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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 3, 20212, 2022
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 001-14423

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PLEXUS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Wisconsin39-1344447
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Plexus Way
Neenah, Wisconsin 54957
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Telephone Number (920) 969-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including Area Code) 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valuePLXSThe Nasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  o 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filerNon-accelerated filer  
Smaller reporting companyEmerging 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. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  
As of August 3 2021,2, 2022, there were 28,250,32127,712,174 shares of common stock outstanding.


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PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
Unaudited
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net salesNet sales$814,387 $857,394 $2,525,627 $2,477,167 Net sales$981,341 $814,387 $2,687,520 $2,525,627 
Cost of salesCost of sales740,337 774,513 2,281,298 2,253,651 Cost of sales887,723 740,337 2,447,396 2,281,298 
Gross profitGross profit74,050 82,881 244,329 223,516 Gross profit93,618 74,050 240,124 244,329 
Selling and administrative expensesSelling and administrative expenses36,439 37,028 107,136 114,517 Selling and administrative expenses44,057 36,439 122,232 107,136 
Restructuring and impairment chargesRestructuring and impairment charges1,238 3,267 6,003 Restructuring and impairment charges— 1,238 2,021 3,267 
Operating incomeOperating income36,373 45,853 133,926 102,996 Operating income49,561 36,373 115,871 133,926 
Other income (expense):Other income (expense):Other income (expense):
Interest expenseInterest expense(3,190)(3,988)(11,094)(11,934)Interest expense(3,923)(3,190)(10,314)(11,094)
Interest incomeInterest income308 368 1,072 1,546 Interest income318 308 851 1,072 
Miscellaneous, netMiscellaneous, net(579)(600)(2,922)(2,619)Miscellaneous, net(2,678)(579)(5,047)(2,922)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes32,912 41,633 120,982 89,989 Income before income taxes43,278 32,912 101,361 120,982 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense5,303 5,791 15,411 10,215 Income tax expense5,784 5,303 13,575 15,411 
Net incomeNet income$27,609 $35,842 $105,571 $79,774 Net income$37,494 $27,609 $87,786 $105,571 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
BasicBasic$0.97 $1.23 $3.68 $2.73 Basic$1.35 $0.97 $3.14 $3.68 
DilutedDiluted$0.95 $1.20 $3.60 $2.66 Diluted$1.33 $0.95 $3.09 $3.60 
Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:
BasicBasic28,529 29,199 28,708 29,210 Basic27,738 28,529 27,913 28,708 
DilutedDiluted29,068 29,793 29,298 29,936 Diluted28,179 29,068 28,452 29,298 
Comprehensive income:Comprehensive income:Comprehensive income:
Net incomeNet income$27,609 $35,842 $105,571 $79,774 Net income$37,494 $27,609 $87,786 $105,571 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Derivative instrument fair value adjustment(1,218)3,178 (1,719)(1,138)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Derivative instrument and other fair value adjustmentsDerivative instrument and other fair value adjustments(3,239)(1,218)(1,531)(1,719)
Foreign currency translation adjustments Foreign currency translation adjustments1,434 5,586 6,730 3,463  Foreign currency translation adjustments(10,873)1,434 (16,779)6,730 
Other comprehensive income216 8,764 5,011 2,325 
Other comprehensive (loss) income Other comprehensive (loss) income(14,112)216 (18,310)5,011 
Total comprehensive incomeTotal comprehensive income$27,825 $44,606 $110,582 $82,099 Total comprehensive income$23,382 $27,825 $69,476 $110,582 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
Unaudited
July 3,
2021
October 3, 2020July 2,
2022
October 2,
2021
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$303,255 $385,807 Cash and cash equivalents$276,608 $270,172 
Restricted cashRestricted cash4,242 2,087 Restricted cash1,222 341 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,623 and $3,597, respectively469,352 482,086 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,499 and $1,188, respectivelyAccounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,499 and $1,188, respectively613,510 519,684 
Contract assetsContract assets114,022 113,946 Contract assets128,050 115,283 
Inventories, netInventories, net874,718 763,461 Inventories, net1,561,264 972,312 
Prepaid expenses and otherPrepaid expenses and other46,151 31,772 Prepaid expenses and other73,771 53,094 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,811,740 1,779,159 Total current assets2,654,425 1,930,886 
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net380,545 383,661 Property, plant and equipment, net429,990 395,094 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets66,838 69,879 Operating lease right-of-use assets64,293 72,087 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes25,015 21,422 Deferred income taxes26,919 27,385 
Other assetsOther assets37,299 35,727 Other assets28,836 36,441 
Total non-current assetsTotal non-current assets509,697 510,689 Total non-current assets550,038 531,007 
Total assetsTotal assets$2,321,437 $2,289,848 Total assets$3,204,463 $2,461,893 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligationsCurrent portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$60,468 $146,829 Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$250,012 $66,313 
Accounts payableAccounts payable579,571 516,297 Accounts payable853,203 634,969 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits179,831 159,972 Customer deposits390,779 204,985 
Accrued salaries and wagesAccrued salaries and wages67,943 76,927 Accrued salaries and wages68,386 75,394 
Other accrued liabilitiesOther accrued liabilities113,746 103,492 Other accrued liabilities298,363 147,042 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities1,001,559 1,003,517 Total current liabilities1,860,743 1,128,703 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portionLong-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portion187,690 187,975 Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portion184,707 187,033 
Long-term accrued income taxes payableLong-term accrued income taxes payable47,974 53,899 Long-term accrued income taxes payable42,167 47,974 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities33,193 36,779 Long-term operating lease liabilities32,270 37,970 
Deferred income taxes payableDeferred income taxes payable6,475 6,433 Deferred income taxes payable6,289 5,677 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities24,096 23,765 Other liabilities20,097 26,304 
Total non-current liabilitiesTotal non-current liabilities299,428 308,851 Total non-current liabilities285,530 304,958 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities1,300,987 1,312,368 Total liabilities2,146,273 1,433,661 
Commitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingencies00Commitments and contingencies00
Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, NaN issued or outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 53,848 and 53,525 shares issued, respectively, and 28,377 and 29,002 shares outstanding, respectively538 535 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstandingPreferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 54,079 and 53,849 shares issued, respectively, and 27,712 and 28,047 shares outstanding, respectivelyCommon stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 54,079 and 53,849 shares issued, respectively, and 27,712 and 28,047 shares outstanding, respectively541 538 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital633,151 621,564 Additional paid-in capital647,169 639,778 
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 25,471 and 24,523 shares, respectively(1,013,841)(934,639)
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 26,367 and 25,802 shares, respectivelyCommon stock held in treasury, at cost, 26,367 and 25,802 shares, respectively(1,090,003)(1,043,091)
Retained earningsRetained earnings1,400,650 1,295,079 Retained earnings1,521,777 1,433,991 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(48)(5,059)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(21,294)(2,984)
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity1,020,450 977,480 Total shareholders’ equity1,058,190 1,028,232 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,321,437 $2,289,848 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$3,204,463 $2,461,893 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
Unaudited
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Common stock - shares outstandingCommon stock - shares outstandingCommon stock - shares outstanding
Beginning of periodBeginning of period28,659 29,186 29,002 29,004 Beginning of period27,859 28,659 28,047 29,002 
Exercise of stock options and vesting of other share-based awardsExercise of stock options and vesting of other share-based awards10 28 323 526 Exercise of stock options and vesting of other share-based awards10 230 323 
Treasury shares purchasedTreasury shares purchased(292)(948)(316)Treasury shares purchased(149)(292)(565)(948)
End of periodEnd of period28,377 29,214 28,377 29,214 End of period27,712 28,377 27,712 28,377 
Total stockholders' equity, beginning of periodTotal stockholders' equity, beginning of period$1,013,952 $892,558 $977,480 $865,576 Total stockholders' equity, beginning of period$1,040,591 $1,013,952 $1,028,232 $977,480 
Common stock - par valueCommon stock - par valueCommon stock - par value
Beginning of periodBeginning of period538 534 535 529 Beginning of period541 538 538 535 
Exercise of stock options and vesting of other share-based awardsExercise of stock options and vesting of other share-based awardsExercise of stock options and vesting of other share-based awards— — 
End of periodEnd of period538 534 538 534 End of period541 538 541 538 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital
Beginning of periodBeginning of period627,176 607,446 621,564 597,401 Beginning of period641,175 627,176 639,778 621,564 
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense5,860 6,542 17,682 17,367 Share-based compensation expense6,048 5,860 18,226 17,682 
Exercise of stock options and vesting of other share-based awards, including tax withholdingExercise of stock options and vesting of other share-based awards, including tax withholding115 1,115 (6,095)335 Exercise of stock options and vesting of other share-based awards, including tax withholding(54)115 (10,835)(6,095)
End of periodEnd of period633,151 615,103 633,151 615,103 End of period647,169 633,151 647,169 633,151 
Treasury stockTreasury stockTreasury stock
Beginning of periodBeginning of period(986,539)(912,731)(934,639)(893,247)Beginning of period(1,078,226)(986,539)(1,043,091)(934,639)
Treasury shares purchasedTreasury shares purchased(27,302)(79,202)(19,484)Treasury shares purchased(11,777)(27,302)(46,912)(79,202)
End of periodEnd of period(1,013,841)(912,731)(1,013,841)(912,731)End of period(1,090,003)(1,013,841)(1,090,003)(1,013,841)
Retained earningsRetained earningsRetained earnings
Beginning of periodBeginning of period1,373,041 1,221,532 1,295,079 1,178,677 Beginning of period1,484,283 1,373,041 1,433,991 1,295,079 
Net incomeNet income27,609 35,842 105,571 79,774 Net income37,494 27,609 87,786 105,571 
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting pronouncement (1)— — — (1,077)
End of periodEnd of period1,400,650 1,257,374 1,400,650 1,257,374 End of period1,521,777 1,400,650 1,521,777 1,400,650 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning of periodBeginning of period(264)(24,223)(5,059)(17,784)Beginning of period(7,182)(264)(2,984)(5,059)
Other comprehensive income216 8,764 5,011 2,325 
Other comprehensive (loss) incomeOther comprehensive (loss) income(14,112)216 (18,310)5,011 
End of periodEnd of period(48)(15,459)(48)(15,459)End of period(21,294)(48)(21,294)(48)
Total stockholders' equity, end of periodTotal stockholders' equity, end of period$1,020,450 $944,821 $1,020,450 $944,821 Total stockholders' equity, end of period$1,058,190 $1,020,450 $1,058,190 $1,020,450 

(1) See Note 1, "Basis of Presentation," for a discussion of recently adopted accounting pronouncements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Unaudited
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities
Net incomeNet income$105,571 $79,774 Net income$87,786 $105,571 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization45,785 42,216 Depreciation and amortization46,842 45,785 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(1,032)2,560 Deferred income taxes1,574 (1,032)
Share-based compensation expense and related chargesShare-based compensation expense and related charges18,047 17,367 Share-based compensation expense and related charges18,254 18,047 
Provision for allowance for doubtful accountsProvision for allowance for doubtful accounts(2,405)3,155 Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts— (2,405)
Asset impairment charges3,054 
Other, netOther, net1,538 491 Other, net1,419 1,538 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding impacts of acquisition:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding impacts of acquisition:
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable18,134 (32,299)Accounts receivable(100,850)18,134 
Contract assetsContract assets(66)(25,224)Contract assets(12,672)(66)
InventoriesInventories(107,066)(116,810)Inventories(601,601)(107,066)
Other current and non-current assetsOther current and non-current assets(19,161)1,758 Other current and non-current assets(14,681)(19,161)
Accrued income taxes payableAccrued income taxes payable(14,533)(15,202)Accrued income taxes payable(6,707)(14,533)
Accounts payableAccounts payable62,315 111,634 Accounts payable228,509 62,315 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits18,871 32,962 Customer deposits189,068 18,871 
Other current and non-current liabilitiesOther current and non-current liabilities5,514 (12,917)Other current and non-current liabilities137,211 5,514 
Cash flows provided by operating activities131,512 92,519 
Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activitiesCash flows (used in) provided by operating activities(25,848)131,512 
Cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipmentPayments for property, plant and equipment(34,384)(41,223)Payments for property, plant and equipment(85,028)(34,384)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment244 886 
Other, netOther, net(200)(200)Other, net(105)44 
Cash flows used in investing activitiesCash flows used in investing activities(34,340)(40,537)Cash flows used in investing activities(85,133)(34,340)
Cash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under debt agreementsBorrowings under debt agreements242,687 595,240 Borrowings under debt agreements524,000 242,687 
Payments on debt and finance lease obligationsPayments on debt and finance lease obligations(336,536)(554,077)Payments on debt and finance lease obligations(343,207)(336,536)
Debt issuance costsDebt issuance costs(699)Debt issuance costs(898)— 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(79,202)(19,484)Repurchases of common stock(46,912)(79,202)
Proceeds from exercise of stock optionsProceeds from exercise of stock options3,555 10,965 Proceeds from exercise of stock options307 3,555 
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensationPayments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation(9,647)(10,625)Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation(11,142)(9,647)
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities(179,143)21,320 
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activitiesCash flows provided by (used in) financing activities122,148 (179,143)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents1,574 87 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(3,850)1,574 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(80,397)73,389 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cashNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash7,317 (80,397)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash:Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash:Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Beginning of periodBeginning of period387,894 226,254 Beginning of period270,513 387,894 
End of periodEnd of period$307,497 $299,643 End of period$277,830 $307,497 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PLEXUS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 3, 20212, 2022 AND JULY 4, 20203, 2021
Unaudited

1.    Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation:
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein have been prepared by Plexus Corp. and its subsidiaries (together “Plexus” or the “Company”) without audit and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair statement of the condensed consolidated financial position of the Company as of July 3, 20212, 2022 and October 3, 2020,2, 2021, the results of operations and shareholders' equity for the three and nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 and July 4, 2020,3, 2021, and the cash flows for the same nine month periods.
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to September 30. The Company uses a “4-4-5” weekly accounting system for the interim periods in each quarter. Each quarter, therefore, ends on a Saturday at the end of the 4-4-5 period. Periodically, an additional week must be added to the fiscal year to re-align with the Saturday closest to September 30. The first quarter of fiscal 2020 included 14 weeks while all otherAll fiscal quarters presented herein included 13 weeks.
Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the SEC’s rules and regulations dealing with interim financial statements. However, the Company believes that the disclosures made in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested that these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto. The full extent to which the COVID-19 outbreakand current global economic conditions will impact the Company's business and operating results will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted. The Company has considered information available as of the date of issuance of these financial statements and is not aware of any specific events or circumstances that would require an update to its estimates or judgments, or a revision of the carrying value of its assets or liabilities. These estimates may change as new events occur and additional information becomes available. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, which replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and required consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The Company adopted this guidance during the first quarter of fiscal 2021 with no material impact to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 ("Topic 842"), which is intended to improve financial reporting of lease transactions by requiring lessees to recognize most leases as a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability on their balance sheets for the rights and obligations created by leases, but record expenses on their income statements in a similar manner. Topic 842 also requires disclosures regarding the amount, timing and judgments related to accounting for an entity’s leases and related cash flows. On September 29, 2019, the Company adopted Topic 842 using the modified retrospective method of adoption, which allows financial information for comparative periods prior to adoption not to be updated. Upon adoption, the Company recognized a $1.1 million reduction in retained earnings as a result of two existing build-to-suit arrangements for the facilities in Guadalajara, Mexico that were reassessed to be finance leases under the new standard.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12 related to the accounting for hedging activities. The pronouncement expands and refines hedge accounting, aligns the recognition and presentation of the effects of hedging instruments and hedge items in the financial statements, and includes certain targeted improvements to ease the application of current guidance related to the assessment of hedge effectiveness. The Company adopted this guidance during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 with no material impact to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements; however, the impact of the new standard on future periods will depend on the facts and circumstances of future transactions.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted:
The Company believes that no other recently issued accounting standards will have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements, or apply to its operations.

