UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

                                    

☒          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2021

 

OR

 

☐         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

 

Commission file number: 0-20852

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation of organization)

 

2000 Technology Parkway Newark, New York 14513

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

16-1387013

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

(315) 332-7100

(Registrant’sRegistrant's telephone number, including area code:)

 

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share

ULBI

NASDAQ

(Title of each class)

(Trading Symbol)

(Name of each exchange on which registered)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data file required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ☐

Accelerated filer ☒

Non-accelerated filer ☐

Smaller reporting company ☒

  
 

Emerging Growth Company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes☐ No☒

 

As of April 27,July 26, 2021, the registrant had 15,996,772 16,053,207shares of common stock outstanding.

 



 

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX

         

  

Page

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
   

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited):

 
   
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020

1

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three-MonthThree and Six-Month Periods Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020

2

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three-MonthSix-Month Periods Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020

3

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’Stockholders’ Equity for the Three-MonthThree and Six-Month Periods Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020

4

   
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

5

   

Item 2.

Management’sManagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

1516

   

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

2325

   

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 
   

Item 6.

Exhibits

2426

   
 

Signatures

2527

 


 

PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.   CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousandsthousands except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

 

 

March 31,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2021

  

2020

 
ASSETS        

Current assets:

  

Cash

 $13,662  $10,653  $15,828  $10,653 

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $315 and $317, respectively

 19,156  21,054 

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $332 and $317, respectively

 18,712  21,054 

Inventories, net

 27,856  28,193  27,414  28,193 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  2,846   4,596   2,351   4,596 

Total current assets

 63,520  64,496  64,305  64,496 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 22,946  22,850  22,720  22,850 

Goodwill

 27,061  27,018  27,115  27,018 

Other intangible assets, net

 9,077  9,209  8,936  9,209 

Deferred income taxes, net

 11,652  11,836  11,459  11,836 

Other noncurrent assets

  2,134   2,292   1,985   2,292 

Total Assets

 $136,390  $137,701  $136,520  $137,701 
  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Current Liabilities:

  

Accounts payable

 $10,141  $10,839  $9,545  $10,839 

Current portion of long-term debt, net

 993  1,361 

Current portion of long-term debt

 624  1,361 

Accrued compensation and related benefits

 1,404  1,748  1,396  1,748 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  4,097   4,758   3,966   4,758 

Total current liabilities

 16,635  18,706  15,531  18,706 

Deferred income taxes

 504  515  492  515 

Other noncurrent liabilities

  1,390   1,557   1,260   1,557 

Total liabilities

  18,529   20,778   17,283   20,778 
  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

              
  

Shareholders’ equity:

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

Preferred stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued

 0  0  0  0 

Common stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 40,000,000 shares; issued – 20,416,511 shares at March 31, 2021 and 20,373,519 shares at December 31, 2020; outstanding – 15,994,606 shares at March 31, 2021 and 15,959,984 shares at December 31, 2020

 2,042  2,037 

Common stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 40,000,000 shares; issued – 20,474,676 shares at June 30, 2021 and 20,373,519 shares at December 31, 2020; outstanding – 16,051,707 shares at June 30, 2021 and 15,959,984 shares at December 31, 2020

 2,047  2,037 

Capital in excess of par value

 185,674  185,464  186,138  185,464 

Accumulated deficit

 (46,927) (47,598) (46,116) (47,598)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 (1,679) (1,782) (1,586) (1,782)

Treasury stock - at cost; 4,421,905 shares at March 31, 2021 and 4,413,535 shares at December 31, 2020

  (21,380)  (21,321)

Treasury stock - at cost; 4,422,969 shares at June 30, 2021 and 4,413,535 shares at December 31, 2020

  (21,388)  (21,321)

Total Ultralife Corporation equity

 117,730  116,800  119,095  116,800 

Non-controlling interest

  131   123   142   123 

Total shareholders’ equity

  117,861   116,923 

Total stockholders’ equity

  119,237   116,923 
  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $136,390  $137,701 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 $136,520  $137,701 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

1

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In Thousandsthousands except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three-month period ended

  

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
 

March 31,

2021

  

March 31,

2020

  

June 30,

2021

  

June 30,

2020

  

June 30,

2021

  

June 30,

2020

 
  

Revenues

 $25,973  $25,814  $26,770  $28,560  $52,743  $54,374 

Cost of products sold

  18,995   18,480   19,503   20,597   38,498   39,077 

Gross profit

  6,978   7,334   7,267   7,963   14,245   15,297 
  

Operating expenses:

            

Research and development

 1,647  1,548  1,853  1,275  3,500  2,823 

Selling, general and administrative

  4,379   4,301   4,323   4,394   8,702   8,695 

Total operating expenses

  6,026   5,849   6,176   5,669   12,202   11,518 
  

Operating income

 952  1,485  1,091  2,294  2,043  3,779 
  

Other (expense) income:

    

Other expense (income):

        

Interest and financing expense

 (56) (174) 55  106  111  280 

Miscellaneous income

  0   82 

Miscellaneous

  (34)  11   (34)  (71)

Total other expense

  (56)  (92)  21   117   77   209 
  

Income before income taxes

 896  1,393 

Income before income tax provision

 1,070  2,177  1,966  3,570 

Income tax provision

  217   319   248   499   465   818 
  

Net income

 679  1,074  822  1,678  1,501  2,752 
  

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

  (8)  (15)  11   20   19   35 
  

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 671  1,059  811  1,658  1,482  2,717 
  

Other comprehensive gain (loss):

    

Other comprehensive income (loss):

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  103   (807)  93   42   196   (765)
  

Comprehensive income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $774  $252  $904  $1,700  $1,678  $1,952 
  

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders basic

 $.04  $.07 

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common stockholders basic

 $.05  $.10  $.09  $.17 
  

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders diluted

 $.04  $.07 

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common stockholders diluted

 $.05  $.10  $.09  $.17 
  

Weighted average shares outstanding basic

 15,973  15,875  16,019  15,882  15,997  15,880 

Potential common shares

  179   212   241   251   197   234 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

  16,152   16,087   16,260   16,133   16,194   16,114 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands)thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
 

March 31,

2021

  

March 31,

2020

  

June 30,

2021

  

June 30,

2020

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net income

 $679  $1,074  $1,501  $2,752 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

Depreciation

 730  579  1,460  1,161 

Amortization of intangible assets

 154  149  310  295 

Amortization of financing fees

 26  12  52  24 

Stock-based compensation

 184  230  370  534 

Deferred income taxes

 168  242  345  633 

Proceeds from litigation settlement

 1,593  0 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

  

Accounts receivable

 1,952  (5,764) 2,390  3,578 

Inventories

 367  596  864  1,507 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 225  604  2,536  1,307 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

  (2,175)  1,913   (2,873)  (2,909)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  3,903   (365)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  6,955   8,882 
  

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 (489) (565) (1,225) (1,533)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

  0   120   0   120 

Net cash used in investing activities

  (489)  (445)  (1,225)  (1,413)
  

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Payment of credit facilities

 (393) (343) (789) (6,410)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 31  29  314  76 

Tax withholdings on stock-based awards

  (58)  (8)  (67)  (15)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (420)  (322)  (542)  (6,349)
  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  15   (164)  (13)  (136)
  

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

 3,009  (1,296)

INCREASE IN CASH

 5,175  984 
  

Cash, Beginning of period

  10,653   7,405   10,653   7,405 

Cash, End of period

 $13,662  $6,109  $15,828  $8,389 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERSSTOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In Thousandsthousands except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

         

Capital

 

Accumulated

                         

Capital

 

Accumulated

                
 

Common Stock

 

in Excess

 

Other

         

Non-

     

Common Stock

  

in Excess

  

Other

          

Non-

     
 

Number of

     

of Par

 

Comprehensive

 

Accumulated

 

Treasury

 

Controlling

     

Number of

     

of Par

 

Comprehensive

 

Accumulated

 

Treasury

 

Controlling

    
 

Shares

  

Amount

  

Value

  

Income (Loss)

  

Deficit

  

Stock

  

Interest

  

Total

  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Value

  

