UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarterly period ended December 31, 2015June 30, 2016

 

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number001-31747

 

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland52-0898545
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)
  
11407 Cronhill Drive, Suite A 
Owings Mills, Maryland21117
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(410) 363-3000

 

Inapplicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed from last report.)

 

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¨  Nox No¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yesx  No¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filer¨Non-Accelerated Filer¨ Smaller Reporting Companyx

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes¨Nox

 

At February 16,October 12, 2016, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock was 2,312,887.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Page
Part I - Financial Information 
   
Item 1.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements: 
   
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2015June 30, 2016 (unaudited) and March 31, 201520163
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)5
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)65
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the NineThree Months Ended December 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)76
   
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)87
  
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations11
  
Item 44..Controls and Procedures1514
   
Part II - Other Information 
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings1715
   
Item 6.Exhibits1715
   
 Signatures1916

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM 1.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESSUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 (unaudited) (audited)  (unaudited) (audited) 
 December 31, 2015 March 31, 2015  June 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 
ASSETS                
CURRENT ASSETS                
Cash $227,138  $49,427  $175,753  $362,728 
Funds held by factor  -   631,906   161,305   - 
Accounts receivable:                
Trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts  202,566   381,254   122,937   17,389 
Receivables from employees  60,610   53,990   61,618   62,090 
Receivable from Hong Kong Joint Venture  96,516   135,768   217,290   60,506 
  359,692   571,012   401,845   139,985 
                
Amount due from factor  2,580,354   1,217,311   1,664,825   1,789,619 
Inventories – finished goods  4,597,465   3,852,182   4,506,545   3,883,247 
Prepaid expenses  212,519   438,745   436,980   410,166 
                
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS  7,977,168   6,760,583   7,347,253   6,585,745 
                
INVESTMENT IN HONG KONG JOINT VENTURE  12,082,513   12,943,280   11,399,694   11,779,663 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – NET  79,821   104,618   64,799   71,556 
INTANGIBLE ASSET - NET  68,193   71,547   65,958   67,075 
OTHER ASSETS  6,000   26,000   6,000   6,000 
                
TOTAL ASSETS $20,213,695  $19,906,028  $18,883,704  $18,510,039 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Line of credit - factor $1,628,214  $-  $-  $313,891 
Accounts payable  423,229   668,846 
Accounts payable - trade  803,954   587,343 
Accounts payable - Hong Kong Joint Venture  876,524   299,985   2,149,951   1,070,103 
Accrued liabilities:                
Payroll and employee benefits  100,261   69,180   69,726   76,480 
Commissions and other  197,798   111,020   44,740   74,327 
                
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES  3,226,026   1,149,031   3,068,371   2,122,144 
                
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  -   -   -   - 
                
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; 2,312,887 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2015, respectively  23,129   23,129 
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; 2,312,887 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016  23,129   23,129 
Additional paid-in capital  12,885,841   12,885,841   12,885,841   12,885,841 
Retained earnings  3,225,780   4,588,332   2,060,861   2,450,540 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  852,919   1,259,695   845,502   1,028,385 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  16,987,669   18,756,997   15,815,333   16,387,895 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $20,213,695  $19,906,028  $18,883,704  $18,510,039 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESSUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 Three Months Ended December 31,  Three Months Ended June 30, 
 2015 2014  2016 2015 
          
Net sales $4,112,908  $2,371,016  $3,178,607  $2,936,490 
Cost of goods sold – acquired from Joint Venture  2,727,122   1,726,909   2,043,027   1,911,257 
Cost of goods sold – other  77,418   261,772   72,586   142,806 
                
GROSS PROFIT  1,308,368   382,335   1,062,994   882,427 
                
Selling, general and administrative expense  1,113,720   1,163,786 
Research and development expense  147,640   150,651   137,631   200,303 
Selling, general and administrative expense  1,141,668   992,284 
                
Operating income (loss)  19,060   (760,600)
Operating loss  (188,357)  (481,662)
                
Other (expense) income:        
Other expense:        
Loss from investment in Hong Kong Joint Venture  (186,097)  (346,730)  197,086   287,133 
Interest (expense) income
  (7,135)  5,958 
Interest expense  4,236   8,282 
                
NET LOSS $(174,172) $(1,101,372) $(389,679) $(777,077)
                
Loss per share:                
Basic and diluted  (0.08)  (0.48)  (0.17)  (0.34)
                
Shares used in computing net loss per share:                
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding  2,312,887   2,312,887   2,312,887   2,312,887 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2016  2015 
       
NET LOSS $(389,679) $(777,077)
         
Other Comprehensive Loss:        
Company’s portion of Hong Kong Joint Venture’s other comprehensive loss:        
Currency translation  (166,303)  - 
Unrealized loss on investment securities  (16,580)  (93,515)
Total Other Comprehensive Loss  (182,883)  (93,515)
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS $(572,562) $(870,592)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2016  2015 
       
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net loss $(389,679) $(777,077)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  7,874   9,385 
Loss from investment in Hong Kong Joint Venture  197,086   287,133 
         
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Increase in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor  (137,066)  (470,055)
Increase in inventories and prepaid expenses  (650,112)  (869,073)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses  1,260,118   964,984 
         
