Trio-Tech Second Quarter Operating Income Increases 63% on a 13% Gain in Revenue

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Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) reported a 13% revenue increase to $12.39 million in Q2 of fiscal 2023, up from $10.92 million in the same period last year. The manufacturing segment drove this growth with a 43% increase. Operating income surged 63% to $1.07 million, while net income fell to $507,000 due to a non-cash currency exchange loss of $349,000. For H1, revenue rose 15% to $24.33 million, with net income decreasing to $1.39 million, impacted by similar exchange losses. Shareholders' equity improved to $29.97 million.

Positive

• Q2 revenue up 13% to $12.39 million.
• Manufacturing segment revenue increased 43%.
• Operating income surged 63% to $1.07 million.
• Shareholders' equity increased to $29.97 million.

Negative

• Net income decreased to $507,000, down from $855,000.
• Non-cash currency exchange loss of $349,000 impacted earnings.
• Net income for H1 declined to $1.39 million from $1.77 million.

VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) today announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2023.

Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Results

For the three months ended December 31, 2022, revenue increased 13% to $12,390,000, compared to $10,922,000 for the same quarter last year, driven by a 43% increase in revenue in the Company’s manufacturing segment.

Reflecting the growth in revenue and an increase in gross margin for the second quarter to 27% of revenue compared to 26% of revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, operating income surged 63% to $1,069,000 compared to $656,000 last year.

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $507,000, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to net income of $855,000, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Net income for this year’s second quarter was affected by a non-cash currency exchange loss of $349,000 associated with a weakening of the US dollar against the Singapore dollar during the quarter. This compares to an exchange loss of $38,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

Shareholders' equity at December 31, 2022 increased to $29,973,000, or $7.35 per outstanding share, compared to $28,002,000, or $6.88 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2022. There were approximately 4,076,680 and 4,071,680 shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively.

CEO Comments

S.W. Yong, Trio-Tech's CEO, said, “We are pleased by growth in revenue and operating income that we delivered for the first half of the new fiscal year. Looking ahead, despite the potential impact of semiconductor industry capacity adjustments on our business in the second half, we remain optimistic that we will achieve our goals for long-term growth and profitability as we remain focused on improving operating efficiency, controlling expenses, and working closely with current and prospective customers to expand our business opportunities.”

Fiscal 2022 First Half Results

For the first six months of fiscal 2023, revenue increased 15% to $24,329,000 compared to $21,093,000 for the same period last year.

Gross margin for the first six months of fiscal 2023 increased 15% to $6,957,000 compared to $6,069,000 for the same period last year and represented approximately 29% of revenue for both periods.

Income from operations increased 31% to $2,136,000, or 9% of revenue, compared to $1,626,000, or 8% of revenue, for the same period last year.

Net income for the first half of fiscal 2023 was $1,389,000, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to $1,772,000, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the same period last year. Net income for this year’s first half reflected a non-cash currency exchange loss of $279,000 versus an exchange loss of $4,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2022.

About Trio‑Tech

Established in 1958, Trio-Tech International is located in Van Nuys, California, with its Principal Executive Office and regional headquarters 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 and Jiangsu 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; on-going public health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic; geopolitical conflicts, including the current war in Ukraine; political and trade tension between U.S and China, other economic, financial and regulatory factors beyond the Company's control and, uncertainties relating to our ability to operate our business in China; uncertainties regarding the enforcement of laws and the fact that rules and regulation in China can change quickly with little advance notice, along with the risk that the Chinese government may intervene or influence our operation at any time, or may exert more control over offerings conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers could result in a material change in our operations, financial performance and/or the value of our common stock or impair our ability to raise money. 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.