Income (Loss)

  

Deficit

  

Stock

  

Interest

  

Total

 
                  

Balance December 31, 2019

 20,268,050  $2,026  $184,292  $(2,531) $(52,830) $(21,231) $24  $109,750  20,268,050  $2,026  $184,292  $(2,531) $(52,830) $(21,231) $24  $109,750 

Net income

          1,059     15  1,074           2,717     35  2,752 

Stock option exercises

 7,633  1  28           29  16,631  2  74           76 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

      192           192       470           470 

Stock-based compensation – restricted stock

 5,833     38           38 

Tax withholdings on restricted stock

    1  0 0 0  (8) 0  (7)

Stock-based compensation -restricted stock

      64           64 

Vesting of restricted stock

 12,501  2         (15)    (13)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            (807)            (807)            (765)            (765)

Balance March 31, 2020

  20,281,516  $2,028  $184,550  $(3,338) $(51,771) $(21,239) $39  $110,269 
                 

Balance June 30, 2020

  20,297,182  $2,030  $184,900  $(3,296) $(50,113) $(21,246) $59  $112,334 
                  

Balance December 31, 2020

 20,373,519  $2,037  $185,464  $(1,782) $(47,598) $(21,321) $123  $116,923  20,373,519  $2,037  $185,464  $(1,782) $(47,598) $(21,321) $123  $116,923 

Net income

          671     8  679           1,482     19  1,501 

Stock option exercises

 37,159  4  27       (52)    (21) 88,656  9  305       (52)    262 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

      163           163       337           337 

Stock-based compensation –restricted stock

      21           21 

Restricted stock vesting and tax withholdings

 5,833  1  (1) 0 0  (7) 0  (7)

Stock-based compensation -restricted stock

      33           33 

Vesting of restricted stock

 12,501  1  (1)      (15)    (15)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            103             103             196             196 

Balance June 30, 2021

  20,474,676  $2,047  $186,138  $(1,586) $(46,116) $(21,388) $142  $119,237 
 

Balance March 31, 2020

 20,281,516  $2,028  $184,550  $(3,338) $(51,771) $(21,239) $39  $110,269 

Net income

          1,658     20  1,678 

Stock option exercises

 8,998  1  46           47 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

      278           278 

Stock-based compensation -restricted stock

      26           26 

Vesting of restricted stock

 6,668  1         (7)    (6)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            42             42 

Balance June 30, 2020

  20,297,182  $2,030  $184,900  $(3,296) $(50,113) $(21,246) $59  $112,334 
 

Balance March 31, 2021

  20,416,511  $2,042  $185,674  $(1,679) $(46,927) $(21,380) $131  $117,861  20,416,511  $2,042  $185,674  $(1,679) $(46,927) $(21,380) $131  $117,861 

Net income

          811     11  822 

Stock option exercises

 51,497  5  278           283 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

      174           174 

Stock-based compensation -restricted stock

      12           12 

Vesting of restricted stock

 6,668           (8)    (8)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            93             93 

Balance June 30, 2021

  20,474,676  $2,047  $186,138  $(1,586) $(46,116) $(21,388) $142  $119,237 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

1.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Ultralife Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”, “Ultralife”, “we” or “Ultralife”“our”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements have been included.  Results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for aany subsequent interim period or the full year.  Reference should be made to the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

The December 31, 2020 consolidated balance sheet information referenced herein was derived from audited financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

 

Certain items previously reported in specific financial statement captions have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

 

Effective January 1, 2021, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2019-12, “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740)”. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. Adoption of the new standard did not materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

 

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, which requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting datadate based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost. This guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

 

2.

DEBT

 

On May 1, 2019, Ultralife, Southwest Electronic Energy Corporation, a Texas corporation (“SWE”), and CLB, INC., a Texas corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of SWE (“CLB”), as borrowers, entered into the First Amendment Agreement (the “First Amendment Agreement”) with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank” or the “Bank”), as lender and administrative agent, to amend the Credit and Security Agreement by and among Ultralife and KeyBank dated May 31, 2017 (the “Credit Agreement”, and together with the First Amendment Agreement, the “Amended Credit Agreement”).

 

The Amended Credit Agreement, among other things, provides for a five-year, $8,000 senior secured term loan (the “Term Loan Facility”) and extends the term of the $30,000 senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”, and together with the Term Loan Facility, the “Credit Facilities”) through May 31, 2022. Up to six months prior to May 31, 2022, the Revolving Credit Facility may be increased to $50,000 with the Bank’s concurrence.

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had $1,081$685 outstanding principal on the Term Loan Facility, all of which is included in current portion of long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet,Consolidated Balance Sheet, and no amounts outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility.  As of March 31,June 30, 2021, total unamortized debt issuance costs of $88$61 associated with the Amended Credit Agreement, including placement, renewal and legal fees, are classified as a reduction of the current portion of long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet.Consolidated Balance Sheet.  Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the Credit Facilities.

 

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The Company is required to repay the borrowings under the Term Loan Facility in sixty (60) equal consecutive monthly payments which commenced on May 31, 2019, in arrears, together with applicable interest. All unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest with respect to the Term Loan Facility is due and payable in full on April 30, 2024. All unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility is due and payable in full on May 31, 2022. The Company may voluntarily prepay principal amounts outstanding at any time subject to certain restrictions. The Company made voluntary prepayments of $4,200 during the year ended December 31, 2020. No other voluntary prepayments have been made as of March 31,June 30, 2021.

 

In addition to the customary affirmative and negative covenants, the Company must maintain a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio equal to or greater than 1.15 to 1.0, and a consolidated senior leverage ratio equal to or less than 2.5 to 1.0, each as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement. The Company was in full compliance with its covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement as of March 31,June 30, 2021.

 

Borrowings under the Credit Facilities are secured by substantially all the assets of the Company. Availability under the Revolving Credit Facility is subject to certain borrowing base limits based on receivables and inventories.

 

Interest will accrue on outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Facilities at the Base Rate or the Overnight LIBOR Rate, as selected by the Company, plus the applicable margin. The Base Rate is the higher of (a) the Prime Rate, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 50 basis points, and (c) the Overnight LIBOR Rate plus 100 basis points. The applicable margin ranges from zero (0) to negative 50 basis points for the Base Rate and from 185 to 215 basis points for the Overnight LIBOR Rate and are determined based on the Company’s senior leverage ratio.

 

The Company must pay a quarterly fee of 0.1% to 0.2% based on the average daily unused availability under the Revolving Credit Facility.

 

Payments must be made by the Company to the extent borrowings exceed the maximum amount then permitted to be drawn on the Credit Facilities and from the proceeds of certain transactions. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations may be accelerated and the Bank will have other customary remedies including resort to the security interest the Company provided to the Bank.

 

 

 

3.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attributable to Ultralife by the weighted averageweighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS includes the dilutive effect of securities, if any, and is calculated using the treasury stock method. For the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021, 459,650906,404 stock options and 20,83214,164 restricted stock awards were included in the calculation of diluted EPS as such securities are dilutive. Inclusion of these securities resulted in 178,781240,259 additional shares in the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share. For the comparable three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020, 878,408866,910 stock options and 25,83319,165 restricted stock awards were included in the calculation of diluted EPS resulting in 211,286250,561 additional shares in the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share. For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, 659,488 and 866,910 stock options and 14,164 and 19,165 restricted stock awards, respectively, were included in the calculation of diluted EPS as such securities are dilutive. Inclusion of these securities resulted in 197,848 and 234,532 additional shares, respectively, in the calculation of fully diluted EPS.

There were 668,917414,916 and 653,500896,167 outstanding stock options for the three-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020, respectively, which were not included in dilutedEPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive. There were 414,916 and 896,167 outstanding stock options for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively, which were not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

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4.

