UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM10-K

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172019

ORor

Commission file number000-01227

CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630)357-8500

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

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

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes  ☐    No  ☑

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

Yes  ☐    No  ☑

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☑    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationS-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  ☑    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of RegulationS-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    ☑

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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 Rule12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☑

The aggregate market value of common stock held bynon-affiliates of the Company as of June 30, 20172019 was $29,342,085.$22,398,781.

As of March 16, 2018,18, 2020, there were 966,132 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding.

Documents Incorporated By Reference

(1) Portions of the Company’s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 20172019 (the “2017“2019 Report”) are incorporated by reference in Parts I and II of this report.

(2) Portions of the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement which is to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Company’s 20182020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report.

CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO.

YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 20172019

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PART I

ITEM 1 – Business

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in December 1927, as successor to the business of Chicago Rivet & Specialty Co. The Company operates in two segments of the fastener industry: fasteners and assembly equipment. The fastener segment consists of the manufacture and sale of rivets, cold-formed fasteners and parts, and screw machine products. The assembly equipment segment consists primarily of the manufacture of automatic rivet setting machines, automatic assembly equipment and parts and tools for such machines. For further discussion regarding the Company’s operations and segments, see Note 6 of the financial statements which appears on page 10 of the Company’s 2017 Annual Report to Shareholders. The 2017 Annual Report is filed as an exhibit to this report.

The principal market for the Company’s products is the North American automotive industry. Sales are solicited by employees and by independent sales representatives.

The segments in which the Company operates are characterized by active and substantial competition. No single company dominates the industry. The Company’s competitors include both larger and smaller manufacturers, and segments or divisions of large, diversified companies with substantial financial resources. Principal competitive factors in the market for the Company’s products are price, quality and service.

The Company serves a variety of customers. Revenues are primarily derived from sales to customers involved, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of automobiles and automotive components. Information concerning backlog of orders is not considered material to the understanding of the Company’s business due to relatively short production cycles. The level of business activity for the Company is closely related to the overall level of industrial activity in the United States. During 2017,2019, sales to one customer exceededthree customers were at least 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues. Sales to TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC accounted for approximately 19%16% and 17% of the Company’s consolidated revenues in both 20172019 and 2016.2018, respectively. Sales to Fisher & CompanyParker-Hannifin Corporation and Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. each accounted for approximately 12%10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues in 2016.2019 and 2018.

The Company’s business has historically been stronger during the first half of the year.

The Company purchases raw material from a number of sources, primarily within the United States. There are numerous sources of raw material, and the Company does not have to rely on a single source for any of its requirements.

Patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises and concessions are not of significant importance to the business of the Company.

The Company does not engage in significant research activities, but rather in ongoing product improvement and development. The amounts spent on product development activities in the last two years were not material.

At December 31, 2017,2019, the Company employed 219217 people.

The Company has no foreign operations. Sales to foreign customers represent approximately 12%14% of the Company’s total sales.

ITEM 1A – Risk Factors

Our business is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. If any of the events contemplated by the following risks actually occur, then our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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We are dependent on the domestic automotive industry.

Demand for our products is directly related to conditions in the domesticglobal automotive industry, which is highly cyclical and is affected by a variety of factors, including regulatory requirements, international trade policies, and consumer spending and preferences. The domestic automotive industry is characterized by fierce competition and has undergone major restructuring in recent years in response to overcapacity, narrowing profit margins, significant pension and health care liabilities and excess debt. Conditions in the domestic automotive industry declined significantly during the global recessionyears. The impact of 2008 and 2009, resulting inevolving technological changes, including a substantial decline in vehicle sales. Overall, automotive production in the United States declined approximately 50 percent between 2000 and 2009, before starting to recover in 2010. Although automotive production recently improved topre-recession levels,growing emphasis on electric vehicles, as well as any decline in the domestic automotive industry, domestic or foreign, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We face intense competition.

