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 SeptemberJune 30, 20212022

 

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

16-1387013

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation of organization)

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

2000 Technology Parkway Newark, New York 14513

(315) 332-7100

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

16-1387013

(Registrant'sI.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

(315) 332-7100

(Registrant’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 October 26, 2021,July 25, 2022, the registrant had 16,080,74916,132,868 shares of common stock outstanding.

 



 

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX

 

  

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PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
   

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited):

 
   
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021

1

   
 

Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income and Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Three and Nine-MonthSix-Month Periods Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and SeptemberJune 30, 20202021

2

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine-MonthSix-Month Periods Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and SeptemberJune 30, 20202021

3

   
 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Nine-MonthSix-Month Periods Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and SeptemberJune 30, 20202021

4

   
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

5

   

Item 2.

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

1619

   

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

2628

   

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 
   

Item 6.

Exhibits

2729

   
 

Signatures

2830

 

 

 

PART I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.    CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousandsThousands except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

June 30,

2022

 

December 31,

2021

 
ASSETS ASSETS  ASSETS 

Current assets:

  

Cash

 $15,853  $10,653  $5,114  $8,413 

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $334 and $317, respectively

 16,235  21,054 

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $316 and $346, respectively

 22,349  20,232 

Inventories, net

 28,179  28,193  39,201  33,189 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  4,271   4,596   5,161   4,690 

Total current assets

 64,538  64,496  71,825  66,524 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 23,035  22,850  22,338  23,205 

Goodwill

 26,998  27,018  37,502  38,068 

Other intangible assets, net

 8,725  9,209  16,566  17,390 

Deferred income taxes, net

 11,700  11,836  11,731  11,472 

Other noncurrent assets

  1,816   2,292   2,261   2,879 

Total Assets

 $136,812  $137,701 

Total assets

 $162,223  $159,538 
  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

Current Liabilities:

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

 

Current liabilities:

 

Accounts payable

 $9,206  $10,839  $13,441  $9,823 

Current portion of long-term debt

 253  1,361  2,000  2,000 

Accrued compensation and related benefits

 1,153  1,748  1,924  1,842 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  6,076   4,758   4,811   5,259 

Total current liabilities

 16,688  18,706  22,176  18,924 

Long-term debt

 19,566  18,857 

Deferred income taxes

 475  515  2,086  2,254 

Other noncurrent liabilities

  1,103   1,557   1,328   1,760 

Total liabilities

  18,266   20,778   45,156   41,795 
  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

       

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 
  

Stockholders' equity:

 

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

 0  0 

Common stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 40,000,000 shares; issued – 20,513,344 shares at September 30, 2021 and 20,373,519 shares at December 31, 2020; outstanding – 16,080,749 shares at September 30, 2021 and 15,959,984 shares at December 31, 2020

 2,051  2,037 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

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

 0  0 

Common stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 40,000,000 shares; issued – 20,567,460 shares at June 30, 2022 and 20,522,427 shares at December 31, 2021; outstanding – 16,132,868 shares at June 30, 2022 and 16,089,832 shares at December 31, 2021

 2,057  2,052 

Capital in excess of par value

 186,360  185,464  186,999  186,518 

Accumulated deficit

 (46,701) (47,598) (47,488) (47,832)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 (1,819) (1,782) (3,151) (1,653)

Treasury stock - at cost; 4,432,595 shares at September 30, 2021 and 4,413,535 shares at December 31, 2020

  (21,469)  (21,321)

Treasury stock - at cost; 4,434,592 shares at June 30, 2022 and 4,432,595 shares at December 31, 2021

  (21,480)  (21,469)

Total Ultralife Corporation equity

 118,422  116,800  116,937  117,616 

Non-controlling interest

  124   123   130   127 

Total stockholders’ equity

  118,546   116,923   117,067   117,743 
  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 $136,812  $137,701 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 $162,223  $159,538 
 

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

 

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ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(In thousands except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three-month period ended

  

Nine-month period ended

  

Three-month period ended

 

Six-month period ended

 
 

September 30,

2021

  

September 30,

2020

  

September 30,

2021

  

September 30,

2020

  

June 30,

2022

 

June 30,

2021

 

June 30,

2022

 

June 30,

2021

 
  

Revenues

 $21,761  $24,362  $74,504  $78,736  $32,126  $26,770  $62,499  $52,743 

Cost of products sold

  16,653   17,851   55,151   56,928   24,480   19,503   47,895   38,498 

Gross profit

  5,108   6,511   19,353   21,808   7,646   7,267   14,604   14,245 
  

Operating expenses:

                

Research and development

 1,723  1,606  5,223  4,429  1,672  1,853  3,529  3,500 

Selling, general and administrative

  4,164   4,198   12,866   12,893   5,181   4,323   10,577   8,702 

Total operating expenses

  5,887   5,804   18,089   17,322   6,853   6,176   14,106   12,202 
  

Operating (loss) income

 (779) 707  1,264  4,486 

Operating income

 793  1,091  498  2,043 
  

Other (income) expense:

        
Other expense (income):        

Interest and financing expense

 53  92  164  372  177  55  311  111 

Miscellaneous

  (54)  (39)  (88)  (110)  (62)  (34)  (79)  (34)

Total other (income) expense

  (1)  53   76   262 

Total other expense

  115   21   232   77 
  

(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) provision

 (778) 654  1,188  4,224 

Income tax (benefit) provision

  (175)  192   290   1,010 

Income before income tax provision

 678  1,070  266  1,966 

Income tax provision (benefit)

  170   248   (81)  465 
  

Net (loss) income

 (603) 462  898  3,214 

Net income

 508  822  347  1,501 
  

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

  (18)  55   1   90   (4)  11   3   19 
  

Net (loss) income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 (585) 407  897  3,124 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 512  811  344  1,482 
  

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

                

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  (233)  677   (37)  (88)  (1,262)  93   (1,498)  196 
  

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $(818) $1,084  $860  $3,036  $(750) $904  $(1,154) $1,678 
  

Net (loss) income per share attributable to Ultralife common stockholders basic

 $(.04) $.03  $.06  $.20 

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common stockholders basic

 $.03  $.05  $. 02  $.09 
  

Net (loss) income per share attributable to Ultralife common stockholders diluted

 $(.04) $.03  $.06  $.19 

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common stockholders diluted

 $.03  $.05  $. 02  $.09 
  

Weighted average shares outstanding basic

 16,065  15,908  16,020  15,889  16,129  16,019  16,116  15,997 

Potential common shares

  0   181   180   214   20   241   25   197 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

  16,065   16,089   16,200   16,103   16,149   16,260   16,141   16,194 

 

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)

 

 

Nine-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
 

September 30,

2021

  

September 30,

2020

  

June 30,

2022

  

June 30,

2021

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net income

 $898  $3,214  $347  $1,501 

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

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

Depreciation

 2,160  1,743  1,635  1,460 

Amortization of intangible assets

 458  444  651  310 

Amortization of financing fees

 78  36  17  52 

Stock-based compensation

 512  756  373  370 

Deferred income taxes

 127  821  (375) 345 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

  

Accounts receivable

 4,814  15,094  (2,385) 2,390 

Inventories

 17  13  (6,606) 864 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 775  (84) 104  2,536 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

  (1,377)  (546)  2,839   (2,873)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  8,462   21,491 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  (3,400)  6,955 
  

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 (2,324) (1,902)  (585)  (1,225)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

  -   120 

Net cash used in investing activities

  (2,324)  (1,782)  (585)  (1,225)
  

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Payment of credit facilities

 (1,186) (13,461)

Borrowings on revolving credit facility

 1,550  0 

Payments on term loan facility

 (833) (789)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 398  218  113  314 
Payment of debt issuance costs (25) - 

Tax withholdings on stock-based awards

  (148)  (15)  (11)  (67)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (936)  (13,258)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  794   (542)
  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  (2)  (79)  (108)  (13)
  

INCREASE IN CASH

 5,200  6,372 

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH

 (3,299) 5,175 
  

Cash, Beginning of period

  10,653   7,405   8,413   10,653 

Cash, End of period

 $15,853  $13,777  $5,114  $15,828 

  

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 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

(In thousands 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 

Net income

          3,124     90  3,214 

Stock option exercises

 50,797  5  213           218 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

      674           674 

Stock-based compensation - restricted stock

      82           82 

Vesting of restricted stock

 12,501  2         (15)    (13)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            (88)            (88)

Balance September 30, 2020

  20,331,348  $2,033  $185,261  $(2,619) $(49,706) $(21,246) $114  $113,837 
 

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

          897     1  898           1,482     19  1,501 

Stock option exercises

 127,324  13  385       (133)    265  88,656  9  305       (52)    262 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

