10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 27, 2009
or
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Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
for the transition period from
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Commission file number 0-20852
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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16-1387013 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
of incorporation or organization) |
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2000
Technology Parkway, Newark, New York 14513
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(315) 332-7100
(Registrants
telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer þ
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of
the latest practicable date.
Common stock, $.10 par value 17,013,668 shares of common stock outstanding, net of
1,358,507 treasury shares, as of November 1, 2009.
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
INDEX
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. |
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Financial Statements |
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(unaudited)
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September 27, |
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December 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
1,697 |
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$ |
1,878 |
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Trade accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts
of $1,116 at September 27, 2009 and $1,086 at December 31, 2008) |
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36,230 |
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30,588 |
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Inventories |
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42,907 |
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40,465 |
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Deferred tax asset current |
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441 |
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441 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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1,852 |
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1,801 |
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Total current assets |
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83,127 |
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75,173 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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17,291 |
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18,465 |
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Other assets: |
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Goodwill |
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25,609 |
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22,943 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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13,492 |
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12,925 |
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Security deposits and other long-term assets |
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81 |
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81 |
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39,182 |
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35,949 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
139,600 |
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$ |
129,587 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations |
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$ |
26,995 |
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$ |
1,425 |
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Accounts payable |
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15,080 |
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20,255 |
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Income taxes payable |
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15 |
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582 |
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Other current liabilities |
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11,283 |
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9,974 |
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Total current liabilities |
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53,373 |
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32,236 |
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Long-term liabilities: |
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Debt and capital lease obligations |
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4,455 |
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4,670 |
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Deferred tax liability long-term |
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4,166 |
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3,894 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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749 |
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634 |
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Total long-term liabilities |
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9,370 |
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9,198 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Ultralife equity: |
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Preferred stock, par value $0.10 per share, authorized 1,000,000 shares;
none issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, par value $0.10 per share, authorized 40,000,000 shares;
issued 18,372,175 at September 27, 2009 and 18,227,009 at December 31, 2008 |
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1,829 |
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1,815 |
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Capital in excess of par value |
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168,686 |
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167,259 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(1,257 |
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(1,930 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(84,861 |
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(74,780 |
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84,397 |
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92,364 |
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Less Treasury stock, at cost 1,358,507 and 942,202 shares outstanding, respectively |
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7,558 |
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4,232 |
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Total Ultralife equity |
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76,839 |
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88,132 |
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Noncontrolling interest |
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18 |
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21 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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76,857 |
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88,153 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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$ |
139,600 |
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$ |
129,587 |
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The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
3
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(unaudited)
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Three-Month Periods Ended |
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Nine-Month Periods Ended |
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September 27, |
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September 27, |
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September 27, |
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September 27, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Revenues |
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$ |
42,363 |
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$ |
67,993 |
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$ |
121,759 |
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$ |
205,478 |
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Cost of products sold |
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31,999 |
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52,307 |
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96,834 |
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158,289 |
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Gross margin |
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10,364 |
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15,686 |
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24,925 |
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47,189 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development (including $139, $155, $397 and $472
respectively, of amortization of intangible assets) |
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2,748 |
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2,161 |
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7,242 |
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5,907 |
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Selling, general, and administrative (including $310, $362, $859 and $1,091
respectively, of amortization of intangible assets) |
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8,020 |
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8,227 |
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26,669 |
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23,684 |
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Total operating expenses |
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10,768 |
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10,388 |
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33,911 |
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29,591 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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(404 |
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5,298 |
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(8,986 |
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17,598 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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16 |
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5 |
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20 |
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18 |
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Interest expense |
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(470 |
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(248 |
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(1,002 |
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(817 |
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Gain on insurance settlement |
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39 |
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Gain on debt conversion |
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313 |
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Miscellaneous |
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350 |
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(175 |
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152 |
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(66 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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(508 |
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4,880 |
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(9,816 |
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17,085 |
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Income tax provision-current |
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17 |
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151 |
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19 |
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469 |
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Income tax provision-deferred |
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88 |
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62 |
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272 |
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3,148 |
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Total income taxes |
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105 |
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213 |
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291 |
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3,617 |
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Net income (loss) |
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(613 |
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4,667 |
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(10,107 |
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13,468 |
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Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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8 |
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(10 |
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26 |
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18 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife |
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$ |
(605 |
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$ |
4,657 |
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$ |
(10,081 |
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$ |
13,486 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife common shareholders basic |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
0.27 |
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$ |
(0.59 |
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$ |
0.78 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife common shareholders diluted |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
0.26 |
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$ |
(0.59 |
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$ |
0.77 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding basic |
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16,921 |
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17,366 |
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16,996 |
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17,220 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding diluted |
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16,921 |
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17,722 |
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16,996 |
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17,742 |
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The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these
statements.
4
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(unaudited)
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Nine-Month Periods Ended |
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September 27, |
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September 27, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
(10,107 |
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$ |
13,468 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization of financing fees |
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2,986 |
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2,896 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
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1,256 |
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1,563 |
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Gain on asset disposal |
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(3 |
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Gain on insurance settlement |
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(39 |
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Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
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(150 |
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130 |
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Gain on litigation settlement |
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(1,256 |
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Gain on debt conversion |
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(313 |
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Impairment of long-lived assets |
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138 |
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Non-cash stock-based compensation |
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995 |
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1,691 |
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Changes in deferred income taxes |
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272 |
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3,148 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(5,307 |
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(8,465 |
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Inventories |
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135 |
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(7,347 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(112 |
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2,455 |
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Insurance receivable relating to fires |
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201 |
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Income taxes payable |
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(567 |
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469 |
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Accounts payable and other liabilities |
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(3,203 |
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6,468 |
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Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities |
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(15,058 |
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16,460 |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(1,443 |
) |
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(2,282 |
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Payments for acquired companies, net of cash acquired |
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(6,766 |
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(368 |
) |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(8,209 |
) |
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(2,650 |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Net change in revolving credit facilities |
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26,550 |
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(11,204 |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
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310 |
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2,276 |
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Proceeds from issuance of debt |
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751 |
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Principal payments on debt and capital lease obligations |
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(1,468 |
) |
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(1,669 |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
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(3,326 |
) |
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Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities |
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22,817 |
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(10,597 |
) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
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269 |
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59 |
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Change in cash and cash equivalents |
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(181 |
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3,272 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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1,878 |
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2,245 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
$ |
1,697 |
|
|
$ |
5,517 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for income taxes |
|
$ |
605 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
823 |
|
|
$ |
787 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncash investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property and equipment via notes payable |
|
$ |
102 |
|
|
$ |
66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion of convertible notes into shares of common stock |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
5
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(unaudited)
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Ultralife
Corporation and our subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Article 10
of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes for
complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring accruals and adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been included. Results for interim periods
should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for a full year. Reference should
be made to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Form 10-K for the twelve-month
period ended December 31, 2008.
The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial
statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
Certain items previously reported in specific financial statement captions have been
reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
Our monthly closing schedule is a 5/4/4 weekly-based cycle for each fiscal quarter, as
opposed to a calendar month-based cycle for each fiscal quarter. While the actual dates for the
quarter-ends will change slightly each year, we believe that there are not any material
differences when making quarterly comparisons.
We have evaluated subsequent events through November 6, 2009, which is the date these
financial statements were issued.
2. |
|
ACQUISITIONS AND JOINT VENTURES |
2009 Activity
We accounted for the following acquisitions in accordance with the purchase method of
accounting provisions of the revised Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidance for
business combinations, whereby the purchase price paid to effect an acquisition is allocated to
the acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities at fair value.
AMTI Brand
On March 20, 2009, we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed substantially
all of the liabilities of the tactical communications products business of Science Applications
International Corporation. The tactical communications products business (AMTI), located in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, designs, develops and manufactures tactical communications products
including amplifiers, man-portable systems, cables, power solutions and ancillary communications
equipment that are sold by Ultralife Corporation under the brand name of AMTI.
6
Under the terms of the asset purchase agreement for AMTI, the purchase price consisted of
$5,717 in cash.
The results of operations of AMTI and the estimated fair value of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed are included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on
the acquisition date. Pro forma information has not been presented, as it would not be
materially different from amounts reported. The estimated excess of the purchase price over the
net tangible and intangible assets acquired of $4,320 was recorded as goodwill in the amount of
$1,397. We are in the process of completing the valuations of certain tangible and intangible
assets acquired with the new business. The final allocation of the excess of the purchase price
over the net assets acquired is subject to revision based upon our final review of valuation
assumptions. The acquired goodwill will be assigned to the Communications Systems segment and
is expected to be fully deductible for income tax purposes.
As a result of revisions to the preliminary asset valuations during the third quarter of
2009, values assigned to the tangible assets have been revised. The adjustments to the values
for tangible assets from those reported for the second quarter of 2009 were as follows: other
current liabilities increased by $136. These adjustments resulted in an increase to goodwill of
$136.
The following table represents the revised preliminary allocation of the purchase price to
assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
Cash |
|
$ |
|
|
Trade accounts receivable, net |
|
|
696 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
2,350 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
3,046 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
206 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
1,397 |
|
Intangible Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Trademarks |
|
|
450 |
|
Patents and Technology |
|
|
800 |
|
Customer Relationships |
|
|
920 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets acquired |
|
|
6,819 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
801 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
301 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
1,102 |
|
Long-term liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
1,102 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Purchase Price |
|
$ |
5,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
Trademarks have an indefinite life and are not being amortized. The intangible assets
related to patents and technology and customer relationships are being amortized as the economic
benefits of the intangible assets are being utilized over their weighted-average estimated
useful life of thirteen years.
7
2008 Activity
We accounted for the following acquisitions, including the establishment of a joint
venture, in accordance with the purchase method of accounting provisions of the pre-revised FASB
guidance for business combinations, whereby the purchase price paid to effect an acquisition is
allocated to the acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities at fair value.
Ultralife Batteries India Private Limited
In March 2008, we formed a joint venture, named Ultralife Batteries India Private Limited
(India JV), with our distributor partner in India. The India JV assembles Ultralife power
solution products and manages local sales and marketing activities, serving commercial,
government and defense customers throughout India. We have invested $86 in cash into the India
JV, as consideration for our 51% ownership stake in the India JV.
U.S. Energy Systems, Inc. and U.S. Power Services, Inc.
On November 10, 2008, we acquired certain assets of U.S. Energy Systems, Inc., and its
services affiliate U.S. Power Services, Inc. (USE collectively), a nationally recognized
standby power installation and power management services business. USE is located in Riverside,
California. The acquired assets of USE have been incorporated into our Stationary Power
Services, Inc. subsidiary.
Under the terms of the asset purchase agreements for USE, the initial purchase price
consisted of $2,865 in cash. In addition, on the achievement of certain annual post-acquisition
financial milestones during the period ending December 31, 2012, we will issue up to an
aggregate of 200,000 unregistered shares of our common stock. The unregistered shares of common
stock will be issued after the first occasion annual sales for a calendar year exceed $10,000
(30,000 shares), $15,000 (40,000 shares), $20,000 (60,000 shares), and $25,000 (70,000 shares).
The contingent stock issuances will be recorded as an addition to the purchase price when the
financial milestones are attained. We incurred $65 in acquisition related costs, which are
included in the initial cost of the USE investment of $2,930. During the third quarter of 2009,
$3 of additional acquisition costs were incurred, which resulted in an increase to goodwill of
$3.
The results of operations of USE and the estimated fair value of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed are included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on
the acquisition date. Pro forma information has not been presented, as it would not be
materially different from amounts reported. The estimated excess of the purchase price over the
net tangible and intangible assets acquired of $1,499 was recorded as goodwill in the amount of
$1,431. The acquired goodwill has been assigned to the Design and Installation Services segment
and is expected to be fully deductible for income tax purposes.
Values assigned to the intangible assets were revised and finalized during the third
quarter of 2009. The adjustments to the values for intangible assets from those reported for
the second quarter of 2009 were as follows: patents and technology decreased by $40 and customer
relationships decreased by $20. These adjustments resulted in an increase to goodwill of $60.
8
The following table represents the final allocation of the purchase price to assets
acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
Cash |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
306 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
1,431 |
|
Intangible Assets: |
|
|
|
|
Patents and Technology |
|
|
220 |
|
Customer Relationships |
|
|
1,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets acquired |
|
|
3,257 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt |
|
|
56 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
99 |
|
Long-term liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Debt |
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
327 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Purchase Price |
|
$ |
2,930 |
|
|
|
|
|
The intangible assets related to patents and technology and customer relationships are
being amortized as the economic benefits of the intangible assets are being utilized over their
weighted-average estimated useful life of fifteen years.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with cost determined under the
first-in, first-
out (FIFO) method. The composition of inventories was:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 27, 2009 |
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
27,477 |
|
|
$ |
29,352 |
|
Work in process |
|
|
7,476 |
|
|
|
9,087 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
11,761 |
|
|
|
4,876 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,714 |
|
|
|
43,315 |
|
Less: Reserve for obsolescence |
|
|
3,807 |
|
|
|
2,850 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
42,907 |
|
|
$ |
40,465 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9
4. |
|
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
Major classes of property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 27, 2009 |
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
Land |
|
$ |
123 |
|
|
$ |
123 |
|
Buildings and leasehold improvements |
|
|
5,982 |
|
|
|
5,274 |
|
Machinery and equipment |
|
|
43,844 |
|
|
|
42,172 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
|
1,823 |
|
|
|
1,669 |
|
Computer hardware and software |
|
|
3,387 |
|
|
|
2,808 |
|
Construction in progress |
|
|
1,181 |
|
|
|
2,023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,340 |
|
|
|
54,069 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
39,049 |
|
|
|
35,604 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
17,291 |
|
|
$ |
18,465 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense for property, plant and equipment was $1,016 and $2,910 for the three-
and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009, respectively, and $943 and $2,822 for the
three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2008, respectively.
5. |
|
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
a. Goodwill
The following table summarizes the goodwill activity by segment for the nine-month periods
ended September 27, 2009 and 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Design and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Communications |
|
|
Installation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Products |
|
|
Products |
|
|
Systems |
|
|
Services |
|
|
Total |
|
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
1,703 |
|
|
$ |
4,287 |
|
|
$ |
10,460 |
|
|
$ |
4,730 |
|
|
$ |
21,180 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to purchase price allocation |
|
|
250 |
|
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
233 |
|
|
|
513 |
|
Effect of foreign currency translations |
|
|
114 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
114 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 27, 2008 |
|
|
2,067 |
|
|
|
4,317 |
|
|
|
10,460 |
|
|
|
4,963 |
|
|
|
21,807 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to purchase price allocation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
Acquisition of US Energy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,111 |
|
|
|
1,111 |
|
Effect of foreign currency translations |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2008 |
|
|
2,072 |
|
|
|
4,336 |
|
|
|
10,460 |
|
|
|
6,075 |
|
|
|
22,943 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to purchase price allocation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
111 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,158 |
|
|
|
1,269 |
|
Acquisition of AMTI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,397 |
|
Effect of foreign currency translations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 27, 2009 |
|
$ |
2,072 |
|
|
$ |
4,447 |
|
|
$ |
11,857 |
|
|
$ |
7,233 |
|
|
$ |
25,609 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On February 9, 2009, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the RedBlack Communications,
Inc. stock purchase agreement, which eliminated the up to $2,000 in additional cash
consideration contingent on the achievement of certain sales milestones provision, in exchange
for a one time final payment of $1,020. The one time final payment of $1,020 was made in
February 2009, and resulted in an increase to goodwill of $838 (net of the $182 amount that was
accrued during the third quarter of 2008) in the Design and Installation Services segment, in
the first quarter of 2009, and a revised total cost of the investment of $2,104.
