-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, EIHubU/EnFw5VCIwalmdT70nFhpS2ie9/O+/aAOhfM3RX8q9nEVjq0kvdE/q9hRy x/cLSKeIPN1DaHsh4Rv2Ww== 0000898430-01-000497.txt : 20010213 0000898430-01-000497.hdr.sgml : 20010213 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000898430-01-000497 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20001229 FILED AS OF DATE: 20010212 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TRIO TECH INTERNATIONAL CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000732026 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674] IRS NUMBER: 952086631 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0625 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14523 FILM NUMBER: 1532992 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 355 PARKSIDE DR CITY: SAN FERNANDO STATE: CA ZIP: 91340 BUSINESS PHONE: 8183659200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 355 PARKSIDE DRIVE CITY: SAN FERNANDO STATE: CA ZIP: 91340 10-Q 1 0001.txt FORM 10-Q ================================================================================ 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 29, 2000 OR [_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 0-13914 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) 355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, California 91340 (Address of principle executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number: 818-365-9200 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed with the Commission 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[X] No[_] Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of February 2, 2001 is 2,927,136 ================================================================================ TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION, OTHER INFORMATION AND SIGNATURE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Page ---- Part I. Financial Information Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 29, 2000 and June 30, 2000................... 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Six Months Ended December 29, 2000 and December 31,1999.................................................................................. 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended December 29, 2000 and December 31, 1999................................................................................. 5 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.............................................. 6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations............. 8 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk........................................ 9 Part II. Other Information................................................................................. 10 Item 1. Legal Proceedings................................................................................. 10 Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds......................................................... 10 Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities................................................................... 10 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............................................... 10 Item 5. Other Information................................................................................. 10 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.................................................................. 10 Signatures .................................................................................................. 11
2 TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - -------------------------------------
Dec. 29, June 30, ASSETS 2000 2000 (a) ---------- ----------- CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $ 1,954,000 $ 1,956,000 Cash deposits 5,629,000 5,152,000 Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $271,000 on December 29, 2000 and $221,000 on June 30, 2000 7,950,000 6,103,000 Other receivables 989 ,000 845,000 Inventories 2,721,000 2,756,000 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 441,000 467,000 ----------- ----------- Total current assets 19,684,000 17,279,000 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net 6,129,000 4,497,000 OTHER ASSETS, Net 929,000 936,000 ----------- ----------- TOTAL ASSETS $26,742,000 $22,712,000 =========== =========== CURRENT LIABILITIES: Lines of credit $ 72,000 $ 241,000 Accounts payable 4,919,000 4,128,000 Accrued expenses 3,702,000 3,303,000 Income taxes payable 730,000 242,000 Current portion of long-term debt and capitalized leases 777,000 435,000 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 10,200,000 8,349,000 ----------- ----------- LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITALIZED LEASES, Net of current portion 1,846,000 586,000 ----------- ----------- DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 718,000 720,000 ----------- ----------- MINORITY INTEREST 2,594,000 2,609,000 ----------- ----------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock; authorized, 15,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 2,917,136 shares (December 29, 2000) and 2,836,618 shares (June 30, 2000) stated at 9,395,000 9,067,000 Retained earnings 2,548,000 1,726,000 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (559,000) (345,000) ----------- ----------- Total shareholders' equity 11,384,000 10,448,000 ----------- ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $26,742,000 $22,712,000 =========== ===========
(a) Derived from audited consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000. See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - --------------------------------------------------------------------
