OWINGS MILLS, Md., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: UUU) today announced results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2023.
For the three months ended December 31, 2023, sales decreased 19.2% to $4,654,978 compared to sales of $5,758,661 for the same period last year. The Company reported net income of $102,176, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $341,312 or $0.15 per basic and diluted share for the same period last year.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, sales decreased 7.3% to $15,071,204 versus $16,251,106 for the same period last year. The Company reported net income of $80,881, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $435,776 or $0.19, per basic and diluted share for the corresponding 2022 period.
“The primary reason for the sales decreases during the three and nine-month periods ended December 31, 2023, was supply chain difficulties in getting sufficient product to cover orders during our third fiscal quarter.” said Harvey Grossblatt - President and 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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| UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| Sales | $ | 4,654,978 | $ | 5,758,661 | |||
| Net income | 102,176 | 341,312 | |||||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.15 | |||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | 2,312,887 | 2,312,887 | |||||
| Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2021 | ||||||
| Sales | $ | 15,071,204 | $ | 16,251,106 | |||
| Net income | 80,881 | 435,776 | |||||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.19 | |||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||||
| Basic and diluted | 2,312,887 | 2,312,887 | |||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Cash | $ | 39,178 | $ | 200,155 | |||
| Accounts receivable and amount due from factor | 3,353,127 | 3,991,415 | |||||
| Inventory | 4,880,508 | 4,437,580 | |||||
| Prepaid expense | 399,318 | 313,277 | |||||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 8,672,131 | 8,942,427 | |||||
| PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS–NET | 231,823 | 395,278 | |||||
| OTHER ASSETS | - | 4,000 | |||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 8,903,954 | $ | 9,341,705 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| Line of credit – factor | $ | 1,121,064 | $ | 2,471,236 | |||
| Note payable – Eyston Company Ltd. | - | 181,440 | |||||
| Short-term portion of operating lease liability | 156,851 | 149,408 | |||||
| Accounts payable | 1,878,990 | 1,061,517 | |||||
| Accrued liabilities | 254,062 | 193,783 | |||||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 3,410,967 | 4,057,384 | |||||
| LONG TERM PORTION OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY | 53,289 | 210,139 | |||||
| TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | 53,289 | 210,139 | |||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | - | - | |||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | |||||||
| Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,312,887 at December 31, 2023 and 2022 | 23,129 | 23,129 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 12,885,841 | 12,885,841 | |||||
| Accumulated Deficit | (7,469,272 | ) | (7,834,788 | ) | |||
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 5,439,698 | 5,074,182 | |||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 8,903,954 | $ | 9,341,705 | |||
Contact: Harvey Grossblatt, CEO
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
(410) 363-3000, Ext. 224
or
Zachary Mizener
Lambert & Co.
(315) 529-2348
