Edgar Filing: UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS INC

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 June 30, 2015

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

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 001-31747

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	52-0898545
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

11407 Cronhill Drive, Suite A
Owings Mills, Maryland	21117
(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 ¨ No x

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). Yes x 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 Company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

At August 6, 2015, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock was 2,312,887.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Part I - Financial Information

	Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited):

		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015	3

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	4

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	5

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	6

		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7

	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	10

	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	14

Part II - Other Information

	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	15

	Item 6.	Exhibits	15

		Signatures	16

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

	June 30		March 31
	2015		2015
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	253,362	$	49,427
Funds held by Factor		-		631,906
Accounts receivable:
Trade less allowance for doubtful accounts		483,684		381,254
Receivables from employees		59,613		53,990
Receivable from Hong Kong Joint Venture		448,510		135,768
		991,807		571,012

Amount due from factor		1,266,571		1,217,311
Inventories		4,683,601		3,852,182
Prepaid expense		476,399		438,745

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		7,671,740		6,760,583

INVESTMENT IN HONG KONG JOINT VENTURE		12,562,630		12,943,280

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – NET		96,353		104,618

INTANGIBLE ASSET - NET		70,429		71,547

OTHER ASSETS		26,000		26,000

TOTAL ASSETS	$	20,427,152	$	19,906,028

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Line of Credit - Factor	$	426,732	$	-
Accounts payable		1,128,061		668,846
Due to Hong Kong Joint Venture		814,409		299,985
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued payroll and employee benefits		107,257		69,180
Accrued - other		64,288		111,020

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		2,540,747		1,149,031

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES		-		-

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; 20,000,000 authorized, 2,312,887 shares outstanding at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015		23,129		23,129
Additional paid-in capital		12,885,841		12,885,841
Retained earnings		3,811,255		4,588,332
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,166,180		1,259,695
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		17,886,405		18,756,997
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	20,427,152	$	19,906,028

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

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014

Net sales	$	2,936,490		$	2,514,385
Cost of goods sold – acquired from Joint Venture		1,911,257			1,710,999
Cost of goods sold – other		142,806			191,898

GROSS PROFIT		882,427			611,488

Research and development expense		200,303			161,964
Selling, general and administrative expense		1,163,786			1,187,491

Operating loss		(481,662	)		(737,967	)

Other expense:
Interest (expense) income - net		(8,282	)		7,645

LOSS BEFORE EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF JOINT VENTURE		(489,944	)		(730,322	)

Equity in loss of Joint Venture		(287,133	)		(12,527	)

Loss from operations before income taxes		(777,077	)		(742,849	)

Income tax benefit		0			0

NET LOSS	$	(777,077	)	$	(742,849	)

Loss per share:
Basic	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.32	)
Diluted	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.32	)

Shares used in computing net loss per share:
Basic		2,312,887			2,312,887
Diluted		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 June 30,
	2015			2014
NET LOSS	$	(777,077	)	$	(742,849	)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Company’s portion of Joint Ventures:
Currency translation		-			14,597
Investment Securities		(93,515	)		(20,388	)

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	$	(870,592	)	$	(748,640	)

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)

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Loss	$	(777,077	)	$	(742,849	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization		9,385			11,737

Equity in Loss of the Joint Venture		287,133			12,527
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor		(470,055	)		681,394
(Increase) Decrease in inventories and prepaid expenses		(869,073	)		725,026
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses		964,984			218,669

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(854,703	)		906,504

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		-			-

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings from Factor		426,732			-

NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		426,732			-

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH		(427,971	)		906,594

Cash at beginning of period		681,333			2,050,993

CASH AT END OF PERIOD	$	253,362		$	2,957,497

Supplemental information:
Interest paid		9,785			-
Income taxes		-			-

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

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Statement of Management

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (USI or the Company) and its majority owned subsidiaries. Except for the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2015, 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 generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s March 31, 2015 audited financial statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K. The interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have also 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 on an annual basis and limited financing raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The Company is monitoring its liquidity and working capital position in light of continued operating losses, and decreases in its cash and working capital position over the past four fiscal years of operations. In addition to the expanded factoring agreement with Merchant Factors Corporation (Merchant) as discussed below, the Company 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 of the fiscal year ending 2016, and beyond, or may significantly affect the Company’s level of liquidity. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the Company not being able to continue as a going concern.

Line of Credit – Factor

On January 15, 2015, the Company entered into an expanded financing and discount factoring agreement with Merchant Factors Corporation for the purpose of factoring the Company’s trade accounts receivable and to provide financing secured by finished goods inventory. The agreement replaces the financing and factoring agreement with CIT which was terminated on the same date. 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 factored trade accounts receivable balance less applicable factoring commissions. Additionally, the Discount Factoring Agreement with Merchant enables the Company to borrow up to fifty percent (50%) of eligible inventories subject to a borrowing limitation on inventory of $1,000,000. As of June 30, 2015 our borrowings under the Discount Factoring Agreement with Merchant total $426,732. Advances on factored trade accounts receivable and borrowing on inventories are secured by all of the Company’s trade accounts receivable and inventories, and bear interest at the prime commercial rate of interest, as published, plus two percent (Effective rate 3.25% at June 30, 2015). 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.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (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.

