10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

 

☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2024

or

 

☐ 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 0-7087

ASTRONICS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	16-0959303 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
130 Commerce Way, East Aurora, New York (Address of principal executive offices)	14052 (Zip code)

(716) 805-1599

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share	ATRO	NASDAQ Stock Market

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨

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  ý    No  ¨

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 definition of “large accelerated filer”, an “accelerated filer”, a “non-accelerated filer”, a “smaller reporting company” and an “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☒	Emerging growth company	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller Reporting Company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a)

of the Exchange Act. ¨

 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ý

As of July 29, 2024, 34,992,111 shares of common stock were outstanding consisting of 29,335,907 shares of common stock ($.01 par value) and 5,656,204 shares of Class B common stock ($.01 par value).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1	Financial Statements:
		•	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023	3
		•	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023	4
		•	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023	5
		•	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023	6
		•	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023	7
		•	Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements	9
	Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		21
	Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		30
	Item 4	Controls and Procedures		30
PART II	OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1	Legal Proceedings		31
	Item 1a	Risk Factors		31
	Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		32
	Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		32
	Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures		32
	Item 5	Other Information		32
	Item 6	Exhibits		32
SIGNATURES				33

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Part I – Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

ASTRONICS CORPORATION

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

June 29, 2024 with Comparative Figures for December 31, 2023

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	2,857	$	4,756
Restricted Cash	1,535		6,557
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Estimated Credit Losses	186,295		172,108
Inventories	200,679		191,801
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	21,039		14,560
Total Current Assets	412,405		389,782
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net of Accumulated Depreciation	82,511		85,436
Operating Right-of-Use Assets	26,262		27,909
Other Assets	6,695		7,035
Intangible Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization	58,843		65,420
Goodwill	58,143		58,210
Total Assets	$	644,859	$	633,792
Current Liabilities:
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt	$	1,300	$	8,996
Accounts Payable	56,186		61,134
Current Operating Lease Liabilities	5,485		5,069
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	60,536		46,106
Customer Advance Payments and Deferred Revenue	17,635		22,029
Total Current Liabilities	141,142		143,334
Long-term Debt	172,635		159,237
Long-term Operating Lease Liabilities	22,423		24,376
Other Liabilities	50,779		57,327
Total Liabilities	386,979		384,274
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common Stock	377		373
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(9,788)		(9,426)
Other Shareholders’ Equity	267,291		258,571
Total Shareholders’ Equity	257,880		249,518
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	644,859	$	633,792

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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ASTRONICS CORPORATION

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

Three and Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 With Comparative Figures for 2023

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Sales	$	383,188	$	330,992	$	198,114	$	174,454
Cost of Products Sold	307,643		270,787		156,760		141,759
Gross Profit	75,545		60,205		41,354		32,695
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	66,329		60,179		33,804		30,299
Income from Operations	9,216		26		7,550		2,396
Net Gain on Sale of Business	—		(3,427)		—		—
Other Expense (Income), Net	871		(910)		435		378
Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income	11,615		11,390		5,856		5,920
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes	(3,270)		(7,027)		1,259		(3,902)
(Benefit from) Provision for Income Taxes	(1,625)		9,387		(274)		8,097
Net (Loss) Income	$	(1,645)	$	(16,414)	$	1,533	$	(11,999)
(Loss) Earnings Per Share:
Basic	$	(0.05)	$	(0.50)	$	0.04	$	(0.37)
Diluted	$	(0.05)	$	(0.50)	$	0.04	$	(0.37)

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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ASTRONICS CORPORATION

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Three and Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 With Comparative Figures for 2023

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Net (Loss) Income	$	(1,645)	$	(16,414)	$	1,533	$	(11,999)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(924)		711		(168)		487
Retirement Liability Adjustment – Net of Tax	562		372		281		187
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	(362)		1,083		113		674
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$	(2,007)	$	(15,331)	$	1,646	$	(11,325)

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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ASTRONICS CORPORATION

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 With Comparative Figures for 2023

	Six Months Ended
(Unaudited, In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Loss	$	(1,645)	$	(16,414)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization	12,531		13,373
Amortization of Deferred Financing Fees	1,695		1,363
Provisions for Non-Cash Losses on Inventory and Receivables	2,415		1,705
Equity-based Compensation Expense	4,642		3,992
Operating Lease Non-Cash Expense	2,562		2,563
Non-Cash 401K Contribution and Quarterly Bonus Accrual	3,454		2,536
Non-Cash Annual Stock Bonus Accrual	1,448		—
Net Gain on Sale of Business, Before Taxes	—		(3,427)
Non-Cash Deferred Liability Recovery	—		(5,824)
Other	1,827		(1,275)
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities Providing (Using) Cash:
Accounts Receivable	(15,281)		(22,619)
Inventories	(11,398)		(22,638)
Accounts Payable	(4,661)		14,081
Accrued Expenses	9,255		5,611
Customer Advance Payments and Deferred Revenue	(4,280)		959
Income Taxes	(4,487)		7,422
Operating Lease Liabilities	(2,447)		(2,674)
Supplemental Retirement Plan Liabilities	(209)		(206)
Other Assets and Liabilities	356		321
Net Cash from Operating Activities	(4,223)		(21,151)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from Sale of Business and Assets	—		3,427
Capital Expenditures	(3,394)		(3,806)
Net Cash from Investing Activities	(3,394)		(379)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from Long-term Debt	15,392		131,732
Principal Payments on Long-term Debt	(9,498)		(112,774)
Stock Award Activity	(3,172)		(601)
Financing-related Costs	(1,837)		(6,388)
Finance Lease Principal Payments	(70)		(24)
Other	(10)		—
Net Cash from Financing Activities	805		11,945
Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash	(109)		101
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(6,921)		(9,484)
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	11,313		13,778
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$	4,392	$	4,294

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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ASTRONICS CORPORATION

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

Three and Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 With Comparative Figures for 2023

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Common Stock
Beginning of Period	$	314	$	291	$	318	$	293
Net Shares Issued to Fund Bonus Obligations	3		—		1		—
Net Issuance of Common Stock for Restricted Stock Units (“RSU’s”)	1		1		—		—
Class B Stock Converted to Common Stock	2		3		1		2
End of Period	320		295		320		295
Convertible Class B Stock
Beginning of Period	59		63		58		62
Class B Stock Converted to Common Stock	(2)		(3)		(1)		(2)
End of Period	57		60		57		60
Additional Paid in Capital
Beginning of Period	129,544		98,630		134,066		100,426
Equity-based Compensation Expense and Net Exercise of Stock Options	4,642		3,993		1,840		1,594
Gross Shares Issued to Fund Bonus Obligations	6,281		—		2,107		—
Tax Withholding Related to Issuance of RSU’s and Shares for Bonus Obligations	(3,177)		(603)		(723)		—
End of Period	137,290		102,020		137,290		102,020
Accumulated Comprehensive Loss
Beginning of Period	(9,426)		(9,526)		(9,901)		(9,117)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(924)		711		(168)		487
Retirement Liability Adjustment – Net of Taxes	562		372		281		187
End of Period	(9,788)		(8,443)		(9,788)		(8,443)
Retained Earnings
Beginning of Period	209,753		240,360		205,899		234,463
Net (Loss) Income	(1,645)		(16,414)		1,533		(11,999)
Reissuance of Treasury Shares for 401K Contribution	(1,330)		(2,248)		(654)		(766)
End of Period	206,778		221,698		206,778		221,698
Treasury Stock
Beginning of Period	(80,726)		(89,898)		(78,717)		(87,203)
Shares Issued to Fund 401K Obligation	3,949		4,669		1,940		1,974
End of Period	(76,777)		(85,229)		(76,777)		(85,229)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	$	257,880	$	230,401	$	257,880	$	230,401

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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ASTRONICS CORPORATION

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, Continued

Three and Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 With Comparative Figures for 2023

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Six Months Ended		Three Months Ended
(Shares)	June 29, 2024	July 1, 2023	June 29, 2024	July 1, 2023
Common Stock
Beginning of Period	31,402	29,122	31,832	29,273
Net Shares Issued to Fund Bonus Obligations	218	—	74	—
Net Issuance from Exercise of Stock Options	—	1	—	—
Net Issuance of Common Stock for RSU’s	114	90	7	7
Class B Stock Converted to Common Stock	290	265	111	198
End of Period	32,024	29,478	32,024	29,478
Convertible Class B Stock
Beginning of Period	5,952	6,314	5,773	6,247
Class B Stock Converted to Common Stock	(290)	(265)	(111)	(198)
End of Period	5,662	6,049	5,662	6,049
Treasury Stock
Beginning of Period	2,833	3,155	2,762	3,060
Shares Issued to Fund 401K Obligation	(139)	(164)	(68)	(69)
End of Period	2,694	2,991	2,694	2,991

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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ASTRONICS CORPORATION

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

June 29, 2024

(Unaudited)

1) Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

Operating Results

The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. In addition, the supply chain pressures and residual impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the volatility we experience in our financial results in recent periods and this could continue in future interim and annual periods. Operating results for the six months ended June 29, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024.

The balance sheet on December 31, 2023, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements.

For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in Astronics Corporation’s 2023 annual report on Form 10-K.

Description of the Business

Astronics Corporation (“Astronics” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of advanced technologies to the global aerospace, defense, and electronics industries. Our products and services include advanced, high-performance electrical power generation, distribution and seat motion systems, lighting and safety systems, avionics products, systems certification, aircraft structures and automated test systems.

We have principal operations in the United States (“U.S.”), Canada, France, and England, as well as engineering offices in Ukraine and India.

On February 13, 2019, the Company completed a divestiture of its semiconductor test business within the Test Systems segment. The transaction included two elements of contingent earnouts. In March 2023, the Company agreed with the final earnout calculation for the calendar 2022 earnout for $3.4 million. The Company recorded the gain and received the payment in the first quarter of 2023.

Restricted Cash

Under the provisions of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility (as defined and discussed below in Note 7), the Company has a cash dominion arrangement with the banking institution for its accounts within the United States whereby daily cash receipts are contractually utilized to pay down outstanding balances on the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. Account balances that have not yet been applied to the ABL Revolving Credit Facility are classified as restricted cash in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash included in Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets to the amounts included in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	2,857	$	3,472
Restricted Cash	1,535		822
Total Cash and Restricted Cash Shown in Statements of Cash Flows	$	4,392	$	4,294

Trade Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets

The allowance for estimated credit losses is based on the Company’s assessment of the collectability of customer accounts. The Company regularly reviews the allowance by considering factors such as the age of the receivable balances, historical experience, credit quality, current economic conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay.

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The changes in allowances for estimated credit losses for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023 consisted of the following:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Balance at Beginning of the Period	$	9,193	$	2,630	$	8,596	$	2,265
Bad Debt Expense, Net of Recoveries	398		(99)		312		189
Write-off Charges Against the Allowance and Other Adjustments	(8,096)		(806)		(7,413)		(729)
Balance at End of the Period	$	1,495	$	1,725	$	1,495	$	1,725

In November 2023, a non-core contract manufacturing customer reported within the Aerospace segment filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. As a result, the Company recorded a full reserve in the fourth quarter of 2023 of $7.5 million for outstanding accounts receivable, which was subsequently written off in the second quarter of 2024.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and include salaries, benefits, consulting, material costs, and depreciation. Research and development expenses amounted to $14.2 million and $12.7 million for the three months ended and $27.5 million and $25.4 million for the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively. These costs are included in cost of products sold.

Valuation of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets

The Company tests goodwill at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.

Long-lived assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever adverse effects or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The recoverability test consists of comparing the undiscounted projected cash flows with the carrying amount. Should the carrying amount exceed undiscounted projected cash flows, an impairment loss would be recognized to the extent the carrying amount exceeds fair value.

As of June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, the Company concluded that no indicators of impairment relating to intangible assets or goodwill existed and an interim test was not performed in the six-month periods then ended.

Foreign Currency Translation

The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain or loss included in operations was insignificant for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023.

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Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Standard	Description	Financial Statement Effect or Other Significant Matters
ASU No. 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosure	The standard includes updates to the disclosure requirements for a public entity’s reportable segments and provides more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with retrospective application required.	The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. We expect adoption to result in additional disclosures in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU No. 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures	The amendments in this update require enhanced disclosures within the annual rate reconciliation, including new requirements to present reconciling items on a gross basis in specified categories, disclosure of both percentages and dollar amounts, and disaggregation of the reconciling items by nature when they meet a quantitative threshold. The update also includes enhanced disclosure requirements for income taxes paid. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted.	The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. We expect adoption to result in additional disclosures in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Recent ASUs were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or had or are expected to have minimal impact on our financial statements and related disclosures.

2) Revenue

On June 29, 2024, we had $633.4 million of outstanding performance obligations, which we refer to as total backlog. We expect to recognize approximately $561.5 million of our outstanding performance obligations as revenue over the next twelve months and the balance thereafter.

We recognized $9.0 million and $10.6 million during the three months ended and $15.2 million and $19.5 million during the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively, in revenues that were included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period.

The Company's contract assets and contract liabilities consist primarily of costs and profits in excess of billings and billings in excess of cost and profits, respectively. The following table presents the beginning and ending balances of contract assets and contract liabilities during the six months ended June 29, 2024:

(In thousands)	Contract Assets		Contract Liabilities
Beginning Balance, January 1, 2024	$	46,321	$	22,888
Ending Balance, June 29, 2024	$	53,291	$	18,448

The increase in contract assets reflects the net impact of new revenue recognized in excess of billings exceeding billing of previously unbilled revenue during the period, partially offset by a $3.5 million revision of estimated costs to complete certain long-term mass transit Test contracts. The revision resulted in reduced revenue recognized during the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 due to lower estimates of the percentage of work completed on the programs. The decrease in contract liabilities reflects the net impact of revenue recognized in excess of new customer advances or deferred revenues recorded.

The Company recognizes an asset for certain, material costs to fulfill a contract if it is determined that the costs relate directly to a contract or an anticipated contract that can be specifically identified, generate or enhance resources that will be used in satisfying performance obligations in the future, and are expected to be recovered. Such costs are amortized on a systematic basis that is consistent with the transfer to the customer of the goods to which the asset relates. Start-up costs are expensed as incurred. Capitalized fulfillment costs are included in Work in Progress within Inventories in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Should future orders not materialize or it is determined the costs are no longer probable of recovery, the capitalized costs are written off. Capitalized fulfillment costs were $3.0 million and $4.7 million on June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Amortization of fulfillment costs recognized within Cost of Products Sold was

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approximately $2.7 million and $3.0 million for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024. No amortization of fulfillment costs was recorded in 2023.