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

 

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

 

The fair value of financial instruments approximated their carrying values at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The fair value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and the current portion of long-term debt approximates carrying value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

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Cash

 

The composition of the Company’s cash was as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Cash

 $13,574  $10,562  $15,740  $10,562 

Restricted cash

  88   91   88   91 

Total

 $13,662  $10,653  $15,828  $10,653 

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, restricted cash included $88 and $91, respectively, of euro-denominated deposits withheld by the Dutch tax authorities and third-party VATvalue-added tax (VAT) representatives in connection with a previously utilized logistics arrangement in the Netherlands. Restricted cash is included as a component of the cash balance for purposes of the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of cash flows.Cash Flows.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, net of obsolescence reserves, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The composition of inventories, net was:

 

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 

Raw materials

 $16,724  $17,277 

Work in process

  3,080   3,411 

Finished goods

  8,052   7,505 

Total

 $27,856  $28,193 

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 

Raw materials

 $16,817  $17,277 

Work in process

  3,117   3,411 

Finished goods

  7,480   7,505 

Total

 $27,414  $28,193 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

 

Major classes of property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Land

 $1,273  $1,273  $1,273  $1,273 

Buildings and leasehold improvements

 15,396  15,393  15,407  15,393 

Machinery and equipment

 61,413  61,048  62,109  61,048 

Furniture and fixtures

 2,286  2,235  2,328  2,235 

Computer hardware and software

 7,102  6,894  7,124  6,894 

Construction in process

  1,420   1,227   1,189   1,227 
 88,890  88,070  89,430  88,070 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

  (65,944)  (65,220)  (66,710)  (65,220)

Property, plant and equipment, net

 $22,946  $22,850  $22,720  $22,850 

 

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Depreciation expense for property, plant and equipment was $730 and $579 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, respectively.as follows:

 

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Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Depreciation expense

 $730  $582  $1,460  $1,161 

Goodwill

 

The following table summarizes the goodwill activity by segment for the threesix-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021.

 

 

Battery &

Energy

 

Communications

     

Battery &

Energy

 

Communications

    
 

Products

  

Systems

  

Total

  

Products

  

Systems

  

Total

 

Balance – December 31, 2020

 $15,525  $11,493  $27,018  $15,525  $11,493  $27,018 

Effect of foreign currency translation

  43   0   43   97   0   97 

Balance – March 31, 2021

 $15,568  $11,493  $27,061 

Balance – June 30, 2021

 $15,622  $11,493  $27,115 

 

Other Intangible Assets, Net

 

The composition of other intangible assets was:

 

 

at March 31, 2021

  

June 30, 2021

 
     

Accumulated

         

Accumulated

    
 

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

  

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

Trademarks

 $3,410  $0  $3,410  $3,412  $0  $3,412 

Customer relationships

 9,193  5,215  3,978  9,207  5,313  3,894 

Patents and technology

 5,567  5,051  516  5,572  5,087  485 

Distributor relationships

 377  377  0  377  377  0 

Trade name

  1,527   354   1,173   1,530   385   1,145 

Total other intangible assets

 $20,074  $10,997  $9,077 

Total

 $20,098  $11,162  $8,936 

 

 

at December 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2020

 
     

Accumulated

         

Accumulated

    
 

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

  

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

Trademarks

 $3,410  $0  $3,410  $3,410  $0  $3,410 

Customer relationships

 9,171  5,115  4,056  9,171  5,115  4,056 

Patents and technology

 5,557  5,014  543  5,557  5,014  543 

Distributor relationships

 377  377  0  377  377  0 

Trade name

  1,524   324   1,200   1,524   324   1,200 

Total other intangible assets

 $20,039  $10,830  $9,209 

Total

 $20,039  $10,830  $9,209 

 

 

The change in the cost of total intangible assets from December 31, 2020 to March 31,June 30, 2021 is a result of the effect of foreign currency translations.

 

Amortization expense for other intangible assets was $154 and $149 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, respectively. Amortization included in research and development expenses was $33 and $31 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, respectively. Amortization included in selling, general and administrative expenses was $121 and $118 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, respectively.as follows:

  

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Amortization included in:

                

Research and development

 $33  $30  $66  $61 

Selling, general and administrative

  123   116   244   234 

Total amortization expense

 $156  $146  $310  $295 

 

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5.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

We recorded non-cash stock compensation expense in each period as follows:

 

 

Three-month period ended

  

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
 

March 31,

 

March 31,

  

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Stock options

 $163  $192  $174  $278  $337  $470 

Restricted stock grants

  21   38   12   26   33   64 

Total

 $184  $230  $186  $304  $370  $534 

 

We have stock options outstanding from various stock-based employee compensation plans for which we record compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions in our financial statements. As of March 31,June 30, 2021, there was $407$296 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.9 years.

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the threesix-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021:

 

 

Number of

Shares

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term (years)

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

  

Number of

Shares

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term (years)

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2021

 1,217,163  $6.50       1,217,163  $6.50      

Granted

 0  0       0  0      

Exercised

 (76,599) 4.00       (128,096) 4.60      

Forfeited or expired

  (11,997) 7.00        (14,663) 7.07      

Outstanding at March 31, 2021

  1,128,567  $6.66  3.98  $2,101 

Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2021

  1,029,341  $6.56  3.83  $2,019 

Exercisable at March 31, 2021

  658,855  $6.04  2.85  $1,659 

Outstanding at June 30, 2021

  1,074,404  $6.72  3.78  $2,037 

Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2021

  998,941  $6.66  3.66  $1,963 

Exercisable at June 30, 2021

  744,455  $6.42  3.05  $1,710 

 

Cash received from stock option exercises under our stock-based compensation plans for the three-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020 was $31$283 and $29,$47, respectively. Cash received from stock option exercises under our stock-based compensation plans for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 was $314 and $76, respectively.

 

In October 2020, 5,000 shares of restricted stock were awarded to an employee at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $6.08 per share. In April 2019, 20,000 shares of restricted stock were awarded to certain of our employees at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $11.12 per share. In January 2018, 17,500 shares of restricted stock were awarded to certain of our employees at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $7.16 per share. All outstanding restricted shares vest in equal annual installments over three (3) years. Unrecognized compensation cost related to these restricted shares was $50$37 at March 31,June 30, 2021, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.81.5 years.

 

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6.

INCOME TAXES

 

Our effective income tax rate for the threesix-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020 was 24.2%23.7% and 22.9%, respectively. The period-over-period change was primarily attributable to the geographic mix of earnings.

 

As of December 31, 2020, we have domestic net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $47,755, which expire 2021 thruthrough 2035, and domestic tax credits of $2,070, which expire 2028 thruthrough 2039, available to reduce future taxable income.  As of March 31,June 30, 2021, management has concluded it is more likely than not that these domestic NOL and credit carryforwards will be fully utilized.

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2021, for certain past operations in the U.K., we continue to report a valuation allowance for NOL carryforwards of approximately $11,000, nearly all of which can be carried forward indefinitely. Utilization of the net operating lossesNOLs may be limited due to the change in the past U.K. operation and cannot currently be used to reduce taxable income at our other U.K. subsidiary, Accutronics Ltd.  There are no other deferred tax assets related to the past U.K. operations.

 

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As of March 31,June 30, 2021, we have not recognized a valuation allowance against our other foreign deferred tax assets, as realization is considered to be more likely than not.

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company maintains its assertion that all foreign earnings will be indefinitely reinvested in those operations, other than earnings generated in the U.K.

 

There were 0 unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

 

As a result of our operations, we file income tax returns in various jurisdictions including U.S. federal, U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions.  We are routinely subject to examination by taxing authorities in these various jurisdictions.  In August 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) completed its examination of the Company’s federal tax returns for 2016-2018 with no material adjustments identified.  Our U.S. tax matters for 2019 and 2020 remain subject to IRS examination.  Our U.S. tax matters for 2001, 2002, 2005-2007 and 2011-2015 also remain subject to IRS examination due to the remaining availability of NOL carryforwards generated in those years. Our U.S. tax matters for 2001, 2002, 2005-2007 and 2011-2020 remain subject to examination by various state and local tax jurisdictions. Our tax matters for the years 2010 through 2020 remain subject to examination by the respective foreign tax jurisdiction authorities.

 

 

 

7.

