EX-99.1 2 rel12009.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED AUGUST 13, 2008 rel12009.htm
 


 
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, August 13, 2008 -- Technology Research Corporation (“TRC”), (NASDAQ-TRCI), today announced revenues and earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Revenues were $8.6 million, a decrease of $1.0 million or 10.6% from the revenues reported in the same quarter last year. Net income for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008 was $58 thousand compared with net income of $483 thousand for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007. Diluted earnings per share is $.01 for the current quarter compared with earnings per share of $.08 for the same quarter last year.

Orders for the first quarter were $6.9 million, a decrease of $2.6 million from the first quarter of fiscal 2008.  Military orders were $1.1 million, a decrease of $2.0 million from the first quarter of the previous year and Commercial orders were $5.8 million, a decrease of $.6 million from the first quarter of the prior year.

Owen Farren, President & CEO said, “TRC was able to report profitable results notwithstanding a difficult environment. The Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008, providing additional funding for the military programs in Afghanistan and Iraq, was not signed into law until June 30th.  The delay in implementation negatively impacted our first quarter military revenues. Excluding RAC, commercial revenues are holding up even as two of our major markets, recreational vehicles and industrial are down sharply because new products introduced in late 2007, have gained market acceptance. TRC is aggressively cross-selling its broad product offering into current and new markets and channels. Lastly, TRC’s recent move to a technology solution marketing strategy combined with our expanded technical capabilities are being well received by our customers.”

Mr. Farren concluded, “Our operating cash flows and balance sheet continue to be strong. Our cash and short term investments together increased approximately $.5 million during the quarter.”

The first quarter dividend of $.02 per share was paid on July 18, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2008.





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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
 
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
       
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
June 30
   
June 30
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Operating revenues:
           
Commercial
  $ 5,643       5,905  
Military
    2,988       3,753  
      8,631       9,658  
Operating expenses:
               
Cost of sales
    6,097       6,818  
Selling, general and administrative
    1,934       1,722  
Research, development and engineering
    537       432  
      8,568       8,972  
                 
Operating income
    63       686  
Interest and sundry income (expense)
    18       (1 )
Income before income taxes
    81       685  
Income tax expense
 
    23       202  
Net income
  $ 58       483  
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.01       0.08  
Diluted
  $ 0.01       0.08  
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    5,890,828       5,888,828  
Diluted
    5,903,215       5,910,953  
                 
Dividends paid
  $ 0.02       0.02  
                 











 
 

 




TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
 
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands, except share data)
 
             
             
ASSETS
 
June 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2008
   
2008
 
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                
   $ 1,597       2,132  
Short-term investments
    2,489       1,495  
Trade and other accounts receivable, net
    5,435       6,573  
Other receivable-current portion
    881       869  
Income taxes receivable
    100       197  
Inventories
    7,935       7,788  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    371       258  
Deferred income taxes
    1,494       1,446  
Total current assets
    20,302       20,758  
                 
Property, plant and equipment
    15,432       15,288  
Less accumulated depreciation
    11,900       11,604  
Net property, plant and equipment
    3,532       3,684  
                 
                 
Intangible assets,  net
    449       463  
Other assets
    37       45  
     $ 24,320       24,950  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
                 
Trade accounts payable                                                                                                                    
   $ 2,809       3,111  
Accrued expenses
    1,426       1,781  
Accrued dividends
    132       132  
Total current liabilities
    4,367       5,024  
                 
Deferred income taxes
    12       37  
Total liabilities
    4,379       5,061  
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Common stock
    3,015       3,015  
Additional paid-in capital
    9,680       9,568  
Retained earnings
    7,286       7,346  
Common stock held in treasury,  21,500 shares at cost
    (40 )     (40 )
Total stockholders' equity
    19,941       19,889  
     $ 24,320       24,950  
                 
*The condensed consolidated balance sheet is derived from the Company’s audited balance sheet as of that date.