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Exhibit 99.1

 
 
LOS ANGELES
SINGAPORE
KUALA LUMPUR
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 2015 Financial Results


Van Nuys, CA – September 28, 2015   Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT:TRT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2015.  Highlights include:

 
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Fourth quarter net income increased to $0.10 per share compared to $0.07 per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
 
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Fiscal 2015 net income increased to $0.15 per share compared to $0.01 per share for fiscal 2014.
 
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Fourth quarter operating income increased to $421,000 compared to $96,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
 
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Fiscal 2015 operating income increased to $1,207,000 compared to an operating loss of $2,000 for fiscal 2014.
 
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Cash and cash equivalents increased to $3,711,000 at June 30, 2015 compared to $2,938,000 at the close of fiscal 2014.

CEO Comments
S.W. Yong, Trio-Tech's CEO, said, "Consistent success in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry requires the discipline to respond with alacrity to the frequent and sometimes dramatic changes in business conditions that have always characterized our industry.  Over the years we have built Trio-Tech with this requirement in mind, allowing us to offer a unique combination of state-of-the-art testing services and testing equipment, delivered to some of the world's leading technology companies through our scalable facilities in the industry's primary manufacturing centers.
 
"We worked hard this past year to improve operating efficiency and keep a tight lid on operating costs, even as we continued to provide the high quality products and services our customers expect.  The result was improved profitability for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2015, compared to the same periods of the prior year, despite higher taxes and a decrease in revenue from product sales that were offset by higher gross margin.  Cash provided by operating activities also increased for fiscal 2015 compared to fiscal 2014. We believe our improved bottom-line performance for fiscal 2015 versus prior year shows that our efforts to deliver value for our shareholders are meeting with success.
 
"We are alert to the potential impact of the slowdown in the Chinese economy and enter the new fiscal year with caution.  We believe in the good relationship we have with our customers and that our wide range of products and services which is well-attuned to our customers’ needs.  We look forward to a positive outlook for Trio-Tech."

Fourth Quarter Results
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 ended June 30, 2015, revenue from semiconductor testing services was $4,191,000 compared to $4,773,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.  Revenue from product sales decreased to $4,165,000 compared to $4,573,000 for last year's fourth quarter.  Total revenue decreased to $8,399,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to $9,387,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.


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Trio-Tech Reports Fiscal 2015 Financial Results
September 28, 2015
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Net income attributable to Trio-Tech common shareholders for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 was $353,000, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, which included an income tax expense of $251,000.  This compares to net income attributable to Trio-Tech common shareholders for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 of $282,000, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, which included a net loss from discontinued operations of $3,000, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, and an income tax benefit of $78,000.  The increase in income taxes was mainly due to a tax provision in Tianjin, China, where the company has fully utilized previous years' tax losses.
 
Gross margin for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 was 26.2% compared to 24.0% for the same period of the prior fiscal year, reflecting the improved gross margin for product sales.  Operating expenses declined to $1,776,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to $2,158,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, due to a reduction in general and administrative expenses.
 
Income from operations increased to $421,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to income from operations of $96,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

Fiscal 2015 Results
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, revenue from semiconductor testing services increased slightly to $18,020,000 compared to revenue of $18,017,000 for fiscal 2014.  Revenue from product sales decreased to $15,739,000 for fiscal 2015 compared to $18,068,000 for fiscal 2014.  Total revenue decreased to $33,932,000 for fiscal 2015 compared to $36,262,000 for the prior fiscal year.
 
Net income attributable to Trio-Tech International for fiscal 2015 was $521,000, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, which included income from discontinued operations of $6,000, or $0.00 per basic and diluted share, and income tax expense of $507,000.  This compares to net income attributable to Trio-Tech International for fiscal 2014 of $57,000, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, which included a loss from discontinued operations of $24,000, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, and an income tax benefit of $344,000.
 
Gross margin for fiscal 2015 was 26.3%.  This compares to gross margin of 22.9% for fiscal 2014.
 
Cash provided by operations for fiscal 2015 was $4,090,000.  This compares to cash provided by operations for fiscal 2014 of $3,860,000.
 
Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2015 was $20,722,000, or $5.89 per outstanding share, compared to $20,833,000, or $5.93 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2014.