Joint Venture

The Company and its co-venturer, a Hong Kong corporation, each own 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. The following represents summarized balance sheet and income statement information of the Hong Kong Joint Venture as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:

	2015			2014
Net sales	$	4,612,505		$	3,664,900
Gross profit		366,307			939,947
Net loss		(784,927	)		(121,206	)
Total current assets		11,740,633			17,237,635
Total assets		31,066,085			35,671,149
Total current liabilities		6,024,586			7,359,434

During the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company purchased $2,753,772 and $1,076,376, respectively, of products directly from the Hong Kong Joint Venture for resale. For the three month period ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company has adjusted its loss of the Joint Venture to reflect a decrease of $105,329 and $48,076, respectively, to eliminate 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.

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 has established a valuation allowance 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 ASC 740-10 that gives guidance to tax positions related to the 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 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 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 June 30, 2015 and 2014, an allowance of approximately $57,000 has been provided for uncollectible trade accounts receivable.

Net Loss per Common Share

Basic net loss per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted loss 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, if any. 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 stock equivalents outstanding during the periods presented. As a result, basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding are identical for both periods.

Contingencies

From time to time, the Company is involved in various lawsuits and legal matters. It is the opinion of management, based on consultation with legal counsel, that material losses from litigation are not reasonably possible.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements not yet Adopted

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which requires an entity to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. In August 2015 ASU No. 2015-14 was issued and delays implementation as noted below. The new standard will replace most of the existing revenue recognition standards in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The new standard can be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of the change recognized at the date of the initial application. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 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 in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

overview

We are in the business of marketing and distributing safety and security products which are primarily manufactured by our 50%-owned Hong Kong Joint Venture. Our 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. Accordingly, the following discussion and analysis of the three month periods ended June 30, 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 and have been granted ten patents (including six for the new technologies and features), and we 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 June 30, 2015 and 2014

Sales. Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2015 were $2,936,490 compared to $2,514,385 for the comparable three months in the prior fiscal year, an increase of $422,105 (16.8%). The primary reason for the increase in net sales volumes is the introduction of and sales of the Company’s sealed battery smoke and carbon monoxide products.

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 30.1% and 24.3% of sales for the quarters ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to higher margins realized on sales of the Company’s sealed battery smoke and carbon monoxide products.

Expenses. Research and development expense increased by $38,339 to $200,303 for the three month period ended June 30, 2015, from $161,964 for the three months in the prior year. The increase is due to the increase in expenditures to independent testing laboratories and is related to new product development.

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased by $23,705 from the comparable three months in the prior year. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses decreased to 39.6% for the three month period ended June 30, 2015 from 47.2% for the 2014 period. The decrease in costs as a percentage was primarily due to selling, general and administrative expenses that have remained constant as compared to increased sales in the current period. Selling, general and administrative expense also reflects an increase in professional fees associated with the audit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, and offset by reductions in salaries and wages.

Interest Expense and Income. Net interest expense was $8,282 for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, compared to net interest income of $7,645 for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The increase in interest expense, net of interest income, is due to a decrease in funds on deposit with our factor and an increase in borrowing from our factor as well as interest incurred on extended payment terms provided by our Hong Kong Joint Venture.

Income Taxes. During the quarter ended June 30, 2015, the Company generated additional net operating losses of $471,989. For the corresponding 2014 period, the Company generated net income tax benefits of $694,837. The provision for income taxes for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same quarter in the prior year, is determined principally by the loss from operations and the amount and timing of the unrealized earnings of and the payment of dividends by the Hong Kong Joint Venture. The income tax benefits generated for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 have been fully reserved, and accordingly, no income tax benefit is recognized on the Company’s statement of operations at June 30, 2015 or June 30, 2014.

Net Income. We reported a net loss of $777,077 for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, compared to a net loss of $742,849 for the corresponding quarter of the prior fiscal year, a $34,228 increase in the loss. The reason for the increase in net loss is principally due to an increase in our equity in the loss of the Hong Kong Joint Venture and increased professional fees associated with the audit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, offset by increased sales and higher gross profits on sales of the Company’s sealed battery smoke and carbon monoxide products in domestic operations.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

Our primary sources of liquidity at June 30, 2015 are our cash and cash equivalents on hand, our Discount Factoring Agreement with Merchant and projected cash flows from operating activities. The Company is monitoring its liquidity and working capital position in light of continued operating losses, and decreases in its cash and working capital position over the past four fiscal years of operations. In addition to the expanded factoring agreement with Merchant, the Company believes that its cash position can be improved by a combination of reductions in inventory and by lowering expenses. The Company believes it should return to profitability with the completion of its line of new sealed battery smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, beginning in the second half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016. 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 of the fiscal year ending 2016, and beyond, or may significantly affect the Company’s level of liquidity.