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES  288,221   (854,703)
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
(Increase) decrease in funds held by factor  (161,305)  631,906 
         
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (161,305)  631,906 
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Net (repayment) borrowing from line of credit - factor  (313,891)  426,732 
         
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  (313,891)  426,732 
         
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH  (186,975)  203,935 
         
Cash at beginning of period  362,728   49,427 
         
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $175,753  $253,362 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:        
Interest paid $4,236  $9,785 
Income taxes paid  -   - 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

  Nine Months Ended December 31, 
  2015  2014 
       
Net sales $10,327,622  $7,109,344 
Cost of goods sold - acquired from Joint Venture  7,231,947   5,039,056 
Cost of goods – other  220,224   582,949 
         
GROSS PROFIT  2,875,451   1,487,339 
         
Research and development expense  495,071   572,597 
Selling, general and administrative expense  3,459,284   3,299,019 
         
Operating loss  (1,078,904)  (2,384,277)
         
Other (expense) income:        
Loss from investment in Hong Kong Joint Venture  (263,530)  (595,159)
Interest (expense) income  (20,118)  22,951 
         
NET LOSS $(1,362,552) $(2,956,485)
         
Loss per share:        
Basic and diluted  (0.59)  (1.28)
         
Shares used in computing net loss per share:        
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding  2,312,887   2,312,887 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended Dec. 31,  Nine Months Ended Dec. 31, 
  2015  2014  2015  2014 
             
NET LOSS $(174,172) $(1,101,372) $(1,362,552) $(2,956,485)
                 
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:                
Company’s portion of Hong Kong Joint Venture’s other comprehensive (loss) income:                
Currency translation  (268,350)  -   (268,350)  (20,396)
Unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities  

(12,966

)  (2,843)  

(138,426

)  35,243 
Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income  

(281,316

)  (2,843)  

406,776

)  14,847 
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS $

(455,488

) $(1,104,215) $

$(1,769,328

) $(2,941,638)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

  Nine Months Ended December 31, 
  2015  2014 
       
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net loss $(1,362,552) $(2,956,485)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  28,151   34,995 
Loss from investment in Hong Kong Joint Venture  263,530   595,159 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Decrease in funds held by Factor  631,906   - 
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor  (1,151,723)  757,136 
(Increase) decrease in inventories, prepaid expenses, and other  (499,057)  658,774 
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses  448,781   241,455 
         
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (1,640,964)  (668,966)
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Cash distributions from Joint Venture  190,461   - 
         
NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES  190,461   - 
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Net proceeds from Line of Credit - Factor  1,628,214   - 
         
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  1,628,214   - 
         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH  177,711   (668,966)
         
Cash at beginning of period  49,427   2,050,993 
         
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $227,138  $1,382,027 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:        
Interest paid $20,118   - 
Income taxes paid  -   - 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESSUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (USI or the Company) and its majority owned subsidiaries.subsidiary. Except for the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2015,2016, which was derived from audited financial statements, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. Significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the interim condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US-GAAP) have been condensed or omitted. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s March 31, 20152016 audited financial statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 10-K filed on August 25, 2015.September 28, 2016. The interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year.

 

Going Concern, Liquidity, and Management Plans

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company will continue to operate as a going concern. Accordingly, assets and liabilities are recorded on the basis that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. Our history of operating losses, declining revenues in prior years, and limited financing options raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The Company had net losses of $1,362,552$389,679 for the ninethree months ended December 31, 2015,June 30, 2016 and $2,137,792 and $3,704,985 and $4,450,244 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, respectively. The Company is monitoring its liquidity andFurthermore, as of June 30, 2016, working capital position in light(computed as the excess of continuedcurrent assets over current liabilities) decreased by $184,719 from $4,463,601 at March 31, 2016, to $4,278,882 at June 30, 2016.

Our short-term borrowings to finance operating losses, trade accounts receivable, and decreases in its cashforeign inventory purchases are provided pursuant to the terms of our Factoring Agreement with Merchant. Advances from the Company’s factor, are at the sole discretion of Merchant based on their assessment of the Company’s receivables, inventory and working capital position overfinancial condition at the past four fiscal yearstime of operations.each request for an advance. In addition, to the expanded factoring agreement with Merchant Factors Corporation (Merchant) as discussed below, the Company has negotiatedwe have secured extended payment terms on its trade accounts payablefor purchases up to the Hong Kong Joint Venture. The payment terms on the trade accounts payable to the$2,000,000 from our Hong Kong Joint Venture provide ninety dayfor the purchase of the new sealed battery products. These amounts are unsecured, bear interest at 3.25%, and have repayment terms on upof ninety days for each advance thereunder. The combined availability of these facilities totaled approximately $2,600,000 at June 30, 2016.