Six Months Ended Three Months Ended ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Dec. 29, Dec. 31, Dec. 29, Dec. 31, 2000 1999 2000 1999 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ NET SALES $ 21,193,000 $ 12,343,000 $ 12,035,000 $ 6,787,000 COST OF SALES 15,512,000 9,173,000 8,801,000 5,051,000 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ GROSS PROFIT 5,681,000 3,170,000 3,234,000 1,736,000 OPERATING EXPENSES: General and administrative 3,178,000 1,958,000 1,714,000 1,086,000 Selling 1,339,000 890,000 633,000 452,000 Research and development costs 105,000 91,000 56,000 41,000 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ Total 4,622,000 2,939,000 2,403,000 1,579,000 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 1,059,000 231,000 831,000 157,000 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) Interest expense (186,000) (63,000) (156,000) (42,000) Other income 312,000 493,000 227,000 483,000 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ Total 126,000 430,000 71,000 441,000 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST 1,185,000 661,000 902,000 598,000 INCOME TAXES (279,000) (64,000) (211,000) (111,000) ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST 906,000 597,000 691,000 487,000 MINORITY INTEREST (84,000) (48,000) (53,000) 18,000 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ NET INCOME 822,000 549,000 638,000 505,000 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS): Foreign currency translation adjustment (214,000) 46,000 (62,000) 223,000 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 608,000 $ 595,000 $ 576,000 $ 728,000 ============ ============= ============= ============ EARNINGS PER SHARE: Basic $ 0.29 $ 0.20 $ 0.22 $ 0.18 ============ ============= ============== =========== Diluted $ 0.28 $ 0.20 $ 0.22 $ 0.18 ============== =============== =============== ============== WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON AND COMMON POTENTIAL SHARES OUTSTANDING Basic 2,859,000 2,745,000 2,874,000 2,748,000 Diluted 2,957,000 2,759,000 2,879,000 2,767,000
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED ----------------------------------------------- Dec. 29, Dec. 31, 2000 1999 ----------------- ------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 822,000 $ 549,000 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: Depreciation and amortization 733,000 718,000 Gain on sale of property and equipment (551,000) Deferred income taxes (2,000) (136,000) Minority interest (15,000) 14,000 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (1,847,000) (419,000) Other receivables (144,000) (58,000) Inventories 35,000 (703,000) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 26,000 (43,000) Other assets (25,000) (24,000) Income tax payable 488,000 142,000 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,190,000 1,139,000 ----------------- ------------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 1,261,000 628,000 ----------------- ------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Certificates of deposit (477,000) (1,235,000) Capital expenditures (2,437,000) (776,000) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 32,000 1,560,000 ----------------- ------------------ Net cash used in investing activities (2,882,000) (451,000) ----------------- ------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payments on lines of credit (241,000) (214,000) Borrowings under lines of credit 72,000 35,000 Principal payments of long-term obligations and capitalized leases (166,000) (205,000) Proceeds from long-term obligations 1,768,000 Issuance of common stock 328,000 44,000 ----------------- ------------------ Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities 1,761,000 (340,000) ----------------- ------------------ EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH (142,000) 7,000 NET DECREASE IN CASH (2,000) (156,000) CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,956,000 1,593,000 ----------------- ------------------ CASH, END OF PERIOD $ 1,954,000 $ 1,437,000 ================= ================== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid during the period for: Interest $ 61,000 $ 51,000 Income taxes $ 38,000 $ 75,000
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 1. Basis of Presentation The interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of December 29, 2000 and as of December 31, 1999, respectively, and for the six-months ended December 29, 2000 and as of December 31, 1999, respectively, are unaudited. In management's opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary, consisting of normal recurring accruals, for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to the current year financial statement presentation. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2000. The consolidated results of operations for the three-month periods ending December 29, 2000 and December 31, 1999, are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full year. NOTE 2. Inventories The composition of inventories is as follows (in thousands):
Dec. 29, Jun. 30, 2000 2000 ------- ------- Raw materials $1,706 $1,251 Work in process 657 1,160 Finished goods 358 345 ------ ------ $2,721 $2,756 ====== ======
NOTE 3. Stock Options The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations in accounting for its Stock Option Plan. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized. Had compensation cost for the Company's Plan been determined based upon the fair value at the grant date for awards under this Plan consistent with the methodology prescribed under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, the Company's net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
Quarter Ended Dec. 29, 2000 Dec. 31,1999 ------------- ------------ Net Income: (in thousands) As Reported $ 822 $ 549 Pro forma $ 705 $ 384 Earnings per Share: As Reported $0.29 $0.20 Pro forma $0.25 $0.14
The preceding calculation uses the Black Scholes option-pricing model with the assumptions listed below:
Quarter Ended Dec. 29, 2000 Dec. 31, 1999 ------------- ------------- Volatility 60.55% 37.61% Expected Life (years) 2.81 2.80 Discount rate 4.98% 5.91%
