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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):May 31, 2023
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KAMAN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Connecticut001-3541906-0613548
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1332 Blue Hills Avenue,Bloomfield,Connecticut06002
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(860) 243-7100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock ($1 par value per share)KAMNNew York Stock Exchange LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period
for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.







Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

From time to time, members of the Company's senior management present information about the Company to investors. A copy of an investor presentation dated May 31, 2023 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this report:
Exhibit Description
99.1
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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 hereunto duly authorized.

KAMAN CORPORATION
By:/s/ James G. Coogan
James G. Coogan
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Date: May 31, 2023




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K A M A N I N V E S T O R P R E S E N TAT I O N


 
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation includes “forward looking statements” relating to the announced transactions and future operations of the Company, which can be identified by the use of words such as “will,” “expect,” “poise,” “believe,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “estimate,” “project”, “seek,” “target,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “could,” and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance or events. Forward-looking statements also may be included in other publicly available documents issued by the Company and in oral statements made by our officers and representatives from time to time. These statements are based on assumptions currently believed to be valid but involve significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in the forward looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the ability to implement the anticipated business plans following closing and achieve anticipated benefits and savings; and future and estimated revenues, earnings, cash flow, charges, cost savings and expenditures. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in the forward looking statements are identified in our reports filed with the SEC, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward looking statements included in this presentation are made only as of the date of this presentation, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update the forward looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES Management believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures (i.e. financial measures that are not computed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) used in this presentation or in other disclosures provide important perspectives into the Company's ongoing business performance. The Company does not intend for the information to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Other companies may define the measures differently. Reconciliations from GAAP measures to the Non-GAAP measures are presented at the end of the presentation. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT K A M A N . C O M 2


 
OVERVIEW SECTION


 
4K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 1 | O V E R V I E W E N T E R P R I S E V A L U E E M P L O Y E E S C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S O F D I V I D E N D PAY M E N T S53 C O U N T R I E S W I T H S A L E S50+ $ 1.2 B 3,000+


 
K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 1 | O V E R V I E W OUR VISION To propel our customers forward by imagining and delivering highly engineered solutions 5


 
A F O C U S O N S T R AT E G I C I N I T I AT I V E S T O R E D U C E VA R I AT I O N I N P E R F O R M A N C E : • Acquisition of Parker-Hannifin Aircraft Wheel & Brake to grow our engineered products portfolio • Consolidation of precision products facilities • Discontinuation of K-MAX and K-MAX TITAN programs • Right size the total cost structure of the organization • Utilize the Vermont facility turnaround as a blueprint to improve other Structure segment sites KEY MESSAGES K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 1 | O V E R V I E W 6


 
F U T U R E P E R F O R M A N C E I N D I C AT O R S : • Backlog of > $730 M with organic backlog growth in Engineered Products year over year • Robust sales and order activity in medical, industrial, and commercial, business and general aviation markets • U.S. Marine Corps Medium Unmanned Logistics Systems – Air (MULS-A) program award for KARGO UAS • Agreement with PHI Aviation LLC for promotion, sales and support of KARGO UAV and a non-binding MOU for 50 units KEY MESSAGES K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 1 | O V E R V I E W 7


 
BUSINESS SEGMENTS & PERFORMANCE SECTION


 
OUTLOOK & STRATEGY 9K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E E N G I N E E R E D P R O D U C T S P R E C I S I O N P R O D U C T S S T R U C T U R E S OUTLOOK G R O W T R A N S F O R M I M P R O V E MISSION Grow organically Pivot to new technologies and markets Strengthen margin STRATEGY Win new business Introduce new products Focus on execution Develop new products Advance autonomous technologies Launch next generation fuzing systems Adopt VT operating model across segment Improve quality and on-time delivery Improve mix with higher aftermarket exposure


 
FULL-YEAR 2022 RESULTS 10K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E E N G I N E E R E D P R O D U C T S P R E C I S I O N P R O D U C T S S T R U C T U R E S NET SALES $377 M $185 M $126 M OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $58 M $18 M $(3) M ADJUSTED EBITDA $91 M $21 M $0.5 M ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN 24.2% 11.5% 0.4%


 
ENGINEERED PRODUCTS 11K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E Providing a broad range of premier products for diverse end markets AIRCRAFT WHEEL & BRAKE PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS KARON® SELF LUBRICATING MACHINABLE LINER TRADITIONAL AIRFRAME BEARINGS CUSTOM DESIGN CAPABILITY FLEXIBLE DRIVE SYSTEMS PATENTED AND PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY HIGH PRECISION MINIATURE BEARINGS PROPRIETARY DESIGN, MACHINING & ASSEMBLY ENGINE AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS FAA PARTS MANUFACTURING AUTHORIZATION HIGH PRECISION SEALS, SPRINGS & CONTACTS PROPRIETARY DESIGN, MACHINING & ASSEMBLY