2.    Inventories
Inventories as of July 3, 20212, 2022 and October 3, 20202, 2021 consisted of the following (in thousands):
July 3,
2021
October 3,
2020
July 2,
2022
October 2,
2021
Raw materialsRaw materials$754,762 $630,833 Raw materials$1,404,740 $860,538 
Work-in-processWork-in-process44,397 53,602 Work-in-process74,586 48,356 
Finished goodsFinished goods75,559 79,026 Finished goods81,938 63,418 
Total inventories, netTotal inventories, net$874,718 $763,461 Total inventories, net$1,561,264 $972,312 
In certain circumstances, per contractual terms, customer deposits are received by the Company to offset inventory risks. The total amount of customer deposits related to inventory and included within current liabilities on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 3, 20212, 2022 and October 3, 20202, 2021 were $175.4$379.8 million and $154.6$200.6 million, respectively.
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3.    Debt, Finance Lease Obligations and Other Financing Obligations
Debt and finance lease and other financing obligations as of July 3, 20212, 2022 and October 3, 2020,2, 2021, consisted of the following (in thousands):
July 3,
2021
October 3,
2020
July 2,
2022
October 2,
2021
4.05% Senior Notes, due June 15, 20254.05% Senior Notes, due June 15, 2025$100,000 $100,000 4.05% Senior Notes, due June 15, 2025$100,000 $100,000 
4.22% Senior Notes, due June 15, 20284.22% Senior Notes, due June 15, 202850,000 50,000 4.22% Senior Notes, due June 15, 202850,000 50,000 
Borrowings under the revolving commitment50,000 
Term Loans, due April 28, 20210138,000 
Borrowings under the Credit FacilityBorrowings under the Credit Facility240,000 55,000 
Finance lease and other financing obligationsFinance lease and other financing obligations49,164 48,435 Finance lease and other financing obligations46,328 49,279 
Unamortized deferred financing feesUnamortized deferred financing fees(1,006)(1,631)Unamortized deferred financing fees(1,609)(933)
Total obligations Total obligations248,158 334,804 Total obligations434,719 253,346 
Less: current portionLess: current portion(60,468)(146,829)Less: current portion(250,012)(66,313)
Long-term debt, finance lease and other financing obligations, net of current portion$187,690 $187,975 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portionLong-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portion$184,707 $187,033 
On June 15, 2018, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “2018 NPA”) pursuant to which it issued an aggregate of $150.0 million in principal amount of unsecured senior notes, consisting of $100.0 million in principal amount of 4.05% Series A Senior Notes, due on June 15, 2025, and $50.0 million in principal amount of 4.22% Series B Senior Notes, due on June 15, 2028 (collectively, the “2018 Notes”), in a private placement. The 2018 NPA includes customary operational and financial covenants with which the Company is required to comply, including, among others, maintenance of certain financial ratios such as a total leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The 2018 Notes may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time, subject to payment of a make-whole amount; interest on the 2018 Notes is payable semiannually. As of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the 2018 NPA.
On May 15, 2019,June 9, 2022, the Company refinanced its then-existing senior unsecured revolving credit facility (as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated April 29, 2020, the "Prior Credit Facility") by entering into a new 5-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility (referred(collectively with the Prior Credit Facility, referred to as the "Credit Facility"), which expanded the maximum commitment from $300.0$350.0 million to $350.0$500.0 million and extended the maturity from July 5, 2021 to May 15, 2024.2024 to June 9, 2027. The maximum commitment under the Credit Facility may be further increased to $600.0$750.0 million, generally by mutual agreement of the Company and the lenders, subject to certain customary conditions. During the nine months ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, the highest daily borrowing was $148.0 million and$327.0 million; the average daily borrowings were $59.8$204.9 million. The Company borrowed $243.0$524.0 million and repaid $193.0$339.0 million of revolving borrowings ("revolving commitment") under the Credit Facility during the nine months
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ended July 3, 2021.2, 2022. As of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants relating to the Credit Agreement,Facility, which are generally consistent with those in the 2018 NPA discussed above. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the daily unused revolving commitmentCredit Facility based on the Company's leverage ratio; the fee was 0.10%0.125% as of July 3, 2021.
To further ensure the Company's ability to meet its working capital and fixed capital requirements, on April 29, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement (the "Amendment") in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, which amended the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2019. The Amendment modified certain provisions of the Credit Facility to, among other things, provide for a 364 day unsecured delayed draw term loans ("Term Loans") for $138.0 million. Term Loans borrowed under the new facility were funded in a single draw on May 4, 2020 and were scheduled to mature on April 28, 2021. On January 29, 2021, the Company terminated the Term Loans through repayment of the $138.0 million outstanding using borrowings from the revolving commitment under the Credit Facility. Outstanding Term Loans bore interest, at the Company’s option, at a eurocurrency rate (subject to a floor of 1.0%) plus a margin of 1.75% per annum or at a base rate (subject to a floor of 2.0%) plus a margin of 0.75% per annum.2, 2022.
The fair value of the Company’s debt, excluding finance lease and other financing obligations, was $212.0$383.5 million and $299.3$217.1 million as of July 3, 20212, 2022 and October 3, 2020,2, 2021, respectively. The carrying value of the Company's debt, excluding finance lease and other financing obligations, was $200.0$390.0 million and $288.0$205.0 million as of July 3, 20212, 2022 and October 3, 2020,2, 2021, respectively. If measured at fair value in the financial statements, the Company's debt would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 4, "Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements," for further information regarding the Company's fair value calculations and classifications.

4.    Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements
All derivatives are recognized in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their estimated fair value. The Company uses derivatives to manage the variability of foreign currency obligations. The Company has cash flow hedges related to forecasted foreign currency obligations, in addition to non-designated hedges to manage foreign currency exposures associated with certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. The Company does not enter into derivatives for speculative purposes.
The Company designates some foreign currency exchange contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign currency expenses. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets until earnings are affected by the variability of the cash flows. In the next twelve months, the Company estimates that $0.5that $2.6 million of unrealized losses, netnet of tax, related to
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cash flow hedges will be reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income (loss) into earnings. Changes in the fair value of the non-designated derivatives related to recognized foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are recorded in "Miscellaneous, net" in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

The Company enters into forward currency exchange contracts for its operations in Malaysia and Mexico on a rolling basis. The Company had cash flow hedges outstanding with a notional valuevalue of $107.2$141.4 million as of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, and a notional value of $96.8$107.4 million as of October 3, 2020.2, 2021. These forward currency contracts fix the exchange rates for the settlement of future foreign currency obligations that have yet to be realized. The total fair value of the forward currency exchange contracts was a $0.5$2.6 million liability as of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, and a $1.2$1.0 million assetliability as of October 3, 2020.2, 2021.
The Company had additional forward currency exchange contracts outstanding as of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, with a notional value of $30.4$52.4 million; therethere were $15.8$38.6 million of such contracts outstanding as of October 3, 2020.2, 2021. The Company did not designate these derivative instruments as hedging instruments. The net settlement amount (fair value) related to these contracts is recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as either a current or long-term asset or liability, depending on the term, and as an element of "Miscellaneous, net" in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The total fair value of these derivatives was a $0.3$0.4 million liability as of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, and a less than $0.1$0.2 million assetliability as of October 3, 2020.



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2, 2021.
The tables below present information regarding the fair values of derivative instruments (as defined in Note 1, "Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies") and the effects of derivative instruments on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (in thousands)Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (in thousands)Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (in thousands)
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
  July 3,
2021
October 3,
2020
  July 3,
2021
October 3,
2020
  July 2,
2022
October 2,
2021
  July 2,
2022
October 2,
2021
Derivatives designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives designated as hedging instrumentsBalance sheet
classification
Fair ValueFair ValueBalance sheet
classification
Fair ValueFair ValueDerivatives designated as hedging instrumentsBalance sheet
classification
Fair ValueFair ValueBalance sheet
classification
Fair ValueFair Value
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other$506 $1,830 Other accrued liabilities$1,036 $641 Foreign currency forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other$534 $76 Other accrued liabilities$3,108 $1,119 
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (in thousands)Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (in thousands)Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (in thousands)
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
  July 3,
2021
October 3,
2020
  July 3,
2021
October 3,
2020
  July 2,
2022
October 2,
2021
  July 2,
2022
October 2,
2021
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsBalance sheet
classification
Fair ValueFair ValueBalance sheet
classification
Fair ValueFair ValueDerivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsBalance sheet
classification
Fair ValueFair ValueBalance sheet
classification
Fair ValueFair Value
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other$36 $70 Other accrued liabilities$369 $58 Foreign currency forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other$153 $133 Other accrued liabilities$566 $356 
The Effect of Cash Flow Hedge Accounting on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("OCL") (in thousands)The Effect of Cash Flow Hedge Accounting on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("OCL") (in thousands)The Effect of Cash Flow Hedge Accounting on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("OCL") (in thousands)
for the Three Months Endedfor the Three Months Endedfor the Three Months Ended
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsDerivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsAmount of Gain Recognized in OCL on DerivativesDerivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsAmount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCL on Derivatives
July 3, 2021July 4, 2020July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts$164 $1,990 Foreign currency forward contracts$(3,588)$164 
Derivative Impact on Gain (Loss) Recognized in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands)
Derivative Impact on (Loss) Gain Recognized in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands)Derivative Impact on (Loss) Gain Recognized in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands)
for the Three Months Endedfor the Three Months Endedfor the Three Months Ended
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsDerivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsClassification of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into IncomeAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Income Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsClassification of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into IncomeAmount of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Income 
July 3, 2021July 4, 2020July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contractsCost of sales$1,290 $(1,102)Foreign currency forward contractsCost of sales$(322)$1,290 
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contractsSelling and administrative expenses$92 $(86)Foreign currency forward contractsSelling and administrative expenses$(27)$92 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of Gain Recognized on Derivatives in IncomeAmount of Gain on Derivatives Recognized in Income
July 3, 2021July 4, 2020
Foreign currency forward contractsMiscellaneous, net$83 $166 
The Effect of Cash Flow Hedge Accounting on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("OCL") (in thousands)
for the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCL on Derivatives
July 3, 2021July 4, 2020
Foreign currency forward contracts$1,575 $(2,150)
Derivative Impact on Gain (Loss) Recognized in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands)
for the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsClassification of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into IncomeAmount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Income 
July 3, 2021July 4, 2020
Foreign currency forward contractsCost of sales$3,031 $(925)
Foreign currency forward contractsSelling and administrative expenses$263 $(87)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of (Loss) Gain Recognized on Derivatives in IncomeAmount of (Loss) Gain on Derivatives Recognized in Income
July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Foreign currency forward contractsMiscellaneous, net$(790)$83 
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Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives in IncomeAmount of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
July 3, 2021July 4, 2020
The Effect of Cash Flow Hedge Accounting on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("OCL") (in thousands)The Effect of Cash Flow Hedge Accounting on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("OCL") (in thousands)
for the Nine Months Endedfor the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsDerivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsAmount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCL on Derivatives
July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contractsMiscellaneous, net$380 $(467)Foreign currency forward contracts$(2,801)$1,575 
Derivative Impact on (Loss) Gain Recognized in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands)
for the Nine Months Ended
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationshipsClassification of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into IncomeAmount of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCL into Income 
July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Foreign currency forward contractsCost of sales$(1,174)$3,031 
Foreign currency forward contractsSelling and administrative expenses$(96)$263 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of (Loss) Gain Recognized on Derivatives in IncomeAmount of (Loss) Gain on Derivatives Recognized in Income
July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Foreign currency forward contractsMiscellaneous, net$(1,615)$380 
Fair Value Measurements:
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (or exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Company uses quoted market prices when available or discounted cash flows to calculate fair value. The accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. The input levels are:
Level 1: Quoted (observable) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the asset or liability.
The following table lists the fair values of liabilities and assets of the Company’s derivatives as of July 3, 20212, 2022 and October 3, 2020,2, 2021, by input level:
Fair Value Measurements Using Input Levels (Liability)/Asset (in thousands)
July 3, 2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Fair Value Measurements Using Input Levels Asset/(Liability) (in thousands)Fair Value Measurements Using Input Levels Asset/(Liability) (in thousands)
July 2, 2022July 2, 2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
DerivativesDerivatives    Derivatives    
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts$$(863)$$(863)Foreign currency forward contracts$— $(2,987)$— $(2,987)
October 3, 2020
October 2, 2021October 2, 2021
DerivativesDerivativesDerivatives
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts$$1,201 $$1,201 Foreign currency forward contracts$— $(1,266)$— $(1,266)
The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is determined using a market approach, which includes obtaining directly or indirectly observable values from third parties active in the relevant markets. Inputs in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts include prevailing forward and spot prices for currency.
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5.    Income Taxes
Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 was $5.8 million and $13.6 million, respectively, compared to $5.3 million and $15.4 million respectively, compared to $5.8 million and $10.2 million for the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020, respectively.
The effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2021, were 16.1% and 12.7%, respectively, compared to the effective tax rates of 13.9% and 11.4% for the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020. respectively.
The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2021 increased from2, 2022 was 13.4% compared to the effective tax raterates of 16.1% and 12.7% for the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020, primarily3, 2021, respectively. The decrease for the three months ended July 2, 2022 compared to the three months ended July 3, 2021, was due to a change in the geographic distribution of pre-tax book income, partially offset by an increase in discrete tax expenses of $1.4 million. The increase for the nine months ended July 2, 2022 compared to the nine months ended July 3, 2021, was due to a change in the geographic distribution of pre-tax book income and a net $0.8 million benefit for specialan increase in discrete tax items during the three months ended January 4, 2020.expenses of $2.0 million.
There were no material additions to theThe amount of unrecognized tax benefits recorded for uncertain tax positions as ofincreased by $1.5 million for the three months ended July 3, 2021.2, 2022. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. The amount of interest and penalties recorded for the three and nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 was not material.$0.2 million.
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not currently under examination by taxing authorities in the U.S. The Company is under audit in variousU.S or any foreign jurisdictions but settlement is not expected to have a material impact.jurisdiction.
The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a net deferred tax asset will not be realized. During the three months ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, the Company released a full valuation allowance for a jurisdiction within the EMEA segment related to the settlement of an income tax audit. The company continued to record a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions within the EMEA segment and a partial valuation against its net deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions within the AMER segment, as it was more likely than not that these assets would not be fully realized based primarily on historical performance. The Company will continue to provide a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets in each of the applicable jurisdictions going forward until it determines it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.