      468           468       337           337 

Stock-based compensation - restricted stock

      44           44 

Stock-based compensation – restricted stock

      33           33 

Vesting of restricted stock

 12,501  1  (1)      (15)    (15) 12,501  1  (1)      (15)    (15)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            (37)            (37)            196             196 

Balance September 30, 2021

  20,513,344  $2,051  $186,360  $(1,819) $(46,701) $(21,469) $124  $118,546 

Balance June 30, 2021

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

Balance June 30, 2020

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

Balance December 31, 2021

 20,522,427  $2,052  $186,518  $(1,653) $(47,832) $(21,469) $127  $117,743 

Net income

          407     55  462           344     3  347 

Stock option exercises

 34,166  3  139           142  38,369  4  109       (7)    106 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

      204           204       362           362 

Stock-based compensation - restricted stock

      18           18 

Stock-based compensation – restricted stock

      11           11 

Vesting of restricted stock

  6,664  1  (1)      (4)    (4)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            677             677             (1,498)            (1,498)

Balance September 30, 2020

  20,331,348  $2,033  $185,261  $(2,619) $(49,706) $(21,246) $114  $113,837 

Balance June 30, 2022

  20,567,460  $2,057  $186,999  $(3,151) $(47,488) $(21,480) $130  $117,067 
  

Balance June 30, 2021

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

Net loss

          (585)    (18) (603)

Balance March 31, 2021

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

Net income

          811     11  822 

Stock option exercises

 38,668  4  80       (81)    3  51,497  5  278           283 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

      131           131       174           174 

Stock-based compensation - restricted stock

      11           11 

Stock-based compensation – restricted stock

      12           12 

Vesting of restricted stock

  6,668           (8)    (8)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            (233)            (233)            93             93 

Balance September 30, 2021

  20,513,344  $2,051  $186,360  $(1,819) $(46,701) $(21,469) $124  $118,546 

Balance June 30, 2021

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

Balance March 31, 2022

 20,560,796  $2,056  $186,816  $(1,889) $(48,000) $(21,476) $134  $117,641 

Net income

          512     (4) 508 

Stock option exercises

 0  0  0       0     0 

Stock-based compensation – stock options

      181           181 

Stock-based compensation – restricted stock

      3           3 

Vesting of restricted stock

 6,664  1  (1)      (4)    (4)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            (1,262)            (1,262)

Balance June 30, 2022

  20,567,460  $2,057  $186,999  $(3,151) $(47,488) $(21,480) $130  $117,067 

 

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 Statementsconsolidated financial statements of Ultralife Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”, or “Ultralife”, “we” or “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 8-038-03 of Regulation S-X.S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotesnotes 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 Statementsconsolidated financial statements have been included. Results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for any subsequent interim period or thea full year. Reference should be made to the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements and related notes thereto contained in our Form 10-K10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

 

The December 31, 2020 2021 consolidated balance sheet information referenced herein was derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statementsfinancial 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.

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

 

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13,2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326)326) – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, which requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date 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.

ACQUISITION

On December 13, 2021, the Company acquired all the outstanding shares of Excell (as defined below) for an aggregate net purchase price of $23,519 in cash.

On December 13, 2021, 1336889 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, a British Columbia unlimited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ultralife Canada Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (“UCHC”) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ultralife Excell Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (“UEHC”) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ultralife Corporation, completed the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Excell Battery Canada Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Excell Canada”) (the “Excell Canada Acquisition”), and, concurrently, 1336902 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, a British Columbia unlimited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of UCHC, completed the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of 656700 B.C. LTD, a British Columbia corporation and sole owner of all issued and outstanding shares of Excell Battery Corporation USA, a Texas corporation (“Excell USA”, and together with Excell Canada, “Excell Battery Group” or “Excell”) (the “Excell USA Acquisition”, and together with the Excell Canada Acquisition, the “Excell Acquisition”).

Based in Canada with U.S. operations, Excell is a leading independent designer and manufacturer of high-performance smart battery systems, battery packs and monitoring systems to customer specifications. Excell serves a variety of industrial markets including downhole drilling, OEM industrial and medical devices, automated meter reading, ruggedized computers, and mining, marine and other mission critical applications which demand uncompromised safety, service, reliability and quality.

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The Excell Canada Acquisition was completed pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement dated December 13, 2021 (the “Excell Canada Acquisition Agreement”) by and among 1336889 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, Mark Kroeker, Randolph Peters, Brian Larsen, M. & W. Holdings Ltd., Karen Kroeker, Heather Peterson, Michael Kroeker, Nicholas Kroeker, Brentley Peters, Craig Peters, Kurtis Peters, Heather Larsen, Ian Kane, Carol Peters, and 0835205 B.C. LTD (the “Excell Canada Sellers”), Mark Kroeker in his capacity as the Excell Canada Sellers’ Representative, and Excell Canada. The Excell USA Acquisition was completed pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement dated December 13, 2021 (the “Excell USA Acquisition Agreement”, and together with the Excell Canada Acquisition Agreement, the “Excell Acquisition Agreements”) by and among 1336902 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, M. & W. Holdings Ltd., Ian Kane, Sanford Capital Ltd., Arcee Enterprises Inc., and 0835205 B.C. Ltd. (the “Excell USA Sellers”, and together with the Excell Canada Sellers, the “Sellers”), Mark Kroeker in his capacity as the Excell USA Sellers’ Representative, and 656700 B.C. LTD. The Excell Acquisition Agreements contain customary terms and conditions including representations, warranties and indemnification provisions. A portion of the consideration paid to the Sellers is being held in escrow for indemnification purposes for a period of twelve months from the closing date.

The Excell Acquisition was funded by the Company through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under the Amended Credit Facilities (Note 3).

The Excell Acquisition was accounted for in accordance with the accounting treatment of a business combination pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the separately identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was allocated to goodwill. Management is responsible for determining the acquisition date fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which requires the use of various assumptions and judgments that are inherently subjective. The purchase price allocation presented below reflects all known information about the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation is subject to change should additional information existing as of the acquisition date about the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed becomes known. The final purchase price allocation may reflect material changes in the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including but not limited to intangible assets, fixed assets, deferred taxes, and residual goodwill.

Cash

 $736 

Accounts receivable

  3,570 

Inventories

  3,622 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  785 

Property, plant and equipment

  429 

Goodwill

  10,989 

Other intangible assets

  8,870 

Other noncurrent assets

  991 

Accounts payable

  (1,450)

Accrued compensation and related benefits

  (540)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  (720)

Deferred tax liability, net

  (2,223)

Other noncurrent liabilities

  (803)

Net assets acquired

 $24,256 

The purchase price allocation was adjusted during the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 to reflect a change in the estimated fair value of certain other intangible assets acquired. The measurement period adjustment resulted in a $40 increase in other intangible assets acquired, a $10 increase in deferred tax liabilities and a $30 decrease to goodwill. The adjusted purchase price allocation is reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2022.

The goodwill included in the Company’s purchase price allocation presented above represents the value of Excell’s assembled and trained workforce, the incremental value that Excell engineering and technology will bring to the Company and the revenue growth which is expected to occur over time which is attributable to increased market penetration from future new products and customers. The goodwill acquired in connection with the acquisition is not deductible for income tax purposes.

Other intangible assets were valued using the income approach which requires a forecast of all expected future cash flows and the use of certain assumptions and estimates. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value and annual amortization for each of the identifiable intangible assets acquired.


          

Annual Amortization

 
  

Estimated

Fair Value

  

Amortization Period (Years)

  

Year 1

  

Year 2

  

Year 3

  

Year 4

  

Year 5

 

Customer relationships

 $4,100   15  $273  $273  $273  $273  $273 

Trade name

  3,150  Indefinite   -   -   -   -   - 

Customer contracts

  1,140   15   76   76   76   76   76 

Backlog

  360   1   360   -   -   -   - 

Technology

  120   7   17   17   17   17   17 

Total

 $8,870      $726  $366  $366  $366  $366 

We acquired right-of-use assets and assumed lease liabilities of $960 for Excell’s operating facilities. Right-of-use assets are classified as other noncurrent assets, and current and long-term lease liabilities are classified as accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities, respectively, on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

The operating results and cash flows of Excell are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Excell is included in the Battery & Energy Products segment.

For the three months ended June 30, 2022, Excell contributed revenue of $6,591 and net income of $320, inclusive of amortization expense of $182 on acquired identifiable intangible assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Excell contributed revenue of $13,027 and net income of $714, inclusive of amortization expense of $364 on acquired identifiable intangible assets and $55 in cost of products sold attributable to the fair market value step-up of acquired inventory sold during the period.

3.

DEBT

 

On May 1, 2019, December 13, 2021, Ultralife, Southwest Electronic Energy Corporation, a Texas corporation (“SWE”), and CLB, INC., a Texas corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of SWE (“CLB”), UEHC, UCHC and Excell USA, as borrowers, entered into the FirstSecond 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 dated May 31, 2017 as amended by the First Amendment Agreement by and among Ultralife, SWE, CLB and KeyBank dated May 31, 2017 (the1, 2019 (the “Credit Agreement”, and together with the FirstSecond Amendment Agreement, the “Amended Credit Agreement”).

