CTS Corp HR chief holds 548 restricted shares

CTS CORP (CTS) reported an initial ownership statement for Heather Pehlke Spitler, Vice President-Human Resources.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CTS CORP (CTS) reported an initial ownership statement for Heather Pehlke Spitler, Vice President-Human Resources. She holds 548 shares of restricted common stock, granted before she became subject to Section 16. This award was granted under the CTS Corporation 2018 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan and is scheduled to vest ratably over three years commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date, June 1, 2027, subject to her continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Spitler Heather Pehlke

Role Vice President-Human Resources

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Common Stock F1	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 548 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Includes 548 shares of restricted stock granted prior to the reporting person becoming subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The restricted stock award was granted pursuant to the CTS Corporation 2018 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan that vests ratably over three years commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date, June 1, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service through such date.

Key Figures

Restricted common stock holdings: 548 shares Vesting period: 3 years Vesting commencement date: June 1, 2027

3 metrics

Restricted common stock holdings 548 shares Directly held shares of restricted common stock reported on Form 3

Vesting period 3 years Restricted stock vests ratably over three years commencing on first anniversary of grant date

Vesting commencement date June 1, 2027 First anniversary of the grant date when ratable vesting begins, subject to continued service

Key Terms

restricted stock, Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan

3 terms

restricted stock financial

"Includes 548 shares of restricted stock granted prior to the reporting person"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"prior to the reporting person becoming subject to Section 16 of the Securities"

A provision of federal securities law that requires company insiders—directors, officers and large shareholders—to publicly report their stock holdings and trades and to surrender any “short-swing” profits from purchases and sales within a six-month window. It acts like a rule that forces leaders to announce their trades and prevents quick buy-sell windfalls, giving investors transparency into insider activity and reducing opportunities for unfair gain.

Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan financial

"granted pursuant to the CTS Corporation 2018 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan"

FAQ

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What does the Form 3 filing disclose for CTS (CTS)?

It discloses that Heather Pehlke Spitler, Vice President-Human Resources of CTS CORP, beneficially owns 548 shares of restricted common stock, reported as her initial statement of beneficial ownership under Section 16.

How many CTS (CTS) shares does Heather Pehlke Spitler report owning?

Heather Pehlke Spitler reports beneficial ownership of 548 shares of restricted common stock of CTS CORP, held directly, according to the Form 3 filing.

What type of CTS (CTS) equity award does Heather Pehlke Spitler hold?

She holds restricted stock granted under the CTS Corporation 2018 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. The filing specifies that all 548 shares are restricted stock rather than options or other derivatives.

What is the vesting schedule for Heather Pehlke Spitler’s CTS (CTS) restricted stock?

The 548 restricted shares vest ratably over three years, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date, June 1, 2027, and are subject to her continued service through each vesting date.

Were Heather Pehlke Spitler’s CTS (CTS) restricted shares granted before she became subject to Section 16?

Yes. The footnote states that the 548 shares of restricted stock were granted prior to Heather Pehlke Spitler becoming subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Available on EDGAR 08/31/2026 - 04:01 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/31/2026 - 12:00 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

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

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Spitler Heather Pehlke

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4925 INDIANA AVE.

(Street)

LISLE ILLINOIS 60532

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
08/25/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CTS CORP [ CTS ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice President-Human Resources

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	548(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 548 shares of restricted stock granted prior to the reporting person becoming subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The restricted stock award was granted pursuant to the CTS Corporation 2018 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan that vests ratably over three years commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date, June 1, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service through such date.

	/s/ Debra S. Rouse, attorney-in-fact for Heather Pehlke Spitler	08/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)