The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by Market Segments as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Aerospace Segment
Commercial Transport	$	249,829	$	206,292	$	128,399	$	112,079
Military Aircraft	41,860		27,648		24,781		13,584
General Aviation	38,566		44,463		19,015		25,015
Other	10,326		15,576		4,748		7,704
Aerospace Total	340,581		293,979		176,943		158,382
Test Systems Segment
Government & Defense	42,607		37,013		21,171		16,072
Test Systems Total	42,607		37,013		21,171		16,072
Total	$	383,188	$	330,992	$	198,114	$	174,454

The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by Product Lines as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Aerospace Segment
Electrical Power & Motion	$	173,452	$	121,400	$	90,328	$	67,946
Lighting & Safety	88,241		78,471		46,454		41,918
Avionics	54,565		60,664		28,971		30,923
Systems Certification	7,812		13,297		3,364		7,620
Structures	6,185		4,571		3,078		2,271
Other	10,326		15,576		4,748		7,704
Aerospace Total	340,581		293,979		176,943		158,382
Test Systems	42,607		37,013		21,171		16,072
Total	$	383,188	$	330,992	$	198,114	$	174,454

3) Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Finished Goods	$	33,169	$	29,013
Work in Progress	28,748		32,118
Raw Material	138,762		130,670
	$	200,679	$	191,801

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4) Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Land	$	8,579	$	8,606
Buildings and Improvements	71,354		71,480
Machinery and Equipment	129,289		126,725
Construction in Progress	3,698		4,219
	212,920		211,030
Less Accumulated Depreciation	130,409		125,594
	$	82,511	$	85,436

5) Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes acquired intangible assets as follows:

		June 29, 2024				December 31, 2023
(In thousands)	Weighted Average Life	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Patents	11 years	$	2,146	$	2,146	$	2,146	$	2,146
Non-compete Agreement	4 years	11,082		11,082		11,082		11,072
Trade Names	10 years	11,403		10,162		11,426		9,973
Completed and Unpatented Technology	9 years	47,857		40,795		47,896		38,961
Customer Relationships	15 years	142,137		91,597		142,208		87,186
Total Intangible Assets	13 years	$	214,625	$	155,782	$	214,758	$	149,338

All acquired intangible assets other than goodwill and one trade name are being amortized. Amortization expense for acquired intangibles is summarized as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Amortization Expense	$	6,539	$	7,196	$	3,269	$	3,599

Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets expected for 2024 and for each of the next five years is summarized as follows:

(In thousands)
2024	$	12,863
2025	$	10,935
2026	$	9,533
2027	$	7,825
2028	$	7,037
2029	$	5,664

6) Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 29, 2024:

(In thousands)	December 31, 2023		Foreign Currency Translation		June 29, 2024
Aerospace	$	36,575	$	(67)	$	36,508
Test Systems	21,635		—		21,635
	$	58,210	$	(67)	$	58,143

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7) Long-term Debt and Notes Payable

The Company's long-term debt at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of borrowings under its Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “ABL Revolving Credit Facility”) which was entered into on January 19, 2023. The ABL Revolving Credit Facility set the maximum aggregate amount that the Company can borrow under the revolving credit line at $115 million, with borrowings subject to a borrowing base determined primarily by certain domestic inventory and accounts receivable. The maturity date of borrowings under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility was January 19, 2026. Under the terms of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility, the Company paid interest on the unpaid principal amount of the facility at a rate equal to SOFR (which was required to be at least 1.00%) plus 2.25% to 2.75%. The Company was required to pay a quarterly commitment fee under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility in an amount equal to 0.25% or 0.375% based on the Company’s average excess availability. Under the provisions of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility, the Company has a cash dominion arrangement with the lead banking institution whereby eligible daily cash receipts are contractually utilized to pay down outstanding borrowings and any cash balances subject to the dominion arrangement collateralize the outstanding borrowings under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. Eligible cash balances that have not yet been applied to outstanding debt balances are classified as restricted cash in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The Company was also required to maintain minimum excess availability of $10 million for the quarter ended June 29, 2024. On June 29, 2024, there was $97.4 million outstanding on the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and there remained $17.3 million available, net of outstanding letters of credit (though subject to the minimum liquidity requirement).

The Company also entered into a $90 million asset-based Term Loan Facility on January 19, 2023. The Term Loan Facility was secured primarily by fixed assets, real estate and intellectual property. The maturity date of the Term Loan Facility was the earlier of the stated maturity date of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility or January 19, 2027, if the ABL Revolving Credit Facility was extended beyond that date. The Company paid interest under the Term Loan Facility at a rate equal to SOFR (which was required to be at least 2.50%) plus 8.75%. The Company was required to pay a commitment fee under the Term Loan Facility of 5% of the total aggregate commitment, or $4.5 million, $1.8 million which was paid on the closing date, $1.8 million which was paid in June 2023 and $0.9 million which was paid in June 2024.

Amortization of the principal under the Term Loan Facility began with a monthly amortization rate of 0.292% of the outstanding term loan principal balance for the period April 1, 2023 through June 1, 2023, 0.542% per month for the period July 1, 2023 through September 1, 2023 and 0.833% monthly thereafter.

Pursuant to the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Facility, the Company was required to comply with a minimum trailing four quarter Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility Agreements, of $48.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, increasing thereafter. Mandatory prepayment of a portion of excess cash flow, as defined by the Term Loan Facility, was payable towards the principal amount outstanding on an annual basis. No such amounts were payable for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any voluntary prepayments made are subject to a prepayment fee, as defined by the Term Loan Facility. The Company was subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00. Further, the Company was subject to excess cash flow repayment provisions, restrictions on additional indebtedness, share repurchases and dividend payments, and a limitation on capital expenditures. The Company was in compliance with debt covenants under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility as of and for the quarter ended June 29, 2024.

The Company amended its existing ABL Revolving Credit Facility on July 11, 2024 by entering into the Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Restated ABL Agreement”). The Restated ABL Agreement increased the maximum aggregate amount that the Company can borrow pursuant to the revolving credit line thereunder to $200 million from $115 million, with borrowings subject to a borrowing base determined primarily by inventory, accounts receivable, machinery and equipment and real estate. The Restated ABL Agreement extended the scheduled maturity date for the credit facility from January 19, 2026 to July 11, 2027. Under the terms of the Restated ABL Agreement, the Company will now pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of the credit facility at a rate equal to SOFR plus a term SOFR adjustment in the amount of 0.10% per annum (which collectively shall be at least 1.00%) plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.00% determined based upon the Company’s excess availability (as defined in the Restated ABL Agreement). The Company will pay a quarterly commitment fee under the Restated ABL Agreement on undrawn revolving credit commitments in an amount equal to 0.25% or 0.375% based on the Company’s average excess availability under the credit facility.

The Company also entered into a $55 million Term Loan Facility (the “Revised Term Loan Facility”) on July 11, 2024. The Revised Term Loan Facility is secured primarily by the Company’s intellectual property and equity interests of the Company’s subsidiaries. The maturity date of the Revised Term Loan Facility is July 11, 2027. The Company will pay interest under the Revised Term Loan Facility at a rate equal to SOFR plus a term SOFR adjustment in the amount of 0.10% per annum (which collectively shall be at least 1.00%) plus an applicable margin ranging from 5.50% to 6.75% determined based upon the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Revised Term Loan Facility). The Company will pay a commitment

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fee to the lenders under the Revised Term Loan Facility in the amount of 2.0% of the total aggregate commitment. The Company is required to repay the principal amount of the term loans under the Revised Term Loan Facility in quarterly installments on the last day of each fiscal quarter in an amount equal to $137,500. The principal amount of the Revised Term Loan Facility will amortize at a rate of 1.00% (or approximately $550,000) per year. The Company is required to pay a call premium of $3.2 million in conjunction with the repayment of the original Term Loan Facility.

Total payments of $1.3 million are payable over the next twelve months, including the annual amortization of the Revised Term Loan Facility and the final monthly $0.8 million payment due under the Term Loan Facility prior to its termination, and as such, have been classified as current in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of June 29, 2024. The interest rate on current maturities of long-debt is variable at SOFR plus 8.75% and was 14.2% at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The remaining balance of $79.7 million under the Term Loan Facility as of June 29, 2024, is recorded as long-term in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

The Company incurred $1.7 million in incremental debt issuance costs during the six months ended June 29, 2024, allocated between the original and Restated ABL Revolving Credit Facilities and the original and Revised Term Loan Facilities. All costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective agreement. Unamortized deferred debt issuance costs associated with the ABL Revolving Credit Facility ($1.8 million as of June 29, 2024) are recorded within Other Assets and those associated with the Term Loan Facility ($4.5 million as of June 29, 2024) are recorded as a reduction of the carrying value of the debt on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are borrowers under the Restated ABL Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility and the assets of such subsidiaries also secure the obligations under the Restated Agreement and the Term Loan Facility.

Pursuant to the Restated ABL Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility, the Company is subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00. The Company is also required to maintain minimum excess availability of the greater of 10% of the borrowing base under the Restated Agreement, or $15.0 million.

In the event of voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy of the Company or any subsidiary, all unpaid principal and other amounts owing under the credit facilities automatically become due and payable. Other events of default, such as failure to make payments as they become due and breach of financial and other covenants, change of control, cross default under other material debt agreements, and a going concern qualification for any reason other than loan maturity date give the agent the option to declare all such amounts immediately due and payable.

The Company expects its sales growth and reductions in working capital will provide sufficient cash flows to fund operations. However, the Company may also evaluate various actions and alternatives to enhance its profitability and cash generation from operating activities, which could include manufacturing efficiency initiatives, cost-reduction measures, working with vendors and suppliers to reduce lead times and expedite shipment of critical components, and working with customers to expedite receivable collections.

Our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and comply with financial debt covenants is highly dependent upon achieving expected operating results. Failure to achieve expected operating results could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, our ability to obtain financing or access our existing financing, and our operations in the future and could allow our debt holders to demand payment of all outstanding amounts.

8) Product Warranties

In the ordinary course of business, the Company warrants its products against defects in design, materials, and workmanship typically over periods ranging from twelve to sixty months. The Company determines warranty reserves needed by product line based on experience and current facts and circumstances.

Activity in the warranty accrual is summarized as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Balance at Beginning of Period	$	9,751	$	8,009	$	10,522	$	7,401
Warranties Issued	3,301		1,908		1,812		1,128
Warranties Settled	(1,702)		(2,151)		(956)		(814)
Reassessed Warranty Exposure	(47)		(61)		(75)		(10)
Balance at End of Period	$	11,303	$	7,705	$	11,303	$	7,705

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9) Income Taxes

The effective tax rates were approximately (21.8)% and (207.5)% for the three months ended and 49.7% and (133.6)% for the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively. Beginning with the 2022 tax year, certain research and development costs are required to be capitalized and amortized over sixty months for income tax purposes. The tax rate in the 2024 period was impacted by a valuation allowance applied against the deferred tax asset associated with the research and development costs that are expected to be capitalized and was partially offset by the removal of valuation allowances related to net operating losses and certain timing differences that are expected to reverse during 2024. In addition, the tax rate in the 2024 period was also impacted by state income taxes and the federal research and development credit expected for 2024.

The Company records a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets if and to the extent it is more likely than not that the Company will not recover the deferred tax assets. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, the Company weighs all relevant positive and negative evidence and considers among other factors, historical financial performance, projected future taxable income, scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, the overall business environment, and tax planning strategies. Losses in recent periods and cumulative pre-tax losses in the three-year period ending with the current year, combined with the significant uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, are collectively considered significant negative evidence under ASC 740 when assessing whether an entity can use projected income as a basis for concluding that deferred tax assets are realizable on a more-likely than not basis. For purposes of assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets, the Company determined that it could not include future projected earnings in the analysis due to its recent history of losses and therefore had insufficient objective positive evidence that the Company will generate sufficient future taxable income to overcome the negative evidence of cumulative losses. Accordingly, during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company determined that a portion of its deferred tax assets were not expected to be realizable in the future and the Company continues to maintain the valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of June 29, 2024.

10) Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are as follows:

	Six Months Ended		Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024	July 1, 2023	June 29, 2024	July 1, 2023
Weighted Average Shares - Basic	34,936	32,560	35,007	32,614
Net Effect of Dilutive Stock Awards	—	—	540	—
Weighted Average Shares - Diluted	34,936	32,560	35,547	32,614

Stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of the underlying common shares are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they are out-of-the-money and the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The Company incurred a net loss for the six months ended June 29, 2024 and the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, therefore all outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock units are excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share because the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The number of common shares excluded from the computation was approximately 1,072,000 shares as of June 29, 2024 and 1,114,000 shares as of July 1, 2023.

11) Shareholders' Equity

Share Buyback and Reissuance

The Company’s Board of Directors from time to time authorizes the repurchase of common stock, which allows the Company to purchase shares of its common stock in accordance with applicable securities laws on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. Common shares repurchased by the Company are recorded at cost as treasury shares and result in a reduction of equity. Under its current credit agreements, the Company is currently restricted from further stock repurchases.

When treasury shares are reissued, the Company determines the cost using an average cost method. The difference between the average cost of the treasury shares and the reissuance price is included in Retained earnings. During the six month periods ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, the Company reissued 139,000 and 164,000 treasury shares, respectively, associated with the funding of employer 401K contributions and recorded the difference between the average cost and the reissuance price, $1.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively, as a reduction to Retained earnings.

At-the-Market Equity Offering

On August 8, 2023, the Company initiated an at-the-market equity offering program (the “ATM Program”) for the sale from time to time of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”) having an aggregate offering price of up to $30.0 million. During the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, the Company did not sell any shares

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of our common stock under the ATM Program. As of June 29, 2024, the Company had remaining capacity under the ATM Program to sell shares of Common Stock having an aggregate offering price up to approximately $8.2 million.

Comprehensive (Loss) Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	$	(7,275)	$	(6,351)
Retirement Liability Adjustment – Before Tax	(4,795)		(5,357)
Tax Benefit of Retirement Liability Adjustment	2,282		2,282
Retirement Liability Adjustment – After Tax	(2,513)		(3,075)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	$	(9,788)	$	(9,426)

The components of other comprehensive (loss) income are as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	$	(924)	$	711	$	(168)	$	487
Retirement Liability Adjustments:
Reclassifications to Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:
Amortization of Prior Service Cost	193		193		96		98
Amortization of Net Actuarial Losses	369		179		185		89
Retirement Liability Adjustment	562		372		281		187
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$	(362)	$	1,083	$	113	$	674

12) Supplemental Retirement Plan and Related Post Retirement Benefits

The Company has two non-qualified supplemental retirement defined benefit plans (“SERP” and “SERP II”) for certain current and retired executive officers. The following table sets forth information regarding the net periodic pension cost for the plans.

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Service Cost	$	—	$	53	$	—	$	27
Interest Cost	685		652		342		327
Amortization of Prior Service Cost	193		193		96		98
Amortization of Net Actuarial Losses	369		179		185		89
Net Periodic Cost	$	1,247	$	1,077	$	623	$	541

Participants in the SERP are entitled to paid medical, dental, and long-term care insurance benefits upon retirement under the plan. The Company also has a defined benefit plan related to its subsidiary in France. The net periodic cost for both plans for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, is immaterial.

The service cost component of net periodic benefit costs above is recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses within the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations, while the remaining components are recorded in Other Expense (Income), Net.

13) Sales to Major Customers

The loss of major customers or a significant reduction in business with a major customer would significantly, and negatively impact our sales and earnings. In the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, the Company had one customer over 10% of consolidated sales. Sales to The Boeing Company (“Boeing”) accounted for 11.7% and 11.2% of sales in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and 11.5% and 10.9% in the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively. Accounts receivable from Boeing on June 29, 2024 were approximately $23.2 million.

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14) Legal Proceedings

Lufthansa

One of the Company’s subsidiaries is involved in numerous patent infringement actions brought by Lufthansa Technik AG (“Lufthansa”) in Germany, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and France. The Company is vigorously defending all such litigation and proceedings. Additional information about these legal proceedings can be found in Note 19 “Legal Proceedings” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The reserve for the German indirect claim and interest was approximately $17.3 million on June 29, 2024 and $17.1 million on December 31, 2023. The Company currently believes it is unlikely that the damages in the indirect proceedings and related interest will be paid within the next twelve months. Therefore, the liability related to this matter is classified within Other Liabilities (non-current) in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets on June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

In the matter before the UK High Court of Justice, as previously disclosed, Lufthansa has pleaded its case for monetary compensation, which will be determined at a separate trial. Lufthansa has elected to pursue a claim in relation to the defendants’ profits from their infringing activities. We have estimated damages and accrued interest for AES and its indemnified customers of approximately $7.3 million and $7.4 million as of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. This variance is due to currency fluctuation and interest accrued. Interest will accrue until the final payment to Lufthansa. This amount is subject to change as additional data is received and evaluated, and as additional information regarding the nature of its claim is put forward by Lufthansa in advance of the damages trial. The damages trial is scheduled to be heard starting in October 2024, with payment likely due in early 2025. Therefore, the liability related to these matters is classified within Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets on June 29, 2024. The liability related to these matters was classified within Other Liabilities (non-current) on December 31, 2023.

As previously disclosed, on December 4, 2020, the Court held the French patent invalid for all asserted claims. There can consequently be no finding of infringement on first instance. Lufthansa has appealed this judgment. The appeal hearing took place on December 8, 2022, and on February 24, 2023, the Court upheld the first instance judgment in favor of AES. Lufthansa lodged an appeal before the French Supreme Court; the French Supreme Court will review the Court of Appeal of Paris reasoning around the nullification of one of the claims of the patent. AES filed a brief with the French Supreme Court on January 22, 2024 in response to Lufthansa’s appeal and awaits guidance on further briefing or a decision from the Court. As loss exposure is not probable and estimable at this time, the Company has not recorded any liability with respect to the French matter as of June 29, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

There were no other significant developments in any of these matters during the six months ended June 29, 2024.

