-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, IKlLhHvee/8BVGwOMb5YgtHgsmGCYnqhiCSr0OQMiYTJYX+bZZUmFpMw+dOVROG2 Fn/O2Dzeq7rD+nCCYTl0Zw== 0000026058-03-000020.txt : 20030721 0000026058-03-000020.hdr.sgml : 20030721 20030721163808 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000026058-03-000020 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030721 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20030721 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CTS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000026058 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES [3670] IRS NUMBER: 350225010 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-04639 FILM NUMBER: 03794862 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 905 WEST BOULEVARD NORTH CITY: ELKHART STATE: IN ZIP: 46514 BUSINESS PHONE: 5742937511 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 905 W BLVD NORTH CITY: ELKHART STATE: IN ZIP: 46514 8-K 1 form8k-july2003.htm PRESS RELEASE 21JULY03 Form 8-K June 2003

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934



Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):  July 21, 2003



CTS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)



  Indiana
  1-4639
  35-0225010
 
  (State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (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



(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


Item 7.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     
    (a)      Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
           Not applicable.
     
    (b)      Pro Forma Financial Information.
           Not applicable.
     
    (c)      Exhibits.
     
    The following exhibit is filed with this report:
     
    Exhibit No.           Exhibit Description
         99.1                   Press Release dated July 21, 2003
     
Item 9.   Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 21, 2003, CTS Corporation issued a press release announcing that it had entered into a new credit agreement with its four major financial institutions. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

      CTS Corporation  
         
      /s/ Richard G. Cutter  
     
 
      By: Richard G. Cutter
       Vice President, Secretary and General
       Counsel
         
Dated: July 21, 2003        

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.   Exhibit Description
     
99.1   Press Release dated July 21, 2003

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EX-99 2 exhibit99-1july21.htm .1 - PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

newsrelease


   CTS CORPORATION Elkhart, Indiana 46514 • (574) 293-7511

July 21, 2003

FOR RELEASE: Immediately

CTS SIGNS NEW THREE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced that, effective July 14, 2003, it has entered into a new senior secured, three-year revolving credit agreement with its four major financial institutions.

The new credit facility, in the amount of $55 million, replaces the prior senior secured, revolving credit facility which was scheduled to expire at the end of 2003.  CTS was drawn in the amount of $18.3 million against its revolving credit facility at the end of June 2003.

“The new credit facility with more favorable terms and better pricing is reflective of the Company’s stronger balance sheet and a supportive bank group,” said Vinod M. Khilnani, Chief Financial Officer, CTS Corporation.

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Statements about the Company’s earnings outlook and its plans, estimates and beliefs concerning the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based on management’s current expectations.  Actual results may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors which could affect the Company’s operating results, liquidity and financial condition.  We undertake no obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.  Factors that could impact future results include among others: the general market conditions in the automotive, computer and communications markets, and in the overall worldwide economies; reliance on key customers; the Company’s capabilities to implement measures to improve its financial condition and flexibility; the Company’s successful execution of its ongoing cost-reduction plans; pricing pressures and demand for the Company’s products, especially if economic conditions worsen or do not recover in the key markets for the Company’s products; changes in the liability insurance markets which might impact the Company’s capability to obtain appropriate levels of insurance coverage; the effect of major health concerns such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) on our employees, customers and suppliers; and risks associated with our international operations, including trade and tariff barriers, exchange rates and political and geopolitical risks. Investors are encouraged to examine the Company’s SEC filings, which more fully describe the risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business.

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CTS Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of components and sensors, and EMS for the automotive, computer and communications markets. The Company manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. Worldwide sales coverage is accomplished through a network of direct sales personnel, independent manufacturers’ representatives and electronic distributors.  The Company’s stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CTS.” To find out more, visit the Company’s website at www.ctscorp.com.

Contact:   Vinod M. Khilnani, Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, or
George T. Newhart, Vice President Investor Relations
CTS Corporation
905 West Boulevard North
Elkhart, IN 46514
Telephone (574) 293-7511 FAX (574) 293-0251
www.ctscorp.com
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