 
Q 1 K E Y D R I V E R S • Contribution of sales and margin from Aircraft Wheel & Brake acquisition • Steady strength in commercial aerospace • Sequential sales volume increase on springs, seals and contacts ENGINEERED PRODUCTS K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E Q 1 2 0 2 3 F I N A N C I A L R E S U LT S NET SALES OPERATING INCOME ADJ. EBITDA ADJ. EBITDA MARGIN $123M $19.4M $30.1M 24.4% Q U A R T E R LY R E S U LT S Execute on strong backlog, continue to expand margins and deliver solid results 12


 
L E A D I N G P O R T F O L I O • Trusted provider of mission critical wheel & brake technology products E S TA B L I S H E D & P R E D I C TA B L E B U S I N E S S • Best-in-class margins and strong cash flow • Long-standing customer relationships with global reach • Solutions integrated into 100+ platforms worldwide • Installed base of ~450,000 aircraft globally serviced • Scalability for short-term and long-term growth • Customized proprietary designs protected by intellectual property • Experienced leadership team ENGINEERED PRODUCTS K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E Note: All data including but not limited to Revenue and EBITDA Margin is LTM December 31, 2021 as provided by Parker and has not been audited. See full presentation for acquisition published on May 23, 2022 at www.kaman.com/investors/investor-presentations. ~40% 2021 EBITDA Margin 80% Single Sourced Contracts 1 Centralized Location—Avon, OH 75+ Customers ~$70M 2021 Revenue Aircraft Wheel & Brake 13


 
PRECISION PRODUCTS K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E Providing unmatched precision, versatility and efficiency S A F E & A R M D E V I C E S M E M O R Y & M E A S U R E M E N T D I V E R S E A E R I A L S Y S T E M S Supporting U.S. & Allied Militaries Supporting Mission & Flight Critical Applications Supporting Heavy & Medium Lift Applications Joint Programmable Fuze JASSM® Ruggedized avionics modules SH-2G ATacMS® MK54 Advanced sensor technology K-MAX® (aftermarket & training) AMRAAM® SLAM-ER Signal Conditioning electronics KARGO UAV unmanned aerial system Harpoon Tomahawk 14


 
Q 1 K E Y D R I V E R S • Lower sales and gross profit for JPF program • R&D spend focused on future growth markets PRECISION PRODUCTS K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E Q 1 2 0 2 3 F I N A N C I A L R E S U LT S NET SALES OPERATING INCOME ADJ. EBITDA ADJ. EBITDA MARGIN $38M $1.7M $2.5M 6.5% Q U A R T E R LY R E S U LT S Pivot to new technologies and markets 15


 
D E F E N S E • Down selected for MULS-A by US Marine Corps • Funding provided for development of prototype • Period of Performance 2023 – 2024 C O M M E R C I A L • Partnered with PHI, leading global helicopter solutions provider • Intent to purchase 50 units • Co-develop commercial platform, sales and support model PRECISION PRODUCTS K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E Designed for easy transport and deployment Self-deploys with no payload up to 523 nautical miles Lifting capacity of 800 lbs Flight testing of full-scale vehicle – 2023 CAPABILITIES KARGO UAV – Unmanned Aerial System: Pursuing multiple opportunities with recent success in both Commercial and Defense 16


 
STRUCTURES 17K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E Providing key structural components across critical end markets BLACK HAWK COCKPIT SIKORSKY MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT AWARDED IN DEC 2021 AH-1Z BELL BLADE SKIN TO CORE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS MEDICAL IMAGING TABLES PARTNERSHIP WITH MIRION TECHNOLOGIES IN JAN 2022 A-10 THUNDERBOLT BOEING WING ASSEMBLIES CONTRACT THROUGH 2030 COMMERCIAL ENGINE OEM


 
Q 1 K E Y D R I V E R S • Strong Vermont composite’s business performance • Higher sales and margins for composites programs, such as Rolls Royce • Offset by lower sales and associated gross profit on UH-60 program STRUCTURES K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 2 | B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S & P E R F O R M A N C E Q 1 2 0 2 3 F I N A N C I A L R E S U LT S NET SALES OPERATING INCOME ADJ. EBITDA ADJ. EBITDA MARGIN $33M $(0.2)M $0.6M 1.7% Q U A R T E R LY R E S U LT S Deploy Vermont facility blueprint to drive improved quality and performance across segment 18


 
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES SECTION


 
1Q 2023 SALES BY END MARKET 20K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 3 | S T R A T E G I C P R I O R I T I E S 36% 40% 14% 10% Defense Commercial, Business & General Aviation Medical Industrial & Other BOEING & AIRBUS SALES ~77% OEM CONSOLIDATED SALES: $ 195M ~23% Aftermarket


