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Exhibit 99.1

 

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LOS ANGELES

SINGAPORE

KUALA LUMPUR

BANGKOK

SUZHOU

TIANJIN

CHONGQING

JIANGSU

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Company Contact:

 Siew Wai Yong

 Chairman & CEO

 (818) 787-7000

Investor Contact:

 Berkman Associates

 (310) 927-3108

 [email protected]

 

 

Trio-Tech Fourth Quarter Net Income Improves to

$0.06 from $0.04 Per Diluted Share

 

 

Van Nuys, CA – September 23, 2024 – Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

 

Fourth Quarter Results

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 revenue increased 7% to $9,746,000 from $9,079,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, reflecting a 60% increase in manufacturing revenue, a 30% increase in distribution revenue, and a 20% decrease in testing services revenue.

 

Gross margin increased 17% to $2,685,000, or 28% of revenue, from $2,290,000, or 25% of revenue, for the same quarter last year. Income from operations increased 178% to $358,000 compared to $129,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

 

Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 increased to $243,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to $162,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for last year’s fourth quarter.

 

S.W. Yong, Chairman & CEO said, “Trio-Tech’s strategy to focus on opportunities to grow our manufacturing and distribution segments significantly contributed to our strong fourth quarter results. We continue to carefully evaluate the path forward for each of our operating segments to concentrate our resources on products and markets with the greatest growth potential. Supporting this strategy, we have increased our sales efforts and introduced new products and services in our manufacturing and distribution businesses. Additionally, we are evaluating potential acquisitions and divestitures as well as direct investments and joint development projects with key partners that can contribute to Trio-Tech’s long-term success and increase value for our shareholders.”

 

Fiscal 2024 Results

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, distribution revenue increased 32% to $8,297,000 from $6,270,000, led by strong sales of display products. Manufacturing revenue increased 16% to $16,057,000 from $13,827,000, reflecting an increased market share achieved by supporting our key customers in their New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. Testing services revenue decreased 22% to $17,933,000 from $23,130,000 for fiscal 2023. Total revenue for fiscal 2024 decreased 2% to $42,312,000 from $43,250,000 for fiscal 2023.

 

Gross margin for fiscal 2024 decreased slightly to $10,762,000, or 25% of revenue, compared to $11,705,000, or 27% of revenue, for fiscal 2023.

 

Operating expense increased 2% to $9,669,000 from $9,477,000 and increased to 23% of revenue compared to 22% of revenue for fiscal 2023.

 

Net income attributable to Trio-Tech shareholders for fiscal 2024 was $1,050,000, or $0.24 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $1,544,000, or $0.37 per diluted share, for fiscal 2023.

 

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Trio-Tech Fourth Quarter Net Income is $0.06 vs $0.04 Per Diluted Share

September 23, 2024

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Backlog at June 30, 2024 was $14,422,000, compared to record backlog of $17,437,000 at June 30, 2023.

 

Balance Sheet Highlights

 

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2024 increased to $10,035,000 compared to $7,583,000, at June 30, 2023 and working capital also increased to $22,760,000, compared to $19,501,000 a year earlier. Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2024 increased to $31,578,000, or $7.43 per outstanding share, compared to $29,571,000, or $7.22 per outstanding share, for the prior year. There were approximately 4,250,305 and 4,096,680 common shares outstanding at June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

 

About TrioTech

 

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 and Jiangsu 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 release 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. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the Company's control. Reference is made to the discussion of risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made.

 

 

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TRIOTECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

AUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Twelve Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 
Revenue                                

Manufacturing

  $ 3,569     $ 2,235     $ 16,057     $ 13,827  

Testing services

    4,327       5,421       17,933       23,130  

Distribution

    1,844       1,415       8,297       6,270  

Real estate

    6       8       25       23  
      9,746       9,079       42,312       43,250  

Cost of Sales

                               

Cost of manufactured products sold

    2,571       1,762       11,823       10,587  

Cost of testing services rendered

    2,960       3,845       12,809       15,658  

Cost of distribution

    1,513       1,164       6,847       5,228  

Cost of real estate

    17       18       71       72  
      7,061       6,789       31,550       31,545  

Gross Margin

    2,685       2,290       10,762       11,705  
                                 

Operating Expense:

                               

General and administrative

    2,061       1,931       8,387       8,403  

Selling

    205       144       844       670  

Research and development

    87       86       392       397  

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

    (26 )     --       46       7  

Total operating expenses

    2,327       2,161       9,669       9,477  

Income from Operations

    358       129       1,093       2,228  
                                 

Other Income

                               