The Company has a history of sales that are insufficient to $1,000,000generate profitable operations and has limited sources of purchasesfinancing. Management’s plan in response to these conditions includes increasing sales of the Company’s new line of sealed product line.battery safety alarms, decreasing payroll expenses, and seeking additional financing on our existing credit facility. The Company also believes that its cash position can be improved by a combination of reductions in inventory and by lowering expenses. In addition, the Company is prepared to initiate changes in its operations, if needed, to reduce its operating costs while maintaining its current level of customer service. However, there are potential risks, including that the Company’s revenues may not reach levels required to return to profitability, costs may exceed the Company’s estimates, or the Company’s working capital needs may be greater than anticipated. Any of these factors may change the Company’s expectation of cash usage in the remainder ofhas seen positive results on this plan during the fiscal year endingended March 31, 2016 and beyond, or may significantly affectthrough June 30, 2016 due to the Company’s levelincreased sales of liquidity. These financial statements do not include any adjustmentscertain of its sealed battery products and reductions in payroll expense. Management expects sales growth to continue going forward. Though no assurances can be given, if management’s plan is successful over the next twelve months, the Company anticipates that might resultit should be able to meet its cash needs. Cash flows and credit availability is expected to be adequate to fund operations for one year from the Company not being able to continue as a going concern.issuance date of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Line of Credit – Factor

 

On January 15, 2015, the Company entered into an expanded financing and discount factoring agreementa Factoring Agreement (Agreement) with Merchant Factors Corporation (Merchant or Factor) for the purpose of factoring the Company’s trade accounts receivable and to provide financing secured by finished goods inventory. The agreement replacesAgreement for the financingassignment of accounts receivable expires on January 6, 2018 and factoring agreement with CIT which wasprovides for continuation of the program on successive two year periods until terminated onby one of the same date.parties to the Agreement. In accordance with the provisions of the Discount Factoring Agreement, with Merchant, the Company may take advances recorded as a liability of the Company, equal to eighty percent (80%) of the uncollected non-recourse factored trade accounts receivable balance less applicable factoring commissions. Additionally, the Discount Factoring Agreement with Merchant enables the Company tocommissions and may borrow up to fifty percent (50%) of eligible inventories subject to a borrowing limitation on inventory of $1,000,000. As of December 31, 2015, ourJune 30, 2016, the Company had no borrowings under the Discount Factoring Agreement with Merchant, totaled $1,628,214 and the Company had remaining availability under the discount factoring agreement of approximately $1,016,000. The cumulative balance of advances$2,485,000. Advances on factored trade accounts receivable and borrowing on inventories isare secured by all of the Company’s trade accounts receivable and inventories, are repaid periodically as collections are made by Merchant but are otherwise due upon demand, and bears interest at the prime commercial rate of interest, as published, plus two percent (Effective rate 5.50% at December 31, 2015)June 30, 2016). Advances under the factoring agreement are made at the sole discretion of Merchant, based on their assessment of the receivables, inventory and our financial condition at the time of each request for an advance.

 

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Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with US-GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognizeThe Company recognizes sales upon shipment of products, when title has passed to the buyer, net of applicable provisions for any discounts or allowances. The shipping date from our warehouseWe recognize revenue when the following criteria are met: evidence of an arrangement exists; fixed and determinable fee; delivery has taken place; and collectability is the appropriate point of revenue recognition since upon shipment we have substantially completed our obligations which entitle us to receive the benefits represented by the revenues, and the shipping date provides a consistent point within our control to measure revenue.reasonably assured. Customers may not return, exchange or refuse acceptance of goods without our approval. TheHowever, the Company will also enterhas entered into contractsan agreement with a customer to grant pre-approved rights of return of up to fifty percent of products sold on certain invoices to provide for and gain acceptance within certain markets. In the eventWhen a pre-approved right of return is granted, revenue recognition is deferred until the right of return expires. We have established allowances to cover anticipated doubtful accounts based upon historical experience.

 

Joint Venture

 

The Company and its joint venture partner, a Hong Kong corporation, each owns a 50% interest in a Hong Kong joint venture, Eyston Company Limited (the “Hong Kong Joint Venture”), that manufactures security products in its facilities located in the People’s Republic of China. There are no material differences between US-GAAP and those used by the Honk Kong Joint Venture when compared to US-GAAP. The following represents summarized balance sheet and income statement information of the Hong Kong Joint Venture as of and for the ninethree months ended December 31, 2015June 30, 2016 and 2014:2015:

 

 

2015

(Unaudited)

 

2014

(Unaudited)

 
      2016
(Unaudited)
 2015
(Unaudited)
 
Net sales $15,002,160  $12,508,403  $3,483,330  $4,612,505 
        
Gross profit  2,779,556   1,989,858   708,193   366,307 
        
Net loss  (359,513)  (1,521,820)  (206,176)  (784,927)
        
Total current assets  

10,689,736

   12,758,188   13,295,549   11,740,633 
        
Total assets  

29,543,358

   32,804,224   28,582,355   31,066,085 
        
Total current liabilities  

5,079,527

   6,025,207   5,115,432   6,024,586 
        
Total liabilities  

5,079,527

   6,025,207   5,589,468   6,024,586 

 

During the ninethree months ended December 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, the Company purchased $5,811,404$2,595,526 and $4,844,335,$2,753,772, respectively, of products directly from the Hong Kong Joint Venture for resale. For the ninethree month periodsperiod ended December 31, 2015 and 2014,June 30, 2016 the Company has adjusteddecreased its equity in the earnings of the Hong Kong Joint Venture by $93,998 to reflect an increasethe change in inter-Company profit on purchases held by the Company in inventory. For the three month period ended June 30, 2015 the Company increased its equity in the earnings of $41,317 and a decrease of $165,751, respectively,the Hong Kong Joint Venture by $147,787 to eliminatereflect the change in inter-Company profit on purchases held by the Company in inventory.

