CTS Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

CTS (NYSE: CTS) announced its Q2 2024 results, reporting sales of $130 million, up 4% sequentially but down 10% year-over-year. The company achieved net income of $15 million (11% of sales) and earnings per diluted share of $0.48. Non-transportation end market sales increased 11% sequentially and 4% year-over-year, while transportation end market sales decreased. CTS completed the acquisition of SyQwest, for $125 million, enhancing its capabilities in underwater acoustic applications for the defense sector. The company updated its 2024 guidance, projecting full-year sales between $525-$540 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.05-$2.25, factoring in the SyQwest acquisition impact.

Positive

• Acquisition of SyQwest, for $125 million, expanding defense sector capabilities
• Non-transportation end market sales increased 11% sequentially and 4% year-over-year
• Net income increased to $15 million (11% of sales) from $13 million (9% of sales) in Q2 2023
• Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 21.7% from 21.3% in Q2 2023

Negative

• Overall sales decreased 10% year-over-year to $130 million
• Transportation end market sales decreased 3% sequentially and 22% year-over-year
• Adjusted earnings per diluted share decreased to $0.54 from $0.59 in Q2 2023
• Operating cash flow decreased to $20 million from $23 million in Q2 2023
• Lowered full-year 2024 guidance due to moderate growth expectations in the second half

Insights

Financial Analyst

CTS 's Q2 2024 results present a mixed picture, with some positive developments amidst market challenges. The company's revenue of $130 million shows a 4% sequential increase but a 10% year-over-year decline. This divergence highlights the company's ability to navigate short-term fluctuations while facing longer-term headwinds.

A key bright spot is the 11% sequential and 4% year-over-year growth in non-transportation end markets. This aligns with CTS's diversification strategy, reducing reliance on the volatile transportation sector. However, the 22% year-over-year decline in transportation end market sales is concerning and warrants close monitoring.

Profitability metrics show resilience:

• Net income increased to $15 million (11% of sales) from $13 million (9% of sales) in Q2 2023
• Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 21.7% from 21.3% in Q2 2023
• Earnings per diluted share rose to $0.48 from $0.41 in Q2 2023

These improvements, despite lower sales, suggest effective cost management and operational efficiencies.

The acquisition of SyQwest for $125 million is a strategic move to enhance CTS's position in the defense sector, particularly in underwater acoustic applications. This aligns with the company's diversification goals and could provide a new growth avenue.

However, the revised full-year guidance ($525-$540 million in sales, $2.05-$2.25 adjusted EPS) indicates a cautious outlook for the remainder of 2024. Investors should closely monitor the integration of SyQwest and its impact on future performance.

Market Research Analyst

CTS 's Q2 2024 results reflect broader market trends and strategic positioning. The 4% sequential growth in overall sales, coupled with an 11% increase in non-transportation end markets, indicates a successful pivot towards diversification. This strategy is important in mitigating risks associated with the cyclical nature of the transportation sector.

The acquisition of SyQwest for $125 million is a significant move that deserves attention. This acquisition:

• Strengthens CTS's position in the defense sector
• Expands its portfolio in sonar and acoustic sensing solutions
• Aligns with the global trend of increased defense spending

The timing of this acquisition, amidst challenging market conditions, demonstrates CTS's commitment to long-term growth and diversification.

However, the 22% year-over-year decline in transportation end market sales is concerning. This downturn likely reflects broader challenges in the automotive industry, including supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer preferences. CTS will need to navigate these headwinds carefully while continuing to innovate in this space.

The company's ability to maintain profitability despite lower sales volumes is commendable. The improved net income and EBITDA margins suggest effective cost management and operational efficiencies. This resilience could position CTS well for when market conditions improve.

The revised full-year guidance indicates a cautious outlook, which is prudent given the uncertain economic environment. Investors should monitor how quickly SyQwest can be integrated and contribute to the company's bottom line, as well as any signs of recovery in the transportation sector.

Continued Focus on Diversification; Announces Acquisition of SyQwest, LLC

LISLE, Ill., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of custom engineered solutions that “Sense, Connect and Move,” today announced second quarter 2024 results.

“We achieved earnings in line with our expectations, despite softness in the transportation end market. We made progress on operational improvements, which helped partially offset the unfavorable impact from lower volumes.” said Kieran O’Sullivan, CEO of CTS Corporation. “Our team is energized on future growth through continued diversification of our customer base and building our pipeline of opportunities. We remain committed to a disciplined capital structure to support organic growth, strategic acquisitions and returning cash to shareholders.”

