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):
July
30, 2009
ULTRALIFE
CORPORATION
(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)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, New York 14513 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
(315)
332-7100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area
code)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Ultralife Corporation (the “Company”) reported results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2009.
Revenue for the second quarter was $39.6 million compared to $87.9 million for the same quarter last year, a $48.3 million decline attributable to lower advanced communications systems revenue. Revenue in the second quarter of 2008 included $61.9 million of advanced communications systems revenue related primarily to orders received in the latter part of 2007 that were fulfilled during 2008. Partially offsetting the lower advanced communications systems revenue was a $5.8 million increase in rechargeable products revenue and a $1.2 million increase in non-rechargeable products revenue. Gross margin for the second quarter declined to 17.1% from 23.5% for the comparable quarter last year, reflecting the lower contribution of higher margin advanced communications systems revenue. Included in the second quarter 2009 cost of products sold was a $1.8 million increase in the inventory reserve following the evaluation of lower of cost or market considerations as a result of current economic conditions.
The Company also revised its outlook for 2009 revenue and now expects 2009 fiscal year revenue to be between $180 million and $210 million and operating profit for the second half of the year to be between $1 million and $10 million.
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 dated July 30, 2009.
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.
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ULTRALIFE CORPORATION |
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Dated: |
July 30, 2009. |
By: |
/s/John C. Casper |
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Vice President of Finance & CFO |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
(99) Additional Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated July 30, 2009.
Exhibit 99.1
Ultralife Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results
NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2009--Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2009.
Revenue for the second quarter was $39.6 million compared to $87.9 million for the same quarter last year, a $48.3 million decline attributable to lower advanced communications systems revenue. Revenue in the second quarter of 2008 included $61.9 million of advanced communications systems revenue related primarily to orders received in the latter part of 2007 that were fulfilled during 2008. Partially offsetting the lower advanced communications systems revenue was a $5.8 million increase in rechargeable products revenue and a $1.2 million increase in non-rechargeable products revenue. Gross margin for the second quarter declined to 17.1% from 23.5% for the comparable quarter last year, reflecting the lower contribution of higher margin advanced communications systems revenue. Included in the second quarter 2009 cost of products sold was a $1.8 million increase in the inventory reserve following the evaluation of lower of cost or market considerations as a result of current economic conditions.
Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2009 totaled $13.1 million compared to $10.7 million for the same quarter last year. The $2.4 million increase includes approximately $1.2 million of non-recurring expenses and the addition of the AMTI business acquired in March 2009. These non-recurring expenses include $0.7 million related to consolidation actions, including various severance payments, and $0.5 million of legal expenses related to the successful resolution of a litigation matter. Operating loss for the second quarter was $6.3 million compared to operating income of $9.9 million for the second quarter last year. Net loss for the second quarter was $7.0 million, or $0.41 per share, compared to net income for the second quarter of 2008 of $6.4 million, or $0.36 per share.
For the six-month period ended June 28, 2009, revenue was $79.4 million compared to $137.5 million for the same period a year ago. Operating loss amounted to $8.6 million compared to operating income of $12.3 million for the first half of 2008. Net loss for the first half of 2009 was $9.5 million, or $0.56 per share, compared to net income of $8.8 million, or $0.50 per share, for the same period a year ago.
“Ongoing delays in the release of government/defense orders have limited our revenue in the first half of 2009. In addition, our standby power business is performing below plan due to the economic downturn which has caused customers and prospects to defer capital spending and resulted in intense price competition,” said John D. Kavazanjian, president and chief executive officer. “These delays in order flow have put pressure on our operating profitability. In light of the first half of the year’s operating losses, we have cast a critical eye on the business, examining every facet of our operations, and identified various cost savings and efficiencies. As a result, we have taken actions to lower our manufacturing cost base and reduce current quarterly operating expenses by at least 10% to approximately $11 million by the end of the year. These actions are intended to drive operational improvements to become more efficient and realign our cost structure with current quarterly revenue levels.
“Although the orders for advanced communications systems have not yet come through, as the Government Furnished Equipment provider for the M-ATV and other programs, we continue to expect that we will receive some level of orders during the second half of the year,” concluded Kavazanjian. “Demand remains strong in our battery and communications products businesses and we are setting the stage for long-term growth through investments in more complex products and enhancements in our standby power services business while enforcing strict cost controls.”
Outlook
As a result of the delays in receiving government/defense orders, management has revised its outlook for 2009 revenue and now expects fiscal year revenue between $180 million and $210 million. Based on an estimate of revenue for the second half of the year between $100 million and $130 million, management expects operating profit for the second half of the year to range between $1 million and $10 million.
About Ultralife Corporation
Ultralife Corporation, which began as a battery company, now serves its markets with products and services ranging from portable and standby 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.
