UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 20182019
OR
☐
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) |
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16139 Wyandotte StreetBlock 1008 Toa Payoh North | | |
Van Nuys, CaliforniaUnit 03-09 Singapore | | 91406318996 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 818-787-7000(65) 6265 3300
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| | Name of each exchange |
Title of each class | Trading Symbol | On which registered |
Common Stock, no par value | TRT | NYSE American |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a nonaccelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer | ☐ | | Accelerated Filer | ☐ |
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Non-Accelerated Filer | ☐ | | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
| | | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November 1, 2018,2019, there were3,608,055 3,673,055 shares of the issuer’s Common Stock, no par value, outstanding.
TRIO-TECHTRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL
INDEX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION, OTHER INFORMATION AND SIGNATURE
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The discussions of Trio-Tech International’s (the “Company”) business and activities set forth in this Form 10-Q 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 statements 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 Company’s 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 Company’s products and services; difficulties in profitably integrating acquired businesses, if any, into the Company; risks associated with conducting business internationally and especially in Asia, including currency fluctuations and devaluation, currency restrictions, local laws and restrictions and possible social, political and economic instability; changes in U.S. and global financial and equity markets, including market disruptions and significant interest rate fluctuations; trade tension between U.S. and China; and other economic, financial and regulatory factors beyond the Company’s control. Other than statements of historical fact, all statements made in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking, including, but not limited to, statements regarding industry prospects, future results of operations or financial position, and statements of our intent, belief and current expectations about our strategic direction, prospective and future financial results and condition. 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. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are inherently difficult to predict, which could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from our expectations, forecasts and assumptions.
Unless otherwise required by law, 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 such forward-looking statements.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES)
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ASSETS | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $7,101 | $6,539 | $3,710 | $4,863 |
Short-term deposits | 1,011 | 653 | 5,222 | 4,144 |
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $249 and $259 | 8,121 | 7,747 | |
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $268 and $263, respectively | | 7,520 | 7,113 |
Other receivables | 889 | 881 | 756 | 817 |
Inventories, less provision for obsolete inventory of $694 and $695 | 2,386 | 2,930 | |
Inventories, less provision for obsolete inventory of $669 and $673, respectively | | 1,688 | 2,427 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 330 | 208 | 346 | 287 |
Assets held for sale | 486 | 91 | 88 | 89 |
Total current assets | 20,324 | 19,049 | 19,330 | 19,740 |
NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | | |
Deferred tax asset | 406 | 400 | 383 | 390 |
Investment properties, net | 693 | 1,146 | 736 | 782 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 12,267 | 11,935 | 11,787 | 12,159 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | | 614 | - |
Other assets | 1,664 | 2,249 | 1,594 | 1,750 |
Restricted term deposits | 1,685 | 1,695 | 1,674 | 1,706 |
Total non-current assets | 16,715 | 17,425 | 16,788 | 16,787 |
TOTAL ASSETS | $37,039 | $36,474 | $36,118 | $36,527 |
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LIABILITIES | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | |
Lines of credit | $2,133 | $2,043 | $- | $187 |
Accounts payable | 2,939 | 3,704 | 3,170 | 3,272 |
Accrued expenses | 3,571 | 3,172 | 3,374 | 3,486 |
Income taxes payable | 255 | 285 | 333 | 417 |
Current portion of bank loans payable | 478 | 367 | 360 | 488 |
Current portion of capital leases | 248 | 250 | |
Current portion of finance leases | | 206 | 283 |
Current portion of operating leases | | 362 | - |
Total current liabilities | 9,624 | 9,821 | 7,805 | 8,133 |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | |
Bank loans payable, net of current portion | 2,647 | 1,437 | 2,259 | 2,292 |
Capital leases, net of current portion | 450 | 524 | |
Finance leases, net of current portion | | 479 | 442 |
Operating leases, net of current portion | | 219 | - |
Deferred tax liabilities | 359 | 327 | 321 | 327 |
Income taxes payable | 756 | 828 | 430 | 439 |
Other non-current liabilities | 36 | 36 | 33 |
Total non-current liabilities | 4,248 | 3,152 | 3,744 | 3,533 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | $13,872 | $12,973 | $11,549 | $11,666 |
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EQUITY | | |
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL’S SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | | |
Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 3,608,055 shares issued outstanding as at September 30, 2018, and 3,553,055 shares as at June 30, 2018 | $11,222 | $11,023 | |
Common stock, no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 3,673,055 shares issued outstanding as at September 30 and June 30, 2019, respectively | | $11,424 |
Paid-in capital | 3,251 | 3,249 | 3,313 | 3,305 |
Accumulated retained earnings | 5,590 | 5,525 | 7,343 | 7,070 |
Accumulated other comprehensive gain-translation adjustments | 1,719 | 2,182 | 1,285 | 1,867 |
Total Trio-Tech International shareholders' equity | 21,782 | 21,979 | 23,365 | 23,666 |
Non-controlling interest | 1,385 | 1,522 | 1,204 | 1,195 |
TOTAL EQUITY | $23,167 | $23,501 | $24,569 | $24,861 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $37,039 | $36,474 | $36,118 | $36,527 |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
TRIO-TECHTRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS)(LOSS) UNAUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
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Revenue | | |
Manufacturing | $3,637 | $4,765 | $3,317 | $3,637 |
Testing services | 4,437 | 4,605 | 4,390 | 4,437 |
Distribution | 1,944 | 1,536 | 2,099 | 1,944 |
Others | 27 | 39 | |
Real estate | | 17 | 27 |
| 10,045 | 10,945 | 9,823 | 10,045 |
Cost of Sales | | |
Cost of manufactured products sold | 2,857 | 3,649 | 2,555 | 2,857 |
Cost of testing services rendered | 3,383 | 3,139 | 3,191 | 3,383 |
Cost of distribution | 1,686 | 1,368 | 1,807 | 1,686 |
Others | 18 | 29 | |
Cost of real estate | | 18 |
| 7,944 | 8,185 | 7,571 | 7,944 |
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Gross Margin | 2,101 | 2,760 | 2,252 | 2,101 |
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Operating Expenses: | | |
General and administrative | 1,759 | 1,839 | 1,788 | 1,759 |
Selling | 147 | 179 | 190 | 147 |
Research and development | 72 | 184 | 76 | 72 |
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | - | 11 | |
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment | | (24) | - |
Total operating expenses | 1,978 | 2,213 | 2,030 | 1,978 |
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Income from Operations | 123 | 547 | 222 | 123 |
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Other Income | | |
Other Income/(Expenses) | | |
Interest expenses | (78) | (58) | (68) | (78) |
Other income, net | 43 | 158 | 110 | 43 |
Total other income | (35) | 100 | |
Total other income/(expenses) | | 42 | (35) |
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Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes | 88 | 647 | 264 | 88 |
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Income Tax Expenses | (74) | (42) | - | (74) |
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Income from Continuing Operations before Non-controlling Interest, Net of Tax | 14 | 605 | 264 | 14 |
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Discontinued Operations
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (8) | (3) | (1) | (8) |
NET INCOME | 6 | 602 | 263 | 6 |
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Less: net (loss) / income attributable to the non-controlling interest | (59) | 27 | |
Less: net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest | | (10) | (59) |
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholder | $65 | $575 | $273 | $65 |
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Amounts Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders: | | |
Income from continuing operations, net of tax | 69 | 576 | 274 | 69 |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (4) | (1) | (1) | (4) |
Net Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders | $65 | $575 | $273 | $65 |
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Basic Earnings per Share: | | |
Basic per share from continuing operations attributable to Trio-Tech International | $0.02 | $0.16 | $0.07 | $0.02 |
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations attributable to Trio-Tech International | $- | $- |
Basic Earnings per Share from Net Income | | |
Attributable to Trio-Tech International | $0.02 | $0.16 | $0.07 | $0.02 |
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Diluted Earnings per Share: | | |
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Trio-Tech International | $0.02 | $0.16 | $0.07 | $0.02 |
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations attributable to Trio-Tech International | $- | $- |
Diluted Earnings per Share from Net Income | | |
Attributable to Trio-Tech International | $0.02 | $0.16 | $0.07 | $0.02 |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | |
Basic | 3,608 | 3,533 | 3,673 | 3,608 |
Dilutive effect of stock options | 124 | 140 | 17 | 124 |
Number of shares used to compute earnings per share diluted | 3,732 | 3,673 | 3,690 | 3,732 |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS)
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Comprehensive Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders: | | |
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Net income | 6 | 602 |
Foreign currency translation, net of tax | (539) | 375 |
Comprehensive (Loss) / Income | (533) | 977 |
Less: comprehensive (loss) / income attributable to the non-controlling interests | (135) | 27 |
Comprehensive (Loss) / Income Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders | $(398) | $950 |
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders: | | |
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Net income | 263 | 6 |
Foreign currency translation, net of tax | (563) | (539) |
Comprehensive Loss | (300) | (533) |
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interests | 9 | (135) |
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Trio-Tech International Common Shareholders | $(309) | $(398) |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS)
Three Months ended September 30, 2019
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Balance at June 30, 2019 | 3,673 | $11,424 | $3,305 | $7,070 | $1,867 | $1,195 | $24,861 |
Stock option expenses | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | 8 |
Net income / (loss) | - | - | - | 273 | - | (10) | 263 |
Dividend declared by subsidiary | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Exercise of stock option | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | (582) | 19 | (563) |
Balance at Sept. 30, 2019 | 3,673 | 11,424 | 3,313 | 7,343 | 1,285 | 1,204 | 24,569 |
Three Months ended September 30, 2018
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Balance at June 30, 2018 | 3,553 | $11,023 | $3,249 | $5,525 | $2,182 | $1,522 | $23,501 |
Stock option expenses | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 |
Net income / (loss) | - | - | - | 65 | - | (59) | 6 |
Dividend declared by subsidiary | - | - | - | - | - | (2) | (2) |
Exercise of stock option | 55 | 199 | - | - | - | - | 199 |
Translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | (463) | (76) | (539) |
Balance at Sept. 30, 2018 | 3,608 | 11,222 | 3,251 | 5,590 | 1,719 | 1,385 | 23,167 |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIESSUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (INCASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS)
Three Months ended September 30, 2018 | |
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Cash Flow from Operating Activities | | |
Net income | $263 | $6 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 786 | 555 |
Stock compensation | 8 | 2 |
(Reversal)/addition of provision for obsolete inventory | (5) | 1 |
Bad debt recovery | (13) | (2) |
Accrued interest expense, net accrued interest income | (10) | 13 |
Warranty recovery, net | (1) | (13) |
Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment-Continued operations | (24) | - |
Deferred tax benefit | (4) | 21 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition effects | | |
Trade accounts receivable | (386) | (372) |
Other receivables | 61 | (8) |
Other assets | 98 | 517 |
Inventories | 707 | 535 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (59) | (122) |
Operating leases right-of-use assets | (18) | - |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (136) | (473) |
Income taxes payable | (93) | (102) |
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 1,174 | 558 |
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Cash Flow from Investing Activities | | |
Investment in unrestricted term deposits, net (Note 1a) | (1,165) | (358) |
Additions to property, plant and equipment(Note 1b) | (500) | (1,214) |
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | - | 3 |
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (1,665) | (1,569) |
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Cash Flow from Financing Activities | | |
Repayment on lines of credit | (604) | (3,728) |
Repayment of bank loans, operating leases and finance leases | (371) | (182) |
Dividends paid on non-controlling interest | - | (2) |
Proceeds from exercising stock options | - | 199 |
Proceeds from lines of credit | 410 | 3,877 |
Proceeds from principal of finance lease | 44 | - |
Proceeds from bank loans | - | 1,475 |
Net Cash (Used in)/Generated from Financing Activities | (521) | 1,639 |
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Effect of Changes in Exchange Rate | (173) | (76) |
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(Note 1a) | (1,185) | 552 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period (Note 1a) | 6,569 | 8,234 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period (Note 1a) | $5,384 | $8,786 |
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Supplementary Information of Cash Flows | | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | |
Interest | $61 | $65 |
Income taxes | $124 | $24 |
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Non-Cash Transactions | | |
Finance lease of property, plant and equipment | $44 | $- |
| | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive | | |
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Balance at June 30, 2018 | 3,553 | 11,023 | 3,249 | 5,525 | 2,182 | 1,522 | 23,501 |
Stock option expenses | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 |
Net income / (loss) | - | - | - | 65 | - | (59) | 6 |
Dividend declared by subsidiary | - | - | - | - | - | (2) | (2) |
Exercise of stock option | 55 | 199 | - | - | - | - | 199 |
Translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | (463) | (76) | (539) |
Balance at Sept. 30, 2018 | 3,608 | 11,222 | 3,251 | 5,590 | 1,719 | 1,385 | 23,167 |
Reconciliation of Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (Note 1a) | | |
Cash | 3,710 | 7,101 |
Short-term deposits | 5,222 | 1,011 |
Restricted term-deposits in non-current assets | 1,674 | 1,685 |
Total Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in statement of cash flows | $10,606 | $9,797 |
Three Months ended September 30, 2017
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Balance at June 30, 2017 | 3,523 | 10,921 | 3,206 | 4,341 | 1,633 | 1,426 | 21,527 |
Stock option expenses | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
Net income | - | - | - | 575 | - | 27 | 602 |
Dividend declared by subsidiary | - | - | - | - | - | (2) | (2) |
Issue of restricted shares to consultant | 10 | 51 | - | - | - | - | 51 |
Translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | 374 | 1 | 375 |
Balance at Sept. 30, 2017 | 3,533 | 10,972 | 3,207 | 4,916 | 2,007 | 1,452 | 22,554 |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS)Note 1a | |
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Cash Flow from Operating Activities | | |
Net income | $6 | $602 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 555 | 500 |
Stock compensation | 2 | 1 |
Reversal of provision for obsolete inventory | 1 | (2) |
Bad debt recovery
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Accrued interest expense, net accrued interest income | 13 | 51 |
Gain on proceeds from insurance claim | - | (73) |
Issuance of shares to service provider | - | 51 |
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | - | 11 |
Warranty recovery, net | (13) | (7) |
Deferred tax benefit | 21 | (26) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition effects | | |
Trade accounts receivable | (372) | (1,163) |
Other receivables | (8) | 99 |
Other assets | 517 | (262) |
Inventories | 535 | (699) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (122) | (110) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (473) | 935 |
Income taxes payable | (102) | 22 |
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 558 | (70) |
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Cash Flow from Investing Activities | | |
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (1,214) | (529) |
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 3 | - |
Insurance proceeds received | - | 73 |
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (1,211) | (456) |
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Cash Flow from Financing Activities | | |
Repayment on lines of credit | (3,728) | (2,935) |
Repayment of bank loans and capital leases | (182) | (186) |
Dividends paid on non-controlling interest | (2) | (2) |
Proceeds from exercising stock options | 199 | - |
Proceeds from lines of credit | 3,877 | 878 |
Proceeds from bank loans | 1,475 | 1,320 |
Net Cash Generated from / (Used in) Financing Activities | 1,639 | (925) |
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Effect of Changes in Exchange Rate | (76) | 152 |
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Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 910 | (1,299) |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 8,887 | 7,216 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $9,797 | $5,917 |
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Supplementary Information of Cash Flows | | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | |
Interest | $65 | $49 |
Income taxes | $24 | $52 |
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Non-Cash Transactions | | |
Capital lease of property, plant and equipment | $- | $- |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Reconciliation of Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | | |
Cash | 7,101 | 3,188 |
Short-term deposits | 1,011 | 1,043 |
Restricted term-deposits in non-current assets | 1,685 | 1,686 |
Total Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in statement of cash flows | $9,797 | $5,917 |
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Amounts-Amounts reflecting adoption of ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows, Restricted Cash (Topic 230) beginning in the first quarter of 2019.
Note 1b-Amount reflecting additions ofproperty, plant & equipment amounted to $539 offset by a trade-in value of $39 from the disposal during the three months ended September 30, 2019
Amounts included in restricted deposits represent the amount of cash pledged to secure loans payable or trade financing granted by financial institutions and serve as collateral for public utility agreements such as electricity and water. Restricted deposits are classified as non-current assets, as they relate to long-term obligations and will become unrestricted only upon discharge of the obligations.
TRIO-TECHTRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE AND NUMBER OF SHARES)
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Trio-Tech International (“the Company” or “TTI” hereafter) was incorporated in fiscal year 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. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, TTI conducted business in four business segments: Manufacturing, Testing Services, Distribution and Real Estate. TTI has subsidiaries in the U.S., Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia 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 (Dormant) | 100% | Dublin, Ireland |
Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. | 100% | Singapore |
Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd. * | 100% | Singapore |
Trio-Tech International (Thailand) Co. Ltd. * | 100% | Bangkok, Thailand |
Trio-Tech (Bangkok) Co. Ltd. | 100% | Bangkok, Thailand |
(49% owned by Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. and 51% owned by Trio-Tech International (Thailand) Co. Ltd.) | | |
Trio-Tech (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (55% owned by Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd.) | 55% | Penang and Selangor, Malaysia |
Trio-Tech (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn. Bhd. | 55% | Selangor, Malaysia |
(100% owned by Trio-Tech Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.) | | |
Prestal Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. | 76% | Selangor, Malaysia |
(76% owned by Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd.) | | |
Trio-Tech (SIP) Co., Ltd. * | 100% | Suzhou, China |
Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. * | 100% | Chongqing, China |
SHI International Pte. Ltd. (Dormant) (55% owned by Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd) | 55% | Singapore |
PT SHI Indonesia (Dormant) (100% owned by SHI International Pte. Ltd.) | 55% | Batam, Indonesia |
Trio-Tech (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. * | 100% | Tianjin, China |
* 100% owned by Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd.