CTS completed the acquisition of SyQwest, LLC on July 29, 2024 for $125 million, net of cash and debt, and contingent consideration. SyQwest is a leading designer and manufacturer of a broad set of sonar and acoustic sensing solutions primarily for naval applications. “SyQwest adds strong technical capabilities and enhances our scale in underwater acoustic applications in the defense end market, further advancing our diversification strategy,” said Kieran O’Sullivan. “We are excited about the growth momentum and welcome Bob Tarini and the SyQwest team to CTS.”

Second Quarter 2024 Results

• Sales were $130 million, up 4% sequentially compared to the first quarter of 2024, and down 10% year-over-year. Sales to non-transportation end markets increased 11% sequentially and 4% year-over-year. Sales to the transportation end market decreased 3% sequentially and 22% year-over-year.
• Net income was $15 million, or 11% of sales, up from $13 million, or 9% of sales, in the second quarter of 2023.
• Earnings per diluted share were $0.48, compared to $0.41 in the second quarter of 2023.
• Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.54, down from $0.59 in the second quarter of 2023.
• Adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.7%, compared to 21.3% in the second quarter of 2023.
• Operating cash flow was $20 million, down from $23 million in the second quarter of 2023.

2024 Guidance

Given the more moderate growth expectations in the second half of 2024, CTS is updating its guidance for full year 2024 sales to be in the range of $525 - $540 million and adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $2.05 - $2.25, including the expected impact from the SyQwest acquisition.

CTS does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as estimated adjusted diluted earnings per share, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because CTS is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, restructuring costs, environmental remediation costs, acquisition-related costs, foreign exchange rates and other non-routine costs. Each of such adjustments has not yet occurred, are out of CTS' control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, CTS is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.

Conference Call and Supplemental Materials
As previously announced, the Company has scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m. (ET) today. The dial-in numbers for access from the U.S. are: +1-833-470-1428 (Toll-Free) and +1-404-975-4839 (Local), if calling from outside the U.S., please refer to Global Dial In Numbers to identify the applicable dial-in number for your location. The passcode is 325452. In addition, the Company will be using a supplemental slide presentation that will be referred to during the call. The presentation and a live audio webcast of the conference call will be available and can be accessed directly from CTS’ website at https://investors.ctscorp.com/news-events/events-and-presentations/.

Any replay, rebroadcast, transcript or other reproduction or transmission of this conference call, other than the replay accessible through the website noted above, has not been authorized by the Company and is strictly prohibited. Investors should be aware that any unauthorized reproduction of this conference call may not be an accurate reflection of its contents.

About CTS

CTS Corporation (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 provides engineered products to customers in the aerospace/defense, industrial, medical and transportation markets. For more information, visit www.ctscorp.com. 
  
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Contact
Ashish Agrawal
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
CTS Corporation
4925 Indiana Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532 USA
+1 (630) 577-8800
ashish.agrawal@ctscorp.com

CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OFEARNINGS- UNAUDITED (In thousands, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2024				June 30, 2023				June 30, 2024				June 30, 2023
Net sales		$	130,162			$	145,182			$	255,912			$	291,176
Cost of goods sold			83,790				94,440				164,450				188,782
Gross margin			46,372				50,742				91,462				102,394
Selling, general and administrative expenses			21,332				23,694				43,591				45,673
Research and development expenses			6,086				6,721				12,687				13,307
Restructuring charges			1,190				1,895				2,884				2,807
Operating earnings			17,764				18,432				32,300				40,607
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense			(833	)			(818	)			(1,635	)			(1,512	)
Interest income			1,441				1,072				2,827				2,135
Other expense, net			(603	)			(2,606	)			(2,066	)			(2,441	)
Total other income (expense), net			5				(2,352	)			(874	)			(1,818	)
Earnings before income taxes			17,769				16,080				31,426				38,789
Income tax expense			3,062				3,183				5,600				7,548
Net earnings		$	14,707			$	12,897			$	25,826			$	31,241
Earnings per share:
Basic		$	0.48			$	0.41			$	0.84			$	0.99
Diluted		$	0.48			$	0.41			$	0.84			$	0.98
Basic weighted – average common shares outstanding:			30,511				31,488				30,627				31,560
Effect of dilutive securities			219				197				224				224
Diluted weighted – average common shares outstanding:			30,730				31,685				30,851				31,784
Cash dividends declared per share		$	0.04			$	0.04			$	0.08			$	0.08

CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands of dollars)
		(Unaudited) June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	161,246			$	163,876
Accounts receivable, net			85,380				78,569
Inventories, net			51,670				60,031
Other current assets			16,566				16,873
Total current assets			314,862				319,349
Property, plant and equipment, net			91,759				92,592
Operating lease assets, net			24,181				26,425
Other Assets
Goodwill			156,061				157,638
Other intangible assets, net			96,827				103,957
Deferred income taxes			26,619				25,183
Other			15,313				16,023
Total other assets			294,820				302,801
Total Assets		$	725,622			$	741,167
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable		$	40,864			$	43,499
Accrued payroll and benefits			15,286				14,585
Operating lease obligations			4,371				4,394
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			31,926				34,561
Total current liabilities			92,447				97,039
Long-term debt			65,000				67,500
Long-term operating lease obligations			22,741				24,965
Long-term pension obligations			4,583				4,655
Deferred income taxes			14,314				14,729
Other long-term obligations			3,786				5,457
Total Liabilities			202,871				214,345
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock			321,894				319,269
Additional contributed capital			41,586				45,097
Retained earnings			625,614				602,232
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			775				4,264
Total shareholders’ equity before treasury stock			989,869				970,862
Treasury stock			(467,118	)			(444,040	)
Total shareholders’ equity			522,751				526,822
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity		$	725,622			$	741,167

CTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - UNAUDITED
(In millions of dollars, except percentages and per share amounts)

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

From time to time, CTS may use non-GAAP financial measures in discussing CTS’ business. These measures are intended to supplement, not replace, CTS’ presentation of its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. CTS believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented are commonly used by financial analysts and others in the industries in which CTS operates, and thus further provide useful information to investors. CTS’ definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from those terms as defined or used by other companies. Non-GAAP measures should not be used by investors or third parties as the sole basis for formulating investment decisions, as they may exclude a number of important cash and non-cash recurring items.

CTS has presented these non-GAAP financial measures as it believes that the presentation of its financial results that exclude (1) restructuring charges; (2) restructuring-related charges; (3) environmental charges; (4) acquisition-related costs; (5) inventory fair value step-up costs; (6) foreign exchange (gains) losses; (7) non-cash pension expenses (income); and (8) certain discrete tax items are useful and assist in comparing CTS’ current operating results with past periods and with the operational performance of other companies in its industry. Included below is a description of the expenses that CTS has determined are not normal, recurring cash operating expenses necessary to operate its business and the rationale for why providing financial measures for its business with such expenses excluded or adjusted is useful to investors as a supplement to the U.S. GAAP measures.

• Restructuring charges – costs primarily related to workforce reductions, building and equipment relocations, asset impairment charges and other facility closure activities in connection with our continued optimization of our organization.
• Restructuring-related charges – costs related to restructuring actions that do not qualify as direct restructuring charges under U.S. GAAP. These include duplicative expenses arising from plant consolidation transition activities such as excess rent, utilities, and personnel-related and other costs incurred prior to the start of production at a new location.
• Environmental charges – costs associated with our non-operating facilities that are unrelated to ongoing operations. Currently, none of these costs and accruals relate to sites that provide revenue generating activities for the Company.
• Acquisition-related costs – diligence and transaction costs related to acquisitions including related contingent earnout adjustments.
• Inventory fair value step-up costs – purchase accounting-related inventory costs from acquisitions.
• Foreign exchange (gains) losses – remeasurement income and expenses for non-U.S. subsidiaries with the U.S. dollar as the functional currency.
• Non-cash pension expenses (income) – pension income and expenses related to the non-operating U.S. pension and post-retirement life insurance plans, including historical plan settlement activities.
• Discrete tax items – non-recurring, infrequent, or unusual tax adjustments (e.g., valuation allowances, uncertain tax position changes, unremitted assertion changes and discrete impacts associated with pre-tax non-GAAP items or due to tax law changes, etc.).

At times, the reconciliations below have been intentionally rounded to the nearest thousand, or $0.01 for EPS figures, and, therefore, may not sum.

