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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2005 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 ------- ---------- (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. 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) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 1Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it will be presenting at the Seventh Annual Growth Conference hosted by Needham & Company on January 12, 2005. The Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, and the information set forth therein is furnished under item 7.01. Item 9.01. 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 January 5, 2005. 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: January 5, 2005. By: /s/Robert W. Fishback --------------------- Vice President of Finance & CFO 2 Index to Exhibits (99) Additional Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated January 5, 2005. 3
Exhibit 99.1 Ultralife Batteries, Inc. to Present at 7th Annual Needham Growth Conference NEWARK, New York--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2005--Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULBI) will be presenting at the Seventh Annual Growth Conference hosted by Needham & Company on January 12, 2005. Ultralife Batteries management is scheduled to make a presentation at 11:30 AM ET. A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be available in the Investor Info - Event Calendar section of the company's website, http://www.ultralifebatteries.com/invest.asp. About the Seventh Annual Needham Growth Conference The invitation-only conference will be held at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City and will feature management presentations from 350 leading growth companies from across the country, and from a wide range of technology industry sectors. 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 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 and United Kingdom, among others. Ultralife's headquarters, principal manufacturing and research facilities are in Newark, New York, near Rochester. Ultralife (UK) Ltd., a second manufacturing facility, is located in Abingdon, U.K. Both facilities are ISO-9001 certified. Ultralife(R) is a registered trademark Ultralife Batteries, Inc. CONTACT: Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Robert W. Fishback, 315-332-7100 bfishback@ulbi.com or Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc. Investor Relations Contact: Jody Burfening, 212-838-3777 jburfening@lhai.com or Media Contact: Chenoa Taitt, 212-201-6635 ctaitt@lhai.com