6 Note 4. Earnings per Share The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SFAS"), "Earnings per Share". SFAS 128 replaces the presentation of primary and fully diluted (EPS) with a presentation of basic EPS based upon the weighted- average number of common shares and also requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS for companies with "complex capital structures". EPS for the current and prior period has been presented in conformity with the provisions of SFAS 128. The following table is a reconciliation of the weighted-average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the periods presented herein:
Dec. 29, Dec. 31, 2000 1999 ---------- ---------- Net income used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share $ 822,000 $ 549,000 ---------- ---------- Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 2,862,000 2,745,000 Dilutive effect of stock options and 95,000 14,000 warrants Number of shares used to compute ---------- ---------- diluted earnings per share 2,957,000 2,759,000 ========== ==========
The following options and warrants were outstanding during and as of the quarter ended December 29, 2000 but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares:
Type Shares Price Expiration ---- ------ ----- ---------- Warrants 30,000 $4.69 January 22, 2002 Warrants 22,500 $5.00 January 22, 2002 Warrants 36,870 $8.00 May 9, 2002 Options 45,000 $5.00 September 30, 2002 Warrants 15,000 $5.00 September 30, 2002 Warrants 15,000 $5.00 September 30, 2002 Warrants 69,920 $5.00 November 4, 2002 Warrants 34,960 $5.00 November 4, 2002 Options 75,000 $5.00 November 14, 2002 Warrants 9,915 $8.00 November 5, 2002 Options 5,000 $5.00 December 9, 2002 Options 45,000 $3.69 July 9, 2003 Options 14,500 $5.31 July 9, 2003 Options 80,000 $6.00 March 27, 2005 Options 42,000 $5.38 July 10, 2005 Options 40,000 $5.63 September 18, 2005
7 TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forward-Looking Statements The discussions of the Company's business and activities set forth in this report and in other past and future reports and announcements by the Company may contain forward-looking statements 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 Company hereby identifies the following factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company: market acceptance of Company products and services; changing business conditions or technologies in the semiconductor industry, which could affect demand for the Company's products and services, including without limitation those statements relating to the second half of fiscal 2001; 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 profitability integrating acquired businesses, if any, into the Company; risks associated with conducting business internationally and especially in Southeast Asia, including currency fluctuations and devaluations, currency restrictions, local laws and restrictions and possible social, political and economic instability; general and economic conditions; and other economic, financial and regulatory factors beyond the Company's control. Trio-Tech International designs and sells equipment and systems used in the manufacture and testing of semiconductors. Given the current uncertain conditions in the global semiconductor industry, the Company is carefully monitoring conditions in its markets so that it can effectively address risks and attempt to take advantage of opportunities that may develop. Management of the Company is taking a cautious approach to the outlook for the second half, and currently expects earnings for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2001 to meet or exceed the $0.04 and $0.12 per diluted share achieved for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2000, respectively. Quarter Ended December 29, 2000 ("2001") Compared to Quarter Ended December 31, 1999 ("2000") Net sales for the Company increased by $5,248,000 or 77.3% from $6,787,000 in 2000 to $12,035,000 in 2001 primarily due to increased sales volume from increased capacity in facilities in Singapore. Net sales for the Southeast Asia operations increased $4,325,000, more than doubling from $3,868,000 in 2000 to $8,193,000 in 2001, mainly as a result in the increased capacity allowing higher testing volume in Singapore. Cost of sales increased by $3,750,000 or 74.2% from $5,051,000 in 2000 to $8,801,000 in 2001. As a percentage of sales, cost of sales decreased by 1.3% from 74.4% in 2000 to 73.1% in 2001. This decrease is primarily due to economies-of-scale afforded by the increase in sales. Operating expenses increased by $824,000 or 52.2% from $1,579,000 in 2000 to $2,403,000 in 2001. General and administrative expenses included a one-time cost related to the transaction involving KeyTek of $162,000, which the transaction was abandoned, and increased expenses in combination with increased sales. As a percentage of sales there was a decrease in general and administrative expenses of 3.9% after eliminating the KeyTek expense. Selling expenses decreased by 1.5% as a percentage of sales and reflect economies-of- scale afforded by the increase in sales. Research and development costs have increased by 36.6% primarily due to the Company's increased monetary commitment to development of the Artic Thermal Chuck. Interest expense increased by $114,000 or 271.4%, from $42,000 in 2000 to $156,000 in 2001, primarily due to the increase in financing activities for the support of the capacity expansion of testing operations in Singapore. Other income decreased by $256,000 or 53% from $483,000 in 2000 to $227,000 in 2001. The $483,000 in 2000 was primarily due to the gain of $562,000 on the sale of the building in Jurong, offset by a provision for the downsizing of the facility in Kuala Lumpur of $228,000. Liquidity and Capital Resources Net cash generated by operating activities during the period ended December 29, 2000 was $1,261,000 compared to $628,000 generated by operating activities during the period ended December 31, 1999. The positive cash flow from operating activities in 2001 was comprised of $822,000 from net income, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1,190,000, an increase in income taxes payable of $488,000, a decrease in inventories of $35,000, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $26,000 and $733,000 of non-cash depreciation and amortization. These amounts were partially offset by positive cash flow comprised of $ 2,000 decrease in deferred income taxes, a decrease in minority interest of $15,000, an increase in accounts receivable of $1,847,000, an increase in other receivables of $144,000 and other assets of $25,000. 