EX-99.1 6 uuu-20220331xex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Harvey Grossblatt, President

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Harvey Grossblatt, President

Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

410-363-3000, Ext. 224

Or

Zachary Mizener

Lambert & Co.

315-529-2348

Universal Security Instruments Announces its Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results

OWINGS MILLS, Md. July 14, 2022 - Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UUU) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and its fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

The Company reported:

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For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2022, sales increased $1,293,212 (43.1%) to $4,290,550 from $2,997,338 from the comparable period last year. The Company reported a net loss of $235,838, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share compared to a net loss of $456,838, or $0.20 per basic and diluted share for the comparable period of the previous year.

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For the 12 months ended March 31, 2022, sales increased $2,029,634 (11.6%) to $19,549,785 versus $17,520,151 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.  The Company reported a net loss of $78,150, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, versus net income of $268,343 or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, for the same period last year. The results for the 12 months ended March 31, 2021 included forgiveness of the Companys Payroll Protection Plan loan in the amount of $221,400.

Harvey Grossblatt, President and Chief Executive Officer said, While our sales have increased for the year, our gross margins have decreased due to higher costs caused by supply chain disruptions due to ocean freight shortages, port congestion in Long Beach, California and domestic trucking issues. We are also experiencing difficulty obtaining raw materials such as micro-processing chips and other electrical components.

11407 CRONHILL DRIVE, SUITE A · OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND 21117, USA

(410) 363-3000 · www.universalsecurity.com

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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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

    

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2022

2021

Net sales

$

4,290,550

$

2,997,338

Net loss

(235,838)

(456,838)

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

(0.10)

(0.20)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Basic and diluted

2,312,887

2,312,887

Fiscal Year Ended March 31,

    

2022

2021

Net sales

$

19,549,785

$

17,520,151

Net (loss) income

(78,150)

268,343

Net (loss) income per share – basic and diluted

(0.03)

0.12

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Basic and diluted

2,312,887

2,312,887

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS

    

    

    

    

 

March 31,

2022

2021

Cash

$

438,735

$

160,604

Accounts receivable and amount due from factor

4,090,113

2,583,463

Inventory

6,229,061

4,181,193

Prepaid expenses

241,342

336,699

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

10,999,251

7,261,959

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – NET

477,627

184,678

OTHER ASSETS

44,243

48,717

TOTAL ASSETS

$

11,521,121

$

7,495,354

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Line of credit - factor

$

2,157,086

$

18,904

Short-term portion of operating lease liability

131,880

171,122

Accounts payable– Trade

2,557,433

1,264,709

Note payable – Eyston Company Ltd.

1,081,440

Accrued liabilities

619,465

242,623

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

6,547,304

1,697,358

NOTE PAYABLE – Eyston Company Ltd. - noncurrent

1,081,440

LONG-TERM PORTION OF OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY

335,411

TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

335,411

1,081,440

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock, $.01 par value per share; 20,000,000 authorized, 2,312,887 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and 2021

23,129

23,129

Additional paid-in capital

12,885,841

12,885,841

(Accumulated Deficit)

(8,270,564)

(8,192,414)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

4,638,406

4,716,556

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

11,521,121

$

7,495,354