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Cts — Investor Presentation (November 2010)

32 slides from Cts's investor presentation, Nov 10, 2010

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation – November 2010

    Investor Presentation ? November 2010

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement

    Safe Harbor Statement This presentation 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, stat

  3. Slide 3: Global Footprint

    Global Footprint San Jose Moorpark Matamoros, Mexico Nogales, Mexico Elkhart Lisle Londonderry Toronto, Canada Albuquerque Tucson Scotland Czech Republic Thailand Singapore Taiwan China China India Auburn Hills Japan China Taiwan Sales Office Manufacturing Headquarters Established 1896 Publicly trad

  4. Slide 4: Sales By Market and Geographic Regions

    Sales By Market and Geographic Regions Comunications Automotive Computer Medical Industrial Defense & Aerospace Other East 0.22 0.31 0.04 0.07 0.16 0.16 0.04 Sales by Market North America Asia E Low Cost Europe East 0.41 0.1 0.36 0.06 0.07 Sales By Region Low Cost Manufacturing 52% Diversified marke

  5. Slide 5: Customer Diversification

    Customer Diversification High Quality Customers Globally Diversified Low Customer Concentration No one customer over 10% of total company sales No single automotive customer is more than 4% of total company year-to-date sales

  6. Slide 6: Segment and Market Mix

    Segment and Market Mix 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr East 0.49 0.51 West North Components and Sensors - 51% 1st Qtr EC Auto East 0.49 0.2 0.31 West North EMS - 49% Sensors & Actuators Electronic Components Serving customers with attractive growth opportunities Focused on medical, industrial, defen

  7. Slide 7: Sensors and Actuators

    Sensors and Actuators Expect double-digit sales growth over the next 3-5 years. Leveraging capabilities into new markets On and off highway diesel engine applications Small turbocharger applications Growth through new technology, customers and penetration of new markets Sales Sensors & Actuators Aut

  8. Slide 8: Growth Initiatives - Smart Actuators

    Growth Initiatives - Smart Actuators Creating a new growth platform: Commercial Markets Target Market Share Creating a new family of high margin products to penetrate new customers and markets. Investing approximately $3M in R&D each year to develop a $50 million-a-year in sales business. Penetrated

  9. Slide 9: Electronic Components

    Electronic Components Double-digit sales growth over the next 3-5 years Macro Trend Driving Growth Strong communication growth in emerging markets Developed markets driving higher data traffic - - Smart phones - - Social networking; YouTube, Facebook Demographics, defense/other CTS Products Communic

  10. Slide 10: Electronic Components - Communications Infrastructure

    Electronic Components - Communications Infrastructure OCXO Ceramic Duplexer Defense Communications Wireless Base Station 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Design Wins 31 37 41 45 48 33 44 50 56 63 Sales $ in Millions Key Customers Alcatel - Lucent, Cisco, ZTE, Nokia Siemens Networks,

  11. Slide 11: Electronic Components - Piezoceramic Products

    Electronic Components - Piezoceramic Products 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Sales 10 13 13 18 10 19 21 24 26 New HDD Business 0 5 10 13 Sales $ in Millions Medical Ultrasound Wide Format Inkjet Printer Head Undersea Energy Exploration Aerospace Soft And Hard Piezo Ceramic Materials Ne

  12. Slide 12: Electronics Manufacturing Solutions

    Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Mid single-digit sales growth business over the next 3-5 years Specialized Tier 2 global EMS provider Sales EMS EC 0.51 0.49 Macro Trend Driving Growth Target customers with complex needs Target niche sectors - defense & aerospace, medical, industrial Provide turn

  13. Slide 13: EMS Business

    EMS Business Computer Comm Medical Industrial Aero/Def East 0.06 0.31 0.11 0.23 0.29 Communications Industrial Medical Computer/ Other 2010 Third Quarter Defense/ Aerospace Higher complexity and design capabilities Stronger customer relationships Higher barriers to entry due to certifications, etc.

  14. Slide 14: Growth Drivers

    Growth Drivers Sensor & Actuator Electronic Components EMS East 0.67 0.12 0.21 Sensor & Actuator 67% Electronic Components 12% EMS Segment 21% Healthy pipeline of new diversified business drives growth Components & Sensors Segment 79% 2007 2008 2009 2010P Excludes Smart Actuator/Commercial 98 66 203

  15. Slide 15: Summary Growth Initiatives

    Summary Growth Initiatives Diversification driven business model has reduced volatility and risk Penetrated new global customers e.g. Honda, Honeywell, ZTE, Thales Expanding into diesel engines, electric and hybrid cars Expanded products/technology e.g. smart actuators, electromagnetic filters, hard

  16. Slide 16: Financial Summary

    Financial Summary Definitions and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial terms are included on CTS' Web site at www.ctscorp.com

  17. Slide 17: Financial Performance - Sales & Gross Margins

    Financial Performance - Sales & Gross Margins Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Components & Sensors Sales 78 84 72 58 42 50 56 65 73 72 72 Sales 95 102 98 105 76 70 71 69 56 67 67 Gross Margin % 0.197 0.216 0.198 0.182 0.168 0.182 0.207 0.231 0.236 0.219 0.215 2008 2009 2010 Recessionary Impact 2008

