Fair Value Measurement

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

NOTE I – Fair Value Measurement

The table below summarizes the non-financial assets that were measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 29, 2013 and the loss recorded during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 on those assets:


*($ in thousands)*
Description	Carrying Value at September 29, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Loss for Nine- Months Ended September 29, 2013
Intangible assets, other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles	$	244	$	—	$	—	$	244	$	233
Long-lived assets	$	11,460	$	—	$	—	$	11,460	$	2,926

During the second quarter of 2013, CTS initiated the June 2013 restructuring plan which impacted certain locations in the Components and Sensors segment (See Note M). This was considered a triggering event and the Company performed an impairment analysis for the impacted intangibles and long-lived assets. The resulting intangible impairment loss related to customer based intangibles in the Components and Sensors segment. The fair value of these assets were measured and recorded using an income approach. Projected future cash flows related to these assets were used under this approach to determine their fair values. CTS recorded an impairment charge of approximately $3,159,000 for the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The impairment charge was recorded under “Restructuring and Impairment Charge” on the Company’s Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings/(Loss).

The table below summarizes the financial liability that was measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 29, 2013 and the loss recorded during the nine months ended September 29, 2013:


*($ in thousands)*	Carrying Value at September 29, 2013		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Loss for Nine- Months Ended September 29, 2013
Interest rate swap – cash flow hedge	$	1,023	$	—	$	1,023	$	—	$	236

The fair value of CTS’ interest rate swaps were measured using a market approach which uses current industry information. There is a readily determinable market and these swaps are classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. $390,000 of the fair value of these swaps is classified as a current liability and the remaining $633,000 is classified as a non-current liability on CTS’ Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

CTS’ long-term debt consists of a revolving debt facility. There is a readily determinable market for CTS’ revolving credit debt and it is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as the market is not deemed to be active. The fair value of long-term debt was measured using a market approach which uses current industry information and approximates carrying value.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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