TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL - Annual Report: 2007 (Form 10-K)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
þ | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007
OR
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Transition Period from to
Commission File Number 1-14523
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
California | 95-2086631 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
incorporation or organization) | Identification Number) | |
14731 Califa Street | ||
Van Nuys, California (Address of principal executive offices) |
91411 (Zip Code) |
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Registrants Telephone Number: 818-787-7000 |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
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Title of each class Common Stock, no par value |
Name of each exchange On which registered AMEX |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in rule 405 of
the Securities Act. o Yes þ No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or
Section 15(d) of the Act. o Yes þ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is
not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrants knowledge, in the
definitive proxy statement incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large Accelerated Filer o Accelerated Filer o Non-Accelerated Filer þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of Registrant, based upon
the closing price of $11.25 for shares of the registrants common stock on December 31, 2006, the
last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter as reported by
the AMEX, was approximately $2.3 million. In calculating such aggregate market value, shares of
Common Stock held by each officer, director and holder of 5% or more of the outstanding Common
Stock (including shares with respect to which a holder has the right to acquire beneficial
ownership within 60 days) were excluded because such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This
determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of September 1, 2007 was 3,227,992
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Part III of this Form 10-K incorporates by reference information from Registrants Proxy Statement
for its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Commission under Regulation 14A
within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K.
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL
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Item 10 | Directors, executive officers and corporate governance |
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Item 11 | Executive compensation |
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Item 12 | Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and related stockholder matters |
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Item 13 | Certain relationships and related transactions, and director independence |
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TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL
PART I
NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The discussions of Trio-Tech Internationals (the Company) business and activities set forth
in this Form 10-K and in other past and future reports and announcements by the Company may contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and assumptions
regarding future activities and results of operations of the Company. In light of the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the following factors,
among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in any
forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company: market acceptance of Company
products and services; changing business conditions or technologies and volatility in the
semiconductor industry, which could affect demand for the Companys products and services; the
impact of competition; problems with technology; product development schedules; delivery schedules;
changes in military or commercial testing specifications which could affect the market for the
Companys products and services; difficulties in profitably integrating acquired businesses, if
any, into the Company; risks associated with conducting business internationally and especially in
Southeast Asia, including currency fluctuations and devaluation, currency restrictions, local laws
and restrictions and possible social, political and economic instability; and other economic,
financial and regulatory factors beyond the Companys control. See the discussions elsewhere in
this Form 10-K, including under item 1A, Risk Factors, for more information. In some cases, you
can identify forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as may, will, expects,
plans, anticipates, estimates, potential, believes, can impact, continue, or the
negative thereof or other comparable terminology.
We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events,
changed circumstances, or the occurrence of unanticipated events. You are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
ITEM 1 BUSINESS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PERCENTAGE AND SHARE AMOUNTS)
Trio-Tech International was incorporated in 1958 under the laws of the State of California. As
used herein, the term Trio-Tech or Company or we or us or Registrant includes Trio-Tech
International and its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise indicates. Our mailing address and
executive offices are located at 14731 Califa Street, Van Nuys, California 91411, and our telephone
number is (818) 787-7000.
With more than 49 years dedicated to the semiconductor and related industries, we have applied our
expertise to our global customer base in test services, design, engineering, manufacturing, and
distribution.
Recent Events
In June 2007, Trio-Tech International established a subsidiary in Chongqing, China. The new
subsidiary, Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. has a registered capital of RMB20,000 (equivalent of
approximately $2,600) and is wholly owned by Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. In June 2007,
Trio-Tech Pte. Ltd. infused $2,600 to Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. to fulfill its capital
injection obligation. The source of the funds was from the maturity of short-term deposits held by
Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd.
On August 27, 2007, Trio Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. entered into a Memorandum Agreement with Jia
Sheng Property Development Co. Ltd. (Jiasheng thereafter) to jointly develop a piece of property
with 24.91 acres owned by JiaSheng located in Chongqing, China. Pursuant to signed agreement, the
investment from Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. was RMB 10,000 (equivalent of approximately $1,323
based on the exchange rate as of August 27, 2007 published by the Federal Reserve System). On
August 28, 2007, Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. transferred the required amount from its bank
account into a special bank account jointly monitored by both Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. and
Jia Sheng. This fact was disclosed in a Form 8-K dated August 30, 2007.
General
Trio-Tech International provides third-party semiconductor testing and burn-in services primarily
through its laboratories in Southeast Asia. We also design, manufacture and market equipment and
systems to be used in the process of testing semiconductors at our facilities in California and
Southeast Asia, and distribute semiconductor processing and testing equipment manufactured by other
vendors.
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We operate in three business segments: Testing Services, Manufacturing and Distribution. The
financial information on the measurement of profit or loss and total assets for the three segments
as well as geographic areas information can be found under managements discussion and analysis of
results of operations and financial conditions, as well as in the financial statements included in
this report. Our working capital requirements are covered under managements discussion and
analysis of business outlook, liquidity and capital resources.
We currently operate five testing facilities; one in the United States and four in Southeast Asia.
These facilities provide customers with a full range of testing services, such as burn-in and
product life testing for finished or packaged semiconductors.
Our Ireland operation, as a component of the Testing segment, suffered continued operating losses
in the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and the cash flows were minimal during the same three
fiscal years. Thus, in August 2005, we established a restructuring plan to close the testing
operation in Dublin, Ireland. In November 2005, we completed the sale of the property located in
Dublin, Ireland and recorded a gain of $8,909 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. As a
result, in fiscal 2006, this discontinued operation reported an income of $8,459, which consisted
of the gain from the sale of property of $8,909 offset by the loss from discontinued operations of
$450.
In January 2006 we completed the acquisition of a burn-in testing division in Shanghai.
Our manufacturing segment manufactures Artic Temperature Controlled Wafer Chucks, which are used
for test, characterization and failure analysis of semiconductor wafers, Wet Process Stations,
which wash and dry wafers at a series of 100 to 300 additional processing steps after the etching
or deposition of integrated circuits, and other microelectronic substrates in what is commonly
called the front-end, or creation of semiconductor circuits. Additionally, we also manufacture
centrifuges, leak detectors, HAST (Highly Accelerated Stress Test) systems and burn-in systems
that are used primarily in the back-end of the semiconductor manufacturing process to test
finished semiconductor devices and electronic components.
Our distribution segment operates primarily in Southeast Asia. This segment markets and supports
distribution of our own manufactured equipment in addition to distributing complementary products
supplied by other manufacturers that are used by our customers and other semiconductor and
electronics manufacturers. We expanded the distribution business to include a strategic business
unit mainly to serve as a distributor of electronic components to customers.
Information for each segment regarding external customers, profit and loss and total assets may be
found in the footnotes to the financial statements included in this Form 10-K, which information is
incorporated herein by this reference.
Company History
1958
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Incorporated in California. | |
1976
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The Company formed Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. | |
1984
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The Company formed the European Electronic Test Center (EETC), a Cayman Islands domiciled subsidiary, to operate a test facility in Dublin, Ireland. | |
1985
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The Companys Singapore subsidiary entered into a joint-venture agreement, Trio-Tech Malaysia, to operate a test facility in Penang. | |
1986
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Trio-Tech International listed on the NASDAQ Small Cap market under the symbol TRTC. | |
1988
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The Company acquired the Rotating Test Equipment Product Line of Genisco Technology Corporation. | |
1990
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Trio-Tech International acquired Express Test Corporation in California. | |
Trio-Tech Malaysia opened a new facility in Kuala Lumpur. | ||
1992
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Trio-Tech Singapore opened Trio-Tech Bangkok, Thailand. | |
Trio-Tech Singapore achieved ISO 9002 certification. | ||
1994
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Trio-Tech Malaysia started a new components assembly operation in Batang Kali. | |
1995
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Trio-Tech Singapore achieved ISO 9001 certification. | |
1997
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In November 1997, the Company acquired KTS Incorporated, dba Universal Systems of Campbell, | |
California. | ||
1998
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In September 1998, the Company listed on AMEX under the symbol TRT. | |
2000
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Trio-Tech Singapore achieved QS 9000 certification. | |
Trio-Tech Malaysia closed its facility in Batang Kali. | ||
2001
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The Company divested the Rotating Test Equipment Product Line. | |
Trio-Tech Malaysia closed its facility in Kuala Lumpur. | ||
2003
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Trio-Tech Singapore opened a sales office in China known as Trio-Tech (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. | |
Trio-Tech Malaysia scaled down its facility in Penang. | ||
2004
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The Company moved its Wet Process Station manufacturing from Campbell, California to Singapore. | |
Trio-Tech Test Services Pte. Ltd. was renamed Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd. | ||
Trio-Tech Malaysia acquired a burn-in testing division in Petaling Jaya. |
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2005
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Trio-Tech Singapore, Trio-Tech Malaysia and Trio-Tech Bangkok achieved ISO 9001, 2000 certification. | |
Trio-Tech Singapore, Trio-Tech Malaysia and Trio-Tech Bangkok achieved ISO/TS16949, 2002 certification. | ||
Trio-Tech Ireland closed its facility in Ireland. | ||
2006
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Trio-Tech Singapore acquired a burn-in testing company in Shanghai and changed its name to | |
Trio-Tech (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. | ||
2007
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Trio-Tech Singapore achieved ISO 14001, 2004 certification. | |
Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd achieved ISO/IEC 17025, 2005 accreditation under SAN-SINGLAS. | ||
Trio-Tech (Suzhou) started its testing service. | ||
Trio-Tech Singapore established a subsidiary, Trio-Tech (ChongQing) Co. Ltd, in ChongQing, China. |
Background
The worldwide unit demand for semiconductors continued to grow in calendar 2007, driven by
healthy growth in major end markets, such as personal computers and consumer devices. The
decline of the average selling price of semiconductors helped make possible the very attractive
prices for many consumer products. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA),
total sales growth for semiconductors was predicted to be 1.8% in calendar 2007. In terms of
dollar amount, forecasted sales were $252,000,000 in calendar 2007, rising to $306,000,000 in 2010,
and compound annual growth rate is predicted to be 5.4% per year from 2006 to 2010.
Recent reports show that the worldwide sales of semiconductors of $20,300,000 in May 2007 were 2.4%
higher than the $19,800,000 reported for May of 2006, and 1.2% higher than the $20,000,000 reported
for April 2007. The increase in sales indicates continued strength in end markets for personal
computers and cell phones.
Testing Services
We own and operate facilities that provide testing services for semiconductor products to ensure
that these products meet the requirements for military, aerospace, industrial and commercial
applications. Testing services represented approximately 45%, 50%, and 45% of net sales for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
We use our own proprietary equipment for certain burn-in, centrifugal and leak tests, and
commercially available equipment for various other environmental tests. We conduct the majority of
our testing operations in Southeast Asia with facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and
China. Most of the facilities in Southeast Asia are either ISO9001 or ISO14001 certified. In
March 2007, one of our testing operations was awarded ISO/ICE 17025, 2005 accreditation under
SAC-SINGLAS (Singapore Accreditation Council-Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme).
In August 2005, we established a restructuring plan to close our testing operation in Dublin,
Ireland, as the operation did not generate adequate operating cash flow during the three prior
years. The testing operations closed in November 2005. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2007,
our China operation in Suzhou started its testing services.
Testing services are rendered to manufacturers and purchasers of semiconductors and other entities
who either lack testing capabilities or whose in-house screening facilities are insufficient for
testing devices in order for them to make sure that these products meet military or certain
commercial specifications. Customers outsource their test services either to accommodate
fluctuations in output or to benefit from economies that can be offered by third party service
providers. For those customers with adequate in-house capabilities, we offer testing services for
their overflow requirements and also provide independent testing verification services.
Our laboratories perform a variety of tests, including stabilization bake, thermal shock,
temperature cycling, mechanical shock, constant acceleration, gross and fine leak tests, electrical
testing, microprocessor equipment contract cleaning services, static and dynamic burn-in tests,
smart burn-in tests, reliability lab services and vibration testing. Our laboratories also perform
qualification testing, consisting of intense tests conducted on small samples of output from
manufacturers who require qualification of their processes and devices.
Manufacturing Products
We design, develop, manufacture and market equipment for the manufacturing and testing of
semiconductor wafers, devices and other electronic components. Revenue from the sale of products
manufactured by the Company represented approximately 51%, 43% and 43% of net sales for the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
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Front-End Products
Wet Process Stations
Wet Process Stations are used for cleaning, rinsing and drying semiconductor wafers, magnetic
disks, flat panel displays and other microelectronic substrates. After the etching or deposition
of integrated circuits, wafers are typically sent through a series of 100 to 300 additional
processing steps. At many of these processing steps, the wafer is washed and dried using Wet
Process Stations. This product line includes manual, semi-automated and automated Wet Process
Stations, and features radial and linear robots, state-of-the-art PC touch-screen controllers and
sophisticated scheduling and control software. The Wet Process Station is currently manufactured
in Singapore.
Artic Temperature Controlled Wafer Chucks
The Artic Temperature Controlled Chucks are used for test, characterization and failure analysis of
semiconductor wafers and other components at accurately controlled hot and cold temperatures.
Several models are available with temperature ranges from -65°C to +400°C and in
diameters from 4 to 12 inches. The finished wafer is put through a series of tests using the Artic
Temperature Controlled Chucks in which each separate integrated device on the wafer is tested at
accurately controlled temperatures for functionality. After testing, the wafer is diced or cut
up, and each die is then placed into packaging material, usually plastic or ceramic, with lead
wires to permit mounting onto printed circuit boards. These systems provide excellent performance
to meet the most demanding customer applications. Several unique mechanical design features, for
which patents have been granted, provide excellent mechanical stability under high probing forces
and across temperature ranges.
Back-End Products
Autoclaves and HAST (Highly Accelerated Stress Test) Equipment
We manufacture a range of autoclaves and HAST systems and specialized test fixtures. Autoclaves
provide pressurized, saturated vapor (100% relative humidity) test environments for fast and easy
monitoring of integrated circuit manufacturing processes. HAST equipment, which provides a
pressurized high temperature environment with variable humidity, are used to determine the moisture
resistance of plastic encapsulated devices. HAST provides a fast and cost-effective alternative to
conventional non-pressurized temperature and humidity testing.
Burn-in Equipment and Boards
We manufacture burn-in systems, burn-in boards and burn-in board test systems. Burn-in equipment
is used to subject semiconductor devices to elevated temperatures while testing them electrically
to identify early product failures and to assure long-term reliability. Burn-in testing
approximates, in a compressed time frame, the electrical and thermal conditions to which the device
would be subjected during its normal life.
We manufacture the COBIS II burn-in system which offers state-of-the-art dynamic burn-in
capabilities and a Windows-based operating system with full data logging and networking features.
We also offer burn-in boards for our BISIC, COBIS and COBIS II burn-in systems and other brands of
burn-in systems. Burn-in boards are used to mount devices during high temperature environmental
stressing tests.
We have developed several new products to complement the burn-in processes, including
semi-automatic (LUBIBM) and automatic burn-in board loaders and unloaders (LUBIB). These products
are designed to perform precise, high-speed transfer of IC (Integrated Circuit) packages from the
semiconductor holding tray to the burn-in board, or vice versa, while maintaining the integrity of
the ICs leads. Burn-in-board cleaning systems (CUBIB) are designed to perform wet or dry cleaning
for burn-in boards and other modular boards.
We build Smart Burn-In (SBI) electrical equipment and System Level Test (SLT) equipment which are
used in the few final stages of testing microprocessor devices. While providing integrated burn-in
solutions, we present total burn-in automation solutions to improve products yield, reduce
processing downtime and improve efficiency. In addition, we developed a cooling solution for high
power heat dissipation semiconductor devices. This solution involves the cooling or maintaining of
the temperature of high power semiconductor devices.
Component Centrifuges and Leak Detection Equipment
Component centrifuges and leak detection equipment are used to test the mechanical integrity of
ceramic and other hermetically sealed semiconductor devices and electronic parts for high
reliability and aerospace applications. Our centrifuges spin these devices and parts at specific
acceleration rates, create gravitational forces (gs) up to 30,000gs, and thereby indicate any
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mechanical weakness in the devices. Leak detection equipment is designed to detect leaks in
hermetic packaging. The first stage of the test includes pressurizing the devices in a tracer gas
for fine leaks or fluid for gross leaks. The bubble tester is used for gross leak detection. A
visual bubble trail will indicate when a device is defective.
Distribution Activities
The Companys Singapore subsidiary continues to develop its international distribution activities
in Southeast Asia. In addition to marketing our own proprietary products, this subsidiary
distributes complementary products from other manufacturers based in the United States, Europe,
Japan and other countries. The products sold include environmental chambers, shaker systems,
handlers, interface systems, vibration systems, solderability testers and other manufactured
products.
In recent years, many multinational companies in electronic manufacturing and semiconductor
industries have set up production facilities in China, and this presented excellent opportunities
for our testing equipment in China. We believe that requirements for auxiliary services such as
after-sales installation, equipment services, and spare parts will be natural add-ons to our
overall business.
During fiscal 2007, our Singapore distribution operation participated in the Componex India Fair
and demonstrated our range of connectors, infrared and resistive touch-screen panels
Revenue from distribution activities represented approximately 4%, 7% and 12% of net sales for the
years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Product Research and Development
The research and development costs in our U.S. operation remained consistent compared to last
fiscal year. The Company incurred research and development costs of $69 in fiscal 2007, $70 in
fiscal 2006, and $93 in fiscal 2005.
Research and development efforts for our U.S. operation will consist of minor product improvements.
It is anticipated that the centrifuge will be converted to a Programmed Logical Controlled system
and the ARTIC chiller units will be evaluated for upgrades that are in line with the latest heat
removal and pump technology.
Marketing, Distribution and Services
We market our products and services worldwide, directly and through independent sales
representatives. We have approximately nine independent sales representatives operating in the
United States and another seventeen in various foreign countries. Of the twenty-six sales
representatives, seven are representing the distribution segment and nineteen are representing the
testing segment and the manufacturing segment. Trio-Techs United States marketing efforts are
coordinated from its California location. Southeast Asia marketing efforts are assigned to the
Companys subsidiaries located in Singapore. We advertise our products in trade journals and
participate in trade shows.
Independent testing laboratories, users, assemblers and manufacturers of semiconductor devices,
including many large, well-known corporations, purchase our products and services. These customers
depend on the current and anticipated market demand for integrated circuits and products utilizing
semiconductor devices. Our ability to maintain close, satisfactory relationships with our
customers is essential to our stability and growth. However, because of a high concentration of
customers, the loss, reduction, or delay of orders placed by our significant customers, or delays
in collecting accounts receivable from our significant customers, could adversely affect our
results of operations and financial positions
In fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005, sales of equipment and services to our three largest customers
(Advanced Micro Devices, Freescale Semiconductor and Catalyst Semiconductor) accounted for
approximately 80%, 75% and 74%, respectively, of our total net revenue. During fiscal 2007, we had
sales of $27,895 (60%), $6,923 (15%) and $2,493 (5%) to Advanced Micro Devices, Freescale
Semiconductor and Catalyst Semiconductor, respectively. During fiscal 2006, we had sales of
$14,490 (50%), $4,787 (16%) and $2,517 (9%) to Advanced Micro Devices, Freescale Semiconductor and
Catalyst Semiconductor, respectively. During fiscal 2005, we had sales of $9,054 (36%), $6,805
(27%) and $2,713 (11%) to Advanced Micro Devices, Freescale Semiconductor and Catalyst
Semiconductor, respectively (see information presented in Note 14-Concentration of customers).
Although the three customers mentioned above are U.S. companies, the revenue generated from them
was from their facilities located outside of the U.S. The majority of our sales and services in
fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005 were to customers outside of the United States. See information
presented in Note 19 Business Segments, of our financial statements included in this Form 10-K,
which note is incorporated by reference, for further financial information about geographic areas.
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Backlog
The following table sets forth the Companys backlog at the dates indicated (amounts in
thousands):
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Manufacturing backlog |
$ | 6,275 | $ | 3,729 | ||||
Testing service backlog |
6,452 | 12,030 | ||||||
Distribution backlog |
102 | 535 | ||||||
$ | 12,829 | $ | 16,294 | |||||
Based upon our past experience, we do not anticipate any significant cancellations or renegotiation
of sales. If there is any cancellation of a confirmed purchase order, the customer is required to
reimburse us for all costs that were incurred, because the purchase orders for manufacturing,
testing and distribution businesses generally require delivery within 12 months from the date of
the purchase order, and certain costs would be incurred before the delivery. We do not anticipate
any difficulties in meeting delivery schedules.
Materials and Supplies
Our products are designed by our engineers and are assembled and tested at our facilities in
California, China and Singapore. We purchase all parts and certain components from outside vendors
for assembly purposes. We have no written contracts with any of our key suppliers. As these parts
and components are available from a variety of sources, we believe that the loss of any one of our
suppliers would not have a material adverse effect on our result of operations taken as a whole.
Competition
There are numerous testing laboratories in the areas where we operate that perform a range of
testing services similar to those offered by us. However, recent severe competition in the South
Asia testing and burn-in services industry has reduced the total number of our competitors. As we
have sold and will continue to sell our products to competing laboratories, and other test products
are available from many other manufacturers, our competitors are able to offer the same testing
capabilities. The relevant testing equipment is also available to semiconductor manufacturers and
users who might otherwise use third party testing laboratories, including us, to perform testing.
The existence of competing laboratories and the purchase of testing equipment by semiconductor
manufacturers and users are potential threats to our future testing services revenue and earnings.
Although these laboratories and new competitors may challenge us at any time, we believe that other
factors, including reputation, long service history and strong customer relationships, are more
important than pricing factor in determining our position on the market.
The distribution segment sells a wide range of equipment to be used for testing products. We
believe that the equipment, components trading and equipment servicing markets are key growth areas
in Southeast Asia and hence have focused our marketing efforts on Asia. As the semiconductor
equipment industry is highly competitive, the distribution operation faces stiff price competition
if the equipment is sold piecemeal. Thus, add value has been a key phrase in our sales mission
for the past several years. We believe that add value will continue to dominate as the key focal
point as we offer integrated solutions which draw on the strengths of our technical specialists who
have undergone intensive training with our vendors. Equipment is brought into Singapore from
various vendors, and depending on customers specific requirements, is tested and system integrated
before distribution, delivery and installation.
The demand for electronic components in fiscal 2007 was relatively strong in Southeast Asia, driven
by a greater demand in high-end personal computers, notebooks and server chips. Many Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) customers have been outsourcing for connectors and specialized
sockets. However, as our target customers are mainly multinational contract manufacturers with a
worldwide database of suppliers, the most commonly used components became extremely price
competitive. The components division of our distribution segment has been in competition on the
market with various distribution methods including direct online ordering systems put in place by
vendors for the products they are distributing. However, we do not believe that such online
competition is a major competitive factor to our business, as we offer good credit facilities and
maintain excellent business relationships with our long-term customers.
The semiconductor equipment manufacturing industry is highly competitive and most of our
competitors for such equipment are located in Southeast Asia. Some of our electronic device
manufacturing customers in Southeast Asia increased their capital equipment in order to meet the
increase in production capacity for electronic products. There is no assurance that competition
will not increase or that our technological advantages may not be reduced or lost as a result of
technological advances by competitors or changes in semiconductor processing technology.
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We believe that the principal competitive factors in the manufacturing industry include product
performance, reliability, service and technical support, product improvements, price, established
relationships with customers and product familiarity. We make every effort to compete favorably
with respect to each of these factors. Although we have competitors for our various products, we
believe that our products compete favorably with respect to each of the above factors. We have
been in business for more than 49 years and have operation facilities mostly located in Southeast
Asia. We believe that those factors combined have helped us to establish long-term relationships
with customers and will allow us to continue doing business with our existing customers upon their
relocation to other regions where we have a local presence or are able to reach.
Patents
The manufacturing segment holds a United States patent granted in 1994 on certain aspects of
our Artic temperature test systems. In 2001, we registered a new United States patent (for 20
years) for several aspects of our new range of Artic Temperature Controlled Chucks. Although we
believe that these patents are an integral part of our manufacturing segment, the capitalized cost
of the patents was written off in fiscal 2002 because of the impairment assessed by our management.
In fiscal 2005, 2006 and 2007 we did not register any patents within the U.S.