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, 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)
 
AUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
 
           
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30
 
 
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
Revenue                        
Products
  $ 4,165     $ 4,573     $ 15,739     $ 18,068  
Testing services
    4,191       4,773       18,020       18,017  
Others
    43       41       173       177  
      8,399       9,387       33,932       36,262  
Cost of Sales
                               
Cost of products sold
    3,100       3,918       12,811       15,223  
Cost of testing services rendered
    3,068       3,181       12,059       12,601  
Other
    34       34       137       139  
      6,202       7,133       25,007       27,963  
Gross Margin
    2,197       2,254       8,925       8,299  
                                 
Operating Expenses:
                               
General and administrative
    1,673       1,934       6,848       7,363  
Selling
    186       179       717       732  
Research and development
    44       46       182       196  
Impairment loss
    --       --       70       --  
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
    (127 )     (1 )     (99 )     10  
Total operating expenses
    1,776       2,158       7,718       8,301  
Income (loss) from Operations
    421       96       1,207       (2 )
Other Income (Expense)
                               
Interest expense
    (71 )     (67 )     (245 )     (263 )
Other income, net
    307       127       363       163  
Total other income (expense)
    236       60       118       (100 )
Income (loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes
    657       156       1,325       (102 )
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
    (251 )     78       (507 )     344  
Income from Continuing Operations
                               
before Non-controlling Interest, net of tax
    406       234       818       242  
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (1 )     (3 )     6       (41 )
NET INCOME
    405       231       824       201  
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
    52       51       303       144  
Net Income attributable to Trio-Tech International
  $ 353     $ 282     $ 521     $ 57  
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
                               
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
    352       285       517       81  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
    1       (3 )     4       (24 )
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International
  $ 353     $ 282     $ 521     $ 57  
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
                               
From continuing operations
  $ 0.10     $ 0.08     $ 0.15     $ 0.02  
From discontinued operations
    0.00       (0.01 )     --       (0.01 )
Basic and diluted Earnings per Share
  $ 0.10     $ 0.07     $ 0.15     $ 0.01  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic
    3,513       3,513       3,513       3,513  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
    3,529       3,549       3,529       3,549  



 
 

 

TRIO-TECH 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,
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
                       
   Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
                       
                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 405     $ 231     $ 824     $ 201  
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
    (282 )     166       (1,050 )     (228 )
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    123       397       (226 )     (27 )
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income
                               
attributable to non-controlling interests
    (105 )     8       4       74  
                                 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
                               
   Attributable to Trio-Tech International
  $ 228     $ 405     $ (230 )   $ (101 )
                                 

 
 

 

TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)
 
   
             
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
 
2015
   
2014
 
ASSETS
           
             
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,711     $ 2,938  
Short-term deposits
    101       102  
Trade accounts receivable, net
    7,875       8,625  
Other receivables
    389       311  
Inventories, net
    1,141       1,106  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    244       205  
Assets held for sale
    98       --  
Total current assets
    13,559       13,287  
Deferred tax assets
    453       388  
Investment properties, net
    1,540       1,765  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    12,522       13,541  
Loans receivable from property development projects
    --       805  
Other assets
    1,823       1,263  
Restricted term deposits
    2,140       3,541  
Total non-current assets
    18,478       21,303  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 32,037     $ 34,590  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Lines of credit
  $ 1,578     $ 3,767  
Accounts payable
    2,770       3,162  
Accrued expenses
    3,084       3,046  
Income taxes payable
    296       214  
Current portion of bank loans payable
    346       448  
Current portion of capital leases
    197       81  
Total current liabilities
    8,271       10,718  
Bank loans payable, net of current portion
    2,198       2,598  
Capital leases, net of current portion
    475       200  
Deferred tax liabilities
    333       202  
Other non-current liabilities
    38       39  
Total non-current liabilities
    3,044       3,039  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    11,315       13,757  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
EQUITY
               
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL'S SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 3,513,055
               
shares issued  and outstanding at June 30, 2015, and June 30, 2014
    10,882       10,882  
Paid-in capital
    3,087       2,972  
Accumulated retained earnings
    2,246       1,725  
Accumulated other comprehensive gain-translation adjustments
    2,771       3,522  
Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity 
    18,986       19,101  
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
    1,736       1,732  
TOTAL EQUITY
    20,722       20,833  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 32,037     $ 34,590