TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC

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This financial review presents our operating results for each of our three most recent fiscal years and our financial condition as of January 1, 2024. Except for historical information contained herein, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We discuss such risks, uncertainties and other factors throughout this Report and specifically under Item 1A of Part I of this Report, Risk Factors. In addition, the following discussion should be read in connection with the information presented in our consolidated financial statements and the related notes to our consolidated financial statements.

Current wording

This financial review presents our operating results for each of our three most recent fiscal years and our financial condition as of December 30, 2024. Except for historical information contained herein, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We discuss such risks, uncertainties, and other factors throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K (Report) and specifically under Item 1A, Risk Factors of Part I of this Report. In addition, the following discussion should be read in connection with the information presented in our consolidated financial statements and the related notes to our consolidated financial statements.

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We are a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions, including mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components/RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (PCB). We focus on providing time-to-market and volume production of advanced technology products and offer a one-stop design, engineering, and manufacturing solution to our customers. This solution allows us to align technology development with the diverse needs of our customers and to enable them to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. We serve a diversified customer base consisting of approximately 1,500 customers in various markets throughout the world, including aerospace and defense, data center computing, automotive, medical, industrial and instrumentation, and networking. Our customers include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers, original design manufacturers (ODMs), distributors and government agencies (both domestic and allied foreign governments).

Current wording

We are a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions, including mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (PCB). We focus on providing time-to-market and volume production of advanced technology products and offer a one-stop design, engineering, and manufacturing solution to our customers. This solution allows us to align technology development with the diverse needs of our customers and to enable them to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. We serve a diversified customer base consisting of approximately 1,400 customers in various markets throughout the world, including aerospace and defense, data center computing, automotive, medical, industrial and instrumentation, and networking. Our customers include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers, original design manufacturers (ODMs), distributors, and government agencies (both domestic and allied foreign governments).

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On November 1, 2023, we announced our selection of Syracuse, New York as the location for a new proposed advanced technology PCB manufacturing facility. We believe the planned investment aligns with New York State’s continued emphasis as a premier technology hub for U.S. electronics and the recent selection of Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse (BRS) for the Federal Tech Hub designation. The project reflects our support for cultivating an even stronger microelectronics ecosystem in New York and across the U.S. Aerospace & Defense industrial base. We expect that the proposed facility will bring advanced technology capability for our domestic high-volume production of ultra-high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs in support of national security requirements. We are in the advanced stages of project planning, having identified the 24-acre property adjacent to our existing facility in Syracuse for the campus expansion and the site for the new facility. We have completed initial building designs and site layout, and are now applying for the required permitting. Groundbreaking is anticipated in the first half of 2024, with the project's final scale, scope, and timeline subject to finalizing funding with various stakeholders. Phase one of the proposed project, including capital for campus-wide improvements is estimated to be $100.0 million to $130.0 million, and is anticipated to run through 2026. Our planned capital investment commitments will be determined after finalizing terms with various stakeholders.

Current wording

In the third quarter of 2024, we commenced construction of our new advanced technology PCB manufacturing facility in Syracuse, New York. We expect that our new facility will bring advanced technology capability for our domestic high-volume production of ultra-high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs in support of national security requirements. We believe the planned investment aligns with New York State’s continuing focus on the region as a premier technology hub for U.S. electronics and the recent selection of Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse (BRS) for the Federal Tech Hub designation. The project reflects our support for cultivating a stronger microelectronics ecosystem in New York and across the U.S. Aerospace and Defense industrial base. The new building will be located on the 24-acre property adjacent to our existing facility in Syracuse, and we expect to commence initial low rate production in 2026. Phase one of the proposed project, including capital for campus-wide improvements is estimated to be $100.0 million to $130.0 million. We expect to receive support in the form of grants, awards, and tax credits from both federal and New York state sources of approximately $52.0 million in the aggregate (subject to certain requirements and contingencies), which would offset the initial capital investment and lower operating expenses.

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While our customers include both OEMs and EMS providers, we measure customers based on OEM companies, as they are the ultimate end customers. Sales to our five largest customers accounted for 41%, 33% and 30% of our net sales in fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We sell to OEMs both directly and indirectly through EMS providers.