 

The Amended Credit Agreement, among other things, provides for a five-year, $8,0005-year, $10,000 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“Amended Credit Facilities”) through May 31, 2022. 30, 2025. Up to six months prior to May 31, 2022, 30, 2025, the Revolving Credit Facility may be increased to $50,000 with the Bank’s concurrence.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, the Company had $288$9,167 outstanding principal on the Term Loan Facility, all$2,000 of which is included in current portion of long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet,consolidated balance sheet, and no amounts$12,530 outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, total unamortized debt issuance costs of $35$131, including placement, renewal and legal fees 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.balance sheet. Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the Amended Credit Facilities.

 

The remaining availability under the Revolving Credit Facility is subject to certain borrowing base limits based on trade receivables and inventories.

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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 commencedcommencing on May 31, 2019, February 1, 2022, 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. January 1, 2027. 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. 30, 2025. 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. NaN voluntary prepayments were made during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

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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 underAgreement, of equal to or less than 3.5 to 1.0 for the Amended Credit Agreement as of Septemberfiscal quarters ending December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2023, and equal to or less than 3.0 to 1.0 for the fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2021.2023 and thereafter.

 

Borrowings under the Amended 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 receivablesCompany and inventories.its subsidiaries.

 

Interest will accrue on outstanding indebtedness under the Amended 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 one 100hundred 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 Second Amendment Agreement includes standard market provisions permitting the Bank to transition from LIBOR to a SOFR based rate, in its discretion

 

The Company must pay a quarterly fee of 0.1%0.15% to 0.2%0.25% 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 Amended 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.

 

 

 

3.4.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) 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-monththree-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021, there were no outstanding stock awards included in the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding and 0 potential common shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS, as no securities were dilutive. There were 1,064,656 outstanding2022, 135,163 stock options and 14,164 unvested restricted stock awards not included in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three-month period ended September 30, 2021, as the effect would be antidilutive. For the comparable three-month period ended September 30, 2020, 831,244 outstanding stock options and 19,165 outstanding5,000 restricted stock awards were included in the calculation of diluted weighted averageEPS as such securities are dilutive. Inclusion of these securities resulted in 20,352 additional shares outstanding, resulting in 181,270 potential common shares included in the calculation of fully diluted EPS. There were 898,167 outstandingearnings per share. For the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2021, 906,404 stock options notand 14,164 restricted stock awards were included in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020, as the effect would be antidilutive.

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, there were 598,489 outstanding stock options and 14,164 outstanding restricted stock awards includedresulting in 240,259 additional shares in the calculation of fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding, resulting in 179,951 potential common shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS.earnings per share. For the nine-month periodsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020, there were 831,244 outstanding2022 and June 30, 2021, 135,163 and 659,488 stock options and 19,165 outstanding5,000 and 14,164 restricted stock awards, included in the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding, resulting in 213,574 potential common shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS. Thererespectively, were 466,167 and 898,167 outstanding stock options not included in the calculation of diluted EPS as such securities are dilutive. Inclusion of these securities resulted in 24,751 and 197,848 additional shares, respectively, in the calculation of fully diluted EPS. There were 1,073,077 and 414,916 outstanding stock options for the nine-monththree and six-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020, respectively, which were not included in EPS as the effect would be antidilutive.anti-dilutive.

 

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4.5.

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

 

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

 

The fair value of financial instruments approximated their carrying values at SeptemberJune 30, 2021 2022 and December 31, 2020. 2021. 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.

 

Cash

 

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

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2022

  

2021

 

Cash

 $15,766  $10,562  $5,037  $8,329 

Restricted cash

  87   91   77   84 

Total

 $15,853  $10,653  $5,114  $8,413 

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As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021 2022 and December 31, 2020, 2021, restricted cash included $87$77 and $91,$84, respectively, of euro-denominated deposits withheld by the Dutch tax authorities and third-party value-added tax (VAT)third-party 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, Net

 

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

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

  

June 30,

 

December 31,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2022

  

2021

 

Raw materials

 $16,955  $17,277  $26,209  $21,660��

Work in process

 3,485  3,411  3,526  4,227 

Finished goods

  7,739   7,505   9,466   7,302 

Total

 $28,179  $28,193  $39,201  $33,189 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

 

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

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 

Land

 $1,273  $1,273 

Buildings and leasehold improvements

  15,425   15,393 

Machinery and equipment

  62,449   61,048 

Furniture and fixtures

  2,503   2,235 

Computer hardware and software

  7,316   6,894 

Construction in process

  1,456   1,227 
   90,422   88,070 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

  (67,387)  (65,220)

Property, plant and equipment, net

 $23,035  $22,850 

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June 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 

Land

 $1,273  $1,273 

Buildings and leasehold improvements

  15,522   15,442 

Machinery and equipment

  63,930   63,780 

Furniture and fixtures

  2,756   2,588 

Computer hardware and software

  7,583   7,579 

Construction in process

  824   761 
   91,888   91,423 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

  (69,550)  (68,218)

Property, plant and equipment, net

 $22,338  $23,205 

 

Depreciation expense for property, plant and equipment was as follows:

 

  

Three-month period ended

  

Nine-month period ended

 
  

September

30,

  

September

30,

  

September

30,

  

September

30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Depreciation expense

 $700  $582  $2,160  $1,743 
  

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Depreciation expense

 $819  $730  $1,635  $1,460 


 

Goodwill

 

The following table summarizes the goodwill activity by segment for the nine-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022.

 

  

Battery &

Energy

  

Communications

     
  

Products

  

Systems

  

Total

 

Balance – December 31, 2020

 $15,525  $11,493  $27,018 

Effect of foreign currency translation

  (20)  0   (20)

Balance – September 30, 2021

 $15,505  $11,493  $26,998 
  

Battery &

Energy

  

Communications

     
  

Products

  

Systems

  

Total

 

Balance – December 31, 2021

 $26,575  $11,493  $38,068 

Measurement period adjustment (1)

  (30)  0   (30)

Effect of foreign currency translation

  (536)  0   (536)

Balance – June 30, 2022

 $26,009  $11,493  $37,502 

(1)

Change for measurement period adjustment related to Excell Acquisition (Note 2).

 

Other Intangible Assets, Net

 

The composition of other intangible assets was:

 

 

September 30, 2021

  

at June 30, 2022

 
     

Accumulated

         

Accumulated

    
 

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

  

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

Trademarks

 $3,412  $0  $3,412 

Customer relationships

 9,133  5,377  3,756  $12,978  $5,689  $7,289 

Patents and technology

 5,542  5,097  445  5,560  5,117  443 

Distributor relationships

 377  377  0 

Trade name

  1,519   407   1,112 

Total

 $19,983  $11,258  $8,725 

Trade names

 4,631  468  4,163 

Trademarks

 3,407  0  3,407 

Other

  1,500   236   1,264 

Total other intangible assets

 $28,076  $11,510  $16,566 

 

  

December 31, 2020

 
      

Accumulated

     
  

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

Trademarks

 $3,410  $0  $3,410 

Customer relationships

  9,171   5,115   4,056 

Patents and technology

  5,557   5,014   543 

Distributor relationships

  377   377   0 

Trade name

  1,524   324   1,200 

Total

 $20,039  $10,830  $9,209 

  

at December 31, 2021

 
      

Accumulated

     
  

Cost

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

Customer relationships

 $13,214  $5,484  $7,730 

Patents and technology

  5,667   5,126   541 

Trade names

  4,670   436   4,234 

Trademarks

  3,413   0   3,413 

Other

  1,490   18   1,472 

Total other intangible assets

 $28,454  $11,064  $17,390 

 

The change in the cost of total intangible assets from December 31, 2020 2021 to SeptemberJune 30, 2021 2022 is a result of measurement period adjustments for the Excell Acquisition (Note 2) and the effect of foreign currency translations.

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Amortization expense for other intangible assets was as follows:

 

 

Three-month period ended

  

Nine-month period ended

  

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
 

September

30,

 

September

30,

 

September

30,

 

September

30,

  

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Amortization included in:

                  

Research and development

 $27  $31  $93  $92  $25  $33  $51  $66 

Selling, general and administrative

  121   118   365   352   298   123   600   244 

Total amortization expense

 $148  $149  $458  $444  $323  $156   651  $310 

 


 

 

5.6.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

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

 

 

Three-month period ended

  

Nine-month period ended

  

Three-month period ended

  

Six-month period ended

 
 

September

30,

 

September

30,

 

September

30,

 

September

30,

  

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

Stock options

 $131  $204  $468  $674  $181  $174  $362  $337 

Restricted stock grants

  11   18   44   82   3   12   11   33 

Total

 $142  $222  $512  $756  $184  $186  $373  $370 

 

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 SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, there was $367$516 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.11.0 years.

