ulbi20170501_8k.htm

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

 

 

May 4, 2017

(Date of Report)

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware

000-20852

16-1387013

(State of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, New York

14513

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(315) 332-7100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 


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Item 2.02           Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

NEWARK, N.Y. – May 4, 2017 -- Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported operating income of $1.8 million on revenue of $22.0 million for the first quarter ended April 2, 2017. For the first quarter of 2016, the Company reported operating income of $0.5 million on revenue of $20.8 million.

 

“Our diversified portfolio of commercial and government/defense products contributed across the board to a 5.8% increase in sales and a gross margin of 31.3% for the first quarter. On the strength of these positive results and continued cost discipline, we delivered a 610 basis-point improvement in operating margin to 8.4% and increased EPS more than five-fold to $0.11, for our tenth consecutive quarter of profitability,” said Michael D. Popielec. “Our first quarter performance, strong cash generation and opportunities created by continued investments in market and sales reach expansion and new product development are encouraging indicators for another year of profitable growth in 2017.”

  

Revenue was $22.0 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 5.8%, compared to $20.8 million for the first quarter of 2016 reflecting higher medical and government/defense sales. Battery & Energy Products sales increased $1.0 million to $17.5 million, or 6.3%, compared to $16.4 million last year due primarily to higher government/defense, medical, and 9-Volt sales. Communications Systems grew 3.7% to $4.6 million compared to $4.4 million for the same period last year reflecting shipments of power supplies to a large global defense prime contractor which more than offset the year-earlier shipments under the Vehicle Installed Power Enhanced Riflemen Appliqué (“VIPER”) Program.

 

Gross profit was $6.9 million, or 31.3% of revenue, compared to $6.4 million, or 30.7% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin was 28.2%, compared to 31.7% last year, a decrease of 350 basis points, and Communications Systems’ gross margin was 43.0%, compared to 27.0% last year, an increase of 1,600 basis points. For both businesses, the fluctuations in gross margin resulted from variations in product mix.

 

Operating expenses were $5.0 million compared to $5.9 million last year reflecting discretionary spending reduction actions, acquisition cost synergies and $0.2 million of non-recurring expenses related to last year’s acquisition of Accutronics Ltd. Operating expenses were 22.9% of revenue compared to 28.4% of revenue for the year-earlier period.

 

Operating income was $1.8 million compared to $0.5 million last year for an operating margin of 8.4% compared to 2.3% last year.

 

Net income was $1.7 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to net income of $0.3 million, or $0.02 per share, for the first quarter of 2016.

 

The information set forth in this Form 8-K and the attached exhibit is being furnished to and not filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed as incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except to the extent specifically provided in any such filing.

 

 
 

 

 

 

Item 9.01     Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits

 

(a) Exhibits.

  

Exhibit

Number

  Description
     

99.1

 

Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated May 4, 2017.

 

 
 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 4, 2017

 

ULTRALIFE Corporation

     
     
 

By:

/s/ Philip A. Fain

   

Philip A. Fain

   

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 
 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number

  Description
     

99.1

 

Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated May 4, 2017

 

 

ex99-1.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

Company Contact:

Investor Relations Contact:

Ultralife Corporation

LHA

Philip A. Fain

Jody Burfening

(315) 210-6110

(212) 838-3777

pfain@ulbi.com 

jburfening@lhai.com

 

 

Ultralife Corporation Reports First Quarter Results

 

 

NEWARK, N.Y. – May 4, 2017 -- Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported operating income of $1.8 million on revenue of $22.0 million for the first quarter ended April 2, 2017. For the first quarter of 2016, the Company reported operating income of $0.5 million on revenue of $20.8 million.

 

“Our diversified portfolio of commercial and government/defense products contributed across the board to a 5.8% increase in sales and a gross margin of 31.3% for the first quarter. On the strength of these positive results and continued cost discipline, we delivered a 610 basis-point improvement in operating margin to 8.4% and increased EPS more than five-fold to $0.11, for our tenth consecutive quarter of profitability,” said Michael D. Popielec. “Our first quarter performance, strong cash generation and opportunities created by continued investments in market and sales reach expansion and new product development are encouraging indicators for another year of profitable growth in 2017.”

  

 

First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

 

Revenue was $22.0 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 5.8%, compared to $20.8 million for the first quarter of 2016 reflecting higher medical and government/defense sales. Battery & Energy Products sales increased $1.0 million to $17.5 million, or 6.3%, compared to $16.4 million last year due primarily to higher government/defense, medical, and 9-Volt sales. Communications Systems grew 3.7% to $4.6 million compared to $4.4 million for the same period last year reflecting shipments of power supplies to a large global defense prime contractor which more than offset the year-earlier shipments under the Vehicle Installed Power Enhanced Riflemen Appliqué (“VIPER”) Program.