We compete with a number of other manufacturers and distributors that produce and sell products similar to ours. Price, quality and service are the primary elements of competition. Our competitors include a large number of independent domestic and international suppliers. We are not as large as a number of these companies and do not have as many financial or other resources. The competitive environment has also changed dramatically over the past several years as our customers, faced with intense international competition and pressure to reduce costs, have expanded their worldwide sourcing of components. As a result, we have experienced competition from suppliers in other parts of the world that benefit from economic advantages, such as lower labor costs, lower health care costs and fewer regulatory burdens. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully with existing or new competitors. Increased competition could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We rely on sales to major customers.

Our sales to twothree customers constituted approximately 19% and 31%36% of our consolidated revenues in 2017 and 2016, respectively.2019. Sales to TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC accounted for approximately 19%16% of the Company’s consolidated revenues in 20172019 and 2016. Salessales to Fisher & CompanyParker-Hannifin Corporation and Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. each accounted for approximately 12%10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues in 2016.2019. The loss of any significant portion of our sales to these customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We are subject to risks related to export sales.

Our export sales have increased in recent years, and we are working to continue to expand our business relationships with customers outside of the United States. Export sales are subject to various risks, including risks related to changes in local economic, social and political conditions (particularly in emerging markets), changes in tariffs and trade policies and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Increases in our raw material costs or difficulties with our suppliers could negatively affect us.

While we currently maintain alternative sources for raw materials, our business is subject to the risk of price fluctuations and periodic delays in the delivery of certain raw materials. At various times in recent years, we have been adversely impacted by increased costs for steel, our principal raw material, which we have been unable to wholly mitigate, as well as increases in other materials prices. Any continued fluctuation in the price or availability of our raw materials could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Supply Chain Disruptions.

Many of our customers depend upon intricatejust-in-time supply chains. A disruption in a supply chain caused by one or more suppliers, and/or an unrelated supplier, due to part shortages, work stoppages, bankruptcy,

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raw material shortages, natural disasters, coronavirus, tariffs, etc. could adversely impact our business, or our customers’ business, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

We may be adversely affected by labor relations issues.

Although none of our employees are unionized, the domestic automakers and many of their suppliers, including many of our customers, have unionized work forces. Work stoppages or slow-downs experienced by automakers or their suppliers could result in slow-downs or closures of assembly plants where our products are included in assembled components. In the event that one or more of our customers or their customers experiences a material labor relations issue, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

We may incur losses as a result of product liability, warranty or other claims that may be brought against us.

We face risk of exposure to warranty and product liability claims in the event that our products fail to perform as expected or result, or are alleged to have resulted, in bodily injury, property damage or other losses. In addition, if any of our products are or are alleged to be defective, then we may be required to participate in a product recall. We may also be involved from time to time in legal proceedings and commercial or contractual disputes. Any losses or other liabilities related to these exposures could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We could be adversely impacted by environmental laws and regulations.

Our operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations. Currently, environmental costs and liabilities with respect to our operations are not material, but there can be no assurance that we will not be adversely impacted by these costs and liabilities in the future either under present laws and regulations or those that may be adopted or imposed in the future.

We could be adversely impacted by the loss of the services of key employees.

Successful operations depend, in part, upon the efforts of executive officers and other key employees. Our future success will depend, in part, upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. Loss of the services of any of our key employees, or the inability to attract or retain employees could have a material adverse affect upon our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Any significant disruption, interruption or failure of our information systems could disrupt the operation of our business, result in increased costs and decreased revenues and expose us to liability.

Cybersecurity threats are growing in number and sophistication and include, among others, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data, and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in critical systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information and corruption of data. In addition to security threats, we are also subject to other systems failures, including network, software or hardware failures, whether caused by us, third-party service providers, natural disasters, power shortages, terrorist attacks or other events. The unavailability of our information systems, the failure of these systems to perform as anticipated or any significant breach of data security could cause loss of data, disrupt our operations, lead to financial losses from remedial actions, require significant management attention and resources, and negatively impact our reputation among our customers, which could have a negative impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The price of our common stock is subject to volatility, and our stock is thinlytraded.

