EX-99.1 2 rel42005.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED MAY 9, 2005 Press Release dated May 9, 2005
                                        Exhibit 99.1

                              TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION
                   ANNOUNCES RECORD FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END REVENUES


CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, May 9, 2005 -- Technology Research Corporation (“TRC”), (NASDAQ-TRCI),
announced today record revenues for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2005. Revenues
for the fourth quarter were $15,528,081, compared to $6,658,512 reported in the same quarter
last year, an increase of 133%. Net income was $857,881 for the fourth quarter, compared to
$617,808 for the same quarter last year, an increase of 39%. Basic and diluted earnings were
$.15 per share for the fourth quarter compared to basic earnings of $.11 per share and diluted
earnings of $.10 per share for the same quarter last year.

Revenues for the year ended March 31, 2005 (“Fiscal 2005”) were $39,433,347, compared to
$24,336,637 reported in the year ended March 31, 2004 (“Fiscal 2004”), an increase of 62%.
Net income for Fiscal 2005 was $2,012,509, compared to $2,676,156 reported in Fiscal 2004,
a decrease of 25%. Basic earnings were $.35 per share and diluted earnings were $.34 per
share for Fiscal 2005 compared to basic earnings of $.48 per share and diluted earnings of
$.46 per share for Fiscal 2004.

Jerry Kendall, President and CEO stated, “We have just completed an exciting but challenging
year. The record revenue performance for the quarter and the year was accomplished by
successfully penetrating the important, seasonal room air conditioner (“RAC”) market with our
Fire Shield® technology, achieving strong revenue growth of 16.4% in our core commercial
business and delivering a steady year in our military business. While we accomplished excellent
revenue growth, we are disappointed that our first year penetration of the room air conditioning
marketplace did not generate the level of net income that we had anticipated.  Challenges with
the ramp-up of new offshore manufacturing facilities, material suppliers, short lead times,
more product customization than expected and substantially greater freight expense, all impacted
our expected net income.”  Having established the framework for the RAC business in 2005,
Mr. Kendall added, “In looking forward to our 2006 fiscal year, the Company expects to pursue
revenue growth with the focus on significantly improving net income and cash flow performance.”

Commercial revenues increased by $9,266,481 for the quarter and $15,080,457 for the year ended
March 31, 2005, compared to same periods in the prior year, whereas military revenues decreased
by $474,324 for the quarter and $34,682 for the year. Royalty income increased $77,412 for the
quarter and $50,935 for the year ended March 31, 2005, compared to the same periods in the prior
year. The increase in commercial revenues was primarily attributed to strong growth in the
Company’s core commercial business throughout Fiscal 2005 plus shipments in the third and fourth
quarters of its Fire Shield® LCDI products, which meet the new cord fire protection requirements
for room air conditioners. Military revenues remained steady due to continued demand for the
Company’s control devices related to the Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG) programs for both
existing and new systems. Royalties increased as the result of cancellation fees recorded by
the Company in the fourth quarter related to the termination of certain license agreements with
Applica, Inc. pertaining to the use of the Company’s Fire Shield® technology.

Gross profit was 19.3% of total revenues for the quarter and 24.9% for the year ended March 31, 2005,
compared to 40.6% and 39.1%, respectively, for the same periods last year. The decrease was due to
the competitive pricing required for the Company to capture a significant share of the new RAC
market and those factors mentioned above which impacted the Company’s gross profit margins during
the third and fourth quarters, specifically higher freight costs, warranty repair costs and
manufacturing start-up expenses.

Income taxes as a percent of income before income taxes were 12.0% for the quarter and 23.3% for
the year ended March 31, 2005, compared to 35.0% and 30.3%, respectively, for the same periods in
the prior year. The Company’s effective tax rate varies based on the mix of income before income
taxes derived from the Company’s Honduran subsidiary, which is not subject to income taxes, and
the balance of income before income taxes, which is subject to income taxes. The Company estimated
its effective tax rate through three quarters ended December 31, 2004 to be 30.0%, but due to the
higher proportion of income before income taxes generated from its Honduras subsidiary, its actual
effective tax rate was significantly lower then anticipated.