The accompanying un-audited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.2020. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.2019.
The Company’s operating results are presented based on the translation of foreign currencies using the respective quarter’s average exchange rate.
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Comparability
Effective on the first day of fiscal 2019,2020, the company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers(“2016-02, Leases (“ASC 606”842”). Prior periods were not retrospectively restated, and accordingly, the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2018,2019, and the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 20172018 were prepared using accounting standards that were different than those in effect for the three months ended September 30, 2018.2019.
Recently Adopted
Leases-Lessee
Accounting PronouncementsStandards Codification ("ASC") Topic 842 introduces new requirements to increase transparency and comparability among organizations for leasing transactions for both lessees and lessors. It requires a lessee to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. These leases will be either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition.
In May 2014,The standard provided an alternative modified retrospective transition method. Under this method, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASC 606, which supersedescumulative effect adjustment to the guidance in ASC 605,Revenue Recognition(“ASC 605”)opening balance of retained earnings is recognized on the date of adoption (July 1, 2019). The Company adopted ASU 2014-09 effectiveASC 842as of July 1, 2018 using2019, and applied the alternative modified retrospective transition approach.method requiring application of the new guidance to all leases existing at, or entered into on or after, the date of adoption, i.e. July 1, 2019.
The Company generates revenue primarily from 3 different segments: Manufacturing, Testing and Distribution. Theapplies the guidance in ASC 842 to individual leases of assets. When the Company accounts for a contract with a customer when there is approval and commitment from both parties, the rightsreceives substantially all of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified,economic benefits from and directs the contract has commercial substanceuse of specified property, plant and collectability of consideration is probable.equipment, transactions give rise to leases. The Company’s revenues are measured based on consideration stipulated in the arrangement with each customer, netclasses of any sales incentives and amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as sales taxes. The revenues are recognized as separate performance obligations that are satisfied by transferring control of the product or service to the customer.assets include real estate leases.
The Company’s arrangements with its customers include various combinationsOperating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets, current portion and long term portion of productsoperating leases in our consolidated balance sheets. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and services, whichlease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Finance leases are generally capableincluded in plant and equipment, current portion and long term portion of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. A product or service is considered distinct if it is separately identifiable from other deliverablesfinance leases in the arrangement and if a customer can benefit from it on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer.our consolidated balance sheets.
The Company allocateshas elected the transaction pricepractical expedient within ASC 842 to each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis (SSP). The Company typically establishes the SSP based on observable pricesnot separate lease and non-lease components within lease transactions for all classes of products or services sold separately in comparable circumstances to similar clients. The Company may estimate SSP by considering internal costs, profit objectives and pricing practices in certain circumstances. Warranties, discounts and allowances are estimated using historical and recent data trends. The Company includes estimates in the transaction price only to the extent that a significant reversal of revenue is not probable in subsequent periods. The Company’s products and services are generally not sold with a right of return, nor has the Company experienced significant returns from or refunds to its customers.
Manufacturing
The Company primarily derives revenue from the sale of both front-end and back-end semiconductor test equipment and related peripherals, maintenance and support of all these products, installation and training services and the sale of spare parts. The Company’s revenues are measured based on consideration stipulated in the arrangement with each customer, net of any sales incentives and amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as sales taxes.
The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time whenassets. Additionally, the Company has satisfied its performance obligation by transferring controlelected the short-term lease exception for all classes of assets, does not apply the product torecognition requirements for leases of 12 months or less, and recognizes lease payments for short-term leases as expense either straight-line over the customer. The Company uses judgment to evaluatelease term or as incurred depending on whether the controllease payments are fixed or variable. These elections are applied consistently for all leases.
As part of applying the transition method, the Company has transferredelected to apply the package of transition practical expedients within the new guidance. As required by considering several indicators, including:the new standard, these expedients have been elected as a package and are consistently applied across the Company’s lease portfolio. Given this election, the Company need not reassess:
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whether the Company has a present right to payment;any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases
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the customer has legal title;lease classification for any expired or existing leases
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the customer has physical possession;
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the customer has significant risk and rewardstreatment of ownership; and
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the customer has accepted the product, or whether customer acceptance is considered a formality based on history of acceptance of similar products (for example, when the customer has previously accepted the same equipment, with the same specifications, and when we can objectively demonstrate that the tool meets all of the required acceptance criteria, and when the installation of the system is deemed perfunctory).initial direct costs relating to any existing leases
Not allWhen discount rates implicit in leases cannot be readily determined, the Company uses the applicable incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement to perform lease classification tests on lease components and to measure lease liabilities and ROU assets. The incremental borrowing rate used by the Company was based on baseline rates and adjusted by the credit spreads commensurate with the Company’s secured borrowing rate, over a similar term. At each reporting period when there is a new lease initiated, the rates established for that quarter will be used.
In applying the alternative modified retrospective transition method, the Company measured lease liabilities at the present value of the indicators need to be metsum of remaining minimum rental payments (as defined under ASC Topic 840). The present value of lease liabilities has been measured using the Company’s incremental borrowing rates as of July 1, 2019 (the date of initial application). Additionally, ROU assets for these operating leases have been measured as the Company to conclude that control has transferred to the customer. In circumstances in which revenue is recognized prior to the product acceptance, the portioninitial measurement of revenue associated with its performance obligations to install product is deferred and recognized upon acceptance.application lease liabilities adjusted for reinstatement liabilities.
The majorityadoption of sales under Manufacturing segment include athis new standard 12-month warranty. The Company has concluded thatat July 1, 2019, and the warranty provided for standard products are assurance type warranties and are not separate performance obligations. Warranty provided for customized products are service warranties and are separate performance obligations. Transaction prices are allocated to this performance obligation using cost plus method. The portionapplication of revenue associated with warranty service is deferred and recognized as revenue over the warranty period, asmodified retrospective transition approach resulted in the customer simultaneously receives and consumesfollowing changes in the benefits of warranty services provided by the Company.Company’s financial report:
Testing(1)
assets increased by $614, primarily representing the recognition of ROU assets for operating leases
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liabilities increased by $581, primarily representing the recognition of lease liabilities for operating leases.
TheLeases-Lessor
For the Company rendered testing servicesas a lessor, all of our leases will continue to manufacturersbe classified as operating leases under the new standard. We do not expect the new standard to have a material effect on our financial statements and purchasers of semiconductorswe do not expect a significant change in our leasing activities between now and other entities who either lack testing capabilities or whose in-house screening facilities are insufficient. The Company primarily derives testing revenue from burn-in services, manpower supply and other associated services. Standalone Selling price is directlyobservable from the sales orders. Revenue is allocated to performance obligations satisfied at a point in time depending upon terms of the sales order. Generally, there is no other performance obligation other from what has been stated inside the sales order for each of these sales.adoption.
Terms of contract that may indicate potential variable consideration included warranty, late delivery penalty and reimbursement to solve non-conformance issues for rejected products. Based on historical and recent data trends, it is concluded that these terms of the contract do not represent potential variable consideration. The transaction price is not contingent on the occurrence of any future event.
The Company distributes complementary products particularly equipments, industrial products and components by manufacturers mainly from the U.S., Europe, Taiwan and Japan. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at a point in time when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation by transferring control of the product to the customer. The Company uses judgment to evaluate whether the control has transferred by considering several indicators discussed above. Generally, the Company recognizes the revenue at a point in time, generally upon shipment or delivery of the products to the customer or distributors, depending upon terms of the sales order.
Contract Assets/Liabilities
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections may result in accounts receivable, contract assets, and contract liabilities (deferred revenue) on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. A receivable is recorded in the period the Company delivers products or provides services when the Company has an unconditional right to payment. Contract assets primarily relate to the value of products and services transferred to the customer for which the right to payment is not just dependent on the passage of time. Contract assets are transferred to receivable when rights to payment become unconditional. A contract liability is recognized when the Company receives payment or has an unconditional right to payment in advance of the satisfaction of performance. The contract liabilities represent (1) Deferred product revenue relates to the value of products that have been shipped and billed to customers and for which the control has not been transferred to the customers, and (2) Deferred service revenue, which is recorded when the Company receives consideration, or such consideration is unconditionally due, from a customer prior to transferring services to the customer under the terms of a sales contract. Deferred service revenue typically results from warranty services, and maintenance and other service contracts.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The amendments in ASU 2019-07 Codification Updates to SEC Sections: Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Final Rule Releases No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplifications to improve, update, and simplify its regulations on financial reporting and disclosure. The amendments are effective for all entities upon addition to the FASB Codification.
The amendments in ASU 2018-18 ASC Topic 808: Collaborative Arrangements: Clarifying the Interaction between Topic 808 and Topic 606 provide more comparability in the presentation of revenue for certain transactions between collaborative arrangement participants. The amendments allow organizations to only present units of account in collaborative arrangements that are within the scope of the revenue recognition standard together with revenue accounted for under the revenue recognition standard. The parts of the collaborative arrangement that are not in the scope of the revenue recognition standard should be presented separately from revenue accounted for under the revenue recognition standard. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. While early application is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, the Company has not elected to early adopt. The effectiveness of this update is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The amendments in ASU 2018-13 ASC Topic 820: Fair Value Measurement: Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements based on the concepts in the Concepts Statement, including the consideration of costs and benefits. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. While early application is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, the Company has not elected to early adopt. The effectiveness of this update is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The amendments in ASU 2018-11 ASC Topic 842: Leases: Targeted Improvements related to transition relief on comparative reporting at adoption affect all entities with lease contracts that choose the additional transition method and separating components of a contract affect only lessors whose lease contracts qualify for the practical expedient. The amendments in ASC Topic 842 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. While early application is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, the Company has not elected to early adopt. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its consolidated financial statements.
The amendments in ASU 2018-10 ASC Topic 842: Codification Improvements to Leases are to address stakeholders’ questions about how to apply certain aspects of the new guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842, Leases. The clarifications address the rate implicit in the lease, impairment of the net investment in the lease, lessee reassessment of lease classification, lessor reassessment of lease term and purchase options, variable payments that depend on an index or rate and certain transition adjustments. The amendments in ASC Topic 842 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. While early application is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, the Company has not elected to early adopt. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its consolidated financial statements.
The amendments in ASU 2018-09Codification Improvementsrepresent changes to clarify, correct errors in, or make minor improvements to the Codification, eliminating inconsistencies and providing clarifications in current guidance. The amendments in this ASU include those made to: Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Overall; Debt-Modifications and Extinguishments; Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity-Overall; Compensation-Stock Compensation-Income Taxes; Business Combinations-Income Taxes; Derivatives and Hedging-Overall; Fair Value Measurement-Overall; Financial Services-Brokers and Dealers-Liabilities; and Plan Accounting-Defined Contribution Pension Plans-Investments-Other. The amendments are effective for all entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The effectiveness of this update is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The amendments in ASU 2018-02 ASC Topic 220: Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income provide financial statement preparers with an option to reclassify stranded tax effects within Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to retained earnings in each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (or portion thereof) is recorded. The amendments in ASC Topic 220 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. While early application is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, the Company has not elected to early adopt. The effectiveness of this update is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The amendments in Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-11:Earnings Per Share(Topic 260); Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity(Topic 480); Derivatives and Hedging(Topic 815) are effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those periods. While early application is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, the Company has not elected to early adopt. The effectiveness of this update is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s presentation of consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The amendments in ASU 2017-04 ASC Topic 350 — 'Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (“ASC Topic 350”) simplify the test for goodwill impairment. For public companies, these amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those periods. While early application is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, the Company has not elected to early adopt. The effectiveness of this update is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s presentation of consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The amendments in ASU 2019-05 ASC Topic 326: Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (“ASC Topic 326”): Targeted Transition Relief is issued to provide option to measure certain types of assets at fair value which allows companies to irrevocably elect, upon adoption of ASU 2016-13, the fair value option on financial instruments that (1) were previously recorded at amortized cost and (2) are within the scope of ASC 326-20 if the instruments are eligible for the fair value option under ASC 825-10. The amendments in ASU 2018-19 ASC Topic 326: Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments – Credit Losses clarify that receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of the credit losses standard, but rather, should be accounted for in accordance with the lease’s standard. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 ASC Topic 326: Financial Instruments — Credit losses (“ASC Topic 326”) are issued for the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. For public companies that are not SEC filers, ASC Topic 326 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. While early application will be permitted for all organizations for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, the Company has not yet determined if it will early adopt. The effectiveness of this update is not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The amendments in ASU 2016-02 ASC Topic 842:Leasesrequire companies to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date of the applicable lease: (a) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (b) a right-of-use asset, which is as an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. These amendments become effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, for a variety of entities including a public company. While early adoption is permitted, the Company has not elected to early adopt. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this accounting standard update on its consolidated financial statements.
Other new pronouncements issued but not yet effective until after September 30, 20182019 are not expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
3. TERM DEPOSITS
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Short-term deposits | $1,024 | $606 | $5,322 | $4,143 |
Currency translation effect on short-term deposits | (13) | 47 | (100) | 1 |
Total short-term deposits | 1,011 | 653 | 5,222 | 4,144 |
Restricted term deposits | 1,696 | 1,664 | 1,708 | 1,701 |
Currency translation effect on restricted term deposits | (11) | 31 | (34) | 5 |
Total restricted term deposits | 1,685 | 1,695 | 1,674 | 1,706 |
Total term deposits | $2,696 | $2,348 | $6,896 | $5,850 |
Restricted deposits represent the amount of cash pledged to secure loans payable granted byto financial institutions and serve as collateral for public utility agreements such as electricity and water.water and performance bonds related to customs duty payable. Restricted deposits are classified as non-current assets, as they relate to long-term obligations and will become unrestricted only upon discharge of the obligations. Short-term deposits represent bank deposits, which do not qualify as cash equivalents.
4. TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
Accounts receivable consists ofare customer obligations due under normal trade terms. AlthoughThe Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial conditions, and although management generally does not require collateral, letters of credit may be required from the customers in certain circumstances. Management periodically performs credit evaluations of customers’ financial conditions.
Senior management reviews accounts receivable on a periodic basis to determine if any receivables will potentially be uncollectible. Management includes any accounts receivable balances that are determined to be uncollectible in the allowance for doubtful accounts. After all reasonable attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance. Based on the information available, management believed the allowance for doubtful accounts as of September 30, 20182019 and June 30, 20182019 was adequate.
The following table represents the changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts:
| Sept. 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | Sept. 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | |
Beginning | $259 | $247 | $263 | $259 |
Additions charged to expenses | - | 8 | 28 | 94 |
Recovered | (2) | (1) | (15) | (84) |
Write-off | - | |
Currency translation effect | (8) | 5 | (8) | (6) |
Ending | $249 | $259 | $268 | $263 |
5. LOANS RECEIVABLE FROM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The following table presents Trio-Tech (Chongqing) Co. Ltd (“TTCQ”)’s loan receivable from property development projects in China as of September 30, 2018.2019. The exchange rate is based on the datehistorical rate published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as of March 31, 2015, since the net loan receivable was “nil” as of September 30, 2018.2019.
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Short-term loan receivables | | | |
JiangHuai (Project – Yu Jin Jiang An) | May 31, 2013 | 2,000 | 325 |
Less: allowance for doubtful receivables | | (2,000) | (325) |
Net loan receivables from property development projects | | - | - |
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Long-term loan receivables | | | |
Jun Zhou Zhi Ye | Oct 31, 2016 | 5,000 | 814 |
Less: transfer – down-payment for purchase of investment property | | (5,000) | (814) |
Net loan receivables from property development projects | | - | - |
On November 1, 2010,The short-term loan receivables amounted to renminbi (“RMB”) 2,000, or approximately $325 based on the historical rate arose due to TTCQ entered into a Memorandum Agreement with JiangHuai Property Development Co. Ltd. (“JiangHuai”) to invest in their property development projects (Project - Yu Jin Jiang An) located in Chongqing City, China. Due to the short-term nature of the investment, the amount was classified as a loan based on ASC Topic 310-10-25Receivables, amounting to renminbi (“RMB”) 2,000, or approximately $325. The loan was renewed but expired on May 31, 2013. TTCQ isChina in the legal process of recovering the outstanding amount of $325. TTCQ did not generate other income from JiangHuai for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 or for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.2011. Based on TTI’s financial policy, a provision for doubtful receivables of $325 on the investment in JiangHuai was recorded during fiscal 2014. TTCQ did not generate other income from JiangHuai for the second quarter ofended September 30, 2019 or for the fiscal 2014 based on TTI’s financial policy.year ended June 30, 2019. TTCQ is in the legal process of recovering the outstanding amount of $325.