It is typical in the semiconductor industry to receive notices from time to time alleging
infringement of patents or other intellectual property rights of others. We do not believe that we
infringe the intellectual property rights of any others. However, should any claims be brought
against us, the cost of litigating such claims and any damages could materially and adversely
affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Employees
As of June 30, 2007 we had approximately 10 employees in the United States and 648 in
Southeast Asia for a total of approximately 658 employees. None of our employees are represented
by a labor union. As of June 30, 2007, there were approximately 472 employees in the testing
segment, 128 employees in the manufacturing segment, 56 employees in the distribution segment and 2
in the corporate office.
ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS
The following are certain risk factors that could impact our business, financial results and
results of operations. Investing in our common stock involves risks, including those described
below. These risk factors, among others, should be considered by prospective and current investors
in our common stock below before making or evaluating an investment in our securities. These risk
factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected herein.
If the risks we face, including those listed below, actually occur, our business, financial
condition or results of operations could be negatively impacted, and the trading price of our
common stock could decline, which could cause you to lose all or part of your investment.
Our operating results are affected by a variety of factors
Our operating results are affected by a wide variety of factors that could materially affect
revenue and profitability or lead to significant variability of quarterly or annual operating
results. These factors include, among others, components relating to:
| economic and market conditions in the semiconductor industry; | ||
| market acceptance of our products and services; | ||
| changes in technology in the semiconductor industry, which could affect demand for our products and services; | ||
| changes in testing processes; | ||
| the impact of competition; | ||
| the lack of long-term purchase or supply agreements with customers and vendors; | ||
| changes in military or commercial testing specifications, which could affect the market for our products and services; | ||
| difficulties in profitably integrating acquired businesses, if any, into the Company; | ||
| the loss of key personnel or the shortage of available skilled employees; | ||
| international political or economic events; | ||
| currency fluctuations; and | ||
| other technological, economic, financial and regulatory factors beyond our control. |
Unfavorable changes in these or other factors could materially and adversely affect our financial
condition or results of operations. We may not be able to generate revenue growth, and any revenue
growth that is achieved may not be sustained. Our
business, results of operations and financial condition would be materially adversely affected if
operating expenses increased and were not subsequently followed by increased revenues.
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Semiconductor industry cycles affect our business
Our business depends primarily upon the capital expenditures of semiconductor manufacturers,
assemblers and other testing companies worldwide. These industries in turn depend on the current
and anticipated market demand for integrated circuits and products utilizing semiconductor devices.
The global semiconductor industry generally, and the semiconductor testing equipment industry in
particular, are volatile and cyclical, with periodic capacity shortages and excess capacity. In
periods of excess capacity, the industry sharply cuts its purchases of capital equipment, including
our distributed products, and reduces testing volumes, including our testing services. Excess
capacity also causes downward pressure on the selling prices of our products and services.
Our operating results have been adversely affected by past downturns and slowdowns. There is no
assurance that there will not be downturns or slowdowns in the future that may adversely affect our
financial condition or operating results. In addition, if one or more of our primary customers
reduces its or their purchases or use of our products or testing services, our financial results
could be materially and adversely affected. We anticipate that we will continue to be primarily
dependent on the semiconductor industry for the foreseeable future.
Rapid technological changes may make our products obsolete or result in decreased prices or
increased expenses
Technology changes rapidly in the semiconductor industry and may make our services or products
obsolete. Advances in technology may lead to significant price erosion for products which we test
with our older testing technologies. Our success will depend in part on our ability to develop and
offer more advanced testing technologies and processes in the future, to anticipate both future
demand and the technology to supply that demand, to enhance our current products and services, to
provide those products and services at competitive prices on a timely and cost-effective basis and
to achieve market acceptance of those products and services. To accomplish these goals, we may be
required to incur significant engineering expenses. As new products or services are introduced, we
may experience warranty claims or product returns. We may not be able to accomplish these goals
correctly or timely enough. If we fail in our efforts, our products and services may become less
competitive or obsolete.
Our dependence on international sales involves significant risk
Sales and services to customers outside the United States accounted for approximately 86%, 91% and
92% of our sales for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Approximately 98% 90% and 91% of
our net revenues in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, were generated from business in
Southeast Asia. We expect that our non-U.S. sales and services will continue to generate the
majority of our future revenues. Testing services in Southeast Asia were performed primarily for
American companies, and to a lesser extent German companies, selling products and doing business in
those regions. International business operations may be adversely affected by many factors,
including fluctuations in exchange rates, imposition of government controls, trade restrictions,
political, economic and business events and social and cultural differences.
We may incur losses due to foreign currency fluctuations
Significant portions of our revenue are denominated in Singapore and Euro dollars, Malaysian
ringgit, Thai baht and other currencies. Consequently, a portion of our costs, revenue and
operating margins may be affected by fluctuations in exchange rates, primarily between the U.S.
dollar and such foreign currencies. We are also affected by fluctuations in exchange rates because
our reporting currency is the US dollar whereas the functional currencies in our Southeast Asia
operations are non-U.S. dollars. Foreign currency translation adjustments resulted in an increase
of $911 to shareholders equity for fiscal 2007, a decrease of $190 to shareholders equity for
fiscal 2006, and an increase of $25 to shareholders equity for fiscal 2005.
We try to reduce our risk of foreign currency fluctuations by purchasing certain equipment and
supplies in U.S. dollars and seeking payment, when possible, in U.S. dollars. However, we may not
be successful in our attempts to mitigate our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. Those
fluctuations could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial results.
We do not rely on patents to protect our products or technology
We hold U.S. patents relating to our pressurization humidity testing equipment and certain aspects
of our Artic temperature test systems. Additionally, in fiscal 2001, we were granted patents for
certain aspects of our new range of Artic temperature controlled chucks. However, although we
believe our patents are integral to the business of our manufacturing segment, generally we do not
rely on patent or trade secret protection for our products or technology. Competitors may develop
technologies similar to or more advanced than ours. We cannot assure that our current or future
products will not be copied or
will not infringe on the patents of others. Moreover, the cost of litigation of any claim or
damages resulting from infringement of patents or other intellectual property could adversely
affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Intense competition can adversely affect our operating results
The semiconductor equipment and testing industries are intensely competitive. Significant
competitive factors include price, technical capabilities, quality, automation, reliability,
product availability and customer service. We face competition from established and potential new
competitors, many of whom have greater financial, engineering, manufacturing and marketing
resources than our resources. New products or testing facilities offered by our competitors could
cause a decline in our revenue or a loss of market acceptance of our existing products and
services. Increased competitive pressure could also lead to intensified price-based competition.
Price-based competition may result in lower prices, adversely affecting our operating results.
Loss, reduction or delay of orders from significant customers could adversely affect our financial
condition
The semiconductor manufacturing industry is highly concentrated, with a relatively small number of
large manufacturers and assemblers accounting for a substantial portion of our revenue from product
sales and testing revenue. Our experience has been that sales to particular customers may
fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year. In fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005,
sales of equipment and services to our three largest customers accounted for approximately 80%, 75%
and 74%, respectively, of our total net revenue. This applies in particular to our new testing
operation in Malaysia, which currently has only one major customer. In the event that the Company
loses this customer, all the capital purchases to meet this customers requirements will be
converted to support other products. Our ability to maintain close, satisfactory relationships
with our customers is essential to our stability and growth. The loss of or reduction or delay in
orders from our significant customers, or delays in collecting accounts receivable from our
significant customers, could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Our testing products and services may be adversely affected by our sales of testing equipment.
If our testing equipment is purchased by semiconductor manufacturers and assemblers, it may reduce
the likelihood that they will make further purchases of such equipment or use our laboratories for
testing services. Although military or other specifications require certain testing to be done by
independent laboratories, over time other current customers may have less need of our testing
services. We believe that there is a growing trend toward outsourcing of the integrated circuit
test process. As a result, we anticipate continued growth in the test laboratory business.
However, there is no assurance that this trend will continue. In an attempt to diversify our sales
mix, we may seek to develop and introduce new or advanced products, and to acquire other companies
in the semiconductor equipment manufacturing business.
Acquisition and integration of new businesses could disrupt our ongoing business, distract
management and employees, increase our expenses or adversely affect our business
A portion of any future growth may be accomplished through the acquisition of other entities. The
success of those acquisitions will depend, in part, on our ability to integrate the acquired
personnel, operations, products, services and technologies into our organization, to retain and
motivate key personnel of the acquired entities and to retain the customers of those entities. We
may not be able to identify suitable acquisition opportunities, obtain financing on acceptable
terms to bring the acquisition to fruition or to integrate such personnel, operations, products or
services. The process of identifying and closing acquisition opportunities and integrating
acquisitions into our operations may distract our management and employees, disrupt our ongoing
business, increase our expenses and materially and adversely affect our operations. We may also be
subject to certain other risks if we acquire other entities, such as the assumption of additional
liabilities. We may issue additional equity securities or incur debt to pay for future
acquisitions.
We do not have contracts with key suppliers
We have no written contracts with any of our suppliers. Our suppliers may terminate their
relationships with us at any time without notice. There can be no assurance that we will be able
to find satisfactory replacement suppliers or that new suppliers will not be more expensive than
the current suppliers if any of our suppliers were to terminate their relationship with us.
We are highly dependent on key personnel
Our success has depended, and to a large extent will depend, on the continued services of S.W.
Yong, our Chief Executive Officer and President, Victor H. M. Ting, our Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, our other key senior executives, and engineering, marketing, sales, production
and other personnel. We do not have an employment agreement with Mr. Yong or Mr. Ting, but we are
the beneficiary of key man life insurance in the amount of $6 million on Mr. Yong and $2 million
on Mr.
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Ting. The loss of these key personnel, who would be difficult to replace, could harm our business
and operating results. Competition for management in our industry is intense and we may be
unsuccessful in attracting and retaining the executive management and other key personnel that we
require.
Our management has significant influence over corporate decisions
Currently our officers and directors and their affiliates beneficially own approximately 23.63% of
the outstanding shares of common stock, including options held by them that are exercisable within
60 days of the date of filing of this 10-K. As a result, they may be able to significantly
influence matters requiring approval of the shareholders, including the election of directors, and
may be able to delay or prevent a change in control of the Company.
We may not pay cash dividends in the future
Although we declared a cash dividend of ten cents (U.S. 10¢) per share payable to the shareholders
of record on December 15, 2006 and a cash dividend of fifty cents (U.S. 50¢) per share payable to
the shareholders of record on January 10, 2006, we may not pay any cash dividends on our common
stock in the future. We anticipate that future earnings, if any, will be retained for use in the
business or for other corporate purposes. Additionally, California law prohibits the payment of
dividends if the Company does not have sufficient retained earnings or cannot meet certain asset to
liability ratios.
The market price for our common stock is subject to fluctuation
The trading price of our common stock has from time to time fluctuated widely. The trading price
may similarly fluctuate in the future in response to quarter-to-quarter variations in our operating
results, announcements of innovations or new products by us or our competitors, general conditions
in the semiconductor industry and other events or factors. In addition, in recent years, broad
stock market indices in general, and the securities of technology companies in particular, have
experienced substantial price fluctuations on a daily basis. Fluctuations in the trading price of
our common stock may adversely affect our liquidity.
Our results may be affected by interest rate fluctuations
We do not use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio. Our investment
portfolio is generally comprised of cash deposits. Our policy is to place these investments in
instruments that meet high credit quality standards. These securities are subject to interest rate
risk and could decline in value if interest rates fluctuate, and thus subject us to market risk due
to those fluctuations. Due to the short duration and conservative nature of our investment
portfolio, we do not expect any material loss with respect to our investment portfolio, though no
assurances can be given that material losses will not occur.
The interest rates on our loans and lines of credit range from 5.25% to 7.50% per annum. As of
June 30, 2007, the outstanding aggregate principal balance on these loans and lines of credit was
approximately $675. These interest rates are subject to change and we cannot predict an increase
or decrease in rates, if any. However, an increase in interest rates could have an adverse effect
on our financial results.
ITEM 1B UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable
ITEM 2 PROPERTIES
As of the date of filing of this Form 10-K, we believe that we are utilizing approximately
90.2% of our fixed property capacity. We also believe that our existing facilities are
under-utilized and are adequate and suitable to cover any sudden increase in our needs in the
foreseeable future.
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The following table presents the relevant information regarding the location and general character
of our principal manufacturing and testing facilities:
Owned (O) | ||||||||||
Approx. | or Leased (L) | |||||||||
Sq. Ft. | & Expiration | |||||||||
Location | Principal Use/Segment | Occupied | Date | |||||||
14731 Califa Street |
Headquarters/ | 10,000 | (L) Jan. 2008 | |||||||
Van Nuys, CA 9l411 |
Testing/Manufacturing | |||||||||
1004, Toa Payoh North, Singapore |
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HEX 07-01/07, |
Testing | 6,864 | (L) Sept. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 07-01/07, (ancillary site) |
Testing | 2,339 | (L) Sept. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 03-01/03, |
Testing/Manufacturing | 2,959 | (L) Sept. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 03-16, |
Testing | 976 | (L) Sept. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 01-08/15, |
Testing/Manufacturing | 6,864 | (L) Jan. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 01-08/15, (ancillary site) |
Testing/Manufacturing | 1,629 | (L) Jan. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 01-16/17, |
Testing | 1,983 | (L) Jan. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 02-08/10, |
Testing | 2,959 | (L) Aug. 2008 | |||||||
HEX 02-11/15, |
Testing | 3,905 | (L) Apr. 2008 | |||||||
HEX 04-17, |
Testing | 1,006 | (L) May. 2010 | |||||||
HEX 04-14/16, |
Testing | 2,929 | (L) May. 2010 | |||||||
HEX 03-08/10, |
Testing | 2,959 | (L) May. 2010 | |||||||
HEX 03-06/07 |
Testing/Manufacturing | 1,953 | (L) Jan. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 03-06/07 (ancillary site) |
Testing/Manufacturing | 101 | (L) Jan. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 04-05/07 |
Manufacturing | 2,929 | (L) May. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 04-08/09/10 |
Manufacturing | 2,959 | (L) Dec. 2009 | |||||||
1008, Toa Payoh North, Singapore |
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HEX 03-01/06, |
Testing | 7,345 | (L) Feb. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 03-09/17, |
Logistics/Universal (FE) | 6,099 | (L) Jan. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 03-09/17, (ancillary site) |
Logistics/Universal (FE) | 70 | (L) Jan. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 07-17/18, |
Testing | 4,315 | (L) Nov. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 07-17/18, (ancillary site) |
Testing | 25 | (L) Nov. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 07-01, |
Testing | 3,466 | (L) Jan. 2010 | |||||||
HEX 02-17 |
Universal (FE) | 832 | (L) Jun. 2010 | |||||||
HEX 02-18 |
Testing | 3,466 | (L) Nov. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 02-15/16 |
Universal (FE) | 1,400 | (L) Jul. 2007*1 | |||||||
HEX 01-09/11 |
Universal (FE) | 2,202 | (L) Nov. 2009 | |||||||
HEX 01-15/16 |
Universal (FE) | 1,400 | (L) Oct. 2008 | |||||||
HEX 03-07/08 |
Testing | 1,765 | (L) Nov. 2007*1 | |||||||
HEX 03-07/08, (ancillary site) |
Testing | 144 | (L) Nov. 2007*1 | |||||||
HEX 01-08 |
Transformer Room | 603 | (L) Jun. 2009 | |||||||
Hex 02-03/04/05/06 |
Testing | 3,047 | (L) Nov. 2009 |
Plot 1A, Phase 1 |
Subleased | 42,013 | (O) *2 | |||||||||
Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone 11900 Penang |
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Lot No. B7, Kawasan MIEL |
Vacant | 24,142 | (O) *3 | |||||||||
Batang Kali, Phase II, 43300 Batang Kali Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia |
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Lot No. 11A, Jalan SS8/2, |
Testing | 19,334 | (L) Jul. 2007*1 | |||||||||
Sungai Way Free Industrial Zone,
47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia |
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Owned (O) | ||||||||||||
Approx. | or Leased (L) | |||||||||||
Sq. Ft. | & Expiration | |||||||||||
Location | Principal Use/Segment | Occupied | Date | |||||||||
Lot No. 4, Kawasan MIEL |
Testing | 14,432 | (L) Nov. 2007*1*2 | |||||||||
Sungai Way Baru Free Industrial Zone, Phase III, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia |
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327, Chalongkrung Road, |
Testing | 34,432 | (O | ) | ||||||||
Lamplathew, Lat Krabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand |
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No. 5, Xing Han Street, Block A |
Testing | 9,957 | (L) Oct. 2008 | |||||||||
#04-13/16, Suzhou Industrial Park China 215021 China 215021 |
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No. 389 Gang Ao Road Factory No. 5 |
Testing | 6,620 | (L) Sept. 2007*1 | |||||||||
Level 5 (East) Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Pudong 200131 Shanghai, China Zone, Pudong 200131 Shanghai, China |
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No. 5, Xing Han Street, Block A |
Testing | 3,606 | (L) Oct. 2008 | |||||||||
#04-11/12, Suzhou Industrial Park China 215021 |
*1 | With respect to the various leases that expire during fiscal 2008, the Company anticipates that the landlord will offer similar terms on each such lease at renewal and does not believe that material expenses will be incurred. | |
*2 | The premises are subleased to a third party. | |
*3 | The premises were vacant from June 30, 2005 until June 30, 2007. The Company plans to sell the property to a third party subsequent to the fiscal year 2007. An active program to locate a buyer had not been initiated as of June 30, 2007, and no agreement as to sale was entered into nor was any purchaser for the premises specifically named. |
ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is, from time to time, the subject of litigation claims and assessments arising
out of matters occurring in its normal business operations. In the opinion of management,
resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.
There are no material proceedings to which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company, any
beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Companys common stock, or any associate of such
person is a party that is adverse to the Company or its properties.
There was no litigation relating to environmental action which arose from our operations.
ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5 MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY, RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our common stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol TRT. The
following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of high and low sales prices of
our common stock as quoted by AMEX:
Quarter Ended |
High | Low | ||||||
Fiscal 2006 |
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September 30, 2005 |
$ | 4.30 | $ | 3.59 | ||||
December 31, 2005 |
$ | 6.00 | $ | 4.28 | ||||
March 31, 2006 |
$ | 7.15 | $ | 5.08 | ||||
June 30, 2006 |
$ | 7.55 | $ | 6.00 | ||||
Fiscal 2007 |
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September 30, 2006 |
$ | 11.96 | $ | 5.95 | ||||
December 31, 2006 |
$ | 15.40 | $ | 10.45 | ||||
March 31, 2007 |
$ | 17.15 | $ | 10.68 | ||||
June 30, 2007 |
$ | 21.93 | $ | 14.25 |
Stockholders
As of September 1, 2007, there were 3,227,992 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding,
and the Company had approximately 169 record holders of the Common Stock.
Dividend Policy
On December 2, 2005, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of fifty cents ($0.50) per
share payable to the shareholders of record on January 10, 2006. The total number of shares issued
and outstanding as of January 10, 2006 was 3,215,532 and the total amount of the cash dividends
paid on January 25, 2006 was approximately $1,608. The source of cash was from the proceeds from
disposition of the property located in Dublin, Ireland.
On December 5, 2006, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share
payable to the shareholders of record on December 15, 2006. The total number of shares issued and
outstanding as of December 15, 2006 was 3,225,242 and the total amount of the cash dividends paid
on January 15, 2007 was approximately $323.
The determination as to whether to pay any future cash dividends will depend upon our earnings and
financial position at that time and other factors as the Board of Directors may deem appropriate.
California law prohibits the payment of dividends if a corporation does not have sufficient
retained earnings or cannot meet certain asset to liability ratios. It is not anticipated that
dividends will be paid to holders of common stock in the foreseeable future.
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Equity Compensation Plan
On December 2, 2005, the Board of Directors terminated the 1998 Stock Option Plan and Directors
Stock Option Plan due to the cost of such compensation exceeding the benefits. There were no stock
options granted during fiscal year 2007. The following table sets forth, as of June 30, 2007,
certain information regarding equity compensation plans of the Company:
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
Number of securities | ||||||||||||
remaining available for | ||||||||||||
Number of | future issuance under | |||||||||||
securities to be | equity compensation | |||||||||||
issued upon | Weighted average | plans (excluding | ||||||||||
exercise of | exercise price of | securities reflected in | ||||||||||
outstanding options | outstanding options | column (a)) | ||||||||||
Plan Category | (a) | (b) | (c) | |||||||||
Equity compensation plans approved
by shareholders |
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(1) Companys 1998 Stock Option Plan |
13,050 | $ | 3.03 | | ||||||||
(2) Directors Stock Option Plan |
| | | |||||||||
Options granted outside of the above plans |
| | | |||||||||
Total |
13,050 | $ | $3.03 | | ||||||||
Stock Performance Graph
The graph below compares our cumulative total shareholder return of the Common Stock of the Company
with that of the Standard & Poors 500 Index and the AMEX Composite Index for the five-year period
ending June 30, 2007. The graph assumes an investment of $100 on June 30, 2002, in the AMEX
Composite Index, and in the S&P 500 Index. The graph also assumes reinvestment of dividends, if
any. The historical stock performance shown on the graph below should not be considered indicative
of future shareholder returns, and we will not make or endorse any predications of future
shareholder returns.
$100 invested on 06/30/02 in stock or index-including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ends
June 30.
6/02 | 6/03 | 6/04 | 6/05 | 6/06 | 6/07 | |||||||||||||||||||
TRIO TECH INTL |
$ | 100 | $ | 101 | $ | 180 | $ | 157 | $ | 253 | $ | 826 | ||||||||||||
S & P 500 |
$ | 100 | $ | 108 | $ | 126 | $ | 132 | $ | 141 | $ | 167 | ||||||||||||
AMEX |
$ | 100 | $ | 109 | $ | 140 | $ | 173 | $ | 216 | $ | 264 |
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ITEM 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(In thousands, except per share DATA)
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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Net sales |
$ | 46,750 | $ | 29,099 | (1) | $ | 25,061 | (2) | $ | 18,661 | $ | 20,922 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from Operations |
4,197 | 487 | 359 | 56 | (101 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net Income from Continuing Operations |
3,308 | 597 | 216 | 162 | 51 | |||||||||||||||
Net Income (loss) from Discontinued Operations (3) |
| 8,459 | 5 | 58 | (132 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total Net income (loss) |
3,308 | 9,056 | 221 | 220 | (81 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Basic Earnings (loss) per share: |
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Continuing Operations |
1.03 | 0.19 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||
Discontinued Operations |
0.00 | 2.72 | 0.00 | 0.01 | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total Net Income (loss) |
1.03 | 2.91 | 0.07 | 0.07 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Diluted Earnings (loss) per share: |
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Continuing Operations |
1.02 | 0.19 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||
Discontinued Operations |
0.00 | 2.71 | 0.00 | 0.02 | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total Net Income (loss) |
1.02 | 2.90 | 0.07 | 0.07 | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Weighted average common
shares outstanding |
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Basic |
3,225 | 3,115 | 2,966 | 2,937 | 2,928 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted |
3,235 | 3,128 | 3,031 | 2,995 | 2,928 | |||||||||||||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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Current assets |
$ | 24,673 | $ | 21,831 | $ | 10,645 | $ | 12,798 | $ | 11,493 | ||||||||||
Current liabilities |
8,228 | 8,536 | 5,836 | 5,624 | 5,050 | |||||||||||||||
Working capital |
16,445 | 13,295 | 4,809 | 7,174 | 6,443 | |||||||||||||||
Total assets |
32,788 | 29,384 | 18,345 | 18,000 | 16,711 | |||||||||||||||
Long-term debt and
capital leases |
294 | 874 | 744 | 793 | 836 | |||||||||||||||
Shareholders equity |
$ | 21,434 | $ | 17,392 | $ | 9,297 | $ | 9,024 | $ | 8,590 | ||||||||||
Cash dividend paid per share |
$ | 0.10 | $ | 0.50 | $ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | The net sales included the sales from the business acquired in Shanghai. |
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(2) | The net sales included the sales from the business acquired in Malaysia. | |
(3) | The income from the discontinued operations was significant in fiscal 2006. There was no income from discontinued operations in fiscal 2007 and the Company does not expect income from discontinued operations going forward. |
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ITEM 7 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PERCENTAGES AND SHARE AMOUNTS)
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our disclaimer on
Forward-Looking Statements, Item 1. Business, Item 1A. Risk Factors, Item 6. Selected
Financial Data and Consolidated Financial Statements, the notes to those statements and other
financial information contained elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Overview
Trio-Tech International operates in three distinct segments: distribution, manufacturing and
testing. We provide third-party semiconductor testing and burn-in services primarily through our
laboratories in Southeast Asia. At or from our facilities in California and Southeast Asia, we
also design, manufacture and market equipment and systems to be used in the testing and production
of semiconductors, and distribute semiconductor processing and testing equipment manufactured by
other vendors
Geographically, we operate in the U.S., Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China. Our major
operation activities are conducted in our Singapore location. Our customers are mainly
concentrated in Southeast Asia and they are either semiconductor chip manufacturers or testing
facilities that purchase our testing equipment.