 

Income Taxes

 

We calculate our interim tax provision in accordance with the guidance for accounting for income taxes in interim periods. At the end of each interim period, we estimate the annual effective tax rate and apply that tax rate to our ordinary quarterly pre-tax income. The tax expense or benefit related to discrete events during the interim period is recognized in the interim period in which those events occurred. In addition, the effect of changes in enacted tax laws or rates or tax status is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs.

 

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The Company recognizes a liability or asset for the deferred tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. These temporary differences may result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when the reported amounts of the assets or liabilities are recovered or settled. The deferred tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability and a valuation allowance is provided whenever it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company established a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets to recognize that net operating losses, and research and foreign tax credits expiring in future periods will likely not be realized. This determination was made based on continued taxable losses which cause uncertainty as to whether the Company will generate sufficient taxable income to use the deferred tax assets prior to expiration. Our ability to realize the tax benefits associated with the deferred tax assets depends primarily upon the timing of future taxable income and the expiration dates of the components of the deferred tax assets. If sufficient future taxable income is generated, we may be able to offset a portion of future tax expenses.

 

Accounts Receivable and Amount Due From Factor

 

The Company assigns the majority of its short-term receivables arising in the ordinary course of business to our factor on a non-recourse basis. At the time a receivable is assigned to our factor the credit risk associated with the credit worthiness of the debtor is assumed by the factor. The Company continues to bear any credit risk associated with delivery or warranty issues related to the products sold.

 

Management assesses the credit risk of both its trade accounts receivable and its financing receivables based on the specific identification of accounts that have exceeded credit terms. An allowance for uncollectible receivables is provided based on that assessment. Changes in the allowance account are charged to operations in the period the change is determined. Amounts ultimately determined to be uncollectible are eliminated from the receivable accounts and from the allowance account in the period that the receivables’ status is determined to be uncollectible.

 

Based on the nature of the factoring agreement and prior experience, no allowance related to Amounts Due from Factor has been provided. At December 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, an allowance of approximately $57,000 has been provided for uncollectible trade accounts receivable.

 

Net Loss per Common Share

 

Basic earningsnet loss per common share areis computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of stock options and other potentially dilutive common stock equivalents. The dilutive effect of stock options and other potentially dilutive common stock equivalents is determined using the treasury stock method based on the Company’s average stock price. There were no potentially dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the three or nine month periods ended December 31, 2015June 30, 2016 or 2014.2015. As a result, basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding are identical for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2015June 30, 2016 and 2014.2015.

 

Contingencies

 

TheFrom time to time, the Company is involved in various claims and routine litigation matters. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcomes of such matters are not anticipated to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows in future years.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In August 2014,Changes to US-GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issuedin the form of accounting standards updated (ASU’s) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Update (ASU)Codification. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASU’s.

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In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15,2014-09,DisclosureRevenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606.ASU 2014-09 affects any entity using U.S. GAAP that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of Uncertainties about an Entities Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, which isnonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). This ASU will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605,Revenue Recognition,and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU also supersedes some cost guidance included in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 205, PresentationSubtopic 605-35,Revenue Recognition—Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts.In addition, the existing requirements for the recognition of Financial Statementsa gain or loss on the transfer of nonfinancial assets that are not in a contract with a customer (e.g., assets within the scope of Topic 360,Property, Plant, and Equipment,.and intangible assets within the scope of Topic 350,Intangibles—Goodwill andOther)are amended to be consistent with the guidance on recognition and measurement (including the constraint on revenue) in this ASU.

The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer. Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract. Step 3: Determine the transaction price. Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. This update provides an explicit requirement for management to assess an entity's ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosure in certain circumstances. The amendments areguidance is effective for annual periods endingbeginning on or after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is permitted for annual or2017, including interim reporting periods for whichwithin that reporting period and should be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the ASU recognized at the date of initial application. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.

Other recently issued ASU’s were evaluated and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have not previously been issued. The Company has elected to early adopt ASU 2014-15. (See previous section entitled Going Concern, Liquidity and Management Plans.)a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 2.          MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIALCONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

As used throughout this Report, “we,” “our,” “the Company” “USI” and similar words refers to Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations with respect to our operations, performance, financial condition, and other developments. These forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of the words “may”, “will”, “believes”, “should”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, and similar expressions. These statements are necessarily estimates reflecting management’s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and readers are advised that various factors could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, such factors include, but are not limited to, those risks identified elsewhere in this report and listed under “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2015,2016, as filed with the SEC on August 25, 2015.September 28, 2016.

 

overview

 

We are in the business of marketing and distributing safety and security products which are primarily manufactured through our 50%-owned Hong Kong Joint Venture. Our condensed consolidated financial statements detail our sales and other operational results only, and report the financial results of the Hong Kong Joint Venture using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the following discussion and analysis of the three and nine month periods ended December 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 relate to the operational results of the Company. A discussion and analysis of the Hong Kong Joint Venture’s operational results for these periods is presented below under the heading “Joint Venture.”

