FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 2001 STRATTEC Annual Report 1 All U.S. associates and many of our Mexico-based salaried associates participate in incentive plans that are based upon our ability to add economic value to the enterprise. During 2001, $5.6 million of positive economic value was generated, a decrease of $5.0 million compared to the economic value the business generated in 2000. We continue to believe that EVA ® represents STRATTEC’s ultimate measure of success and shareholder value. ECONOMIC VALUE ADDED (EVA ® ) (In Millions) (In Millions) 1999 2000 2001 NET  SALES 200 160 120 80 40 NET  INCOME 1999 2000 2001 20 16 12 8 4 240 24 ECONOMIC VALUE ADDED (EVA®) 1999 2000 2001 10 8 6 4 2 12 2001 2000 1999 Net Sales $203.0 $224.8 $202.6 Gross Profit 40.2 49.4 46.8 Income from Operations 20.6 29.1 26.6 Net Income 13.0 18.5 17.0 Total Assets 101.6 109.0 128.2 Total Debt – – – Shareholders’ Equity 60.0 60.4 82.3 EVA is a registered trademark of Stern, Stewart & Co. Net Operating Profit After Cash-Based Taxes $12.9 Average Net Capital Employed $61.0 Capital Cost 12% 7.3 Economic Value Added $5.6