6.    Earnings Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of the amounts utilized in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 and July 4, 20203, 2021 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net incomeNet income$27,609 $35,842 $105,571 $79,774 Net income$37,494 $27,609 $87,786 $105,571 
Basic weighted average common shares outstandingBasic weighted average common shares outstanding28,529 29,199 28,708 29,210 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding27,738 28,529 27,913 28,708 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards and options outstandingDilutive effect of share-based awards and options outstanding539 594 590 726 Dilutive effect of share-based awards and options outstanding441 539 539 590 
Diluted weighted average shares outstandingDiluted weighted average shares outstanding29,068 29,793 29,298 29,936 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding28,179 29,068 28,452 29,298 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
BasicBasic$0.97 $1.23 $3.68 $2.73 Basic$1.35 $0.97 $3.14 $3.68 
DilutedDiluted$0.95 $1.20 $3.60 $2.66 Diluted$1.33 $0.95 $3.09 $3.60 
For the three and nine months ended July 2, 2022 there were no anti-dilutive shares. For the three and nine months ended July 3, 2021, share-based awards for less than 0.1 million shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as they were antidilutive.
For the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020, share-based awards for approximately 0.3 million and 0.1 million shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as they were antidilutive.
See also Note 12, "Shareholders' Equity," for information regarding the Company's share repurchase plans.
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7.    Leases
The components of lease expense for the three and nine months ended July 2, 2022 and ended July 3, 2021 and July 4, 2020 were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Finance lease expense:Finance lease expense:Finance lease expense:
Amortization of right-of-use assets Amortization of right-of-use assets$1,541 $951 $4,692 $3,220  Amortization of right-of-use assets$1,606 $1,541 $4,966 $4,692 
Interest on lease liabilities Interest on lease liabilities1,229 1,236 3,669 3,738  Interest on lease liabilities1,262 1,229 3,713 3,669 
Operating lease expenseOperating lease expense2,697 2,898 8,146 8,977 Operating lease expense2,912 2,697 8,607 8,146 
Other lease expenseOther lease expense1,024 957 3,543 2,216 Other lease expense1,712 1,024 4,559 3,543 
TotalTotal$6,491 $6,042 $20,050 $18,151 Total$7,492 $6,491 $21,845 $20,050 
Based on the nature of the ROUright-of-use ("ROU") asset, amortization of finance lease ROU assets, operating lease expense and other lease expense are recorded within either cost of goods sold or selling and administrative expenses and interest on finance lease liabilities is recorded within interest expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Other lease expense
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includes lease expense for leases with an estimated total term of twelve months or less and variable lease expense related to variations in lease payments as a result of a change in factors or circumstances occurring after the lease possession date.
The following tables sets forth the amount of lease assets and lease liabilities included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):
Financial Statement Line ItemJuly 3, 2021October 3, 2020Financial Statement Line ItemJuly 2,
2022
October 2,
2021
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Finance lease assets Finance lease assetsProperty, plant and equipment, net$39,655 $36,408  Finance lease assetsProperty, plant and equipment, net$36,099 $38,657 
Operating lease assets Operating lease assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets66,838 69,879  Operating lease assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets64,293 72,087 
Total lease assets Total lease assets$106,493 $106,287  Total lease assets$100,392 $110,744 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CurrentCurrentCurrent
Finance lease liabilities Finance lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$4,753 $2,700 Finance lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$3,705 $4,616 
Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilitiesOther accrued liabilities9,130 7,724 Operating lease liabilitiesOther accrued liabilities8,640 9,877 
Non-currentNon-currentNon-current
Finance lease liabilities Finance lease liabilitiesLong-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portion37,355 37,033  Finance lease liabilitiesLong-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current portion36,173 36,919 
Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities33,193 36,779  Operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities32,270 37,970 
Total lease liabilities Total lease liabilities$84,431 $84,236  Total lease liabilities$80,788 $89,382 

As of July 2, 2022 we had $8.1 million of payments related to leases signed but not yet commenced. These leases will commence in the next twelve months, with lease terms between 3 and 25 years.

8.    Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognized $6.3$6.0 million and $18.1$18.2 million of compensation expense associated with share-based awards for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, respectively, and $6.6$6.3 million and $17.4$18.1 million for the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020,3, 2021, respectively.
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Performance stock units ("PSUs") are payable in shares of the Company's common stock.stock and have a performance period of three years. For PSUs, issued in fiscal year 2020 and earlier, the PSUs50% vest based on the relative total shareholder return ("TSR") of the Company's common stock as compared to the companies in the Russell 3000 index,Index for grants issued in fiscal 2020 and prior and the S&P 400 Index for grants issued in fiscal 2021 and beyond. Both are a market condition, andcondition. The remaining 50% of PSUs vest based upon a three-point annual average of the Company's absolute economic return, a performance condition, with grants made in fiscal 2021 and beyond being subject to an individual year minimum and maximum absolute economic return. The vesting and payout of awards will range between 0% and 200% of the shares granted based upon metrics during a performance period for PSUs based on economic return and PSUs based on TSR compared to the Russell 3000 Index. For PSUs based on TSR compared to the S&P 400 Index, the vesting and payout of awards will range between 0% and 150% of shares granted. Payout at target, 100% of the shares granted, will occur if the TSR of Plexus stock is at the 50th percentile of companies in the Russell 3000 Index or S&P 400 Index during the performance period and if a 2.5% average economic return is achieved over the performance period of three years, a performance condition. In the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company updated the market condition for PSUs based on TSR to the S&P 400 index for all future PSU grants, including those granted in 2021. The Company uses the Monte Carlo valuation model to determine the fair value of PSUs at the date of grant for PSUs that vest based on the relative TSR of the Company's common stock. The Company uses its stock price on grant date as the fair value assigned to PSUs that vest based on the Company's economic return performance.years. The number of shares that may be issued pursuant to PSU grants that have not fully vestedPSUs ranges from 0zero to 0.40.5 million and is dependent upon the Company's TSR and economic return performance over the applicable performance periods.
The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense over the share-based awards' vesting period.

9.    Litigation
The Company is party to lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material positive or adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

10.    Reportable Segments
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Company uses an internal management reporting system, which provides important financial data to evaluate performance and allocate the Company’s resources on a regional basis. Net sales for the segments are attributed to the region in which the product is manufactured or the service is performed. The Company operates in the Americas ("AMER"), Asia-Pacific ("APAC") and Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA"). The services provided, manufacturing processes used, class of customers serviced and order fulfillment processes used are similar and generally interchangeable across the segments. A segment’s performance is evaluated based upon its operating income (loss). A segment’s operating income (loss) includes its net sales less cost of sales and selling and administrative expenses, but excludes corporate and other expenses. Corporate and other expenses primarily represent corporate selling and administrative expenses, and restructuring and impairment chargescosts and other charges, if any. These costs are not allocated to the segments, as management excludes such costs when assessing the performance of the segments. Inter-segment transactions are generally recorded at amounts that approximate arm’s length transactions. The accounting policies for the segments are the same as for the Company taken as a whole.

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Information about the Company’s 3 reportable segments for the three and nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 and July 4, 2020, respectively,3, 2021 is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net sales:Net sales:Net sales:
AMERAMER$318,898 $305,941 $1,011,162 $993,871 AMER$342,572 $318,898 $931,123 $1,011,162 
APACAPAC446,915 482,267 1,357,089 1,321,254 APAC586,305 446,915 1,611,862 1,357,089 
EMEAEMEA76,519 91,846 238,564 250,326 EMEA84,177 76,519 230,742 238,564 
Elimination of inter-segment salesElimination of inter-segment sales(27,945)(22,660)(81,188)(88,284)Elimination of inter-segment sales(31,713)(27,945)(86,207)(81,188)
$814,387 $857,394 $2,525,627 $2,477,167 $981,341 $814,387 $2,687,520 $2,525,627 
    
Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):
AMERAMER$9,191 $8,516 $51,876 $21,102 AMER$16,976 $9,191 $26,535 $51,876 
APACAPAC57,068 66,297 176,722 178,549 APAC67,286 57,068 188,834 176,722 
EMEAEMEA58 1,115 (2,548)257 EMEA2,597 58 4,043 (2,548)
Corporate and other expenses(29,944)(30,075)(92,124)(96,912)
Corporate and other costsCorporate and other costs(37,298)(29,944)(103,541)(92,124)
$36,373 $45,853 $133,926 $102,996 $49,561 $36,373 $115,871 $133,926 
Other income (expense):Other income (expense):Other income (expense):
Interest expenseInterest expense$(3,190)$(3,988)$(11,094)$(11,934)Interest expense$(3,923)$(3,190)$(10,314)$(11,094)
Interest incomeInterest income308 368 1,072 1,546 Interest income318 308 851 1,072 
Miscellaneous, netMiscellaneous, net(579)(600)(2,922)(2,619)Miscellaneous, net(2,678)(579)(5,047)(2,922)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes$32,912 $41,633 $120,982 $89,989 Income before income taxes$43,278 $32,912 $101,361 $120,982 
    
July 3,
2021
October 3,
2020
July 2,
2022
October 2,
2021
Total assets:Total assets:Total assets:
AMERAMER$756,076 $759,030 AMER$1,054,665 $789,385 
APACAPAC1,188,842 1,073,951 APAC1,763,076 1,283,124 
EMEAEMEA270,103 279,757 EMEA296,689 275,122 
Corporate and eliminationsCorporate and eliminations106,416 177,110 Corporate and eliminations90,033 114,262 
$2,321,437 $2,289,848 $3,204,463 $2,461,893 
    

11.    Guarantees
The Company offers certain indemnifications under its customer manufacturing agreements. In the normal course of business, the Company may from time to time be obligated to indemnify its customers or its customers’ customers against damages or liabilities arising out of the Company’s negligence, misconduct, breach of contract, or infringement of third-party intellectual
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property rights. Certain agreements have extended broader indemnification, and while most agreements have contractual limits, some do not. However, the Company generally does not provide for such indemnities and seeks indemnification from its customers for damages or liabilities arising out of the Company’s adherence to customers’ specifications or designs or use of materials furnished, or directed to be used, by its customers. The Company does not believe its obligations under such indemnities are material.
In the normal course of business, the Company also provides its customers a limited warranty covering workmanship, and in some cases materials, on products manufactured by the Company. Such warranty generally provides that products will be free from defects in the Company’s workmanship and meet mutually agreed-upon specifications for periods generally ranging from 12 months to 24 months. The Company’s obligation is generally limited to correcting, at its expense, any defect by repairing or replacing such defective product. The Company’s warranty generally excludes defects resulting from faulty customer-supplied components, design defects or damage caused by any party or cause other than the Company.
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The Company provides for an estimate of costs that may be incurred under its limited warranty at the time product revenue is recognized and establishes additional reserves for specifically identified product issues. These costs primarily include labor and materials, as necessary, associated with repair or replacement and are included in the Company's accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in "other accrued liabilities." The primary factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the value and the number of shipped units and historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims. As these factors are impacted by actual experience and future expectations, the Company assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary.
Below is a table summarizing the activity related to the Company’s limited warranty liability for the nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 and July 4, 20203, 2021 (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
Reserve balance, beginning of period$6,386 $6,276 
Accruals for warranties issued during the period2,102 2,323 
Settlements (in cash or in kind) during the period(2,434)(1,712)
Reserve balance, end of period$6,054 $6,887 

Nine Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Reserve balance, beginning of period$6,645 $6,386 
Accruals for warranties issued during the period2,431 2,102 
Settlements (in cash or in kind) during the period(2,032)(2,434)
Reserve balance, end of period$7,044 $6,054 

12.    Shareholders' Equity
On August 20, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase planprogram under which the Company is authorized to repurchase $50.0 million of its common stock (the "2019 Program"). During the nine months ended July 3, 2021,, the Company completed the 2019 Program by repurchasingrepurchasing 73,560 shares under this program for $5.3 million and at an average price of $72.44. During the three months ended July 4, 2020, the Company had 0 share repurchases under the 2019 Program. During the nine months ended July 4, 2020, the Company repurchased 315,231 shares under this program for $19.5 million at an average price of $61.81$72.44 per share.
On August 13, 2020, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program that authorizesunder which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $50.0 million of its common stock (the "2021 Program") beginning upon expiration of the Company’s 2019 Program.. On November 18, 2020, the Board of Directors approved an additional $50.0 million in share repurchase authority under the existing 2021 Program such that there now existsthen existed a total of $100.0 million in share repurchase authority under the program. The 2021 Program commenced upon completion of the 2019 Program. During the three months ended July 3, 2021, the Company repurchased 291,898 shares under this program for $27.3 million at an average price of $93.53 per share. During the nine months ended July 3, 2021, the Company repurchased 874,706 shares under this program for $73.9 million at an average price of $84.45 per share.
On August 11, 2021, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $50.0 million of its common stock (the "2022 Program"). The 2022 Program commenced upon completion of the 2021 Program. During the three months ended July 2, 2022, the Company repurchased 148,571 shares under this program for $11.7 million at an average price of $79.27 per share. During the nine months ended July 2, 2022, the Company repurchased 564,718 shares under this program for $46.9 million at an average price of $83.07 per share. As of July 3, 2021, $26.1 million of2, 2022, the Company completed the 2022 Program, and there is no remaining authority remained under the 2021 Program. The 2021 Program has no expiration.for share repurchases.
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13.    Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
The Company has Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreements with MUFG Bank, New York Branch (formerly known as The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.) (the "MUFG RPA"), and HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Xiamen branch (the "HSBC RPA"), and other unaffiliated financial institutions, under which the Company may elect to sell receivables; at a discount. TheseAll facilities are uncommitted facilities. The maximum facility amount under the MUFG RPA as of July 3, 20212, 2022 is $340.0 million.The maximum facility amount under the HSBC RPA as of July 3, 20212, 2022 is $60.0 million. The MUFG RPA will be automatically extended each year unless any party gives no less than 10 days prior notice that the agreement should not be extended. The contract length terms of the HSBC RPA are generally consistent with the terms of the MUFG RPA previously discussed.
Transfers of receivables under the programs are accounted for as sales and, accordingly, receivables sold under the programs are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by
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operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Proceeds from the transfer reflect the face value of the receivables less a discount. The sale discount is recorded within "Miscellaneous, net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income in the period of the sale. The Company continues servicing receivables sold and performing all accounts receivable administrative functions, and in exchange receives a servicing fee, under both the MUFG RPA and HSBC RPA. Servicing fees related to trade accounts receivable programs recognized during the three and nine months ended July 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021 were not material.

