursenMichele A. M. Holcomb, PhD
DirectorDirector
/s/ DONALD D. CHARRON
Donald D. Charron
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer
August 27, 2019
/s/ MICHAEL K. SERGESKETTER
Michael K. Sergesketter
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
August 27, 2019
/s/ MARK D. HODELL
Mark D. Hodell
Corporate Controller,
(functioning as Principal Accounting Officer)
August 27, 2019



SignatureSignature
GREGORY J. LAMPERT *COLLEEN C. REPPLIER *
Gregory J. LampertColleen C. Repplier
DirectorDirector
ROBERT J. PHILLIPPY *GREGORY A. THAXTON *
Robert J. PhillippyGregory A. Thaxton
DirectorDirector
THOMAS J. TISCHHAUSER *CHRISTINE M. VUJOVICH *
Thomas J. TischhauserChristine M. Vujovich
DirectorDirector

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

*     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 27, 20192021/s/ DONALD D. CHARRON
Donald D. Charron
As Attorney-In-Fact




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Schedule II. - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
DescriptionBalance 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, 2021     
    Valuation Allowances:     
        Receivables$523 $(163)$(9)$(174)$177 
        Deferred Tax Asset$1,637 $165 $— $— $1,802 
Year Ended June 30, 2020
    Valuation Allowances:
        Receivables$270 $265 $(5)$(7)$523 
        Deferred Tax Asset$658 $979 $— $— $1,637 
Year Ended June 30, 2019
    Valuation Allowances:
        Receivables$482 $184 $14 $(410)$270 
        Deferred Tax Asset$638 $20 $— $— $658 

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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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