OPERATING LEASES

 

The Company has operating leases predominantly for operating facilities.  As of March 31,June 30, 2021, the remaining lease terms on our operating leases range from less than one (1) year to less than fourthree (3) years.  Renewal options not yet exercised and termination options are not reasonably certain of exercise by the Company.  There is no transfer of title or option to purchase the leased assets upon expiration.  There are no residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

 

The components of lease expense for the current and prior-year comparative periods were as follows:

 

 

Three-month period ended March 31,

  

Three months ended

  

Six months ended

 
 

2021

 

2020

  

June 30,

2021

 

June 30,

2020

 

June 30,

2021

 

June 30,

2020

 

Operating lease cost

 $187  $168  $189  $168  $376  $336 

Variable lease cost

 19  18  13  18  32  36 

Total lease cost

 $206  $186  $202  $186  $408  $372 

 

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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

 

  

Three-month period ended March 31,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

        

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 $181  $164 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:

 $0  $0 

  

Six months ended

 
  

June 30,

2021

  

June 30,

2020

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

        

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 $365  $329 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:

 $0  $0 

 

Supplemental consolidated balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

 

Balance sheet classification

 

March 31,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Balance Sheet Classification

 

June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

Assets:

  

Operating lease right-of-use asset

Other noncurrent assets

 $2,031  $2,189 

Other noncurrent assets

 $1,881  $2,189 
  

Liabilities:

  

Current operating lease liability

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 $679  $680 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 $663  $680 

Operating lease liability, net of current portion

Other noncurrent liabilities

  1,373   1,524 

Other noncurrent liabilities

  1,243   1,524 

Total operating lease liability

Total operating lease liability

 $2,052  $2,204 

Total operating lease liability

 $1,906  $2,204 
  

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

 3.1  3.3 

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

 2.9  3.3 
  

Weighted-average discount rate

Weighted-average discount rate

 4.5% 4.5%

Weighted-average discount rate

 4.5% 4.5%

 

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Future minimum lease payments as of March 31,June 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities

      

2021

 $544  363 

2022

 695  700 

2023

 714  720 

2024

 276  279 

Total lease payments

 2,229  2,062 

Less: Imputed interest

 (177) 156 

Present value of remaining lease payments

 $2,052  $1,906 

 

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8.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

a. Purchase Commitments

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2021, we have made commitments to purchase approximately $919$1,001 of production machinery and equipment.

 

b. Product Warranties

 

We estimate future warranty costs to be incurred for product failure rates, material usage and service costs in the development of our warranty obligations.  Estimated future warranty costs are based on actual past experience and are generally estimated as a percentage of sales over the warranty period.  Changes in our product warranty liability during the first threesix months of 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

 

 

Three-month period ended March 31,

  

Six-month period ended June 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Accrued warranty obligations – beginning

 $149  $195  $149  $195 

Accruals for warranties issued

 45  27  121  59 

Settlements made

  (23)  (12)  (108)  (26)

Accrued warranty obligations – ending

 $171  $210  $162  $228 

 

c. Contingencies and Legal Matters

 

We are subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise from time to time in the normalordinary course of business.  We believe that the final disposition of any such matters of which we are currently aware will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  However, recognizing that legal matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, there exists the possibility that ultimate resolution of thesecurrent or future legal matters could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  We are not aware of any such situations at this time.

 

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9.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

 

Revenues are generated from the sale of products.  Performance obligations are met and revenue is recognized upon transfer of control to the customer, which is generally upon shipment.  When contract terms require transfer of control upon delivery at a customer’s location, revenue is recognized on the date of delivery.  For products shipped under vendor managedvendor-managed inventory arrangements, revenue is recognized and billed when the product is consumed by the customer, at which point control has transferred and there are no further obligations by the Company.  Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for shipped product. Sales, value-added and other taxes billed and collected from customers are excluded from revenue.  Customers, including distributors, do not have a general right of return.

 

Revenues recognized from prior period performance obligations for the threesix-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020 were not material.

 

Deferred revenue, unbilled revenue and deferred contract costs recorded on our consolidated balance sheetsConsolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were not material.  As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had no unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of greater than one year.  Pursuant to Topic 606, we have applied the practical expedient with respect to disclosure of the deferral and future expected timing of revenue recognition for transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations.

 

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10.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

We report our results in two2 operating segments: Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. The Battery & Energy Products segment includes: Lithium 9-volt, cylindrical and various other non-rechargeable batteries, in addition to rechargeable batteries, uninterruptable power supplies, charging systems and accessories. The Communications Systems segment includes: RF amplifiers, power supplies, cable and connector assemblies, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment, man-portable systems, integrated communication systems for fixed or vehicle applications and communications and electronics systems design. We believe that reporting performance at the gross profit level is the best indicator of segment performance. 

 

Three-month period ended March 31, 2021:The components of segment performance were as follows:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $22,111  $3,862  $0  $25,973 

Segment contribution

  5,436   1,542   (6,026)  952 

Other expense

          (56)  (56)

Tax provision

          (217)  (217)

Non-controlling interest

          (8)  (8)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $671 

 

Three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $22,875  $3,895  $0  $26,770 

Segment contribution

  6,016   1,251   (6,176)  1,091 

Other expense

          (21)  (21)

Income tax provision

          (248)  (248)

Non-controlling interest

          (11)  (11)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $811 

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Three-month period ended June 30, 2020:

 

 

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $20,761  $5,053  $0  $25,814  $24,036  $4,524  $0  $28,560 

Segment contribution

 5,316  2,018  (5,849) 1,485  6,026  1,937  (5,669) 2,294 

Other expense

      (92) (92)      (117) (117)

Tax provision

      (319) (319)

Income tax provision

      (499) (499)

Non-controlling interest

      (15) (15)      (20) (20)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

        $1,059         $1,658 

Six-month period ended June 30, 2021:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $44,986  $7,757  $0  $52,743 

Segment contribution

  11,452   2,793   (12,202)  2,043 

Other expense

          (77)  (77)

Income tax provision

          (465)  (465)

Non-controlling interest

          (19)  (19)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $1,482 

Six-month period ended June 30, 2020:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $44,797  $9,577  $0  $54,374 

Segment contribution

  11,342   3,955   (11,518)  3,779 

Other expense

          (209)  (209)

Income tax provision

          (818)  (818)

Non-controlling interest

          (35)  (35)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $2,717 

 

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The following tables disaggregate our business segment revenues by major source and geography.

 

Commercial and Government/Defense Revenue Information:

 

Three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $22,111  $14,345  $7,766  $22,875  $16,011  $6,864 

Communications Systems

  3,862   0   3,862   3,895   0   3,895 

Total

 $25,973  $14,345  $11,628  $26,770  $16,011  $10,759 
    55% 45%      60%  40%

 

Three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $20,761  $14,802  $5,959  $24,036  $16,172  $7,864 

Communications Systems

  5,053   0   5,053   4,524   0   4,524 

Total

 $25,814  $14,802  $11,012  $28,560  $16,172  $12,388 
    57% 43%      57%  43%

 

Six-month period ended June 30, 2021:

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $44,986  $30,356  $14,630 

Communications Systems

  7,757   0   7,757 

Total

 $52,743  $30,356  $22,387 
       58%  42%

Six-month period ended June 30, 2020:

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $44,797  $30,974  $13,823 

Communications Systems

  9,577   0   9,577 

Total

 $54,374  $30,974  $23,400 
       57%  43%

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U.S. and Non-U.S. Revenue Information1:

 

Three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $22,111  $12,590  $9,521  $22,875  $11,813  $11,062 

Communications Systems

  3,862   1,468   2,394   3,895   1,953   1,942 

Total

 $25,973  $14,058  $11,915  $26,770  $13,766  $13,004 
    54% 46%      51%  49%

 

Three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $20,761  $11,284  $9,477  $24,036  $14,195  $9,841 

Communications Systems

  5,053   4,354   699   4,524   4,224   300 

Total

 $25,814  $15,638  $10,176  $28,560  $18,419  $10,141 
    61% 39%      64%  36%

Six-month period ended June 30, 2021:

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $44,986  $24,403  $20,583 

Communications Systems

  7,757   3,421   4,336 

Total

 $52,743  $27,824  $24,919 
       53%  47%

Six-month period ended June 30, 2020:

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $44,797  $25,479  $19,318 

Communications Systems

  9,577   8,577   1,000 

Total

 $54,374  $34,056  $20,318 
       63%  37%

 

1 Sales classified to U.S. include shipments to U.S.-based prime contractors which in some cases may serve non-U.S. projects.

