Earnings roundup: Teradata, Ultralife

Among the earnings stories for Thursday, Feb. 12, from AP Financial News:

MIAMISBURG, Ohio (AP) — Shares of Teradata Corp. advanced Thursday after the database manager reported its fourth-quarter profit remained flat, but results came in ahead of analysts' expectations.

NEWARK, N.Y. (AP) — Ultralife Corp., which makes specialty batteries and chargers, said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit fell 96 percent as higher selling and marketing expenses helped offset strong demand for rechargeable products.

CHICAGO (AP) — Ventas Inc., a real estate investment trust, reported Thursday a 2 percent decrease in fourth-quarter funds from operations, but met Wall Street expectations after certain benefits and costs were excluded.

HOUSTON (AP) — Coal properties manager Natural Resource Partners LP on Thursday said its fourth-quarter profit rose 67 percent, driven primarily by a surge in coal royalty revenues collected from leasing its mines out and by a decline in expenses.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — EnPro Industries Inc., a supplier of sealing products, bearings and other items, said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit more than tripled as sales grew on lower asbestos-related expenses.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — Emergency Medical Services Corp., which provides medical and rescue services, said Thursday its fourth-quarter earnings rose 55 percent on higher contract revenue and reduced costs.

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