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021:2022:

 

  

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         

Granted

  56,500   8.50         

Exercised

  (184,429)  4.46         

Forfeited or expired

  (24,578)  7.35         

Outstanding at September 30, 2021

  1,064,656  $6.94   3.83  $978 

Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2021

  995,875  $6.91   3.71  $958 

Exercisable at September 30, 2021

  769,123  $6.77   3.14  $889 
  

Number of

Shares

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

  

Weighted

Average

Remaining Contractual

Term (years)

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2022

  1,306,824  $6.87         

Granted

  5,000   4.68         

Exercised

  (58,750)  3.81         

Forfeited or expired

  (44,834)  6.76         

Outstanding at June 30, 2022

  1,208,240  $7.01   4.07  $33 

Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2022

  1,103,948  $7.01   3.93  $33 

Exercisable at June 30, 2022

  717,956  $7.06   2.93  $33 

 

Cash received from stock option exercises under our stock-based compensation plans for the three-monththree-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 was $0 and September 30, 2020 was $84 and $142, respectively. Cash received from stock option exercises under our stock-based compensation plans for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 was $398 and $218,$283, 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 outstandingOutstanding restricted shares vest in equal annual installments over three three(3) (3) years. There were 5,000 unvested restricted shares outstanding as of June 30, 2022. Unrecognized compensation cost related to these restricted shares was $26$6 at SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.3 years.

 

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6.7.

INCOME TAXES

 

Our effective income tax rate for the nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 was (30.5%)and September 30, 2020 was 24.4% and 23.9%23.7%, respectively. The period-over-period change was primarily attributable to the geographic mix of earningsour operating results and incentive stock options.the larger impact of permanent and discrete adjustments on a smaller amount of pretax income.

 

As of December 31, 2020, 2021, we have domestic net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $47,755,$44,716, which expire 2021 through 2035,2022 thru 2037, and domestic tax credits of $2,070,$2,239, which expire 2028 through thru 2039, available to reduce future taxable income. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, management has concluded it is more likely than not that these domestic NOL and credit carryforwards will be fully utilized.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, 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 NOLs net operating losses 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.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, 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 SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, 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 0no unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions at SeptemberJune 30, 2021 2022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

 

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 2016-20182016-2018 with no material adjustments identified. Our U.S. tax matters for 2019 and 20202019-2021 remain subject to IRS examination. Our U.S. tax matters for 2001,2002, 2002,2005-20072005-2007 and 2011-20152011-2015 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, 2002,2005-20072005-2007 and 2011-20202011-2021 remain subject to examination by various state and local tax jurisdictions. Our tax matters for the years 20102011 through 20202021 remain subject to examination by the respective foreign tax jurisdiction authorities.

 

 

 

7.8.

OPERATING LEASES

 

The Company has operating leases predominantly for operating facilities. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, the remaining lease terms on our operating leases range from less than approximately one(1) year to three (3)ten (10) years. RenewalLease terms include renewal optionsnot yet exercised and termination options are not reasonably certain of exercise by the Company.exercise. 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 months ended

  

Nine months ended

  

Three months ended

  

Six months ended

 
 

September

30, 2021

 

September

30, 2020

 

September

30, 2021

 

September

30, 2020

  

June 30,

2022

 

June 30,

2021

 

June 30,

2022

 

June 30,

2021

 

Operating lease cost

 $188  $172  $564  $508  $226  $189  $458  $376 

Variable lease cost

 25  18  57  54  23  13  47  32 

Total lease cost

 $213  $190  $621  $562  $249  $202  $505  $408 

 

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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

 

 

Nine months ended

  

Six-month period ended June 30,

 
 

September

30, 2021

  

September

30, 2020

  

2022

  

2021

 

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

  

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 $550  $506  $449  $365 

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

 $0  $875 

 

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

 

Balance Sheet

Classification

 

September

30, 2021

  

December

31, 2020

 

Balance sheet classification

 

June 30,

2022

  

December 31,

2021

 

Assets:

  

Operating lease right-of-use asset

Other noncurrent assets

 $1,711  $2,189 

Other noncurrent assets

 $2,131  $2,581 
  

Liabilities:

  

Current operating lease liability

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 $657  $680 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 $859  $867 

Operating lease liability, net of current portion

Other noncurrent liabilities

  1,086   1,524 

Other noncurrent liabilities

  1,312   1,743 

Total operating lease liability

Total operating lease liability

 $1,743  $2,204 

Total operating lease liability

 $2,171  $2,610 
  

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

 2.6  3.3 

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

 4.3  4.5 
  

Weighted-average discount rate

Weighted-average discount rate

 4.5% 4.5%

Weighted-average discount rate

 4.5% 4.5%

 

Future minimum lease payments as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021 2022 are as follows:

 

Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities

   

2021

 179 

Maturity of operating lease liabilities

   

2022

 700  $440 

2023

 720  871 

2024

 279  449 

2025

 136 
2026 137 
2027 137 
Thereafter 281 

Total lease payments

 1,878  2,451 

Less: Imputed interest

 (135) (280)

Present value of remaining lease payments

 $1,743  $2,171 

 


 

 

8.9.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

a. Purchase Commitments

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 2022, we have made commitments to purchase approximately $1,100$697 of production machinery and equipment.

 

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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 firstnine six months of 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:

 

 

Nine-month period ended September 30,

  

Six-month period ended June 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2022

  

2021

 

Accrued warranty obligations – beginning

 $149  $195  $133  $149 

Accruals for warranties issued

 123  75  25  121 

Settlements made

  (143)  (103)  (26)  (108)

Accrued warranty obligations – ending

 $129  $167  $132  $162 

 

c. Contingencies and Legal Matters

 

We are subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise from time to time in the ordinarynormal 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 current or future legalthese 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.

 

 

 

9.10.

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 nine-monthsix-month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020were not material.

 

Deferred revenue, unbilled revenue and deferred contract costs recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheetsconsolidated balance sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021 2022 and December 31, 2020 2021 were not material. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021 2022 and December 31, 2020, 2021, the Company had no unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of greater than one (1) 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.

 


 

 

10.11.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

We report our results in 2two (2) operating segments: Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. The Battery & Energy Products segment includes: Lithium 9-volt,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 June 30, 2022:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $30,140  $1,986  $0  $32,126 

Segment contribution

  7,151   495   (6,853)  793 

Other expense

          (115)  (115)

Income tax provision

          (170)  (170)

Non-controlling interest

          4   4 

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $512 

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The components of segment performance were as follows:

Three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021:

 

 

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $20,008  $1,753  $0  $21,761  $22,875  $3,895  $0  $26,770 

Segment contribution

 4,792  316  (5,887) (779) 6,016  1,251  (6,176) 1,091 

Other income

 0    1  1 

Income tax benefit

      175  175 

Other expense

      (21) (21)

Income tax provision

      (248) (248)

Non-controlling interest

      18  18       (11) (11)

Net loss attributable to Ultralife

        $(585)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

        $811 

 

Three-monthSix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020:2022:

 

 

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $21,819  $2,543  $0  $24,362  $59,290  $3,209  $0  $62,499 

Segment contribution

 5,677  834  (5,804) 707  13,872  732  (14,106) 498 

Other expense

      (53) (53)      (232) (232)

Tax provision

      (192) (192)

Income tax benefit

      81  81 

Non-controlling interest

      (55) (55)      (3) (3)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

        $407         $344 

 

Nine-monthSix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021:

 

 

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications

Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $64,994  $9,510  $0  $74,504  $44,986  $7,757  $0  $52,743 

Segment contribution

 16,244  3,109  (18,089) 1,264  11,452  2,793  (12,202) 2,043 

Other expense

      (76) (76)      (77) (77)

Income tax provision

      (290) (290)      (465) (465)

Non-controlling interest

      (1) (1)      (19) (19)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

        $897         $1,482 

 

Nine-month period ended September 30, 2020:

  

Battery &

Energy

Products

  

Communications Systems

  

Corporate

  

Total

 

Revenues

 $66,616  $12,120  $0  $78,736 

Segment contribution

  17,019   4,789   (17,322)  4,486 

Other expense

          (262)  (262)

Tax provision

          (1,010)  (1,010)

Non-controlling interest

          (90)  (90)

Net income attributable to Ultralife

             $3,124 

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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 SeptemberJune 30, 2021:2022:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $20,008  $16,579  $3,429  $30,140  $24,682  $5,458 

Communications Systems

  1,753   0   1,753   1,986   0   1,986 

Total

 $21,761  $16,579  $5,182  $32,126  $24,682  $7,444 
      76%  24%      77%  23%

 

