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SINGAPORE
KUALA LUMPUR
BANGKOK
SUZHOU
TIANJIN
CHONGQING
 
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Trio-Tech Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021 Results
 
Van Nuys, CA –October 1, 2021 – Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
 
Fourth Quarter Results
Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 increased 30% to $9,308,000 compared to $7,179,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, driven by a 40% increase in manufacturing revenue, a 36% increase in testing services revenue and a 2% increase in distribution revenue.
Gross margin increased 68% to $2,222,000, or 24% of revenue, compared to $1,323,000, or 18% of revenue, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Income from operations increased to $359,000 compared to an operating loss of $629,000 in the fourth quarter last year.
The Company recorded a one-time, non-cash impairment charge of $1,580,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 related to the doubtful recovery of a down payment on shop lots in the Singapore Theme Resort Project in Chongqing, China. We elected to take this non-cash impairment charge because of increased uncertainties regarding the project’s viability given the developers weakening financial condition as well as uncertainties arising from the negative real-estate environment in China, implementation of control measures on real-estate lending and its relevant government policies, together with effects of the ongoing pandemic.
The net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 was $996,000, or $0.25 per share, compared to net income of $109,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter last year. The one-time, non-cash impairment charge had no effect on the operations of Trio-Tech’s core business.
Backlog rose 45% to $13,503,000 at June 30, 2021, up from $9,340,000 at June 30, 2020. Cash and cash equivalents increased 41% to $5,836,000 at the end of fiscal 2021 compared to $4,150,000 at the close of fiscal 2020. Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2021 was $26,053,000, or $6.66 per outstanding share, compared to $25,146,000, or $6.85 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2020. There were approximately 3,913,055 common shares outstanding at June 30, 2021. 
 
CEO Comments
S.W. Yong, Trio-Tech's CEO, said, “Our strong improvements in fourth quarter revenue, gross margin and operating income marked an encouraging conclusion to an otherwise difficult year for Trio-Tech. The one-time, non-cash impairment charge does not affect our cautious optimism as we enter the new fiscal year, although we recognize that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are only now beginning to recede and business conditions remain fragile. We continue to adhere to our long-standing strategy of providing first class products and services while maintaining tight control over operating costs, a strategy that has served us well for more than 60 years.”
Yong noted that the Company has recently received an order confirmation and is negotiating a five-year contract to establish a new facility in China to supply testing and burn-in services for a number of various semiconductor components with applications in computing and automotive electronics. “Only a few miles from our current China operations, this facility demonstrates the confidence and trust Trio-Tech’s customers place in our ability to provide continuing close-in support adjacent to their new testing operations,” he added.
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16139 Wyandotte Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA ● TEL: (818) 787-7000 ● FAX (818) 787-9130
 
 
Trio-Tech Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021 Results
October 1, 2021
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Fiscal 2021 Results
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, overall revenue decreased 6% to $32,462,000 compared to $34,465,000 in fiscal 2020. Manufacturing revenue increased by 13%, which was offset by a 7% and 32% decrease in testing services revenue and distribution revenue respectively, compared to fiscal 2020.
Fiscal 2021, gross margin improved 3%, to 24% of revenue compared to 21% of revenue for fiscal 2020. Gross margin improved, despite the $2,003,000 decline in revenue, due to the Company’s establishment of effective cost control programs for its testing services operations.
The net loss for fiscal 2021 was $591,000, or $0.16 per share, including the $1,580,000 impairment loss related to the Singapore Theme Resort Project in the fourth quarter. Net income for fiscal 2020 was $878,000, or $0.24 per diluted share, which included a gain of $1,172,000 from the sale of real estate and $718,000 in government grants to mitigate the effects of the pandemic.
Trio-Tech also announced that it has restated certain items in its financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 to correct an error regarding the accounting for stock options. This correction had the effect of decreasing retained earnings by $621,000, increasing general and administrative expenses by $88,000 and additional paid-in-capital by $621,000. As a result, restated net income for fiscal 2020 was $878,000 or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to previously reported net income for fiscal 2020 of $966,000 or $0.26 per diluted share.
 