A liability for reimbursement of Lufthansa’s legal expenses associated with the UK matter was approximately $0.7 million on June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, which is expected to be paid within the next twelve months and, as such, is classified in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Other

On March 23, 2020, Teradyne, Inc. filed a complaint against the Company and its subsidiary, Astronics Test Systems (“ATS”) (together, “the Defendants”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging patent and copyright infringement, and certain other related claims. The Defendants moved to dismiss certain claims from the case. On November 6, 2020, the Court dismissed the Company from the case, and also dismissed a number of claims, though the patent and copyright infringement claims remained. The case proceeded to discovery. In addition, on December 21, 2020, ATS filed a petition for inter partes review (“IPR”) with the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”), seeking to invalidate the subject patent, and on July 21, 2021, the PTAB instituted IPR. The PTAB issued its decision on July 20, 2022, in which it invalidated all of Teradyne’s patent claims. Teradyne did not appeal the decision. On June 5, 2023, the parties attended a court-ordered mediation but did not reach a settlement. After the mediation, Teradyne agreed to drop its remaining state law claims in exchange for ATS dropping one of its defenses, leaving only its copyright claim. On December 7, 2023, the District Court granted ATS’s motion for summary judgment on its affirmative defense of fair use. The Court subsequently entered final judgment in favor of ATS on December 14, 2023. Teradyne filed a Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on January 12, 2024. Teradyne’s opening brief on its appeal was filed on April 9, 2024. ATS’s answering brief was filed on June 10, 2024. Teradyne’s reply brief is due August 7, 2024. No amounts have been accrued for this matter in the June 29, 2024, or December 31, 2023 financial statements, as loss exposure was neither probable nor estimable at such times.

Other than these proceedings, we are not party to any significant pending legal proceedings that management believes will result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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15) Segment Information

Below are the sales and operating profit by segment for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, and a reconciliation of segment operating profit to (loss) income before income taxes. Operating profit is net sales less cost of products sold and other operating expenses excluding interest and corporate expenses. Cost of products sold and other operating expenses are directly identifiable to the respective segment.

	Six Months Ended						Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023			June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023
Sales:
Aerospace	$	340,623		$	294,101		$	176,948		$	158,386
Less Inter-segment Sales	(42)			(122)			(5)			(4)
Total Aerospace Sales	340,581			293,979			176,943			158,382
Test Systems	42,607			37,013			21,171			16,072
Less Inter-segment Sales	—			—			—			—
Total Test Systems Sales	42,607			37,013			21,171			16,072
Total Consolidated Sales	$	383,188		$	330,992		$	198,114		$	174,454
Segment Measure of Operating Profit and Margins
Aerospace	$	31,377		$	17,806		$	19,280		$	13,719
	9.2		%	6.1		%	10.9		%	8.7		%
Test Systems	(8,415)			(6,740)			(5,336)			(6,143)
	(19.8)		%	(18.2)		%	(25.2)		%	(38.2)		%
Total Segment Measure of Operating Profit	22,962			11,066			13,944			7,576
	6.0		%	3.3		%	7.0		%	4.3		%
(Additions to) Deductions from Segment Measure of Operating Profit:
Net Gain on Sale of Business	—			(3,427)			—			—
Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income	11,615			11,390			5,856			5,920
Corporate Expenses and Other	14,617			10,130			6,829			5,558
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes	$	(3,270)		$	(7,027)		$	1,259		$	(3,902)

During the six months ended July 1, 2023, $5.8 million was recognized in sales related to the reversal of a deferred revenue liability assumed with an acquisition and associated with a customer program within our Test Systems Segment which is no longer expected to occur, which also benefits Test Systems’ operating loss for the period. Corporate expenses and other for the six months ended July 1, 2023, includes income of $1.8 million associated with the reversal of a liability related to an equity investment, as we will no longer be required to make the associated payment. This amount is included in Other Expense (Income), Net in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations.

Total Assets:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Aerospace	$	504,462	$	493,660
Test Systems	123,294		122,681
Corporate	17,103		17,451
Total Assets	$	644,859	$	633,792

16) Fair Value

There were no financial assets or liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis on June 29, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

There were no non-recurring fair value measurements performed in the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023.

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Due to their short-term nature, the carrying value of cash and equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value. The carrying value of the Company’s variable rate long-term debt instruments also approximates fair value due to the variable rate feature of these instruments.

17) Subsequent Events

The Company amended its existing ABL Revolving Credit Facility on July 11, 2024 by entering into the Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Restated Agreement increased the maximum aggregate amount that the Company can borrow pursuant to the revolving credit line thereunder to $200 million from $115 million. The Restated Agreement extended the scheduled maturity date for the credit facility from January 19, 2026 to July 11, 2027. The Company also entered into a $55 million Term Loan Facility on July 11, 2024. The Revised Term Loan Facility has a maturity date of July 11, 2027.

The Company repaid in full all outstanding indebtedness under the Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of January 19, 2023. The payoff amount of approximately $84.5 million consisted of a repayment of the principal amount of approximately $80.3 million, plus accrued but unpaid interest, fees and expenses, including a call premium of 4.00% (or approximately $3.2 million) which satisfied all of the Company’s indebtedness obligations thereunder. The Company funded the repayment of its obligations under the previous agreement with borrowings under the Restated Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility.

In the third quarter of 2024, the Company expects to record a loss on extinguishment of the debt of approximately $7.0 million below Income from Operations and a write-off of deferred financing costs of approximately $0.5 million related to the exiting ABL lender in Interest Expense within the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations. The Company incurred approximately $3.9 million in incremental debt issuance costs related to the new facilities, allocated between the Restated Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility. All costs will amortize to interest expense over the term of the respective agreement.

Additional information regarding the Revised ABL and Term Loan credit facilities can be found in Note 7.

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(The following should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.)

OVERVIEW

Astronics Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is a leading supplier of advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace and defense industries. Our products and services include advanced, high-performance electrical power generation and distribution systems, seat motion solutions, lighting and safety systems, avionics products, aircraft structures, systems certification, and automated test systems.

Our Aerospace segment designs and manufactures products for the global aerospace industry. Product lines include lighting and safety systems, electrical power generation, distribution and seat motion systems, aircraft structures, avionics products, systems certification, and other products. Our primary Aerospace customers are the airframe manufacturers (“OEM”) that build aircraft for the commercial transport, military, and general aviation markets, suppliers to those OEMs, aircraft operators such as airlines, suppliers to the aircraft operators, and branches of the U.S. Department of Defense (“USDOD”). Our Test Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, and maintains automated test systems that support the aerospace and defense and mass transit industries as well as training and simulation devices for both commercial and military applications. In the Test Systems segment, Astronics’ products are sold to a global customer base including OEMs and prime government contractors for both electronics and military products.

Our strategy is to increase our value by developing technologies and capabilities, either internally or through acquisition, and using those capabilities to provide innovative solutions to our targeted markets where our technology can be beneficial.

Important factors affecting our growth and profitability are the rate at which new aircraft are produced, government funding and timing of awards of military programs, our ability to have our products designed into new aircraft, and the rates at which aircraft owners, including commercial airlines, refurbish or install upgrades to their aircraft and supply chain and labor market pressures. New aircraft build rates and aircraft owners spending on upgrades and refurbishments is cyclical and dependent on the strength of the global economy. Once one of our products is designed into a new aircraft, the spare parts business associated thereto is also frequently retained by the Company. Future growth and profitability of the Test Systems business is dependent on developing and procuring new and follow-on business. The nature of our Test Systems business is such that it pursues large, often multi-year, projects. There can be significant periods between orders in this business, which may result in large fluctuations in sales and profit levels and backlog from period to period. Test Systems segment customers include the USDOD, prime contractors to the USDOD, mass transit operators and prime contractors to mass transit operators.

Each of the markets that we serve presents opportunities that we expect will provide growth for the Company over the long-term. We continue to look for opportunities in all of our markets to capitalize on our core competencies to expand our existing business and to grow through strategic acquisitions.

The main challenges that we continue to face include varying levels of supply chain pressures from the residual impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, material availability and cost increases, labor availability and cost, and improving shareholder value through increasing profitability. Increasing profitability is dependent on many things, primarily sales growth, both acquired and organic, and the Company’s ability to pass cost increases along to customers and control operating expenses, and identify means of creating improved productivity. Sales are driven by increased build rates for existing aircraft, market acceptance and economic success of new aircraft and our products, continued government funding of defense programs, the Company’s ability to obtain production contracts for parts we currently supply or have been selected to design and develop for new aircraft platforms and continually identifying and winning new business for our Test Systems segment.

Reduced aircraft build rates driven by regulatory actions impacting OEM production, aircraft groundings, tight credit markets, weak economy, reduced air passenger travel, and an increasing supply of used aircraft on the market would likely result in reduced demand for our products, which will result in lower profits. Reduction of defense spending may result in fewer opportunities for us to compete, which could result in lower profits in the future. Many of our newer development programs are based on new and unproven technology and at the same time we are challenged to develop the technology on a schedule that is consistent with specific programs. Delays in delivery schedules and incremental costs resulting from supply chain and labor rate pressures have in the past resulted, and could in the future also result in, lower profits. We will continue to address these challenges by working to improve operating efficiencies and focusing on executing the growth opportunities currently in front of us.

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Our ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility each subject us to various financial and other affirmative and negative covenants with which we must comply on an ongoing or periodic basis. These include financial covenants pertaining to minimum liquidity requirements and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio requirements. An unexpected decline in our revenues or operating income, including occurring as a result of events beyond our control, could cause us to violate our financial covenants. Our ability to satisfy the financial covenants under our credit agreements is an item that our management team continues to closely monitor. While the Company expects to remain in compliance with the required financial covenants for the duration of the agreements, any unexpected negative impacts to our business, including as a result of declines in aircraft production rates from expectations or production delays resulting from regulatory actions or labor strikes affecting OEMs or subsidiaries of the Company, additional supply chain pressures, the timing of customer orders, and our ability to meet customer delivery schedules, or labor availability and cost pressures, could result in lower revenues and reduced financial profits, and, as a result thereof, our inability to satisfy the financial covenants in our ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility.

We are monitoring the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the related export controls and financial and economic sanctions imposed on certain industry sectors, including the aviation sector, and parties in Russia by the U.S., the U.K., the European Union and others. Although the conflict has not resulted in a direct material adverse impact on our business to date, the implications of the Russia and Ukraine conflict in the short-term and long-term are difficult to predict at this time. Factors such as increased energy costs, the availability of certain raw materials for aircraft manufacturers, embargoes on flights from Russian airlines, sanctions on Russian companies, and the stability of Ukrainian customers could impact the global economy and aviation sector.

On February 13, 2019, the Company completed a divestiture of its semiconductor test business within the Test Systems segment. The transaction included two elements of contingent earnouts. In March 2023, the Company agreed with the final earnout calculation for the calendar 2022 semiconductor test business earnout for $3.4 million. The Company recorded the gain and received the payment in the first quarter of 2023.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

	Six Months Ended						Three Months Ended
($ in thousands)	June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023			June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023
Sales	$	383,188		$	330,992		$	198,114		$	174,454
Gross Profit (sales less cost of products sold)	$	75,545		$	60,205		$	41,354		$	32,695
Gross Margin	19.7		%	18.2		%	20.9		%	18.7		%
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	$	66,329		$	60,179		$	33,804		$	30,299
SG&A Expenses as a Percentage of Sales	17.3		%	18.2		%	17.1		%	17.4		%
Net Gain on Sale of Business	$	—		$	(3,427)		$	—		$	—
Interest Expense, Net	$	11,615		$	11,390		$	5,856		$	5,920
Effective Tax Rate	49.7		%	(133.6)		%	(21.8)		%	(207.5)		%
Net (Loss) Income	$	(1,645)		$	(16,414)		$	1,533		$	(11,999)

A discussion by segment can be found in “Segment Results of Operations” in this MD&A.

CONSOLIDATED SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Consolidated sales were up $23.7 million, or 13.6%. Aerospace sales increased $18.6 million and Test Systems sales increased $5.1 million.

Consolidated cost of products sold in the second quarter of 2024 was $156.8 million, compared with $141.8 million in the prior-year period. The increase was primarily due to higher sales volume, coupled with $2.0 million in bonus expense as the Company’s incentive programs resumed in 2024.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $33.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared with $30.3 million in the prior-year period primarily due to increased wages and benefits, including an increase of bonus expense recorded in SG&A of $2.0 million.

Consolidated net income was $1.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, measurably improved compared with net loss of $12.0 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, in the prior year. Tax benefit in the quarter was $0.3 million, compared with tax expense of $8.1 million in the prior year.

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Bookings were $219.0 million in the quarter resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.11:1. For the trailing twelve months, bookings totaled $783.6 million and the book-to-bill ratio was 1.06:1. Backlog at the end of the quarter was $633.4 million.

CONSOLIDATED YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

Consolidated sales were up $52.2 million, or 15.8%. Aerospace sales increased $46.6 million and Test Systems sales increased $5.6 million. The prior-year period Test Systems sales benefited from the reversal of a $5.8 million deferred revenue liability recorded with a previous acquisition.

Consolidated cost of products sold in the first half of 2024 was $307.6 million, compared with $270.8 million in the prior-year period. The increase was primarily due to higher volume, coupled with $3.8 million in bonus expense recorded to cost of products sold as the Company’s incentive programs resumed in 2024.

SG&A expenses were $66.3 million in the first half of 2024 compared with $60.2 million in the prior-year period primarily due to increased wages and benefits, including an increase in bonus expense recorded in SG&A of $3.9 million.

In the prior year period, the Company recognized a $3.4 million gain from the final earnout payment for the 2019 sale of its semiconductor test business, as well as $1.8 million within Other Income associated with the reversal of a liability related to an equity investment.

Consolidated net loss was $1.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with net loss of $16.4 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in the prior year. Tax benefit in the current period was $1.6 million, compared with tax expense of $9.4 million in the prior year.

SEGMENT RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Operating profit, as presented below, is sales less cost of products sold and other operating expenses, excluding interest expense, other corporate expenses and other non-operating sales and expenses. Cost of products sold and other operating expenses are directly identifiable to the respective segment. Operating profit is reconciled to (loss) income before income taxes in Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in this report.

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AEROSPACE SEGMENT

	Six Months Ended						Three Months Ended
($ in thousands)	June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023			June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023
Sales	$	340,623		$	294,101		$	176,948		$	158,386
Less Inter-segment Sales	(42)			(122)			(5)			(4)
Total Aerospace Sales	$	340,581		$	293,979		$	176,943		$	158,382
Operating Profit	$	31,377		$	17,806		$	19,280		$	13,719
Operating Margin	9.2		%	6.1		%	10.9		%	8.7		%
Aerospace Sales by Market
(In thousands)
Commercial Transport	$	249,829		$	206,292		$	128,399		$	112,079
Military Aircraft	41,860			27,648			24,781			13,584
General Aviation	38,566			44,463			19,015			25,015
Other	10,326			15,576			4,748			7,704
	$	340,581		$	293,979		$	176,943		$	158,382
Aerospace Sales by Product Line
(In thousands)
Electrical Power & Motion	$	173,452		$	121,400		$	90,328		$	67,946
Lighting & Safety	88,241			78,471			46,454			41,918
Avionics	54,565			60,664			28,971			30,923
Systems Certification	7,812			13,297			3,364			7,620
Structures	6,185			4,571			3,078			2,271
Other	10,326			15,576			4,748			7,704
	$	340,581		$	293,979		$	176,943		$	158,382

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Total Assets	$	504,462	$	493,660
Backlog	$	554,592	$	517,240

AEROSPACE SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Aerospace segment sales increased $18.6 million, or 11.7%, to $176.9 million. The improvement was driven by a 14.6% increase, or $16.3 million, in Commercial Transport sales. Sales to this market were $128.4 million, or 64.8% of consolidated sales in the quarter, compared with $112.1 million, or 64.3% of consolidated sales in the second quarter of 2023. Higher airline spending drove increased demand.

