UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)

[X]

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

For the Quarter Ended September 27, 2015

OR

☐   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarter Ended March 27, 2016

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 0-27460

 

 
LOGO

ULTRALIFE

CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

16-1387013

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

2000 Technology Parkway

Newark, New York

(Address of principal executive offices)

16-1387013

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)14513

 

14513

(Zip Code)

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Registrant'sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code: (315) 332-7100

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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 [ X ]  No [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data file required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes [ X ]  No [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer: Large accelerated filer [    ] Accelerated filer [    ] Non-accelerated filer [    ] Smaller reporting company [ X ]

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant'sregistrant’s common stock was 15,219,620,15,329,423, net of 3,838,8073,859,660 treasury shares, as of OctoberApril 28, 2015. 2016.

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

PART I.1
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
INDEX

Page

   Page
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014 (unaudited)2015
  3
Consolidated Statements of OperationsIncome and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended March 27, 2016 and Nine Month Periods Ended September 27,March 29, 2015 and September 28, 2014 (unaudited)
  4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Month PeriodsThree Months Ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 and September 28, 2014 (unaudited)
  5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
  6
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  18
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
  25
PART II. 
  
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
  25
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  26
Exhibits
Item 6. 
SignaturesExhibits30
  27
Signatures28
Index to Exhibits30

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Table of Contents

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands)

(unaudited)
     
ASSETS
  September 27,  December 31, 
  2015  2014 
Current assets:        
    Cash and cash equivalents $14,585  $17,711 
    Restricted cash  143   155 
      Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $361 and $340, respectively  11,242   11,295 
    Inventories, net  23,352   26,086 
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets  1,943   1,313 
    Due from insurance company  177   184 
    Deferred income taxes  106   106 
          Total current assets  51,548   56,850 
Property, equipment and improvements, net  9,191   9,812 
Goodwill  16,327   16,407 
Other intangible assets, net  4,155   4,338 
Security deposits and other non-current assets  131   235 
          Total assets $81,352  $87,642 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:        
    Accounts payable $6,766  $6,996 
    Accrued compensation and related benefits  2,398   1,725 
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  2,170   2,421 
    Income taxes payable  164   69 
           Total current liabilities  11,498   11,211 
Deferred income taxes  4,623   4,462 
Other non-current liabilities  56   56 
           Total liabilities  16,177   15,729 
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Shareholders' equity:        
    Preferred stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued  —     —   
    Common stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 40,000,000 shares; issued – 18,992,380 shares at September 27, 2015 and 18,941,544 shares at December 31, 2014; outstanding – 15,153,573 shares at September 27, 2015 and 17,340,813 shares at December 31, 2014  1,899   1,894 
  Capital in excess of par value  176,402   175,940 
  Accumulated deficit  (94,553)  (96,920)
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (750)  (467)
    Treasury stock - at cost; 3,838,807 shares at September 27, 2015 and        
1,600,731 shares at December 31, 2014  (17,686)  (8,420)
          Total Ultralife equity  65,312   72,027 
Noncontrolling interest  (137)  (114)
          Total shareholders’ equity  65,175   71,913 
         
          Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $81,352  $87,642 
         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 3

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In Thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
         
  Three month periods ended Nine month periods ended
  September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
         
Revenues $19,044  $16,062  $57,176  $46,546 
Cost of products sold  13,144   11,576   39,410   33,513 
     Gross profit  5,900   4,486   17,766   13,033 
                 
Operating expenses:                
  Research and development  1,224   1,014   3,917   4,010 
  Selling, general and administrative  3,503   3,527   11,037   11,498 
     Total operating expenses  4,727   4,541   14,954   15,508 
                 
Operating income (loss)  1,173   (55)  2,812   (2,475)
                 
Other (expense) income:                
  Interest income  —     3   2   12 
  Interest and financing expense  (65)  (56)  (197)  (153)
   Miscellaneous  70   (158)  39   (128)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes  1,178   (266)  2,656   (2,744)
Income tax provision  130   60   312   177 
                 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  1,048   (326)  2,344   (2,921)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax  —     —     —     (61)
                 
Net income (loss)  1,048   (326)  2,344   (2,982)
                 
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest  (1)  3   23   13 
                 
Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife  1,047   (323)  2,367   (2,969)
                 
Other comprehensive income:                
     Foreign currency translation adjustments  (349)  29   (283)  164 
                 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ultralife $698  $(294) $2,084  $(2,805)
                 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders – basic:                
       Continuing operations $.07  $(.02) $.14  $(.17)
       Discontinued operations  —     —     —     (.00)
          Total $.07  $(.02) $.14  $(.17)
                 
Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders – diluted:                
        Continuing operations $.07      $.14     
        Discontinued operations  —         —       
        Total $.07      $.14     
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic  15,633   17,490   16,503   17,510 
  Potential common shares  107       47     
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted  15,740       16,550     
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(unaudited)
  Nine month periods ended
  September 27, September 28,
  2015 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
  Net income (loss) $2,344  $(2,982)
  Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax  —     61 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:        
        Depreciation and amortization of financing fees  1,848   2,227 
        Amortization of intangible assets  180   232 
        Stock-based compensation  439   721 
        Loss on long-lived asset disposals  36   —   
        Changes in deferred income taxes  165   165 
        Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
           Accounts receivable  (29)  3,755 
           Inventories  2,621   (2,460)
           Prepaid expenses and other assets  (631)  (197)
           Accounts payable and other liabilities  455   (1,017)
  Net cash provided by operating activities  7,428   505 
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
  Cash paid for property, equipment and improvements  (1,310)  (968)
  Change in restricted cash  12   —   
  Net cash used in investing activities  (1,298)  (968)
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
  Cash paid to repurchase treasury stock  (9,266)  (589)
  Return of security deposit  49   —   
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock  28   11 
  Net cash used in financing activities  (9,189)  (578)
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (67)  123 
         
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (3,126)  (918)
         
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  17,711   16,489 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $14,585  $15,571 
         
NON-CASH ITEMS:        
    Construction in progress in accounts payable $—    $903 

(Dollars in Thousands)

(unaudited)

ASSETS

                                                                          
   March 27,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 2,759       $ 14,393    

Restricted cash

   143       140    

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $302 and $300, respectively

   15,140       11,430    

Inventories, net

   26,980       23,814    

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   2,334       1,900    

Due from insurance company

   177       177    

Deferred income taxes

   92       92    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   47,625       51,946    

Property, equipment and improvements, net

   8,865       9,038    

Goodwill

   20,584       16,283    

Other intangible assets, net

   8,475       3,946    

Security deposits and other non-current assets

   94       309    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 85,643       $ 81,522    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $  8,018       $   6,494    

Accrued compensation and related benefits

   1,928       2,377    

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   2,413       1,749    

Current portion of debt

   1,156       -    

Income taxes payable

   373       227    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   13,888       10,847    

Deferred income taxes

   5,513       4,631    

Other non-current liabilities

   28       28    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   19,429       15,506    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

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

   -       -    

Common stock – par value $.10 per share; authorized 40,000,000 shares; issued – 19,185,899 shares at March 27, 2016 and 19,181,815 shares at December 31, 2015; outstanding – 15,326,239 shares at March 27, 2016 and 15,322,155 at December 31, 2015

   1,919       1,918    

Capital in excess of par value

   177,202       177,007    

Accumulated deficit

   (93,752)      (94,051)  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (1,186)      (907)   

Treasury stock - at cost; 3,859,660 shares at March 27, 2016 and at December 31, 2015

   (17,808)      (17,808)   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Ultralife Corporation equity

   66,375       66,159    

Non-controlling interest

   (161)      (143)   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   66,214       66,016    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 85,643       $ 81,522    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

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ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In Thousands except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

   

Three month periods ended

 

 
   

        March 27,        

 

   

        March 29,        

 

 
   2016   2015 

Revenues

   $20,833        $19,177     

Cost of products sold

   14,428        13,170     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   6,405        6,007     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

    

Research and development

   1,656        1,359     

Selling, general and administrative

   4,267        3,826     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   5,923        5,185     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

   482        822     

Other (expense) income:

    

Interest income

   -        1     

Interest and financing expense

   (102)       (67)    

Miscellaneous

   (11)       (122)    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   (113)       (188)    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   369        634     

Income tax provision

   (88)       (111)    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   281        523     

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

   18        10     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

   299        533     

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

    

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   (279)       22     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Ultralife Corporation

   $20        $555     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders – basic:

    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $    .02        $    .03     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders – diluted:

    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $    .02        $    .03     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

   15,323        17,346     

Potential common shares

   343        8     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

   15,666        17,354     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(unaudited)

   

Three month periods ended

 

 
   

          March 27,          

 

   

          March 29,          

 

 
   2016   2015 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $  281        $523     

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

    

Depreciation

   589        596     

Amortization of intangible assets

   137        60     

Amortization of financing fees

   19        18     

Stock-based compensation

   181        144     

Deferred income tax benefit

   42        55     

Loss on long-lived asset disposals

   -        36     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

   (2,407)       (392)    

Inventories

   (1,138)       1,326     

Prepaid expenses and other assets

   41        (202)    

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   (620)       996     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   (2,875)       3,160     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Acquisition of Accutronics, net of cash acquired

   (9,857)       -     

Cash paid for property, equipment and improvements

   (69)       (470)    

Change in restricted cash

   -        16     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (9,926)       (454)    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Cash paid to repurchase treasury stock

   -        (336)    

Proceeds from debt borrowings

   1,156        -     

Return of security deposit

   -        49     

Proceeds from stock option exercise

   14        8     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   1,170        (279)    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   (3)       (5)    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   (11,634)       2,422     

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   14,393        17,711     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $2,759        $20,133     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands – except share and per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

1.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Ultralife Corporation (the “Company”) and subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been included. Results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for a full year. Reference should be made to the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

2015.