 

Gross profit was $6.9 million, or 31.3% of revenue, compared to $6.4 million, or 30.7% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin was 28.2%, compared to 31.7% last year, a decrease of 350 basis points, and Communications Systems’ gross margin was 43.0%, compared to 27.0% last year, an increase of 1,600 basis points. For both businesses, the fluctuations in gross margin resulted from variations in product mix.

 

Operating expenses were $5.0 million compared to $5.9 million last year reflecting discretionary spending reduction actions, acquisition cost synergies and $0.2 million of non-recurring expenses related to last year’s acquisition of Accutronics Ltd. Operating expenses were 22.9% of revenue compared to 28.4% of revenue for the year-earlier period.

 

Operating income was $1.8 million compared to $0.5 million last year for an operating margin of 8.4% compared to 2.3% last year.

 

 
 

 

 

Net income was $1.7 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to net income of $0.3 million, or $0.02 per share, for the first quarter of 2016.


 

About Ultralife Corporation

 

Ultralife Corporation serves its markets with products and services ranging from power solutions to communications and electronics systems. Through its engineering and collaborative approach to problem solving, Ultralife serves government, defense and commercial customers across the globe.

 

Headquartered in Newark, New York, the Company's business segments include Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. Ultralife has operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.ultralifecorporation.com.

 

 

 

Conference Call Information

 

Ultralife will hold its first quarter earnings conference call today at 10:00 AM ET. To participate in the live call, please dial (800) 915-4836 at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, identify yourself and ask for the Ultralife call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available to investors in the Events & Presentations section of the Company's website at http://investor.ultralifecorporation.com. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at the same location.

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include: potential reductions in revenues from key customers, uncertain global economic conditions and acceptance of our new products on a global basis. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's analysis only as of today's date. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Further information on these factors and other factors that could affect Ultralife’s financial results is included in Ultralife’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

 
 

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

 
   

April 2,

   

December 31,

 
   

2017

   

2016

 

Current Assets:

               

Cash and Cash Equivalents

  $ 13,679     $ 10,706  

Trade Accounts Receivable, Net

    13,747       13,179  

Inventories

    22,729       23,456  

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

    1,995       2,079  

Total Current Assets

    52,150       49,420  
                 

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net

    8,071       7,999  

Goodwill, Intangibles and Other Assets

    27,361       27,325  

Total Assets

  $ 87,582     $ 84,744  
                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

Current Liabilities:

               

Accounts Payable

  $ 7,071     $ 7,292  

Accrued Compensation and Related Benefits

    1,708       1,258  

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

    2,627       2,778  

Total Current Liabilities

    11,406       11,328  

Deferred Income Taxes and Other Non-Current Liabilities

    5,604       5,556  

Total Liabilities

    17,010       16,884  
                 

Shareholders' Equity:

               

Common Stock

    1,951       1,932  

Capital in Excess of Par Value

    178,936       178,163  

Accumulated Deficit

    (88,887 )     (90,542 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

    (2,821 )     (3,080 )

Treasury Stock

    (18,443 )     (18,443 )

Total Ultralife Equity

    70,736       68,030  

Non-Controlling Interest

    (164 )     (170 )

Total Shareholders’ Equity

    70,572       67,860  
                 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

  $ 87,582     $ 84,744  

 

 
 

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Month Periods Ended

 
   

April 2,

   

March 27,

 
   

2017

   

2016

 

Revenues:

               

Battery & Energy Products

  $ 17,479     $ 16,440  

Communications Systems

    4,556       4,393  

Total Revenues

    22,035       20,833  
                 

Cost of Products Sold:

               

Battery & Energy Products

    12,549       11,223  

Communications Systems

    2,596       3,205  

Total Cost of Products Sold

    15,145       14,428  
                 

Gross Profit

    6,890       6,405  
                 

Operating Expenses:

               

Research and Development

    1,138       1,656  

Selling, General and Administrative

    3,911       4,267  

Total Operating Expenses

    5,049       5,923  
                 

Operating Income

    1,841       482  
                 

Other Expense

    (93 )     (113 )
                 

Income before Income Taxes

    1,748       369  
                 

Income Tax Provision

    (87 )     (88 )
                 

Net Income

    1,661       281  
                 

Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest

    (6 )     18  
                 

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife Corporation

  $ 1,655     $ 299  
                 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Basic   $ 0.11     $ 0.02  
                 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Diluted   $ 0.11     $ 0.02  
                 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic

    15,412       15,323  

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Diluted

    15,656       15,666