Military Aircraft sales increased $11.2 million, or 82.4%, to $24.8 million, driven by progress on the FLRAA program as well as higher sales of lighting, safety and avionics products for military aircraft. General Aviation sales decreased $6.0 million, or 24.0%, to $19.0 million due to lower antenna and VVIP sales.

Aerospace segment operating profit of $19.3 million grew 41% compared with operating profit of $13.7 million in the same period last year. As a percent of sales, operating margin expanded to 10.9%, or 220 basis points over the prior-year period. Operating margin expansion reflects the leverage gained on higher volume and improving production efficiencies. Operating profit in the second quarter of 2024 was impacted by a $3.0 million increase in litigation-related legal expenses and reserve adjustments related to an ongoing patent dispute and $2.9 million related to the resumption of the Company’s incentive programs.

Aerospace bookings were $192.7 million for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.09:1. Backlog for the Aerospace segment was $554.6 million at quarter end.

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AEROSPACE YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

Aerospace segment sales increased $46.6 million, or 15.9%, to $340.6 million. The improvement was driven by a 21.1% increase, or $43.5 million, in commercial transport sales. Sales to this market were $249.8 million, or 65.2% of consolidated sales in the first half of 2024, compared with $206.3 million, or 62.3% of consolidated sales in the same period of 2023. Higher airline spending drove increased demand.

Military Aircraft sales increased $14.2 million, or 51.4%, to $41.9 million, driven by progress on the FLRAA program as well as higher sales of lighting, safety and avionics products for military aircraft. General Aviation sales decreased $5.9 million, or 13.3%, to $38.6 million due to lower antenna and VVIP sales.

Aerospace segment operating profit of $31.4 million grew 76% compared with operating profit of $17.8 million in the same period last year. As a percent of sales, operating margin expanded to 9.2%, or 315 basis points over the prior-year period. Operating margin expansion reflects the leverage gained on higher volume and improving production efficiencies. Operating profit in the first half of 2024 was impacted by a $4.9 million increase in litigation-related legal expenses and reserve adjustments related to an ongoing patent dispute and $5.3 million related to the resumption of the Company’s incentive programs.

TEST SYSTEMS SEGMENT

	Six Months Ended						Three Months Ended
($ in thousands)	June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023			June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023
Sales	$	42,607		$	37,013		$	21,171		$	16,072
Less Inter-segment Sales	—			—			—			—
Total Test Systems Sales	$	42,607		$	37,013		$	21,171		$	16,072
Operating Loss	$	(8,415)		$	(6,740)		$	(5,336)		$	(6,143)
Operating Margin	(19.8)		%	(18.2)		%	(25.2)		%	(38.2)		%

All Test Systems sales are to the Government and Defense Market.

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Total Assets	$	123,294	$	122,681
Backlog	$	78,774	$	75,036

TEST SYSTEMS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Test Systems segment sales were $21.2 million, up $5.1 million. The improvement was driven by radio test sales following the award of the U.S. Army TS-4549/T contract, which contributed $7.2 million in sales during the quarter. However, sales were negatively impacted by $3.5 million due to a revision of estimated costs to complete certain long-term mass transit Test contracts. The revision resulted in reduced revenue recognized in the period due to lower estimates of the percentage of work completed on the programs.

Test Systems segment operating loss was $5.3 million, compared to operating loss of $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2023. The positive margin realized on the Army contract was offset by $3.5 million related to the revision of estimated costs noted above. Additionally, Test Systems continues to be negatively affected by mix and under absorption of fixed costs due to current volume.

In April 2024, the Test Systems segment implemented restructuring initiatives to align the workforce and management structure with near-term revenue expectations and operational needs resulting in $0.7 million in severance expense recognized during the second quarter. As part of the restructuring the Test business closed an operation in Kilgore, TX, simplifying its operations. We expect to realize annual savings of approximately $4 million from these activities, beginning in the third quarter.

Bookings for the Test Systems segment in the quarter were $26.4 million, including a $15.5 million initial booking for the U.S. Army TS-4549/T radio test set program. The book-to-bill ratio of 1.25:1 for the quarter. Backlog was $78.8 million at the end of the second quarter of 2024 compared with a backlog of $73.6 million at the end of the previous quarter.

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TEST SYSTEMS YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

Test Systems segment sales were $42.6 million, up $5.6 million driven primarily by our U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps’ Radio Test programs. However, sales were negatively impacted by $3.5 million due to a revision of estimated costs to complete certain long-term mass transit Test contracts. The revision resulted in reduced revenue recognized in the period due to lower estimates of the percentage of work completed on the programs. The prior-year period sales benefited from the reversal of a $5.8 million deferred revenue liability recorded with a previous acquisition.

Test Systems segment operating loss was $8.4 million, compared to operating loss of $6.7 million in the first half of 2023. Test Systems operating loss for the prior-year period benefited from the $5.8 million sales adjustment resulting from the reversal of the deferred revenue liability. The first half of 2024 benefited from the margin realized on the TS-4549/T sales and a $5.0 million decrease in litigation-related expenses, however Test Systems’ operating loss continues to be negatively affected by mix and under absorption of fixed costs due to low volume, the resumption of the Company’s incentive programs which was $1.1 million, and the revision of estimated costs on certain long-term mass transit contracts discussed above, which resulted in a $3.5 million reversal of revenue.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Operating Activities:

Cash used for operating activities totaled $4.2 million for the first six months of 2024, as compared with $21.2 million cash used for operating activities during the same period in 2023. Cash flow used for operating activities decreased compared with the same period of 2023 primarily related to improvement in our financial results, coupled with accounts receivable and inventory using less cash as supply chain challenges have improved.

Investing Activities:

Cash used for investing activities was $3.4 million for the first six months of 2024 compared with $0.4 million in cash used for investing activities in the same period of 2023. Investing cash flows in 2023 were positively impacted by the receipt of $3.4 million received in the prior year related to the calendar 2022 earnout.

The Company expects capital spending in 2024 to be in the range of $17 million to $22 million.

Financing Activities:

Cash provided by financing activities totaled $0.8 million for the first six months of 2024, as compared with cash provided by financing activities of $11.9 million during the same period in 2023. The Company made net borrowings under our credit facilities of $5.9 million in the first six months of 2024 compared with net borrowings of $19.0 million in the same period in 2023. The Company made cash payments related to the employee tax obligations related to the equity-based compensation and bonuses of $3.2 million and $0.6 million in the current year and prior year, respectively. The Company also benefited from a decrease in costs associated with amending and refinancing our credit facilities in the current year to date.

The Company's long-term debt at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of borrowings under its Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “ABL Revolving Credit Facility”) which was entered into on January 19, 2023. The ABL Revolving Credit Facility set the maximum aggregate amount that the Company can borrow under the revolving credit line at $115 million, with borrowings subject to a borrowing base determined primarily by certain domestic inventory and accounts receivable. The maturity date of borrowings under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility was January 19, 2026. Under the terms of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility, the Company paid interest on the unpaid principal amount of the facility at a rate equal to SOFR (which was required to be at least 1.00%) plus 2.25% to 2.75%. The Company was required to pay a quarterly commitment fee under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility in an amount equal to 0.25% or 0.375% based on the Company’s average excess availability. Under the provisions of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility, the Company has a cash dominion arrangement with the lead banking institution whereby eligible daily cash receipts are contractually utilized to pay down outstanding borrowings and any cash balances subject to the dominion arrangement collateralize the outstanding borrowings under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. Eligible cash balances that have not yet been applied to outstanding debt balances are classified as restricted cash in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The Company was also required to maintain minimum excess availability of $10 million for the quarter ended June 29, 2024. On June 29, 2024, there was $97.4 million outstanding on the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and there remained $17.3 million available, net of outstanding letters of credit (though subject to the minimum liquidity requirement).

The Company also entered into a $90 million asset-based Term Loan Facility on January 19, 2023. The Term Loan Facility was secured primarily by fixed assets, real estate and intellectual property. The maturity date of the Term Loan Facility was the

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earlier of the stated maturity date of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility or January 19, 2027, if the ABL Revolving Credit Facility was extended beyond that date. The Company paid interest under the Term Loan Facility at a rate equal to SOFR (which was required to be at least 2.50%) plus 8.75%. The Company was required to pay a commitment fee under the Term Loan Facility of 5% of the total aggregate commitment, or $4.5 million, $1.8 million which was paid on the closing date, $1.8 million which was paid in June 2023 and $0.9 million which was paid in June 2024.

Amortization of the principal under the Term Loan Facility began with a monthly amortization rate of 0.292% of the outstanding term loan principal balance for the period April 1, 2023 through June 1, 2023, 0.542% per month for the period July 1, 2023 through September 1, 2023 and 0.833% monthly thereafter.

Pursuant to the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Facility, the Company was required to comply with a minimum trailing four quarter Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility Agreements, of $48.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, increasing thereafter. Mandatory prepayment of a portion of excess cash flow, as defined by the Term Loan Facility, was payable towards the principal amount outstanding on an annual basis. No such amounts were payable for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any voluntary prepayments made are subject to a prepayment fee, as defined by the Term Loan Facility. The Company was subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00. Further, the Company was subject to excess cash flow repayment provisions, restrictions on additional indebtedness, share repurchases and dividend payments, and a limitation on capital expenditures. The Company was in compliance with debt covenants under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility as of and for the quarter ended June 29, 2024.

The Company amended its existing ABL Revolving Credit Facility on July 11, 2024 by entering into the Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Restated ABL Agreement”). The Restated ABL Agreement increased the maximum aggregate amount that the Company can borrow pursuant to the revolving credit line thereunder to $200 million from $115 million, with borrowings subject to a borrowing base determined primarily by inventory, accounts receivable, machinery and equipment and real estate. The Restated ABL Agreement extended the scheduled maturity date for the credit facility from January 19, 2026 to July 11, 2027. Under the terms of the Restated ABL Agreement, the Company will now pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of the credit facility at a rate equal to SOFR plus a term SOFR adjustment in the amount of 0.10% per annum (which collectively shall be at least 1.00%) plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.00% determined based upon the Company’s excess availability (as defined in the Restated ABL Agreement). The Company will pay a quarterly commitment fee under the Restated ABL Agreement on undrawn revolving credit commitments in an amount equal to 0.25% or 0.375% based on the Company’s average excess availability under the credit facility.

The Company also entered into a $55 million Term Loan Facility (the “Revised Term Loan Facility”) on July 11, 2024. The Revised Term Loan Facility is secured primarily by the Company’s intellectual property and equity interests of the Company’s subsidiaries. The maturity date of the Revised Term Loan Facility is July 11, 2027. The Company will pay interest under the Revised Term Loan Facility at a rate equal to SOFR plus a term SOFR adjustment in the amount of 0.10% per annum (which collectively shall be at least 1.00%) plus an applicable margin ranging from 5.50% to 6.75% determined based upon the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Revised Term Loan Facility). The Company will pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Revised Term Loan Facility in the amount of 2.0% of the total aggregate commitment. The Company is required to repay the principal amount of the term loans under the Revised Term Loan Facility in quarterly installments on the last day of each fiscal quarter in an amount equal to $137,500. The principal amount of the Revised Term Loan Facility will amortize at a rate of 1.00% (or approximately $550,000) per year. The Company is required to pay a call premium of $3.2 million in conjunction with the repayment of the original Term Loan Facility.

Total payments of $1.3 million are payable over the next twelve months, including the annual amortization of the Revised Term Loan Facility and the final monthly $0.8 million payment due under the Term Loan Facility prior to its termination, and as such, have been classified as current in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of June 29, 2024. The interest rate on current maturities of long-debt is variable at SOFR plus 8.75% and was 14.2% at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The remaining balance of $79.7 million under the Term Loan Facility as of June 29, 2024, is recorded as long-term in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

The Company incurred $1.7 million in incremental debt issuance costs during the six months ended June 29, 2024, allocated between the original and Restated ABL Revolving Credit Facilities and the original and Revised Term Loan Facilities. All costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective agreement. Unamortized deferred debt issuance costs associated with the ABL Revolving Credit Facility ($1.8 million as of June 29, 2024) are recorded within Other Assets and those associated with the Term Loan Facility ($4.5 million as of June 29, 2024) are recorded as a reduction of the carrying value of the debt on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

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Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are borrowers under the Restated ABL Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility and the assets of such subsidiaries also secure the obligations under the Restated Agreement and the Term Loan Facility.

Pursuant to the Restated ABL Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility, the Company is subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00. The Company is also required to maintain minimum excess availability of the greater of 10% of the borrowing base under the Restated Agreement, or $15.0 million.

In the event of voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy of the Company or any subsidiary, all unpaid principal and other amounts owing under the credit facilities automatically become due and payable. Other events of default, such as failure to make payments as they become due and breach of financial and other covenants, change of control, cross default under other material debt agreements, and a going concern qualification for any reason other than loan maturity date give the agent the option to declare all such amounts immediately due and payable.

On June 5, 2023, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC, which allows us to issue shares of common stock, preferred stock, warrants, subscription rights, purchase contracts and debt securities in one or more offerings up to an aggregate offering price of $150 million and on terms to be determined at the time of the offering. On August 8, 2023, the Company initiated an at-the-market equity offering program (the “ATM Program”) for the sale from time to time of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share having an aggregate offering price of up to $30 million. Shares of Common Stock under the ATM Program are offered using Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., as sales agents (the “Sales Agents” and each a “Sales Agent”), pursuant to the equity distribution agreement, dated August 8, 2023, by and among the Company and the Sales Agents.

The Company currently is obligated to use the net proceeds from any sale of shares of common stock pursuant to the ATM Program to pay down the outstanding principal amount of, and any unpaid interest on, the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. However, any principal amount paid down on our ABL Revolving Credit Facility using the proceeds of the ATM Program will be, subject to compliance with the requirements and conditions set forth in the ABL Revolving Credit Facility, available to be reborrowed by the Company and used for, among other items, working capital and general corporate purposes. If the outstanding principal amount balance of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility has been reduced to zero, then the Company intends to use the net proceeds of the ATM Program for general corporate purposes. During the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, the Company did not sell any shares of our common stock under the ATM Program. As of June 29, 2024, the Company had remaining capacity under the ATM Program to sell shares of common stock having an aggregate offering price up to approximately $8.2 million.

Cash on hand at the end of the quarter was $4.4 million. Net debt was $174.0 million, compared with $161.2 million at the end of 2023.

The Company expects its cash flow from operations will provide sufficient cash flows to fund operations. However, the Company may also evaluate various actions and alternatives to enhance its profitability and cash generation from operating activities, which could include manufacturing efficiency initiatives, cost-reduction measures, working with vendors and suppliers to reduce lead times and expedite shipment of critical components, and working with customers to expedite receivable collections. The Company may also utilize available capacity under the Restated ABL Agreement.

Our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and comply with financial debt covenants is highly dependent upon achieving expected operating results. Failure to achieve expected operating results could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, our ability to obtain financing or access our existing financing, and our operations in the future and could allow our debt holders to demand payment of all outstanding amounts.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We do not have any material off balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material future effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

BACKLOG

The Company’s backlog on June 29, 2024 was $633.4 million compared with $592.3 million on December 31, 2023 and $611.1 million on July 1, 2023.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS

Our contractual obligations and commitments have not changed materially from the disclosures in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K except as set forth below.

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The Company amended its existing ABL Revolving Credit Facility on July 11, 2024 by entering into the Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Restated ABL Agreement increased the maximum aggregate amount that the Company can borrow pursuant to the revolving credit line thereunder to $200 million from $115 million, with borrowings subject to a borrowing base determined primarily by inventory, accounts receivable, machinery and equipment and real estate. The Restated ABL Agreement extended the scheduled maturity date for the credit facility from January 19, 2026 to July 11, 2027. Under the terms of the Restated ABL Agreement, the Company will now pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of the credit facility at a rate equal to SOFR plus a term SOFR adjustment in the amount of 0.10% per annum (which collectively shall be at least 1.00%) plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.00% determined based upon the Company’s excess availability (as defined in the Restated ABL Agreement). The Company will pay a quarterly commitment fee under the Restated ABL Agreement on undrawn revolving credit commitments in an amount equal to 0.25% or 0.375% based on the Company’s average excess availability under the credit facility.