 

The Company has developed new products based on new smoke and gas detection technologies, with what the Company believes are improved sensing technology and product features. To date we have applied for thirteen patents on these new technologies and features. We have been granted ten patents (including six for the new technologies and features), and are currently awaiting notification from the U.S. Patent Office regarding the three remaining patent applications. Most of our new technologies and features have been trademarked under the trade name IoPhic.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended December 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 and 2014

 

Sales. Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2015June 30, 2016 were $4,112,908$3,178,607 compared to $2,371,016$2,936,490 for the comparable three months in the prior fiscal year, an increase of $1,741,892 (73.5%$242,117 (8.2%). The primary reason for the increase in net sales volumes relates to the introduction andincreased sales of the Company’s new sealed product line and increased sales of carbon monoxide alarms during our thirdthe fiscal quarter.

 

Gross Profit Margin. Gross profit margin is calculated as net sales less cost of goods sold expressed as a percentage of net sales. Our gross profit margin was 31.8%33.4 % and 16.1%30.1% of sales for the quarters ended December 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to the mix of products sold reflecting an increase in the sale of higher gross profit margin sealed battery products.

 

Expenses. ResearchSelling, general and developmentadministrative expenses were $147,640$1,113,720 for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $1,163,786 for the comparable three months in the prior year. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses decreased to 35.0% for the three month period ended December 31,June 30, 2016, from 39.6% for the 2015 period. The decrease of these costs as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to lower salaries, and to certain other expenses that do not increase directly with increased sales.

Research and development expenses were $137,631 for the three month period ended June 30, 2016 compared to $150,651$200,303 for the comparable quarter of the prior year, a decrease of $3,011 (2.0%$62,672 (31.3%). The primary reason for the decrease is the reduction of expenditures to independent testing facilities associated with the new sealed product line.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,141,668 at December 31, 2015, compared to $992,284 for the comparable three months in the prior year. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses decreased to 27.8% for the three month period ended December 31, 2015, from 41.9% for the 2014 period. The decrease of these costs as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to higher net sales as compared to certain expenses that do not increase directly with increased sales.

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Interest Expense and Other.Expense. Our net interest expense, was $7,135$4,236 for the quarter ended December 31, 2015,June 30, 2016, compared to net interest incomeexpense of $5,958$8,282 for the quarter ended December 31, 2014June 30, 2015 as a result of borrowings on the line of credit. Net interestInterest expense or income is dependent upon amounts borrowed from the Hong Kong Joint Venture on its ninety day trade credit facility, and from the Factor netted against interest earned on balances maintained in an interest bearing account with our factor in the prior year.factor.

 

Net Loss. We reported a net loss of $174,172$389,679 for the quarter ended December 31, 2015,June 30 2016, compared to a net loss of $1,101,372$777,077 for the corresponding quarter of the prior fiscal year, a $927,200 (84.2%$387,398 (49.9%) improvement in the net loss. The primary reasons for the decrease in net loss are the increase in sales due to the introduction of our new sealed product line and higher gross profit margins thereon, as explained above, and the decrease in the loss from the Hong Kong Joint Venture in the current period as compared to the loss by the Hong Kong Joint Venture in the previous period. (See page 13 for a discussion on the results of operations of the Hong Kong Joint Venture.)

 

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2015Management Plans and 2014Liquidity

 

Sales. Net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2015 were $10,327,622 compared to $7,109,344 for the comparable nine months in the prior fiscal year, an increase of $3,218,278 (45.3%). The primary reason for the increase in net sales volumes relates to the introduction and sales of the Company’s new sealed product line and including increased sales of carbon monoxide alarms during our third fiscal quarter.

Gross Profit Margin. The gross profit margin is calculated as net sales less cost of goods sold expressed as a percentage of net sales. The Company’s gross profit margin was 27.8% for the period ended December 31, 2015 and 20.9% for the period ended December 31, 2014. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to the mix of products sold reflecting an increase in the sale of higher gross profit margin sealed battery products.

Expenses. Research and development expenses were $495,071 for the nine months ended December 31, 2015 compared to $572,597 for the comparable period of the prior year, a decrease of $77,526 (13.5%). The primary reasons for the decrease is the reduction of expenditures to independent testing facilities associated with the new sealed product line.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $3,459,284 at December 31, 2015 compared to $3,299,019 for the comparable nine months in the prior year. As a percentage of sales, these expenses were 33.5% for the nine month period ended December 31, 2015 and 46.4% for the comparable 2014 period. The decrease of these costs as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to higher net sales as compared to certain expenses that do not increase directly with increased sales.

Interest Expense and Other. Our interest expense was $20,118 for the nine months ended December 31, 2015, compared to net interest income of $22,951 for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 as a result of borrowings on the line of credit. The net interest expense or income is dependent upon amounts borrowed from the Factor netted against interest earned on balances maintained in an interest bearing account with our factor in the prior year.

Net Loss. We reported a net loss of $1,362,552 for the nine months ended December 31, 2015 compared to a net loss of $2,956,485 for the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year, an improvement in the net loss of $1,593,933 (53.9%). The primary reasons for the decrease in net loss are the increase in sales due to the introduction of our new sealed product line as explained above and the decrease in the loss from the Hong Kong Joint Venture in the current period as compared to the loss by the Hong Kong Joint Venture in the previous period. (See page 13 for discussion on the results of operations of the Hong Kong Joint Venture.)