The December 31, 2014 condensed2015 consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

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

Our quarters end on the last Sunday of the third month in themonthly closing schedule is a 4/4/5 weekly-based cycle for each fiscal quarter, as opposed to a calendar month-based cycle for each fiscal quarter. While the actual dates for the quarter-ends will change slightly each year, we believe that there are not any material differences when making quarterly comparisons.

 

2.

ACQUISITION

On January 13, 2016, Ultralife UK Limited (the “Merger Subsidiary”), a U.K. corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ultralife Corporation (the “Company”), completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Accutronics Limited (“Accutronics”), a U.K. corporation based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, U.K., from Intrinsic Equity Limited, Catapult Growth Fund Limited Partnership, MJF Pension Trustees Limited, Robert Andrew Phillips and Michael Allen (collectively, the “Sellers”). There are no material relationships between the Company or Merger Subsidiary and any of the Sellers, other than pertaining to this acquisition. Accutronics is a leading independent designer and manufacturer of smart batteries and charger systems for high-performance, feature-laden portable and handheld electronic devices and will be classified in the Battery & Energy Products segment.

The acquisition was completed pursuant to the terms of a Share Purchase Agreement dated January 13, 2016, with an effective date of January 1, 2016 for accounting purposes, by and among the Merger Subsidiary and the Sellers. The Merger Subsidiary paid at the time of closing an aggregate purchase price of £7,575 ($10,976) in cash, and in exchange the Merger Subsidiary received all of the outstanding shares of Accutronics ordinary stock. Monies to fund the purchase price were advanced to the Merger Subsidiary from the Company’s general corporate funds.

The purchase price was subject to adjustment based on the difference between actual and estimated amounts of working capital of Accutronics as well as the amount of net cash of Accutronics. The adjustment resulted in a final payment to the Sellers in the amount of £133 on February 24, 2016, bringing the total aggregate purchase price to £7,708 ($11,161).

The purchase price allocation was determined in accordance with the accounting treatment of a business combination in the FASB ASC Topic 805,Business Combinations. Under the guidance, the fair value of the consideration was determined and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been recorded at their fair values at the date of the acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values has been recorded as goodwill.

The allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition is presented in the table below (in thousands). Management is responsible for determining the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. Management considered a number of factors, including reference to an analysis performed under FASB ASC Topic 805 solely for the purpose of allocating the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company’s estimates are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. These valuations require the use of management’s assumptions, which would not reflect unanticipated events and circumstances that occur. The resulting purchase price allocation is considered preliminary as it is subject to change due to events in the future and subject to audit by the Company’s independent registered accountants. The final audited purchase price allocation may include (1) changes in allocations to intangible assets such as customer contracts and relationships, trade name and intellectual property as well as goodwill, (2) changes to deferred income taxes and (3) other changes to assets and liabilities.

Cash

$1,304   

Accounts Receivable

1,344   

Inventory

2,167   

Prepaids and Other Current Assets

290   

Property, Plant & Equipment

269   

Identifiable Intangible Assets

4,776   

Goodwill

4,407   

Accounts Payable

(1,009)  

Accrued Expenses

(1,133)  

Income Taxes Payable

(111)  

Non-Current Liabilities

(209)  

Deferred Income Taxes

(74)  

Deferred Income Taxes on Intangible Assets

(860)

Total Consideration

$11,161   

The goodwill included in the Company’s purchase price allocation presented above represents the value of Accutronics assembled and trained workforce, the incremental value that Accutronics 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.

During the three month period ended March 27, 2016, direct acquisition costs of $251 and increased cost of sales related to purchase accounting adjustments of $91 for inventory acquired were recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income. Accutronics contributed revenue of $2,486 and an operating loss of $275 during the three month period ended March 27, 2016 reflecting the purchase accounting adjustments and non-recurring costs directly related to the acquisition.

The following unaudited pro forma information presents the combined results of operations as if the acquisition of Accutronics had been completed on January 1, 2015, the beginning of the comparable prior year three month period. The unaudited pro forma results include purchase accounting adjustments to reflect the restatement of inventory to estimated fair value and the resulting increase in cost of sales for the sale of the inventory during this three month period, direct acquisition costs and the amortization of intangible assets resulting from the purchase price allocation.

The unaudited pro forma results do not reflect the realization of any expected cost savings or other synergies from the acquisition of Accutronics as a result of restructuring activities, other cost savings initiatives or sales synergies following the completion of the business combination. Accordingly, these unaudited pro forma results are presented for informational purposes only and not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations of the combined Company would have been if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the 2015 period presented, nor are they indicative of future results of operations.

Set forth below is the unaudited pro forma results of the Company and Accutronics for the three month period ended March 29, 2015 as if the acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2015 along with the reported results for the three month period ended March 27, 2016 which includes the consolidation of Accutronics (in thousands, except per share amounts).

   Three Months Ended   
   March 29, 2015  March 27, 2016   
      

Revenue

  $22,330  $20,833                                                   

Operating Income

  $     706  $     482  

Net Income

  $     410  $     281  

Earnings Per Share:

      

Basic

  $      .02  $      .02  

Diluted

  $      .02  $      .02  

 

3.2.

SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

On April 28, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) which became effective on May 1, 2014 and under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to 1.8 million shares of its outstanding common stock over a period not to exceed twelve months. The Share Repurchase Program has been extended through April 30,June 2, 2016, and the maximum number of shares authorized to be repurchased under the program has been increased to 3.4 million shares.

Share repurchases under this program are made in accordance with SEC Rule 10b-18 using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions and block trades, or any combination of such methods, in compliance with applicable insider trading and other securities laws and regulations. With the exception of repurchases made during stock trading black-out periods under a 10b5-1 Plan,Plans, the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases are determined at the Company’s discretion. The Share Repurchase Program may be suspended, terminated or modified by the Company at any time and for any reason. The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares.

There were no shares repurchased during the three month period ended March 27, 2016. During the three month period ended September 27,March 29, 2015, the Company repurchased 748,58278,401 shares under this program, for a total cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $3,357.$298.

During the nine month period ended September 27, 2015, the Company repurchased 2,225,437 shares under this program for a total cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $9,162.

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From the inception of the Share Repurchase Program on May 1, 2014 through October 28, 2015,March 27, 2016, the Company has repurchased 2,442,191 shares for an aggregate cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $9,877. The total remaining balance of shares authorized for repurchase under the Share Repurchase Program is 957,809 shares as of October 28, 2015.

March 27, 2016.

 

4.3.

INVENTORIES

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

  September 27, December 31,
  2015 2014
Raw materials $12,601  $15,100 
Work in process  1,874   1,489 
Finished goods  8,877   9,497 
     Total $23,352  $26,086 

 

         March 27,            December 31,    
   2016  2015

Raw materials

  $13,369  $11,602

Work in process

      2,363      1,560

Finished goods

    11,248    10,652
  

 

  

 

Total

  $26,980  $23,814
  

 

  

 

5.4.

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS

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

  September 27, December 31,
  2015 2014
Land $123  $123 
Buildings and leasehold improvements  7,441   7,437 
Machinery and equipment  49,357   48,054 
Furniture and fixtures  1,976   1,811 
Computer hardware and software  4,562   4,452 
Construction in process  679   1,351 
   64,138   63,228 
Less-accumulated depreciation  (54,947)  (53,416)
Net property, equipment and improvements $9,191  $9,812 

         March 27,            December 31,    
   2016  2015

Land

  $123  $123

Buildings and leasehold improvements

  7,854  7,490

Machinery and equipment

  49,521  49,609

Furniture and fixtures

  1,993  1,974

Computer hardware and software

  4,685  4,585

Construction in process

  763  745
  

 

  

 

  64,939  64,526

Less-accumulated depreciation

  (56,074)  (55,488)
  

 

  

 

Net property, equipment and improvements

  $8,865  $9,038
  

 

  

 

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

  Three-month periods ended Nine-month periods ended
  September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
Depreciation expense $617  $709  $1,795  $2,174 
                 

$589 and $596 for the three-month periods ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015, respectively.

 

6.5.

GOODWILL, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LONG TERM ASSETS

a. Goodwill

The following table summarizes the goodwill activity by segment for the nine-monththree-month periods ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 and September 28, 2014:March 29, 2015:

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Battery &

Energy

 

Communi-

cations

  
  Products Systems Total
     
Balance - December 31, 2013 $4,926  $11,493  $16,419 
   Effect of foreign currency translation  (12)  —     (12)
Balance – September 28, 2014  4,914   11,493   16,407 
   Effect of foreign currency translation  —     —     —   
Balance - December 31, 2014  4,914   11,493   16,407 
   Effect of foreign currency translation  (80)  —     (80)
Balance – September 27, 2015 $4,834  $11,493  $16,327 

                                                                                 
   

    Battery &    

Energy

  

  Communi-  

cations

   
   Products  Systems         Total       

Balance – December 31, 2014

  $4,914  $11,493  $16,407

Effect of foreign currency translation

  9  -  9
  

 

  

 

  

 

Balance – March 29, 2015

  4,923  11,493  16,416

Effect of foreign currency translation

  -133  -  -133
  

 

  

 

  

 

Balance - December 31, 2015

  4,790  11,493  16,283

Acquisition of Accutronics

  4,407  -  4,407

Effect of foreign currency translation

  -106  -  -106
  

 

  

 

  

 

Balance – March 27, 2016

  $9,091  $11,493  $20,584
  

 

  

 

  

 

b. Intangible Assets

The composition of intangible assets was:

 

  at September 27, 2015
    Accumulated  
  Cost amortization Net
     
Trademarks $3,563  $—    $3,563 
Patents and technology  4,491   (4,193)  298 
Customer relationships  3,991   (3,715)  276 
Distributor relationships  377   (359)  18 
   Total intangible assets $12,422  $(8,267) $4,155 
             
   at December 31, 2014
      Accumulated     
   Cost  amortization  Net
             
Trademarks $3,567  $—    $3,567 
Patents and technology  4,509   (4,114)  395 
Customer relationships  4,029   (3,679)  350 
Distributor relationships  391   (365)  26 
   Total intangible assets $12,496  $(8,158) $4,338 

                                                                                 
   at March 27, 2016
      Accumulated   
   Cost  Amortization  Net

Trademarks

  $3,413  $ 0  $3,413

Patents and technology

  5,595  (4,278)  1,317

Customer relationships

  7,136  (3,810)  3,326

Distributor relationships

  377  (360)  17

Trade Name

  412  (10)  402
  

 

  

 

  

 

Total intangible assets

  $16,933  $(8,458)  $8,475
  

 

  

 

  

 

   at December 31, 2015
      Accumulated   
   Cost  Amortization  Net

Trademarks

  $ 3,411  $0  $3,411

Patents and technology

  4,482  (4,217)  265

Customer relationships

  3,971  (3,716)  255

Distributor relationships

  370  (355)  15
  

 

  

 

  

 

Total intangible assets

  $12,234  $(8,288)  $3,946
  

 

  

 

  

 

Amortization expense for intangible assets was as follows:

  Three-month periods ended Nine-month periods ended
  September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
Amortization included in:                
   Research and development $32  $44  $97  $131 
   Selling, general and administrative  29   34   83   101 
     Total amortization expense $61  $78  $180  $232 
                 

$137 and $60 for the three-month periods ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015, respectively. Amortization included in research and development expenses was $51 and $32 for the three-month periods ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015, respectively. Amortization included in selling, general and administrative expenses was $86 and $28 for the three-month periods ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015, respectively.