10
Through September 27, 2009, we have accrued $111 for the 2009 portion of the contingent
cash consideration in connection with the purchase price for RPS Power Systems, Inc., which is
included in the other current liabilities line on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
This accrual resulted in an increase to goodwill of $111 in the Rechargeable Products segment.
b. Intangible Assets
The composition of intangible assets was:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 27, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Assets |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trademarks |
|
$ |
4,856 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,856 |
|
Patents and technology |
|
|
5,119 |
|
|
|
2,710 |
|
|
|
2,409 |
|
Customer relationships |
|
|
9,772 |
|
|
|
3,696 |
|
|
|
6,076 |
|
Distributor relationships |
|
|
352 |
|
|
|
206 |
|
|
|
146 |
|
Non-compete agreements |
|
|
393 |
|
|
|
388 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total intangible assets |
|
$ |
20,492 |
|
|
$ |
7,000 |
|
|
$ |
13,492 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Assets |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trademarks |
|
$ |
4,789 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,789 |
|
Patents and technology |
|
|
4,229 |
|
|
|
2,313 |
|
|
|
1,916 |
|
Customer relationships |
|
|
8,906 |
|
|
|
2,934 |
|
|
|
5,972 |
|
Distributor relationships |
|
|
352 |
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
172 |
|
Non-compete agreements |
|
|
393 |
|
|
|
317 |
|
|
|
76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total intangible assets |
|
$ |
18,669 |
|
|
$ |
5,744 |
|
|
$ |
12,925 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $449 and $1,256 for the three- and
nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009, respectively, and $517 and $1,563 for the three-
and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2008, respectively.
The change in the cost value of total intangible assets from December 31, 2008 to September
27, 2009 is a result of the 2009 acquisition, changes in the valuation of tangible and
intangible assets in connection with the 2008 acquisition and the effect of foreign currency
translations.
Our primary credit facility consists of both a term loan component and a revolver
component, and the facility is collateralized by essentially all of our assets, including those
of our subsidiaries. The lenders of the credit facility are JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (together, the Lenders), with JP Morgan Chase Bank
acting as the administrative agent (Agent). The current revolver loan commitment is $35,000.
Availability under the revolving credit component is subject to meeting certain financial
covenants, including a debt to earnings ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio. In addition,
we are required to meet certain non-financial covenants. The rate of interest, in general, is
based upon either the Prime Rate plus 200 basis points or LIBOR plus 500 basis points.
11
On June 30, 2004, we drew down on a $10,000 term loan under the credit facility. The term
loan was repaid in equal monthly installments of $167 over five years. On July 1, 2004, we
entered into an interest rate swap arrangement in the notional amount of $10,000 to be effective
on August 2, 2004, related to the $10,000 term loan, in order to take advantage of historically
low interest rates. We received a fixed rate of interest in exchange for a variable rate. The
swap rate received was 3.98% for five years. The total rate of interest paid by us was equal to
the swap rate of 3.98% plus the applicable Eurodollar spread associated with the term loan.
During the full year of 2008, the adjusted rate ranged from 5.73% to 6.48%. During the first
nine months of 2009, the adjusted rate was 6.48%. Derivative instruments are accounted for in
accordance with FASBs guidance in accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities,
which requires that all derivative instruments be recognized in the financial statements at fair
value.
In July 2009, we paid the final monthly installment for the term loan under the credit
facility and have no further obligations relating to the term loan portion of the credit
facility. Correspondingly, the interest rate swap arrangement we entered into in connection
with the term loan under the credit facility has expired and we have no further obligations
under the interest rate swap arrangement.
There have been several amendments to the credit facility during the past few years,
including amendments to authorize acquisitions and modify financial covenants. Effective April
23, 2008, we entered into Amendment Number Ten to Credit Agreement (Amendment Ten) with the
Lenders. Amendment Ten increased the amount of the revolving credit facility from $15,000 to
$22,500, an increase of $7,500. Additionally, Amendment Ten amended the applicable revolver and
term rates under the Credit Agreement from a variable pricing grid based on quarterly financial
ratios to a set interest rate structure based on either the current prime rate, or a LIBOR rate
plus 250 basis points.
Effective January 27, 2009, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the
Restated Credit Agreement) with the Lenders. The Restated Credit Agreement reflects the
previous ten amendments to the original Credit Agreement dated June 30, 2004 between us and the
Lenders and modifies certain of those provisions. The Restated Credit Agreement among other
things (i) increased the revolver loan commitment from $22,500 to $35,000, (ii) extended the
maturity date of the revolving credit component from January 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010,
(iii) modified the interest rate, and (iv) modified certain covenants. The rate of interest is
based, in general, upon either a LIBOR rate plus a Eurodollar spread or an Alternate Base Rate
plus an ABR spread, as that term is defined in the Restated Credit Agreement, within a
predetermined grid, which is dependent upon whether Earnings Before Interest and Taxes for the
most recently completed fiscal quarter is greater than or less than zero. Generally, borrowings
under the Restated Credit Agreement bear interest based primarily on the Prime Rate plus 50 to
200 basis points or LIBOR plus 300 to 500 basis points. Additionally, among other covenant
modifications, the Restated Credit Agreement modified the financial covenants by (i) revising
the debt to earnings ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio and (ii) deleting the current assets
to total liabilities ratio.
Effective June 28, 2009, we entered into Waiver and Amendment Number One to Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement (Waiver and Amendment) with the Lenders and Agent. The Waiver and
Amendment provided that the Lenders and Agent would waive their right to exercise their
respective rights and remedies under the credit facility arising from our failure to comply
with the financial covenants in the credit facility with respect to the fiscal quarter ended
June 28, 2009. In addition to a number of revisions to non-financial covenants, the Waiver and
Amendment revised the applicable revolver rate under the Restated Credit Agreement to an
interest rate structure based on the Prime Rate plus 200 basis points or LIBOR plus 500 basis
points.
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As stated in the Restated Credit Agreement, as amended by the Waiver and Amendment, we are
required to maintain a debt to earnings ratio at or below 2.75 to 1 and a fixed charge ratio at
or above 1.25 to 1. As of September 27, 2009, our debt to earnings ratio was (34.37) to 1 and
our fixed charge ratio was (0.07) to 1. Accordingly, we were not in compliance with the
financial covenants of our credit facility. This constitutes an event of default under the
terms of our existing credit facility which would entitle our Lenders to provide us with notice
that they were exercising their rights under the credit facility. Although we have not received
such a notice from our Lenders, there are no constraints on their ability to do so. If we were
to receive a notice of default from our Lenders, we would not be able to cure our default, and
our Lenders would be able to exercise their rights and remedies as secured creditors of our
indebtedness. Our Lenders would be able to terminate any commitment to lend additional funds to
us and demand payment in full of the outstanding indebtedness under our credit facility, which
indebtedness totaled $15,500 as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We currently
do not have sufficient liquidity to satisfy such payment demand, were it to occur. Unless we
were able to obtain additional capital resources, or appropriate waivers and forbearances from
our Lenders, we would not be able to continue to fund our operations in the ordinary course or
continue our business as currently conducted.
We are seeking to change our existing revolving credit line to an asset-based credit
facility that will more closely match our operating needs and provide funding for our future
operations and have evaluated proposals from our existing Lenders as well as other potential
lenders. We have accepted a proposal for an asset-based credit facility which, if and when
completed, would result in full payment of all of our obligations under our existing credit
facility. In connection with that proposal, we are in active discussions with our
current Lenders to secure a forbearance agreement. If we do not succeed in securing that
agreement, our current Lenders could demand payment in full of the current outstanding
indebtedness upon providing notice of default. We can provide no assurance that we will be able
to obtain the forbearance agreement that we are currently discussing. Nor can we assure that we
will succeed in obtaining any commitments to secure the asset-based credit facility that we are
currently seeking. If we do not succeed in negotiating a forbearance agreement with our
Lenders, they would be able to commence foreclosure on some or all of our assets that serve as
collateral for the debt owed our Lenders, or exercise other rights and remedies given them under
our current credit facility. Substantially all of our assets, tangible and intangible, serve as
collateral for the debt that is owed our Lenders. In that event, we would likely be compelled
to seek protection under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code. If this were to occur, it could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
As of September 27, 2009, we had $-0- outstanding under the term loan component of our
credit facility with our primary lending bank and $26,550 was outstanding under the revolver
component. At September 27, 2009, the interest rate on the revolver component was 5.25%. As of
September 27, 2009, the revolver arrangement provided for up to $35,000 of borrowing capacity,
including outstanding letters of credit. At September 27, 2009, we had $325 of outstanding
letters of credit related to this facility, leaving $8,125 of additional borrowing capacity.
Our relations with our Lenders have become strained due to our recent operating results and
our failure to meet the financial covenants of our existing credit facility. We have received
waivers as necessary in the past, and we are in active discussions with our current Lenders to
secure a forbearance agreement. There can be no assurance, however, that such discussions will
result in the execution and delivery of an appropriate forbearance agreement. Similarly, there
can be no assurance that waivers or forbearances will always be obtained when needed in the
future. If we are unable to obtain the forbearance agreement from our Lenders, we may need to
implement alternative plans to
provide us with sufficient levels of liquidity and working capital. There can be no
assurance that such alternatives would be available on acceptable terms and conditions or that
we would be successful in our implementation of such plans.
Our ability to refinance our current credit facility, if necessary, or to secure additional
capital resources to fund our operational and growth strategies will depend, in large part, on
our ability to access the credit markets. The recent disruption in credit markets and our
recent operating losses make it uncertain whether we will be able to access the credit markets
when necessary or desirable. If we are not able to access credit markets and obtain financing
on commercially reasonable terms when needed, our business could be materially harmed and our
results of operations could be adversely affected.
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On November 16, 2007, we finalized a settlement agreement with the sellers of McDowell
Research, Ltd. relating to various operational issues that arose during the first several months
following the July 2006 acquisition that significantly reduced our profit margins. The
settlement agreement amount was approximately $7,900. The settlement agreement reduced the
principal amount on the convertible notes initially issued in that transaction from $20,000 to
$14,000, and eliminated a $1,889 liability related to a purchase price adjustment. In addition,
the interest rate on the convertible notes was increased from 4% to 5% and we made prepayments
totaling $3,500 on the convertible notes. Upon payment of the $3,500 in November 2007, we
reported a one-time, non-operating gain of approximately $7,550 to account for the settlement,
net of certain adjustments related to the change in the interest rate on the convertible notes.
Based on the facts and circumstances surrounding the settlement agreement, there was not a clear
and direct link to the acquisitions purchase price; therefore, we recorded the settlement as an
adjustment to income in accordance with the pre-revised FASB guidance for business combinations.
In January 2008, the remaining $10,500 principal balance on the convertible notes was converted
in full into 700,000 shares of our common stock, and the remaining $313 that pertained to the
change in the interest rate on the notes was recorded in other income as a gain on debt
conversion.
a. Common Stock
In February 2009, we issued 4,388 shares of common stock to our non-employee directors,
valued at $37.
In May 2009, we issued 10,725 shares of common stock to our non-employee directors, valued
at $76.
In August 2009, we issued 11,881 shares of common stock to our non-employee directors,
valued at $76.
In September 2009, we issued 21,340 shares of common stock to four members of the AMTI
management team in accordance with the asset purchase agreement for AMTI, valued at $136.
b. Treasury Stock
At September 27, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had 1,358,507 and 942,202 shares,
respectively, of treasury stock outstanding, valued at $7,558 and $4,232, respectively. The
increase in treasury shares related to shares that were repurchased under our share repurchase
program.
In October 2008, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to
$10,000 to be implemented over the course of a six-month period. Repurchases were made from
time to time
at managements discretion, either in the open market or through privately negotiated
transactions. The repurchases were made in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission
guidelines and were subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other
factors. We had no obligation under the program to repurchase shares and the program could have
been suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. We funded the purchase price
for shares acquired primarily with current cash on hand and cash generated from operations, in
addition to borrowing from our credit facility, as necessary. We spent $5,141 to repurchase
628,413 shares of common stock, at an average price of approximately $8.15 per share, under this
share repurchase program. During the first quarter of 2009, we repurchased 416,305 shares of
common stock at an average price of approximately $7.99 per share, under this share repurchase
program; all other share repurchases were made in the fourth quarter of 2008. In April 2009,
this share repurchase program expired.
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c. Stock Options
We have various stock-based employee compensation plans, for which we follow the provisions
of FASBs guidance on share-based payments, which requires that compensation cost relating to
share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. The cost is
measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an
expense over the employees requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity
award).
Our shareholders have approved various equity-based plans that permit the grant of options,
restricted stock and other equity-based awards. In addition, our shareholders on occasion have
approved the grant of options outside of these plans.
In December 2000, our shareholders approved a 2000 stock option plan for grants to key
employees, directors and consultants. The shareholders approved reservation of 500,000 shares of
common stock for grant under the plan. In December 2002, the shareholders approved an amendment
to the plan increasing the number of shares of common stock reserved by 500,000, to a total of
1,000,000 shares.
In June 2004, our shareholders adopted the 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) pursuant
to which we were authorized to issue up to 750,000 shares of common stock and grant stock
options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights and other stock-based awards. In
June 2006, the shareholders approved an amendment to the LTIP, increasing the number of shares
of common stock by an additional 750,000, bringing the total shares authorized under the LTIP to
1,500,000. In June 2008, the shareholders approved another amendment to the LTIP, increasing
the number of shares of common stock by an additional 500,000, bringing the total shares
authorized under the LTIP to 2,000,000 shares.
Stock options granted under the amended 2000 stock option plan and the LTIP are either
Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) or Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs). Key employees are
eligible to receive ISOs and NQSOs; however, directors and consultants are eligible to receive
only NQSOs. Most ISOs vest over a three- or five-year period and expire on the sixth or seventh
anniversary of the grant date. All NQSOs issued to non-employee directors vest immediately and
expire on either the sixth or seventh anniversary of the grant date. Some NQSOs issued to
non-employees vest immediately and expire within three years; others have the same vesting
characteristics as options given to employees. As of September 27, 2009, there were 1,618,976
stock options outstanding under the amended 2000 stock option plan and the LTIP.
On December 19, 2005, we granted our President and Chief Executive Officer, John D.
Kavazanjian, an option to purchase shares of common stock at $12.96 per share outside of any of
our equity-based compensation plans, subject to shareholder approval. Shareholder approval was
obtained on June 8, 2006. The option to purchase 48,000 shares of common stock is fully vested.
The option expires on June 8, 2013.
On March 7, 2008, in connection with his becoming employed with us, we granted our
Vice-President of Business Development, Philip A. Fain, an option to purchase 50,000 shares of
common stock at $12.74 per share outside of any of our equity-based compensation plans. The
option vests in annual increments of 16,667 shares over a three-year period which commenced
March 7, 2009. The option expires on March 7, 2015.
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On June 9, 2009, in connection with his becoming employed with us, we granted our current
Vice-President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, John C. Casper, an option to purchase
30,000 shares of common stock at $7.1845 per share outside of any of our equity-based
compensation plans. The option vests in annual increments of 10,000 shares over a three-year
period commencing June 9, 2010. The option expires on June 9, 2016.
In conjunction with FASBs guidance for share-based payments, we recorded compensation cost
related to stock options of $53 and $797 for the three- and nine-month periods ended September
27, 2009, respectively, and $418 and $1,330 for the three- and nine-month periods ended
September 27, 2008, respectively. As of September 27, 2009, there was $494 of total
unrecognized compensation costs related to outstanding stock options, which is expected to be
recognized over a weighted average period of 1.18 years.
We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock-based
awards. The following weighted average assumptions were used to value options granted during
the nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and 2008:
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Nine-Month Periods Ended |
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September 27, |
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September 27, |
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2009 |
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|
2008 |
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|
Risk-free interest rate |
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1.44 |
% |
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|
2.33 |
% |
Volatility factor |
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|
68.58 |
% |
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|
59.46 |
% |
Dividends |
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|
0.00 |
% |
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|
0.00 |
% |
Weighted average expected life (years) |
|
|
3.51 |
|
|
|
3.55 |
|
We calculate expected volatility for stock options by taking an average of historical
volatility over the past five years and a computation of implied volatility. The computation of
expected term was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving
consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards and vesting schedules. The
interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury
yield in effect at the time of grant.
