EX-99.1 5 uuu-20220630xex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Harvey Grossblatt, CEO

Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

(410) 363-3000, Ext. 224

or

Zachary Mizener

Lambert & Co.

(315) 529-2348

Universal Security Instruments Reports First-Quarter Results

OWINGS MILLS, Md. August 17, 2022 - Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UUU) today announced results for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022.

The Company reported sales of $4,635,304 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, versus $4,667,998 for the comparable period of last year.  The Company reported a net loss of $106,138 or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $14,641, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for the same period last year.

Harvey Grossblatt - President and CEO said “The primary reasons for the decrease in net income were higher freight costs and higher professional fees incurred in connection with the previously announced prospective merger.While we are still experiencing supply chain difficulties in obtaining micro-processing chips and certain electrical components, we continue to deliver product and provide service to our customers.”

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has an over 50-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. On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and Infinite Reality, Inc. Closing is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. On May 16, 2022, the Company filed with the SEC a proxy statement and Form S-4 registration statement in connection with the Merger.

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"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, currency fluctuations, the impact of current and future laws and governmental regulations, 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.

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

    

Three Months Ended June 30,

2022

    

2021

Sales

$

4,635,304

$

4,667,998

Net (Loss) Income:

(106,138)

14,641

Net (Loss) Income per share – basic and diluted

(0.05)

0.01

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic and diluted

2,312,887

2,312,887

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

ASSETS

    

June 30, 2022

    

June 30, 2021

Cash

$

255,881

$

50,371

Accounts receivable and amount due from factor

3,657,863

2,904,755

Inventory

6,753,229

4,106,328

Prepaid expense

291,829

383,833

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

10,958,802

7,445,287

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS–NET

477,007

184,691

OTHER ASSETS

4,000

4,000

TOTAL ASSETS

$

11,439,809

$

7,633,978

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  

  

Line of credit – factor

$

2,836,627

$

105,283

Note payable – Eyston Company Ltd.

781,440

1,081,440

Short-term portion of operating lease liability

145,787

128,341

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

2,532,534

1,404,569

Accrued liabilities

325,399

183,148

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

6,621,787

2,902,781

LONG-TERM OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY

285,754

TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

285,754

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

  

  

Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,312,887 at June 30, 2022 and 2021

23,129

23,129

Additional paid-in capital

12,885,841

12,885,841

Accumulated Deficit

(8,376,702)

(8,177,773)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

4,532,268

4,731,197

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

11,419,809

$

7,633,978