EX-99.1 2 rel32005.htm EARNINGS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2005 Earnings Release dated February 1, 2005
                                        Exhibit 99.1

                              TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                    ANNOUNCES RECORD REVENUES FOR THIRD FISCAL QUARTER


CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, February 1, 2005 -- Technology Research Corporation (TRC), (NASDAQ-TRCI)
today announced record quarterly revenues for the third quarter ended December 31, 2004.
Revenues for the quarter were $9,704,795, compared to $5,805,556 reported in the same quarter
last year, an increase of 67%. Commercial revenues increased by $4,046,785 and military
revenues and royalty income decreased slightly by $116,960 and $30,586, respectively. Net
income for the current quarter was $162,913, compared to $680,388, for the same quarter last
year, a decrease of 76%. Basic and diluted earnings were $.03 per share for the current
quarter compared to basic earnings of $.12 per share and diluted earnings of $.11 per share
for the same quarter last year. Net income was negatively impacted during the quarter by
higher costs which resulted in lower operating margins.

The major factors impacting the Company’s operating margins during the quarter were (i)
competitive pricing required to capture market share in the new room air conditioning (“RAC”)
market; (ii) higher than planned startup expenses in Honduras and at three Far East contract
manufacturers to produce the new Fire Shield® LCDI Power Cords for use on room air
conditioners; and (iii) significant additional freight costs, which the Company incurred to
meet its RAC customers’ delivery requirements.

Mr. Kendall, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “As was stated in an earlier
release, we are pleased with the sales effort in penetrating this new room air conditioner
opportunity. However, the timing and customization of RAC orders and the implementation and
coordination of bringing multiple manufacturing locations on line, in a compressed time frame,
have presented start up challenges that, to date, have negatively impacted our operating
profits on these products. Monthly shipments are increasing as we enter the fourth fiscal
quarter, ending March 31, 2005. The Company believes it is better positioned to perform more
efficiently for this application in the fourth quarter and ensuing years. As a result, we
expect strong fourth quarter revenue growth, exceeding third fiscal quarter record revenues,
and we remain encouraged that earnings per share will exceed the comparable quarter last
year.” He added, “Aside from the important room air conditioning opportunity, we are pleased
to see that our core commercial business is experiencing a strong growth year and our military
business continues to be steady.”

The Company's operating revenues for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2004 were
$23,905,266, compared to $17,678,125 reported in the same period of the prior year, an
increase of 35%. Net income for the nine-month period was $1,154,628, compared to $2,058,348,
for the same period in the prior year, a decrease of 44%. Basic earnings were $.20 per share
and diluted earnings were $.19 per share for the nine-month period compared to basic earnings
of $.37 per share and diluted earnings of $.36 per share for the same period of the prior
year. Commercial and military revenues increased by $5,813,976 and $439,642, respectively,
and royalty income was down $26,477 for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2004,
compared to the same period of the prior year. The increase in commercial revenues was
primarily attributed to RAC product shipments and strong growth in the Company’s core
commercial business. Military revenues remain steady due to solid demand for its control
devices related to the Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG) programs for both existing and new
systems.

The third quarter dividend of $.015 per share was paid on January 21, 2005 to shareholders of
record on December 31, 2004.

TRC is an internationally recognized leader in electrical safety products that prevent
electrocution and electrical fires and protect against serious injury from electrical shock.
Based on its core technology in ground fault sensing, products are designed to meet the needs
of the consumer, commercial and industrial markets worldwide. The Company also supplies power
monitors and control equipment to the United States Military and its prime contractors.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Some of
the statements in this report constitute forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These statements are related to future events, other future financial performance or business
strategies, and may be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expects,"
"scheduled," "plans," "intends," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "potential," or
"continue," or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements
are only predictions. Actual events as well as results may differ materially. In evaluating
these statements, you should specifically consider the factors described throughout this
report. We cannot be assured that future results, levels of activity, performance or goals
will be achieved.



TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)

  Three-months ended            
December 31 December 31 September 30
 2004  2003  2004
Operating revenues:
Commercial $ 6,822,319 2,775,534 4,232,477
Military 2,879,845 2,996,805 2,832,299
Royalties 2,631  33,217  4,751
  9,704,795  5,805,556  7,069,527
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales 7,652,981 3,437,637 4,925,848
Selling, general, and administrative 1,322,936 1,109,686 1,174,214
Research, development and engineering 565,433  323,173  501,423
  9,541,350  4,870,496  6,601,485
Operating income 163,445 935,060 468,042
Interest and sundry income 5,853   4,416  6,650
Income before income taxes 169,298 939,476 474,692
Income taxes 6,385  259,088  156,647
Net income $ 162,913  680,388  318,045

Net income per common share:
Basic $ .03 .12 .06
Diluted $ .03 .11 .05

Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding:
Basic 5,756,292 5,664,032 5,755,584
Diluted 5,913,005 5,974,485 5,947,031

Dividends paid $ .015 .015 .015




  Nine-months ended        
December 31 December 31
  2004  2003
Operating revenues:
Commercial $ 14,830,849 9,016,873
Military 9,014,404 8,574,762
Royalties 60,013  86,490
  23,905,266  17,678,125
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales 17,088,245 10,878,635
Selling, general, and administrative 3,653,948 2,963,136
Research, development and engineering 1,533,327  959,605
  22,275,520  14,801,376
Operating income 1,629,746 2,876,749
Interest and sundry income 19,723  9,439
Income before income taxes 1,649,469 2,886,188
Income taxes 494,841  827,840
Net income $ 1,154,628  2,058,348

Net income per common share:
Basic $ .20 .37
Diluted $ .19 .36

Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding:
Basic 5,752,015 5,549,324
Diluted 5,955,391 5,763,281

Dividends paid $ .045 .045




TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
*
December 31 March 31
ASSETS 2004  2004
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,294,821 5,968,122
Short-term investments 483,879 -
Accounts receivable, net 6,560,350 3,420,701
Income taxes receivable 8,951 -
Inventories 10,196,290 5,633,177
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 490,196 206,295
Deferred income taxes 254,797  239,169
Total current assets 19,289,284  15,467,464

Property, plant and equipment 13,499,061 10,268,976
Less accumulated depreciation 7,819,356  7,203,205
Net property, plant and equipment 5,679,705  3,065,771

Other assets 90,791  38,633
$ 25,059,780  18,571,868

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable $ 5,489,111 1,547,979
Accrued expenses 798,886 767,185
Dividends payable 99,900 99,295
Income taxes payable - 431,093
Short-term debt 2,000,000 -
Deferred income 10,525  10,525
Total current liabilities 8,398,422 2,856,077
Deferred income 21,058 28,951
Deferred income taxes 235,120  235,120
Total liabilities 8,654,600  3,120,148
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 2,947,439 2,932,377
Additional paid-in capital 8,460,484 8,417,686
Retained earnings 5,037,402 4,141,802
Treasury stock, 21,500 shares at cost (40,145) (40,145)
Total stockholders' equity 16,405,180  15,451,720
$ 25,059,780  18,571,868


* The condensed consolidated balance sheet is derived from the Companys audited balance sheet as of that date. # # #