UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
| x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 1, 2007
OR
| o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Transition Period from _______________ to _______________
Commission File Number: 1-4639
CTS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Indiana | 35-0225010 | |||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
| 905 West Boulevard North, Elkhart, IN | 46514 | |||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 574-293-7511
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of July 26, 2007: 35,582,031.
Page | |||
PART I. | |||
| Item 1. | 3 | ||
| 3 | |||
| - For the Three and Six Months ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006 | |||
| 4 | |||
| - As of July 1, 2007 and December 31, 2006 | |||
| 5 | |||
| - For the Six Months Ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006 | |||
| 6 | |||
| - For the Three and Six Months Ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006 | |||
| 7 | |||
| Item 2. | 18 | ||
| Item 3. | 28 | ||
| Item 4. | 28 | ||
PART II. | 30 | ||
| Item 1. | 30 | ||
| Item 1A. | 30 | ||
| Item 2. | 30 | ||
| Item 4. | 31 | ||
| Item 6. | 31 | ||
| 32 | |||
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | |||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 169,624 | $ | 165,925 | $ | 332,882 | $ | 316,418 | ||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 136,680 | 134,157 | 269,600 | 254,609 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 20,940 | 19,222 | 42,210 | 35,612 | ||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | 4,102 | 4,070 | 8,222 | 8,162 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring charge | — | 920 | — | 2,882 | ||||||||||||
Operating earnings | 7,902 | 7,556 | 12,850 | 15,153 | ||||||||||||
| Other (expense) income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (681 | ) | (1,034 | ) | (1,372 | ) | (2,145 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 486 | 198 | 965 | 323 | ||||||||||||
| Other | (232 | ) | 59 | 154 | 62 | |||||||||||
| Total other expense | (427 | ) | (777 | ) | (253 | ) | (1,760 | ) | ||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 7,475 | 6,779 | 12,597 | 13,393 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense - Note I | 1,570 | 1,520 | 2,646 | 3,094 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 5,905 | $ | 5,259 | $ | 9,951 | $ | 10,299 | ||||||||
Net earnings per share - Note H | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.29 | ||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.27 | ||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.06 | ||||||||
| Average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 35,824 | 35,843 | 35,824 | 35,832 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 40,302 | 40,145 | 40,355 | 40,189 | ||||||||||||
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
(dollars in thousands)
July 1, 2007 | December 31, 2006* | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 37,161 | $ | 38,630 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, less allowances (2007 - $1,683; 2006 - $2,139) | 104,990 | 106,012 | ||||||
| Inventories, net - Note C | 74,018 | 60,543 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 22,947 | 22,435 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 239,116 | 227,620 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation (2007 - $269,114 ; 2006 - $259,548) | 92,926 | 96,468 | ||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||
| Prepaid pension asset - Note E | 105,132 | 100,666 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 24,657 | 24,657 | ||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 37,593 | 39,154 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 32,955 | 37,401 | ||||||
| Other | 1,740 | 1,867 | ||||||
| Total other assets | 202,077 | 203,745 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 534,119 | $ | 527,833 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Notes payable – Note D | $ | 1,506 | $ | 5,425 | ||||
| Current portion of long-term debt - Note D | — | 186 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 81,611 | 78,205 | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 43,052 | 41,865 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 126,169 | 125,681 | ||||||
Long-term debt - Note D | 60,000 | 60,635 | ||||||
Other long-term obligations | 22,410 | 22,494 | ||||||
Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock - authorized 25,000,000 shares without par value; none issued | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock - authorized 75,000,000 shares without par value; 53,862,444 shares issued at July 1, 2007 and 53,718,801 shares issued at December 31, 2006 | 278,214 | 276,553 | ||||||
| Additional contributed capital | 27,504 | 27,899 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 323,177 | 315,370 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (29,463 | ) | (31,283 | ) | ||||
| 599,432 | 588,539 | |||||||
| Cost of common stock held in treasury (2007 – 18,247,708 shares and 2006 -17,895,708) | (273,892 | ) | (269,516 | ) | ||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 325,540 | 319,023 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | $ | 534,119 | $ | 527,833 | ||||
* The balance sheet at December 31, 2006, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date. See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. | ||||||||
(In thousands of dollars)
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 9,951 | $ | 10,299 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,552 | 13,218 | ||||||
| Prepaid pension asset | (4,466 | ) | (3,131 | ) | ||||
| Amortization of retirement benefit adjustments | 2,128 | — | ||||||
| Equity-based compensation – Note B | 1,636 | 2,065 | ||||||
| Restructuring charge | — | 2,882 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (195 | ) | — | |||||
Changes in assets and liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 1,021 | (12,921 | ) | |||||
| Inventories | (13,476 | ) | (2,366 | ) | ||||
| Other current assets | (331 | ) | (1,690 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 8,256 | 8,797 | ||||||
| Other | (611 | ) | 274 | |||||
| Total adjustments | 5,514 | 7,128 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 15,465 | 17,427 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (6,271 | ) | (5,848 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sales of assets | 45 | 1,227 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (6,226 | ) | (4,621 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Payments of long-term debt | (857 | ) | (61,268 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt | — | 57,190 | ||||||
| Payments of short-term notes payable | (5,026 | ) | (2,031 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from borrowings of short-term notes payable | 1,107 | 827 | ||||||
| Dividends paid | (2,145 | ) | (2,152 | ) | ||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | (4,343 | ) | (768 | ) | ||||
| Other | 198 | (130 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (11,066 | ) | (8,332 | ) | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | 358 | 1,148 | ||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (1,469 | ) | 5,622 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 38,630 | 12,029 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 37,161 | $ | 17,651 | ||||
Supplemental cash flow information | ||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||
| Interest | $ | 1,106 | $ | 1,847 | ||||
| Income taxes – net | $ | 1,146 | $ | 2,729 | ||||
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
(In thousands of dollars)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | |||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 5,905 | $ | 5,259 | $ | 9,951 | $ | 10,299 | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive earnings: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cumulative translation adjustment | 549 | 1,448 | 550 | 1,983 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of retirement benefit adjustments (net of tax) | 610 | — | 1,270 | — | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive earnings | $ | 7,064 | $ | 6,707 | $ | 11,771 | $ | 12,282 | ||||||||
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
July 1, 2007
NOTE A - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by CTS Corporation (CTS or the Company), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes thereto, and other information included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair statement, in all material respects, of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.
Certain reclassifications have been made for the periods presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the classifications adopted in 2007.
NOTE B - Equity-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, CTS adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment.” FAS No. 123(R) requires that CTS recognize expense related to the fair value of equity-based compensation awards in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
At July 1, 2007, CTS had five equity-based compensation plans: the 1988 Restricted Stock and Cash Bonus Plan (1988 Plan), the 1996 Stock Option Plan (1996 Plan), the 2001 Stock Option Plan (2001 Plan), the Nonemployee Directors’ Stock Retirement Plan (Directors’ Plan), and the 2004 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (2004 Plan). As of December 2004, additional grants can only be made under the 2004 Plan. CTS believes that equity-based awards align the interest of employees with those of its shareholders.
The 2004 Plan, and previously the 1996 Plan and 2001 Plan, provides for grants of incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options to officers, key employees, and nonemployee members of CTS’ board of directors. In addition, the 2004 Plan allows for grants of stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, and other stock awards.