Current wording

While our customers include both OEMs and EMS providers, we measure customers based on OEM companies, as they are the ultimate end customers. Sales to our five largest customers accounted for 42%, 41%, and 33% of our net sales in fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, which is in line with the increase in sales in our aerospace and defense end market. We sell to OEMs both directly and indirectly through EMS providers.

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The following table shows the percentage of our net sales attributable to each of the principal end markets we serve for the periods indicated:

Current wording

The percentage of our net sales attributable to each of the principal end markets we served was as follows:

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Net sales consist of gross sales less an allowance for returns, which typically have been approximately 2% of gross sales. We provide our customers a limited right of return for defective PCBs including components, subsystems, and assemblies. We record an estimate for sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on historical results and anticipated returns.

Current wording

Net sales consist of gross sales less an allowance for returns, which typically have been approximately 2% of gross sales. We provide our customers a limited right of return for defective PCBs including components, assemblies, and subsystems. We record an estimate for sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on historical results and anticipated returns.

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Cost of goods sold consists of materials, labor, outside services, and overhead expenses incurred in the manufacture and testing of our products. Shipping and handling fees and related freight costs and supplies associated with shipping products are also included as a component of cost of goods sold. Many factors affect our gross margin, including capacity utilization, product mix, production volume, supply chain issues, and yield.

Current wording

Cost of goods sold consists of materials, labor, outside services, and overhead expenses incurred in the manufacture and testing of our products. Shipping and handling fees and related freight costs and supplies associated with shipping products are also included as a component of cost of goods sold. Many factors affect our gross margin, including capacity utilization, product mix, production volume, supply chain costs, and yield.

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For PCBs and engineered systems, including pursuant to long-term contracts related to the manufacture ofhighly sophisticated intelligence, surveillance and communications solutions, components, assemblies and subsystems, orders for products generally correspond to the production schedules of customers and are supported with firm purchase orders. Customers have continuous control of the work in progress and finished goods throughout the PCB and engineered systems manufacturing process, as these are built to customer specifications with no alternative use, and there is an enforceable right to payment for work performed to date. As a result, we recognize revenue progressively over time based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation. Revenue recognized is based on a cost method as it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer which takes place as we incur costs. Revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred.

Current wording

For PCBs and engineered systems, including pursuant to long-term contracts related to the manufacture of highly sophisticated intelligence, surveillance and communications solutions, components, assemblies, and subsystems, orders for products generally correspond to the production schedules of customers and are supported with firm purchase orders. Customers have continuous control of the work in progress and finished goods throughout the PCB and engineered systems manufacturing process, as these are built to customer specifications with no alternative use, and there is an enforceable right to payment for work performed to date. As a result, we recognize revenue progressively over time based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation. Revenue recognized is based on a cost method as it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer which takes place as we incur costs. Revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred.

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For revenue recorded on an over time basis, we apply a gross margin estimate to inventory in process of being manufactured for customers to determine how much of a contract asset or contract liability should be recorded at period end. Contract assets totaled $292.1 million and $335.8 million for the years ended January 1, 2024 and January 2, 2023, respectively. The decrease in contract assets is primarily due to timing of progress on customer work orders at year-end. In addition, $11.3 million and $7.1 million of contract assets are expected to be collected after one year and included as a component of deposits and other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets as of January 1, 2024 and January 2, 2023, respectively. We use historical information to estimate the gross margin associated with performance obligations that are satisfied over time. We reevaluate our estimate of gross margins on a quarterly basis. Based on the review of gross margins, we update our estimate to the model as necessary. If our estimates of gross margins are inaccurate, we may recognize too much or too little revenue in a period. While experience has shown that trends in gross margins are not volatile, changes in pricing or cost efficiencies could create significant fluctuations. An increase or decrease of 200 basis points in gross margin estimates would have increased or decreased our contract assets by $3.6 million and $3.4 million, respectively, and decreased or increased our contract liabilities by $3.6 million, respectively.

