Trio-Tech First Quarter Revenue Increases 10.8% to $9.7 Million; Net Loss Narrows to $17,000 From $804,000

Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT:TRT) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, highlighted by higher revenue and a sharply reduced net loss compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, revenue increased 10.8% to $9,747,000 compared to revenue of $8,799,000 for the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. The net loss attributable to Trio-Tech common shareholders for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 narrowed to $17,000, or $0.01 per share. This compares to a net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 of $804,000, or $0.24 per share.

"Our first quarter results continue the trend of improved performance in our core semiconductor test equipment manufacturing and testing services businesses that began in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. While these businesses can be volatile and difficult to predict, we are confident we will be able to address any challenges in our testing and manufacturing operations during fiscal 2013. The company also is benefiting from our close attention to costs, as evidenced by the sharp reduction in operating expenses in the first quarter," said SW Yong, Trio-Tech's CEO.

Revenue from product sales increased to $5,636,000 for this year's first quarter compared to $3,116,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Revenue from testing services increased to $3,909,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $3,291,000 for the prior fiscal year. Revenue in the real estate segment decreased to $30,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $47,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Revenue from the Company's oil and gas equipment fabrication business decreased to $172,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $2,345,000 for the same period last year. During October 2012, the subsidiary served notice to terminate the lease on the fabrication yard in Batam, Indonesia.

Overall gross margin as a percentage of revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 increased to 18.1% compared to 15.9% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Product segment gross margin decreased to 10.8% compared to 16.3% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Gross margin in the real estate segment decreased to negative 10.0% compared to 44.7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Gross margin in fabrication services was negative 43.6% for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to 9.1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

General and administrative expenses decreased 13.1% to $1,824,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $2,098,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Total operating expenses decreased 12.7% to $2,026,000 compared to $2,321,000 last year.

The loss from operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 was $262,000 compared to a loss from operations of $921,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of September 30, 2012, Trio-Tech reported cash and cash equivalents, restricted term deposits and short-term deposits of $5,868,000, working capital of $4,782,000, short-term lines of credit and short-term and long-term loans payable of $8,940,000, and shareholders' equity of $21,042,000, or $6.40 per outstanding share.

In comparison, at June 30, 2012 Trio-Tech reported cash and cash equivalents, restricted term deposits and short-term deposits of $5,267,000, working capital of $5,196,000, short-term lines of credit and short-term and long-term loans payable of $7,744,000, and shareholders' equity of $20,556,000, or $6.25 per outstanding share.

About Trio-Tech

Established in 1958 and headquartered in Van Nuys, California, Trio-Tech International is a diversified business group with interests in semiconductor testing services, manufacturing and distribution of semiconductor testing equipment, oil and gas equipment fabrication and real estate. Further information about Trio-Tech's semiconductor products and services can be obtained from the Company's Web site at www.triotech.com, www.universalfareast.com, www.shi-international.com and www.ttsolar.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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