UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 
 

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported)

October 28, 2014

 
 
 
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Delaware 000-20852 16-1387013
(State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, New York 14513
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(315) 332-7100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
 
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

On October 28, 2014, Ultralife Corporation (“Ultralife” or “the Company”) and PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”) entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Revolving Credit, Guaranty and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) dated as of May 24, 2013, between the Company and PNC. The Second Amendment modifies the definition of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) in the Credit Agreement to also include non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

 

The Company plans to file a copy of the Amendment as an exhibit to its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2014.

  

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

NEWARK, N.Y. – October 30, 2014 -- Ultralife (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported breakeven operating results on revenue of $16.1 million for the quarter ended September 28, 2014. For the third quarter of 2013, the Company reported an operating profit of $0.7 million on revenue of $20.4 million.

  

Revenue was $16.1 million, compared to $20.4 million for the third quarter of 2013, a $4.3 million, or 21%, decline reflecting an increase of $0.4 million in Battery & Energy Products sales offset by a $4.7 million decrease in Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products sales were $13.9 million, compared to $13.5 million last year, a 3% increase, with sales to commercial customers increasing 36% and Government/Defense sales decreasing 25%. Communications Systems sales were $2.1 million, compared to $6.9 million for the same period last year, a decrease of 69% reflecting ongoing soft order flow from Government/Defense customers and continued delays in approving U.S. Government orders. On a consolidated basis, sales to commercial customers accounted for 53% of total revenue, up from 30% last year.

 

Gross profit was $4.5 million, or 27.9% of revenue, compared to $6.1 million, or 30.1% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. The 220 basis point decrease reflects primarily the lower mix of Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products gross margin was 27.4%, 70 basis points higher than the 26.7% reported last year reflecting increased sales of higher margin commercial products. Communications Systems gross margin was 31.3% compared to 36.9% last year, a decrease of 560 basis points on lower volume and unfavorable product mix.

 

Operating expenses were $4.5 million, $.9 million or 17% lower than last year primarily due to continued reductions in discretionary spending, the timing of certain expenses related to new product development and lower sales commissions. Operating expenses were 28.3% of revenue, compared to 26.9% for the year earlier period.

 

With gross profit nearly equal to operating expenses the Company reported a slight operating loss of $55,000 for the fiscal 2014 third quarter. For the comparable period last year, the Company reported operating income of $0.7 million.

 

The Company reported a net loss of $.3 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to net income of $0.6 million, or $0.04 per share, for the third quarter of 2013.

 

During the third quarter, Ultralife repurchased 160,557 shares under its 1.8 million share repurchase program.

 

Despite the Company’s commercial sales momentum, management now expects revenue for the year to be up to 20% below last year given the reduction in global government and defense spending exacerbated by the continued timing uncertainties of several Communications Systems projects. As a result, management expects an operating loss of approximately 3% - 4% of sales for the year.

 

Management cautions that the timing of orders and shipments may cause variability in quarterly results. 

 

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

 
 

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits.

(a) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated October 30, 2014

 
 

  

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 30, 2014   ULTRALIFE Corporation
     
     
  By: /s/ Philip A. Fain
    Philip A. Fain
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
     

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

Exhibit No.                                   Description

 

    99.1            Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated October 30, 2014

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Company Contact: Investor Relations Contact:
Ultralife Corporation LHA
Philip A. Fain Jody Burfening
(315) 210-6110 (212) 838-3777
pfain@ulbi.com jburfening@lhai.com

 

 

Ultralife Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results

 

 

NEWARK, N.Y. – October 30, 2014 -- Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported breakeven operating results on revenue of $16.1 million for the quarter ended September 28, 2014. For the third quarter of 2013, the Company reported an operating profit of $0.7 million on revenue of $20.4 million.

 

“On the strength of a 36% increase in commercial sales in Battery & Energy Products, consolidated sales to commercial customers surpassed sales to Government/Defense customers for the third consecutive quarter and Battery & Energy Products sales grew 3%. Our strategy to embed our battery systems into the design of our commercial customers’ products is bearing fruit and giving us a strong foundation to continue to grow commercial sales while strengthening our customer relationships,” said Michael D. Popielec, Ultralife’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

 

“Communications Systems remains challenged by sluggish government tactical communications spending,” added Popielec. “Nevertheless, based on customer feedback, our value proposition meets the needs of diverse governmental entities for reliability and mobility, and therefore we continue to invest in new product development supporting our Communications Systems business development activities. With a strong balance sheet and growing contribution of Battery & Energy Products towards the Company’s operating profitability, we have the resources to continue strengthening our position with Government/Defense customers while growing our commercial business.”

 

Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results

 

Revenue was $16.1 million, compared to $20.4 million for the third quarter of 2013, a $4.3 million, or 21%, decline reflecting an increase of $0.4 million in Battery & Energy Products sales offset by a $4.7 million decrease in Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products sales were $13.9 million, compared to $13.5 million last year, a 3% increase, with sales to commercial customers increasing 36% and Government/Defense sales decreasing 25%. Communications Systems sales were $2.1 million, compared to $6.9 million for the same period last year, a decrease of 69% reflecting ongoing soft order flow from Government/Defense customers and continued delays in approving U.S. Government orders. On a consolidated basis, sales to commercial customers accounted for 53% of total revenue, up from 30% last year.