The following table summarizes the compensation expense included in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the three and six-month periods ending July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006 relating to equity-based compensation plans:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | ||||||||||||
Stock options (1) | $ | 58 | $ | 548 | $ | 236 | $ | 771 | ||||||||
| Restricted stock units | 441 | 595 | 1,316 | 1,176 | ||||||||||||
| Restricted stock | 43 | 57 | 84 | 118 | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 542 | $ | 1,200 | $ | 1,636 | $ | 2,065 | ||||||||
(1) | Stock option expense includes $3 and $11 in the quarters ending July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006, respectively, and $8 and $25 for the six-month periods ending July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006, respectively, related to non-employee director stock options. |
_______________________
The following table summarizes plan status as of July 1, 2007:
2004 Plan | 2001 Plan | 1996 Plan | ||||||||||
| Awards originally available | 6,500,000 | 2,000,000 | 1,200,000 | |||||||||
| Stock options outstanding | 315,475 | 859,813 | 297,800 | |||||||||
| Restricted stock units outstanding | 581,768 | — | — | |||||||||
| Awards exercisable | 162,488 | 854,213 | 297,800 | |||||||||
| Awards available for grant | 5,331,489 | — | — | |||||||||
Stock Options
Stock options are exercisable in cumulative annual installments over a maximum 10-year period, commencing at least one year from the date of grant. Stock options are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. The stock options generally vest over four years and have a 10-year contractual life. The awards generally contain provisions to either accelerate vesting or allow vesting to continue on schedule upon retirement if certain service and age requirements are met. The awards also provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control event.
The Company estimates the fair value of the stock option on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and assumptions for expected price volatility, option term, risk-free interest rate, and dividend yield. Expected price volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the Company’s stock. The expected option term is derived from historical data on exercise behavior. The range of option terms shown below results from certain groups of employees exhibiting different behavior. The dividend yield is based on historical dividend payments. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
A summary of the status of stock options as of July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006, and changes during the six-month periods then ended, is presented below:
July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | |||||||||||||||
Options | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | Options | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding at beginning of year | 1,529,863 | $ | 15.91 | 1,567,499 | $ | 15.93 | ||||||||||
| Granted | — | — | 93,000 | 13.68 | ||||||||||||
| Exercised | (25,150 | ) | 8.96 | (25,350 | ) | 8.55 | ||||||||||
| Expired | (15,900 | ) | 29.64 | (45,375 | ) | 23.41 | ||||||||||
| Forfeited | (15,725 | ) | 12.29 | (8,400 | ) | 9.45 | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at end of period | 1,473,088 | $ | 15.92 | 1,581,374 | $ | 15.73 | ||||||||||
| Exercisable at end of period | 1,314,501 | $ | 16.37 | 1,175,530 | $ | 17.24 | ||||||||||
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the six-month periods ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006 was $126,000 and $114,000 respectively. The exercise price of options granted during the six-month period ending July 2, 2006 equaled the trading price of the company’s stock on the grant date. There were no options granted during the six-month period ending July 1, 2007.
A summary of the weighted-average remaining contractual term and aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at July 1, 2007 is presented below:
Weighted-average Remaining Contractual Life | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
| Options outstanding | 5.3 years | $ 2,722 |
| Options exercisable | 5.0 years | $ 2,580 |
A summary of the nonvested stock options as of July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006, and changes during the six-month periods then ended, is presented below:
July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | |||||||||||||||
Options | Weighted-average Grant-Date Fair Value | Options | Weighted-average Grant-Date Fair Value | |||||||||||||
| Nonvested at beginning of year | 340,900 | $ | 6.11 | 488,943 | $ | 6.94 | ||||||||||
| Granted | — | — | 93,000 | 6.53 | ||||||||||||
| Vested | (166,588 | ) | 5.69 | (167,699 | ) | 5.35 | ||||||||||
| Forfeited | (15,725 | ) | 7.58 | (8,400 | ) | 4.57 | ||||||||||
| Nonvested at end of period | 158,587 | (1) | $ | 6.41 | 405,844 | $ | 5.59 | |||||||||
(1) Based on historical experience, CTS currently expects approximately 100% of these options to vest.
_____________________
The total fair value of shares vested during the quarters ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006 was approximately $857,000 and $897,000 respectively. As of July 1, 2007, there was $300,724 of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years. CTS recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards.
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at July 1, 2007:
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted-Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Range of | Number | Remaining | Weighted-Average | Number | Weighted-Average | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise | Outstanding | Contractual | Exercise | Exercisable | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||
Prices | at 7/1/07 | Life (Years) | Price | at 7/1/07 | Price | |||||||||||||||||
| $ | 7.70 – 11.11 | 833,363 | 6.11 | $ | 9.39 | 742,626 | $ | 9.19 | ||||||||||||||
| 13.68 – 16.24 | 229,425 | 6.26 | 14.12 | 161,575 | 14.26 | |||||||||||||||||
| 23.00 – 33.63 | 308,550 | 3.53 | 24.61 | 308,550 | 24.61 | |||||||||||||||||
| 35.97 – 50.00 | 101,250 | 3.21 | 46.96 | 101,250 | 46.96 | |||||||||||||||||
| 55.06 – 79.25 | 500 | 2.41 | 79.25 | 500 | 79.25 | |||||||||||||||||
Service-Based Restricted Stock Units
Service-based restricted stock units (RSUs) entitle the holder to receive one share of common stock for each unit when the unit vests. RSUs are issued to officers and key employees as compensation. Generally, the RSUs vest over a five-year period. A summary of the status of RSUs as of July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006, and changes during the six-month periods then ended is presented below:
July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | |||||||||||||||
RSUs | Weighted-average Grant-Date Fair Value | RSUs | Weighted-average Grant-Date Fair Value | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding at beginning of year | 658,938 | $ | 12.43 | 525,898 | $ | 11.49 | ||||||||||
| Granted | 146,950 | 11.95 | 207,600 | 13.68 | ||||||||||||
| Converted | (170,437 | ) | 12.39 | (99,760 | ) | 11.22 | ||||||||||
| Forfeited | (53,683 | ) | 12.50 | (21,930 | ) | 11.29 | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at end of period | 581,768 | $ | 12.32 | 611,808 | $ | 11.82 | ||||||||||
| Weighted-average remaining contractual life | 4.5 years | 4.7 years | ||||||||||||||
As of July 1, 2007, there was $3.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested RSUs. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. CTS recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards.
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
During the first quarter of 2007, CTS established performance-based restricted stock unit awards for certain executives. Executives will receive between 0% to 200% of their target awards based on achievement of year-over-year sales growth and free cash flow performance goals for fiscal year 2007. Restricted stock unit awards will be made in 2008 following a determination of the extent to which performance goals were achieved. Each performance-based restricted stock unit will cliff vest and convert to one share of CTS common stock three years after the end of the 2007 fiscal year. CTS intends to review its assumptions about the level of performance goal achievement on a quarterly basis and to adjust the related compensation expense accordingly. CTS recorded compensation expense of approximately $15,000 related to performance-based restricted stock units during the six-months ending July 1, 2007.
Restricted Stock and Cash Bonus Plan
CTS’ 1988 Plan originally reserved 2,400,000 shares of CTS’ common stock for sale at market price, or award, to key employees. Under the 1988 Plan, 19,066 shares of Restricted Stock were outstanding as of July 1, 2007. Shares sold or awarded are subject to restrictions against transfer and repurchase rights of CTS. In general, restrictions lapse at the rate of 20% per year beginning one year from the grant date. In addition, the 1988 Plan provides for a cash bonus to the participant equal to the fair market value of shares on the dates restrictions lapse, in the case of an award. The total bonus paid to any participant during the restricted period is limited to twice the fair market value of the shares on the date of award. As of July 1, 2007, there was $100,951 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested Restricted Stock. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.7 years. CTS recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards.