The CompanyCompany sold $213.6 million and $180.6 million and $189.9 million of trade accounts receivable under these programs, or their predecessors, during the three months ended July 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021 and July 4, 2020,, respectively, in exchange for cash proceeds of $180.1$212.3 million and $189.4180.1 million, respectively.

The Company sold $574.6$563.8 million and $606.0$574.6 million of trade accounts receivable under these programs, or their predecessors, during the nine months ended July 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021 and July 4, 2020,, respectively, in exchange for cash proceeds of $573.0$561.3 million and$573.0 million, respectively.

As of July 2, 2022 and October 2, 2021, $216.9 million and $603.4$176.0 million, respectively.respectively, of accounts receivables sold under trade accounts receivable programs and subject to servicing by the Company remained outstanding and had not yet been collected.

14.    Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Significant Judgments
Revenue is recognized over time for arrangements with customers for which: (i) the Company's performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Company, and (ii) the Company has an enforceable right to payment, including reasonable profit margin, for performance completed to date. Revenue recognized over time is estimated based on costs incurred to date plus a reasonable profit margin. If either of the two conditions noted above are not met to recognize revenue over time, revenue is recognized following the transfer of control of such products to the customer, which typically occurs upon shipment or delivery depending on the terms of the underlying arrangement.
The Company recognizes revenue when a contract exists and when, or as, it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of a product or service to a customer. Contracts are accounted for when they have approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer.
The Company generally enters into a master services arrangement that establishes the framework under which business will be conducted. These arrangements represent the master terms and conditions of the Company's services that apply to individual orders, but they do not commit the customer to work with, or to continue to work with, the Company nor do they obligate the customer to any specific volume or pricing of purchases. Moreover, these terms can be amended in appropriate situations.
Customer purchase orders are received for specific quantities with predominantly fixed pricing and delivery requirements. Thus, for the majority of our contracts, there is no guarantee of any revenue to the Company until a customer submits a purchase order. As a result, the Company generally considers its arrangement with a customer to be the combination of the master services arrangement and the purchase order. Most of the Company's arrangements with customers create a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual manufactured product or service is capable of being distinct.
The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied over time as work progresses or at a point in time. A performance obligation is satisfied over time if the Company has an enforceable right to payment, including a reasonable profit margin. Determining if an enforceable right to payment includes a reasonable profit margin requires judgment and is assessed on a contract by contract basis.
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Generally, there are no subjective customer acceptance requirements or further obligations related to goods or services provided; if such requirements or obligations exist, then a sale is recognized at the time when such requirements are completed and such obligations are fulfilled.
The Company does not allow for a general right of return. Net sales include amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling and out-of-pocket expenses. The corresponding shipping and handling costs and out-of-pocket expenses are included
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in cost of sales. Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction, that are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from net sales.
Contract Costs
For contracts requiring over time revenue recognition, the selection of the method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. The Company uses a cost-based input measurement of progress because it best depicts the transfer of assets to the customer, which occurs as costs are incurred during the manufacturing process or as services are rendered. Under the cost-based measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the costs incurred to date.
There were no other costs to obtain or fulfill customer contracts.
Disaggregated Revenue
The table below includes the Company’s revenue for the three and nine months ended July 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021 andJuly 4, 2020, disaggregated by geographic reportable segment and market sector (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
 July 3, 2021
July 2, 2022
Reportable Segment:Reportable Segment:
AMERAPACEMEATotalAMERAPACEMEATotal
Market Sector:Market Sector:Market Sector:
IndustrialIndustrial$109,672 $243,121 $19,126 $371,919 Industrial$108,064 $328,314 $17,999 $454,377 
Healthcare/Life SciencesHealthcare/Life Sciences143,033 144,874 36,529 324,436 Healthcare/Life Sciences171,697 184,202 44,900 400,799 
Aerospace/DefenseAerospace/Defense64,038 33,614 20,380 118,032 Aerospace/Defense59,972 45,980 20,213 126,165 
External revenue External revenue316,743 421,609 76,035 814,387  External revenue339,733 558,496 83,112 981,341 
Inter-segment salesInter-segment sales2,155 25,306 484 27,945 Inter-segment sales2,839 27,809 1,065 31,713 
Segment revenue Segment revenue$318,898 $446,915 $76,519 $842,332  Segment revenue$342,572 $586,305 $84,177 $1,013,054 

Three Months Ended
July 4, 2020
Three Months Ended
Reportable Segment:July 3, 2021
AMERAPACEMEATotalReportable Segment:
Market Sector (1):
AMERAPACEMEATotal
Market Sector:Market Sector:
IndustrialIndustrial$112,741 $253,127 $20,391 $386,259 Industrial$109,672 $243,121 $19,126 $371,919 
Healthcare/Life SciencesHealthcare/Life Sciences106,130 172,441 51,503 330,074 Healthcare/Life Sciences143,033 144,874 36,529 324,436 
Aerospace/DefenseAerospace/Defense85,277 36,979 18,805 141,061 Aerospace/Defense64,038 33,614 20,380 118,032 
External revenue External revenue304,148 462,547 90,699 857,394  External revenue316,743 421,609 76,035 814,387 
Inter-segment salesInter-segment sales1,793 19,720 1,147 22,660 Inter-segment sales2,155 25,306 484 27,945 
Segment revenue Segment revenue$305,941 $482,267 $91,846 $880,054  Segment revenue$318,898 $446,915 $76,519 $842,332 
(1) During the three months ended January 2, 2021, the Company consolidated the previously reported Industrial/Commercial and Communications market sectors to form the Industrial market sector. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.


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Nine Months Ended
July 2, 2022
Reportable Segment:
AMERAPACEMEATotal
Market Sector:
Industrial$289,576 $895,915 $47,367 $1,232,858 
Healthcare/Life Sciences451,514 518,538 128,460 1,098,512 
Aerospace/Defense182,935 120,646 52,569 356,150 
     External revenue924,025 1,535,099 228,396 2,687,520 
Inter-segment sales7,098 76,763 2,346 86,207 
    Segment revenue$931,123 $1,611,862 $230,742 $2,773,727 

Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
Reportable Segment:
AMERAPACEMEATotal
Market Sector:
Industrial$363,039 $736,906 $56,934 $1,156,879 
Healthcare/Life Sciences424,499 448,783 120,234 993,516 
Aerospace/Defense216,206 99,193 59,833 375,232 
     External revenue1,003,744 1,284,882 237,001 2,525,627 
Inter-segment sales7,418 72,207 1,563 81,188 
    Segment revenue$1,011,162 $1,357,089 $238,564 $2,606,815 

Nine Months Ended
 July 3, 2021
Reportable Segment:
AMERAPACEMEATotal
Market Sector:
Industrial$363,039 $736,906 $56,934 $1,156,879 
Healthcare/Life Sciences424,499 448,783 120,234 993,516 
Aerospace/Defense216,206 99,193 59,833 375,232 
     External revenue1,003,744 1,284,882 237,001 2,525,627 
Inter-segment sales7,418 72,207 1,563 81,188 
    Segment revenue$1,011,162 $1,357,089 $238,564 $2,606,815 
Nine Months Ended
July 4, 2020
Reportable Segment:
AMERAPACEMEATotal
Market Sector (1):
Industrial$350,716 $683,740 $58,701 $1,093,157 
Healthcare/Life Sciences347,469 440,199 125,673 913,341 
Aerospace/Defense286,963 123,161 60,545 470,669 
     External revenue985,148 1,247,100 244,919 2,477,167 
Inter-segment sales8,723 74,154 5,407 88,284 
    Segment revenue$993,871 $1,321,254 $250,326 $2,565,451 
(1) During the three months ended January 2, 2021, the Company consolidated the previously reported Industrial/Commercial and Communications market sectors to form the Industrial market sector. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
For the three and nine months ended July 2, 2022, approximately 83% and 85% of the Company's revenue, respectively, was recognized as the performance obligations for products and services were transferred over time. For the three and nine months ended July 3, 2021, approximately 91% of the Company's revenue, respectively, was recognized as controlthe performance obligations for products and services were transferred over time to customers. For the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020, approximately 90% of the Company's revenue was recognized as control for products and services were transferred over time to customers.time.
Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, contract assets and deferred revenue on the Company’s accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Contract Assets: For performance obligations satisfied at a point in time, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, at which point the customer has been billed and the resulting asset is recorded within accounts receivable. For performance obligations satisfied over time as work progresses, the Company has an unconditional right to payment, which results in the recognition of contract assets. The following table summarizes the activity in the Company's contract assets during the nine months ended July 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021 and July 4, 2020 (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
Contract assets, beginning of period$113,946 $90,841 
Revenue recognized during the period2,303,287 2,233,243 
Amounts collected or invoiced during the period(2,303,211)(2,207,642)
Contract assets, end of period$114,022 $116,442 

Nine Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Contract assets, beginning of period$115,283 $113,946 
Revenue recognized during the period2,279,559 2,303,287 
Amounts collected or invoiced during the period(2,266,792)(2,303,211)
Contract assets, end of period$128,050 $114,022 
Deferred Revenue: Deferred revenue is recorded when consideration is received from a customer prior to transferring goods or services to the customer under the terms of the contract, which is included in other accrued liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of July 3, 20212, 2022 and October 3, 20202, 2021, the balance of advance payments from customers that
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remained in other accrued liabilities was $74.9$251.1 million and $55.6$101.1 million, respectively. The advance payment is not considered a significant financing component because it is used to meet working capital demands that can be higher in the early stages of a contract offset obsolete and excess inventory risks and to protect the Companycompany from the other party failing to adequately complete some or all of its obligations under the contract. Deferred revenue is recognized into revenue when all revenue recognition criteria are met. For performance obligations satisfied over time, recognition will occur as work progresses; otherwise deferred revenue will be recognized based upon shipping terms.

15.    Restructuring and Impairment Charges
Restructuring and impairment charges incurred in fiscal 2021 in the Company's EMEA and AMER segments primarily relate to the reductions-in-force. For fiscal 2020, restructuring and impairment charges incurred in the AMER segment primarily relate to the closure of the Boulder Design Center. These charges are recorded within restructuring and impairment charges on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Restructuring liabilities are recorded within other accrued liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

For the three months ended July 2, 2022, the Company did not incur any restructuring and impairment charges. For the nine months ended July 2, 2022, the Company recorded $2.0 million of restructuring and charges primarily due to employee severance costs associated with a facility transition in the Company's APAC segment.

For the three months ended July 3, 2021, the Company incurred restructuring and impairment charges of $1.2 million, which consisted of severance from the reduction of the Company's workforce primarily in the AMER region.segment. For the nine months ended July 3, 2021, the Company incurred restructuring and impairment charges of $3.3 million, which consisted of severance from the reduction of the Company's workforce primarily in the AMER and EMEA regions.
For the three months ended July 4, 2020, 0 restructuring and impairment charges were incurred. For the nine months ended July 4, 2020, the Company incurred restructuring and impairment charges of $6.0 million, which consisted of the following:segments.
$3.1 million of fixed asset and operating right-of-use asset impairment at the Company's Boulder Design Center; and
$2.9 million of severance from the reduction of the Company's workforce primarily at the Boulder Design Center in fiscal 2020.
The Company recognized a tax benefit of $0.2 million related to restructuring and impairment charges for the nine months ended July 2, 2022 and $0.1 million and $0.3 million related to restructuring charges in the three and nine months ended July 3, 2021, respectively, and $0.6 million related to restructuring charges in the nine months ended July 4, 2020.respectively.

The Company's restructuring accrual activity for the three and nine months ended July 2, 2022 and nine months ended July 3, 2021 and July 4, 2020 is included in the table below (in thousands):
Fixed Asset and Operating Right-of-Use Asset ImpairmentEmployee Termination and Severance CostsTotal
Accrual balance, January 2, 2021$$22 $22 
Restructuring and Impairment Charges2,029 2,029 
Amounts utilized(440)(440)
Accrual balance, April 3, 2021$$1,611 $1,611 
Restructuring and Impairment Charges1,238 1,238 
Amounts utilized(1,997)(1,997)
Accrual balance, July 3, 2021$$852 $852 
Fixed Asset and Operating ROU Asset ImpairmentEmployee Termination and Severance Costs    Total
Accrual balance, as of October 2, 2021$— $71 $71 
Restructuring and impairment costs255 1,766 2,021 
Amounts utilized(255)(75)(330)
Accrual balance, as of January 1, 2022$— $1,762 $1,762 
Restructuring and impairment costs— — — 
Amounts utilized— (100)(100)
Accrual balance, as of April 2, 2022$— $1,662 $1,662 
Restructuring and impairment costs— — — 
Amounts utilized— (181)(181)
Accrual balance, as of July 2, 2022$— $1,481 $1,481 
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Fixed Asset and Operating ROU Asset ImpairmentEmployee Termination and Severance Costs    Total
Accrual balance, as of January 2, 2021$— $22 $22 
Restructuring and impairment costs— 2,029 2,029 
Amounts utilized— (440)(440)
Accrual balance, as of April 3, 2021$— $1,611 $1,611 
Restructuring and impairment costs— 1,238 1,238 
Amounts utilized— (1,997)(1,997)
Accrual balance, as of July 3, 2021$— $852 $852 


Fixed Asset and Operating Right-of-Use Asset ImpairmentEmployee Termination and Severance CostsTotal
Accrual balance, January 4, 2020$$447 $447 
Restructuring and Impairment Charges3,054 2,949 6,003 
Amounts utilized(3,054)(2,049)(5,103)
Accrual balance, April 4, 2020$$1,347 $1,347 
Restructuring and Impairment Charges
Amounts utilized(1,089)(1,089)
Accrual balance, July 4, 2020$$258 $258 
There was 0no material restructuring activity for the three months ended January 2, 2021 or January 4, 2020.
The restructuring accrual balance for the three months ended July 3, 2021 is expected to be utilized by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