The change in the cost value of total intangible assets from December 31, 20142015 to SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 is a result of the acquisition of Accutronics and the effect of foreign currency translations.

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6.

REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

We have financing through a Revolving Credit, Guaranty and Security Agreement dated as of May 24, 2013 (the “Credit Agreement”), and related security agreements with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”PNC Bank”), which provides a $20 million$20,000 secured asset-based revolving credit facility that includes a $1 million$1,000 letter of credit sub-facility (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Agreement provides that the Credit Facility may be increased with PNC’sPNC Bank’s concurrence to an amount not to exceed $35 million, provided such increase must occur$35,000 prior to the last six months of the term whichand expires on May 24, 2017.

Our available borrowing limit under the Credit Facility is based on a borrowing base formula equal to a percentage of accounts receivable, inventory and eligible foreign in-transit inventory. Interest is payable quarterly and accrues on outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Agreement at either a LIBOR-based rate or an alternate base rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The applicable interest rate was 2.43% at March 27, 2016. We pay a quarterly fee on the Credit Facility’s unused availability at 0.375% per annum.

As of SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, we had approximately $9,666$11,589 of borrowing capacity in addition tounder our cash on hand of $14,585,$20,000 Credit Facility with PNC Bank, and we had borrowings of $1,156 under the Credit Facility. At March 29, 2015, the Company had no outstanding borrowings or outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Facility at either September 27, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

Facility.

 

8.7.

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

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

 

  Three-month periods ended Nine-month periods ended
  September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
Stock options $112  $142  $368  $430 
Restricted stock grants:                
   Employee  23   4   71   4 
   President and CEO  —     34   —     117 
Board of Directors compensation –                
   stock grant  —     57   —     170 
     Total $135  $237  $439  $721 
                 

   Three month periods ended
         March 27,      
2016
        March 29,      
2015

Stock options

  $170  $120

Restricted stock grants:

    

Employee

  11  24
  

 

  

 

Total

  $181  $144
  

 

  

 

These are more fully discussed as follows:

a. Stock Options

We have stock options outstanding from various stock-based employee compensation plans for which we record compensation expensecost relating to share-based payment transactions in our financial statements. As of SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, there was $414$509 of total unrecognized compensation expensecost related to outstanding stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.13.4 years.

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2015:first quarter of 2016:

       Number of    
Shares
       Weighted    
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
  Term (years)  
     Aggregate   
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2016

   2,257,969      $6.30    

Granted

   75,000      $6.24    

Exercised

   (4,084)       3.51    

Forfeited or expired

   (34,905)     11.38    
  

 

 

       

Outstanding at March 27, 2016

   2,293,980        6.22  3.52  $1,225
  

 

 

       

Vested and expected to vest at March 27, 2016

   2,146,741        6.31  3.33  $1,144
  

 

 

       

Exercisable at March 27, 2016

   1,395,423      $4.89  2.85  $891
  

 

 

       

The following assumptions were used to value stock options granted during the first quarter of 2016:

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  Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2015  2,056,122  $6.66         
Granted  311,250   3.83         
Exercised  (8,502)  3.37         
Forfeited or expired  (68,166)  12.21         
Outstanding at September 27, 2015  2,290,704   6.12   3.61  $1,985 
Vested and expected to vest at September 27, 2015  2,151,104   6.27   3.47  $1,763 
Exercisable at September 27, 2015  1,387,971  $5.10   2.69  $1,184 

FASB’s guidance for share-based payments requires cash flows from excess tax benefits to be classified as a part of cash flows from financing activities. Excess tax benefits are realized tax benefits from tax deductions for exercised stock options in excess of the deferred tax asset attributable to stock compensation costs for such stock options. We did not record any excess tax benefits in the first three months of 2016 or 2015. Cash received from stock option exercises under our stock-based compensation plans for the three-month periods ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 was $14 and September 28, 2014 was $19 and $0,$8, respectively. Cash received from stock option exercises for the nine-month periods ended September 27, 2015 and September 28, 2014 was $28 and $11, respectively.

b. Restricted Stock Awards

AtIn September 27, 2015, our President and Chief Executive Officer held 60,000 unearned, unvested restricted stock units. These units vested subsequent to September 27, 2015 upon the satisfaction of the condition of our common stock having closed at a price of $5.00 per share or greater for 15 trading days in a 30 trading day period.

In addition,2014, 49,200 shares of restricted stock were awarded to certain of our employees in September, 2014. 16,400 shares of these awards vested in September 2015.employees. These units vest over three years and we estimated their weighted average grant date fair value to be $3.24 per share. There is $60$38 of unrecognized compensation expensecost related to these restricted shares at SeptemberMarch 27, 2015.2016.

 

9.8.

INCOME TAXES

We use the asset and liability method in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.

For the three-month periods ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 and September 28, 2014,March 29, 2015, we recorded $130$88 and $60,$111, respectively, in income tax expense. For the nine-month periods ended September 27, 2015 and September 28, 2014, we recorded $312 and $177, respectively, in income tax expense. These areexpense, detailed as follows:

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   Three month periods ended
         March 27,      
2016
        March 29,      
2015

Current income tax provision:

    

Foreign

  $27  $52

Federal

  4  -

State

  15  4

Deferred income tax provision

  42  55
  

 

  

 

Total

  $88  $111
  

 

  

 

  Three-month periods ended Nine-month periods ended
  September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
Current income tax provision:                
   Foreign $44  $—    $87  $—   
   Federal  26   —     48   —   
   State  5   5   12   12 
Deferred income tax provision  55   55   165   165 
     Total $130  $60  $312  $177 
                 

DeferredThe deferred income tax provision is primarily due to the recognition of deferred tax liabilities generated fromrelating to goodwill and certain intangible assets that cannot be predicted to reverse for book purposes during our loss carryforward periods. The remaining expense in 2015 wascurrent income tax provision is primarily due to the income reported for our China operations during the periodoperation and Accutronics (U.K.) and estimated U.S. federal alternative minimum taxes, while the remaining expense in 2014 wasis primarily due to state income taxes.

Our effective consolidated tax rates for the three-month periods ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 were:

 

   Three month periods ended
         March 27,      
2016
        March 29,      
2015

Income from continuing operations before income taxes (a)

  $369  $634

Income tax provision (b)

  88  111

Effective income tax rate (b/a)

  23.8%  17.5%

OurThe overall effective tax rate is the result of the combination of income and losses in each of our tax jurisdictions, which is particularly influenced by the fact that we have recorded a full reserve against our deferred tax assets pertaining to cumulative historical losses for our U.S. operations and our U.K. subsidiary,certain foreign subsidiaries, as management does not believe, at this time, that it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefit of these losses. Our tax rate for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2015 was 11.7%, which was different from the federal statutory rate due to the effect of the utilization of fully reserved net operating loss carryforwards (“NOL”) as well as the effect of differing foreign income tax rates, principally in China. Our tax rate for the nine-month period ended September 28, 2014 was (6.5%), which was different from the federal statutory rate due to the loss incurred and our full reserve against our NOLs, and the effect of differing foreign income tax rates, principally in China.

We have substantial NOLs available to offset taxable income in the United States. However, we remain subject to the alternative minimum tax in the United States. The alternative minimum tax limits the amount of NOL available to offset taxable income to 90% of the current year income. We recorded a provision of $26 and $48 for U.S. alternative minimum tax for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2015, respectively, and no alternative minimum tax in either the three or nine months ended September 28, 2014. The payment of the alternative minimum tax normally results in the establishment of a deferred tax asset; however, we have established a full valuation allowance for this related deferred tax asset.

As of September 27,December 31, 2015, we have foreign and domestic NOLnet operating loss (“NOL”) and credit carryforwards totaling approximately $85,200$86,800 and $1,400$1,600 available to reduce future taxable income. Included in our NOL carryforwards are foreign loss carryforwards of approximately $12,400 that can be carried forward indefinitely. The domestic NOL carryforward of $72,800$74,400 expires from 2019 through 2035.2034. The domestic NOL carryforward includes approximately $2,900$3,000 for which a benefit will be recorded in capital in excess of par value when realized.

Our unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions at September 27,March 29, 2015 pertainin the amount of $7,296 relate to foreign taxFederal and various state jurisdictions. The following table summarizesWe recorded the activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits:

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  Nine month periods ended
  September 27, September 28,
  2015 2014
     
Balance – beginning of period $7,296  $7,296 
Increases related to current year tax positions  —     —   
Increases related to prior year tax positions  —     —   
Decreases related to prior year tax positions  —     —   
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessment of taxes  —     —   
Settlements of examinations  (7,296)  —   
Balance – end of period $—    $7,296 

The release of uncertain tax positions in 2015 relatesrelating to the conclusion of a federal tax examination, resulting in a $21.4 million increase in the amount of our reported domestic NOL carryforward.