In August 2005, we established a winding-down plan to close the testing operation in Dublin,
Ireland. In November 2005, we completed the sale of property located in Dublin, Ireland and
recorded a gain on the sale of property of $8,909. As a result, this discontinued operation
reported income of $8,459, which consisted of the gain from the sale of property of $8,909 offset
by an operating loss from the discontinued operation of $450. For basis of comparison, the
financial statements related to the discontinued operation are now presented separately in this
report under discontinued operations.
In the managements discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, for
basis of comparison, the amounts used in comparison have been reclassified to exclude the amounts
from discontinued operations, which have been discussed as a separate line item listed on the
statements of income.
In January 2006, we completed the acquisition of a burn-in testing division in Shanghai. Beginning
on January 3, 2006, the operating results of this subsidiary were included in the consolidated
financial statement of the Company. In June 2007, we established a subsidiary in Chonqing, China.
The formation of this entity was not considered significant to the Company. There were no operation
activities in this subsidiary in fiscal year 2007.
On March 8, 2007, we hired Burnham Hill Partners, a division of Pali Capital, Inc in the United
States to act as (i) our exclusive financial advisor in connection with one or more potential
strategic transactions currently being explored by the Company, which may include an acquisition,
joint venture, partnership, strategic alliance, merger and/or sale involving the Company and (ii)
our placement agent or underwriter in connection with the raising of debt or equity capital. We
believe that the agreement that we made with Burnham Hill Partners is not a material definitive
agreement. One of our directors, Jason Adelman, is a partner of Burnham Hill Partners. Burnham
Hill Partners proposed a fee arrangement that was consistent with industry standards for
transactions of that nature, and an agreement which would expire 12 months from the date into which
it was entered. The agreement was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company in good faith
by a vote sufficient without counting the vote of Mr. Adelman and, in the judgment of the Board of
Directors, was just and reasonable at the time the agreement was so approved.
Fiscal 2007 Highlights
| Total revenue increased by $17,651, or 60.7%, from $29,099 for fiscal 2006 to $46,750. | ||
| Manufacturing segment revenues increased by $11,612, or 93.3%, from $12,444 for fiscal 2006 to $24,056. | ||
| Testing segment revenue increased by $6,428, or 44.5%, to $20,883, compared to $14,455 for fiscal 2006. | ||
| Income from continuing operations increased by $2,711 to $3,308, compared to $597 for fiscal 2006. | ||
| Gross profit margins decreased slightly by 1.4% to 25.9% for fiscal 2007, compared with gross profit margins of 27.3% for fiscal year 2006. | ||
| General and administrative expenses were 14.0% of revenue, representing a decrease from 21.7% of revenue for fiscal 2006. | ||
| Selling expenses were 2.3% of revenue, decreased from 3.3% of revenue for fiscal year 2006. | ||
| Total assets increased 11.6% to $32,788 as compared to $29,384 for fiscal 2006. | ||
| Total liabilities decreased 9.2% to $8,895 as compared to $9,796 for fiscal 2006. | ||
| Shareholders equity increased 23.2% to $21,434 as compared to $17,392 for fiscal 2006. |
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| We distributed a cash dividend of $0.10 per share on January 15, 2007, totaling $323 distributed. | ||
| We expanded our China operation in Suzhou and commenced testing services in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. | ||
| In June 2007, we established a subsidiary in Chonqing, China with a registered capital of $2,600. |
General Financial Information
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, total assets increased by $3,404 from $29,384 at June
30, 2006 to $32,788 at June 30, 2007. The increase was in cash, property, plant and equipment and
other assets, but offset with a decrease primarily in trade accounts receivables and inventories.
Cash and short-term deposits at June 30, 2007 totaled $14,950, an increase of $4,560, or 43.9%,
compared to a total of $10,390 at June 30, 2006. The increase in cash and short-term deposits was
mainly the result of higher revenue generated in fiscal year 2007. Revenue in fiscal 2007
increased 60.7% to $46,750 as compared to $29,099 for fiscal 2006 due to an increase in sales from
the manufacturing and testing segments. The increase in cash was offset by a capital expenditure
in cash of $2,812. The capital expenditure in fiscal 2007 was primarily in property, plant and
equipment. During fiscal 2006, proceeds of $8,401 were received from the sale of property in
Dublin, Ireland. There were no comparable proceeds from the disposal of equipment or property in
fiscal 2007.
Property, plant and equipment at June 30, 2007 were $7,458, an increase of $385, or 5.4%, compared
to $7,073 at June 30, 2006. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2007 were $2,864 ($2,812 in cash, and
$52 in capital lease), an increase of $1,186 or 70.7%, compared to $1,678 for fiscal 2006. The
increase in capital expenditure was mainly due to purchases of machinery and equipment during
fiscal 2007 by each of the Singapore testing operations and China testing operations in order to
meet the specifications from our customers.
Other assets at June 30, 2007 increased by $276 to $445 compared to $169 at June 30, 2006. The
increase in other assets was due to an increase of $154 for a down payment of fixed assets in the
Singapore and Malaysia operations and an increase of $122 in deposits for rent and utilities in the
China operations.
Accounts receivables at June 30, 2007 were $7,410 a decrease of $1,108 or 13.0%, compared to $8,518
at June 30, 2006. The decrease was attributable mainly to a decrease in turn over days of accounts
receivable and a decrease in sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period
of fiscal 2006. The total sales from all the segments for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 were
$9,194, a decrease of $306 or 3.2%, compared to total sales of $9,500 in the same period for fiscal
2006. The turnover of accounts receivables was 62 days for fiscal 2007, a decrease of 18 days or
22.5%, compared to 80 days for fiscal 2006. The decrease in turn over days of accounts receivable
was primarily due to improvement in collection efforts on the part of the staff in the Singapore
operations.
Inventory at June 30, 2007 was $1,946, a decrease of $501, or 20.5%, compared to $2,447 at June 30,
2006. The decrease was due mainly to the sales of finished goods from our manufacturing segment
and an increase in the provision for obsolete inventory. The turnover of inventory improved by 12
days, or 34.3%, from 35 days at the end of fiscal 2006 to 23 days at the end of fiscal 2007 due to
an increase in the cost of goods sold, although the average inventory throughout the year remained
consistent compared to fiscal 2006.
Total liabilities at June 30, 2007 were $8,895, a decrease of $901, or 9.2%, compared to $9,796 at
June 30, 2006. The decrease in liabilities was mainly due to the decrease in accounts payable,
notes payable and lines of credit, but offset by the increase in accrued expenses and income tax
payable.
Accounts payable decreased by $1,544 from $3,809 at June 30, 2006 to $2,265 at June 30, 2007. The
decrease in accounts payable was a result of the decrease in material purchases due to a lower
backlog in the Singapore distribution segment as the result of a lower demand for back-end
products, such as Vibration equipment, chambers and wafer fabricators. Notes payable decreased by
$825 and lines of credit decreased by $116 as a result of the repayments made by our Singapore
subsidiaries in the normal course of business from cash flows from operations.
Accrued expenses increased by $1,309 from $3,045 at June 30, 2006 to $4,354 at June 30, 2007. The
increase in accrued expenses was mainly due to an increase in accrued payroll expenses as the
result of an increase in headcount in the China operation located in Suzhou, and an increase in
bonuses payable as a result of a strong operating performance in fiscal 2007.
Critical Accounting Estimates & Policies
The discussion and analysis of the Companys financial condition presented in this section are
based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. During the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and judgments that
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affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including
those related to sales, returns, pricing concessions, bad
debts, inventories, investments, fixed assets, intangible assets, income taxes and other
contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions
that we believe are reasonable under current conditions. Actual results may differ from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
In response to the SECs Release No. 33-8040, Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure about
Critical Accounting Policy, we have identified the most critical accounting policies upon which
our financial status depends. We determine that those critical accounting policies are related to
the inventory valuation, allowance for doubtful accounts, revenue recognition,
and income tax. These accounting policies are discussed in the relevant sections in this
managements discussion and analysis, including the Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
discussed below.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
During the normal course of business, we extend unsecured credit to our customers. Typically,
credit terms require payment to be made between 30 to 60 days of the sales. We do not require
collateral from our customers. We maintain our cash accounts at credit worthy financial
institutions.
We regularly evaluate and monitor the creditworthiness of each customer on a case-by-case basis.
We include any account balances that are determined to be uncollectible, along with a general
reserve, in the overall allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a
receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance. Based on the
information available to management, we believe that our allowance for doubtful accounts was
adequate as of June 30, 2007.
Inventory Valuation
Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out basis) or market value.
Our industry is characterized by rapid technological change, short-term customer commitments and
rapid changes in demand. We make provisions for estimated excess and obsolete inventory based on
our regular reviews of inventory quantities on hand and the latest forecasts of product demand and
production requirements from our customers. We write down inventories for not saleable, excess or
obsolete raw materials, works-in-process and finished goods by charging such write-downs to cost of
sales. In addition to write-downs based on newly introduced parts, statistics and judgments are
used for assessing provision of the remaining inventory based on salability and obsolescence.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sales of the Companys products is recognized upon shipment or delivery, depending
upon the terms of the sales order, provided that persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists,
title and risk of loss have transferred to the customer, the sales amount is fixed and determinable
and collection of the revenue is reasonably assured. We allocate a portion of the invoice value to
products sold and the remaining portion of invoice value to installation and training work in
proportion to the fair value of products sold and installation and training work to be performed.
The fair value determination of products sold and the installation and training work is also based
on our specific historical experience of the relative fair values of the elements if there is no
easily observable market price to be considered. A significant portion of the Companys
sales is generated by testing services. Revenue derived from testing service is recognized when
testing services are rendered.
The Company reduces revenue based on estimates of future credits to be granted to customers.
Credits are granted for reasons such as product returns due to quality issues, volume-based
incentives, and other special pricing arrangements.
Income Tax
We recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequence attributable to the
difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the
financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rate
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected
to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and
liabilities is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date.
During the process of determining tax liabilities, we have to deal with uncertainties involved in
the application of complex tax laws. Our foreign subsidiaries are subject to income taxes in the
regions or counties where they operate. Because of the different income tax jurisdictions, net
losses generated in the U.S. cannot be utilized to offset the taxable income generated in foreign
countries. Therefore, we may incur certain income tax expenses in any fiscal year while the
Company, on a consolidated basis, may report a loss before income taxes. Although we believe that
our estimates are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of these matters
will not be different from what is reflected in the historical income tax provisions and accruals.
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We assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets can be recovered. If recovery is not likely,
the provision for taxes must be increased by recording a reserve in the form of a valuation
allowance for the deferred tax assets that are estimated not to be ultimately recoverable. In this
process, certain relevant criteria are evaluated including the existence of deferred tax
liabilities that can be used to absorb deferred tax assets, the taxable income that can be used to
absorb net operating losses and credit carry-backs, and taxable income in future years. Our
judgment regarding future profitability may change due to future market conditions, changes in U.S.
or international tax laws and other factors. These changes, if any, may require material
adjustments to these deferred tax assets and an accompanying reduction or increase in net income in
the period when such determinations are made. For U.S. income tax purposes no provision
has been made for U.S. taxes on undistributed earnings of overseas subsidiaries with which the
Company intends to continue to reinvest.
In addition to the risks described above, the effective tax rate is based on current enacted tax
law. Significant changes during the year in enacted tax law could affect these estimates.
Comparison of Operation Results
Comparison of Fiscal 2007 and 2006
The following table presents certain data from the consolidated statements of income as a
percentage of net sales for fiscal years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006:
Year End June 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Net Sales |
100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||
Cost of Sales |
74.1 | % | 72.7 | % | ||||
Gross Margin |
25.9 | % | 27.3 | % | ||||
Operating Expenses |
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General and administrative |
14.0 | % | 21.7 | % | ||||
Selling |
2.3 | % | 3.3 | % | ||||
Research and development |
0.2 | % | 0.2 | % | ||||
Impairment loss |
0.4 | % | 0.2 | % | ||||
Loss on disposal of PP&E |
0.0 | % | 0.1 | % | ||||
Total Operating Expenses |
16.9 | % | 25.5 | % | ||||
Income from operations |
9.0 | % | 1.8 | % | ||||
Overall Revenue
The overall revenue is composed of the revenues from the manufacturing, testing and distribution
segments. The following table presents the components of the overall revenue realized in fiscal
2007 and 2006 in percentage format, respectively.
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Revenues: |
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Manufacturing |
51.46 | % | 42.77 | % | ||||
Testing |
44.67 | 49.67 | ||||||
Distribution |
3.87 | 7.56 | ||||||
Total |
100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | ||||
Net sales for fiscal 2007 were $46,750, an increase of $17,651, or 60.66%, compared to $29,099 for
fiscal 2006. The increase in net sales can be discussed within three segments.
As a percentage of the total revenue, the revenue generated by the manufacturing segment in fiscal
2007 accounted for 51.46% of total sales, representing an increase of 8.69%, compared to 42.77% in
fiscal 2006. In terms of dollar amount, the revenue for fiscal 2007 was $24,056, reflecting an
increase of $11,612, or 93.31%, compared to $12,444 for fiscal 2006. We believe that the
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increase in revenue generated by the manufacturing segment was due to a greater demand from the personal
computer market in Asia, which in turn led to a greater demand for our products. The demand for
our burn-in systems appeared to increase concurrently with the demand for more microprocessor chips
in Southeast Asia. The increase primarily resulted from an increase in demand from one of our
major customers, which was a result of that customers growing share in the market for
microprocessor chips. Due to the competitive environment in the manufacturing segment, we
anticipate that we will continue to implement our cost reduction plan by outsourcing a portion of
our manufacturing process to outside suppliers, such as electrical and mechanical fabrication
houses, and seek competitively priced materials.
The backlog in the manufacturing segment increased by 68.28%, from $3,729 in fiscal 2006 to $6,275
in fiscal 2007, correlative to the increase in demand for more highs-speed microprocessor chips in
Southeast Asia.
As a percentage of the total revenue, the revenue generated by the testing segment in fiscal 2007
accounted for 44.67% of total sales, a decrease of 5.0%, compared to 49.67% in fiscal 2006. In
terms of dollar amount, the revenue for fiscal 2007 was $20,883, reflecting an increase of $6,428,
or 44.47%, compared to $14,455 for fiscal 2006. The testing segment continued to show improvement
in revenue compared to last fiscal year due to a hike in demand for testing services in Southeast
Asia, which resulted from the strong economic growth and robust development in the electronics
manufacturing industries in China. The increase in revenue generated by the testing segment was
the result of an improvement in performance by our testing operations in Southeast Asia.
Furthermore, our China operation in Suzhou started its testing operation in the second quarter of
fiscal 2007, which contributed to this increase in testing revenue. Demand for testing services
varies from time to time depending on changes taking place in the market and our customers
forecasts. We anticipate that our customers will continue to request our services to perform
burn-in on chips to be used in wireless handsets, automotive applications and wired
communications, which chips are currently in high demand in their respective markets.
Backlog in the testing segment at June 30, 2007 was $6,452, a decrease of $5,578, or 46.37%,
compared to $12,030 at June 30, 2007 due to a decrease in demand for testing services from one of
our major customers in Singapore.
As a percentage of the total revenue, the revenue generated by the distribution segment in fiscal
2007 accounted for 3.87%, a decrease of 3.69%, compared to 7.56% in fiscal 2006. In terms of
dollar amount, revenue for fiscal 2007 was $1,811, a decrease of $389, or 17.68%, compared to
$2,200 for fiscal 2006. The decrease in revenue was mainly attributable to fewer bookings from
customers resulting from what we believe is a saturation of equipment and electronic components in
the current market. Product volume for the distribution segment depends on sales activities such as
bookings, queries on products and backlog. Equipment and electronic component sales are very
competitive, as the products are readily available in the market.
We continued to focus our marketing efforts on Asia, as we believe that the recovery of equipment
sales in that region is improving more rapidly than sales within the U.S. Equipment sales in the
U.S. continue to decline as we believe that many companies are still conservative in capital
equipment spending. The distribution operation located in Singapore will focus on selling Wet
Process Stations primarily to research institutions and local universities
The backlog in the distribution segment at June 30, 2007 was $102, reflecting a decrease of $433 or
80.94%, compared to the backlog of $535 at June 30, 2006 due to a lower demand for back-end
products, such as Vibration equipment, chambers and wafer fabricator.
Overall Gross Margin
Overall gross margin, as a percentage of net sales, dropped by 1.4% from 27.3% for fiscal 2006 to
25.9% for fiscal 2007. The lower margin was due primarily to the fact that sales in terms of
dollar amount from the manufacturing segment increased faster than the increase in sales in terms
of dollar amount from the testing segment in fiscal 2007. This led to the fact that the
manufacturing segment accounted for 51.46% of total sales and the testing segment accounted for
44.67% while the gross margin in the manufacturing segment was lower than the gross margin in the
testing segment. In addition, the gross margin in the manufacturing segment decreased due to an
increase in sales of low margin products, which was offset by the improvement in gross margin in
the testing and distribution segments. In terms of dollar amount, gross margin for fiscal 2007 was
$12,093, an increase of $4,162, or 52.5%, compared to $7,931 for fiscal 2006, as a result of better
sales performances by the manufacturing and testing segments.
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue in the manufacturing segment was decreased by 3.1%, from
19.2% in fiscal 2006 to 16.1% in fiscal 2007. The decrease in the gross margin was due to an
increase in sales of low margin burn-in systems pass-through products in fiscal 2007 compared with
fiscal 2006. Neither the increase in the absolute dollar amount of sales of burn-in boards and
burn-in systems nor the increase in the quantity of burn-in systems sold in fiscal 2007 was
sufficient to maintain or increase the gross margin in the manufacturing segment due to the
decrease in sales prices for burn-in boards and burn-in systems as a result of strong competition
in the market place. However, the Company currently intends to continue manufacturing low-margin
burn-in systems and boards in order to maintain market share of these products with its current
customers. In absolute amount, gross profits from the manufacturing segment in fiscal 2007 was
$3,876, an increase of $1,492, or 62.6%, compared to $2,384 in fiscal 2006 as the result of an
increase in revenue, as previously discussed.
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Gross margin as a percentage of revenue in the testing segment was improved by 2.3%, from 35.2% in
fiscal 2006 to 37.5% in fiscal 2007. In terms of dollar amount, gross margin in the testing
segment in fiscal 2007 was $7,835, an increase of $2,743, or
53.9%, compared to $5,092 in fiscal 2006. The increase in the gross margin was primarily due to
higher sales volume with lower overhead costs, especially in the China operation. Significant
portions of our operating costs are fixed in the testing segment, thus as service demands rise and
factory utilization increases, the fixed costs are spread over the increased output, which improves
profit margin. However, this was offset by a drop in the average selling price of services in the
Singapore testing operation. Our customers changed their demands and specifications for burn-in
hours, which resulted in a lower average unit selling price for burn-in services. We expect that
the effect of such trend may be offset in the future by increases in our burn-in services for the
faster microprocessor chips, the demand for which chips appears to be increasing.
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue in the distribution segment was improved slightly by 0.4%
from 20.7% for fiscal 2006 to 21.1% for fiscal 2007. However, in terms of dollar amount, gross
margin in the distribution segment decreased by 16.0% from $455 for fiscal 2006 to $382 for fiscal
2007 due to a decrease in revenue, as previously discussed.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for fiscal years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
Years ended June 30, | ||||||||
(In Thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||
General and administrative |
$ | 6,561 | $ | 6,321 | ||||
Selling |
$ | 1,091 | $ | 970 | ||||
Research and development |
$ | 69 | $ | 70 | ||||
Impairment loss |
$ | 176 | $ | 61 | ||||
(Gain) Loss on disposal of PP&E |
(1 | ) | $ | 22 | ||||
$ | 7,896 | $ | 7,444 | |||||
General and administrative expenses increased by $240, or 3.8%, from $6,321 for fiscal 2006 to
$6,561 for fiscal year 2007. The increase was attributable to a hike in payroll and related
expenses due to a rise in headcount in the Singapore operation and the China operation in Suzhou,
and also an increase in general and administrative expenses in the Suzhou operation, which
commenced its testing operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. However, such an increase
was offset by a decrease in bonus expenses in fiscal year 2007. In fiscal year 2006, general and
administrative expenses included directors and officers bonuses of 779 as a result of the gain
related primarily to the sale of the property in Dublin, Ireland. The Company had no comparable
bonus expenses for fiscal 2007.
Selling expenses increased by $121, or 12.5%, to $1,091 for fiscal year 2007, from $970 for fiscal
2006, mainly due to an increase in the provision for warranty costs, traveling expenses related
with sales efforts and commission expenses attributable to the increase in commissionable sales
from the Singapore manufacturing segment in fiscal 2007, as compared to fiscal 2006.
Research and development was $69 for fiscal 2007, decreased slightly by $1, or 1.4%, from $70 for
fiscal 2006.
Impairment loss increased by $115, or 188.5%, from $61 for fiscal 2006 to $176 for fiscal 2007.
The impairment loss consisted of machinery and equipment (pertaining to the Singapore operation)
due to the decrease in demand for the slower speed microprocessor chips, as those of our existing
burn-in facility assets used for testing chips became obsolete. Since there will be no future cash
flows from those assets, the carrying value of these assets was written down to zero, and the
impairment loss was recorded. The Company reviews the carrying amount of assets held for use and
those to be disposed of whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable.
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment was $22 for fiscal 2006, which mainly resulted
from the disposal of certain fixed assets at a loss. The Company had no such loss for fiscal 2007.
Income from Operations
Income from operations as a percentage of total revenue was improved by 7.3% from 1.7% for fiscal
2006 to 9.0% for fiscal 2007. In terms of dollar amount, income from operations increased by
$3,710, or 762%, from $487 for fiscal 2006 to $4,197 for fiscal 2007 due to an increase in gross
profit of $4,162, offset with a net increase in operating expenses of $452.
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Interest Expenses
The interest expenses for fiscal years 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
(In Thousands) | Fiscal 2007 | Fiscal 2006 | ||||||
Interest expenses |
$ | 139 | $ | 142 |
Interest expenses decreased by $3, or 2.1%, for fiscal year 2007 from $142 to $139 compared with
fiscal 2006 due mainly to a lower usage of lines of credit facilities in the Singapore operation as
the result of the improved cash flow from operating activities.
Other Income
Other income for fiscal years 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
(In Thousands) | Fiscal 2007 | Fiscal 2006 | ||||||
Other income |
$ | 178 | $ | 598 |
Other income decreased by $420, or 70.2%, from $598 for fiscal 2006 to $178 for fiscal 2007
primarily due to a decrease in interest income generated from short-term deposits and a decrease
in other items, but offset by an increase in rental income and currency transactional gain.
Interest income in fiscal 2007 decreased by $64 due to a decrease in interest income generated
from short-term deposits as the result of a decrease in short-tern deposits throughout the year.
The decrease in the short-term deposits was because the short-term deposits in fiscal year 2006
were from the proceeds from the sale of property in Dublin, Irleland. whereas there was no such
activity in fiscal 2007. Other items decreased by $436, which was mainly due to the reversal of a
provision of $269 in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006 related to the value added tax
assessment incurred in our Bangkok testing operation in fiscal 1996. Also contributing to the
decrease in other items was the provision for the value added tax of $115 for our China operation
in Suzhou in fiscal 2007 due to a change in the local tax policy and a refund of $39 from the
Ireland government in fiscal year 2006 due to redundant payments made in prior years by our
Ireland testing operation prior to its closure. The Company had no similar other income in fiscal
2007. Rental income, which consisted mainly of space in our Malaysia operation rented to outside
vendors, increased by $27 from $87 for fiscal year 2006 to $114 for fiscal year 2007. Currency
transaction gain improved by $48, from a translation loss of $46 for fiscal 2006 to a translation
gain of $2 for fiscal 2007 due to fluctuations in the exchange rates.