Three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020:2021:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $21,819  $15,772  $6,047  $22,875  $16,011  $6,864 

Communications Systems

  2,543   0   2,543   3,895   0   3,895 

Total

 $24,362  $15,772  $8,590  $26,770  $16,011  $10,759 
      65%  35%      60%  40%

 

Nine-monthSix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021:2022:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $64,994  $46,935  $18,059  $59,290  $47,276  $12,014 

Communications Systems

  9,510   0   9,510   3,209   0   3,209 

Total

 $74,504  $46,935  $27,569  $62,499  $47,276  $15,223 
      63%  37%      76%  24%

 

Nine-monthSix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020:2021:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

  

Total

Revenue

  

Commercial

  

Government/

Defense

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $66,616  $46,746  $19,870  $44,986  $30,356  $14,630 

Communications Systems

  12,120   0   12,120   7,757   0   7,757 

Total

 $78,736  $46,746  $31,990  $52,743  $30,356  $22,387 
      59%  41%      58%  42%

 

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

 

Three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021:2022:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $20,008  $7,941  $12,067  $30,140  $13,330  $16,810 

Communications Systems

  1,753   1,249   504   1,986   1,910   76 

Total

 $21,761  $9,190  $12,571  $32,126  $15,240  $16,886 
      42%  58%      47%  53%

 

Three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020:2021:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $21,819  $10,820  $10,999  $22,875  $11,813  $11,062 

Communications Systems

  2,543   2,263   280   3,895   1,953   1,942 

Total

 $24,362  $13,083  $11,279  $26,770  $13,766  $13,004 
      54%  46%      51%  49%

 

Nine-monthSix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021:2022:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $64,994  $32,344  $32,650  $59,290  $27,870  $31,420 

Communications Systems

  9,510   4,670   4,840   3,209   3,062   147 

Total

 $74,504  $37,014  $37,490  $62,499  $30,932  $31,567 
      50%  50%      49%  51%

 

Nine-monthSix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020:2021:

 

 

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

  

Total

Revenue

  

United

States

  

Non-United

States

 

Battery & Energy Products

 $66,616  $36,299  $30,317  $44,986  $24,403  $20,583 

Communications Systems

  12,120   10,840   1,280   7,757   3,421   4,336 

Total

 $78,736  $47,139  $31,597  $52,743  $27,824  $24,919 
      60%  40%      53%  47%

 

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” 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 effectscontinued impact of COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus disease of 2019 (“COVID-19”);related supply chain disruptions on our business, operating results and financial condition; our reliance on certain key customers; reduced U.S. and foreign military spending including the uncertainty associated with government budget approvals; our efforts to develop new commercial applications for our products; fluctuations in the price of oil and the resulting impact on the demand for downhole drilling; the unique risks associated with our China operations; potential disruptions in our supply of raw materials and components; our ability to retain top management and key personnel; possible breaches in information systems security and other disruptions in our information technology systems; our resources being overwhelmed by our growth; 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 ofattributable to 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 spendingsafety risks, including the uncertainty associated with government budget approvals; possible breaches in security and other disruptions;risk of fire; 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; our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations; negative publicity concerning Lithium-ion batteries; possible impairments of our goodwill and other intangible assets; negative publicity concerning Lithium-ion batteries; our exposureability to foreign currency fluctuations;utilize our net operating loss carryforwards; 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”;known and unknown environmental matters; possible audits of our contracts by the U.S. and foreign governments and their respective defense agencies; known and unknown environmental matters;our ability to comply with government regulations regarding the use of “conflict minerals”; 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,“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, 2020.2021.

 

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, 20202021 to reflect new information or risks, future events or other developments.

 

The following discussionManagement’s Discussion and analysisAnalysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements and Notesnotes thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, and the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements and Notesnotes thereto and Risk Factorsrisk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

 

The financial information in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsMD&A 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.systems related to those product lines. We continually evaluate and implement growth opportunities,ways to grow, including the design, development and sale of new products, expansion of our sales force to penetrate new markets and geographies,territories, 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 internationalforeign defense departments. We enjoy strong name recognition in our markets under our Ultralife® Batteries, Lithium Power®, McDowell Research®, AMTI™AMTITM, ABLE™ABLETM, ACCUTRONICS™, ACCUPRO™, ENTELLION™, SWE Southwest Electronic Energy Group™, SWE DRILL-DATA™, and SWE SEASAFE™, Excell Battery Group and Criterion Gauge 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 in11 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements of this Form 10-Q.10-Q for further information.

 

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 on meeting the demand of our customers.  As an essential supplier currently exempt from government-mandated shutdown directives,While 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 business operations at all our facilities with the exception of an approximately one-month closurethe well-publicized shutdowns in China which impacted our Shenzhen facility in the first quarter of our China facility as was mandated by2022, the Chinese government through early March 2020.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2021,COVID-19 related supply chain disruptions including increased lead times on key components from suppliersexperienced within our business and by our customers, impacted our work schedules and timing of shipments.  The continuing impact of these conditions on our business is uncertain and will depend on many evolving factors which we continue to monitor but cannot predict, including the duration and scope of the pandemic and its variants, the resulting actions taken by governments, businesses and individuals, and the flow-through impact on operations and supply chains.  Potential effects of COVID-19 that may continue to adversely impact our future business include limited availability and/or increased cost of raw materials and components used in our products, reduced demand and/or pricing for our products, inability of our customers to pay for our products or remain solvent, and reduced availability of our workforce. Prolonged adverse effects of COVID-19 on our business could result in the impairment of long-lived assets including goodwill and other intangible assets.  Further, we cannot predict all possible adverse effects the COVID-19 related logistics matters resultedpandemic may cause. Consequently, there may be adverse effects in delays inaddition to those described above. We will continue to closely monitor the developments surrounding COVID-19 and take actions when possible to mitigate the business risks involved and the potential effects of COVID-19 on our shipments to future periods. For the quarter ended September 30, 2021, we estimate that such delayed shipments adversely impacted revenues by approximately $4,100, operating income by approximately $1,300 and adjusted EPS by approximately $0.08.business.

 

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Overview

 

Consolidated revenues of $21,761$32,126 for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021, decreased2022, increased by $2,601$5,356 or 10.7%20.0%, from $24,362over $26,770 for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020, as a 5.1% increase2021, reflecting the revenues of Excell Battery Group (“Excell”) acquired on December 13, 2021, and increased sales in commercial sales was offset by 39.7% decline in government/defense sales.  The increase in commercial sales primarily resulted from an 89.5% increase inour medical, industrial, and oil & gas battery sales and a 115.8% increase in our new ER and thin cell battery sales,markets, partially offset by a 28.3% decrease in medical battery sales.  The decrease inlower revenues for government/defense sales primarily resulted from the completionwhich continued to be impacted by supply chain challenges.  Excluding Excell, commercial revenues of an order for BA-5390 batteries to the U.S. Department of Defense in the third quarter of 2020 under a spot purchase announced in December 2019, and lower shipments for our Communications Systems business segment.  During the third quarter of 2021, increased lead times on components from suppliers and other COVID-19 related logistics matters resulted in delays in our shipments to future periods. We estimate that the delayed shipments adversely impacted revenue$18,090 for the 2021 third quarter by $4,100, with $1,700 and $2,400 impacting our commercialquarter-ended June 30, 2022 increased $2,079 or 13.0% over the year-earlier period, and government/defense businesses, respectively.revenues of $7,444 decreased $3,315 or 30.8% from the 2021 period.

 

Gross profit was $5,108,$7,646, or 23.5%23.8% of revenue, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, compared to $6,511,$7,267, or 26.7%27.1% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago.  The 320-basis330-basis point decreasedecline primarily resulted from unfavorablereflects the lower sales product mix andvolume for Communications Systems resulting in lower factory volumes resultingthroughput and incremental costs in 2022 associated with supply chain disruptions, including rapid increases in the cost of some key components in advance of price realization from customers, and the revenue decline.transition of new products to higher volume production.  

 

Operating expenses slightly increased to $5,887 during$6,853 for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021, from $5,804 during2022, compared to $6,176 for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.  The increase of $83$677 or 1.4%11.0% was primarily attributable to our continued investment in engineering resources foracquisition of Excell which contributed operating expenses of $1,086.  Excluding Excell, operating expenses decreased by $409 or 6.6% reflecting the timing of new product development spending, including resourcesthose costs associated with test materials dedicated to ourthe May 2021 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Army for purchases of Conformal Wear Battery IDIQ contract announced on May 17, 2021.Batteries not to exceed $168,000 during the three-year base award period with the potential for up to an additional $350,000 should the six one-year options be exercised, and strict control over all discretionary spending.  Operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased 330decreased 180 basis points from 23.8%23.1% for the thirdsecond quarter of 20202021 to 27.1%21.3% for the current quarter.