"SAFE HARBOR" CAUTIONARY STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995:
The statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are guidance or which are not historical facts (such as statements in the future tense and statements including believe, expect, intend, plan, anticipate, goal, target and similar terms and concepts), including all discussions of periods which are not yet completed, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the evolving effect, which may intensify, of COVID-19 on our employees, customers, suppliers, and logistics providers, including the impact of governmental actions being taken to curtail the spread of the virus, particularly in the key geography of Malaysia.virus. Other risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the effect of inflationary pressures on our costs of production, profitability, and on the economic outlook of our markets; the effects of shortages and delays in obtaining components as a result of economic cycles, natural disasters or otherwise; the risk of customer delays, changes, cancellations or forecast inaccuracies in both ongoing and new programs; the lack of visibility of future orders, particularly in view of changing economic conditions; the economic performance of the industries, sectors and customers we serve; the effects of tariffs, trade disputes, trade agreements and other trade protection measures; the effects of the volume of revenue from certain sectors or programs on our margins in particular periods; our ability to secure new customers, maintain our current customer base and deliver product on a timely basis; the risks of concentration of work for certain customers; the particular risks relative to new or recent customers, programs or services, which risks include customer and other delays, start-up costs, potential inability to execute, the establishment of appropriate terms of agreements, and the lack of a track record of order volume and timing; the effects of start-up costs of new programs and facilities or the costs associated with the closure or consolidation of facilities; possible unexpected costs and operating disruption in transitioning programs, including transitions between Company facilities; the risk that new program wins and/or customer demand may not result in the expected revenue or profitability; the fact that customer orders may not lead to long-term relationships; our ability to manage successfully and execute a complex business model characterized by high product mix and demanding quality, regulatory, and other requirements; the risks associated with excess and obsolete inventory, including the risk that inventory purchased on behalf of our customers may not be consumed or otherwise paid for by the customer, resulting in an inventory write-off; risks related to information technology systems and data security; the ability to realize anticipated savings from restructuring or similar actions, as well as the adequacy of related charges as compared to actual expenses; increasing regulatory and compliance requirements; the effects of U.S. Tax Reform, any tax law changes as a result of change in U.S. presidential administration, and of related foreign jurisdiction tax developments; current or potential future barriers to the repatriation of funds that are currently held outside of the United States as a result of actions taken by other countries or otherwise; the potential effects of jurisdictional results on our taxes, tax rates, and our ability to use deferred tax assets and net operating losses; the weakness of areas of the global economy; the effect of changes in the pricing and margins of products; raw materials and component cost fluctuations; the potential effect of fluctuations in the value of the currencies in which we transact business; the effects of changes in economic conditions, political conditions and tax matters in the United States and in the other countries in which we do business (including as a result of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union); the potential effect of other world or local events or other events outside our control (such as the recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine, changes in energy prices, terrorism, global health epidemics and weather events); the impact of increased competition; an inability to successfully manage human capital; changes in financial accounting standards; and other risks detailed herein and in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, particularly in Risk Factors in our fiscal 20202021 Form 10-K and any subsequently filed Form 10-Q.10-K.

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OVERVIEW
Plexus Corp. and its subsidiaries (together "Plexus," the "Company," or "we") participate in the Electronic Manufacturing Services ("EMS") industry. We partnerSince 1979, we have been partnering with our customerscompanies to create the products that build a better world. Since 1979, Plexus has been a dedicated partner to companiesworld by providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Aftermarket Services. We offer advanced design and production capabilities, allowing our customers to concentrate on their core competencies. Plexus helps accelerate our customers' time to market, reduce their investment in engineering and manufacturing capacity, and optimize total product cost. Plexus isare a global leader that specializes in serving customers in industries with highly complex products and demanding regulatory environments. Plexus delivers customer service excellence to leading companies by providing innovative, comprehensive end-to-end solutions in the Americas ("AMER"), Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA") and Asia-Pacific ("APAC") regions for our customers. Our strategy remains consistent and can be summarized in four words: focus, execution, passion and discipline.throughout a product’s lifecycle. We engineer innovative solutions for customers in growth markets and focus on partnering with leading global companies in the Industrial, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Aerospace/Defense market sectors. Superior execution is foundational to ourWe deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions in the Americas ("AMER"), Asia-Pacific ("APAC") and Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") regions.



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differentiation. WeThe following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to provide an analysis of both short-term results and future prospects from management’s perspective, including an assessment of the financial condition and results of operations, events and uncertainties that are dedicated partners tonot indicative of future operations and any other financial or statistical data that we believe will enhance the understanding of our customers, committed to achieving zero defectscompany’s financial condition, cash flows and perfect delivery through Operational Excellence. We accomplish Operational Excellence by being united as a teamother changes in financial condition and guided by our values and leadership behaviors. We do the right thing to support our team members, communities and customers. Through our collective passion, we drive purpose to our actions and decisions. Finally, we are committed to delivering shareholder value through a consistent and disciplined financial model.results of operations.

The following information should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statementscondensed consolidated financial statements included herein theand "Risk Factors" sectionincluded in Part II, Item 1A included herein as well as Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2020,2, 2021, and our "Safe Harbor" Cautionary Statement included above.
COVID-19 Update

Current Events Update
We continue to monitor the global outbreak and spread of COVID-19 and take steps to mitigate the potential risks to us posed by its spread and related circumstances and impacts.

The health and safety of our employees is a top priority for us. We have progressively implemented measures to safeguard our employees from the COVID-19 infection and exposure and have made significant efforts to mitigate the effects of regulatory authority restrictions on our operations through a combination of adjustments in our shift patterns, flexible work arrangements, productivity improvements, facility enhancements to support social distancing and optimizing employee capability to work from home. These efforts will continue as requirements change, new risks are identified and infections impact us.

We have continued to experience an increase in labor shortages due to COVID-19 quarantines or workforce curtailments, particularly in Malaysia, as the virus continues to spread. During our third quarter of fiscal 2021, workforce curtailments and restrictions implemented in Malaysia, that remained in effect as of the end of the quarter, contributed to the inability to meeting previously issued quarterly guidance. While we have been successful in largely mitigating the effects of the pandemic on our productivity, the continued The spread and resurgence of the COVID-19 virusfrom new variants in jurisdictions where we operate may make our ability to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic on our productivity more challenging.

We remain in close contact with our suppliers and our customers to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses and operations. Our suppliers may face challenges in maintaining an adequate workforce or securing materials from their own suppliers as a result of COVID-19. We have experienced, and mayexpect to continue to experience, an inability to procure certain components and materials on a timely basis due to global supply chain constraints likely as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.pandemic and worsened by geopolitical conditions including the conflict in Ukraine. These constraints have impacted our ability to meet customer demand and will continue to inhibit our ability to capture the demand from our customers. We remain in close contact with our suppliers to understand the impacts on their businesses and operations and continue to take steps to validate our suppliers’their ability to deliver to us on time, but anticipate thattime. However, the extended lead times may requirehave required us to make additional investments in inventory to satisfy customer demand. Our customersdemand, which we expect to persist.

Over the past few quarters, global supply chain constraints have experienced volatilityled to inflation in many of the components we acquire, as well as labor and uncertainty, which has resultedoperating costs. We expect the increase in costs to continue in the need for usnear future. Labor-related issues have become more pronounced likely as a result of COVID-19 and current economic conditions. We have been, and expect to reactcontinue to be, subject to such inflationary and respond.general labor cost increases including in our Malaysia operations where the government has imposed a mandatory increase to the minimum wage that went into effect in our third quarter of fiscal 2022. While we have been largely able to mitigate the impacts of inflation through our contractual rights with customers on pricing, the pricing recoveries received may be dilutive to our operating margin. The inability to offset these costs in future periods or the impacts of continued inflation on end markets and our customers may affect our operating results, cash flows and inventory levels, which could increase as a result of higher component prices or the negative effects of inflation on customer end-market demand.

We believe we are positioned with a strongour balance sheet as we faceis positioned to support the potential future challenges presented by COVID-19.COVID-19 and other macro-economic pressures we are facing. As of the third quarter of fiscal 2021,2022, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $307$278 million, while debt, finance lease obligations and other financing were $248$435 million. To further ensure our ability to meet the needs of working capital investments to support anticipated revenue growth, we refinanced our revolving credit facility, expanding the maximum commitment from $350.0 million to $500.0 million. Borrowings under our Credit Facility as of July 3, 20212, 2022 were $50$240 million, leaving $300$260 million of our revolving commitment of $350$500.0 million available for use as of July 2, 2022 as well as the ability to expand our revolving commitment to $750 million upon mutual agreement with the bank. Refer to Note 3, 2021."Debt, Finance Lease Obligations and Other Financing," in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis Liquidity and Capital Resources" in Part I, Item 2 for further information.

The recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine has negatively impacted the global economy and led to various economic sanctions being imposed by the U.S., United Kingdom, European Union and other countries against Russia. While the impacts of the conflict have not been material on our operating results, as we do not have operations or material customers or suppliers in either country, it is not possible to predict the broader consequences of this conflict.

See in particular the "Risk Factors" contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2020,2, 2021, including ""Our financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.outbreak", "We experience component shortages, price fluctuations and supplier quality concerns."



, and "Plexus is a multinational corporation and operating in multiple countries exposes us to increased risks, including adverse local developments and currency risks."
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Performance Summary. The following table presents selected consolidated financial data (dollars in millions, except per share data):
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net salesNet sales$814.4 $857.4 $2,525.6 $2,477.2 Net sales$981.3 $814.4 $2,687.5 $2,525.6 
Cost of salesCost of sales740.3 774.5 2,281.3 2,253.7 Cost of sales887.7 740.3 2,447.4 2,281.3 
Gross profitGross profit74.1 82.9 244.3 223.5 Gross profit93.6 74.1 240.1 244.3 
Gross marginGross margin9.1 %9.7 %9.7 %9.0 %Gross margin9.5 %9.1 %8.9 %9.7 %
Operating incomeOperating income36.4 45.9 133.9 103.0 Operating income49.6 36.4 115.9 133.9 
Operating marginOperating margin4.5 %5.3 %5.3 %4.2 %Operating margin5.1 %4.5 %4.3 %5.3 %
Other expenseOther expense6.3 3.5 14.5 12.9 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense5.8 5.3 13.6 15.4 
Net incomeNet income27.6 35.8 105.6 79.8 Net income37.5 27.6 87.8 105.6 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$0.95 $1.20 $3.60 $2.66 Diluted earnings per share$1.33 $0.95 $3.09 $3.60 
Return on invested capital*Return on invested capital*15.9 %12.9 %Return on invested capital*11.5 %15.9 %
Economic return*Economic return*7.8 %4.1 %Economic return*2.2 %7.8 %
*Non-GAAP metric; refer to "Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") and economic return" below for more information and Exhibit 99.1 for a reconciliation.
*Non-GAAP metric; refer to "Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") and economic return" below for more information and Exhibit 99.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a reconciliation.*Non-GAAP metric; refer to "Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") and economic return" below for more information and Exhibit 99.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a reconciliation.