Various factors, such as general economic changes in the financial markets, announcements or significant developments with respect to the automotive industry, actual or anticipated variations in our or our competitors’

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quarterly or annual financial results, the introduction of new products or technologies by us or our

competitors, changes in other conditions or trends in our industry or in the markets of any of our significant customers, changes in governmental regulation, or changes in securities analysts’ estimates of our competitors or our industry, could cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially.

Our common stock is traded on the NYSE American (not registered, trading privileges only). The average daily trading volume for our common stock during 20172019 was less than 2,000 shares per day. As a result, you may have difficulty selling shares of our common stock, and the price of our common stock may vary significantly based on trading volume.

None.

ITEM 2 – Properties

The Company’s headquarters is located in Naperville, Illinois. ItThe Company conducts its manufacturing and warehousing operations at three additional facilities. All of these facilities are described below. Each facility is owned by the Company and considered suitable and adequate for its present use. The Company also maintains a small sales and engineering office in Pembroke, Massachusetts in a leased office.

Of the properties described below, the Madison Heights, Michigan facility is used entirely in the fastener segment. The Albia, Iowa facility is used exclusively in the assembly equipment segment. The Tyrone, Pennsylvania and the Naperville, Illinois facilites are utilized in both operating segments.

Plant Locations and Descriptions

ITEM 3 – Legal Proceedings

The Company is, from time to time involved in litigation, including environmental claims, in the normal course of business. While it is not possible at this time to establish the ultimate amount of liability with respect to contingent liabilities, including those related to legal proceedings, management is of the opinion that the aggregate amount of any such liabilities, for which provision has not been made, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.

ITEM 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Information about our Executive Officers of the Registrant

The names, ages and positions of all executive officers of the Company, as of March 19, 2018,18, 2020, are listed below. Officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors at the meeting of the directors immediately following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. There are no family relationships among these officers, nor any arrangement or understanding between any officer and any other person pursuant to which the officer was selected.

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PART II

ITEM 5 – Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company’s common stock is traded on the NYSE American (trading privileges only, not registered). As of March 5, 20182020 there were approximately 160140 shareholders of record of such stock. The information on the market price of, and dividends paid with respect to, the Company’s common stock, set forth in the section entitled “Information on Company’s Common Stock” which appears on page 12 of the 2017 Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference. The 2017 Annual Report is filed as an exhibit to this report. See Item 7 – “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Dividends,” for additional information about the Company’s dividend policy.

Under the terms of a stock repurchase authorization originally approved by the Board of Directors of the Company in February of 1990, as amended, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to an aggregate of 200,000 shares of its common stock, in the open market or in private transactions, at prices deemed reasonable by management. Cumulative purchases under the repurchase authorization have amounted to 162,996 shares at an average price of $15.66 per share. The Company has not purchased any shares of its common stock since 2002.

ITEM6 – Selected Financial Data

As a Smaller Reporting Company as defined in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act and in item 10(f)10 (f)(1) of RegulationS-K, we have elected scaled disclosure reporting obligations with respect to this item and therefore are not required to provide the information requested by this Item 6.

