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CTS CORPORATION  Elkhart, Indiana 46514      574-523-3800   

July 22, 2013   
FOR RELEASE:  Immediately


CTS ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Maintains 2013 Full-Year Earnings Guidance
Simplification Plan Initiated To Improve Profitability


Elkhart, IN. . .CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced second quarter 2013 revenues of $151.6 million, an increase of 1% from the prior quarter and a decrease of 2% from the same period last year driven by softness in EMS markets. Second quarter net loss was $11.3 million, or $0.34 per share, compared to net earnings of $3.3 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the same period last year.  Included in the second quarter 2013 results was a non-cash tax expense of $0.32 per share related to the cash repatriation of $30 million and restructuring and other costs of $0.22 per share. Excluding these items, second quarter 2013 adjusted earnings were $0.20 per share compared to adjusted earnings of $0.14 per share in the first quarter 2013 and $0.18 per share in the same period last year.

Second quarter 2013 Components and Sensors segment sales grew $7.3 million, or 7%, from the first quarter 2013. Within this segment, electronic components sales increased $4.8 million, or 15%, and automotive product sales increased $2.5 million, or 4%, from the prior quarter. Sales in EMS decreased $5.3 million, or 10%, primarily on lower demand in defense and aerospace and communications markets.

Second quarter 2013 Components and Sensors segment sales grew $28.6 million, or 37%, from the second quarter 2012. Automotive sales increased $20.4 million, or 43%, year-over-year, primarily due to sales of $13.2 million from the D&R Technology acquisition. Sales of electronic components increased $8.2 million, or 28%. EMS segment sales decreased $31.3 million in the second quarter of 2013 from the same period last year primarily from our decision to exit certain customers last year and declines in defense and aerospace and communications markets.

CTS announced a $16 to $20 million restructuring plan on June 11, with expected annual savings of approximately $8 to $10 million once fully implemented in 2014. The plan is designed to further improve the Company’s cost structure and capacity utilization.  In the second quarter 2013, CTS recognized $8.1 million, or $0.17 per share, of restructuring and related charges associated with these actions. Anticipated 2013 pretax savings from these second quarter actions are estimated at approximately $1.5 to $2.0 million.

CTS’ new order pipeline remains strong with business wins of $116 million in the second quarter, including a $40 million award to supply chassis ride height sensors for several Asian and North American vehicle programs of a major U.S. automotive manufacturer.

Second quarter cash flow from operations improved to $13.7 million compared to a $3.5 million cash usage in the first quarter.

Commenting on second quarter results, Kieran O’Sullivan, CTS CEO, stated, “We improved earnings and have taken steps to simplify our manufacturing footprint while improving operating margins.  We are focused on the challenges in our EMS business where we have taken actions to strengthen our sales growth.  The management team is progressing with the strategic analysis as we clarify the Company’s future identity and vision to maximize shareholder return.”

Management is lowering its full-year 2013 sales guidance to a 6% to 8% increase over 2012; compared to our prior range of the low end of 12% to 15%, primarily due to softness at EMS.  However we are maintaining 2013 adjusted earnings per share in the range of $0.78 to $0.83 per share, which excludes tax expense on cash repatriation, restructuring and related costs and CEO transition costs.

 
 

 

 
SEGMENT INFORMATION
($ in thousands)
 
 
 
Components and
             
 
 
Sensors
   
EMS
   
Total
 
Second Quarter of 2013
                 
Net sales to external customers
  $ 105,381     $ 46,180     $ 151,561  
Segment operating earnings/(loss) before corporate
                       
  and shared services charges
  $ 17,098     $ (102 )   $ 16,996  
Corporate and shared services charges
    (5,731 )     (1,444 )     (7,175 )
Segment operating earnings/(loss)
  $ 11,367     $ (1,546 )   $ 9,821  
Expenses not allocated to business segments:
                       
 - Restructuring and related charges
                    (8,095 )
Total operating earnings
                  $ 1,726  
First Quarter of 2013
                       