Income Tax
Income tax provision increased by $507, or 196.5%, from $258 in fiscal 2006 to $765 in fiscal 2007.
The increase was primarily attributable to higher taxable income generated from the Singapore
location. The Singapore operations generated a profit of $3,403 in fiscal 2007, up from $1,416 in
fiscal 2006. The income tax provision included a utilization of deferred tax assets of $160 in
Malaysia operation due to the utilization of the operating loss carried forward in fiscal 2007.
The Malaysia operations generated a profit of $520 in fiscal 2007, an increase of $420, as compared
to $100 for fiscal 2006. The reversal of in deferred tax assets in Malaysia was offset by a
reversal of the deferred tax liability of $226 in the Singapore operations. The statutory income
tax rate in Singapore was decreased to 18% in fiscal 2007 from 20% in fiscal 2006.
Minority Interest
As of June 30, 2007 we held a 55% interest in Trio-Tech Malaysia. The minority interest for fiscal
2007, in the net income of subsidiaries, was $163, an increase of $75 compared to the minority
interest of $88 for fiscal 2006. The increase in the minority interest was attributable to the
improvement in the net income generated from the Malaysia testing operation.
Income from Discontinued Operations
The income from discontinued operations of $8,459 for fiscal year 2006 represented gain from the
sale of property located in Dublin, Ireland of $8,909, which was completed in November 2005, offset
by the loss from discontinued operations of $450. The Company had no similar transactions for
fiscal 2007.
Income from Continuing Operations before Minority Interest and Net Income
Income from continuing operations before minority interest increased by $2,786 as the result of an
increase in income from operations and a decrease in interest expenses, but offset by a decrease in
other income and an increase in tax provision, as previously discussed. Net income for fiscal 2007
was $3,308, a decrease of $5,748 compared to $9,056 in fiscal 2006. The decrease was primarily due
to a drop in income from discontinued operations of $8,459, as there was no income generated from
discontinued operations in fiscal 2007.
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Earnings per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.03 and $1.02, respectively,
in fiscal 2007, an increase of $0.84 and $0.83, respectively, compared with $0.19 for fiscal 2006.
There was no income or loss from discontinued operations for fiscal 2007. Basic and diluted
earnings per share attributable to discontinued operations for fiscal 2006 were $2.72 and $2.71,
respectively.
Segment Information
The revenue, gross margin and income from each segment for fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006,
respectively, are presented below. As the segment revenue and gross margin for each segment have
been discussed in the previous section, only the comparison of income from operations is discussed
below.
Manufacturing Segment
Manufacturing Segment | Year Ended June 30, | |||||||
(In Thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||
Revenue |
$ | 24,056 | $ | 12,444 | ||||
Gross margin |
16.1 | % | 19.2 | % | ||||
Income (loss) from operations |
$ | 965 | $ | (78 | ) |
Income from operations in the manufacturing segment was increased by $1,043 to $965 in fiscal 2007,
from an operating loss of $78 in fiscal 2006. The improvement in operating profit was attributable
to the $1,492 increase in gross profit, but offset by an increase in operating expenses of $449.
Operating expenses for the manufacturing segment were $2,911 and $2,462 for fiscal 2007 and 2006,
respectively. The increase in operating expenses was mainly attributable to an increase in payroll
and related expenses as a result of the rise in headcount in the Singapore operations in fiscal
2007.
Testing Segment
Testing Segment | Year End June 30, | |||||||
(In Thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||
Revenue |
$ | 20,883 | $ | 14,455 | ||||
Gross margin |
37.5 | % | 35.2 | % | ||||
Income from operations |
$ | 3,330 | $ | 1,454 |
Income from operations in the testing segment in fiscal 2007 was $3,330, an increase of $1,876, or
129.0%, compared to $1,454 in fiscal 2006. The increase was due primarily to an increase of $2,743
in gross profit, but offset by an increase of $867 in operating expenses. Operating expenses in
the testing segment were $4,505 and $3,638 for fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in
operating expenses was primarily due to an increase in payroll and related expenses as a result of
the increase in headcount in the Singapore operations and an increase in operating expenses in the
newly started China operation in Suzhou, which began its testing operation in the second quarter of
fiscal 2007.
Distribution Segment
Distribution Segment | Year Ended June 30, | |||||||
(In Thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||
Revenue |
$ | 1,811 | $ | 2,200 | ||||
Gross margin |
21.1 | % | 20.7 | % | ||||
Loss from operations |
$ | (66 | ) | $ | (118 | ) |
Loss from operations in the distribution segment decreased from $118 in fiscal 2006 to $66 in
fiscal 2007. Lower operating loss in fiscal year 2007 was attributable to a decrease in operating
expenses of $125, but offset by a drop in gross profit of $73. Operating expenses were $448 and
$573 for fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively. The decrease in operating expenses was due to
a decrease in provision for doubtful debts, as some doubtful debts from customers provided in
fiscal 2006 were recovered in fiscal 2007, and lower commission expenses as a result of the
decrease in commissionable sales.
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Corporate
The loss from operations for Corporate for fiscal 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
Year Ended June 30, | ||||||||
(In Thousands) | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||
Loss from operations |
$ | (32 | ) | $ | (771 | ) |
Corporate operating loss decreased by $739 from fiscal 2006 to $32 in fiscal 2007. Such a decrease
in corporate income was attributable to the fee imposed on all the subsidiaries on a fixed
percentage of revenue, which income increased as the result of increased revenue from subsidiaries.
Another factor was operation expenses last fiscal year included accrued director and corporate
officer bonuses of $859 mainly attributable to bonuses based on the gain from the sale of real
property in Dublin, Ireland. The Company had no comparable bonuses for fiscal 2007. The director
and corporate officer bonuses were $350 in fiscal 2007 and $859 in fiscal 2006, respectively.
Comparison of Fiscal 2006 and 2005
The following table presents certain data from the consolidated statements of income as a
percentage of net sales for fiscal years 2006 and 2005 ended June 30:
Year Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
Net Sales |
100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||
Cost of Sales |
72.7 | % | 75.9 | % | ||||
Gross Margin |
27.3 | % | 24.1 | % | ||||
Operating Expenses
|
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General and administrative |
21.7 | % | 17.8 | % | ||||
Selling |
3.3 | % | 4.2 | % | ||||
Research and development |
0.2 | % | 0.4 | % | ||||
Impairment loss |
0.2 | % | 0.3 | % | ||||
Loss (Gain) on disposal of PP&E |
0.1 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||
Total Operating Expenses |
25.5 | % | 22.7 | % | ||||
Income from operations |
1.8 | % | 1.4 | % | ||||
Overall Revenue
The overall revenue is composed of the revenues from the manufacturing, testing and distribution
segments. The following table presents the components of the overall revenue realized in fiscal
2006 and 2005 in percentage format, respectively.
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
Revenues: |
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Manufacturing |
42.77 | % | 42.62 | % | ||||
Testing |
49.67 | 45.12 | ||||||
Distribution |
7.56 | 12.26 | ||||||
Total |
100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | ||||
Net sales for fiscal 2006 were $29,099, an increase of $4,038, or 16.1%, compared to $25,061 for
fiscal 2005. The increase in net sales can be discussed within three segments.
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As a percentage of the total revenue, the revenue generated by the manufacturing segment for fiscal
2006 was almost the same as the revenue in fiscal 2005. However, in terms of dollar amount, the
revenue for fiscal 2006 was $12,444, an increase of $1,763 or 16%, compared to $10,681 for fiscal
2005. We believe that the increase in revenue generated by the manufacturing segment was due to a
greater demand from the personal computer market in Asia, which in turn led to a greater demand for
our products. The demand for our burn-in systems appeared to increase concurrently with the demand
for more microprocessor chips in Southeast Asia. Such increase resulted from an increase in demand
from one of our major customers, which was a result of that customers growing share in the market
for chips in personal computers. Due to the competitive environment in the manufacturing segment,
we anticipate that we will continue to implement our cost reduction plan by outsourcing a portion
of our manufacturing process to outside suppliers, such as electrical and mechanical fabrication
houses, and seek competitively priced materials.
The backlog in the manufacturing segment increased by more than 323%, from $882 in fiscal 2005 to
$3,729 in fiscal 2006, due to demand for more microprocessor chips in Southeast Asia.
As a percentage of the total revenue, the revenue generated by the testing segment in fiscal 2006
accounted for 49.67% of total sales, representing an increase of 4.55%, compared to 45.12% in
fiscal 2005. In terms of dollar amount, the revenue for fiscal 2006 was $14,455, reflecting an
increase of $3,148, or 27%, compared to $11,307 for fiscal 2005. The increase in revenue
generated by the testing segment was attributable to our testing operations in Singapore and
Malaysia. These operations achieved better sales performances, compared to their performances in
fiscal 2005, due to a hike in demand for testing services in Southeast Asia. We believe that the
increase in demand for testing services resulted from the strong economic growth and robust
development in the electronics manufacturing industries in China. In addition, an increase in
demand from one of our customers with regard to its high-end personal computers, notebooks and
server chips also contributed to the increase. Demand for testing services varies from time to
time depending on changes taken place in the market and our customers forecasts. We anticipate
that our customers will continue to request our services to perform burn-in on chips to be used
in wireless handsets, automotive applications and wired communications, all of which are currently
in high demand in their respective markets.
Our testing facilities provide customers with a full range of testing services, such as burn-in and
product life testing for finished semiconductors or packaged components. The acquisition of the
testing operation in Shanghai in January 2006 and the newly started testing operation in Suzhou in
the second quarter of fiscal 2007 paved a road for us to expand our testing and burn-in services in
Chinas market.
Backlog in the testing segment at June 30, 2006 was $12,029, an increase of $4,645, or 63%,
compared to $7,384 at June 30, 2005 due to the demand for testing services with regard to faster
speed microprocessor chips in Southeast Asia.
As a percentage of the total revenue, the revenue generated by the distribution segment in fiscal
2006 accounted for 7.56%, a decrease of 4.7% compared to 12.26% in fiscal 2005. In terms of dollar
amount, revenue for fiscal 2006 was $2,200, a decrease of $873, or 28%, compared to $3,073 for
fiscal 2005. The contributing factors behind this drop were lower demand for back-end products
such as Vibration equipment and Chambers in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2006, a
saturation of equipment and electronic components in the current market, and continued conservative
spending on capital equipment by many companies.
We continued to focus our marketing efforts on Asia, as we believed that the recovery of equipment
sales in that region was improving more rapidly than sales within the U.S. Equipment sales in the
U.S. continued to decline as many companies were still conservative in capital equipment spending.
The distribution operation located in Singapore focused on selling Wet Process Stations primarily
to research institutions and local universities. Equipment and electronic component sales are very
competitive, as the products are prevalent in the market. Thus, add value has been a key phrase
in the mission statement of the distribution segment.
The backlog in the distribution segment at June 30, 2006 was $535, reflecting a decrease of $564,
or 51%, compared to the backlog of $1,099 at June 30, 2005, due to a lower demand for back-end
products, such as Vibration equipment, chambers and wafer fabricators.
Overall Gross Margin
Overall gross margin, as a percentage of net sales was improved by 3.2% from 24.1% for fiscal 2005
to 27.3% for fiscal 2006. In terms of dollar amount, gross margin for fiscal 2006 was $7,931,an
increase of $1,884, or 31%, compared to $6,047 for fiscal 2005. The increase in overall gross
margin was due to the decrease of material costs in the manufacturing segment, and better
utilization of testing facilities in the testing segment, offset by the decline of the gross margin
in the distribution segment due to lower margin back-end products.
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue in the manufacturing segment was improved by 3.8%, from
15.3% in fiscal 2005 to 19.2% in fiscal 2006. In terms of dollar amount, gross margin in the
manufacturing segment in fiscal 2006 was $2,384, an increase of $746, or 46%, compared to $1,638 in
fiscal 2005. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to lower material costs incurred. The
reduction in material costs was the result of our cost reduction plan, under which a portion of the
manufacturing process was outsourced to cost effective, competitive vendors.
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Gross margin as a percentage of revenue in the testing segment was improved by 3.2%, from 32% in
fiscal 2005 to 35.2% in fiscal 2006. However, in terms of dollar amount, gross margin in the
testing segment for fiscal 2006 increased by 40% to $5,092 in fiscal 2006 from $3,617 in fiscal
2005. The increase in gross margin was consistent with the increase in revenue. Our testing
facilities require substantial investment to be built and significant portions of our operating
costs are fixed in nature. In general, these costs do not decline along with reductions in
customer demand or the utilization of our testing capacity, which in turn can adversely affect our
profit margin. Conversely, as product demand rises and facility utilization increases, the fixed
costs are spread over the increased output, which improve our profit margins.
Gross margin, as a percentage of revenue in the distribution segment, decreased by 5.1%, from 25.8%
in fiscal 2005 to 20.7% in fiscal 2006. In terms of dollar amount, gross margin in the
distribution segment in fiscal 2006 was $455, a decrease of $338, or 43%, compared to $793 in
fiscal 2005. The decline in gross margin was because the revenue in the distribution segment for
fiscal 2006 was primarily generated from low margin back-end products.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for fiscal years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively:
Year Ended June 30, | ||||||||
(In Thousands) | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||
General and administrative |
$ | 6,321 | $ | 4,466 | ||||
Selling |
$ | 970 | $ | 1,058 | ||||
Research and development |
$ | 70 | $ | 93 | ||||
Impairment loss |
$ | 61 | $ | 70 | ||||
Loss on disposal of PP&E |
$ | 22 | $ | 1 | ||||
$ | 7,444 | $ | 5,688 | |||||
General and administrative expenses increased by $1,855, or 41.5%, from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006
due to an increase of $546 in payroll expenses as the result of a larger headcount to handle the
rise in sales volume, an increase of $78 in provision for doubtful debts, and an increase of $388
in general and administration expenses. Directors and officers bonuses increased by $843 as a
result of the gain related primarily to the sale of the Ireland property. These bonuses were
granted based primarily on a percentage of our pre-tax profits for fiscal 2006, which was
consistent with our long standing compensation programs for directors and corporate officers. With
regard to the gain of the property located in Dublin, Ireland, the recipients agreed to take their
bonuses based on after-tax profits.
Selling expenses decreased by $88, or 8.3%, from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006 due to fewer net sales
in the distribution segment, which had a commission basis.
Research and development decreased by $23, or 24.7%, from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006 due to less
activity and fewer employee costs in the U.S. operation.
Impairment loss decreased by $9, or 12.9%, from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006 due to fewer instances
of obsolete machinery and burn-in equipment in Singapore. The burn-in equipment and machinery
become obsolete as technology changes. The impairment loss consisted of machinery, equipment and
leasehold improvements (pertaining to the Singapore operations) due to changes in demand for
certain burn-in services, which in turn made certain of our existing burn-in facilities obsolete.
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment increased by $21 from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006
due to the disposal of certain fixed assets at a loss.
Income from Operations
Income from operations, as a percentage of total revenue was improved marginally by 0.3% from 1.4%
for fiscal 2005 to 1.7% for fiscal 2006. In terms of dollar amount, income from operations
increased by $128, or 36%, from $359 for fiscal 2005 to $487 for fiscal 2006 due to an increase in
gross profit of $1,884, offset with a net increase in operating expenses of $1,756.
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Interest Expenses
The interest expenses for fiscal years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
Year Ended June 30, | ||||||||
(In Thousands) | Fiscal 2006 | Fiscal 2005 | ||||||
Interest expenses |
$ | 142 | $ | 165 |
Interest expenses decreased by $23, or 14%, from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006 due mainly to a lower
usage of lines of credit. However, this was offset by an increase in term loans in the Singapore
operation.
Other Income
Other income for fiscal years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:
Year Ended June 30, | ||||||||
(In Thousands) | Fiscal 2006 | Fiscal 2005 | ||||||
Other income |
$ | 598 | $ | 182 |
Other income increased by $416, or 228.6%, from fiscal 2005 to fiscal 2006 primarily due to the
increase in interest income generated from short-term deposits and an increase in other items, but
offset by the currency transactional loss. Interest income in fiscal 2006 increased by $155 due to
short-term deposits made using the proceeds from the sale of the property in Dublin, Ireland.
Other items increased by $317, mainly due to the reversing of a provision of $269 in the fourth
quarter related to the value added tax assessment incurred in our Bangkok testing operations in
fiscal 1996. The reversal was a result of the review conducted by the tax authority in Thailand to
comply with the tax regulation there. Also contributing to the increase of other items was the
receipt of $39 from the Ireland government due to redundant payments incurred in our former testing
operations in Ireland. These were offset by a currency translation loss, which increased by $56
from a current transactional gain of $10 for fiscal 2005.
Income Tax
Income tax provision increased by $100, or 63.3%, from $158 in fiscal 2005 to $258 in fiscal 2006.
This increase was primarily attributable to higher taxable income generated from the Singapore
location. The Singapore operations generated a profit of $1,416 in fiscal 2006, up from $561 in
fiscal 2005. The income tax amount included a provision for deferred tax liability of $28 for the
Singapore operation and net of a deferred tax liability of $10 for the Bangkok operation as the
result of a reversal of deferred tax assets provision from the prior year. These were offset by
net of a deferred tax assets provision of $86 for the Malaysia operation. The effective tax rate
decreased from 42% in fiscal 2005 to 27% in fiscal 2006. The decrease was due to the use of foreign
tax credits and general business credits, offset by the dividend income in fiscal 2006.
Income from Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations for fiscal 2006 was $8,459, which included a gain of $8,909
from the sale of property located in Dublin, Ireland offset by a loss of $450 from discontinued
operations.
Net Income
Net income for fiscal 2006 increased 3,997% over net income for fiscal 2005. Net income was $9,056
in fiscal 2006 compared to $221 in fiscal 2005. The main factor that contributed to the increase
of $8,835 was the gain of $8,909 from the sale of property located in Dublin, Ireland. The
increase of $381 in income from continuing operations was due to the increase of net sales and the
increase of $416 in other income. The majority of the other income was from the reversal of a tax
provision of $269 in the fourth quarter, in accordance with instruction from the tax
authority in Thailand.
Earnings per Share per Common Share
Basic and diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations were $0.19 in fiscal 2006,
an increase of $0.12. Basic and diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations were $2.72
and $2.70, respectively, in fiscal 2006, as compared to $0 in fiscal 2005, mainly due to income
from discontinued operations derived from the sale of the Dublin, Ireland property.
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Segment Information
The revenue, gross margin and income from each segment for fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005,
respectively, are presented below. As the segment revenue and gross margin for each segment have
been discussed in the previous section, only the comparison of income from operations is discussed
below.
Manufacturing Segment
Manufacturing Segment | Year Ended June 30, | |||||||
(In Thousands) | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Revenue |
$ | 12,444 | $ | 10,681 | ||||
Gross margin |
19.2 | % | 15.3 | % | ||||
Loss from operations |
$ | (78 | ) | $ | (108 | ) |
Loss from operations in the manufacturing segment decreased from $108 in fiscal 2005 to $78 in
fiscal 2006. The improvement in operating loss was due to the increase of $1,764 in gross revenue
in fiscal 2006. The cost of goods sold in the manufacturing segment as a percentage of sales by
the segment also decreased from 85% in fiscal 2005 to 81% in fiscal 2006 due to lower material
costs incurred.
Testing Segment
Testing Segment | Year Ended June 30, | |||||||
(In Thousands) | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Revenue |
$ | 14,455 | $ | 11,307 | ||||
Gross margin |
35.2 | % | 32.0 | % | ||||
Income from operations |
$ | 1,454 | $ | 540 |
Income from operations in the testing segment in fiscal 2006 was $1,454, an increase of $914, or
169%, compared to $540 in fiscal 2005. The increase was due primarily to the increase of $1,475 in
gross margin, as previously discussed. In addition, an increase in demand from one of our
customers with regard to its high-end personal computers, notebooks and server chips also
contributed to the increase. Offsetting the positive increase was an increase of $561 in
operating expenses. Operating expenses in the testing segment were $3,638 and $3,077 for fiscal
2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to the increase
in payroll and related expenses, as a result of the increase in headcount in Singapore in fiscal
2006.
Distribution Segment
Distribution Segment | Year Ended June 30, | |||||||
(In Thousands) | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Revenue |
$ | 2,200 | $ | 3,073 | ||||
Gross margin |
20.7 | % | 25.8 | % | ||||
Loss from operations |
$ | (118 | ) | $ | (80 | ) |
Loss from operations in the distribution segment increased from $80 in fiscal 2005 to $118 in
fiscal 2006. The increase in operating loss was attributable to a decrease in gross profit of
$338, offset by a decrease in operating expenses of $300. The decline in gross margin was a result
of the revenue primarily from low margin back-end products in fiscal 2006. Operating expenses were
$573 and $873 for fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005, respectively. The decrease in operating expenses
was attributable to lower selling expenses as the result of the decrease in sales.
Corporate
The (loss) income from operations for Corporate for the fiscal years 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
Corporate | Year Ended June 30, | |||||||
(In Thousands) | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Income (Loss) from operations |
$ | (771 | ) | $ | 7 |
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Corporate operating income decreased by $778 from an income of $7 in fiscal 2005 to a loss of $771
in fiscal 2006. Such a decrease in corporate income was attributable to higher director and
corporate officer bonuses of $859 incurred in fiscal 2006, whereas the director and corporate
officer bonuses were $16 in fiscal 2005.
Liquidity Comparison
Comparison of Fiscal 2007 and 2006
Net cash provided by operating activities during fiscal 2007 was $7,938, an increase of $8,788 from
net cash outflows of $850 in fiscal 2006. The increase in net cash provided by operating
activities in fiscal 2007 was primarily due to the following reasons: an increase of $2,711 in
income from continuing operations, an increase of $10, 460 in non-cash items and an increase of
$4,076 in cash flow from changes in operating assets and liabilities. The net income for fiscal
2007 decreased by $5,748 to $3,308 compared with $9,056 for fiscal 2006. However, a non-cash gain
of $8,909 from discontinued operations on the sale of property in Dublin, Ireland was included as
an adjustment to net income in fiscal 2006. Depreciation and amortization expenses as a non-cash
item for fiscal 2007 also made a significant impact of $2,857 (positive cash flow).
Simultaneously, changes in the accounts receivables for fiscal 2007 made a positive cash flow of
$967 compared to a negative cash flow of $4,515 for fiscal 2006, which was reduced primarily by
negative cash outflow of $276 from other assets.
Net cash used in investing activities increased by $5,401 to $2,668 for fiscal 2007 from a cash
inflow of $2,733 for fiscal 2006. The increase in net cash used by investing activities was
primarily due to an increase in capital expenditures from $1,255 in fiscal 2006 to $2,812 in fiscal
2007, and proceeds of $8,401 received from the sale of the Ireland property in fiscal 2006. The
increase in capital expenditure was primarily for the purchase of machinery and equipment in fiscal
2007 in the Singapore and China operations in order to meet customers demands. Offsetting the
increase in net cash used by investing activities was an increase of $4,562 in the net proceeds
from maturing short-term deposits.
Net cash used in financing activities increased by $228 from $1,046 for fiscal 2006 to $1,274 for
fiscal 2007. The increase was mainly due to a drop of $1,056 in proceeds from long-term bank loans
and capital leases, and a decrease of $761 in proceeds from exercising stock options. Furthermore,
dividends paid to minority interests also increased by $14. However, these were offset by (i)
dividends of $323 paid to shareholders in fiscal 2007 compared to $1,608 in fiscal 2006; (ii)
proceeds of $118 received in fiscal 2007 from a 10% shareholder from disgorgement of short-swing
profits from prohibited transactions in our common shares pursuant to section 16(b) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; (iii) a decrease of $104 in net payment on lines of credit;
and (iv) a decrease of $96 in repayment of bank loans and capital leases.
We believe we have the necessary financial resources to meet our projected cash requirement for at
least the next twelve months.
Comparison of Fiscal 2006 and 2005
Net cash used in operating activities for fiscal 2006 was $850, a decrease of $1,774, or 192%,
compared to net cash of $924 provided by operating activities for fiscal 2005. The decrease in net
cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2006 was attributable to the following factors: (i)
the increase in net income; (ii) the increase in non-cash items; (iii) the changes in operating
assets and liabilities; and (iv) the cash inflow from accounts payable. The net income from
operating activities in fiscal 2006 was increased by $8,835, from $221 in fiscal 2005 to $9,056.
