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

FORM 11-K
 
 

 
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the six-months ended December 31, 2015
or
 
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission File number 1-1000
 
 

 
A.
Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the issuer named below:
SPARTON CORPORATION 401(k) PLAN
 
B.
Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the address of its principle executive office:
SPARTON CORPORATION
425 N. Martingale — Suite 1000
Schaumburg, IL 60173-2213
 
 
 







Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan
Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule
Six-Months Ended December 31, 2015 and Year Ended June 30, 2015


TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
Financial Statements:
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Schedule:
 
 
 
 





Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan
Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule
Six-Months Ended December 31, 2015 and Year Ended June 30, 2015



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Members of the Investment Review Committee
Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan
Schaumburg, Illinois

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits of the Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”) as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015, and the related statements of changes in net assets available for benefits for the six-month period ended December 31, 2015 and year ended June 30, 2015. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Plan is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Plan’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As discussed in Note 1, the Plan changed its fiscal year to a calendar year. With this change, the Plan had a short fiscal period of July 1 to December 31, 2015, and subsequent to this short period, will then operate for a full calendar year for 2016 forward. As also discussed in Note 1, the Sparton Real Time Enterprises Inc. 401(k) Plan merged into the Plan effective July 1, 2015, the Sparton Aubrey Group Inc. Retirement Plan merged into the Plan effective March 1, 2015, and the Sparton Beckwood Services Inc. LLC 401(k) Plan merged into the Plan effective September 1, 2014.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the six-month period ended December 31, 2015 and year ended June 30, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying supplemental Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year) as of December 31, 2015 has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Plan’s financial statements. The supplemental schedule is the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental schedule reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplemental schedule. In forming our opinion on the supplemental schedule, we evaluated whether the supplemental schedule, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with the Department of Labor’s Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. In our opinion, the supplemental schedule is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 24, 2016
 




Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan
Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule
Six-Months Ended December 31, 2015 and Year Ended June 30, 2015


Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
Investments:
 
 
 
 
Money market fund
 
$
1,446

 
$
238,789

Mutual funds
 
36,656,756

 
37,795,091

Common/collective trust
 
6,350,374

 
3,307,267

Sparton Corporation common stock
 
2,098,259

 
3,020,843

Total investments
 
45,106,835

 
44,361,990

Notes receivable from participants
 
1,572,560

 
1,390,632

Net assets available for benefits
 
$
46,679,395

 
$
45,752,622

See accompanying notes to financial statements.




Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan
Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule
Six-Months Ended December 31, 2015 and Year Ended June 30, 2015


Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
June 30, 2015
Additions
 
 
 
 
Investment income:
 
 
 
 
Dividend income from mutual funds
 
$
725,926

 
$
1,598,982

Net (depreciation) in fair value of investments
 
(2,616,905)

 
(531,447)

Net investment (loss) income
 
(1,890,979)

 
1,067,535

 
 
 
 
 
Interest income from notes receivable from participants
 
30,661

 
48,388

Contributions:
 
 
 
 
Participant
 
2,168,582

 
3,817,097

Employer
 
725,619

 
1,315,291

Rollovers
 
125,543

 
790,799

Total contributions
 
3,019,744

 
5,923,187

Total Additions
 
1,159,426

 
7,039,110

 
 
 
 
 
Deductions
 
 
 
 
Benefits paid directly to participants
 
2,157,502

 
3,655,313

Deemed distributions
 
70,036

 
92,405

Corrective distributions
 
38,719

 
0

Administrative expenses
 
21,114

 
12,385

Total Deductions
 
2,287,371

 
3,760,103

 
 
 
 
 
Net (decrease) increase
 
(1,127,945)

 
3,279,007

 
 
 
 
 
Plan Mergers
 
2,054,718

 
4,759,044

 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets Available for Benefits, beginning of year
 
45,752,622

 
37,714,571

Net Assets Available for Benefits, end of period
 
$
46,679,395

 
$
45,752,622

See accompanying notes to financial statements.





Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan
Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule
Six-Months Ended December 31, 2015 and Year Ended June 30, 2015



Notes to Financial Statements
1. Plan Description
The following description of Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”) provides only general information. Participants should refer to the Plan Agreement or Summary Plan Description for a more complete description of the Plan’s provisions.
General
The Plan includes all eligible employees of Sparton Corporation and its wholly owned United States subsidiaries (referred to as “the Company”). The Plan is a defined contribution plan covering employees of the Company who have attained the age of 20 and have completed at least 30 days of service (effective July 1, 2015, at least 60 days of service). The Plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Changes in Reporting Periods and Trustees
The Plan changed its fiscal year end to a calendar year end. With this transition, the Plan has a six-month fiscal period of July 1 to December 31, 2015. Subsequent to this period, the Plan will then operate for the twelve month calendar year beginning January 1, 2016 and for each year thereafter.
Effective November 23, 2015, the Plan’s trustee was changed to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“Merrill Lynch”) from SunTrust Banks, Inc. (“SunTrust Bank”). In conjunction with this change, the Plan’s assets were frozen for transactions from November 13 to December 10, 2015. On December 11, 2015, the Plan resumed normal and recurring operations.
Plan Acquisitions and Mergers
On January 20, 2015, the Company acquired Real Time Enterprises, Inc. Upon acquisition, the Real Time Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan was renamed the Sparton Real Time Enterprises, Inc. 401(k) Plan (the “Real Time Plan”). On July 24, 2015, all of the Real Time Plan assets totaling $2,054,718 were merged into the Plan. As a result of the merger, Real Time Plan participants were allowed to participate in the Plan effective July 1, 2015.
On March 17, 2014, the Company acquired Aubrey Group, Inc. Upon acquisition, The Aubrey Group Inc. Retirement Plan was renamed the Sparton Aubrey Group Inc. LLC Retirement Plan (the “Aubrey Plan”). On March 4, 2015, all of the Aubrey Plan assets totaling $2,027,984 were merged into the Plan. As a result of the merger, Aubrey Plan participants were allowed to participate in the Plan effective March 1, 2015.
On December 11, 2013, the Company acquired Beckwood Services, Inc. Upon acquisition, the Beckwood Services 401(k) Plan was renamed the Sparton Beckwood Services, Inc. LLC 401(k) Plan (the “Beckwood Plan”). On September 3, 2014, all of the Beckwood Plan assets totaling $2,731,060 were merged into the Plan. As a result of the merger, Beckwood Plan participants were allowed to participate in the Plan effective September 1, 2014.
The table below notes the Company’s United States fiscal 2015 acquisitions and the dates that employees of the acquired businesses were allowed to participate in and to rollover previous 401(k) and other retirement savings into the Plan.


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Six-Months Ended December 31, 2015 and Year Ended June 30, 2015


Company
Acquisition Date
Employees Allowed to participate in the Plan
Electronic Manufacturing Technology, LLC
July 9, 2014
January 1, 2015
Industrial Electronic Devices, Inc.
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
Argotec, Inc.
December 8, 2014
December 8, 2014
Real Time Enterprises, Inc.
January 20, 2015
July 1, 2015
KEP Marine
January 21, 2015
January 21, 2015
Hunter Technology Corporation
April 14, 2015
January 1, 2016
Contributions
Eligible employees may elect to contribute up to 100% of their compensation, subject to certain limitations. Effective July 1, 2015, the Plan also offers Roth 401(k) contributions as an alternative to traditional pre-tax contributions. Participants may also make rollover contributions of amounts representing distributions from other qualified retirement plans. The Plan provides that the Company may contribute, on a discretionary basis, contributions in the form of matching contributions or non-elective contributions. During each of the six month ended December 31, 2015 and the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 periods, the Company matched 50% of participants’ contributions up to 6% of their eligible compensation. There were no non-elective contributions made to the Plan during either reporting periods presented. All contributions are subject to certain limitations of the Internal Revenue Code.
Participant Accounts
Each participant account is credited with the participant’s and the Company’s contributions, as well as an allocation of Plan earnings or losses. Investment earnings and losses are credited to each participant’s account on a daily basis based upon the performance of the funds in that participant’s account. Participants direct the investment of their accounts into various investment funds offered by the Plan. The Plan currently offers various mutual funds, common/collective trusts, and the Company’s common stock as investment options for participants. The benefit to which a participant is entitled is the vested benefit that can be provided from the participant’s account.
Diversification
Participants may invest both employee and employer contributions in any of the available investment options under the Plan, which includes the Company’s common stock.
Participant Loans
Participants may borrow up to the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of their vested account balance, excluding Company common stock. The loans are secured by the balance in the participant’s account and bear interest rates that range from 4.25% to 9.25%, which rates represented the Prime Rate plus one percent at the time that they were originated. Loans must be repaid within five years with the exception of loans for a primary residence, which must be repaid within 15 years. Principal and interest are paid ratably through regular payroll deductions.
Vesting
Participants are immediately vested in their voluntary contributions plus actual earnings thereon. Vesting on employer matching contributions and employer non-elective contributions made prior to January 1, 2011 is based upon years of credited service, becoming fully vested after five years of credited service. Employer matching contributions made after January 1, 2011 are immediately 100% vested. Employer non-elective contributions made after January 1, 2011 vest based upon years of credited service, becoming 100% vested after five years of credited service.
Payment of Benefits
In the event of normal, early, or disability retirement of a participant, termination of employment or in the event of death, the participant or beneficiary can elect to receive a lump sum payment equal to their vested account balance or, if the vested account balance exceeds $5,000, maintain their account in the Plan on a tax deferred basis until the participant