ITEM 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This discussion contains certain “forward-looking statements” which are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events to differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors which may cause such differences in events include those disclosed above under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Form10-K. As stated elsewhere in this filing, such factors include, among other things: conditions in the domestic automotive industry, upon which we rely for sales revenue, the intense competition in our markets, the concentration of our sales to awith major customer,customers, risks related to export sales, the price and availability of raw materials, supply chain disruptions, labor relations issues, losses related to product liability, warranty and recall claims, costs relating to environmental laws and regulations, information systems disruptions and the loss of the services of our key employees. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publish revisedforward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Financial results for 2017the first three quarters of 2019 were positive, although not as strong as those reportedadversely impacted by slowing global economic growth, especially within the automotive industry, and prolonged trade disputes. We experienced further weakening of demand in 2016. Netthe fourth quarter that resulted in sales were $35,764,714 in 2017of $7,186,968 compared to $37,022,378$8,513,775 in 2016,the year earlier quarter, a decline of $1,257,664,15.6%. The decline in sales contributed to a net loss of $293,884, or 3.4%$.30 per share, for the quarter compared to net income of $302,556, or $.31 per share in the fourth quarter of 2018. Full year net sales were $32,873,002 in 2019 compared to $37,174,249 in 2018, a decline of $4,301,247, or 11.6%. NetFull year net income for 2017in 2019 was $2,079,082,$538,314, or $2.15$.56 per share, compared to $2,356,980,$2,001,185, or $2.44$2.07 per share, in 2016.

$28,989,667 in 20172019 compared with $33,126,599to $33,712,458 in 2016,2018, a decline of $1,148,635,$4,722,791, or 3.5%14.0%. OurThe automotive sector is the primary market for our fastener segment relies onproducts and while North American light-vehicle production declined modestly in 2019, our sales to automotive customers declined 15.4% during the automotive sectorfourth quarter and 16.6% for the majority of its revenues. Domestic automobile and light truck salesyear. Sales tonon-automotive customers declined approximately 2% during 2017, which negatively impacted our sales. During 2017, fastener segment margins were pressured due to greater quality related expenses and a reversal of the favorable raw material prices experienced in 2016. These factors contributed to a net reduction in gross margin for the fastener segment of $103,11726.9% in the fourth quarter and $1,128,4348.9% for the full year of 2017after being down only 3.1% after three quarters. The decline in sales was the primary factor impacting gross margins in 2019. For the fourth quarter, the fastener segment gross margins were $794,076 compared to 2016.$1,468,690 in the year earlier quarter, a decline of $674,614. For the full year 2019, the fastener segment gross margins were $4,652,353 compared to $6,829,211 in 2018, a decline of $2,176,858.

Assembly equipment segment revenues were $800,884$900,020 in the fourth quarter of 2017, a decline2019, an increase of $218,661,$202,531, or 21.4%29.0%, compared to the strong results in the fourth quarter of 2016,2018 when revenues were $1,019,545.$697,489. The increase was due to a greater number of machines shipped in the current year quarter. For the full year 2017,2019, assembly equipment segment revenues were $3,786,750, a decline of $109,029, or 2.8%,$3,883,335, compared to $3,895,779$3,461,791 reported in 2016. The decrease in fourth quarter and full year sales was primarily due to a reduction in the number of rivet setting machines shipped compared to the prior year periods. These declines were partially offset by2018, an increase of $421,544, or 12.2%. The year to date increase was more broad-based and included improvements in machine parts and tool sales in addition to machines. Despite the increase in sales, gross margins declined during 2017. The net declinethe fourth quarter from $171,396 to $90,954 due to the disposal of certain excess inventory items in the current year. For the full year, assembly equipment segment sales was the primary cause of the $83,200 reduction in segmentgross margins in the fourth quarter of 2017, however through effective cost controls, margins for the year were relatively unchanged.improved from $1,076,548 to $1,092,177, or 1.5%.

Selling and administrative expenses were $5,548,541$5,252,946 in 20172019 compared to $5,559,436$5,503,111 in 2016,2018, a decline of $10,895,$250,165, or 0.2%4.5%. ProfitThe reduction was primarily due to a $134,000 reduction in commission expense related to lower sales in 2019 and a $103,000 reduction in profit sharing expense declined $118,000 for the year duerelated to lower operating profit and payroll expense declined $83,000 due to reduced headcount. Largely offsetting these reductions was approximately $167,000 in expenses related to the implementation of a new ERP system at one of our locations.2019. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses were 15.5%16.0% in 2019 compared to 15%14.8% in 2016.2018.

Other income was $100,901$191,730 in 20172019 compared to $65,255$153,537 in 2016.2018. Other income is primarily comprised of interest income which increased during the year due to risinghigher interest rates and greater amounts invested in certificates of deposit compared to the prior year.rates.

