Universal Security Instruments Reports Second-Quarter Results

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Nov. 18, 2021

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, sales decreased approximately 18% to $5,272,223 compared to sales of $6,457,295 for the same period last year.   The Company reported net income of $107,696, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $725,845 or $0.31 per basic and diluted share for the same period last year. 

For the six months ended September 30, 2021, sales increased approximately 6% to $9,940,221 versus $9,398,063 for the same period last year.  The Company reported net income of $122,337, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $646,863 or $0.28, per basic and diluted share for the corresponding 2020 period.

"Included in the prior year's second quarter results were sales to a large national retailer that the Company was able to deliver when that retailer could not obtain inventory due to delays caused by the pandemic.  Excluding those sales, our sales for the second quarter of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 rose by $1,930,645 or approximately 58% from the comparable quarter of the prior year. Our sales continue to be impacted by supply chain disruptions in obtaining raw materials, ocean freight containers, and by port congestion in Long Beach, California. Our lower net income for the current year's six-month period despite higher sales is due to increased freight and customs charges. We are working with our suppliers and customers to mitigate these delay and cost increases," 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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