Adjusted Gross Margin

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,								Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023				2023				2022				2021
Gross margin		$	46.4			$	50.7			$	91.5			$	102.4			$	190.9			$	210.5			$	184.6
Net sales		$	130.2			$	145.2			$	255.9			$	291.2			$	550.4			$	586.9			$	512.9
Gross margin as a % of net sales			35.6	%			35.0	%			35.7	%			35.2	%			34.7	%			35.9	%			36.0	%
Adjustments to reported gross margin:
Restructuring-related charges (b)			0.2				—				0.7				—				0.6				—				—
Inventory fair value step-up (b)			—				—				—				—				—				4.0				—
Adjusted gross margin		$	46.6			$	50.7			$	92.2			$	102.4			$	191.5			$	214.5			$	184.6
Adjusted gross margin as a % of net sales			35.8	%			35.0	%			36.0	%			35.2	%			34.8	%			36.5	%			36.0	%

Adjusted Operating Earnings

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,								Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023				2023				2022				2021
Operating earnings		$	17.8			$	18.4			$	32.3			$	40.6			$	75.1			$	93.0			$	76.5
Net sales		$	130.2			$	145.2			$	255.9			$	291.2			$	550.4			$	586.9			$	512.9
Operating earnings as a % of net sales			13.6	%			12.7	%			12.6	%			13.9	%			13.6	%			15.8	%			14.9	%
Adjustments to reported operating earnings:
Restructuring charges (c)			1.2				1.9				2.9				2.8				7.1				1.9				1.7
Restructuring-related charges (b)			0.2				—				0.7				—				0.6				—				—
Environmental charges (a)			0.5				2.2				0.7				2.7				3.5				2.8				2.3
Acquisition-related costs (a)			(0.3	)			—				(0.6	)			0.2				0.4				0.8				—
Inventory fair value step-up (b)			—				—				—				—				—				4.0				—
Total adjustments to reported operating earnings		$	1.6			$	4.1			$	3.8			$	5.7			$	11.5			$	9.5			$	3.9
Adjusted operating earnings		$	19.4			$	22.5			$	36.1			$	46.3			$	86.6			$	102.5			$	80.4
Adjusted operating earnings as a % of net sales			14.9	%			15.5	%			14.1	%			15.9	%			15.7	%			17.5	%			15.7	%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,								Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023				2023				2022				2021
Net earnings (loss)		$	14.7			$	12.9			$	25.8			$	31.2			$	60.5			$	59.6			$	(41.9	)
Net sales		$	130.2			$	145.2			$	255.9			$	291.2			$	550.4			$	586.9			$	512.9
Net earnings (loss) margin			11.3	%			8.9	%			10.1	%			10.7	%			11.0	%			10.2	%			-8.2	%
Depreciation and amortization expense			7.3				7.3				14.7				14.2				28.7				29.8				26.9
Interest expense			0.8				0.8				1.6				1.5				3.3				2.2				2.1
Tax expense (benefit)			3.1				3.2				5.6				7.5				14.6				21.2				(19.0	)
EBITDA			25.9				24.2				47.7				54.5				107.2				112.7				(31.8	)
Adjustments to EBITDA:
Restructuring charges (c)			1.2				1.9				2.9				2.8				7.1				1.9				1.7
Restructuring-related charges (b)			0.2				—				0.7				—				0.6				—				—
Environmental charges (a)			0.5				2.2				0.7				2.7				3.5				2.8				2.3
Acquisition-related costs (a)			(0.3	)			—				(0.6	)			0.2				0.4				2.5				—
Inventory fair value step-up (b)			—				—				—				—				—				4.0				—
Non-cash pension and related expense (d)			0.1				—				0.1				—				—				4.8				132.4
Foreign currency loss (d)			0.6				2.8				2.1				2.7				2.0				4.9				3.3
Total adjustments to EBITDA			2.3				6.8				6.0				8.4				13.5				20.9				139.7
Adjusted EBITDA		$	28.2			$	31.0			$	53.7			$	62.9			$	120.7			$	133.6			$	107.9
Adjusted EBITDA Margin			21.7	%			21.3	%			21.0	%			21.6	%			21.9	%			22.8	%			21.0	%

Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

		Three Months Ended June 30,																									Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024						2024							2023						2023						2024								2024								2023								2023
								Per share													Per share														Per share																Per share
Net earnings (A)		$	14.7					$		0.48					$		12.9				$	0.41					$		25.8						$	0.84							$	31.2							$	0.98
Adjustments to reported net earnings:
Restructuring charges (c)			1.2							0.04							1.9					0.06							2.9							0.09								2.8								0.09
Restructuring-related charges (b)			0.2							0.01							—					—							0.7							0.02								—								—
Environmental charges (a)			0.5							0.02							2.2					0.07							0.7							0.02								2.7								0.09
Acquisition-related costs (a)			(0.3	)						(0.01	)						—					—							(0.6				)			(0.02				)				0.2								0.00
Non-cash pension and related expense (d)			0.1							—							—					—							0.1							—								—								—
Foreign currency loss (d)			0.6							0.02							2.8					0.09							2.1							0.07								2.7								0.08
Total pretax adjustments to reported net earnings		$	2.3					$		0.07					$		6.8				$	0.21					$		6.0						$	0.19							$	8.4							$	0.26
Income tax effect of above adjustments (f)			(0.5	)						(0.02	)						(0.9		)			(0.03			)				(1.0				)			(0.03				)				(1.2			)					(0.04		)
Total adjustments, tax affected (f)(B)		$	1.8					$		0.06					$		5.9				$	0.18					$		5.0						$	0.16							$	7.2							$	0.22
Tax adjustments:
Other discrete tax items (e)			—							—							—					—							0.3							0.01								—								—
Total tax adjustments(C)		$	—					$		—					$		—				$	—					$		0.3						$	0.01							$	—							$	—
Adjusted net earnings (A+B+C) and Adjusted net earnings per share		$	16.5					$		0.54					$		18.8				$	0.59					$		31.1						$	1.01							$	38.4							$	1.20
Net sales		$	130.2												$		145.2										$		255.9														$	291.2
Net earnings as a % of net sales			11.3	%													8.9		%										10.1				%											10.7			%
Adjusted net earnings as a % of net sales			12.7	%													13.0		%										12.1				%											13.2			%
							Twelve Months Ended December 31,
							2023									2023							2022								2022								2021									2021
																Per share															Per share																	Per share
Net earnings (loss) (A)							$		60.5							$		1.92					$	59.6							$	1.85							$		(41.9				)			$		(1.30			)
Adjustments to reported net earnings (loss):
Restructuring charges (c)									7.1									0.22						1.9								0.06									1.7									0.06
Restructuring-related charges (b)									0.6									0.02						—								—									—									—
Environmental charges (a)									3.5									0.11						2.8								0.09									2.3									0.07
Acquisition-related costs (a)									0.4									0.01						2.5								0.08									—									—
Inventory fair value step-up (b)									—									—						4.0								0.12									—									—
Non-cash pension and related expense (d)									—									—						4.8								0.15									132.4									4.10
Foreign currency loss (d)									2.0									0.06						4.9								0.15									3.3									0.10
Total pretax adjustments to reported net earnings (loss)							$		13.5							$		0.42					$	20.9							$	0.65							$		139.7							$		4.33
Income tax effect of above adjustments (f)									(2.4			)						(0.07			)			(1.6				)				(0.05					)				(31.1				)					(0.99			)
Total adjustments, tax affected (f)(B)							$		11.1							$		0.35					$	19.3							$	0.60							$		108.6							$		3.34
Tax adjustments:
Increase in valuation allowances (e)									—									—						—								—									0.9									0.03
Other discrete tax items (e)									(1.6			)						(0.05			)			0.2								0.01									(4.7				)					(0.14			)
Total tax adjustments(C)							$		(1.6			)				$		(0.05			)		$	0.2							$	0.01							$		(3.8				)			$		(0.11			)
Adjusted net earnings (A+B+C) and Adjusted net earnings per share							$		70.0							$		2.22					$	79.1							$	2.46							$		63.0							$		1.93
Net sales							$		550.4														$	586.9															$		512.9
Net earnings (loss) as a % of net sales									11.0			%												10.2				%													-8.2				%
Adjusted net earnings as a % of net sales									12.7			%												13.5				%													12.3				%

(a) Reflected in selling, general and administrative and other (expense) income, net.
(b) Reflected in cost of goods sold.
(c) Reflected in restructuring charges.
(d) Reflected in other (expense) income, net.

(e) Reflected in income tax expense (income). For 2021, the discrete tax items relate to items we deemed outside normal cash-generating operations including, $5.4 million of a stranded tax benefit from the U.S. Pension termination offset by $0.7 million of tax expense from tax costs associated with a one-time internal cash movement, and $0.9 million related to the addition of a valuation allowance for a foreign subsidiary. For 2022, the discrete tax items relate to the net impact to tax expense of expired research and development credits, including the release of associated reserves. For 2023, discrete tax items include adjusting for tax benefits resulting from $0.6 million for research and development tax credits from prior years, $0.8 million in foreign tax credits related to prior years from a 2023 tax law change, as well as $0.2 million from the release of uncertain tax benefits. For 2024, the discrete tax items relate to items we deemed outside normal cash-generating operations including the addition of a valuation allowance for a foreign subsidiary.
(f) We determine the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments by considering the tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdictions of the underlying non-GAAP adjustments. For all periods presented, we applied the statutory income tax rates to the taxable portion of all of our adjustments. Our acquisition costs and foreign currency gains and losses included in our non-GAAP adjustments were not deductible for income tax purposes; therefore, no statutory income tax rate was applied to such costs.