Stock option activity for the first nine months of 2009 is summarized as:
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Weighted |
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Average |
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Remaining |
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Aggregate |
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Number |
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Exercise Price |
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Contractual |
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Intrinsic |
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of Shares |
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Per Share |
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Term |
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Value |
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Shares under option at January 1, 2009 |
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1,651,007 |
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|
$ |
12.33 |
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Options granted |
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|
250,820 |
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|
8.35 |
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Options exercised |
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(89,355 |
) |
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4.87 |
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Options forfeited |
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(39,319 |
) |
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11.40 |
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Options expired |
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(26,177 |
) |
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16.44 |
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Shares under option at September 27, 2009 |
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1,746,976 |
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$ |
12.10 |
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3.63 years |
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$ |
71 |
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Vested and expected to vest as of
September 27, 2009 |
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1,667,983 |
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$ |
12.17 |
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3.55 years |
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$ |
70 |
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Options exercisable at September 27, 2009 |
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1,229,546 |
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$ |
12.85 |
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2.84 years |
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$ |
69 |
|
The total intrinsic value of options (which is the amount by which the stock price exceeded
the exercise price of the options on the date of exercise) exercised during the nine-month
period ended September 27, 2009 was $371.
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FASBs guidance for share-based payments requires cash flows from excess tax benefits to be
classified as a part of cash flows from financing activities. Excess tax benefits are realized
tax benefits from tax deductions for exercised options in excess of the deferred tax asset
attributable to stock compensation costs for such options. We did not record any excess tax
benefits in the first nine months of 2009 and 2008. Cash received from option exercises under
our stock-based compensation plans for the nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and 2008
was $187 and $1,267, respectively.
d. Warrants
On May 19, 2006, in connection with our acquisition of ABLE New Energy Co., Ltd., we
granted warrants to acquire 100,000 shares of common stock. The exercise price of the warrants
is $12.30 per share and the warrants have a five-year term. In January 2008, 82,000 warrants
were exercised, for total proceeds received of $1,009. In January 2009, 10,000 warrants were
exercised, for total proceeds received of $123. At September 27, 2009, there were 8,000
warrants outstanding.
e. Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock grants awarded during the nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and
2008 had the following values:
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Nine-Month Period Ended |
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Nine-Month Period Ended |
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September 27, 2009 |
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September 27, 2008 |
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Number of shares awarded |
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24,786 |
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|
6,800 |
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Weighted average fair value per share |
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$ |
10.58 |
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$ |
12.59 |
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Aggregate total value |
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$ |
246 |
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|
$ |
86 |
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|
The activity of restricted stock awards of common stock for the first nine months of 2009
is summarized as follows:
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Weighted Average |
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|
|
Number of Shares |
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|
Grant Date Fair Value |
|
Unvested at December 31, 2008 |
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|
76,664 |
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|
$ |
11.47 |
|
Granted |
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24,786 |
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7.44 |
|
Vested |
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(26,100 |
) |
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|
11.64 |
|
Forfeited |
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(4,722 |
) |
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|
11.31 |
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Unvested at September 27, 2009 |
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70,628 |
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|
$ |
10.00 |
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|
We recorded compensation cost related to restricted stock grants of $(211) and $9 for the
three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009, respectively, and $77 and $361 for the
three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2008, respectively. During the third quarter
of 2009, we
have determined that the 2009 performance measure for certain performance-based restricted
stock grants will not be achieved. Therefore, these restricted stock grants will not vest, and
we have reversed the prior period recognized expense of $301 for these performance-based
restricted stock grants.
As of September 27, 2009, we had $308 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to
restricted stock grants, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average
period of approximately 1.03 years. The total fair value of these grants that vested during the
nine-month period ended September 27, 2009 was $183.
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The asset and liability method, prescribed by FASBs guidance on the accounting for income
taxes, is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and
liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of
assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected
to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009, we recorded $105 and $291,
respectively, in income tax expense. The expense is primarily due to the recognition of
deferred tax liabilities generated from goodwill and certain intangible assets that cannot be
predicted to reverse for book purposes during our loss carryforward periods. For the three- and
nine-month periods ended September 27, 2008, we recorded $213 and $3,617, respectively, in
income tax expense. The second quarter of 2008 tax provision included an approximate $3,100
non-cash charge to record a deferred tax liability for liabilities generated from goodwill and
certain intangible assets that cannot be predicted to reverse for book purposes during our loss
carryforward periods. Substantially all of this adjustment related to book/tax differences that
occurred during 2007 and were identified during the second quarter of 2008. In connection with
this adjustment, we reviewed the illustrative list of qualitative considerations provided in SEC
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99 and other qualitative factors in our determination that this
adjustment was not material to the 2007 consolidated financial statements or this quarterly
report on Form 10-Q. The remaining expense was primarily due to the income reported for U.S.
operations during the period.
The effective tax rate for the total consolidated company for the three- and nine-month
periods ended September 27, 2009 and 2008 was:
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Three-Month Periods Ended |
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Nine-Month Periods Ended |
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September 27, |
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September 27, |
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|
2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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|
2008 |
|
Income (Loss) before Incomes Taxes (a) |
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$ |
(508 |
) |
|
$ |
4,880 |
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|
$ |
(9,816 |
) |
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$ |
17,085 |
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Total Income Tax Provision (b) |
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$ |
105 |
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$ |
213 |
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$ |
291 |
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$ |
3,617 |
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Effective Tax Rate (b/a) |
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|
20.7 |
% |
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|
4.4 |
% |
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|
3.0 |
% |
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|
21.2 |
% |
The overall effective rate is the result of the combination of income and losses in each of
our tax jurisdictions, which is particularly influenced by the fact that we have not recognized
a deferred tax asset pertaining to cumulative historical losses for our U.S. operations and our
U.K. subsidiary, as management does not believe, at this time, it is more likely than not that
we will realize the benefit of these losses. We have substantial net operating loss
carryforwards which offset taxable income in the United States. However, we remain subject to
the alternative minimum tax in the United States. The alternative minimum tax limits the amount
of net operating loss available to offset taxable income to 90% of the current year income.
This limitation did have an impact on income taxes determined for 2008, and we incurred $151 and
$469 in alternative minimum tax for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2008,
respectively. However, we expect the alternative minimum tax will not have an impact on income
taxes to be determined for 2009, and accordingly, have not recorded any alternative minimum tax
for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009. The tax provision for 2008
includes a provision for the U.S. alternative minimum tax as well as state income taxes, for
states in which we do not have the ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards.
Normally, the payment of the alternative minimum tax results in the establishment of a deferred
tax asset. However, we have established a valuation allowance for our net U.S. deferred tax
asset. Therefore, the expected payment of the alternative minimum tax does not result in a net
deferred tax asset.
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As of December 31, 2008, we have foreign and domestic net operating loss carryforwards
totaling approximately $58,403 available to reduce future taxable income. Foreign loss
carryforwards of approximately $8,963 can be carried forward indefinitely. The domestic net
operating loss carryforwards of $49,440 expire from 2018 through 2027. The domestic net
operating loss carryforwards include approximately $2,687 of the net operating loss
carryforwards for which a benefit will be recorded in capital in excess of par value when
realized.
During the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006, we recorded a full valuation allowance
on our net deferred tax asset, due to the determination, at that time, that it was more likely
than not that we would not be able to utilize our U.S. and U.K. net operating loss carryforwards
(NOLs) that had accumulated over time. At September 27, 2009, we continue to recognize a
valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax asset, to the extent that we believe, that it is
more likely than not that we will not be able to utilize that portion of our U.S. NOLs that had
accumulated over time. A U.S. valuation allowance is not required for the portion of the
deferred tax asset that will be realized by the reversal of temporary differences related to
deferred tax liabilities to the extent those temporary differences are expected to reverse in
our carryforward period. At September 27, 2009, we continue to recognize a full valuation
allowance on our U.K. net deferred tax asset, as we believe, at this time, that it is more
likely than not that we will not be able to utilize our U.K. NOLs that had accumulated over
time. We continually monitor the assumptions and performance results to assess the realizability
of the tax benefits of the U.S. and U.K. net operating losses and other deferred tax assets.
We have adopted the provisions of FASBs guidance for the accounting for uncertainty in
income taxes. We have recorded no liability for income taxes associated with unrecognized tax
benefits during 2008 and 2009, and as such, have not recorded any interest or penalty in regard
to any unrecognized benefit. Our policy regarding interest and/or penalties related to income
tax matters is to recognize such items as a component of income tax expense (benefit).
We file a consolidated income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and consolidated
and separate income tax returns in many state and foreign jurisdictions. Our U.S. tax matters
for the years 2006 through 2008 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS). Our U.S. tax matters for the years 2004 through 2008 remain subject to examination by
various state and local tax jurisdictions. Our tax matters for the years 2004 through 2008
remain subject to examination by the respective foreign tax jurisdiction authorities.
We have determined that a change in ownership, as defined under Internal Revenue Code
Section 382, occurred during 2005 and 2006. As such, the domestic NOL carryforward will be
subject to an annual limitation estimated to be in the range of approximately $12,000 and
$14,500. The unused portion of the annual limitation can be carried forward to subsequent
periods. We believe such limitation will not impact our ability to realize the deferred tax
asset. In addition, certain of our NOL carryforwards are subject to U.S. alternative minimum
tax such that carryforwards can offset only 90% of alternative minimum taxable income. This
limitation did not have an impact on income taxes determined for 2009. However, this limitation
did have an impact of $151 and $469 on income taxes determined for the three- and nine-month
periods ended September 27, 2008, respectively. The use of our U.K. NOL carryforwards may be
limited due to the change in the U.K. operation during 2008 from a manufacturing and assembly
center to primarily a distribution and service center.
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On January 1, 2009, we adopted the provisions of FASBs guidance for determining whether
instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities. The
guidance requires that all outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain
nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (such as restricted stock awards
granted by us) be considered
participating securities. Because the restricted stock awards are participating
securities, we are required to apply the two-class method of computing basic and diluted
earnings per share (the Two-Class Method). The retrospective application of the provisions of
FASBs guidance changed the prior period earnings per share (EPS) amount for the three-month
period ended September 27, 2008. Diluted EPS was decreased from $0.27 per share to $0.26 per
share. The remaining prior period EPS amounts did not change from the retrospective application
of the provisions of FASBs guidance.
Basic EPS is determined using the Two-Class Method and is computed by dividing earnings
attributable to Ultralife common shareholders by the weighted-average shares outstanding during
the period. The Two-Class Method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per
share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared
and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Diluted EPS includes the dilutive effect of
securities, if any, and reflects the more dilutive EPS amount calculated using the treasury
stock method or the Two-Class Method. For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 27,
2009 and for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2008, both the Two-Class Method and the
treasury stock method calculations for diluted EPS yielded the same result. For the three-month
period ended September 27, 2008, the Two-Class Method calculation for diluted EPS yielded $0.26,
while the treasury stock method calculation for diluted EPS yielded $0.27.
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three-Month Periods Ended |
|
|
Nine-Month Periods Ended |
|
|
|
September 27, |
|
|
September 27, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Net Income (Loss) attributable to Ultralife |
|
$ |
(605 |
) |
|
$ |
4,657 |
|
|
$ |
(10,081 |
) |
|
$ |
13,486 |
|
Net Income (Loss) attributable to
participating securities (unvested
restricted stock awards) (-0-,
81,000, -0-,
and 85,000 shares, respectively) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(22 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(66 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) attributable to Ultralife
common shareholders (a) |
|
|
(605 |
) |
|
|
4,635 |
|
|
|
(10,081 |
) |
|
|
13,420 |
|
Effect of Dilutive Securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible Notes Payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
165 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) attributable to Ultralife
common shareholders Adjusted (b) |
|
$ |
(605 |
) |
|
$ |
4,685 |
|
|
$ |
(10,081 |
) |
|
$ |
13,585 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
Common Shares Outstanding Basic (c) |
|
|
16,921,000 |
|
|
|
17,366,000 |
|
|
|
16,996,000 |
|
|
|
17,220,000 |
|
Effect of Dilutive Securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Options / Warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
185,000 |
|
Convertible Notes Payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
267,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
337,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
Common Shares Outstanding Diluted (d) |
|
|
16,921,000 |
|
|
|
17,722,000 |
|
|
|
16,996,000 |
|
|
|
17,742,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EPS Basic (a/c) |
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
$ |
(0.59 |
) |
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
EPS Diluted (b/d) |
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
$ |
(0.59 |
) |
|
$ |
0.77 |
|
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There were 1,805,776 and 1,438,001 outstanding stock options, warrants and restricted stock
awards for the three-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and 2008, respectively, that were
not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive. We also had 227,995 shares of common
stock for the three-month period ended September 27, 2009 reserved under convertible notes
payable, which were not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive. The dilutive
effect of -0- and 390,957 outstanding stock options, warrants and restricted stock awards were
included in the dilution computation for the three-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and
2008, respectively. We also had 266,667 shares of common stock reserved under convertible notes
payable, which were included in the dilution computation for the three-month period ended
September 27, 2008.
There were 1,805,776 and 1,048,435 outstanding stock options, warrants and restricted stock
awards for the nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and 2008, respectively, that were not
included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive. We also had 239,597 shares of common
stock for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2009 reserved under convertible notes
payable, which were not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive. The dilutive
effect of -0- and 781,123 outstanding stock options, warrants and restricted stock awards were
included in the dilution computation for the nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and
2008, respectively. We also had 336,667 shares of common stock reserved under convertible notes
payable, which were included in the dilution computation for the nine-month period ended
September 27, 2008.
The components of our total comprehensive income (loss) were:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three-Month Periods Ended |
|
|
Nine-Month Periods Ended |
|
|
|
September 27, |
|
|
September 27, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife |
|
$ |
(605 |
) |
|
$ |
4,657 |
|
|
$ |
(10,081 |
) |
|
$ |
13,486 |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
|
|
(201 |
) |
|
|
(628 |
) |
|
|
661 |
|
|
|
(447 |
) |
Change in fair value of derivatives |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income (loss) |
|
$ |
(805 |
) |
|
$ |
4,038 |
|
|
$ |
(9,408 |
) |
|
$ |
13,029 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11. |
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
a. Purchase Commitments
As of September 27, 2009, we have made commitments to purchase approximately $346 of
production machinery and equipment.
b. Product Warranties
We estimate future costs associated with expected product failure rates, material usage and
service costs in the development of our warranty obligations. Warranty reserves are based on
historical experience of warranty claims and generally will be estimated as a percentage of
sales over the warranty period. In the event the actual results of these items differ from the
estimates, an adjustment to the warranty obligation would be recorded. Changes in our product
warranty liability during the first nine months of 2009 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
1,010 |
|
Accruals for warranties issued |
|
|
228 |
|
Settlements made |
|
|
(193 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 27, 2009 |
|
$ |
1,045 |
|
|
|
|
|
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c. Contingencies and Legal Matters
We are subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the normal course of business.
We believe that the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect
on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In October 2008, we filed a summons and complaint against one of our vendors seeking to
recover at least $3,600 in damages, plus interest resulting from the vendors breach of contract
and failure to perform by failing to timely deliver product and delivering product that failed
to conform to the contractual requirements. The vendor filed an answer and counterclaim in
November 2008 denying liability to us for breach of contract and asserting various counterclaims
for non-payment, fraud, unjust enrichment, unfair and deceptive trade practices, breach of
covenant of good faith and fair dealing, negligent misrepresentation, and tortuous interference
with contract and prospective economic advantage. In its answer and counterclaims, the vendor
claims damages in excess of $3,500 plus interest and other incidental, consequential and
punitive damages. In September 2009, the parties settled all claims related to the litigation.
Pursuant to the settlement, we agreed to pay the vendor $1,500 of the $3,556 that we had
previously reflected in the accounts payable line on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
relating to this matter. We further agreed to issue an $800 credit on future purchases to our
customer in this matter. As a result, we have recognized a net gain on litigation settlement of
$1,256, and which has been reflected in the cost of products sold line on our Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In January 2008, we filed a summons and complaint against one of our customers seeking to
recover $162 in unpaid invoices, plus interest for product supplied to the customer under a
Master Purchase Agreement (MPA) between the parties. The customer filed an answer and
counterclaim in March 2008 alleging that the product did not conform with a material requirement
of the MPA. The customer claimed restitution, cost of cover, and incidental and consequential
damages in an approximate amount of $2,800. In June 2009, we received a jury verdict in our
favor awarding us $162 in damages on our claim and finding no liability on the customers
counterclaim. We received full payment from the customer on the award in June 2009, and in July
2009, the parties reached an agreement in which the customer agreed not to pursue an appeal from
the jury verdict. Accordingly, no accrual has been made or reflected in the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statement as of September 27, 2009.