Current wording

For revenue recorded on an over time basis, we apply a gross margin estimate to inventory in process of being manufactured for customers to determine how much of a contract asset or contract liability should be recorded at period end. As of December 30, 2024, total contract assets were $386.8 million, of which $381.4 million are expected to be collected within one year and recorded as contract assets and $5.4 million are expected to be collected after one year and included as a component of deposits and other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. As of January 1, 2024, total contract assets were $303.3 million, of which $292.1 million were expected to be collected within one year and recorded as contract assets and $11.3 million were expected to be collected after one year and included as a component of deposits and other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The increase in total contract assets in 2024 is primarily due to an increase in unbilled receivables. We use historical information to estimate the gross margin associated with performance obligations that are satisfied over time. We reevaluate our estimate of gross margins on a quarterly basis. Based on the review of gross margins, we update our estimate to the model as necessary. If our estimates of gross margins are inaccurate, we may recognize too much or too little revenue in a period. While experience has shown that trends in gross margins are not volatile, changes in pricing or cost efficiencies could create significant fluctuations. An increase or decrease of 200 basis points in gross margin estimates would have increased or decreased our contract assets by $3.7 million and $2.3 million, respectively, and decreased or increased our contract liabilities by $7.2 million and $5.6 million, respectively.

Previous wording

Goodwill is allocated to our reporting units, which are our operating segments or one level below our operating segments (the component level). Reporting units are determined by the discrete financial information available for the component and whether it is regularly reviewed by segment management. Components are aggregated into a single reporting unit if they share similar economic characteristics. The Company evaluates its goodwill on an annual basis in the fourth quarter or more frequently if it believes indicators of impairment exist. We assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or perform a quantitative impairment test. When tested quantitatively, we compare the fair value of the applicable reporting unit with its carrying value. We estimate the fair values of our reporting units using a combination of the discounted cash flow (DCF) and market approach. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value is recognized as an impairment loss.

Current wording

Goodwill is allocated to our reporting units, which are our operating segments or one level below our operating segments (the component level). Reporting units are determined by the discrete financial information available for the component and whether it is regularly reviewed by segment management. Components are aggregated into a single reporting unit if they share similar economic characteristics. We evaluate goodwill on an annual basis in the fourth quarter or more frequently if we believe indicators of impairment exist. We assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or perform a quantitative impairment test. When tested quantitatively, we compare the fair value of the applicable reporting unit with its carrying value. We estimate the fair values of our reporting units using a combination of the discounted cash flow (DCF) and market approach. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value is recognized as an impairment loss.

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During the third quarter of 2023, we experienced a continued decline in sales and profitability in the RF and Specialty Components (RF&S Components) reporting unit and have reduced our forecasted sales in future years. We considered these factors to be indicators of potential impairment requiring us to test the related goodwill for impairment. As of October 2, 2023, we completed a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis related to our RF&S Components reporting unit by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. In making this assessment, we rely on a number of factors, including expected future operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, business trends and declines in our market capitalization. We determined the fair value of the reporting unit by using both a discounted cash flow (DCF) and a market approach. Under the market approach, we used revenue and earnings multiples based on comparable industry multiples to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit.

Current wording

In the fourth quarter of 2024, we performed our annual goodwill impairment test quantitatively for the RF&S Components reporting unit. As of November 1, 2024, we completed a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis related to our RF&S Components reporting unit by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. In making this assessment, we rely on a number of factors, including expected future operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, and business trends. We determined the fair value of the reporting unit by using both a DCF and a market approach. Under the market approach, we used revenue and earnings multiples based on comparable industry multiples to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit.

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Based on our analysis, we determined that the fair value of the RF&S Components reporting unit was less than its carrying value and recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $44.1 million. Estimating the fair value of the reporting unit requires us to make assumptions and estimates in such areas as future economic conditions, industry-specific conditions, product pricing, and necessary capital expenditures. The use of different assumptions or estimates for future cash flows, discount rates, or terminal growth rates could produce substantially different estimates of the fair value of the reporting unit. We may be subject to additional goodwill impairment charges if actual results do not meet the estimates used in determining the fair value of goodwill and the associated goodwill impairment charge.