The fourth quarter dividend of $.015 per share was paid on April 22, 2005 to shareholders of record
on March 31, 2005. The Company paid dividends of $.06 per share during each of Fiscal 2005 and
Fiscal 2004.

As previously announced, the Company has retained Heritage Capital to assist in the Company’s
Acquisition Growth Strategy. Part of the Company’s Strategic Plan is to use carefully selected
acquisitions to supplement planned internal revenue growth in future years. Acquisitions are
targeted to expand the Company’s markets and product lines. Targeted acquisitions would be of a
size that the Company can readily assimilate and fund.

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            
March 31 March 31 December 31
 2005  2004  2004
Operating revenues:
Commercial $ 12,191,321 2,924,840 6,822,319
Military 3,255,177 3,729,501 2,879,845
Royalties 81,583  4,171  2,631
  15,528,081  6,658,512  9,704,795
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales 12,530,375 3,951,970 7,652,981
Selling, general, and administrative 1,484,891 1,341,843 1,322,936
Research, development and engineering 501,059  420,690  565,433
  14,516,325  5,714,503  9,541,350
Operating income 1,011,756 944,008 163,445
Interest and sundry income (37,188)  6,608  5,853
Income before income taxes 974,568 950,616 169,298
Income taxes 116,687  332,808  6,385
Net income $ 857,881  617,808  162,913

Net income per common share:
Basic $ .15 .11 .03
Diluted $ .15 .10 .03

Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding:
Basic 5,762,563 5,717,801 5,756,292
Diluted 5,891,856 6,082,931 5,913,005

Dividends paid $ .015 .015 .015




  Year ended         
March 31 March 31
  2005  2004
Operating revenues:
Commercial $ 27,022,170 11,941,713
Military 12,269,581 12,304,263
Royalties 141,596  90,661
  39,433,347  24,336,637
Operating expenses:
Cost of sales 29,618,620 14,830,606
Selling, general, and administrative 5,138,840 4,304,979
Research, development and engineering 2,034,385  1,380,295
Other (1,390)  (1,194)
  36,790,455  20,514,686
Operating income 2,642,892 3,821,951
Interest and sundry income (18,855) 14,853
Income before income taxes 2,624,037 3,836,804
Income taxes 611,528  1,160,648
Net income $ 2,012,509  2,676,156

Net income per common share:
Basic $ .35 .48
Diluted $ .34 .46

Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding:
Basic 5,754,816 5,589,181
Diluted 5,954,052 5,827,726

Dividends paid $ .06 .06




TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
*
March 31 March 31
ASSETS 2005  2004
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 815,411 5,968,122
Short-term investments 487,072 -
Accounts receivable, net 13,114,548 3,420,701
Inventories 11,460,302 5,633,177
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 514,922 206,295
Deferred income taxes 488,413  239,169
Total current assets 26,880,668  15,467,464

Property, plant and equipment 13,560,106 10,268,976
Less accumulated depreciation 8,089,950  7,203,205
Net property, plant and equipment 5,470,156  3,065,771

Other assets 96,004  38,633
$ 32,446,828  18,571,868

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short term debt $ 3,000,000 -
Trade accounts payable 7,970,920 1,547,979
Accrued expenses 1,327,944 767,185
Dividends payable 100,175 99,295
Income taxes payable 112,239 431,093
Deferred income -  10,525
Total current liabilities 12,511,278 2,856,077
Long term debt 2,350,000 -
Deferred income - 28,951
Deferred income taxes 378,143  235,120
Total liabilities 15,239,421  3,120,148
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 2,955,641 2,932,377
Additional paid-in capital 8,483,237 8,417,686
Retained earnings 5,808,674 4,141,802
Treasury stock, 21,500 shares at cost (40,145) (40,145)
Total stockholders' equity 17,207,407  15,451,720
$ 32,446,828  18,571,868


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