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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
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Trio-Tech Reports Higher Revenue and Net Income
for Fiscal 2016 Compared to Fiscal 2015
 
 
Van Nuys, CA – September 28, 2016 – Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2016:
 
Fiscal 2016 revenue increased 1.5% to $34,454,000 compared to revenue of $33,932,000 for fiscal 2015. Income from operations increased 21.0%.
Fiscal 2016 net income increased 49.5% to $0.22 per diluted share compared to $0.15 per diluted share for fiscal 2015.
Fourth quarter fiscal 2016 revenue increased 5.0% to $8,815,000 compared to revenue of $8,399,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. Income from operations increased 21.1%.
Fourth quarter fiscal 2016 net income decreased to $0.05 per diluted share compared to $0.10 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.
 
CEO Comments
 
S.W. Yong, Trio-Tech's CEO, said, "We are pleased to report higher revenue and net income for Trio-Tech for fiscal 2016 compared to fiscal 2015, an especially noteworthy performance in view of the challenging operating environment in the global semiconductor industry we confronted again this past year. We attribute these improved results to the success of our efforts to reduce costs while enhancing our reputation for quality service and products.
 
"Our primary goal is to increase value for our shareholders. Toward this end, we remain focused on continuing to build our core business by expanding our service and product offerings as well as our client base."
 
Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter Results
 
For the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2016, revenue increased 5.0% to $8,815,000 compared to revenue of $8,399,000 for the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. Gross margin improved slightly to 26.6% of revenue compared to 26.2% of revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.
 
General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 declined to 18.0% of revenue versus 19.9% of revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, contributing to a 21.1% increase in income from operations to $510,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $421,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.
 
Net income attributable to Trio-Tech International common shareholders for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 was $180,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Trio-Tech International common shareholders of $352,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 reflected a foreign exchange loss of $245,000, while net income for the fourth quarter of 2015 benefitted from a foreign exchange gain of $256,000.
 
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Trio-Tech Reports Higher Revenue and Net Income for Fiscal 2016 Compared to Fiscal 2015
September 28, 2016
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Fiscal 2016 Results
 
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, revenue increased 1.5% to $34,454,000 compared to revenue of $33,932,000 in fiscal 2015. Gross margin for fiscal 2016 decreased to 25.5% of revenue from 26.3% of revenue for fiscal 2015.
 
General and administrative expenses for fiscal 2016 decreased to 18.7% of revenue compared to 20.2% of revenue for fiscal 2015, contributing to a 21.0% increase in income from operations to $1,460,000 for fiscal 2016 compared to $1,207,000 for fiscal 2015.
 
Fiscal 2016 net income attributable to Trio-Tech International common shareholders increased 49.5% to $779,000, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to $521,000, or $0.15 per diluted share, for fiscal 2015. Net income for fiscal 2016 reflected a foreign exchange loss of $371,000, while net income for fiscal 2015 benefitted from a foreign exchange gain of $84,000.
 
Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2016 was $20,871,000, or $5.94 per outstanding share, compared to $20,722,000, or $5.90 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2015. There were approximately 3,513,000 common shares outstanding at June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015.
 
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 testingspecifications 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
 
 
AUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months EndedJune 30,
 
 
Twelve Months EndedJune 30,
 
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Products
 $3,626 
 $3,119 
 $14,510 
 $12,873 
Testing services
  4,174 
  4,191 
  15,280 
  18,020 
Distribution
  976 
  1,046 
  4,542 
  2,866 
Other
  39 
  43 
  122 
  173 
 
    
    
    
    
 
  8,815 
  8,399 
  34,454 
  33,932 
Cost of Sales
    
    
    
    
Cost of products sold
  2,831 
  2,175 
  11,008 
  10,318 
Cost of testing services rendered
  2,760 
  3,068 
  10,587 
  12,059 
Distribution
  849 
  925 
  3,967 
  2,493 
Other
  31 
  34 
  123 
  137 
 
    
    
    
    
 
  6,471 
  6,202 
  25,685 
  25,007 
 
    
    
    
    
Gross Margin
  2,344 
  2,197 
  8,769 
  8,925 
 
    
    
    
    
Operating Expenses:
    
    
    
    
General and administrative
  1,588 
  1,673 
  6,449 
  6,848 
Selling
  206 
  186 
  676 
  717 
Research and development
  52 
  44 
  200 
  182 
Impairment loss
  -- 
  -- 
  -- 
  70 
(Loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
  (12)
  (127)
  (16)
  (99)
 
    
    
    
    
