ulbi20170208_8k.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

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

 

 

February 9, 2017

(Date of Report)

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

000-20852

16-1387013

(State of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, New York

14513

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(315) 332-7100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


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Item 2.02           Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

NEWARK, N.Y. – February 9, 2017 -- Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported operating income of $1.6 million on revenue of $21.6 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016 compared to operating income of $.5 million on revenue of $19.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. For total year 2016, Ultralife produced operating income of $3.8 million on revenue of $82.5 million compared to operating income of $3.3 million on revenue of $76.4 million for 2015.

 

“Strong operating leverage on 12% year-over-year revenue growth for the fourth quarter produced EPS of $0.11, our highest quarterly result this year and a more than three-fold increase over last year. Revenue growth for the quarter reflects gains from our Accutronics acquisition and Communications Systems business even though we experienced lower U.S. government/defense battery sales. For the year, we achieved our stated goal of generating profitable growth, posting 13% operating income growth on an 8% revenue increase,” said Michael D. Popielec, President and Chief Executive Officer. “As we look ahead to 2017, an improving backlog and disciplined execution of our business model while continuing to invest in market and sales reach expansion and new product development, positions us well to further diversify beyond our core U.S. government/defense business and achieve another year of profitable growth.” 

 

Revenue was $21.6 million, an increase of $2.4 million, or 12.3%, compared to $19.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 reflecting higher medical sales, the addition of Accutronics and higher Communications Systems sales partially offset by lower government/defense Battery & Energy sales. Battery & Energy Products sales increased $1.0 million to $17.6 million, or 5.9%, compared to $16.6 million last year due primarily to higher medical sales and the contribution of Accutronics, partially offset by lower government/defense and 9-Volt sales. Communications Systems sales grew 53.4% to $4.0 million compared to $2.6 million for the same period last year reflecting shipments of Vehicle Installed Power Enhanced Riflemen Appliqué (“VIPER”) units to fulfill an additional order received for the fourth quarter.

 

Gross profit was $6.8 million, or 31.5% of revenue, compared to $5.6 million, or 28.8% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin was 29.4%, compared to 27.6% last year, an increase of 180 basis points reflecting higher volume and favorable product mix including the contribution of Accutronics. Communications Systems’ gross margin was 40.6%, compared to 36.4% last year, an increase of 420 basis points primarily due to sales mix.

 

Operating expenses were $5.2 million compared to $5.0 million last year reflecting the addition of Accutronics, partially offset by the 2015 write down of a Communications Systems trademark and continued tight control over discretionary spending. Operating expenses were 23.9% of revenue compared to 26.1% of revenue for the year earlier period.

 

Operating income was $1.6 million compared to $.5 million last year for an operating margin of 7.6% compared to 2.7% last year.

 

 
 

 

  

Net income was $1.7 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to net income of $0.5 million, or $0.03 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2015.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Item 9.01     Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits

 

(a) Exhibits. 

 

Exhibit  

Number

                                               Description                                                               

   
99.1 Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated February 9, 2017.

  

 
 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

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

 

 

Date: February 9, 2017

 

ULTRALIFE Corporation

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Philip A. Fain

 

 

 

Philip A. Fain

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

  

 
 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX 

 

Exhibit  

Number

                                                Description                                                               

   
99.1 Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated February 9, 2017

 

ex99-1.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

Company Contact:

Investor Relations Contact:

Ultralife Corporation

LHA

Philip A. Fain

Jody Burfening

(315) 210-6110

(212) 838-3777

pfain@ulbi.com

jburfening@lhai.com

 

 

Ultralife Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Results

 

 

NEWARK, N.Y. – February 9, 2017 -- Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported operating income of $1.6 million on revenue of $21.6 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016 compared to operating income of $.5 million on revenue of $19.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. For total year 2016, Ultralife produced operating income of $3.8 million on revenue of $82.5 million compared to operating income of $3.3 million on revenue of $76.4 million for 2015.

 

“Strong operating leverage on 12% year-over-year revenue growth for the fourth quarter produced EPS of $0.11, our highest quarterly result this year and a more than three-fold increase over last year. Revenue growth for the quarter reflects gains from our Accutronics acquisition and Communications Systems business even though we experienced lower U.S. government/defense battery sales. For the year, we achieved our stated goal of generating profitable growth, posting 13% operating income growth on an 8% revenue increase,” said Michael D. Popielec, President and Chief Executive Officer. “As we look ahead to 2017, an improving backlog and disciplined execution of our business model while continuing to invest in market and sales reach expansion and new product development, positions us well to further diversify beyond our core U.S. government/defense business and achieve another year of profitable growth.”