Stock Retirement Plan
The Directors’ Plan provides for a portion of the total compensation payable to nonemployee directors to be deferred and paid in CTS stock. The Directors Plan was frozen effective December 1, 2004. All future grants will be from the 2004 Plan.
NOTE C - Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
($ in thousands) | July 1, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | ||||||
| Finished goods | $ | 13,057 | $ | 12,336 | ||||
| Work-in-process | 17,633 | 15,059 | ||||||
| Raw materials | 43,328 | 33,148 | ||||||
| Total inventories | $ | 74,018 | $ | 60,543 | ||||
NOTE D – Debt
Long-term debt was comprised of the following:
($ in thousands) | July 1, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | ||||||
| Revolving credit agreement due in 2011 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
| Convertible, senior subordinated debentures at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.125%, due in 2024 | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
| Term loan, weighted-average interest rate of 8.0% (2007) and 7.3% (2006), due in 2011 | — | 821 | ||||||
| 60,000 | 60,821 | |||||||
| Less current maturities | — | 186 | ||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | 60,000 | $ | 60,635 | ||||
On June 27, 2006, CTS entered into a new $100 million, unsecured revolving credit agreement. Under the terms of the new revolving credit agreement, CTS can expand the credit facility to $150 million. There were no amounts outstanding under the new revolving credit agreement at July 1, 2007. Interest rates on the new revolving credit agreement fluctuate based upon LIBOR and the Company’s quarterly total leverage ratio. CTS pays a commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the new revolving credit agreement. The commitment fee varies based on the quarterly leverage ratio and was 0.15 percent per annum at July 1, 2007. The new revolving credit agreement requires, among other things, that CTS comply with a maximum total leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. Failure of CTS to comply with these covenants could reduce the borrowing availability under the new revolving credit agreement. CTS was in compliance with all debt covenants at July 1, 2007.
Additionally, the new revolving credit agreement contains restrictions relating to the amount of secured debt the Company can have outstanding, the amounts allowed for acquisitions or asset sales, and the amounts allowed for stock repurchases and dividend payments. The new revolving credit agreement expires in June 2011. The former $75 million revolving credit agreement was cancelled in connection with the execution of the new revolving credit agreement.
CTS has $60 million convertible senior subordinated debentures (2.125% Debentures). These unsecured debentures bear interest at an annual rate of 2.125%, payable semiannually on May 1 and November 1 of each year through the maturity date of May 1, 2024. The 2.125% Debentures are convertible, under certain circumstances, into CTS common stock at a conversion price of $15.00 per share (which is equivalent to an initial conversion rate of approximately 66.6667 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the notes). Upon conversion of the 2.125% Debentures, in lieu of delivering common stock, the Company may, at its discretion, deliver cash or a combination of cash and common stock.
The conversion price of the 2.125% Debentures will be adjusted if CTS completes certain transactions, including: distribution of shares as a dividend to substantially all shareholders; subdivision, combination or reclassification of its common stock; distribution of stock purchase warrants to substantially all shareholders; distribution of cash, stock or property to shareholders in excess of $0.03 per share; or purchase of its common stock pursuant to a tender offer or exchange offer under certain circumstances.
Holders may convert the 2.125% Debentures at any time during a conversion period if the closing price of CTS common stock is more than 120% of the conversion price ($18.00 per share) for at least 20 of the 30 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the first trading day of the conversion period. The conversion periods begin on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 of each year. Holders may also convert the notes if certain corporate transactions occur. As of July 1, 2007, none of the conditions for conversion of the 2.125% million Debentures were satisfied.
CTS may, at its option, redeem all or a portion of the 2.125% Debentures for cash at any time on or after May 1, 2009, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest at the redemption date. Holders may require CTS to purchase for cash all or part of their notes on May 1, 2009, 2014, and 2019, or upon the occurrence of certain events, at 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including, the date of purchase.
As of December 31, 2006, the Company also had an $0.8 million (denominated in Thailand Baht) outstanding term loan that was assumed in connection with the acquisition of SMTEK. The loan was secured by machinery and equipment of the Thailand manufacturing facility and was repaid by CTS in March 2007.
During the six-months ended July 1, 2007, CTS paid down its foreign lines of credit, classified as short-term notes payables through normal cash flow generation.
NOTE E - Retirement Plans
Effective December 31, 2006, CTS adopted all of the provisions of FAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R).” FAS No. 158 requires employers to: a) recognize the funded status of a benefit plan—measured as the difference between plan assets at fair value and the benefit obligation—in its statement of financial position, b) recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, the gains or losses and prior service costs or credits that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost pursuant to FAS No. 87, “Employers’ Accounting for Pensions,” or FAS No. 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions,” c) measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position, and d) disclose in the notes to financial statements additional information about certain effects on net periodic benefit cost for the next fiscal year that arise from delayed recognition of the gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, and transition asset or obligation. As required by the standard, CTS has applied these FAS No. 158 requirements prospectively.
Net pension (income) / postretirement expense for the three and six-month periods ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006 includes the following components:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | ||||||||||||
PENSION PLANS | ||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | 1,211 | 1,280 | 2,422 | 2,556 | ||||||||||||
| Interest cost | 3,002 | 3,017 | 5,998 | 6,029 | ||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets (1) | (6,342 | ) | (6,184 | ) | (12,680 | ) | (12,359 | ) | ||||||||
| Amortization of prior service cost | 225 | 135 | 450 | 269 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of (gain)/loss | 839 | 644 | 1,678 | 1,288 | ||||||||||||
| Curtailment loss | — | — | — | 325 | ||||||||||||
| Net pension income | (1,065 | ) | (1,108 | ) | (2,132 | ) | (1,892 | ) | ||||||||
(1) Expected return on plan assets is net of expected investment expenses and certain administrative expenses.
________________________
In the first six months of 2006, CTS recognized a pension plan curtailment loss of approximately $0.3 million due to reduced employment levels. Also, effective April 1, 2006, CTS closed one of its U.S. defined benefit plans to new participants.
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | ||||||||||||
OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN | ||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | 5 | $ | 5 | $ | 11 | $ | 9 | ||||||||
| Interest cost | 84 | 74 | 167 | 149 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service cost | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of (gain)/loss | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Curtailment gain | — | — | — | (81 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net postretirement expense | $ | 89 | $ | 79 | $ | 178 | $ | 77 | ||||||||
In the first six months of 2006, CTS recognized postretirement benefit plan curtailment gain of approximately $0.1 million due to reduced employment levels.
NOTE F - Segments
FAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” requires companies to provide certain information about their operating segments. CTS has two reportable segments: 1) Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and 2) Components and Sensors.
EMS includes the higher level assembly of electronic and mechanical components into a finished subassembly or assembly performed under a contract manufacturing agreement with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or other contract manufacturer. Additionally, for some customers, CTS provides full turnkey manufacturing and completion including design, bill-of-material management, logistics, and repair.
Components and sensors are products which perform specific electronic functions for a given product family and are intended for use in customer assemblies. Components and sensors consist principally of automotive sensors and actuators used in commercial or consumer vehicles; electronic components used in communications infrastructure and computer markets; terminators, including ClearONE™ terminators, used in computer and other high speed applications, switches, resistor networks, and potentiometers used to serve multiple markets.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K. Management evaluates performance based upon segment operating earnings before restructuring and related charges, interest expense, other non-operating income, and income tax expense.