Current wording

Based on our analysis, we determined that the fair value of the RF&S Components reporting unit was less than its carrying value and recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $32.6 million during the year ended December 30, 2024. Estimating the fair value of the reporting unit requires us to make assumptions and estimates in such areas as future economic conditions, industry-specific conditions, product pricing, and necessary capital expenditures. The use of different assumptions or estimates for future cash flows, discount rates, or terminal growth rates, which are subject to a high degree of judgment, could produce substantially different estimates of the fair value of the reporting unit. We may be subject to additional goodwill impairment charges if actual results do not meet the estimates used in determining the fair value of goodwill and the associated goodwill impairment charge.

Previous wording

In the fourth quarter of 2023, we performed our annual impairment test qualitatively and concluded that it was more likely than not that goodwill was not impaired. Management will continue to monitor the reporting units for changes in the business environment that could impact recoverability. The recoverability of goodwill is dependent upon the continued growth of cash flows from our business activities. If the economy or business environment falter and we are unable to achieve our assumed revenue growth rates or profit margin percentages, our projections used would need to be re-measured, which could impact the carrying value of our goodwill in one or more of our reporting units.

Current wording

Management will continue to monitor the reporting units for changes in the business environment that could impact recoverability. The recoverability of goodwill is dependent upon the continued growth of cash flows from our business activities. If the economy or business environment falter and we are unable to achieve our assumed revenue growth rates or profit margin percentages, our projections used would need to be re-measured, which could impact the carrying value of our goodwill in one or more of our reporting units.

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We operate on a 52 or 53 week year ending on the Monday nearest December 31. Fiscal year 2023 and 2022 were 52 weeks ended on January 1, 2024 and January 2, 2023, respectively. Fiscal year 2021 consisted of 53 weeks ended on January 3, 2022, with the additional week included in the fourth quarter. We estimate the additional week contributed approximately $42.2 million of additional revenue and approximately $2.5 million of additional operating income for the year ended January 3, 2022.

Current wording

We operate on a 52 or 53 week fiscal calendar with the fourth quarter ending on the Monday nearest December 31. Fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 consisted of 52 weeks ended on December 30, 2024, January 1, 2024, and January 2, 2023, respectively.

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The following table sets forth the relationship of various items to net sales in our consolidated statements of operations:

Current wording

The relationship of various items to net sales in our consolidated statements of operations was as follows:

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For information regarding net sales by country, see Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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For information regarding net sales by country, see Part II, Item 8, Note 10, Segment Information, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report.

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An important factor affecting gross margins is capacity utilization, which is measured by the actual production as a percentage of maximum capacity. This measure is particularly important in our high-volume PCB facilities in Asia, as a significant portion of our operating costs are fixed in nature. North America utilization figures are not as meaningful as Asia because bottlenecks in these high mix low volume facilities tend to occur in areas outside of plating, which is the core process that we use for calculating utilization rates. Capacity utilization for the year ended January 1, 2024 in our Asia and North America PCB facilities was 49% and 38%, respectively, compared to 75% and 45%, respectively, for the year ended January 2, 2023. The decrease in capacity utilization in our Asia PCB facilities was caused by a decline in production volumes due to demand weakness in our commercial end markets while the decrease in our North America PCB facilities was due to the additional plating capacity added as well as a greater mix of higher technology product that requires less finish plating.

Current wording

An important factor affecting gross margins is capacity utilization, which is measured by the actual production as a percentage of maximum capacity. This measure is particularly important in our high-volume PCB facilities in Asia, as a significant portion of our operating costs are fixed in nature. We believe that our North America utilization figures are not as meaningful as Asia because bottlenecks in these high mix low volume facilities tend to occur in areas outside of plating, which is the core process that we use for calculating utilization rates. Capacity utilization for the year ended December 30, 2024 in our Asia and North America PCB facilities was 59% and 36%, respectively, compared to 49% and 38%, respectively, for the year ended January 1, 2024. The increase in capacity utilization in our Asia PCB facilities was caused by strong demand in the data center computing end market.

