Universal Security Instruments Reports Third-Quarter Results

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSEAMEX: UUU) today announced results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2021. 

For the three months ended December 31, 2021, sales increased approximately 3.8% to $5,319,014 compared to sales of $5,124,750 for the same period last year.  The Company reported net income of $35,351, or $0.02 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $78,318 or $0.03 per basic and diluted share for the same period last year. 

For the nine months ended December 31, 2021, sales increased approximately 5.1% to $15,259,235 versus $14,522,813 for the same period last year.  The Company reported net income of $157,688, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $725,181 or $0.31, per basic and diluted share for the corresponding 2020 period.

"While our sales have increased over the prior year's period, sales continued to be impacted by supply chain disruptions such as obtaining ocean freight containers, and by port congestion in the port of Long Beach, California.  We have also experienced difficulty in obtaining raw materials such as micro-processing chips and other electronic components.  Our lower net income is due to higher selling and promotional costs, and by higher freight, legal, and consulting fees," said Harvey Grossblatt - President and CEO.            

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has an over 52-year heritage of developing innovative and easy-to-install products, including smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms.  For more information on Universal Security Instruments, visit our website at www.universalsecurity.com. 

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Contact:  Harvey Grossblatt, CEO
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
(410) 363-3000, Ext. 224

or

Zachary Mizener
Lambert & Co.
(315) 529-2348

SOURCE Universal Security Instruments, Inc.