Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022.

Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021 increased 49% to $10,171,000 compared to $6,841,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Manufacturing revenue advanced 36%, testing services revenue increased 56%, and distribution revenue rose 59% compared to the year-earlier period.

Overall gross margin increased to 31% of total revenue compared to 22% for last year’s first quarter, while operating expenses declined to 22% of revenue from 27%. As a result, operating income increased to $970,000 for this year’s first quarter, compared to an operating loss of $327,000 for the same quarter a year ago.

Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 was $917,000, or $0.23 per diluted share. This compares to a net loss of $8,000, or $0.00 per share, for the first quarter a year ago.

Shareholders' equity at September 30, 2021 increased to $26,704,000, or $6.82 per outstanding share, compared to $26,053,000, or $6.66 per outstanding share, at June 30, 2021. There were approximately 3,913,055 common shares outstanding at both September 30, and June 30, 2021.

CEO Comments

S.W. Yong, Trio-Tech's CEO, said, “The 49% growth in first quarter revenue, and the improvements in gross margin, operating and net income reflect higher order rates from customers across our operations, improved operating efficiency, firming prices for testing services and a favorable product mix. Our backlog remains strong, as we continue to benefit from our strategy of providing close-in product and testing services for our major customers. We remain optimistic regarding opportunities for the remainder of the fiscal year as we work to finalize a contract with our customer for testing and burn-in services related to a variety of semiconductor components with applications in computing and automotive electronics.”

About Trio‑Tech

Established in 1958, Trio-Tech International is located in Van Nuys, California, with its Principal Executive Office and regional headquarter in Singapore. Trio-Tech International is a diversified business group with interests in semiconductor testing services, manufacturing and distribution of semiconductor testing equipment, and real estate. Our subsidiary locations include Tianjin, Suzhou, Chongqing in China, as well as Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and Bangkok Thailand. Further information about Trio-Tech's semiconductor products and services can be obtained from the Company's Web site at www.triotech.com and www.universalfareast.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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