Net sales. For the three months ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, net sales decreased $43.0increased $166.9 million, or 5.0%20.5%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. For the nine months ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, net sales increased $48.4$161.9 million, or 2.0%6.4%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021.
Net sales are analyzed by management by geographic segment, which reflects our reportable segments, and by market sector. Management measures operational performance and allocates resources on a geographic segment basis. Our global business development strategy is based on our targeted market sectors. Beginning in fiscal year 2021, we consolidated the previously reported Industrial/Commercial and Communications market sectors to form the Industrial market sector. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
A discussion of net sales by reportable segment is presented below (in millions):
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net sales:Net sales:Net sales:
AMERAMER$318.9 $306.0 $1,011.2 $993.9 AMER$342.6 $318.9 $931.1 $1,011.2 
APACAPAC446.9 482.3 1,357.1 1,321.3 APAC586.3 446.9 1,611.9 1,357.1 
EMEAEMEA76.5 91.8 238.5 250.3 EMEA84.2 76.5 230.7 238.5 
Elimination of inter-segment salesElimination of inter-segment sales(27.9)(22.7)(81.2)(88.3)Elimination of inter-segment sales(31.8)(27.9)(86.2)(81.2)
Total net salesTotal net sales$814.4 $857.4 $2,525.6 $2,477.2 Total net sales$981.3 $814.4 $2,687.5 $2,525.6 
AMER. Net sales for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 in the AMER segment increased $12.9$23.7 million, or 4.2%7.4%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020. The increase in net sales was driven by an $18.3 million increase in production ramps for new customers, partially inclusive of increased demand as a result of COVID-19. The increase was partially offset by a $4.0 million decrease for an end-of-life product.
During the nine months ended July 3, 2021, net sales in the AMER segment increased $17.3 million, or 1.7%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020.2021. The increase in net sales was driven by a $69.9 million increase in production ramps for new customers, partially inclusive of increased demand as a result of COVID-19, and a $20.9$26.8 million increase in production ramps of new products for existing customers.customers, overall net increased customer end-market demand and increased pricing associated with inflated component prices, partially offset by the impact of supply chain constraints that have created limitations with meeting available customer demand. These increases were further offset by an $8.3 million decrease due to partial loss of business with customers and a $6.4 million decrease for end-of-life products.
During the nine months ended July 2, 2022, net sales in the AMER segment decreased $80.1 million, or 7.9%, as compared to the nine months ended July 3, 2021. The decrease in net sales was driven by a $55.5 million decrease for end-of-life products, a $39.0 million decrease due to partial loss of business with customers, $3.6 million due to a disengagement with a customer and
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supply chain constraints that have created limitations with meeting available customer demand. These decreases were partially offset by a $34.0 million increase in production ramps of new products for existing customers, overall net decreasedincreased customer end-market demand primarilyand increased pricing associated with commercial aerospace customers in the Aerospace/Defense sector, a reduction in net sales of $11.9 million due to disengagements with customers andinflated component prices as well as a $5.0 million decreaseincrease in production ramps for an end-of-life product.a new customer.
APAC. Net sales for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 in the APAC segment decreased $35.4increased $139.4 million, or 7.3%31.2%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020. The decrease in net sales was driven by a net decrease in customer end-market demand,
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partially inclusive of decreased demand as a result of COVID-19. The decrease was also driven by reduced operating capacity due to mandated workforce curtailments for manufacturers in certain parts of the region as well as a $5.0 million decrease for end-of-life products.
During the nine months ended July 3, 2021, net sales in the APAC segment increased $35.8 million, or 2.7%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020.2021. The increase in net sales was driven by aoverall net increase inincreased customer end-market partially inclusive of decreased demand asand increased pricing associated with inflated component prices, a result of COVID-19, as well as a $16.0$25.0 million increase in production ramps of new products for existing customers.customers and partial recovery from supply chain constraints that had previously created limitations with meeting available customer demand.
During the nine months ended July 2, 2022, net sales in the APAC segment increased $254.8 million, or 18.8%, as compared to the nine months ended July 3, 2021. The increase in net sales was driven by overall net increased customer end-market demand and increased pricing associated with inflated component prices as well as a $68.4 million increase in production ramps of new products for existing customers, partially offset by the impact of supply chain constraints that have created limitations with meeting available customer demand. These increases were further offset by a $6.0 million decrease in the partial loss of a program with an existing customer, a $4.6$31.9 million decrease for an end-of-life productproducts and reduced operating capacity due to mandated workforce curtailmentsa $5.4 million decrease for manufacturers in certain partsthe loss of the region.existing business.
EMEA. Net sales for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 in the EMEA segment decreased $15.3increased $7.7 million, or 16.7%10.1%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The decreaseincrease in net sales was driven by a $13.3 million decrease for an end-of-life product as a result of COVID-19.overall net increased customer end-market demand and increased pricing associated with inflated component prices.
During the nine months ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, net sales in the EMEA segment decreased $11.8$7.8 million, or 4.7%3.3%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The decrease in net sales was driven by a $13.3 million decrease for an end-of-life product as a result of COVID-19,overall net decreased customer end-market demand, partially offset by net increased customer end-market demand.a $6.7 million increase in production ramps of new products for existing customers.
Our net sales by market sector were as follows (in millions):
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net sales:Net sales:Net sales:
IndustrialIndustrial$371.9 $386.2 $1,156.9 $1,093.1 Industrial$454.4 $371.9 $1,232.9 $1,156.9 
Healthcare/Life SciencesHealthcare/Life Sciences324.5 330.1 993.5 913.4 Healthcare/Life Sciences400.8 324.5 1,098.5 993.5 
Aerospace/DefenseAerospace/Defense118.0 141.1 375.2 470.7 Aerospace/Defense126.1 118.0 356.1 375.2 
Total net salesTotal net sales$814.4 $857.4 $2,525.6 $2,477.2 Total net sales$981.3 $814.4 $2,687.5 $2,525.6 
Industrial.Industrial. Net sales for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 in the Industrial sector decreased $14.3increased $82.5 million, or 3.7%22.2%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The decreaseincrease in net sales was driven by net decreased customer end-market demand as well as reduced operating capacity due to mandated workforce curtailments for manufacturers in certain parts of the APAC region, partially offset by an $8.1 million increase in production ramps for new customers.
During the nine months ended July 3, 2021, net sales in the Industrial sector increased $63.8 million, or 5.8%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020. The increase was driven byoverall net increased customer end-market demand and increased pricing associated with inflated component prices as well as a $14.9 million increase in production ramps for new customers and a $6.6$16.6 million increase in production ramps of new products for existing customers. These increases werecustomers, partially offset by the impact of supply chain constraints that have created limitations with meeting available customer demand. The increase was further offset by a $9.1 million decrease due to partial loss of $15.4business with customers.
During the nine months ended July 2, 2022, net sales in the Industrial sector increased $76.0 million, or 6.6%, as compared to the nine months ended July 3, 2021. The increase in net sales was driven by overall net increased customer end-market demand and increased pricing associated with inflated component prices as well as a $26.5 million increase due to production ramps of new products for existing customers, partially offset by the impact of supply chain constraints that have created limitations with meeting available customer demand. The increase was further offset by a $39.3 million decrease due to partial loss of business with customers, $3.6 million due to disengagementsa disengagement with customers as well as reduced operating capacity due to mandated workforce curtailmentsa customer and an $18.2 million decrease for manufacturers in certain parts of the APAC region.end-of-life products.
Healthcare/Life Sciences. Net sales for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 in the Healthcare/Life Sciences sector decreased $5.6increased $76.3 million, or 1.7%23.5%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The decreaseincrease in net sales was driven by a $22.3 million decrease for end-of-life products, partially as a result of COVID-19, as well as reduced operating capacity due to mandated workforce curtailments for manufacturers in certain parts of the APAC region. This decrease was partially offset byoverall net increased customer end-market demand and increased pricing associated with inflated component prices, a $6.1$31.8 million increase indue to production ramps of new products for existing customers and a newpartial recovery of supply chain constraints that had previously created limitations with meeting available customer both inclusivedemand. These increases were partially offset by a $6.2 million decrease for end-of-life products.
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During the nine months ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, net sales in the Healthcare/Life Sciences sector increased $80.1$105.0 million, or 8.8%10.6%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The increase in net sales was driven by overall net increased customer end-market demand and increased pricing associated with inflated component prices, a $32.3$59.8 million increase in production ramps for a new customer, both inclusive of increased demand as a result of COVID-19, as well as a $31.6 million increase indue to production ramps of new products for existing customers.customers and a partial recovery of supply chain constraints that had previously created limitations with meeting available customer demand. These increases arewere partially offset by a $23.1$65.0 million decrease for end-of-life products partially asand a result of COVID-19, a $6.0$5.4 million decrease due tofor the partial loss of a program with an existing customer and reduced operating capacity due to mandated workforce curtailments for manufacturers in certain parts of the APAC region.business.
Aerospace/Defense. Net sales for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 in the Aerospace/Defense sector decreased $23.1increased $8.1 million, or 16.4%6.9%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The increase was driven by a $7.0 million increase due to production ramps of new products for existing customers as well as overall net increased customer end-market demand.
During the nine months ended July 2, 2022, net sales in the Aerospace/Defense sector decreased $19.1 million, or 5.1%, as compared to the nine months ended July 3, 2021. The decrease was driven by net decreased customer end-market demand, primarilyinclusive of the impact of supply chain constraints that have created limitations with commercial aerospace customersmeeting available customer demand and a $6.0 million decrease due to COVID-19. The decrease wasend-of-life products. These decreases were partially offset by a $6.6$22.4 million increase indue to production ramps of new products for new customers.
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During the nine months ended July 3, 2021, net sales in the Aerospace/Defense sector decreased $95.5 million, or 20.3%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020. The decrease was driven by net decreased customer end-market demand primarily with commercial aerospace customers due to COVID-19. The decrease was partially offset by a $28.6 million increase in production ramps for newexisting customers.
Cost of sales. Cost of sales for the three months ended July 3, 2021 decreased $34.22, 2022 increased $147.4 million, or 4.4%19.9%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020,3, 2021, while cost of sales for the nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 increased $27.6$166.1 million, or 1.2%7.3%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. Cost of sales is comprised primarily of material and component costs, labor costs and overhead. For the three and nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 and the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020,3, 2021, approximately 89% of the total cost of sales was variable in nature and fluctuated with sales volumes. For the three months ended July 4, 2020, approximatelyto 90% of the total cost of sales was variable in nature and fluctuated with sales volumes. Of these amounts, approximately 87% to 88% of thesethe variable costs for the three months and nine months ended July 3, 2021, as well as the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020,2, 2022 and July 3, 2021, were related to material and component costs.
The decreaseAs compared to the three and nine months ended July 3, 2021, the increase in cost of sales for the three months ended July 3, 2021 compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020 was primarily driven by the decrease in net sales and favorable customer mix as well as decreased employee compensation and supplies costs associated with COVID-19. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in fixed costs and reductions in labor productivity. The increase in cost of sales for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 compared to the nine months ended July 4, 20202, 2022 was primarily driven by the increase in net sales, andunfavorable customer mix, an increase in fixed costs. These increases were partially offset by favorable customer mix, an improvement incosts, reduced labor productivity and a decrease in employee compensation and supplies costs associated with COVID-19.increased labor costs.
Gross profit. Gross profit for the three months ended July 3, 2021 decreased $8.82, 2022 increased $19.5 million, or 10.6%26.3%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. Gross margin of 9.1%9.5% for the three months ended July 3, 2021 decreased 602, 2022 increased 40 basis points compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The primary reasons fordriver of the decreaseincrease in gross profit and gross margin for the three months ended July 3, 2021 were2, 2022 was the increase in fixednet sales and reduced employee compensation and supplies costs and reductions in labor productivity,associated with COVID-19, partially offset by a positive shift inunfavorable customer mix. mix, increased fixed costs, reduced labor productivity and increased labor costs.
Gross profit for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 increased $20.82, 2022 decreased $4.2 million, or 9.3%1.7%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. Gross margin of 9.7%8.9% for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 increased 702, 2022 decreased 80 basis points as compared to the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The primary reasons fordriver of the increasedecrease in gross profit and gross margin for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 were a positive shift in2, 2022 was unfavorable customer mix, an increase in fixed costs, reduced labor productivity and improvementsincreased labor costs, partially offset by the increase in labor productivity.net sales and reduced employee compensation and supplies costs associated with COVID-19.
Operating income. Operating income for the three months ended July 3, 2021 decreased $9.52, 2022 increased $13.2 million, or 20.7%36.3%, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020 as a3, 2021. Operating margin of 5.1% for the three months ended July 2, 2022 increased 60 basis points compared to the three months ended July 3, 2021. The primary driver of the increase in operating income and operating margin for the three months ended July 2, 2022 was the result of the decreaseincrease in gross profit and increasegross margin along with a $1.2 million decrease in restructuring and impairment charges. This wascharges, partially offset by a decrease$6.4.million increase in selling and administrative expenses ("S&A"). The decreaseincrease in S&A was primarily due the decrease in incentive compensation expenses. Operating margin of 4.5% decreased 80 basis points compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020 primarily due to the decrease in gross margin as a result of factors previously discussed andan increase in restructuring and impairment charges.compensation costs.
Operating income for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 increased $30.92, 2022 decreased $18.0 million, or 30.0%13.4%, as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020 as a result of the increase in gross profit and a decrease in S&A. The decrease in S&A was primarily due to a decrease in bad debt expense and incentive compensation expenses. Also contributing to the increase in operating income was a reduction in restructuring and impairment charges.3, 2021. Operating margin of 5.3% increased 1104.3% for the nine months ended July 2, 2022 decreased 100 basis points compared to the nine months ended July 4, 20203, 2021. The primary driver of the decrease in operating income and operating margin for the nine months ended July 2, 2022 was the result of the decrease in gross profit and gross margin along with a $13.8 million increase in S&A. The increase in S&A was primarily due to thean increase in gross marginbad debt expense compared to recovery of a previously reserved customer receivable received during the nine months ended July 3, 2021, as a resultwell as increased compensation costs.

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A discussion of operating income by reportable segment is presented below (in millions):
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):
AMERAMER$9.2 $8.5 $51.9 $21.1 AMER$17.0 $9.2 $26.5 $51.9 
APACAPAC57.1 66.2 176.7 178.5 APAC67.3 57.1 188.8 176.7 
EMEAEMEA0.1 1.2 (2.5)0.3 EMEA2.6 0.1 4.0 (2.5)
Corporate and other costsCorporate and other costs(30.0)(30.0)(92.2)(96.9)Corporate and other costs(37.3)(30.0)(103.4)(92.2)
Total operating incomeTotal operating income$36.4 $45.9 $133.9 $103.0 Total operating income$49.6 $36.4 $115.9 $133.9 
AMER. Operating income increased $0.7$7.8 million for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020,3, 2021, primarily as a result of increasedan increase in net sales and improvementsa positive shift in labor productivity. In addition, there was a
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decrease in costs associated with COVID-19, including employee compensation and supplies costs,customer mix, partially offset by increased fixed costs and a negative shift in customer mix.increased labor costs.
During the nine months ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, operating income in the AMER segment increased $30.8decreased $25.4 million as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020,3, 2021, primarily as a result of increaseda decrease in net sales, a positive shift in customer mix, improvementsincreased fixed costs, reductions in labor productivity and reduced fixedincreased labor costs. In addition, thereThere was a decrease in S&A primarily due to a decreasealso an increase in bad debt expense as well as a decrease in costs associated with COVID-19, including employee compensation and supplies costs.
APAC. Operating income decreased $9.1 million for the three months ended July 3, 2021 as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020, primarily asrecovery of a result of decreased net sales and a reduction in labor productivity. This was offset by a decrease in S&A as well as a decrease in costs associated with COVID-19, including employee compensation and supplies costs.
Duringpreviously reserved customer receivable for the nine months ended July 3, 2021, operating income in the APAC segment decreased $1.8 million as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020, primarily as a result of a negative shift in customer mix, an increase in fixed costs to support new program ramps and an increase in S&A. This was partially offset by an increase in net sales and a decrease in costs associated with COVID-19, including employee compensation and supplies costs.
EMEA. Operating income decreased $1.1 million for the three months ended July 3, 2021 as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020, primarily as a result of decreased net sales and decrease in labor productivity. This was partially offset by a positive shift in customer mix.
During the nine months ended July 3, 2021, operating income in the EMEA segment decreased $2.8 million as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020, primarily as a result of decreased net sales, a decrease in labor productivity and an increase in S&A.2021. This was partially offset by a positive shift in customer mix.
APAC. Operating income increased $10.2 million for the three months ended July 2, 2022 as compared to the three months ended July 3, 2021, primarily as a result of an increase in net sales and improvements in labor productivity, partially offset by a negative shift in customer mix and increased fixed costs.
During the nine months ended July 2, 2022, operating income in the APAC segment increased $12.1 million as compared to the nine months ended July 3, 2021, primarily as a result of an increase in net sales, partially offset by a negative shift in customer mix, increased fixed costs, reductions in labor productivity and increased labor costs.
EMEA. Operating income increased $2.5 million for the three months ended July 2, 2022 as compared to the three months ended July 3, 2021 primarily as a result of an increase in net sales, a positive shift in customer mix and improvements in labor productivity.
During the nine months ended July 2, 2022, operating income in the EMEA segment increased $6.5 million as compared to the nine months ended July 3, 2021, primarily as a result of a positive shift in customer mix and improvements in labor productivity, partially offset by a decrease in net sales.
Other expense. Other expense for the three months ended July 3, 2021 decreased $0.82, 2022 increased $2.8 million as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The decreaseincrease in other expense for the three months ended July 3, 2021 was primarily due to the decreasean increase in foreign exchange losses of $1.2 million, an increase in factoring fees of $0.8 million and an increase in interest expense of $0.8$0.7 million.
Other expense for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 decreased $0.12, 2022 increased $1.6 million as compared to the nine months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The decreaseincrease in other expense for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 was primarily due to the decreasean increase in foreign exchange losses of $1.0 million, an increase in factoring fees of $1.1$0.9 million, andpartially offset by a decrease in interest expense of $0.8 million, substantially offset by the impact of foreign exchange volatility, which resulted in a foreign exchange loss of $1.4 million during the nine months ended July 3, 2021 as compared to a $0.1 million foreign exchange gain during the nine months ended July 4, 2020.million.
Income taxes. Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 was $5.8 million and $13.6 million, respectively, compared to $5.3 million and $15.4 million, respectively, compared to $5.8 million and $10.2 million for the three and nine months ended July 4, 2020,3, 2021, respectively. The decrease in income tax expenseincrease for the three months ended July 3, 2021 was primarily due2, 2022 as compared to geographic distribution of pre-tax book income. The increase in income tax expense for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 was primarily due to an increase in pre-tax book income and an increase in discrete tax expenses of $1.4 million, partially offset by the change in the geographic distribution of pre-tax book income. The decrease for the nine months ended July 2, 2022 as compared to July 3, 2021 was primarily due to a decrease in pre-tax book income and a net $0.8 million benefit for specialchange in geographic distribution of pre-tax book income, partially offset by an increase in discrete tax items during the nine months ended July 4, 2020.expenses of $2.0 million.
Our annual effective tax rate varies from the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to the geographic distribution of worldwide earnings as well as a tax holiday granted to a subsidiary located in the APAC segment where we derive a significant portion of our earnings. Our effective tax rate may also may be impacted by disputes with taxing authorities, tax planning activities, adjustments to uncertain tax positions and changes in valuation allowances.

