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LOS ANGELES
SINGAPORE
KUALA LUMPUR
BANGKOK
SUZHOU
TIANJIN
CHONGQING
 
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
Company Contact:           Investor Contact:
 A. Charles Wilson            Berkman Associates
 Chairman                          (310) 477-3118
 (818) 787-7000          info@BerkmanAssociates.com
 
 
Trio-Tech Fourth Quarter Net Income Increased 96% to
$0.09 Per Diluted Share Versus $0.05 Per Share Last Year
 
Fiscal 2017 Net Income Increased 69% to $0.36 Per Diluted Share
Versus $0.22 Per Diluted Share For Fiscal 2016
 
Van Nuys, CA – September 20, 2017 – Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2017:
 
● 
Fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 net income increased 96.1% to $0.09 per diluted share, on a 20.7% increase in revenue compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.
● 
Fiscal 2017 net income increased 68.9% to $0.36 per diluted share, on an 11.9% increase in revenue compared to fiscal 2016.
 
CEO Comments
"Trio-Tech delivered a strong fourth quarter and a strong year. Fourth quarter revenue rose to $10,638,000, a 20.7% improvement over fiscal 2016 fourth quarter revenue of $8,815,000. Fourth quarter net income increased to $353,000, or $0.09 per diluted share, nearly double net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 of $180,000, or $0.05 per share.
"For fiscal 2017 as a whole, net income increased 68.9% to $1,316,000, or $0.36 per diluted share, on an 11.9% gain in revenue to $38,538,000. This compares to net income of $779,000, or $0.22 per share, on revenue of $34,454,000 for fiscal 2016.
"Cash provided by operations was $3,953,000 for fiscal 2017 compared to cash provided by operations of $1,014,000 for fiscal 2016. With our solid cash generation and net income, cash and equivalents grew to $4,772,000, or $1.35 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2017 compared to cash and equivalents of $3,807,000, or $1.08 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2016.
"Each of our key business segments - semiconductor test equipment manufacturing, semiconductor testing services, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment distribution - posted higher revenue in fiscal 2017 than in fiscal 2016. Also encouraging is that backlog at the end of fiscal 2017 increased to $7,546,000 versus backlog of $6,304,000 at the end of fiscal 2016, reflecting higher backlog in each business segment.
"Fiscal 2017 marks the fourth consecutive year of higher net income for Trio-Tech, a trend we are working hard to extend in fiscal 2018. The performance of our core businesses these past few years has established a solid foundation on which to build. We never lose sight of the crucial roles that product and service quality, new product development, and outstanding customer service have played in our success. At the same time, we seek to build on the base of business we have developed by applying our technologies and global manufacturing and service expertise," said S.W. Yong, Trio-Tech's CEO.
 
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16139 Wyandotte Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA ● TEL: (818) 787-7000 ● FAX (818) 787-9130
 
Trio-Tech Fourth Quarter Net Income Increased 96% to $0.09 Per Diluted Share Versus $0.05 Per Share Last Year
September 20, 2017
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Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter Results
For the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2017, revenue increased 20.7% to $10,638,000 compared to $8,815,000 for the same quarter of fiscal 2016. Testing services revenue increased 5.0% to $4,382,000 compared to $4,174,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the result of increased testing volume in the Company’s Asian facilities. Distribution revenue increased 120.4% to $2,151,000 compared to $976,000 in the same quarter last year, primarily reflecting increased demand for products in Trio-Tech's Singapore operation. Higher demand in Singapore also contributed to a 12.2% increase in Manufacturing revenue to $4,068,000 compared to $3,626,000 in the same quarter a year earlier.
Fiscal 2017 fourth quarter operating expenses increased $180,000, or 9.8%, to $2,014,000 from $1,834,000, but declined to 18.9% of revenue, compared to 20.8% of revenue, last year.
Fourth quarter fiscal 2017 operating income was $349,000 compared to $510,000 in the same quarter last year.
Net income attributable to Trio-Tech International common shareholders for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 increased 96.1% to $353,000, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to $180,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter last year. Fiscal 2017 fourth quarter net income benefited from a $103,000 increase in other income, compared to a loss of $136,000 in the same quarter last year.
 