 
PORTFOLIO TRANSFORMATION 21K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 3 | S T R A T E G I C P R I O R I T I E S F O R H I G H E R G R O W T H A N D P R O F I TA B I L I T Y R E P O S I T I O N I N G K A M A N S T R A T E G I C I N I T I A T I V E S A C Q U I S I T I O N SD I V E S T I T U R E S • Consolidated Jacksonville facilities • Ceased production of K-MAX • Investment in KARGO UAV • Consolidating JPF production • Reducing costs across the organization • Kaman Distribution segment • Kaman UK operations • Kaman Mexico structures • Bal Seal Engineering • Investment in Near Earth Autonomy • Aircraft Wheel and Brake


 
FOCUSED ON EXECUTION 22K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 3 | S T R A T E G I C P R I O R I T I E S G R O W T H T H R O U G H I N N O V A T I O N D E - L E V E R A G I N G & C A P I T A L A L L O C A T I O N O P E R A T I O N A L E X C E L L E N C E Accelerate internal investments in our products, facilities and people Paydown debt Maintain a disciplined approach to shareholder returns Drive significantly improved operating and financial performance Eliminate sources of variation E B I T D A M A R G I N F R E E C A S H F L O W C O N V E R S I O N R E T U R N O N I N V E S T E D C A P I T A L


 
P L A T F O R M / E N D M A R K E T S 2 0 2 3 v s . 2 0 2 2 F U L L Y E A R E X P E C T A T I O N S Defense Improved performance in defense offerings and addition of Aircraft Wheel and Brake Safe and Arm Devices Lower JPF volume Commercial, Business & General Aviation Benefiting from strong order rates, improved performance and addition of Aircraft Wheel and Brake Medical Benefiting from strong order rates, improved performance and adoption of new technologies Industrials Benefiting from strong order rates, improved performance and expansion into new markets 2023 MARKET OUTLOOK K A M A N . C O M S E C T I O N 0 3 | S T R A T E G I C P R I O R I T I E S 23


 


 
APPENDIX SECTION


 
For Kaman: Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin - Adjusted EBITDA for the consolidated company results is defined as earnings from continuing operations before interest, taxes, other expense (income), net, depreciation and amortization and certain items that are not indicative of the operating performance of the Company for the periods presented. Adjusted EBITDA for the segments is defined as operating income before depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of Net sales. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin provide an additional perspective on the operating results of the organization and its earnings capacity and helps improve the comparability of our results between periods because they provide a view of our operations that excludes items that management believes are not reflective of operating performance, such as items traditionally removed from net earnings in the calculation of EBITDA as well as Other expense (income), net and certain items that are not indicative of the operating performance of the Company for the period presented. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are not presented as an alternative measure of operating performance, as determined in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share - Adjusted earnings from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share are defined as GAAP “Earnings from continuing operations" and "Diluted earnings per share", less items that are not indicative of the operating performance of the business for the periods presented. These items are included in the reconciliation below. Management uses adjusted earnings from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share to evaluate performance period over period, to analyze the underlying trends in our business and to assess its performance relative to its competitors. We believe that this information is useful for investors and financial institutions seeking to analyze and compare companies on the basis of operating performance. Adjusted Free Cash Flow – Adjusted free cash flow is defined as GAAP “Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations” in a period less “Expenditures for property, plant & equipment” in the same period and any adjustments that are representative of the Company's cash generation or usage in the period. For 2021 we adjusted free cash flow to remove the cash payment made to Bal Seal employees under the retention plan established by the former owners of Bal Seal. Management believes free cash flow from continuing operations and adjusted free cash flow provides an important perspective on our ability to generate cash from our business operations and, as such, that it is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the Company's financial performance. Free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow should not be viewed as representing the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures such as dividends to shareholders or acquisitions, as it may exclude certain mandatory expenditures such as repayment of maturing debt and other contractual obligations. Management uses free cash flow and Adjusted free cash flow internally to assess overall liquidity. NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS K A M A N . C O M A P P E N D I X For Parker: EBITDA and EBITDA Margin – EBITDA and EBITDA margin for Aircraft Wheel and Brake represent unaudited financial information provided by Parker. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, net depreciation. EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA as a percent of Net sale. EBITDA and EBITDA Margin are indicative of the operating performance of the Company for the periods presented. Management believes EBITDA and EBITDA margin provide an additional perspective on the operating results of the organization and its earnings capacity and helps improve the comparability of results between because they provide a view of operations that excludes items that management believes are not reflective of operating performance. EBITDA and EBITDA margin are not presented as an alternative measure of operating performance, as determined in accordance with GAAP. 26


 
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