Record Backlog
Total backlog exited Q1 at $115.1 million, a $20.1 million or 21.1% increase year-over-year; backlog includes over $12 million from products released within the last year and represents 61% of trailing 12-month sales.
Notable Product Wins and Development Milestones
Shipped first order of conformal wearable battery with a backlog in excess of $8 million; 19 amp final cell passed performance validation testing; received a $4 million multiyear award for a universal vehicle adapter; multiple orders for a new 20-watt amplifier and prototype/qualification activity across wearable AI compute, Strike Hub, thin cell medical applications and other OEM projects.
Vertical Integration Progress and Commercialization Potential
Electrochem acquisition enabling increased internal cell use — management expects to more than double use of in-house cells in internal packs this year as customer qualifications are completed, expanding addressable pack assembly market and supporting margin improvement initiatives.
Adjusted EBITDA (TTM) and Liquidity Position
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $3.2 million (6.8% of sales) and trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA was $15 million (8% of sales); ended Q1 with working capital of $67.1 million and a current ratio of 2.6, indicating a solid near-term liquidity position.
Operational Investments and Leadership Actions
Added and trained direct labor at Random and Newark to support increased demand, installed new experienced plant leadership in both sites, and invested in product development and brand realignment under the Ultralife master brand to strengthen go-to-market clarity.