 

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Item 2.   MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor"“safe harbor” for forward-looking statements.  This report contains certain forward-looking statements and information that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  The statements contained in this report relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of the novel coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19)(“COVID-19”); our reliance on certain key customers; possible future declines in demand for the products that use our batteries or communications systems; the unique risks associated with our China operations; potential costs because of the warranties we supply with our products and services; potential disruptions in our supply of raw materials and components; our efforts to develop new commercial applications for our products; reduced U.S. and foreign military spending including the uncertainty associated with government budget approvals; possible breaches in security and other disruptions; variability in our quarterly and annual results and the price of our common stock; safety risks, including the risk of fire; our entrance into new end-markets which could lead to additional financial exposure; fluctuations in the price of oil and the resulting impact on the level of downhole drilling; our ability to retain top management and key personnel; our resources being overwhelmed by our growth prospects; our inability to comply with changes to the regulations for the shipment of our products; our customers’ demand falling short of volume expectations in our supply agreements; possible impairments of our goodwill and other intangible assets; negative publicity ofconcerning Lithium-ion batteries; our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations; the risk that we are unable to protect our proprietary and intellectual property; rules and procedures regarding contracting with the U.S. and foreign governments; our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards; exposure to possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act or other anti-corruption laws; our ability to comply with government regulations regarding the use of “conflict minerals”; possible audits of our contracts by the U.S. and foreign governments and their respective defense agencies; known and unknown environmental matters; technological innovations in the non-rechargeable and rechargeable battery industries; and other risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those forward-looking statements described herein. When used in this report, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “seek,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or words of similar import, and in each case, their negatives, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For further discussion of certain of the matters described above and other risks and uncertainties, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

Although we base these forward-looking statements on assumptions that we believe are reasonable when made, we caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity and the development of the industries in which we operate may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained herein. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity and the development of the industries in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

 

Undue reliance should not be placed on our forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to update any risk factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q or our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 to reflect new information or risks, future events or other developments.

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto and Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

The financial information in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is presented in thousands of dollars, except for share and per share amounts, unless otherwise specified.

 

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General

 

We offer products and services ranging from power solutions to communications and electronics systems to customers across the globe in the government, defense and commercial sectors. With an emphasis on strong engineering and a collaborative approach to problem solving, we design and manufacture power and communications systems including: rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, charging systems, communications and electronics systems and accessories, and custom engineered systems. We continually evaluate and implement growth opportunities, including the design, development and sale of new products, expansion of our sales force to penetrate new markets and geographies, as well as seeking opportunities to expand through acquisitions.

 

We sell our products worldwide through a variety of trade channels, including original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), industrial and defense supply distributors, and directly to U.S. and international defense departments. We enjoy strong name recognition in our markets under our Ultralife® Batteries, Lithium Power®, McDowell Research®, AMTI™, ABLE™, ACCUTRONICS™, ACCUPRO™, ENTELLION™, SWE Southwest Electronic Energy Group™, SWE DRILL-DATA™, and SWE SEASAFE™ brands.  We have sales, operations and product development facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

 

We report our results in two operating segments: Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. The Battery & Energy Products segment includes: Lithium 9-volt, cylindrical, thin cell and other non-rechargeable batteries, in addition to rechargeable batteries, uninterruptable power supplies, charging systems and accessories. The Communications Systems segment includes: RF amplifiers, power supplies, cable and connector assemblies, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment, man-portable systems, integrated communication systems for fixed or vehicle applications and communications and electronics systems design. We believe that reporting performance at the gross profit level is the best indicator of segment performance.  As such, we report segment performance at the gross profit level and operating expenses as Corporate charges. See Note 10 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.

 

Our website address is www.ultralifecorporation.com. We make available free of charge via a hyperlink on our website (see Investor Relations link on the website) our annual reports on Form 10-K, proxy statements, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports and statements as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We will provide copies of these reports upon written request to the attention of Philip A. Fain, CFO, Treasurer and Secretary, Ultralife Corporation, 2000 Technology Parkway, Newark, New York, 14513. Our filings with the SEC are also available through the SEC website at www.sec.gov or at the SEC Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549 or by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

COVID-19

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant economic disruption and uncertainty around the world. The Company continues to closely monitor the developments surrounding COVID-19 and take actions to mitigate the business risks involved. During this challenging time, we remain focused on ensuring the health and safety of our employees by implementing the protocols established by public health officials and meeting the demand of our customers. As an essential supplier currently exempt from government-mandated shutdown directives, we are striving to ensure an uninterrupted flow of our mission critical products serving medical device, first responder, public safety, energy, and national security customers. We have maintained normal operations at all our facilities with the exception of an approximately one-month closure of our China facility as was mandated by the Chinese government through early March 2020.

 

For the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2021, increased lead times on components from suppliers and other COVID-19 related logistics matters resulted in delays in our shipments to future periods. For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, we estimate that the net impact of COVID-19 was a reduction to sales ofdelayed shipments adversely impacted revenues by approximately $2,000, a reduction to$1,500, operating income ofby approximately $900, a reduction of net income of$500 and EPS by approximately $700 and a reduction of diluted earnings per share of approximately $0.04. Demand for medical batteries, especially those used in ventilators, respirators, and infusion pumps, continued to be high; however, this increase was more than offset by the revenue declines in oil & gas and international industrial markets, some delays in medical battery orders for devices used for elective surgeries and the overall disruptions in supply chains and operations impacting both commercial and government/defense markets.$0.03.

 

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Overview

 

Consolidated revenues of $25,973$26,770 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021, increaseddecreased by $159$1,790 or 0.6%6.3%, over $25,814 duringfrom $28,560 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020, reflecting a 19.4% increaseas significant increases in core battery sales across diversified end markets partially offset by continued softness in the oil & gas market and 9-volt battery sales were offset by lower medical battery sales, Communications Systems sales primarily dueshipments in 2020 to the high shipments ofcomplete delivery orders announced in October 2018 for vehicle amplifier-adaptor systems to support the U.S. Army’s Network Modernization initiatives and shipments of 5390 batteries to the U.S. Department of Defense under a spot purchase announced in the 2020 first quarter. We have estimated that COVID-19 adversely impacted our first quarter 2021 sales by approximately $2,000.December 2019 and completed in 2020.   

 

Gross profit was $6,978,$7,267, or 26.9%27.1% of revenue, compared to $7,334,$7,963, or 28.4%27.9% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago.  The 150-basis80-basis point declinedecrease primarily reflects incremental costsresulted from unfavorable sales product mix attributable to vehicle amplifier-adaptor systems shipped in 2021 associated with the transition of a multitude of new productssecond quarter 2020 to higher volume production as well as higher freight costs on incoming materials.  complete the delivery orders for the U.S. Army.

 

Operating expenses increased to $6,026$6,176 during the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021, compared to $5,849from $5,669 during the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increase of $177$507 or 3.0%8.9% was attributable to our continued investment in engineering and sales personnelresources for new product development, and market launches.including resources dedicated to our Conformal Wear Battery IDIQ contract announced on May 17, 2021. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased 50330 basis points from 22.7%19.8% for the firstsecond quarter of 2020 to 23.2%23.1% for the current quarter.

 

Operating income for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021 was $952$1,091 or 3.7%4.1% of revenues compared to $1,485$2,294 or 5.7%8.0% of revenues for the year-earlier period. The 35.9% decline52.5% decrease in operating income primarily resulted from revenue declineslower sales, a reduction in oil & gasgross margin and international industrial markets, the overall disruptions in customer/third party logistics impacting both commercial and government/defense markets resulting from COVID-19 and the impact of a higher mix of new products inproduct development costs to support our Battery & Energy Products business segment.organic growth initiatives.

