UUU 10-Q Quarterly Report June 30, 2011

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS INC

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10-Q 1 v232050_10q.htm 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 June 30, 2011

¨ 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 x 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). Yes ¨ 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 12, 2011, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock was 2,387,887.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

			Page

Part I - Financial Information

	Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited):

		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011	3

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010	4

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010	5

		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6

	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	8

	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	12

Part II - Other Information

	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	13

	Item 6.	Exhibits	13

		Signatures	14

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	March 31
	(Unaudited)		(Audited)
	June 30, 2011		March 31, 2011
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	5,253,615	$	6,728,593
Accounts receivable:
Trade less allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $75,000 at June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011		402,043		276,463
Notes receivable - employees		68,019		69,666
Receivable from Hong Kong Joint Venture		117,262		301,380
		587,324		647,509

Amount due from factor		1,507,594		1,569,126
Inventories, net of allowance for obsolete inventory of $70,000 at June 30, 2011 and $100,000 at March 31, 2011		4,509,819		3,534,011
Prepaid expenses		553,951		519,356

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		12,412,303		12,998,595

DEFERRED TAX ASSET		2,131,029		2,002,561
INVESTMENT IN HONG KONG JOINT VENTURE		13,388,803		13,149,614
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – NET		194,389		203,440
INTANGIBLE ASSET - NET		88,316		89,434
OTHER ASSETS		40,134		40,134

TOTAL ASSETS	$	28,254,974	$	28,483,778

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$	709,792	$	794,014
Hong Kong Joint Venture accounts payable		350,056		453,480
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and employee benefits		138,209		177,298
Commissions and other		31,048		33,700

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		1,229,105		1,458,492

Long-term obligation – other		25,000		25,000

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES		-		-

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; 2,387,887 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011		23,879		23,879
Additional paid-in capital		13,135,198		13,135,198
Retained earnings		13,841,792		13,841,209
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		27,000,869		27,000,286
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	28,254,974	$	28,483,778

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

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2011			2010

Net sales	$	3,201,302		$	3,681,421
Cost of goods sold – acquired from Joint Venture		1,902,892			2,365,287
Cost of goods sold – other		425,472			204,892

GROSS PROFIT		872,938			1,111,242

Research and development expense		142,753			167,103
Selling, general and administrative expense		1,101,395			1,207,882

Operating loss		(371,210	)		(263,743	)

Other income (expense):
Investment and interest income		9,654			34,868
Interest expense		(4,480	)		(7,064	)

LOSS BEFORE EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF JOINT VENTURE		(366,036	)		(235,939	)

Equity in earnings of Joint Venture		239,189			435,381

(Loss) income from operations before income taxes		(126,847	)		199,442

Income tax benefit		127,428			82,425

NET INCOME	$	581		$	281,867

Income per share:
Basic		0.00			0.12
Diluted		0.00			0.12
Shares used in computing net income per share:
Basic		2,387,887			2,387,887
Diluted		2,396,428			2,395,328

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,
	2011			2010
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	581		$	281,867
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Increase in deferred taxes		(128,468	)		(82,425	)
Depreciation and amortization		11,294			13,756
Earnings of the Joint Venture		(239,189	)		(435,381	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor		121,717			2,088,530
(Increase) decrease in inventories and prepaid expenses		(1,010,403	)		316,528
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses		(229,385	)		(1,462,762	)

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(1,473,853	)		720,113

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of assets held for investment		-			(29,345	)
Purchase of property and equipment		(1,125	)		(2,600	)

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH		(1,474,978	)		688,168

Cash at beginning of period		6,728,593			2,253,631

CASH AT END OF PERIOD	$	5,253,615		$	2,941,799

Supplemental information:
Interest paid	$	4,480		$	7,064
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. Significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the interim 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, 2011 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.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with 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 owns a 50% interest in a Hong Kong joint venture, Eyston Company Limited (the “Joint Venture”), that has manufacturing facilities in the People’s Republic of China, for the manufacturing of security products. The following represents summarized balance sheet and income statement information of the Joint Venture as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

	2011		2010
Net sales	$	6,196,059	$	6,795,331
Gross profit		1,590,785		1,943,791
Net income		666,827		830,380
Total current assets		15,647,398		17,456,253
Total assets		33,092,428		31,119,018
Total current liabilities		4,453,568		4,812,591

During the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, the Company purchased $2,550,055 and $2,229,545 of products from the Joint Venture. For the three month period ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, the Company has adjusted its earnings of the Joint Venture to reflect an increase of $106,035 and a decrease of $20,191, respectively, for changes to inter-Company profit 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 significant, unusual or extraordinary 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 will 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 valuation allowances are provided, whenever it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company follows the financial pronouncement that gives guidance 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.