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Selling and marketing expenses increased $1.7 million to $76.9 million for the year ended January 1, 2024 from $75.2 million for the year ended January 2, 2023. As a percentage of net sales, selling and marketing expenses were 3.4% for the year ended January 1, 2024 as compared to 3.0% for the year ended January 2, 2023. The increase in selling and marketing expense was primarily due to the inclusion of a full year of Telephonics expenses, which resulted in an increase of $3.5 million and an increase in labor and travel costs, partially offset by a $3.7 million decrease in commission expense.

Current wording

Selling and marketing expenses increased $1.7 million to $76.9 million, or 3.4% of net sales, for the year ended January 1, 2024 from $75.2 million, or 3.0% of net sales, for the year ended January 2, 2023. The increase in selling and marketing expense was primarily due to the inclusion of a full year of Telephonics expenses, which resulted in an increase of $3.5 million and an increase in labor and travels costs, partially offset by a $3.7 million decrease in commission expense.

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For the year ended January 1, 2024, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $44.1 million. See Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

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For the years ended December 30, 2024 and January 1, 2024, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $32.6 million and $44.1 million, respectively. See Part II, Item 8, Note 6, Goodwill, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report for further information.

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For the years ended January 1, 2024, January 2, 2023, and January 3, 2022, we incurred restructuring charges of $24.4 million, $4.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively, related to our global realignment restructuring efforts.

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For the years ended December 30, 2024, January 1, 2024, and January 2, 2023, we incurred restructuring charges of $11.2 million, $24.4 million, and $4.1 million, respectively, related to our global realignment restructuring efforts.

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For the year ended January 1, 2024, we recognized restructuring charges of $23.7 million and $0.7 million in our PCB reportable segment and Corporate and Other, respectively. For the year ended January 2, 2023, we recognized restructuring charges of $3.5 million and $0.6 million in our PCB reportable segment and Corporate and Other, respectively. For the year ended January 3, 2022, we recognized restructuring charges of $0.6 million and $3.6 million in our PCB reportable segment and Corporate and Other, respectively. These charges primarily represent employee separation and contract termination and other costs associated with the restructuring plans.

Current wording

For the year ended December 30, 2024, we recognized restructuring charges of $8.1 million and $3.1 million in our PCB reportable segment and Corporate and Other, respectively. For the year ended January 1, 2024, we recognized restructuring charges of $23.7 million and $0.7 million in our PCB reportable segment and Corporate and Other, respectively. For the year ended January 2, 2023, we recognized restructuring charges of $3.5 million and $0.6 million in our PCB reportable segment and Corporate and Other, respectively. These charges primarily represent employee separation and contract termination and other costs associated with the restructuring plans.

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On December 22, 2022, land, building, and relevant ancillary assets related to our former SH E-MS manufacturing facility was expropriated by the Chinese government for a compensation fee of Renminbi (RMB) 477.6 million ($69.2 million as of January 2, 2023) and we recorded a gain on the sale of $51.8 million during the year ended January 2, 2023. We received 90% of the proceeds from the sale during 2023 and the remaining 10% was collected subsequent to year-end.

Current wording

On December 22, 2022, land, building, and relevant ancillary assets related to our former SH E-MS manufacturing facility was expropriated by the Chinese government for a compensation fee of Renminbi (RMB) 477.6 million ($69.2 million as of January 2, 2023) and we recorded a gain on the sale of $51.8 million during the year ended January 2, 2023.

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Other expense, net increased $14.5 million to $42.0 million for the year ended January 1, 2024 from $27.5 million for the year ended January 2, 2023. The increase in other expense, net was primarily due to:

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Total other expense, net increased $14.5 million to $42.0 million for the year ended January 1, 2024 from $27.5 million for the year ended January 2, 2023. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in other income of $16.8 million related to the strengthening of the Chinese RMB and an increase in interest expense of $2.6 million due to higher interest rates, partially offset by an increase in interest income of $5.9 million.

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Income tax expense increased $72.7 million to $88.3 million for the year ended January 2, 2023 from $15.6 million for the year ended January 3, 2022. The change in income tax from fiscal year 2021 to fiscal year 2022 was primarily due to an increase in the valuation allowance set up against U.S. deferred tax assets, an increase in pre-tax book income, and a gain on the sale of certain assets of our Shanghai E-MS subsidiary.

