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Press Release

 

 

 

July 27, 2021

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

CTS Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results

Strong performance in a challenging supply chain environment

Lisle, Ill. - CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced second quarter 2021 results.

Sales were $129.6 million, up 54% year-over-year. Sales to transportation customers increased 88%, and sales to other end markets grew 26%. The Sensor Scientific acquisition added $1.6 million of sales in the second quarter of 2021.

Net earnings were $0.9 million or $0.03 per diluted share versus $4.9 million or $0.15 per diluted share in the second quarter of last year. The second quarter net earnings were impacted by a non-cash charge of $20.1 million related to the previously communicated termination of the U.S. pension plan.

Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.52, up from $0.16 in the second quarter of 2020.

Free cash flow was $16.3 million, up from $9.1 million in the second quarter of 2020.

New business wins were $174 million.

 

“We delivered another quarter of strong sales and earnings in a challenging supply chain environment. I am proud of the execution by our global teams to meet our customers’ needs”, said Kieran O’Sullivan, CEO of CTS Corporation. “We continue to advance our diversification strategy by growing in the industrial, medical, and aerospace and defense end markets, enhanced by stronger new business wins.”

2021 Guidance

While management remains mindful of supply chain uncertainties, CTS is updating its 2021 guidance for sales from $445 – $500 million to $480 – $500 million, and for adjusted diluted EPS from $1.35 – $1.70 to $1.70 – $1.90.

 

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Conference Call

As previously announced, the Company has scheduled a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (EST) today to discuss the second quarter financial results. The dial-in number is 800-309-1256 (323-347-3622, if calling from outside the U.S.).  The passcode is 960176.  A replay of the conference call will be available from 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 through 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  The telephone number for the replay is 888-203-1112 (719-457-0820, if calling from outside the U.S.).  The replay passcode is 6658189. 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

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

2021

 

 

June 30,

2020

 

 

June 30,

2021

 

 

June 30,

2020

 

Net sales

 

$

129,585

 

 

$

84,197

 

 

$

258,012

 

 

$

187,272

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

81,889

 

 

 

57,630

 

 

 

167,725

 

 

 

127,806

 

Gross margin

 

 

47,696

 

 

 

26,567

 

 

 

90,287

 

 

 

59,466

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

20,937

 

 

 

14,668

 

 

 

39,262

 

 

 

31,427

 

Research and development expenses

 

 

6,029

 

 

 

5,522

 

 

 

11,716

 

 

 

12,930

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

151

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

232

 

 

 

375

 

Operating earnings

 

 

20,579

 

 

 

6,242

 

 

 

39,077

 

 

 

14,734

 

Other (expense) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(508

)

 

 

(909

)

 

 

(1,063

)

 

 

(1,760

)

Interest income

 

 

257

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

459

 

 

 

635

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

 

(20,929

)

 

 

256

 

 

 

(24,285

)

 

 

(1,726

)

Total other expense, net

 

 

(21,180

)

 

 

(349

)

 

 

(24,889

)

 

 

(2,851

)

(Loss) earnings before income taxes

 

 

(601

)

 

 

5,893

 

 

 

14,188

 

 

 

11,883

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(1,476

)

 

 

1,036

 

 

 

1,323

 

 

 

3,218

 

Net earnings

 

$

875

 

 

$

4,857

 

 

$

12,865

 

 

$

8,665

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.40

 

 

$

0.27

 

Diluted

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

0.27

 

Basic weighted – average common shares outstanding:

 

 

32,397

 

 

 

32,262

 

 

 

32,358

 

 

 

32,364

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

229

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

259

 

 

 

284

 

Diluted weighted – average common shares outstanding:

 

 

32,626

 

 

 

32,504

 

 

 

32,617

 

 

 

32,648

 

Cash dividends declared per share

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

0.08

 

 

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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of dollars)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

2021

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

117,397

 

 

$

91,773

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

80,795

 

 

 

80,981

 

Inventories, net

 

 

48,972

 

 

 

45,870

 

Other current assets

 

 

16,180

 

 

 

14,607

 

Total current assets

 

 

263,344

 

 

 

233,231

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

93,017

 

 

 

97,437

 

Operating lease assets, net

 

 

23,150

 

 

 

23,281

 

Other Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid pension asset

 

 

56,903

 

 

 

56,642

 

Goodwill

 

 

109,898

 

 

 

109,497

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

74,584

 

 

 

79,121

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

23,949

 

 

 

24,250

 

Other

 

 

2,453

 

 

 

2,590

 

Total other assets

 

 

267,787

 

 

 

272,100

 

Total Assets

 

$

647,298

 

 

$

626,049

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

47,753

 

 

$

50,489

 

Operating lease obligations

 

 

3,360

 

 

 

3,294

 

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

 

14,433

 

 

 

12,978

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

36,765

 

 

 

38,171

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

102,311

 

 

 

104,932

 

Long-term debt

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

54,600

 

Long-term operating lease obligations

 

 

22,953

 

 

 

23,163

 

Long-term pension obligations

 

 

7,199

 

 

 

7,466

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

6,924

 

 

 

7,010

 

Other long-term obligations

 

 

3,602

 

 

 

5,196

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

192,989

 

 

 

202,367

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

314,341

 

 

 

311,190

 

Additional contributed capital

 

 

40,007

 

 

 

41,654

 

Retained earnings

 

 

549,553

 

 

 

539,281

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(77,070

)

 

 

(95,921

)

Total shareholders’ equity before treasury stock

 

 

826,831

 

 

 

796,204

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(372,522

)

 

 

(372,522

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

454,309

 

 

 

423,682

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

647,298

 

 

$

626,049

 

 

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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

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30,

2021

 

 

June 30,

2020

 

 

June 30,

2021

 

 

June 30,

2020

 

GAAP diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

0.27

 

Tax affected charges to reported diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

Foreign currency (gain) loss

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

Non-cash pension expense

 

 

0.51

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.56

 

 

 

0.02

 

Environmental charges

 

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.02

 

Discrete tax items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.52

 

 

$

0.16

 

 

$

0.98

 

 

$

0.35

 

 

Free Cash Flow

The following table reconciles GAAP operating cash flow to free cash flow for the Company:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

(in thousands)

 

June 30,

2021

 

 

June 30,

2020

 

 

June 30,

2021

 

 

June 30,

2020

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

18,675

 

 

$

11,797

 

 

$

38,785

 

 

$

23,724

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(2,332

)

 

 

(2,675

)

 

 

(3,970

)

 

 

(7,245

)

Free cash flow

 

$

16,343

 

 

$

9,122

 

 

$

34,815

 

 

$

16,479

 

 

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,

2021

 

 

June 30,

2020

 

 

June 30,

2021

 

 

June 30,

2020

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

$

6,712

 

 

$

6,611

 

 

$

13,512

 

 

$

13,143

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

$

1,903

 

 

$

817

 

 

$

3,122

 

 

$

1,045

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

From time to time, CTS may use non-GAAP financial measures in discussing CTS’ business.  These measures are intended to supplement, not replace, CTS’ presentation of its financial results in accordance with GAAP.  CTS’ management believes that non-GAAP financial measures can be useful to investors in analyzing CTS financial performance and results of operations over time.  CTS recommends that investors consider both actual and adjusted measures in evaluating the performance of CTS with peer companies.

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

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

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

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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.

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net cash provided by operating activities. CTS believes free cash flow is a useful measure of its ability to generate cash.

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