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 30, 2003
ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(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)
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 30, 2003
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company announced receipt of an order valued at $545,000 for its HiRate
D-size lithium cells from one of its U.S. battery assembly customers, a prime
contractor to the U.S. Army. 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 30, 2003 By: /s/Peter F. Comerford
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Peter F. Comerford
Vice President - Administration
& General Counsel
Index to Exhibits
(99) Additional Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated July 30, 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. Receives $545,000 Order for HiRate Military Cells
Newark, New York - July 30, 2003 - Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI),
today announced the receipt of an order valued at $545,000 for its
HiRate(TM)D-size lithium cells from one of its U.S. battery assembly customers,
a prime contractor to the U.S. Army. Ultralife previously announced orders from
this customer in February and last October. The contractor will assemble the
cells into military batteries to be supplied to the U.S. Army Communications and
Electronics Command (CECOM) for use in thermal weapon sights. Cell deliveries
are expected to be completed during the 3rd quarter.
John Kavazanjian, Ultralife's president and chief executive officer, said, "We
are very pleased to receive this order to supply our cells for use in a
critically important battery, and look forward to the continued growth of our
lithium technology in a wide variety of military applications."
Ultralife's D-size lithium-manganese dioxide primary (non-rechargeable) cells
provide significantly more energy than competitors' lithium-sulfur dioxide
cells. These cells are used in a wide range of military and industrial
applications where high energy, long shelf life, safety and high reliability are
required.
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.
Ultralife's headquarters, principal manufacturing and research facilities are in
Newark, New York, near Rochester. Ultralife (UK) Ltd., a second manufacturing
and research facility, is located in Abingdon, U.K. Both facilities are
ISO-9001/2000 certified.
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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