Current wording

Income tax expense increased $8.6 million to $27.7 million for the year ended December 30, 2024 from $19.0 million for the year ended January 1, 2024, primarily due to an increase in pre-tax book income.

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Income tax expense decreased $69.3 million to $19.0 million for the year ended January 1, 2024 from $88.3 million for the year ended January 2, 2023. The change in income tax from fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2023 was primarily due to a decrease in pre-tax book income, the absence of an expense to set up a valuation allowance against U.S. deferred tax assets in 2022, and the release of uncertain tax positions due to lapse of statute of limitations.

Current wording

Income tax expense decreased $69.3 million to $19.0 million for the year ended January 1, 2024 from $88.3 million for the year ended January 2, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in pre-tax book income, the absence of an expense to set up a valuation allowance against U.S. deferred tax assets in 2022, and the release of uncertain tax positions due to lapse of statute of limitations.

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Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash provided by operations, the issuance of debt, and borrowings under our revolving credit facilities. Our principal uses of cash have been to finance capital expenditures, finance acquisitions, fund working capital requirements, to repay debt obligations, and to repurchase common stock. We anticipate that financing capital expenditures, financing acquisitions, funding working capital requirements, servicing debt, and repurchasing common stock will be the principal demands on our cash in the future.

Current wording

Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash provided by operations, the issuance of debt, and borrowings under our revolving credit facilities. Our principal uses of cash have been to finance capital expenditures, finance acquisitions, fund working capital requirements, repay debt obligations, and repurchase common stock. We anticipate that financing capital expenditures, financing acquisitions, funding working capital requirements, servicing debt, and repurchasing common stock will be the principal demands on our cash in the future.

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Cash flow provided by operating activities during the year ended January 1, 2024 was $187.3 million as compared to $272.9 million in the same period in fiscal year 2022. The decrease in cash flow was primarily due to the $113.3 million decrease in net income.

Current wording

Cash flow provided by operating activities during the year ended December 30, 2024 was $236.9 million as compared to $187.3 million in the same period in 2023. The increase in cash flow was primarily due to the $75.0 million increase in net income.

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Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $92.0 million for the year ended January 1, 2024, primarily reflecting the use of $160.2 million for purchases of property, plant and equipment and other assets, partially offset by the receipt of $61.8 million of proceeds from the sale of property associated with our Shanghai E-MS subsidiary and $6.0 million of proceeds from the sale of our Shanghai Backplane Assembly subsidiary, net of cash disposed. Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $395.5 million for the year ended January 2, 2023, primarily reflecting $298.3 million to fund the acquisition of Telephonics, $102.9 million for purchases of property, plant and equipment and other assets, less $6.0 million for proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and other assets.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $146.2 million for the year ended December 30, 2024, primarily reflecting the use of $185.7 million for purchases of property, plant, and equipment and other assets. This was partially offset by the receipt of $32.9 million of proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment and other assets primarily related to the sale of two buildings vacated with the closure of our Anaheim and Santa Clara plants and $6.7 million of proceeds from the sale of property associated with our Shanghai E‑MS subsidiary. Net cash used in investing activities was $92.0 million for the year ended January 1, 2024, primarily reflecting the use of $160.2 million for purchases of property, plant, and equipment and other assets, partially offset by the receipt of $61.8 million of proceeds from the sale of property associated with our Shanghai E-MS subsidiary and $6.0 million of proceeds from the sale of our Shanghai Backplane Assembly subsidiary, net of cash disposed.