Our factored accounts receivable as of the end of March 31, 2015 was $1,217,311, and was $1,266,571 as of June 30, 2015. Our prepaid expense as of March 31, 2015 was $438,745, and was $476,399 as of June 30, 2015. As of June 30, 2015 our borrowing under the Discount Factoring Agreement with Merchant totaled $426,732.

Operating activities used cash of $854,703 for the three months ended June 30, 2015. This was primarily due to an increase in inventories and prepaid expenses of $869,073, increases in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor of $470,055, and a loss from operations of $777,077, offset by increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $964,984. For the same period last year, operating activities provided cash of $906,504, primarily due to a decrease in inventories and prepaid expenses of $725,026, decreases in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor of $681,394, and increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $218,669 offset by a loss from operations of $742,849.

There were no investing activities during the three months ended June 30, 2015 or 2014.

Financing activities provided $426,732 of cash borrowed from our factor during the three months ended June 30, 2015, and there were no financing activities during the three months ended June 30, 2014.

Joint Venture

Net Sales. Net sales of the Joint Venture for the three months ended June 30, 2015 were $4,612,505, compared to $3,664,900, for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in net sales by the Joint Venture for the three month period was due to higher volumes of sales of sealed battery smoke and carbon monoxide alarm products to the Company and to unaffiliated customers of the Joint Venture.

Gross Margins. Gross margins of the Joint Venture for the three month period ended June 30, 2015 decreased to 7.9% from 25.6% for the 2014 corresponding period. The lower gross margin in the 2015 period was due to various factors including lower margin sales in Europe in an effort to match competitor pricing and maintain market share, lower margin sales to the Company related to the introduction of the Companies new line of sealed smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and due to higher labor costs and product mix of the Joint Venture’s sales. Since gross margins depend on sales volume of various products, with varying margins, lower sales of higher margin products and increased sales of lower margin products affect the overall gross margins.

Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expense was $1,209,176, for the three month period ended June 30, 2015, compared to $1,094,879 in the prior year’s respective period. As a percentage of sales, expenses were 26.2% for the three month period ended June 30, 2015, compared to 29.9% for the three month period ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percent of sales, was primarily due to fixed costs that do not change in the same proportion as the increase in sales while the increase in absolute dollar amounts is associated with increased sales in the current quarter as compared to sales in the comparable quarter of the prior year.

Interest Income and Expense. Net interest income on assets held for investment was $116,570 and $131,112 for the three month period ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Net Loss. The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was $784,927, compared to a net loss of $121,206, in the comparable period last year due to lower margins on sales to the Company and to unaffiliated customers.

Liquidity. Cash needs of the Joint Venture are currently met by funds generated from operations. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, working capital increased by $328,514 from $5,387,533 on March 31, 2015 to $5,716,047 on June 30, 2015.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s discussion and analysis of our 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 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 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, 2015. 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:

Revenue Recognition. We recognize sales upon shipment of products net of applicable provisions for any discounts or allowances. The shipping date from our warehouse 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. Customers may not return, exchange or refuse acceptance of goods without our approval. 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 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 full valuation allowance was established during the previous fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. 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 pronouncement that gives guidance 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 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 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 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 June 30, 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 claims for warranty replacement of $25,000 has been provided for products beyond the one-year warranty period covered by the manufacturers.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements not yet Adopted

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as such item is defined in Rules 13a-15€ and 15d-15(c) 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 as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, and have concluded that due to the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, as noted below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2015. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

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, our management determined that our processes, procedures and controls related to financial reporting were not effective as a result of material weaknesses identified. Material weaknesses arose in our oversight of the accounting function of the Hong Kong Joint Venture (HKJV) that by virtue of the Hong Kong Joint Venture’s materiality to the Company extends the material weakness to our system of disclosure controls and procedures. Under the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, the Company does not have operating control over the daily operations of the HKJV. The Company has discussed these weaknesses with management of the HKJV and will monitor implementation of suggested improvements. In addition, material weaknesses arose in our domestic operations in the reconciliation of account balances and period end cut-off procedures, as well as the application of period costs to the inventory as burden.

Notwithstanding the identified material weakness described above, 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 at and for the periods presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

With the oversight of our audit committee of our board of directors, we have since taken steps and plan to take additional measures to remediate the underlying causes of the material weakness described above.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

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

Exhibit No.

3.1	Articles 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)
3.2	Articles 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)
10.1	2011 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)
10.2	Hong 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)
10.3	Amended and Restated Factoring Agreement between the Registrant and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc. (“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 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 26, 2007, file No. 1-31747)
10.4	Amended 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)
10.5	Amendment, 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)
10.6	Lease 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)
10.7	Amendment 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)
10.8	Amended 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), 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)
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer*
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer*
32.1	Section 1350 Certifications*
99.1	Press Release dated September 28, 2015*
101	Interactive data files providing financial information from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,2015 in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements*

*Filed herewith

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: September 28, 2015	By:	/s/ Harvey B. Grossblatt
		Harvey B. Grossblatt
		President, Chief Executive Officer
		(principal executive officer)

	By:	/s/ James B. Huff
		James B. Huff
		Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
		(principal financial officer)