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UNITED STATES |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
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FORM 8-K |
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported)
October 28, 2014 |
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ULTRALIFE CORPORATION |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
000-20852 |
16-1387013 |
(State of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2000
Technology Parkway, Newark, New York |
14513 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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(315) 332-7100 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): |
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[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Item 1.01 Entry into
a Material Definitive Agreement
On October 28, 2014, Ultralife
Corporation (“Ultralife” or “the Company”) and PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”)
entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Revolving Credit, Guaranty and Security Agreement
(the “Credit Agreement”) dated as of May 24, 2013, between the Company and PNC. The Second Amendment modifies the
definition of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) in the Credit Agreement
to also include non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
The Company plans to file a copy
of the Amendment as an exhibit to its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2014.
Item 2.02 Results of Operations
and Financial Condition
NEWARK, N.Y. – October 30,
2014 -- Ultralife (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported breakeven operating results on revenue of $16.1 million for the quarter
ended September 28, 2014. For the third quarter of 2013, the Company reported an operating profit of $0.7 million on revenue of
$20.4 million.
Revenue was $16.1 million, compared
to $20.4 million for the third quarter of 2013, a $4.3 million, or 21%, decline reflecting an increase of $0.4 million in Battery
& Energy Products sales offset by a $4.7 million decrease in Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products sales
were $13.9 million, compared to $13.5 million last year, a 3% increase, with sales to commercial customers increasing 36% and
Government/Defense sales decreasing 25%. Communications Systems sales were $2.1 million, compared to $6.9 million for the same
period last year, a decrease of 69% reflecting ongoing soft order flow from Government/Defense customers and continued delays
in approving U.S. Government orders. On a consolidated basis, sales to commercial customers accounted for 53% of total revenue,
up from 30% last year.
Gross profit was $4.5 million, or
27.9% of revenue, compared to $6.1 million, or 30.1% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. The 220 basis point decrease
reflects primarily the lower mix of Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products gross margin was 27.4%, 70 basis
points higher than the 26.7% reported last year reflecting increased sales of higher margin commercial products. Communications
Systems gross margin was 31.3% compared to 36.9% last year, a decrease of 560 basis points on lower volume and unfavorable product
mix.
Operating expenses were $4.5 million,
$.9 million or 17% lower than last year primarily due to continued reductions in discretionary spending, the timing of certain
expenses related to new product development and lower sales commissions. Operating expenses were 28.3% of revenue, compared to
26.9% for the year earlier period.
With gross profit nearly equal to
operating expenses the Company reported a slight operating loss of $55,000 for the fiscal 2014 third quarter. For the comparable
period last year, the Company reported operating income of $0.7 million.
The Company reported a net loss
of $.3 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to net income of $0.6 million, or $0.04 per share, for the third quarter of
2013.
During the third quarter, Ultralife
repurchased 160,557 shares under its 1.8 million share repurchase program.
Despite the Company’s commercial
sales momentum, management now expects revenue for the year to be up to 20% below last year given the reduction in global government
and defense spending exacerbated by the continued timing uncertainties of several Communications Systems projects. As a result,
management expects an operating loss of approximately 3% - 4% of sales for the year.
Management cautions
that the timing of orders and shipments may cause variability in quarterly results.
The information set forth in this
Form 8-K and the attached exhibit is being furnished to and not filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not
be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, except to the extent specifically provided in any such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements,
Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits.
(a)
Exhibits
99.1
Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated October 30, 2014
SIGNATURES
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.
Date:
October 30, 2014 |
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ULTRALIFE Corporation |
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By: |
/s/ Philip A. Fain |
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Philip A. Fain |
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Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT
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Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated October 30,
2014
Exhibit 99.1
Company Contact: |
Investor Relations
Contact: |
Ultralife Corporation |
LHA |
Philip A. Fain |
Jody Burfening |
(315) 210-6110 |
(212) 838-3777 |
pfain@ulbi.com |
jburfening@lhai.com |
Ultralife Corporation Reports Third Quarter
Results
NEWARK, N.Y. – October 30, 2014 -- Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ:
ULBI) reported breakeven operating results on revenue of $16.1 million for the quarter ended September 28, 2014. For the
third quarter of 2013, the Company reported an operating profit of $0.7 million on revenue of $20.4 million.