The Company also entered into a $55 million Term Loan Facility on July 11, 2024. The Revised Term Loan Facility is secured primarily by the Company’s intellectual property and equity interests of the Company’s subsidiaries. The maturity date of the Revised Term Loan Facility is July 11, 2027. The Company will pay interest under the Revised Term Loan Facility at a rate equal to SOFR plus a term SOFR adjustment in the amount of 0.10% per annum (which collectively shall be at least 1.00%) plus an applicable margin ranging from 5.50% to 6.75% determined based upon the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Revised Term Loan Facility). The Company will pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Revised Term Loan Facility in the amount of 2.0% of the total aggregate commitment. The Company is required to repay the principal amount of the term loans under the Revised Term Loan Facility in quarterly installments on the last day of each fiscal quarter in an amount equal to $137,500. The principal amount of the Revised Term Loan Facility will amortize at a rate of 1.00% (or approximately $550,000) per year.

The Company repaid in full all outstanding indebtedness under the Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of January 19, 2023. The payoff amount of approximately $84.5 million consisted of a repayment of the principal amount of approximately $80.3 million, plus accrued but unpaid interest, fees and expenses, including a call premium of 4.00% (or approximately $3.2 million) which satisfied all of the Company’s indebtedness obligations thereunder. The Company funded the repayment of its obligations under the previous agreement with borrowings under the Restated Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility.

Refer to Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in this report for additional information regarding the amended and expanded credit agreements.

MARKET RISK

Risk due to fluctuation in interest rates is a function of the Company’s floating rate debt obligations, which total approximately $178.4 million as of June 29, 2024. A change of 1% in interest rates of all variable rate debt would impact annual net loss by approximately $1.8 million, before income taxes.

Although the majority of our sales, expenses, and cash flows are transacted in U.S. dollars, we have exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates related primarily to the Euro and the Canadian dollar. The Company believes that the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates in 2024 has not been significant.

The future impacts of the Russia and Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic and their residual effects, including economic uncertainty, inflationary environment, and disruption within the global supply chain, labor markets, and aerospace industry, on our business remain uncertain. As we cannot anticipate the ultimate duration or scope of the Russia-Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic, the ultimate financial impact on our results cannot be reasonably estimated but could be material.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in this report for the Company’s critical accounting policies with respect to revenue recognition. For a complete discussion of the Company’s other critical accounting policies, refer to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in this report.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Information included or incorporated by reference in this report that does not consist of historical facts, including statements accompanied by or containing words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “expected,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “approximate,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “anticipates,” “presume,” and “assume,” and other words and terms of similar meaning, including their negative counterparts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to several factors, risks and uncertainties, the impact or occurrence of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the expected results described in the forward-looking statements. Certain of these factors, risks and uncertainties are discussed in the sections of this report entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” New factors, risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time that may affect the forward-looking statements made herein. Given these factors, risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as predictive of future results. We disclaim any obligation to update the forward-looking statements made in this report.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The disclosure under the heading “Market Risk” in Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” above is incorporated by reference into Item 3.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

a.Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (its principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (its principal financial officer), has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 29, 2024. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 29, 2024.

b.Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Currently, we are involved in legal proceedings relating to an allegation of patent infringement and, based on rulings to date we have concluded that losses related to these proceedings are probable. For a discussion of contingencies related to legal proceedings, see Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

Item 1a. Risk Factors

In addition to other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 10-K”), which could materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. Our risk factors have not changed materially from those risk factors previously disclosed in our 2023 10-K except as set forth below. The risks described in this report and in the 2023 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or results of operations.

Our ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility contain financial and restrictive covenants that we may be unable to satisfy, and that, if not satisfied, could result in the acceleration of any outstanding indebtedness thereunder and limit our ability to borrow additional funds. In addition, the terms of our ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility contain covenants that restrict our current and future operations, particularly our ability to take certain actions. Our ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility each subject us to various financial and other affirmative and negative covenants with which we must comply on an ongoing or periodic basis. These include financial covenants pertaining to minimum liquidity requirements and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio requirements. An unexpected decline in our revenues or operating income, including occurring as a result of events beyond our control, could cause us to violate our financial covenants. A covenant violation could result in a default under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility. If any such default occurs, the lenders may elect to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable. Further, as the amount available to us under our credit facilities is subject to borrowing base calculations determined by the value of accounts receivable, inventory, real estate and machinery and equipment (under our ABL Revolving Credit Facility), an unexpected decline in the value of these assets would require a mandatory prepayment. If any of these events were to occur, we may not be able to pay our debts and other monetary obligations as they come due, and our ability to continue to operate as a going concern could be impaired, which could in turn cause a significant decline in our stock price and could result in a significant loss of value for our shareholders. Furthermore, the lenders also have the right in these circumstances to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings, which could leave us without access to sufficient liquidity to operate our business. In addition, following an event of default, the lenders under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility will have the right to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the debt, which includes our available accounts receivable, inventory, machinery and equipment, real estate and intellectual property. If the debt under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility were to be accelerated, we cannot assure you that our assets would be sufficient to repay in full our debt.

Additionally, our ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility also contain a number of restrictive covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on the Company and our subsidiaries and may limit our ability to engage in acts that we believe to be in our long-term best interests. The ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility include covenants restricting, among other things, the ability of the Company and our subsidiaries to:

•incur additional indebtedness;

•pay dividends on or repurchase our capital stock;

•make certain acquisitions or investments;

•sell assets; and

•engage in certain business activities.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table summarizes our purchases of our common stock for the three months ended June 29, 2024:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Program
April 1, 2024 - April 27, 2024	—	$	—	—	$	41,483,815
April 28, 2024 - May 25, 2024	—	$	—	—	$	41,483,815
May 26, 2024 - June 29, 2024	—	$	—	—	$	41,483,815

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Officers

During the three months ended June 29, 2024, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit 10.1	Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 11, 2024 (File No. 000-07087).
Exhibit 10.2	Credit Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 11, 2024 (File No. 000-07087).
Exhibit 31.1	Section 302 Certification - Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2	Section 302 Certification - Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 32	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 101.1*	Instance Document
Exhibit 101.2*	Schema Document
Exhibit 101.3*	Calculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.4*	Labels Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.5*	Presentation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.6*	Definition Linkbase Document

* Submitted electronically herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

		ASTRONICS CORPORATION
		(Registrant)
Date:	August 5, 2024	By:	/s/ David C. Burney
			David C. Burney Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to

Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Peter J. Gundermann, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Astronics Corporation;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: 8/5/2024

/s/ Peter J. Gundermann

Peter J. Gundermann

President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to

Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, David C. Burney, Chief Financial Officer, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Astronics Corporation;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: 8/5/2024

/s/ David C. Burney

David C. Burney

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

Certification pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

as adopted pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officers of Astronics Corporation (the "Company") hereby certify that:

The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2024 fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

August 5, 2024	/s/ Peter J. Gundermann
	Peter J. Gundermann
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer
August 5, 2024	/s/ David C. Burney
	David C. Burney
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

This certification shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. This certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent specifically incorporated by the Company into such filing.

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Net Issuance of Common Stock for RSU’s (in shares)		7,000
Class B Stock Converted to Common Stock (in shares)		198,000	(198,000)
Shares Issued to fund 401k obligation (in shares)							(69,000)
End of Period (in shares) at Jul. 01, 2023		29,478,000	6,049,000
End of Period (in shares) at Jul. 01, 2023							2,991,000
Beginning of Period at Dec. 31, 2023	249,518	$ 314	$ 59	129,544	(9,426)	209,753	$ (80,726)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Shares Issued to Fund Bonus Obligations		3
Net Issuance of Common Stock for Restricted Stock Units (“RSU’s”)		1
Class B Stock Converted to Common Stock		2	(2)
Equity-based Compensation Expense and Net Exercise of Stock Options				4,642
Gross Shares Issued to Fund Bonus Obligations				6,281
Tax Withholding Related to Issuance of RSU’s and Shares for Bonus Obligations				(3,177)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(924)				(924)
Retirement Liability Adjustment – Net of Taxes					562
Net (Loss) Income	(1,645)					(1,645)
Shares Issued to Fund 401K Obligation						(1,330)	3,949
End of Period at Jun. 29, 2024	257,880	$ 320	$ 57	137,290	(9,788)	206,778	$ (76,777)
Beginning of Period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023		31,402,000	5,952,000
Beginning of Period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023							2,833,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity (in shares)
Shares Issued to Fund Bonus Obligation (in shares)		218,000
Net Issuance of Common Stock for RSU’s (in shares)		114,000
Class B Stock Converted to Common Stock (in shares)		290,000	(290,000)
Shares Issued to fund 401k obligation (in shares)							(139,000)
End of Period (in shares) at Jun. 29, 2024		32,024,000	5,662,000
End of Period (in shares) at Jun. 29, 2024							2,694,000
Beginning of Period at Mar. 30, 2024		$ 318	$ 58	134,066	(9,901)	205,899	$ (78,717)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Shares Issued to Fund Bonus Obligations		1
Class B Stock Converted to Common Stock		1	(1)
Equity-based Compensation Expense and Net Exercise of Stock Options				1,840
Gross Shares Issued to Fund Bonus Obligations				2,107
Tax Withholding Related to Issuance of RSU’s and Shares for Bonus Obligations				(723)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(168)				(168)
Retirement Liability Adjustment – Net of Taxes					281
Net (Loss) Income	1,533					1,533
Shares Issued to Fund 401K Obligation						(654)	1,940
End of Period at Jun. 29, 2024	$ 257,880	$ 320	$ 57	$ 137,290	$ (9,788)	$ 206,778	$ (76,777)
Beginning of Period (in shares) at Mar. 30, 2024		31,832,000	5,773,000
Beginning of Period (in shares) at Mar. 30, 2024							2,762,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity (in shares)
Shares Issued to Fund Bonus Obligation (in shares)		74,000
Net Issuance of Common Stock for RSU’s (in shares)		7,000
Class B Stock Converted to Common Stock (in shares)		111,000	(111,000)
Shares Issued to fund 401k obligation (in shares)							(68,000)
End of Period (in shares) at Jun. 29, 2024		32,024,000	5,662,000
End of Period (in shares) at Jun. 29, 2024							2,694,000

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Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

Operating Results

The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. In addition, the supply chain pressures and residual impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the volatility we experience in our financial results in recent periods and this could continue in future interim and annual periods. Operating results for the six months ended June 29, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024.

The balance sheet on December 31, 2023, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements.

For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in Astronics Corporation’s 2023 annual report on Form 10-K.

Description of the Business

Astronics Corporation (“Astronics” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of advanced technologies to the global aerospace, defense, and electronics industries. Our products and services include advanced, high-performance electrical power generation, distribution and seat motion systems, lighting and safety systems, avionics products, systems certification, aircraft structures and automated test systems.

We have principal operations in the United States (“U.S.”), Canada, France, and England, as well as engineering offices in Ukraine and India.

On February 13, 2019, the Company completed a divestiture of its semiconductor test business within the Test Systems segment. The transaction included two elements of contingent earnouts. In March 2023, the Company agreed with the final earnout calculation for the calendar 2022 earnout for $3.4 million. The Company recorded the gain and received the payment in the first quarter of 2023.

Restricted Cash

Under the provisions of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility (as defined and discussed below in Note 7), the Company has a cash dominion arrangement with the banking institution for its accounts within the United States whereby daily cash receipts are contractually utilized to pay down outstanding balances on the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. Account balances that have not yet been applied to the ABL Revolving Credit Facility are classified as restricted cash in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash included in Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets to the amounts included in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	2,857	$	3,472
Restricted Cash	1,535		822
Total Cash and Restricted Cash Shown in Statements of Cash Flows	$	4,392	$	4,294

Trade Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets

The allowance for estimated credit losses is based on the Company’s assessment of the collectability of customer accounts. The Company regularly reviews the allowance by considering factors such as the age of the receivable balances, historical experience, credit quality, current economic conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay.

The changes in allowances for estimated credit losses for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023 consisted of the following:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Balance at Beginning of the Period	$	9,193	$	2,630	$	8,596	$	2,265
Bad Debt Expense, Net of Recoveries	398		(99)		312		189
Write-off Charges Against the Allowance and Other Adjustments	(8,096)		(806)		(7,413)		(729)
Balance at End of the Period	$	1,495	$	1,725	$	1,495	$	1,725

In November 2023, a non-core contract manufacturing customer reported within the Aerospace segment filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. As a result, the Company recorded a full reserve in the fourth quarter of 2023 of $7.5 million for outstanding accounts receivable, which was subsequently written off in the second quarter of 2024.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and include salaries, benefits, consulting, material costs, and depreciation. Research and development expenses amounted to $14.2 million and $12.7 million for the three months ended and $27.5 million and $25.4 million for the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively. These costs are included in cost of products sold.

Valuation of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets

The Company tests goodwill at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.

Long-lived assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever adverse effects or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The recoverability test consists of comparing the undiscounted projected cash flows with the carrying amount. Should the carrying amount exceed undiscounted projected cash flows, an impairment loss would be recognized to the extent the carrying amount exceeds fair value.

As of June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, the Company concluded that no indicators of impairment relating to intangible assets or goodwill existed and an interim test was not performed in the six-month periods then ended.

Foreign Currency Translation

The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain or loss included in operations was insignificant for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023.

Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Standard	Description	Financial Statement Effect or Other Significant Matters
ASU No. 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosure	The standard includes updates to the disclosure requirements for a public entity’s reportable segments and provides more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with retrospective application required.	The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. We expect adoption to result in additional disclosures in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU No. 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures	The amendments in this update require enhanced disclosures within the annual rate reconciliation, including new requirements to present reconciling items on a gross basis in specified categories, disclosure of both percentages and dollar amounts, and disaggregation of the reconciling items by nature when they meet a quantitative threshold. The update also includes enhanced disclosure requirements for income taxes paid. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted.	The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. We expect adoption to result in additional disclosures in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Recent ASUs were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or had or are expected to have minimal impact on our financial statements and related disclosures.

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Revenue

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue

Revenue

On June 29, 2024, we had $633.4 million of outstanding performance obligations, which we refer to as total backlog. We expect to recognize approximately $561.5 million of our outstanding performance obligations as revenue over the next twelve months and the balance thereafter.

We recognized $9.0 million and $10.6 million during the three months ended and $15.2 million and $19.5 million during the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively, in revenues that were included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period.

The Company's contract assets and contract liabilities consist primarily of costs and profits in excess of billings and billings in excess of cost and profits, respectively. The following table presents the beginning and ending balances of contract assets and contract liabilities during the six months ended June 29, 2024:

(In thousands)	Contract Assets		Contract Liabilities
Beginning Balance, January 1, 2024	$	46,321	$	22,888
Ending Balance, June 29, 2024	$	53,291	$	18,448

The increase in contract assets reflects the net impact of new revenue recognized in excess of billings exceeding billing of previously unbilled revenue during the period, partially offset by a $3.5 million revision of estimated costs to complete certain long-term mass transit Test contracts. The revision resulted in reduced revenue recognized during the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 due to lower estimates of the percentage of work completed on the programs. The decrease in contract liabilities reflects the net impact of revenue recognized in excess of new customer advances or deferred revenues recorded.

The Company recognizes an asset for certain, material costs to fulfill a contract if it is determined that the costs relate directly to a contract or an anticipated contract that can be specifically identified, generate or enhance resources that will be used in satisfying performance obligations in the future, and are expected to be recovered. Such costs are amortized on a systematic basis that is consistent with the transfer to the customer of the goods to which the asset relates. Start-up costs are expensed as incurred. Capitalized fulfillment costs are included in Work in Progress within Inventories in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Should future orders not materialize or it is determined the costs are no longer probable of recovery, the capitalized costs are written off. Capitalized fulfillment costs were $3.0 million and $4.7 million on June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Amortization of fulfillment costs recognized within Cost of Products Sold was

approximately $2.7 million and $3.0 million for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024. No amortization of fulfillment costs was recorded in 2023.