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activities during the year ended January 1, 2024 was $47.7 million, reflecting repayment of long-term debt borrowings of $291.6 million, repurchases of common stock of $24.4 million, refund of customer deposits of $7.5 million, payment of debt issuance costs of $5.5 million and payment of original issue discount of $3.5 million, partially offset by the receipt of proceeds of $234.8 million from long-term debt borrowing and proceeds of $50.0 million from borrowings under our revolving credit facilities. Net cash used in financing activities during the year ended January 2, 2023 was $11.3 million, primarily reflecting repurchases of common stock of $35.4 million, cash used to settle warrants of $0.9 million, less customer deposits of $25.0 million.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities was $36.8 million for the year ended December 30, 2024, reflecting the use of $34.5 million for repurchases of our common stock, $9.6 million for the repayment of long-term debt borrowings, and $1.2 million for payment of debt issuance costs, partially offset by $8.4 million of proceeds from long-term debt borrowings primarily related to the refinancing of our Term Loan Facility due 2030 (Term Loan Facility). Net cash used in financing activities during the year ended January 1, 2024 was $47.7 million, reflecting repayment of long-term debt borrowings of $291.6 million, repurchases of common stock of $24.4 million, refund of customer deposits of $7.5 million, payment of debt issuance costs of $5.5 million and payment of original issue discount of $3.5 million, partially offset by the receipt of proceeds of $234.8 million from long-term debt borrowing and proceeds of $50.0 million from borrowings under our revolving credit facilities.

Previous wording

As of January 1, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $450.2 million, of which approximately $195.9 million was held by our foreign subsidiaries, primarily in China, and $189.1 million of available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facilities. Should we choose to remit cash to the United States from our foreign locations, we may incur tax obligations which would reduce the amount of cash ultimately available to the United States. However, we believe there would be no material tax consequences not previously accrued for the repatriation of this cash.

Current wording

As of December 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $503.9 million, of which approximately $207.9 million was held by our foreign subsidiaries, primarily in China, and $195.6 million of available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facilities. Should we choose to remit cash to the United States from our foreign locations, we may incur tax obligations which would reduce the amount of cash ultimately available to the United States. However, we believe there would be no material tax expenses not previously accrued for the repatriation of this cash.

Previous wording

On May 3, 2023, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “2023 Repurchase Program”) allowing us to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our common stock from time to time through May 3, 2025. During 2023, we repurchased a total of 1.8 million shares of our common stock for $24.4 million (including commissions). As of January 1, 2024, the remaining amount in value available to be repurchased under the 2023 Repurchase Program was approximately $75.6 million.

Current wording

On May 3, 2023, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (2023 Repurchase Program) allowing us to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our common stock from time to time through May 3, 2025. During 2024, we repurchased approximately 2.0 million shares of our common stock for a total cost of $34.5 million (including commissions). As of December 30, 2024, the remaining amount in value available to be repurchased under the 2023 Repurchase Program was approximately $41.1 million.

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As of January 1, 2024, we had $917.8 million of outstanding debt, net of discount and debt issuance costs, composed of $495.9 million of Senior Notes due March 2029, $341.9 million of a Term Loan due May 2030, and $80.0 million under the Asia Asset-Based Lending Credit Agreement (Asia ABL).

Current wording

As of December 30, 2024, we had $918.2 million of outstanding debt, net of discount and debt issuance costs, composed of $496.6 million of Senior Notes due 2029, $339.2 million under the Term Loan Facility, $80.0 million under the Asia Asset‑Based Lending Credit Agreement (Asia ABL), and $2.3 million of other loans.

Previous wording

Pursuant to the terms of the Senior Notes due 2029 and Term Loan Facility, we are subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, corporate transactions, investments, dispositions, and restricted payments. Under the U.S. ABL and Asia ABL (collectively, the ABL Revolving Loans), we are also subject to various financial covenants, including leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. As of January 1, 2024, we were in compliance with the covenants under the Senior Notes due 2029, Term Loan Facility and ABL Revolving Loans.

Current wording

Pursuant to the terms of the Senior Notes due 2029 and Term Loan Facility, we are subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, corporate transactions, investments, dispositions, and restricted payments. Under the U.S. Asset-Based Lending Credit Agreement (U.S. ABL) and Asia ABL (collectively, the ABL Revolving Loans), we are also subject to various financial covenants, including leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. As of December 30, 2024, we were in compliance with the covenants under the Senior Notes due 2029, Term Loan Facility, and ABL Revolving Loans.

Previous wording

Based on our current level of operations, we believe that cash generated from operations, cash on hand and cash from the issuance of term and revolving debt will be adequate to meet our currently anticipated capital expenditure, debt service, and working capital needs for the next twelve months. Additional information regarding our indebtedness, including information about the credit available under our debt facilities, interest rates and other key terms of our outstanding indebtedness, is included in Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report.

