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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
 X   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
        For the Quarterly Period Ended April 3, 2005
       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: 1-4639

CTS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 574-293-7511

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     

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes  X     No     

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of April 26, 2005:  36,756,379

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PART I  -  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements

CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - UNAUDITED
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

				Three Months Ended
				April 3, 2005				March 28, 2004
Net sales				$	155,330			$	122,147
Costs and expenses:
	Cost of goods sold				127,115				97,538
	Selling, general and administrative expenses				17,757				14,816
	Research and development expenses				4,787				4,884
		Operating earnings			5,671				4,909
Other (expense) income:
	Interest expense				(1,717	)			(1,533	)
	Interest income				419				102
	Other				26				(118	)
		Total other expense			(1,272	)			(1,549	)
		Earnings before income taxes			4,399				3,360
Income tax expense					1,012				840
		Net earnings		$	3,387			$	2,520
Net earnings per share — Note L
	Basic			$	0.09			$	0.07
	Diluted			$	0.09			$	0.07
Cash dividends declared per share				$	0.03			$	0.03
Average common shares outstanding:
	Basic				36,398				35,957
	Diluted				40,979				36,243

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED
(In thousands of dollars)

					April 3, 2005				December 31, 2004*
ASSETS
Current Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents				$	58,237			$	61,005
	Accounts receivable, less allowances (2005 — $2,141; 2004 — $1,450)					97,535				84,112
	Inventories — Note E					57,124				42,734
	Other current assets					10,843				7,728
	Deferred income taxes					8,576				8,567
			Total current assets			232,315				204,146
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation (2005 — $275,249; 2004 — $272,480)						115,675				112,495
Other Assets
	Prepaid pension asset — Note I					145,805				143,918
	Goodwill — Notes C and F					29,759				513
	Other intangible assets — Notes C and F					44,861				34,632
	Deferred income taxes					23,261				23,221
	Other					2,965				3,252
			Total other assets			246,651				205,536
Total Assets					$	594,641			$	522,177
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
	Notes payable — Note G				$	3,499			$	3,311
	Current portion of long-term debt — Note H					455				—
	Accounts payable					72,731				55,614
	Accrued liabilities					44,494				44,036
			Total current liabilities			121,179				102,961
Long-term debt — Note H						133,861				94,150
Other long-term obligations						15,255				14,362
Shareholders’ Equity
	Preferred stock — authorized 25,000,000 shares without par value; none issued					—				—
	Common stock — authorized 75,000,000 shares without par value; 53,513,486 shares issued at April 3, 2005 and 52,666,798 shares issued at December 31, 2004					274,520				263,297
	Additional contributed capital					23,289				22,761
	Retained earnings					281,350				279,064
	Accumulated other comprehensive earnings					953				1,348
						580,112				566,470
Cost of common stock held in treasury (16,757,907 shares)						(255,766	)			(255,766	)
			Total shareholders’ equity			324,346				310,704
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity					$	594,641			$	522,177
*The balance sheet at December 31, 2004, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date. See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED
(In thousands of dollars)

				Three Months Ended
				April 3, 2005				March 28, 2004
Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net earnings			$	3,387			$	2,520
	Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
		Depreciation and amortization			6,848				7,260
		Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of SMTEK
		Accounts receivable			2,078				(11,373	)
		Inventories			(139	)			(6,751	)
		Other current assets			(2,226	)			(369	)
		Prepaid pension asset			(1,887	)			(2,427	)
		Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			1,688				3,778
		Other			1,125				622
		Total adjustments			7,487				(9,260	)
		Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			10,874				(6,740	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Payment for purchase of SMTEK, net of cash acquired				(35,561	)			—
	Capital expenditures				(3,004	)			(1,980	)
	Proceeds and deposits on asset sales				499				11,869
		Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(38,066	)			9,889
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Repayment of debt assumed in connection with purchase of SMTEK				(13,013	)			—
	Payments of long-term debt				(33,982	)			(25,935	)
	Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt				72,715				31,255
	Increase in short-term notes payable				188				—
	Dividends paid				(1,078	)			(1,169	)
	Other				63				(49	)
		Net cash provided by financing activities			24,893				4,102
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents					(469	)			264
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents					(2,768	)			7,515
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year					61,005				25,346
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period				$	58,237			$	32,861
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for:
	Interest			$	1,503			$	234
	Income taxes—net			$	819			$	2,312
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
Refer to Note D, “Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities”

