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Press Release
 
 
 
July 29, 2016
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CTS Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results
Gross margin growth from continued operational improvement
Strong new business wins
Lisle, Ill. - CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced second quarter 2016 results.
Sales were $98.7 million, up 2.1% from the first quarter of 2016 and down 1.4% from the second quarter of 2015. Second quarter of 2016 sales to automotive customers decreased 1.6% from the first quarter of 2016. The company’s single crystal acquisition, completed on March 11, 2016, added $3.1 million of sales in the second quarter of 2016. Excluding sales from the single crystal acquisition, sales of electronic components increased 2.4% from the first quarter of 2016.
Net earnings were $14.5 million or $0.44 per diluted share, which included a gain on the sale of the Company’s Canadian facility of $0.21 per diluted share, net of costs related to the sale. Net earnings were $19.1 million or $0.57 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2015, which included $0.32 of one-time net favorable tax items and $0.05 for restructuring.
Adjusted EPS was $0.26 per diluted share versus $0.26 in the first quarter of 2016 and $0.30 in the second quarter of 2015. The year-over-year impact on adjusted EPS was driven by higher net interest expense and a higher tax rate.
New business awards were $135 million in the second quarter.
“We are pleased with another strong quarter of new business awards as we make progress on our organic growth efforts,” said Kieran O’Sullivan, CEO of CTS Corporation. “On the operations front, gross margins improved both year-over-year and sequentially as we continue to focus on operational execution. The integration of our single crystal acquisition is progressing well. We also reduced our debt significantly from the first quarter when the acquisition was completed.”
2016 Guidance
Management continues to monitor trends in CTS’ end markets and reaffirms its prior guidance. Full year 2016 sales are expected to be in the range of $390 to $410 million, which includes sales related to the single crystal acquisition. Adjusted earnings per diluted share for 2016 are expected to be in the range of $0.95 to $1.06.

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Conference Call
As previously announced, the Company has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) today to discuss the second quarter financial results. The dial-in number is 888-510-1786 (719-325-2402, if calling from outside the U.S.). The conference I.D. number is 8164150. There will be a replay of the conference call from 2:00 p.m. (EDT) today through 2:00 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, August 12, 2016. The telephone number for the replay is 888-203-1112 (719-457-0820, if calling from outside the U.S.). The access code is 8164150. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available and can be accessed directly from the Investors section of the website of CTS Corporation at www.ctscorp.com.
About CTS
CTS (NYSE: CTS) is a leading designer and manufacturer of products that Sense, Connect and Move. CTS manufactures sensors, actuators and electronic components in North America, Europe and Asia, and supplies these products to OEMs in the aerospace, communications, defense, industrial, information technology, medical and transportation markets.
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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. Many of these, and other, risks and uncertainties are discussed in further detail in Item 1A. of CTS’ 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.







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Contact
Ashish Agrawal
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

CTS Corporation
2375 Cabot Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
USA

Telephone: +1 (630) 577-8800
E-mail: Ashish.Agrawal@ctscorp.com

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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - UNAUDITED
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 28,
 
June 30,
 
June 28,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net sales
$
98,693

 
$
100,071

 
$
195,398

 
$
198,382

Cost of goods sold
64,236

 
66,698

 
127,472

 
132,873

Gross Margin
34,457

 
33,373

 
67,926

 
65,509

Selling, general and administrative expenses
15,764

 
15,224

 
30,411

 
30,935

Research and development expenses
5,967

 
5,487

 
12,130

 
10,686

Restructuring and impairment charges
206

 
2,118

 
206

 
2,856

(Gain) loss on sale of assets
(11,577
)

2


(11,351
)

(1
)
Operating earnings
24,097

 
10,542

 
36,530

 
21,033

Other (expense) income:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Interest expense
(1,009
)
 
(653
)
 
(1,829
)
 
(1,241
)
Interest income
331

 
853

 
879

 
1,641

Other (expense) income
(1,240
)
 
117

 
(1,436
)
 
(1,570
)
Total other (expense) income
(1,918
)
 
317

 
(2,386
)
 
(1,170
)
Earnings before income taxes
22,179

 
10,859

 
34,144

 
19,863

Income tax expense (benefit)
7,692

 
(8,221
)
 
11,794

 
(5,504
)
Net earnings
$
14,487

 
$
19,080

 
$
22,350

 
$
25,367

Earnings per share:


 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.44

 
$
0.58

 
$
0.68

 
$
0.76

Diluted
$
0.44

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.67

 
$
0.75

 


 


 


 


Basic weighted – average common shares outstanding:
32,759

 
33,080

 
32,695

 
33,243

Effect of dilutive securities
466

 
471

 
485

 
497

Diluted weighted – average common shares outstanding
33,225

 
33,551

 
33,180

 
33,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.04

 
$
0.04

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.08


See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
ASSETS
 

 
 

Current Assets
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
119,912

 
$
156,928

Accounts receivable, net
62,125

 
54,563

Inventories, net
25,978

 
24,600

Other current assets
12,457

 
9,863

Total current assets
220,472

 
245,954

Property, plant and equipment, net
76,973

 
69,872

Other Assets
 

 
 

Prepaid pension asset
37,712

 
33,779

Goodwill
61,744

 
33,865

Other intangible assets, net
67,567

 
34,758

Deferred income taxes
54,212

 
63,809

Other
1,154

 
1,336

Total other assets
222,389

 
167,547

Total Assets
$
519,834

 
$
483,373

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

Current Liabilities
 

 
 

Accounts payable
$
41,679

 
$
40,299

Accrued payroll and benefits
8,501

 
7,147

Accrued liabilities
46,915

 
47,174

Total current liabilities
97,095

 
94,620

Long-term debt
110,800

 
90,700

Post retirement obligations
7,105

 
7,230

Other long-term obligations
2,200

 
9,169

Total Liabilities
217,200

 
201,719

Shareholders’ Equity
 

 
 

Common stock
302,146

 
300,909

Additional contributed capital
39,824

 
41,166

Retained earnings
401,569

 
381,840

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(97,649
)
 
(99,005
)
Total shareholders’ equity before treasury stock
645,890

 
624,910

Treasury stock
(343,256
)
 
(343,256
)
Total shareholders’ equity
302,634

 
281,654

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
519,834

 
$
483,373

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Earnings Per Share

The following table reconciles GAAP diluted earnings per share to adjusted diluted earnings per share for the Company:


Additional Information

The following table includes other financial information not presented in the preceding financial statements.

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2016
 
June 28, 2015
 
June 30, 2016
 
June 28, 2015
GAAP diluted earnings per share
$
0.44

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.67

 
$
0.75

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax affected charges to reported diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and related charges

 
0.05

 

 
0.07

Increase in the recognition of uncertain tax benefits

 
0.15

 

 
0.15

Change in treatment of certain foreign taxes

 
(0.47
)
 

 
(0.47
)
Gain on sale of facilities, net of expenses
(0.21
)
 

 
(0.21
)
 

Foreign currency loss
0.03

 

 
0.04

 

Transaction costs

 

 
0.01

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
0.26

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.50


Additional Information

The following table includes other financial information not presented in the preceding financial statements.

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2016
 
June 28, 2015
 
June 30, 2016
 
June 28, 2015
Depreciation and amortization expense
$
4,904

 
$
4,028

 
$
8,925

 
$
8,093

Equity-based compensation expense
$
685

 
$
842

 
$
967

 
$
2,362



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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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

CTS adjusts for these items 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 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 meaningful 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.



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