 

Net income attributable to Ultralife was $671,$811, or $0.04$0.05 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021, compared to $1,059,$1,658, or $0.07$0.10 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020.  Adjusted EPS was $0.05$0.06 on a diluted basis for the firstsecond quarter of 2021, compared to $0.08representing a 52% decrease from Adjusted EPS on a diluted basis of $0.13 for the year-earlier2020 period.  Adjusted EPS excludes the provision for deferred income taxes which primarily represents non-cash charges of $168$177 and $242$391 for the 2021 and 2020 periods, respectively, which primarily represents non-cash charges for U.S. income taxes which will be fully offset by net operating lossNOL carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  See the section “Adjusted EPS” on Page 2123 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EPS to Adjusted EPS.  For the 2021 first quarter, the estimated net adverse impact of COVID-19 was approximately $0.04 on diluted EPS, and approximately $0.06 on Adjusted EPS.

 

Adjusted EBITDA, defined as net income attributable to Ultralife before net interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation expense, plus/minus expenses/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing operations, amounted to $2,012$2,186 or 7.8%8.2% of revenues in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared to $2,522$3,307 or 9.8%11.6% of revenues for the firstsecond quarter of 2020. See the section “Adjusted EBITDA” beginning on Page 2022 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Ultralife. For the first quarter of 2021, it is estimated that COVID-19 adversely impacted Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $900, or 3.6% of revenues.

 

As we continueWe remain focused on executing near-term growth initiatives and developing long-term growth opportunities while adhering to work on completing new product development projectsour proven and identify new target markets in emerging markets, we are steadily expanding our long-term opportunities to scale the business and realize the operating leverage inherent in our profitable business model.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020

 

Revenues. Consolidated revenues for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021 amounted to $25,973 an increase$26,770, a decrease of $159$1,790 or 0.6%6.3%, over $25,814from $28,560 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020. Overall, commercial sales decreased 3.1%1.0% while government/defense sales increased 5.6%decreased 13.2% from the 2020 period. For

Battery & Energy Products revenues decreased $1,161, or 4.8%, from $24,036 for the quarterthree-month period ended March 31, 2021, we estimate thatJune 30, 2020 to $22,875 for the net adverse impact of COVID-19 on revenues was approximately $2,000. Demand for medical batteries, especially those used in ventilators, respirators and infusion pumps, continued to be high; however, thisthree-month period ended June 30, 2021.  The decrease primarily resulted from a 48.6% increase was more than offset by the revenue declines in oil & gas market sales reflecting the recent rebound in the energy sector and a 23.2% increase in 9-volt sales offset by a 27.9% decrease in medical battery sales due to the overall disruptionshigh volume of orders in customer2020 for respirators, ventilators and third-party logistics which delayed certain shipments.infusion pumps to meet the sector’s initial response to COVID-19 and a 12.7% decrease in government/defense sales due to the shipment of 5390 batteries to the U.S. Department of Defense under a spot purchase announced in December 2019 and completed in 2020 .

 

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Battery & Energy ProductsCommunications Systems revenues increased $1,350,decreased $629, or 6.5%13.9%, from $20,761$4,524 during the three-month period ended June 30, 2020 to $3,895 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 to $22,111 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. Excluding oil & gas sales, revenues increased 19.4% over the prior year reflecting a 32.2% increase in medical sales resulting from an increase in demand for our batteries used in ventilators, respirators, infusion pumps and other medical devices associated with COVID-19, and a 30.3% increase in government/defense sales due primarily to higher demand from a large global defense contractor. This increase was more than offset by a 30.0% decrease in oil & gas market battery sales representative of current market conditions for that sector.

Communications Systems revenues decreased $1,191, or 23.6%, from $5,053 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 to $3,862 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021. This decrease is primarily attributable to higher first quarter 2020 shipments of mounted power amplifiersvehicle amplifier-adaptor systems to support the U.S. Army’s Network Modernization and other initiatives undercompleting the delivery orders announced in October 2018.  The October 2018 delivery orders to the U.S. Army were completed in the second quarter of 2020. 

 

Cost of Products Sold / Gross Profit.  Cost of products sold totaled $18,995$19,503 for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2021, an increasea decrease of $515,$1,094, or 2.8%5.3%, from the $18,480$20,597 reported for the same three-month period a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue increased from 71.6%72.1% for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020 to 73.1%72.9% for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin decreased from 28.4%27.9% for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020, to 26.9%27.1% for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021, primarily reflecting unfavorable sales product mix and costs associated with the transition of new products to higher volume production.for Communications Systems.       

 

For our Battery & Energy Products segment, gross profit for the firstsecond quarter of 2021 was $5,436, an increase of $120 or 2.3% over$6,016, essentially flat with the gross profit of $5,316$6,026 for the firstsecond quarter of 2020. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin of 24.6% decreased26.3% increased by 100120 basis points from the 25.6%25.1% gross margin for the year-earlier period, primarily reflecting favorable sales product mix incremental costs associated with the transition ofand lower scrap and rework on new products transitioning to higherhigh volume production and higher freight costs on incoming materials.production.

 

For our Communications Systems segment, gross profit for the firstsecond quarter of 2021 was $1,542$1,251 or 39.9%32.1% of revenues, compared toa decrease of $686 or 35.4%, from gross profit of $2,0181,937, or 39.9%42.8% of revenues, for the firstsecond quarter of 2020. The decrease reflects product sales mix most notably improved efficiencies and productivity in the production of vehicle amplifier-adaptor systems to complete the U.S. Army orders in the second quarter of 2020.

 

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021 were $6,026,$6,176, an increase of $177$507 or 3.0%9.0% from the $5,849$5,669 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increase in operating expenses is attributable to a 6.4% increase in core engineering and technology expenses and a 9.6% increase in sales and marketing expenses reflectingreflects our continued investment in engineering and sales resources for new product development, and market launches.including resources dedicated to the Conformal Wear Battery IDIQ contract announced on May 17, 2021. Both periods reflected continued tight control over discretionary spending.

 

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 23.2%23.1% for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2021 compared to 22.7%and 19.8% for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2020.  Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $154$156 for the firstsecond quarter of 2021 ($121123 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $33 in research and development costs), compared with $149$146 for the firstsecond quarter of 2020 ($118116 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $31$30 in research and development costs). Research and development costs were $1,647$1,853 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021, an increase of $99$578 or 6.4%45.3%, from $1,548$1,275 for the three-months ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The increase is largely attributable to the hiring of engineering resources to support new product development in our Battery & Energy Products business.  Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $78decreased $71 or 1.8%1.6%, to $4,379$4,323 for the firstsecond quarter of 2021 from $4,301$4,394 for the firstsecond quarter of 2020. The decrease reflects a 6.1% increase is primarily attributable to increasingin selling expenses for sales resources to support our new product market launches while closely monitoring all discretionary spending.offset by a 4.0% decrease in general and administrative expenses.

 

Other Expense. Other expense totaled $56$21 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021 compared to $92$117 for the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2020.  Interest and financing expense, net of interest income, decreased $118,$51, or 67.8%48.1%, from $174$106 for the firstsecond quarter of 2020 to $56$55 for the comparable period in 2021. The decrease is primarily due to the continued reduction of debt incurred in connection with the financing of the SWE acquisition.  Miscellaneous income which primarily represents gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, amounted to $0of $34 for the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared with miscellaneous incometo expense of $82$11 for the firstsecond quarter of 2020 which primarily reflects the translation of U.S.-denominatedrepresents foreign currency exchange gains and losses particularly for certain transactions and balances of Accutronics (U.K.) for the respective periods.denominated in U.S. dollars.  The U.S. dollar weakened against the Pound Sterling by 0.9% during0.5% from the beginning to the end of the second quarter of 2021 first quarter, whereasand the U.S. dollar strengthened againstto the Pound Sterling by 6.2% during0.3% from the 2020 first quarter.beginning to the end of the second quarter of 2020.