On November 1, 2010,The loan amounted to RMB 5,000, or approximately $814 based on the historical rate arose due to TTCQ entered into a Memorandum Agreement with JiaSheng Property Development Co. Ltd. (“JiaSheng”) to invest in their property development projects (Project B-48 Phase 2) located in Chongqing City, China. Due to the short-term nature of the investment, the amount was classified as a loan based on ASC Topic 310, amounting to RMB 5,000, or approximately $814 based on the exchange rate as at March 31, 2015 published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.China in fiscal 2011. The amount was unsecured and repayable at the end of the term. The loan was renewed in November 2011 for a period of one year, which expired on October 31, 2012 and was again renewed in November 2012 and expired in November 2013. On November 1, 2013 the loan was transferred by JiaSheng to, and is now payable by, Chong Qing Jun Zhou Zhi Ye Co. Ltd. (“Jun Zhou Zhi Ye”), and the transferred agreement expired on October 31, 2016. Prior to the second quarter of fiscal year 2015, the loan receivable was classified as a long-term receivable. The book value of the loan receivable approximates its fair value. In the second quarter ofDuring fiscal year 2015, the loan receivable was transferred to down payment for purchase of investment property that is being developed in the Singapore Themed Resort Project (see(See Note 8)9).
6. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
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Raw materials | $1,176 | $1,153 |
Work in progress | 1,654 | 1,947 |
Finished goods | 261 | 505 |
Currency translation effect | (11) | 20 |
Less: provision for obsolete inventory | (694) | (695) |
| $2,386 | $2,930 |
| Sept. 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | |
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Raw materials | $1,182 | $1,190 |
Work in progress | 953 | 1,306 |
Finished goods | 264 | 591 |
Currency translation effect | (42) | 13 |
Less: provision for obsolete inventory | (669) | (673) |
| $1,688 | $2,427 |
The following table represents the changes in provision for obsolete inventory:
| Sept. 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | Sept. 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | |
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Beginning | $695 | $686 | $673 | $695 |
Additions charged to expenses | - | 9 | 9 | 17 |
Usage – disposition | (1) | (5) | |
Usage �� disposition | | (4) | (42) |
Currency translation effect | - | 5 | (9) | 3 |
Ending | $694 | $695 | $669 | $673 |
7. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Penang Property
During the fourth quarter of 2015, the operations in Malaysia planned to sell its factory building in Penang, Malaysia. In accordance with ASC Topic 360, during fiscal year 2015 the property was reclassified from investment property, which had a net book value of RM 371, or approximately $98,$98*, to assets held for sale, since there was an intention to sell the factory building. In May 2015, Trio-Tech Malaysia was approached by a potential buyer to purchase the factory building. On September 14, 2015, application to sell the property was rejected by Penang Development Corporation (PDC). The rejection was because the business activity of the purchaser was not suitable to the industry that is being promoted on said property. PDC made an offer to purchase the property, which was not at the expected value and the offer expired on March 28, 2016. The last conversation2016 and no further conversations with PDC was on 24th July 2018, there has been no news from PDC to confirm their interest in buying the property as of Sep 30, 2018.have occurred since. During the firstfourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, there was an interested buyerManagement entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement with a potential buyer. The completion of sale is subject to purchase the property; however, the purchase was not consummated as the potential buyer was unable to obtain financing. . As of the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, management is working closely with two agents to search for potential buyers.approval by local government. The net book valuesvalue of the building werewas RM371, or $88, as at September 30, 2019 and RM371, or $89, as at September 30, 2018 and RM 371, or $91, as at June 30, 2018.2019.
Mao Ye Property
DuringThe following table presents the first quarter of 2019, management decided to sell our Mao Ye Property, which is one of our earlier investment properties. In order to monetize the capital gain on property, TTCQ appointed a sole agentCompany’s assets held for 6 monthssale in Malaysia as of September 1, 2018 to search for suitable buyers for this property. The Company believes that it has the ability to complete the sale transaction within a period of one year since the asset can be transferred to the buyer in its present condition30, 2019 and the target price given to the sole agentJune 30, 2019. *The exchange rate is reasonable in relation to its current fair value. In accordance with ASC Topic 360, as there was an intention to sell the investment properties within 1 year, the property was reclassified from investment property, which had a net book value of RMB 2,729, or approximately $397 as at September 30,2018 and RMB 2,729, or approximately $412 as at June 30,2018 to assets held for sale.
8. INVESTMENTS
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with JiaSheng to develop real estate projects in China. The Company invested RMB 10,000, or approximately $1,606 based on the exchange rate as of March 31, 2014June 30, 2015 published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, for a 10% interest in the newly formed joint venture, which was incorporated as a limited liability company, Chong Qing Jun Zhou Zhi Ye Co. Ltd. (the “joint venture”), in China. The agreement stipulated that the Company would nominate two of the five members of the Board of Directors of the joint venture and had the ability to assign two members of management to the joint venture. The agreement also stipulated that the Company would receive a fee of RMB 10,000, or approximately $1,606 based on the exchange rate as of March 31, 2014, published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, for the services rendered in connection with bidding in certain real estate projects from the local government. Upon signing of the agreement, JiaSheng paid the Company RMB 5,000 in cash, or approximately $803 based on the exchange rate published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as of March 31, 2014. The remaining RMB 5,000, which was not recorded as a receivable as the Company considered the collectability uncertain, would be paid over 72 months commencing in 36 months from the date of the agreement when the joint venture secured a property development project stated inside the joint venture agreement. The Company considered the RMB 5,000, or approximately $803 based on the exchange rate as of March 31, 2014 published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, received in cash from JiaSheng, the controlling venturer in the joint venture, as a partial return of the Company’s initial investment of RMB 10,000, or approximately $1,606 based on the exchange rate as of March 31, 2014 published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Therefore, the RMB 5,000 received in cash was offset against the initial investment of RMB 10,000, resulting in a net investment of RMB 5,000 as of March 31, 2014. The Company further reduced its investments by RMB 137, or approximately $22, towards the losses from operations incurred by the joint venture, resulting in a net investment of RMB 4,863, or approximately $781 based on exchange rates published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as of March 31, 2014.
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Penang Property Reclassification from investment property | June 30, 2015 | 681 | 181* | 181* |
| | - | (18) | (15) |
| 681 | 163 | 166 |
Accumulated depreciation on rental property | June 30, 2015 | (310) | (83)* | (83)* |
| | - | 8 | 6 |
| (310) | (75) | (77) |
Net investment in rental property - Malaysia | | 371 | 88 | 89 |
“Investments” in the real estate segment were the cost of an investment in a joint venture in which we had a 10% interest. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, TTCQ disposed of its 10% interest in the joint venture. The joint venture had to raise funds for the development of the project. As a joint-venture partner, TTCQ was required to stand guarantee for the funds to be borrowed; considering the amount of borrowing, the risk involved was higher than the investment made, hence TTCQ decided to dispose of the 10% interest in the joint venture investment. On October 2, 2013, TTCQ entered into a share transfer agreement (the “Share Transfer Agreement”) with Zhu Shu. Based on the agreement, the purchase price was to be paid by (1) RMB 10,000 worth of commercial property in Chongqing China, or approximately $1,634 based on exchange rates published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as of October 2, 2013, by non-monetary consideration and (2) the remaining RMB 8,000, or approximately $1,307 based on exchange rates published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as of October 2, 2013, by cash consideration. The consideration consisted of (1) commercial units measuring 668 square meters to be delivered in June 2016 and (2) sixteen quarterly equal installments of RMB 500 per quarter commencing from January 2014. Based on ASC Topic 845 Non-monetary Consideration, the Company deferred the recognition of the gain on disposal of the 10% interest in joint venture investment until such time that the consideration is paid, so that the gain can be ascertained. The recorded value of the disposed investment amounting to $783, based on exchange rates published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as of June 30, 2014, is classified as “other assets” under non-current assets, because it is considered a down payment for the purchase of the commercial property in Chongqing. The first three installments, amounting to RMB 500 each due in January 2014, April 2014 and July 2014, were all outstanding until the date of disposal of the investment in the joint venture. Out of the outstanding RMB 8,000, TTCQ received RMB 100 during May 2014.
On October 14, 2014, TTCQ and Jun Zhou Zhi Ye entered into a memorandum of understanding. Based on the memorandum of understanding, both parties agreed to register a sales and purchase agreement upon Jun Zhou Zhi Ye obtaining the license to sell the commercial property (the Singapore Themed Resort Project) located in Chongqing, China. The proposed agreement is for the sale of shop lots with a total area of 1,484.55 square meters as consideration for the outstanding amounts owed to TTCQ by Jun Zhou Zhi Ye as follows:
a) Long term loan receivable RMB 5,000, or approximately $814, as disclosed in Note 5, plus the interest receivable on long term loan receivable of RMB 1,250;
b) Commercial units measuring 668 square meters, as mentioned above; and
c) RMB 5,900 for the part of the unrecognized cash consideration of RMB 8,000 relating to the disposal of the joint venture.
The consideration does not include the remaining outstanding amount of RMB 2,000, or approximately $326, which will be paid to TTCQ in cash.
The shop lots are to be delivered to TTCQ upon completion of the construction of the shop lots in the Singapore Themed Resort Project. The initial targeted date of completion was December 31, 2016. Based on discussions with the developers, the completion date is currently estimated to be December 31, 2019.
The Share Transfer Agreement (10% interest in the joint venture) was registered with the relevant authorities in China during October 2016.
9.8. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
The following table presents the Company’s investment in properties in China as of September 30, 2018.2019. The exchange rate is based on the market rate as of September 30, 2018.2019.
| Investment Date / Reclassification Date
| | Investment Amount (U.S. Dollars) | Investment Date / Reclassification Date | | Investment Amount (U.S. Dollars) |
Purchase of rental property – Property I - MaoYe Property
| Jan 04, 2008 | 5,554 | 894 | |
Purchase of rental property – Property I – MaoYe Property | | Jan 04, 2008 | 5,554 | 894 |
Currency translation | | | - | (87) |
Reclassification as “Assets held for sale” | | July 01, 2018 | (5,554) | (807) |
Reclassification from “Assets held for sale” | | Mar 31, 2019 | 2,024 | 301 |
| | | 2,024 | 301 |
Purchase of rental property – Property II - JiangHuai | Jan 06, 2010 | 3,600 | 580 | Jan 06, 2010 | 3,600 | 580 |
Purchase of rental property – Property III - Fu Li | Apr 08, 2010 | 4,025 | 648 | Apr 08, 2010 | 4,025 | 648 |
Reclassification of Mao Ye Property as "Asset held for sale"
| July 01, 2018 | (5,554) | (894) | |
Currency translation | | - | (118) | | - | (175) |
Gross investment in rental property | | 7,625 | 1,110 | | 9,649 | 1,354 |
Accumulated depreciation on rental property | Sep 30, 2018 | (5,691) | (889) | Sep 30, 2019 | (6,196) | (885) |
Reclassified as "Asset for sale"
| July 01, 2018 | 2,822 | 472 | |
Reclassified as “Assets held for sale”-Mao Ye Property | | July 01, 2018 | 2,822 | 410 |
Reclassification from “Assets held for sale”-Mao Ye Property | | Mar 31, 2019 | (1,029) | (143) |
| | | (4,403) | (618) |
Net investment in property – China | | 4,756 | 693 | | 5,246 | 736 |
The following table presents the Company’s investment in properties in China as of June 30, 2018.2019. The exchange rate is based on the market rate as of June 30, 2018.2019.
| | | Investment Amount (U.S. Dollars) | Investment Date / Reclassification Date | | Investment Amount (U.S. Dollars) |
Purchase of rental property – Property I - MaoYe Property
| Jan 04, 2008 | 5,554 | 894 | |
Purchase of rental property – Property I – MaoYe Property | | Jan 04, 2008 | 5,554 | 894 |
Currency translation | | | - | (87) |
Reclassification as “Assets held for sale” | | July 01, 2018 | (5,554) | (807) |
Reclassification from “Assets held for sale” | | Mar 31, 2019 | 2,024 | 301 |
| | | 2,024 | 301 |
Purchase of rental property – Property II - JiangHuai | Jan 06, 2010 | 3,600 | 580 | Jan 06, 2010 | 3,600 | 580 |
Purchase of rental property – Property III - Fu Li | Apr 08, 2010 | 4,025 | 648 | Apr 08, 2010 | 4,025 | 648 |
Currency translation | | - | (131) | | - | (124) |
Gross investment in rental property | | 13,179 | 1,991 | | 9,649 | 1,405 |
Accumulated depreciation on rental property | June 30, 2018 | (5,596) | (845) | June 30, 2019 | (6,075) | (890) |
Reclassified as “Assets held for sale”-Mao Ye Property | | July 01, 2018 | 2,822 | 410 |
Reclassification from “Assets held for sale”-Mao Ye Property | | Mar 31, 2019 | (1,029) | (143) |
| | | (4,282) | (623) |
Net investment in property – China | | 7,583 | 1,146 | | 5,367 | 782 |
The following table presents the Company’s investment properties in Malaysia as of September 30, 20182019 and June 30, 2018.2019. The exchange rate is based on the exchange rate as of June 30, 2015 published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
| | | Investment Amount
(U.S. Dollars)
| | | | |
Reclassification of Penang Property I | Dec 31, 2012 | 681 | 181 | |
Gross investment in rental property | | 681 | 181 | |
| | | |
| | Date / Reclassification Date | | |
Purchase of Penang Property | | Dec 31, 2012 | 681 | 181 |
Currency translation | | | - | (18) | (15) |
Reclassification as “Assets held for sale” | | June 30, 2015 | (681) | (163) | (166) |
| | | | - |
Accumulated depreciation on rental property | June 30, 2015 | (310) | (83) | June 30, 2015 | (310) | (83) |
Currency translation | | | - | 8 | 6 |
Reclassified as “Assets held for sale” | June 30, 2015 | (371) | (98) | June 30, 2015 | 310 | 75 | 77 |
Net investment in rental property - Malaysia | | - | | - |
Rental Property I - Mao Ye Property
In fiscal 2008, TTCQ purchased an office in Chongqing, China from MaoYe Property Ltd. (“MaoYe”), for a total cash purchase price of RMB 5,554, or approximately $894. TTCQ identified a new tenant and signed a new rental agreement (653 square meters at a monthly rent of RMB 39, or approximately $6) on August 1, 2015. This rental agreement provides for a rent increase of 5% every year on January 31, commencing with 2017 until the rental agreement2015 which expires on July 31, 2020. TTCQOn April 1, 2019, a supplementary agreement was signed a new rental agreement (451to revise the monthly rent to RMB 20, or approximately $2.6 for 403 square meters at a monthly rent of RMB 24, or approximately $4) on February 1, 2018. This rental agreement provides for a rent increase of 6% from the secondremaining 2 unsold units. During the 2019 fiscal year, the Company sold thirteen of the contract onwards untilfifteen units constituting the rental agreement expires on January 31, 2021.
During the first quarter of 2019, management decided to sell our Mao Ye Property, which is one of our earlier investment properties. In order to monetize the capital gain on property, TTCQ appointed a sole agent for 6 months as of September 1, 2018 to search for suitable buyers for this property. The Company believes that itProperty. Management has the ability to complete the sale transaction within a period of one year since the asset can be transferred to the buyer in its present condition and the target price given to the sole agent is reasonable in relation to its current fair value. In accordance with ASC Topic 360, as there was an intentiondecided not to sell the investmentremaining two units of Mao Ye properties, within 1 year,considering the property was reclassified from investment property, which had a net book value of RMB 2,729, or approximately $397 as at September 30,2018 and RMB 2,729, or approximately $412 as at June 30,2018 to assets held for sale.market conditions in China.
Property purchased from MaoYe generated a rental income of $22 $8 during the three months ended September 30, 20182019 as compared to $27$22 for the same period in last fiscal year.
Rental Property II - JiangHuai
In fiscal year 2010, TTCQ purchased eight units of commercial property in Chongqing, China from Chongqing JiangHuai Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. (“JiangHuai”) for a total purchase price of RMB 3,600, or approximately $580. TTCQAlthough these units were rented in the past, all of these commercial units to a third party until the agreement expired in January 2012. TTCQ then rented three of the eight commercial units to another party during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 under a rental agreement that expired on March 31, 2014. Currently all the units are currently vacant and TTCQ is working with the developer to find a suitable buyer to purchase all the commercial units. TTCQ has yet to receive the title deed for these properties; however, TTCQ has the vacancies in possession with the exception of two units, which are in the process of clarification.properties. TTCQ is in the legal process to obtain the title deed, which is dependent on JiangHuai completing the entire project. In August 2016, TTCQ performed a valuation on one of the commercial units and its market value was higher than the carrying amount.