In conjunction with our purchase/lease of our Newark, New York facility in 1998, we entered
into a payment-in-lieu of tax agreement, which provided us with real estate tax concessions upon
meeting certain conditions. In connection with this agreement, a consulting firm performed a
Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment, which revealed the existence of contaminated soil
and ground water around one of the buildings. We retained an engineering firm, which estimated
that the cost of remediation should be in the range of $230. In February 1998, we entered into
an agreement with a third party which provides that we and this third party will retain an
environmental consulting firm to conduct a supplemental Phase II investigation to verify the
existence of the contaminants and further delineate the nature of the environmental concern.
The third party agreed to reimburse us for fifty percent (50%) of the cost of correcting the
environmental concern on the Newark property. We have fully reserved for our portion of the
estimated liability. Test sampling was completed in the spring of 2001, and the engineering
report was submitted to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
for review. NYSDEC reviewed the report and, in January 2002, recommended additional testing.
We responded by submitting a work plan to NYSDEC, which was approved in April 2002. We sought
proposals from engineering firms to complete the remedial work contained in the work plan. A
firm was selected to undertake the remediation and in December 2003 the remediation was
completed, and was overseen by the NYSDEC. The report detailing the remediation project, which
included the test results, was forwarded to NYSDEC and to the New York State Department of
Health (NYSDOH). The NYSDEC, with input from the NYSDOH, requested that we perform additional
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sampling.
A work plan for this portion of the project was written and delivered to the NYSDEC and approved. In November 2005, additional soil, sediment and
surface water samples were taken from the area outlined in the work plan, as well as groundwater
samples from the monitoring wells. We received the laboratory analysis and met with the NYSDEC
in March 2006 to discuss the results. On June 30, 2006, the Final Investigation Report was
delivered to the NYSDEC by our outside environmental consulting firm. In November 2006, the
NYSDEC completed its review of the Final Investigation Report and requested additional
groundwater, soil and sediment sampling. A work plan to address the additional investigation
was submitted to the NYSDEC in January 2007 and was approved in April 2007. Additional
investigation work was performed in May 2007. A preliminary report of results was prepared by
our outside environmental consulting firm in August 2007 and a meeting with the NYSDEC and
NYSDOH took place in September 2007. As a result of this meeting, NYSDEC and NYSDOH requested
additional investigation work. A work plan to address this additional investigation was
submitted to and approved by the NYSDEC in November 2007. Additional investigation work was
performed in December 2007. Our environmental consulting firm prepared and submitted a Final
Investigation Report in January 2009 to the NYSDEC for review. The NYSDEC reviewed and approved
the Final Investigation Report in June 2009 and requested the development of a Remedial Action
Plan. Our environmental consulting firm developed and submitted the requested plan for review
and approval by the NYSDEC. In October 2009, we received comments back from the NYSDEC
regarding the content of the remediation work plan. Our environmental consulting firm is
working to incorporate the requested changes and will submit a revised work plan for review and
approval. The final Remedial Action Plan selected may increase the estimated remediation costs
modestly. Through September 27, 2009, total costs incurred have amounted to approximately $247,
none of which has been capitalized. At September 27, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we had $39 and
$52, respectively, reserved for this matter.
From August 2002 through August 2006, we participated in a self-insured trust to manage our
workers compensation activity for our employees in New York State. All members of this trust
have, by design, joint and several liability during the time they participate in the trust. In
August 2006, we left the self-insured trust and have obtained alternative coverage for our
workers compensation program through a third-party insurer. In the third quarter of 2006, we
confirmed that the trust was in an underfunded position (i.e. the assets of the trust were
insufficient to cover the actuarially projected liabilities associated with the members in the
trust). In the third quarter of 2006, we recorded a liability and an associated expense of $350
as an estimate of our potential future cost related to the trusts underfunded status based on
our estimated level of participation. On April 28, 2008, we, along with all other members of
the trust, were served by the State of New York Workers Compensation Board (Compensation
Board) with a Summons with Notice that was filed in Albany County Supreme Court, wherein the
Compensation Board put all members of the trust on notice that it would be seeking approximately
$1,000 in previously billed and unpaid assessments and further assessments estimated to be not
less than $25,000 arising from the accumulated estimated under-funding of the trust. The
Summons with Notice did not contain a complaint or a specified demand. We timely filed a Notice
of Appearance in response to the Summons with Notice. On June 16, 2008, we were served with a
Verified Complaint. The Verified Complaint estimates that the trust was underfunded by $9,700
during the period of December 1, 1997 November 30, 2003 and an additional $19,400 for the
period December 1, 2003 August 31, 2006. The Verified Complaint estimates our pro-rata share
of the liability for the period of December 1, 1997 November 30, 2003 is $195. The Verified
Complaint did not contain a pro-rata share liability estimate for the period of December 1,
2003-August 31, 2006. Further, the Verified Complaint states that all estimates of the
underfunded status of the trust and the pro-rata share liability for the period of December 1,
1997-November 30, 2003 are subject to adjustment based on a forensic audit of the trust that is
currently being conducted on behalf of the Compensation Board by a third-party audit firm. We
timely filed our Verified Answer with Affirmative Defenses on July 24, 2008. While the
potential of joint and several liability exists, we have paid all assessments that have been
levied against us to date during our participation in the trust. In addition, our liability is
limited to the extent that the trust was underfunded for the years of our participation. As of
September 27, 2009, we have determined that
our $350 reserve for this potential liability continues to be reasonable. The final amount
may be more or less, depending upon the ultimate settlement of claims that remain in the trust
for the period of time we were a member. It may take several years before resolution of
outstanding workers compensation claims are finally settled. We will continue to review this
liability periodically and make adjustments accordingly as new information is collected.
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d. Post-Audits of Government Contracts
We have had certain exigent, non-bid contracts with the U.S. government, which have been
subject to an audit and final price adjustment, which have resulted in decreased margins
compared with the original terms of the contracts. As of September 27, 2009, there were no
outstanding exigent contracts with the government. As part of its due diligence, the government
has conducted post-audits of the completed exigent contracts to ensure that information used in
supporting the pricing of exigent contracts did not differ materially from actual results. In
September 2005, the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) presented its findings related to
the audits of three of the exigent contracts, suggesting a potential pricing adjustment of
approximately $1,400 related to reductions in the cost of materials that occurred prior to the
final negotiation of these contracts. We have reviewed these audit reports, have submitted our
response to these audits and believe, taken as a whole, the proposed audit adjustments can be
offset with the consideration of other compensating cost increases that occurred prior to the
final negotiation of the contracts. While we believe that potential exposure exists relating to
any final negotiation of these proposed adjustments, we cannot reasonably estimate what, if any,
adjustment may result when finalized. In addition, in June 2007, we received a request from the
Office of Inspector General of the Department of Defense (DoD IG) seeking certain information
and documents relating to our business with the Department of Defense. We continue to cooperate
with the DCAA audit and DoD IG inquiry by making available to government auditors and
investigators our personnel and furnishing the requested information and documents. At this
time we have no basis for assessing whether we might face any penalties or liabilities on
account of the DoD IG inquiry. The aforementioned DCAA-related adjustments could reduce margins
and, along with the aforementioned DoD IG inquiry, could have an adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
e. Government Grants/Loans
We have been able to obtain certain grants/loans from government agencies to assist with
various funding needs. In November 2001, we received approval for a $300 grant/loan from New
York State. The grant/loan was to fund capital expansion plans that we expected would lead to
job creation. In this case, we were to be reimbursed after the full completion of the
particular project. This grant/loan also required us to meet and maintain certain levels of
employment. During 2002, since we did not meet the initial employment threshold, it appeared
unlikely at that time that we would be able to gain access to these funds. However, during
2006, our employment levels had increased to a level that exceeded the minimum threshold, and we
received these funds in April 2007. This grant/loan required us to not only meet, but maintain,
our employment levels for a pre-determined time period. Our employment levels met the specified
levels as of December 31, 2007 and 2008. As a result of meeting the employment levels as of
December 31, 2008, we have satisfied all of the requirements for the grant/loan, and no amounts
are owed on such grant/loan.
In conjunction with the City of West Point, Mississippi, we applied for a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the State of Mississippi for infrastructure improvements
to our leased facility that is owned by the City of West Point, Mississippi. The CDBG was
awarded and as of September 27, 2009, approximately $480 has been distributed under the grant.
Under an agreement with the City of West Point, we have agreed to employ at least 30 full-time
employees at the facility, of which 51% of the jobs must be filled or made available to low or
moderate income families, within three years of completion of the CDBG improvement activities.
In addition, we have agreed to invest at least $1,000 in equipment and working capital into the
facility within the first three
years of operation of the facility. In the event we fail to honor these commitments, we
are obligated to reimburse all amounts received under the CDBG to the City of West Point,
Mississippi.
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In conjunction with Clay County, Mississippi, we applied for a Mississippi Rural Impact
Fund Grant (RIFG) from the State of Mississippi for infrastructure improvements to our leased
facility that is owned by the City of West Point, Mississippi. The RIFG was awarded and as of
September 27, 2009, approximately $150 has been distributed under the grant. Under an agreement
with Clay County, we have agreed to employ at least 30 full-time employees at the facility, of
which 51% of the jobs must be filled or made available to low or moderate income families,
within two years of completion of the RIFG improvement activities. In addition, we have agreed
to invest at least $1,000 in equipment and working capital into the facility within the first
three years of operation of the facility. In the event we fail to honor these commitments, we
are obligated to reimburse all amounts received under the RIFG to Clay County, Mississippi.
12. |
|
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION |
We report our results in four operating segments: Non-Rechargeable Products, Rechargeable
Products, Communications Systems and Design and Installation Services. The Non-Rechargeable
Products segment includes: lithium 9-volt, cylindrical and various other non-rechargeable
batteries. The Rechargeable Products segment includes: rechargeable batteries, charging
systems, uninterruptable power supplies and accessories, such as cables. The Communications
Systems segment includes: power supplies, cable and connector assemblies, RF amplifiers,
amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment and integrated communication system kits.
The Design and Installation Services segment includes: standby power and communications and
electronics systems design, installation and maintenance activities and revenues and related
costs associated with various development contracts. We look at our segment performance at the
gross margin level, and we do not allocate research and development or selling, general and
administrative costs against the segments. All other items that do not specifically relate to
these four segments and are not considered in the performance of the segments are considered to
be Corporate charges.
Three-Month Period Ended September 27, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Design and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Communications |
|
|
Installation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Products |
|
|
Products |
|
|
Systems |
|
|
Services |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
18,358 |
|
|
$ |
8,484 |
|
|
$ |
9,565 |
|
|
$ |
5,956 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
42,363 |
|
Segment contribution |
|
|
3,357 |
|
|
|
2,001 |
|
|
|
3,745 |
|
|
|
1,261 |
|
|
|
(10,768 |
) |
|
|
(404 |
) |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
(454 |
) |
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
350 |
|
Income taxes-current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
(17 |
) |
Income taxes-deferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(88 |
) |
|
|
(88 |
) |
Non controlling
interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
attributable to
Ultralife |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(605 |
) |
Total assets |
|
$ |
42,996 |
|
|
$ |
24,165 |
|
|
$ |
44,106 |
|
|
$ |
22,463 |
|
|
$ |
5,870 |
|
|
$ |
139,600 |
|
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Three-Month Period Ended September 27, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Design and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Communications |
|
|
Installation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Products |
|
|
Products |
|
|
Systems |
|
|
Services |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
15,741 |
|
|
$ |
8,020 |
|
|
$ |
40,675 |
|
|
$ |
3,557 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
67,993 |
|
Segment contribution |
|
|
1,906 |
|
|
|
1,738 |
|
|
|
11,371 |
|
|
|
671 |
|
|
|
(10,388 |
) |
|
|
5,298 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(243 |
) |
|
|
(243 |
) |
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(175 |
) |
|
|
(175 |
) |
Income taxes-current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(151 |
) |
|
|
(151 |
) |
Income taxes-deferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(62 |
) |
|
|
(62 |
) |
Non controlling
interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
(10 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
attributable to
Ultralife |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,657 |
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
43,527 |
|
|
$ |
22,212 |
|
|
$ |
44,559 |
|
|
$ |
16,081 |
|
|
$ |
9,965 |
|
|
$ |
136,344 |
|
Nine-Month Period Ended September 27, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Design and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Communications |
|
|
Installation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Products |
|
|
Products |
|
|
Systems |
|
|
Services |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
52,855 |
|
|
$ |
32,645 |
|
|
$ |
20,402 |
|
|
$ |
15,857 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
121,759 |
|
Segment contribution |
|
|
9,536 |
|
|
|
7,426 |
|
|
|
5,960 |
|
|
|
2,003 |
|
|
|
(33,911 |
) |
|
|
(8,986 |
) |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(982 |
) |
|
|
(982 |
) |
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
152 |
|
|
|
152 |
|
Income taxes-current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
(19 |
) |
Income taxes-deferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(272 |
) |
|
|
(272 |
) |
Non controlling
interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
attributable to
Ultralife |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(10,081 |
) |
Total assets |
|
$ |
42,996 |
|
|
$ |
24,165 |
|
|
$ |
44,106 |
|
|
$ |
22,463 |
|
|
$ |
5,870 |
|
|
$ |
139,600 |
|
Nine-Month Period Ended September 27, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Design and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Rechargeable |
|
|
Communications |
|
|
Installation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Products |
|
|
Products |
|
|
Systems |
|
|
Services |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Total |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
48,056 |
|
|
$ |
19,248 |
|
|
$ |
126,675 |
|
|
$ |
11,499 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
205,478 |
|
Segment contribution |
|
|
7,213 |
|
|
|
3,760 |
|
|
|
34,233 |
|
|
|
1,983 |
|
|
|
(29,591 |
) |
|
|
17,598 |
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(799 |
) |
|
|
(799 |
) |
Gain on debt conversion |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
313 |
|
|
|
313 |
|
Miscellaneous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
(27 |
) |
Income taxes-current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(469 |
) |
|
|
(469 |
) |
Income taxes-deferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,148 |
) |
|
|
(3,148 |
) |
Non controlling
interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
attributable to
Ultralife |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,486 |
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
43,527 |
|
|
$ |
22,212 |
|
|
$ |
44,559 |
|
|
$ |
16,081 |
|
|
$ |
9,965 |
|
|
$ |
136,344 |
|
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13. |
|
FIRE AT MANUFACTURING FACILITY |
In November 2006, we experienced a fire that damaged certain inventory and property at our
facility in China, which began in a battery storage area. Certain inventory and portions of
buildings were damaged. We believe we maintain adequate insurance coverage for this operation.
The total amount of the loss pertaining to assets and the related expenses was approximately
$849. The majority of the insurance claim is related to the recovery of damaged inventory. In
July 2007, we received approximately $637 as a partial payment on our insurance claim, which
resulted in no gain or loss being recognized. In March 2008, we received a final settlement
payment of $191, which offset the outstanding receivable of approximately $152 and resulted in a
non-operating gain of approximately $39.
14. |
|
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
The fair value of cash, accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, accrued liabilities
and our revolving credit facility approximates carrying value due to the short-term nature of
these instruments. The estimated fair value of our convertible note approximates carrying value
based on the short duration (thirteen months) of this note. The estimated fair value of other
long-term debt and capital lease obligations approximates carrying value due to the variable
nature of the interest rates or the stated interest rates approximating current interest rates
that are available for debt with similar terms.
15. |
|
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS |
In June 2009, the FASB issued amended guidance for the accounting for transfers of
financial assets. The amended guidance removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose
entity. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and
interim periods beginning after November 15, 2009. Earlier application is prohibited. We do not
expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a significant impact on our financial
statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued amended guidance for the accounting for variable interest
entities. The amendments include: (1) the elimination of the exemption for qualifying special
purpose entities, (2) a new approach for determining who should consolidate a variable-interest
entity, and (3) changes to when it is necessary to reassess who should consolidate a
variable-interest entity. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2009. Earlier adoption is
prohibited. We do not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a significant impact on
our financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy
of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification
(Codification) is intended to be the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) and reporting standards as issued by the FASB. Its primary
purpose is to improve clarity and use of existing standards by grouping authoritative literature
under common topics. The Codification is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal
years and interim periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Codification does not change or
alter existing GAAP and did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position or results
of operations.