The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by Market Segments as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Aerospace Segment
Commercial Transport	$	249,829	$	206,292	$	128,399	$	112,079
Military Aircraft	41,860		27,648		24,781		13,584
General Aviation	38,566		44,463		19,015		25,015
Other	10,326		15,576		4,748		7,704
Aerospace Total	340,581		293,979		176,943		158,382
Test Systems Segment
Government & Defense	42,607		37,013		21,171		16,072
Test Systems Total	42,607		37,013		21,171		16,072
Total	$	383,188	$	330,992	$	198,114	$	174,454

The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by Product Lines as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Aerospace Segment
Electrical Power & Motion	$	173,452	$	121,400	$	90,328	$	67,946
Lighting & Safety	88,241		78,471		46,454		41,918
Avionics	54,565		60,664		28,971		30,923
Systems Certification	7,812		13,297		3,364		7,620
Structures	6,185		4,571		3,078		2,271
Other	10,326		15,576		4,748		7,704
Aerospace Total	340,581		293,979		176,943		158,382
Test Systems	42,607		37,013		21,171		16,072
Total	$	383,188	$	330,992	$	198,114	$	174,454

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Inventories

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Finished Goods	$	33,169	$	29,013
Work in Progress	28,748		32,118
Raw Material	138,762		130,670
	$	200,679	$	191,801

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Property, Plant and Equipment

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Land	$	8,579	$	8,606
Buildings and Improvements	71,354		71,480
Machinery and Equipment	129,289		126,725
Construction in Progress	3,698		4,219
	212,920		211,030
Less Accumulated Depreciation	130,409		125,594
	$	82,511	$	85,436

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Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes acquired intangible assets as follows:

		June 29, 2024				December 31, 2023
(In thousands)	Weighted Average Life	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Patents	11 years	$	2,146	$	2,146	$	2,146	$	2,146
Non-compete Agreement	4 years	11,082		11,082		11,082		11,072
Trade Names	10 years	11,403		10,162		11,426		9,973
Completed and Unpatented Technology	9 years	47,857		40,795		47,896		38,961
Customer Relationships	15 years	142,137		91,597		142,208		87,186
Total Intangible Assets	13 years	$	214,625	$	155,782	$	214,758	$	149,338

All acquired intangible assets other than goodwill and one trade name are being amortized. Amortization expense for acquired intangibles is summarized as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Amortization Expense	$	6,539	$	7,196	$	3,269	$	3,599

Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets expected for 2024 and for each of the next five years is summarized as follows:

(In thousands)
2024	$	12,863
2025	$	10,935
2026	$	9,533
2027	$	7,825
2028	$	7,037
2029	$	5,664

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Goodwill

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 29, 2024:

(In thousands)	December 31, 2023		Foreign Currency Translation		June 29, 2024
Aerospace	$	36,575	$	(67)	$	36,508
Test Systems	21,635		—		21,635
	$	58,210	$	(67)	$	58,143

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Long-term Debt and Notes Payable

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term Debt and Notes Payable

Long-term Debt and Notes Payable

The Company's long-term debt at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of borrowings under its Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “ABL Revolving Credit Facility”) which was entered into on January 19, 2023. The ABL Revolving Credit Facility set the maximum aggregate amount that the Company can borrow under the revolving credit line at $115 million, with borrowings subject to a borrowing base determined primarily by certain domestic inventory and accounts receivable. The maturity date of borrowings under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility was January 19, 2026. Under the terms of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility, the Company paid interest on the unpaid principal amount of the facility at a rate equal to SOFR (which was required to be at least 1.00%) plus 2.25% to 2.75%. The Company was required to pay a quarterly commitment fee under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility in an amount equal to 0.25% or 0.375% based on the Company’s average excess availability. Under the provisions of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility, the Company has a cash dominion arrangement with the lead banking institution whereby eligible daily cash receipts are contractually utilized to pay down outstanding borrowings and any cash balances subject to the dominion arrangement collateralize the outstanding borrowings under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. Eligible cash balances that have not yet been applied to outstanding debt balances are classified as restricted cash in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The Company was also required to maintain minimum excess availability of $10 million for the quarter ended June 29, 2024. On June 29, 2024, there was $97.4 million outstanding on the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and there remained $17.3 million available, net of outstanding letters of credit (though subject to the minimum liquidity requirement).

The Company also entered into a $90 million asset-based Term Loan Facility on January 19, 2023. The Term Loan Facility was secured primarily by fixed assets, real estate and intellectual property. The maturity date of the Term Loan Facility was the earlier of the stated maturity date of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility or January 19, 2027, if the ABL Revolving Credit Facility was extended beyond that date. The Company paid interest under the Term Loan Facility at a rate equal to SOFR (which was required to be at least 2.50%) plus 8.75%. The Company was required to pay a commitment fee under the Term Loan Facility of 5% of the total aggregate commitment, or $4.5 million, $1.8 million which was paid on the closing date, $1.8 million which was paid in June 2023 and $0.9 million which was paid in June 2024.

Amortization of the principal under the Term Loan Facility began with a monthly amortization rate of 0.292% of the outstanding term loan principal balance for the period April 1, 2023 through June 1, 2023, 0.542% per month for the period July 1, 2023 through September 1, 2023 and 0.833% monthly thereafter.

Pursuant to the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Facility, the Company was required to comply with a minimum trailing four quarter Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility Agreements, of $48.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, increasing thereafter. Mandatory prepayment of a portion of excess cash flow, as defined by the Term Loan Facility, was payable towards the principal amount outstanding on an annual basis. No such amounts were payable for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any voluntary prepayments made are subject to a prepayment fee, as defined by the Term Loan Facility. The Company was subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00. Further, the Company was subject to excess cash flow repayment provisions, restrictions on additional indebtedness, share repurchases and dividend payments, and a limitation on capital expenditures. The Company was in compliance with debt covenants under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility as of and for the quarter ended June 29, 2024.

The Company amended its existing ABL Revolving Credit Facility on July 11, 2024 by entering into the Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Restated ABL Agreement”). The Restated ABL Agreement increased the maximum aggregate amount that the Company can borrow pursuant to the revolving credit line thereunder to $200 million from $115 million, with borrowings subject to a borrowing base determined primarily by inventory, accounts receivable, machinery and equipment and real estate. The Restated ABL Agreement extended the scheduled maturity date for the credit facility from January 19, 2026 to July 11, 2027. Under the terms of the Restated ABL Agreement, the Company will now pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of the credit facility at a rate equal to SOFR plus a term SOFR adjustment in the amount of 0.10% per annum (which collectively shall be at least 1.00%) plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.00% determined based upon the Company’s excess availability (as defined in the Restated ABL Agreement). The Company will pay a quarterly commitment fee under the Restated ABL Agreement on undrawn revolving credit commitments in an amount equal to 0.25% or 0.375% based on the Company’s average excess availability under the credit facility.

The Company also entered into a $55 million Term Loan Facility (the “Revised Term Loan Facility”) on July 11, 2024. The Revised Term Loan Facility is secured primarily by the Company’s intellectual property and equity interests of the Company’s subsidiaries. The maturity date of the Revised Term Loan Facility is July 11, 2027. The Company will pay interest under the Revised Term Loan Facility at a rate equal to SOFR plus a term SOFR adjustment in the amount of 0.10% per annum (which collectively shall be at least 1.00%) plus an applicable margin ranging from 5.50% to 6.75% determined based upon the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Revised Term Loan Facility). The Company will pay a commitment

fee to the lenders under the Revised Term Loan Facility in the amount of 2.0% of the total aggregate commitment. The Company is required to repay the principal amount of the term loans under the Revised Term Loan Facility in quarterly installments on the last day of each fiscal quarter in an amount equal to $137,500. The principal amount of the Revised Term Loan Facility will amortize at a rate of 1.00% (or approximately $550,000) per year. The Company is required to pay a call premium of $3.2 million in conjunction with the repayment of the original Term Loan Facility.

Total payments of $1.3 million are payable over the next twelve months, including the annual amortization of the Revised Term Loan Facility and the final monthly $0.8 million payment due under the Term Loan Facility prior to its termination, and as such, have been classified as current in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of June 29, 2024. The interest rate on current maturities of long-debt is variable at SOFR plus 8.75% and was 14.2% at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The remaining balance of $79.7 million under the Term Loan Facility as of June 29, 2024, is recorded as long-term in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

The Company incurred $1.7 million in incremental debt issuance costs during the six months ended June 29, 2024, allocated between the original and Restated ABL Revolving Credit Facilities and the original and Revised Term Loan Facilities. All costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective agreement. Unamortized deferred debt issuance costs associated with the ABL Revolving Credit Facility ($1.8 million as of June 29, 2024) are recorded within Other Assets and those associated with the Term Loan Facility ($4.5 million as of June 29, 2024) are recorded as a reduction of the carrying value of the debt on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are borrowers under the Restated ABL Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility and the assets of such subsidiaries also secure the obligations under the Restated Agreement and the Term Loan Facility.

Pursuant to the Restated ABL Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility, the Company is subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00. The Company is also required to maintain minimum excess availability of the greater of 10% of the borrowing base under the Restated Agreement, or $15.0 million.

In the event of voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy of the Company or any subsidiary, all unpaid principal and other amounts owing under the credit facilities automatically become due and payable. Other events of default, such as failure to make payments as they become due and breach of financial and other covenants, change of control, cross default under other material debt agreements, and a going concern qualification for any reason other than loan maturity date give the agent the option to declare all such amounts immediately due and payable.

The Company expects its sales growth and reductions in working capital will provide sufficient cash flows to fund operations. However, the Company may also evaluate various actions and alternatives to enhance its profitability and cash generation from operating activities, which could include manufacturing efficiency initiatives, cost-reduction measures, working with vendors and suppliers to reduce lead times and expedite shipment of critical components, and working with customers to expedite receivable collections.

Our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and comply with financial debt covenants is highly dependent upon achieving expected operating results. Failure to achieve expected operating results could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, our ability to obtain financing or access our existing financing, and our operations in the future and could allow our debt holders to demand payment of all outstanding amounts.

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Product Warranties

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Guarantees [Abstract]

Product Warranties

Product Warranties

In the ordinary course of business, the Company warrants its products against defects in design, materials, and workmanship typically over periods ranging from twelve to sixty months. The Company determines warranty reserves needed by product line based on experience and current facts and circumstances.

Activity in the warranty accrual is summarized as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Balance at Beginning of Period	$	9,751	$	8,009	$	10,522	$	7,401
Warranties Issued	3,301		1,908		1,812		1,128
Warranties Settled	(1,702)		(2,151)		(956)		(814)
Reassessed Warranty Exposure	(47)		(61)		(75)		(10)
Balance at End of Period	$	11,303	$	7,705	$	11,303	$	7,705

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The effective tax rates were approximately (21.8)% and (207.5)% for the three months ended and 49.7% and (133.6)% for the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively. Beginning with the 2022 tax year, certain research and development costs are required to be capitalized and amortized over sixty months for income tax purposes. The tax rate in the 2024 period was impacted by a valuation allowance applied against the deferred tax asset associated with the research and development costs that are expected to be capitalized and was partially offset by the removal of valuation allowances related to net operating losses and certain timing differences that are expected to reverse during 2024. In addition, the tax rate in the 2024 period was also impacted by state income taxes and the federal research and development credit expected for 2024.

The Company records a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets if and to the extent it is more likely than not that the Company will not recover the deferred tax assets. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, the Company weighs all relevant positive and negative evidence and considers among other factors, historical financial performance, projected future taxable income, scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, the overall business environment, and tax planning strategies. Losses in recent periods and cumulative pre-tax losses in the three-year period ending with the current year, combined with the significant uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, are collectively considered significant negative evidence under ASC 740 when assessing whether an entity can use projected income as a basis for concluding that deferred tax assets are realizable on a more-likely than not basis. For purposes of assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets, the Company determined that it could not include future projected earnings in the analysis due to its recent history of losses and therefore had insufficient objective positive evidence that the Company will generate sufficient future taxable income to overcome the negative evidence of cumulative losses. Accordingly, during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company determined that a portion of its deferred tax assets were not expected to be realizable in the future and the Company continues to maintain the valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of June 29, 2024.

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are as follows:

	Six Months Ended		Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024	July 1, 2023	June 29, 2024	July 1, 2023
Weighted Average Shares - Basic	34,936	32,560	35,007	32,614
Net Effect of Dilutive Stock Awards	—	—	540	—
Weighted Average Shares - Diluted	34,936	32,560	35,547	32,614

Stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of the underlying common shares are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they are out-of-the-money and the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The Company incurred a net loss for the six months ended June 29, 2024 and the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, therefore all outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock units are excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share because the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The number of common shares excluded from the computation was approximately 1,072,000 shares as of June 29, 2024 and 1,114,000 shares as of July 1, 2023.

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Shareholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity

Share Buyback and Reissuance

The Company’s Board of Directors from time to time authorizes the repurchase of common stock, which allows the Company to purchase shares of its common stock in accordance with applicable securities laws on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. Common shares repurchased by the Company are recorded at cost as treasury shares and result in a reduction of equity. Under its current credit agreements, the Company is currently restricted from further stock repurchases.

When treasury shares are reissued, the Company determines the cost using an average cost method. The difference between the average cost of the treasury shares and the reissuance price is included in Retained earnings. During the six month periods ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, the Company reissued 139,000 and 164,000 treasury shares, respectively, associated with the funding of employer 401K contributions and recorded the difference between the average cost and the reissuance price, $1.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively, as a reduction to Retained earnings.

At-the-Market Equity Offering

On August 8, 2023, the Company initiated an at-the-market equity offering program (the “ATM Program”) for the sale from time to time of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”) having an aggregate offering price of up to $30.0 million. During the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, the Company did not sell any shares

of our common stock under the ATM Program. As of June 29, 2024, the Company had remaining capacity under the ATM Program to sell shares of Common Stock having an aggregate offering price up to approximately $8.2 million.

Comprehensive (Loss) Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	$	(7,275)	$	(6,351)
Retirement Liability Adjustment – Before Tax	(4,795)		(5,357)
Tax Benefit of Retirement Liability Adjustment	2,282		2,282
Retirement Liability Adjustment – After Tax	(2,513)		(3,075)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	$	(9,788)	$	(9,426)

The components of other comprehensive (loss) income are as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	$	(924)	$	711	$	(168)	$	487
Retirement Liability Adjustments:
Reclassifications to Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:
Amortization of Prior Service Cost	193		193		96		98
Amortization of Net Actuarial Losses	369		179		185		89
Retirement Liability Adjustment	562		372		281		187
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$	(362)	$	1,083	$	113	$	674

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Supplemental Retirement Plan and Related Post Retirement Benefits

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Supplemental Retirement Plan and Related Post Retirement Benefits

Supplemental Retirement Plan and Related Post Retirement Benefits

The Company has two non-qualified supplemental retirement defined benefit plans (“SERP” and “SERP II”) for certain current and retired executive officers. The following table sets forth information regarding the net periodic pension cost for the plans.

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Service Cost	$	—	$	53	$	—	$	27
Interest Cost	685		652		342		327
Amortization of Prior Service Cost	193		193		96		98
Amortization of Net Actuarial Losses	369		179		185		89
Net Periodic Cost	$	1,247	$	1,077	$	623	$	541

Participants in the SERP are entitled to paid medical, dental, and long-term care insurance benefits upon retirement under the plan. The Company also has a defined benefit plan related to its subsidiary in France. The net periodic cost for both plans for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, is immaterial.

The service cost component of net periodic benefit costs above is recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses within the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations, while the remaining components are recorded in Other Expense (Income), Net.

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Sales to Major Customers	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Sales to Major Customers	Sales to Major CustomersThe loss of major customers or a significant reduction in business with a major customer would significantly, and negatively impact our sales and earnings. In the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, the Company had one customer over 10% of consolidated sales. Sales to The Boeing Company (“Boeing”) accounted for 11.7% and 11.2% of sales in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and 11.5% and 10.9% in the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively. Accounts receivable from Boeing on June 29, 2024 were approximately $23.2 million.