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS - UNAUDITED
(In thousands of dollars)

				Three Months Ended
				April 3, 2005				March 28, 2004
Net earnings				$	3,387			$	2,520
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
	Cumulative translation adjustment				(395	)			347
	Deferred gain on forward contracts				—				31
Comprehensive earnings				$	2,992			$	2,898

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
April 3, 2005

NOTE A—Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared by CTS Corporation (CTS or the Company), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes thereto and other information included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair statement, in all material respects, of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period.  Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.  The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.

NOTE B—Stock-Based Employee Compensation

CTS accounts for stock-based employee compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and its related interpretations. Had employee compensation cost for CTS’ fixed, stock-based compensation plans been determined based on the fair value method, as defined by FAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” CTS’ net earnings and net earnings per share would have been adjusted to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

				Three Months Ended
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)				April 3, 2005				March 28, 2004
Net earnings, as reported				$	3,387			$	2,520
Deduct:    Stock-based employee compensation cost, net of tax, if fair value based method were used					(130	)			(288	)
Proforma net earnings				$	3,257			$	2,232
Net earnings per share-basic, as reported				$	0.09			$	0.07
Proforma net earnings per share-basic					0.09				0.06
Net earnings per share-diluted, as reported					0.09				0.07
Proforma net earnings per share-diluted				$	0.09			$	0.06

NOTE C—Acquisition

Effective January 31, 2005, CTS acquired 100% of SMTEK International Inc., (SMTEK). The results of SMTEK’s operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. SMTEK is an EMS provider serving original equipment manufacturers in the medical, industrial, instrumentation, telecommunications, security, financial services, automation, aerospace, and defense industries. SMTEK has four facilities located in Moorpark and Santa Clara, California; Marlborough, Massachusetts; and Bangkok, Thailand. As a result of the acquisition, CTS expects to expand into new EMS markets, reduce customer concentrations, and increase its global footprint.

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The net assets acquired were $48.1 million, consisting of $34.7 million of cash consideration, CTS common stock valued at $10.9 million, and $2.5 million of estimated transaction cost. In addition, CTS assumed $13.0 million of SMTEK debt which was immediately repaid. CTS issued approximately 812,000 shares of common stock in connection with the acquisition. Under generally accepted accounting principles, the value assigned to the common stock was determined based on the average market price of CTS’ common shares over the two-day period before and after the terms of the acquisition were agreed to and announced.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.

Of the $11.2 million of amortizable intangible assets, $10.7 million was assigned to customer relationships (13 year useful life), $0.4 million to customer order backlog (90 days useful life), and $0.1 million to employment agreements (2 year useful life). The $29.2 million of goodwill was assigned to the EMS business segment. None of these amounts are deductible for tax purposes.

CTS is in the process of obtaining third-party valuations of certain intangible assets. In addition, the Company is also analyzing SMTEK’s historical net operating losses available for carryforward, limitations on those earnings in various taxing jurisdictions, and other facts and circumstances that will impact the final allocation of the purchase price to deferred income taxes. Accordingly, the allocation of the purchase price is subject to refinement.

The following table presents CTS’ unaudited proforma consolidated results of operations for the quarters ended April 3, 2005 and March 28, 2004 as if the acquisition had been completed at the beginning of each period. The pro forma information is presented for comparative purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition actually been made at such date, nor is it necessarily indicative of future operating results:

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NOTE D—Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities

In 2005, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of SMTEK for $61.1 million. In conjunction with the acquisition, CTS issued common stock and assumed liabilities as follows (refer also to Note C, “Acquisition”):

NOTE E—Inventories

Inventory consist of the following:

($ in thousands)				April 3, 2005				December 31, 2004
Finished goods				$	9,703			$	10,815
Work-in-process					15,095				8,058
Raw materials					32,326				23,861
	Total inventories			$	57,124			$	42,734

NOTE F—Intangible Assets

CTS has the following intangible assets:

