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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 Profitable Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2014

    Van Nuys, CA -- October 8, 2014 -- Trio Tech International (NYSE MKT:TRT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2014.  For the fourth quarter, revenue increased 10.2% compared to the same fiscal period last year, and net income increased to $0.07 per share compared to $0.01 per share in the same fiscal period last year.  For the year, revenue increased 14.1% compared to the prior year, and net income increased to $0.01 per share compared to a loss of $0.31 per share for fiscal 2013
 
    "We believe that Trio-Tech is on the right path.  Revenue increased for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2014 compared to the same periods of the prior fiscal year, as did gross margin and net income.  Cash from operations also increased in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013.  By focusing on our core businesses and working diligently to improve our operations, Trio-Tech's semiconductor manufacturing equipment and semiconductor testing services business are running efficiently, generating solid margins, and offering the broad menu of products and services that our international customers demand.  We are working to take advantage of opportunities we see for additional revenue growth and operational enhancements.  We believe these achievements will continue serving us well in the years to come, and we look forward to the future with confidence," said S.W. Yong, Trio Tech's CEO.

Fourth Quarter Results
 
    For the three months ended June 30, 2014, revenue increased 10.2% to $9,387,000, compared to revenue of $8,516,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.  Products revenue increased 21% to $4,573,000 compared to $4,536,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, and semiconductor testing services revenue increased 21.0% to $4,773,000 compared to $3,944,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.
 
    Gross margin for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 increased 31.3% to $2,254,000, or 24.0% of revenue, compared to $1,717,000, or 20.2% of revenue, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.
 
    Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 of $2,158,000, or 23.0% of revenue, included non cash stock option expenses of $8,000.  For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, operating expenses of $1,620,000, or 19.0% of revenue, included non-cash stock option expenses of $2,000.
 
    Income from operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 was $96,000 compared to $97,000 for the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year.
 
    Net income attributable to Trio Tech common shareholders for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 increased to $282,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, which included a loss from the discontinued fabrication services business of $3,000, or $0.01 per share.  In comparison, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, net income attributable to Trio Tech common shareholders was $46,000, or $0.01 per share, which included a loss from the discontinued fabrication business of $114,000, or $0.03 per share.  Trio Tech terminated its fabrication facilities lease in December 2012 and discontinued this segment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.
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Trio-Tech Reports Improved Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2014 Results
October 8, 2014
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Twelve Months Results
 
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2014, revenue increased 14.1% to $36,262,000 compared to revenue of $31,770,000 for fiscal 2013. Products revenue increased 8.8% to $18,068,000 compared to $16,609,000 for fiscal 2013, and semiconductor testing services revenue increased 19.9% to $18,017,000 compared to $15,029,000 for the prior year.
 
Gross margin for fiscal 2014 increased 30.7% to $8,299,000, or 22.9% of revenue, compared to $6,351,000, or 20.0% of revenue, for fiscal 2013.
 
Operating expenses for fiscal 2014 increased 15.1% to $8,301,000, or 22.9% of revenue, including non-cash stock option expense of $216,000. For fiscal 2013, operating expenses of $7,212,000, or 22.7% of revenue, included non-cash stock option expense of $42,000.
 
The operating loss for fiscal 2014 narrowed to just $2,000, compared to an operating loss of $861,000 for fiscal 2013.
 
Net income attributable to Trio Tech common shareholders for fiscal 2014 was $57,000, or $0.01 per share, which included a loss from the discontinued fabrication services business of $24,000, or $0.01 per share.  In comparison, for fiscal 2013, the net loss attributable to Trio Tech common shareholders was $1,019,000, or $0.31 per share, including a loss from the discontinued fabrication business of $348,000, or $0.11 per share.
 
Cash provided by operations for fiscal 2014 was $3,861,000.  This compares to cash provided by operations for fiscal 2013 of $3,491,000.
 
Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2014 was $20,833,000, or $5.93 per outstanding share, compared to $20,606,000, or $6.20 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2013.  There were approximately 3,513,000 common shares outstanding for fiscal 2014, compared to approximately 3,322,000 common shares outstanding for the fiscal 2013.