Property purchased from JiangHuai did not generate any rental income during the three months ended September 30, 20182019 or during the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Rental Property III – FuLi
In fiscal 2010, TTCQ entered into a Memorandum Agreement with Chongqing FuLi Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. (“FuLi”) to purchase two commercial properties totaling 311.99 square meters (“office space”) located in Jiang Bei District Chongqing. Although TTCQ currently rents its office premises from a third party, it intends to use the office space as its office premises.. The total purchase price committed and paid was RMB 4,025, or approximately $648. The development was completed and the property was handed over in April 2013 and the title deed was received during the third quarter of fiscal 2014.
The two commercial properties were leased to third parties under two separate rental agreements, oneagreements. One of which expires in April 2019 andsuch leases provides for a rent increase of 5%6% every year on May 1, commencing in 20172019 until the rental agreement expiresexpired on April 30, 2019 and2021. For the other of whichleased property (which lease expired inon March 31, 2018. Management continues2018), TTCQ has signed a rental agreement to follow-up closelyrent out the 161 square meters at a monthly rent of RMB 10, or approximately $2 on gettingNovember 1, 2018 which expires on October 31, 2019. In September 2019, TTCQ has renewed the agreement at the same month rent of RMB 10 or approximately $2 for a new tenant for this vacant unit despite the slow current market rental situation.period of one year.
Properties purchased from Fu Li generated a rental income of $5$9 for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, and $12$5 for the same period in the last fiscal year.
Summary
Total rental income for all investment properties in China was $27$17 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and $39$27 for the same period in the last fiscal year.
Depreciation expenses for all investment properties in China were $14$18 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and $25$14 for the same period in the last fiscal year.
10.9. OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consisted of the following:
| Sept. 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | Sept. 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | |
Down payment for purchase of investment properties | $1,645 | |
Down payment for purchase of investment properties * | | $1,645 |
Down payment for purchase of property, plant and equipment | 44 | 561 | - | 100 |
Deposits for rental and utilities | 140 | 169 |
Currency translation effect | (165) | (97) | (220) | (164) |
Total | $1,664 | $2,249 | $1,594 | $1,750 |
*Down payment for purchase of investment properties included:
| | |
Original investment( 10% if Junzhou equity) | $10,000 | $1,606 |
Less: Management Fee | (5,000) | (803) |
Net Investment | 5,000 | 803 |
Less: Share of loss on Joint Venture | (137) | (22) |
Net Investment as downpayment(Note *a) | 4,863 | 781 |
Loans Receivable | 5,000 | 814 |
Interest Receivable | 1,250 | 200 |
Less:Impairment of Interest | (906) | (150) |
Transferred to downpayment(Note *b) | 5,344 | 864 |
* Down payment for purchase of investment properties | 10,207 | 1,645 |
a) On December 2, 2010, the Company signed a Joint Venture agreement (“agreement”) with Jia Sheng Property Development Co. Ltd. (“Developer”) to form a new company, Junzhou Co., Limited (“Joint Venture” or “Junzhou”) to joint develop the “Singapore Themed Park” project (the “project”), where the Company paid RMB10 million for the 10% investment in the joint venture. The Developer paid Company management fee of RMB5 million in cash upon signing of the agreement with a remaining fee of RMB5 million payable upon fulfilment of certain conditions in accordance with the agreement. The Company further reduced its investment by RMB137, or approximately $22 towards the losses from operations incurred by the joint venture.
On October 2, 2013, the Company disposed its entire 10% interest in the joint venture. The Company recognized the disposal of its 10% investment in Jun Zhou based on the recorded net book value of RMB5 million or equivalent to US$803K, from net considerations paid, in accordance with US GAAP under ASC Topic 845Non-monetary Consideration, and its presented under “Other Assets” as non-current assets to defer the recognition of the gain on the disposal of the 10% interest in joint venture investment until such time that the consideration is paid, so that the gain can be ascertained;
b) Amounts of RMB 5,000 or approximately $814 as disclosed in Note 5, plus the interest receivable on long term loan receivable of RMB 1,250 or approximately $200 and impairment on interest of RMB 906 or approximately $150.
The shop lots are to be delivered to TTCQ upon completion of the construction of the shop lots in Singapore Themed Resort Project. The initial targeted date of completion was December 31, 2016. Based on discussion with the developers, the completion date is currently estimated to be December 31, 2021. The delay was primarily due to the time needed by the developers to work with various parties to inject sufficient funds into this project. Based on the available information, management believes that the developer is capable of working with new investors to complete certain phases of this project.
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10. LINES OF CREDIT
Carrying value of the Company’s lines of credit approximates its fair value because the interest rates associated with the lines of credit are adjustable in accordance with market situations when the Company borrowed funds with similar terms and remaining maturities.
The Company’s credit rating provides it with readily and adequate access to funds in global markets.
As of September 30, 2018,2019, the Company had certain lines of credit that are collateralized by restricted deposits.
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Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd., Singapore | | Ranging from 1.85% to 5.5% | - | $4,126 | $4,126 |
Trio-Tech (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. | | | - | $1,404 | $1,404 |
Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd | | Ranging from 1.85% to 5.5% | - | $362 | $362 |
Trio-Tech Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. | | | - | $358 | $358 |
Entity with | Type of | | | | |
Facility | | | | | |
Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd., Singapore | Lines of Credit | Ranging from 1.6% to 5.5% | - | $4,169 | $3,307 |
Trio-Tech (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. | Lines of Credit | 5.22% | - | $1,456 | $434 |
Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd. | Lines of Credit | Ranging from 1.6% to 5.5% | - | $366 | $117 |
As of June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had certain lines of credit that are collateralized by restricted deposits.
Entity with | Type of | | | | | | | | | |
Facility | | | | | | | | | | |
Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd., Singapore | Lines of Credit | Ranging from 1.6% to 5.5%
| - | $4,183 | $3,325 | | Ranging from 1.85% to 5.5% | - | $4,213 |
Trio-Tech (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. | Lines of Credit
| 5.22% | - | $1,511 | $437 | | | - | $1,492 |
Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd. | Lines of Credit | Ranging from 1.6% to 5.5% | - | $367 | $256 | |
Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd | | | Ranging from 1.85% to 5.5% | - | $370 | $183 |
Trio-Tech Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. | | | | - | $363 |
On January 4, 2018, Trio-Tech International Pte. Ltd. signed an agreement with a bank to sub-allocate a portion of the facility thereunder to its subsidiary - Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd. for an Accounts Payable Financing facility for SGD 500, or approximately $367 based on the market exchange rate. Interest is charged at 1.6% to 5.5%. The financing facility was set up to facilitate the working capital in our operations in Singapore. The Company started to use this facility in fiscal year 2018.
11. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
| Sept. 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | Sept. 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | |
Payroll and related costs | $1,488 | $1,545 | $1,371 | $1,354 |
Commissions | 68 | 89 | 71 | 107 |
Customer deposits | 518 | 17 | 45 | 46 |
Legal and audit | 274 | 265 | 345 | 299 |
Sales tax | 20 | 17 | 12 | 9 |
Utilities | 139 | 130 | 119 | 120 |
Warranty | 69 | 82 | 38 | 39 |
Accrued purchase of materials and property, plant and equipment | 394 | 454 | 244 | 362 |
Provision for re-instatement | 294 | 289 | 308 | 302 |
Deferred income | | 100 | 61 |
Contract liabilities | | 496 | 501 |
Other accrued expenses | 367 | 203 | 286 | 293 |
Currency translation effect | (60) | 81 | (61) | (7) |
Total | $3,571 | $3,172 | $3,374 | $3,486 |
13.12. 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 warranty period of the products manufactured by the Company is generally one year or the warranty period agreed with the customer. 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.
| Sept. 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | Sept. 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | |
Beginning | $82 | $48 | $39 | $82 |
Additions charged to cost and expenses | - | 64 | - | 15 |
Reversal | (13) | (30) | (1) | (58) |
Currency translation effect | - | - |
Ending | $69 | $82 | $38 | $39 |
14.13. BANK LOANS PAYABLE
Bank loans payable consisted of the following:
| Sept. 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | |
Note payable denominated in RM for expansion plans in Malaysia, maturing in August 2028, bearing interest at the bank’s prime rate less 1.50% (5.00% at September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018) per annum, with monthly payments of principal plus interest through August 2028, collateralized by the acquired building with a carrying value of $5,666 and 2,809, as at September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018, respectively. | 2,935 | 1,615 |
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Note payable denominated in U.S. dollars for expansion plans in Singapore and its subsidiaries, maturing in April 2020, bearing interest at the bank’s lending rate (3.96% for September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018) with monthly payments of principal plus interest through June 2020. This note payable is secured by plant and equipment with a carrying value of $177 and $187, as at September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018, respectively. | 254 | 293 |
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Total bank loans payable | $3,189 | $1,908 |
| Sept. 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | |
Note payable denominated in RM for expansion plans in Malaysia, maturing in August 2028, bearing interest at the bank’s prime rate less 2.00% (4.85% and 5.00% at September 30, 2019 and June 30, 2019) per annum, with monthly payments of principal plus interest through August 2028, collateralized by the acquired building with a carrying value of $2,633 and $2,683, as at September 30, 2019 and June 30, 2019, respectively. | 2,516 | 2,638 |
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Note payable denominated in U.S. dollars for expansion plans in Singapore and its subsidiaries, maturing in April 2020, bearing interest at the bank’s lending rate (3.96% for September 30, 2019 and June 30, 2019) with monthly payments of principal plus interest through June 2020. This note payable is secured by plant and equipment with a carrying value of $135 and $148, as at September 30, 2019 and June 30, 2019, respectively. | 103 | 142 |
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Total bank loans payable | $2,619 | $2,780 |
Current portion of bank loan payable | 486 | 380 | 366 | 494 |
Currency translation effect on current portion of bank loan | (8) | (13) | (6) |
Current portion of bank loan payable | 478 | 367 | 360 | 488 |
Long term portion of bank loan payable | 2,703 | 1,528 | 2,292 | 2,344 |
Currency translation effect on long-term portion of bank loan | (56) | (91) | (33) | (52) |
Long term portion of bank loans payable | $2,647 | $1,437 | $2,259 | $2,292 |
Future minimum payments (excluding interest) as at September 30, 20182019 were as follows:
2019 | $478 | |
2020 | 449 | |
Remainder of fiscal 2020 | | $360 |
2021 | 363 | 357 |
2022 | 382 | 375 |
2023 | 401 | 393 |
2024 | | 401 |
Thereafter | 1,052 | 733 |
Total obligations and commitments | $3,125 | $2,619 |
Future minimum payments (excluding interest) as at June 30, 20182019 were as follows:
2020 | $488 |
2021 | 362 |
2022 | 380 |
2023 | 399 |
2024 | 407 |
Thereafter | 744 |
Total obligations and commitments | $2,780 |
2019 | $367 |
2020 | 372 |
2021 | 242 |
2022 | 254 |
2023 | 267 |
Thereafter | 302 |
Total obligations and commitments | $1,804 |
15.14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Trio-Tech (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. has no capital commitments for the purchase of equipment and other related infrastructure costs amounting to RM 62, or approximately $15, based on the exchange rate as at September 30, 2018,2019, as compared to the capital commitment as at June 30, 20182019 amounting to RM 62,18, or approximately $16.$4.
Trio-Tech (Tianjin) Co. Ltd. in China has no capital commitments for the purchase of equipment and other related infrastructure costs amounting to RMB 2,379, or approximately $346, based on the exchange rate as onat September 30, 2018,2019, as compared to the capital commitment as at June 30, 20182019 amounting to RMB 3,927,397, or approximately $593.
Trio-Tech (SIP) Co., Ltd. in China has capital commitments for the purchase of equipment and other related infrastructure costs amounting to RMB 6,341, or approximately $923, based on the exchange rate as on September 30, 2018 as compared to the capital commitment as at June 30, 2018 amounting to RMB 6,084, or approximately $919.$58.
Deposits with banks in China are not insured by the local government or agency, and are consequently exposed to risk of loss. The Company believes the probability of a bank failure, causing loss to the Company, is remote.
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 Company’s financial statements.
16.15. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
In fiscal year 2019,The Company generates revenue primarily from 3 different segments: Manufacturing, Testing and Distribution. The Company accounts for a contract with a customer when there is approval and commitment from both parties, the Company operatesrights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. The Company’s revenues are measured based on consideration stipulated in four segments; the arrangement with each customer, net of any sales incentives and amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as sales taxes. The revenues are recognized as separate performance obligations that are satisfied by transferring control of the product or service to the customer.
The testing service industry (which performs structural and electronic tests of semiconductor devices), the designing and manufacturing of equipment (which equipment tests the structural integrity of integrated circuits and other products), distribution of various products from other manufacturers in Singapore and Southeast Asia, and the real estate segment in China.
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 have been made on the basis of the primary purpose for which the equipment was acquired.
Significant Judgments
The Company’s arrangements with its customers include various combinations of products and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. A product or service is considered distinct if it is separately identifiable from other deliverables in the arrangement and if a customer can benefit from it on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer.
The Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis (“SSP”). Determining the SSP for each distinct performance obligation and allocation of consideration from an arrangement to the individual performance obligations and the appropriate timing of revenue recognition are significant judgments with respect to these arrangements. The Company typically establishes the SSP based on observable prices of products or services sold separately in comparable circumstances to similar clients. The Company may estimate SSP by considering internal costs, profit objectives and pricing practices in certain circumstances.
Warranties, discounts and allowances are estimated using historical and recent data trends. The Company includes estimates in the transaction price only to the extent that a significant reversal of revenue is not probable in subsequent periods. The Company’s products and services are generally not sold with a right of return, nor has the Company experienced significant returns from or refunds to its customers.
Manufacturing
The Company primarily derives revenue from the sale of both front-end and back-end semiconductor test equipment and related peripherals, maintenance and support of all these products, installation and training services and the sale of spare parts. The Company’s revenues are measured based on consideration stipulated in the arrangement with each customer, net of any sales incentives and amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as sales taxes.
The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation by transferring control of the product to the customer. The Company uses judgment to evaluate whether the control has transferred by considering several indicators, including:
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whether the Company has a present right to payment;
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the customer has legal title;
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the customer has physical possession;
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the customer has significant risk and rewards of ownership; and
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the customer has accepted the product, or whether customer acceptance is considered a formality based on history of acceptance of similar products (for example, when the customer has previously accepted the same equipment, with the same specifications, and when we can objectively demonstrate that the tool meets all of the required acceptance criteria, and when the installation of the system is deemed perfunctory).
Not all of the indicators need to be met for the Company to conclude that control has transferred to the customer. In circumstances in which revenue is recognized prior to the product acceptance, the portion of revenue associated with its performance obligations of product installation and training services are deferred and recognized upon acceptance.
The majority of sales under the Manufacturing segment include a standard 12-month warranty. The Company has concluded that the warranty provided for standard products are assurance type warranties and are not separate performance obligations. Warranty provided for customized products are service warranties and are separate performance obligations. Transaction prices are allocated to this performance obligation using cost plus method. The portion of revenue associated with warranty service is deferred and recognized as revenue over the warranty period, as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of warranty services provided by the Company.
Testing
The Company rendered testing services to manufacturers and purchasers of semiconductors and other entities who either lack testing capabilities or whose in-house screening facilities are insufficient. The Company primarily derives testing revenue from burn-in services, manpower supply and other associated services. SSP is directly observable from the sales orders. Revenue is allocated to performance obligations satisfied at a point in time depending upon terms of the sales order. Generally, there is no other performance obligation other than what has been stated inside the sales order for each of these sales.
Terms of contract that may indicate potential variable consideration included warranty, late delivery penalty and reimbursement to solve non-conformance issues for rejected products. Based on historical and recent data trends, it is concluded that these terms of the contract do not represent potential variable consideration. The transaction price is not contingent on the occurrence of any future event.
Distribution
The Company distributes complementary products particularly equipment, industrial products and components by manufacturers mainly from the U.S., Europe, Taiwan and Japan. The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at a point in time when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation by transferring control of the product to the customer. The Company uses judgment to evaluate whether the control has transferred by considering several indicators discussed above. The Company recognizes the revenue at a point in time, generally upon shipment or delivery of the products to the customer or distributors, depending upon terms of the sales order.
All inter-segment revenue was from the manufacturing segment to the testing and distribution segments. Total inter-segment revenue was $285$381 for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, as compared to $95$285 for the same period in the last fiscal year. Corporate assets mainly consisted of cash and prepaid expenses. Corporate expenses mainly consisted of stock option expenses, salaries, insurance, professional expenses and directors' fees. Corporate expenses are allocated to the four segments. The following segment information table includes segment operating income or loss after including the corporate expenses allocated to the segments, which gets eliminated in the consolidation.