In May 2009, the FASB issued guidance for the accounting for subsequent events. The
guidance incorporates guidance into the accounting literature that was previously addressed only
in auditing standards. The guidance refers to subsequent events that provide additional evidence
about conditions that existed at the balance-sheet date as recognized subsequent events.
Subsequent events which provide evidence about conditions that arose after the balance-sheet
date but prior to the issuance of
the financial statements are referred to as non-recognized subsequent events. It also
requires the disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated and
whether this date is the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial
statements were available to be issued. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a
significant impact on our financial statements. See Note 1 for disclosures associated with the
adoption of this accounting pronouncement.
27
In April 2009, the FASB issued new guidance related to the disclosures about fair value of
financial instruments. The new guidance requires disclosures about fair value of financial
instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual
financial statements. The new guidance requires those disclosures in summarized financial
information at interim reporting periods. The new guidance is effective for interim reporting
periods ending after June 15, 2009. The new guidance does not require disclosures for earlier
periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption. In periods after initial
adoption, the new guidance requires comparative disclosures only for periods ending after
initial adoption. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our
financial statements. See Note 14 for disclosures associated with the adoption of this
accounting pronouncement.
In June 2008, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force
(EITF) on determining whether an instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to an entitys
own stock. The consensus clarifies the determination of whether an instrument (or an embedded
feature) is indexed to an entitys own stock, which would qualify as a scope exception under the
FASBs guidance for accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities. The consensus
is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.
Early adoption for an existing instrument is not permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement
did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued guidance on the accounting for convertible debt instruments
that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement). The guidance
clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion
(including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by the FASBs guidance on accounting for
convertible debt and debt issued with stock purchase warrants. Additionally, the guidance
specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and
equity components in a manner that will reflect the entitys nonconvertible debt borrowing rate
when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. The guidance is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008. The
adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued guidance on the determination of the useful life of
intangible assets. The guidance amends the factors that should be considered in developing
renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible
asset under FASBs accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. The guidance intends to
improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASBs
accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets and the period of expected cash flows used
to measure the fair value of the asset under the revised FASB guidance on business combinations,
and other U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The guidance is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15,
2008. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our financial
statements.
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In March 2008, the FASB issued new guidance on the disclosures about derivative instruments
and hedging activities. The statement amends and expands the disclosure requirements to provide
users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of (i) how and why an entity uses
derivative instruments; (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted
for and its related interpretations, and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged
items affect an
entitys financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The statement also
requires (i) qualitative disclosures about objectives for using derivatives by primary
underlying risk exposure, (ii) information about the volume of derivative activity,
(iii) tabular disclosures about balance sheet location and gross fair value amounts of
derivative instruments, income statement, and other comprehensive income location and amounts of
gains and losses on derivative instruments by type of contract, and (iv) disclosures about
credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. The new guidance is effective
for financial statements issued for fiscal years or interim periods beginning after November 15,
2008. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our financial
statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued revised guidance on business combinations. The guidance
retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes,
including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in purchase accounting. It
also changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from
contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value,
and requires the expensing of acquisition-related costs as incurred. The revised guidance is
effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and will apply prospectively
to business combinations completed on or after that date. The adoption of this pronouncement
did not have a significant impact on our financial statements. The future impact of adopting
the revised guidance will depend on the future business combinations that we may pursue.
In December 2007, the FASB issued amended guidance on noncontrolling interests in
consolidated financial statements, which changes the accounting and reporting for minority
interests. Minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and will be
reported as a component of equity separate from the parents equity, and purchases or sales of
equity interests that do not result in a change in control will be accounted for as equity
transactions. In addition, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be
included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement and, upon a loss of
control, the interest sold, as well as any interest retained, will be recorded at fair value
with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. The amended guidance is effective for fiscal
years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and will apply prospectively, except for the
presentation and disclosure requirements, which will apply retrospectively. The adoption of
this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our financial statements, except for the
revised disclosures that are required. The future impact of adopting the amended guidance will
depend on the structure of future business combinations or partnerships that we may pursue.
In September 2006, the FASB issued new guidance on fair value measurements. The new
guidance provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. It
does not require any new fair value measurements, but does require expanded disclosures to
provide information about the extent to which fair value is used to measure assets and
liabilities, the methods and assumptions used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair
value measures on earnings. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption
encouraged. In February 2008, the FASB issued guidance delaying, for one year, the effective
date of the new guidance for all nonfinancial assets and liabilities, except those that are
recognized or disclosed in the financial statements on at least an annual basis. As such, we
partially adopted the provisions of the new guidance effective January 1, 2008. The partial
adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on our financial statements. We
adopted the deferred provisions of the new guidance effective January 1, 2009 which impacts the
way in which we calculate fair value for assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value
in a business combination, our annual impairment review of goodwill and non-amortizable
intangible assets, and when conditions exist that require us to calculate the fair value of
long-lived assets. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our
financial statements, except for the additional disclosures that are required.
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|
|
|
Item 2. |
|
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for
forward-looking statements. This report contains certain forward-looking statements and
information that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and
information currently available to management. The statements contained in this report relating to
matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, future demand for our products and services,
potential delays in the release of purchase orders for our products pursuant to outstanding
contracts, consequences of inventory buildups in anticipation of purchase orders that may not be
fulfilled, addressing the process of U.S. military procurement, the successful commercialization of
our products, the successful integration of our acquired businesses, potential restrictions on our
ability to access our line of credit, general domestic and global economic conditions, including
the recent distress in the financial markets that has had an adverse impact on the availability of
credit and liquidity resources generally, government and environmental regulation, finalization of
non-bid government contracts, competition and customer strategies, technological innovations in the
non-rechargeable and rechargeable battery industries, changes in our business strategy or
development plans, capital deployment, business disruptions, including those caused by fires, raw
material supplies, environmental regulations, and other risks and uncertainties, certain of which
are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those
forward-looking statements described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected or
words of similar import. For further discussion of certain of the matters described above, see
Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and
Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors in this Form 10-Q.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q
and our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in our Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2008.
The financial information in this Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations is presented in thousands of dollars, except for share and per share
amounts.
General
We offer products and services ranging from portable and standby power solutions to
communications and electronics systems. Through our engineering and collaborative approach to
problem solving, we serve government, defense and commercial customers across the globe. We
design, manufacture, install and maintain power and communications systems including: rechargeable
and non-rechargeable batteries, standby power systems, communications and electronics systems and
accessories, and custom engineered systems, solutions and services. We sell our products worldwide
through a variety of trade channels, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),
industrial and retail distributors, national retailers and directly to U.S. and international
defense departments.
We report our results in four operating segments: Non-Rechargeable Products, Rechargeable
Products, Communications Systems and Design and Installation Services. The Non-Rechargeable
Products segment includes: lithium 9-volt, cylindrical and various other non-rechargeable
batteries. The Rechargeable Products segment includes: rechargeable batteries, charging systems,
uninterruptable power supplies and accessories, such as cables. The Communications Systems segment
includes: power supplies, cable and connector assemblies, RF amplifiers, amplified speakers,
equipment mounts, case equipment and integrated communication system kits. The Design and
Installation Services segment includes: standby power and communications and electronics systems
design, installation and maintenance activities and revenues and related costs associated with
various development contracts. We look at our segment performance at the gross margin level, and
we do not allocate research and development or selling, general and administrative costs against the segments. All other items that do not specifically relate
to these four segments and are not considered in the performance of the segments are considered to
be Corporate charges. (See Note 12 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.)
30
We continually evaluate ways to grow, including opportunities to expand through mergers,
acquisitions and joint ventures, which can broaden the scope of our products and services, expand
operating and market opportunities and provide the ability to enter new lines of business
synergistic with our portfolio of offerings.
In March 2008, we formed a joint venture, named Ultralife Batteries India Private Limited
(India JV), with our distributor partner in India. The India JV assembles Ultralife power
solution products and manages local sales and marketing activities, serving commercial, government
and defense customers throughout India. We have invested $86 in cash into the India JV, as
consideration for our 51% ownership stake in the India JV.
In June 2008, we changed our corporate name from Ultralife Batteries, Inc. to Ultralife
Corporation. The purpose of the name change was to align our corporate name more closely with the
business now being conducted by us, as we are no longer exclusively a battery manufacturing
company.
On November 10, 2008, we acquired certain assets of U.S. Energy Systems, Inc. and its service
affiliate, U.S. Power Services, Inc. (USE collectively), a nationally recognized standby power
installation and power management services business. USE is located in Riverside, California.
Under the terms of the agreement, the initial purchase price consisted of $2,865 in cash. In
addition, on the achievement of certain annual post-acquisition financial milestones, we will issue
up to an aggregate of 200,000 unregistered shares of our common stock, during the period ending
December 31, 2012. (See Note 2 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.)
On March 20, 2009, we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed substantially all
of the liabilities of the tactical communications products business of Science Applications
International Corporation. The tactical communications products business (AMTI), located in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, designs, develops and manufactures tactical communications products
including amplifiers, man-portable systems, cables, power solutions and ancillary communications
equipment. Under the terms of the asset purchase agreement for AMTI, the purchase price consisted
of $5,717 in cash. (See Note 2 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.)
On June 1, 2009, the Board of Directors appointed John C. Casper as our Vice-President of
Finance and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Robert W. Fishback.
Overview
We reported revenue of $42,400 for the third quarter of 2009 and an operating loss of $400
with an adjusted EBITDA of $1,400. Third quarter revenue was up slightly from the second quarter of
2009.
Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
(IDIQ) contract for our SATCOM-on-the-Move (SOTM) systems was finally concluded between our
Prime Contractor customer and the U.S. Department of Defense. With an IDIQ contract now in place,
our customer placed a $20,000 order for our SOTM systems, which we announced in late October 2009.
We also learned that the delay in finalizing the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (MATV) contract caused
the government to source a different system for the MATV program, at least for the current demand
under the program, despite the fact that ours was the specified system, and even though our cables
were being pre-installed in the vehicles. This outcome was a disappointment for us. Although we
exhausted numerous channels in challenging this decision, our status as a subcontractor limits our
remedies.
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The governments decision to source a different system in the MATV program does not alter our
standing as one of the two government-approved suppliers of SOTM systems. Advanced communications
systems remain an important part of our government and military product portfolio and a tremendous
opportunity. We expect to see continued requirements for these types of systems for new vehicle
programs and for existing fleet inventory. In geographies such as Afghanistan and Pakistan, line
of sight communications can be extremely limited. We anticipate that virtually every vehicle, and
especially those going into remote areas, will need SATCOM capability. Based on our understanding
and belief, our tactical repeater is being used to extend the range of handheld radios by U.K.
Special Operations units operating in Afghanistan to great effect. We are also responding to a
greater number of inquiries for our communications products from foreign government/defense
organizations for both our SATCOM systems and tactical repeater systems. The deployment of these
range extension systems has not gone unnoticed by our governments international allies, and it is
a capability that we are starting to aggressively market internationally.
During the third quarter of 2009, we decreased inventories by more than $8,000. We expect
another major reduction in the fourth quarter of 2009 as we start to make long awaited shipments of
SOTM systems on our recently announced order.
Sales of batteries remained strong during the third quarter of 2009 with rechargeable sales
down slightly due to shipment timing issues. During the fourth quarter of 2009, we expect to start
shipping on the $12,000 order for chargers and one particular battery to the U.K. military under
our new contract with General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited. Three other battery types are
included on the contract, all for use with the U.K. Ministry of Defences primary communications
radio system. Over the next year we will be qualifying those batteries so that we can accept orders
for them as well.
Communications systems sales increased during the third quarter of 2009, mostly due to the
direct sale of some SOTM systems to the U.S. Military. Our recently acquired AMTI amplifier unit
had a very strong quarter, and we are starting to use the AMTI amplifiers in our systems including
the latest version of our tactical repeater. Our compact amplifier gives us a highly advantaged
product in the fast growing handheld radio market as well as an advantage in designing compact and
portable advanced communications systems.
We also saw a sequential increase in sales in our standby power unit during the third quarter
of 2009. While very competitive equipment pricing is adversely impacting margins on our products and services, a better mix of service revenue improved overall margins in the third
quarter of 2009. As adjustments in inventory levels and competitive shakeouts improve pricing, we
expect a continued gradual improvement in margins.
In commercial markets, we have focused our product development efforts on our smart lithium
ion rechargeable batteries for backup power and energy storage. We have developed and have begun
customer testing of lithium ion batteries for rack mounted communications or computing systems and
for distributed communications hubs. These batteries are up to 10Kw in size and can discharge up to
as high as 120 amps. We are also in development of larger energy storage and backup battery
systems in the 100Kw to 2Mw range for use in supporting renewable energy and smart grid projects.
This is an area where our smart circuit technology, our manufacturing capability and our
installation and service resources can change the way backup and energy storage systems are
deployed and managed, and can start to address the energy storage needs of renewable energy
systems.
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Results of Operations
Three-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and September 27, 2008
Revenues. Consolidated revenues for the three-month period ended September 27, 2009 amounted
to $42,363, a decrease of $25,630, or 37.7%, from the $67,993 reported in the same quarter in the
prior year.
Non-Rechargeable product sales increased $2,617, or 16.6%, from $15,741 last year to $18,358
this year. The increase in Non-Rechargeable revenues was mainly attributable to higher shipments
of our BA-5390 batteries to government/defense customers, offset in part by a decline in sales to
automotive telematics customers.
Rechargeable product sales increased $464, or 5.8%, from $8,020 last year to $8,484 this year.
The increase in Rechargeable revenues was mainly attributable to strong demand for batteries and
charging systems from U.S. defense customers.
Communications Systems revenues decreased $31,110, or 76.5%, from $40,675 last year to $9,565
this year, due to deliveries of SATCOM-on-the-Move and other advanced communications systems in
2008 resulting primarily from the sizeable orders we received during the latter part of 2007, that
did not reoccur in 2009.
Design and Installation Services revenues increased $2,399, or 67.4%, from $3,557 last year to
$5,956 this year, mainly due to the added revenue base provided from the acquisition of USE in the
fourth quarter of 2008.
Cost of Products Sold. Cost of products sold totaled $31,999 for the quarter ended September
27, 2009, a decrease of $20,308, or 38.8%, from the $52,307 reported for the same three-month
period a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue decreased
from 76.9% for the three-month period ended September 27, 2008 to 75.5% for the three-month period
ended September 27, 2009. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin was 24.5% for the three-month
period ended September 27, 2009, compared with 23.1% for the three-month period ended September 27,
2008, generally attributable to the margin improvements in all of the operating segments. The
margin results in the Communications Systems segment were positively impacted due to the
recognition of a gain on litigation settlement totaling $1,256, in relation to the settlement of an
ongoing litigation with a vendor, which partially offset the significant reduction in sales of our
higher margin Communications Systems products.
In our Non-Rechargeable Products segment, the cost of products sold increased $1,166, from
$13,835 in the three-month period ended September 27, 2008 to $15,001 in 2009. Non-Rechargeable
gross margin for 2009 was $3,357, or 18.3% of revenues, an increase of $1,451 from 2008s gross
margin of $1,906, or 12.1% of revenues. Non-Rechargeable gross margin and gross margin as a
percentage of revenues both increased for the three-month period ended September 27, 2009,
primarily as a result of higher sales volumes and product mix, in comparison to the three-month
period ended September 27, 2008. In addition, ongoing transition costs related to our second
quarter of 2008 restructuring initiative at our UK operation, factored into our margin results for
2008.
In our Rechargeable Products segment, the cost of products sold increased $201, from $6,282 in
the three-month period ended September 27, 2008 to $6,483 in 2009. Rechargeable gross margin for
2009 was $2,001, or 23.6% of revenues, an increase of $263 from 2008s gross margin of $1,738, or
21.7% of revenues. Rechargeable gross margin improved primarily as a result of higher sales
volumes and favorable product mix, as well as lower costs for material and component parts.
