Universal Security Instruments Announces its Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results

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Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (UUU) reported financial results for Q4 and fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. Q4 sales rose to $4.29 million, a 43.1% increase, with a reduced net loss of $235,838 ($0.10 per share). For the fiscal year, sales reached $19.55 million, up 11.6%; however, the company posted a net loss of $78,150 compared to a profit of $268,343 in the previous year, largely influenced by a prior loan forgiveness. Supply chain disruptions have pressured gross margins, impacting profitability.

Positive

• Q4 sales increased by 43.1% to $4,290,550.
• Annual sales rose by 11.6% to $19,549,785 from the previous year.

Negative

• Reported a net loss of $78,150 for the fiscal year compared to a net income of $268,343 last year.
• Gross margins decreased due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs.
• Difficulties in obtaining raw materials, including micro-processing chips and electrical components.

OWINGS MILLS, Md., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UUU) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and its fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

The Company reported:

• For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2022, sales increased $1,293,212 (43.1%) to $4,290,550 from $2,997,338 from the comparable period last year. The Company reported a net loss of $235,838, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share compared to a net loss of $456,838, or $0.20 per basic and diluted share for the comparable period of the previous year.
• For the 12 months ended March 31, 2022, sales increased $2,029,634 (11.6%) to $19,549,785 versus $17,520,151 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. The Company reported a net loss of $78,150, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, versus net income of $268,343 or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, for the same period last year. The results for the 12 months ended March 31, 2021 included forgiveness of the Company's Payroll Protection Plan loan in the amount of $221,400.

Harvey Grossblatt, President and Chief Executive Officer said, "While our sales have increased for the year, our gross margins have decreased due to higher costs caused by supply chain disruptions due to ocean freight shortages, port congestion in Long Beach, California and domestic trucking issues. We are also experiencing difficulty obtaining raw materials such as micro-processing chips and other electrical components.

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has an over 50-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. On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and Infinite Reality, Inc. Closing is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. On May 16, 2022, the Company filed with the SEC a proxy statement and Form S-4 registration statement in connection with the Merger.

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"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, currency fluctuations, the impact of current and future laws and governmental regulations, 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.

                                          

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	(UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022	2021
Net sales	$4,290,550	$2,997,338
Net loss	(235,838)	(456,838)
Net loss per share – basic and diluted	(0.10)	(0.20)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding          Basic and diluted	2,312,887	2,312,887

 

                                              

	Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
	2022	2021
Net sales	$19,549,785	$17,520,151
Net (loss) income	(78,150)	268,343
Net (loss) income per share – basic and diluted	(0.03)	0.12
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding          Basic and diluted	2,312,887	2,312,887

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS	March 31,
	2022		2021
Cash	$    438,735		$   160,604
Accounts receivable and amount due from factor	4,090,113		2,583,463
Inventory	6,229,061		4,181,193
Prepaid expenses	241,342		336,699
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	10,999,251		7,261,959
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – NET	477,627		184,678
OTHER ASSETS	44,243		48,717
TOTAL ASSETS	$11,521,121		$7,495,354
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Line of credit - factor Short-term portion of operating lease liability	$2,157,086 131,880		$   18,904 171,122
Accounts payable– Trade Note payable – Eyston Company Ltd. Accrued liabilities	2,557,433 1,081,440  619,465		1,264,709 -  242,623
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	6,547,304		1,697,358
NOTE PAYABLE – Eyston Company Ltd. - noncurrent LONG-TERM PORTION OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	- 335,411 335,411		1,081,440 - 1,081,440
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	-		-
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; 20,000,000 authorized, 2,312,887 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and 2021	23,129		23,129
Additional paid-in capital	12,885,841		12,885,841
(Accumulated Deficit)	(8,270,564)		(8,192,414)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	4,638,406		4,716,556
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$11,521,121		$7,495,354

 

Contact:  Harvey Grossblatt, President   
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
410-363-3000, Ext. 224
Or
Zachary Mizener
Lambert & Co.
315-529-2348

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FAQ

What were Universal Security Instruments' Q4 sales for 2022?

Universal Security Instruments reported Q4 sales of $4,290,550, a 43.1% increase year-over-year.

What was the net loss for Universal Security Instruments in fiscal year 2022?

The company reported a net loss of $78,150 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

How did Universal Security Instruments' annual sales perform in 2022?

In 2022, annual sales were $19,549,785, representing an 11.6% increase from the previous year.

What factors affected Universal Security Instruments' gross margins?

Gross margins were negatively impacted by supply chain disruptions, ocean freight shortages, and rising costs of raw materials.