However, the increase was caused by the sale of property of a discontinued operation in the amount
of $8,909. The cash inflow from accounts payable increased by $2,728 to $2,525 in fiscal 2006,
compared to a cash outflow of $203 in fiscal 2005 as a result of the increase in material purchases
to support the sales backlog. Also offsetting net cash was the cash outflow from accounts
receivable of $4,515, which increased by $4,050, from a cash outflow of $465 in fiscal 2005.
Net cash provided by investing activities in fiscal 2006 was $2,733, an increase of $3,674, or
390%, compared to net cash of $941 used in investing activities in fiscal 2005. Compared to fiscal
2005, the increase in net cash provided by investing activities in fiscal 2006 was attributable to:
(i) net proceeds from discontinued operations, which were $8,401 in fiscal 2006 whereas there were
no such proceeds in fiscal 2005; (ii) a decrease in capital expenditures by $1,051 to $1,255 for
fiscal 2006, compared to $2,306 for fiscal 2005; (iii) an increase in proceeds from the disposal of
equipment of $154 in fiscal 2006 compared to proceeds of only $1 in fiscal 2005; (iv) a decrease in
acquisition costs of $988 to $138 incurred in fiscal 2006 compared to $1,126 incurred in fiscal
2005; and (v) proceeds of $4,429 used in investing in short-term deposits in fiscal 2006 compared
to net cash of $2,490 provided by net investment in short-term deposits in fiscal 2005.
Net cash used in financing activities increased by $1,163 to $1,046 in fiscal 2006 from a cash
inflow of $117 in fiscal year 2005. The increase in net cash used in financing activities in fiscal
2006 as compared to fiscal 2005 was primarily due to more proceeds from long-term debt of $1,062 as
compared to $862 incurred to expand the operation in Singapore, and proceeds of $784 from stock
options exercised compared to $27. However, these were offset by (i) net repayments on the line of
credit of $220; (ii) fewer dividends paid to minority interest of $28 as compared to $53; (iii)
dividends of $1,608 paid to shareholders in
fiscal 2006 compared to $0 in fiscal 2005; and (iv) repayments of $1,036 in debt and capital leases
(which included repayment of Irelands outstanding equipment loan of $88) made in fiscal 2006,
compared to repayments of $909 made in fiscal 2005.
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Capital Resources
Our working capital (defined as current assets minus current liabilities) has historically been
generated primarily from the following sources: operating cash flow, availability under our
revolving line of credit and short term loans. The working capital was $16,445 as of June 30, 2007,
representing an increase of $3,150, or 23.7%, compared to working capital of $13,295 as of June 30,
2006 mainly due to an increase in cash and a decrease in accounts payables as discussed above.
The majority of our capital expenditures are based on the demands from our customers, as we are in a capital intensive industry. In the past three years, our capital expenditures ranged from $1.7 million to $2.9 million. We financed our capital expenditures and other operating expenses through operating cash flows, our revolving line of credit and long term debts. While we had no current outstanding borrowings under our revolving lines of credit, we procured long-term loans of $675 and capitalized leases of $280 in fiscal 2007.
The majority of our capital expenditures are based on the demands from our customers, as we are in a capital intensive industry. In the past three years, our capital expenditures ranged from $1.7 million to $2.9 million. We financed our capital expenditures and other operating expenses through operating cash flows, our revolving line of credit and long term debts. While we had no current outstanding borrowings under our revolving lines of credit, we procured long-term loans of $675 and capitalized leases of $280 in fiscal 2007.
Our credit rating provides us with ready and adequate access to funds in global markets. At June
30, 2007, we had available unused short-term lines of credit totaling $11,587.
Entity with | Type of | Interest | Expiration | Credit | Unused | |||||||||
Facility | Facility | Rate | Date | Limitation | Credit | |||||||||
Trio-Tech Malaysia |
Line of Credit | Prime rate (6.75% as of June 30, 2007) plus 2.5% per annum | May 2008 | $ | 128 | $ | 128 | |||||||
Trio-Tech Bangkok |
Line of Credit | Prime rate (6.5% as of June 30, 2007) plus 1% per annum | October 2008 | 126 | 126 | |||||||||
Trio-Tech Singapore |
Line of Credit | Prime rate 5.75% as of June 30, 2007) plus 0.25% per annum | April 2008 | 11,333 | 11,333 | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 11,587 | $ | 11,587 | ||||||||||
We believe that projected cash flows from operations, borrowing availability under our
revolving lines of credit, cash on hand, and trade credit will provide the necessary capital to
meet our projected cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. Should we find attractive
capital investment, we may seek additional debt or equity financing in order to fund the
transaction, in the form of bank financing, convertible debt, or the issuance of common stock.
Contractual Obligations
The following contractual obligations servicing table describes our overall future cash obligation
based on various current contracts in the next five years:
Payments Due by Period (at June 30, 2007) (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Less than | 1 - 3 | After | ||||||||||||||
Total | 1 Year | Years | 3 Years | |||||||||||||
Lines of Credit |
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Notes Payable |
675 | 536 | 139 | | ||||||||||||
Interest on Notes
Payable |
$ | 20 | 19 | 1 | | |||||||||||
Capital Leases |
280 | 125 | 155 | | ||||||||||||
Operating Leases |
1,600 | 930 | 670 | | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,575 | $ | 1,610 | $ | 965 | $ | | ||||||||
Corporate Guarantee Arrangement
The Company provides a corporate guarantee of approximately $1,634 to one of its subsidiaries in
Southeast Asia to secure line-of-credit and term loans from a bank to finance the operations of
such subsidiary. With the strong financial position of the subsidiary company, the Company
believes this corporate guarantee arrangement will have no material impact on its liquidity or
capital resources.
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ITEM 7A QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
Although the majority of our sales, cost of manufacturing and marketing are transacted in U.S.
dollars, significant portions of our revenue are denominated in Singapore and Euro dollars,
Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht and other currencies. Consequently, a portion of our costs, revenue
and operating margins may be affected by fluctuations in exchange rates, primarily between the U.S.
dollar and such foreign currencies. Our financial position and results of operations are also
affected by fluctuations in exchange rates between reporting currency (which is in U.S. dollars)
and functional currencies used in our operations. Foreign currency translation adjustments
resulted in an increase of $911 in fiscal 2007, a decrease of $190 in fiscal 2006 and an increase
of $25 in fiscal 2005 to shareholders equity.
We try to reduce our risk of foreign currency fluctuations by purchasing certain equipment and
supplies in U.S. dollars and seeking payment, when possible, in U.S. dollars. However, we may not
be successful in our attempts to mitigate our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. Those
fluctuations could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial results.
Interest Rate Risk
We do not use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio. Our investment
portfolio is generally comprised of cash deposits. Our policy is to place these investments in
instruments that meet high credit quality standards. These securities are subject to interest rate
risk and could decline in value if interest rates fluctuate, and thus subject us to market risk due
to those fluctuations. Due to the short duration and conservative nature of our investment
portfolio, we do not expect any material loss with respect to our investment portfolio, though no
assurances can be given that material losses will not occur.
The interest rates on our loans and lines of credit range from 5.25% to 7.50% per annum. As of
June 30, 2007, the outstanding aggregate principal balance on these loans and lines of credit was
approximately $675. These interest rates are subject to change and we cannot predict an increase
or decrease in rates, if any.
Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal year ending June 30, | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | Thereafter | Total | Value | ||||||||||||||||||
Loans: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Denominated in Singapore
dollars; interest is at
the banks prime rate
(4.25% at June 30, 2007
and 2006) plus 1% per
annum |
$ | 16 | | | | $ | 16 | $ | 16 | |||||||||||||||
Denominated in Singapore
dollars; interest is at
the banks prime rate
(4.25% at June 30, 2007
and 2006) plus 1% per
annum |
$ | 150 | | | | $ | 150 | $ | 150 | |||||||||||||||
Denominated in Thailand
baht; interest is at the
banks prime rate (7.00%
at June 30, 2007 and 2006) |
$ | 39 | | | | $ | 39 | $ | 39 | |||||||||||||||
Denominated in Singapore
dollars; interest is at
the banks prime rate
(2.4768% at June 30, 2007
and 3.41% at June 30,
2006) plus 3.5% per annum |
$ | 218 | 91 | | | $ | 309 | $ | 309 | |||||||||||||||
Denominated in Singapore
dollars; interest is at
the banks prime rate
(4.25% at June 30, 2007
and 2006) plus 1% per
annum |
$ | 113 | $ | 48 | $ | | | $ | 161 | $ | 161 | |||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 536 | $ | 139 | $ | | $ | | $ | 675 | $ | 675 | ||||||||||||
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ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information called for by this item is included in the Companys consolidated financial
statements beginning on page 45 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
An evaluation was carried out by the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer (the principal executive and principal financial officers, respectively, of the Company) of
the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)
or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of June 30,
2007, the end of the period covered by this Form 10-K. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and
procedures were effective. During the period covered by this report, there have been no changes in
the Companys internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are
reasonably likely to materially affect the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
PART III
The information required by Items 10 through 14 of Part III of this Form 10-K (information
regarding our directors and executive officers, executive compensation, security ownership of
certain beneficial owners, management, related stockholder matters, and certain relationships and
related transactions and principal accountant fees and services, respectively) is hereby
incorporated by reference from the Companys Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of fiscal 2007.
PART IV
ITEM 15 EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) (1 and 2)
|
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES: | |
The following financial statements, including notes thereto and the independent auditors report with respect thereto, are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, starting on page 45 hereof: | ||
1. Report of Independent Public Registered Accounting Firm | ||
2. Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
3. Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income | ||
4. Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity | ||
5. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||
6. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
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(b) EXHIBITS:
Number | Description |
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation, as currently in effect. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 1988.] | |
3.2 | Bylaws, as currently in effect. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 1988.] | |
10.1 | Credit Facility Letter dated January 4, 2001, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. and Standard Chartered Bank. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.2 | 1998 Stock Option Plan. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the Companys proxy statement filed under regulation 14A on October 27, 1997.] ** | |
10.3 | Directors Stock Option Plan. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Companys proxy statement filed under regulation 14A on October 27, 1997.] ** | |
10.4 | Real Estate Lease dated February 1, 1999 between Martinvale Development Company and Universal Systems. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 1999.] | |
10.5 | Real Estate Lease dated February 16, 2001 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #07-01/07 and #03-01/03. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.6 | Real Estate Lease dated May 13, 1999 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #03-16/17. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.7 | Real Estate Lease dated October 13, 1999 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #01-08/15. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.8 | Real Estate Lease dated December 7, 2000 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #01-16/17. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.9 | Real Estate Lease dated January 3, 2000 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #03-01/06. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.10 | Real Estate Lease dated October 13, 1999 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #03-09/15 and #03-16/18. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.11 | Real Estate Lease dated May 2, 2000 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #01-08. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.12 | Real Estate Lease dated September 12, 2000 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #07-17/18. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.13 | Real Estate Lease dated October 30, 2000 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #07-01. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2001.] | |
10.14 | Real Estate Lease dated February 26, 2002 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #02-11/15. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2002.] | |
10.15 | Real Estate Lease dated June 10, 2002 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #02-08/10. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2002.] |
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Number | Description | |
10.16 | Credit Facility Letter dated November 16, 2001 and June 24, 2002, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. and Standard Chartered Bank. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2002.] | |
10.17 | Credit Facility Letter dated July 24, 2002, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. and OCBC Bank. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2002.] | |
10.18 | Credit Facility Letter dated May 21, 2002, between Trio-Tech (M) Sdn Bhd and HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2002.] | |
10.19 | Credit Facility Letter dated January 22, 2002, between Trio-Tech (KL) Sdn Bhd and Public Bank Berhad. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2002.] | |
10.20 | Real Estate Lease dated November 8, 2001 between Elbar Investments, L.P. and Trio-Tech International for 14731 Califa Street, Van Nuys. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 23.1 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2002.] | |
10.21 | Amendment to the Directors Stock Option Plan [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2002.] ** | |
10.22 | Credit Facility Letter dated January 28, 2003, between Trio-Tech (M) Sdn Bhd and HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2003.] | |
10.23 | Credit Facility Letter dated September 20, 2002, between KTS Incorporated and Bank of America. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2003.] | |
10.24 | Real Estate Lease dated January 12, 2001 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Toa Payoh North #01-S3/S4. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2003.] | |
10.25 | Sales and Purchase Agreement, dated March 29, 2004 between TS Matrix BHD. and Trio Tech (Malaysia) SDN BHD. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrants Form 8-K filed on July 15, 2004.] | |
10.26 | Real Estate Sublease, dated July 1, 2004 between TS Matrix BHD. and Trio Tech (Malaysia) SDN. BHD. for factory lot no. 11A Kawansan MIEL Sungai Way Baru (FTZ), Phase III Selangor Darul Ehsan. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Amended Form 8-K filed on August 20, 2004.] | |
10.27 | Real Estate Lease dated April 28, 2004 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #04-14/16 and #04-17. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2004.] | |
10.28 | Real Estate Lease dated April 28, 2004 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #03-08/10. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2004.] | |
10.29 | Real Estate Lease dated April 19, 2004 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #02-17. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2004.] | |
10.30 | Real Estate Lease dated May 26, 2004 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #02-15/16. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2004.] | |
10.31 | Credit Facility Letter dated July 7, 2003, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd, and Hong Leong Finance Limited. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2004.] | |
10.32 | Credit Facility Letter dated October 2, 2003, between Trio-Tech Bangkok and Kasikornbank Public Company Limited. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2004.] |
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Number | Description | |
10.33 | Credit Facility Letter dated October 7, 2003, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd, and DBS Bank Ltd. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2004.] | |
10.34 | Credit Facility Letter dated August 11, 2003 between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. and Standard Chartered Bank. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2004.] | |
10.35 | Letter of Offer, dated June 3, 2005 between Globetronics Technology BHD. and Trio Tech International PTE. LTD.. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrants Form 8-K filed on June 8, 2005.] | |
10.36 | Real Estate Lease, dated December 1, 2003 between Trio Tech (Malaysia) SDN. BHD. and Amphenol Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. for factory plot no. 1A Phase 1, Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone, 11900 Pulau Pinang. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2005.] | |
10.37 | Real Estate Lease dated December 6, 2004 between Malaysian Industrial Estates Berhad and Trio Tech (Malaysia) SDN. BHD. for factory lot no. 4 Kawansan MIEL Sungai Way Baru (FTZ), Phase III Selangor Darul Ehsan. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2005.] | |
10.38 | Real Estate Lease dated September 28, 2004 between Ascendas-Xinsu Development (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Trio Tech (SIP) Co., Ltd. for Block B #05-01/02 room 6 in Suzhou Industrial Park, China 215021. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2005.] | |
10.39 | Real Estate Lease, dated November 8, 2004 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #03-07/08. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2005.] | |
10.40 | Real Estate Lease, dated September 10, 2003 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #01-09/11. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2005.] | |
10.41 | Credit Facility Letter dated May 10, 2005, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd, and DBS Bank Ltd. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 41 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2006.] | |
10.42 | Real Estate Lease, dated July 5, 2005 between JTC Corporation and Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd. for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #01-15/16. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 42 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2006.] | |
10.43 | Credit Facility Letter dated September 15, 2005 between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. and Standard Chartered Bank. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 43 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2006.] | |
10.44 | Real Estate Lease, dated November 11, 2005 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #03-06/07. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 44 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2006.] | |
10.45 | Real Estate Lease, dated March 10, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #04-05/07. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 45 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2006.] | |
10.46 | Credit Facility Letter dated April 6, 2006, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd, and Standard Chartered Bank. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 46 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2006.] | |
10.47 | Credit Facility Letter dated April 6, 2006, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd, and Standard Chartered Bank. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 47 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2006.] | |
10.48 | Credit Facility Letter dated July 26, 2006, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd, and DBS Bank Ltd. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 48 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for June 30, 2006.] | |
10.49 | Credit Facility Letter dated April 19, 2007, between Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd, and Standard Chartered Bank. * |
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Number | Description | |
10.50 | Real Estate Lease, dated February 20, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #01-08/09/10/11/12/13/14/15 (Ancillary). * | |
10.51 | Real Estate Lease, dated July 31, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #03-06/07 (Ancillary). * | |
10.52 | Real Estate Lease, dated September 26, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #03-01/02/03. * | |
10.53 | Real Estate Lease, dated September 26, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #03-16. * | |
10.54 | Real Estate Lease, dated October 11, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #04-08/09/10. * | |
10.55 | Real Estate Lease, dated October 26, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #07-01/02/03/04/08/06/07 and its ancillary sites. * | |
10.56 | Real Estate Lease, dated May 2, 2007 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1004 Toa Payoh North #04-17, #04-14/15/16 and #03-08/09/10. * | |
10.57 | Real Estate Lease, dated December 20, 2005 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #03-07/08 (Ancillary). * | |
10.58 | Real Estate Lease, dated May 9, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #03-09/10/11/12/14/15/16/17. * | |
10.59 | Real Estate Lease, dated July 20, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #01-08. * | |
10.60 | Real Estate Lease, dated September 22, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #02-03/04/05/06. * | |
10.61 | Real Estate Lease, dated September 22, 2006 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #02-18. * | |
10.62 | Real Estate Lease, dated January 18, 2007 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #07-01. * | |
10.63 | Real Estate Lease, dated January 29, 2007 between JTC Corporation and Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #07-17/18 and its ancillary site. * | |
10.64 | Real Estate Lease, dated February 21, 2007 between JTC Corporation and Universal (Far East) Pte Ltd for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #01-09/10/11. * | |
10.65 | Real Estate Lease, dated August 2, 2007 between JTC Corporation and Universal (Far East) Pte Ltd for Block 1008 Toa Payoh North #02-17. * | |
10.66 | Real Estate Lease, dated August 2, 2006 between Ascendas-Xinsu Development (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Trio Tech (SIP) Co., Ltd. for Block A #04-13/16 No. 5 Xing Han Street in Suzhou Industrial Park, China 215021.* | |
10.67 | Real Estate Lease, dated August 16, 2006 between Ascendas-Xinsu Development (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Trio Tech (SIP) Co., Ltd. for Block A #04-11/12 No. 5 Xing Han Street in Suzhou Industrial Park, China 215021.* | |
10.68 | Credit Facility Letter dated April 4, 2007, between Trio Tech (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and CIMB Bank (formerly known as Bumiputra-Commerce Bank Berhad)* | |
10.69 | Credit Facility Letter dated May 21, 2007, between Trio Tech (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad. * | |
10.70 | Land Development Agreement dated August 27, 2007 between Trio Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. and Jia Sheng Real Property Development Ltd. [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Form 8K dated August 30, 2007.] |
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Number | Description | |
21.1 | Subsidiaries of the Registrant (100% owned by the Registrant except as otherwise stated): | |
Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd., a Singapore Corporation | ||
Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd., a Singapore Corporation | ||
Trio-Tech Reliability Services, a California Corporation | ||
Express Test Corporation, a California Corporation | ||
European Electronic Test Center. Ltd. a Cayman Islands Corporation | ||
Trio-Tech Malaysia, a Malaysia Corporation (55% owned by the Registrant) | ||
Trio-Tech Kuala Lumpur, a Malaysia Corporation (100% owned by Trio-Tech Malaysia) | ||
Trio-Tech Bangkok, a Thailand Corporation | ||
Trio-Tech Thailand, a Thailand Corporation | ||
Prestal Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia Corporation (76% owned by the Registrant) | ||
KTS Incorporated, dba Universal Systems, a California Corporation | ||
Trio-Tech (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., a China Corporation | ||
Trio-Tech (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., a China Corporation | ||
Trio-Tech (ChongQing) Co. Ltd (100% owned by Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd., a Singapore Corporation) | ||
23.1 | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm* | |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Registrant* | |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer of Registrant* | |
32 | Section 1350 Certification. * |
* | Filed electronically herewith. | |
** | Indicates management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements required to be filed as an exhibit to this report. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL |
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By: | /s/ Victor H.M. Ting | |||
VICTOR H.M. TING | ||||
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: September 17, 2007 |
||||
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed
below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacity and on the dates
indicated.
/s/ A. Charles Wilson | September 17, 2007 | |||
A. Charles Wilson, Director | ||||
Chairman of the Board | ||||
/s/ S. W. Yong | September 17, 2007 | |||
S. W. Yong, Director | ||||
President, Chief Executive Officer | ||||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||||
/s/ Victor H.M. Ting | September 17, 2007 | |||
Victor H.M. Ting | ||||
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | ||||
(Principal Financial Officer) | ||||
/s/ Jason T. Adelman | September 17, 2007 | |||
Jason T. Adelman, Director | ||||
/s/ Richard M. Horowitz | September 17, 2007 | |||
Richard M. Horowitz, Director |
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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Trio-Tech International
Van Nuys, California
Van Nuys, California
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 No.
333-38082 and Form S-8 No. 333-40102 of Trio-Tech International of our report dated September 17,
2007, relating to the consolidated financial statements which appear
in this Form 10-K.