About Trio-Tech
Established in 1958, Trio-Tech International is located in Van Nuys, California, with its Principal Executive Office and regional headquarter in Singapore. Trio-Tech International is a diversified business group with interests in semiconductor testing services, manufacturing and distribution of semiconductor testing equipment, and real estate. Our subsidiary locations include Tianjin, Suzhou, Chongqing in China, as well as Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and Bangkok Thailand. Further information about Trio-Tech's semiconductor products and services can be obtained from the Company's Web site at www.triotech.com and www.universalfareast.com.
 
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and assumptions regarding future activities and results of operations of the Company. In light of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in any forward looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company: market acceptance of Company products and services; changing business conditions or technologies and volatility in the semiconductor industry, which could affect demand for the Company's products and services; the impact of competition; problems with technology; product development schedules; delivery schedules; changes in military or commercial testing specifications which could affect the market for the Company's products and services; difficulties in profitably integrating acquired businesses, if any, into the Company; risks associated with conducting business internationally and especially in Asia, including currency fluctuations and devaluation, currency restrictions, local laws and restrictions and possible social, political and economic instability; changes in U.S. and global financial and equity markets, including market disruptions and significant interest rate fluctuations; public health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic; trade tension between U.S and China and other economic, financial and regulatory factors beyond the Company's control. Other than statements of historical fact, all statements made in this Quarterly Report are forward looking, including, but not limited to, statements regarding industry prospects, future results of operations or financial position, and statements of our intent, belief and current expectations about our strategic direction, prospective and future financial results and condition. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "estimates," "potential," "believes," "can impact," "continue," or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology. Forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are inherently difficult to predict, which could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from our expectations, forecasts and assumptions.
 
 
(tables attached)
 
 
 
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
AUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
2021
 
 
2020
 
 
2021
 
 
2020
 
Revenue
 
 
 
 
(Restated)
 
 
 
 
 
(Restated)
 
Manufacturing
 $3,827 
 $2,724 
 $13,151 
 $11,605 
Testing services
  3,828 
  2,822 
  13,846 
  14,840 
Distribution
  1,647 
  1,620 
  5,437 
  7,958 
Real estate
  6 
  13 
  28 
  62 
 
  9,308 
  7,179 
  32,462 
  34,465 
Cost of Sales
    
    
    
    
Cost of manufactured products sold
  2,954 
  2,138 
  9,809 
  8,927 
Cost of testing services rendered
  2,780 
  2,307 
  10,431 
  11,353 
Cost of distribution
  1,333 
  1,393 
  4,475 
  6,847 
Cost of real estate
  19 
  18 
  77 
  72 
 
  7,086 
  5,856 
  24,792 
  27,199 
Gross Margin
  2,222 
  1,323 
  7,670 
  7,266 
Operating Expenses:
    
    
    
    
General and administrative
  1,693 
  1,745 
  6,938 
  7,064 
Selling
  90 
  132 
  446 
  679 
Research and development
  80 
  75 
  357 
  355 
Impairment loss on long-lived assets
  -- 
  -- 
  -- 
  139 
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
  -- 
  -- 
  (1)
  (24)
Total operating expenses
  1,863 
  1,952 
  7,740 
  8,213 
Income/ (Loss) from Operations
  359 
  (629)
  (70)
  (947)
Other (Expenses) Income
    
    
    
    
Interest expense
  (30)
  (44)
  (126)
  (230)
Other income, net
  148 
  116 
  363 
  334 
Government grant
  102 
  406 
  514 
  778 
Impairment loss on other assets
  (1,580)
  -- 
  (1,580)
  -- 
Gain on sale of properties
  -- 
  -- 
  -- 
  1,172 
Total other (expenses) income
  (1,360)
  478 
  (829)
  2,054 
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes
  (1,001)
  (151)
  (899)
  1,107 
Income Tax (Expenses) Benefit
  (103)
  124 
  (228)
  12 
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations before Non-controlling Interest, net of tax
  (1,104)
  (27)
  (1,127)
  1,119 
(Loss) Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax
  (2)
  18 
  (28)
  (3)
NET (LOSS) INCOME
  (1,106)
  (9)
  (1,155)
  1,116 
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to the non-controlling interest
  (110)
  (118)
  (564)
  238 
Net (loss) income attributable to Trio-Tech International
  (996)
  109 
  (591)
  878 
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
    
    
    
    
(Loss) Income from continuing operations, net of tax
  (993)
  99 
  (575)
  879 
(Loss) Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax
  (3)
  10 
  (16)
  (1)
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International
  (996)
  109 
  (591)
  878 
 
    
    
    
    
Basic (Loss) Earnings per Share - Continuing Operations
 $(0.26)
 $0.03 
 $(0.16)
 $0.24 
Basic Loss per Share - Discontinued Operations
  -- 
  -- 
  -- 
  -- 
     Basic (Loss) Earnings per Share
 $(0.26)
 $0.03 
 $(0.16)
 $0.24 
Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share – Continuing Operations
 $(0.25)
 $0.03 
 $(0.15)
 $0.24 
Diluted Loss per Share – Discontinued Operations
  -- 
  -- 
  -- 
  -- 
     Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share
 $(0.25)
 $0.03 
 $(0.15)
 $0.24 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic
  3,768 
  3,673 
  3,768 
  3,673 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
  3,898 
  3,677 
  3,885 
  3,726 
 
 
 
 
 
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
AUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
2021
 
 
2020
 
 
2021
 
 
2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Restated)
 
 
 
 
 
(Restated)
 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) income
 $(1,106)
 $(9)
 $(1,155)
 $1,116 
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
  133 
  309 
  1,248 
  (742)
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
  (973)
  300 
  93 
  374 
Less: Comprehensive (Loss) Income
    
    
    
    
attributable to non-controlling interests
  (117)
  (156)
  (572)
  220 
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
    
    
    
    
   Attributable to Trio-Tech International
 $(856)
 $456 
 $665 
 $154 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 

 
2021
 
 
2020
 

 
 
 
 
(Restated)
 
ASSETS
 
(Audited)
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents
 
 $5,836 
 $4,150 
 
 Short-term deposits
 
  6,651 
  6,838 
 
 Trade accounts receivable, net
 
  8,293 
  5,951 
 
 Other receivables
 
  662 
  998 
 
 Inventories, net
 
  2,080 
  1,922 
 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
  418 
  341 
 
 Financed Sales Receivable
 
  19 
  -- 
 
 Total current assets
 
  23,959 
  20,200 
 
Deferred tax assets
 
  217 
  247 
 
Investment properties, net
 
  681 
  690 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
  9,531 
  10,310 
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
 
  1,876 
  944 
 
Other assets
 
  262 
  1,609 
 
Financed Sales Receivable
 
  39 
  -- 
 
Restricted term deposits
 
  1,741 
  1,660 
 
 Total non-current assets
 
  14,347 
  15,460 
 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
 $38,306 
 $35,660 
    
    
    
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
    
    
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
    
    
 
 Lines of credit
 
 $72 
 $172 
 
 Accounts payable
 
  3,702 
  2,590 
 
 Accrued expenses
 
  3,363 
  3,005 
 
 Income taxes payable
 
  314 
  344 
 
 Current portion of bank loans payable
 
  439 
  370 
 
 Current portion of finance leases
 
  197 
  231 
 
 Current portion of operating leases
 
  672 
  477 
 
 Current portion of PPP loan
 
  -- 
  54 
 
 Total current liabilities
 
  8,759 
  7,243 
 
 Bank loans payable, net of current portion
 
  1,621 
  1,836 
 
 Finance leases, net of current portion 
 
  253 
  435 
 
 Operating leases, net of current portion
 
  1,204 
  467 
 
 Income taxes payable
 
  385 
  430 
 
 PPP loan, net of current portion
 
  -- 
  67 
 
 Other non-current liabilities
 
  31 
  36 
 
 Total non-current liabilities
 
  3,494 
  3,271 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
 
  12,253 
  10,514 
 
EQUITY
 
    
    
 
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL'S SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 
    
    
   Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 3,913,055 and 3,673,055 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively
  12,178 
  11,424 
   Paid-in capital 
  4,233 
  3,984 
 
 Accumulated retained earnings
 
  6,824 
  7,415 
 
 Accumulated other comprehensive gain-translation adjustments
 
  2,399 
  1,143 
 
 Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity
 
  25,634 
  23,966 
 
Non-controlling interest
 
  419 
  1,180 
 
TOTAL EQUITY
 
  26,053 
  25,146 
    
    
    
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 $38,306 
 $35,660