				April 3, 2005								December 31, 2004
				Gross								Gross
				Carrying				Accumulated				Carrying				Accumulated
($ in thousands)				Amount				Amortization				Amount				Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
	Customer lists/relationships			$	47,088			$	(6,934	)		$	36,405			$	(6,490	)
	Patents				10,319				(5,869	)			10,319				(5,602	)
	Employment agreements				140				(12	)			—				—
	Customer order backlog				386				(257	)			—				—
					57,933				(13,072	)			46,724				(12,092	)
	Goodwill				29,759				—				513				—
	Total intangibles			$	87,692			$	(13,072	)		$	47,237			$	(12,092	)

Of the net intangible balance, $34.5 million relates to the Components and Sensors business segment and $40.1 million relates to the EMS business segment.

CTS recorded amortization expense of $1.0 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended April 3, 2005 and March 28, 2004, respectively. CTS estimates annual amortization expense of $3.5 million in 2005.

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NOTE G—Notes Payable

CTS had line of credit arrangements of $23.2 million and $13.3 million at April 3, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. These arrangements are generally subject to annual renewal and renegotiation, and may be withdrawn at the bank’s option. One line of credit for $0.5 million is secured by building and equipment in Thailand. The remaining lines totaling $22.7 million are unsecured.

NOTE H—Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt was comprised of the following at April 3, 2005 and December 31, 2004:

CTS has a revolving credit agreement containing a $75 million senior, secured revolving credit agreement that had an outstanding balance of $48.0 million at April 3, 2005. Any outstanding balances under the revolving credit agreement are senior to CTS’ convertible debentures. The revolving credit agreement is collateralized by substantially all U.S. assets and a pledge of 65% of the capital stock of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries. Interest rates on the revolving credit agreement fluctuate based upon LIBOR. CTS pays a commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the revolving credit agreement. The commitment fee varies based on performance under certain financial covenants and was 0.4 percent per annum at April 3, 2005. The revolving credit agreement requires, among other things, that CTS comply with a minimum fixed charge coverage, a maximum leverage ratio, and a minimum tangible net worth. Failure of CTS to comply with these covenants could reduce the borrowing availability under the revolving credit agreement. Additionally, the revolving credit agreement limits the amounts allowed for dividends, capital expenditures, and acquisitions. The revolving credit agreement expires in July 2007.

CTS has issued $60 million convertible senior subordinated debentures ($60 million Debentures). These unsecured debentures bear interest at an annual rate of 2.125%, payable semiannually on May 1 and November 1 of each year through the maturity date of May 1, 2024. The $60 million Debentures are convertible, under certain circumstances, into CTS common stock at a conversion price of $15.00 per share (which is equivalent to an initial conversion rate of approximately 66.6667 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the notes). Upon conversion of the $60 million Debentures, in lieu of delivering common stock, the Company may, at its discretion, deliver cash or a combination of cash and common stock.

Holders may convert the $60 million Debentures at any time during a conversion period if the closing price of CTS common stock is more than 120% of the conversion price ($18.00 per common share) for at least 20 of the 30 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the first trading day of the conversion period. The conversion periods begin on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 of each year. Holders may also convert the notes if certain corporate transactions occur. As of April 3, 2005, none of the conditions for conversion of the $60 million Debentures were satisfied.

CTS may, at its option, redeem all or a portion of the $60 million Debentures for cash at any time on or after May 1, 2009, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest at the redemption date. Holders may require CTS to purchase for cash all or part of their notes on May 1, 2009, 2014, and 2019, or upon the occurrence of certain events, at 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including, the date of purchase.

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The Company has $25 million of 6.5% convertible, subordinated debentures ($25 million Debentures). These debentures are unsecured and convert into CTS common stock at a conversion price of $20.05 per share. At any time after April 2005, the purchasers may accelerate the maturity of the debentures. CTS also has the right as of April 2005 and under certain circumstances, to force conversion of the debentures into common stock. Interest on the debentures is payable semi-annually.

In connection with the acquisition of SMTEK, CTS assumed a term loan, which has a balance of $1.1 million at April 3, 2005. The term loan is secured by machinery and equipment of the Thailand manufacturing facility and requires monthly payments through May 2011.