The estimatedannual effective income tax rate for fiscal 20212022 is expected to be approximately 12.0%13.0% to 14.0%.15.0% assuming no changes to tax laws.
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Net Income. Net income for the three months ended July 3, 2021 decreased $8.22, 2022 increased $9.9 million, or 22.9%35.9%, from the three months ended July 4, 20203, 2021 to $27.6$37.5 million. Net income increased primarily as a result of the increase in operating income, as previously discussed.
Net income for the nine months ended July 2, 2022 decreased $17.8 million, or 16.9%, from the nine months ended July 3, 2021 to $87.8 million. Net income decreased primarily as a result of the decrease in operating income, partially offset by the decrease in income tax expense as previously discussed.
Net income for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 increased $25.8 million, or 32.3%, from the nine months ended July 4, 2020 to $105.6 million. Net income increased primarily as a result of the increase in operating income, partially offset by the increase in income tax expense, as previously discussed.
Diluted earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.33 for the three months ended July 2, 2022 from $0.95 for the three months ended July 3, 2021 primarily as a result of increased net income due to the factors previously discussed and a reduction in diluted shares outstanding due to repurchase activity under our share repurchase plans.
Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.95 from $1.20$3.09 for the threenine months ended July 4, 2020,2, 2022 from $3.60 for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 primarily as a result of decreased net income due to the factors previously discussed, above. This was partially offset by a reduction in diluted shares outstanding due to repurchase activity under the Company's stock repurchase plans.
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Diluted earnings perour share for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 increased to $3.60 from $2.66 for the nine months ended July 4, 2020, primarily as a result of increased net income due to the factors discussed above and a reduction in diluted shares outstanding due to repurchase activity under the Company's stock repurchase plans.
Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") and economic return. We use a financial model that is aligned with our business strategy and includes a ROIC goal of 500 basis points over our weighted average cost of capital ("WACC"), which we refer to as "economic return."15%.
Non-GAAP financial measures, including ROIC and economic return, are used for internal management goals and decision making because such measures provide management and investors additional insight into financial performance. In particular, we provide ROIC and economic return because we believe they offer insight into the metrics that are driving management decisions because we view ROIC and economic return as important measures in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of our long-term capital requirements. We also use a derivative measure of ROIC as a performance criteria in determining certain elements of compensation and certain compensation incentives are based on economic return performance.
We define ROIC as tax-effected operating income before restructuring and other special items divided by average invested capital over a rolling four-quarter period for the third quarter. Invested capital is defined as equity plus debt and operating lease liabilities, less cash and cash equivalents. Other companies may not define or calculate ROIC in the same way. ROIC and other non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, measures of our financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). We define economic return as ROIC less our weighted average cost of capital ("WACC").
We review our internal calculation of WACC annually. Our WACC wasis 9.3% for fiscal 2022 as compared to 8.1% for fiscal year 2021 and 8.8% for fiscal year 2020.2021. By exercising discipline to generate ROIC in excess of our WACC, our goal is to create value for our shareholders. For the nine months ended July 2, 2022, ROIC of 11.5% reflects an economic return of 2.2%, based on our weighted average cost of capital of 9.3%. For the nine months ended July 3, 2021, ROIC of 15.9% reflects an economic return of 7.8%, based on our weighted average cost of capital of 8.1%. For the nine months ended July 4, 2020, ROIC of 12.9% reflects an economic return of 4.1%, based on our weighted average cost of capital of 8.8% for that fiscal year.
For a reconciliation of ROIC, economic return and adjusted operating income (tax effected) to our financial statements that were prepared using GAAP, see Exhibit 99.1 to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, which exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
Refer to the table below, which includes the calculation of ROIC and economic return (dollars in millions) for the indicated periods:fiscal period (dollars in millions):
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Adjusted operating income (tax effected)Adjusted operating income (tax effected)$159.1 $126.4 Adjusted operating income (tax effected)$135.2 $159.1 
Average invested capitalAverage invested capital1,003.6 982.2 Average invested capital1,178.1 1,003.6 
ROIC15.9 %12.9 %
After-tax ROICAfter-tax ROIC11.5 %15.9 %
WACCWACC8.1 %8.8 %WACC9.3 %8.1 %
Economic returnEconomic return7.8 %4.1 %Economic return2.2 %7.8 %

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $307.5$277.8 million as of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, as compared to $387.9$270.5 million as of October 3, 2020.2, 2021.
As of July 3, 2021, 91%2, 2022, 94% of our cash and cash equivalents balance was held outside of the U.S. by our foreign subsidiaries. Currently, we believe that our cash balance, together with cash available under our Credit Facility, will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs and potential share repurchases, if any, for the next twelve months and for the foreseeable future.
Our future cash flows from operating activities will be reduced by $53.6$47.7 million due to cash payments for U.S. federal taxes on the deemed repatriation of undistributed foreign earnings that are payable over an eight year period that began in fiscal 2019 with the first payment.


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The table below provides the expected timing of these future cash outflows, in accordance with the following installment schedule for the remaining six years (in millions):
Remaining 2021$— 
20225.6 
202320235.6 2023$5.5 
2024202410.6 202410.6 
2025202514.2 202514.2 
2026202617.6 202617.4 
TotalTotal$53.6 Total$47.7 
Cash Flows. The following table provides a summary of cash flows (in millions):
Nine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
Cash provided by operating activities$131.5 $92.5 
Cash used in investing activities(34.3)(40.5)
Cash used in financing activities(179.1)21.3 
Nine Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(25.8)$131.5 
Cash used in investing activities(85.1)(34.3)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities122.1 (179.1)
Operating Activities. Cash flows used in operating activities were $25.8 million for the nine months ended July 2, 2022, as compared to cash flows provided by operating activities wereof $131.5 million for the nine months ended July 3, 2021, as compared to $92.5 million for the nine months ended July 4, 2020.2021. The increasedecrease was primarily due to the increase in net income, as well as cash flow (reductions) improvements (reductions) of:

$50.4(17.8) million decrease in net income.
$(494.5) million in inventory cash flows primarily attributable to efforts to mitigate supply chain constraints for certain components with longer lead times by acquiring materials to support production of certain products in future quarters. This allows us to support our customers' continuity of supply for their customers. Supply chain constraints have also led to inflation in many of the components we acquire, increasing inventory. In addition, inventory levels have increased to support the ramp of customer programs.
$(119.0) million in accounts receivable cash flows which resulted fromdriven by increased net sales reduction and theas well as timing of customer shipments and payments.
$25.2 million in contract asset cash flows driven by consistent demand from over time customers compared to growing demand in the nine months ended July 4, 2020.
$18.4 million in other current and non-current liabilities driven by increases in advance payments from customers, partially offset by a decrease in accrued salaries and wages due to timing of the quarter-end.
$(49.3)166.2 million in accounts payables cash flows driven by a larger increase inincreased purchasing activity forto support the nine months ended July 4, 2020, compared to the increase in purchasing activity for the nine months ended July 3, 2021, with both periods seeing increases due toramp of customer programs as well as supply chain constraints leading to obtain certaininflation in many of the components heightened by the COVID-19 outbreak.we acquire.
$(20.9) million in other current and non-current asset cash flows driven by an increase in prepaid expenses and miscellaneous receivables.
$(14.1)170.2 million in customer deposit cash flows driven by significant deposit reductionsdeposits received from twoten customers duringin the nine months ended July 3, 2021, comparedcurrent year to increasing depositcover certain inventory balances during the nine months ended July 4, 2020. This was partially offsetassociated with longer lead times as a result of supply chain constraints.
$131.7 million in other current and non-current liabilities cash flows driven by significant deposit increases for three customers during the nine months ended July 3, 2021, compared to deposit reductions during the nine months ended July 4, 2020.an increase in advance payments from customers.

We have experienced an inability to procure certain components and materials on a timely basis as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. We anticipate that the extended lead times may require us to make additional investments in inventory to satisfy customer demand during the upcoming fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, which would lead to reductions in operating activity cash flows from inventory.
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The following table provides a summary of cash cycle days for the periods indicated (in days):
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Days in accounts receivableDays in accounts receivable5255Days in accounts receivable5752
Days in contract assetsDays in contract assets1312Days in contract assets1213
Days in inventoryDays in inventory10897Days in inventory160108
Days in accounts payableDays in accounts payable(71)(65)Days in accounts payable(87)(71)
Days in cash depositsDays in cash deposits(22)(20)Days in cash deposits(40)(22)
Annualized cash cycleAnnualized cash cycle8079Annualized cash cycle10280

We calculate days in accounts receivable and contract assets as each balance sheet item for the respective quarter divided by annualized sales for the respective quarter by day. We calculate days in inventory, accounts payable and cash deposits as each balance sheet line item for the respective quarter divided by annualized cost of sales for the respective quarter by day. We calculate annualized cash cycle as the sum of days in accounts receivable, days in contract assets and days in inventory, less days in accounts payable and days in cash deposits.
As of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, annualized cash cycle days increased one day22 days compared to the three months ended July 4, 20203, 2021 due to the following factors:following:
Days in accounts receivable for the three months ended July 3, 2021 decreased three2, 2022 increased five days compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The decreaseincrease is primarily attributable to the timing of customer shipments and payments and mix of customer payment terms.terms, partially offset by an increase in factored receivables.
Days in contract assets for the three months ended July 3, 2021 increased2, 2022 decreased one day compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The increasedecrease is primarily attributable to decreasedincreased net sales.
Days in inventory for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 increased eleven52 days compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The increase is primarily attributable to efforts to mitigate supply chain constraints for certain components with longer lead times by acquiring materials to support production of certain products in future quarters. This allows us to support our customers' continuity of supply for their customers. Supply chain constraints have also led to inflation in many of the components we acquire, increasing inventory. In addition, inventory levels have increased to support the ramp of customer programs and longer lead times for certain components heightened by the COVID-19 outbreak. Also contributing to the increase was the decrease in net sales.programs.
Days in accounts payable for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 increased six16 days compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The increase is primarily attributable to increased purchasing activity to support the decrease in net salesramp of customer products as well as increased purchasing activity.supply chain constraints leading to inflation in many of the components we acquire.
Days in cash deposits for the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 increased two18 days compared to the three months ended July 4, 2020.3, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to significant deposits received from threenine customers to cover highercertain inventory balances, partially offset by a significant deposit reduction from one customer. Also contributing to the increase was the decrease in net sales.balances.
Free Cash Flow. We define free cash flow ("FCF"), a non-GAAP financial measure, as cash flow (used in) provided by operations less capital expenditures. FCF was $(110.8) million for the nine months ended July 2, 2022 compared to $97.1 million for the nine months ended July 3, 2021, compared to $51.3 million for the nine months ended July 4, 2020, an increasea decrease of $45.8$207.9 million.
Non-GAAP financial measures, including FCF, are used for internal management assessments because such measures provide additional insight to investors into ongoing financial performance. In particular, we provide FCF because we believe it offers insight into the metrics that are driving management decisions. We view FCF as an important financial metric as it demonstrates our ability to generate cash and can allow us to pursue opportunities that enhance shareholder value. FCF is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, measures of our financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.