NOTE: CTS believes that adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating earnings, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted earnings per share provide useful information to investors regarding its operational performance because they enhance an investor’s overall understanding of CTS’ core financial performance and facilitate comparisons to historical results of operations, by excluding items that are not related directly to the underlying performance of CTS’ fundamental business operations (such as those items noted above in the paragraph titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) or were not part of CTS’ business operations during a comparable period.

Controllable Working Capital

		June 30,								December 31,
		2024				2023				2023				2022				2021
Net accounts receivable		$	85.4			$	97.5			$	78.6			$	90.9			$	82.2
Net inventory		$	51.7			$	62.6			$	60.0			$	62.3			$	49.5
Accounts payable		$	(40.9	)		$	(53.1	)		$	(43.5	)		$	(53.2	)		$	(55.5	)
Controllable working capital		$	96.2			$	107.0			$	95.1			$	100.0			$	76.2
Quarter sales		$	130.2			$	145.2			$	124.7			$	142.3			$	132.5
Multiplied by 4			4				4				4				4				4
Annualized sales		$	520.6			$	580.7			$	498.8			$	569.1			$	530.0
Controllable working capital as a % of annualized sales			18.5	%			18.4	%			19.1	%			17.6	%			14.4	%

NOTE: CTS believes the controllable working capital ratio is a useful measure because it provides an objective measure of the efficiency with which CTS manages its short-term capital needs.

Free Cash Flow

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,								Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023				2023				2022				2021
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	19.6			$	23.4			$	37.9			$	34.6			$	88.8			$	121.2			$	86.1
Capital expenditures			(4.6	)			(3.9	)			(8.7	)			(8.5	)			(14.7	)			(14.3	)			(15.6	)
Free cash flow		$	15.0			$	19.5			$	29.3			$	26.1			$	74.1			$	106.9			$	70.5
Operating cash flow as a percentage of net earnings			133	%			181	%			147	%			111	%			147	%			203	%			-206	%
Free cash flow as a percentage of adjusted net earnings			91	%			103	%			94	%			68	%			106	%			135	%			112	%

NOTE: CTS believes that free cash flow is a useful measure because it demonstrates the company’s ability to generate cash. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, information contained in the company's condensed consolidated statement of cash flows as a measure of liquidity.

Capital Expenditures

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,								Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023				2023				2022				2021
Capital expenditures		$	4.6			$	3.9			$	8.7			$	8.5			$	14.7			$	14.3			$	15.6
Net sales		$	130.2			$	145.2			$	255.9			$	291.2			$	550.4			$	586.9			$	512.9
Capex as % of net sales			3.6	%			2.7	%			3.4	%			2.9	%			2.7	%			2.4	%			3.0	%

Additional Information

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

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,								Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023				2023				2022				2021
Depreciation and amortization expense		$	7.3			$	7.3			$	14.7			$	14.2			$	28.7			$	29.8			$	26.9
Stock-based compensation expense		$	1.3			$	1.6			$	2.5			$	3.2			$	5.2			$	7.7			$	6.1

FAQ

What were CTS 's Q2 2024 financial results?

CTS reported Q2 2024 sales of $130 million, net income of $15 million, and earnings per diluted share of $0.48. Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.54.

How did CTS's Q2 2024 results compare to the previous year?

Compared to Q2 2023, sales were down 10% year-over-year, but net income increased from $13 million to $15 million. Earnings per diluted share improved from $0.41 to $0.48.

What acquisition did CTS announce in Q2 2024?

CTS announced the acquisition of SyQwest, for $125 million, net of cash and debt, and contingent consideration. SyQwest specializes in sonar and acoustic sensing solutions for naval applications.

What is CTS's updated guidance for full-year 2024?

CTS updated its 2024 guidance, projecting full-year sales between $525-$540 million and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $2.05-$2.25, including the expected impact from the SyQwest acquisition.