NOTE I—Retirement Plans

Net pension (income) / postretirement expense for the three months ended April 3, 2005 and March 28, 2004 includes the following components:

In the first quarter of 2005, CTS recognized a pension plan curtailment loss of approximately $0.5 million due to reduced employment levels.

NOTE J—Business Segments

FAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” requires companies to provide certain information about their operating segments.  CTS has two reportable business segments: 1) Components and Sensors and 2) Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).

Components and sensors are products which perform specific electronic functions for a given product family and are intended for use in customer assemblies.  Components and sensors consist principally of automotive sensors and actuators used in commercial or consumer vehicles; electronic components used in cellular handsets, communications infrastructure and computer markets; low temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) electronic substrates used in various communications applications; terminators, including ClearONE™ terminators, used in computer and other high speed applications, switches, resistor networks and potentiometers used to serve multiple markets.

EMS includes the higher level assembly of electronic and mechanical components into a finished subassembly or assembly performed under a contract manufacturing agreement with an OEM or other contract manufacturer.  EMS also includes design and manufacture of interconnect systems and complex backplanes as may be required by the customer.

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The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K.  Management evaluates performance based upon operating earnings before interest and income taxes.

Summarized financial information concerning CTS’ reportable segments is shown in the following table:

($ in thousands)		Components and Sensors				EMS				Total
First Quarter 2005
Net sales to external customers		$	64,164			$	91,166			$	155,330
Segment operating earnings		$	3,540			$	2,131			$	5,671
Total assets		$	428,160			$	166,481			$	594,641
First Quarter 2004
Net sales to external customers		$	63,519			$	58,628			$	122,147
Segment operating earnings		$	3,051			$	1,858			$	4,909
Total assets		$	409,257			$	95,604			$	504,861

Reconciling information between reportable segments’ operating earnings and CTS’ consolidated pre-tax income is shown in the following table:

($ in thousands)				First Quarter 2005				First Quarter 2004
Total segment operating earnings				$	5,671			$	4,909
Interest expense					(1,717	)			(1,533	)
Interest income					419				102
Other income (expense)					26				(118	)
Earnings before income taxes				$	4,399			$	3,360

NOTE K—Contingencies

Certain processes in the manufacture of CTS’ current and past products create hazardous waste by-products as currently defined by federal and state laws and regulations.  CTS has been notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, state environmental agencies and, in some cases, generator groups, that it is or may be a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) regarding hazardous waste remediation at several non-CTS sites.  In addition to these non-CTS sites, CTS has an ongoing practice of providing reserves for probable remediation activities at certain of its manufacturing locations and for claims and proceedings against CTS with respect to other environmental matters.  In the opinion of management, based upon presently available information relating to all such matters, either adequate provision for probable costs has been made, or the ultimate costs resulting will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of CTS.

Certain claims are pending against CTS with respect to matters arising out of the ordinary conduct of its business.  For all claims, in the opinion of management, based upon presently available information, either adequate provision for anticipated costs has been made by insurance, accruals or otherwise, or the ultimate anticipated costs resulting will not materially affect CTS’ consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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NOTE L—Earnings Per Share

FAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” requires companies to provide a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) computations.  The calculations below provide net earnings, average common shares outstanding, and the resultant earnings per share for both basic and diluted EPS for the quarters ending April 3, 2005 and March 28, 2004.

			Net				Shares
			Earnings				(In thousands)				Per Share
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)			(Numerator)				(Denominator)				Amount
First Quarter 2005
Basic EPS			$	3,387				36,398			$	0.09
Effect of dilutive securities:
	Convertible debt			250				4,000
	Equity-based compensation plans							581
Diluted EPS			$	3,637				40,979			$	0.09
First Quarter 2004
Basic EPS			$	2,520				35,957			$	0.07
Effect of dilutive securities:
	Equity-based compensation plans							258
	Other							28	(1)
Diluted EPS			$	2,520				36,243			$	0.07

(1)

Includes shares of CTS common stock for the quarter ending March 28, 2004, to be issued to the former DCA shareholders.

The following table shows the potentially dilutive securities which have been excluded from the first quarter 2005 and 2004 dilutive earnings per share calculations because they are either anti-dilutive or the exercise price exceeds the average market price.