Current wording

Based on our current level of operations, we believe that cash generated from operations, cash on hand, and cash from the issuance of term and revolving debt will be adequate to meet our currently anticipated capital expenditure, debt service, and working capital needs for the next twelve months. Additional information regarding our indebtedness, including information about the credit available under our debt facilities, interest rates, and other key terms of our outstanding indebtedness, is included in Part II, Item 8, Note 8, Long‑term Debt and Letters of Credit, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report.

Previous wording

As part of our ongoing operations, we enter into contractual arrangements that obligate us to make future cash payments. These obligations impact our liquidity and capital resource needs. Our estimated future obligations consist of long-term debt obligations, interest on debt obligations, derivative liabilities, purchase obligations, and leases as of January 1, 2024.

Current wording

As part of our ongoing operations, we enter into contractual arrangements that obligate us to make future cash payments. These obligations impact our liquidity and capital resource needs. Our estimated future obligations consist of long-term debt obligations, interest on debt obligations, derivative liabilities, purchase obligations, and leases.

Previous wording

A summary of our long-term debt obligations as of January 1, 2024 is included in Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report.

Current wording

A summary of our long-term debt obligations as of December 30, 2024 is included in Part II, Item 8, Note 8, Long‑term Debt and Letters of Credit, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report.

Previous wording

Our aggregate interest on debt obligations as of January 1, 2024 amounted to $310.1 million, which are expected to be settled as follows: $53.8 million within 1 year, $106.8 million within 1-3 years, $103.3 million within 4-5 years, and $46.2 million after 5 years. For debt obligations based on variable rates, interest rates used are as of January 1, 2024.

Current wording

Our aggregate interest on debt obligations as of December 30, 2024 amounted to $226.0 million, which are expected to be settled as follows: $47.6 million within 1 year, $94.9 million within 1-3 years, $74.7 million within 4-5 years, and $8.8 million after 5 years. For debt obligations based on variable rates, interest rates used are as of December 30, 2024.

Previous wording

As of January 1, 2024, $0.3 million of our derivative liabilities are expected to be settled within one year and $1.5 million of our derivative liabilities are expected to be settled within 1-3 years.

Current wording

As of December 30, 2024, $0.7 million of our derivative liabilities are expected to be settled within one year.

Previous wording

A summary of our lease obligations as of January 1, 2024 is included in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report.

Current wording

A summary of our lease obligations as of December 30, 2024 is included in Part II, Item 8, Note 4, Leases, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report.

Previous wording

Following the acquisition of Telephonics on June 27, 2022, we have and may continue to enter into industrial cooperation agreements, sometimes referred to as offset agreements, as a condition to obtaining orders for our products and services from customers in foreign countries. These agreements are intended to promote investment in the applicable country, and our obligations under these agreements may be satisfied through activities that do not require us to use cash, including transferring technology or providing manufacturing and other consulting support. The obligations under these agreements may also be satisfied through the use of cash for such activities as purchasing supplies from in-country vendors, setting up support centers, research and development investments, acquisitions, and building or leasing facilities for in-country operations. The amount of the offset requirement is determined by contract value awarded and negotiated percentages with customers. As of January 1, 2024, we had outstanding offset agreements of approximately $28.0 million, some of which extend through 2028. Offset programs usually extend over several years and in some cases provide for penalties in the event we fail to perform in accordance with contract requirements. Historically, we have not paid any such penalties, and as of January 1, 2024, no such penalties have been paid.

Current wording

We have previously entered into, and may continue to enter into industrial cooperation agreements, sometimes referred to as offset agreements, as a condition to obtaining orders for our products and services from customers in foreign countries. As of December 30, 2024, we had outstanding offset agreements of approximately $27.3 million, some of which extend through 2028. Offset programs usually extend over several years and in some cases provide for penalties in the event we fail to perform in accordance with contract requirements. To date, we have not been obligated to pay any such penalties. For details about our offset agreements, see Part II, Item 8, Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report.