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 12, 2005
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)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it has been
awarded a contract by Harris Corporation's RF Communications Division for the
design and development of a high-capacity rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
for use with the Harris Falcon(R) II very high frequency/ultra high frequency
(VHF/UHF) multiband handheld radio used by military forces for squad-level
communications. 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 12, 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 12, 2005 By: /s/Peter F. Comerford
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Vice President of Administration &
General Counsel
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
(99) Additional Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated January 12, 2005.
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Exhibit 99.1
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Awarded Development Contract by Harris Corporation
NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2005--Ultralife Batteries,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) has been awarded a contract by Harris
Corporation's RF Communications Division for the design and
development of a high-capacity rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
for use with the Harris Falcon(R) II very high frequency/ultra high
frequency (VHF/UHF) multiband handheld radio used by military forces
for squad-level communications. Delivery of prototype and
pre-production batteries is expected to occur by September 2005.
John D. Kavazanjian, Ultralife's president and chief executive
officer, said, "We continue to expand our opportunities to grow
Ultralife's military business, adding new customers such as Harris, an
important supplier in the worldwide military communications
marketplace. In this case, we bring a significant amount of experience
in producing high-energy batteries for a wide range of military
equipment manufacturers, and a proven track record of evolving
development contracts into full production volume orders."
"After careful evaluation of Ultralife's design, research and
development, and manufacturing capabilities, we selected Ultralife as
a source in the development of a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
to extend the operating time for our Falcon II handheld radio," said
George Helm, vice president, product operations, Harris Corporation RF
Communications Division.
The Harris RF-5800M-HH multiband handheld radio brings the 30 to
512 MHz frequency spectrum used in special operations and
platoon-level communications to the squad and individual soldier.
Ultralife's rugged, high-capacity lithium ion battery pack
provides 12-volts and 4.7 ampere-hours of capacity in a lightweight,
watertight case.
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. Detailed information about
Ultralife is available at www.ultralifebatteries.com.
About Harris RF Communications
Harris RF Communications, a division of Harris Corporation, is a
leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products,
systems and networks to military, government, and commercial
organizations worldwide. Harris Corporation is an international
communications equipment company focused on providing product, system,
and service solutions for commercial and government customers. The
company's five operating divisions serve markets for microwave,
broadcast, network support, tactical radio, and government systems.
Harris has sales and service facilities in more than 90 countries.
Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at
www.harris.com.
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.
Ultralife(R) is a registered trademark of Ultralife Batteries,
Inc.
Falcon(R) is a registered trademark of Harris Corporation.
CONTACT: Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
Company Contact:
Peter Comerford, 315-332-7100
pcomerford@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