Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported operating income of $0.4 million on revenue of $37.0 million for the quarter ended June 27, 2010. For the second quarter of 2009, the company reported an operating loss of $6.3 million on revenue of $39.6 million.

Gross margin for the second quarter of 2010 was $9.4 million, or 25.4% of revenue, compared to $6.8 million, or 17.1% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago, reflecting manufacturing efficiencies and higher selling prices in the company's Battery & Energy Products segment, a favorable mix of high-margin Communications Systems revenue and the impact of higher Energy Services revenue. Included in gross margin for the second quarter last year was a $1.8 million increase in the inventory reserve.

Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2010 totaled $9.0 million compared to $13.1 million a year ago. Net income for the second quarter of 2010 was $0.02 million, or $0.00 per share, compared to a net loss of $7.0 million, or $0.41 per share, for the same quarter in 2009. Included in operating expenses for the second quarter last year were $1.2 million of non-recurring severance and legal expenses.

For the six-month period ended June 27, 2010, revenue was $75.5 million compared to $79.4 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income amounted to $1.3 million compared to an operating loss of $8.6 million for the first half of 2009. Net income for the first half of 2010 was $0.3 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $9.5 million, or $0.56 per share, for the same period a year ago.

?Manufacturing process improvements and rigorous operating expense control sustained operating profitability for the second quarter even though sales of batteries to the U.S. Department of Defense were lighter than the first quarter of 2010 and shipments of SATCOM-on-the-Move systems commenced in the third quarter,? said John D. Kavazanjian, Ultralife's president and chief executive officer.

?As we move into the second half of 2010, we are on track to complete deliveries of SATCOM systems in the fourth quarter. Order flow for advanced batteries and communications systems with greater engineered content is picking up, although we still do not have visibility for orders of batteries to the U.S. Department of Defense,? added Kavazanjian. ?Having lowered the cost basis of our business and successfully increased the weight of higher-margin products, we are well positioned to deliver strong incremental returns on the higher revenue anticipated for the second half of the year. On the strength of our profitable business model and improved working capital management, we also have within our sight a return to a net positive cash position.?

Outlook

The company's current 2010 forecast calls for the company to generate revenue in the range of $177 million to $182 million and operating income of approximately $7.0 million. Excluded from this forecast is any revenue associated with orders for batteries from the U.S. Department of Defense. Management cautions that the timing of orders and shipments may cause some variability in quarterly results.

About Ultralife Corporation

Ultralife Corporation, which began as a battery company, serves its markets with products and services ranging from portable and standby power solutions to communications and electronics systems. Through its engineering and collaborative approach to problem solving, Ultralife serves government, defense and commercial customers across the globe.

Headquartered in Newark, New York, the company's business segments include: Battery & Energy Products, Communications Systems and Energy Services. Ultralife has operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.ultralifecorp.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include: worsening global economic conditions, increased competitive environment and pricing pressures, and the possibility of intangible asset impairment charges that may be taken should management decide to retire one or more of the brands of acquired companies. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's analysis only as of today's date. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Further information on these factors and other factors that could affect Ultralife's financial results is included in Ultralife's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Conference Call Information

Ultralife will hold its second quarter earnings conference call today at 10:00 AM ET. To participate, please call (800) 915-4836, identify yourself and ask for the Ultralife call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet at http://investor.ultralifecorp.com. To listen to the call, please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes early to download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live webcast, a replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at the same location.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
                       
             
Three-Month Periods Ended Six-Month Periods Ended
 
June 27, June 28, June 27, June 28,

2010

2009

2010

2009

 
Revenues:
Battery & energy products $ 22,405 $ 25,634 $ 45,808 $ 48,626
Communications systems 11,242 10,357 24,308 21,622
Energy services   3,377     3,602     5,415     9,148  
Total revenues 37,024 39,593 75,531 79,396
 
Cost of products sold:
Battery & energy products 17,340 21,338 35,807 40,530
Communications systems 7,301 8,036 15,464 15,685
Energy services   2,963     3,439     5,082     8,620  
Total cost of products sold   27,604     32,813     56,353     64,835  
 
Gross margin 9,420 6,780 19,178 14,561
 
Operating expenses:
Research and development 1,903 2,514 3,631 4,494
Selling, general, and administrative   7,106     10,591     14,282     18,649  
Total operating expenses   9,009     13,105     17,913     23,143  
 
Operating income (loss) 411 (6,325 ) 1,265 (8,582 )
 
Other income (expense):
Interest income (1 ) 1 2 4
Interest expense (222 ) (350 ) (719 ) (532 )
Miscellaneous   (120 )   (209 )   (79 )   (198 )
Income (loss) before income taxes   68     (6,883 )   469     (9,308 )
 
Income tax provision-current 10 - 34 2
Income tax provision-deferred   41     95     122     184  
Total income taxes   51     95     156     186  
 
Net income (loss) 17 (6,978 ) 313 (9,494 )
 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   3     14     (6 )   18  
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife $ 20   $ (6,964 ) $ 307   $ (9,476 )
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife common shareholders - basic $ 0.00   $ (0.41 ) $ 0.02   $ (0.56 )
Net income (loss) attributable to Ultralife common shareholders - diluted $ 0.00   $ (0.41 ) $ 0.02   $ (0.56 )
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic   17,164     16,894     17,089     17,024  
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted   17,169     16,894     17,094
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