CTS Announces Third Quarter 2016 Results

Continued growth in sales and earnings

LISLE, Ill.--()--CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced third quarter 2016 results.

  • Sales were $99.7 million. Excluding $3.2 million from the single crystal acquisition, sales grew 6.4% compared to the third quarter of 2015 and 0.9% sequentially. Sales to automotive customers increased 5.2% year-over-year and declined 0.4% sequentially. Organic sales growth for electronic components was 9.2% year-over-year and 3.9% sequentially.
  • GAAP earnings were $3.7 million or $0.11 per diluted share, which included $0.11 for one-time unfavorable tax items, $0.04 for restructuring, and $0.02 for a one-time lease termination fee. A GAAP loss of $4.8 million or $0.15 per share was reported in the third quarter of 2015, which included $0.28 for a non-recurring environmental charge, $0.06 for restructuring, and $0.04 for one-time unfavorable tax items.
  • Adjusted EPS was $0.28 per diluted share versus $0.26 in the second quarter of 2016 and $0.23 in the third quarter of 2015.
  • New business awards were $103 million in the third quarter and $356 million year-to-date.

“We are pleased with the continued improvement in sales and profitability,” said Kieran O’Sullivan, CEO of CTS Corporation. “The team's hard work has resulted in four consecutive quarters of sales growth, and we remain focused on driving profitable growth around products that Sense, Connect and Move. The single crystal acquisition has been a solid strategic addition to our portfolio, and the integration is going well.”

2016 Guidance

Management expects full year 2016 sales to be in the range of $390 to $400 million, including sales from the single crystal acquisition. Adjusted earnings per diluted share for 2016 are expected to be in the range of $1.00 to $1.06.

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 877-548-7906 (719-325-4773, if calling from outside the U.S.). The conference I.D. number is 5139796. There will be a replay of the conference call from 2:00 p.m. (EDT) today through 2:00 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, November 11, 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 5139796. 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.

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.

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 27, September 30,   September 27,
    2016 2015 2016 2015
Net sales $ 99,697 $ 90,646 $ 295,095 $ 289,028
Cost of goods sold   63,056   59,200   190,528   192,073  
Gross Margin 36,641 31,446 104,567 96,955
Selling, general and administrative expenses 16,048 12,689 46,459 43,623
Research and development expenses 6,284 5,692 18,414 16,378
Non-recurring environmental charge 14,541 14,541
Restructuring and impairment charges 1,969 2,373 2,175 5,229
(Gain) loss on sale of assets   (150 ) 1   (11,501 ) 2  
Operating earnings (loss) 12,490 (3,850 ) 49,020 17,182
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense (917 ) (714 ) (2,746 ) (1,955 )
Interest income 203 713 1,082 2,354
Other expense   (46 ) (3,072 ) (1,482 ) (4,641 )
Total other expense   (760 ) (3,073 ) (3,146 ) (4,242 )
Earnings (loss) before income taxes 11,730 (6,923 ) 45,874 12,940
Income tax expense (benefit)   8,010   (2,163 ) 19,804   (7,667 )
Net earnings (loss)   $ 3,720   $ (4,760 ) $ 26,070   $ 20,607  
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic $ 0.11 $ (0.15 ) $ 0.80 $ 0.62
Diluted   $ 0.11   $ (0.15 ) $ 0.79   $ 0.61  
 
Basic weighted – average common shares outstanding: 32,759 32,770 32,716 33,083
Effect of dilutive securities   495     494   485  
Diluted weighted – average common shares outstanding   33,254   32,770   33,210   33,568  
 
Cash dividends declared per share   $ 0.04   $ 0.04   $ 0.12   $ 0.12  
 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

   
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
    2016 2015
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 114,433 $ 156,928
Accounts receivable, net 62,380 54,563
Inventories, net 29,178 24,600
Other current assets   10,852   9,863  
Total current assets 216,843 245,954
Property, plant and equipment, net 79,329 69,872
Other Assets
Prepaid pension asset 39,678 33,779
Goodwill 61,744 33,865
Other intangible assets, net 65,930 34,758
Deferred income taxes 48,963 63,809
Other   1,084   1,336  
Total other assets   217,399   167,547  
Total Assets   $ 513,571   $ 483,373  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 43,290 $ 40,299
Accrued payroll and benefits 11,876 7,147
Accrued liabilities   45,969   47,174  
Total current liabilities 101,135 94,620
Long-term debt 96,000 90,700
Post retirement obligations 7,066 7,230
Other long-term obligations   3,102   9,169  
Total Liabilities 207,303 201,719
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock 302,156 300,909
Additional contributed capital 40,567 41,166
Retained earnings 403,979 381,840
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (97,178 ) (99,005 )
Total shareholders’ equity before treasury stock 649,524 624,910
Treasury stock   (343,256 ) (343,256 )
Total shareholders’ equity   306,268   281,654  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   $ 513,571   $ 483,373  

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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   Nine Months Ended
   

September 30,
2016

 

September 27,
2015

 

September 30,
2016

 

September 27,
2015

GAAP diluted earnings per share $ 0.11 $ (0.15 ) $ 0.79 $ 0.61
 
Tax affected charges to reported diluted earnings per share:
Restructuring and related charges 0.04 0.06 0.04 0.13
Increase in valuation allowance and revaluation of deferred taxes as a result of restructuring activities 0.07 0.07
Non-recurring environmental charge 0.28 0.28
Increase in the recognition of foreign valuation allowance 0.04 0.03 0.04 0.03
Increase in the recognition of uncertain tax benefits 0.15
Change in treatment of certain foreign taxes 0.01 (0.46 )
Gain on sale of facilities, net of expenses (0.22 )
Lease termination charge 0.02 0.02
Foreign currency loss 0.04
Transaction costs       0.01    
Adjusted diluted earnings per share   $ 0.28   $ 0.23   $ 0.79   $ 0.74  
 

Additional Information

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

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
   

September 30,
2016

 

September 27,
2015

 

September 30,
2016

 

September 27,
2015

Depreciation and amortization expense $ 5,085 $ 3,894 $ 14,010 $ 11,987
Equity-based compensation expense   $ 791   $ 293   $ 1,759   $ 2,655
 

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.

Contacts

CTS Corporation
Ashish Agrawal, +1-630-577-8800
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Ashish.Agrawal@ctscorp.com

Contacts

CTS Corporation
Ashish Agrawal, +1-630-577-8800
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Ashish.Agrawal@ctscorp.com