The following segment information is un-audited for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017:2018:
Business Segment Information:
| Three Months Ended Sept. 30, | | | | | |
Three Months Ended Sept. 30, | | | | | |
| 2018
| $3,637 | 107 | 8,566 | 29 | 1 | 2019 | $3,317 | (12) | 9,434 | 47 | 19 |
| 2017
| $4,765 | 186 | 8,194 | 28 | 35 | 2018 | $3,637 | 107 | 8,566 | 29 | 1 |
| | | | |
| 2018
| 4,437 | (138) | 24,200 | 512 | 1,213 | 2019 | 4,390 | 68 | 22,138 | 610 | 520 |
| 2017
| 4,605 | 336 | 22,129 | 447 | 494 | 2018 | 4,437 | (138) | 24,200 | 512 | 1,213 |
| | | | |
| 2018
| 1,944 | 172 | 656 | - | 2019 | 2,099 | 204 | 785 | 111 | - |
| 2017
| 1,536 | 101 | 573 | - | 2018 | 1,944 | 172 | 656 | - |
| | | | |
| 2018
| 27 | (12) | 3,441 | 14 | - | 2019 | 17 | (17) | 3,577 | 18 | - |
| 2017
| 39 | (10) | 3,568 | 25 | - | 2018 | 27 | (12) | 3,441 | 14 | - |
| | | | |
| 2018
| - | 25 | - | 2019 | - | 27 | - |
| 2017
| - | 28 | - | 2018 | - | 25 | - |
| | | | |
| 2018
| - | (6) | 151 | - | 2019 | - | (21) | 157 | - |
| 2017
| - | (66) | 214 | - | 2018 | - | (6) | 151 | - |
| | | | |
| 2018
| $10,045 | 123 | 37,039 | 555 | 1,214 | 2019 | $9,823 | 222 | 36,118 | 786 | 539 |
| 2017
| $10,945 | 547 | 34,706 | 500 | 529 | 2018 | $10,045 | 123 | 37,039 | 555 | 1,214 |
* Fabrication Servicesservices is a discontinued operation.operation
1716. OTHER INCOME
Other income consisted of the following:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, |
| | | | |
Interest income | 10 | 8 | 32 | 10 |
Other rental income | 27 | 26 | 30 | 27 |
Exchange loss | (39) | (6) | |
Exchange gain (loss)
| | 5 | (39) |
Bad debt recovery | 2 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
Other miscellaneous income | 43 | 129 | 32 | 43 |
Total | $43 | $158 | $110 | $43 |
18.17. INCOME TAX
The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes and income tax assets and liabilities, including evaluating uncertainties in the application of accounting principles and complex tax laws. The statute of limitations, in general, is open for years 2014 to 20172019 for tax authorities in those jurisdictions to audit or examine income tax returns. The Company is under annual review by the tax authorities of the respective jurisdiction to which the subsidiaries belong.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017, and permanently reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, eliminated corporate Alternative Minimum Tax, modified rules for expensing capital investment, and limited the deduction of interest expense for certain companies. The Act is a fundamental change to the taxation of multinational companies, including a shift from a system of worldwide taxation with some deferral elements to a territorial system, current taxation of certain foreign income, a minimum tax on low tax foreign earnings, and new measures to curtail base erosion and promote U.S. production.
As the Company has a June 30 fiscal year end, the lower corporate income tax rate will be phased in, resulting in a lower U.S. statutory federal rate. In accordance with Section 15
Due to the one-time deemed repatriation. No expenses have been recognized related to the deferred tax re-measurement and minimum tax on low tax foreign earnings. However, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”), that permits filers who may not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) for certain income tax effectsenactment of the Act in order to determine a reasonable estimate to be recorded as provisional amounts during a measurement period ending no later than one year from the date of enactment. Accordingly, the Company has recorded an estimated $900 and will finalize the accounting for the tax impact of the Tax Act, no later than the end of the permitted measurement period under the SAB 118.
Discussion of the certain material provisions affecting the Company is provided below.
One-Time Mandatory Repatriation
One of the effects of the Tax Act is to transition from a world-widesubject to a territorial tax system. The Tax Act requires a mandatory one-time repatriation of certain post-1986 earnings and profits that were deferred from U.S. taxation by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. The basis of the tax is on cash held and specified assets which are taxed at 15.5% and 8%, respectively. The Company has elected to pay the Repatriation Tax over an 8-year period.
We recorded an estimated $900 charge in fiscal 2018 related to the one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation of deferredglobal intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”). GILTI is a tax on foreign income which was included in the provision for income taxes on our consolidated income statements and income taxes on our consolidated balance sheets, based on existing tax laws and the best information available as of the date of estimate.
As of September 30, 2018, we have not completed our accounting for the estimated tax effects of one-time mandatory repatriation tax, as our analysis of deferred foreign income and foreign tax credit is not complete. Due to the timing of enactment and complexity in applying the provisions of the Tax Act, the provisional net charge is subject to revisions as we continue to complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret additional guidance issued by the U.S Treasury Department, IRS, FASB, and other standard-setting and regulatory bodies. Adjustments may materially impact our provision for income taxes and effective tax rate in the period in which the adjustments are made.
The final impact of the Tax Act may differ, possibly materially, due to factors such as changes in interpretations and assumptions that the company has made in its assessment, further refinement of the company’s calculations, additional guidance that may be issued by the U.S. government, among other items. The company has not completed its assessment and the tax charge remains provisional as of September 30, 2018.
Our accounting for the estimated tax effects will be completed during the measurement period, which should not extend beyond one year from the enactment date.
Minimum Tax on Low Tax Foreign Earnings
The Tax Act implemented the inclusion in gross income for the Global Intangible Low-Tax Income (GILTI) for any taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2018. This provision significantly expands current taxation of foreign subsidiary corporate earnings. The Company must generally include in current income all earnings of the foreign subsidiaries in excess of the assumeda deemed return on tangible assets of foreign corporations. Companies subject to GILTI have the foreign subsidiaries. Given the complexity of GILTI provision, the company is still assessing the effects of the provisionsoption to determine whether to elect to either provideaccount for the minimumGILTI tax as futurea period cost if and when incurred, or to recognize deferred taxes for temporary differences including outside basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI. The Company has elected to account for GILTI as a period cost, and therefore has included GILTI expense amounting to $35 for the period ended September 30, 2019.
The Company's income tax expense as a period expense or as a deferredwas $Nil and $74 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. Our effective tax onrate ("ETR") from continuing operations was 0% and 84.1% for the related investment in foreign subsidiaries.quarter ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 respectively. The following items caused the caused the quarterly ETR to be significantly different:
1). During 3 months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded a income tax benefit of $35 as a result of tax refund in China operation which reduced the ETR by 15%. During the quarter, the Company also recorded a provision of GILTI for $35.
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Deferred Tax Re-Measurement
The re-measurement is based on2). During 3 months ended September 30, 2018, the expected reversals of the deferred taxes at the estimated US federal tax rates of 28% for the current fiscal year and 21% for future fiscal years. As the Company establishedcompany recorded a full valuation allowance on the U.S. deferred tax assets, the Company has not recognized any income tax effects for the deferred tax re-measurement under the Tax Act. Our accounting for the any possible income tax effects for the deferred tax re-measurement will be completedexpenses of $74 which is absent during the measurement period, which should not extend beyond one year from the enactment date.3 months ended September 2019 due to pre-tax income changes as well as various discrete items.
The Company accrues penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits when necessary as a component of penalties and interest expenses, respectively. The Company had notno unrecognized tax benefits or related accrued any penalties or interest expenses relating to unrecognized benefits as ofat September 30, 2018.2019.
19. REVENUEIn assessing the ability to realize the deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on these criteria, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will not realize the benefits of the federal, state, and foreign deductible differences. Accordingly, a full valuation allowance has been established.
Method and Impact of Adoption
Effective as of July 1, 2018, the Company adoptedASU 2014-09, Revenue from contracts with Customers (Topic 606), and its related amendments using the modified retrospective transition method. This method was applied to contracts that were not complete as of the date of adoption. Under the modified retrospective transition approach, periods prior to the adoption date were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with ASC 605.
An assessment was made on the impact of all existing arrangements as at the date of adoption, under ASC 606, to identify the cumulative effect of applying ASC 606 on the beginning retained earnings. The Company quantified the impact of the adoption on its’ financial position, results of operations and cash flow. The impact amounted to 0.06% of fiscal 2018 sales or $28, which is immaterial to the Company. Hence, based on materiality principle, the Company concluded that the cumulative adjustment is not required to be made to the Company’s Beginning Retained Earnings.
The impact is primarily driven by the changes related to the accounting of standard warranty. Prior to adoption of ASC 606, the Company accounted for the estimated warranty cost as a charge to costs of sales when revenue was recognized. Upon adoption of ASC 606, the standard warranty for customized products is recognized as a separate performance obligation.
We have completed our adoption and implemented policies, processes and controls to support the standard’s measurement and disclosure requirements. We recognize net product revenue when we satisfy obligations as evidenced by the transfer of control of our products and services to customers. The guidance did not have material impact on the company’s consolidated financial results.
Contract Balances18. CONTRACT BALANCES
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and collections may result in billed accounts receivable, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities). As of July 1, 2018, deferred income amounting to $260 was reclassified from trade receivables to contract assets and customer deposits amounting to $31 was reclassified from accrued expenses to contract liabilities in order to establish the new opening balance for contract assets and liabilities.
The Company’s payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally include a requirement of payment of 70% to 90% of total contract consideration within 30 to 60 days of shipment, with the remainder payable within 30 days of acceptance. In instances where the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of invoicing, the Company has determined that its contracts generally do not include a significant financing component.
Contract assets were recorded under other receivable while contract liabilities were recorded under accrued expenses in the balance sheet.
The following table summarizes the effects of adopting ASU 2014-09 as an adjustment to the opening balance.
| | | Opening as at July 1, 2018 |
Assets | | | |
Trade Accounts Receivable | 8,007 | (260) | 7,747 |
| | | |
Other Receivables | | | |
Others | 621 | - | 621 |
Contract Assets | - | 260 | 260 |
Total | 621 | 260 | 881 |
| | | Opening as at July 1, 2018 |
Liabilities | | | |
Accounts Payable | 3,704 | - | 3,704 |
| | | |
Accrued Expenses | | | |
Others | 3,172 | (31) | 3,141 |
Contract Liabilities | - | 31 | 31 |
Total | 3,172 | - | 3,172 |
The following table is the reconciliation of contract balances.
| | | | |
Trade Accounts Receivable | 8,121 | 7,747 | 7,520 | 7,113 |
Accounts Payable | 2,939 | 3,704 | 3,170 | 3,272 |
Contract Assets | 271 | 260 | 517 | 419 |
Contract Liabilities | 485 | 31 | 496 | 501 |
Remaining Performance Obligation
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As at September 30, 2019, the Company had $941 of remaining performance obligations, which represents our obligation to deliver products and services.Given the profile of contract terms, approximately 50 percent of this amount is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next two years, remaining of the amount is expected to be recognized between three and five years.
20.Refer to note 15 “Business Segments” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information related to revenue.
19. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company adopted ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) is 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 give 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.
Options to purchase 673,500 shares of Common Stock at exercise prices ranging from $2.69 to $5.98 per share were outstanding as of September 30, 2019. No outstanding options were excluded in the computation of diluted EPS for fiscal year 2020 since all options were dilutive.
Options to purchase 582,500 shares of Common Stock at exercise prices ranging from $2.69 to $5.98 per share were outstanding as of September 30, 2018. No outstanding options were excluded in the computation of diluted EPS for fiscal year 2019 since all options were dilutive.
The following table is a reconciliation of the weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the yearsperiod presented herein:
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| | |
| | | | |
Income attributable to Trio-Tech International common shareholders from continuing operations, net of tax | $69 | $576 | $274 | $69 |
Loss attributable to Trio-Tech International common shareholders from discontinued operations, net of tax | (4) | (1) | (1) | (4) |
Net income attributable to Trio-Tech International common shareholders | $65 | $575 | $273 | $65 |
| | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | 3,608 | 3,533 | 3,673 | 3,608 |
Dilutive effect of stock options | 124 | 140 | 17 | 124 |
Number of shares used to compute earnings per share – diluted | 3,732 | 3,673 | 3,690 | 3,732 |
| | |
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Trio-Tech International | 0.02 | 0.16 | 0.07 | 0.02 |
| | |
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations attributable to Trio-Tech International | - | - |
Basic earnings per share from net loss attributable to Trio-Tech International | $0.02 | $0.16 | |
Basic earnings per share from net income attributable to Trio-Tech International | | $0.07 | $0.02 |
| | |
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Trio-Tech International | 0.02 | 0.16 | 0.07 | 0.02 |
| | |
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations attributable to Trio-Tech International | - | - |
Diluted earnings per share from net loss attributable to Trio-Tech International | $0.02 | $0.16 | |
Diluted earnings per share from net income attributable to Trio-Tech International | | $0.07 | $0.02 |
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21.20. STOCK OPTIONS
On September 24, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2007 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2007 Employee Plan”) and the 2007 Directors Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Directors Plan”), each of which was approved by the shareholders on December 3, 2007. Each of those plans was amended during the term of such plan to increase the number of shares covered thereby. As of the last amendment thereof, the 2007 Employee Plan covered an aggregate of 600,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock and the 2007 Directors Plan covered an aggregate of 500,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. Each of those plans terminated by its respective terms on September 24, 2017. These two plans were administered by the Board, which also established the terms of the awards.
On September 14, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2017 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2017 Employee Plan”) and the 2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan (the “2017 Directors Plan”) each of which was approved by the shareholders on December 4, 2017. Each of these plans is administered by the Board of Directors of the Company.
Assumptions
The fair value for the options granted were estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions, assuming no expected dividends:
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2018 | | 2017 | Three Months Ended September 30, |
| | | | | | |
Expected volatility | | 60.41% to 104.94% | | 60.41% to 104.94% | | |
Risk-free interest rate | | 0.30% to 0.78% | | 0.30% to 0.78% | | |
Expected life (years) | | 2.50 | | 2.50 | 2.5 -3.25 | 2.50 |
The expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. Due to higher volatility, the observation is made on a daily basis for the three months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The observation period covered is consistent with the expected life of options. The expected life of the options granted to employees has been determined utilizing the “simplified” method as prescribed by ASC Topic 718 Stock Based Compensation, which, among other provisions, allows companies without access to adequate historical data about employee exercise behavior to use a simplified approach for estimating the expected life of a "plain vanilla" option grant. The simplified rule for estimating the expected life of such an option is the average of the time to vesting and the full term of the option. The risk-free rate is consistent with the expected life of the stock options and is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
2017 Employee Stock Option Plan
The Company’s 2017 Employee Plan permits the grant of stock options to its employees covering up to an aggregate of 300,000 shares of Common Stock. Under the 2017 Employee Plan, all options must be granted with an exercise price of not less than fair value as of the grant date and the options granted must be exercisable within a maximum of ten years after the date of grant, or such lesser period of time as is set forth in the stock option agreements. The options may be exercisable (a) immediately as of the effective date of the stock option agreement granting the option, or (b) in accordance with a schedule related to the date of the grant of the option, the date of first employment, or such other date as may be set by the Compensation Committee. Generally, options granted under the 2017 Employee Plan are exercisable within five years after the date of grant, and vest over the period as follows: 25% vesting on the grant date and the remaining balance vesting in equal installments on the next three succeeding anniversaries of the grant date. The share-based compensation will be recognized in terms of the grade method on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting portion of the award. Certain option awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the 2017 Employee Plan).
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2017 Employee Plan. There were no stock options exercised during the three-month period ended September 30, 2019. The Company recognized $8 stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2019.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2018,2019, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2017 Employee Plan. There were no stock options exercised during the three-month period ended September 30, 2018. The Company recognized $1 stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2018.
As of September 30, 2019, there were vested stock options granted under the 2017 Employee Plan covering a total of 49,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $4.97 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 3.86 years.
As of September 30, 2018, there were vested stock options granted under the 2017 Employee Plan covering a total of 15,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $5.98 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 4.48 years.
A summary of option activities under the 2017 Employee Plan during the three months period ended SeptemberSep 30, 2019 is presented as follows:
| | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | |
| | | | |
Outstanding at July 1, 2019 | 136,000 | $4.53 | 4.28 | $- |
Granted | - | - | - | - |
Exercised | - | - | - | - |
Forfeited or expired | - | - | - | - |
Outstanding at September 30, 2019 | 136,000 | 4.53 | 4.02 | 19.2 |
Exercisable at September 30, 2019 | 49,000 | 4.97 | 3.86 | 5 |
A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the three months ended Sep 30, 2019 is presented below:
| | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
| | |
Non-vested at July 1, 2019 | 87,000 | $4.28 |
Granted | - | - |
Vested | - | - |
Forfeited | - | - |
Non-vested at September 30, 2019 | 87,000 | $4.28 |
| | |
A summary of option activities under the 2017 Employee Plan during the three months period ended Sep 30, 2018 is presented as follows:
| | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | |
| | | | |
Outstanding at July 1, 2018 | 60,000 | $5.98 | 4.73 | $- |
Granted | - | - | - | - |
Exercised | - | - | - | - |
Forfeited or expired | - | - | - | - |
Outstanding at September 30, 2018 | 60,000 | 5.98 | 4.48 | - |
Exercisable at September 30, 2018 | 15,000 | 5.98 | 4.48 | - |
A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2018
is presented below:
| | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value | | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
| | | |
Non-vested at July 1, 2018 | 45,000 | $5.98 | 45,000 | $5.98 |
Granted | - | - | - |
Vested | - | - | - | - |
Forfeited | - | - | - |
Non-vested at September 30, 2018 | 45,000 | $5.98 | |
| | 45,000 | $5.98 |
2007 Employee Stock Option Plan
The Company’s 2007 Employee Plan terminated by its terms on September 24, 2017 and no further options may be granted thereunder. However, the options outstanding thereunder continue to remain outstanding and in effect in accordance with their terms. The 2007 Employee Plan permitted the grantissuance of stock options to its employees covering up to an aggregate of 600,000 shares of Common Stock. Underemployees.