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Legal Proceedings

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings

Lufthansa

One of the Company’s subsidiaries is involved in numerous patent infringement actions brought by Lufthansa Technik AG (“Lufthansa”) in Germany, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and France. The Company is vigorously defending all such litigation and proceedings. Additional information about these legal proceedings can be found in Note 19 “Legal Proceedings” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The reserve for the German indirect claim and interest was approximately $17.3 million on June 29, 2024 and $17.1 million on December 31, 2023. The Company currently believes it is unlikely that the damages in the indirect proceedings and related interest will be paid within the next twelve months. Therefore, the liability related to this matter is classified within Other Liabilities (non-current) in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets on June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

In the matter before the UK High Court of Justice, as previously disclosed, Lufthansa has pleaded its case for monetary compensation, which will be determined at a separate trial. Lufthansa has elected to pursue a claim in relation to the defendants’ profits from their infringing activities. We have estimated damages and accrued interest for AES and its indemnified customers of approximately $7.3 million and $7.4 million as of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. This variance is due to currency fluctuation and interest accrued. Interest will accrue until the final payment to Lufthansa. This amount is subject to change as additional data is received and evaluated, and as additional information regarding the nature of its claim is put forward by Lufthansa in advance of the damages trial. The damages trial is scheduled to be heard starting in October 2024, with payment likely due in early 2025. Therefore, the liability related to these matters is classified within Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets on June 29, 2024. The liability related to these matters was classified within Other Liabilities (non-current) on December 31, 2023.

As previously disclosed, on December 4, 2020, the Court held the French patent invalid for all asserted claims. There can consequently be no finding of infringement on first instance. Lufthansa has appealed this judgment. The appeal hearing took place on December 8, 2022, and on February 24, 2023, the Court upheld the first instance judgment in favor of AES. Lufthansa lodged an appeal before the French Supreme Court; the French Supreme Court will review the Court of Appeal of Paris reasoning around the nullification of one of the claims of the patent. AES filed a brief with the French Supreme Court on January 22, 2024 in response to Lufthansa’s appeal and awaits guidance on further briefing or a decision from the Court. As loss exposure is not probable and estimable at this time, the Company has not recorded any liability with respect to the French matter as of June 29, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

There were no other significant developments in any of these matters during the six months ended June 29, 2024.

A liability for reimbursement of Lufthansa’s legal expenses associated with the UK matter was approximately $0.7 million on June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, which is expected to be paid within the next twelve months and, as such, is classified in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Other

On March 23, 2020, Teradyne, Inc. filed a complaint against the Company and its subsidiary, Astronics Test Systems (“ATS”) (together, “the Defendants”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging patent and copyright infringement, and certain other related claims. The Defendants moved to dismiss certain claims from the case. On November 6, 2020, the Court dismissed the Company from the case, and also dismissed a number of claims, though the patent and copyright infringement claims remained. The case proceeded to discovery. In addition, on December 21, 2020, ATS filed a petition for inter partes review (“IPR”) with the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”), seeking to invalidate the subject patent, and on July 21, 2021, the PTAB instituted IPR. The PTAB issued its decision on July 20, 2022, in which it invalidated all of Teradyne’s patent claims. Teradyne did not appeal the decision. On June 5, 2023, the parties attended a court-ordered mediation but did not reach a settlement. After the mediation, Teradyne agreed to drop its remaining state law claims in exchange for ATS dropping one of its defenses, leaving only its copyright claim. On December 7, 2023, the District Court granted ATS’s motion for summary judgment on its affirmative defense of fair use. The Court subsequently entered final judgment in favor of ATS on December 14, 2023. Teradyne filed a Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on January 12, 2024. Teradyne’s opening brief on its appeal was filed on April 9, 2024. ATS’s answering brief was filed on June 10, 2024. Teradyne’s reply brief is due August 7, 2024. No amounts have been accrued for this matter in the June 29, 2024, or December 31, 2023 financial statements, as loss exposure was neither probable nor estimable at such times.

Other than these proceedings, we are not party to any significant pending legal proceedings that management believes will result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

Below are the sales and operating profit by segment for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, and a reconciliation of segment operating profit to (loss) income before income taxes. Operating profit is net sales less cost of products sold and other operating expenses excluding interest and corporate expenses. Cost of products sold and other operating expenses are directly identifiable to the respective segment.

	Six Months Ended						Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023			June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023
Sales:
Aerospace	$	340,623		$	294,101		$	176,948		$	158,386
Less Inter-segment Sales	(42)			(122)			(5)			(4)
Total Aerospace Sales	340,581			293,979			176,943			158,382
Test Systems	42,607			37,013			21,171			16,072
Less Inter-segment Sales	—			—			—			—
Total Test Systems Sales	42,607			37,013			21,171			16,072
Total Consolidated Sales	$	383,188		$	330,992		$	198,114		$	174,454
Segment Measure of Operating Profit and Margins
Aerospace	$	31,377		$	17,806		$	19,280		$	13,719
	9.2		%	6.1		%	10.9		%	8.7		%
Test Systems	(8,415)			(6,740)			(5,336)			(6,143)
	(19.8)		%	(18.2)		%	(25.2)		%	(38.2)		%
Total Segment Measure of Operating Profit	22,962			11,066			13,944			7,576
	6.0		%	3.3		%	7.0		%	4.3		%
(Additions to) Deductions from Segment Measure of Operating Profit:
Net Gain on Sale of Business	—			(3,427)			—			—
Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income	11,615			11,390			5,856			5,920
Corporate Expenses and Other	14,617			10,130			6,829			5,558
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes	$	(3,270)		$	(7,027)		$	1,259		$	(3,902)

During the six months ended July 1, 2023, $5.8 million was recognized in sales related to the reversal of a deferred revenue liability assumed with an acquisition and associated with a customer program within our Test Systems Segment which is no longer expected to occur, which also benefits Test Systems’ operating loss for the period. Corporate expenses and other for the six months ended July 1, 2023, includes income of $1.8 million associated with the reversal of a liability related to an equity investment, as we will no longer be required to make the associated payment. This amount is included in Other Expense (Income), Net in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations.

Total Assets:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Aerospace	$	504,462	$	493,660
Test Systems	123,294		122,681
Corporate	17,103		17,451
Total Assets	$	644,859	$	633,792

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Fair Value

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value

Fair Value

There were no financial assets or liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis on June 29, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

There were no non-recurring fair value measurements performed in the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023.

Due to their short-term nature, the carrying value of cash and equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value. The carrying value of the Company’s variable rate long-term debt instruments also approximates fair value due to the variable rate feature of these instruments.

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Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

The Company amended its existing ABL Revolving Credit Facility on July 11, 2024 by entering into the Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Restated Agreement increased the maximum aggregate amount that the Company can borrow pursuant to the revolving credit line thereunder to $200 million from $115 million. The Restated Agreement extended the scheduled maturity date for the credit facility from January 19, 2026 to July 11, 2027. The Company also entered into a $55 million Term Loan Facility on July 11, 2024. The Revised Term Loan Facility has a maturity date of July 11, 2027.

The Company repaid in full all outstanding indebtedness under the Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of January 19, 2023. The payoff amount of approximately $84.5 million consisted of a repayment of the principal amount of approximately $80.3 million, plus accrued but unpaid interest, fees and expenses, including a call premium of 4.00% (or approximately $3.2 million) which satisfied all of the Company’s indebtedness obligations thereunder. The Company funded the repayment of its obligations under the previous agreement with borrowings under the Restated Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility.

In the third quarter of 2024, the Company expects to record a loss on extinguishment of the debt of approximately $7.0 million below Income from Operations and a write-off of deferred financing costs of approximately $0.5 million related to the exiting ABL lender in Interest Expense within the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations. The Company incurred approximately $3.9 million in incremental debt issuance costs related to the new facilities, allocated between the Restated Agreement and the Revised Term Loan Facility. All costs will amortize to interest expense over the term of the respective agreement.

Additional information regarding the Revised ABL and Term Loan credit facilities can be found in Note 7.

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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net (Loss) Income	$ 1,533	$ (11,999)	$ (1,645)	$ (16,414)

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Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

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Basis of Presentation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Description of the Business

The accompanying unaudited statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

Description of the Business

Astronics Corporation (“Astronics” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of advanced technologies to the global aerospace, defense, and electronics industries. Our products and services include advanced, high-performance electrical power generation, distribution and seat motion systems, lighting and safety systems, avionics products, systems certification, aircraft structures and automated test systems.

We have principal operations in the United States (“U.S.”), Canada, France, and England, as well as engineering offices in Ukraine and India.

Operating Results

Operating Results

The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. In addition, the supply chain pressures and residual impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the volatility we experience in our financial results in recent periods and this could continue in future interim and annual periods. Operating results for the six months ended June 29, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024.

The balance sheet on December 31, 2023, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

Under the provisions of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility (as defined and discussed below in Note 7), the Company has a cash dominion arrangement with the banking institution for its accounts within the United States whereby daily cash receipts are contractually utilized to pay down outstanding balances on the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. Account balances that have not yet been applied to the ABL Revolving Credit Facility are classified as restricted cash in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.

Trade Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets

Trade Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets

The allowance for estimated credit losses is based on the Company’s assessment of the collectability of customer accounts. The Company regularly reviews the allowance by considering factors such as the age of the receivable balances, historical experience, credit quality, current economic conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and include salaries, benefits, consulting, material costs, and depreciation. Research and development expenses amounted to $14.2 million and $12.7 million for the three months ended and $27.5 million and $25.4 million for the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively. These costs are included in cost of products sold.

Valuation of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets

Valuation of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets

The Company tests goodwill at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.

Long-lived assets are evaluated for recoverability whenever adverse effects or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The recoverability test consists of comparing the undiscounted projected cash flows with the carrying amount. Should the carrying amount exceed undiscounted projected cash flows, an impairment loss would be recognized to the extent the carrying amount exceeds fair value.

Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Standard	Description	Financial Statement Effect or Other Significant Matters
ASU No. 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosure	The standard includes updates to the disclosure requirements for a public entity’s reportable segments and provides more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with retrospective application required.	The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. We expect adoption to result in additional disclosures in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU No. 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures	The amendments in this update require enhanced disclosures within the annual rate reconciliation, including new requirements to present reconciling items on a gross basis in specified categories, disclosure of both percentages and dollar amounts, and disaggregation of the reconciling items by nature when they meet a quantitative threshold. The update also includes enhanced disclosure requirements for income taxes paid. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted.	The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. We expect adoption to result in additional disclosures in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Recent ASUs were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or had or are expected to have minimal impact on our financial statements and related disclosures.

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Basis of Presentation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Reconciliation of Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash included in Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets to the amounts included in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	2,857	$	3,472
Restricted Cash	1,535		822
Total Cash and Restricted Cash Shown in Statements of Cash Flows	$	4,392	$	4,294

Schedule of Reconciliation of Restricted Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash included in Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets to the amounts included in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	2,857	$	3,472
Restricted Cash	1,535		822
Total Cash and Restricted Cash Shown in Statements of Cash Flows	$	4,392	$	4,294

Schedule of Allowance for Estimated Credit Losses

The changes in allowances for estimated credit losses for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023 consisted of the following:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Balance at Beginning of the Period	$	9,193	$	2,630	$	8,596	$	2,265
Bad Debt Expense, Net of Recoveries	398		(99)		312		189
Write-off Charges Against the Allowance and Other Adjustments	(8,096)		(806)		(7,413)		(729)
Balance at End of the Period	$	1,495	$	1,725	$	1,495	$	1,725

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Revenue (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Schedule of Contract Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents the beginning and ending balances of contract assets and contract liabilities during the six months ended June 29, 2024:

(In thousands)	Contract Assets		Contract Liabilities
Beginning Balance, January 1, 2024	$	46,321	$	22,888
Ending Balance, June 29, 2024	$	53,291	$	18,448

Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by Market Segments as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Aerospace Segment
Commercial Transport	$	249,829	$	206,292	$	128,399	$	112,079
Military Aircraft	41,860		27,648		24,781		13,584
General Aviation	38,566		44,463		19,015		25,015
Other	10,326		15,576		4,748		7,704
Aerospace Total	340,581		293,979		176,943		158,382
Test Systems Segment
Government & Defense	42,607		37,013		21,171		16,072
Test Systems Total	42,607		37,013		21,171		16,072
Total	$	383,188	$	330,992	$	198,114	$	174,454

The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by Product Lines as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Aerospace Segment
Electrical Power & Motion	$	173,452	$	121,400	$	90,328	$	67,946
Lighting & Safety	88,241		78,471		46,454		41,918
Avionics	54,565		60,664		28,971		30,923
Systems Certification	7,812		13,297		3,364		7,620
Structures	6,185		4,571		3,078		2,271
Other	10,326		15,576		4,748		7,704
Aerospace Total	340,581		293,979		176,943		158,382
Test Systems	42,607		37,013		21,171		16,072
Total	$	383,188	$	330,992	$	198,114	$	174,454

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Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Finished Goods	$	33,169	$	29,013
Work in Progress	28,748		32,118
Raw Material	138,762		130,670
	$	200,679	$	191,801

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment consisted of the following:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Land	$	8,579	$	8,606
Buildings and Improvements	71,354		71,480
Machinery and Equipment	129,289		126,725
Construction in Progress	3,698		4,219
	212,920		211,030
Less Accumulated Depreciation	130,409		125,594
	$	82,511	$	85,436

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Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes acquired intangible assets as follows:

		June 29, 2024				December 31, 2023
(In thousands)	Weighted Average Life	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Patents	11 years	$	2,146	$	2,146	$	2,146	$	2,146
Non-compete Agreement	4 years	11,082		11,082		11,082		11,072
Trade Names	10 years	11,403		10,162		11,426		9,973
Completed and Unpatented Technology	9 years	47,857		40,795		47,896		38,961
Customer Relationships	15 years	142,137		91,597		142,208		87,186
Total Intangible Assets	13 years	$	214,625	$	155,782	$	214,758	$	149,338

Schedule of Amortization Expense for Acquired Intangibles

All acquired intangible assets other than goodwill and one trade name are being amortized. Amortization expense for acquired intangibles is summarized as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Amortization Expense	$	6,539	$	7,196	$	3,269	$	3,599

Schedule of Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets for Each of Next Five Years

Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets expected for 2024 and for each of the next five years is summarized as follows:

(In thousands)
2024	$	12,863
2025	$	10,935
2026	$	9,533
2027	$	7,825
2028	$	7,037
2029	$	5,664

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Goodwill (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 29, 2024:

(In thousands)	December 31, 2023		Foreign Currency Translation		June 29, 2024
Aerospace	$	36,575	$	(67)	$	36,508
Test Systems	21,635		—		21,635
	$	58,210	$	(67)	$	58,143

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Product Warranties (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Guarantees [Abstract]

Schedule of Activity in Warranty Accrual

Activity in the warranty accrual is summarized as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Balance at Beginning of Period	$	9,751	$	8,009	$	10,522	$	7,401
Warranties Issued	3,301		1,908		1,812		1,128
Warranties Settled	(1,702)		(2,151)		(956)		(814)
Reassessed Warranty Exposure	(47)		(61)		(75)		(10)
Balance at End of Period	$	11,303	$	7,705	$	11,303	$	7,705

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are as follows:

	Six Months Ended		Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024	July 1, 2023	June 29, 2024	July 1, 2023
Weighted Average Shares - Basic	34,936	32,560	35,007	32,614
Net Effect of Dilutive Stock Awards	—	—	540	—
Weighted Average Shares - Diluted	34,936	32,560	35,547	32,614

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	$	(7,275)	$	(6,351)
Retirement Liability Adjustment – Before Tax	(4,795)		(5,357)
Tax Benefit of Retirement Liability Adjustment	2,282		2,282
Retirement Liability Adjustment – After Tax	(2,513)		(3,075)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	$	(9,788)	$	(9,426)

Schedule of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of other comprehensive (loss) income are as follows:

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	$	(924)	$	711	$	(168)	$	487
Retirement Liability Adjustments:
Reclassifications to Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:
Amortization of Prior Service Cost	193		193		96		98
Amortization of Net Actuarial Losses	369		179		185		89
Retirement Liability Adjustment	562		372		281		187
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$	(362)	$	1,083	$	113	$	674

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Supplemental Retirement Plan and Related Post Retirement Benefits (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Schedule of the Components of Net Periodic Cost

The following table sets forth information regarding the net periodic pension cost for the plans.

	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023		June 29, 2024		July 1, 2023
Service Cost	$	—	$	53	$	—	$	27
Interest Cost	685		652		342		327
Amortization of Prior Service Cost	193		193		96		98
Amortization of Net Actuarial Losses	369		179		185		89
Net Periodic Cost	$	1,247	$	1,077	$	623	$	541

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information

Below are the sales and operating profit by segment for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, and a reconciliation of segment operating profit to (loss) income before income taxes. Operating profit is net sales less cost of products sold and other operating expenses excluding interest and corporate expenses. Cost of products sold and other operating expenses are directly identifiable to the respective segment.