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A reconciliation of FCF to our financial statements that were prepared using GAAP follows (in millions):
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Cash flows provided by operating activities$131.5 $92.5 
Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activitiesCash flows (used in) provided by operating activities$(25.8)$131.5 
Payments for property, plant and equipmentPayments for property, plant and equipment(34.4)(41.2)Payments for property, plant and equipment(85.0)(34.4)
Free cash flowFree cash flow$97.1 $51.3 Free cash flow$(110.8)$97.1 
Investing Activities. Cash flows used in investing activities were $85.1 million for the nine months ended July 2, 2022 compared to $34.3 million for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 compared to $40.5 million for the nine months ended July 4, 2020.2021. The decreaseincrease in cash used in investing activities was due to a $6.8$50.6 million decreaseincrease in capital expenditures, primarily due to the construction of a secondour manufacturing facilityfootprint expansion in Guadalajara during the nine months ended July 4, 2020.Bangkok, Thailand.
We estimate funded capital expenditures for fiscal 20212022 will be approximately $70.0$110.0 million to $80.0$120. 0 million, of which $34.4$85.0 million was utilized through the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022. The remaining fiscal 20212022 capital expenditures are anticipated to be used primarily for our manufacturing footprint expansion in Bangkok, Thailand, and to support new program ramps and to replace older equipment. We believe our estimated capital expenditures will continue to be funded from cash flows provided by operations and may be supplemented by available cash or borrowings, if required.
Financing Activities. Cash flows provided by financing activities were $122.1 million for the nine months ended July 2, 2022 compared to cash flows used in financing activities wereof $179.1 million for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 compared to $21.3 million for the nine months ended July 4, 2020.2021. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $131.0$273.0 million in net repaymentsborrowings on our credit facility from the nine months ended July 4, 2020, an increaseCredit Facility and a decrease of $59.7$32.3 million in cash used to repurchase our common stock and a $7.4 million decrease in proceeds from the exercise of stock options.stock.
On August 20, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase planprogram under which we arewere authorized to repurchase $50.0 million of our common stock (the "2019 Program"). During the threenine months ended January 2,July 3, 2021, we completed the 2019 Program by repurchasing 73,560 shares under this program for $5.3 million at an average price of $72.44 per share. During the three months ended July 4, 2020, there was no repurchase activity. During the nine months ended July 4, 2020, we repurchased 315,231 shares under this program for $19.5 million at an average price of $61.81 per share.
On August 13, 2020, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program that authorizes usunder which we were authorized to repurchase up to $50.0 million of our common stock (the "2021 Program") beginning on expiration of the 2019 program.. On November 18, 2020, the Board of Directors approved an additional $50.0additional $50.0 million in share repurchase authority under the existing 2021 Program such that there now existsthen existed a total of $100.0 million in share repurchase authority under the program. The 2021 program commenced upon completion of the 2019 Program. During the three months ended July 3, 2021, we repurchased 291,898 shares under this program for $27.3 million at an average price of $93.53 per share. During the nine months ended July 3, 2021, wethe Company repurchased 874,706 shares under this program for $73.9 million at an average price of $84.45 per share.
On August 11, 2021, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program under which we were authorized to repurchase up to $50.0 million of its common stock (the "2022 Program"). The 2022 Program commenced upon completion of the 2021 Program. The 2022 Program has no expiration. During the three months ended July 2, 2022, we repurchased 148,571 shares under this program for $11.7 million at an average price of $79.27 per share. During the nine months ended July 2, 2022, we repurchased 564,718 shares under this program for $46.9 million at an average price of $83.07 per share. As of July 3, 2021, $26.1 million of2, 2022, we completed the 2022 Program, and there is no remaining authority remained under the 2021 program. The 2021 Program has no expiration.for share repurchases.
All shares repurchased under the aforementioned programs were recorded as treasury stock.
On June 15, 2018, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “2018 NPA”) pursuant to which itwe issued an aggregate of $150.0 million in principal amount of unsecured senior notes, consisting of $100.0 million in principal amount of 4.05% Series A Senior Notes, due on June 15, 2025, and $50.0 million in principal amount of 4.22% Series B Senior Notes, due on June 15, 2028 (collectively, the “2018 Notes”), in a private placement. The 2018 NPA includes customary operational and financial covenants with which we are required to comply, including, among others, maintenance of certain financial ratios such as a total leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The 2018 Notes may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time, subject to payment of a make-whole amount; interest on the 2018 Notes is payable semiannually. As of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, we were in compliance with the covenants under the 2018 NPA.
On May 15, 2019,June 9, 2022, we refinanced our then-existing senior unsecured revolving credit facility (as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated April 29, 2020, the "Prior Credit Facility") by entering into a new five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility (referred(collectively with the Prior Credit Facility, referred to as the "Credit Facility"), which expanded the maximum commitment from $300.0$350.0 million to $350.0$500.0 million and extended the maturity from July 5, 2021 to May 15, 2024.2024 to June 9, 2027. The maximum commitment under the Credit Facility may be further increased to $600.0$750.0 million, generally by mutual agreement of the lenders and us, subject to certain customary conditions. During the nine months ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, the
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highest daily borrowing was $148.0$327.0 million; the average daily borrowings were $59.8$204.9 million. We borrowed $243.0$524.0 million and repaid $193.0$339.0 million of revolving borrowings under the Credit Facility during the nine months ended July 3, 2021.2, 2022. As of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, we were in compliance with all financial covenants relating to the Credit Agreement,Facility, which are generally consistent with those in the 2018 NPA
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discussed above. We are required to pay a commitment fee on the daily unused revolver credit commitmentCredit Facility based on our leverage ratio; the fee was 0.10%0.15% as of July 3, 2021.
To further ensure our ability to meet our working capital and fixed capital requirements, on April 29, 2020, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement (the "Amendment") in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, which amended the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2019. The Amendment modified certain provisions of the Credit Facility to, among other things, provide for a 364 day unsecured delayed draw term loans ("Term Loans") for $138.0 million. Term Loans borrowed under the new facility were funded in a single draw on May 4, 2020 and were scheduled to mature on April 28, 2021. On January 29, 2021, we terminated the Term Loans through repayment of the $138.0 million outstanding using borrowings from our revolving commitment under the Credit Facility. Outstanding Term Loans bore interest, at our option, at a eurocurrency rate (subject to a floor of 1.0%) plus a margin of 1.75% per annum or at a base rate (subject to a floor of 2.0%) plus a margin of 0.75% per annum.2, 2022.
The Credit AgreementFacility and the 2018 NPA allow for the future payment of cash dividends or the repurchase of shares provided that no event of default (including any failure to comply with a financial covenant) exists at the time of, or would be caused by, the dividend payment or the share repurchases. We have not paid cash dividends in the past. However, we evaluate from time to time potential uses of excess cash, which in the future may include share repurchases above those already authorized, a special cash dividend or recurring cash dividends.
We have Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreements with MUFG Bank, New York Branch (formerly known as The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.) (the "MUFG RPA"), and HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Xiamen branch (the "HSBC RPA"), and other unaffiliated financial institutions, under which we may elect to sell receivables, at a discount, on an ongoing basis. These facilities are uncommitted facilities. The maximum facility amount under the MUFG RPA as of July 3, 20212, 2022 is $340.0 million. The maximum facility amount under the HSBC RPA as of July 3, 20212, 2022 is $60.0 million. The MUFG RPA will be automatically extended each year unless any party gives no less than 10 days prior notice that the agreement should not be extended. The contract length terms of the HSBC RPA are generally consistent with the terms of the MUFG RPA discussed above.previously discussed.
We sold $180.6$213.6 million and $189.9$180.6 million of trade accounts receivable under these programs during the three months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 and July 4, 2020,3, 2021, respectively, in exchange for cash proceeds of $180.1$212.3 million and $189.4$180.1 million, respectively.
We sold $563.8 million and $574.6 million and $606.0 millionof trade accounts receivable under these programs or their predecessors, during the nine months ended July 3, 20212, 2022 and July 4, 2020,3, 2021, respectively, in exchange for cash proceeds of $561.3 million and $573.0 million, respectively.
As of July 2, 2022 and $603.4October 2, 2021, $216.9 million respectively.and $176.0 million, respectively, of accounts receivables sold under trade accounts receivable programs and subject to servicing by us remained outstanding and had not yet been collected.
In all cases, the sale discount was recorded within "Miscellaneous, net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income in the period of the sale. For further information regarding the receivable sale programs, see Note 13, "Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs," in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Based on current expectations, we believe that our projected cash flows provided by operations, available cash and cash equivalents, potential borrowings under the Credit Facility and our leasing capabilities should be sufficient to meet our working capital and fixed capital requirements, as well as execution upon our share repurchase authorizations as management deems appropriate, for the next twelve months. We believe we are positioned with a strongour balance sheet as we faceis positioned to support the potential future challenges that may be presented by COVID-19.COVID-19 and other macro-economic factors, including increased working capital requirements associated with longer lead time for components, increased component and labor costs, and operating inefficiencies due to supply chain constraints or workplace safety restrictions. As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2021,2022, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $307$278 million, while debt, finance lease obligations and other financing were $248$435 million. In additionTo further ensure our ability to meet the needs of working capital investments to support anticipated revenue growth, we refinanced our strong balance sheet, we have significant funding availability through our Credit Facility, should future needs arise.credit facility, expanding the maximum commitment from $350.0 million to $500.0 million, as discussed above. If our future financing needs increase, beyond what we reasonably expect at this time of filing, then we may need to arrange additional debt or equity financing. Accordingly, we evaluate and consider from time to time various financing alternatives to supplement our financial resources. However, we cannot be assured that we will be able to make any such arrangements on acceptable terms.terms or at all.

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DISCLOSURE ABOUT CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIESESTIMATES
Our critical accounting policiesestimates are disclosed in our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. During the third quarter of fiscal 2021,2022, there were no material changes.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 1, "Basis of Presentation," in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements regarding recent accounting new accounting pronouncements. 

ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign exchange and interest rates. We selectively use financial instruments to reduce such risks. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Foreign Currency Risk
Our international operations create potential foreign exchange risk. Our policy is to selectively hedge our foreign currency denominated transactions in a manner that partially offsets the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We typically use foreign currency contracts to hedge only those currency exposures associated with certain assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies. Corresponding gains and losses on the underlying transaction generally offset the gains and losses on these foreign currency hedges. We cannot predict changes in currency rates, nor the degree to which we will be able to manage the impacts of currency exchange rate changes. Such changes including the impactscould have a material effect on currency exchange rates related to the COVID-19 outbreak.our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our percentages of transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar for the indicated periods were as follows: 
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
July 3,
2021
July 4,
2020
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net SalesNet Sales10.1%13.1%Net Sales9%10%
Total CostsTotal Costs16.2%16.6%Total Costs15%16%
We have evaluated the potential foreign currency exchange rate risk on transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar for the periods presented above. Based on our overall currency exposure, as of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, a 10.0% change in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to our other transactional currencies would not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Interest Rate Risk
We have financial instruments, including cash equivalents and debt, which are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal, while maximizing yields without significantly increasing market risk. To achieve this, we limit the amount of principal exposure to any one issuer. We cannot predict changes in interest rates, including the impacts on interest rates related to the COVID-19 outbreak.rates.
As of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, our only material interest rate risk iswas associated with our Credit Facility. Revolving commitmentsBorrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, at ourthe Company's option, at a eurocurrency or base rate(a)(1) for borrowings denominated in U.S. dollars, the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), (2) for borrowings denominated in pounds sterling, the Daily Simple Risk-Free Rate, plus, in each case of (a)(1) and (2), 10 basis points, (b) for borrowings denominated in euros, the EURIBOR Rate plus a statutory reserve rate, or (c) an Alternate Base Rate equal to the highest of (i) 100 basis points per annum, (ii) the prime rate last quoted by The Wall Street Journal (or, if not quoted, as otherwise provided in the Credit Facility), (iii) the greater of the federal funds effective rate and the overnight bank funding rate in effect on such day plus, in each case, 50 basis points per annum (or, if neither are available, as otherwise provided in the Credit Facility), and (iv) Term SOFR for a one month interest period on such day plus 110 basis points, plus, in each case of (a), (b), and (c), an applicable interest rate margin based on our then-current leverage ratio (as definedthe Company's then current consolidated total indebtedness (minus certain unrestricted cash and cash equivalents in the Credit Agreement).an amount not to exceed $100 million) to consolidated EBITDA. As of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, the borrowing rate under the Credit AgreementFacility was LIBORSOFR plus 1.00%1.10%. Borrowings under the 2018 NPA are based on a fixed interest rate, thus mitigating much of our interest rate risk. Based on our overall interest rate exposure, as of July 3, 2021,2, 2022, a 10.0% change in interest rates would not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.


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ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information the Company must disclose in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") have reviewed and evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s management, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") as of the end of the period covered by this report (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on such evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective, at the reasonable assurance level, (a) in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act, and (b) in assuring that information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the third quarter of fiscal 2021,2022 there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.     OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1A.    Risk Factors

In addition to the risks and uncertainties discussed herein, particularly those discussed in the “Safe Harbor” Cautionary Statement and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part I, Item 2, see the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 20202, 2021 that have had no material changes, except as set forth below in our modified risk factor.

We experience component shortages, price fluctuations, and supplier quality concerns.

We generally do not have long-term supply agreements. We have experienced, and are currently experiencing, component shortages and longer lead times due to supplier capacity constraints or their failure to deliver timely as a result of the global pandemic and increased worldwide demand for components across a number of end markets. These delays and shortages are further exacerbated by shipping delays resulting from a general improvement in worldwide economic conditions that is driving increased demand for shipping and logistics services generally.

We expect delays and shortages of certain components to persist at least through the end of calendar 2021.Supply chain constraints can also be caused by world events, such as government policies, tariffs, trade wars, trade disputes and trade protection measures, terrorism, armed conflict, natural disasters, economic recession, increased demand due to economic growth, preferential allocations and other localized events. Further, we rely on a limited number of suppliers for certain components used in the assembly process and, in some cases, may be required to use suppliers that are the sole provider of a particularcomponent. Such suppliers may encounter quality problems, labor disputes, financial difficulties or business continuity issues that could preclude them from delivering components timely or at all. Supply shortages and delays in deliveries of components may result in delayed production of assemblies, which would reduce our revenue and operating profit for the periods affected and may increase our inventory levels as well as reduce our operating cash flow. Additionally, a delay in obtaining a particular component may result in other components for the related program being held for longer periods of time, increasing working capital and risking inventory obsolescence.

Due to the highly competitive nature of our industry, an inability to obtain sufficient inventory on a timely basis or successfully execute on our business continuity processes, could also harm relationships with our customers and potentially lead to loss of business to our competitors.

In addition, components that are delivered to us may not meet our specifications or other quality criteria. Certain materials provided to us may be counterfeit or violate the intellectual property rights of others. The need to obtain replacement materials and parts may negatively affect our manufacturing operations. The inadvertent use of any such parts or products may also give rise to liability claims. Further, the commitments made to us by our suppliers, and the terms applicable to such relationships,
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may not match all the commitments we make to, and the terms of our arrangements with, our customers, and such variations may lead us to incur additional expense or liability and/or cause other disruptions to our business.

Component supply shortages and delays in deliveries, along with other factors such as tariffs and trade disputes, can also result in increased pricing. While many of our customers permit quarterly or other periodic adjustments to pricing based on changes in component prices and other factors, we may bear the risk of price increases that occur between any such repricing or, if such repricing is not permitted, during the balance of the term of the particular customer contract. Conversely, as a result of our pricing strategies and practices, component price reductions have contributed positively to our operating results in the past. Our inability to continue to benefit from such reductions in the future could adversely affect our operating results.changes.

ITEM 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides the specified information about the repurchases of shares by the Companyus during the three months ended July 3, 2021.2, 2022:

PeriodTotal number of shares purchasedAverage price paid per shareTotal number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs
Maximum approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs(1)
April 4, 2021 - May 1, 202174,766 $92.27 74,766 $46,530,079 
May 2, 2021 - May 29, 202198,354 95.43 98,354 37,144,367 
May 30, 2021 - July 3, 2021118,778 92.75 118,778 26,127,128 
Total291,898 $93.53 291,898 

PeriodTotal number of shares purchasedAverage price paid per shareTotal number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programsMaximum approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (1)
April 3, 2022 -
April 30, 2022
137,120 $79.03 137,120 $905,814 
May 1, 2022-
May 28, 2022
11,451 82.17 11,451 — 
May 29, 2022 -
July 2, 2022
— — — $— 
148,571 $79.27 148,571 
(1) On August 13, 2020,11, 2021, the Board of Directors approved a new stockshare repurchase plan under which we are authorizedprogram that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $50.0 million of ourits common stock (the "2021"2022 Program"). On November 18, 2020, the Board of Directors approved an additional $50.0 million in share repurchase authority under the existing 2021 Program such that there now exists a total of $100.0 million in share repurchase authority under the program. The 20212022 Program commenced upon completion of the stock repurchase plan approved by the Board of Directors on August 20, 2019, pursuant to which the Company was authorized to repurchase $50.0 million of its common stock. The 2021 Program has no expiration.during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. The table above reflects the maximum dollar amountthat there was nothing remaining available for purchase under the 20212022 Program as of July 3, 2021.

2, 2022, as the Company had completed the 2022 Program.

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ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS
The list of exhibits is included below:
Exhibit 
No.
  Exhibit
10.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
99.1
101The following materials from Plexus Corp.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language ("XBRL"): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (Loss), (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document).
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentDocument.
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentDocument.
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentDocument.
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentDocument.
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DocumentDocument.
104The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2021,2, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 Plexus Corp.
Registrant
Date:August 6, 20215, 2022/s/ Todd P. Kelsey
 Todd P. Kelsey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:August 6, 20215, 2022/s/ Patrick J. Jermain
Patrick J. Jermain
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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