Total operating expenses
  1,834 
  1,776 
  7,309 
  7,718 
 
    
    
    
    
Income from Operations
  510 
  421 
  1,460 
  1,207 
 
    
    
    
    
Other Income (Expenses)
    
    
    
    
Interest expense
  (53)
  (71)
  (204)
  (245)
Other income, net
  (83)
  306 
  46 
  363 
 
    
    
    
    
Total other income (expense)
  (136)
  235 
  (158)
  118 
 
    
    
    
    
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes
  374 
  656 
  1,302 
  1,325 
Income Tax (Expense)
  (69)
  (251)
  (237)
  (507)
 
    
    
    
    
Income from Continuing Operations
    
    
    
    
before Non-controlling Interest, net of tax
  305 
  405 
  1,065 
  818 
 
    
    
    
    
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
  1 
  (1)
  (4)
  6 
 
    
    
    
    
NET INCOME
 $306 
 $404 
 $1,061 
 $824 
 
    
    
    
    
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
  126 
  52 
  282 
  303 
 
    
    
    
    
Net Income attributable to Trio-Tech International
  180 
  352 
  779 
  521 
 
    
    
    
    
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
    
    
    
    
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
  181 
  351 
  788 
  517 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
  (1)
  1 
  (9)
  4 
 
    
    
    
    
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International
 $180 
 $352 
 $779 
 $521 
 
    
    
    
    
Basic and diluted earnings per share
    
    
    
    
From continuing operations
 $0.05 
 $0.10 
 $0.22 
 $0.15 
From discontinued operations
  -- 
  -- 
  -- 
  -- 
 
    
    
    
    
Basic and diluted Earnings per Share
 $0.05 
 $0.10 
 $0.22 
 $0.15 
 
    
    
    
    
 
    
    
    
    
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic
  3,513 
  3,513 
  3,513 
  3,513 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
  3,535 
  3,529 
  3,535 
  3,529 
 
 
 
 
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
AUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,  
 

 
2016
 
 
2015
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 $306 
 $404 
 $1,061 
 $824 
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
  (208)
  (283)
  (832)
  (1,050)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  98 
  121 
  229 
  (226)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income
    
    
    
    
attributable to non-controlling interests
  27 
  (106)
  59 
  4 
 
    
    
    
    
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    
    
    
    
   Attributable to Trio-Tech International
 $71 
 $227 
 $170 
 $(230)
 
    
    
    
    
 
 
 
 
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2016
 
 
2015
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Cash and cash equivalents
 $3,807 
 $3,711 
  Short-term deposits
  295 
  101 
  Trade accounts receivable, net
  8,826 
  7,875 
  Other receivables
  596 
  389 
  Inventories, net
  1,460 
  1,141 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  264 
  244 
  Assets held for sale
  92 
  98 
 
    
    
     Total current assets
  15,340 
  13,559 
 
    
    
Deferred tax assets
  401 
  453 
Investment properties, net
  1,340 
  1,540 
Property, plant and equipment, net
  11,283 
  12,522 
Other assets
  1,788 
  1,823 
Restricted term deposits
  2,067 
  2,140 
 
    
    
     Total non-current assets
  16,879 
  18,478 
 
    
    
TOTAL ASSETS
 $32,219 
 $32,037 
 
    
    
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY  
    
    
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
    
    
  Lines of credit
 $2,491 
 $1,578 
  Accounts payable
  2,921 
  2,770 
  Accrued expenses
  2,642 
  3,084 
  Income taxes payable
  230 
  296 
  Current portion of bank loans payable
  342 
  346 
  Current portion of capital leases
  235 
  197 
 
    
    
     Total current liabilities
  8,861 
  8,271 
 
    
    
Bank loans payable, net of current portion
  1,725 
  2,198 
Capital leases, net of current portion 
  503 
  475 
Deferred tax liabilities
  216 
  333 
Other non-current liabilities
  43 
  38 
 
    
    
     Total non-current liabilities
  2,487 
  3,044 
 
    
    
TOTAL LIABILITIES
  11,348 
  11,315 
 
    
    
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, 2016 and June 30, 2015, respectively
  10,882 
  10,882 
  Paid-in capital
  3,188 
  3,087 
  Accumulated retained earnings
  3,025 
  2,246 
  Accumulated other comprehensive gain-translation adjustments
  2,162 
  2,771 
 
    
    
     Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity
  19,257 
  18,986 
 
    
    
Non-controlling interest
  1,614 
  1,736 
 
    
    
TOTAL EQUITY
  20,871 
  20,722 
 
    
    
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 $32,219 
 $32,037