Net sales to external customers
  $ 98,062     $ 51,450     $ 149,512  
Segment operating earnings before corporate and shared services charges
  $ 10,382     $ 1,063     $ 11,445  
Corporate and share services charges
    (5,979 )     (1,682 )     (7,661 )
Segment operating earnings/(loss)
  $ 4,403     $ (619 )   $ 3,784  
Expenses not allocated to business segments:
                       
 - Restructuring and related charges
                    (822 )
Total operating earnings
                  $ 2,962  
Second Quarter of 2012
                       
Net sales to external customers
  $ 76,823     $ 77,471     $ 154,294  
Segment operating earnings before corporate and shared services charges
  $ 8,398     $ 6,086     $ 14,484  
Corporate and shared services charges
    (3,034 )     (1,906 )     (4,940 )
Segment operating earnings
  $ 5,364     $ 4,180       9,544  
Expenses not allocated to business segments:
                       
 - Restructuring and related charges
                    (3,831 )
Segment operating earnings
                  $ 5,713  

Conference Call
As previously announced, the Company has scheduled a conference call on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.  Those interested in participating may dial 800-230-1092 (612-234-9960, if calling from outside the U.S.). No access code is needed. There will be a replay of the conference call available from 1:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 through 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. The telephone number for the replay is 800-475-6701 (320-365-3844, if calling from outside the U.S.). The access code is 297678.  Also, please note that a live audio webcast of the conference call will be available and can be accessed directly from the Web sites of CTS Corporation www.ctscorp.com.

About CTS
CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors and a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial and computer markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS.”  To find out more, visit the CTS Web site at www.ctscorp.com.

Safe Harbor
This document contains statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any financial or other guidance, statements that reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events, and any other statements that are not based solely on historical fact. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations, certain assumptions and currently available information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof and are based on various assumptions as to future events, the occurrence of which necessarily are subject to uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those presented in the forward-looking statements. Examples of factors that may affect future operating results and financial condition include, but are not limited to: changes in the economy generally and in respect to the businesses in which CTS operates; unanticipated issues in integrating acquisitions; the results of actions to reposition our businesses; rapid technological change; general market conditions in the automotive, communications, and computer industries, as well as conditions in the industrial, defense and aerospace, and medical markets; reliance on key customers; unanticipated natural disasters or other events; the ability to protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures and demand for our products; and risks associated with our international operations, including trade and tariff barriers, exchange rates and political and geopolitical risks. Many of these, and other, risks and uncertainties are discussed in further detail in Item 1.A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update our forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof, including market or industry changes.

Contact:        Thomas A. Kroll, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, or
Mitchell J. Walorski, Director of Investor Relations
CTS Corporation, 905 West Boulevard North, Elkhart, IN 46514
Telephone 574-523-3800  FAX 574-293-6146

 
 

 

                         
CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) / EARNINGS - UNAUDITED
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
July 1,
   
June 30,
   
July 1,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 151,561     $ 154,294     $ 301,073     $ 301,263  
                                 
Costs and expenses:
                               
 Cost of goods sold
    116,072       128,356       234,404       253,276  
Insurance recovery for business interruption
    -       (7,423 )     -       (11,050 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    20,749       19,378       42,156       38,782  
Research and development expenses
    5,771       5,131       12,023       11,240  
Insurance recovery for property damage
    -       -       -       (1,769 )
 Restructuring charge
    7,243       3,139       7,802       3,139  
                                 
Operating earnings
    1,726       5,713       4,688       7,645  
                                 
Other expense:
                               
 Interest expense, net
    (633 )     (159 )     (1,135 )     (369 )
Other expense
    (310 )     (1,041 )     (12 )     (466 )
Total other expense
    (943 )     (1,200 )     (1,147 )     (835 )
                                 
       Earnings before income taxes
    783       4,513       3,541       6,810  
                                 
Income tax expense
    12,118       1,212       11,308       1,226  
                                 
                                 
Net earnings
  $ (11,335 )   $ 3,301     $ (7,767 )   $ 5,584  
                                 
Net (loss) / earnings per share:
                               
   Basic
  $ (0.34 )   $ 0.10     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.16  
                                 
   Diluted
  $ (0.34 )   $ 0.10     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.16  
                                 