“On the strength of a 36% increase in commercial sales in
Battery & Energy Products, consolidated sales to commercial customers surpassed sales to Government/Defense customers for the
third consecutive quarter and Battery & Energy Products sales grew 3%. Our strategy to embed our battery systems into the design
of our commercial customers’ products is bearing fruit and giving us a strong foundation to continue to grow commercial sales
while strengthening our customer relationships,” said Michael D. Popielec, Ultralife’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Communications Systems remains challenged by sluggish government
tactical communications spending,” added Popielec. “Nevertheless, based on customer feedback, our value proposition
meets the needs of diverse governmental entities for reliability and mobility, and therefore we continue to invest in new product
development supporting our Communications Systems business development activities. With a strong
balance sheet and growing contribution of Battery & Energy Products towards the Company’s operating profitability, we
have the resources to continue strengthening our position with Government/Defense customers while growing our commercial business.”
Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Revenue was $16.1 million, compared to $20.4 million for the third
quarter of 2013, a $4.3 million, or 21%, decline reflecting an increase of $0.4 million in Battery & Energy Products sales
offset by a $4.7 million decrease in Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products sales were $13.9 million, compared
to $13.5 million last year, a 3% increase, with sales to commercial customers increasing 36% and Government/Defense sales decreasing
25%. Communications Systems sales were $2.1 million, compared to $6.9 million for the same period last year, a decrease of 69%
reflecting ongoing soft order flow from Government/Defense customers and continued delays in approving U.S. Government orders.
On a consolidated basis, sales to commercial customers accounted for 53% of total revenue, up from 30% last year.
Gross profit was $4.5 million, or 27.9% of revenue, compared to
$6.1 million, or 30.1% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. The 220 basis point decrease reflects primarily the lower mix
of Communications Systems sales. Battery & Energy Products gross margin was 27.4%, 70 basis points higher than the 26.7% reported
last year reflecting increased sales of higher margin commercial products. Communications Systems gross margin was 31.3% compared
to 36.9% last year, a decrease of 560 basis points on lower volume and unfavorable product mix.
Operating expenses were $4.5 million, $.9 million or 17% lower than
last year primarily due to continued reductions in discretionary spending, the timing of certain expenses related to new product
development and lower sales commissions. Operating expenses were 28.3% of revenue, compared to 26.9% for the year earlier period.
With gross profit nearly equal to operating expenses the Company
reported a slight operating loss of $55,000 for the fiscal 2014 third quarter. For the comparable period last year, the Company
reported operating income of $0.7 million.
The Company reported a net loss of $.3 million, or $0.02 per
share, compared to net income of $0.6 million, or $0.04 per share, for the third quarter of 2013.
During the third quarter, Ultralife repurchased 160,557 shares under
its 1.8 million share repurchase program.
Outlook
Despite the Company’s commercial sales momentum, management
now expects revenue for the year to be up to 20% below last year given the reduction in global government and defense spending
exacerbated by the continued timing uncertainties of several Communications Systems projects. As a result, management expects an
operating loss of approximately 3% - 4% of sales for the year.
Management cautions that the timing of orders and shipments may
cause variability in quarterly results.
About Ultralife Corporation
Ultralife Corporation serves its markets with products and services
ranging from portable 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 www.ultralifecorp.com.
Conference Call Information
Ultralife will hold its third quarter earnings conference
call today at 10:00 AM ET. To participate in the live call, please dial (800) 915-4836 at least ten minutes before the scheduled
start time, identify yourself and ask for the Ultralife call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available to investors
in the Events & Presentations section of the Company's website at http://investor.ultralifecorporation.com. For those who cannot
listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at the same location.
