EX-99.1 5 uuu-20231231xex99d1.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 Third-Quarter Results

OWINGS MILLS, Md. February 20, 2024 - 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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"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 affecting us 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
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)

    

Dec. 31, 2023

    

Dec. 31, 2022

ASSETS

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