Summarized financial information concerning CTS’ reportable segments is shown in the following table:
($ in thousands) | EMS | Components and Sensors | Total | |||||||||
Second Quarter of 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 98,833 | $ | 70,791 | $ | 169,624 | ||||||
| Segment operating earnings | 2,355 | 5,547 | 7,902 | |||||||||
| Total assets | 176,358 | 357,761 | 534,119 | |||||||||
Second Quarter of 2006 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 94,230 | $ | 71,695 | $ | 165,925 | ||||||
| Segment operating earnings | 607 | 8,412 | 9,019 | |||||||||
| Total assets | 161,717 | 390,247 | 551,964 | |||||||||
First Six Months of 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 192,559 | $ | 140,323 | $ | 332,882 | ||||||
| Segment operating earnings | 2,358 | 10,492 | 12,850 | |||||||||
| Total assets | 176,358 | 357,761 | 534,119 | |||||||||
First Six Months of 2006 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 177,095 | $ | 139,323 | $ | 316,418 | ||||||
| Segment operating earnings | (174 | ) | 18,911 | 18,737 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 161,717 | 390,247 | 551,964 | |||||||||
Reconciling information between reportable segments’ operating earnings and CTS’ consolidated pre-tax income is shown in the following table:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | ||||||||||||
| Total segment operating earnings | $ | 7,902 | $ | 9,019 | $ | 12,850 | $ | 18,737 | ||||||||
| Restructuring and related charges - Components and Sensors | — | (1,463 | ) | — | (3,584 | ) | ||||||||||
| Interest expense | (681 | ) | (1,034 | ) | (1,372 | ) | (2,145 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income | 254 | 257 | 1,119 | 385 | ||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | $ | 7,475 | $ | 6,779 | $ | 12,597 | $ | 13,393 | ||||||||
NOTE G -Contingencies
Certain processes in the manufacture of CTS’ current and past products create hazardous waste by-products as currently defined by federal and state laws and regulations. CTS has been notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, state environmental agencies and, in some cases, generator groups, that it is or may be a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) regarding hazardous waste remediation at several non-CTS sites. In addition to these non-CTS sites, CTS has an ongoing practice of providing reserves for probable remediation activities at certain of its manufacturing locations and for claims and proceedings against CTS with respect to other environmental matters. In the opinion of management, based upon presently available information relating to all such matters, either adequate provision for probable costs has been made, or the ultimate costs resulting will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of CTS.
Certain claims are pending against CTS with respect to matters arising out of the ordinary conduct of its business. For all claims, in the opinion of management, based upon presently available information, either adequate provision for anticipated costs has been made or the ultimate anticipated costs resulting will not materially affect CTS’ consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE H - Earnings Per Share
FAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” requires companies to provide a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) computations. The calculations below provide net earnings, average common shares outstanding, and the resultant earnings per share for both basic and diluted EPS for the three and six-month periods ending July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006.
($ in thousands, except per share amounts) | Net Earnings (Numerator) | Shares (in thousands) (Denominator) | Per Share Amount | |||||||||
Second Quarter 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Basic EPS | $ | 5,905 | 35,824 | $ | 0.16 | |||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||
| Convertible debt | 251 | 4,000 | ||||||||||
| Equity-based compensation plans | — | 478 | ||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | 6,156 | 40,302 | $ | 0.15 | ||||||||
Second Quarter 2006 | ||||||||||||
| Basic EPS | $ | 5,259 | 35,843 | $ | 0.15 | |||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||
| Convertible debt | 244 | 4,000 | ||||||||||
| Equity-based compensation plans | — | 302 | ||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 5,503 | 40,145 | $ | 0.14 | |||||||
First Six Months of 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Basic EPS | $ | 9,951 | 35,824 | $ | 0.28 | |||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||
| Convertible debt | 502 | 4,000 | ||||||||||
| Equity-based compensation plans | — | 531 | ||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 10,453 | 40,355 | $ | 0.26 | |||||||
First Six Months of 2006 | ||||||||||||
| Basic EPS | $ | 10,299 | 35,832 | $ | 0.29 | |||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||
| Convertible debt | 489 | 4,000 | ||||||||||
| Equity-based compensation plans | — | 357 | ||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 10,788 | 40,189 | $ | 0.27 | |||||||
The following table shows the potentially dilutive securities which have been excluded from the three and six-month periods ending July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006 dilutive earnings per share calculation because they are either anti-dilutive, or the exercise price exceeds the average market price.
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
(Number of Shares in Thousands) | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | ||||||||||||
| Stock options where the assumed proceeds exceeds the average market price | 640 | 714 | 595 | 774 | ||||||||||||
| Securities related to the 6.5% Debentures | — | 201 | — | 238 | ||||||||||||
NOTE I - Income Taxes
On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income tax positions recognized in accordance with FAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” FIN 48 requires that an enterprise must determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold is then measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements.
At the date of adoption, CTS had approximately $4.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits, which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Of this amount, approximately $3.6 million was reclassified from current tax liabilities to a reduction of the long-term deferred tax asset in accordance with the provisions of FIN 48. The remaining $0.7 million was reclassified from current tax liabilities to long term deferred tax liabilities. Adoption of this interpretation had no other impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. For the six months ended July 1, 2007, CTS did not have a change to its total unrecognized tax benefits of $4.3 million. These benefits are not expected to be realized within the next twelve months.
CTS’ continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense. As of July 1, 2007, there were no significant amounts accrued for interest and/or penalties related to uncertain income tax positions.
The Company’s tax years are subject to examination for all U.S. jurisdictions from 2003 through 2006. The international tax statutes vary widely and the tax years subject to examination range from 2001 through 2006. Taxing authorities also have the ability to review prior tax years to the extent of net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards and apply these changes to open tax years. CTS does not anticipate any significant changes in the unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months as the result of examinations or lapse of statutes of limitation.
The provisions for income taxes for the six-months ending July 1, 2007 were calculated using an estimated full year rate of 21.0% compared to 23.1% for the six-months ending July 2, 2006 and an actual effective rate of 21.1% for the full year 2006. The reduction in the effective tax rate between the six-months ending July 2, 2006 and six-months ending July 1, 2007 was attributable to a higher percentage of foreign earnings on lower taxed jurisdictions relative to total foreign earnings.
NOTE J – Treasury Stock
In November 2005, CTS’ Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to one million shares of its common stock in the open market. The authorization expired June 29, 2007. Reacquired shares will be used to support equity-based compensation programs and for other corporate purposes. During the first half of 2007, CTS repurchased 350,000 shares at a total cost of $4.3 million.
In June 2007, CTS’ Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to two million shares of common stock in the open market. The authorization expires on June 30, 2009.
NOTE K – New Accounting Pronouncements
EITF 06-03 “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross Versus Net Presentation)”
In June 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 06-03, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross Versus Net Presentation)” (EITF 06-03). EITF 06-03 provides that the presentation of taxes assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer on either a gross basis (included in revenue and costs) or on a net basis (excluded from revenues) is an accounting policy decision that should be disclosed. The provisions of EITF 06-3 were effective for CTS as of January 1, 2007. CTS classifies sales taxes on a net basis in its consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements”
In September 2006, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standard No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”(FAS No. 157). FAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. FAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, and accordingly, does not require any new fair value measurements. FAS No. 157 is effective for CTS beginning January 1, 2008. CTS is currently reviewing the provisions of FAS No. 157, but does not expect the provisions to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”
In February 2007, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standard No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (FAS No. 159). FAS No. 159 provides the option to report certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with the intent to mitigate volatility in financial reporting that can occur when related assets and liabilities are recorded on different bases. This statement is effective for CTS beginning January 1, 2008. CTS does not expect FAS No. 159 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
FASB Staff Position FIN 48-1, “Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48”
In May 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FIN 48-1 that amends FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FSP FIN 48-1) . FSP FIN 48-1 provides guidance on how an enterprise should determine whether a tax position is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. CTS is currently reviewing the provisions of FSP FIN 48-1 and does not expect the provisions to have a material impact on CTS’ financial statements.
