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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

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TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION, OTHER INFORMATION AND SIGNATURE
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Page
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<S> <C> <C>
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
</TABLE>
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TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Dec. 29, June 30,
ASSETS 2000 2000 (a)
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<S> <C> <C>
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
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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
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TOTAL ASSETS $26,742,000 $22,712,000
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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
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Total current liabilities 10,200,000 8,349,000
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LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITALIZED LEASES,
Net of current portion 1,846,000 586,000
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 718,000 720,000
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MINORITY INTEREST 2,594,000 2,609,000
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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)
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Total shareholders' equity 11,384,000 10,448,000
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $26,742,000 $22,712,000
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</TABLE>

(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.

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TRIO-TECH INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
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Dec. 29, Dec. 31, Dec. 29, Dec. 31,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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
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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
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Total 126,000 430,000 71,000 441,000
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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)
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INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST 906,000 597,000 691,000 487,000
MINORITY INTEREST (84,000) (48,000) (53,000) 18,000
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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
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 608,000 $ 595,000 $ 576,000 $ 728,000
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EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic $ 0.29 $ 0.20 $ 0.22 $ 0.18
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Diluted $ 0.28 $ 0.20 $ 0.22 $ 0.18
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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
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
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Dec. 29, Dec. 31,
2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
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
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Net cash provided by operating activities 1,261,000 628,000
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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
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Net cash used in investing activities (2,882,000) (451,000)
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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
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities 1,761,000 (340,000)
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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
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CASH, END OF PERIOD $ 1,954,000 $ 1,437,000
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 61,000 $ 51,000
Income taxes $ 38,000 $ 75,000
</TABLE>


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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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):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Dec. 29, Jun. 30,
2000 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials $1,706 $1,251
Work in process 657 1,160
Finished goods 358 345
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$2,721 $2,756
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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:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Quarter Ended
Dec. 29, 2000 Dec. 31,1999
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<S> <C> <C>
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

</TABLE>

The preceding calculation uses the Black Scholes option-pricing model with
the assumptions listed below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Quarter Ended
Dec. 29, 2000 Dec. 31, 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Volatility 60.55% 37.61%
Expected Life (years) 2.81 2.80
Discount rate 4.98% 5.91%
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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:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Dec. 29, Dec. 31,
2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Net income used to compute basic
and diluted earnings per share $ 822,000 $ 549,000
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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
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</TABLE>

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:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Type Shares Price Expiration
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
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
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
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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.

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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
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Because the Company comes within the definition of a "small business issuer"
the Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk are not
applicable.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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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

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SIGNATURES
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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
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VICTOR H.M. TING
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 9, 2001


By: /s/ A. Charles Wilson
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A. Charles Wilson
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dated: February 9, 2001

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