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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 1, 2006
ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
0-20852 16-1387013
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, New York 14513
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(315) 332-7100
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (the "Company") has been awarded contracts valued at
approximately $1.3 million for UBI-2590 lithium ion rechargeable batteries and
MRC-119 battery chargers from an undisclosed foreign military.
Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, and the
information set forth therein is furnished under Item 7.01.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated August 1, 2006.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC.
Dated: August 1, 2006 By: /s/Peter F. Comerford
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Vice President of Administration &
General Counsel
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
(99) Additional Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 1, 2006.
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Exhibit 99.1
Ultralife Batteries Awarded $1.3 Million
Military Battery and Charger Contracts
NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2006--Ultralife Batteries,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) has been awarded contracts valued at approximately
$1.3 million for UBI-2590 lithium ion rechargeable batteries and
MRC-119 battery chargers from an undisclosed foreign military. The
batteries and chargers will be used to power tactical military radio
transceivers. Deliveries are expected to begin in August and be
completed during the 3rd quarter.
"This order, combined with other recent international wins,
demonstrates the success of our strategy to diversify our military
business through continued expansion into military markets worldwide.
In this case, we are entering a new market having won a competitive
bid with superior products," said John D. Kavazanjian, Ultralife's
president and chief executive officer. "Of equal importance, the bid,
a collaborative effort with McDowell Research, illustrates the
potential for expanding our growth opportunities by combining
complementary product offerings now that McDowell is a part of
Ultralife."
Ultralife's advanced UBI-2590 lithium ion rechargeable battery has
two independent 15-volt sections, each with protection electronics and
state-of-charge displays, enabling users to operate the battery in
either 15-volt or 30-volt modes. Designed to power the most demanding
military devices, UBI-2590 usage has been spread over many additional
markets including law enforcement, homeland security, scientific
research, medical, surveillance and mining. Applications include
military radios and communication devices, robotics, power grid
surveillance sensors, remote data collection devices, video detection
systems and remote scientific monitoring devices.
The MRC-119 battery charger, manufactured by Ultralife's operating
unit, McDowell Research, is a self-contained charger, which provides a
reliable, consistent recharge of two batteries simultaneously. The
charger auto senses the battery type to assure the proper charging
profile is used. The MRC-119 comes complete with the MRC-139 AC/DC
power supply, allowing the system to be both powered in the field from
vehicles and generators and in base locations. A wide range of AC and
DC input voltages allows for operation from nearly any power source
likely to be encountered worldwide.
About Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
Ultralife is a global provider of high-energy power systems for
diverse applications. The company develops, manufactures and markets a
wide range of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries, charging
systems and accessories for use in military, industrial and consumer
portable electronic products. Through its portfolio of standard
products and engineered solutions, Ultralife is at the forefront of
providing the next generation of power systems. Industrial, retail and
government customers include General Dynamics, Philips Medical
Systems, General Motors, Energizer, Kidde Safety, Lowe's, Radio Shack
and the national defense agencies of the United States, United
Kingdom, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, among others.
Ultralife's headquarters, principal manufacturing and research
facilities are in Newark, New York, near Rochester. Ultralife's three
other operating units are: Ultralife Batteries (UK) Ltd., in Abingdon,
England; McDowell Research in Waco, Texas; and ABLE New Energy in
Shenzhen, China. Detailed information on Ultralife is available at:
www.ultralifebatteries.com.
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: worsening global economic conditions,
increased competitive environment and pricing pressures, disruptions
related to restructuring actions and delays. 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.
Note to editors: A photo of the UBI-2590 battery, and other
Ultralife military batteries, is available at:
http://www.ultralifebatteries.com/milphoto.
Ultralife(R) is a registered trademark of Ultralife Batteries,
Inc.
CONTACT: Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
Pete Comerford, 315-332-7100
pcomerford@ulbi.com
or
Investor Relations:
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Jody Burfening, 212-838-3777
jburfening@lhai.com