Cash dividends declared per share
  $ 0.035     $ 0.035     $ 0.07     $ 0.07  
                                 
Average common shares outstanding:
                               
   Basic
    33,589       34,022       33,556       34,064  
                                 
   Diluted
    33,589       34,574       33,556       34,647  
                                 
 
 

 
 

 
                         
CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 
                         
                         
                         
(Loss) / Earnings per Share
                       
                         
The following table reconciles GAAP diluted earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share for the Company:
       
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
July 1,
   
June 30,
   
July 1,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
GAAP (loss) / diluted earnings per share
  $ (0.34 )   $ 0.10     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.16  
                                 
Tax affected charges to reported diluted earnings / (loss) per share:
                       
     Restructuring and related charges
    0.17       0.08       0.18       0.08  
     CEO transition costs
    0.02       -       0.03       -  
    Tax impact of cash repatriation
    0.32       -       0.32       -  
    Tax asset write-off related to restructuring
    0.03       -       0.03       -  
Adjusted earnings per share
  $ 0.20     $ 0.18     $ 0.33     $ 0.24  
                                 
                                 
Additional Information
                               
                                 
The following table includes other financial information not presented in the preceding financial statements.
         
                                 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
$ In thousands
 
June 30,
   
July 1,
   
June 30,
   
July 1,
 
Expense
    2013       2012       2013       2012  
Depreciation and Amortization
  $ 5,470     $ 4,856     $ 11,356     $ 9,646  
Equity Based Compensation
  $ 1,163     $ 957     $ 2,481     $ 2,171  
                                 
                                 
                                 

 
 

 

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(continued)



Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted earnings/(loss) per share is a non-GAAP financial measure.  The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is diluted earnings/(loss) per share.

CTS adjusts for this item because they are discrete events which have a significant impact on comparable GAAP financial measures and could distort an evaluation of our normal operating performance.
CTS uses an adjusted earnings/(loss) per share measure to evaluate overall performance, establish plans and perform strategic analysis.  Using this measure avoids distortion in the evaluation of operating results by eliminating the impact of events which are not related to normal operating performance.  Because this measure is based on the exclusion or inclusion of specific items, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies which have similar titles.  CTS' management compensates for this limitation when performing peer comparisons by evaluating both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures reported by peer companies.  CTS believes that this measure is useful to its management, investors and stakeholders in that it:

- provides a truer measure of CTS' operating performance,
- reflects the results used by management in making decisions about the business, and
- helps review and project CTS' performance over time.

We recommend that investors consider both actual and adjusted measures in evaluating the performance of CTS with peer companies.


Segment Operating Earnings/(Loss)
Segment operating earnings/(loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure outside the context of the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 280 required reconciliation in the notes to the Company's financial statements.  The most comparable GAAP term is operating earnings/(loss).  Segment operating earnings/(loss) exclude the effects of restructuring and restructuring-related charges when they are incurred by the Company.  Segment operating earnings/(loss) exclude interest expense, and other non-operating income and income taxes according to how a particular segment is measured.  CTS' management provides the segment operating earnings/(loss) measure to provide consistency between segment information in its earnings release and the business segment discussion in the notes to its financial statements.

 
 

 
             
CTS Corporation and Subsidiaries
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited
 
(In thousands of dollars)
 
             
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 86,044     $ 109,571  
Accounts receivable, net
    93,908       89,342  
Inventories
    85,160       81,752  
Other current assets
    28,955       28,633  
Total current assets
    294,067       309,298  
                 
Property, plant & equipment, net
    91,068       93,725  
Other assets
    143,538       158,156  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 528,673     $ 561,179  
                 
                 
                 
Notes payable and current portion
               
  of long-term debt
  $ -     $ -  
Accounts payable
    70,694       67,973  
Accrued liabilities
    46,786       47,056  
Total current liabilities
    117,480       115,029  
                 
Long-term debt
    129,500       153,500  
Other obligations
    20,066       24,892  
                 
Shareholders' equity
    261,627       267,758  
                 
Total Liabilities and
               
 Shareholders' Equity
  $ 528,673     $ 561,179