/s/ BDO Raffles
BDO Raffles
Singapore
Singapore
September 17, 2007
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CERTIFICATIONS
Exhibit 31.1
I, S. W. Yong, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Trio-Tech International, a California
corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to
the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and
procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth
fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the
registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a
significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: September 17, 2007
/s/ S. W. YONG | ||||
S. W. Yong, Chief Executive | ||||
Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) | ||||
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Exhibit 31.2
I, Victor H.M. Ting, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Trio-Tech International, a California
corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to
the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and
procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth
fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the
registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a
significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: September 17, 2007
/s/ VICTOR H.M. TING | ||||
Victor H.M. Ting, Chief Financial Officer | ||||
and Vice President (Principal Financial Officer) | ||||
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Exhibit 32
SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION
Each of the undersigned, S.W. Yong, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trio-Tech
International, a California corporation (the Company), and Victor H.M. Ting, Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of the Company, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his
knowledge (1) the annual report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended June 30, 2007, as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), fully complies
with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
/s/ S. W. YONG | ||||||
Name: S. W. Yong | ||||||
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||
Date: | September 17, 2007 | |||||
/s/ VICTOR H. M. TING | ||||||
Name: Victor H.M. Ting | ||||||
Title: | Vice President and | |||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
Date: | September 17, 2007 |
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document
authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form
within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided
to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange
Commission or its staff upon request.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and shareholders
Trio-Tech International
Van Nuys, California:
Trio-Tech International
Van Nuys, California:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Trio-Tech International and
Subsidiaries (the Company) as of June 30, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements
of operations and comprehensive income, shareholders equity statement and cash flows for each of
the years in the period ended June 30, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform,
an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our
audits include consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing
audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Trio-Tech International and subsidiaries at June 30, 2007 and 2006, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2007 in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
BDO Raffles
/s/ BDO Raffles
Singapore
September 17, 2007
September 17, 2007
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: |
||||||||
Cash |
$ | 7,135 | $ | 2,551 | ||||
Short-term deposits |
7,815 | 7,839 | ||||||
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $42 and $225 |
7,410 | 8,518 | ||||||
Other receivables |
245 | 306 | ||||||
Inventories, less provision for obsolete inventory
of $781 and $448 |
1,946 | 2,447 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
122 | 170 | ||||||
Total current assets |
24,673 | 21,831 | ||||||
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, Net |
7,458 | 7,073 | ||||||
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, Net |
212 | 311 | ||||||
OTHER ASSETS |
445 | 169 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 32,788 | $ | 29,384 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
||||||||
Line of credit |
$ | | $ | 116 | ||||
Accounts payable |
2,265 | 3,809 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
4,354 | 3,045 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
948 | 603 | ||||||
Current portion of notes payable |
536 | 856 | ||||||
Current portion of capital leases |
125 | 107 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
8,228 | 8,536 | ||||||
NOTES PAYABLE, net of current portion |
139 | 644 | ||||||
CAPITAL LEASES, net of current portion |
155 | 230 | ||||||
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES |
373 | 386 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
$ | 8,895 | $ | 9,796 | ||||
MINORITY INTEREST |
2,459 | 2,196 | ||||||
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY: |
||||||||
Common stock; no par value, 15,000,000 shares
authorized; 3,227,992 and 3,219,407 shares issued and outstanding
at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively |
10,361 | 10,338 | ||||||
Paid-in capital |
460 | 337 | ||||||
Accumulated retained earnings |
10,135 | 7,150 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss-translation adjustments |
478 | (433 | ) | |||||
Total shareholders equity |
21,434 | 17,392 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
$ | 32,788 | $ | 29,384 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||
Revenue |
||||||||||||
Products |
$ | 25,867 | $ | 14,644 | $ | 13,754 | ||||||
Services |
20,883 | 14,455 | 11,307 | |||||||||
46,750 | 29,099 | 25,061 | ||||||||||
Cost of Sales |
||||||||||||
Cost of products sold |
21,608 | 11,805 | 11,324 | |||||||||
Cost of services rendered |
13,049 | 9,363 | 7,690 | |||||||||
34,657 | 21,168 | 19,014 | ||||||||||
Gross Margin |
12,093 | 7,931 | 6,047 | |||||||||
Operating Expenses |
||||||||||||
General and administrative |
6,561 | 6,321 | 4,466 | |||||||||
Selling |
1,091 | 970 | 1,058 | |||||||||
Research and development |
69 | 70 | 93 | |||||||||
Impairment loss |
176 | 61 | 70 | |||||||||
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
(1 | ) | 22 | 1 | ||||||||
Total Operating Expenses |
7,896 | 7,444 | 5,688 | |||||||||
Income from Operations |
4,197 | 487 | 359 | |||||||||
Other Income (Expenses) |
||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(139 | ) | (142 | ) | (165 | ) | ||||||
Other income |
178 | 598 | 182 | |||||||||
Total Other Income |
39 | 456 | 17 | |||||||||
Income from Continuing Operations
before Income Tax |
4,236 | 943 | 376 | |||||||||
Income Tax Provision |
765 | 258 | 158 | |||||||||
Income from Continuing Operations before
Minority Interest |
3,471 | 685 | 218 | |||||||||
Minority interest |
(163 | ) | (88 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||
Income from Continuing Operations |
3,308 | 597 | 216 | |||||||||
Discontinued Operations (Note 18) |
||||||||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
| 8,459 | 5 | |||||||||
Net Income Attributed to Common Shares |
$ | 3,308 | $ | 9,056 | $ | 221 | ||||||
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE: |
||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations |
$ | 1.03 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.07 | ||||||
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations |
| 2.72 | 0.00 | |||||||||
Basic earnings per share |
$ | 1.03 | $ | 2.91 | $ | 0.07 | ||||||
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE: |
||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations |
$ | 1.02 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.07 | ||||||
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations |
| 2.71 | 0.00 | |||||||||
Diluted earnings per share |
$ | 1.02 | $ | 2.90 | $ | 0.07 | ||||||
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding |
||||||||||||
Basic |
3,225 | 3,115 | 2,966 | |||||||||
Diluted |
3,235 | 3,128 | 3,031 | |||||||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: |
||||||||||||
Net income |
3,308 | 9,056 | 221 | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
911 | (190 | ) | 25 | ||||||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
$ | 4,219 | $ | 8,866 | $ | 246 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (IN THOUSANDS)
Retained | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Earnings/ | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-in | Accumulated | Comprehensive | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Income (Loss) | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2004 |
2,964 | $ | 9,527 | $ | 284 | $ | (519 | ) | $ | (268 | ) | $ | 9,024 | |||||||||||
Cash received from
stock
options exercised |
12 | 27 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
221 | 221 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustment |
25 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2005 |
2,976 | 9,554 | 284 | (298 | ) | (243 | ) | 9,297 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash received from
stock
options exercised |
243 | 784 | 53 | 837 | ||||||||||||||||||||
0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
9,056 | 9,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend declared |
(1,608 | ) | (1,608 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustment |
(190 | ) | (190 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2006 |
3,219 | 10,338 | 337 | 7,150 | (433 | ) | 17,392 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash received from
stock
options exercised |
9 | 23 | 123 | 146 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
3,308 | 3,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend declared |
(323 | ) | (323 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustment |
911 | 911 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2007 |
3,228 | $ | 10,361 | $ | 460 | $ | 10,135 | $ | 478 | $ | 21,434 | |||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
.
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INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS)
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||
Cash Flow from Operating Activities |
||||||||||||
Net income |
||||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile from net income to
net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities |
$ | 3,308 | $ | 9,056 | $ | 221 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
2,857 | 1,758 | 1,521 | |||||||||
Bad debts expense, net |
141 | 175 | (18 | ) | ||||||||
Inventory provision |
333 | 20 | 45 | |||||||||
Interest income on short-term deposits |
(109 | ) | (199 | ) | (52 | ) | ||||||
Impairment loss |
176 | 61 | 70 | |||||||||
Stock compensation |
5 | 53 | | |||||||||
Gain on sale of property discontinued operations |
| (8,909 | ) | | ||||||||
(Gain) Loss on sale of equipment |
(1 | ) | 13 | 1 | ||||||||
Deferred tax provision |
(49 | ) | (4 | ) | 38 | |||||||
Minority interest |
163 | 88 | 2 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
net of acquisition effects |
||||||||||||
Accounts receivables |
967 | (4,515 | ) | (465 | ) | |||||||
Other receivables |
61 | (157 | ) | (37 | ) | |||||||
Other assets |
(276 | ) | (31 | ) | (105 | ) | ||||||
Inventories |
168 | (883 | ) | (220 | ) | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other liabilities |
48 | (94 | ) | 22 | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
(235 | ) | 2,575 | (203 | ) | |||||||
Income tax payable |
381 | 143 | 119 | |||||||||
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities |
7,938 | (850 | ) | 939 | ||||||||
Cash Flow from Investing Activities |
||||||||||||
Proceeds from short-term deposits matured |
19,728 | 20,409 | 5,489 | |||||||||
Investments in short-term deposits |
(19,595 | ) | (24,838 | ) | (2,999 | ) | ||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment |
(2,812 | ) | (1,255 | ) | (2,306 | ) | ||||||
Acquisition of a company in China |
| (138 | ) | (15 | ) | |||||||
Acquisition of a company in Malaysia |
| | (1,126 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of equipment-continuing operations |
11 | 154 | 1 | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of property-discontinued operations |
| 8,401 | | |||||||||
Net cash used (provided) by investing activities |
(2,668 | ) | 2,733 | (956 | ) | |||||||
Cash Flow From Financing Activities |
||||||||||||
Net borrowings (payments) on lines of credits |
(116 | ) | (220 | ) | 190 | |||||||
Repayment of bank loans and capital leases |
(940 | ) | (1,036 | ) | (909 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from long-terms bank loans and capital leases |
6 | 1,062 | 862 | |||||||||
Proceeds from exercising stock options |
23 | 784 | 27 | |||||||||
Proceeds from 10% shareholder on the short swing profit of the company stock |
118 | | | |||||||||
Dividends paid to minority interest |
(42 | ) | (28 | ) | (53 | ) | ||||||
Dividends paid to shareholders |
(323 | ) | (1,608 | ) | | |||||||
Net cash used (provided) by financing activities |
(1,274 | ) | (1,046 | ) | 117 | |||||||
Effect of Changes in Exchange Rate |
588 | 275 | (18 | ) | ||||||||
NET INCREASE IN CASH |
4,584 | 1,112 | 82 | |||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
2,551 | 1,439 | 1,357 | |||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD |
$ | 7,135 | $ | 2,551 | $ | 1,439 | ||||||
Supplementary Information of Cash Flows |
||||||||||||
Cash paid during the period for: |
||||||||||||
Interest |
$ | 137 | $ | 142 | $ | 176 | ||||||
Income taxes |
$ | 398 | $ | 2,197 | $ | 13 | ||||||
Capitalization of property, plant and equipment paid in advance |
$ | | $ | | $ | 365 | ||||||
Deposit for acquisition in Malaysia |
$ | | $ | | $ | 92 | ||||||
Bank guarantee note for acquisition of business in Malaysia |
$ | | $ | | $ | 395 | ||||||
Capital lease of property, plant and equipment |
$ | 52 | $ | 290 | $ | 24 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007, 2006 AND 2005 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND NUMBER OF SHARES)
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007, 2006 AND 2005 (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND NUMBER OF SHARES)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
Basis of Presentation and principles of Consolidation Trio-Tech International (the
Company or TTI thereafter) was incorporated in fiscal 1958 under the laws of the State of
California. TTI provides third-party semiconductor testing and burn-in services primarily through
its laboratories in Southeast Asia. In addition, TTI operates testing facilities in the United
States. The Company also designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of equipment
and systems used in the manufacturing and testing of semiconductor devices and electronic
components. TTI conducts business in three business segments: Testing Services, Manufacturing and
Distribution. TTI has subsidiaries in the U.S., Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and China as
follows:
Ownership | Location | |||||
Express Test Corporation (Dormant) |
100 | % | Van Nuys, California | |||
Trio-Tech Reliability Services (Dormant) |
100 | % | Van Nuys, California | |||
KTS Incorporated, dba Universal Systems (Dormant) |
100 | % | Van Nuys, California | |||
European Electronic Test Centre
(Operation ceased on November 1, 2005) |
100 | % | Dublin, Ireland | |||
Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd. |
100 | % | Singapore | |||
Universal (Far East) Pte Ltd. |
100 | % | Singapore | |||
Trio-Tech Thailand |
100 | % | Bangkok, Thailand | |||
Trio-Tech Bangkok |
100 | % | Bangkok, Thailand | |||
Trio-Tech Malaysia |
55 | % | Penang and Selangor, Malaysia | |||
Trio-Tech Kuala Lumpur 100% owned by
Trio-Tech Malaysia |
55 | % | Selangor, Malaysia | |||
Prestal Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. |
76 | % | Selangor, Malaysia | |||
Trio-Tech (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. |
100 | % | Suzhou, China | |||
Trio-Tech (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. |
100 | % | Shanghai, China | |||
Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. |
100 | % | Chongqing, China |
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, which include the accounts of the Company and
its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation. The consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions The Singapore dollar, the national currency of
Singapore, is the primary currency of the economic environment in which the operations in Singapore
are conducted. The Company also operates in Malaysia, Thailand and China, of which the Malaysian
ringgit, Thai bath and Chinese renminbi, respectively, are the national currencies. The Company
uses the United States dollar (U.S. dollars) for financial reporting purposes.
The Company translates assets and liabilities of its subsidiaries outside the U.S. into U.S.
dollars using the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date, and the statement of
income is translated at average rates during the reporting period. Adjustments resulting from the
translation of the subsidiaries financial statements from foreign currencies into U.S. dollars are
recorded in shareholders equity as part of accumulated comprehensive loss translation
adjustments. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in currencies other than
functional currencies of the Companys subsidiaries are reflected in income for the reporting
period.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Among the more significant estimates included in these
financial statements are the estimated accounts receivable allowance for doubtful accounts, reserve
for obsolete inventory, reserve for warranty, and the deferred income tax asset allowance. Actual
results could materially differ from those estimates.
During fiscal 2007, management determined that the useful life of fixed assets for smart burn-in
projects was shorter than originally expected. Revised useful life of these assets resulted in an
additional depreciation expense of $224, or $0.07 per diluted share, in fiscal 2007. The additional
depreciation related with these assets for fiscal year 2008 is $449, and these assets will be fully
depreciated in June 2008.
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Accounting Period The Companys fiscal reporting period coincides with the 52-53 week period
ending on the last Friday in June for fiscal 2004. Effective July 1, 2004, the Board of Directors
approved changing the fiscal year-end date to the last day of June. The fiscal year-end date for
fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 was June 30, respectively.
Revenue Recognition Revenue derived from testing services is recognized when testing services are
rendered. Revenues generated from sales of products in the manufacturing and distribution segments
are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the products has
occurred, customer acceptance has been obtained (which means the significant risks and rewards of
the ownership have been transferred to the customer), the price is fixed or determinable and
collectibility is reasonably assured. Certain products sold (in the manufacturing segment) require
installation and training to be performed.
Revenue from product sales is also recorded in accordance with the provisions of Emerging Issues
Task Force (EITF) Statement 00-21 Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables and Staff
Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 104 Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements which generally
requires revenue earned on product sales involving multiple-elements to be allocated to each
element based on the relative fair values of those elements. Accordingly, the Company allocates
revenue to each element in a multiple-element arrangement based on the elements respective fair
value, with the fair value determined by the price charged when that element is sold and
specifically defined in a quotation or contract. The Company allocates a portion of the invoice
value to products sold and the remaining portion of invoice value to installation work in
proportion to the fair value of products sold and installation work to be performed. Training
elements are valued based on hourly rates, which the Company charges for these services when sold
apart from product sales. The fair value determination of products sold and the installation and
training work is also based on our specific historical experience of the relative fair values of
the elements if there is no easily observable market price to be considered. In fiscal 2007 and
2006, the installation revenues generated in connection with product sales were immaterial and
included in the product sales revenue line on the consolidated statements of income. The Company
estimates an allowance for sales returns based on historical experience with product returns.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts During the normal course of business, the
Company extends unsecured credit to its customers. Typically, credit terms require payment to be
made between 30 to 60 days from the date of the sale. We do not require collateral from our
customers. The Company maintains its cash accounts at credit worthy financial institutions.
The Company regularly evaluates and monitors the creditworthiness of each customer on a
case-by-case basis. The Company includes any account balances that are determined to be
uncollectible, along with a general reserve, in the overall allowance for doubtful accounts. After
all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the
allowance. Based on the information available to management, the Company believed that its
allowance for doubtful accounts was adequate as of June 30, 2007.
Warranty Costs The Company provides for the estimated costs that may be incurred under its
warranty program at the time the sale is recorded. The Company estimates the warranty costs based
on the historical rates of warranty returns. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its
recorded warranty liability and adjusts the amounts as necessary.
Short Term Deposits Short term deposits consist of bank balances and interest bearing deposits
having maturity of 1 to 12 months. As of June 30, 2007, the Company held approximately $1,660 of
short-term deposits in the Companys 55% owned Malaysian subsidiary all of which were denominated
in the currency of Malaysia. All of this amount is available for dividend distribution, which is
subject to the sufficiency requirement of retained earnings under the Malaysia code. As of June
30, 2007, the Company held approximately $6 of short-term deposits as reserved funds in the
Companys 100% owned Trio Tech Thailand all of which were denominated in the currency of Thailand.
This amount is not available for dividend distribution according to the Thailand regulations.
Investments in Marketable Securities Investments in marketable securities are accounted for under
the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115. Marketable equity securities are
classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with
the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in a separate component of shareholders
equity. Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other than temporary on
available-for-sale securities are included in investment income. The Company recognized
comprehensive income (net of tax) of nil during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005.
Inventories Inventories consisting principally of raw materials, works in progress, and finished
goods are stated at the lower of cost, using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or market
value. The semiconductor industry is characterized by rapid technological change, short-term
customer commitments and rapid changes in demand. Provisions for estimated excess and obsolete
inventory are based on our regular reviews of inventory quantities on hand and the latest forecasts
of product demand and production requirements from our customers. Inventories are written down for
not saleable, excess or obsolete raw materials, works-in-process and finished goods by charging
such write-downs to cost of sales. In addition to write-downs based on newly introduced parts,
statistics and judgments are used for assessing provisions of the remaining inventory based on
salability and obsolescence.
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Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated
depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is provided for over the estimated useful lives of the
assets using the straight-line method. Amortization of leasehold improvements is provided for over
the lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the assets, whichever is the shorter, using the
straight-line method.
Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly to expense as incurred. Additions and
betterments to property and equipment are capitalized. When assets are disposed of, the related
cost and accumulated depreciation thereon are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or
loss is included in the statement of operations.
Other Intangible Assets In accordance with SFAS No. 141 Business Combinations, and SFAS No. 142
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, the Company identified a customer relationship as the only
intangible assets with a finite life of five years during the process of acquiring the testing
business in Malaysia in July 2005. The estimated fair value of this other intangible asset was
approximately $482 and is being amortized over a five-year period on a straight-line basis. No
impairment loss was recorded during fiscal 2007.
In January 2006, the Company identified one item of other intangible assets other than goodwill
with a finite life of one year during the process of acquiring the testing business in Shanghai,
China. The estimated fair value of this other intangible asset was approximately $12 and was
amortized over a one year period on a straight-line basis. No impairment loss was recorded during
fiscal 2007.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company applies the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
(SFAS No. 144) to property, plant and equipment, and other intangible assets such as customer
relationships. SFAS No. 144 requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable through the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and
eventual disposition of the assets. Whenever any such impairment exists, an impairment loss will
be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value.
In fiscal 2007, the Company recorded an impairment loss of approximately $176 based on its
examination of future undiscounted cash flows, which were generated by the subsidiaries where
certain long-lived assets (certain fixed assets) were used. Of such amount, there was recorded an
impairment loss of $174, mainly for burn-in equipment related to Dynamic burn-in device memory
(DRAM) services (pertaining to the Singapore operation) due to changes in demand for certain
burn-in services, which in turn made certain of our existing burn-in facilities obsolete. The
Company also recorded an impairment loss of $2 in building renovations pertaining to the China
operation in Suzhou. The building renovation was impaired as we moved to a new office unit in
order to accommodate the needs of the testing operation.
In fiscal 2006, the Company recorded an impairment loss of approximately $61 based on its
examination of future undiscounted cash flows, which were generated by the subsidiaries where
certain long-lived assets (certain fixed assets) were used. The impairment loss of $61 mainly
provided for burn-in ovens and leasehold improvements (pertaining to the Singapore operations) due
to changes in demand for certain burn-in services, which in turn made certain of our existing
burn-in facilities obsolete.
In fiscal 2005, the Company recorded an impairment loss of approximately $70 based on its
examination of future undiscounted cash flows, which were generated by the subsidiaries where
certain long-lived assets (certain fixed assets) were used. The impairment loss of $70 consisted of
machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and leasehold improvements (pertaining to the
Singapore operations) due to discontinued use of the Hybrid burn-in (HBI) operation which in turn
made certain of our existing burn-in facilities obsolete.
Leases The Company leased certain property, plant and equipment in the ordinary course of
business. The leases had varying terms. Some may have included renewal and/or purchase options,
escalation clauses, restrictions, penalties or other obligations that the Company considered in
determining minimum lease payments. The leases were classified as either capital leases or
operating leases, as appropriate.
Management expects that in the normal course of business, operating leases will be renewed or
replaced by other leases. The future minimum operating lease payments, for which the Company is
contractually obligated as of June 30, 2007, are disclosed in the notes to the financial
statements.
Assets under capital leases are capitalized using interest rates appropriate at the inception of
each lease and are depreciated over either the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term
on a straight-line basis. The present value of the related lease payments is recorded as a
contractual obligation. The future minimum annual capital lease payments are included in the total
future contractual obligations as disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
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Advertising Costs Advertising and other promotional costs are expensed as incurred.
These costs and expenses were $19 in fiscal 2007, $14 in fiscal 2006, and $39 in fiscal 2005.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No.
130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, (SFAS No. 130) issued by the FASB. SFAS No. 130
establishes standards for reporting and presentation of comprehensive income (loss) and its
components in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. The Company has chosen to report
comprehensive income (loss) in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of net income (loss) and all changes to shareholders
equity except those due to investments by owners and distributions to owners.
Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS No. 109).
SFAS No. 109 requires an entity to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets. Deferred taxes
assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequence attributable to the difference
between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial
statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. Further, the
effects of enacted tax laws or rate changes are included as part of deferred tax expenses or
benefits in the period that covers the enactment date. Management believed that it was more likely
than not that the future benefits from these timing differences would not be realized.
Accordingly, a full valuation allowance was provided as of June 30, 2007 and 2006.
For U.S. income tax purposes no provision has been made for U.S. taxes on undistributed earnings of
overseas subsidiaries with which the Company intends to continue to reinvest. It is not
practicable to estimate the amount of additional tax that might be payable on the foreign earnings
if they were remitted as dividends, or lent to the Company, or if the Company should sell its stock
in the subsidiary. However, the Company believes that the existing U.S. foreign tax credits and
net operating losses available would substantially eliminate any additional tax effects.
Retained earnings It is the intention of the Company to reinvest earnings of its foreign
subsidiaries in the operations of those subsidiaries. Accordingly, no provision has been made for
U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes that would result if such earnings were repatriated.
These taxes are undeterminable at this time. The amount of earnings retained in subsidiaries was
$15,363 and $11,922 at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
$15,363 and $11,922 at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Research and Development Costs The Company incurred research and development costs of $69 in
fiscal 2007, $70 in fiscal 2006, and $93 in fiscal 2005, which were charged to operating expenses
as incurred.
Stock Based Compensation Historically the Company accounted for stock based compensation in
accordance with Accounting Principle Board No. 25 Accounting for stock issued employees. Under
this standard, stock based compensation was recognized based on the difference between the exercise
price of the stock option granted and the fair value of the underlying stock on the grant date. In
accordance with SFAS No. 123 Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, the Company discloses the
pro forma effects on net income and earnings per share as if compensation has been measured using
the fair value method described therein. Effective July 1, 2005, the Company adopted the fair
value recognition provisions under SFAS No. 123R Share Based Payments, using the modified
prospective application method.
Earnings per Share Computation of basic earnings per share is conducted by dividing net income
available to common shares (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
(denominator) during a reporting period. Computation of diluted earnings per share gives effect to
all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during a reporting period. In computing diluted
earnings per share, the average market price of common shares for a reporting period is used in
determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from exercise of stock options.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments Carrying value of trade accounts receivable, accounts
payable, accrued liabilities, and short-term deposits approximate their fair value due to their
short-term maturities. Carrying values of the Companys lines of credit and long-term debt are
considered to approximate their fair value because the interest rates associated with the lines of
credit and long-term debt are adjustable in accordance with market situations when the Company
tries to borrow funds with similar terms and remaining maturities.
Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit
risk compose accounts receivable. Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable
is generally diversified due to the number of entities composing the Companys customer base and
their geographic dispersion. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers for
potential credit losses. The Company generally does not require collateral. The Company believes
that its credit policies do not result in significant adverse risk and historically it has not
experienced significant credit related losses.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) ratified the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 06-3, How Taxes
Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income
Statement (that is, Gross versus Net Presentation). EITF Issue No. 06-3 requires that the
presentation of taxes within revenue-producing transactions between a seller and a customer,
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including but not limited to sales, use, value added, and some excise taxes, should be on either a
gross (included in revenue and cost) or a net (excluded from revenue) basis. In addition, for any
such taxes that are reported on a gross basis, a company should disclose the amounts of those taxes
in interim and annual financial statements for each period for which an income statement is
presented if those amounts are significant. The disclosure of those taxes can be done on an
aggregate basis. EITF Issue No. 06-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2006, which was our third quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company expects that the adoption of EITF
Issue No. 06-3 will not have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations or
financial position.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, (thereafter FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes a
recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and
measurement of a tax position taken in a tax return. A company must determine whether it is
more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution
of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position.
Once it is determined that a position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the
position is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements.
FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and was adopted by the
Company beginning July 1, 2007. The Company completed its preliminary assessment on the impact of
adoption of FIN No. 48. The Company does not expect that the adoption of FIN 48 will have a
material impact on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 clarifies
the definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands the
disclosures on fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact adoption may have on its
financial condition or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position: Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance
Activities, (thereafter FSP AUG AIR-1). FSP AUG AIR-1 addresses the accounting for planned major
maintenance activities. FSP AUG AIR-1 prohibits the use of the accrue-in-advance method of
accounting in annual and interim financial reporting periods for planned major maintenance
activities, which had previously allowed companies the right to recognize planned major maintenance
costs by accruing a liability over several reporting periods before the maintenance was performed.
FSP AUG AIR-1 still allows the direct expense, built-in-overhaul and deferral methods of accounting
as acceptable, however it does mandate that companies apply the same method of accounting in both
interim and annual financial reporting periods and that the method be retrospectively applied if
applicable. FSP AUG AIR-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The
Company does not expect that the adoption of FSP AUG AIR-1 will have a material effect on its
consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatement when Quantifying Misstatements in
Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108), which is effective for fiscal years ending after
November 15, 2006. The objective of SAB 108 is to eliminate diversity in practice surrounding how
public companies quantify financial statement misstatements. SAB 108 requires quantification of
financial statement misstatements based on the effects of the misstatements on the consolidated
statement of income, the consolidated balance sheet and related financial statement disclosures.