 

Gross profit was $4.5 million, or 27.9% of revenue, compared to $6.1 million, or 30.1% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. The 220 basis point decrease reflects primarily the lower mix of Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products gross margin was 27.4%, 70 basis points higher than the 26.7% reported last year reflecting increased sales of higher margin commercial products. Communications Systems gross margin was 31.3% compared to 36.9% last year, a decrease of 560 basis points on lower volume and unfavorable product mix.

 

Operating expenses were $4.5 million, $.9 million or 17% lower than last year primarily due to continued reductions in discretionary spending, the timing of certain expenses related to new product development and lower sales commissions. Operating expenses were 28.3% of revenue, compared to 26.9% for the year earlier period.

 

With gross profit nearly equal to operating expenses the Company reported a slight operating loss of $55,000 for the fiscal 2014 third quarter. For the comparable period last year, the Company reported operating income of $0.7 million.

 

The Company reported a net loss of $.3 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to net income of $0.6 million, or $0.04 per share, for the third quarter of 2013.

 

During the third quarter, Ultralife repurchased 160,557 shares under its 1.8 million share repurchase program.



Outlook

 

Despite the Company’s commercial sales momentum, management now expects revenue for the year to be up to 20% below last year given the reduction in global government and defense spending exacerbated by the continued timing uncertainties of several Communications Systems projects. As a result, management expects an operating loss of approximately 3% - 4% of sales for the year.

 

Management cautions that the timing of orders and shipments may cause variability in quarterly results.

 

 

About Ultralife Corporation

 

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

 

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

  

 

Conference Call Information

 

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

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

 
 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(unaudited)
       
ASSETS
    September 28,    December 31, 
    2014    2013 
Current assets:          
    Cash and cash equivalents  $15,571   $16,489 
    Trade accounts receivable, net   10,470    14,238 
    Inventories, net   28,500    26,053 
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   2,029    1,878 
          Total current assets   56,570    58,658 
Property, equipment and improvements, net   9,897    10,202 
Goodwill, intangibles and other assets   21,073    21,334 
          Total assets  $87,540   $90,194 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:          
    Accounts payable  $7,142   $7,053 
    Accrued compensation and related benefits   1,565    1,908 
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   3,327    3,214 
           Total current liabilities   12,034    12,175 
Deferred income taxes and other non-current liabilities   4,496    4,374 
           Total liabilities   16,530    16,549 
           
Shareholders' equity:          
    Common stock   1,894    1,888 
    Capital in excess of par value   175,698    174,932 
    Accumulated deficit   (97,773)   (94,804)
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (450)   (614)
    Treasury stock   (8,247)   (7,658)
          Total Ultralife equity   71,122    73,744 
Noncontrolling interest   (112)   (99)
          Total shareholders’ equity   71,010    73,645 
           
          Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $87,540   $90,194 
           
           
           
 
 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
       
   Three month periods ended   Nine month periods ended
   September 28,  September 29,  September 28,  September 29,
   2014  2013  2014  2013
Revenues:                    
   Battery & energy products  $13,913   $13,507   $40,000   $41,216 
   Communication systems   2,149    6,854    6,546    17,443 
      Total revenues   16,062    20,361   $46,546    58,659 
                     
Cost of products sold:                    
   Battery & energy products   10,100    9,906    29,510    31,025 
   Communication systems   1,476    4,328    4,003    10,606 
      Total cost of products sold   11,576    14,234    33,513    41,631 
                     
     Gross profit   4,486    6,127    13,033    17,028 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
  Research and development   1,014    1,418    4,010    4,456 
  Selling, general and administrative   3,527    4,057    11,498    13,419 
     Total operating expenses   4,541    5,475    15,508    17,875 
                     
Operating (loss) income   (55)   652    (2,475)   (847)
                     
Other (expense) income:                    
  Interest income   3    13    12    27 
  Interest and financing expense   (56)   (66)   (153)   (199)
   Miscellaneous   (158)   (8)   (128)   (31)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes   (266)   591    (2,744)   (1,050)
Income tax provision (benefit)   60    (16)   177    135 
                     
Net (loss) income  from continuing operations   (326)   607    (2,921)   (1,185)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   —      15    (61)   159 
                     
Net (loss) income   (326)   622    (2,982)   (1,026)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   3    22    13    31 
                     
Net (loss) income attributable to Ultralife   (323)   644    (2,969)   (995)
Other comprehensive income:                    
     Foreign currency translation adjustments   29    32    164    53 
                     
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Ultralife  $(294)  $676   $(2,805)  $(942)
                     
Net (loss) income per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders – basic:                    
       Continuing operations  $(.02)  $.04   $(.17)  $(.07)
       Discontinued operations   —      .00    (.00)   .01 
          Total  $(.02)  $.04   $(.17)  $(.06)
Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders – diluted:                    
       Continuing operations       $.04           
       Discontinued operations        .00           
          Total       $.04           
                     
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic   17,490    17,467    17,510    17,461 
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted        17,532