Interest expense

    (14 )     (22 )     (77 )     (105 )

Other income, net

    134       155       500       106  

Government grant

    24       45       113       153  

Total other income

    144       178       536       154  
                                 

Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes

    502       307       1,629       2,382  

Income Tax Expense

    (212 )     (148 )     (486 )     (622 )
                                 

Income from Continuing Operations before Non-controlling Interest, net of tax

    290       159       1,143       1,760  

(Loss) / gain from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (4 )     2       (1 )     (2 )

NET INCOME

    286       161       1,142       1,758  

Less: Net income / (loss) Attributable to Non-controlling Interest

    43       (1 )     92       214  

Net income Attributable to Trio-Tech International

  $ 243     $ 162     $ 1,050     $ 1,544  

Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International:

                               

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

    245       161       1,054       1,545  

(Loss) / income from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (2 )     1       (4 )     (1 )

Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International

    243       162       1,050       1,544  

Basic Earnings per Share - Continuing Operations

  $ 0.06     $ 0.04     $ 0.25     $ 0.38  

Basic Loss per Share - Discontinued Operations

    --       --       --       --  

Basic Earnings per Share

  $ 0.06     $ 0.04     $ 0.25     $ 0.38  

Diluted Earnings per Share - Continuing Operations

  $ 0.06     $ 0.04     $ 0.24     $ 0.37  

Diluted Loss per Share - Discontinued Operations

    --       --       --       --  

Diluted Earnings per Share

  $ 0.06     $ 0.04     $ 0.24     $ 0.37  

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic

    4,248       4,082       4,160       4,082  

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted

    4,376       4,159       4,299       4,165  

 

 

 

 

TRIOTECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

AUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Twelve Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 

Comprehensive (Loss) / Income

                               

Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders:

                               
                                 

Net income

  $ 286     $ 161     $ 1,142     $ 1,758  

Foreign currency translation, net of tax

    (328 )     (1,137 )     (106 )     (616 )

Comprehensive (Loss) / Income

    (42 )     (976 )     1,036       1,142  

Less: Comprehensive Income / (Loss)

                               

Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

    35       (90 )     84       37  
                                 

Comprehensive (Loss) / Income

                               

Attributable to Trio-Tech International

  $ (77 )   $ (886 )   $ 952     $ 1,105  

 

 

 

TRIOTECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)

 

 

 

   

Jun. 30,

   

Jun. 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 
   

(Audited)

   

(Audited)

 
ASSETS                

CURRENT ASSETS:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 10,035     $ 7,583  

Short-term deposits

    6,497       6,627  

Trade account receivables, net

    10,661       9,804  

Other receivables

    541       939  

Inventories, net

    3,162       2,151  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    536       694  

Assets held for sale

    --       274  

Financed sales receivable

    --       16  

Restricted term deposit

    750       739  

Total current assets

    32,182       28,827  
                 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

               

Deferred tax assets

    124       100  

Investment properties, net

    407       474  

Property, plant and equipment, net

    5,937       8,344  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

    1,887       2,609  

Other assets

    232       116  

Restricted term deposits

    1,771       1,716  

Total non-current assets

    10,358       13,359  

TOTAL ASSETS

  $ 42,540     $ 42,186  
                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSEQUITY

               

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 3,175     $ 1,660  

Accrued expense

    3,634       4,293  

Contract liabilities

    754       1,275  

Income taxes payable

    379       418  

Current portion of bank loans payable

    261       475  

Current portion of finance leases

    57       107  

Current portion of operating leases

    1,162       1,098  

Total current liabilities

    9,422       9,326  
                 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

               

Bank loans payable, net of current portion

    613       877  

Finance leases, net of current portion

    34       42  

Operating leases, net of current portion

    725       1,511  

Income taxes payable, net of current portion

    141       255  

Deferred tax liabilities

    --       10  

Other non-current liabilities

    27       594  

Total non-current liabilities

    1,540       3,289  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

  $ 10,962     $ 12,615  
                 

EQUITY

               

TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL'S SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

               

Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 4,250,305 and 4,096,680 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively

    13,325       12,819  

Paid-in capital

    5,531       5,066  

Accumulated retained earnings

    11,813       10,763  

Accumulated other comprehensive income-translation adjustments

    660       758  

Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity

    31,329       29,406  

Non-controlling interest

    249       165  

TOTAL EQUITY

    31,578       29,571  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

  $ 42,540     $ 42,186