The total unrecognized tax benefit balances at March 29, 2015 were comprised of tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in a deferred tax asset and a corresponding increase in our valuation allowance. As a result, because the benefit would be offset by an increase in the valuation allowance, there would be no net effect on our effective tax rate or income tax provision. We recorded the release of this unrecognized tax benefit amount during 2015 upon the conclusion of a of a federal tax examination, resulting in a $21.4 million increase in the amount of our reported domestic NOL carryforward.

We are not required to accrue interest and penalties as the unrecognized tax benefits have been recorded as a decrease in our NOL. Interest and penalties would begin to accrue in the period in which the NOLs related to the uncertain tax positions are utilized. We do not expect our unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next twelve months.

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. Our U.S. tax matters for the years 20002001 through 20142015 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) anddue to our NOL carryforwards. Our U.S. tax matters for the years 2001 through 2015 remain subject to examination by various state and local tax jurisdictions due to our NOL carryforwards. Our tax matters for the years 20072009 through 20142015 remain subject to examination by the respective foreign tax jurisdiction authorities.

 

10.9.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) iscomputed by dividing earnings attributable to the Company’s common shareholders by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS includes the dilutive effect of securities, if any, and is calculated using the treasury stock method. For the three-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015, 1,026,2822016, 1,242,230 stock options and 34,20032,800 restricted stock unitsawards were included in the calculation of Diluted EPS as such securities are dilutive. Inclusion of these securities resulted in 107,000342,809 additional shares in the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share. For the nine-monthcomparable period ended September 27,March 29, 2015, 431,53297,700 stock options, and 34,200 restricted stock units were included in the calculation of Diluted EPS as such securities are dilutive. Inclusion of these securities resultedresulting in 47,0008,101 additional shares in the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share. Due to our net losses in both the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 28, 2014, no dilutive securities were considered.

There were 1,264,4221,051,750 and 2,020,588outstanding2,179,756 outstanding stock options for the three-month periods ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 and September 28, 2014, respectively, that were not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive. There were 1,859,172 and 2,020,588outstanding stock options for the nine-month periods ended September 27,March 29, 2015, and September 28, 2014, respectively, that were not included in EPS as the effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

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10.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

a. Purchase Commitments

As of SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, we have made commitments to purchase approximately $358$878 of production machinery and equipment.

b. Product Warranties

We estimate future costs associated with expected product failure rates, material usage and service costs in the development of our warranty obligations. Warranty reserves are based on historical experience of warranty claims and generally will be estimated as a percentage of sales over the warranty period. In the event the actual results of these items differ from the estimates, an adjustment to the warranty obligation would be recorded. Changes in our product warranty liability during the first ninethree months of 20152016 and 20142015 were as follows:

 

 Nine month periods ended  Three month periods ended
 September 27, 2015 September 28, 2014        March 27,      
2016
        March 29,      
2015
Accrued warranty obligations – beginning $376  $513   $192  $376
Accruals for warranties issued  16   77   10  -
Settlements made  (29)  (90)  (22)  (1)
Effect of foreign currency translation  (5)  —   
  

 

  

 

Accrued warranty obligations – ending $358  $500   $180  $375
          

 

  

 

c. Contingencies and Legal Matters

We are subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise from time to time in the normal course of business. We believe that the final disposition of such matters, other than the matters described below, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Dreamliner Litigation

In July 2013, an unoccupied Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft operated by Ethiopian Airlines was damaged by a fire while parked at London Heathrow Airport. We participated in and provided technical assistance in support of an investigation of this incident conducted by U.K. and U.S. regulatory authorities as well as by the manufacturer of the aircraft, as we are one of many downstream suppliers to that manufacturer. A final report was issued by the Air Accidents Investigative Branch - - UK Civil Aviation regulatory authority, with findings indicating that the fire was primarily caused by circumstances related to the plane’s emergency locator transmitter (“ELT”) manufactured and installed by another company.

On May 4, 2015, we were notified of a lawsuit in which we were named, along with other suppliers to the aircraft manufacturer, concerning that 2013 fire. The suit was filed by Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise in the Commercial Court, Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice, London. The suit seeks as damages USD 42 million plus other unspecified amounts, including those for loss of use and diminution in value of the aircraft. We maintain liability and products liability insurance through reputable providers, and in accordance with our corporate practices, immediately advised and referred this matter to our insurers. We are working with those insurers and their counsel to respond to and actively defend against this action.

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A component of the ELT is a battery pack which incorporates Ultralife’s industry-standard lithium manganese dioxide non-rechargeable D-cell. Ultralife has had this cell in production since 2001, with millions of units produced and this cell is widely-used for global defense and commercial applications. This battery product has gone through rigorous safety and qualification testing, including United Nations Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, and is authorized for use in aerospace applications under Technical Standard Order C142.

On May 4, 2015, we were notified of a lawsuit in which we were named, along with other suppliers to the aircraft manufacturer, concerning that 2013 fire. The suit was filed by Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise in the Commercial Court, Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice, London. The suit seeks as damages $42,000 plus other unspecified amounts, including those for loss of use and diminution in value of the aircraft. We maintain liability and products liability insurance through reputable providers, and in accordance with our corporate practices, immediately advised and referred this matter to our insurers. We are working with those insurers and their counsel to respond to and actively defend against this action, which is ongoing.

At this time, we believe that there is not a reasonable possibility that this incident will result in a material financial exposure to the Company.

Arista Power Litigation

InSince September 2011, we initiated anhave been pursuing legal action against Arista Power, Inc. (“Arista”) and our former employee, David Modeen, (“Modeen”), in the Statefor, among other things, alleged breach of New York Supreme Court, Countycertain agreements, duties and obligations, including misappropriation of Wayne, in which we allege that Arista recruited all but one of the members of its executive team from us, subsequently changed and redirected its business to compete directly with us by using our confidential information and during the summer of 2011, recruited Modeen to become an Arista employee. As more fully disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, we allege that both Arista and Modeen breached agreements with us, that Arista’s employment of Modeen will inevitably lead to the disclosure and use of our trade secrets, by Arista.  We seek damages as determined at trialtortious interference, and preliminary and permanent injunctive relief.  The defendants answeredbreach of contract. On January 12, 2016, Arista filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the allegations set forthbankruptcy laws of the United States, without accurately identifying our ongoing lawsuit against them. Although we have not withdrawn our lawsuit, nor has it been dismissed, the Company does not intend to submit a Proof of Claim in the Complaint and assertedconnection with Arista’s bankruptcy filing, or otherwise continue pursuing its claims against us, which have since been dropped.  Arista.

We initiated the September 2011 Complaint against Arista Power to protect our shareholders, customersand employees from the unauthorized use and theft of our investments in intellectual property, trade secrets and confidential information by Arista and its employees.  Protecting our intellectual property and know-how, developed and obtained at great cost to us to form our competitive position in the marketplace and create value for our shareholders and stakeholders, is a fundamental responsibility of all our employees.

Discovery in this action is ongoing, and we plan to continue to pursue our complaint against Arista.  It is not possible to predict the outcome of this action, whether we will be granted the injunctive relief we seek, nor the monetary amount, if any, which we may be awarded should we prevail.

12.11.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

We report our results in two operating segments: Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. The Battery & Energy Products segment includes: lithium 9-volt, cylindrical and various other non-rechargeable batteries, in addition to rechargeable batteries, uninterruptable power supplies, charging systems and accessories, such as cables.accessories. The Communications Systems segment includes: RF amplifiers, power supplies, cable and connector assemblies, RF amplifiers, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment, man-portable systems, integrated communication system kitssystems 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.

corporate charges.

The components of segment performance were as follows:

Three-Month Period Ended March 27, 2016:

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        Battery &     
Energy
Products
      Communi-    
cations
Systems
     Corporate             Total        

Revenues

  $16,440  $ 4,393  $ -  $20,833

Segment contribution

  5,217  1,188  (5,924)  482

Interest, financing and miscellaneous expense, net

      (113)  (113)

Tax provision

      (88)  (88)

Non-Controlling interest

      18  18

Net income attributable to Ultralife

        299

Total assets

  $46,897  $33,720  $5,025  $85,643

Three-Month Period Ended September 27,March 29, 2015:

 

  Battery & Energy Products Communi- cations systems Discontinued operations Corporate Total
Revenues $16,390  $2,654  $—    $—    $19,044 
Segment contribution  4,774   1,126   —     (4,727)  1,173 
Interest, financing                    
   and miscellaneous                    
   expense, net              5   5 
Tax provision              (130)  (130)
Discontinued operations                    
Noncontrolling interest              (1)  (1)
Net income attributable                    
   to Ultralife                 $1,047 
Total assets $35,828  $28,191  $—    $17,333  $81,352 

        Battery &     
Energy
Products
      Communi-    
cations
Systems
     Corporate             Total        

Revenues

  $16,276  $ 2,901  $ -  $19,177

Segment contribution

  4,784  1,223  (5,185)  822

Interest, financing and miscellaneous expense, net

      (188)  (188)

Tax provision

      (111)  (111)

Discontinued operations

        

Non-Controlling interest

      10  10

Net income attributable to Ultralife

        533

Total assets

  $37,299  $29,062  $22,694  $89,055

Three-Month Period Ended September 28, 2014:

  Battery & Energy Products Communi- cations systems Discontinued operations Corporate Total
Revenues $13,913  $2,149  $—    $—    $16,062 
Segment contribution  3,812   674   —     (4,541)  (55)
Interest, financing                    
   and miscellaneous                    
   expense, net              (211)  (211)
Tax provision              (60)  (60)
Noncontrolling interest              3   3 
Net loss attributable                    
   to Ultralife                 $(323)
Total assets $39,568  $29,649  $—    $18,323  $87,540 

Nine-Month Period Ended September 27, 2015:

  Battery & Energy Products Communi- cations systems Discontinued operations Corporate Total
Revenues $48,638  $8,538  $—    $—    $57,176 
Segment contribution  14,100   3,666   —     (14,954)  2,812 
Interest, financing                    
   and miscellaneous                    
   expense, net              (156)  (156)
Tax provision              (312)  (312)
Noncontrolling interest              23   23 
Net income attributable                    
   to Ultralife                 $2,367 

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Nine-Month Period Ended September 28, 2014:

  Battery & Energy Products Communi- cations systems Discontinued operations Corporate Total
Revenues $40,000  $6,546  $—    $—    $46,546 
Segment contribution  10,489   2,544   —     (15,508)  (2,475)
Interest, financing                    
   and miscellaneous                    
   expense, net              (269)  (269)
Tax provision              (177)  (177)
Discontinued operations          (61)      (61)
Noncontrolling interest              13   13 
Net loss attributable                    
   to Ultralife                 $(2,969)

12.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FASB’s guidance for the disclosure regarding fair value of financial instruments requires disclosure of an estimate of the fair value of certain financial instruments. The fair value of financial instruments pursuant to FASB’s guidance for the disclosure regarding fair value of financial instruments approximated their carrying values at SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 and December 31, 2014.2015. The fair value of cash, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates carrying value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of debt approximates the carrying value due to short-term nature and the current ability to borrow under similar terms.

