EX-99.1 2 q32019exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit


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Press Release
 
 
 
October 24, 2019
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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CTS Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results
Despite challenging market, stronger new business wins and progress on end market diversification
Lisle, Ill. - CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced third quarter 2019 results.
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Sales were $115.7 million, down 2.7% year-over-year. Sales to the transportation end market decreased 4.8%, and sales to other end markets increased 1.0%. The QTI acquisition, completed at the end of July, added $3.7 million of sales in the third quarter of 2019.
•
Net earnings were $2.7 million or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to $10.2 million or $0.30 in the third quarter of 2018.
•
Adjusted EPS was $0.29 per diluted share, compared to $0.39 in the third quarter of 2018. QTI impacted adjusted EPS unfavorably by $0.03.
•
Total Booked Business was $1.86 billion, up 2% compared to the third quarter of 2018. Included in Total Booked Business are new business wins of $147 million and a $55 million reduction for market softness.
“We are disappointed with our results in the quarter and are taking measures designed to improve our performance in this challenging economic environment,” said Kieran O’Sullivan, CEO of CTS Corporation. “We are pleased with the QTI acquisition, which complements our strategic direction to further diversify our end market profile, and we expect it to be accretive in 2020.”
2019 Guidance
Management is updating its 2019 guidance for sales from $470 - $490 million to $460 - $470 million, and for adjusted earnings per diluted share from $1.55 - $1.65 to $1.40 - $1.50.

Conference Call
As previously announced, the Company has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) today to discuss the third quarter financial results. The dial-in number is 800-309-1256 (720-543-0314, if calling from outside the U.S.). The passcode is 399515. There will be a replay of the conference call from 2:00 p.m. (EDT) today through 2:00 p.m. (EST)

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on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The telephone number for the replay is 888-203-1112 (719-457-0820, if calling from outside the U.S.). The replay passcode is 6374325. 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. The company manufactures sensors, actuators, and electronic components in North America, Europe, and Asia, and provides engineered products to customers in the aerospace/defense, industrial, medical, telecommunications/IT, and transportation markets.
For more information, visit 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. 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.
Contact
Ashish Agrawal
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
CTS Corporation
4925 Indiana Avenue
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
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,

2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net sales
$
115,651

 
$
118,859

 
$
353,959

 
$
350,410

Cost of goods sold
78,594

 
76,777

 
235,084

 
228,082

Gross Margin
37,057

 
42,082

 
118,875

 
122,328

Selling, general and administrative expenses
17,774

 
18,450

 
52,371

 
55,441

Research and development expenses
6,806

 
6,517

 
19,854

 
19,500

Restructuring charges
2,342

 
997

 
5,337

 
3,364

Loss (gain) on sale of assets
11

 
—

 
(111
)
 
2

Operating earnings
10,124

 
16,118

 
41,424

 
44,021

Other income (expense):


 


 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(812
)
 
(489
)
 
(1,745
)
 
(1,601
)
Interest income
524

 
413

 
1,396

 
1,367

Other expense, net
(2,636
)
 
(1,687
)
 
(3,646
)
 
(2,557
)
Total other expense, net
(2,924
)
 
(1,763
)
 
(3,995
)
 
(2,791
)
Earnings before income taxes
7,200

 
14,355

 
37,429

 
41,230

Income tax expense
4,478

 
4,144

 
11,345

 
12,262

Net earnings
$
2,722

 
$
10,211

 
$
26,084

 
$
28,968

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.08

 
$
0.31

 
$
0.80

 
$
0.88

Diluted
$
0.08

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.79

 
$
0.86

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted – average common shares outstanding:
32,642

 
33,087

 
32,748

 
33,038

Effect of dilutive securities
425

 
562

 
417

 
542

Diluted weighted – average common shares outstanding:
33,067

 
33,649

 
33,165

 
33,580

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.04

 
$
0.04

 
$
0.12

 
$
0.12




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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of dollars)
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
ASSETS
 

 
 

Current Assets
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
101,199

 
$
100,933

Accounts receivable, net
80,789

 
79,518

Inventories, net
45,425

 
43,486

Other current assets
17,616

 
15,422

Total current assets
245,029

 
239,359

Property, plant and equipment, net
102,636

 
99,401

Operating lease assets, net
24,520

 
—

Other Assets
 

 
 

Prepaid pension asset
57,447

 
54,100

Goodwill
108,142

 
71,057

Other intangible assets, net
86,506

 
60,180

Deferred income taxes
20,990

 
22,201

Other
2,731

 
2,043

Total other assets
275,816

 
209,581

Total Assets
$
648,001

 
$
548,341

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

Current Liabilities
 

 
 

Accounts payable
$
48,434

 
$
51,975

Operating lease obligations
2,677

 
—

Accrued payroll and benefits
11,218

 
14,671

Accrued liabilities
38,222

 
37,347

Total current liabilities
100,551

 
103,993

Long-term debt
112,700

 
50,000

Long-term operating lease obligations
24,879

 
—

Long-term pension and other post-retirement obligations
6,294

 
6,510

Deferred income taxes
3,745

 
3,990

Other long-term obligations
4,638

 
5,919

Total Liabilities
252,807

 
170,412

Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
 
Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 

Common stock
307,801

 
306,697

Additional contributed capital
42,849

 
42,820

Retained earnings
501,003

 
478,847

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(95,718
)
 
(97,739
)
Total shareholders’ equity before treasury stock
755,935

 
730,625

Treasury stock
(360,741
)
 
(352,696
)
Total shareholders’ equity
395,194

 
377,929

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
648,001

 
$
548,341


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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - UNAUDITED

Earnings Per Share

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

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
 
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
GAAP diluted earnings per share
$
0.08

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.79

 
$
0.86

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax affected charges to reported diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring charges
0.06

 
0.02

 
0.13

 
0.08

Foreign currency loss
0.08

 
0.04

 
0.08

 
0.06

Non-recurring costs of tax improvement initiatives
—

 
0.01

 
—

 
0.03

Non-recurring environmental charge
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.02

Non-cash pension expense
—

 
—

 
0.01

 
—

Transaction Costs
0.01

 
—

 
0.01

 
—

Discrete tax items
0.06

 
0.02

 
0.06

 
0.07

Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
0.29

 
$
0.39

 
$
1.08

 
$
1.12



Additional Information

The following table includes other financial information not presented in the preceding financial statements.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
 
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
Depreciation and amortization expense
$
6,119

 
$
5,388

 
$
18,038

 
$
16,349

Stock-based compensation expense
$
1,157

 
$
1,918

 
$
3,950

 
$
4,104





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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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