	Six Months Ended						Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023			June 29, 2024			July 1, 2023
Sales:
Aerospace	$	340,623		$	294,101		$	176,948		$	158,386
Less Inter-segment Sales	(42)			(122)			(5)			(4)
Total Aerospace Sales	340,581			293,979			176,943			158,382
Test Systems	42,607			37,013			21,171			16,072
Less Inter-segment Sales	—			—			—			—
Total Test Systems Sales	42,607			37,013			21,171			16,072
Total Consolidated Sales	$	383,188		$	330,992		$	198,114		$	174,454
Segment Measure of Operating Profit and Margins
Aerospace	$	31,377		$	17,806		$	19,280		$	13,719
	9.2		%	6.1		%	10.9		%	8.7		%
Test Systems	(8,415)			(6,740)			(5,336)			(6,143)
	(19.8)		%	(18.2)		%	(25.2)		%	(38.2)		%
Total Segment Measure of Operating Profit	22,962			11,066			13,944			7,576
	6.0		%	3.3		%	7.0		%	4.3		%
(Additions to) Deductions from Segment Measure of Operating Profit:
Net Gain on Sale of Business	—			(3,427)			—			—
Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income	11,615			11,390			5,856			5,920
Corporate Expenses and Other	14,617			10,130			6,829			5,558
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes	$	(3,270)		$	(7,027)		$	1,259		$	(3,902)

Total Assets:

(In thousands)	June 29, 2024		December 31, 2023
Aerospace	$	504,462	$	493,660
Test Systems	123,294		122,681
Corporate	17,103		17,451
Total Assets	$	644,859	$	633,792

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Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 13, 2019 element	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2024 USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2024 USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Apr. 01, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts			$ 1,495	$ 1,725	$ 1,495	$ 1,725	$ 8,596	$ 9,193	$ 2,265	$ 2,630
Research and development expense			$ 14,200	$ 12,700	$ 27,500	$ 25,400
Non-Aerospace Contract Manufacturing Customer
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts								$ 7,500
Sold | Semiconductor Test Business | Test Systems Segment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of elements for contingent earnouts | element	2
Earnout proceeds received		$ 3,400

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Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Reconciliation of Cash and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jul. 01, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 2,857	$ 4,756	$ 3,472
Restricted Cash	1,535		822
Total Cash and Restricted Cash Shown in Statements of Cash Flows	$ 4,392	$ 11,313	$ 4,294	$ 13,778

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Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Allowance for Estimated Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of the Period	$ 8,596	$ 2,265	$ 9,193	$ 2,630
Bad Debt Expense, Net of Recoveries	312	189	398	(99)
Write-off Charges Against the Allowance and Other Adjustments	(7,413)	(729)	(8,096)	(806)
Balance at End of the Period	$ 1,495	$ 1,725	$ 1,495	$ 1,725

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Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 633,400,000		$ 633,400,000
Revenue recognized included in contract liability balance	9,000,000	$ 10,600,000	15,200,000	$ 19,500,000
Revision of estimated costs	3,500,000		3,500,000
Capitalized cost	3,000,000		3,000,000		$ 4,700,000
Amortization of fulfillment costs	2,700,000		3,000,000		$ 0
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-06-30
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 561,500,000		$ 561,500,000
Period of recognition	12 months		12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-06-30
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Period of recognition

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Revenue - Schedule of Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract Assets	$ 53,291	$ 46,321
Contract Liabilities	$ 18,448	$ 22,888

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Revenue - Revenue Disaggregated by Market (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	$ 198,114	$ 174,454	$ 383,188	$ 330,992
Aerospace Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	176,943	158,382	340,581	293,979
Aerospace Segment | Commercial Transport
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	128,399	112,079	249,829	206,292
Aerospace Segment | Military Aircraft
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	24,781	13,584	41,860	27,648
Aerospace Segment | General Aviation
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	19,015	25,015	38,566	44,463
Aerospace Segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	4,748	7,704	10,326	15,576
Test Systems Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	21,171	16,072	42,607	37,013
Test Systems Segment | Government & Defense
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	$ 21,171	$ 16,072	$ 42,607	$ 37,013

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Revenue - Disaggregated by Product Lines (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	$ 198,114	$ 174,454	$ 383,188	$ 330,992
Aerospace
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	176,943	158,382	340,581	293,979
Aerospace | Electrical Power & Motion
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	90,328	67,946	173,452	121,400
Aerospace | Lighting & Safety
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	46,454	41,918	88,241	78,471
Aerospace | Avionics
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	28,971	30,923	54,565	60,664
Aerospace | Systems Certification
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	3,364	7,620	7,812	13,297
Aerospace | Structures
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	3,078	2,271	6,185	4,571
Aerospace | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	4,748	7,704	10,326	15,576
Test Systems
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	$ 21,171	$ 16,072	$ 42,607	$ 37,013

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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished Goods	$ 33,169	$ 29,013
Work in Progress	28,748	32,118
Raw Material	138,762	130,670
Inventory, net	$ 200,679	$ 191,801

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 212,920	$ 211,030
Less Accumulated Depreciation	130,409	125,594
Property, plant and equipment, net	82,511	85,436
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	8,579	8,606
Buildings and Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	71,354	71,480
Machinery and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	129,289	126,725
Construction in Progress
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 3,698	$ 4,219

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Intangible Assets - Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted Average Life	13 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 214,625	$ 214,758
Accumulated Amortization	$ 155,782	149,338
Patents
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted Average Life	11 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2,146	2,146
Accumulated Amortization	$ 2,146	2,146
Non-compete Agreement
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted Average Life	4 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 11,082	11,082
Accumulated Amortization	$ 11,082	11,072
Trade Names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted Average Life	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 11,403	11,426
Accumulated Amortization	$ 10,162	9,973
Completed and Unpatented Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted Average Life	9 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 47,857	47,896
Accumulated Amortization	$ 40,795	38,961
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Weighted Average Life	15 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 142,137	142,208
Accumulated Amortization	$ 91,597	$ 87,186

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Intangible Assets - Schedule of Amortization Expense for Acquired Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization Expense	$ 3,269	$ 3,599	$ 6,539	$ 7,196

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Intangible Assets - Schedule of Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets for Each of Next Five Years (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 29, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2024	$ 12,863
2025	10,935
2026	9,533
2027	7,825
2028	7,037
2029	$ 5,664

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Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 58,210
Foreign Currency Translation	(67)
Balance at end of period	58,143
Operating Segments | Aerospace
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	36,575
Foreign Currency Translation	(67)
Balance at end of period	36,508
Operating Segments | Test Systems
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	21,635
Foreign Currency Translation	0
Balance at end of period	$ 21,635

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Long-term Debt and Notes Payable (Details)				3 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 19, 2023 USD ($)	Jan. 19, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2024 USD ($)	Aug. 05, 2024 USD ($)	Jul. 10, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Instrument
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt				$ 1,300,000			$ 8,996,000
Effective interest rate				14.20%			14.20%
Debt issuance costs				$ 1,700,000
SOFR
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate			8.75%
ABL Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | After Quarter Ended March 31, 2024
Debt Instrument
Minimum liquidity			$ 10,000,000
Restated Agreement and Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio			1.10
Restated Agreement and Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio	1.10
Debt issuance costs					$ 3,900,000
Debt Instrument, covenant, minimum amount	$ 15,000,000
Restated Agreement and Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit | Second Quarter Of 2024
Debt Instrument
Minimum trailing EBITDA amount			$ 48,000,000
Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument
Commitment fee			5.00%
Face amount			$ 90,000,000
Commitment fee amount			4,500,000
Commitment fees paid on closing date		$ 1,800,000	$ 1,800,000	900,000
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt				1,300,000
Balloon payment to be paid				800,000
Remaining balance				79,700,000
Deferred debt issuance costs				4,500,000
Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit | April 1, 2023 Through June 1, 2023
Debt Instrument
Monthly amortization rate			0.292%
Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit | July 1, 2023 Through September 1, 2023
Debt Instrument
Monthly amortization rate			0.542%
Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit | After September 1, 2023
Debt Instrument
Monthly amortization rate			0.833%
Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit | SOFR (at least)
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate			2.50%
Revised Term Loan Facility | Line of Credit | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Commitment fee	2.00%
Face amount	$ 55,000,000
Commitment fee amount	$ 137,500
Monthly amortization rate	1.00%
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt	$ 550,000
Revised Term Loan Facility | Line of Credit | SOFR (at least) | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Revised Term Loan Facility | Line of Credit | SOFR | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate	0.10%
Revised Term Loan Facility | Line of Credit | Minimum | SOFR | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate	5.50%
Revised Term Loan Facility | Line of Credit | Maximum | SOFR | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate	6.75%
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 115,000,000
Amounts outstanding under revolving line of credit				97,400,000
Remaining capacity under the credit facility				17,300,000
Deferred debt issuance costs				$ 1,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Minimum
Debt Instrument
Commitment fee			0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Minimum | SOFR (at least)
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate			1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Minimum | SOFR
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate			2.25%
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Maximum
Debt Instrument
Commitment fee			0.375%
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Maximum | SOFR
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate			2.75%
Revolving Credit Facility | Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 200,000,000					$ 115,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | SOFR (at least) | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | SOFR | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate	0.10%
Revolving Credit Facility | Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Minimum | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Commitment fee	0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility | Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Minimum | SOFR | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate	2.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Maximum | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Commitment fee	0.375%
Revolving Credit Facility | Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Maximum | SOFR | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate	3.00%

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Product Warranties - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024
Minimum
Product Warranty Liability
Product warranty period	12 months
Maximum
Product Warranty Liability
Product warranty period	60 months

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Product Warranties - Schedule of Activity in Warranty Accrual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 10,522	$ 7,401	$ 9,751	$ 8,009
Warranties Issued	1,812	1,128	3,301	1,908
Warranties Settled	(956)	(814)	(1,702)	(2,151)
Reassessed Warranty Exposure	(75)	(10)	(47)	(61)
Balance at End of Period	$ 11,303	$ 7,705	$ 11,303	$ 7,705

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Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	(21.80%)	(207.50%)	49.70%	(133.60%)

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Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted Average Shares - Basic (in shares)	35,007	32,614	34,936	32,560
Net Effect of Dilutive Stock Awards (in shares)	540	0	0	0
Weighted Average Shares - Diluted (in shares)	35,547	32,614	34,936	32,560

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Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Common shares excluded from computation (in shares)	1,072	1,114

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Shareholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Aug. 08, 2023
Stockholders Equity
Difference between the cost and the reissuance price			$ 1,300,000	$ 2,200,000
Share par value (in usd per share)					$ 0.01
ATM Program
Stockholders Equity
Aggregate offering price					$ 30,000,000
Remaining available for sale	$ 8,200,000		$ 8,200,000
Treasury Stock
Stockholders Equity
Shares issued to fund 401k obligation (in shares)	68,000	69,000	139,000	164,000

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Shareholders' Equity - Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 29, 2024	Mar. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Jul. 01, 2023	Apr. 01, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity	$ 257,880		$ 249,518	$ 230,401
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity	(7,275)		(6,351)
Retirement Liability Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity	(2,513)		(3,075)
Retirement Liability Adjustment – Before Tax	(4,795)		(5,357)
Tax Benefit of Retirement Liability Adjustment	2,282		2,282
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity	$ (9,788)	$ (9,901)	$ (9,426)	$ (8,443)	$ (9,117)	$ (9,526)

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Shareholders' Equity - Schedule of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$ 113	$ 674	$ (362)	$ 1,083
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	(168)	487	(924)	711
Amortization of Prior Service Cost
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	96	98	193	193
Amortization of Net Actuarial Losses
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	185	89	369	179
Retirement Liability Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$ 281	$ 187	$ 562	$ 372

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Supplemental Retirement Plan and Related Post Retirement Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024 USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2024 USD ($) retirement_plan	Jul. 01, 2023 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Number of non-qualified supplemental retirement defined benefit plans | retirement_plan			2
SERP
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service Cost	$ 0	$ 27	$ 0	$ 53
Interest Cost	342	327	685	652
Amortization of Prior Service Cost	96	98	193	193
Amortization of Net Actuarial Losses	185	89	369	179
Net Periodic Cost	$ 623	$ 541	$ 1,247	$ 1,077

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Sales to Major Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item
Accounts receivable	$ 186,295		$ 186,295		$ 172,108
Customer Concentration Risk | Boeing | Consolidated sales
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item
Percent of consolidated revenue (in excess of)	11.70%	11.50%	11.20%	10.90%
Customer Concentration Risk | Boeing | Accounts Receivable
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item
Accounts receivable	$ 23,200		$ 23,200

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Legal Proceedings (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Lufthansa Technik AG
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated litigation liability	$ 700,000	$ 700,000
Teradyne, Inc. Alleged Patent Infringement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Reserve	0	0
AES | Indirect Sales | Patent Infringement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Reserve	17,300,000	17,100,000
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss	$ 7,300,000	$ 7,400,000

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Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Jun. 29, 2024	Jul. 01, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information
Sales	$ 198,114	$ 174,454	$ 383,188	$ 330,992
Segment Measure of Operating Profit and Margins
Total Segment Measure of Operating Profit	7,550	2,396	9,216	26
(Additions to) Deductions from Segment Measure of Operating Profit:
Net Gain on Sale of Business	0	0	0	(3,427)
Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income	5,856	5,920	11,615	11,390
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes	1,259	(3,902)	(3,270)	(7,027)
Deferred revenue liability	9,000	10,600	15,200	19,500
Total Assets	644,859		644,859		$ 633,792
Aerospace
Segment Reporting Information
Sales	176,943	158,382	340,581	293,979
Test Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Sales	21,171	16,072	42,607	37,013
Operating Segments
Segment Measure of Operating Profit and Margins
Total Segment Measure of Operating Profit	$ 13,944	$ 7,576	$ 22,962	$ 11,066
Operating margins, percentage	7.00%	4.30%	6.00%	3.30%
Operating Segments | Aerospace
Segment Reporting Information
Sales	$ 176,948	$ 158,386	$ 340,623	$ 294,101
Segment Measure of Operating Profit and Margins
Total Segment Measure of Operating Profit	$ 19,280	$ 13,719	$ 31,377	$ 17,806
Operating margins, percentage	10.90%	8.70%	9.20%	6.10%
(Additions to) Deductions from Segment Measure of Operating Profit:
Total Assets	$ 504,462		$ 504,462		493,660
Operating Segments | Test Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Sales	21,171	$ 16,072	42,607	$ 37,013
Segment Measure of Operating Profit and Margins
Total Segment Measure of Operating Profit	$ (5,336)	$ (6,143)	$ (8,415)	$ (6,740)
Operating margins, percentage	(25.20%)	(38.20%)	(19.80%)	(18.20%)
(Additions to) Deductions from Segment Measure of Operating Profit:
Deferred revenue liability				$ 5,800
Total Assets	$ 123,294		$ 123,294		122,681
Less Inter-segment Sales | Aerospace
Segment Reporting Information
Sales	(5)	$ (4)	(42)	(122)
Less Inter-segment Sales | Test Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Sales	0	0	0	0
Corporate Expenses and Other
(Additions to) Deductions from Segment Measure of Operating Profit:
Corporate Expenses and Other	6,829	$ 5,558	14,617	10,130
Income associated with reversal of liability related to equity investment				$ 1,800
Total Assets	$ 17,103		$ 17,103		$ 17,451

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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2024	Jun. 29, 2024	Aug. 05, 2024	Jul. 11, 2024	Jul. 10, 2024	Jan. 19, 2023
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs		$ 1,700,000
Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Face amount						$ 90,000,000
Extinguishment of debt		84,500,000
Repayments of debt		$ 80,300,000
Debt instrument, call premium percentage		4.00%
Debt instrument, unamortized premium		$ 3,200,000
ABL Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Forecast
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 7,000,000
Fees written off	$ 500,000
Restated Agreement and Term Loan Agreement | Line of Credit | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs			$ 3,900,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 200,000,000	$ 115,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity						$ 115,000,000