 

 

Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results

 

Revenue was $21.6 million, an increase of $2.4 million, or 12.3%, compared to $19.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 reflecting higher medical sales, the addition of Accutronics and higher Communications Systems sales partially offset by lower government/defense Battery & Energy sales. Battery & Energy Products sales increased $1.0 million to $17.6 million, or 5.9%, compared to $16.6 million last year due primarily to higher medical sales and the contribution of Accutronics, partially offset by lower government/defense and 9-Volt sales. Communications Systems sales grew 53.4% to $4.0 million compared to $2.6 million for the same period last year reflecting shipments of Vehicle Installed Power Enhanced Riflemen Appliqué (“VIPER”) units to fulfill an additional order received for the fourth quarter.

 

Gross profit was $6.8 million, or 31.5% of revenue, compared to $5.6 million, or 28.8% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin was 29.4%, compared to 27.6% last year, an increase of 180 basis points reflecting higher volume and favorable product mix including the contribution of Accutronics. Communications Systems’ gross margin was 40.6%, compared to 36.4% last year, an increase of 420 basis points primarily due to sales mix.

 

 
 

 

  

Operating expenses were $5.2 million compared to $5.0 million last year reflecting the addition of Accutronics, partially offset by the 2015 write down of a Communications Systems trademark and continued tight control over discretionary spending. Operating expenses were 23.9% of revenue compared to 26.1% of revenue for the year earlier period.

 

Operating income was $1.6 million compared to $.5 million last year for an operating margin of 7.6% compared to 2.7% last year.

 

Net income was $1.7 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to net income of $0.5 million, or $0.03 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2015.

 

About Ultralife Corporation

 

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

 

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

 

Conference Call Information

 

Ultralife will hold its fourth 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)

 

   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2016

   

2015

 
ASSETS  

Current Assets:

               

Cash

  $ 10,706     $ 14,533  

Trade Accounts Receivable, Net

    13,179       11,430  

Inventories

    23,456       23,814  

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

    2,173       2,169  

Total Current Assets

    49,514       51,946  
                 

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net

    7,999       9,038  

Goodwill, Intangibles and Other Assets

    27,231       20,538  

Total Assets

  $ 84,744     $ 81,522  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Current Liabilities:                

Accounts Payable

  $ 7,292     $ 6,494  

Accrued Compensation and Related Benefits

    1,258       2,377  

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

    2,778       1,976  

Current Portion of Debt

    -       -  

Total Current Liabilities

    11,328       10,847  

Deferred Income Taxes and Other Non-Current Liabilities

    5,556       4,659  

Total Liabilities

    16,884       15,506  
                 

Shareholders' Equity:

               

Common Stock

    1,932       1,918  

Capital in Excess of Par Value

    178,163       177,007  

Accumulated Deficit

    (90,542 )     (94,051 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

    (3,080 )     (907 )

Treasury Stock

    (18,443 )     (17,808 )

Total Ultralife Equity

    68,030       66,159  

Non-Controlling Interest

    (170 )     (143 )

Total Shareholders’ Equity

    67,860       66,016  
                 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

  $ 84,744     $ 81,522  

  

 
 

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Month Periods Ended

   

Year Ended

 
   

December 31,

   

December 31,

   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2016

   

2015

   

2016

   

2015

 

Revenues:

                               

Battery & Energy Products

  $ 17,611     $ 16,634     $ 64,753     $ 65,272  

Communication Systems

    4,014       2,617       17,707       11,155  

Total Revenues

    21,625       19,251       82,460       76,427  
                                 

Cost of Products Sold:

                               

Battery & Energy Products

    12,436       12,036       45,173       46,574  

Communication Systems

    2,384       1,665       12,179       6,537  

Total Cost of Products Sold

    14,820       13,701       57,352       53,111  
                                 

Gross Profit

    6,805       5,550       25,108       23,316  
                                 

Operating Expenses:

                               

Research and Development

    1,508       1,686       5,946       5,603  

Selling, General and Administrative

    3,653       3,196       15,399       14,233  

Intangible Asset Impairment

    -       150       -       150  

Total Operating Expenses

    5,161       5,032       21,345       19,986  
                                 

Operating Income

    1,644       518       3,763       3,330  
                                 

Other Expense

    (16 )     (24 )     (183 )     (180 )

Income Before Income Taxes

    1,628       494       3,580       3,150  
                                 

Income Tax Provision (Benefit)

    (115 )     (2 )     98       310  
                                 

Net Income

    1,743       496       3,482       2,840  
                                 

Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest

    2       6       27       29  
                                 

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife Corporation

  $ 1,745     $ 502     $ 3,509     $ 2,869  
                                 
                                 

Other Comprehensive Income:

                               

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

    (858 )     (157 )     (2,173 )     (440 )

Comprehensive Income Attributable to Ultralife

  $ 887     $ 345     $ 1,336     $ 2,429  
                                 
                                 

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Basic

  $ .11     $ .03     $ .23     $ .18  
                                 

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Diluted

  $ .11     $ .03     $ .23     $ .17  
                                 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic

    15,259       15,271       15,261       16,182  
                                 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Diluted

    15,360       15,757       15,405       16,458