Financing Receivables

In September 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an Accounting Standards Update requiring enhanced disclosure of the credit quality of financing receivables, as defined therein, and the adequacy of allowances for credit losses.

Management considers amounts due from the Company’s factor to be “financing receivables”. Trade accounts receivable, other receivables, and receivables from our Hong Kong Joint Venture are not considered by management to be financing receivables.

The Company sells the majority of its short-term receivables arising in the ordinary course of business to our factor. At the time a receivable is sold 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 for uncollectible financing receivables has been provided. At June 30, 2011, an allowance of $75,000 has been provided for uncollectible trade accounts receivable.

Net Income per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share are 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.

A reconciliation of the weighted average shares of common stock utilized in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, is as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2011		2010
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for basic EPS		2,387,887		2,387,887
Shares issued upon the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options		8,541		7,441
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding for diluted EPS		2,396,428		2,395,328

Contingencies

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 the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Changes to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standards updated (ASU’s) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification.

The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASU’s. Recently issued ASU’s were evaluated and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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 through 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, 2011 and 2010 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. The Company has applied for patents for these new products. Before these products can be sold in North America, independent testing agencies evaluate the effectiveness of the products in performing their stated function and issue an approval and testing certificate for each product. Certain products now being sold by the Company have received approvals. The Company continues to pursue obtaining approvals for the remainder of its new product line.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

Sales. Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were $3,201,302 compared to $3,681,421 for the comparable three months in the prior fiscal year, a decrease of $480,119 (13.0%). The primary reason for the decrease in net sales volumes is that the comparable quarter of the previous year included approximately $590,000 of sales to a major national retailer which discontinued purchases in the prior year.

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 27.3% and 30.2% of sales for the quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The decrease in gross profit margin was primarily due to the fixed component of cost of goods sold that could not be fully absorbed due to lower sales.

Expenses. Research and development expenses decreased by $24,350 from the comparable three months in the prior year, primarily due to the timing of expense incurred to testing facilities.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $106,487 from the comparable three months in the prior year. The decrease in the dollar amount of these expenses was due to lower professional fees of approximately $38,000 and other reduced expenditures associated with lower sales volume. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses increased to 34.4% for the three month period ended June 30, 2011 from 32.8% for the 2010 period. The increase in costs as a percentage was primarily due to a decrease in sales.

Interest Expense and Income. Interest income, net of interest expense, was $5,174 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to net interest income of $27,804 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. The decrease in interest income, net of interest expense, is due to a decrease in assets held for investment.

Income Taxes. During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company generated a net income tax benefit of $127,428. For the corresponding 2010 period, the Company generated net income tax benefit of $82,425. The provision for income taxes for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, 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 benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is derived from the estimated taxes resulting from the sum of taxable results from operations plus dividends received from the Hong Kong Joint Venture, less the benefit derived, if any, from the utilization of net operating losses available.

Net Income. We reported net income of $581 for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to net income of $281,867 for the corresponding quarter of the prior fiscal year, a $281,286 (99.8%) decrease. The reason for the decrease in net income is principally due to lower sales in the retail portion of our business, and reduced earnings of the Joint Venture due to the increase in intercompany profit recorded in inventory during the current quarter. The increase in intercompany profit recorded in inventory was due to an increase in inventory acquired from our Hong Kong Joint Venture.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

The Company has a Factoring Agreement with CIT Group, Inc. (CIT) which supplies both short-term borrowings and letters of credit to finance foreign inventory purchases. The maximum amount available under the Factoring Agreement is currently $7,500,000. Based on specified percentages of our accounts receivable and inventory and letter of credit commitments, as of June 30, 2011 we had a borrowing availability of $3,174,707 under the Factoring Agreement. We had no additional borrowings on the debt portion of the agreement as of June 30, 2011. The interest rate under the Factoring Agreement on the uncollected factored accounts receivable and any additional borrowings is equal to the prime rate of interest charged by our lender. At June 30, 2011, the prime rate was 3.25%. Borrowings are collateralized by all of our accounts receivable and inventory. The Company does not anticipate any changes in its ability to maintain its short-term or long-term liquidity.