The Company’s effective income tax rates were 15.7%21.2% and 33.6%21.7% in 20172019 and 2016,2018, respectively. The rate was lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate in 2017 primarily due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“the Act”) in December 2017. Among other changes, the Act reduced the maximum corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning in 2018. Although the lower tax rate takes effect in 2018, deferred tax assets and liabilities should be measured using the enacted tax rate expected to apply in the years in which they are expected to be settled. The Company recorded aone-time net income tax benefit of $432,000 in the fourth quarter of 2017 as a result of the revaluation of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect the lower future U.S. corporate tax rates. The 2016 rate was lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to the Domestic Production Activities Deduction allowed under Internal Revenue Code Section 199.

DIVIDENDS

In determining to pay dividends, the Board considers current profitability, the outlook for longer-term profitability, known and potential cash requirements and the

overall financial condition of the Company. The Company paid four regular quarterly dividends totaling $.80$.88 per share during 2017.2019. In addition, an extra dividend of $.35$.30 per share was paid during the first quarter, bringing the total distribution for the year to $1.15$1.18 per share. On February 19, 2018,17, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.21$.22 per share, an increase of 5% from the prior quarter, payable March 20, 20182020 to shareholders of record on March 5, 2018.2020. This continues the uninterrupted record of consecutive quarterly dividends paid by the Company to its shareholders that extends over 8486 years. At that same meeting, the Board also declared an extra dividend of $.30 per share payable March 20, 2018 to shareholders of record on March 5, 2018.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Capital expenditures during 20172019 totaled $1,337,941.$1,802,914. The fastener segment accounted for $1,093,539$1,522,541 of the total, including $904,312 for production equipment. Coldcold heading and screw machine equipment additions were $303,992,of $567,963, secondary processing equipment of $631,089, quality control equipment additions were $281,983, additions for equipment to perform secondary operations on parts were $261,143of $268,468 and $57,194 was expended$46,066 for general plant equipment. The remainder of the fastener segment additions relate to building improvements and technology equipment. Assembly equipment segment additions totaled $178,761,$233,697, primarily for production equipment. Additional investments of $65,641$46,676 were made in 20172019 for building improvements and office equipment that benefit both operating segments.

Total capital expenditures in 20162018 were $2,027,860.$2,023,190. Fastener segment additions accounted for $1,683,953$1,635,115 of the total, including $758,467$956,739 for the substantial completion of the H & L Tool building expansion that was begun in 2015. Coldcold heading and screw machine equipment, additions totaled $180,818 while$243,194 for equipment to perform secondary processing equipment totaled $301,932. Inspection equipment comprised $247,330 of theoperations on parts and $296,289 for inspection equipment. The remaining $138,893 fastener

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segment additions and the remaining additionsconsisted of $195,406 were for various general plant equipment.equipment and facilities improvements. Assembly equipment segment additions in 20162018 were $189,568,$49,884 for production equipment. Investments for the benefit of both operating segments, primarily for building improvements, totaled $154,339$338,191 during 2016.2018.

Depreciation expense amounted to $1,231,546$1,382,235 in 20172019 and $1,242,357$1,308,448 in 2016.2018.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Working capital at December 31, 20172019 was approximately $17$16.4 million, an increasea decrease of $.6$1 million from the beginning of the year. The most significant factordecline was primarily due to reductions in the changeaccounts receivable and inventory of $.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, which was only partially offset by a $.6 million reduction in accounts payable. Inventories were reduced to more normal levels in 2019 after being built up in 2018 in advance of anticipated steel price increases, while accounts receivable declined in 2019 along with sales. The Company’s investing activities in 2019 included capital expenditures of $1.8 million. The only financing activity during 2019 was the net increasepayment of approximately $1.1 million in cash and certificates of deposit as a result of continued profitable operations in 2017 and the reduction in capital expenditures compared to the prior year.dividends. The Company’s holdings in cash, cash equivalents and certificates of deposit amounted to $9$8 million at the end of 2017,2019, an increase of $.6$.2 million. The Company’s investing activities in 2017 consisted primarily of capital expenditures of $1.3 million. The only financing activity during 2017 was the payment of approximately $1.1 million in dividends.

