Universal Security Instruments Reports Second-Quarter Results

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Universal Security Instruments (NYSE AMEX: UUU) reported significant growth in its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2024. Sales increased 93.8% to $7.2 million, compared to $3.7 million in the same period last year. The company posted a net income of $576,978 ($0.25 per share), reversing last year's loss of $186,425. Six-month sales rose 13.3% to $11.8 million. A major sale to a national retail chain contributed $3.5 million to quarterly revenue, though this level is not expected to continue. The company has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Feit Electric Company, pending shareholder approval in Q1 2025.

Positive

• 93.8% quarterly sales increase to $7.2 million
• Turned $186,425 quarterly loss into $576,978 profit
• Six-month sales growth of 13.3% to $11.8 million
• Major $3.5 million sale to national retail chain

Negative

• Company warns current sales and profit levels not sustainable in future quarters
• Pending asset sale to Feit Electric indicates potential major business restructuring

Insights

Financial Analyst

The quarterly results show remarkable improvement with $7.2M in sales, a 93.8% increase and a shift from loss to $576,978 profit. However, this performance surge is primarily driven by a one-time $3.5M sale to a national retail chain that won't recur. The pending acquisition by Feit Electric adds another layer of uncertainty to future performance.

The six-month performance, while positive with a 13.3% sales increase and return to profitability, presents a more modest picture of the underlying business trajectory. The company's explicit warning about non-recurring sales levels suggests investors should temper expectations for upcoming quarters. The imminent acquisition by Feit Electric, expected to close in Q1 2025, will likely be the primary driver of stock movement rather than operational metrics.

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: UUU) today announced results for its fiscal second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2024.

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, sales increased 93.8% to $7,203,269 compared to sales of $3,717,455 for the same period last year. The Company reported net income of $576,978, or $0.25 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $186,425 or $0.08 per basic and diluted share for the same period last year.

For the six months ended September 30, 2024, sales increased 13.3% to $11,801,785 versus $10,416,266 for the same period last year. The Company reported net income of $134,772, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $21,295 or $0.01, per basic and diluted share for the corresponding 2023 period. Included in the results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, were sales to a national retail chain which accounted for approximately $3,541,000 of the increased sales. The Company does not anticipate that this level of sales and net income will continue in succeeding quarters.

“As previously reported, on October 29, 2024, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement by and among the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary and Feit Electric Company, Inc., a California corporation. The Company expects to continue business as usual pending shareholder approval and the closing of the Asset Purchase Agreement which is expected to be in the first quarter of calendar 2025,” said Harvey Grossblatt, CEO.

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has an over 55-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.

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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 affecting us 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 INCOME STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2024				2023
Sales	$	7,203,269			$	3,717,455
Net income (loss)		576,978				(186,425	)
Earnings (Loss) per share:
Basic and diluted	$	0.25			$	(0.08	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		2,312,887				2,312,887

	Six Months Ended September 30,
	2024				2023
Sales	$	11,801,785			$	10,416,226
Net income (loss)		134,772				(21,295	)
Earnings (Loss) per share:
Basic and diluted	$	0.06			$	(0.01	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		2,312,887				2,312,887

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
	Sept. 30, 2024				Sept. 30, 2023
Cash	$	234,199			$	254,818
Accounts receivable and amount due from factor		6,460,368				3,130,458
Inventory		5,980,798				4,968,433
Prepaid expense		152,429				365,630
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		12,827,794				8,719,339
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS–NET		108,892				276,043
OTHER ASSETS		-				-
TOTAL ASSETS	$	12,936,686			$	8,995,382
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Line of credit – factor.	$	4,216,134			$	912,147
Short-term portion of operating lease liability		93,065				154,969
Accounts payable		3,064,147				1,990,116
Accrued liabilities		465,541				507,563
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		7,838,887				3,564,795
LONG TERM PORTION OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY		-				93,065
TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		-				93,065
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,312,887 at September 30, 2024 and 2023		23,129				23,129
Additional paid-in capital		12,885,841				12,885,841
Accumulated Deficit		(7,811,171	)			(7,571,448	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		5,097,799				5,337,522
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	12,936,686			$	8,995,382

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

FAQ

What was Universal Security Instruments (UUU) revenue growth in Q2 2024?

Universal Security Instruments reported a 93.8% revenue increase to $7.2 million in Q2 2024, compared to $3.7 million in the same period last year.

How much profit did Universal Security Instruments (UUU) make in Q2 2024?

The company reported a net income of $576,978 ($0.25 per share) in Q2 2024, compared to a loss of $186,425 in the same quarter last year.

What is the status of Universal Security Instruments (UUU) asset sale to Feit Electric?

Universal Security Instruments entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Feit Electric on October 29, 2024, pending shareholder approval expected in Q1 2025.