EITF 06-11 “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards”
In June 2007, the EITF reached a consensus reached on EITF Issue No. 06-11, “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards” (EITF 06-11). EITF 06-11 provides that a realized income tax benefit from dividends that are charged to retained earnings and are paid to employees for equity classified nonvested equity shares and units should be recognized as an increase to additional paid-in capital. The provisions of this EITF should be applied prospectively to the income tax benefits of dividends on equity-classified employee share-based payment awards that are declared in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2007. CTS currently pays dividends on its unvested Restricted Stock under the 1988 Plan. CTS has reviewed the provisions of EITF 06-11 and does not expect the provisions to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods and Services to Be Used in Future Research and Development Activities”
In June 2007, the EITF reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance payments for Goods and Services to Be Used in Future Research and Development Activities” (EITF 07-3). EITF 07-3 provides that nonrefundable advance payments for future research and development activities should be deferred and capitalized and recognized as an expense as the goods are delivered or the related services are performed. The provisions of this EITF are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. CTS is currently reviewing the provisions of EITF 07-3 and does not expect the provisions to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Overview
CTS is a global manufacturer of components and sensors used primarily in the automotive, communications, and computer markets. The Company also provides electronic manufacturing solutions, including design and supply chain management functions, primarily serving the communications, computer, industrial, medical and defense and aerospace markets under contract arrangements with the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sales and marketing are accomplished through CTS sales engineers, independent manufacturer’s representatives, and distributors. Sales are reported through two segments, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Components and Sensors.
In the second quarter of 2007, sales of EMS and Components and Sensors segments represented 58.3% and 41.7% of CTS’ total sales respectively, compared to 56.8% and 43.2% respectively, in the second quarter of 2006.
As discussed in more detail throughout the Management's Discussion and Analysis:
| · | Sales increased by $3.7 million, or 2.2%, in the second quarter of 2007 from the second quarter of 2006. Sales in the EMS segment increased by 4.9% compared to the second quarter of 2006, while sales in the Components and Sensors segment decreased by 1.3% versus the second quarter of 2006. |
| · | Gross margins, as a percent of sales, were 19.4% and 19.1% in the second quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively, primarily resulting from lower restructuring-related costs. |
| · | Selling, general and administrative, and research and development expenses were 14.8% of total sales in the second quarter of 2007 compared to 14.1% of total sales in the second quarter of 2006. These expenses, as a percent of sales, increased 1.2% as a result of $2.1 million of legal and accounting fees, recognized in the second quarter of 2007, associated with the recent accounting investigation. (Refer to Note B, “Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements” in CTS’ Form 10-K that was filed on May 15, 2007.) |
| · | Income taxes for the six-months ended July 1, 2007 were calculated using an estimated full-year rate of 21.0% compared to 23.1% for the six-months ended July 2, 2006 and an actual full year 2006 effective tax rate of 21.1%. |
| · | Net earnings were $5.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007 compared with $5.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2006. |
| · | Second quarter 2007 earnings per diluted share were adversely impacted by approximately $0.03 per diluted share of legal and accounting fees associated with the recent accounting investigation. Second quarter 2006 diluted earnings per share were $0.14, including restructuring and related costs of $0.03 per diluted share for the consolidation of the Berne, Indiana operation. |
Critical Accounting Policies
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Management believes that judgment and estimates related to the following critical accounting policies could materially affect its consolidated financial statements:
| § | Estimating inventory valuation, the allowance for the doubtful accounts, and other accrued liabilities |
| § | Valuation of long-lived and intangible assets, and depreciation/amortization periods |
| § | Income taxes |
| § | Retirement plans |
| § | Equity-based compensation |
In the second quarter of 2007, there were no material changes in the above critical accounting policies.
Results of Operations
Comparison of Second Quarter 2007 and Second Quarter 2006
Segment Discussion
Refer to Note F, “Segments,” for a description of the Company’s segments.
The following table highlights the segment results for the three-month periods ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006:
($ in thousands) | Components & Sensors | EMS | Consolidated Total | |||||||||
Second Quarter 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 70,791 | $ | 98,833 | $ | 169,624 | ||||||
| Segment operating earnings | 5,547 | 2,355 | 7,902 | |||||||||
| % of sales | 7.8 | % | 2.4 | % | 4.7 | % | ||||||
Second Quarter 2006 | ||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 71,695 | $ | 94,230 | $ | 165,925 | ||||||
| Segment operating earnings | 8,412 | 607 | 9,019 | |||||||||
| % of sales | 11.7 | % | 0.6 | % | 5.4 | % | ||||||
Sales in the Components and Sensors segment decreased $0.9 million, or approximately 1.3% from the second quarter of 2006, attributed primarily to a decrease in electronic component sales partially offset by higher automotive component sales.
The Components and Sensors segment operating earnings decreased $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2007. The unfavorable earnings change resulted from less favorable product mix, higher operating expenses including incremental legal and accounting fees associated with the recent accounting investigation, operational inefficiencies due to the start-up of our Czech Republic facility and increased severance costs.
The EMS segment recorded a sales increase of $4.6 million, or 4.9%, in the second quarter of 2007 versus the second quarter of 2006. The increase in sales was attributable primarily to higher sales into the defense and aerospace and industrial markets, partially offset by continuing lower sales into the computer market.
The EMS segment operating earnings improved $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2007 primarily due to increased gross margins resulting from higher sales volume and more favorable product mix, partially offset by higher legal and accounting fees associated with the recent accounting investigation.
Total Company Discussion
The following table highlights changes in significant components of the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three-month periods ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006:
Three months ended | ||||||||||||
($ in thousands, except net earnings per share) | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 169,624 | $ | 165,925 | $ | 3,699 | ||||||
| Restructuring-related costs | - | 542 | (542 | ) | ||||||||
| % of net sales | - | % | 0.3 | % | (0.3 | )% | ||||||
| Gross margin | 32,944 | 31,768 | 1,176 | |||||||||
| % of net sales | 19.4 | % | 19.1 | % | 0.3 | % | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 20,940 | 19,222 | 1,718 | |||||||||
| % of net sales | 12.3 | % | 11.6 | % | 0.7 | % | ||||||
| Research and development expenses | 4,102 | 4,070 | 32 | |||||||||
| % of net sales | 2.4 | % | 2.5 | % | (0.1 | )% | ||||||
| Restructuring charge | - | 920 | (920 | ) | ||||||||
| % of net sales | - | % | 0.6 | % | (0.6 | )% | ||||||
| Operating earnings | 7,902 | 7,556 | 346 | |||||||||
| % of net sales | 4.7 | % | 4.6 | % | 0.1 | % | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 1,570 | 1,520 | 50 | |||||||||
| Net earnings | 5,905 | 5,259 | 646 | |||||||||
| % of net sales | 3.5 | % | 3.2 | % | 0.3 | % | ||||||
| Net earnings per share - diluted | $ | 0.15 | 0.14 | $ | 0.01 | |||||||
Second quarter sales of $169.6 million increased $3.7 million, or 2.2%, from the second quarter of 2006. The increase was attributable primarily to higher sales of $4.6 million from the EMS segment. The Components and Sensors segment sales decreased $0.9 million from weak electronic component demand, partially offset by automotive new product demand.