Management believes that current cash, cash equivalents and operating cash flow will be sufficient to provide adequate working capital for the next twelve months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has not entered into, and has no current plans to enter into, anyoff-balance sheet financing arrangements.

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. A summary of critical accounting policies can be found in Note 1 of the financial statements.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

The Company’s financial statements and financial condition were not, and are not expected to be, materially impacted by new, or proposed, accounting standards. A summary of recent accounting pronouncements can be found in Note 1 of the financial statements.

PERSONNEL

On February 17, 2020, John A. Morrissey, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, notified the Company of his intention to retire effective May 12, 2020, the date of the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

OUTLOOK FOR 20182020

We started 2018 with2019 on a more cautious outlook thannote as we experienced a year ago. U.S. auto and light truck sales, not unexpectedly, declined from their recent peaks during 2017 and are forecast to decline furtherweakening in 2018. With the majority of our fastener segment revenues comingdemand from theour automotive sector, revenue growth may be more difficult as a result. During 2017, we did add a number ofcustomers in late 2018. That weakness persisted throughout 2019 and spread to ournon-automotive customers in the fourth quarter. While the U.S. auto market exhibited resiliency during 2019, many other parts of the world were markedly weak. Current forecasts for the automotive market expect these conditions to persist in the near-term, leading to a cautious outlook for our fastener segment which should help offset any shortfalls relateddemand. Results for our assembly

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equipment segment improved in 2019 compared to lower domestic automobile production. Additionally,2018, as demand was stable during the year and results included more higher-dollar value specialty machines. As we experienced increasesbegin 2020, our machine order backlog trails the year earlier amount in the costterms of units and dollar value.

Steel is our primary raw materialsmaterial and higher prices brought on by tariffs instituted during 20172018 continued to have a negative impact on earnings in 2019. While there has been some easing in prices recently, on average, we experienced slightly higher material costs in 2019 compared to 2018 and costs are significantly higher than two years ago. Labor costs have seen further increases in early 2018. Increases in costs can be difficult to recover in somealso increased more than expected as a result of the markets we serve as certain customers expect prices of their parts totight labor market. Domestic economic growth has been slowing which will be held constant overa further headwind in the multi-year life of that part. Both of thesenew year. These factors will contribute to a more challenging environment for our fastener segment operations. The assembly equipment segment reported resultsoperations in 2017 that were comparable2020. This challenging environment could be exacerbated by risks and uncertainties related to those of the prior year, however we entered 2018 with less of a machine order backlog than a year ago which will make achieving similar results for that segment more difficult.

The recently enacted tax reformcoronavirus pandemic and recent disruption to the expected increase in interest rates are two more variables that will impact results in 2018.financial markets. In anticipation of the challenges ahead, we will continue our efforts to improve operational efficiency as a means of improving margins. We will also continue our efforts to develop new customer relationships and build on existing ones in all the markets we serve by emphasizing our experience, product quality and customer service in a very competitive global marketplace.

Over the last five years, we have invested $10.7We continued to make significant investments in our operations in 2019, investing approximately $1.8 million in equipment and facilities upgrades in order to increase our capabilities, expand production capacity and improve operating efficiency. These investments, which we feel are necessaryefficiency and enhance product quality. This brings our total investment in facilities and equipment over the last nine years to remain competitive, have been made possible by our$17.3 million. Our consistent profitability during that period. That profitabilityperiod not only has provided for these investments, but has also allowed us to pay dividends of $4.7 million over the same period and declare an additional special dividend of $.3$8.3 million to be paidshareholders. We expect to continue to make investments in our operations in 2020.