About Trio Tech
Established in 1958 and headquartered in Van Nuys, California, Trio Tech International is a diversified business group with interests in semiconductor testing services, manufacturing and distribution of semiconductor testing equipment, oil and gas equipment fabrication 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, 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
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
 
             
             
   
Three Months Ended
   
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
Revenue
 
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
   Products
  $ 4,573     $ 4,536     $ 18,068     $ 16,609  
   Testing Services
    4,773       3,944       18,017       15,029  
   Others
    41       36       177       132  
      9,387       8,516       36,262       31,770  
Cost of Sales
                               
   Cost of products sold
    3,918       4,051       15,223       14,414  
   Cost of testing services rendered
    3,181       2,734       12,601       10,874  
   Others
    34       14       139       131  
      7,133       6,799       27,963       25,419  
Gross Margin
    2,254       1,717       8,299       6,351  
Operating Expenses:
                               
   General and administrative
    1,934       1,468       7,363       6,450  
   Selling
    179       137       732       537  
   Research and development
    46       64       196       281  
   (Gain) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
    (1 )     (49 )     10       (56 )
     Total operating expenses
    2,158       1,620       8,301       7,212  
Income (Loss) from Operations
    96       97       (2 )     (861 )
Other Income (Expenses)
                               
  Interest expenses
    (67 )     (61 )     (263 )     (287 )
  Other income, net
    127       131       163       520  
     Total other income (expenses)
    60       70       (100 )     233  
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before Income Taxes
    156       167       (102 )     (628 )
Income Tax Benefits
    78       165       344       260  
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before non-controlling interest, net of tax
    234       332       242       (368 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (3 )     (213 )     (41 )     (734 )
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 231     $ 119     $ 201     $ (1,102 )
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling Interest
    51       (73 )     (144 )     83  
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders
    282       46       57       (1,019 )
Amounts Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders:
                               
  Income (Loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
    285       160       81       (671 )
  Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (3 )     (114 )     (24 )     (348 )
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders
    282       46       57       (1,019 )
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International Shareholders:
                               
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 231     $ 120     $ 201     $ (1,102 )
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
    166       (30 )     (228 )     634  
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    397       90       (27 )     (468 )
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest
    8       (67 )     74       (58 )
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International Shareholders
    405       23       (101 )     (526 )
Income (Loss) per Share Attributable to Trio-Tech International Shareholders:
                               
  From continuing operations - basic and diluted
  $ 0.08     $ 0.04     $ 0.02     $ (0.20 )
  From discontinued operations - basic and diluted
    (0.01 )     (0.03 )     (0.01 )     (0.11 )
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International Shareholders - basic and diluted
  $ 0.07     $ 0.01     $ 0.01     $ (0.31 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 
    3,513       3,322       3,513       3,322  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
    3,549       3,322       3,549       3,322  
 
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TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)
 
   
Year ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
ASSETS
           
             
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,938     $ 2,793  
Short-term deposits
    102       104  
Trade accounts receivable, net
    8,625       8,728  
Other receivables
    311       993  
Loans receivable from property development projects
    --       1,139  
Inventories, net
    1,106       2,463  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    205       358  
Total current assets
    13,287       16,578  
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
    388       203  
INVESTMENTS
    --       791  
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, Net
    1,765       1,893  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, Net
    13,541       12,851  
LOAN RECEIVABLES FROM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
    805       --  
OTHER ASSETS
    1,263       234  
RESTRICTED TERM DEPOSITS
    3,541       3,494  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 34,590     $ 36,044  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Lines of credit
  $ 3,767     $ 3,864  
Accounts payable
    3,162       4,136  
Accrued expenses
    3,046       3,060  
Income taxes payable
    214       459  
Current portion of bank loans payable
    448       770  
Current portion of capital leases
    81       105  
Total current liabilities
    10,718       12,394  
BANK LOANS PAYABLE, net of current portion
    2,598       2,613  
CAPITAL LEASES, net of current portion
    200       228  
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
    202       191  
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
    39       12  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    13,757       15,438  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
            --  
EQUITY
               
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL'S SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 3,513,055 and 3,321,555
               
shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014, and June 30, 2013, respectively
    10,882       10,531  
Paid-in capital
    2,972       2,756  
Accumulated retained earnings
    1,725       1,668  
Accumulated other comprehensive gain-translation adjustments
    3,522       3,680  
Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity 
    19,101       18,635  
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
    1,732       1,971  
     TOTAL EQUITY
    20,833       20,606  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 34,590     $ 36,044  
 
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