As the 2007 Employee Plan all options were required to be granted with an exercise price of not less than fair value as ofhas terminated, the grant date and the options granted were required to be exercisable within a maximum of ten years after the date of grant, or such lesser period of time as is set forth in the stock option agreements. The options were permitted to be exercisable (a) immediately as of the effective date of the stock option agreement granting the option, or (b) in accordance with a schedule related to the date of the grant of the option, the date of first employment, or such other date as may be set by the Compensation Committee. Generally, options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan are exercisable within five years after the date of grant, and vest over the period as follows: 25% vesting on the grant date and the remaining balance vesting in equal installments on the next three succeeding anniversaries of the grant date. The share-based compensation will be recognized in terms of the grade method on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting portion of the award. Certain option awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the 2007 Employee Plan).
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Employee Plan. There were 15,000 of options exercised during the three-month period ended September 30, 2018. The Company recognized $1 stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2018.
The Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Employee Plan during the three months ended September 2017. 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 respectively.
There were no options exercised during the three months ended September 2017.30, 2019. There were 15,000 of options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2018. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $1 in the three months ended September 30, 20172018 under the Employee Plan.
As of September 30, 2019, there were vested stock options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan covering a total of 68,125 shares of Common Stock. The balance of unamortized stock-based compensation of $4 based on weighted-average exercise price was $3.62 and the weighted average remaining contractual term for non-vested options was 3.971.89 years.
As of September 30, 2018, there were vested employee stock options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan covering a total of 83,750 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.39 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 1.75 years.
AsA summary of option activities under the 2007 Employee Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2017, there were vested2019 is presented as follows:
| | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | |
Outstanding at July 1, 2019 | 77,500 | $3.69 | 2.22 | $- |
Granted | - | - | - | - |
Exercised | - | - | - | - |
Forfeited or expired | - | - | - | - |
Outstanding at September 30, 2019 | 77,500 | $3.69 | 1.97 | $14 |
Exercisable at September 30, 2019 | 68,125 | $3.62 | 1.89 | $14 |
A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options covering a total of 79,375 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.36 andduring the weighted average contractual term was 2.11 years.three months ended September 30, 2019 is presented below:
| | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
| | |
Non-vested at July 1, 2019 | 9,375 | $4.14 |
Granted | - | - |
Vested | - | - |
Forfeited | - | - |
Non-vested at September 30, 2019 | 9,375 | $4.14 |
A summary of option activities under the 2007 Employee Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2018 is presented as follows:
| | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | |
Outstanding at July 1, 2018 | 127,500 | $3.52 | 2.10 | $121 |
Granted | - | - | - | - |
Exercised | (15,000) | 3.62 | - | - |
Forfeited or expired | - | - | - | - |
Outstanding at September 30, 2018 | 112,500 | $3.50 | 2.10 | $120 |
Exercisable at September 30, 2018 | 83,750 | $3.39 | 1.75 | $99 |
A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2018 is presented below:
| | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
Non-vested at July 1, 2018 | 28,750 | $3.83 |
Granted | - | - |
Vested | - | - |
Forfeited | - | - |
Non-vested at September 30, 2018 | 28,750 | $3.83 |
A summary of option activities under the 2007 Employee Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2017 is presented as follows:
| | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | |
Outstanding at July 1, 2017 | 127,500 | $3.52 | 3.10 | $187 |
Granted | - | - | - | - |
Exercised | - | - | - | - |
Forfeited or expired | - | - | - | - |
Outstanding at September 30, 2017 | 127,500 | $3.52 | 2.85 | $220 |
Exercisable at September 30, 2017 | 79,375 | $3.36 | 2.11 | $149 |
A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2017 is presented below:
| | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value | | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
Non-vested at July 1, 2017 | 48,125 | $3.77 | |
| | |
Non-vested at July 1, 2018 | | 28,750 | $3.83 |
Granted | - | - | - |
Vested | - | - | - |
Forfeited | - | - | - |
Non-vested at September 30, 2017 | 48,125 | $3.77 | |
Non-vested at September 30, 2018 | | 28,750 | $3.83 |
2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan
The 2017 Directors Plan permits the grant of options covering up to an aggregate of 300,000 shares of Common Stock to its directors in the form of non-qualified options and restricted stock. The exercise price of the non-qualified options is 100% of the fair value of the underlying shares on the grant date. The options have five-year contractual terms and are generally exercisable immediately as of the grant date.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2017 Directors Plan. There were no stock options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2019.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2017 Directors Plan. There were no stock options exercised during the three-month periodthree months ended September 30, 2018. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2018.
As all of the stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan vest immediately on the date of grant, there were no unvested stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan as of September 30, 2018. 2019.
As of September 30, 2019, there were vested stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan covering a total of 160,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $4.63 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 4.00 years.
As of September 30, 2018, there were vested stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan covering a total of 80,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $5.98 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 4.48 years.
A summary of option activities under the 2017 Directors Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2019 is presented as follows:
| | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | |
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Outstanding at July 1, 2019 | 160,000 | $4.63 | 4.25 | $- |
Granted | - | - | - | - |
Exercised | - | - | - | - |
Forfeited or expired | - | - | - | - |
Outstanding at September 30, 2019 | 160,000 | 4.63 | 4.00 | 26 |
Exercisable at September 30, 2019 | 160,000 | 4.63 | 4.00 | 26 |
A summary of option activities under the 2017 Directors Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2018 is presented as follows:
| | Options | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
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Outstanding at July 1, 2018 | | | 80,000 | | | $ | 5.98 | | | | 4.73 | | | $ | - | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Forfeited or expired | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2018 | | | 80,000 | | | | 5.98 | | | | 4.48 | | | | - | |
Exercisable at September 30, 2018 | | | 80,000 | | | | 5.98 | | | | 4.48 | | | | - | |
2007 Directors Equity Incentive Plan
The 2007 Directors Plan terminated by its terms on September 24, 2017 and no further options may be granted thereunder. However, the options outstanding thereunder continue to remain outstanding and in effect in accordance with their terms. The Directors2007 Employee Plan permitted the grantissuance of options covering up to an aggregate of 500,000 shares of Common Stock to its directors in the form of non-qualified options and restricted stock. The exercise price of the non-qualified options is 100% of the fair value of the underlying shares on the grant date. The options have five-year contractual terms and are generally exercisable immediately as of the grant date.employees.
DuringAs the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2007 Plan has terminated, the Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Directors Plan. Employee Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018.
There were 40,000 ofno stock options exercised during the three-month periodthree months ended September 30, 2019. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2019.
There were no stock options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2018. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2018.
During the first quarterAs of fiscal year 2018, the Company did not grant anySeptember 30, 2019, there were vested stock options pursuant togranted under the 2007 Directors Plan. There were no stock options exercised duringPlan covering a total of 300,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.40 and the three-month period ended September 30, 2017. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2017.weighted average remaining contractual term was 1.33 years.
As of September 30, 2018, there were vested stock options granted under the 2007 Directors Plan covering a total of 330,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.38 and the weighted average remaining contractual term was 2.13 years. Both the aggregate intrinsic value of such stock options outstanding and the aggregate intrinsic value of such options exercisable as of September 30, 2018 were $394.
As
A summary of option activities under the 2007 Directors Plan covering a total of 415,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.36 andduring the weighted average remaining contractual term was 2.68 years. Both the aggregate intrinsic value of such stock options outstanding and the aggregate intrinsic value of such options exercisable as ofthree months ended September 30, 2017 were $781.2019 is presented as follows:
| | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | |
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Outstanding at July 1, 2019 | 300,000 | $3.40 | 1.58 | $9 |
Granted | - | - | - | - |
Exercised | - | - | - | - |
Forfeited or expired | - | - | - | - |
Outstanding at September 30, 2019 | 300,000 | $3.40 | 1.33 | $97 |
Exercisable at September 30, 2019 | 300,000 | $3.40 | 1.33 | $97 |
A summary of option activities under the 2007 Directors Plan during the three months ended September 30, 2018 is presented as follows:
| | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | |
| | | | |
Outstanding at July 1, 2018 | 390,000 | $3.41 | 2.05 | $412 |
Granted | - | - | - | - |
Exercised | (40,000) | 3.62 | - | - |
Forfeited or expired | (20,000) | (3.62) | - | - |
Outstanding at September 30, 2018 | 330,000 | $3.38 | 2.13 | $394 |
Exercisable at September 30, 2018 | 330,000 | $3.38 | 2.13 | $394 |
21. LEASES
A summaryAs Lessor
Operating leases arise from the leasing of option activities under the 2007 Directors Plan duringCompany’s commercial and residential real estate investment property. Initial lease terms generally range from 12 to 60 months. Depreciation expense for assets subject to operating leases is taken into account primarily on the straight-line method over a period of twenty years in amounts necessary to reduce the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated residual value. Depreciation expenses relating to the property held as investments in operating leases was $18 and $14 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 is presented as follows:2019 and 2018, respectively.
| | Options | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at July 1, 2017 | | | 415,000 | | | $ | 3.36 | | | | 2.93 | | | $ | 673 | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Forfeited or expired | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2017 | | | 415,000 | | | $ | 3.36 | | | | 2.68 | | | $ | 781 | |
Exercisable at September 30, 2017 | | | 415,000 | | | $ | 3.36 | | | | 2.68 | | | $ | 781 | |
Future minimum rental income in China to be received from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021 on non-cancellable operating leases is contractually due as follows as of September 30, 2019:Future minimum rental income in China to be received from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021 on non-cancellable operating leases is contractually due as follows as of June 30, 2019:
As Lessee
The Company has operating leases for corporate offices and development facilities with remaining lease terms of 1 year to 3 years and finance leases for plant and equipment.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
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Finance Leases (Plant & equipment)
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Plant and equipment, at cost | 1,829 |
Accumulated depreciation | 783 |
Plant and equipment, net | 1,046 |
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Current portion of finance leases | 206 |
Net of current portion of finance leases | 479 |
Total finance lease liabilities | 685 |
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Operating Leases (Corporate offices and Research and development facilities)
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Operating lease right-of-use assets | 614 |
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Current portion of operating leases | 362 |
Net of current portion of operating leases | 219 |
Total operating lease liabilities | 581 |
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Lease Cost | |
Interest on Finance Lease | 12 |
Operating lease costs
| 175
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| 187 |
Other information related to leases were as follows (in thousands except lease term and discount rate):
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Cash Paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | |
Finance cash flows from finance leases | 65 |
Finance cash flows from operating leases | 184 |
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | |
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Weighted-average remaining lease term: | |
Finance leases | 3.29 |
Operating leases | 1.16 |
Weighted-average Discount Rate: | |
Finance leases | 3.51% |
Operating leases | 3.02% |
As of September 30, 2019, the maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities are as follow:
| Operating lease Liabilities | Finance Lease Liabilities |
Fiscal Year | | |
Remainder of 2020 | $368 | 242 |
2021 | 200 | 215 |
2022 | 40 | 161 |
2023 | 1 | 81 |
2024 | - | 58 |
Total future minimum lease payments | $609 | 757 |
Less: amount representing interest | (28) | (72) |
Present value of net minimum lease payments | 581 | 685 |
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Presentation on statement of financial position | | |
Current | $362 | 206 |
Non Current | $219 | 479 |
As of Jun 30, 2019, future minimum lease payments under finance leases and non-cancelable operating leases were as follows:
Fiscal Year | Operating lease Liabilities | Finance Lease Liabilities |
2020 | $620 | 283 |
2021 | 216 | 187 |
2022 | 47 | 143 |
2023 | 1 | 68 |
2024 | - | 44 |
Total future minimum lease payments | $884 | 725 |
22. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS APPROXIMATE CARRYING VALUE
In accordance with ASC Topics 825 and 820, the following presents assets and liabilities measured and carried at fair value and classified by level of fair value measurement hierarchy:
There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018.
Term deposits (Level 2) – The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Restricted term deposits (Level 2) – The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Lines of credit (Level 3) – The carrying value of the lines of credit approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the obligations.
Bank loans payable (Level 3) – The carrying value of the Company’s bank loan payables approximates its fair value as the interest rates associated with long-term debt is adjustable in accordance with market situations when the Company borrowed funds with similar terms and remaining maturities.
TRIO-TECHTRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIESITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Overview
The following should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes in Item I above and with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes, the information under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.2019.
Trio-Tech International (“TTI”) 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 16139 Wyandotte Street, Van Nuys, California 91406,Block 1008 Toa Payoh North, Unit 03-09 Singapore 318996, and our telephone number is (818) 787-7000.(65) 6265 3300.
The Company is a provider of reliability test equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Our customers rely on us to verify that their semiconductor components meet or exceed the rigorous reliability standards demanded for aerospace, communications and other electronics products.
TTI generated approximately 99.7%99.8% of its revenue from its three core business segments in the test and measurement industry, i.e. manufacturing of test equipment, testing services and distribution of test equipment during the three months ended September 30, 2018.2019. The Real Estate segment contributed only 0.3%0.2% to the total revenue and has been insignificant sinceduring the property market in China has slowed down due to control measures in China.three months ended September 30, 2019.
Manufacturing
TTI develops and manufactures an extensive range of test equipment used in the "front end" and the "back end" manufacturing processes of semiconductors. Our equipment includes leak detectors, autoclaves, centrifuges, burn-in systems and boards, HAST testers, temperature controlled chucks, wet benches and more.
Testing
TTI provides comprehensive electrical, environmental, and burn-in testing services to semiconductor manufacturers in our testing laboratories in Asia and the U.S. Our customers include both manufacturers and end-users of semiconductor and electronic components, who look to us when they do not want to establish their own facilities. The independent tests are performed to industry and customer specific standards.
Distribution
In addition to marketing our proprietary products, we distribute complementary products made by manufacturers mainly from the U.S., Europe, Taiwan and Japan. The products include environmental chambers, handlers, interface systems, vibration systems, shaker systems, solderability testers and other semiconductor equipment. Besides equipment, we also distribute a wide range of components such as connectors, sockets, LCD display panels and touch-screen panels. Furthermore, our range of products are mainly targeted for industrial products rather than consumer products whereby the life cycle of the industrial products can last from 3 years to 7 years.
Real Estate
Beginning in 2007, TTI has invested in real estate property in Chongqing, China, which has generated investment income from the rental revenue from real estate we purchased in Chongqing, China, and investment returns from deemed loan receivables, which are classified as other income. The rental income is generated from the rental properties in MaoYe and FuLi in Chongqing, China. In the second quarter of fiscal 2015, the investment in JiaSheng, which was deemed as loans receivable, was transferred to down payment for purchase of investment property in China.
First Quarter Fiscal Year 20192020 Highlights
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Total revenue decreased by $900,$222 or 8.22.2 %, to $10,045$9,823 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, compared to $10,945$10,045 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Manufacturing segment revenue decreased by $1,128,$320, or 23.7%8.8%, to $3,637$3,317 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, compared to $4,765$3,637 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Testing segment revenue decreased by $168,$47, or 3.6%1.1%, to $4,437$4,390 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, compared to $4,605$4,437 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Distribution segment revenue increased by $408,$155, or 26.6%8.0%, to $1,944$2,099 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, compared to $1,536$1,944 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Real estate segment rental revenue was $27decreased by $10 or 37% to $17 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and $392020 compared to $27 for the first quarter ofsame period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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The overall gross profit margin decreasedincreased by 4.3%2.0% to 20.9%22.9% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, from 25.2%20.9% for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Income from operations was $123$222 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, a decrease2020, an increase of $424,$99, as compared to an income from operations of $547$123 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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General and administrative expenses decreasedincreased by $80,$29, or 4.4%1.6%, to $1,759$1,788 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, from $1,839$1,759 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Selling expenses decreasedincreased by $32,$43, or 17.9%29.3%, to $147$190 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, from $179$147 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Other income decreasedincreased by $115$67 to $43$110 in the first quarter of fiscal year 20192020 compared to $158$43 in the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Tax expense increased by $32 to $74Income tax was $Nil in the first quarter of fiscal year 20192020, an decrease of $74 as compared to $42an income tax expense of $74 in the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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During the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, income from continuing operations before non-controlling interest, net of tax was $14,$264, as compared to an income of $605$14 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest for the first quarter of fiscal year 20192020 was $59,$10, a deteriorationdecrease of $86,$49, as compared to net income of $27$59 in the same period in fiscal year 2018.
