Universal Security Instruments, Inc.: Universal Security Instruments Reports First-Quarter Results

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UUU) today announced results for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024.

The Company reported sales of $4,598,516 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, versus $6,698,771 for the comparable period of last year. The Company reported a net loss of $442,206 or $(0.19) per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $165,130, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, for the same period last year.

Harvey Grossblatt - President and CEO said: "Sales were lower due to supply chain delays in obtaining components for the Company's security products, and gross margins were reduced in the June quarter by higher ocean freight and component costs."

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is a 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.

Contact: Harvey Grossblatt, CEO
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
[phone], Ext. 224
or
Zachary Mizener
Lambert & Co.
[phone]

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023
Sales	$	4,598,516			$	6,698,771
Net (Loss) Income:		(442,206	)			165,130
Net (Loss) Income per share - basic and diluted		(0.19	)			0.07
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		2,312,887				2,312,887

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)

ASSETS
	June 30, 2024				June 30, 2023
Cash	$	321,539			$	240,817
Accounts receivable and amount due from factor		2,955,164				4,670,947
Inventory		5,106,588				2,878,373
Prepaid expense		132,241				280,594
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		8,515,532				8,070,731
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET		149,925				313,550
TOTAL ASSETS	$	8,665,457			$	8,384,281
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Line of credit - factor	$	2,223,419			$	1,370,299
Short-term portion of operating lease liability		132,659				153,095
Accounts payable		1,526,605				831,915
Accrued liabilities		261,953				372,366
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		4,144,636				2,727,675
LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY		-				132,659
TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		-				132,659
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,312,887 at June 30, 2024 and 2023		23,129				23,129
Additional paid-in capital		12,885,841				12,885,841
Accumulated Deficit		(8,388,149	)			(7,385,023	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		4,520,821				5,523,947
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	8,665,457			$	8,384,281