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Press Release

 

 

 

October 27, 2021

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

CTS Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results

Solid Financial Results Driven by Long-Term Diversification of the Business

 

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

•

Sales were $122.4 million, up 8% year-over-year. Sales to non-transportation end markets increased 24%, and sales to transportation end market decreased 5%. The Sensor Scientific acquisition added $1.8 million of sales in the third quarter of 2021.

•

Net loss was $63.9 million, or $(1.97) per diluted share, versus $11.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the third quarter of last year. The third quarter net earnings were impacted by a non-cash charge of $76 million, net of taxes related to the previously disclosed termination of the U.S. pension plan.

•

Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.46, up from $0.34 in the third quarter of 2020.

•

Free cash flow was $17.2 million, down from $22.4 million in the third quarter of 2020.

•

New business wins were $179 million.

 

“We continued to advance our diversification strategy during the third quarter, with non-transportation related revenue closer to 50% of total revenue for the quarter. Further, our third quarter results demonstrated the differentiation of our product portfolio, as well as the richness of our customer base, which allowed us to deliver growth ahead of the industry, despite a challenging supply chain environment. As we look forward, we believe the strong execution of our team, coupled with a robust pipeline will allow us to continue to capitalize on the opportunities in the industrial, medical, aerospace and defense end markets,” said Kieran O’Sullivan, CEO of CTS Corporation.

 

2021 Guidance

While management remains mindful of supply chain uncertainties, CTS has raised and narrowed its 2021 guidance for sales to $495 – $505 million from $480 – $500 million and for adjusted diluted EPS to $1.85 – $1.95 from $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 third quarter financial results. The dial-in number is 800-309-1256 (323-347-3622, if calling from outside the U.S.).  The passcode is 572446. A replay of the conference call will be available from 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 through 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, November 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 6028607. 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 (LOSS) EARNINGS - UNAUDITED

(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

Net sales

 

$

122,382

 

 

$

113,777

 

 

$

380,394

 

 

$

301,049

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

76,720

 

 

 

76,871

 

 

 

244,446

 

 

 

204,677

 

Gross margin

 

 

45,662

 

 

 

36,906

 

 

 

135,948

 

 

 

96,372

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

19,922

 

 

 

16,883

 

 

 

59,184

 

 

 

48,310

 

Research and development expenses

 

 

6,454

 

 

 

5,723

 

 

 

18,170

 

 

 

18,653

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

319

 

 

 

1,041

 

 

 

551

 

 

 

1,416

 

Operating earnings

 

 

18,967

 

 

 

13,259

 

 

 

58,043

 

 

 

27,993

 

Other (expense) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(514

)

 

 

(857

)

 

 

(1,577

)

 

 

(2,617

)

Interest income

 

230

 

 

217

 

 

689

 

 

852

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

 

(108,502

)

 

 

1,617

 

 

 

(132,786

)

 

 

(109

)

Total other expense, net

 

 

(108,786

)

 

977

 

 

 

(133,674

)

 

 

(1,874

)

(Loss) earnings before income taxes

 

 

(89,819

)

 

 

14,236

 

 

 

(75,631

)

 

 

26,119

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(25,923

)

 

 

3,163

 

 

 

(24,600

)

 

 

6,381

 

Net (loss) earnings

 

 

(63,896

)

 

 

11,073

 

 

 

(51,031

)

 

$

19,738

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(1.97

)

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

(1.58

)

 

$

0.61

 

Diluted

 

$

(1.97

)

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

(1.58

)

 

$

0.61

 

Basic weighted – average common shares outstanding:

 

 

32,379

 

 

 

32,268

 

 

 

32,365

 

 

 

32,331

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

—

 

 

241

 

 

 

—

 

 

270

 

Diluted weighted – average common shares outstanding:

 

 

32,379

 

 

 

32,509

 

 

 

32,365

 

 

 

32,601

 

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, 2021

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

128,527

 

 

$

91,773

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

78,210

 

 

 

80,981

 

Inventories, net

 

 

50,867

 

 

 

45,870

 

Other current assets

 

 

19,845

 

 

 

14,607

 

Total current assets

 

 

277,449

 

 

 

233,231

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

92,533

 

 

 

97,437

 

Operating lease assets, net

 

 

22,456

 

 

 

23,281

 

Other Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid pension asset

 

 

50,638

 

 

 

56,642

 

Goodwill

 

 

109,798

 

 

 

109,497

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

72,236

 

 

 

79,121

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

24,663

 

 

 

24,250

 

Other

 

 

2,200

 

 

 

2,590

 

Total other assets

 

 

259,535

 

 

 

272,100

 

Total Assets

 

$

651,973

 

 

$

626,049

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

48,976

 

 

$

50,489

 

Operating lease obligations

 

 

3,354

 

 

 

3,294

 

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

 

17,069

 

 

 

12,978

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

35,673

 

 

 

38,171

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

105,072

 

 

 

104,932

 

Long-term debt

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

54,600

 

Long-term operating lease obligations

 

 

22,262

 

 

 

23,163

 

Long-term pension obligations

 

 

7,114

 

 

 

7,466

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

6,907

 

 

 

7,010

 

Other long-term obligations

 

 

3,244

 

 

 

5,196

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

194,599

 

 

 

202,367

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

314,351

 

 

 

311,190

 

Additional contributed capital

 

 

40,958

 

 

 

41,654

 

Retained earnings

 

 

484,368

 

 

 

539,281

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(4,842

)

 

 

(95,921

)

Total shareholders’ equity before treasury stock

 

 

834,835

 

 

 

796,204

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(377,461

)

 

 

(372,522

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

457,374

 

 

 

423,682

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

$

651,973

 

 

$

626,049

 

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CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - UNAUDITED

 

Earnings Per Share

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

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

GAAP diluted (loss) earnings per share

 

$

(1.97

)

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

(1.58

)

 

$

0.61

 

Tax affected charges to reported diluted (loss) earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.04

 

Foreign currency (gain) loss

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

(0.07

)

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

(0.06

)

Non-cash pension expense

 

 

2.54

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

3.10

 

 

 

0.04

 

Environmental charges

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.03

 

Discrete tax items

 

 

(0.16

)

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

(0.16

)

 

 

0.03

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.46

 

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

1.44

 

 

$

0.69

 

 

Free Cash Flow

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

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

21,332

 

 

$

25,573

 

 

$

60,117

 

 

$

49,297

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(4,170

)

 

 

(3,196

)

 

 

(8,140

)

 

 

(10,441

)

Free cash flow

 

$

17,162

 

 

$

22,377

 

 

$

51,977

 

 

$

38,856

 

 

Additional Information

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

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

$

6,719

 

 

$

6,676

 

 

$

20,231

 

 

$

19,819

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

$

987

 

 

$

1,119

 

 

$

4,106

 

 

$

2,164

 

 

 

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 (loss) earnings per share.

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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.

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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