According to SAB 108, both rollover and iron curtain approaches must be considered when
evaluating a misstatement for materiality. This is referred to as the dual approach. For
companies that have previously evaluated misstatements under one, but not both, of these methods,
SAB 108 provides companies with a one-time option to record the cumulative effect of their prior
unadjusted misstatements in a manner similar to a change in accounting principle in their annual
financial statements during the effective time period if (i) the cumulative amount of the
unadjusted misstatements at the beginning of the adopting year would have been material under the
dual approach to their annual financial statements for the prior year or (ii) the effect of
correcting the unadjusted misstatements during the adopting year would cause these annual financial
statements to be materially misstated under the dual approach. In accordance with SAB 108,
companies are allowed, upon adoption, to record the effects as a cumulativeeffect adjustment to
the retained earnings. The Company does not believe that the adoption of SAB 108 will have
significant impact on its financial position and results of operations.
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities, Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115, (SFAS No. 159) SFAS No. 159
provides a company with the option to measure selected financial instruments and certain other
items at fair value at specified election dates. The election may be applied on an item-by-item
basis, with disclosure regarding reasons for the partial election and additional information about
items selected for fair value option. The fair value measurement election is irrevocable and
subsequent changes in fair value must be recorded in earnings. SAFA No. 159 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods with those fiscal years. The Company
has not yet determined whether it will elect the option provided in this standard, or what impact
the adoption of such election would have on its consolidated financial position, operating results
or cash flows.
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In June 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ratified Emerging Issues Task Force
(EITF) Issue No. 06-11, Accounting for Income Tax Benefits of Dividends on Share-Based Payment
Awards (EITF 06-11). EITF 06-11 requires that tax benefits generated by dividends paid during the
vesting period on certain equity-classified share-based compensation awards be classified as
additional paid-in capital and included in a pool of excess tax benefits available to absorb tax
deficiencies from share-based payment awards. EITF 06-11 is effective on July 1, 2008 and is to be
applied on a prospective basis. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this EITF will not
have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.
Reclassification Certain reclassifications have been made to the previous years financial
statements to conform to current year presentation, with no effect on previously reported net
income.
2. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Raw materials |
$ | 1,295 | $ | 827 | ||||
Works in progress |
1,210 | 1,803 | ||||||
Finished goods |
222 | 265 | ||||||
Provision for obsolete inventory |
(781 | ) | (448 | ) | ||||
$ | 1,946 | $ | 2,447 | |||||
3. STOCK OPTIONS
The Company had two share-based compensation plans, which are described below. The Company
historically adopted the APB No. 25 approach intrinsic value method and presented the pro forma
information in line with the requirements of SFAS No. 123. Historically, there was no stock based
compensation cost charged against income for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005. There was no
income tax benefit related to share-based compensation for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005, as
the Company did not claim a deduction for corporate income tax purposes.
Effective July 1, 2005, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123R,
Share-Based Payments, using the modified prospective application method. Under this transition
method, compensation cost recognized during the twelve months ended June 30, 2007 included the
applicable amounts of: (a) compensation cost of all share-based payments granted prior to, but not
yet vested as of, July 1, 2005 (based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the
original provisions of SFAS No. 123) and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted
subsequent to July 1, 2005 (based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the new
provisions of SFAS No. 123R). Amortization of unrecognized fair value of the non-vested options
for fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006 was $5 and $17, respectively. Options to purchase 30,000 shares of
the Companys common stock were issued on July 7, 2005 under the Directors Plan. The fair value
of 30,000 shares of the Companys common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options granted
under the Directors Plan was $34 disclosed in Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005,
a fair value of $1.13 per share. On November 14, 2005, an option to purchase 750 shares of the
Companys common stock was issued to a consultant in connection with his services rendered to the
Company and the stock options were not issued pursuant to the 1998 Stock Option Plan or the
Directors Stock Option Plan. The exercise price under the option was $2.66, which was lower than
the fair market value of the stock on the grant date of the option. The option was exercisable
immediately upon grant. The fair value of the 750 shares of the Companys common stock issuable
upon exercise of such option was approximately $2 based on the fair value at $2.92 per share
determined by the Black Scholes option pricing model. No options were granted under the 1998 Stock
Option Plan during the twelve months ended June 30, 2006.
On December 1, 2005, the Board of Directors terminated the two-shared based compensation plans due
to the cost of such compensation exceeding the benefits. There were no stock options granted during
the twelve months ending June 30, 2007.
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Assumptions
The disclosure of the above fair value for these awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model with the assumptions listed below:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||
Volatility |
73.22-98.51 | % | 49.51-51.53 | % | 33.5-36.8 | % | ||||||
Weighted average volatility |
98.51 | % | 49.5 | % | 33.9 | % | ||||||
Risk free interest rate |
4.52-5.12 | % | 3.71-4.5 | % | 2.89-3.27 | % | ||||||
Expected life (years) |
2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
The expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Companys stock. The
observation is made on a weekly basis. The observation period covered is consistent with the
expected terms of options. The expected terms of stock options are based on the average vesting
period on a basis consistent with the historical experience of the similar option grants. The
risk-free rate is consistent with the expected terms of stock options and based on the U.S.
Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
1998 Stock Option Plan
The Companys 1998 Stock Option Plan (the 1998 Plan), which is shareholder-approved, permits the
grant of stock options to its employees of up to 300,000 shares of common stock. Option awards are
generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Companys stock at the
date of grant. These options have a five-year contractual life term. Awards generally vest over
four years, with 25% vesting on the grant date and the balance vesting in equal installments on the
next three succeeding anniversaries of the grant date. The share-based compensation will be
amortized based on an accelerated method over the four periods. Certain option awards provide for
accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the 1998 Plan).
A summary of option activities under the 1998 Plan during fiscal 2007 is presented as follows:
Weighted | Weighted | |||||||||||||||
Average | Average | Aggregate | ||||||||||||||
Exercise | Remaining | Intrinsic | ||||||||||||||
Stock Options | Shares | Price | Contractual Life | Value | ||||||||||||
Outstanding at July 1, 2006 |
28,885 | $ | 2.97 | |||||||||||||
Granted |
| | ||||||||||||||
Exercised |
(8,585 | ) | 2.71 | |||||||||||||
Forfeited or expired |
(7,250 | ) | 3.18 | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2007 |
13,050 | $ | 3.03 | 2.00 | $ | 220,850 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2007 |
11,675 | $ | 2.86 | 2.00 | $ | 199,468 | ||||||||||
The intrinsic value of the 8,585 options exercised was $78. Cash received from options exercised in
fiscal 2007 was approximately $23. There were no options granted in fiscal 2007 under the 1998
Stock Option Plan.
A summary of the status of the Companys non-vested stock options during fiscal 2007 is presented
below:
Weighted Average | ||||||||
Grant Date | ||||||||
Non-vested Options | Shares | Fair Value | ||||||
Non-vested at July 1, 2006 |
13,250 | $ | 0.81 | |||||
Granted |
| | ||||||
Vested |
(11,625 | ) | 0.76 | |||||
Forfeited |
(250 | ) | 0.68 | |||||
Non-vested at June 30, 2007 |
1,375 | $ | 1.31 | |||||
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As of June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006, there were approximately $1 and $5, respectively, of
accumulated unrecognized stock compensation expense based on fair value on the grant date related
to non-vested options granted under the 1998 Plan. Such amount is expected to be recognized during
the weighted average period of 2 years.
Directors Stock Option Plan
The Directors Stock Option Plan (the Directors Plan), which is shareholder-approved, permits
the grant of stock options to its duly elected non-employee Directors and one of the corporate
officers of the Company (if he or she is also a director of the Company) and covers 300,000 shares
of common stock. Fair value of 30,000 shares of the Companys common stock issuable upon exercise
of stock options granted was approximately $34 based on the fair value at $1.13 per share
determined by the Black Scholes option pricing model. Prior to July 1, 2003, option awards were
granted with an exercise price equal to 85% of the fair market price of the Companys stock at the
grant date. Subsequent to July 1, 2003, the Board approved an amendment to the Directors Plan
requiring options to purchase the Companys common stock to be exercisable at a price equal to 100%
of the fair market value of the underlying shares on the grant date. These options have five-year
contractual terms. Options awards are exercisable immediately as of the grant date.
As of July 1, 2007, there were no stock options outstanding under the Directors Plan, and there
were no options exercisable. Because the Directors plan was terminated in December 2005, there
were no options granted in fiscal 2007.
Stock options issued not pursuant to the 1998 Plan or the Directors Plan
On November 14, 2005, an option to purchase 750 shares of the Companys common stock was issued to
a consultant in connection with his services rendered to the Company. The stock option was not
issued pursuant to the 1998 Plan or the Directors Plan. The exercise price under the option was
$2.66, which was lower than the fair market value of the stock on the grant date of the option and
was exercisable immediately upon grant. The fair value of 750 shares of the Companys common stock
issuable upon exercise of stock options granted was approximately $2 based on the fair value at
$2.92 per share determined by the Black Scholes option pricing model.
A summary of the option granted not under an existing stock option plan during fiscal 2006 is
presented as follows:
Weighted | ||||||||
Average | ||||||||
Exercise | ||||||||
Stock Options | Shares | Price | ||||||
Outstanding at July 1, 2005 |
| $ | | |||||
Granted |
750 | 2.66 | ||||||
Exercised |
(750 | ) | 2.66 | |||||
Expired |
| | ||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2006 |
| $ | ||||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2006 |
| $ | ||||||
The intrinsic value of the 750 options exercised was $2. Cash received from the option exercised by
the consultant during the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 was approximately $2.
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The following table illustrates the pro forma effect on net income and earnings per share for
fiscal 2005 as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provision of SFAS No. 123 to
stock-based employee compensation in fiscal 2005:
June 30, | ||||
2005 | ||||
Net income: as reported |
$ | 221 | ||
Add: stock based compensation
included in reported income |
| |||
Deduct: total stock based compensation
expense determined under fair value method for all awards |
(49 | ) | ||
Pro forma net income |
$ | 172 | ||
Earnings per share basic |
||||
As reported |
$ | 0.07 | ||
Pro forma |
$ | 0.06 | ||
Earnings per share diluted |
||||
As reported |
$ | 0.07 | ||
Pro forma |
$ | 0.06 |
4. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, Earnings per Share
(EPS). Basic EPS are computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders
(numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (denominator) during the
period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during a
period. In computing diluted EPS, the average price for the period is used in determining the
number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options and warrants.
Stock options to purchase 13,050 shares at exercise prices ranging from $2.66 to $4.40 per share
were outstanding as of June 30, 2007. No options were excluded in the determination of common
shares equivalents, because the average market price of common shares was greater than the exercise
price of the stock options. The resulted common shares equivalents were approximately 10,000 shares
and were presented in the following table for earnings per share calculation purposes.
Stock options to purchase 28,885 shares at exercise prices ranging from $2.66 to $4.40 per share
were outstanding as of June 30, 2006. No options were excluded in the determination of common
shares equivalents, because the average market price of common shares was greater than the exercise
price of the stock options. The resulted common shares equivalents were approximately 13,000 shares
and were presented in the following table for earnings per share calculation purposes. However,
13,288 options were excluded in the computation of diluted EPS for fiscal 2006 since they were
anti-dilutive.
Stock options to purchase 302,000 shares at prices ranging from $2.25 to $5.63 per share were
outstanding as of June 30, 2005. 65,000 options were excluded in the computation of diluted EPS,
because the exercise price was greater than the weighted average market price of the common shares,
and therefore were anti-dilutive.
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The following table is a reconciliation of the weighted average shares used in the computation of
basic and diluted EPS for the years presented herein:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
$ | 3,308 | $ | 597 | $ | 216 | ||||||
Income from discontinued operations |
$ | | $ | 8,459 | $ | 5 | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 3,308 | $ | 9,056 | $ | 221 | ||||||
Net income attributable to common shares |
$ | 3,308 | $ | 9,056 | $ | 221 | ||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share |
||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations |
1.03 | 0.19 | 0.07 | |||||||||
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations |
| 2.72 | 0.00 | |||||||||
Basic earnings per share from Net Income |
1.03 | 2.91 | 0.07 | |||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share |
||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations |
1.02 | 0.19 | 0.07 | |||||||||
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations |
| 2.71 | 0.00 | |||||||||
Diluted earnings per share from Net Income |
1.02 | 2.90 | 0.07 | |||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding basic |
3,225 | 3,115 | 2,966 | |||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options |
10 | 13 | 65 | |||||||||
Number of shares used to compute earnings per share diluted |
3,235 | 3,128 | 3,031 | |||||||||
5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
Estimated Useful | At June 30, | |||||||||||
Life in Years | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Building and improvements |
3-20 | $ | 378 | $ | 337 | |||||||
Leasehold improvements |
3-27 | 3,765 | 2,984 | |||||||||
Machinery and equipment |
3-7 | 9,757 | 7,448 | |||||||||
Furniture and fixtures |
3-5 | 486 | 412 | |||||||||
Equipment under capital leases |
3-5 | 889 | 788 | |||||||||
15,275 | 11,969 | |||||||||||
Less: |
||||||||||||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization |
7,543 | 4,734 | ||||||||||
Accumulated amortization on equipment
under capital leases |
274 | 162 | ||||||||||
$ | 7,458 | $ | 7,073 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $2,857 (of which $103
related to intangible assets), $1,758 and $1,521, respectively.
In fiscal year 2007, the Company decided to lease or sell a property in Malaysia in the subsequent
year. However, an active program to locate a buyer had not been initiated as of June 30, 2007, and
no agreement as to sale was entered into nor was any purchaser for the premises specifically named.
The carrying amount of this property is $209.
6. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. The Company sells its
products and services to manufacturers in the semiconductor industry. The Company performs
continuing credit evaluations of our customers financial
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conditions, and although we generally do not require collateral, letters of credit may be required
from our customers in certain circumstances.
Senior management reviews accounts receivable on a monthly basis to determine if any receivables
will potentially be uncollectible. We include any accounts receivable balances that are determined
to be uncollectible in our allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a
receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance. Based on the
information available to us, we believe our allowance for doubtful accounts for the twelve months
ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, was adequate.
The following table represents the changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||
Beginning |
$ | 225 | $ | 147 | $ | 165 | ||||||
Additions charged to cost and expenses |
18 | 260 | 44 | |||||||||
Recovered |
(159 | ) | (85 | ) | (62 | ) | ||||||
Actual write-offs |
(42 | ) | (97 | ) | | |||||||
Ending |
$ | 42 | $ | 225 | $ | 147 | ||||||
7. LINE OF CREDIT
The line of credit has various financial covenants. We had no current outstanding borrowings
under our revolving line of credit in fiscal 2007. The Company was in compliance with all such debt
covenants at June 30, 2007.
At June 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Revolving line of credit denominated in Singapore dollars, payable to a
commercial bank for working capital purposes, to borrow up to $3,632 with
an interest rate at the banks prime rate (5.75% at June 30, 2006)
plus 0.25% per annum. The line of credit is collateralized by short-term deposits
owned by Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. |
$ | | $ | 116 | ||||
Total |
$ | | $ | 116 | ||||
8. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
June 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Payroll and related |
$ | 2,517 | $ | 1,655 | ||||
Commissions |
143 | 180 | ||||||
Customer deposits |
27 | 25 | ||||||
Legal and audit |
172 | 142 | ||||||
Sales tax |
45 | | ||||||
Utilities |
406 | 240 | ||||||
Warranty |
211 | 142 | ||||||
Provision for building sinking fund |
| 36 | ||||||
Accrued purchase of materials and fixed assets |
154 | 231 | ||||||
Provision for re-installment cost |
202 | 168 | ||||||
Director board fees and bonus |
36 | 35 | ||||||
Withholding tax |
8 | | ||||||
Other accrued expenses |
433 | 191 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 4,354 | $ | 3,045 | ||||
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9. WARRANTY ACCRUAL
The Company provides for the estimated costs that may be incurred under its warranty program at the
time the sale is recorded.
The Company provides warranty for certain products manufactured in the term of one year. The
Company also provides warranty for certain products distributed with a term of two years. The
warranty accrual for fiscal year 2007 and fiscal year 2006 are as following:
Years Ended At June 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Beginning |
$ | 142 | $ | 155 | ||||
Additions charged to cost and expenses |
74 | | ||||||
Recovered |
(3 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Actual write-offs |
(2 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||
Ending |
$ | 211 | $ | 142 | ||||
10. NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consisted of the following:
At June 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Note payable denominated in
Singapore dollars to a commercial
bank for purchasing certain
equipment, matured in October 2006,
bearing interest at the banks prime
rate (5.75% at June 30, 2006) plus
0.5% per annum, with monthly
payments of principal and interest
of $18 through October 2006.
Collateralized by fixed deposits and
existing corporate guarantee granted
by the company to one of the
subsidiaries. |
$ | | $ | 70 | ||||
Note payable denominated in
Singapore dollars to a commercial
bank for purchasing certain
equipment, matured in October 2006,
bearing fixed interest of 5.91%,
with monthly payments of principal
and interest of $6 through October
2006, collateralized by equipment. |
| 23 | ||||||
Note payable denominated in
Singapore dollars to a commercial
bank for infrastructure investment,
matured in July 2007, bearing
interest at the banks prime rate
(4.25% at June 30, 2007 and 2006)
plus 1% per annum, with monthly
payments of principal and interest
of $16 through July 2007,
collateralized by fixed deposits. |
16 | 198 | ||||||
Note payable denominated in
Singapore dollars to a commercial
bank for infrastructure investment,
maturing in February 2008, bearing
interest at the banks prime rate
(4.25% at June 30, 2007 and 2006)
plus 1% per annum, with monthly
payments of principal plus interest
of $18 through February 2008,
collateralized by fixed deposits. |
150 | 345 | ||||||
Note payable denominated in Thailand
baht to a commercial bank for
extension of a building, maturing in
December 2007, bearing interest at
the banks prime rate (7.00% at June
30, 2007 and June 30, 2006) per
annum, with monthly payments of
principal and interest of $6
through December 2007,
collateralized by land. |
39 | 95 | ||||||
Note payable denominated in
Singapore dollars to a commercial
bank for purchasing certain
equipment, maturing in November
2008, bearing interest at the banks
prime rate (2.4768% at June 30,
2007and 3.41% at June 30, 2006) plus
3.5% per annum, with monthly
payments of principle plus interest
of $20 through November 2008,
collateralized by fixed deposits and
existing corporate guarantee granted
by the company to one of the
subsidiaries. |
309 | 509 | ||||||
Note payable denominated in
Singapore dollars to a commercial
bank for infrastructure investment,
maturing in April 2009, bearing
interest at the banks prime rate
(4.25% at June 30, 2007 and June 30,
2006) plus 1% per annum, with
monthly payments of principal plus
interest of $10 through April 2009,
collateralized by fixed deposits. |
161 | 260 | ||||||
675 | 1,500 | |||||||
current portion |
(536 | ) | (856 | ) | ||||
Long term portion of notes payable |
$ | 139 | $ | 644 | ||||
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Maturities of notes payable as of June 30, 2007 were as follows:
Years Ending June 30, | ||||||
2008 | $ | 536 | ||||
2009 | 139 | |||||
Thereafter | | |||||
$ | 675 | |||||
11. INCOME TAXES
The Company generates income or loss before income taxes and minority interest in the U.S.,
Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, respectively, and files income tax returns in these countries.
The summarized income or loss before income taxes and minority interest in the U.S. and foreign
countries for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||
U.S. |
$ | (128 | ) | $ | (902 | ) | $ | (118 | ) | |||
Foreign |
4,364 | 1,845 | 494 | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 4,236 | $ | 943 | $ | 376 | ||||||
On a consolidated basis, the Companys net income tax provisions (benefits) were as follows:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||
Current: |
||||||||||||
Federal |
$ | | $ | 2 | $ | | ||||||
State |
(5 | ) | 4 | 3 | ||||||||
Foreign |
783 | 256 | 117 | |||||||||
778 | 262 | 120 | ||||||||||
Deferred: |
||||||||||||
Federal |
| | | |||||||||
State |
| | | |||||||||
Foreign |
(13 | ) | (4 | ) | 38 | |||||||
$ | 765 | $ | 258 | $ | 158 | |||||||
The reconciliation between the U.S. federal tax rate and the effective income tax rate was as
follows:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||
Statutory federal tax rate |
34 | % | 34 | % | 34 | % | ||||||
State taxes, net of federal benefit |
6 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||
Foreign tax rate reduction |
(23 | ) | (10 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||||
Other |
8 | 5 | 3 | |||||||||
Changes in valuation allowance |
(7 | ) | (8 | ) | 9 | |||||||
Effective rate |
18 | % | 27 | % | 42 | % | ||||||
At June 30, 2007, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $188 and
$1,387 for federal and state income tax purposes (which will expire through fiscal 2027) in the
U.S. The Company also had foreign tax credits of approximately $726 for federal income tax
purposes, which will expire though fiscal 2022 in the U.S. Management of the Company is uncertain
whether it is more likely than not that these future benefits will be realized. Accordingly, a
full valuation allowance has been established.
The components of deferred income tax assets (liabilities) were as follows:
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At June 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets: |
||||||||
Net operating losses and credits |
$ | 913 | $ | 1,152 | ||||
Inventory valuation |
163 | 144 | ||||||
Depreciation |
5 | 93 | ||||||
Provision for bad debts |
2 | 17 | ||||||
Accrued vacation |
13 | 12 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
6 | 7 | ||||||
Total deferred tax assets |
1,102 | 1,425 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: |
||||||||
Depreciation |
(373 | ) | (386 | ) | ||||
Other |
| | ||||||
Total deferred income tax liabilities |
(373 | ) | (386 | ) | ||||
Subtotal |
729 | 1,039 | ||||||
Valuation allowance |
(1,102 | ) | (1,425 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax liabilities |
$ | (373 | ) | $ | (386 | ) | ||
The valuation allowance decreased by $323 and $1,392 in fiscal year 2007 and fiscal 2006,
respectively, and increased by $36 in fiscal 2005.
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company leases certain of its facilities and equipment under long-term agreements expiring
at various dates through fiscal 2011 and thereafter. Certain of these leases require the Company to
pay real estate taxes and insurance and provide for escalation of lease costs based on certain
indices. Future minimum payments under capital leases and non-cancelable operating leases as of
June 30, 2007, net rental income under non-cancelable sub-leased properties were as follows:
Capital | Operating | Minimum | Net Operating | |||||||||||||
Years Ending June 30, | Leases | Leases | Rental Income | Leases | ||||||||||||
2008 |
$ | 138 | $ | 930 | $ | 81 | $ | 849 | ||||||||
2009 |
75 | 525 | | 525 | ||||||||||||
2010 |
52 | 145 | | 145 | ||||||||||||
2011 |
34 | | | | ||||||||||||
Thereafter |
6 | | | | ||||||||||||
Total future minimum lease payments |
305 | $ | 1,600 | $ | 81 | $ | 1,519 | |||||||||
Less amount representing interest |
(25 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Present value of net minimum lease payments |
280 | |||||||||||||||
Less current portion of capital lease obligations |
(125 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Long-term obligations under capital leases |
$ | 155 | ||||||||||||||
The Company entered two sublease agreements with third parties to rent out the properties in
Malaysia in October 2005 and March 2006, respectively, which expire in December 2007 and March
2008, respectively. Total rental income from subleases amounted to $114 in fiscal 2007, $87 in
fiscal 2006 and $85 in fiscal 2005.
Total rental expense on all operating leases, cancelable and non-cancelable, amounted to $1,088 in
fiscal 2007, $866 in fiscal 2006 and $788 in fiscal 2005.
The Company is, from time to time, the subject of litigation claims and assessments arising out of
matters occurring in its normal business operations. In the opinion of management, resolution of
these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial statements.
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13. TRANSACTIONS IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Fiscal 2007
The Company did not grant any stock options during fiscal 2007. On December 2, 2005, the Board of
Directors terminated the 1998 Stock Option Plan and Directors Option Plan. There were no stock
options granted during fiscal 2007.
Fiscal 2006
On July 7, 2005, the Board of Directors granted options under the 1998 Plan, covering 30,000
shares of Common Stock to four directors under the Directors Plan, all with an exercise price of
$3.75 per share (equal to the market price at the grant date). The options granted to directors
vested in full on the grant date. Under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123R, Share-Based Payments, using the modified
prospective application method, the compensation cost recognized was $34.
On November 14, 2005, an option to purchase 750 shares of the Companys common stock was issued to
a consultant in connection with his services rendered to the Company. The stock option was not
issued pursuant to the 1998 Plan or the Directors Plan. The exercise price under the option was
$2.66, which was lower than the fair market value of the stock on the grant date of the option and
was exercisable immediately upon grant. The fair value of 750 shares of the Companys common stock
issuable upon exercise of stock options granted was approximately $2 based on the fair value at
$2.92 per share determined by the Black Scholes option pricing model.