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In our Communications Systems segment, the cost of products sold decreased $23,484, from
$29,304 in the three-month period ended September 27, 2008 to $5,820 in 2009. Communications
Systems gross margin for 2009 was $3,745, or 39.2% of revenues, a decrease of $7,626 from 2008s gross
margin of $11,371, or 28.0% of revenues. The increase in the gross margin percentage for
Communications Systems resulted from the recognition of a gain on litigation settlement totaling
$1,256, in relation to the settlement of an ongoing litigation with a vendor, which was partially
offset by the overall sales mix and lower sales volume in this segment. We had also implemented a
four-day work week for production personnel in our Newark operations, which included a significant
portion of our communications systems manufacturing operations, in the third quarter of 2009, to
align inventory and production levels with current sales levels. For the fourth quarter of 2009,
we have resumed a full five-day work week for production personnel in our Newark operations in
response to increased production demand.
In our Design and Installation Services segment, the cost of sales increased $1,809, from
$2,886 in the three-month period ended September 27, 2008 to $4,695 in 2009. Design and
Installation Services gross margin for 2009 was $1,261, or 21.2% of revenues, an increase of $590
from 2008s gross margin of $671, or 18.9% of revenues. Gross margin in this particular segment
improved due to the overall increase in higher margin service revenue. The improvement was
partially offset by the continued short-term price competition with component suppliers and ongoing
integration efforts related to the USE acquisition.
Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the three-month period ended September 27,
2009 totaled $10,768, an increase of $380 from the prior years amount of $10,388. Overall,
operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased to 25.4% in the third quarter of 2009 from
15.3% reported in the prior year, due to the overall expense increase over a lower revenue base.
In response to this unfavorable change to the percentage of sales, we have consolidated some of our
operations in an effort to lower the fixed costs basis of our operations, performed an overall cost
reduction analysis and tightened our cost controls, and deferred some of our discretionary
spending. Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was
$449 for 2009 ($310 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $139 in research and
development costs), compared with $517 for 2008 ($362 in selling, general, and administrative
expenses and $155 in research and development costs). Research and development costs were $2,748
in 2009, an increase of $587, or 27.2%, over the $2,161 reported in 2008 as we increased our
investment in product development and design activity. Selling, general, and administrative
expenses decreased $207, or 2.5%, to $8,020. This decrease was comprised of the consolidation of
some of our operations, tightened overall cost controls and the deferral of some discretionary
spending.
Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense) totaled ($104) for the third quarter of 2009,
compared to ($418) for the third quarter of 2008. Interest expense, net of interest income,
increased $211, to $454 for the third quarter of 2009 from $243 for the comparable period in 2008,
mainly as a result of higher average borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Miscellaneous
income/expense amounted to income of $350 for the third quarter of 2009 compared with expense of
$175 for the same period in 2008. The income in 2009 and expense in 2008 was primarily due to
transactions impacted by changes in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
Income Taxes. We reflected a tax provision of $105 for the third quarter of 2009 compared
with $213 in the third quarter of 2008. The effective tax rate for the total consolidated company
for the three-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and 2008 was:
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During the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006, we recorded a full valuation allowance on
our net deferred tax asset, due to the determination, at that time, that it was more likely than
not that we would not be able to utilize our U.S. and U.K. net operating loss carryforwards
(NOLs) that had accumulated over time. At September 27, 2009, we continue to recognize a
valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax asset, to the extent that we believe, that it is more
likely than not that we will not be able to utilize that portion of our U.S. NOLs that had
accumulated over time. A U.S. valuation allowance is not required for the portion of the deferred
tax asset that will be realized by the reversal of temporary differences related to deferred tax
liabilities to the extent those temporary differences are expected to reverse in our carryforward
period. At September 27, 2009, we continue to recognize a full valuation allowance on our U.K. net
deferred tax asset, as we believe, at this time, that it is more likely than not that we will not
be able to utilize our U.K. NOLs that had accumulated over time. (See Note 8 in the Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.) We continually monitor
the assumptions and performance results to assess the realizability of the tax benefits of the U.S.
and U.K. NOLs and other deferred tax assets, in accordance with the applicable accounting
standards.
We have determined that a change in ownership, as defined under Internal Revenue Code
Section 382, occurred in 2005 and 2006. As such, the domestic NOL carryforward will be subject to
an annual limitation estimated to be in the range of approximately $12,000 to $14,500. The unused
portion of the annual limitation can be carried forward to subsequent periods. We believe such
limitation will not impact our ability to realize the deferred tax asset.
In addition, certain of our NOL carryforwards are subject to U.S. alternative minimum tax such
that carryforwards can offset only 90% of alternative minimum taxable income. This limitation did
not have an impact on income taxes determined for the third quarter of 2009. However, this
limitation did have an impact of $151 on income taxes determined for the third quarter of 2008.
The use of our U.K. NOL carryforwards may be limited due to the change in the U.K. operation during
2008 from a manufacturing and assembly center to primarily a distribution and service center. For
further discussion, see Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2008.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Ultralife. Net loss attributable to Ultralife and loss
attributable to Ultralife common shareholders per diluted share were $605 and $0.04, respectively,
for the three months ended September 27, 2009, compared to a net income attributable to Ultralife
and earnings attributable to Ultralife common shareholders per diluted share of $4,657 and $0.26,
respectively, for the same quarter last year, primarily as a result of the reasons described above.
Average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share decreased from
17,722,000 in the third quarter of 2008 to 16,921,000 in 2009, mainly due to the share repurchase
program we initiated in the fourth quarter of 2008, offset by stock option and warrant exercises
and restricted stock grants.
Nine-month periods ended September 27, 2009 and September 27, 2008
Revenues. Consolidated revenues for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2009 amounted
to $121,759, a decrease of $83,719, or 40.7%, from the $205,478 reported in the prior year.
Non-Rechargeable product sales increased $4,799, or 10.0%, from $48,056 last year to $52,855
this year. The increase in Non-Rechargeable revenues was mainly attributable to higher shipments
of our BA-5390 batteries to government/defense customers, offset in part by a decline in sales to
automotive telematics customers.
Rechargeable product sales increased $13,397, or 69.6%, from $19,248 last year to $32,645 this
year. The increase in Rechargeable revenues was mainly attributable to strong demand for batteries
and charging systems from U.S. defense customers.
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Communications Systems revenues decreased $106,273, or 83.9%, from $126,675 last year to
$20,402 this year, due to deliveries of SATCOM-on-the-Move and other advanced communications systems in 2008 resulting primarily from the sizeable orders we received during the latter
part of 2007, that did not reoccur in 2009.
Design and Installation Services revenues increased $4,358, or 37.9%, from $11,499 last year
to $15,857 this year, mainly due to the added revenue base provided from the acquisition of USE in
the fourth quarter of 2008.
Cost of Products Sold. Cost of products sold totaled $96,834 for the nine-month period ended
September 27, 2009, a decrease of $61,455, or 38.8%, from the $158,289 reported for the same
nine-month period a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue
increased from 77.0% for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2008 to 79.5% for the nine-month
period ended September 27, 2009. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin was 20.5% for the
nine-month period ended September 27, 2009, compared with 23.0% for the nine-month period ended
September 27, 2008, generally attributable to the margin decreases in the Design and Installation
Services segments, offset by improvements in the Non-Rechargeable Products, Rechargeable Products
and Communications Systems segments. The margin results in the Communications Systems segment
were positively impacted due to the recognition of a gain on litigation settlement totaling $1,256,
in relation to the settlement of an ongoing litigation with a vendor, which partially offset the
significant reduction in sales of our higher margin Communications Systems products.
In our Non-Rechargeable Products segment, the cost of products sold increased $2,476, from
$40,843 in the nine-month period ended September 27, 2008 to $43,319 in 2009. Non-Rechargeable
gross margin for 2009 was $9,536, or 18.0% of revenues, an increase of $2,323 from 2008s gross
margin of $7,213, or 15.0% of revenues. Non-Rechargeable gross margin and gross margin as a
percentage of revenues both increased for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2009, primarily
as a result of higher sales volumes and product mix, in comparison to the nine-month period ended
September 27, 2008. Also, the approximate $750 restructuring charge that was recorded relating to
refocusing our U.K. operations toward enhancing our ability to serve our customers, including the
U.K. Ministry of Defence, resulting in employee termination costs and certain asset valuation
adjustments in 2008, did not reoccur in 2009.
In our Rechargeable Products segment, the cost of products sold increased $9,731, from $15,488
in the nine-month period ended September 27, 2008 to $25,219 in 2009. Rechargeable gross margin
for 2009 was $7,426, or 22.7% of revenues, an increase of $3,666 from 2008s gross margin of
$3,760, or 19.5% of revenues. Rechargeable gross margin improved primarily as a result of higher
sales volumes and favorable product mix, as well as lower costs for material and component parts.
In our Communications Systems segment, the cost of products sold decreased $78,000, from
$92,442 in the nine-month period ended September 27, 2008 to $14,442 in 2009. Communications
Systems gross margin for 2009 was $5,960, or 29.2% of revenues, a decrease of $28,273 from 2008s
gross margin of $34,233, or 27.0% of revenues. The increase in the gross margin percentage for
Communications Systems resulted from the recognition of a gain on litigation settlement totaling
$1,256, in relation to the settlement of an ongoing litigation with a vendor, which was partially
offset by the overall sales mix and lower sales volume in this segment. We had also implemented a
four-day work week for production personnel in our Newark operations, which included a significant
portion of our communications systems manufacturing operations, in the third quarter of 2009, to
align inventory and production levels with current sales levels. For the fourth quarter of 2009,
we have resumed a full five-day work week for production personnel in our Newark operations in
response to increased production demand.
In our Design and Installation Services segment, the cost of sales increased $4,338, from
$9,516 in the nine-month period ended September 27, 2008 to $13,854 in 2009. Design and
Installation Services gross margin for 2009 was $2,003, or 12.6% of revenues, an increase of $20
from 2008s gross margin of $1,983, or 17.2% of revenues. Gross margin in this particular segment
was weaker than expected due to expected short-term price competition with component suppliers, relatively low margin jobs
that carried over from year-end, and ongoing integration efforts related to the USE acquisition.
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Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the nine-month period ended September 27,
2009 were $33,911, an increase of $4,320 from the prior years amount of $29,591. Overall,
operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased to 27.9% in the first nine months of 2009
from 14.4% reported in the prior year, due to the overall expense increase over a lower revenue
base. In response to this unfavorable change to the percentage of sales, we have consolidated some
of our operations that is designed to lower the fixed costs basis of our operations, performed an
overall cost reduction analysis and tightened our cost controls, along with deferring some of our
discretionary spending. Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our
acquisitions was $1,256 for 2009 ($859 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $397 in
research and development costs), compared with $1,563 for 2008 ($1,091 in selling, general, and
administrative expenses and $472 in research and development costs). Research and development
costs were $7,242 in 2009, an increase of $1,335, or 22.6%, over the $5,907 reported in 2008, as we
increased our investment in product development and design activity. Selling, general, and
administrative expenses increased $2,985, or 12.6%, to $26,669. This increase was comprised of
costs related to recently acquired companies, in addition to higher sales and marketing expenses
related to development of new territories for the standby power business and generally higher
administrative costs.
Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense) totaled ($830) for the first nine months of
2009, compared to ($513) for the first nine months of 2008. Interest expense, net of interest
income, increased $183, to $982 for the first nine months of 2009 from $799 for the comparable
period in 2008, mainly as a result of higher average borrowings under our revolving credit
facility. In 2008, we recognized a gain of $313 on the early conversion of the $10,500 convertible
notes held by the sellers of McDowell, which related to an increase in the interest rate on the
notes from 4.0% to 5.0% in October 2007. Miscellaneous income/expense amounted to income of $152
for the first nine months of 2009 compared with expense of $27 for the same period in 2008. The
income in 2009 and expense in 2008 was primarily due to transactions impacted by changes in foreign
currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
Income Taxes. We reflected a tax provision of $291 for the first nine months of 2009 compared
with $3,617 in the first nine months of 2008. The second quarter of 2008 tax provision included an
approximate $3,100 non-cash charge to record a deferred tax liability for liabilities generated
from goodwill and certain intangible assets that cannot be predicted to reverse for book purposes
during our loss carryforward periods. Substantially all of this adjustment related to book/tax
differences that occurred during 2007 and was identified during the second quarter of 2008. In
connection with this adjustment, we reviewed the illustrative list of qualitative considerations
provided in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99 and other qualitative factors in our determination
that this adjustment was not material to the 2007 consolidated financial statements or this
quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
The effective tax rate for the total consolidated company for the nine-month periods ended
September 27, 2009 and 2008 was:
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During the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006, we recorded a full valuation allowance on
our net deferred tax asset, due to the determination, at that time, that it was more likely than
not that we would not be able to utilize our U.S. and U.K. net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) that had
accumulated over time. At September 27, 2009, we continue to recognize a valuation allowance on
our U.S. deferred tax asset, to the extent that we believe, that it is more likely than not that we
will not be able to utilize that portion of our U.S. NOLs that had accumulated over time. A U.S.
valuation allowance is not required for the portion of the deferred tax asset that will be realized
by the reversal of temporary differences related to deferred tax liabilities to the extent those
temporary differences are expected to reverse in our carryforward period. At September 27, 2009, we
continue to recognize a full valuation allowance on our U.K. net deferred tax asset, as we believe,
at this time, that it is more likely than not that we will not be able to utilize our U.K. NOLs
that had accumulated over time. (See Note 8 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional information.) We continually monitor the assumptions and performance
results to assess the realizability of the tax benefits of the U.S. and U.K. NOLs and other
deferred tax assets, in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.
We have determined that a change in ownership, as defined under Internal Revenue Code
Section 382, occurred in 2005 and 2006. As such, the domestic NOL carryforward will be subject to
an annual limitation estimated to be in the range of approximately $12,000 to $14,500. The unused
portion of the annual limitation can be carried forward to subsequent periods. We believe such
limitation will not impact our ability to realize the deferred tax asset.
In addition, certain of our NOL carryforwards are subject to U.S. alternative minimum tax such
that carryforwards can offset only 90% of alternative minimum taxable income. This limitation did
not have an impact on income taxes determined for the first nine months of 2009. However, this
limitation did have an impact of $469 on income taxes determined for the first nine months of 2008.
The use of our U.K. NOL carryforwards may be limited due to the change in the U.K. operation
during 2008 from a manufacturing and assembly center to primarily a distribution and service
center. For further discussion, see Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2008.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Ultralife. Net loss attributable to Ultralife and loss
attributable to Ultralife common shareholders per diluted share were $10,081 and $0.59,
respectively, for the nine months ended September 27, 2009, compared to a net income attributable
to Ultralife and earnings attributable to Ultralife common shareholders per diluted share of
$13,486 and $0.77, respectively, for the same period last year, primarily as a result of the
reasons described above. Average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per
share decreased from 17,742,000 in the first nine months of 2008 to 16,996,000 in 2009, mainly due
to the share repurchase program we initiated in the fourth quarter of 2008, offset by stock option
and warrant exercises and restricted stock grants.
Adjusted EBITDA
In evaluating our business, we consider and use Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure,
as a supplemental measure of our operating performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income
(loss) before net interest expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and
amortization, plus/minus expenses/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing
operations. We use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to review and assess our operating
performance and to enhance comparability between periods. We also believe the use of Adjusted
EBITDA facilitates investors use of operating performance comparisons from period to period and
company to company by backing out potential differences caused by variations in such items as
capital structures (affecting relative interest expense and stock-based compensation expense), the
book amortization of intangible assets (affecting relative amortization expense), the age and book
value of facilities and equipment (affecting relative depreciation expense) and other significant
non-cash, non-operating expenses or income. We also present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it
is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as a measure of
financial performance. We reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) attributable to
Ultralife, the most comparable financial measure under U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles (U.S. GAAP).