 

14.13.

FIRE AT MANUFACTURING FACILITY

In June 2011, we experienced a fire that damaged certain inventory and machinery and equipment at our facility in China. The total amount of the loss pertaining to assets and the related expenses was approximately $1,589. We have pursued a claim against our insurance policy, with the majority of our insurance claim related to the recovery of damaged inventory. We have received payments in June 2012 and April 2013 totaling approximately $1,286 as a partial payment on our insurance claim, which resulted in no gain or loss being recognized. As of SeptemberMarch 27, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we reflect a receivable from the insurance company relating to this claim of $177, which is net of our deductible of approximately $130,$126, and represents additional proceeds expected to be received.

 

15.14.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This ASU amends the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition and is based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In AprilAugust 2015, the FASB proposed a one year delay inissued ASU 2015-14, which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09. This standard currently becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2017, and the one-year delay, if promulgated as proposed, will make this standard effective for the Company onuntil January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this new guidance as well as the available transition methods.

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Item 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor"“safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. This report contains certain forward-looking statements and information that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. The statements contained in this report relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, our reliance on a certain key customer; possible reduced or further delayed U.S.potential costs because of the warranties we supply with our products and foreign defense spending, includingservices; our ability to comply with changes to the uncertaintyregulations for the shipment of government budget approvals; possible delays or lack of success inour products; our efforts to develop new commercial applications for our products; the unique risks associated with our China operations; possible future declines in demand for the products usingthat use our batteries or communications systems; general domesticreduced U.S. and global economic conditions;foreign military spending including the uncertainty associated with government budget approvals; possible impairments of our goodwill and other intangible assets; possible breaches in security and other disruptions; variability in our quarterly and annual results and the price of our common stock; safety risks, including the unique risks associated withrisk of fire; negative publicity of lithium-ion batteries; the risk that we are unable to protect our Chinese operations; the possibility of impairment of our intangible assets; potential breaches in securityproprietary and other disruptions; the possibility thatintellectual property; our resources could bebeing overwhelmed by our growth prospects; residual effects of negative news relatedour ability to our industries;retain top management and key personnel; potential significant costs from our warranties; loss of top management; possible disruptions in our supply of raw materials and components; failureour exposure to foreign currency fluctuations; our customers’ demand falling short of customers to meet the volume expectations in our supply agreements; our inabilityrules and procedures regarding contracting with the U.S. and foreign governments; exposure to adequately protect our proprietary and intellectual property; the possibility that our ability to use our NOL carryforwards in the future may be limited; possible adverse effects from violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, andthe U.K. Bribery Act or other anti-corruption laws; variabilityour ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards; our ability to comply with government regulations regarding the use of foreign currencies; the process of U.S. defense procurement;“conflict minerals”; possible effects of audits of our contracts by the U.S. and foreign governments; our compliance withgovernments and their respective defense agencies; known and unknown environmental matters; technological innovations in the regulations for the shipment of our products; business disruptionsnon-rechargeable and other safety risks including those caused by fires; government and environmental regulations;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” or “expect” or words of similar import 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, 2014.

2015.

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 changes in any of the beliefs, assumptions or information underlying or affectingrevisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20142015 to reflect new information or risks, future events or other developments.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the Risk Factors and our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

2015.

The financial information in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is presented in thousands of dollars, except for share and per share amounts. All figures presented below represent results from continuing operations, unless otherwise specified.

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General

We offer products and services ranging from power solutions to communications and electronics systems. Through our engineering and collaborative approach to problem solving, we serve government, defense and commercial customers across the globe. We design, manufacture, install and maintain power and communications systems including rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, charging systems,

communications and electronics systems and accessories, and custom engineered systems. We continually evaluate ways to grow and broaden the scope of our products and services, including the design, development and sale of new products, expansion of our sales force to penetrate new markets and geographies, as well as seeking opportunities to expand through acquisitions. We sell our products worldwide through a variety of trade channels, including original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), industrial and defense supply distributors and directly to U.S. and international defense departments.

We report our results in two operating segments: Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. The Battery & Energy Products segment includesincludes: lithium 9-volt, cylindrical and various other non-rechargeable batteries, in addition to rechargeable batteries, uninterruptable power supplies, charging systems and accessories, such as cables.accessories. The Communications Systems segment includesincludes: RF amplifiers, power supplies, cable and connector assemblies, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment, man-portable systems, integrated communication systems kitsfor 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 12 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements)

Statements.)

Overview

Consolidated revenues of $19,044$20,833 for the three-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016, increased by $2,982$1,656 or 18.6%8.6%, from $16,062$19,177 during the three-month period ended September 28, 2014,March 29, 2015, due primarily to increased ordershigher revenues from U.S. government and defense customers for our Battery & Energy Products business reflecting the January 13, 2016 acquisition of Accutronics and from our Communications Systems businesses.

business driven by shipments of Vehicle Installed Power Enhanced Rifleman Appliqué (“VIPER”) systems.

Gross profit for the three-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 was $5,900,$6,405 or 31.0%30.7% of revenues, compared to $4,486,$6,007 or 27.9%31.3% of revenues, for the same quarter a year ago. The 31060 basis points improvement is due primarily to favorable product mix, higher production volume increasingpoint reduction in gross margin in large part resulted from the absorptionwrite-up of factory overheadcertain Accutronics inventory for fair market value in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) purchase accounting and continued productivity improvements.

the subsequent sell through of that inventory during the first quarter.

Operating expenses increased to $4,725$5,923 during the three-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, compared to $4,541$5,185 during the three-month period ended September 28, 2014, resulting primarily from commissions relatedMarch 29, 2015. The increase of $738 or 14.2% was fully attributable to the increased revenues and higher new product development costs.

The increased revenue and resulting leverage on gross profit along with lowerAccutronics which contributed operating expenses resultedof $1,005 in anthe first quarter, including $203 of one-time direct acquisition costs incurred by the Company. Excluding Accutronics, operating profit of $1,173expenses decreased $267 or 5.1% due to strict control over selling, general and administrative discretionary spending.

Operating income for the three-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016 was $482 or 2.3% of revenues, compared to an operating loss of $55$822 or 4.3% for the three-month period ended September 28, 2014.year-earlier period. The year-over-year improvementdecrease in operating profitincome primarily reflects the $295 impact of $1,228 resulted from the 18.6% increase in sales that contributed $832 to the improvement of operating profitpurchase accounting adjustments and the 310 basis point improvement in gross margin which contributed $583, partially offset by the higher operating expenses which reduced operating profit by $184.

non-recurring direct acquisition costs.

Net income was $1,048,$281 or $0.07$0.02 per diluted share, for the three-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, compared to a net loss of $(326),$523 or $(0.02)$0.03 per basic share for the three-month period ended September 28, 2014.

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March 29, 2015. Net income for the first quarter of 2016 includes total one-time costs of $342 pertaining to the acquisition of Accutronics, equivalent $0.02 per share.

Adjusted EBITDA, from continuing operations, defined as net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife before net interest expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, plus/minus expenses/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing operations, amounted to $2,055$1,506 in the thirdfirst quarter of 20152016 compared to $815 in$1,510 for the thirdfirst quarter of 2014.2015. See the section “Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations”EBITDA” beginning on Page 23page 22 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife.

As

Primarily as a result of careful working capital managementour acquisition of Accutronics on January 13, 2016, together with an increase in accounts receivable due to the timing of first quarter sales and an increase in inventory to fulfill backorders, we utilized $11,634 of cash and cash generated from operations, our liquidity remains solid with no debt,equivalents for the three month period ended March 27, 2016. Accordingly, cash and cash and cash equivalents of $14,585, a $3,126 or 17.7% decreasedecreased from our cash position of $17,711$14,393 at December 31, 2014. The decrease2015 to $2,759 at March 27, 2016.

As our market opportunities mature and through continued new product development, we remain well positioned to deliver profitable growth in cash and cash equivalents from year-end 2014 is primarily attributable to2016 now boosted by our purchasesacquisition of stock under our Share Repurchase Program which totaled $9,228 inclusive of fees and commissions related to such purchases, partially offset by cash generated from our operating results and a 10.5% inventory reduction.

With our new products gaining traction and our opportunity set widening, we firmly believe our plans to produce revenue and earnings growth for 2015 are within reach.

Accutronics.

Results of Operations

Three-month periods ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 and September 28, 2014

March 29, 2015

Revenues.Consolidated revenues for the three-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 amounted to $19,044,$20,833, an increase of $2,982,$1,656, or 18.6%8.6%, from the $16,062$19,177 reported for the three-month period ended September 28, 2014.