Fiscal 2017 Results
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2017, revenue increased 11.9% to $38,538,000 compared to revenue of $34,454,000 for fiscal 2016. Testing services revenue increased 8.5% to $16,586,000 for the year, compared to $15,280,000 for fiscal 2016. Distribution revenue increased 43.4% to $6,511,000 compared to $4,542,000 in fiscal 2016. Manufacturing revenue increased 5.4% to $15,289,000 compared to $14,510,000 in fiscal 2016.
Fiscal 2017 operating expenses increased $664,000, or 9.1% to $7,973,000 from $7,309,000 in fiscal 2016, but declined, as percent of revenue, to 20.7% from 21.2% in fiscal 2016.
Income from operations increased 2.0% to $1,489,000 compared to $1,460,000 in fiscal 2016.
Net income attributable to Trio-Tech International common shareholders for fiscal 2017 increased 68.9% to $1,316,000, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to $779,000, or $0.22 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Fiscal 2017 net income also benefited from a gain in other income of $312,000, compared to a loss of $158,000 in fiscal 2016. The improvement in other income is primarily due to a foreign exchange gain of $96,000 compared to a foreign exchange loss of $371,000 in fiscal 2016.
 
Balance Sheet Highlights
Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2017 was $21,527,000, or $6.11 per outstanding share, compared to $20,871,000, or $5.94 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2016. There were 3,523,055 and 3,513,055 common shares outstanding at June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, respectively.
 
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Trio-Tech Fourth Quarter Net Income Increased 96% to $0.09 Per Diluted Share Versus $0.05 Per Share Last Year
September 20, 2017
Page Three
 
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 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 to government policies, potential legislative 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 press release 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 Ended
June 30,
 
 
Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
       
 
Revenue
 
2017
 
 
2016
 
 
2017
 
 
 2016
 
 
 
 
Products
 $4,068 
 $3,626 
 $15,289 
 $14,510 
Testing services
  4,382 
  4,174 
  16,586 
  15,280 
Distribution
  2,151 
  976 
  6,511 
  4,542 
Other
  37 
  39 
  152 
  122 
 
    
    
    
    
 
  10,638 
  8,815 
  38,538 
  34,454 
Cost of Sales
    
    
    
    
Cost of products sold
  3,329 
  2,831 
  12,091 
  11,008 
Cost of testing services rendered
  2,988 
  2,760 
  11,057 
  10,587 
Distribution
  1,929 
  849 
  5,828 
  3,967 
Other
  29 
  31 
  100 
  123 
 
  8,275 
  6,471 
  29,076 
  25,685 
 
    
    
    
    
Gross Margin
  2,363 
  2,344 
  9,462 
  8,769 
 
    
    
    
    
Operating Expenses:
    
    
    
    
General and administrative
  1,733 
  1,588 
  6,911 
  6,449 
Selling
  220 
  206 
  807 
  676 
Research and development
  52 
  52 
  208 
  200 
Gain (Loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
  9 
  (12)
  47 
  (16)
Total operating expenses
  2,014 
  1,834 
  7,973 
  7,309 
 
    
    
    
    
Income from Operations
  349 
  510 
  1,489 
  1,460 
 
    
    
    
    
Other Income (Expenses)
    
    
    
    
Interest expense
  (53)
  (53)
  (202)
  (204)
Other income, net
  156 
  (83)
  514 
  46 
Total other income (expense)
  103 
  (136)
  312 
  (158)
 
    
    
    
    
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes
  452 
  374 
  1,801 
  1,302 
Income Tax Expense
  (85)
  (69)
  (341)
  (237)
 
    
    
    
    
Income from Continuing Operations
    
    
    
    
before Non-controlling Interest, net of tax
  367 
  305 
  1,460 
  1,065 
 
    
    