Three Months Ended

(Number of shares in thousands)

April 3, 2005

March 28, 2004

Stock options where the exercise price exceeds the average market price of

common shares during the period

713

676

Securities related to the $25 million Debentures

1,247

1,247

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NOTE M—Income Taxes

At April 3, 2005, no provision had been made for U.S. federal and state income taxes on approximately $178 million of foreign earnings, which are expected to be reinvested outside of the United States indefinitely. Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company would be subject to U.S. income taxes (subject to a possible adjustment for foreign tax credits), state income taxes, and withholding taxes payable to the various foreign countries. In the event all undistributed earnings were remitted, approximately $6 million of foreign withholding taxes would be imposed.

In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (Jobs Act) was signed into law. The Jobs Act provides certain domestic companies a temporary opportunity to repatriate previously undistributed earnings of controlled foreign subsidiaries at a reduced federal tax rate of 5.25%. The reduced rate is achieved by providing an 85% dividends received deduction on earnings repatriated during a one-year period. To qualify, the repatriated earnings must be reinvested in the United States pursuant to a domestic reinvestment plan established by the company’s chief executive officer and subsequently approved by the company’s board of directors. Certain other criteria in the Jobs Act must be satisfied as well. For CTS, the one-year period during which the qualifying distributions can be made is 2005. The Company is in the process of evaluating whether it will repatriate foreign earnings under the provisions of the Jobs Act and has not made a decision on whether it will make any distributions. If the Company determines that a distribution will be made, the range of reasonably possible amounts eligible for the temporary deduction is $45 million to $75 million. CTS is assessing the impact of proposed statutory technical corrections with respect to certain provisions in the Jobs Act prior to determining the amounts, if any, it will repatriate. CTS expects to determine the amounts and sources of foreign earnings to be repatriated, if any, no later than the fourth quarter of 2005. While the Company is not yet in a position to determine the impact of a qualifying repatriation on its income tax expense for 2005, the related potential range of income tax effects on the reasonably possible repatriation amounts is estimated at $4 million to $6 million, of which foreign withholding taxes are estimated to be approximately $1 million.

NOTE N—New Accounting Pronouncements

In late December 2004, the FASB issued FAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” FAS No. 123R requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award - the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). FAS No. 123R eliminates the alternative to use APB Opinion No. 25’s intrinsic value method of accounting that was provided in Statement 123 as originally issued. FAS No. 123R will be effective for CTS in 2006. CTS currently follows the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 to account for stock options. Accordingly, the provisions of FAS No. 123R will reduce earnings upon adoption. CTS is currently reviewing the provisions of FAS No. 123R to determine its impact on CTS’ financial statements.

In November 2004, the FASB finalized FAS No. 151, “Inventory Costs, an amendment to ARB No. 43, Chapter 4.” FAS No. 151 amends the guidance in ARB No. 43 to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material. FAS No. 151 is effective for CTS on January 1, 2006. CTS is currently reviewing the provisions of the new standard, but does not expect the standard will have a material impact on its financial statements.

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

CTS is a global manufacturer of components and sensors to the automotive, communications and computer markets. The Company also provides electronic manufacturing solutions, including design and supply chain management functions, primarily serving the communications, computer, industrial, security, medical and aerospace markets under contract arrangements with the original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s). Sales and marketing are accomplished through CTS sales engineers, independent manufacturers’ representatives and distributors. Sales are reported through two business segments, Components and Sensors and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).

On January 31, 2005, CTS acquired all of the outstanding stock of SMTEK International Inc., (SMTEK), an EMS provider serving OEM’s in the medical, industrial, instrumentation, telecommunications, security, financial services, automation, aerospace, and defense industries. CTS expects this acquisition to accelerate its expansion into new markets, reduce customer concentrations, and increase its global footprint. Under the purchase method of accounting, the asset acquired and liabilities assumed from SMTEK were recorded as of the date of acquisition, at their respective fair values. CTS is in the process of obtaining third-party valuations of certain intangible assets. In addition, the Company is also analyzing SMTEK’s historical net operating losses available for carryforward, limitations on those earnings in various taxing jurisdictions, and other facts and circumstances that will impact the final allocation of the purchase price to deferred income taxes. Accordingly, the allocation of the purchase price is subject to refinement. The results of SMTEK’s operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since January 31, 2005. Please refer to Note C - “Acquisition” for more information related to this transaction. SMTEK is included in the EMS business segment.