8 Net cash used by investing activities during 2001 was $2,882,000 compared to $451,000 used by investing activities in the 2000 year. The net cash used by investing activities was a result of an increase in capital expenditures of $2,437,000, primarily related to testing equipment in Singapore and an increase in cash deposits of $477,000, offset by proceeds from sale of property and equipment of $ 32,000. Net cash provided by financing activities during 2001 was $1,761,000 compared to $340,000 used by financing activities in the 2000 year. The cash outflow from financing activities includes $407,000 of payments on lines of credit, long term obligations and capitalized leases. The cash outflow was offset by a cash inflow of $1,840,000 from additional borrowing under lines of credit and long term obligations, and the issuance of common stock in the Company upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants for an aggregate exercise price of $328,000. The Company's subsidiary, TTI Pte, has a secured credit agreement with a bank that provides for a total line of credit of $3,345,000. The Company has open letters of credit, trust receipts, shipping and banker's guarantees of $1,947,000 as at the end of December 29, 2000. Interest rate was at the bank's prime rate (6.25% at December 29, 2000) plus 1.25%. Credit facilities have reduced from $5,749,000 to $3,345,000. The collateral for the borrowings has been revised to a charge over fixed deposit of $953,000, in the name of the company of $300,000 and corporate guarantee of $1,444,000. The agreement contains certain debt covenants including maintaining a minimum net worth at TTI Pte. This line of credit has no expiration date. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants at December 29, 2000. The Company's subsidiary, TTM, has a secured credit agreement with a bank that provides for a total line of credit of $40,000. At December 29, 2000, there were no borrowings outstanding. The line of credit bears interest at the bank's reference rate (6.8% at December 29, 2000) plus 2.5%. This line of credit has no expiration date. The Company's subsidiary, TTKL, has a secured credit agreement with a bank that provides for a total line of credit of $132,000. At December 29, 2000, there were no borrowings outstanding. The line of credit bears interest at the bank's reference rate (6.8% at December 29, 2000) plus 2.5%. This line of credit has no expiration date. The Company's subsidiary, TTBK, has a line of credit that provides for borrowings of approximately $46,000. Interest on the line is at the bank's reference rate (8.5% at December 29, 2000) plus 1%. As at December 29, 2000, there were no borrowings outstanding. This line of credit does not have an expiration date. The Company's subsidiary, TT Ireland, has a credit agreement that provides for a mortgage loan of $387,000. Borrowings under the mortgage loan amounted to $207,000 as of December 29, 2000. Interest is at the bank's prime rate (4.5% at December 29, 2000) plus 3.5%. The Company's subsidiaries, TT System and Universal System, have a secured credit agreement with a bank that provides for a total line of credit of $400,000 and $200,000 respectively. Borrowings against this line as of December 29, 2000 amounted to $72,000 . The line of credit bears interest at the bank's reference rate (11% at December 29, 2000) plus 1.75%. This line of credit expires December 2001. Approximately $2,891,000 of cash is held in the Company's 55% owned Malaysian subsidiary. In September 1998, the Malaysian government approved a program to limit the movement of certain cash balances denominated in Malaysian currency. Material Changes in Financial Position There has been an 9% change in the equity of the Company to $11,384,000 on December 29, 2000 from $10,448,000 on June 30, 2000. This increase was primarily due to the issuance of stock representing 3.1% of the value ofoutstanding common stock, earnings of 7.9% and a foreign currency decrease of 2.0%. Material Changes in Results of Operations Capacities have been increased in Southeast Asia, resulting in a 77.3% increase in net sales for the quarter ended December 29, 2000, as compared to the corresponding quarter in the prior year. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Because the Company comes within the definition of a "small business issuer" the Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk are not applicable. 9 TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL PART II. OTHER INFORMATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 1. Legal Proceedings Not applicable Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds Not applicable Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Not applicable Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on December 8, 2000, the shareholders voted on a proposal to amend the Directors Stock Option Plan to increase the number of shares available thereunder from 150,000 to 300,000 shares. The number of votes cast for the proposal was 1,448,517, the number of votes cast against the proposal was 142,557, the number of votes abstaining was 14,952 and the number of broker non- votes was 1,287,860. Item 5. Other Information Not applicable Item 6. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits None (b) Reports on Form 8-K The Registrant filed the following reports on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission during the second quarter of fiscal 2001: None 10 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. TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL By: /s/ Victor H.M. Ting ---------------------- VICTOR H.M. TING Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: February 9, 2001 By: /s/ A. Charles Wilson ------------------------- A. Charles Wilson Chairman of the Board of Directors Dated: February 9, 2001 11 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----