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: potential reductions in U.S. military spending, uncertain global economic conditions
and acceptance of our new products on a global basis. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, which reflect the Company's analysis only as of today's date. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. 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 CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in Thousands) |
(unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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| September 28, | | |
| December 31, | |
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| 2013 | |
Current assets: | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | |
$ | 15,571 | | |
$ | 16,489 | |
Trade accounts receivable, net | |
| 10,470 | | |
| 14,238 | |
Inventories, net | |
| 28,500 | | |
| 26,053 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | |
| 2,029 | | |
| 1,878 | |
Total current assets | |
| 56,570 | | |
| 58,658 | |
Property, equipment and improvements, net | |
| 9,897 | | |
| 10,202 | |
Goodwill, intangibles and other assets | |
| 21,073 | | |
| 21,334 | |
Total assets | |
$ | 87,540 | | |
$ | 90,194 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
Current liabilities: | |
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Accounts payable | |
$ | 7,142 | | |
$ | 7,053 | |
Accrued compensation and related benefits | |
| 1,565 | | |
| 1,908 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | |
| 3,327 | | |
| 3,214 | |
Total current liabilities | |
| 12,034 | | |
| 12,175 | |
Deferred income taxes and other non-current liabilities | |
| 4,496 | | |
| 4,374 | |
Total liabilities | |
| 16,530 | | |
| 16,549 | |
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Shareholders' equity: | |
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Common stock | |
| 1,894 | | |
| 1,888 | |
Capital in excess of par value | |
| 175,698 | | |
| 174,932 | |
Accumulated deficit | |
| (97,773 | ) | |
| (94,804 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | |
| (450 | ) | |
| (614 | ) |
Treasury stock | |
| (8,247 | ) | |
| (7,658 | ) |
Total Ultralife equity | |
| 71,122 | | |
| 73,744 | |
Noncontrolling interest | |
| (112 | ) | |
| (99 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | |
| 71,010 | | |
| 73,645 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | |
$ | 87,540 | | |
$ | 90,194 | |
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ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
(In Thousands except per share amounts) |
(unaudited) |
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Three month periods ended | |
Nine month periods ended |
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September 28, | |
September 29, | |
September 28, | |
September 29, |
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2014 | |
2013 | |
2014 | |
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Revenues: | |
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Battery & energy products | |
$ | 13,913 | | |
$ | 13,507 | | |
$ | 40,000 | | |
$ | 41,216 | |
Communication systems | |
| 2,149 | | |
| 6,854 | | |
| 6,546 | | |
| 17,443 | |
Total revenues | |
| 16,062 | | |
| 20,361 | | |
$ | 46,546 | | |
| 58,659 | |
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Cost of products sold: | |
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Battery & energy products | |
| 10,100 | | |
| 9,906 | | |
| 29,510 | | |
| 31,025 | |
Communication systems | |
| 1,476 | | |
| 4,328 | | |
| 4,003 | | |
| 10,606 | |
Total cost of products sold | |
| 11,576 | | |
| 14,234 | | |
| 33,513 | | |
| 41,631 | |
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Gross profit | |
| 4,486 | | |
| 6,127 | | |
| 13,033 | | |
| 17,028 | |
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Operating expenses: | |
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Research and development | |
| 1,014 | | |
| 1,418 | | |
| 4,010 | | |
| 4,456 | |
Selling, general and administrative | |
| 3,527 | | |
| 4,057 | | |
| 11,498 | | |
| 13,419 | |
Total operating expenses | |
| 4,541 | | |
| 5,475 | | |
| 15,508 | | |
| 17,875 | |
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Operating (loss) income | |
| (55 | ) | |
| 652 | | |
| (2,475 | ) | |
| (847 | ) |
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Other (expense) income: | |
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Interest income | |
| 3 | | |
| 13 | | |
| 12 | | |
| 27 | |
Interest and financing expense | |
| (56 | ) | |
| (66 | ) | |
| (153 | ) | |
| (199 | ) |
Miscellaneous | |
| (158 | ) | |
| (8 | ) | |
| (128 | ) | |
| (31 | ) |
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes | |
| (266 | ) | |
| 591 | | |
| (2,744 | ) | |
| (1,050 | ) |
Income tax provision (benefit) | |
| 60 | | |
| (16 | ) | |
| 177 | | |
| 135 | |
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Net (loss) income from continuing operations | |
| (326 | ) | |
| 607 | | |
| (2,921 | ) | |
| (1,185 | ) |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | |
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| 15 | | |
| (61 | ) | |
| 159 | |
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Net (loss) income | |
| (326 | ) | |
| 622 | | |
| (2,982 | ) | |
| (1,026 | ) |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | |
| 3 | | |
| 22 | | |
| 13 | | |
| 31 | |
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Net (loss) income attributable to Ultralife | |
| (323 | ) | |
| 644 | | |
| (2,969 | ) | |
| (995 | ) |
Other comprehensive income: | |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments | |
| 29 | | |
| 32 | | |
| 164 | | |
| 53 | |
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Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Ultralife | |
$ | (294 | ) | |
$ | 676 | | |
$ | (2,805 | ) | |
$ | (942 | ) |
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Net (loss) income per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders – basic: | |
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Continuing operations | |
$ | (.02 | ) | |
$ | .04 | | |
$ | (.17 | ) | |
$ | (.07 | ) |
Discontinued operations | |
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| .00 | | |
| (.00 | ) | |
| .01 | |
Total | |
$ | (.02 | ) | |
$ | .04 | | |
$ | (.17 | ) | |
$ | (.06 | ) |
Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders – diluted: | |
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Continuing operations | |
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$ | .04 | | |
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Discontinued operations | |
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| .00 | | |
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Total | |
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$ | .04 | | |
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Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | |
| 17,490 | | |
| 17,467 | | |
| 17,510 | | |
| 17,461 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | |
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| 17,532 | | |
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