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Debt
6 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2011
Debt [Abstract]  
Debt
NOTE E — Debt
Long-term debt was comprised of the following:
                 
    July 3,     December 31,  
($ in thousands)   2011     2010  
Revolving credit agreement, weighted-average interest rate of 1.8% (2011), and 1.1% (2010) due in 2015
  $ 74,500     $ 70,000  
On November 18, 2010, CTS entered into a $150 million, unsecured revolving credit agreement. Under the terms of the revolving credit agreement, CTS can expand the credit facility to $200 million, subject to participating banks’ approval. There was $74.5 million and $70.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit agreement at July 3, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. At July 3, 2011 and December 31, 2010, CTS had $72.7 million and $77.2 million, respectively, available under this agreement, net of standby letters of credit of $2.8 million. Interest rates on the revolving credit agreement fluctuate based upon the London Interbank Offered Rate and the Company’s quarterly total leverage ratio. CTS pays a commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the revolving credit agreement. The commitment fee varies based on the quarterly leverage ratio and was 0.375 percent per annum at July 3, 2011. The 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 revolving credit agreement. CTS was in compliance with all debt covenants at July 3, 2011. The revolving credit agreement requires CTS to deliver quarterly financial statements, annual financial statements, auditors certifications and compliance certificates within a specified number of days after the end of a quarter and year. Additionally, the 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 make stock repurchases and dividend payments. The revolving credit agreement expires in November 2015.