8-K

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):  January 7, 2004 (January 6, 2004)

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 January 6, 2004
Item 12.	Results of Operations and Financial Condition
	On January 6, 2004, CTS Corporation issued a press release concerning expected financial results for the fourth quarter of 2003 as more fully described in the press release, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and which information is incorporated herein by reference.

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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: January 7, 2004

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 6, 2004

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EX-99

FORM 8-K

EXHIBIT 99.1

newsrelease

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

January 6, 2004

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Corporation Updates Fourth Quarter 2003 Guidance
Expects Improved Sales and Earnings

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS) today announced that it now expects it fourth quarter 2003 revenues to increase approximately 20% sequentially over the third quarter of 2003. The Company had earlier indicated an expected increase in the range of 10% to 15% over the third quarter. The improved revenue outlook is primarily driven by stronger than anticipated sales in the Company's EMS business.

Based on the higher than expected revenues, the Company is increasing its fourth quarter 2003 earnings per share guidance from $0.07 - $0.09, to a range of $0.09 - $0.11.

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The foregoing are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s expectations, certain assumptions and currently available information. Actual results may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of geopolitical, economic, health, industry and other factors which could affect the Company's operating results, liquidity and financial condition. CTS is in the process of finalizing the compilation of its fourth quarter results of operations, which could be different from those indicated here. CTS plans to release its fourth quarter and full-year 2003 results of operations on January 26, 2004. 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 electronic components and sensors, and a provider of EMS products and services for the automotive, computer and communications markets.  We manufacture products in North America, Europe and Asia. Our network of direct sales personnel, independent manufacturers’ representatives and electronic distributors provides worldwide sales coverage.  Our stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CTS.”  To find out more, visit our Web site 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) 293-6146
www.ctscorp.com