    
    
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
  (1)
  1 
  (5)
  (4)
 
    
    
    
    
NET INCOME
 $366 
 $306 
 $1,455 
 $1,061 
 
    
    
    
    
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
  13 
  126 
  139 
  282 
 
    
    
    
    
Net Income attributable to Trio-Tech International
  353 
  180 
  1,316 
  779 
 
    
    
    
    
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
    
    
    
    
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
  355 
  181 
  1,325 
  788 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
  (2)
  (1)
  (9)
  (9)
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International
 $353 
 $180 
 $1,316 
 $779 
 
    
    
    
    
Basic Earnings per Share
 $0.10 
 $0.05 
 $0.38 
 $0.22 
 
    
    
    
    
Diluted Earnings per Share
 $0.09 
 $0.05 
 $0.36 
 $0.22 
 
    
    
    
    
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic
  3,523 
  3,513 
  3,523 
  3,513 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
  3,737 
  3,535 
  3,644 
  3,535 
 
 
 
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEAUDITED
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,         
 
 
Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
     
 
 
 
2017
 
 
2016
 
 
2017
 
 
2016
 
Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Attributable to Trio-Tech International:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 $366 
 $306 
 $1,455 
 $1,061 
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
  408 
  (208)
  (679)
  (832)
Comprehensive Income
  774 
  98 
  776 
  229 
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    
    
    
    
attributable to non-controlling interests
  64 
  27 
  (11)
  59 
 
    
    
    
    
Comprehensive Income
    
    
    
    
   Attributable to Trio-Tech International
 $710 
 $71 
 $787 
 $170 
 
    
    
    
    
 
 
 
 
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)
 

 
Jun. 30,
 
 
Jun. 30,
 
 
 
2017
 
 
2016
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Cash and cash equivalents
 $4,772 
 $3,807 
  Short-term deposits
  787 
  295 
  Trade accounts receivable, net
  9,009 
  8,826 
  Other receivables
  401 
  596 
  Inventories, net
  1,756 
  1,460 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  226 
  264 
  Assets held for sale
  86 
  92 
     Total current assets
  17,037 
  15,340 
 
    
    
Deferred tax assets
  375 
  401 
Investment properties, net
  1,216 
  1,340 
Property, plant and equipment, net
  11,291 
  11,283 
Other assets
  1,922 
  1,788 
Restricted term deposits
  1,657 
  2,067 
     Total non-current assets
  16,461 
  16,879 
 
    
    
TOTAL ASSETS
 $33,498 
 $32,219 
 
    
    
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
    
    
 
    
    
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
    
    
  Lines of credit
 $2,556 
 $2,491 
  Accounts payable
  3,229 
  2,921 
  Accrued expenses
  3,043 
  2,642 
  Income taxes payable
  233 
  230 
  Current portion of bank loans payable
  260 
  342 
  Current portion of capital leases
  228 
  235 
     Total current liabilities
  9,549 
  8,861 
 
    
    
Bank loans payable, net of current portion
  1,552 
  1,725 
Capital leases, net of current portion 
  531 
  503 
Deferred tax liabilities
  295 
  216 
Other non-current liabilities
  44 
  43 
     Total non-current liabilities
  2,422 
  2,487 
 
    
    
TOTAL LIABILITIES
  11,971 
  11,348 
 
    
    
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
  -- 
  -- 
 
    
    
EQUITY
    
    
 
    
    
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL'S SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
    
    
  Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 3,523,055 and
    
    
   3,513,055 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, respectively
  10,921 
  10,882 
  Paid-in capital
  3,206 
  3,188 
  Accumulated retained earnings
  4,341 
  3,025 
  Accumulated other comprehensive gain-translation adjustments
  1,633 
  2,162 
     Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity
  20,101 
  19,257 
Non-controlling interest
  1,426 
  1,614 
 
    
    
TOTAL EQUITY
  21,527 
  20,871 
 
    
    
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 $33,498 
 $32,219