Our factored accounts receivable as of the end of our last fiscal year was $1,569,126, and was $1,507,594 as of June 30, 2011. Our prepaid expenses as of the end of our last fiscal year were $519,356, and were $553,951 as of June 30, 2011.

Operating activities used cash of $1,473,853 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. This was primarily due to an increase in inventories and prepaid expenses of $1,010,403, a decrease in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor of $121,717, offset by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $229,385 and earnings of the Joint Venture of $239,189. For the same period last year, operating activities provided cash of $720,113, primarily as a result of decreases in inventory and prepaid expenses offset by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Investing activities used cash of $1,125 during the three months ended June 30, 2011, as a result of the purchase of assets. For the same period last year, investing activities used cash of $31,945, primarily related to the purchase of assets held for investment.

We believe that funds available under the Factoring Agreement, distributions from the Joint Venture, and our line of credit facilities provide us with sufficient resources to meet our requirements for liquidity and working capital.

Joint Venture

Net Sales. Net sales of the Joint Venture for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were $6,196,059, compared to $6,795,331, for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in net sales by the Joint Venture for the three month period was due to lower volumes of sales of smoke alarm products to non-affiliated customers.

Gross Margins. Gross margins of the Joint Venture for the three month period ended June 30, 2011 decreased to 25.7% from 28.6% for the 2010 corresponding period. The lower gross margins for the 2011 period was due to 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 expenses were $1,030,078, for the three month period ended June 30, 2011, compared to $1,067,291 in the prior year’s respective periods. As a percentage of sales, expenses were 16.6% for the three month period ended June 30, 2011, compared to 15.7% for the three month period ended June 30, 2010. The increase 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 reduction in sales.

Interest Income and Expense. Net interest income on assets held for investment was $100,586 for the three month period ended June 30, 2011, compared to net interest income of $48,710 for the prior year’s period, due to increased investments in higher yielding instruments.

Net Income . For the reasons stated above, net income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $666,827, compared to $830,380, in the comparable period last year.

Liquidity. Cash needs of the Joint Venture are currently met by funds generated from operations. During the three months ended June 30, 2011, working capital increased by $903,284 from $10,290,546 on March 31, 2011 to $11,193,830 on June 30, 2011.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial statements and results of operations are based on our 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, 2011. 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 have recorded a reserve for obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Management reviews and updates the reserve quarterly.

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 will 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 valuation allowances are provided, whenever it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. 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.

Financing Receivables. In September 2010, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update requiring enhanced disclosure of the credit quality of financing receivables, as defined therein, and the adequacy of allowances for credit losses. Management considers amounts due from the Company’s factor to be “financing receivables”. Trade accounts receivable, other receivables, and receivables from our Hong Kong Joint Venture are not considered by management to be financing receivables.

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 advice of legal counsel, that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements.

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. Claims for warranty replacement of products beyond the one-year warranty period covered by the manufacturers are immaterial and we do not record estimated warranty expense or a contingent liability for warranty claims.

recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

Changes to accounting principles generally accepted in the United Stated of America (U.S. GAAP) are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standards updated (ASU’s) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification.

We consider the applicability and impact of all ASU’s. Recently issued ASU’s were evaluated and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures 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 the system is effective. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter 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	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)
10.2	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)
10.3	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)
10.4	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)
10.5	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)
10.6	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)
10.7	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), and 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)
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 August 12, 2011*
101	Interactive data files providing financial information from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, 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: August 12, 2011	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)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I - Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements Item 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations Item 4. Controls and Procedures Part II - Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings Item 6. Exhibits

UUU 10-Q Quarter ended June 30, 2011