Ultralife’s family of brands includes: Ultralife Batteries, Stationary Power Services, RPS Power Systems, ABLE, McDowell Research, RedBlack Communications and AMTI. Ultralife’s operations are in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.ultralifecorp.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. 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.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||
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(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three-Month Periods Ended | Six-Month Periods Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 28, | June 28, | June 28, | June 28, | |||||||||||||
2009 |
2008 |
2009 |
2008 |
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Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
Non-rechargeable products | $ | 18,925 | $ | 17,699 | $ | 34,497 | $ | 32,315 | ||||||||
Rechargeable products | 10,307 | 4,490 | 24,161 | 11,228 | ||||||||||||
Communications systems | 6,601 | 61,946 | 10,837 | 86,000 | ||||||||||||
Design and installation services | 3,760 | 3,763 | 9,901 | 7,942 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 39,593 | 87,898 | 79,396 | 137,485 | ||||||||||||
Cost of products sold: | ||||||||||||||||
Non-rechargeable products | 15,568 | 15,448 | 28,318 | 27,008 | ||||||||||||
Rechargeable products | 8,320 | 3,669 | 18,736 | 9,206 | ||||||||||||
Communications systems | 5,426 | 45,205 | 8,622 | 63,138 | ||||||||||||
Design and installation services | 3,499 | 2,948 | 9,159 | 6,630 | ||||||||||||
Total cost of products sold | 32,813 | 67,270 | 64,835 | 105,982 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin | 6,780 | 20,628 | 14,561 | 31,503 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 2,514 | 2,137 | 4,494 | 3,746 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general, and administrative | 10,591 | 8,554 | 18,649 | 15,457 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 13,105 | 10,691 | 23,143 | 19,203 | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | (6,325 | ) | 9,937 | (8,582 | ) | 12,300 | ||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (350 | ) | (240 | ) | (532 | ) | (569 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on insurance settlement | - | - | - | 39 | ||||||||||||
Gain on debt conversion | - | - | - | 313 | ||||||||||||
Miscellaneous | (209 | ) | 40 | (198 | ) | 109 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (6,883 | ) | 9,739 | (9,308 | ) | 12,205 | ||||||||||
Income tax provision-current | - | 264 | 2 | 318 | ||||||||||||
Income tax provision-deferred | 95 | 3,095 | 184 | 3,086 | ||||||||||||
Total income taxes | 95 | 3,359 | 186 | 3,404 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (6,978 | ) | 6,380 | (9,494 | ) | 8,801 | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 14 | 15 | 18 | 28 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife | $ | (6,964 | ) | $ | 6,395 | $ | (9,476 | ) | $ | 8,829 | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife common shareholders - basic | $ | (0.41 | ) | $ | 0.37 | $ | (0.56 | ) | $ | 0.51 | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife common shareholders - diluted | $ | (0.41 | ) | $ | 0.36 | $ | (0.56 | ) | $ | 0.50 | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 16,894 | 17,309 | 17,024 | 17,155 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 16,894 | 17,708 | 17,024 | 17,770 |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) | ||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
June 28, | December 31, | |||||||
ASSETS |
2009 |
2008 |
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Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and investments | $ | 1,175 | $ | 1,878 | ||||
Trade accounts receivable, net | 30,587 | 30,588 | ||||||
Inventories | 51,223 | 40,465 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,980 | 2,242 | ||||||
Total current assets | 84,965 | 75,173 | ||||||
Property and equipment | 18,250 | 18,465 | ||||||
Other assets | ||||||||
Goodwill, intangible and other assets | 39,448 | 35,949 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 142,663 | $ | 129,587 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt | $ | 24,514 | $ | 1,425 | ||||
Accounts payable | 20,449 | 20,255 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 10,790 | 10,556 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 55,753 | 32,236 | ||||||
Long-term liabilities: | ||||||||
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations | 4,562 | 4,670 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 4,732 | 4,528 | ||||||
Total long-term liabilities | 9,294 | 9,198 | ||||||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||||
Ultralife equity: | ||||||||
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share | 1,826 | 1,815 | ||||||
Capital in excess of par value | 168,635 | 167,259 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (1,057 | ) | (1,930 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (84,256 | ) | (74,780 | ) | ||||
85,148 | 92,364 | |||||||
Less -- Treasury stock, at cost | 7,558 | 4,232 | ||||||
Total Ultralife equity | 77,590 | 88,132 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest | 26 | 21 | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 77,616 | 88,153 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 142,663 | $ | 129,587 |
CONTACT:
Company Contact:
Ultralife Corporation
John
C. Casper, 315-332-7100
jcasper@ulbi.com
or
Investor
Relations Contact:
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Jody
Burfening, 212-838-3777
jburfening@lhai.com