Gross margin as a percent of sales was 19.4% in the second quarter of 2007 compared to 19.1% in the second quarter of 2006 due to lower restructuring-related costs. Despite higher sales, the company experienced unfavorable segment sales mix, less favorable product mix and operational inefficiencies due to the start-up of our Czech Republic facility. The Components and Sensors segment, which inherently has higher gross margins, decreased to 41.7% of total sales in the second quarter of 2007 compared to 43.2% of total sales in the same period of 2006.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $20.9 million, or 12.3% of sales, in the second quarter of 2007 versus $19.2 million, or 11.6% of sales in the second quarter of 2006. A 1.2% increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of sales relates to $2.1 million of legal and accounting fees associated with the recent accounting investigation that were recorded in the second quarter of 2007. Research and development expenses were $4.1 million, or 2.4% of sales in the second quarter of 2007 versus $4.1 million, or 2.5% of sales in the second quarter of 2006.
Operating earnings were $7.9 million in the second quarter of 2007 compared to $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2006. The increase in operating earnings resulted from higher gross margin dollars on higher sales and lower restructuring charges and restructuring-related costs of $1.4 million, partially offset by investigation costs of $2.1 million which were incurred in the second quarter of 2007.
Net earnings were $5.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007 compared $5.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2006.
Comparison of First Six Months 2007 and First Six Months 2006
Segment Discussion
The following table highlights the segment results for the six-month periods ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006:
($ in thousands) | Components & Sensors | EMS | Consolidated Total | |||||||||
First Six Months 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 140,323 | $ | 192,559 | $ | 332,882 | ||||||
| Segment operating earnings | 10,492 | 2,358 | 12,850 | |||||||||
| % of sales | 7.5 | % | 1.2 | % | 3.9 | % | ||||||
First Six Months 2006 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 139,323 | $ | 177,095 | $ | 316,418 | ||||||
| Segment operating earnings | 18,911 | (174) | 18,737 | |||||||||
| % of sales | 13.6 | % | (0.1) | % | 5.9 | % | ||||||
During the first six months of 2007, sales of Components and Sensors and EMS products, as a percentage of total sales, were 42.2% and 57.8% respectively. The first six months of 2006 sales of Components and Sensors and EMS products, as a percentage of total sales, were 44.0% and 56.0% respectively.
The Components and Sensors segment sales increased $1.0 million or 0.7% from the first half of 2006. The increase was primarily due to higher sales of automotive products, partially offset by decreased sales of electronic components. The Components and Sensors segment operating earnings decreased $8.4 million, despite slightly higher sales, from legal and accounting expenses related to the recent accounting investigation, lower royalty income, lower fixed asset gains, the one-time insurance settlement received in the first quarter of 2006, and operational inefficiencies due to the start-up of our Czech Republic facility.
EMS segment sales increased by $15.5 million in the first six months of 2007, or 8.7% from the first six months of 2006. The increase is due to higher sales into the industrial and defense and aerospace markets, partially offset by lower computer market sales. The EMS segment operating earnings increased $2.5 million due to higher sales volumes versus 2006, improved product mix and efficiency gains.
Total Company Discussion
The following table highlights changes in significant components of the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the six-month periods ended July 1, 2007 and July 2, 2006:
Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
($ in thousands, except net earnings per share) | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 332,882 | $ | 316,418 | $ | 16,464 | ||||||
| Restructuring-related costs | - | 701 | (701 | ) | ||||||||
| % of net sales | - | % | 0.2 | % | (0.2 | )% | ||||||
| Gross margin | 63,282 | 61,809 | 1,473 | |||||||||
| % of net sales | 19.0 | % | 19.5 | % | (0.5 | )% | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 42,210 | 35,612 | 6,598 | |||||||||
| % of net sales | 12.7 | % | 11.3 | % | 1.4 | % | ||||||
| Research and development expenses | 8,222 | 8,162 | 60 | |||||||||
| % of net sales | 2.5 | % | 2.6 | % | (0.1 | )% | ||||||
| Restructuring charge | - | 2,882 | (2,882 | ) | ||||||||
| % of net sales | - | % | 0.9 | % | (0.9 | )% | ||||||
| Operating earnings | 12,850 | 15,153 | (2,303 | ) | ||||||||
| % of net sales | 3.9 | % | 4.8 | % | (0.9 | )% | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 2,646 | 3,094 | (448 | ) | ||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 9,951 | $ | 10,299 | $ | (348 | ) | |||||
| % of net sales | 3.0 | % | 3.3 | % | (0.3 | )% | ||||||
| Net earnings per share - diluted | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.27 | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||||
First six month sales of $332.9 million increased $16.5 million, or 5.2%, from the first six months of 2006. The Components and Sensors segment sales increase of $1.0 million is attributable to higher sales of automotive products offset primarily by a decrease of electronic components sales mainly into the infrastructure market. The EMS segment experienced a sales increase of $15.5 million in the first six months of 2007, or 8.7%, from the first six months of 2006. The EMS revenue increase was driven by higher sales into the industrial and defense and aerospace markets partially offset by the lower computer and communication market sales.
Gross margin increased $1.5 million for the first half of 2007 from higher sales volume, lower restructuring-related costs and margin improvements within the EMS segment. Improvements were partially offset by decreased Components and Sensors gross margins from unfavorable product mix, operational inefficiencies due to the start-up of our Czech Republic facility and lower royalty income. As a percentage of sales, gross margin decreased to 19.0% in the first half of 2007 compared to 19.5% in the first half of 2006.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $6.6 million, primarily driven by $3.4 million of legal and accounting fees associated with the recent accounting investigation, higher salaries and other employment costs.
Research and development expenses were $8.2 million, or 2.5% of sales in the first half of 2007, versus $8.2 million, or 2.6% of sales, in the first half of 2006. The percentage of sales decrease was due to higher sales in the first half of 2007.
Income taxes for the six-months ended July 1, 2007 were calculated using an estimated full-year rate of 21.0% compared to 23.1% for the six-months ended July 1, 2006 and an actual full year 2006 effective tax rate of 21.1%.
Interest and other expenses through the first half of 2007 were $0.3 million, $1.5 million lower than first half 2006. Compared to the prior year, interest income increased $0.6 million, favorable foreign currency gain increased $0.2 million and interest expense was $0.8 million lower primarily from lower outstanding debt balances.
In the first half of 2007, net earnings of $10.0 million, or 3.0% of sales, decreased $0.3 million versus the first half of 2006. Net earnings per diluted share of $0.26 were $0.01 lower than the first half of 2006.
Outlook
Based on the first half results and the outlook for the remainder of the year, CTS expects full-year 2007 sales to grow by 5% - 6% over 2006. Full-year diluted earnings per share are expected to be in a range of $0.71 to $0.75 for 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Cash and cash equivalents were $37.2 million at July 1, 2007 compared to $38.6 million at December 31, 2006. Total debt on July 1, 2007 was $61.5 million compared to $66.3 million at the end of 2006, primarily from decreased notes payable. Total debt as a percentage of total capitalization, defined as the sum of notes payable, current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt as a percent of total debt and shareholder’s equity, was 15.9% at the end of the second quarter of 2007, compared with 17.2% at the end of 2006.