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Income Taxes. The income tax provision for the 2021 firstsecond quarter was $217$248 compared to $319$499 for the firstsecond quarter of 2020. Our effective income tax rate increased slightly to 24.2%23.2% for the firstsecond quarter of 2021 as compared to 22.9% for the firstsecond quarter of 2020, primarily attributabledue to the geographic mix of earnings.  The income tax provision for the firstsecond quarter of 2021 is comprised of a $49$71 current provision for taxes expected to be paid on income from our foreign operations, representing a cash-based effective income tax rate of 5.5%6.6%, and a $168$177 deferred income tax provision which primarily represents non-cash charges for U.S. taxes which will be fully offset by NOL carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  For the 2020 period, the income tax provision was comprised of a $77$108 current tax provision, representing a cash-based effective tax rate of 5.5%5.0%, and a $242$391 deferred income tax provision.  See Note 6 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our income taxes.

 

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Net Income Attributable to Ultralife. Net income attributable to Ultralife was $811, or $0.05 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021, compared to $1,658, or $0.10 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2020.  Adjusted EPS was $0.06 on a diluted basis for the second quarter of 2021, representing a 52% decrease from Adjusted EPS on a diluted basis of $0.13 for the second quarter of 2020.  Adjusted EPS excludes the provision for deferred income taxes of $168$177 and $242$391 for the 2021 and 2020 periods, respectively, which primarily represents non-cash charges for U.S. income taxes which will be fully offset by NOL carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  See the section “Adjusted EPS” on Page 2123 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EPS to Adjusted EPS.  Weighted average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share increased from 16,133,015 in the second quarter of 2020 to 16,259,584 in the second quarter of 2021.  The increase in 2021 is attributable to stock option exercises since the second quarter of 2020 and an increase in the average stock price used to compute diluted shares from $7.18 for the second quarter of 2020 to $8.66 for the second quarter of 2021.

Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020

Revenues. Consolidated revenues for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 amounted to $52,743, a decrease of $1,631 or 3.0%, from the $54,374 reported for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020.  Overall, commercial sales decreased 2.0% and government/defense sales decreased 4.3% from the six-month 2020 period. 

Battery & Energy Products revenues increased $189, or 0.4%, from $44,797 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 to $44,986 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021.  The growth was attributable to a $807 or 5.8% increase in government/defense sales partially offset by a $618 or 2.0%, decrease in commercial sales.  The increase in government/defense sales reflects higher demand from a large global defense contractor for military and public safety radio batteries and chargers, partially offset by shipments of 5390 batteries to the U.S. Department of Defense under a spot purchase announced in December 2019 and completed in 2020.  The decline in commercial sales primarily resulted from a 6.6% decline in medical battery sales and a 1.1% reduction in oil & gas market sales, partially offset by a 32% increase in 9-volt battery sales.

Communications Systems revenues decreased $1,820, or 19.0%, from $9,577 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 to $7,757 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021.  This decrease is attributable to 2020 first half shipments of vehicle amplifier-adaptor systems in the amount of $5,680 to support the U.S. Army’s Network Modernization initiatives completing the delivery orders announced in October 2018. 

Cost of Products Sold / Gross Profit. Cost of products sold totaled $38,498 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021, a decrease of $579 or 1.5%, from the $39,077 reported for the same six-month period a year ago.  Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue increased from 71.9% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 to 73.0% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021.  Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin was 27.0% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021, compared with 28.1% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020, due primarily to unfavorable sales product mix for Communications Systems.

For our Battery & Energy Products segment, the cost of products sold increased $79 or 0.2%, from $33,455 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 to $33,534 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021. Battery & Energy Products’ gross profit for the 2021 six-month period was $11,452 or 25.5% of revenues, an increase of $110 or 1.0% from gross profit of $11,342, or 25.3% of revenues, for the 2020 six-month period. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin increased for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 by 20 basis points, primarily due to favorable sales product mix.

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For our Communications Systems segment, the cost of products sold decreased by $658 or 11.7% from $5,622 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 to $4,964 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021. Communications Systems’ gross profit for the first six months of 2021 was $2,793 or 36.0% of revenues, a decrease of $1,162 or 29.4% from gross profit of $3,955 or 41.3% of revenues, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in gross margin primarily reflects the favorable sales mix in 2020 of the vehicle amplifier-adaptor systems for the U.S. Army.

Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 totaled $12,202, an increase of $684 or 5.9% from the $11,518 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020. The increase in operating expenses reflects our continued investment in engineering resources for new product development, including resources dedicated to the Conformal Wear Battery IDIQ contract announced on May 17, 2021. Both periods reflected continued tight control over discretionary spending.

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 23.1% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 compared to 21.2% for the comparable 2020 period.  Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $310 for the first six months of 2021 ($244 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $66 in research and development costs), compared with $295 for the first six months of 2020 ($234 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $61 in research and development costs).  Research and development costs were $3,500 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 an increase of $677 or 24.0% over $2,823 for the six-months ended June 30, 2020.  The increase is largely attributable to the hiring of engineering resources to support new product development in our Battery & Energy Products business.  Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $7 from $8,695 during the first six months of 2020 to $8,702 during the first six months of 2021, primarily reflecting a 7.9% increase in selling expenses for sales resources to support our new product market launches virtually offset by a 2.4% decrease in general and administrative expenses.

Other Expense. Other expense totaled $77 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 compared to $209 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2020. Interest and financing expense, net of interest income, decreased $169 to $111 for the 2021 period from $280 for the comparable period in 2020, as a result of the continued reduction of debt incurred with the financing for the SWE acquisition. Miscellaneous income amounted to $34 for the first six months of 2021 compared with income of $71 for the first six months of 2020, primarily due to fluctuations in the U.S. dollar relative to the Pound Sterling.

Income Taxes. We recognized an income tax provision of $465 for the first two quarters of 2021 compared with an income tax provision of $818 for the first two quarters of 2020.  Our effective income tax rate increased to 23.7% for the first six months of 2021 as compared to 22.9% for the first six months of 2020, primarily due to the geographic mix of earnings.  The income tax provision for the 2021 period is comprised of a $120 current provision for taxes expected to be paid on income from our foreign operations, representing a cash-based effective income tax rate of 6.1%, and a $345 deferred income tax provision which primarily represents non-cash charges for U.S. income taxes which will be fully offset by NOL carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  For the 2020 period, the income tax provision was comprised of a $185 current income tax provision, representing a cash-based effective income tax rate of 5.2%, and a non-cash $633 deferred provision for income taxes.  See Note 6 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our income taxes.

 

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife. Net income attributable to Ultralife and net income attributable to Ultralife common stockholders per diluted share was $671, or $0.04 per share – basic$1,482 and diluted,$0.09, respectively, for the three-month periodsix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, compared to $1,059, or $0.07 per share – basic$2,717 and diluted,$0.17 for the three-month periodsix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020.  Adjusted EPS was $0.05 on a diluted basis for the first quarter of 2021, representing a 35.8% decrease from Adjusted EPS on a diluted basis of $0.08 for the 2020 period. For the 2021 first quarter, the estimated net adverse impact of COVID-19 was approximately $0.04 on diluted EPS, and approximately $0.06 on Adjusted EPS. Weighted average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share increased from 16,086,744 in16,114,418 for the first quarter of 2020 period to 16,152,260 in16,194,377 for the first quarter of 2021. The increase is2021 period, attributable to stock option exercises since the firstsecond quarter of 2020 and an increase in the weighted average stock price used to compute weighted averagediluted shares outstanding from $6.71$7.00 for the first quartersix months of 2020 to $7.32$7.89 for the first quartersix months of 2021.

 

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Adjusted EBITDA

 

In evaluating our business, we consider and use Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental measure of our operating performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Ultralife before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation expense.expense, plus/minus expenses/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing operations. We also use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to review and assess our operating performance and to enhance comparability between periods. We believe the use of Adjusted EBITDA facilitates investors’ understanding of operating performance from period to period by backing out potential differences caused by variations in such items as capital structures (affecting relative interest expense and stock-based compensation expense), the amortization of intangible assets acquired through our business acquisitions (affecting relative amortization expense and provision (benefit) for income taxes), the age and book value of facilities and equipment (affecting relative depreciation expense) and one-time charges/benefits relating to income taxes. We also present Adjusted EBITDA from operations because we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as a measure of financial performance. We reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Ultralife, the most comparable financial measure under GAAP.

