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
September 18, 2019
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
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)
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share	ULBI	NASDAQ
(Title of each class)	(Trading Symbol)	(Name of each exchange on which registered)
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Item 8.01    Other Events

 

In a press release dated September 19, 2019, Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) announced that it has received a firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for purchases not to exceed $14.4 million from the U.S. Government’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for its lithium manganese dioxide, non-rechargeable BA-5368 batteries. These batteries are used in a variety of military applications, including detectors and imaging. The award consists of a three-year base contract with two one-year option periods. The amounts and timing of deliveries under this contract are at the discretion of the DLA.

 

 

Item 9.01     Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated September 19, 2019

 

 

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: September 19, 2019		ULTRALIFE Corporation
	By:	/s/ Philip A. Fain
		Philip A. Fain
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Ultralife Corporation Receives $14.4 Million IDIQ Award

from Defense Logistics Agency for BA-5368 Military Batteries

 

 

NEWARK, N.Y. September 19, 2019 -- Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) has received a firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for purchases not to exceed $14.4 million from the U.S. Government’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for its lithium manganese dioxide, non-rechargeable BA-5368 batteries. These batteries are used in a variety of military applications, including detectors and imaging. The award consists of a three-year base contract with two one-year option periods.  The amounts and timing of deliveries under this contract are at the discretion of the DLA.

 

“Ultralife is a long-standing supplier to the U.S. military, and our BA-5368 battery is recognized for its long life, high energy density, and proven safety, performance and reliability across a wide temperature range.  We are pleased that DLA has selected Ultralife once again,” said Michael D. Popielec, President and Chief Executive Officer.

 

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 http://www.ultralifecorporation.com.

 

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