 

Operating lossincome for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 was ($779)$793, or (3.6%)2.5% of revenues, compared to operating income of $707$1,091, or 2.9%4.1% of revenues, for the year-earlier period. The decrease in operating income primarily resulted from lower sales for our Communications Systems segment and a reduction in gross margin due to supply chain disruptions, including rapid increases in the cost of some key components in advance of price realization from customers, partially offset by the operating income generated by Excell and higher new product development costs to supportlower operating expenses across our organic growth initiatives.businesses excluding Excell.

 

Net lossincome attributable to Ultralife was ($585), or ($0.04) per share – basic and diluted, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2021, compared to net income of $407,$512, or $0.03 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020. Adjusted EPS was ($0.05) on a2022, compared to net income attributable to Ultralife of $811, or $0.05 per share – basic and diluted, basis for the third quarter of 2021, compared to $0.04 for the 2020 period. Adjusted EPS excludes the (benefit) provision for deferred income taxes of ($218) and $188 for the 2021 and 2020 periods, respectively, which primarily represents non-cash (benefits) charges for U.S. income taxes which we expect will be fully offset by NOL carryforwards and other tax credits for the foreseeable future. See the section “Adjusted EPS” beginning on Page 23 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EPS to EPS.three-month period ended June 30, 2021.

 

Adjusted EBITDA, defined as net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife before net interest expense, provision (benefit) 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 $283 or 1.3% of revenues in the third quarter of 2021, compared to $1,656$2,185, or 6.8% of revenues, for the thirdsecond quarter of 2020.2022, compared to $2,186, or 8.2% of revenues, for the second quarter of 2021. See the section “Adjusted EBITDA” beginning on Page 2225 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Ultralife.

 

AsWhile we look ahead,anticipate continuing to contend with inflationary cost pressures and manufacturing inefficiencies associated with supply chain disruptions in the second half of the year, we remain steadfast in our strong balance sheet and liquidity position,commitment to advancing our new product development initiatives, transitioning new products to production, and durable customer relationships anchor our view that our long-termgenerating profitable growth drivers and strategy are sound and achievable.for the year.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three-Month Periods Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and SeptemberJune 30, 20202021

 

Revenues.  Consolidated revenues for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021 amounted to $21,761, a decrease2022 were $32,126, an increase of $2,601$5,356, or 10.7%20.0%, from $24,362over $26,770 for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.  Overall, commercial sales increased $807 or 5.1%54.2% while government/defense sales decreased $3,408 or 39.7%30.8% from the 20202021 period.  Revenues for the 2022 period include Excell which was acquired by the Company on December 13, 2021.

 

Battery & Energy Products revenues decreased $1,811,increased $7,265, or 8.3%31.8%, from $21,819$22,875 for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 to $20,008$30,140 for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022.  The increase was attributable to the $6,592 revenue contribution from the acquisition of Excell, and a 13.0% increase in commercial sales excluding Excell, partially offset by a 20.5% reduction in government/defense sales.  Net organic sales for this segment increased 3.0%.  The increase in commercial sales, excluding Excell, was driven by a 16.3% increase in medical battery sales due to the high demand for our batteries used in ventilators, respirators, infusion pumps and other medical devices, a 14.6% increase in industrial market sales including our new Thionyl Chloride and thin cell battery cells, and a 6.9% increase in oil & gas market sales reflecting the recent rebound in the energy sector.  The decline in government/defense sales was primarily due to supply chain disruptions experienced by us and our customers which pushed out sales to future periods. 

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Communications Systems revenues decreased $1,909, or 49.0%, from $3,895 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 to $1,986 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022. This decrease is primarily attributable to supply chain disruptions including extended lead times for components and the push out of certain orders by our customers which delayed approximately $4,100 of sales to future periods and the placement and fulfillment of an order from an international defense contractor in the first quarter of 2021 which is not expected to reoccur until the second half of 2022.

Cost of Products Sold / Gross Profit.  Cost of products sold totaled $24,480 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $4,977, or 25.5%, from the $19,503 reported for the same three-month period a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue increased from 72.9% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 to 76.2% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin decreased from 27.1% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021, to 23.8% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, primarily reflecting lower factory volume for our Communications Systems segment, incremental costs in 2022 associated with supply chain disruptions, including rapid increases in the cost of some key components in advance of price realization from customers, and the transition of new products to higher volume production.  

For our Battery & Energy Products segment, gross profit for the second quarter of 2022 was $7,151, an increase of $1,135 or 18.9% over gross profit of $6,016 for the second quarter of 2021. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin of 23.7% decreased by 260 basis points from the 26.3% gross margin for the year-earlier period, reflecting sales mix, higher materials and logistics costs on incoming materials in advance of price realization from customers, and incremental costs associated with the transition of new products to higher volume production.

For our Communications Systems segment, gross profit for the second quarter of 2022 was $495 or 24.9% of revenues, compared to gross profit of $1,251 or 32.1% of revenues, for the second quarter of 2021. The decline was primarily due to lower factory volume resulting in the under-absorption of factory costs and unfavorable sales mix.

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 were $6,853, an increase of $677 or 11.0% from the $6,176 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021. The increase is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Excell, which contributed operating expenses of $1,086 in the second quarter, including $182 of intangible asset amortization. Excluding Excell, operating expenses decreased $409 or 6.6% due to the timing of new product development spending, including those costs associated with test materials dedicated to the May 2021 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Army for purchases of Conformal Wear Batteries not to exceed $168,000 during the three-year base award period with the potential for up to an additional $350,000 should the six one-year options be exercised. Both periods reflected continued tight control over discretionary spending.

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 21.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to 23.1% for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $323 for the second quarter of 2022 ($298 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $25 in research and development costs), compared with $156 for the second quarter of 2021 ($123 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $33 in research and development costs). Research and development costs were $1,672 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $181 or 9.7%, from $1,853 for the three-months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease primarily resultedis largely attributable to the timing of the purchase of test materials to support new product development in our Battery & Energy Products business, including those resources and materials dedicated to our Conformal Wearable Battery contract. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $858 or 19.8%, to $5,181 for the second quarter of 2022 from a $2,950$4,323 for the second quarter of 2021. The increase is attributable to the December 2021 acquisition of Excell which contributed $1,000 of selling, general and administrative expenses, including intangible asset amortization of $182, for the second quarter of 2022.

Other Expense. Other expense totaled $115 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 compared to $21 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021.  Interest and financing expense increased $122, or 28.3% decrease in medical battery sales primarily221.8%, from $55 for the second quarter of 2021 to $177 for the second quarter of 2022. The increase is due to the high volumefinancing of orders in 2020the Excell Acquisition. Miscellaneous income amounted to $62 for respirators, ventilatorsthe second quarter of 2022 compared with $34 for the second quarter of 2021, primarily representing foreign currency exchange gains and infusion pumpslosses on U.S.-denominated transactions and balances of our non-U.S. businesses.

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Income Taxes. For the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, Ultralife recognized an income tax provision of $170, comprised of a $143 current provision for taxes expected to meet the sector’s initial response to COVID-19,be paid on income primarily from our non-U.S. operations, and a $2,618$27 deferred provision, compared to a tax provision of $248 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021, comprised of a current provision of $71 and a deferred provision of $177. Our effective tax rate was 25.1% for the second quarter of 2022 as compared to 23.2% for the second quarter of 2021, primarily attributable to the geographic mix of our operating results, including income generated in Canada by Excell for the current year. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for further information.

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife. Net income attributable to Ultralife was $512, or 43.3%$0.03 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, compared to net income of $811, or $0.05 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021. Weighted average shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share decreased from 16,259,584 for the second quarter of 2021 to 16,149,278 for the second quarter of 2022. The decrease is attributable to stock option exercises since the second quarter of 2021 offset by a decrease in the average stock price used to compute diluted shares from $8.66 for the second quarter of 2021 to $4.93 for the second quarter of 2022. Accordingly diluted shares of 240,259 were added to basic weighted average shares in 2021 compared to 20,352 in 2022.

Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021

Revenues. Consolidated revenues for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022 were $62,499, an increase of $9,756, or 18.5%, over $52,743 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021. Overall, commercial sales increased 55.7% while government/defense sales primarily duedecreased 32.0% from the 2021 period. Revenues for the 2022 period include Excell which was acquired by the Company on December 13, 2021.

