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LOS ANGELES
SINGAPORE
KUALA LUMPUR
INDONESIA
BANGKOK
SUZHOU
TIANJIN
CHONGQING
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Company Contact:
A. Charles Wilson
Chairman
(818) 787-7000
Investor Contact:
Berkman Associates
(310) 477-3118
info@BerkmanAssociates.com

 
Trio-Tech Reports Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Results

    Van Nuys, CA -- February 18, 2011 -- Trio-Tech International (AMEX:TRT) announced today that revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 ended December 31, 2010 increased 54% to $9,549,000 compared to $6,190,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
       Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 increased to $187,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, which included income from operations of $371,000.  In comparison, for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 the Company reported a net loss of $369,000, or $0.11 per share, which included a loss from operations of $567,000.
Revenue from product sales increased to $5,491,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to $3,139,000 for the second quarter of last year, primarily the result of higher sales of the Company's proprietary semiconductor test equipment products.  Revenue from testing services increased to $3,193,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to $2,591,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.  Revenue from the Company's real estate segment increased to $772,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 from $260,000 a year ago.  Revenue for the Company's oil and gas equipment fabrication venture was $93,000 for this year's second quarter as compared to $200,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
    "We are making steady progress in the implementation of our two-pronged strategy for growth.  Our core semiconductor test equipment and services businesses posted another strong quarter, and our financial results also benefited substantially from developments at one of our new business initiatives, real estate, that are a key element of our long-term growth plan," said SW Yong, Trio-Tech's CEO.
    During the second quarter, Trio-Tech completed the expansion of its Malaysia testing operation, including the purchase of additional plant and equipment, to expand our production capacity in anticipation of capturing increased order volume from a major customer.
    the six months ended December 31, 2010, revenue increased to $22,578,000 compared to $13,283,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2010.  Net income for this year's first six months was $678,000, or $0.20 per diluted share.  This compares to a net loss for the first six months of fiscal 2010 of $791,000, or $0.25 per share.
At December 31, 2010, Trio-Tech reported cash and cash equivalents, restricted term deposits and short-term deposits of $8,121,000 ($2.46 per outstanding share), working capital of $8,926,000, and shareholders' equity of $22,896,000 ($6.93 per outstanding share).  At June 30, 2010, cash and cash equivalents, restricted term deposits and short-term deposits were $8,205,000 ($2.54 per outstanding share), working capital was $8,665,000, and shareholders' equity was $20,266,000 ($6.28 per outstanding share).

 
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Trio-Tech Reports Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Results
 
February 18, 2011
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About Trio-Tech
Established in 1958 and headquartered in Van Nuys, California, Trio-Tech International is a diversified business group pursuing aggressive interest in semiconductor test and manufacturing, oil and gas equipment fabrication, solar products and real estate.  Further information about Trio-Tech's semiconductor products and services can be obtained from the Company's Web site at www.triotech.com, www.universalfareast.com, www.shi-international.com and www.ttsolar.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 Southeast 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; 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
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNAUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
 

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
Dec. 31,
   
Dec. 31,
 
Revenue
 
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
  Products
  $ 5,491     $ 3,139     $ 14,694     $ 7,001  
  Testing Services
    3,193       2,591       6,667       5,250  
  Fabrication Services
    93       200       258       704  
  Other
    772       260       959       328  
      9,549       6,190       22,578       13,283  
Cost of Sales
                               
  Cost of products sold
    4,634       2,784       12,542       6,071  
  Cost of testing services rendered
    1,766       1,710       3,875       3,773  
  Cost of fabrication services rendered
    188       699       403       1,193  
  Other
    78       36       128       71  
      6,666       5,229       16,948       11,108  
Gross Margin
    2,883       961       5,630       2,175  
Operating Expenses
                               
  General and administrative
    2,304       1,423       4,134       3,006  
  Selling
    121       95       249       227  
  Research and development
    87       10       116       20  
  Loss (Gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
    -       -       7       (1 )
    Total operating expenses
    2,512       1,528       4,506       3,252  
Income (Loss) from Operations
    371       (567 )     1,124       (1,077 )
Other Income
                               
  Interest expenses
    (59 )     (55 )     (119 )     (74 )
  Other income
    183       139       143       136  
    Total other income
    124       84       24       62  
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes
    495       (483 )     1,148       (1,015 )
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
    (162 )     (9 )     (158 )     28  
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Non-controlling interest, net of tax
    333       (492 )     990       (987 )
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint venture, net of tax
    -       -       -       -  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       (27 )     (2 )     (45 )
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 333     $ (519 )   $ 988     $ (1,032 )
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to the Non-controlling Interest
    146       (150 )     310       (241 )
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International
    187       (369 )     678       (791 )
  Amounts Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders:
                               
  Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, net of tax
    187       (342 )     680       (746 )
  Loss from Discontinued Operations, net of tax
    -       (27 )     (2 )     (45 )
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders:
    187       (369 )     678       (791 )
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech Common Shareholders:
                               
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 333     $ (519 )   $ 988     $ (1,032 )
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
    162       109       1,071       338  
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    495       (410 )     2,059       (694 )
Less: Comprehensive (Loss) Income attributable to non-controlling interest
    (69 )     (142 )     100       (198 )
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International
    564       (268 )     1,959       (496 )
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
                               
  From continuing operations
  $ 0.06     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.21     $ (0.24 )
  From discontinued operations
    -       (0.01 )     -       (0.01 )
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech international
  $ 0.06     $ (0.11 )   $ 0.21     $ (0.25 )
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
                               
  From continuing operations
  $ 0.05     $ (0.10 )   $ 0.20     $ (0.24 )
  From discontinued operations
    -       (0.01 )     -       (0.01 )
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International
  $ 0.05     $ (0.11 )   $ 0.20     $ (0.25 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
    3,296       3,227       3,262       3,227  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
    3,427       3,227       3,380       3,227  
 
 

 
 
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)

 
   
Dec. 31,
   
Jun. 30,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
ASSETS
 
(Unaudited)
       
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash & cash equivalents
  $ 5,307     $ 3,244  
Short-term deposits
    388       2,714  
Trade accounts receivable, net
    9,385       12,142  
Other receivables
    401       778  
Loan receivables from property development projects
    1,057       -  
Inventories, net
    2,794       3,400  
Investment in property development
    -       887  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    482       296  
Total current assets
    19,814       23,461  
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURE
    755       -  
INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN CHINA, Net
    2,135       2,141  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, Net
    13,720       12,695  
OTHER ASSETS
    1,930       1,180  
RESTRICTED TERM DEPOSITS
    2,426       2,247  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 40,780     $ 41,724  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Lines of credit
  $ 2,003     $ 2,532  
Accounts payable
    5,099       7,968  
Accrued expenses
    2,757       3,419  
Income taxes payable
    628       342  
Current portion of bank loans payable
    277       478  
Current portion of capital leases
    124       57  
Total current liabilities
    10,888       14,796  
BANK LOANS PAYABLE, net of current portion
    2,638       2,566  
CAPITAL LEASES, net of current portion
    265       -  
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
    706       718  
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
    478       569  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    14,975       18,649  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
    -       -  
EQUITY
               
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL'S SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized;
               
3,303,805 and 3,227,430 shares issued and outstanding,
               
at December 31, 2010, and June 30, 2010, respectively
    10,500       10,365  
Paid-in capital
    2,133       1,597  
Accumulated retained earnings
    7,164       6,486  
Accumulated other comprehensive gain-translation adjustments
    3,099       1,818  
Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity
    22,896       20,266  
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
    2,909       2,809  
TOTAL EQUITY
    25,805       23,075  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 40,780     $ 41,724