-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Vy9if4ss519qtHxjmH9C3J9ilXh5difjmJONkISMRzP+O2wOxrWnL2deZwpBLYn8 AzUJ42jXiFtkP/kmda7u1g== 0001157523-07-000869.txt : 20070201 0001157523-07-000869.hdr.sgml : 20070201 20070201101530 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-07-000869 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070201 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070201 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070201 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ULTRALIFE BATTERIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000875657 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [3690] IRS NUMBER: 161387013 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20852 FILM NUMBER: 07570335 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2000 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY CITY: NEWARK STATE: NY ZIP: 14513 BUSINESS PHONE: 3153327100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2000 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY CITY: NEWARK STATE: NY ZIP: 14513 8-K 1 a5323708.txt ULTRALIFE BATTERIES 8-K 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): February 1, 2007 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)) Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (the "Company") announced that, based on a preliminary review of results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006, the Company expects to report an operating loss of approximately $1.5 million on revenue in the range of $30.0 million to $30.5 million. The Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. 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) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated February 1, 2007. 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: February 1, 2007 By: /s/ Robert W. Fishback ---------------------------- Robert W. Fishback Vice President of Finance and CFO INDEX TO EXHIBITS (99) Additional Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated February 1, 2007. EX-99.1 2 a5323708ex99_1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Ultralife Batteries Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter Results NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2007--Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) announced that, based on a preliminary review of results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006, the company expects to report an operating loss of approximately $1.5 million on revenue in the range of $30.0 million to $30.5 million. Because the company's auditors are still conducting the fiscal 2006 year-end audit, management cautions readers that actual results may differ from the preliminary results announced today. Along with the impact from lower-than-expected sales, the anticipated operating loss reflects $1.1 million in higher-than-expected material costs at McDowell Research and $0.5 million in unplanned non-cash charges, including $0.3 million in higher-than-expected intangible amortization and $0.2 million in additional inventory and bad debt reserves at McDowell related to an assessment of reserves at the McDowell operating unit. In addition, the company incurred approximately $0.6 million in manufacturing inefficiencies at its Newark operation, which resulted from a change in the process parameters of one part used in its 9-volt battery operation. The company revised its processes around a substitute product and, based on preliminary indications, efficiencies returned to planned levels in early January. "As we proceed with the integration of McDowell, we are identifying and addressing operational issues and, although we have made considerable progress, more work lies ahead," said John D. Kavazanjian, Ultralife's president and chief executive officer. "To address inadequacies in McDowell's cost accounting system, manufacturing and accounting staff from our Newark facility have been on site examining reporting procedures and analyzing manufacturing costs. As a result of an extensive review, we discovered purchasing decisions that had been made in the third quarter, which resulted in significantly higher-than-anticipated fourth quarter product costs. The magnitude of these higher material costs became apparent to us with the closing of the books for the fourth quarter." Mr. Kavazanjian continued, "To rectify this situation and further improve operations, we made appropriate personnel changes and appointed Ultralife personnel to three positions at McDowell: Chief operating officer, director of operations and controller. In addition, we are changing the sourcing of certain components to reduce purchasing costs, the benefit of which will be realized as we work through current inventory levels. We currently expect to realize the full benefit of this change during the second quarter. Finally, we have begun installing a new accounting system at McDowell, consistent with the one in use at Ultralife, to enhance management information and decision-making. We expect to complete the project by the third quarter; while the system is being installed, we have instituted a number of interim reporting procedures to capture all necessary manufacturing cost information on a timely basis. "Our initiatives to coordinate sales and marketing at Ultralife and McDowell are already producing benefits in broadening our top-line growth opportunities. Demand remains high for our diversified product offering and customer recognition of the enhanced value of our complementary solutions continues to grow. We will continue to tackle the operational issues and believe we are now firmly on course to complete the integration and substantially enhance manufacturing efficiencies, reduce costs and improve the bottom-line performance," concluded Mr. Kavazanjian. Ultralife is scheduled to report its fourth quarter 2006 results for the period ended December 31, 2006, on Thursday, February 15, 2007. About Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Ultralife is a global provider of high-energy power solutions and communications accessories for diverse applications. The company develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries, charging systems and accessories including power supplies, amplifiers, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment and integrated communication systems for markets including military, industrial and consumer portable electronics. Through its portfolio of standard products and engineered solutions, Ultralife is at the forefront of providing the next generation of power systems and accessories. Industrial, retail and government customers include General Dynamics, Philips Medical Systems, General Motors, Energizer, Kidde Safety, Lowe's, Radio Shack and the national defense agencies of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, among others. Ultralife's headquarters, principal manufacturing and research facilities are in Newark, New York, near Rochester. Ultralife's three other operating units are: Ultralife Batteries (UK) Ltd., in Abingdon, England; McDowell Research in Waco, Texas; and ABLE New Energy in Shenzhen, China. Detailed information on Ultralife is available at: www.ultralifebatteries.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. CONTACT: Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Robert W. Fishback, 315-332-7100 bfishback@ulbi.com or Investor Relations: Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc. Jody Burfening, 212-838-3777 jburfening@lhai.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----