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):
February 6, 2007
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 received orders worth a combined
value of approximately $4.6 million from the U.S. Defense Department for its
BA-5372, BA-5368, BA-5390 with state-of-charge indicator and BA-5347 batteries.
The Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. 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 to be 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) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 6, 2007.
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: February 6, 2007
By: /s/ Robert W. Fishback
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Robert W. Fishback
Vice President of Finance and CFO
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
(99) Additional Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated February 6, 2007.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Ultralife Batteries Receives $4.6 Million in Military Battery Orders
NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2007--Ultralife Batteries,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) has received orders worth a combined value of
approximately $4.6 million from the U.S. Defense Department for its
BA-5372, BA-5368, BA-5390 with state-of-charge indicator and BA-5347
batteries. The orders represent releases under 5-year contracts
awarded to Ultralife from 2002 through 2005. Deliveries are expected
to begin this quarter and be completed in the second quarter.
About Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
Ultralife is a global provider of high-energy power solutions and
communications accessories for diverse applications. The company
develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of non-rechargeable
and rechargeable batteries, charging systems and accessories including
power supplies, amplifiers, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case
equipment and integrated communication systems for markets including
military, industrial and consumer portable electronics. Through its
portfolio of standard products and engineered solutions, Ultralife is
at the forefront of providing the next generation of power systems and
accessories. Commercial, 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.
Ultralife(R) is a registered trademark of Ultralife Batteries,
Inc.
CONTACT: Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
Robert W. Fishback, 315-332-7100
bfishback@ulbi.com
or
Investor Relations:
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Jody Burfening, 212-838-3777
jburfening@lhai.com