March 29, 2015. Revenues for the 2016 period include Accutronics which was acquired by the Company on January 13, 2016.

Battery & Energy Products revenues increased $2,477,$164, or 17.8%1.0%, from $13,913$16,276 for the three-month period ended September 28, 2014March 29, 2015 to $16,390$16,440 for the three-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015.2016. The increase was primarily attributable to higher shipmentsthe $2,486 revenue contribution resulting from the acquisition of batteries to U.S. government and defense customers,Accutronics which helped to increase government and defense shipments by 31.3% overalong with other increases in the 2014 period, and now comprise 44% of total Battery & Energy Products sales versus 39%core business more than compensated for the thirdabsence of a large 9-Volt and a large battery charger order fulfilled in the first quarter of 2014.2015. Commercial revenues for the thirdfirst quarter of 20152016 increased 9.1%20.0% over the year-earlierprior year period, due to higher shipments ofreflecting Accutronics sales, which partially offset the year earlier sales demand for our 9-Volt batteries tofrom large global smoke detector OEM’s to comply with legislation and trends in certain European Union countries for products lasting ten years. Our rechargeable batteriesbattery business, primarily comprised of medical sales, grew 27% year-over-year before including the contribution of Accutronics. Government and chargers into medical channels.

defense sales decreased 13.6% from the 2015 period due to the shipment of a large charger order to an international prime defense supplier in 2015 which was partially compensated for by a 106.5% increase in rechargeable battery sales and higher charger shipments to international customers.

Communications Systems revenues increased $505,$1,492, or 23.5%51.4%, from $2,149 in$2,901 during the three-month period ended September 28, 2014March 29, 2015 to $2,654$4,393 for the three-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015. Similar2016. This increase is attributable to the first twoshipments of VIPER systems which more than offset a decrease in core product sales due to closing delays associated with some orders which are expected to ship in subsequent quarters of 2016 and a large 2015 for the third quarter, we continuedshipment of Universal Vehicle Adaptors to experience more broad-based sales as well as increases in our order flow reflecting increased demand from system integrators in support of U.S. Department of Defense program andan international projects.

prime contractor.

Cost of Products Sold.Cost of products sold totaled $13,144$14,428 for the quarter ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, an increase of $1,568,$1,258, or 13.5%9.5%, from the $11,576$13,170 reported for the same quarter a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 72.1% for the three-month period ended September 28, 2014 to 69.0% for the three-month period ended September 27, 2015. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin was 31.0% for the three-month period ended September 27, 2015, compared with 27.9% for the three-month period ended September 28, 2014, reflecting favorable product mix, higher production volume increasing the absorption of factory overhead and continued productivity improvements.

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In our Battery & Energy Products segment, the cost of products sold increased $1,515, from $10,101 during the three-month period ended September 28, 2014 to $11,616 during the three-month period ended September 27, 2015. Battery & Energy Products’ gross profit for the third quarter of 2015 was $4,774, or 29.1% of revenues, an increase of $962 from gross profit of $3,812, or 27.4% of revenues, for the third quarter of 2014. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin as a percentage of revenues increased for the three-month period ended September 27, 2015 by 170 basis points, reflecting favorable product mix, higher production volume and ongoing productivity improvements through the Lean process.

In our Communications Systems segment, the cost of products sold increased $53 or 3.6% from $1,475 during the three-month period ended September 28, 2014 to $1,528 during the three-month period ended September 27, 2015. Communications Systems’ gross profit for the third quarter of 2015 was $1,126, or 42.4% of revenues, an increase of $452 from gross profit of $674, or 31.4% of revenues, for the third quarter of 2014. The 1,100 basis points increase in gross margin as a percentage of revenue during 2015 is driven primarily by both product mix and production volume.

Operating Expenses.Operating expenses for the three-month period ended September 27, 2015 totaled $4,725, an increase of $184 or 4.1% from the $4,541 recorded during the three-month period ended September 28, 2014, resulting primarily from continued tight control over all discretionary spending.

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 24.8% for the quarter ended September 27, 2015 compared to 28.3% for the quarter ended September 28, 2014. Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $61 for the third quarter of 2015 ($29 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $32 in research and development costs), compared with $78 for the third quarter of 2014 ($34 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $44 in research and development costs). Research and development costs were $1,224 for the three-month period ended September 27, 2015, an increase of $210, or 20.7%, from $1,014 for the three-months ended September 28, 2014, as we continued to focus our spending on the development of new products with the highest estimated return on investment. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $24, or 0.7%, to $3,503 during the third quarter of 2015 from $3,527 during the third quarter of 2014, reflecting continued actions to reduce discretionary expenses.

Other Income (Expense).Other income (expense) totaled $5 for the three-month period ended September 27, 2015 compared to ($211) for the three-month period ended September 28, 2014. Interest and financing expense, net of interest income, increased $12, to $65 for the third quarter of 2015 from $53 for the comparable period in 2014, as a result of costs to insure certain non-U.S. accounts receivable consistent with our Credit Agreement with PNC Bank. Miscellaneous income (expense) amounted to $70 for the third quarter of 2015 compared with ($158) for the third quarter of 2014, primarily due to transactions impacted by changes in foreign currencies.

Income Taxes.We reflected a tax provision of $130 for the third quarter of 2015, an increase of $70 as compared to the $60 provision reported for the third quarter of 2014, primarily as a result of estimated U.S. federal alternative minimum taxes and foreign income taxes.

See Note 8 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our income taxes.

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Certain of our NOL carryforwards are subject to U.S. alternative minimum tax such that carryforwards can offset only 90% of alternative minimum taxable income. This limitation resulted in an estimated alternative minimum income tax provision for the third quarter of 2015 but did not have an impact on income taxes determined for the third quarter of 2014. The use of our U.K. NOL carryforwards may be limited due to the change in the U.K. operation during 2008 from a manufacturing and assembly center to primarily a distribution and service center and its subsequent change to a sales center in 2012.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Ultralife.Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife and income (loss) attributable to Ultralife common shareholders per diluted share was $1,047 and $0.07, respectively, for the three months ended September 27, 2015, compared to ($323) and $(0.02), respectively, for the three months ended September 28, 2014. Average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share decreased from 17,490,000 in the third quarter of 2014 to 15,727,000 in the third quarter of 2015 due primarily to the repurchase of stock under our Share Repurchase Plan.

Nine-month periods ended September 27, 2015 and September 28, 2014

Revenues.Consolidated revenues for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2015 amounted to $57,176, an increase of $10,630 or 22.8%, from the $46,546 reported for the nine-month period ended September 28, 2014.

Battery & Energy Products revenues increased $8,638, or 21.6%, from $40,000 for the nine-month period ended September 28, 2014 to $48,638 for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2015. Government and defense sales of this business increased 51.5% over the 2014 nine-month period and now comprise 45.1% of total segment sales versus 36.2% last year. The year-over-year growth was driven by higher shipments of batteries and chargers to a large international prime defense supplier and shipments of primary batteries to the U.S. Government’s Defense Logistics Agency. Commercial sales increased 1.5% over the 2014 period reflecting higher shipments of 9-Volt batteries to global smoke-detector OEM’s and rechargeable batteries into medical channels.

Communications Systems revenues increased $1,992, or 30.4%, from $6,546 during the nine-month period ended September 28, 2014 to $8,538 for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2015, reflecting increased demand from system integrators in support of U.S. Department of Defense programs and international projects.

Cost of Products Sold.Cost of products sold totaled $39,410 for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2015, an increase of $5,897, or 17.6%, from the $33,513 reported for the same nine-month period a year ago. Consolidated cost of products sold as a percentage of total revenue decreasedincreased from 72.0%68.7% for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 28, 2014March 29, 2015 to 68.9%69.3% for the nine-monththree-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015.2016. Correspondingly, consolidated gross margin was 31.1%30.7% for the nine-monththree-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, compared with 28.0%31.3% for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 28, 2014,March 29, 2015, primarily reflecting favorablea one-time adjustment to increase the opening inventory of Accutronics to fair market value in accordance with purchase accounting which resulted in a 44 basis point reduction in reported gross margin upon sell through of the product mix, higher production volume increasingduring the absorptionfirst quarter of factory overhead2016 and continued productivity improvements through the Company’s Lean process.sales mix.

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ForIn our Battery & Energy Products segment, the cost of products sold increased $5,027,decreased $270, or 2.3% from $29,511$11,492 during the nine-monththree-month period ended September 28, 2014March 29, 2015 to $34,538$11,222 during the nine-monththree-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015.2016. Battery & Energy Products’ gross profit for the 2015 nine-month periodfirst quarter of 2016 was $14,100,$5,217 or 29.0%31.7% of revenues, an increase of $3,611$433 or 9.0% from gross profit of $10,489,$4,784, or 26.2%29.4% of revenues, for the 2014 nine-month period.first quarter of 2015. Battery & Energy Products’ gross margin as a percentage of revenues increased

for the nine-monththree-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 by 280230 basis points, reflecting favorable mix, higher production volumes and ongoing productivity improvements throughdespite the Lean process.purchase accounting adjustment for the increase of Accutronics opening inventory to fair market value upon which $91 was recognized in cost of products sold in the first quarter of 2016. Excluding this adjustment, the gross margin for Battery & Energy Products would have been 32.2%, the highest ever reported for this segment.

ForIn our Communications Systems segment, the cost of products sold increased by $870$1,527 or 21.7%91.0% from $4,002$1,678 during the nine-monththree-month period ended September 28, 2014March 29, 2015 to $4,872$3,205 during the nine-monththree-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015.2016 due to the higher sales in 2016. Communications Systems’ gross profit for the first nine monthsquarter of 20152016 was $3,666,$1,188 or 42.9%27.0% of revenues, an increasea decrease of $1,122$35 or 2.8%, from gross profit of $2,544,$1,223, or 38.9%42.2% of revenues, for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014.2015. The 4001,520 basis points increasedecrease in gross margin as a percentage of revenue during 20152016 is due to a greater mix of higher-margin new products and increased manufacturing throughput.

driven by the sales mix.