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We use Adjusted EBITDA in our decision-making processes relating to the operation of our
business together with U.S. GAAP financial measures such as income (loss) from operations. We
believe that Adjusted EBITDA permits a comparative assessment of our operating performance,
relative to our performance based on our U.S. GAAP results, while isolating the effects of
depreciation and amortization, which may vary from period to period without any correlation to
underlying operating performance, and of non-cash stock-based compensation, which is a non-cash
expense that varies widely among companies. We provide information relating to our Adjusted EBITDA
so that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties have the same data that we
employ in assessing our overall operations. We believe that trends in our Adjusted EBITDA are a
valuable indicator of our operating performance on a consolidated basis and of our ability to
produce operating cash flows to fund working capital needs, to service debt obligations and to fund
capital expenditures.
The term Adjusted EBITDA is not defined under U.S. GAAP, and is not a measure of operating
income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Adjusted
EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and when assessing our operating performance,
Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for net income (loss)
attributable to Ultralife or other consolidated statement of operations data prepared in accordance
with U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Adjusted EBITDA (1) does not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements
for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; (2) does not reflect changes in,
or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (3) does not reflect the
interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal
payments, on our debt; (4) does not reflect income taxes or the cash requirements for
any tax payments; and (5) does not reflect all of the costs associated with operating
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while stock-based compensation is a component of cost of products sold and
operating expenses, the impact on our consolidated financial statements compared to
other companies can vary significantly due to such factors as assumed life of the
stock-based awards and assumed volatility of our common stock; and |
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other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its
usefulness as a comparative measure. |
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We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and using
Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows for the periods
presented:
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Three-Month Periods Ended |
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Nine-Month Periods Ended |
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September 27, |
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September 27, |
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September 27, |
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September 27, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Net income (loss) attributable
to Ultralife |
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$ |
(605 |
) |
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$ |
4,657 |
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$ |
(10,081 |
) |
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$ |
13,486 |
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Add: interest expense, net |
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454 |
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|
243 |
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|
982 |
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|
779 |
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Add: income tax provision |
|
|
105 |
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|
|
213 |
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|
|
291 |
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|
|
3,617 |
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Add: depreciation expense |
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|
1,047 |
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|
965 |
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2,986 |
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2,896 |
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Add: amortization expense |
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449 |
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517 |
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1,256 |
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1,563 |
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Add: stock-based compensation
expense |
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(82 |
) |
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|
495 |
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|
995 |
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1,691 |
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Less: gain on debt conversion |
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|
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(313 |
) |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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$ |
1,368 |
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$ |
7,090 |
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$ |
(3,571 |
) |
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$ |
23,739 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 27, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1,697, a decrease of $181 from
the beginning of the year. During the nine-month period ended September 27, 2009, we used $15,058
of cash from operating activities as compared to the generation of $16,460 for the nine-month
period ended September 27, 2008. The use of cash from operating activities in 2009 resulted mainly
from increased working capital requirements, including higher balances of accounts receivables and
inventory and lower balances in accounts payable, as we prepared to deliver on anticipated contract
awards and to meet the anticipated delivery schedules for those awards, which awards ultimately
went to another government contractor (see Overview discussion in Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations).
We used $8,209 in cash for investing activities during the first nine months of 2009 compared
with $2,650 in cash used for investing activities in the same period in 2008. In 2009, we spent
$1,443 to purchase plant, property and equipment, and $6,766 was used in connection with the
acquisition of AMTI, as well as contingent purchase price payouts related to RedBlack and RPS. In
2008, we spent $2,282 to purchase plant, property and equipment.
During the nine-month period ended September 27, 2009, we generated $22,817 in funds from
financing activities compared to the usage of $10,597 in funds in the same period of 2008. The
financing activities in 2009 included a $26,550 inflow from drawdowns on the revolver portion of
our primary credit facility, an inflow of $751 for proceeds from the issuance of debt, and an
inflow of cash from stock option and warrant exercises of $310, offset by an outflow of $1,468 for
principal payments on term debt under our primary credit facility and capital lease obligations,
and an outflow of $3,326 for the purchase of treasury shares related to our share repurchase
program.
Inventory turnover for the first nine months of 2009 was an annualized rate of approximately
2.6 turns per year, a decrease from the 4.6 turns for the full year of 2008. The decrease in this
metric is mainly due to a buildup in inventory in anticipation of certain orders from the U.S.
Government that were delayed and ultimately awarded to another contractor, as well as the decrease
in the sales volumes during 2009. Our Days Sales Outstanding (DSOs) as of September 27, 2009, was
70 days, an increase from the 53 days at year-end December 31, 2008, mainly due to the overall
domestic and global recessionary economic conditions.
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As of September 27, 2009, we had made commitments to purchase approximately $346 of production
machinery and equipment, which we expect to fund through operating cash flows or the use of debt.
Debt Commitments
Our primary credit facility consists of both a term loan component and a revolver component,
and the facility is collateralized by essentially all of our assets, including those of our
subsidiaries. The lenders of the credit facility are JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Manufacturers
and Traders Trust Company (together, the Lenders), with JP Morgan Chase Bank acting as the
administrative agent (Agent). The current revolver loan commitment is $35,000. Availability
under the revolving credit component is subject to meeting certain financial covenants, including a
debt to earnings ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio. In addition, we are required to meet
certain non-financial covenants. The rate of interest, in general, is based upon either the Prime
Rate plus 200 basis points or LIBOR plus 500 basis points.
On June 30, 2004, we drew down on a $10,000 term loan under the credit facility. The term
loan was being repaid in equal monthly installments of $167 over five years. On July 1, 2004, we
entered into an interest rate swap arrangement in the notional amount of $10,000 to be effective on
August 2, 2004, related to the $10,000 term loan, in order to take advantage of historically low
interest rates. We received a fixed rate of interest in exchange for a variable rate. The swap
rate received was 3.98% for five years. The total rate of interest paid by us was equal to the
swap rate of 3.98% plus the applicable Eurodollar spread associated with the term loan. During the
full year of 2008, the adjusted rate ranged from 5.73% to 6.48%. During the first nine months of
2009, the adjusted rate was 6.48%. Derivative instruments are accounted for in accordance with
FASBs guidance on accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities, which requires
that all derivative instruments be recognized in the financial statements at fair value.
In July 2009, we paid the final monthly installment for the term loan under the credit
facility and have no further obligations relating to the term loan portion of the credit facility.
Correspondingly, the interest rate swap arrangement we entered into in connection with the term
loan under the credit facility has expired and we have no further obligations under the interest
rate swap arrangement.
There have been several amendments to the credit facility during the past few years, including
amendments to authorize acquisitions and modify financial covenants. Effective April 23, 2008, we
entered into Amendment Number Ten to Credit Agreement (Amendment Ten) with the Lenders.
Amendment Ten increased the amount of the revolving credit facility from $15,000 to $22,500, an
increase of $7,500. Additionally, Amendment Ten amended the applicable revolver and term rates
under the Credit Agreement from a variable pricing grid based on quarterly financial ratios to a
set interest rate structure based on either the current prime rate, or a LIBOR rate plus 250 basis
points.
Effective January 27, 2009, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the
Restated Credit Agreement) with the Lenders. The Restated Credit Agreement reflects the previous
ten amendments to the original Credit Agreement dated June 30, 2004 between us and the Lenders and
modifies certain of those provisions. The Restated Credit Agreement among other things
(i) increased the revolver loan commitment from $22,500 to $35,000, (ii) extended the maturity date
of the revolving credit component from January 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010, (iii) modified the
interest rate, and (iv) modified certain covenants. The rate of interest is based, in general,
upon either a LIBOR rate plus a Eurodollar spread or an Alternate Base Rate plus an ABR spread, as
that term is defined in the Restated Credit Agreement, within a predetermined grid, which is
dependent upon whether Earnings Before Interest and Taxes for the most recently completed fiscal
quarter is greater than or less than zero. Generally, borrowings under the Restated Credit
Agreement bear interest based primarily on the Prime Rate plus 50 to 200 basis points or LIBOR plus
300 to 500 basis points. Additionally, among other covenant modifications, the Restated Credit
Agreement modified the financial covenants by (i) revising the debt to earnings ratio and fixed
charge coverage ratio and (ii) deleting the current assets to
total liabilities ratio.
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Effective June 28, 2009, we entered into Waiver and Amendment Number One to Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement (Waiver and Amendment) with the Lenders and Agent. The Waiver and
Amendment provided that the Lenders and Agent would waive their right to exercise their respective
rights and remedies under the credit facility arising from our failure to comply with the financial
covenants in the credit facility with respect to the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2009. In
addition to a number of revisions to non-financial covenants, the Waiver and Amendment revised the
applicable revolver rate under the Restated Credit Agreement to an interest rate structure based on
the Prime Rate plus 200 basis points or LIBOR plus 500 basis points.
As stated in the Restated Credit Agreement, as amended by the Waiver and Amendment, we are
required to maintain a debt to earnings ratio at or below 2.75 to 1 and a fixed charge ratio at or
above 1.25 to 1. As of September 27, 2009, our debt to earnings ratio was (34.37) to 1 and our
fixed charge ratio was (0.07) to 1. Accordingly, we were not in compliance with the financial
covenants of our credit facility. This constitutes an event of default under the terms of our
existing credit facility which would entitle our Lenders to provide us with notice that they were
exercising their rights under the credit facility. Although we have not received such a notice
from our Lenders, there are no constraints on their ability to do so. If we were to receive a
notice of default from our Lenders, we would not be able to cure our default, and our Lenders would
be able to exercise their rights and remedies as secured creditors of our indebtedness. Our
Lenders would be able to terminate any commitment to lend additional funds to us and demand payment
in full of the outstanding indebtedness under our credit facility, which indebtedness totaled
$15,500 as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We currently do not have sufficient
liquidity to satisfy such payment demand, were it to occur. Unless we were able to obtain
additional capital resources, or appropriate waivers and forbearances from our Lenders, we would
not be able to continue to fund our operations in the ordinary course or continue our business as
currently conducted.
We are seeking to change our existing revolving credit line to an asset-based credit facility
that will more closely match our operating needs and provide funding for our future operations and
have evaluated proposals from our existing Lenders as well as other potential lenders. We have
accepted a proposal for an asset-based credit facility which, if and when completed, would result
in full payment of all of our obligations under our existing credit facility. In connection with
that proposal, we are in active discussions with our current Lenders to secure a
forbearance agreement. If we do not succeed in securing that agreement, our current Lenders could
demand payment in full of the current outstanding indebtedness upon providing notice of default. We
can provide no assurance that we will be able to obtain the forbearance agreement that we are
currently discussing. Nor can we assure that we will succeed in obtaining any commitments to
secure the asset-based credit facility that we are currently seeking. If we do not succeed in
negotiating a forbearance agreement with our Lenders, they would be able to commence foreclosure on
some or all of our assets that serve as collateral for the debt owed our Lenders, or exercise other
rights and remedies given them under our current credit facility. Substantially all of our assets,
tangible and intangible, serve as collateral for the debt that is owed our Lenders. In that event,
we would likely be compelled to seek protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code. If this were to occur, it could have a material adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As of September 27, 2009, we had $-0- outstanding under the term loan component of our credit
facility with our primary lending bank and $26,550 was outstanding under the revolver component.
At September 27, 2009, the interest rate on the revolver component was 5.25%. As of September 27,
2009, the revolver arrangement provided for up to $35,000 of borrowing capacity, including
outstanding letters of credit. At September 27, 2009, we had $325 of outstanding letters of credit
related to this facility, leaving $8,125 of additional borrowing capacity.
Our relations with our Lenders have become strained due to our recent operating results and
our failure to meet the financial covenants of our existing credit facility. We have received
waivers as necessary in the past, and we are in active discussions with our current Lenders to
secure a forbearance agreement. There can be no assurance, however, that such discussions will
result in the execution and delivery of an appropriate forbearance agreement. Similarly, there can
be no assurance that waivers or forbearances will always be obtained when needed in the future. If we are unable to obtain the
forbearance agreement from our Lenders, we may need to implement alternative plans to provide us
with sufficient levels of liquidity and working capital. There can be no assurance that such
alternatives would be available on acceptable terms and conditions or that we would be successful
in our implementation of such plans.
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Our ability to refinance our current credit facility, if necessary, or to secure additional
capital resources to fund our operational and growth strategies will depend, in large part, on our
ability to access the credit markets. The recent disruption in credit markets and our recent
operating losses make it uncertain whether we will be able to access the credit markets when
necessary or desirable. If we are not able to access credit markets and obtain financing on
commercially reasonable terms when needed, our business could be materially harmed and our results
of operations could be adversely affected.
Equity Transactions
During the first nine months of 2009 and 2008, we issued 70,000 and 271,000 shares of common
stock, respectively, as a result of exercises of stock options and warrants. We received
approximately $310 in 2009 and $2,276 in 2008 in cash proceeds as a result of these transactions.
On November 16, 2007, we finalized a settlement agreement with the sellers of McDowell
Research, Ltd. relating to various operational issues that arose during the first several months
following the July 2006 acquisition that significantly reduced our profit margins. The settlement
agreement amount was approximately $7,900. The settlement agreement reduced the principal amount
on the convertible notes initially issued in that transaction from $20,000 to $14,000, and
eliminated a $1,889 liability related to a purchase price adjustment. In addition, the interest
rate on the convertible notes was increased from 4% to 5% and we made prepayments totaling $3,500
on the convertible notes. Upon payment of the $3,500 in November 2007, we reported a one-time,
non-operating gain of approximately $7,550 to account for the settlement, net of certain
adjustments related to the change in the interest rate on the convertible notes. Based on the
facts and circumstances surrounding the settlement agreement, there was not a clear and direct link
to the acquisitions purchase price; therefore, we recorded the settlement as an adjustment to
income in accordance with FASBs pre-revised guidance on business combinations. In January 2008,
the remaining $10,500 principal balance on the convertible notes was converted in full into 700,000
shares of our common stock, and the remaining $313 that pertained to the change in the interest
rate on the notes was recorded in other income as a gain on debt conversion.
Other Matters
We continually explore various sources of liquidity to ensure financing flexibility, including
leasing alternatives, issuing new or refinancing existing debt, and raising equity through private
or public offerings. Although we stay abreast of such financing alternatives, we believe we have
the ability during the next 12 months to finance our operations primarily through internally
generated funds or through the use of additional financing that currently is available to us. In
the event that we are unable to finance our operations with the internally generated funds or
through the use of additional financing that currently is available to us, we may need to seek
additional credit or access capital markets for additional funds. We can provide no assurance,
given the current state of credit markets, that we would be successful in this regard, especially
in light of our recent operating performance.
If we are unable to achieve our plans or unforeseen events occur, we may need to implement
alternative plans, in addition to plans that we have already initiated. While we believe we can
complete our original plans or alternative plans, if necessary, there can be no assurance that such
alternatives would be available on acceptable terms and conditions or that we would be successful
in our implementation of such plans.
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As described in Part II, Item 1, Legal Proceedings of this report, we are involved in
certain environmental matters with respect to our facility in Newark, New York. Although we have
reserved for expenses related to this potential exposure, there can be no assurance that such
reserve will be adequate. The ultimate resolution of this matter may have a significant adverse
impact on the results of operations in the period in which it is resolved.
With respect to our battery products, we typically offer warranties against any defects due to
product malfunction or workmanship for a period up to one year from the date of purchase. With
respect to our communications accessory products, we typically offer a four-year warranty. We also
offer a 10-year warranty on our 9-volt batteries that are used in ionization-type smoke detector
applications. We provide for a reserve for these potential warranty expenses, which is based on an
analysis of historical warranty issues. There is no assurance that future warranty claims will be
consistent with past history, and in the event we experience a significant increase in warranty
claims, there is no assurance that our reserves will be sufficient. This could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Outlook
Based on expected shipments of government/defense orders in the fourth quarter, we have
revised our outlook for 2009 and now expect revenue for the year of approximately $175,000. We
expect to be profitable in the fourth quarter but expect an operating loss of between $8,000 and
$9,000 for the year.