Working capital increased $11.0 million in the first six-months of 2007 primarily due to higher levels of inventory that was attributable to a planned build-ahead for a certain customer program, and a reduction in notes payable, partially offset by higher accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Cash Flow
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $15.5 million for the first half of 2007. Components of net cash provided by operating activities include net earnings of $10.0 million, depreciation and amortization expense of $11.6 million and equity-based compensation of $1.6 million, and net changes in assets and liabilities of $7.7 million. The changes in assets and liabilities were due to increased inventory of $13.5 million and an increase in prepaid pension asset of $4.4 million, partially offset by increased accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $8.3 million and decreased accounts receivable of $1.0 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $17.4 million for the first half of 2006. Components of net cash provided by operating activities included net earnings of $10.3 million, depreciation and amortization expense of $13.2 million, equity-based compensation of $2.1 million, restructuring charges of $2.9 million, increased prepaid pension assets of $3.1 million and an increase in assets and liabilities of $7.9 million. The increase in assets and liabilities were primarily due to increased accounts receivables of $12.9 million, an increase in inventory of $2.4 million, an increase in other current assets of $1.7 million, and an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $8.8 million.
Total free cash flow in the first half of 2007 was $9.2 million compared to free cash flow in the first half of 2006 of $11.6 million.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that CTS defines as net cash provided by operations less capital expenditures. The most comparable GAAP measure is net cash provided by operations. CTS' management uses free cash flow to evaluate financial performance and in strategic planning, specifically, for investing and financing decisions. CTS' management believes that free cash flow is a useful measure because it indicates the ability of a business operation to fund its own required capital investments. CTS' management believes that the non-GAAP measure free cash flow is useful to investors because it reflects the performance of its overall operations more accurately than net cash provided by operations and because it provides investors with the same results that management uses as the basis for making decisions about the business. Free cash flow is not an indicator of residual cash available for discretionary spending, because it does not take into account mandatory debt service or other non-discretionary spending requirements which are not deducted in the calculation of free cash flow. CTS' management takes these limitations into account when using free cash flow to make investing and financing decisions.
The following table summarizes free cash flow for CTS:
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
($ in millions) | July 1, 2007 | July 2, 2006 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operations | $ | 15.5 | $ | 17.4 | ||||
| Capital expenditures | (6.3 | ) | (5.8 | ) | ||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 9.2 | $ | 11.6 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities was $6.2 million for the first half of 2007, primarily for capital expenditures.
Net cash used in investing activities was $4.6 million for the first half of 2006, including $5.8 million used for capital expenditures partially offset by $1.2 million in proceeds from sales of assets.
Net cash used in financing activities for the first half of 2007 was $11.1 million, consisting primarily of a $4.3 million purchase of treasury stock, $3.9 million in decreased short-term debt and $2.1 million in dividend payments.
Net cash used in financing activities for the first half of 2006 was $8.3 million, consisting primarily of a net $4.1 million reduction in long-term debt primarily related to the early prepayment of $5.5 million 6.5% debentures. Additional financing activities included $2.2 million in dividend payments, a decrease in short-term notes payable of $1.2 million, and $0.8 million purchase of treasury stock.
Capital Resources
Refer to Note D, “Debt,” for further discussion.
On June 28, 2007 CTS’ Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to two million shares of common stock. Reacquired shares will be used to support equity-based compensation programs and for other corporate purposes. This authorization expires June 30, 2009.
In November 2005, CTS’ Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to one million shares of common stock. The authorization expired June 29, 2007. Reacquired shares will be used to support equity-based compensation programs and for other corporate purposes. During 2006, CTS repurchased 170,600 shares at a total cost of $2.3 million. During the first half of 2007 350,000 shares were repurchased at a total cost of $4.3 million.
On June 27, 2006, CTS entered into a new $100 million, unsecured revolving credit agreement. Under the terms of the new revolving credit agreement, CTS can expand the credit facility to $150 million. There were no amounts outstanding under the new revolving credit agreement at July 1, 2007. Interest rates on the new revolving credit agreement fluctuate based upon LIBOR and the Company’s quarterly total leverage ratio. CTS pays a commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the new revolving credit agreement. The commitment fee varies based on the quarterly leverage ratio and was 0.15 percent per annum at July 1, 2007. The new revolving credit agreement requires, among other things, that CTS comply with a maximum total leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. Failure of CTS to comply with these covenants could reduce the borrowing availability under the new revolving credit agreement. CTS was in compliance with all debt covenants at July 1, 2007. Additionally, the new revolving agreement contains restrictions limiting CTS' ability to: dispose of assets; incur certain additional debt; repay other debt or amend subordinated debt instruments; create liens on assets; make investments, loans or advances; make acquisitions or engage in mergers or consolidations; engage in certain transactions with CTS' subsidiaries and affiliates, and limiting the amounts allowed for stock repurchases and dividend payments. The new revolving credit agreement expires in June 2011. The former $75 million revolving credit agreement was terminated in connection with the execution of the new revolving credit agreement.
CTS believes cash flows from operating activities and available borrowings under its revolving credit agreement will be adequate to fund its working capital and capital expenditure requirements. CTS may choose to pursue additional equity and/or debt financing to fund acquisitions and/or to reduce its overall interest expense or improve its capital structure.
On December 14, 1999, CTS’ shelf registration statement on Form S-3 was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. CTS could initially offer up to $500.0 million in any combination of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock or warrants under the registration statement. On May 9, 2007, CTS filed a post-effective amendment on Form S-1 to deregister all of the securities remaining unsold under the registration statement.
New Accounting Pronouncements
EITF 06-03 “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross Versus Net Presentation)”
In June 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 06-03, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross Versus Net Presentation)” (EITF 06-03). EITF 06-03 provides that the presentation of taxes assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer on either a gross basis (included in revenue and costs) or on a net basis (excluded from revenues) is an accounting policy decision that should be disclosed. The provisions of EITF 06-3 were effective for CTS as of January 1, 2007. CTS classifies sales taxes on a net basis in its consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements”
In September 2006, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standard No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”(FAS No. 157). FAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. FAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, and accordingly, does not require any new fair value measurements. FAS No. 157 is effective for CTS beginning January 1, 2008. CTS is currently reviewing the provisions of FAS No. 157, but does not expect the provisions to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
FAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”
In February 2007, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standard No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (FAS No. 159). FAS No. 159 provides the option to report certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with the intent to mitigate volatility in financial reporting that can occur when related assets and liabilities are recorded on different bases. This statement is effective for CTS beginning January 1, 2008. CTS does not expect FAS No. 159 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
FASB Staff Position FIN 48-1, “Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48”
In May 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FIN 48-1 that amends FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FSP FIN 48-1). FSP FIN 48-1 provides guidance on how an enterprise should determine whether a tax position is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. CTS is currently reviewing the provisions of FSP FIN 48-1 and does not expect the provisions to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
EITF 06-11 “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards”
In June 2007, the EITF reached a consensus reached on EITF Issue No. 06-11, “Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards” (EITF 06-11). EITF 06-11 provides that a realized income tax benefit from dividends that are charged to retained earnings and are paid to employees for equity classified nonvested equity shares and units should be recognized as an increase to additional paid-in capital. The provisions of this EITF should be applied prospectively to the income tax benefits of dividends on equity-classified employee share-based payment awards that are declared in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2007. CTS currently pays dividends on its unvested Restricted Stock under the 1988 Plan. CTS has reviewed the provisions of EITF 06-11 and does not expect the provisions to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods and Services to Be Used in Future Research and Development Activities”
In June 2007, the EITF reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance payments for Goods and Services to Be Used in Future Research and Development Activities” (EITF 07-3). EITF 07-3 provides that nonrefundable advance payments for future research and development activities should be deferred and capitalized and recognized as an expense as the goods are delivered or the related services are performed. The provisions of this EITF are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. CTS is currently reviewing the provisions of EITF 07-3 and does not expect the provisions to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
*****
Forward-Looking Statements
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. 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. For more detailed information on the risks and uncertainties associated with CTS’ business, see our reports filed with the SEC. Examples of factors that may affect future operating results and financial condition include, but are not limited to: rapid technological change; general market conditions in the automotive, communications, and computer industries, as well as conditions in the industrial, defense & aerospace, and medical markets; reliance on key customers; the ability to protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures and demand for our products; and risks associated with our international operations, including trade and tariff barriers, exchange rates and political and geopolitical risks; and the impact of the accounting misstatements at its Moorpark and Santa Clara, California locations, including the results or the impact of the SEC’s informal inquiry into these misstatements. CTS undertakes no obligation to publicly update its forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof, including market or industry changes.