Going Concern, Liquidity, and Management Plans

Our history of operating losses, declining revenues in prior years, and limited financing raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The Company had net losses of $1,362,552$389,679 for the ninethree months ended December 31, 2015,June 30, 2016, and $2,137,792 and $3,704,985 and $4,450,244 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, respectively. The Company is monitoring its liquidity andFurthermore, as of June 30, 2016, working capital position in light(computed as the excess of continuedcurrent assets over current liabilities) decreased by $184,719 from $4,463,601 at March 31, 2016, to $4,278,882 at June 30, 2016.

Our short-term borrowings to finance operating losses, trade accounts receivable, and decreases in its cash and working capital position overforeign inventory purchases are provided pursuant to the past four fiscal yearsterms of operations. Our primary sources of liquidity at December 31, 2015 are our cash on hand, our Discount Factoring Agreement with Merchant. Advances from the Company’s factor, are at the sole discretion of Merchant based on their assessment of the Company’s receivables, inventory and projected cash flows from operating activities.financial condition at the time of each request for an advance. In addition, we have secured extended payment terms for purchases up to $2,000,000 from our Hong Kong Joint Venture for the expanded factoring agreement with Merchant,purchase of the new sealed battery products. These amounts are unsecured, bear interest at 3.25%, and have repayment terms of ninety days for each advance thereunder. The combined availability of these facilities totaled approximately $2,600,000 at June 30, 2016.

The Company believeshas a history of sales that its cash position can be improved by a combinationare insufficient to generate profitable operations and has limited sources of reductionsfinancing. Management’s plan in inventory and by lowering expenses. In addition, the Company is preparedresponse to initiate changes in its operations, if needed, to reduce its operating costs while maintaining its current levelthese conditions includes increasing sales of customer service. However, there are potential risks, including that the Company’s revenues may not reach levels required to return to profitability, costs may exceed the Company’s estimates, or the Company’s working capital needs may be greater than anticipated. Anynew line of these factors may change the Company’s expectation of cash usage in the remainder ofsealed battery safety alarms, decreasing payroll expenses, and seeking additional financing on our existing credit facility. The Company has seen positive results on this plan during the fiscal year endingended March 31, 2016 and beyond, or may significantly affectthrough June 30, 2016 due to the Company’s levelincreased sales of liquidity.certain of its sealed battery products and reductions in payroll expense. Management expects sales growth to continue going forward. Though no assurances can be given, if management’s plan is successful over the next twelve months, the Company anticipates that it should be able to meet its cash needs. Cash flows and credit availability is expected to be adequate to fund operations for one year from the issuance date of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Operating activities usedprovided cash of $1,640,964$288,221 for the ninethree months ended December 31, 2015.June 30, 2016. This was primarily due to an increase in accounts payable – trade and accounts payable due to the Hong Kong Joint Venture of $1,260,118, and offset by a net loss of $389,679, an increase in inventories and prepaid expenses of $499,057,$650,112, and an increase in trade accounts receivable and amounts due from factor of $1,151,723, and$137,066. For the same period last year, operating activities used cash of $854,703, primarily as a result of the net loss of $1,362,552,$777,077, increases in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor of $470,055, increases in inventory and prepaid expenses of $869,073, and partially offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $448,783, and a decrease in funds held by our Factor of $631,906. For the same period last year, operating$964,984.

Investing activities used cash of $668,966, primarily$161,305 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 as a result of the net lossinvestment of $2,956,485, offsetinterest bearing funds held by decreases in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor of $757,136, inventory and prepaid expenses of $658,774 and an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $241,455.

the factor. Investing activities provided cash of $190,461$631,906 during the ninethree months ended December 31,June 30, 2015 fromas a result of the distributionwithdrawal of dividends frominterest bearing funds held by the Hong Kong Joint Venture.factor.

 

Financing activities used cash of $313,891 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and provided cash of $1,628,214$426,732 during the ninethree months ended December 31,June 30, 2015, which is comprised of net repayments of and advances on the line of credit from our factor.

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Joint Venture

 

Net Sales. Net sales of the Joint Venture for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015June 30, 2016 were $4,765,598 and $15,002,160 respectively,$3,483,330, compared to $3,987,903 and $12,508,403, respectively,$4,612,505, for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. The 19.5% and 19.9 % respective increases24.5% decrease in net sales by the Joint Venture for the three and nine month periods are due to higherlower volumes of sales to the Company due to the introduction of the Company’s new sealed product linecompany and higher sales to other unaffiliated customers.

 

Gross Profit Margin.Gross margins of the Joint Venture for the three month period ended December 31, 2015 decreasedJune 30, 2016 increased to 11.9%20.3% from 12.9%7.9% for the 20142015 corresponding period. For the nine month period ended December 31, 2015, gross margins were 18.5% compared to 15.9% for the same period of the prior year. Gross margins depend on sales volume of various products, with varying margins, accordingly, increased sales of higher margin products and decreased sales of lower margin products positively affect the overall gross margins.

