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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
July 28, 2003
ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
0-20852 16-1387013
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, New York 14513
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(315) 332-7100
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated July 28, 2003
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company announced the receipt of a multi-million dollar order and annual
contract renewal to continue supplying its advanced 9-volt lithium battery under
private label for an existing major consumer battery-brand customer. Refer to
the attached Exhibit 99.1 for the entire text of the release, which Exhibit is
being furnished but not filed in accordance with Regulation FD.
SIGNATURE
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.
ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC.
Dated: July 28, 2003 By: /s/Robert W. Fishback
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Robert W. Fishback
Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
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Index to Exhibits
(99) Additional Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated July 28, 2003
Exhibit 99.1
Investor Relations Contact: Media Contact:
Company Contact: Lippert/Heilshorn & Lippert/Heilshorn &
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Associates, Inc. Associates, Inc.
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Peter Comerford Jody Burfening Chenoa Taitt
(315) 332-7100 (212) 838-3777 (212) 201-6635
pcomerford@ulbi.com jks@lhai.com ctaitt@lhai.com
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Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Announces Multi-Million Dollar
9-Volt Battery Private Label Order and Annual Contract Renewal
Newark, New York - (July 28, 2003) - Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI)
today announced a multi-million dollar order and annual contract renewal to
continue supplying its advanced 9-volt lithium battery under private label for
an existing major consumer battery-brand customer. Regularly scheduled
deliveries against the new order are expected to occur throughout the next 12
months.
John D. Kavazanjian, Ultralife's president and chief executive officer, said,
"This new order, and renewal of our private label contract with a long-standing
Ultralife customer, following our recently announced order from another major
consumer brand company, demonstrates the strong demand for, and greatly
increasing reach of our long-lasting 9-volt lithium battery."
Nancy C. Naigle, Ultralife's vice president of sales and marketing, said, "This
contract to continue supplying our 9-volt battery under a major consumer brand
label will help to support our expansion of this product into both existing and
new markets." . Ultralife's 9-volt lithium battery is a consumer-replaceable
battery that lasts up to five times longer than alkaline 9-volt batteries and up
to 10 times longer than carbon-zinc (general purpose) batteries. This primary
(non-rechargeable) battery has the highest energy density, flattest discharge
voltage curve, longest shelf life, widest operating temperature range, and
lightest weight of any comparable-sized 9-volt battery. The battery provides the
longest life in commercial and consumer applications including medical, wireless
security, safety, music, and industrial products.
About Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
Ultralife is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of standard and
customized lithium primary (non-rechargeable), lithium ion and lithium polymer
rechargeable batteries. Ultralife's high-energy batteries use advanced lithium
technology and are used in military, industrial and consumer portable electronic
products. Through its range of standard products and leading world-class ability
to customize for a wide range of applications, Ultralife is able to provide the
next generation of battery solutions. OEM, retail and government customers
include Energizer, Kidde Safety, Philips Medical Systems, Radio Shack and the
national defense agencies of the United States, United Kingdom and Germany.
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: worsening global economic conditions, increased competitive environment
and pricing pressures, disruptions related to restructuring actions and delays.
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.
Detailed information on Ultralife is available at the Company's web site,
www.ultralifebatteries.com.
Ultralife(R) is a registered trademark Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
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