OWINGS MILLS, Md., Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal
Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: UUU) today announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2018.
For the three months ended September 30, 2018, sales rose approximately 26% to $4,526,252 compared to sales of $3,582,816 for the same period last
year. The Company reported a net loss of $121,324, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $167,925 or
$0.07 per basic and diluted share for the same period last year.
For the six months ended September 30, 2018, sales rose approximately 24% to $8,572,248 versus $6,901,053 for the same period last year. The Company
reported a net loss of $560,157, or $0.24 per basic and diluted
share, compared to a net loss of $711,588 or $0.31, per basic and
diluted share for the corresponding 2017 period.
"We are very pleased that our trend of higher sales has continued for the last four quarters and we are anticipating this
favorable trend will continue moving forward. We are also gratified that the Company reported operating income for both the
three-month and six-month periods. While our Hong Kong Joint Venture continues to experience weaker sales, we are working with
our Chinese partners to reduce the Joint Venture's losses. The new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration affect our
ground fault circuit interrupters, carbon monoxide alarms and photoelectric alarms which are manufactured in the Peoples Republic of China. We are currently developing marketing and sales strategies to reduce the
impact of these tariff increases on our customers," said Harvey Grossblatt President and CEO.
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
UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – (UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
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2018
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2017
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Sales
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$4,526,252
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$3,582,816
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Net loss
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(121,324)
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(167,925)
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Loss per share:
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Basic and diluted
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$ (0.05)
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$ (0.07)
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and
diluted
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2,312,887
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2,312,887
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Six Months Ended September 30,
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2018
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2017
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Sales
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$ 8,572,248
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$ 6,901,053
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Net loss
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(560,157)
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(711,588)
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Loss per share:
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Basic and diluted
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$ (0.24)
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$ (0.31)
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and
diluted
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2,312,887
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2,312,887
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – (UNAUDITED)
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ASSETS
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September 30,
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2018
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2017
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Cash
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$ 13,067
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$ 257,637
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Accounts receivable and amount due from factor
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2,880,142
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2,284,565
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Inventory
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6,673,098
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5,851,393
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Prepaid expenses
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263,265
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291,476
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
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9,829,572
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8,685,071
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INVESTMENT IN HONG KONG JOINT VENTURE
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9,025,865
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10,638,820
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PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND INTANGIBLE ASSET – NET
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79,179
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109,123
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OTHER ASSETS
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4,000
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4,000
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TOTAL ASSETS
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$18,938,616
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$19,437,014
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Line of credit - factor
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$ 1,546,847
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$1,046,749
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Accounts payable
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5,544,959
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4,488,308
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Accrued liabilities
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142,245
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127,183
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
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7,234,051
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5,662,240
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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-
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-
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized
20,000,000
shares; issued and outstanding 2,312,887 at September 30, 2018
and
2017
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23,129
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23,129
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Additional paid-in capital
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12,885,841
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12,885,841
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(Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings
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(1,859,037)
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251,842
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Accumulated other comprehensive income
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654,632
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613,962
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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11,704,565
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13,774,774
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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$18,938,616
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$19,437,014
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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
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SOURCE Universal Security Instruments, Inc.