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 the earliest event reported)

October 24, 2018

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-20852	16-1387013
(State of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS 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)

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Item 8.01 Other Events

In a press release dated October 24, 2018, Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) announced that it has received a fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for purchases not to exceed $9.5 million from an undisclosed major defense prime contractor for vehicle communications kits for use by the U.S. Department of Defense. The award is for one year with four option years with the amounts and timing of deliveries based on program requirements. Initial deliveries under this contract are expected to begin in 2019.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated October 24, 2018

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.

	ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
October 24, 2018	By:	/s/ Philip A. Fain
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Ultralife Receives $9.5 Million Communications Systems IDIQ Contract

NEWARK, N.Y. October 24, 2018 -- Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) has received a fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for purchases not to exceed $9.5 million from an undisclosed major defense prime contractor for vehicle communications kits for use by the U.S. Department of Defense. The award is for one year with four option years with the amounts and timing of deliveries based on program requirements. Initial deliveries under this contract are expected to begin in 2019.

“Ultralife is a long-standing supplier of these communication kits, which include our radio Universal Vehicle Adaptor and various other components. Our kits provide flexibility in installation and improved communications capability and deliver proven performance and reliability under the toughest of conditions, making them ideal for soldier missions,” said Michael D. Popielec, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to participating in this multi-year program and continuing to offer technically advanced solutions to our government/defense customers while adding new products to our proven platforms for soldier modernization.”

About Ultralife Corporation

Ultralife Corporation serves its markets with products and services ranging from 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.ultralifecorporation.com.

Company Contact:

Ultralife Corporation

Philip A. Fain

(315) 210-6110

pfain@ulbi.com

Investor Relations Contact:

LHA

Jody Burfening

(212) 838-3777

jburfening@lhai.com