TRIO‑TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
UNAUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
Revenue		2022				2021				2022				2021
Manufacturing		$	5,044			$	3,528			$	8,629			$	7,090
Testing services			5,648				4,966				12,012				9,566
Distribution			1,694				2,420				3,676				4,418
Real estate			4				8				12				19
			12,390				10,922				24,329				21,093
Cost of Sales
Cost of manufactured products sold			3,849				2,874				6,374				5,308
Cost of testing services rendered			3,747				3,089				7,873				5,972
Cost of distribution			1,441				2,050				3,089				3,706
Cost of real estate			18				19				36				38
			9,055				8,032				17,372				15,024
Gross Margin			3,335				2,890				6,957				6,069
Operating Expenses:
General and administrative			1,919				1,947				4,224				3,927
Selling			193				156				366				303
Research and development			151				131				224				213
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment			3				--				7				--
Total operating expenses			2,266				2,234				4,821				4,443
Income from Operations			1,069				656				2,136				1,626
Other Income (Expenses)
Interest expenses			(10	)			(28	)			(54	)			(56	)
Other income, net			(243	)			381				(64	)			542
Total other income			(253	)			353				(118	)			486
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes			816				1,009				2,018				2,112
Income Tax Expenses			(241	)			(153	)			(466	)			(333	)
Income from Continuing Operations before Non-controlling Interest, Net of Tax			575				856				1,552				1,779
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax			(10	)			--				(9	)			5
NET INCOME			565				856				1,543				1,784
Less: Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interest			58				1				154				12
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International			507				855				1,389				1,772
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
Income from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax			512				856				1,394				1,770
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax			(5	)			(1	)			(5	)			2
Net Income attributable to Trio-Tech International		$	507			$	855			$	1,389			$	1,772
Basic Earnings per Share		$	0.12			$	0.22			$	0.34			$	0.46
Diluted Earnings per share		$	0.12			$	0.20			$	0.33			$	0.43
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic			4,074				3,923				4,074				3,923
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted			4,162				4,242				4,160				4,129

TRIO‑TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
UNAUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders:
Net income		$	565			$	856			$	1,543			$	1,784
Foreign Currency Translation, Net of Tax			1,568				251				355				(38	)
Comprehensive Income			2,133				1,107				1,898				1,746
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) Attributable to Non-controlling Interest			133				2				212				6
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders		$	2,000			$	1,105			$	1,686			$	1,740

TRIO‑TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)
		Dec. 31,				June 30,
		2022				2022
ASSETS		(Unaudited)				(Audited)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	6,379			$	7,698
Short-term deposits			4,995				5,420
Trade account receivables, net			13,332				11,592
Other receivables			728				998
Inventories, net			3,219				2,258
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			610				1,215
Financed sales receivable			21				21
Restricted term deposit			747				--
Total current assets			30,031				29,202
Deferred tax assets			93				169
Investment properties, net			533				585
Property, plant and equipment, net			11,070				8,481
Operating lease right-of-use assets			2,580				3,152
Other assets			141				137
Financed sales receivable			6				17
Restricted term deposits			1,742				1,678
Total non-current assets			16,165				14,219
TOTAL ASSETS		$	46,196			$	43,421
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Lines of credit			--			$	929
Accounts payable			3,067				2,401
Accrued expense			6,807				6,004
Income taxes payable			461				787
Current portion of bank loans payable			511				472
Current portion of finance leases			101				118
Current portion of operating leases			1,140				1,218
Total current liabilities			12,087				11,929
Bank loans payable, net of current portion			1,185				1,272
Finance leases, net of current portion			69				119
Operating leases, net of current portion			1,440				1,934
Income taxes payable			255				137
Deferred tax liabilities			15				--
Other non-current liabilities			1,172				28
Total non-current liabilities			4,136				3,490
TOTAL LIABILITIES			16,223				15,419
EQUITY
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL'S SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 4,076,680 and 4,071,680 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively			12,769				12,750
Paid-in capital			4,762				4,708
Accumulated retained earnings			10,608				9,219
Accumulated other comprehensive gain-translation adjustments			1,494				1,197
Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity			29,633				27,874
Non-controlling interest			340				128
TOTAL EQUITY			29,973				28,002
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY		$	46,196			$	43,421

 

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FAQ

What were Trio-Tech's second quarter results for fiscal 2023?

Trio-Tech reported a 13% revenue increase to $12.39 million and operating income up 63% to $1.07 million.

How did the currency exchange affect Trio-Tech's earnings?

A non-cash currency exchange loss of $349,000 in Q2 affected net income, leading to a decline to $507,000.

What is the outlook for Trio-Tech following the latest earnings report?

Despite potential impacts from semiconductor capacity adjustments, Trio-Tech remains optimistic about long-term growth.

What was the change in shareholders' equity for Trio-Tech?

Shareholders' equity rose to $29.97 million as of December 31, 2022, up from $28.00 million.

How did Trio-Tech's fiscal 2023 first half revenue compare to last year?

Revenue for the first half of fiscal 2023 increased by 15% to $24.33 million.