ulbi20171031_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

 
 

November 2, 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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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  [ ]  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02           Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

NEWARK, N.Y. – November 2, 2017 – Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported operating income of $1.3 million on revenue of $21.0 million for the third quarter ended October 1, 2017. For the quarter ended September 25, 2016, the Company reported operating income of $1.1 million on revenue of $19.6 million.

 

“Third quarter sales grew 7% and operating profit increased 11% further illustrating the solid operating leverage of our business model. We are particularly pleased to report broad-based sales growth across a variety of end markets, both commercial and government/defense, domestically and internationally. Commercial sales increased 8%, boosted by a 14% gain in medical sales, while government/defense sales grew 6%, including a 58% increase within our Battery & Energy Products business. Having more than doubled both operating profit and EPS for the first nine months of the year, we are well positioned towards delivering another year of profitable growth,” said Michael D. Popielec, President and Chief Executive Officer. “In addition, the BA-5390 $21.4 million IDIQ award received in March, the VIPER $4.7 million contract received in August, and the recent BA-5790/5795 CFx $49.8 million IDIQ award received in September serve as positive indicators of future growth potential as we finish out 2017 and head into 2018.”

 

Revenue was $21.0 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 7%, compared to $19.6 million for the third quarter of 2016 reflecting a $3.7 million increase in Battery & Energy Products sales partially offset by $2.3 million lower Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products sales increased 25% to $18.6 million compared to $14.9 million last year. Communications Systems sales declined 48% to $2.4 million compared to $4.7 million for the same period last year which included $2.3 million of Vehicle Installed Power Enhanced Riflemen Appliqué (“VIPER”) shipments.

 

Gross profit was $6.3 million, or 29.7% of revenue, compared to $6.0 million, or 30.5% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin was 27.9%, compared to 30.3% last year, a decrease of 240 basis points reflecting product mix and incremental supply chain and logistics fees. Communications Systems’ gross margin increased to 44.0% compared to 31.4% for the prior year demonstrating the high value proposition associated with core amplifier and integrated solutions products.

 

Operating expenses were $5.0 million compared to $4.9 million last year reflecting continued tight control over discretionary spending. Operating expenses were 23.7% of revenue compared to 24.8% of revenue for the year earlier period.

 

Operating income was $1.3 million compared to $1.1 million last year for an operating margin of 6.0% compared to 5.8% last year.

 

Net income was $1.1 million, or $0.07 per share, versus net income of $1.0 million, or $0.07 per share, for the third quarter of 2016. Earnings per share for the trailing twelve-month period are $0.36.

 

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 November 2, 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: November 2, 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 November 2, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ex_98356.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 Third Quarter Results

 

 

NEWARK, N.Y. – November 2, 2017 – Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported operating income of $1.3 million on revenue of $21.0 million for the third quarter ended October 1, 2017. For the quarter ended September 25, 2016, the Company reported operating income of $1.1 million on revenue of $19.6 million.

 

“Third quarter sales grew 7% and operating profit increased 11% further illustrating the solid operating leverage of our business model. We are particularly pleased to report broad-based sales growth across a variety of end markets, both commercial and government/defense, domestically and internationally. Commercial sales increased 8%, boosted by a 14% gain in medical sales, while government/defense sales grew 6%, including a 58% increase within our Battery & Energy Products business. Having more than doubled both operating profit and EPS for the first nine months of the year, we are well positioned towards delivering another year of profitable growth,” said Michael D. Popielec, President and Chief Executive Officer. “In addition, the BA-5390 $21.4 million IDIQ award received in March, the VIPER $4.7 million contract received in August, and the recent BA-5790/5795 CFx $49.8 million IDIQ award received in September serve as positive indicators of future growth potential as we finish out 2017 and head into 2018.”

 

 

Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

 

Revenue was $21.0 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 7%, compared to $19.6 million for the third quarter of 2016 reflecting a $3.7 million increase in Battery & Energy Products sales partially offset by $2.3 million lower Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products sales increased 25% to $18.6 million compared to $14.9 million last year. Communications Systems sales declined 48% to $2.4 million compared to $4.7 million for the same period last year which included $2.3 million of Vehicle Installed Power Enhanced Riflemen Appliqué (“VIPER”) shipments.