 

Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $915,688 and $3,263,223 respectively,$977,293 for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2015,June 30, 2016, compared to $1,255,558 and $3,664,793$1,209,176 in the comparable period in the prior year’s respective periods.year. As a percentage of sales, expenses were 19.2% and 21.8%28.1% for the three and nine month periodsperiod ended December 31, 2015,June 30, 2016, compared to 31.5% and 29.3%26.2% for the three month period ended June 30, 2015. These expenses decreased due to reclassification of certain items to cost of sales, lower rent being charged by a related party of the Joint Venture, and nine month periods ended December 31, 2014.gains recognized on the disposal of investments. The changeschange in selling, general and administrative expense as a percent of sales for the three and nine month periods wereperiod was primarily due to costs that do not increasedecrease at the same rate as increasesdecreases in sales volume.

 

Interest Income. Interest income on assets held for investment was $125,903 and $355,522 respectively,$97,954 for the three and nine month periodsperiod ended December 31, 2015,June 30, 2016, compared to interest income of $138,426 and $392,305, respectively,$116,570 for the prior year’s periods.period. Interest income is dependent on the average balance of assets held for investment.

 

Net Loss. Net loss for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015June 30, 2016 was $336,434 and $359,513, respectively,$206,176 compared to a net loss of $663,232 and $1,521,820, respectively,$784,927 in the comparable periodsperiod last year. The 49.3% and 76.4% respective improvementsreduction in the net loss for the three and nine month periods areperiod is due primarily to increased gross profit margins realized on sales volumeof the new sealed battery products to the Company and reductions of selling, general, and administrative expense, as noted above.

 

Liquidity. Cash needs of the Joint Venture are currently met by funds generated from operations. During the ninethree months ended December 31, 2015,June 30, 2016, working capital increased by $222,676$2,035,155 from $5,387,533$6,144,962 on March 31, 20152016 to $5,610,209$8,180,117 on December 31, 2015.June 30, 2016.

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of our condensed consolidated financial statements and results of operations are based on our condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included as part of this document. The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate these estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, income taxes, and contingencies and litigation. We base these estimates on historical experiences, future projections and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

We believe the following critical accounting policies affect management’s more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its condensed consolidated financial statements. For a detailed discussion on the application on these and other accounting policies, see Note A to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 20152016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2015.September 28, 2016. Certain of our accounting policies require the application of significant judgment by management in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty and actual results could differ from these estimates. These judgments are based on our historical experience, terms of existing contracts, current economic trends in the industry, information provided by our customers, and information available from outside sources, as appropriate. Our critical accounting policies include:

 

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Revenue Recognition. We recognizeThe Company recognizes sales upon shipment of products, when title has passed to the buyer, net of applicable provisions for any discounts or allowances. The shipping date from our warehouseWe recognize revenue when the following criteria are met: evidence of an arrangement exists; fixed and determinable fee; delivery has taken place; and collectability is the appropriate point of revenue recognition since upon shipment we have substantially completed our obligations which entitle us to receive the benefits represented by the revenues, and the shipping date provides a consistent point within our control to measure revenue.reasonably assured. Customers may not return, exchange or refuse acceptance of goods without our approval. TheHowever, the Company will also enterhas entered into contractsan agreement with a customer to grant pre-approved rights of return of up to fifty percent of products sold on certain invoices to provide for and gain acceptance within certain markets. In the eventWhen a pre-approved right of return is granted, revenue recognition is deferred until the right of return expires. We have established allowances to cover anticipated doubtful accounts based upon historical experience.

 

Inventories. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out method. We evaluate inventories on a quarterly basis and write down inventory that is deemed obsolete or unmarketable in an amount equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions.

 

Income Taxes.The Company recognizes a liability or asset for the deferred tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements. These temporary differences may result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when the reported amounts of the assets or liabilities are recovered or settled. The deferred tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability and a valuation allowance is provided whenever it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. A fullAfter a review of projected taxable income and the components of the deferred tax asset in accordance with applicable accounting guidance it was determined that it is more likely than not that the tax benefits associated with the remaining components of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. This determination was made based on the Company’s recent history of losses from operations and the uncertainty as to whether the Company will generate sufficient taxable income to use the deferred tax assets prior to their expiration. Accordingly, a valuation allowance is provided on ourwas established to fully offset the value of the deferred tax assets. Our ability to realize the tax benefits associated with the deferred tax assets depends primarily upon the timing of future taxable income and the expiration dates of the components of the deferred tax assets. If sufficient future taxable income is generated, we may be able to offset a portion of future tax expenses.

 

The Company follows the financial pronouncementASC 740-10 that gives guidance to tax positions related to the financial statement of recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and requires that we recognize in our financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not to be sustained upon an examination, based on the technical merits of the position.  Interest and penalties, if any, related to income tax matters are recorded as income tax expenses.

Accounts Receivable and Amount Due From Factor. The Company assigns the majority of its short-term receivables arising in the ordinary course of business to our factor. At the time of a receivable is assigned to our factor the credit risk associated with the credit worthiness of the debtor is assumed by the factor. The Company continues to bear any risk associated with delivery or warranty issues related to the products sold.

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Management assesses the credit risk of both its trade accounts receivable and its financing receivables based on the specific identification of accounts that have exceeded credit terms. An allowance for uncollectible receivables is provided based on that assessment. Changes in the allowance account from one accounting period to the next are charged to operations in the period the change is determined. Amounts ultimately determined to be uncollectible are eliminated from the receivable accounts and from the allowance account in the period that the receivables’ status is determined to be uncollectible.