There have been no material changes in CTS’ market risk since December 31, 2006.
CTS’ management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e).
In February 2007, CTS announced that it was investigating incorrect accounting entries at its Moorpark, California manufacturing location and that its financial statements for the first three quarters of 2006 should not be relied upon. The investigation determined that incorrect entries transferred significant costs from income statement accounts, primarily cost of goods sold, to balance sheet accounts, primarily accounts payable, beginning in 2005 and continuing through 2006. For more information on these matters, please refer to Item 1A, Risk Factors; Item 9A Controls and Procedures; Note B to the consolidated financial statements, “Restatement of the Consolidated Financial Statements”; and Management 's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting in CTS’ 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed May 15, 2007. Management determined that the effect of the misstatements on CTS' 2006 consolidated financial statements was material and accordingly amendments to CTS’ 2006 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q/A restating CTS' condensed consolidated financial statements for each of the first three quarters of 2006 were filed contemporaneously with CTS’ 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, as a result of the incorrect entries discussed above CTS restated its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 in its 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In its assessment of internal control over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2006, CTS' management concluded that a material weakness existed in CTS' internal control over financial reporting. The following control deficiencies, on a combined basis, resulted in the material weakness related to the Moorpark and Santa Clara, California manufacturing locations:
| · | Monitoring and accountability over the operating effectiveness of controls including effective operation of designed controls over reconciliations, journal entry approval and oversight. |
| · | Ability to set-up fictitious vendors and ability to make payments to vendors without appropriate support and approval. |
| · | Lack of effectiveness of the internal audit function to obtain an understanding of process and controls at the Moorpark and Santa Clara, California locations. |
Prior to identifying the material weakness described above, CTS’ management had taken actions to strengthen the Moorpark and Santa Clara accounting organization by replacing the Moorpark plant controller and adding a Santa Clara plant controller. Since identifying the material weakness, CTS has implemented the following changes to strengthen its internal control over financial reporting:
| · | Increased review and approval of all manual journal entries by the entity controllers. |
| · | Increased review and approval of all account reconciliation activities by the entity controllers. |
| · | Added a senior Corporate accountant to provide additional review and oversight of all key accounting processes globally, including manual journal entries and key account reconciliations. |
| · | Increased internal audit resources and revised internal audit programs to increase the scope and frequency of audits. |
| · | Standardized and strengthened the account reconciliation process at both Moorpark and Santa Clara. |
| · | Completed a review of all Moorpark and Santa Clara vendors. |
| · | Removed the entity controllers’ ability to set-up vendors and make payments through the financial information system. |
| · | Removed the entity controllers’ security access to record journal entries. |
Management believes these actions have strengthened the internal control environment at both Moorpark and Santa Clara and that these actions have remediated the material weakness described above. These internal control enhancements will be tested throughout the year by CTS’ Internal Audit organization to confirm that they are operating effectively.
In addition, CTS intends to implement the following changes over the course of 2007 to further strengthen its internal control environment:
| · | Further enhance the Moorpark and Santa Clara reporting system documentation and user training. |
| · | Continue to strengthen operating policies, including policies around pricing adjustments, customer returns and vendor disputes at all CTS locations. |
| · | Institute additional operational monitoring reports to review and track early warning signs e.g. short payments, premium freight and customer rejects at all CTS locations. |
| · | Further enhance and document CTS’ annual vendor certification process at all CTS locations. |
| · | Standardize and strengthen the account reconciliation process at all CTS locations. |
As of July 1, 2007 CTS' management, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Interim Chief Financial Officer, have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of CTS' disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the determination that the material weakness remediations in CTS' internal control over financial reporting described above have not been fully tested, CTS’ Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer have determined that CTS' disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of July 1, 2007.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Except as described above, there were no changes in CTS' internal control over financial reporting for the quarter ended July 1, 2007 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect CTS' internal control over financial reporting.
Certain processes in the manufacturer of CTS’ current and past products create hazardous waste by-products as currently defined by federal and state laws and regulations. CTS has been notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, state environmental agencies and, in some cases, generator groups that it is or may be a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) regarding hazardous waste remediation at several non-CTS sites. In addition to these non-CTS sites, CTS has an ongoing practice of providing reserves for probably remediation activities at certain of its manufacturing locations and for claims and proceedings against CTS with respect to other environmental matters. In the opinion of management, based upon presently available information relating to all such matters, either adequate provision for probable costs has been made, or the ultimate costs resulting will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of CTS.
Certain claims are pending against CTS with respect to matters arising out of the ordinary conduct of its business. For all claims, in the opinion of management, based upon presently available information, either adequate provision for anticipated costs has been made by insurance, accruals or otherwise, or the ultimate anticipated costs resulting will not materially affect CTS’ consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
CTS was recently informed that the staff of the SEC has begun an informal inquiry relating to the accounting misstatements of its Moorpark and Santa Clara, California manufacturing facilities. CTS had previously informed the SEC of the Moorpark and Santa Clara situation and is cooperating in connection with the inquiry.
There have been no significant changes in the Company’s risk factors since December 31, 2006.
The following table summarizes the repurchases of CTS common stock made by the Company during the three-month period ending July 1, 2007:
(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased | (b) Average Price Paid per Share | (c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Plans or Programs (1) | (d) Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |||||||||||||
| 690,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| May 30, 2007 – June 29, 2007 | 350,000 | $ | 12.41 | 350,000 | — | |||||||||||
Total | 350,000 | $ | 12.41 | 350,000 | ||||||||||||
_______________________________
(1) | In November 2005, CTS’ Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to one million shares of its common stock in the open market. The authorization expired June 29, 2007. |
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of CTS Corporation was held on June 28, 2007. At the meeting, the following matters were submitted to a vote of the stockholders of CTS:
The election of nine directors to serve for one year beginning at the 2007 annual shareholders' meeting and expiring at the 2008 annual shareholders' meeting. A summary of votes by directors is shown below:
Director | For | Withheld | ||||
| Walter S. Catlow | 31,129,519 | 1,661,950 | ||||
| Lawrence J. Ciancia | 31,069,863 | 1,721,606 | ||||
| Thomas G. Cody | 20,731,079 | 12,060,390 | ||||
| Gerald H. Frieling | 31,125,252 | 1,666,217 | ||||
| Roger R. Hemminghaus | 32,284,110 | 507,359 | ||||
| Michael A. Henning | 31,040,738 | 1,750,731 | ||||
| Robert A. Profusek | 28,915,695 | 3,875,774 | ||||
| Donald K. Schwanz | 31,931,987 | 859,482 | ||||
| Patricia K. Vincent | 32,291,233 | 500,236 |
The approval of the 2007 Management Incentive Plan. A summary of votes is shown below:
For | Against | Abstain | ||||
| 30,746,741 | 1,157,172 | 887,551 |
| Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
| Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
| Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
| Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CTS Corporation | CTS Corporation | |
/s/ Richard G. Cutter III | /s/ Vinod M. Khilnani | |
Richard G. Cutter III Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel | Vinod M. Khilnani President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| Dated: July 31, 2007 | Dated: July 31, 2007 |