A caveat to our forecast for 2009 should be considered. As we have worked to streamline the
business and realize cost efficiencies, we have been evaluating our multi-brand strategy. We have
acquired several businesses with strong brands that had value and meaning to their customer base,
but our objective has always been to leverage the reputation, the power and the global reach of the
Ultralife brand. As the identity of these businesses has become increasingly identified with
Ultralife, we are constantly reviewing the costs and the benefits of retiring several of these
brands. Ultimately, we may decide to take such an action on any of these brands, which could
result in a non-cash impairment charge of the associated intangible asset, reducing operating
earnings by the associated amount or amounts on the balance sheet.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Developments
In June 2009, the FASB issued amended guidance for the accounting for transfers of financial
assets. The amended guidance removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity. The
amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods
beginning after November 15, 2009. Earlier application is prohibited. We do not expect the adoption
of this pronouncement to have a significant impact on our financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued amended guidance for the accounting for variable interest
entities. The amendments include: (1) the elimination of the exemption for qualifying special
purpose entities, (2) a new approach for determining who should consolidate a variable-interest
entity, and (3) changes to when it is necessary to reassess who should consolidate a
variable-interest entity. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2009. Earlier adoption is
prohibited. We do not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a significant impact on our
financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification
(Codification) is intended to be the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) and reporting standards as issued by the FASB. Its primary purpose is to
improve clarity and use of existing standards by grouping authoritative literature under common
topics. The Codification is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim
periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Codification does not change or alter existing GAAP and did not have
an impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
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In May 2009, the FASB issued guidance for the accounting for subsequent events. The guidance
incorporates guidance into the accounting literature that was previously addressed only in auditing
standards. The guidance refers to subsequent events that provide additional evidence about
conditions that existed at the balance-sheet date as recognized subsequent events. Subsequent
events which provide evidence about conditions that arose after the balance-sheet date but prior to
the issuance of the financial statements are referred to as non-recognized subsequent events. It
also requires the disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated and
whether this date is the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial
statements were available to be issued. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a
significant impact on our financial statements. See Note 1 for disclosures associated with the
adoption of this accounting pronouncement.
In April 2009, the FASB issued new guidance related to the disclosures about fair value of
financial instruments. The new guidance requires disclosures about fair value of financial
instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual
financial statements. The new guidance requires those disclosures in summarized financial
information at interim reporting periods. The new guidance is effective for interim reporting
periods ending after June 15, 2009. The new guidance does not require disclosures for earlier
periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption. In periods after initial adoption,
the new guidance requires comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption.
The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.
See Note 14 for disclosures associated with the adoption of this accounting pronouncement.
In June 2008, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force
(EITF) on determining whether an instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to an entitys own
stock. The consensus clarifies the determination of whether an instrument (or an embedded feature)
is indexed to an entitys own stock, which would qualify as a scope exception under the FASBs
guidance for accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities. The consensus is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Early
adoption for an existing instrument is not permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement did not
have a significant impact on our financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued guidance on the accounting for convertible debt instruments that
may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement). The guidance clarifies
that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial
cash settlement) are not addressed by the FASBs guidance on accounting for convertible debt and
debt issued with stock purchase warrants. Additionally, the guidance specifies that issuers of
such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that
will reflect the entitys nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in
subsequent periods. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and
interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have
a significant impact on our financial statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued guidance on the determination of the useful life of intangible
assets. The guidance amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or
extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under
FASBs accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. The guidance intends to improve the
consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASBs accounting for
goodwill and other intangible assets and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair
value of the asset under the revised FASB guidance on business combinations, and other U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles. The guidance is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on
our financial statements.
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In March 2008, the FASB issued new guidance on the disclosures about derivative instruments
and hedging activities. The statement amends and expands the disclosure requirements to provide
users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of (i) how and why an entity uses
derivative instruments; (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for
and its related interpretations, and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items
affect an entitys financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The statement also
requires (i) qualitative disclosures about objectives for using derivatives by primary underlying
risk exposure, (ii) information about the volume of derivative activity, (iii) tabular disclosures
about balance sheet location and gross fair value amounts of derivative instruments, income
statement, and other comprehensive income location and amounts of gains and losses on derivative
instruments by type of contract, and (iv) disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features
in derivative agreements. The new guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal
years or interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The adoption of this pronouncement did
not have a significant impact on our financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued revised guidance on business combinations. The guidance
retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes,
including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in purchase accounting. It also
changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies,
requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the
expensing of acquisition-related costs as incurred. The revised guidance is effective for fiscal
years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and will apply prospectively to business combinations
completed on or after that date. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant
impact on our financial statements. The future impact of adopting the revised guidance will depend
on the future business combinations that we may pursue.
In December 2007, the FASB issued amended guidance on noncontrolling interests in consolidated
financial statements, which changes the accounting and reporting for minority interests. Minority
interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and will be reported as a component
of equity separate from the parents equity, and purchases or sales of equity interests that do not
result in a change in control will be accounted for as equity transactions. In addition, net
income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be included in consolidated net income on
the face of the income statement and, upon a loss of control, the interest sold, as well as any
interest retained, will be recorded at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings.
The amended guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and will
apply prospectively, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which will apply
retrospectively. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our
financial statements, except for the revised disclosures that are required. The future impact of
adopting the amended guidance will depend on the structure of future business combinations or
partnerships that we may pursue.
In September 2006, the FASB issued new guidance on fair value measurements. The new guidance
provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. It does not
require any new fair value measurements, but does require expanded disclosures to provide
information about the extent to which fair value is used to measure assets and liabilities, the
methods and assumptions used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measures on
earnings. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and
interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption encouraged. In February 2008, the
FASB issued guidance delaying, for one year, the effective date of the new guidance for all
nonfinancial assets and liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed in the financial
statements on at least an annual basis. As such, we partially adopted the provisions of the new
guidance effective January 1, 2008. The partial adoption of this statement did not have a material
impact on our financial statements. We adopted the deferred provisions of the new guidance
effective January 1, 2009 which impacts the way in which we calculate fair value for assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value in a business combination, our annual
impairment review of goodwill and non-amortizable intangible assets, and when conditions exist that
require us to calculate the fair value of long-lived assets. The adoption of this pronouncement
did not have a significant impact on our financial statements, except for the additional
disclosures that are required.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Management exercises judgment in making important decisions pertaining to choosing and
applying accounting policies and methodologies in many areas. Not only are these decisions
necessary to comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, but they also reflect
managements view of the most appropriate manner in which to record and report our overall
financial performance. All accounting policies are important, and all policies described in Note 1
(Summary of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K
should be reviewed for a greater understanding of how our financial performance is recorded and
reported.
During the first nine months of 2009, there were no significant changes in the manner in which
our significant accounting policies were applied or in which related assumptions and estimates were
developed.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
(Dollars in thousands) |
We are exposed to various market risks in the normal course of business, primarily interest
rate risk and foreign currency risk. Our primary interest rate risk is derived from our
outstanding variable-rate debt obligations. In July 2004, we hedged this risk by entering into an
interest rate swap arrangement in connection with the term loan component of our credit facility.
Under the swap arrangement, effective August 2, 2004, we received a fixed rate of interest in
exchange for a variable rate. The swap rate received was 3.98% for five years and was adjusted
accordingly for a Eurodollar spread incorporated in the agreement. (See Note 6 in Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.)
In July 2009, we paid the final monthly installment for the term loan under the credit
facility and have no further obligations relating to the term loan portion of the credit facility.
Correspondingly, the interest rate swap arrangement we entered into in connection with the term
loan under the credit facility has expired and we have no further obligations under the interest
rate swap arrangement.
We are subject to foreign currency risk, due to fluctuations in currencies relative to the
U.S. dollar. We monitor the relationship between the U.S. dollar and other currencies on a
continuous basis and adjust sales prices for products and services sold in these foreign currencies
as appropriate to safeguard against the fluctuations in the currency effects relative to the U.S.
dollar.
We maintain manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and Asia, and export products
internationally. We purchase materials and sell our products in foreign currencies, and therefore
currency fluctuations may impact our pricing of products sold and materials purchased. In
addition, our foreign subsidiaries maintain their books in local currency, which is translated into
U.S. dollars for our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Evaluation Of Disclosure Controls And Procedures Our president and chief executive officer
(principal executive officer) and our vice president finance and chief financial officer
(principal financial officer) have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly
report. Based on this evaluation, our president and chief executive officer and vice president -
finance and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were
effective as of such date.
Changes In Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There has been no change in our
internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f))
that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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We are subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the normal course of business.
We believe that the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on
the financial position or results of our operations.
In conjunction with our purchase/lease of our Newark, New York facility in 1998, we entered
into a payment-in-lieu of tax agreement, which provided us with real estate tax concessions upon
meeting certain conditions. In connection with this agreement, a consulting firm performed a Phase
I and II Environmental Site Assessment, which revealed the existence of contaminated soil and
ground water around one of the buildings. We retained an engineering firm, which estimated that
the cost of remediation should be in the range of $230. In February 1998, we entered into an
agreement with a third party which provides that we and this third party will retain an
environmental consulting firm to conduct a supplemental Phase II investigation to verify the
existence of the contaminants and further delineate the nature of the environmental concern. The
third party agreed to reimburse us for fifty percent (50%) of the cost of correcting the
environmental concern on the Newark property. We have fully reserved for our portion of the
estimated liability. Our environmental consulting firm prepared and submitted a Final
Investigation Report in January 2009 to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(NYSDEC) for review. The NYSDEC reviewed and approved the Final Investigation Report in June
2009 and requested the development of a Remedial Action Plan. Our environmental consulting firm
developed and submitted the requested plan for review and approval by the NYSDEC. In October 2009,
we received comments back from the NYSDEC regarding the content of the remediation work plan. Our
environmental consulting firm is working to incorporate the requested changes and will submit a
revised work plan for review and approval. The final Remedial Action Plan selected may increase
the estimated remediation costs modestly. Through September 27, 2009, total costs incurred have
amounted to approximately $247, none of which has been capitalized. At September 27, 2009 and
December 31, 2008, we had $39 and $52, respectively, reserved for this matter.
We have updated, amended and restated certain of the risk factors that were included in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
Each of the risk factors set forth below, as well as those set forth in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 could materially adversely affect our
business, operating results and financial condition, as well as the value of an investment in our
common stock.
Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or those we currently deem
immaterial, may also materially harm our business, operating results and financial condition.
Updated Risk Factor
We may be unable to obtain financing to fund ongoing operations and future growth.
While we believe our ongoing cost controls will allow us to generate cash and
achieve profitability in the future, there is no assurance as to when or if we will be able to
achieve our projections. Our future cash flows from operations, combined with our accessibility to
cash and credit, may not be sufficient to allow us to finance ongoing operations or to make
required investments for future growth. We may need to seek additional credit or access capital
markets for additional funds. There is no assurance, given the current state of credit markets and
our recent operating performance, that we would be successful in this regard.
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We have certain debt covenants in accordance with the provisions of our credit
facility. At September 27, 2009 we were not in compliance with such debt covenants. This
constitutes an event of default under the terms of our existing credit facility which would entitle
our Lenders to provide us with notice that they were exercising their rights under the credit
facility. Although we have not received such a notice from our Lenders, there are no constraints
on their ability to do so. If we were to receive a notice of default from our Lenders, we would
not be able to cure our default, and our Lenders would be able to exercise their rights and
remedies as secured creditors of our indebtedness. Our Lenders would be able to
terminate any commitment to lend additional funds to us and demand payment in full of the
outstanding indebtedness under our credit facility. We currently do not have sufficient
liquidity to satisfy such payment demand, were it to occur. Unless we were able to obtain
additional capital resources, or appropriate waivers and forbearances from our Lenders, we would
not be able to continue to fund our operations in the ordinary course or continue our business as
currently conducted.
We are seeking to change our existing revolving credit line to an asset-based credit facility
that will more closely match our operating needs and provide funding for our future operations and
have evaluated proposals from our existing Lenders as well as other potential lenders. We have
accepted a proposal for an asset-based credit facility which, if and when completed, would result
in full payment of all of our obligations under our existing credit facility. In connection with
that proposal, we are in active discussions with our current Lenders to secure a
forbearance agreement. If we do not succeed in securing that agreement, our current Lenders could
demand payment in full of the current outstanding indebtedness upon providing notice of default. We
can provide no assurance that we will be able to obtain the forbearance agreement that we are
currently discussing. Nor can we assure that we will succeed in obtaining any commitments to
secure the asset-based credit facility that we are currently seeking. If we do not succeed in
negotiating a forbearance agreement with our Lenders, they would be able to commence foreclosure on
some or all of our assets that serve as collateral for the debt owed our Lenders, or exercise other
rights and remedies given them under our current credit facility. Substantially all of our assets,
tangible and intangible, serve as collateral for the debt that is owed our Lenders. In that event,
we would likely be compelled to seek protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code. If this were to occur, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Our relations with our Lenders have become strained due to our recent operating results and
our failure to meet the financial covenants of our existing credit facility. We have received
waivers as necessary in the past, and we are in active discussions with our current Lenders to
secure a forbearance agreement. There can be no assurance, however, that such discussions will
result in the execution and delivery of an appropriate forbearance agreement. Similarly, there can
be no assurance that waivers or forbearances will always be obtained when needed in the future. If
we are unable to obtain the forbearance agreement from our Lenders, we may need to implement
alternative plans to provide us with sufficient levels of liquidity and working capital. There can
be no assurance that such alternatives would be available on acceptable terms and conditions or
that we would be successful in our implementation of such plans.
New Risk Factor
Any impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, and other intangible assets,
could negatively impact our results of operations.
Our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are subject to an impairment test on an
annual basis and are also tested whenever events and circumstances indicate that goodwill and/or
indefinite-lived intangible assets may be impaired. Any excess goodwill and/or indefinite-lived
intangible assets value resulting from the impairment test must be written off in the period of
determination. Intangible assets (other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets) are
generally amortized over the useful life of such assets. In addition, from time to time, we may
acquire or make an investment in a business which will require us to record goodwill based on the purchase price and the value of the acquired
tangible and intangible assets. We may subsequently experience unforeseen issues with such
business which adversely affect the anticipated returns of the business or value of the intangible
assets and trigger an evaluation of the recoverability of the recorded goodwill and intangible
assets for such business. Future determinations of significant write-offs of goodwill or
intangible assets as a result of an impairment test or any accelerated amortization of other
intangible assets could have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial
condition. We are constantly reviewing the costs
and the benefits of retiring several of our current brands, the retirement of
which could result in a non-cash impairment charge of the associated
indefinite-lived intangible asset, reducing operating earnings by the
associated amount or amounts on the balance sheet. We are currently in the process of completing our annual impairment analysis for
goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, in accordance with the applicable accounting
guidance.
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Description of Document |
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Incorporated By Reference from: |
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10.1 |
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Employment Agreement
between the Registrant
and John D. Kavazanjian
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Exhibit 99.1 of the Form 8-K
filed on July 9, 2009 |
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10.2 |
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Employment Agreement
between the Registrant
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filed on July 9, 2009 |
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Waiver and Amendment
Number One to Amended
and Restated Credit
Agreement as of June
28, 2009, with the
Lenders Party Thereto
and JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A. as
Administrative Agent
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Exhibit 10.4 of the Form 10-Q
for the August 10, 2009 |
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31.1 |
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CEO 302 Certifications
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906 Certifications
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Filed herewith |
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
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Date: November 6, 2009 |
By: |
/s/ John D. Kavazanjian
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John D. Kavazanjian |
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President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: November 6, 2009 |
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/s/ John C. Casper
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John C. Casper |
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Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
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Principal Accounting Officer) |
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Index to Exhibits
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.1
I, John D. Kavazanjian, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Ultralife Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made
known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this
report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal
control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures
and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure
controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control
over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
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/s/ John D. Kavazanjian
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 31.2
I, John C. Casper, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Ultralife Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made
known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this
report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal
control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures
and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure
controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control
over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
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Date: November 6, 2009 |
/s/ John C. Casper
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John C. Casper |
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Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 32
Exhibit 32
Section 1350 Certification
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 (Section 906), John D. Kavazanjian and John C. Casper, the President and Chief Executive
Officer and Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of Ultralife
Corporation, certify that (i) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27,
2009 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 and (ii) the information contained in such report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Ultralife Corporation.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Ultralife
Corporation and will be retained by Ultralife Corporation and furnished to the Securities and
Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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Date: November 6, 2009 |
/s/ John D. Kavazanjian
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John D. Kavazanjian |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: November 6, 2009 |
/s/ John C. Casper
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John C. Casper |
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Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer |
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