  18. Slide 18: Earnings Per Share - Adjusted

    Earnings Per Share - Adjusted Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 East 0.18 0.27 0.16 0.14 -0.03 0.06 0.13 0.19 0.13 0.17 0.2 Recessionary Impact 2008 2009 2010 Note: Adjusted data excludes restructuring and related charges, certain asset impairments and income tax adjustments. $ in Millions 2008 $ 0.7

  19. Slide 19: Balance Sheet Trends

    Balance Sheet Trends 1999 2000 2001 2002 1st Half 2nd Half 1st Half 2nd Half 1st Half Q3 Target Capital Expenditures 0.049 0.138 0.134 0.028 0.027 0.024 0.012 0.014 0.023 0.031 Capital Expenditures 1st Half 2nd Half 1st Half 2nd Half 1st Half Q3 Target Controllable Working Capital* 0.15 0.14 0.17 0.

  20. Slide 20: Capital Structure

    Capital Structure Strong balance sheet supports growth and shareholder value initiatives Current Capital Structure Total Debt to Capitalization 1st Half 2nd Half 1st Half 2nd Half 1st Half Q3 Cash 45 45 27 51 65 73 Debt 90 80 51 50 66 77 % 0.212 0.224 0.177 0.169 0.204 0.225 $ in Millions Total Debt

  21. Slide 21: Positioned For Growth

    Positioned For Growth Winning new business and new customers Effectively managing costs and reinvesting for future growth Diversified business model means reduced risk and volatility Global footprint / customer advantage Conservative balance sheet and positive cash flow Opportunistic acquisitions

  22. Slide 22: Appendix

    Appendix

  23. Slide 23: Sensors and Actuators: Sample Applications and Products

    Sample Applications: Products: Sensors and Actuators Technologies: Thick Film Resistive Ink Systems Hall-effect Non-contacting Systems BLDC High-Torque Electromagnetics Capabilities: Research, Design & Engineering Custom Molding Highly Automated Manufacturing Global Footprint: N. America, Asia, Euro

  24. Slide 24: Total Available Market (Including Pedal Sensors)

    Total Available Market (Including Pedal Sensors) Pedal Modules 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Target 9 13 16 30 49 72 66.8 91.9 103.5 114 Captured 9 13 91.9 102.5 104.7 CTS Pedal Modules offer performance, quality and cost advantages CTS Pedal Sales $M CTS currently supplies over

  25. Slide 25: Supplying the 'Green' Energy Market

    Supplying the 'Green' Energy Market Sensors And Actuators EMS Battery - Electric All-Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicle Charging Systems 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Design Wins 0 1 5 8 13 'Green' Energy Sales $ in Millions New Electric Vehicle Market Strengthening; Providing Opportunities in Fast Growi

  26. Slide 26: Electronic Components: Sample Applications and Products

    Sample Applications: Products: Technologies: Thick Film Resistive Ink Systems Quartz, Hard & Soft Piezoceramics Electronic-grade Ceramics Precision Coatings Capabilities: Research, Design & Engineering Custom Packaging ISO 13485, 9001, 14001 Certifications North America and Asia Footprint Communicat

  27. Slide 27: Electronic Manufacturing Solutions: Sample Applications

    Sample Applications: Major Markets: Quality / Regulatory: ISO 13485, 9001 CFR 820 FDA Class I to III IPC Class III Capabilities: Complex PCB's and Boxbuilds Custom Design & Engineering Secure Manufacturing Turnkey Services - Design thru Direct Ship High Technology Environment Global Footprint: N. Am

  28. Slide 28: Major CTS Competitors

    Major CTS Competitors PRODUCTS Sensors and Actuators COMPETITION AB Electronics, Alps, Bosch, Delphi, Denso, Continental, CST, Hella, Mikuni Electronic Components Electronics Manufacturing Services Axiom, Celestica, Flextronics, Jabil, Keytronic, LaBarge, Plexus, Sanmina-SCI, Sparton, STI Ltd., Sypr

  29. Slide 29: Target Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

    Target Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) OPERATING MARGIN AFTER-TAX (NOPAT Margin) INVESTED CAPITAL TURNOVER Overall ROIC improvement on track 2005 4% 2% 6% 8% 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 6.2% Shareholder Value ROIC 12% ROIC Curve 10% 12% 4.0 EMS Components & Sensors 8.0% 2006 8.1% 2007 200

  30. Slide 30: Financial Summary

    Financial Summary Note: Adjusted data excludes restructuring and related charges, certain asset impairments and income tax adjustments.

  31. Slide 31: Other Financial Data - Income Statement

    Other Financial Data - Income Statement Note: Adjusted data excludes restructuring and related charges, certain asset impairments and income tax adjustments.

  32. Slide 32: Other Financial Data - Balance Sheet Metrics

    Other Financial Data - Balance Sheet Metrics CTS Corporation Reconciliation of Projected Full Year Earnings Per Share to Adjusted Projected Full Year Earnings Per Share Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2010(5) 200

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