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reaches age 70 1/2. Under certain hardship conditions, a participant may be allowed to withdraw all or a portion of their contributions.
Forfeitures
Forfeitures consist of the non-vested portions of terminated participants’ accounts. If a participant was subsequently rehired prior to five one-year consecutive breaks in service, forfeitures may be reinstated to the participant’s account. Forfeitures are held by the Plan and become available immediately to pay administrative fees related to the Plan. No forfeitures were used to pay Plan expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2015 or the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 periods, respectively. The unused forfeiture balance amounted to $49,075 and $16,502 at December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively.
Administrative Fees
The Company pays certain administrative costs of the Plan, that are not paid through forfeitures, associated with any professional services provided to the Plan, and the cost of communications to the participants. Administrative expenses recorded in the Plan represent trustee fees and record keeping fees paid directly from the Plan to the Plan’s trustee. Loan fees are deducted directly from the participants’ accounts.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-07 “Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (or its Equivalent),” (“ASU 2015-07”). ASU 2015-07 removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy investments for which fair values are estimated using the net asset value practical expedient provided by Accounting Standards Codification 820, Fair Value Measurement. Disclosures about investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share are limited under ASU 2015-07 to those investments for which the entity has elected to estimate the fair value using the net asset value practical expedient. ASU 2015-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted.
In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-12 “Plan Accounting: Defined benefit Pension Plans (Topic 960), Defined Contribution Plans (Topic 962), Health and Welfare Benefit Plans (Topic 965)” (“ASU 2015-12”). The amendments in Part I of the ASU eliminated the requirements that employee benefit plan measure the fair value of fully benefit -responsive investment contracts and provide the related fair value disclosures, rather these contracts will be measured and disclosed only at contract value. The amendments in Part II of the ASU will require plans to disaggregate their investments measured using fair value only by general type, either on the financial statements or in the notes. Part II also eliminated the requirement to disclose the net appreciation/depreciation in fair value of investments by general type and the requirements to disclose individual investments that represent 5% or more of net assets available for benefits. The amendments in Part III of the ASU 2015-12 provide a practical expedient to permit plans to measure its investments and investment related accounts as of a month-end date closest to its fiscal year for a plan with a fiscal year end that does not coincide with the end of a calendar month. The amendments in the ASU 2015-12 are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted.
Plan management reviewed both ASU 2015-07 and ASU 2015-12 and decided to early adopt both standards at June 30, 2015 as it believed it will simplify Plan accounting and its presentation in the financial statements. As such, the accounting and disclosures in these financial statements and notes follow ASU 2015-07 and ASU 2015-12.
Basis of Accounting
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared under the accrual method of accounting.

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Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule
Six-Months Ended December 31, 2015 and Year Ended June 30, 2015


Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Risks and Uncertainties
The Plan invests in various investment securities. Investment securities are exposed to various risks such as interest rate, market and credit risks. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect participants’ account balances and the amounts reported in the statements of changes in net assets available for benefits.
Concentration of Investments
Included in investments at December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015 are shares of the Company’s common stock amounting to $2,098,259 and $3,020,843, respectively. This investment represented approximately 5% and 7% of total investments at December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively. A significant decline in the market value of the Company’s stock would significantly affect the net assets available for benefits.
Investment Valuation and Income Recognition
Plan assets invested in mutual funds and Company common stock are stated at aggregate fair value based upon quoted market prices.
The Plan holds shares in a money market fund which is valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares held by the Plan at year-end, which is determined based on the fair value of the underlying investments, primarily high quality, short-term fixed income securities issued by banks, corporations, and the United States government.
The Plan holds units of common/collective trusts (“CCT”) with Federated Capital Preservation Fund IP (“Federated”), Putnam Stable Value Fund (“Putnam”) and Putnam Stable Value Fund GM (“Putnam”) that have investments in fully benefit-responsive investment contracts. The fair value of the Plan’s interest in the CCTs is based on audited financial information reported by the issuers, Federated Investors Trust Company for the Federated CCT, and Putnam Fiduciary Trust Company for the Putnam CCTs. The issuers determine fair value based on the underlying investments (primarily conventional, synthetic and separate account investment contracts, and cash equivalents). The value of the CCTs represents contributions plus earnings, less participant withdrawals and administrative expenses. Participant-directed redemptions for the Federated and the Putnam CCTs have no restrictions; the Plan, however, is required to provide a one-year redemption notice to liquidate its entire share in each of the respective funds.
Notes receivable from participants are measured at their unpaid principal balance plus any accrued but unpaid interest. No allowance for credit losses has been recorded as of December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015. Delinquent participant loans are recorded as distributions on the basis of the terms of the Plan agreement.
Purchases and sales of investments are recorded on a trade-date basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Net appreciation (depreciation) includes the Plan’s gains and losses on investments bought or sold as well as held during the year.
Payment of Benefits
Benefits are recorded when paid.
3. Fair Value Measurements
The Plan classifies its investments into Level 1, which refers to securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; Level 2, which refers to securities not traded on an active market but for which observable market inputs are readily available; and Level 3, which refer to securities valued based on significant unobservable inputs.

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Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, a summary of the Plan’s investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015:
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1 Inputs
 
Level 2 Inputs
 
Level 3 Inputs
Money market fund
 
$
1,446

 
$
1,446

 
$

 
$

Mutual funds
 
36,656,756

 
36,656,756

 

 

Sparton Corporation common stock
 
2,098,259

 
2,098,259

 

 

Total assets in fair value hierarchy
 
38,756,461

 
38,756,461

 

 

Investments measured at net asset value *
 
6,350,374

 

 

 

Investments at fair value
 
$
45,106,835

 
$
38,756,461

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2015
 
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1 Inputs
 
Level 2 Inputs
 
Level 3 Inputs
Money market fund
 
$
238,789

 
$
238,789

 
$

 
$

Mutual funds
 
37,795,091

 
37,795,091

 

 

Sparton Corporation common stock
 
3,020,843

 
3,020,843

 

 

Total assets in fair value hierarchy
 
41,054,723

 
41,054,723

 

 

Investments measured at net asset value *
 
3,307,267

 

 

 

Investments at fair value
 
$
44,361,990

 
$
41,054,723

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Common/collective trust fund investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value (or its equivalent) and have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy.
4. Plan Termination
Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, the Company has the right to discontinue its contributions at any time and to terminate or partially terminate the Plan, subject to the provisions of ERISA. In the event of Plan termination, participants become 100% vested in their Company contribution account.
5. Income Tax Status
The Internal Revenue Service has determined in a letter dated March 31, 2008 that the prototype plan document was in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). The Plan document has been amended since receiving the determination letter, including amendments made for plan mergers as well as to comply with recent law changes. However, the Plan Administrator and trustee believe that the Plan is designed, and is currently being operated, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the IRC.
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require Plan management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Plan and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Plan has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Plan Administrator has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Plan and has concluded that as of December 31, 2015 there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Plan is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions. The U. S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (the “DOL”) informed Plan management on April 11, 2016 of its intent to review the Plan for the time period of January 1, 2013 through April 11, 2016. The DOL review is currently in process. Plan management believes that this DOL review is compliance oriented and routine in nature, and is currently unaware of any instances of non-compliance with ERISA provisions.

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6. Related Party Transactions
The Plan invests in certain investments managed by Merrill Lynch and by SunTrust Bank, the trustees, and as such, these investments are considered party-in-interest transactions. Fees paid to the trustees totaled $21,114 and $12,285 for the six month and fiscal year periods ended December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively.

