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Exhibit 99.1 

 

For Immediate Release

Contact: Harvey Grossblatt, CEO
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

410-363-3000, Ext. 224

or

Don Hunt, Jeff Lambert
Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc.
616-233-0500



 

Universal Security Instruments Reports Third-Quarter Results

 

OWINGS MILLS, MD, February 17, 2015 – Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UUU) today announced its results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Company reported a net loss of $999,734, or $0.43 per basic and diluted share, on net sales of $2,371,016, compared to a net loss of $367,191, or $0.16 per basic and diluted share, on net sales of $3,738,914 for the same period last year. The primary reason for the increase in the Company’s net loss was lower sales caused by the delay in the introduction of the Company’s new sealed battery alarm products.

 

For the nine months ended December 31, 2014, sales were $7,109,344 versus $9,940,194 for the same period last year. The Company reported a net loss of $2,696,795 or $1.17 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $2,945,939, or $1.29 per basic and diluted share. The primary reason for the increase in the Company’s net loss was lower sales caused by the delay in the introduction of the Company’s new sealed battery alarm products. Included in the nine month results ending December 31, 2013, was a non-cash charge of $2,310,835 to provide an allowance against the Company’s deferred tax asset.

 

Harvey Grossblatt, CEO, said “The primary reason for our lower sales was the delay in the introduction of our new 10-year sealed battery products.  We started delivering two sealed carbon monoxide detectors to retailers in October 2014.  In late December, we received approvals for three more models, but because of slower production at our Joint Venture during January and February, and due to the Chinese New Year celebrations and West Coast port delays, we anticipate having only a limited number of units for sale during the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2015.  We expect two more models to be approved by the end of March, 2015 and the final four photoelectric models to be approved during the second half of our fiscal year ending March 31, 2016.  We anticipate that our Joint Venture and the Company should return to profitability following the completion of our sealed product line.”

 

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is a U.S.-based manufacturer (through its Hong Kong Joint Venture) and distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has an over 40-year heritage of developing innovative and easy-to-install products, including smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms. For more information on Universal Security Instruments, visit our website at www.universalsecurity.com.

 

 

 

"Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that inherently include certain risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, among other items, our Hong Kong Joint Venture's respective ability to maintain operating profitability, currency fluctuations, the impact of current and future laws and governmental regulations affecting us and our Hong Kong Joint Venture and other factors which may be identified from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other public announcements.  We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.  We will revise our outlook from time to time and frequently will not disclose such revisions publicly.

 

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

   Three Months Ended December 31, 
   2014   2013 
Sales  $2,371,016   $3,738,914 
Net loss   (999,734)   (367,191)
Loss per share:          
Basic   (0.43)   (0.16)
Diluted   (0.43)   (0.16)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:          
Basic   2,312,887    2,287,887 
Diluted   2,312,887    2,287,887 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   Nine Months Ended December 31, 
   2014   2013 
Sales  $7,109,344   $9,940,194 
Net loss   (2,696,795)   (2,945,939)
Loss per share:          
Basic   (1.17)   (1.29)
Diluted   (1.17)   (1.29)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:          
Basic   2,312,887    2,287,887 
Diluted   2,312,887    2,287,887 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   December 31, 2014   March 31, 2014 
         
ASSETS          
Cash and investments  $1,382,027   $2,050,993 
Accounts receivable and amount due from factor   1,531,986    2,289,122 
Inventory   3,707,674    4,194,213 
Prepaid expenses   233,777    406,012 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   6,855,464    8,940,340 
           
INVESTMENT IN HONG KONG JOINT VENTURE   13,823,447    14,144,069 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT – NET   187,237    222,232 
OTHER ASSETS AND DEFERRED TAX ASSET   38,134    38,134 
TOTAL ASSETS  $20,904,282   $23,344,775 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $802,603   $634,995 
Accrued liabilities   224,413    150,566 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   1,027,016    785,561 
           
LONG TERM OBLIGATION   25,000    25,000 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,312,887 at December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014   23,129    23,129 
Additional paid-in capital   12,885,841    12,885,841 
Retained earnings   5,738,321    8,435,116 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   1,204,975    1,190,128 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   19,852,266    22,534,214 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $20,904,282   $23,344,775