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Working capital increased by $1,472, or 16.0%, to $10,700 as of September 30, 2018 compared to $9,228 as of June 30, 2018.2019.
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Basic Earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal year 20192020 were $0.02,$0.07, as compared to earnings per share of $0.16$0.02 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Dilutive Earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal year 20192020 were $0.02,$0.07, as compared to earnings per share of $0.16$0.02 for the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
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Total assets increaseddecreased by $565,$409, or 1.5%1.1% to $37,039$36,118 as of September 30, 20182019 compared to $36,474$36,527 as of June 30, 2018.2019.
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Total liabilities increaseddecreased by $899,$117, or 6.9%1.0% to $13,872$11,549 as of September 30, 20182019 compared to $12,973$11,666 as of June 30, 2018.2019.
Results of Operations and Business Outlook
The following table sets forth our revenue components for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.
Revenue Components | Three Months Ended September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Revenue: | | |
Manufacturing | 36.2% | 43.5% | 33.8% | 36.2% |
Testing Services | 44.2 | 42.1 | 44.7 | 44.2 |
Distribution | 19.3 | 14.0 | 21.3 | 19.3 |
Real Estate | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Total | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 was $10,045,$9,823, a decrease of $900$222 from $10,945$10,045 when compared to the revenue for the same period of the prior fiscal year. As a percentage, revenue decreased by 8.2%2.2% for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 when compared to revenue for the same period of the prior year.
For the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, there was a decrease in revenue across all segments except for the distribution segment when compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Total revenue into and within China, the Southeast Asia regions and other countries (except revenue into and within the United States) decreased by $842,$389 or 8.1%4.1%, to $9,576$9,187 for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, as compared with $10,418$9,576 for the same period of last fiscal year. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease in the manufacturing segment in the Singapore and Suzhou, China operations and a decrease in the testing segmentsegments in the Tianjin,Malaysia and China operations which waswere partially offset by an increase in the testing segmentsegments in the Singapore and Thailand operations. The decrease was also offset by an increase in the distribution segment in ourthe Singapore operations.operation.
Total revenue into and within the U.S. was $469$636 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease2019, an increase of $58$167 from $527$469 for the same period of the prior year. The decreaseincrease in the three monthsmonths’ result was mainly due to a decreasean increase in orders from existing customers in the first quarter of fiscal year 20192020 as compared to the same period in fiscal year 2018.2019.
Revenue within our four current segments for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 is discussed below.
Manufacturing Segment
Revenue in the manufacturing segment as a percentage of total revenue was 36.2%33.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, a decrease of 7.3%2.4% of total revenue when compared to 43.5%36.2% in the same period of the last fiscal year. The absolute amount of revenue decreased by $1,128$320 to $3,637$3,317 for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, compared to $4,765,$3,637, for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Revenue in the manufacturing segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 decreased primarily due to a decrease in orders by customers in the Singapore and Suzhou, China operations.
The revenueRevenue in the manufacturing segment from a major customer accounted for 39.6%39.3% and 37.9%39.6% of our revenue in the manufacturing segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The future revenue in our manufacturing segment will be affected by the purchase and capital expenditure plans of this major customer, if the customer base cannot be increased.
Testing Services Segment
Revenue in the testing segment as a percentage of total revenue was 44.2%44.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a2019, an increase of 2.1%0.5% of the total revenue when compared to 42.1%44.2% for the same period of the last fiscal year. The absolute amount of revenue decreased by $168$47 to $4,437$4,390 for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, as compared to $4,605$4,437 for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Revenue in the testing segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 decreased primarily due to a decrease in our Tianjin,the Malaysia and China operations but was partially offset by an increase in ourthe Singapore and Thailand operations. The decrease in Tianjin,Malaysia and China operations was caused by a decrease in orders from our majorthe customer.
The revenue in the testing segment from a major customer accounted for 76.0%66.4% and 78.4%76.0% of our revenue in the testing segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The future revenue in ourthe testing segment will be affected by the demands of this major customer, if the customer base cannot be increased. Demand for testing services varies from country to country depending on any changes taking place in the market and our customers’ forecasts. As it is difficult to accurately forecast fluctuations in the market, management believes it is necessary to maintain testing facilities in close proximity to ourthe customers in order to make it convenient for them to send us their newly manufactured parts for testing and to enable us to maintain a share of the market.
Distribution Segment
Revenue in the distribution segment as a percentage of total revenue was 19.3%21.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, an increase of 5.3%2.0% of total revenue when compared to 14.0%19.3% in the same period of the last fiscal year. The absolute amount of revenue increased by $408$155 to $1,944$2,099 for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, compared to $1,536$1,944 for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Revenue in the distribution segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 increased primarily due to an increase in revenue generated from customers in the Singapore operations.operation.
Demand for the distribution segment varies depending on the demand for our customers’ products, the changes taking place in the market and our customers’ forecasts. Hence it is difficult to accurately forecast fluctuations in the market.
Real Estate Segment
The real estate segment accounted for 0.3%0.2% of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 0.4%0.3% of total revenue for three months ended September 30, 2017.2018. The absolute amount of revenue in the real estate segment was $17 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and $27 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and $39 for the three months ended 30 September 2017.
During the first quarter of 2019, Management decided to sell our Mao Ye Property, which is one of our earlier investment properties. In order to monetize the capital gain on property, TTCQ appointed a sole agent for 6 months as of September 1, 2018 to search for suitable buyers for this property. In accordance with ASC Topic 360, as there was an intention to sell the investment properties, the property was reclassified from investment property, which had a net book value of RMB 2,729, or approximately $397 as at September 30, 2018, to assets held for sale.2018.
Uncertainties and Remedies
There are several influencing factors which create uncertainties when forecasting performance, such as the constantly changing nature of technology, specific requirements from the customer, decline in demand for certain types of burn-in devices or equipment, decline in demand for testing services and fabrication services, and other similar factors. One factor that influences uncertainty is the highly competitive nature of the semiconductor industry. Another is that some customers are unable to provide a forecast of the products required in the upcoming weeks; hence it is difficult to plan for the resources needed to meet these customers’ requirements due to short lead time and last minute order confirmation. This will normally result in a lower margin for these products, as it is more expensive to purchase materials in a short time frame. However, the Company has taken certain actions and formulated certain plans to deal with and to help mitigate these unpredictable factors. For example, in order to meet manufacturing customers’ demands upon short notice, the Company maintains higher inventories, but continues to work closely with its customers to avoid stock piling. We believe that we have improved customer service from staff through our efforts to keep our staff up to date on the newest technology and stressing the importance of understanding and meeting the stringent requirements of our customers. Finally, the Company is exploring new markets and products, looking for new customers, and upgrading and improving burn-in technology while at the same time searching for improved testing methods offor higher technology chips.
We are in the process of implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system, as part of a multi-year plan to integrate and upgrade our systems and processes. The implementation of this ERP system is scheduled to occur in phases over the next few years, and began with the migration of certain of our operational and financial systems in our Singapore operations to the new ERP system during the second quarter of fiscal 2018. 2017.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the operational and financial systems in Singapore were substantially transitioned to the new system. The operational and financial systems in our Malaysia operation were substantially transitioned to the new system during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
This implementation effort will continue in fiscal 2019,2020, when the operational and financial systemssystem in Singaporeour Tianjin and Suzhou operations will be substantially transitioned to the new system. Implementation
As a phased implementation of athis system occurs, we are experiencing certain changes to our processes and procedures which, in turn, result in changes to our internal control over financial reporting. While we expect the new ERP system involves risksto strengthen our internal financial controls by automating certain manual processes and uncertainties. Any disruptions, delays or deficienciesstandardizing business processes and reporting across our organization, management will continue to evaluate and monitor our internal controls as processes and procedures in the design or implementationeach of the new system could result in increased costs and adversely affect our ability to timely report our financial results, which could negatively impact our business and resultsaffected areas evolve.
The Company’s primary exposure to movements in foreign currency exchange rates relates to non-U.S. dollar-denominated sales and operating expenses in its subsidiaries. Strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies adversely affects the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s foreign currency-denominated sales and earnings, and generally leads the Company to raise international pricing, potentially reducing demand for the Company’s products. Margins on sales of the Company’s products in foreign countries and on sales of products that include components obtained from foreign suppliers could be materially adversely affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. In some circumstances, for competitive or other reasons, the Company may decide not to raise local prices to fully offset the dollar’s strengthening, or at all, which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s foreign currency-denominated sales and earnings. Conversely, a strengthening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar, while generally beneficial to the Company’s foreign currency denominated sales and earnings could cause the Company to reduce international pricing, thereby limiting the benefit. Additionally, strengthening of foreign currencies may also increase the Company’s cost of product components denominated in those currencies, thus adversely affecting gross margins.
There are several influencing factors which create uncertainties when forecasting performance of our real estate segment, such as obtaining the rights by the joint venture to develop the real estate projects in China, inflation in China, currency fluctuations and devaluation, and changes in Chinese laws, regulations, or their interpretation.
Comparison of the First QuarterThree Months Ended September 30, 20182019 and September 30, 20172018
The following table sets forth certain consolidated statements of income data as a percentage of revenue for the first quarter of fiscal yearsthree months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 respectively:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Revenue | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Cost of sales | 79.1 | 74.8 | 77.1 | 79.1 |
Gross Margin | 20.9% | 25.2% | 22.9% | 20.9% |
Operating expenses | | |
General and administrative | 17.5% | 16.8% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
Selling | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Research and development | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 0.0 | 0.1 | |
Gain on disposal of plant and equipment | | (0.2) | - |
Total operating expenses | 19.7% | 20.2% | 20.7% | 19.7% |
Income from Operations | 1.2% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
Overall Gross Margin
Overall gross margin as a percentage of revenue decreasedincreased by 4.3%2.0% to 20.9%22.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, from 25.2%20.9% for the same period of the last fiscal year, primarily due to a decrease in the gross profit margin in the testing segment. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in gross profit margin in the distribution segment.year.
Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue in the manufacturing segment decreasedincreased by 2.0%1.6% to 21.4%23.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, as compared to 23.4%21.4% for the same period in last fiscal year. The decreaseincrease in gross profit margin was primarily due to morehigher sales of low profit margin products being higher than the sale of high profit margin products in the three months ended September 30, 2018.2019 as compared to the same period in the last fiscal year. In absolute dollar amounts, gross profits in the manufacturing segment decreased by $336$18 to $780$762 for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, from $1,116$780 for the same period in the last fiscal year.
Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue in the testing segment decreasedincreased by 8.0%3.5% to 23.8%27.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, from 31.8%23.8% in the same period of the last fiscal year. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to a decreasemanagement efforts in testing volumereducing costs in our Tianjin,the China and Malaysia operations. Significant portions of our cost of goods sold are fixed in the testing segment. Thus, as the demand of services and factory utilization decreases, the fixed costs are spread over the decreased output, which decreases the gross profit margin. However, this negative impact was mitigated by our effort in cost savings as mentioned earlier. In absolute dollar amounts, gross profit in the testing segment decreasedincreased by $412$145 to $1,054$1,199 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 from $1,466$1,054 for the sameperiod of the last fiscal year.year as a result of an increase in gross profit margin.
Gross profit margin of the distribution segment is not only affected by the market price of the products we distribute, but also the mix of products we distribute, which changes frequently as a result of changes in market demand. Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue in the distribution segment increased by 2.4%0.6% to 13.3%13.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, from 10.9%13.3% in the same period of the last fiscal year. The increase in gross margin was due to the increase in sales of high profit margin products in our Singapore operation as compared to the same period of last fiscal year. In terms of absolute dollar amounts, gross profit in the distribution segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 was $258$292 as compared to $168$258 in the same period of the last fiscal year.
Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue in the real estate segment was 33.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to 25.6% in the same period of the last fiscal year. In absolute dollar amounts, for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, gross profit marginloss in the real estate segment was $9. For the three months ended September 30, 2017,$1, as compared to gross profit margin of $10$9 for same period of last fiscal year. The increase in gross loss was generated.mainly due to the sales of properties in real estate segment after the first quarter of last fiscal year, which resulted in a decrease in rental income.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the first quarter of fiscal yearsthree months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, |
(Unaudited) | | | | |
General and administrative | $1,759 | $1,839 | $1,788 | $1,759 |
Selling | 147 | 179 | 190 | 147 |
Research and development | 72 | 184 | 76 | 72 |
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | - | 11 | |
Gain on disposal of plant and equipment | | (24) | - |
Total | $1,978 | $2,213 | $2,030 | $1,978 |
General and administrative expenses decreasedincreased by $80,$29, or 4.4%1.6%, from $1,839$1,759 to $1,759$1,788 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 compared to the same period of last fiscal year. The decreaseincrease in general and administrative expenses was mainly attributable to the decrease in staff welfarehigher professional fees and payroll related expenses in the U.S. operations.
Selling expenses decreasedincreased by $32,$43, or 17.9%29.3%, from $179$147 to $147$190 for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, compared to the same period of the last fiscal year. The decreaseincrease was mainly due to a decreasean increase in commission expenses in the manufacturing segment of ourthe Singapore operations becauseas a result of an increase in commissionable revenue although we saw a decrease in commissionableoverall revenue and a decrease in warranty expenses due to adoption of a new revenue standard as described in note 19 to the financial statements included in item 1 of this Form 10-Q.manufacturing segment.
Research and development expenses decreased by $112, or 60.9%, from $184 to $72 forDuring the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, there was a gain on disposal of plant and equipment of $24 as compared to $nil in the same period of the last fiscal year. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease of the expenses in Suzhou, China operation. The operation did not incur research and development expenses in three months ended September 30, 2018 whereas there was a one-off research and development project in the Suzhou, China operations in the three months ended September 30, 2017.
Income from Operations
Income from operations was $222 for the three months ended September 30, 2019, an increase of $99, as compared to $123 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $424, as compared to an income from operations of $547 for the three months ended September 30, 2017.2018. The decreaseincrease was mainly due to the decrease in revenue and the decreaseincrease in gross profit which was partially offset by the decreaseincrease in operating expenses, as previously discussed.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, |
(Unaudited) | | | | |
Interest expenses | $78 | $58 | $68 | $78 |
Interest expense was $68 for the three months ended September 30, 2019, a decrease of $10, or 12.8% as compared to $78 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and $58 for the three months ended September 30, 2017.2018. The increase isdecrease was due to increasea decrease in the utilization of short-term loanloans in the Singapore operation.and China operations. As of September 30, 2018,2019, the Company had an unused line of credit of $3,858$6,250 as compared to $4,639$3,858 at September 30, 2017.2018.
Other Income
Other income for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, |
| | | | |
Interest income | 10 | 8 | 32 | 10 |
Other rental income | 27 | 26 | 30 | 27 |
Exchange loss | (39) | (6) | |
Exchange gain/(loss) | | 5 | (39) |
Bad debt recovery | 2 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
Other miscellaneous income | 43 | 129 | 32 | 43 |
Total | $43 | $158 | $110 | $43 |
Other income decreasedincreased by $115$67 to $43$110 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 from $158$43 as compared to the same period in the last fiscal year. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to the existencean increase in interest income from placement of a non-recurring reimbursement incomefixed deposit for the three months ended September 30, 2017.2019 as compared to same period in the last fiscal year. Furthermore, this decreaseincrease in other income was also causedpositively impacted by an increase ofa foreign exchange loss.movement. The exchange loss increases by $33 from $6gain was $5 for the three months ended September 30, 20172019 as compared to an exchange loss of $39 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, which was mainly due to transactional foreign exchange differences in the Malaysia and Tianjin, ChinaU.S. operations.
Income Tax Expenses
The Company had anCompany's income tax expense ofwas $Nil and $74 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. The provision for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to provision for GILTI tax which is absent during first quarter of 2019 fiscal year. The provision for GILTI tax was offset by pre-tax income changes as compared to anwell as various discrete items. The income tax expense of $42 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was offset by the tax refund in the China operation. In the same period inof 2018, the last fiscal year. The increase in income tax expenses was mainly due to a change from deferred tax benefit in the same period last fiscal year toCompany recorded deferred tax expense for timing differences recorded byin the Malaysia operation.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017, the Tax Act requires a mandatory one-time repatriation of certain post-1986 earnings and profits that were deferred from US taxation by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. The Company recognized an income tax expense and payable of $900 in fiscal year 2018. The computation of the post-1986 earning and profits used estimates and are preliminary amounts which will be finalized during the measurement period. No adjustment of provision being made in this period. The company elected to pay the Repatriation Tax over an 8-year period at no interest rate and is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s working capital position.
The Tax Act implemented the inclusion in gross income for the Global Intangible Low-Tax Income (GILTI) for any taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2018. This provision significantly expands current taxation of foreign subsidiary corporate earnings. Given the complexity of GILTI provision, the company is still assessing the effects of the provisions to determine whether to elect to either provide for the minimum tax as future income tax expense as a period expense or as a deferred tax on the related investment in foreign subsidiaries.