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Schedule H, Line 4i - Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)
 
 
 
EIN: 38-1054690
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Plan Number: 002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identity of Issuer, Borrower, Lessor or Similar Party
 
Description of Investment, Including Maturity Par or Maturity Value
 
Cost
 
Current Value
 
Money market fund:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BIF Money Fund
 
1,446

 
shares
 
**
 
$
1,446

 
Common/collective trust:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federated Capital Preservation Fund IP
 
396,855

 
shares
 
**
 
3,968,551

 
 
Putnam Stable Value Fund
 
508,340

 
shares
 
**
 
508,340

 
 
Putnam Stable Value Fund GM
 
1,873,483

 
shares
 
**
 
1,873,483

 
Total common/collective trusts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,350,374

 
Mutual funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JP Morgan Government Bond Fund
 
1,185

 
shares
 
**
 
12,585

 
 
JP Morgan Government Bond Fund GM
 
357,129

 
shares
 
**
 
3,792,712

 
 
JP Morgan Small Cap Value Fund A
 
336

 
shares
 
**
 
7,794

 
 
JP Morgan Small Cap Value A GM
 
37,120

 
shares
 
**
 
861,565

 
 
JP Morgan Equity Income Fund A
 
3,911

 
shares
 
**
 
52,295

 
 
Janus Triton Fund CL A
 
10,042

 
shares
 
**
 
218,711

 
 
Janus Triton Fund CL A GM
 
40,800

 
shares
 
**
 
888,615

 
 
American Cent Real Estate Fund ADV
 
791

 
shares
 
**
 
23,505

 
 
American Cent Real Estate Fund ADV GM
 
44,840

 
shares
 
**
 
1,333,093

 
 
Columbia Midcap Index Fund CL A
 
8,752

 
shares
 
**
 
121,219

 
 
Victory Sycamore Estate Value Fund A
 
2,912

 
shares
 
**
 
88,610

 
 
Victory Sycamore Estate Value Fund GM
 
59,799

 
shares
 
**
 
1,819,697

 
 
MFS International Diversification A
 
6,044

 
shares
 
**
 
92,714

 
 
MFS International Diversification A GM
 
222,208

 
shares
 
**
 
3,408,675

 
 
Pioneer Select Mid Cap Growth A
 
3,146

 
shares
 
**
 
108,486

 
 
Pioneer Select Mid Cap Growth A GM
 
55,125

 
shares
 
**
 
1,900,722

 
 
Pimco Income Fund CL A
 
1,045

 
shares
 
**
 
12,261

 
 
Pimco Income Fund CL A GM
 
172,063

 
shares
 
**
 
2,018,297

 
 
Blackrock S&P 500 Index Institutional Fund
 
1,797

 
shares
 
**
 
439,345

 
 
Blackrock S&P 500 Index Institutional Fund GM
 
50,981

 
shares
 
**
 
12,465,983

 
 
Western Asset Inflation CL A
 
1,630

 
shares
 
**
 
17,650

 
 
Western Asset Inflation CL A GM
 
54,675

 
shares
 
**
 
592,133

 
 
Oppenheimer International Growth Fund CL A
 
4,039

 
shares
 
**
 
145,723

 
 
Oppenheimer International Growth Fund A GM
 
95,271

 
shares
 
**
 
3,437,378

 
 
Prudential High Yield Fund CL A
 
2,134

 
shares
 
**
 
10,775

 
 
Prudential High Yield Fund CL A GM
 
115,532

 
shares
 
**
 
583,438

 
 
Columbia Small Cap Index Fund A
 
5,724

 
shares
 
**
 
115,101

 
 
Mass Investment Growth Stock Fund GL A
 
5,208

 
shares
 
**
 
119,885


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Pioneer Bond Fund
 
7,217

 
shares
 
**
 
68,634

 
 
Pioneer Bond Fund GM
 
199,701

 
shares
 
**
 
1,899,155

 
Total mutual funds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
36,656,756

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*
Sparton Corporation common stock
 
104,965

 
shares
 
**
 
2,098,259

*
Notes receivable from participants
 
 Interest rates (4.25% to 9.25%) with various maturity dates
 
1,572,560

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
46,679,395

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* A party-in-interest as defined by ERISA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
** The cost of participant-directed investments is not required to be disclosed
 
 
 
 


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Review Committee has duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
SPARTON CORPORATION 401(k) PLAN
 
/s/ Joseph G. McCormack
Joseph G. McCormack, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of the Investment Review Committee, the Plan’s Named Administrator and Fiduciary
June 24, 2016


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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan
Schaumburg, Illinois

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S‑8 (333-156388) of Sparton Corporation of our report dated June 24, 2016, relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of Sparton Corporation 401(k) Plan which appears in this Form 11-K for the six-months ended December 31, 2015.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 24, 2016


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