 

We use Adjusted EBITDA in our decision-making processes relating to the operation of our business together with GAAP financial measures such as operating income. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA permits a comparative assessment of our operating performance, relative to our performance based on our GAAP results, while isolating the effects of depreciation and amortization, which may vary from period to period without any correlation to underlying operating performance, and of stock-based compensation, which is a non-cash expense that varies widely among companies. We believe that by presenting Adjusted EBITDA, we assist investors in gaining a better understanding of our business on a going forward basis. We provide information relating to our Adjusted EBITDA so that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties have the same data that we employ in assessing our overall operations. We believe that trends in our Adjusted EBITDA are a valuable indicator of our operating performance on a consolidated basis and of our ability to produce operating cash flows to fund working capital needs, to service debt obligations and to fund capital expenditures.

 

The term Adjusted EBITDA is not defined under GAAP, and is not a measure of operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. Our Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and when assessing our operating performance, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income attributable to Ultralife or other consolidated statement of operations data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Some of these limitations include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect (1) our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; (2) changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (3) the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debt; (4) income taxes or the cash requirements for any tax payments; and (5) all of the costs associated with operating our business;

 

 

Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized often will have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;

 

 

While stock-based compensation is a component of cost of products sold and operating expenses, the impact on our consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements compared to other companies can vary significantly due to such factors as assumed life of the stock-based awards and assumed volatility of our common stock; and

 

 

Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

 

We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA only on a supplemental basis. Neither current nor potential investors in our securities should rely on Adjusted EBITDA as a substitute for any GAAP measures and we encourage investors to review the following reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Ultralife.

 

2022

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows for the periods presented:

 

 

Three-month period

ended

  

Three-Month Period Ended

  

Six-Month Period Ended

 
 

March 31,

 

March 31,

  

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
  

Net income attributable to Ultralife

 $671  $1,059 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $811  $1,658  $1,482  $2,717 

Add:

              

Interest expense

 56  174  55  106  111  280 

Income tax provision

 217  319  248  499  465  818 

Depreciation expense

 730  579  730  582  1,460  1,161 

Amortization of intangible assets

 154  161 

Amortization expense

 156  158  310  319 

Stock-based compensation expense

  184   230   186   304   370   534 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $2,012  $2,522  $2,186  $3,307  $4,198  $5,829 

 

 

Adjusted EPS

 

In evaluating our business, we consider and use Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental measure of our business performance in addition to GAAP financial measures.  We define Adjusted EPS as net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation, excluding the provision for deferred income taxes, divided by our weighted average shares outstanding on both a basic and diluted basis.  We believe that this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of our results by reflecting the portion of our income tax provision that will be offset by our U.S. NOL carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future.  We reconcile Adjusted EPS to EPS, the most comparable financial measure under GAAP.  Neither current nor potential investors in our securities should rely on Adjusted EPS as a substitute for any GAAP measures and we encourage investors to review the following reconciliation of Adjusted EPS to EPS and net income attributable to Ultralife.

 

Adjusted EPS is calculated as follows for the periods presented:

 

 

Three-month period ended

  

Three-Month Period Ended

 
 

March 31, 2021

  

March 31, 2020

  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

 
 

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $671  $.04  $.04  $1,059  $.07  $.07  $811  $.05  $.05  $1,658  $.10  $.10 

Deferred tax provision

  168   .01   .01   242   .01   .01 

Deferred income tax provision

  177   .01   .01   391   .03   .03 

Adjusted net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $839  $.05  $.05  $1,301  $.08  $.08  $988  $.06  $.06  $2,049  $.13  $.13 
              

Weighted average shares outstanding

    15,973  16,152     15,875  16,087     16,019  16,260     15,882  16,133 

  

Six-Month Period Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

 
  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $1,482  $.09  $.09  $2,717  $.17  $.17 

Deferred income tax provision

  345   .02   .02   633   .04   .04 

Adjusted net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $1,827  $.11  $.11  $3,350  $.21  $.21 
                         

Weighted average shares outstanding

      15,997   16,194       15,880   16,114 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2021, cash totaled $13,662$15,828 (including restricted cash of $88), an increase of $3,009$5,175 as compared to $10,653 of cash held at December 31, 2020,2020. The increase was primarily attributable to cash generated from operations, including the receipt of net proceeds of $1,593 awarded in a class action lawsuit.operations.

 

During the three-monthsix-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2021, we generated $3,903 from our operations, as compared to a net use of $365 in operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020. In 2021, the cash generated from operating activities reflects the Company’s receipt during the quarterprovided cash of $1,593 awarded in a class action lawsuit,$6,955, consisting of net income of $679, a$1,501, deferred tax provisionincome taxes of $168,$345, non-cash expenses of depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation totaling $1,094,$2,192, and a $369$2,917 reduction in net working capital primarily due to the timing of collections and disbursements.capital.

 

Cash used in investing activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 was $489 for$1,225, attributable to strategic capital expenditures, primarily for investment in automation equipmentinvestments for our Battery & Energy Products business, including 3-Volt cell and thionyl chloride cell production.business.

 

Net cash used byin financing activities for the three-monthssix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 was $420,$542, consisting of $393$789 of principle payments against our remaining term loan balance and $58$67 of tax withholdings for stock awards, partially offset by netstock option exercise proceeds of $31 from stock options exercises.$314.

 

We continue to have significant U.S. net operating lossNOL carryforwards available to utilize as an offset to future taxable income.  See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional information.

 

Going forward, we expect positive operating cash flow and the availability under our Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our general funding requirements for the foreseeable future.  Over the long-term, we expect that some of our future investments, including strategic business opportunities such as acquisitions, may be made through a number of sources, including internally available cash, availability of borrowing under our Credit Facilities, new debt financing, the issuance of equity securities or any combination of these sources.

 

To provide flexibility in accessing the capital market, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 on March 30, 2021, which was declared effective by the SEC on April 2, 2021. Under this registration statement, upon the filing of an appropriate supplemental prospectus, we may offer and sell certain of our securities from time to time in one or more offerings, at our discretion, of up to an aggregate offering price of $100 million. We intend to use the net proceeds resulting from any sales of our securities for general corporate purposes which may include, but are not limited to, potential acquisitions of complementary businesses or technologies, strategic capital expenditures to expand and protect our competitive position, and investments in the development of transformational, competitively-differentiated products for attractive growth markets.

 

Commitments

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had $1,081$685 outstanding principal on the Term Loan Facility, all of which is included in current portion of long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet,Consolidated Balance Sheet, net of $61 unamortized debt issuance costs, and no amounts outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility.  The Company was in full compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facilities as of March 31,June 30, 2021.

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2021, we had made commitments to purchase approximately $919$1,001 of production machinery and equipment.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Management exercises judgment in making important decisions pertaining to choosing and applying accounting policies and methodologies in many areas. Not only are these decisions necessary to comply with GAAP, but they also reflect management’s view of the most appropriate manner in which to record and report our overall financial performance. All accounting policies are important, and all policies described in Note 1 (“Summary of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies”) to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K should be reviewed for a greater understanding of how our financial performance is recorded and reported.

 

During the first quartersix months of 2021, there were no significant changes in the manner in which our significant accounting policies were applied or in which related assumptions and estimates were developed.

 

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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on this evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.         OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6.      Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Index

 

Exhibit Description

 

Incorporated by Reference from

31.1

 

Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) CEO Certifications

 

Filed herewith

31.2

 

Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) CFO Certifications

 

Filed herewith

32

 

Section 1350 Certifications

 

Furnished herewith

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document

 

Filed herewith

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

Filed herewith

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

Filed herewith

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

Filed herewith

 

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

  

(Registrant)

   
 

Date: AprilJuly 29, 2021

By:   /s/ Michael D. Popielec              

  

Michael D. Popielec

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

  

(Principal   (Principal Executive Officer)

   
 

Date: AprilJuly 29, 2021

By:   /s/ Philip A. Fain                         

  

Philip A. Fain

  

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

  

(Principal   (Principal Financial Officer and

  

       Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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