CTS(CTS) - 2018 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation

Company Overview - CTS is a designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components with 15 manufacturing locations globally and approximately 3,200 employees[4] - In 2018, CTS achieved sales of $470 million[4] - The company's vision is to be a leading provider of sensing and motion devices, as well as connectivity components[12] Sales Breakdown (2018) - By Market: Transportation accounted for 64%, Industrial 18%, Medical 9%, Aero & Defense 5%, and Telecom & IT 4% of sales[5] - By Region: Americas contributed 54%, Asia 31%, and Europe 15% of sales[7] Financial Performance - The company's booked business was $1,866 million in Dec 2017 and is expected to ship $1,737 million in 2019[40] - Sales increased from $423 million in 2017 to $470 million in 2018[53] - Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased from $123 in 2017 to $153 in 2018[53] - The company targets 10% annual growth through organic growth and acquisitions[47, 61] Capital Structure - The company's capital structure is composed of 88% equity and 12% debt[58] - The company targets operating cash flow of 12-15% of sales[60] - The company is targeting leverage between 10x and 25x EBITDA[60]