 

Gross profit was $6.3 million, or 29.7% of revenue, compared to $6.0 million, or 30.5% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin was 27.9%, compared to 30.3% last year, a decrease of 240 basis points reflecting product mix and incremental supply chain and logistics fees. Communications Systems’ gross margin increased to 44.0% compared to 31.4% for the prior year demonstrating the high value proposition associated with core amplifier and integrated solutions products.

 

Operating expenses were $5.0 million compared to $4.9 million last year reflecting continued tight control over discretionary spending. Operating expenses were 23.7% of revenue compared to 24.8% of revenue for the year earlier period.

 

 

 

 

Operating income was $1.3 million compared to $1.1 million last year for an operating margin of 6.0% compared to 5.8% last year.

 

Net income was $1.1 million, or $0.07 per share, versus net income of $1.0 million, or $0.07 per share, for the third quarter of 2016. Earnings per share for the trailing twelve-month period are $0.36.

 

 

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 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 revenues from key customers, 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

 
   

October 1,

   

December 31,

 
   

2017

   

2016

 

Current Assets:

               

Cash and Cash Equivalents

  $ 14,688     $ 10,706  

Trade Accounts Receivable, Net

    15,741       13,179  

Inventories

    24,922       23,456  

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

    2,602       2,079  

Total Current Assets

    57,953       49,420  
                 

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net

    7,612       7,999  

Goodwill, Intangibles and Other Assets

    27,776       27,325  

Total Assets

  $ 93,341     $ 84,744  
                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

Current Liabilities:

               

Accounts Payable

  $ 7,108     $ 7,292  

Accrued Compensation and Related Benefits

    2,286       1,258  

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

    3,673       2,778  

Total Current Liabilities

    13,067       11,328  

Deferred Income Taxes and Other Non-Current Liabilities

    5,732       5,556  

Total Liabilities

    18,799       16,884  
                 

Shareholders' Equity:

               

Common Stock

    1,961       1,932  

Capital in Excess of Par Value

    179,794       178,163  

Accumulated Deficit

    (86,694 )     (90,542 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

    (1,887 )     (3,080 )

Treasury Stock

    (18,470 )     (18,443 )

Total Ultralife Equity

    74,704       68,030  

Non-Controlling Interest

    (162 )     (170 )

Total Shareholders’ Equity

    74,542       67,860  
                 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

  $ 93,341     $ 84,744  

 

 

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

(In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

 

(Unaudited)

 
                                 
   

Three Month Periods Ended

   

Nine Month Periods Ended

 
   

October 1,

   

September 25,

   

October 1,

   

September 25,

 
   

2017

   

2016

   

2017

   

2016

 

Revenues:

                               

Battery & Energy Products

  $ 18,616     $ 14,943     $ 52,977     $ 47,142  

Communication Systems

    2,431       4,688       10,045       13,693  

Total Revenues

    21,047       19,631       63,022       60,835  
                                 

Cost of Products Sold:

                               

Battery & Energy Products

    13,430       10,420       38,119       32,738  

Communication Systems

    1,362       3,214       5,537       9,795  

Total Cost of Products Sold

    14,792       13,634       43,656       42,533  
                                 

Gross Profit

    6,255       5,997       19,366       18,302  
                                 

Operating Expenses:

                               

Research and Development

    1,355       1,357       3,678       4,438  

Selling, General and Administrative

    3,637       3,502       11,262       11,745  

Total Operating Expenses

    4,992       4,859       14,940       16,183  
                                 

Operating Income

    1,263       1,138       4,426       2,119  
                                 

Other Expense

    (58 )     (30 )     (200 )     (167 )

Income Before Income Taxes

    1,205       1,108       4,226       1,952  
                                 

Income Tax Provision

    104       92       370       213  
                                 

Net Income

    1,101       1,016       3,856       1,739  
                                 

Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest

    (3 )     3       (8 )     25  
                                 

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife Corporation

  $ 1,098     $ 1,019     $ 3,848     $ 1,764  
                                 
                                 

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Basic

  $ .07     $ .07     $ .25     $ .12  
                                 

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Diluted

  $ .07     $ .07     $ .24     $ .11  
                                 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic

    15,564       15,207       15,495       15,262  
                                 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Diluted

    15,971       15,298       15,818       15,446