While results in 2019 did not match the first quarter of 2018.

Thesuccess achieved in recent years, our financial condition remains sound. Our recent positive results in the past year would not have been made possible withoutby the conscientious efforts of our dedicated employees, who consistently strive to meet the challenges that characterize today’s manufacturing environment.exceed customer expectations related to quality, service and price. We are grateful for their contributions towards meeting our customers’ expectations related to quality, price and service. We also take this opportunity to thankas well as for the loyalty of our customers for havingand the confidence in us to be a partsupport of their success and our shareholders for their continued support.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as that term is defined in Exchange Act Rules13a-15(f) and15d-15(f). The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer (the Company’s principal financial officer), assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2019, based on the 2013 criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based on this assessment, the Company’s management has concluded that the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting are effective as of December 31, 2017.2019.

Management’s assessment of internal control has not been audited, as the attestation report requirement fornon-accelerated filers was permanently removed from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Section 989C of theDodd-Frank Act as adopted by the SEC.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules13a-15(f) and15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 20172019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B – Other Information

None.

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ITEM 10 – Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information in the Company’s 20182020 Proxy Statement (i) with respect to the Board of Directors’ nominees for directors that is not related to security ownership in “Security Ownership of Management” and (ii) in the third paragraph in “Additional Information Concerning the Board of Directors and Committees” and (iii) in “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” is incorporated herein by reference. The 20182020 Proxy Statement is to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Company’s 20182020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The information called for with respect to executive officers of the Company is included in Part I of this Report on Form10-K under the caption “Executive Officers of the Registrant.“Information about our Executive Officers.”

The Company has adopted a code of ethics for its principal executive officer, chief operating officer and senior financial officers. A copy of this code of ethics was filed as Exhibit 14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K dated March 29, 2005.

ITEM 11 – Executive Compensation

The information set forth in the Company’s 20182020 Proxy Statement in “Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers” is incorporated herein by reference.

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors currently consists of Directors Edward L. Chott and William T. Divane, Jr.John C. Osterman.

ITEM12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information set forth in the Company’s 20182020 Proxy Statement in “Principal Shareholders” and the information with respect to security ownership of the Company’s directors and officers set forth in “Security Ownership of Management” is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company does not have any equity compensation plans or arrangements.

ITEM13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and DirectorIndependence

The information set forth in the Company’s 20182020 Proxy Statement in (i) “Additional Information Concerning the Board of Directors and Committees—Committees – Policy Regarding Related Person Transactions” and (ii) the first paragraph under “Additional Information Concerning the Board of Directors and Committees” is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information set forth in the Company’s 20182020 Proxy Statement in “Ratification of Selection of Independent Auditor – Audit andNon-Audit Fees” is incorporated herein by reference.

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See the section entitled “Consolidated Financial Statements” which appears on page 1817 of this report.

Financial statement schedules and supplementary information has been omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

See the section entitled “Exhibits” which appears on page 1615 of this report.

None.

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EXHIBITS

*    Only the portions of this exhibit which are specifically incorporated herein by reference shall be deemed to be filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated financial statements, together with the notes thereto and the report thereon of Crowe Horwath LLP dated March 20, 2018,2020, appearing on pages 4 to 11 of the accompanying 20172019 Annual Report, are incorporated herein by reference. With the exception of the aforementioned information and the information incorporated in Items 1, 5 and 8 herein, the 20172019 Annual Report is not to be deemed filed as part of this Form10-K Annual Report.

Consolidated Financial Statements from 20172019 Annual Report (Exhibit 13 hereto):

Consolidated Balance Sheets (page 4 of 20172019 Annual Report)

Consolidated Statements of Income (page 5 of 20172019 Annual Report)

Consolidated Statements of Retained EarningsShareholders’ Equity (page 5 of 20172019 Annual Report)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (page 6 of 20172019 Annual Report)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (pages 7, 8, 9, and 10 of 20172019 Annual Report)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (page 11 of 20172019 Annual Report)

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