Based on the nature of the factoring agreement and prior experience, no allowance related to the Amount Due from Factor has been provided. An allowance of $57,000 has been provided for uncollectible trade accounts receivable as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Contingencies. From time to time, we are subject to lawsuits and other claims, related to patents and other matters. Management is required to assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes to these matters, as well as potential ranges of probable losses. A determination of the amount of reserves required, if any, for these contingencies is based on a careful analysis of each individual issue with the assistance of outside legal counsel. It is the opinion of management, based on consultation with legal counsel, that material losses from litigation are not reasonably likely.

Warranties. We generally provide warranties from one to ten years to the non-commercial end user on all products sold. The manufacturers of our products provide us with a one-year warranty on all products we purchase for resale. A reserve for warranty replacements of $25,000 has been provided for products beyond the one year period covered by the manufacturer.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.We have not created, and are not party to, any special-purpose or off balance sheet entities for the purpose of raising capital, incurring debt or operating parts of our business that are not consolidated into our condensed financial statements and do not have any arrangements or relationships with entities that are not consolidated into our condensed financial statements that are reasonably likely to materially affect our liquidity or the availability of our capital resources.

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

ITEM 4.          CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as such item is defined in Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e) of the Exchange Act) that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely manner. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated this system of disclosure controls and procedures in accordance with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission guidance as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, and have concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as a resultbecause of material weaknesses identified as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2015. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that thereas discussed below.

Material weaknesses arose in our oversight of the accounting function and disclosure controls and procedures of the Hong Kong Joint Venture (HKJV). The HKJV is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatementcomponent of the Company’s annual or interimconsolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Notwithstanding the identified material weaknesses,statements. The Company has discussed this weakness with management believes that the financial statements and other financial information included in this report present fairly in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

With the oversight of the audit committeeHKJV and is monitoring implementation of our board of directors, management has since taken steps to address the identified material weaknesses including establishing additional review procedures over critical accounting functions, and establishing additional monitoring controls over transactions and cut-off procedures. Management plans to take additional measures including enhanced documentation of monitoring controls and review procedures to remediate the underlying causes of the material weaknesses referred to in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2015.suggested improvements.

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Other than as described above thereThere have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2015June 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ITEM 1.          LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, the Company is involved in various lawsuits and legal matters. It is the opinion of management, based on the advice of legal counsel, that these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements.

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

ITEM 6.          EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.

Exhibit No.
3.1Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 1988, File No. 1-31747)
3.2Articles Supplementary, filed October 14, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 31, 2002, file No. 1-31747)
3.3

Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 13, 2011, File No. 1-31747)

10.12011 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement with respect to the Company’s 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, filed July 26, 2011, File No. 1-31747)
10.2Hong Kong Joint Venture Agreement, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2003, File No. 1-31747)
10.3Amended and RestatedDiscount Factoring Agreement between the Registrant and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc. (“CIT”)Merchant Factors Corp., dated June 22, 2007January 6, 2015 (substantially identical agreement entered into by the Registrant’sUSI’s wholly-owned subsidiary, USI Electric, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 26, 2007,January 16, 2015, file No. 1-31747)
10.4Amended and Restated Inventory Security Agreement between the Registrant and CIT, dated June 22, 2007 (substantially identical agreement entered into by the Registrant’s wholly-owned subsidiary, USI Electric, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 26, 2007, file No. 1-31747)
10.5Amendment, dated December 22, 2009, to Amended and Restated Factoring Agreement between the Registrant and CIT dated June 22, 2007 (substantially identical agreement entered into by the Registrant’s wholly-owned subsidiary, USI Electric, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed February 16, 2010, file No. 1-31747)
10.6Lease between Universal Security Instruments, Inc. and St. John Properties, Inc. dated November 4, 2008 for its office and warehouse located at 11407 Cronhill Drive, Suites A-D, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2008, File No. 1-31747)
10.710.5Amendment to Lease between Universal Security Instruments, Inc. and St. John Properties, Inc. dated June 23, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009, File No. 1-31747)
10.810.6Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated July 18, 2007 between the Company and Harvey B. Grossblatt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2007, File No. 1-31747), as amended by Addendum dated November 13, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 15, 2007, File No. 1-31747), by Addendum dated September 8, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 8, 2008, File No. 1-31747), by Addendum dated March 11, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 12, 2010, File No. 1-31747), by Addendum dated July 19, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 20, 2012, File No. 1-31747) , by Addendum dated July 3, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 8, 2013, File No. 1-31747), and by Addendum dated July 21, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 21, 2014, File No. 1-31747), ), and by addendum dated July 23, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 28, 2015, File No. 1-31747)
21Subsidiaries of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012, File No. 1-31747)
31.1Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of PrincipalChief Executive Officer*
31.2Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of PrincipalChief Financial Officer*
32.1Section 1350 Certifications*
99.1Press Release dated February 18,October 12, 2016*
101Interactive data files providing financial information from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015,(iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015; and (iv) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements*

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*Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

 UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
 (Registrant)
   
Date:     February 18,October 12, 2016By:/s/ Harvey B. Grossblatt
  Harvey B. Grossblatt
  President, Chief Executive Officer
   
 By:

/s/ James B. Huff

  James B. Huff
  Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

  

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