Operating Expenses.Total operating expenses for the nine-monththree-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 totaled $14,954, a decrease$5,923, an increase of $554$738 or 3.6%14.2% from the $15,508$5,185 recorded during the nine-monththree-month period ended September 28, 2014, resultingMarch 29, 2015. The increase was fully attributable to the acquisition of Accutronics, which contributed operating expenses of $1,005 in the first quarter, including $203 of one-time direct acquisition costs and $92 of intangible asset amortization. Excluding Accutronics results, operating expenses decreased $267 or 5.1% due primarily from continued tightto strict control over all discretionary spending.

Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 26.2%28.4% for the nine-month periodquarter ended SeptemberMarch 27, 20152016 compared to 33.3%27.0% for the comparable 2014 period.quarter ended March 29, 2015. Amortization expense associated with intangible assets related to our acquisitions was $180$137, including $92 for Accutronics, for the first nine monthsquarter of 20152016 ($8386 in selling, general and administrative expenses and $97$51 in research and development costs), compared with $232$60 for the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 ($10128 in selling, general, and administrative expenses and $131$32 in research and development costs). Research and development costs were $3,917$1,656 for the nine-monththree-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015, a decrease2016, an increase of $93,$297 or 2.3%21.9%, from $4,010$1,359 for the nine-monthsthree-months ended September 28, 2014, as we continuedMarch 29, 2015. The increase is comprised of $184 of research and development costs (including intangible asset amortization of $28) incurred by Accutronics and an increase of $113 due to focus our spending on the developmenthigher level of new products withproduct development spending in the highest estimated return on investment.2016 period in response to a heightened level of requests for proposals. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $461,increased $441 or 4.0%11.5%, from $11,498to $4,267 during the first nine monthsquarter of 2014 to $11,0372016 from $3,826 during the first nine monthsquarter of 2015, reflecting2015. The increase is fully attributable to the inclusion of Accutronics results which contributed $619 (including intangible asset amortization of $64) of selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter, partially offset by continued actions in the core business to reduce discretionary general and administrative expenses.

Other Income (Expense).Other (expense) totaled $(156) for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2015 compared to $(269)($113) for the three-month period ended September 28, 2014.March 27, 2016 compared to ($188) for the three-month period ended March 29, 2015. Interest and financing expense, net of interest income, increased $54,$36, to $195$102 for the 2015 periodfirst quarter of 2016 from $141$66 for the comparable period in 2014,2015, as a result of one-time costs to insure certain non-U.S. accounts receivable consistent withour Credit Agreementof $48 associated with PNC Bank.the acquisition of Accutronics. Miscellaneous income (expense)expense amounted to $39($11) for the first nine monthsquarter of 20152016 compared with ($128)122) for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014,2015, primarily due to transactions impacted by changesthe Company’s actions commenced in the latter half of 2015 to mitigate the impact of foreign currencies relative.

currency fluctuation between the U.S. dollar relative to the Euro and Pounds Sterling.

Income Taxes.We reflected a tax provision of $312$88 for the first three quartersquarter of 20152016 compared with a tax provision of $177$111 for the first three quartersquarter of 2014. The increase of $135, or 76.3% was due to estimated U.S. alternative minimum taxes in 2015 and increased foreign tax liabilities.2015. The effective consolidated tax rate for the nine-monththree-month periods ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 and September 28, 2014 were:was:

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  Nine-month periods ended
  September 27, June 29,
  2015 2014
Income (loss) income from continuing operations before        
   income taxes (a) $2,656  $(2,744)
         
Income tax provision (b)  312   177 
         
Effective income tax rate (b/a)  11.7%  (6.5)%

   Three month periods ended
   March 27, March 29,
   2016 2015

Income from continuing operations before income taxes (a)

  $369 $634

Income tax provision (b)

  88 111

Effective income tax rate (b/a)

  23.8% 17.5%

See Note 89 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our income taxes.

Discontinued Operations.Income (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, totaled $0 for the first nine months of 2015, compared to ($61) for the comparable period in 2014. The loss for the 2014 period reflects the final settlement of the sale of our RedBlack business.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Ultralife.Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife and income (loss) attributable to Ultralife common shareholders per diluted share was $2,367$299 and $0.14,$.02, respectively, for the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016 compared to $($2,969)$533 and $(0.17),$0.03, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 28, 2014.March 29, 2015. The 2016 period was impacted by the purchase accounting adjustments and non-recurring costs totaling $343 related to the acquisition of Accutronics, equivalent to $0.02 per share. Average common shares outstanding used to compute diluted earnings per share decreased from 17,510,00017,354,000 in the 2014 periodfirst quarter of 2015 to 16,548,00015,666,000 in the 2015 period,first quarter of 2016, mainly due to the repurchase of stockshares under our Share Repurchase Plan, offset slightly by stock option exercises and the vesting of restricted stock units.

Company’s share repurchase program during 2015.

Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations

In evaluating our business, we consider and use Adjusted EBITDA, from continuing operations, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental measure of our operating performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife before net interest expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, plus/minus expenses/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing continuing operations. We use Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as a supplemental measure to review and assess our operating performance and to enhance comparability between periods. We also believe the use of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations facilitates investors’ use of operating performance comparisons from period to period and company to company by backing out potential differences caused by variations in such items as capital structures (affecting relative interest expense and stock-based compensation expense), the book amortization of intangible assets (affecting relative amortization expense), the age and book value of facilities and equipment (affecting relative depreciation expense) and other significant non-operating expenses or income. We also present Adjusted EBITDA from continuing 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 from continuing operations to net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife, the most comparable financial measure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

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We use Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in our decision-making processes relating to the operation of our business together with U.S. GAAP financial measures such as income (loss) from operations. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations permits a comparative assessment of our operating performance, relative to our performance based on our U.S. 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 non-cash stock-based compensation, which is a non-cash expense that varies widely among companies. We believe that by limiting Adjusted EBITDA, to continuing operations, we assist investors in gaining a better understanding of our business on a going forward basis. We provide information relating to our Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 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 from continuing operations 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 from continuing operations is not defined under U.S. GAAP, and is not a measure of operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations has limitations as an analytical tool, and when assessing our operating performance, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 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 U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

·

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 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 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

 

·although discontinued operations does not reflect our current business operations, discontinued operations includes the costs we incurred by exiting our Energy Services and certain of our UK businesses and divesting our RedBlack Communications business; and

·

other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

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We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations only supplementally. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is calculated as follows for the periods presented:

 

  Three-month periods ended Nine-month periods ended
  September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28,
  2015 2014 2015 2014
         
Net income (loss) attributable                
   to Ultralife $1,047  $(323) $2,367  $(2,969)
Add (subtract):                
  Interest and financing expense, net  65   53   195   141 
  Income tax provision  130   60   312   177 
  Depreciation expense  617   709   1,795   2,174 
  Amortization of intangible assets  61   78   180   232 
  Stock-based compensation expense  135   238   439   761 
Impairment of long-lived assets
Loss (gain) from discontinued
  —     —     36   —   
    operations  —     —     —     61 
Adjusted EBITDA $2,055  $815  $5,324  $577 

   Three month periods ended
         March 27,      
2016
        March 29,      
2015

Net income attributable to Ultralife

  $299  $533

Add:

    

Interest and financing expense, net

  102  66

Income tax provision

  88  111

Depreciation expense

  589  596

Amortization of intangible assets & financing fees

  156  60

Stock-based compensation expense

  181  144

Non-cash purchase accounting adjustments

  91  -
  

 

  

 

Adjusted EBITDA

  $1,506  $1,510
  

 

  

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, cash and cash equivalents totaled $14,585,$2,759, a decrease of $3,126$11,634 from the beginning of the year.year primarily attributable to the Company’s acquisition of Accutronics. During the nine-monththree-month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, we generated $7,428utilized $2,875 of cash from our operating activities as compared to providing cash generated totaling $505 duringof $3,160 for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 28, 2014.March 29, 2015, a decrease of $6,035. Cash generated fromutilized by operations in 2015 included our2016 resulted from cash provided from net income attributable to Ultralife of $2,344 plus$281 and non-cash expenses (depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation) totaling $2,502, and cash provided$926, offset by a $2,621 decrease$2,407 increase in inventoriesaccounts receivables due primarily to the timing of sales during the first quarter of

2016, and $455an increase in inventory of $1,138 due primarily to service backlog including VIPER systems, and a net increase in accounts payable and other liabilities, offset partially by an increaseworking capital items of $537 due in prepaid expenses and other assets of $630. Cash generated from operations in 2014 was positive despite our net loss of $2,982, as the loss was more than offset by non-cash expenses totaling $3,180. Cash generated from operations in 2014 resulted primarily from a $3,755 decrease in accounts receivable, offset partially by our loss of $2,982, a decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities of $1,017 and an increase in inventories which totaled $2,460.

Inventory turnover for the first nine months of 2015 was an annualized rate of approximately 2.1 turns per year, a slight improvement over the 2.0 figure from the first nine months of 2014.

large part to procuring inventory associated with servicing backlog.

We used $1,298$9,926 in cash for investing activities during the nine month period ended September 27, 2015 compared with $968 in cash used for investing activitiesfirst three months of 2016, The Company acquired Accutronics in the same2016 period utilizing cash of $11,161, which was partially offset by the cash acquired from Accutronics of $1,304. Cash paid for capital expenditures totaled $69 and $470 in 2014. In both periods, this spending was principally for the purchasefirst three months of property, equipment2016 and improvements.

2015, respectively.

As of SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, we had made commitments to purchase approximately $358$878 of production machinery and equipment, which we expect to fund through operating cash flows or debt borrowings.

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flows.