Battery & Energy Products revenues increased $14,304, or 31.8%, from $44,986 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 to $59,290 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2022. The increase was attributable to the shipment$13,028 revenue contribution from the acquisition of BA-5390 batteries to the U.S. Department of Defense underExcell, and a spot purchase announced12.8% increase in December 2019 and completed in 2020,commercial sales excluding Excell, partially offset by a $2,031 or 89.5%17.9% reduction in government/defense sales. The increase in commercial sales, excluding Excell, was driven by a 13.8% increase in industrial market sales including our new Thionyl Chloride and thin cell battery cells, a 12.8% increase in oil & gas market sales reflecting the recent rebound in the energy sector, and a $1,135 or 115.8%12.7% increase in medical battery sales due to the high demand for our new ERbatteries used in ventilators, respirators, infusion pumps and thin cell battery cells.  For the third quarter of 2021, we estimate that shipments delayedother medical devices. The decline in government/defense sales was primarily due to supply chain disruptions experienced internally and by our customers which pushed out sales to future periods due to increased lead times on components from suppliers and other COVID-19 related logistics matters adversely impacted Battery & Energy Products revenue by $2,500.periods.

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Communications Systems revenues decreased $790,$4,548, or 30.9%58.6%, from $2,543 during$7,757 for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 to $1,753$3,209 for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021. For2022. This decrease is primarily attributable to supply chain disruptions including extended lead times for components and the thirdpush out of certain orders by our customers to future periods and the placement and fulfillment of an order from an international defense contractor in the first quarter of 2021 we estimate that shipments delayedwhich is not expected to future periods due to increased lead times on components from suppliers and other COVID-19 related logistics matters adversely impacted Communications Systems revenue by $1,600.reoccur until the second half of 2022.

 

Cost of Products Sold / Gross Profit.  Cost of products sold totaled $16,653$47,895 for the quartersix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021, a decrease2022, an increase of $1,198,$9,397, or 6.7%24.4%, from the $17,851$38,498 reported for the same quartersix-month period a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue increased from 73.3%73.0% for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 to 76.5%76.6% for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin decreased from 26.7%27.0% for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020,2021, to 23.5%23.4% for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, primarily reflecting unfavorable sales product mix and lower factory volume for both business segments.our Communications Systems segment, incremental costs in 2022 associated with supply chain disruptions, including rapid increases in the cost of some key components in advance of price realization from customers, and the transition of new products to higher volume production.  

 

For our Battery & Energy Products segment, gross profit for the third quarterfirst six months of 20212022 was $4,792, a decrease$13,872, an increase of $885$2,420 or 15.6% from21.1% over gross profit of $5,677$11,452 for the third quarter of 2020.comparable 2021 period. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin of 24.0%23.4% decreased by 200210 basis points from the 26.0%25.5% gross margin for the year-earlier period, primarily reflecting unfavorable sales product mix, higher materials and lower factory volume.logistics costs on incoming materials in advance of price realization from customers, and incremental costs associated with the transition of new products to higher volume production.

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For our Communications Systems segment, gross profit for the third quarterfirst six months of 20212022 was $316$732 or 18.0%22.8% of revenues, a decrease of $518 or 62.1%, fromcompared to gross profit of $834,$2,793 or 32.8%36.0% of revenues, for the third quarter of 2020.comparable 2021 period. The decreasedecline was primarily reflectsdue to lower factory volume resulting in the 2021 third quarter.under-absorption of factory costs and unfavorable sales mix.

 

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 were $5,887,$14,106, an increase of $83$1,904 or 1.4%15.6% from the $5,804$12,202 for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. The increase inis primarily attributable to the acquisition of Excell, which contributed operating expenses reflects our continued investment in engineering resourcesof $2,143 for the first six months of 2022, including $364 of intangible asset amortization and one-time acquisition costs of $70. Excluding Excell, operating expenses decreased $239 or 2.0% due to the timing of new product development spending, including resourcesthose costs associated with test materials dedicated to the May 2021 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Army for purchases of Conformal Wear Battery IDIQ contract announced on May 17, 2021.Batteries not to exceed $168,000 during the three-year base award period with the potential for up to an additional $350,000 should the six one-year options be exercised. Both periods reflected our continued tight control over discretionary spending.

 

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 27.1%22.6% for the quartersix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021 and 23.8%2022 compared to 23.1% for the quartersix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $148$651 for the third quarterfirst six months of 20212022 ($121600 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $27$51 in research and development costs), compared with $149$310 for the third quarterfirst six months of 20202021 ($118244 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $31$66 in research and development costs). Research and development costs were $1,723$3,529 for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, an increase of $117$29 or 7.3%0.8%, from $1,606$3,500 for the three-monthssix-months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. The increase is largely attributable to our acquisition of Excell and the hiringtiming of engineering resourcesthe purchase of test materials to support new product development in our Battery & Energy Products business, segment.including those resources and materials dedicated to our Conformal Wearable Battery contract. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $34increased $1,875 or 0.8%21.5%, to $4,164$10,577 for the third quarterfirst six months of 20212022 from $4,198$8,702 for the third quartercomparable 2021 period. The increase is attributable to the December 2021 acquisition of 2020. The slight decrease resulted from our continued tight control over all discretionary spending.Excell which contributed $1,985 of selling, general and administrative expenses, including intangible asset amortization of $363, for the 2022 period.

 

Other (Income) Expense. Other incomeexpense totaled ($1)$232 for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to other expense of $53$77 for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.  Interest and financing expense net of interest income, decreased $39,increased $200, or 42.3%180.2%, from $92$111 for the third quarterfirst six months of 20202021 to $53$311 for the comparable period in 2021.first six months of 2022. The decreaseincrease is primarily due to the continued reduction of debt incurred in connection with the financing of the SWE acquisition.Excell Acquisition. Miscellaneous income of $54amounted to $79 for the third quarterfirst six months of 20212022 compared to miscellaneous income of $39with $34 for the third quarter of 2020 represents2021 period, primarily representing foreign currency exchange gains and losses particularly for certainon U.S.-denominated transactions and balances of Accutronics (U.K.) denominated in U.S. dollars.  The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Pound Sterling by approximately 3% during the third quarter of 2021 and the U.S. dollar weakened against the Pound Sterling by approximately 4% during the third quarter of 2020.our non-U.S. businesses.

 

Income Taxes. TheFor the six-month period ended June 30, 2022, Ultralife recognized an income tax benefit for the 2021 third quarter was ($175) compared to a provision of $192 for the third quarter of 2020. Our effective income tax rate was (22.4%) for the third quarter of 2021 as compared to 29.4% for the third quarter of 2020, primarily due to the geographic mix of earnings. The income tax benefit for the third quarter of 2021 is$81, comprised of a $43$294 current provision for taxes expected to be paid on income primarily from our foreignnon-U.S. operations, representing a cash-based effective income tax rate of (5.5%), and a ($218)$375 deferred income tax benefit. For the 2020 period, the incomebenefit, compared to a tax provision wasof $465 for the prior year same period, comprised of a $4 current tax provision representingof $120 and a cash-baseddeferred provision of $345.  Our effective tax rate was (30.5%) for the first half of 0.6%, and a $188 deferred2022 as compared to 23.7% for the first half of 2021, primarily attributable to the geographic mix of our operating results, including income tax provision.generated in Canada by Excell for the current year. See Note 6 in7 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our income taxes.further information.

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Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Ultralife.  Net (loss)income attributable to Ultralife was ($585),$344, or ($0.04)$0.02 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, compared to net income of $407,$1,482, or $0.03$0.09 per share – basic and diluted, for the three-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020. Adjusted EPS was ($0.05) on a diluted basis for the third quarter of 2021, compared to $0.04 on a diluted basis for the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted EPS excludes the (benefit) provision for deferred income taxes of ($218) and $188 for the 2021 and 2020 periods, respectively, which primarily represents non-cash (benefits) charges for U.S. income taxes. See the section “Adjusted EPS” beginning on Page 23 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EPS to EPS.2021.  Weighted average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share decreased from 16,089,170 for the third quarter of 2020 to 16,065,412 for the third quarter of 2021. The period over period decrease is attributable to the antidilutive effect of all outstanding stock awards for the current period partially offset by stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards since the third quarter of 2020.

Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020

Revenues. Consolidated revenues for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 amounted to $74,504, a decrease of $4,232 or 5.4%, from the $78,736 reported for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020.  Overall, commercial sales increased $189 or 0.4% and government/defense sales decreased $4,421 or 13.8% from the nine-month 2020 period. 

Battery & Energy Products revenues decreased $1,622, or 2.4%, from $66,616 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 to $64,994 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021.  The decline was attributable to a $1,811 or 9.1% decrease in government/defense sales partially offset by a $189 or 0.4% increase in commercial sales.  The decrease in government/defense sales primarily reflects $2,800 of shipments of 5390 batteries to the U.S. Department of Defense under a spot purchase announced in December 2019 and completed in 2020.  The increase in commercial sales primarily resulted from a $1,933 or 17.8% increase in oil & gas market sales and a $1,932 or 74.2% increase in our new ER and thin cell battery sales, partially offset primarily by a $3,898 or 15.7% decrease in medical sales.  During the first nine months of 2021, we estimate that the negative net impact caused by supply chain disruptions and other COVID-19 related logistics matters on Battery & Energy Products revenues was $4,600. 