In the first quarter of 2005, sales of EMS and Components and Sensors business segments represent 58.7% and 41.3% of CTS’ total sales respectively, compared to 48.0% and 52.0% respectively in the first quarter of 2004. The EMS sales percentage increased year-over-year due to the acquisition of SMTEK and growth of organic sales into the computer market.

As discussed in more detail throughout the Management's Discussion and Analysis:

Outlook - 2005 Sales Growth and Full Year Earnings:

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Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Management believes that judgment and estimates related to the following critical accounting policies could materially affect its consolidated financial statements.

In the first three months of 2005, there have been no changes in the above critical accounting policies, except that the following policy has been enhanced to address the SMTEK acquisition.

Valuation of long-lived and intangible assets and depreciation/amortization periods

CTS accounts for acquisitions under the purchase method of accounting pursuant to FAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” Under the purchase method of accounting, the values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on various factors including fair market values, discounted expected cash flows, and third-party valuations. Goodwill represents the excess of cost of the acquired business over the net amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

CTS assesses the carrying value of long-lived and intangible assets and the remaining useful lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable or the estimated useful life may no longer be appropriate. Factors considered important which could trigger this review include significant decreases in operating results, significant changes in its use of the assets, competitive factors and the strategy of its business, and significant negative industry or economic trends. The Company cannot predict the occurrence of future impairment-triggering events nor the impact such events might have on the reported asset values. Such events may include strategic decisions made in response to the economic conditions relative to product lines, operations, and the impact of the economic environment on our customer base.

When the Company determines that the carrying value of long-lived and intangible assets may not be recoverable based on an assessment of future undiscounted cash flows from the use of those assets, an impairment charge to record the assets at fair value may be recorded. Impairment is measured based on fair values utilizing estimated discounted cash flows, published third-party sources, third-party offers, and information furnished by third-party brokers/dealers.

Results of Operations

CTS’ first quarter includes SMTEK’s financial results from January 31, 2005. SMTEK is included in the EMS segment.

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Business Segment Discussion

CTS has two reportable business segments: 1) Components and Sensors and 2) EMS. For additional information on business segments, refer to Note J - “Business Segments.”

The Components and Sensors business segment experienced a $0.6 million sales increase in the first quarter of 2005, or 1% from the first quarter of 2004. The increase in sales was attributable primarily to growth in automotive products, partially offset by lower sales into the mobile handset and other markets, as the Company has decided to end-of-life certain products. Segment operating earnings increased on slightly higher sales, ongoing cost improvement initiatives and changes in the allocation of certain factory costs to the EMS segment due to the establishment of a new EMS operation in shared Singapore facilities, which more than offset certain higher than normal severance costs and reduced pension income.

The EMS segment experienced a sales increase of $32.5 million in the first quarter of 2005, or 55% from the first quarter of 2004. The revenue increased primarily due to the SMTEK acquisition. Excluding the impact of SMTEK, the segment sales increased 16.0%, primarily due to increased sales into the computer market.

The following table summarizes net sales excluding SMTEK for the EMS business segment:

Net sales excluding SMTEK for the EMS business segment is a non-GAAP financial measure which CTS defines as total net sales to external customers for the EMS business segment less the net sales of SMTEK subsequent to the January 31, 2005 acquisition. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net sales to external customers for the EMS business segment. Management believes net sales excluding SMTEK for the EMS business segment provides useful information to investors so that comparisons to prior periods are meaningful. Management intends to use net sales excluding SMTEK for the EMS business segment as one measure to monitor and evaluate performance for the next few quarters.

EMS segment operating earnings increased $0.3 million. The favorable impact of higher sales was partially offset by incurring shared Singapore factory costs between segments as discussed earlier, certain product launch related expenses, and lower absorption of factory overhead costs due to reductions in inventory levels.

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Comparison of First Quarter 2005 and First Quarter 2004

The following table highlights changes in significant components of the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three-month periods ended April 3, 2005 and March 28, 2004: