8-K
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL (TRT)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2021
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
California
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 1-14523 | 95-2086631 |
|---|---|
| (Commission File<br>Number) | (IRS Employer Identification<br>No.) |
| Block<br>1008 Toa Payoh North, Unit 03-09<br>Singapore | 318996 |
| (Address of Principal Executive<br>Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(656) 265 3300
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each<br>class | Trading<br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which<br>registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, no par<br>value | TRT | NYSE American |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions
On February 11, 2021, Trio-Tech International issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Current Report, including the exhibit hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Trio-Tech International dated February 11, 2020
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| TRIO-TECH<br>INTERNATIONAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date: February 11,<br>2021 | By: | /s/ VICTOR H.M.<br>TING |
| Victor<br>H.M. Ting | ||
| Vice President and<br>Chief Financial Officer |
EXIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release of Trio-Tech International dated February<br>11, 2021 |
ex99-1
| LOS<br>ANGELES<br><br><br>SINGAPORE<br><br><br>KUALA<br>LUMPUR<br><br><br>BANGKOK<br><br><br>SUZHOU<br><br><br>TIANJIN<br><br><br>CHONGQING | ||
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| FOR IMMEDIATE<br>RELEASE | Company Contact:<br><br><br>A. Charles<br>Wilson<br><br><br>Chairman<br><br><br>(818)<br>787-7000 | Investor Contact:<br><br><br>Berkman<br>Associates<br><br><br>(310)<br>927-3108<br><br><br>info@BerkmanAssociates.com |
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Trio-Tech Reports Second Quarter
Net Income of $0.06 Per Diluted Share
Van Nuys, CA – February 11, 2021 -- Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) today announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2021.
Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Results
For the three months ended December 31, 2020, revenue decreased 9% to $8,201,000 compared to revenue of $8,962,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Manufacturing revenue increased 17% to $3,569,000 compared to $3,045,000 a year earlier. Semiconductor testing services revenue decreased 8% to $3,560,000 compared to $3,887,000 last year. Distribution revenue decreased 47% to $1,065,000 compared to $2,014,000 for the comparable quarter last year.
Higher margins in manufacturing and distribution increased overall gross margin to 23% of revenue, or $1,870,000, for the second quarter fiscal 2021 compared to 21% of revenue, or $1,905,000, for the same quarter last year.
Operating expenses decreased 8% to $1,907,000, or 23% of revenue, compared to $2,078,000, or 23% of revenue, for last year’s second quarter. The loss from operations for this year’s second quarter was $37,000, compared to a loss from operations a year earlier of $173,000.
Other income for the second quarter was $143,000, which included government assistance to Singapore and Malaysia operations totaling $101,000 to mitigate the adverse business impact of the pandemic. In the same quarter last year, other income was $40,000.
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 was $235,000, or $0.06 per diluted share. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 of $426,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, benefitted from a one-time gain of $1,172,000 related to the sale of assets held for sale.
Shareholders' equity at December 31, 2020 was $26,548,000, or $7.15 per outstanding share, compared to $25,146,000, or $6.84 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2020. There were approximately 3,710,555 Trio-Tech International common shares outstanding at December 31, 2020.
CEO Comments
S.W. Yong, Trio-Tech's CEO, said, "We delivered better gross margins and lower expenses in the second quarter, contributing to a sharp improvement in our operating performance compared to the same quarter last year. We also delivered a sequential improvement in top and bottom-line results compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2021 as our order rate trended higher, which is another encouraging sign. Despite our reassuring strong balance sheet and successful control of operating expenses, we continue to be cautious about our business, as the economic effects of the Covid pandemic continue."
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Trio-Tech Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $0.06 Per Diluted Share
February 11, 2021
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Fiscal 2021 First Half Results
For the first six months of fiscal 2021, revenue decreased 20% to $15,042,000 compared to $18,785,000 for the same period last year. Manufacturing revenue decreased 3% to $6,194,000, compared to $6,362,000 last year. Semiconductor testing services revenue decreased 21% to $6,514,000 compared to $8,277,000, and distribution revenue decreased 44% to $2,323,000 compared to $4,113,000 a year ago.
Overall gross margin for the first six months of fiscal 2021 decreased 18% to $3,388,000, but improved, as a percent of revenue, to 23%. This compares to an overall gross margin of $4,157,000, or 22% of revenue, for the same period last year.
Operating expenses for the first six months of fiscal 2021 decreased 9% to $3,752,000, or 25% of revenue, compared to $4,108,000, or 22% of revenue, for the first six months of fiscal 2020.
Net income for the first half of fiscal 2021 was $227,000, or $0.06 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $699,000, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the first half of fiscal 2020. Net income for last year’s first half included a $1,172,000 gain on the sale of assets held for sale.
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; the trade tension between U.S. and China; public health issues related to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus 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.
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| TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||
| UNAUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE) | ||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| December 31, | December 31, | |||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Manufacturing | $3,569 | $3,045 | $6,194 | $6,362 |
| Testing services | 3,560 | 3,887 | 6,514 | 8,277 |
| Distribution | 1,065 | 2,014 | 2,323 | 4,113 |
| Real<br>estate | 7 | 16 | 11 | 33 |
| 8,201 | 8,962 | 15,042 | 18,785 | |
| Cost of Sales | ||||
| Cost of manufactured products sold | 2,770 | 2,383 | 4,707 | 4,938 |
| Cost of testing services rendered | 2,678 | 2,918 | 5,000 | 6,109 |
| Cost of distribution | 861 | 1,738 | 1,908 | 3,545 |
| Cost<br>of real estate | 22 | 18 | 39 | 36 |
| 6,331 | 7,057 | 11,654 | 14,628 | |
| Gross Margin | 1,870 | 1,905 | 3,388 | 4,157 |
| Operating Expenses: | ||||
| General and administrative | 1,662 | 1,777 | 3,322 | 3,565 |
| Selling | 122 | 176 | 233 | 366 |
| Research and development | 123 | 125 | 198 | 201 |
| Gain<br>on disposal of property, plant and equipment | -- | -- | (1) | (24) |
| Total operating expenses | 1,907 | 2,078 | 3,752 | 4,108 |
| (Loss)<br>Income from Operations | (37) | (173) | (364) | 49 |
| Other Income<br>(Expenses) | ||||
| Interest expenses | (34) | (55) | (71) | (123) |
| Gain<br>on sale of asset held for sale | -- | 1,172 | -- | 1,172 |
| Other income, net | 143 | 40 | 354 | 150 |
| Total other income | 109 | 1,157 | 283 | 1,199 |
| Income (loss)<br>from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes | 72 | 984 | (81) | 1,248 |
| Income Tax Expenses | -- | 120 | 7 | 120 |
| Income (loss)<br>from Continuing Operations | ||||
| before Non-controlling Interest, Net of Tax | 72 | 864 | (88) | 1,128 |
| (Loss) Income<br>from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | (21) | 1 | (27) | -- |
| NET INCOME<br>(LOSS) | 51 | 865 | (115) | 1,128 |
| Less: (Loss)<br>Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interest | (184) | 439 | (342) | 429 |
| Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International | 235 | 426 | 227 | 699 |
| Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International: | ||||
| Income from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax | 246 | 425 | 241 | 699 |
| (Loss) Income<br>from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | (11) | 1 | (14) | -- |
| Net Income attributable to Trio-Tech International | $235 | $426 | $227 | $699 |
| Basic<br>Earnings per Share | $0.06 | $0.12 | $0.06 | $0.19 |
| Diluted Earnings<br>per share | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.06 | $0.19 |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic | 3,710 | 3,673 | 3,710 | 3,673 |
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 3,800 | 3,725 | 3,793 | 3,706 |
| TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS<br>AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||
| UNAUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE) | ||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| December 31, | December 31, | |||
| Comprehensive Income Attributable to<br>Trio-Tech International Common<br>Shareholders: | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Net income<br>(loss) | $51 | $865 | $(115) | $1,128 |
| Foreign Currency Translation, Net of Tax | 943 | 525 | 1,583 | (38) |
| Comprehensive Income | 994 | 1,390 | 1,468 | 1,090 |
| Less: Comprehensive (Loss) Income<br>Attributable To Non-controlling Interest | (197) | 431 | (319) | 440 |
| Comprehensive Income<br>Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common<br>Shareholders | $1,191 | $959 | $1,787 | $650 |
| TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
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| CONDENSED<br>CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
| (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES) | ||||
| Dec.<br>31, | Jun.<br>30, | |||
| --- | --- | --- | ||
| 2020 | 2020 | |||
| ASSETS | (Unaudited) | |||
| CURRENT<br>ASSETS: | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $4,470 | $4,150 | ||
| Short-term deposits | 6,940 | 6,838 | ||
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 7,581 | 5,951 | ||
| Other receivables | 670 | 998 | ||
| Inventories, net | 2,147 | 1,922 | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 342 | 341 | ||
| Total current assets | 22,150 | 20,200 | ||
| Deferred tax assets | 354 | 247 | ||
| Investment properties, net | 712 | 690 | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 10,050 | 10,310 | ||
| Operating lease<br>right-of-use assets | 1,514 | 944 | ||
| Other assets | 1,831 | 1,609 | ||
| Restricted term deposits | 1,752 | 1,660 | ||
| Total non-current assets | 16,213 | 15,460 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $38,363 | $35,660 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||
| Lines of credit | $-- | $172 | ||
| Accounts payable | 3,103 | 2,590 | ||
| Accrued expenses | 3,395 | 3,005 | ||
| Income taxes payable | 341 | 344 | ||
| Current portion of bank loans payable | 443 | 370 | ||
| Current portion of finance leases | 227 | 231 | ||
| Current portion of operating leases | 562 | 477 | ||
| Current<br>portion of PPP loan | 121 | 54 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 8,192 | 7,243 | ||
| Bank loans payable, net of current portion | 1,899 | 1,836 | ||
| Finance leases, net of current portion | 353 | 435 | ||
| Operating<br>leases, net of current portion | 952 | 467 | ||
| Income<br>taxes payable | 385 | 430 | ||
| PPP<br>loan, net of current portion | -- | 67 | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | 34 | 36 | ||
| Total non-current liabilities | 3,623 | 3,271 | ||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 11,815 | 10,514 | ||
| EQUITY | ||||
| TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL'S SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||
| Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 3,710,555<br>and 3,673,055 shares | ||||
| issued and outstanding<br>at December<br>31, 2020 and June 30, 2020,<br>respectively | 11,525 | 11,424 | ||
| Paid-in capital | 3,378 | 3,363 | ||
| Accumulated retained earnings | 8,263 | 8,036 | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive gain-translation adjustments | 2,703 | 1,143 | ||
| Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity | 25,869 | 23,966 | ||
| Non-controlling interest | 679 | 1,180 | ||
| TOTAL EQUITY | 26,548 | 25,146 | ||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $38,363 | $35,660 |