Communications Systems revenues decreased $2,610, or 21.5%, from $12,120 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 to $9,510 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021.  This decrease is attributable to 2020 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.  During the first nine months of 2021, we estimate that the negative net impact from supply chain disruptions and other COVID-19 related logistics matters on Communications Systems revenues was $3,000. 

Cost of Products Sold / Gross Profit. Cost of products sold totaled $55,151 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, a decrease of $1,777 or 3.1%, from the $56,928 reported for the same nine-month period a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue increased from 72.3% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 to 74.0% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin was 26.0% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, compared with 27.7% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, due primarily to unfavorable sales product mix and lower factory volume.

For our Battery & Energy Products segment, the cost of products sold decreased $847 or 1.7%, from $49,597 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 to $48,750 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021. Battery & Energy Products’ gross profit for the 2021 nine-month period was $16,244 or 25.0% of revenues, a decrease of $775 or 4.6% from gross profit of $17,019, or 25.5% of revenues, for the 2020 nine-month period. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin decreased for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 by 50 basis points, primarily due to unfavorable sales product mix and lower factory volume.

For our Communications Systems segment, the cost of products sold decreased by $930 or 12.7% from $7,331 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 to $6,401 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021. Communications Systems’ gross profit for the first nine months of 2021 was $3,109 or 32.7% of revenues, a decrease of $1,680 or 35.1% from gross profit of $4,789 or 39.5% of revenues, for the nine-month period ended September 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 and lower factory volume in 2021.

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Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 totaled $18,089, an increase of $767 or 4.4% from the $17,322 for the nine-month period ended September 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 our continued tight control over discretionary spending.

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 24.3% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 compared to 22.0% for the comparable 2020 period. Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $458 for the first nine months of 2021 ($365 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $93 in research and development costs), compared with $444 for the first nine months of 2020 ($352 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $92 in research and development costs). Research and development costs were $5,223 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 an increase of $794 or 17.9% over $4,429 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase is largely attributable to the hiring of engineering resources to support new product development in our Battery & Energy Products business segment. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $27 or 0.2% from $12,893 during the first nine months of 2020 to $12,866 during the first nine months of 2021, primarily reflecting a 3.6% increase in selling expenses for sales resources to support our new product market launches virtually, offset by a 1.5% decrease in general and administrative expenses.

Other (Income) Expense. Other expense totaled $76 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 compared to $262 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020. Interest and financing expense, net of interest income, decreased $208, or 55.9%, to $16416,194,377 for the 2021 period from $372to 16,141,083 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 ($88) for the first nine months of 2021 compared with miscellaneous income of ($110) for the first nine 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 $290 for the first three quarters of 2021 compared with an income tax provision of $1,010 for the first three quarters of 2020. Our effective income tax rate increased to 24.4% for the first nine months of 2021 as compared to 23.9% for the first nine months of 2020, primarily due to the geographic mix of earnings.2022.  The income tax provision for the 2021 perioddecrease is comprised of a $163 current provision for taxes expected to be paid on income from our foreign operations, representing a cash-based effective income tax rate of 13.7%, and a $127 deferred income tax provision which primarily represents non-cash charges for U.S. income taxes which we expect 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 $189 current income tax provision, representing a cash-based effective income tax rate of 4.5%, and a non-cash $821 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 $897 and $‐‐‐0.06, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $3,124 and $0.19 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Weighted average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share increased from 16,102,879 for the 2020 period to 16,199,693 for the 2021 period, primarily attributable to stock option exercises since the thirdsecond quarter of 2020 and an increase2021 offset by a decrease in the average stock price used to compute diluted shares from $6.89$7.89 for the first ninesix months of 20202021 to $7.94$5.11 for the first ninesix months of 2021.2022.  Accordingly diluted shares of 197,848 were added to basic weighted average shares in 2021 compared to 24,751 in 2022.

 

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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 (loss) attributable to Ultralife before interest expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation expense, plus/minus expenses/expense/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing continuing 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 (loss) 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.income (loss). 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 (loss), 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 (loss) 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 (loss) attributable to Ultralife.

 

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Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows for the periods presented:

 

  

Three-Month Period Ended

  

Nine-Month Period Ended

 
  

September

30,

  

September

30,

  

September

30,

  

September

30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
                 

Net (loss) income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $(585) $407  $897  $3,124 

Adjustments:

                

Interest expense

  53   92   164   372 

Income tax (benefit) provision

  (175)  192   290   1,010 

Depreciation expense

  700   582   2,160   1,743 

Amortization expense

  148   161   458   480 

Stock-based compensation expense

  142   222   512   756 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $283  $1,656  $4,481  $7,485 

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 (loss) attributable to Ultralife Corporation, excluding the provision (benefit) 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 (benefit) that we expect 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 (loss) attributable to Ultralife.

Adjusted EPS is calculated as follows for the periods presented:

  

Three-Month Period Ended

 
  

September 30, 2021

  

September 30, 2020

 
  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

 

Net (loss) income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $(585) $(.04) $(.04) $407  $.03  $.03 

Deferred income tax (benefit) provision

  (218)  (.01)  (.01)  188   .01   .01 

Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $(803) $(.05) $(.05) $595  $.04  $.04 

Weighted average shares outstanding

      16,065   16,065       15,908   16,089 

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Nine-Month Period Ended

 
  

September 30, 2021

  

September 30, 2020

 
  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

  

Amount

  

Per

Basic

Share

  

Per

Diluted

Share

 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $897  $.06  $.06  $3,124  $.20  $.19 

Deferred income tax provision

  127   -   -   821   .05   .05 

Adjusted net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $1,024  $.06  $.06  $3,945  $.25  $.24 

Weighted average shares outstanding

      16,020   16,200       15,889   16,103 

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Three-Month Period Ended

  

Six-Month Period Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
                 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 $512  $811  $344  $1,482 

Add:

                

Interest expense

  177   55   311   111 

Income tax provision

  170   248   (81)  465 

Depreciation expense

  819   730   1,635   1,460 

Amortization expense

  323   156   651   310 

Stock-based compensation expense

  184   186   373   370 

Non-cash purchase accounting adjustments

  -   -   55   - 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $2,185  $2,186  $3,288  $4,198 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, cash on hand totaled $15,853$5,114 (including restricted cash of $87)$77), an increasea decrease of $5,200$3,299 as compared to $10,653$8,413 as of cash held at December 31, 2020.  The increase was2021, primarily attributable to cash generated from operations, partially offsetthe procurement of inventory to enhance our ability to service orders requested by cash usedcustomers to ship in investing and financing activities.2022 amidst challenging supply chain conditions.

 

During the nine-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021, operating activities provided2022, cash used in operations was $3,400, as compared to $6,955 generated from operations for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021.  For the 2022 period, we used cash of $8,462, consisting$6,606 to procure inventory to proactively manage our supply chain, reduce lead times and the impact of potential cost increases on components and raw materials, and enhance our position to service customer orders.  The increase in inventory and the timing of sales, collections and disbursements resulted in net cash of $6,048 used for working capital, which was partially offset by net income of $898, deferred income taxes of $127,$347 and non-cash expenses oftotaling $2,301 for depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation, totaling $3,208, and a $4,229 reduction in net working capital primarily attributable to a decrease in accounts receivable.deferred taxes.

 

Cash used in investing activities for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 was $2,324, primarily attributable$585 for capital expenditures, reflecting investments in equipment for new products transitioning to strategic capital investments for our Battery & Energy Products business segment.high-volume manufacturing. 

 

Net cash used inCash provided by financing activities for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 was $936,$794, consisting of $1,186draws from our credit facility for the purchase of principal payments against our remaining term loan balance and $148 of tax withholdings for stockcertain critical raw materials requiring cash-in-advance payment terms by the vendors, plus $102 in net proceeds on stock-based awards, partially offset by stock option exercise proceeds$833 of $398.principle payments on our term loan.

 

We continue to have significant U.S. NOLnet operating loss carryforwards available to utilize as an offset to future taxable income.  See Note 67 to the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements of this Form 10-Q for additional information.

 

Going forward, we expect that 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 (1) 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.

 

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Commitments

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, the Company had $288$12,530 outstanding principalborrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility and $9,167 on the Term Loan Facility, all of which is included in current portion of long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, net of $35 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 SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we had made commitments to purchase approximately $1,100$697 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 Statementsthe consolidated financial statements in our 20202021 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 ninesix months of 2021,2022, 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

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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 SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsStatements.

 

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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: OctoberJuly 28, 20212022

By:

/s/ Michael D. Popielec

 
  

Michael D. Popielec

 
  

President and Chief Executive Officer

  

(Principal Executive Officer)

    

Date: OctoberJuly 28, 20212022

By:

/s/ Philip A. Fain

 
  

Philip A. Fain

 
  

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

  

(Principal Financial Officer and

  

    Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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