On December 2, 2005, the Board of Directors terminated the 1998 Stock Option Plan and Directors
Plan.
Fiscal 2005
On July 1, 2004, the Board of Directors granted options under the 1998 Plan, covering 5,500 shares
of Common Stock to one employee and 30,000 shares of Common Stock to four directors under the
Directors Plan, all with an exercise price of $4.40 per share (equal to the market price at the
grant date). The options granted to directors vested in full on the grant date. The option
granted to the employee has a five-year contractual life and vested 25% on the grant date and will
vest as to an additional 25% on each anniversary date. According to APB No. 25, no stock
compensation was recognized for these options to acquire 35,500 shares of Common Stock. On the
measurement date, there was no intrinsic value on these options. Therefore, no stock compensation
expense was recognized for this transaction during fiscal 2005.
On December 6, 2004, the Board of Directors granted options under the 1998 Plan, covering 4,500
shares of Common Stock to one employee with an exercise price of $4.50 per share (equal to the
market price at the grant date). The option granted to the employee has a five-year contractual
life and vested 25% on the grant date and will vest as to an additional 25% on each anniversary
date. According to APB No. 25, no stock compensation was recognized for this option. On the
measurement date, there was no intrinsic value on these options. Therefore, no stock compensation
expense was recognized for this transaction during fiscal 2005.
Option holders under the Directors Plan exercised options covering 10,000 shares of the Companys
Common Stock with an exercise price of $2.25 per share. Consequently, the Company issued 10,000
shares of Common Stock in exchange for aggregate proceeds of $22.
Option holders under the 1998 Plan exercised options covering 1,000 shares of the Companys Common
Stock with an exercise price of $3.40 per share and options covering 500 shares at an exercise
price of $2.66 per share. Consequently, the Company issued 1,500 shares of Common Stock in exchange
for aggregate proceeds of $5.
14. CONCENTRATION OF CUSTOMERS
The Company had three major customers that accounted for the following accounts receivable and
sales during the fiscal years ended:
Years Ended June 30, | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||
Sales |
||||||||||||
- Customer A |
60 | % | 50 | % | 36 | % | ||||||
- Customer B |
15 | % | 16 | % | 27 | % | ||||||
- Customer C |
5 | % | 9 | % | 11 | % | ||||||
Accounts Receivable |
||||||||||||
- Customer A |
47 | % | 66 | % | 36 | % | ||||||
- Customer B |
29 | % | 7 | % | 23 | % | ||||||
- Customer C |
6 | % | 5 | % | 9 | % |
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15. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
Fiscal year 2006
On January 3, 2006, the Company acquired a 100% interest in Globetronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
pursuant to the Definitive Agreement dated November 18, 2005. Globetronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
(hereafter Globetronics) was a China-based, wholly owned foreign investment enterprise (WOFIE)
conducting business in the burn-in testing service segment. The name of Globetronics (Shanghai)
Co. Ltd. was changed to Trio-Tech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. upon closing of the acquisition transaction.
The purpose of acquiring the burn-in testing business was to enhance the Companys future growth
opportunities, expand the Companys present operations, and develop our market share in testing
service in China. Beginning on January 3, 2006, the operating results of this subsidiary were
included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three-months ended March
31, 2006. This acquisition transaction was not considered significant to the Company.
Pursuant to the Definitive Agreement, the purchase price was $153, which covered certain fixed
assets and testing services provided to the existing customers and covered any other assets or
liabilities of the acquired entity. In addition, the Company is not responsible for any disclosed
or undisclosed liabilities incurred prior to the acquisition completion date. The Definitive
Agreement also included a management service agreement, in which the Company appointed the Seller
to provide accounting services to the acquired entity for $37 during a three-month transitional
period commencing on the acquisition completion date.
In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 141, Business
Combinations, the Company allocated the purchase price to the tangible assets and identifiable
intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The Company estimated that the
book value of the fixed assets acquired approximated the fair value of similar assets available on
the market based on the information management received. The Company attributed $133 to various
items of fixed assets acquired, $8 to other receivables and $12 to an identifiable intangible
customer relationship. The excess purchase price over the fair value of tangible assets acquired
was $12, which was attributed to the customer relationship obtained along with the acquisition
transaction based on estimates and assumptions determined by the management. The economic life of
this identified intangible asset was estimated to be about one year based on management
assumptions. Therefore, the value of $12 will be amortized over one year on the straight-line
method. No goodwill was recognized. The following total presents the allocation of purchase price
(in thousands):
Purchase price (paid in cash) |
$ | 153 | ||
Property, plant and equipment |
||||
Plant and equipment |
$ | 121 | ||
Office equipment |
6 | |||
Motor vehicle |
6 | |||
Subtotal |
133 | |||
Other receivables |
8 | |||
Total fair value of tangible assets acquired |
$ | 141 | ||
Identifiable intangible asset-customer relationship |
12 | |||
Purchase price |
$ | 153 | ||
Pro Forma Financial Information
The following pro forma financial information is presented only for informational purposes and is
not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the
acquisition taken place on July 1, 2005 or 2004. The unaudited pro forma combined statements of
operations combine the historical results of the Company and the historical results of the acquired
entity for the periods described below.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
Historical Information of | (a) | |||||||||||||||
The | Acquired | Pro Forma | Pro Forma | |||||||||||||
Company | Operation | Adjustments | Results | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 29,099 | $ | 107 | $ | | $ | 29,206 | ||||||||
Net income |
$ | 9,056 | $ | 1 | $ | (6 | ) | $ | 9,051 | |||||||
Basic earnings per share |
$ | 2.91 | $ | 2.91 | ||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share |
$ | 2.90 | $ | 2.89 | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted average
common shares outstanding |
3,115 | 3,115 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average
common shares outstanding |
3,128 | 3,128 |
Note: | The currency exchange rate is based on the average exchange rate of the related period. | |
(a) | Since the Company acquired the testing operation in Shanghai on January 3, 2006, the operation results of the testing operation in Shanghai have been included in the consolidated statement of income since that date. The purpose of pro forma is to demonstrate as if the acquisition occurred on July 1, 2005. Accordingly, the pro forma adjustment was based on the assumption that the fair value of the identified customer relationship needed to be amortized over a one-year period of time, assuming the acquisition took place on July 1, 2005. |
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005
Historical Information of | (a) | |||||||||||||||
The | Acquired | Pro Forma | Pro Forma | |||||||||||||
Company | Operation | Adjustments | Results | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 25,061 | $ | 194 | $ | | $ | 25,255 | ||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 221 | $ | (17 | ) | $ | (12 | ) | $ | 192 | ||||||
Basic earnings per share |
$ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | ||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share |
$ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | ||||||||||||
Basic weighted average
common shares outstanding |
2,966 | 2,966 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average
common shares outstanding |
3,031 | 3,031 |
Note: | The currency exchange rate is based on the average exchange rate of the related period. | |
(b) | Since the Company acquired the testing operation in Shanghai on January 3, 2006, the operation results of the testing operation in Shanghai have been included in the consolidated statement of income since that date. The purpose of pro forma is to demonstrate as if the acquisition occurred on July 1, 2004. Accordingly, the pro forma adjustment was based on the assumption that the fair value of the identified customer relationship needed to be amortized over a one-year period of time, assuming the acquisition took place on July 1, 2004. |
Fiscal year 2005
On July 1, 2004, the Company acquired certain assets from TS Matrix Bhd. (Seller) utilized by the
burn-in testing division of Seller for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $1,218.
Seller is one of our competitors. The Company paid approximately $92 by way of a deposit in fiscal
2004 and $1,126 in cash in fiscal 2005, of which $395 was financed through a
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bank-guaranteed note which matured on December 31, 2004. Our objectives in acquiring the burn-in
testing division were to service a large electronic device manufacturer with whom we had been
pursuing a business relationship for some time and to increase our market share in testing
services. Upon completion of the acquisition, the customer signed a five-year agreement with the
Company to provide testing services. The value of obtaining this customer relationship intangible
is included in other intangible assets in the amount of $482. Results of the operations for the
burn-in testing business are included in the Companys income statement effective July 1, 2004.
In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 141, Business
Combinations, the Company allocated the purchase price to the tangible assets and intangible
assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The fair value assigned to intangible assets
acquired was based on estimates and assumptions determined by the management. Other intangibles
with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective useful lives. The
total purchase price was allocated as follows (in thousands):
Total purchase price: |
||||
Cash |
$ | 823 | ||
Notes payable |
395 | |||
$ | 1,218 | |||
Allocated as follows: |
||||
Fixed assets |
||||
-Machinery and equipment |
$ | 729 | ||
-Leasehold improvements |
7 | |||
736 | ||||
Intangible assets customer relationship |
482 | |||
$ | 1,218 | |||
The excess purchase price over the fair value of tangible assets acquired was attributable to the
customer relationship obtained from the above business acquisition and recorded as other intangible
assets. No goodwill was recognized in this context. The customer relationship intangible will be
amortized over its economic life based on the contract term as stated in the sales agreement with
the customer on a straight-line method over five years.
The customer relationship intangible was previously reported in the Form 10-K as a subsequent event
disclosure for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 at $493. The difference of $11 ($493 versus the
above $482) is related to equipment transferred by Seller to the Malaysia testing operation
subsequent to the completion date on July 1, 2004.
16. DIVIDEND PAID TO SHAREHOLDERS
On December 5, 2006, the Board of Directors of Registrant declared a cash dividend of ten cents
(U.S. 10¢) per share payable to the shareholders of record on December 15, 2006. The total number
of shares issued and outstanding as of December 15, 2006 was 3,225,242 and the total amount of the
cash dividends paid on January 15, 2007 was $323.
On December 2, 2005, the Board of Directors of Registrant declared a cash dividend of fifty cents
(U.S. 50¢) per share payable to the shareholders of record on January 10, 2006. The total number
of shares issued and outstanding as of January 10, 2006 was 3,215,532 and the total amount of the
cash dividends paid on January 25, 2006 was $1,608. The source of cash was from the proceeds from
disposition of the property located in Dublin, Ireland.
17. OTHER INCOME
Other income consisted of the following:
Years Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||||||
Interest income |
$ | 149 | $ | 213 | $ | 58 | ||||||
Rental income |
119 | 91 | 86 | |||||||||
Dividend income |
7 | 4 | 9 | |||||||||
Exchange (loss) gain |
2 | (46 | ) | 10 | ||||||||
Other miscellaneous (loss) income |
(99 | ) | 336 | 19 | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 178 | $ | 598 | $ | 182 | ||||||
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18. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
The Companys Ireland operation, as a component of the testing segment, suffered continued
operating losses in the three fiscal years prior to 2005 and the cash flow was minimal for these
three years. In August 2005, the Company established a winding-down plan to close the testing
operation in Dublin, Ireland. This fact was initially disclosed in the Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2005. Based on the restructuring plan and in accordance with EITF 03-13, the
Company presented the operation results from Ireland as a discontinued operation, as the Company
believed that no continued cash flow would be generated by the disposed component (Ireland
subsidiary) and that the Company would have no significant continuing involvement in the operation
of the discontinued component. Management of the Company initiated a plan to sell the property
located in Dublin, Ireland in August 2005 and ceased the depreciation of the property in accordance
with SFAS No. 144. In accordance with the restructuring plan, the Company would transfer the
relevant machinery and equipment to Singapore and pay off the outstanding balance on the equipment
loans, collect accounts receivable and pay off accounts payable as much as it could before moving
out of Ireland. If the accounts receivable and accounts payable were not wound down before moving
out of Ireland, the Company planned to have the Singapore office take over the responsibility for
the collection and repayment matters. As a result, the machinery and equipment located in Dublin,
Ireland were not included in the assets held for sale on the balance sheet as of September 30,
2005.
In late September 2005, the Company entered into a Definite Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell the
Ireland building with a buyer through an auction process with a selling price of 8.85 million
(equivalent to $10,574 U.S.) and received a deposit of 885 (equivalent to $1,057 U.S.). The sale
was consummated on November 1, 2005. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, the asset held for sale was
recorded at historical carrying value of the property of $261, as of September 30, 2005, which was
lower than its fair value, less the cost to sell.
During the process of winding down the Companys operation in Dublin, Ireland, the Company incurred
general and administrative expenses of approximately $126 and one-time employment termination
benefits of approximately $330 (of which $107 were paid in the quarter ended September 30, 2005)
for the nine months ended March 31, 2006. In connection with the sale of the property located in
Dublin, Ireland, the Company also incurred the following direct expenses, including professional
fees of approximately $92, commissions and other selling related expenses of approximately $40, and
incurred a liability estimated at $86 to refund the industrial development agency grant by the
Irish government agency. The estimated amount of $86 was subject to the clearance of the Irish
government agency. These expenses were directly offset against the proceeds from selling property
as these expenses were deemed as cost to sell. The tax on capital gain in Ireland from the sale of
property was approximately $1,955, which was deducted from the gross proceeds from selling the
property after the taxable gain was determined. The Company considered the inter-period tax
allocation noting the impact of allocation was minimal, as there was a loss of $450 in the Ireland
entity before considering the gain from selling property and there were significant net operating
losses carried forward which could not be used to offset the taxable capital gain. The gain
realized through disposing the property in November 2005 was presented as part of income from
discontinued operations in the statement of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2006
Under the provision of SFAS No. 52, translation adjustments that result when a foreign entitys
financial statements are translated into a parent companys or an investors reporting currency are
separately reported in the parent companys other comprehensive income. Foreign currency
translation adjustments that are accumulated in other comprehensive income are reclassified to
income only when they are realized, if the investment in the foreign entity is sold or is
substantially or completely liquidated. Accordingly, the foreign currency translation adjustments
on the balance sheet of the Dublin, Ireland subsidiary as of November 1, 2005 in the amount of
approximately $769 were reclassified into the process of disposing of the property presented below.
There was no income from discontinued operations for fiscal 2007. Income from discontinued
operations for fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 was as follows:
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June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
REVENUES |
$ | 78 | $ | 632 | ||||
COST OF SALES |
63 | 516 | ||||||
GROSS PROFIT |
15 | 116 | ||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES: |
||||||||
General and administrative |
120 | 201 | ||||||
Employment termination benefits |
330 | | ||||||
Gain on sale of PP&E |
| | ||||||
Total |
450 | 201 | ||||||
(435 | ) | (85 | ) | |||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) |
||||||||
Interest expense |
(3 | ) | (11 | ) | ||||
Other (expense) income |
(12 | ) | 113 | |||||
Total |
(15 | ) | 102 | |||||
(Loss) Income from discontinued operations before
income tax |
(450 | ) | 17 | |||||
Gain on sale of property net of capital gain tax |
8,909 | | ||||||
Income tax provision |
| 12 | ||||||
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |
$ | 8,459 | $ | 5 | ||||
Breakdown of gain on sale of property |
||||||||
Gross proceeds |
10,574 | | ||||||
Net book value of the property |
(261 | ) | | |||||
Grant payable to Ireland government |
(86 | ) | | |||||
Professional fees |
(92 | ) | | |||||
Commissions and related selling expenses |
(40 | ) | | |||||
10,095 | | |||||||
Capital gain tax |
(1,955 | ) | | |||||
8,140 | | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
769 | | ||||||
Gain on sale of property |
$ | 8,909 | $ | | ||||
As the Company does not provide a separate cash flow statement for the discontinued operation, the
details of cash flow from the discontinued operation in Ireland is summarized as follows: the gross
proceeds were approximately $10,574, cost to sell was $218, and disbursement for capital gain tax
was $1,955, resulting in net proceeds of $8,401. The loss from discontinued operations of $450 was
deemed as cash outflow from operating activities of the discontinued operation; the net proceeds
provided by investing activities were $8,401 from the sale of the property; the cash used in
financing activities was the disbursement to pay off the outstanding equipment loan of $88. The
impact of this discontinued operation was immaterial, because the total revenues for fiscal years
June 30, 2005 and 2004 were approximately $600 and $500, respectively. The Company believes there
will not be any future significant cash flows from the discontinued operation, as the outstanding
accounts receivable and accounts payable are immaterial to the Companys financial position and
liquidity.
Before moving out of Ireland, the Company wired the remaining cash of approximately $7,800 to its
Singapore subsidiary, where the main operations are located. Subsequently, approximately $1,608
out of the $7,800 was wired to the U.S. corporate office for distribution of dividends to
shareholders, which were paid on January 25, 2006. In addition, $705 of the $7,800 was used for
bonuses to the directors and corporate officers paid in December 2005 and January 2006.
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19. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company operates principally in three industry segments: the testing service industry
(that performs structural and electronic tests of semiconductor devices), the designing and
manufacturing of equipment (that tests the structural integrity of integrated circuits and other
products), and the distribution of various products from other manufacturers in Singapore and
Southeast Asia. The following net sales were based on customer location rather than subsidiary
location.
The revenue allocated to individual countries was based on where the customers were located. The
allocation of the cost of equipment, the current year investment in new equipment and depreciation
expense were made on the basis of the primary purpose for which the equipment was acquired.
All inter-segment sales were sales from the manufacturing segment to the testing and distribution
segment. Total inter-segment sales were $146 in fiscal 2007, $117 in fiscal 2006, and $294 in
fiscal 2005. Corporate assets mainly consisted of cash and prepaid expenses. Corporate expenses
mainly consisted of salaries, insurance, professional expenses and directors fees.
Business Segment Information:
Years | Operating | Depr. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | Net | Income | Total | and | Capital | |||||||||||||||||||
Jun. 30 | Sales | (Loss) | Assets | Amort. | Expenditures | |||||||||||||||||||
Manufacturing |
2007 | $ | 24,056 | $ | 965 | $ | 3,447 | $ | 198 | $ | 295 | |||||||||||||
2006 | 12,444 | (78 | ) | 3,852 | 133 | 348 | ||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 10,681 | (108 | ) | 1,907 | 67 | 83 | ||||||||||||||||||
Testing Services |
2007 | 20,883 | 3,330 | 28,581 | 2,643 | 2,568 | ||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 14,455 | 1,454 | 24,351 | 1,610 | 1,329 | |||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 11,307 | 540 | 14,417 | 1,212 | 2,006 | |||||||||||||||||||
Distribution |
2007 | 1,811 | (66 | ) | 634 | 16 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2,200 | (118 | ) | 772 | 15 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 3,073 | (80 | ) | 1,843 | 143 | 241 | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and |
2007 | | (32 | ) | 126 | | | |||||||||||||||||
unallocated |
2006 | | (771 | ) | 409 | | | |||||||||||||||||
2005 | | 7 | 178 | 1 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Company |
2007 | $ | 46,750 | $ | 4,197 | $ | 32,788 | $ | 2,857 | $ | 2,864 | |||||||||||||
2006 | $ | 29,099 | $ | 487 | $ | 29,384 | $ | 1,758 | $ | 1,678 | ||||||||||||||
2005 | $ | 25,061 | $ | 359 | $ | 18,345 | $ | 1,423 | $ | 2,330 |
Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jun. | United | Other | Elimini. | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30, | States | China | Singapore | Thailand | Malaysia | Countries | and Other | Company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales to |
2007 | $ | 6,368 | $ | 4,837 | 25,624 | $ | 2,413 | $ | 6,894 | $ | 760 | $ | (146 | ) | $ | 46,750 | |||||||||||||||||||
customers |
2006 | 2,603 | 2,523 | 16,732 | 1,896 | 5,048 | 414 | (117 | ) | 29,099 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2005 | 2,209 | 1592 | 12,620 | 2,135 | 6,340 | 459 | (294 | ) | 25,061 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating |
2007 | 456 | 458 | 2,416 | 228 | 652 | 19 | (32 | ) | 4,197 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) |
2006 | (60 | ) | 134 | 880 | 100 | 268 | (64 | ) | (771 | ) | 487 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2005 | (190 | ) | 36 | 302 | 48 | 143 | (8 | ) | 28 | 359 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-lived |
2007 | $ | 7 | $ | 862 | $ | 3,121 | $ | 859 | $ | 2,861 | $ | | $ | (40 | ) | $ | 7,670 | ||||||||||||||||||
Assets |
2006 | $ | 21 | $ | 143 | $ | 3,646 | $ | 808 | $ | 2,806 | $ | | $ | (40 | ) | $ | 7,384 | ||||||||||||||||||
2005 | $ | 17 | $ | 305 | $ | 3,518 | $ | 882 | $ | 2,880 | $ | | $ | (40 | ) | $ | 7,562 |
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20. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
The Companys summarized quarterly financial data are as follows:
Year ended June 30, 2006 | Sep. 30, | Dec. 31, | Mar. 31, | Jun. 30, | ||||||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 5,705 | $ | 7,425 | $ | 6,469 | $ | 9,500 | ||||||||
Expenses |
5,492 | 7,754 | 6,206 | (a) | 8,704 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority
interest |
213 | (329 | ) | 263 | 796 | |||||||||||
Income taxes |
73 | 112 | 106 | (33 | ) | |||||||||||
Income (loss) before minority interest |
140 | (441 | ) | 157 | 829 | |||||||||||
Minority interest |
24 | (5 | ) | 17 | (124 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
$ | 164 | $ | (446 | ) | $ | 174 | $ | 705 | |||||||
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations |
(378 | ) | 8,837 | | | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (214 | ) | $ | 8,391 | $ | 174 | $ | 705 | |||||||
Basic (loss) earnings per share |
||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations |
$ | 0.05 | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.22 | |||||||
Discontinued operations |
(0.13 | ) | 2.91 | | | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (0.08 | ) | $ | 2.76 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.22 | |||||||
Diluted (loss) earnings per share |
||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations |
$ | 0.05 | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.22 | |||||||
Discontinued operations |
(0.13 | ) | 2.91 | | | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (0.08 | ) | $ | 2.76 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.22 | |||||||
Year ended June 30, 2007 | Sep. 30, | Dec. 31, | Mar. 31, | Jun. 30, | ||||||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 9,876 | $ | 14,067 | $ | 13,613 | $ | 9,194 | ||||||||
Expenses |
9,047 | 12,781 | 12,277 | (b) | 8,409 | |||||||||||
Income before income taxes and minority interest |
829 | 1,286 | 1,336 | 785 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes |
26 | 453 | 239 | 47 | ||||||||||||
Income before minority interest |
803 | 833 | 1,097 | 738 | ||||||||||||
Minority interest |
(47 | ) | (34 | ) | (16 | ) | (66 | ) | ||||||||
Net income from continuing operations |
$ | 756 | $ | 799 | $ | 1,081 | $ | 672 | ||||||||
Net income from discontinued operations |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 756 | $ | 799 | $ | 1,081 | $ | 672 | ||||||||
Basic earnings per share |
||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations |
$ | 0.23 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.21 | ||||||||
Discontinued operations |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 0.23 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.21 | ||||||||
Diluted earnings per share |
||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations |
$ | 0.23 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.21 | ||||||||
Discontinued operations |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Net Income |
$ | 0.23 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.21 | ||||||||
(a) | This includes a reversal of a provision of $269 related to the value added tax assessment incurred in the testing operation located in Bangkok. | |
(b) | This includes an additional depreciation expense of $224 due to change in estimated life of certain fixed assets for smart burn-in projects. |
21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In June 2007, Trio-Tech International established a subsidiary in Chongqing, China. The new
subsidiary, Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. has a registered capital of RMB20 million (equivalent
of approximately $2,600) and is wholly owned by Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd. In June 2007,
Trio-Tech Pte. Ltd. infused $2,600 to Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd to fulfill its capital
injection obligation. The source of the funds was from the maturity of short-term deposits held by
Trio-Tech International Pte Ltd.
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On August 27, 2007, Trio Tech Chongqing Co. Ltd. entered into a Memorandum Agreement with Jiasheng
Property Development Co. Ltd. (Jiasheng thereafter) to jointly develop a piece of property with
24.91 acres owned by Jiasheng located in Chongqing, China. Pursuant to signed agreement, the
investment from Trio-Tech Chongqing Co. Ltd. was RMB10 million (equivalent of approximately $1,323
based on the exchange rate at August 27, 2007 published by the Federal Reserve System). On August
28, 2007, Trio-Tech Chongqing Co. Ltd. transferred the required amount from its bank account into a
special bank account jointly monitored by both Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. and Jiasheng.
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