On April 28, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) which became effective on May 1, 2014, under which the Company was initially authorized to repurchase up to 1.8 million shares of its outstanding common stock over a period not to exceed twelve months. On April 28, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized an extension of the Share Repurchase Program for an additional twelve month period beginning May 1, 2015 and ending April 30, 2016, subject, for the entire period as extended, to the 1.8 million share aggregate limit established in the initial authorization.  On June 2, 2015, the Board of Directors approved an expansion and extension of the Share Repurchase Program, authorizing the repurchase of up to an additional 1.6 million shares through June 2, 2016.

Share repurchases under this program are made in accordance with SEC Rule 10b-18 using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions and block trades, or any combination of such methods, in compliance with applicable insider trading and other securities laws and regulations. With the exception of repurchases made during stock trading black-out periods under a 10b5-1 Plan, the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchase are determined at the Company’s discretion. The Share Repurchase Program may be suspended, terminated or modified byhas been extended through June 2, 2016, and the Company at any time and for any reason.  The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specificmaximum number of shares authorized to be repurchased under the program has been increased to 3.4 million shares.

DuringThere were no shares repurchases during the three month period ended SeptemberMarch 27, 2015, the Company repurchased 748,582 shares under our Share Repurchase Program for a total cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $3,357. During the nine month period ended September 27, 2015, the Company repurchased 2,225,437 shares under this program for a total cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $9,162.2016. From the inception of the Share Repurchase Program on May 1, 2014 through October 28, 2015,March 27, 2016, the Company has repurchased 2,442,191 shares for an aggregate cost (excluding fees and commissions) of $9,877. The total remaining balance of shares authorized for repurchase under the Share Repurchase Program is 957,809 shares as of October 28, 2015.

March 27, 2016.

Debt Commitments

We have financing through our Credit Facility with PNC Bank, which provides a $20 million$20,000 secured asset-based revolving credit facility that includes a $1 million$1,000 letter of credit sub-facility. As of SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, we had approximately $9,666$11,589 of borrowing capacity under our $20 million$20,000 Credit Facility with PNC Bank, in addition to our cash on hand of $14,585, and we had no outstanding borrowings or outstanding letters of credit$1,156 under the Credit Facility at either September 27, 2015 or September 28, 2014.

Facility.

Our available borrowing limit under the Credit Facility is based on a borrowing base formula equal to a percentage of accounts receivable, inventory and eligible foreign in-transit inventory. Interest is payable quarterly and accrues on outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Agreement at either a LIBOR-based rate or an alternate base rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The applicable interest rate was 2.43% at March 27, 2016. We pay a quarterly fee on the Credit Facility’s unused availability at 0.375% per annum.

Other Matters

With respect toThe Company currently believes that the cash flow generated from operations and when necessary, available borrowing from our battery products, we typically offer warranties against any defects due to product malfunction or workmanship for a period up to one year from the date of purchase. With respect to our communications accessory products, we typically offer a three-year warranty. We provide for a reserve for these potential warranty expenses, which is based on an analysis of historical warranty issues. There is no assurance that future warranty claimsCredit Facility, will be consistent with past history,sufficient to meet its current and inlong-term funding requirements for the event we experience a significant increase in warranty claims, there is no assurance that our reserves would be sufficient. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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foreseeable future.

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 U.S. GAAP, but they also reflect management’s view of the most appropriate manner in which to record and report our overall financial performance. All accounting policies are important, and all policies described in Note 1 (“Summary of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies”) to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our 20142015 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 ninethree months of 2015,2016, 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.

ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures 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.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Dreamliner Litigation

In July 2013, an unoccupied Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft operated by Ethiopian Airlines was damaged by a fire while parked at London Heathrow Airport. We participated in and provided technical assistance in support of an investigation of this incident conducted by UKU.K. and USU.S. regulatory authorities as well as by the manufacturer of the aircraft, as we are one of many downstream suppliers to that manufacturer. A final report was issued by the Air Accidents Investigative Branch - - UK Civil Aviation regulatory authority, with findings indicating that the fire was primarily caused by circumstances related to the plane’s emergency locator transmitter (“ELT”) manufactured and installed by another company.

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On May 4, 2015, we were notified of a lawsuit in which we were named, along with other suppliers to the aircraft manufacturer, concerning that 2013 fire. The suit was filed by Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise in the Commercial Court, Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice, London. The suit seeks as damages USD 42 million plus other unspecified amounts, including those for loss of use and diminution in value of the aircraft. We maintain liability and products liability insurance through reputable providers, and in accordance with our corporate practices, immediately advised and referred this matter to our insurers. We are working with those insurers and their counsel to respond to and actively defend against this action.

A component of the ELT is a battery pack which incorporates Ultralife’s industry-standard lithium manganese dioxide non-rechargeable D-cell. Ultralife has had this cell in production since 2001, with millions of units produced and this cell is widely-used for global defense and commercial applications. This battery product has gone through rigorous safety and qualification testing, including United Nations Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, and is authorized for use in aerospace applications under Technical Standard Order C142.

On May 4, 2015, we were notified of a lawsuit in which we were named, along with other suppliers to the aircraft manufacturer, concerning that 2013 fire. The suit was filed by Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise in the Commercial Court, Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice, London. The suit seeks as damages $42,000 plus other unspecified amounts, including those for loss of use and diminution in value of the aircraft. We maintain liability and products liability insurance through reputable providers, and in accordance with our corporate practices, immediately advised and referred this matter to our insurers. We

are working with those insurers and their counsel to respond to and actively defend against this action, which is ongoing.

At this time, we believe that there is not a reasonable possibility that this incident will result in a material financial exposure to the Company.

Arista Power Litigation

InSince September 2011, we initiated anhave been pursuing legal action against Arista Power, Inc. (“Arista”) and our former employee, David Modeen, (“Modeen”), in the Statefor, among other things, alleged breach of New York Supreme Court, Countycertain agreements, duties and obligations, including misappropriation of Wayne, in which we allege that Arista recruited all but one of the members of its executive team from us, subsequently changed and redirected its business to compete directly with us by using our confidential information and during the summer of 2011, recruited Modeen to become an Arista employee. As more fully disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, we allege that both Arista and Modeen breached agreements with us, that Arista’s employment of Modeen will inevitably lead to the disclosure and use of our trade secrets, by Arista.  We seek damages as determined at trialtortious interference, and preliminary and permanent injunctive relief.  The defendants answeredbreach of contract. On January 12, 2016, Arista filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the allegations set forthbankruptcy laws of the United States, without accurately identifying our ongoing lawsuit against them. Although we have not withdrawn our lawsuit, nor has it been dismissed, the Company does not intend to submit a Proof of Claim in the Complaint and assertedconnection with Arista’s bankruptcy filing, or otherwise continue pursuing its claims against us, which have since been dropped.  

Arista.

 

We initiated the September 2011 Complaint against Arista Power to protect our shareholders, customersand employees from the unauthorized use and theft of our investments in intellectual property, trade secrets and confidential information by Arista and its employees.  Protecting our intellectual property and know-how, developed and obtained at great cost to us to form our competitive position in the marketplace and create value for our shareholders and stakeholders, is a fundamental responsibility of all our employees.

Discovery in this action is ongoing, and we plan to continue to pursue our complaint against Arista.  It is not possible to predict the outcome of this action, whether we will be granted the injunctive relief we seek, nor the monetary amount, if any, which we may be awarded should we prevail.

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ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

2(c) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

The following table sets forth information regarding second quarter 2015 purchases of common stock underOn April 28, 2014, the Company’s stock repurchase program. Under the repurchase program, the Board of Directors initiallyapproved a share repurchase program which became effective on May 1, 2014 and under which the Company was authorized theto repurchase of up to 1.8 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock through April 30, 2015.its outstanding common stock over a period not to exceed twelve months. The Board of DirectorsShare Repurchase Program has sincebeen extended the program through June 2, 2016, and expanded the maximum number of shares authorized to be repurchased from 1.8 million sharesunder the program has been increased to 3.4 million shares.

SinceThere were no shares repurchases during the commencementthree month period ended March 27, 2016

From the inception of this repurchase planthe Share Repurchase Program on May 1, 2014 through SeptemberMarch 27, 2015,2016, the Company has repurchased 2,442,191 common shares under this plan for an aggregate dollar amount of $9,951.

  Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share(1) 

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

as Part of Publicly

Announced Program

 

Maximum Number of Shares That

May Yet Be Purchased

Under the Program

                   
 June 29 – July 26   201,971  $4.05   201,971   1,504,420 
 July 27 – August 23   46,611   4.05   46,611   1,457,809 
 August 24 – September 27   500,000   4.70   500,000   957,809 
    Total   1,398,454  $4.48   1,398,454   957,809 

(1)Average Price Paid Per Share excludescost (excluding fees and commissions related to such repurchases. Including these costs, the average price paid per sharecommissions) of $9,877. The total remaining balance of shares authorized for all purchasesrepurchase under the Share Repurchase Program is $4.51.957,809 shares as of March 27, 2016.

Total
Number of
Shares
   Purchased   
Average
    Price Paid    
Per Share
  Total Number of  
Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Program
Maximum
Number of
    Shares That    
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Program

January 1 – January 24

---957,809

January 25 – February 21

---957,809

February 22 – March 27

---957,809

Total

---957,809

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit

Index

Description of Document

  

Incorporated By Reference from:

31.1Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) CEO Certifications  Filed herewith
31.2Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) CFO Certifications  Filed herewith
32Section 1350 Certifications  Filed herewith
101.INSXBRL Instance Document  
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document  
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document  
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document  
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document  
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Document  

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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) 
                         (Registrant)
Date:April 28, 2016 
 Date:October 29, 2015By:By:   /s/  Michael D. Popielec                
 
     Michael D. Popielec
 
     President and Chief Executive Officer
 
     (Principal Executive Officer)
Date:April 28, 2016  
By: Date:October 29, 2015By:   /s/  Philip A. Fain                          
 
     Philip A. Fain
 
     Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
     (Principal Financial Officer and
 
        Principal Accounting Officer)

Index to Exhibits

 

31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.231.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
3232Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCH101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Document
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