Non-controlling Interest
As of September 30, 2018,2019, we held a 55% interest in Trio-Tech (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Trio-Tech (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn. Bhd., SHI International Pte. Ltd., and PT. SHI Indonesia. We also held a 76% interest in Prestal Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. The share of net loss from the subsidiaries by the non-controlling interest for the three months ended September 30, 20172019 was $59,$10, a decrease of $86$49 compared to the share of net income of $27$59 for the same period of the previous fiscal year. The decrease in the net incomeloss of the non-controlling interest in the subsidiaries was attributable to the decreaseincrease in net income generated by the Malaysia operationsoperation as compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Net Income
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 was $65, a decrease$273, an increase of $510,$208, as compared to a net income of $575$65 for the same period last fiscal year.
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.02$0.07 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 as compared to $0.16$0.02 for the same period in the last fiscal year. Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations were nilNil for both the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018.
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.02$0.07 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 as compared to $0.16$0.02 for the same period in the last fiscal year. Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations were nilNil for both the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018.
Segment Information
The revenue, gross margin and income or loss from operations for each segment during the first quarter of fiscal year 20192020 and fiscal year 20182019 are presented below. As the revenue and gross margin for each segment have been discussed in the previous section, only the comparison of income or loss from operations is discussed below.
Manufacturing Segment
The revenue, gross margin and income from operations for the manufacturing segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, |
(Unaudited) | | | | |
Revenue | $3,637 | $4,765 | $3,317 | $3,637 |
Gross margin | 21.4% | 23.4% | 23.0% | 21.4% |
Income from operations | $107 | $186 | |
(Loss)/Income from operations | | $(12) | $107 |
IncomeLoss from operations from the manufacturing segment was $107$12 as compared to $185income from operation of $107 in the same period of the last fiscal year, primarily due to a decrease in gross margin of $18 and partially offset by a decreasean increase in operating expenses. Gross profit decreased by $336 while operating expenses decreased by $258.of $101. Operating expenses for the manufacturing segment were $673$774 and $930$673 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The $258increase in operating expenses was mainly due to an increase of $60 in general and administrative expenses and an increase of $56 in selling expenses. The increase in general and administrative expenses was mainly attributable to an increase in payroll related expenses in the Singapore operations. The increase in selling expenses was due to higher commission expenses as there was higher commissionable revenue in the Singapore operations. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $19 in corporate overhead expenses.
Testing Segment
The revenue, gross margin and income/(loss) from operations for the testing segment for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, |
(Unaudited) | | |
Revenue | $4,390 | $4,437 |
Gross margin | 27.3% | 23.8% |
Income/(Loss) from operations | $68 | $(138) |
Income from operations in the testing segment for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $68, an increase of $206 compared to a loss from operations of $138 in the same period of the last fiscal year. The increase in operating income was mainly attributable to an increase of gross profit margin as discussed earlier and a decrease in operating expenses. Operating expenses were $1,131 and $1,192 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.The decrease of $61 in operating expenses was mainly due to a decrease in general and administrative expenses, by $67, selling expenses decreased by $50 and research and development expenses decreased by $133. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was mainly attributable to the revision in method of allocation of payroll related expenses between segments in the Singapore operations. The decrease in selling expenses was due to lower commission expenses as there was less commissionable revenue in the Singapore operations. The decrease of research and development expenses was due to the existence of a one-off project in the Suzhou, China operations in three months ended September 30, 2017.
Testing Segment
The revenue, gross margin and (loss) / income from operations for the testing segment for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, |
(Unaudited) | | |
Revenue | $4,437 | $4,605 |
Gross margin | 23.8% | 31.8% |
(Loss)/ Income from operations | $(138) | $336 |
Loss from operations in the testing segment for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $138, a change of $474 compared to income from operations of $336 in the same period of the last fiscal year. The change in operating income was mainly attributable to a decrease of gross profit margin as discussed earlier and also an increase in operating expenses. Operating expenses were $1,192 and $1,130 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.The $62 increase in operating expenseswhich was mainly due to an increase in general and administrative expenses by $130, which was partially offset by a decrease in corporate overhead by $91. The increase in general and administrative expenses was mainly due to a revision in method of allocation oflower payroll related expenses between segmentsincurred in the SingaporeChina operations.
Distribution Segment
The revenue, gross margin and income from operations for the distribution segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, |
(Unaudited) | | | | |
Revenue | $1,944 | $1,536 | $2,099 | $1,944 |
Gross margin | 13.3% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 13.3% |
Income from operations | $172 | $101 | $204 | $172 |
Income from operations was $172,$204, for the three months ended September 30, 2018,2019, as compared to $101$172 for the same period of last fiscal year. The increase of $71$32 was mainly due to an increase of $34 in the gross margin, as discussed earlier, and partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Gross profit increased by $90 while operating expenses increased by $19.earlier. Operating expenses were $86$88 and $67$86 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to an increase in general and administrative expenses of $11.
Real Estate Segment
The revenue, gross margin and loss from operations for the real estate segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 were as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, |
(Unaudited) | | | | |
Revenue | $27 | $39 | $17 | $27 |
Gross margin | 33.3% | 25.6% | (5.9)% | 33.3% |
Loss from operations | $(12) | $(10) | $(17) | $(12) |
Loss from operations in the real estate segment for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 was $12$17 compared to $10$12 for the same period of last fiscal year. Operating expenses were $21$16 and $20$21 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.
Corporate
The loss from operations for Corporate for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 was as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Three Months Ended September 30, |
(Unaudited) | 2018 | | 2017 | | | |
Loss from operations | | $ | (6 | ) | | $ | (66 | ) | $(21) | $(6) |
Corporate operating loss was $6$21 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease2019, an increase of $60$15 from a loss of $66$6 in the same period of the last fiscal year. The decreaseincrease was mainly attributable to a decreasean increase in general and administrative expenses.
Financial Condition
During the three months ended September 30, 20182019 total assets increaseddecreased by $565$409 from $36,474$36,527 as at June 30, 20182019 to $37,039.$36,118. The increasedecrease in total assets was primarily due to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, other receivables, inventory, deferred tax asset, investment properties, property, plant and equipment, other asset and restricted term deposits, which was partially–offset by an increase in cash & cash equivalents, short term deposits, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses property, plant and equipmentother current assets, and deferred tax assets, which were partially offset by a decrease in notes & other receivables, inventory and restricted term deposits.operating lease right-of-use assets.
Cash and cash equivalents were $7,101$3,710 as at September 30, 2018,2019, reflecting an increasea decrease of $562$1,153 from $6,539$4,863 as at June 30, 2018,2019, primarily due to loan drawdownplacement made into fixed deposits in the Malaysia operationSingapore and a deposit from a customer, which were partially offset byChina operations and the decrease due to placementacquisition of a fixed deposit and repayment of a loan by the Singapore operation and purchase of property, plant and equipment byin the ChinaMalaysia operation.
Short term deposits were $1,011$5,222 as at September 30, 2018,2019, reflecting an increase of $358$1,078 from $653$4,144 as at June 30, 2018,2019, primarily due to placement of a deposit byan increase in deposits in the Singapore operation.and China operations.
As at September 30, 2018,2019, the trade accounts receivable balance increased by $374$407 to $8,121,$7,520, from $7,747$7,113 as at June 30, 2018,2019, primarily due to the increase in revenue for the first three months of fiscal year 20192020 as compared to the revenue in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year in the Singapore operationMalaysia, China and longer collection cycles in the Singapore operation. TheU.S. operations. This increase was partially offset by the decrease in the MalaysiaSingapore and Tianjin, ChinaThailand operations due to the decrease in revenue for the first three months of fiscal year 20192020 as compared to the revenue in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year. The number of days’ sales outstanding in accounts receivables for the Group was 7467 and 7274 days at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 20192020 and for the fiscal year ended 2018,2019, respectively.
As at September 30, 20182019 other receivables were $889,$756, reflecting an increasea decrease of 8$61 from $881$817 as at June 30, 2018.2019. The increasedecrease was primarily due to thea decrease in advance payments made to suppliers and other tax incentive received by the Tianjin, China Operationreceivables in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019.Singapore operation.
Inventories as at September 30, 20182019 were $2,386,$1,688, a decrease of $544,$739, as compared to $2,930$2,427 as at June 30, 2018.2019. The decrease in inventoryinventories was mainly due to higher inventory turnover daysin line with a decrease in orders by customers in the manufacturing segment of Singapore operations.
Prepaid expenses were $330$346 as at September 30, 20182019 compared to $208$287 as at June 30, 2018.2019. The increase of $122$59 was primarily due to prepayment for software related expensesthe prepaid application fee made in relation to the sale of property in the Singapore operation and insurance in the Singapore and Tianjin, China operations.Malaysia operation.
Investment properties, net in China were $693$736 as at September 30, 20182019 and $1,146$782 as at June 30, 2018.2019. The decrease was primarily due to reclassification of the Maoye properties amounting to RMB 2,729, or approximately $397 to Asset helddepreciation charged for sale due to management’s decision to sell the investment property.period and the foreign currency exchange movement between June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2019.
Assets held for sales were $486$88 as at September 30, 20182019 and $91$89 as at June 30, 2018.2019. Management entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement with a potential buyer during fiscal year 2019. The increase was due to reclassificationcompletion of the Maoye properties amountingsale is subject to RMB 2,729, or approximately $397 from investment properties dueapproval by the local government. In accordance with ASC 360-20, a sale is considered consummated when all the legal steps to management’s decision to selltransfer the investment property. ownership are completed, not when the sales agreement is signed.
Property, plant and equipment net increaseddecreased by $332$372 from $11,935$12,159 as at June 30, 2018,2019, to $12,267$11,787 as at September 30, 2018,2019, mainly due to higher capital expendituredepreciation charged for the period and the foreign currency exchange movement between June 30, 2019 to September 30, 2019. The decrease was partially offset by the new acquisition of plant and equipment in the Malaysia and Tianjin, China operations for the three months ended September 30, 2018.operation.
Restricted cash decreased by $10$32 to $1,685$1,674 as at September 30, 2018,2019, as compared to $1,695$1,706 as at June 30, 2018.2019. This was primarily due to the foreign currency exchange differencemovement between functional currency and U.S. dollars from June 30, 2018 to2019 and September 30, 2018.2019.
Other assets decreased by $156 to $1,594 as at September 30, 2019, as compared to $1,750 as at June 30, 2019. This was mainly due to the reclassification of down payments made for the purchase of property, plant and equipment, to fixed assets in the Malaysia operation.
Accounts payable decreased by $102 to $3,170 as at September 30, 2019, as compared to $3,272 as at June 30, 2019. This was due to a decrease in purchases by the Singapore operation.
Accrued expenses decreased by $112 to $3,374 as at September 30, 2019, as compared to $3,486 as at June 30, 2019. The decrease in accrued expenses was mainly due to a decrease in the accrued payroll liability in the China operation.
Other assets
Bank loans payable decreased by $585$161 to $1,664$2,619 as at September 30, 2018,2019, as compared to $2,249$2,780 as at June 30, 2018. This was mainly due to reclassification of down payment made for purchase of property, plant equipment to fixed assets by the Malaysia and Tianjin, China operations.
Utilized lines of credit increased by $90 to $2,133 as at September 30, 2018 compared to $2,043 as at June 30, 2018, which was mainly due to utilization of the credit facility by Tianjin, China operation in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 which was partially offset by the lower utilization of lines of credit by the Singapore operation.
Accounts payable decreased by $765 to $2,939 as at September 30, 2018, as compared to $3,704 as at June 30, 2018.2019. This was due to the increase in creditor turnover daysrepayments made in the Singapore operation.and Malaysia operations.
Accrued expenses increasedFinance leases decreased by $399$40 to $3,571$685 as at September 30, 2018,2019, as compared to $3,172$725 as at June 30, 2018. The increase in accrued expenses was mainly due to an increase in a customer deposit in the Suzhou, China Operation.
Bank loans payable increased by $1,321 to $3,125 as at September 30, 2018, as compared to $1,804 as at June 30, 2018. This was due to an additional loan availed by the Malaysia operation.
Capital leases decreased by $76 to $698 as at September 30, 2018, as compared to $774 as at June 30, 2018.2019. This was due to the repayment of capitalfinance leases byin the Singapore and Malaysia operations. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in a finance lease in the Singapore operation.
Operating lease right of use assets and the corresponding leased liability were $614 and $581 respectively as of September 30, 2019, after taking into effect the new accounting standard,ASC 842 leases.
Liquidity Comparison
Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $628$616 to an inflow of $558$1,174 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 from an outflowinflow of $70$558 for the same period of the last fiscal year. The increase in net cash inflow provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in net income by $257, an increase in cash inflow of $1,234$231 from inventories,depreciation and amortization, an increase of $779$172 from other assetsinventories and a decrease in cash outflow of $791$337 from accounts receivables.payable and accrued expenses. These were partially offset by a decrease in net income by $596, an increase in cash outflowinflow of $1,408$419 from accounts payable and accrued expenses and an increase in cash outflow by $124 from income tax payable.other assets.
Net cash used in investing activities increased by $755$96 to an outflow of $1,211$1,665 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 from an outflow of $456$1,569 for the same period of the last fiscal year. The increase in cash outflow was primarily due to an increase in capital expenditureinvestment in unrestricted term deposits by $685$807 and partially offset by a decrease of $73 in proceeds$714 from insurance claim.the capital expenditure.
Net cash generatedused in financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 was $1,639,$521, representing an increasea decrease of $2,564,$2,160, as compared to net cash usedgenerated in financing activities of $925$1,639 during the three months ended September 30, 2017.2018. The increase in cash outflow was mainly attributable to an increase in cash outflow by $3,154$189 from repayment of bank loans, operating and finance leases, a decrease in cash inflow of $199 from borrowings throughproceeds from exercising stock option, a decrease of $3,467 from proceeds from lines of credit and bank loans and an increase by $199a decrease in proceeds from exercising of stock option which wasbank loans by $1,475. These were partially offset by an increasea decrease in cash outflow of $793$3,124 from repayment of lines of credit.
We believe that our projected cash flows from operations, borrowing availability under our revolving lines of credit, cash on hand, trade credit and the secured bank loan will provide the necessary financial resources to meet our projected cash requirements for at least the next 12 months.
Critical Accounting Estimates & Policies
Effective as of July 1, 2018,2019, the Company has adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from contracts with Customers2016-02, Leases (Topic 606),842), and its related amendments using modified retrospective transition method. We have completed our adoption and implemented policies, processes and controls to support the standard’s measurement and disclosure requirements as described in note 1 to the financial statements included in item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
The amendments in ASU 2016-02 ASC Topic 842: Leases become effective for the Company in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. These amendments require companies to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date of the applicable lease: (a) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (b) a right-of-use asset, which is as an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this accounting standard update on its consolidated financial statements.
There have been no other significant changes in the critical accounting policies from those, disclosed in” Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 3. QQUUANTITATIVEANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
An evaluation was carried out by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2018,2019, the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable level.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Except as discussed below, there has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2018,2019, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation
We are in the process of implementing an ERP System, as part of a multi-year plan to integrate and upgrade our systems and processes. The implementation of this ERP system is scheduled to occur in phases over the nexta few years, and began with the migration of certain of our operational and financial systems in our Singapore operations to the new ERP system during the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the operational and financial systems in Singapore were substantially transitioned to the new system.
This implementation effort continued in fiscal 2019. The operational and financial systems in our Malaysia operation have beenwere substantially transitioned to the new system during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
This implementation effort will continue in fiscal 2020, when the operational and financial systems in our Tianjin and Suzhou operations will be substantially transitioned to the new system.
As a phased implementation of this system occurs, we are experiencing certain changes to our processes and procedures which, in turn, result in changes to our internal control over financial reporting. While we expect the new ERP system to strengthen our internal financial controls by automating certain manual processes and standardizing business processes and reporting across our organization, management will continue to evaluate and monitor our internal controls as processes and procedures in each of the affected areas evolve.
Adoption of New Revenue Recognition Accounting Standard
We implemented controls relating to adoption of the new revenue recognition accounting standards that were adopted in fiscal 2019 to ensure that the revenue contracts, and related policies and process flows were sufficiently reviewed to identify adoption impacts.
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not applicable.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Malaysia and Singapore regulations prohibit the payment of dividends if the Company does not have sufficient retained earnings and tax credit. In addition, the payment of dividends can only be made after making deductions for income tax pursuant to the regulations. Furthermore, the cash movements from the Company’s 55% owned Malaysian subsidiary to overseas are restricted and must be authorized by the Central Bank of Malaysia. California law also prohibits the payment of dividends if the Company does not have sufficient retained earnings or cannot meet certain asset to liability ratios.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
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Pursuant to the requirements 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 |
| By: | /s/ Victor H.M. Ting VICTOR H.M. TING Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Dated: November 13, 2018 2019 |