Private company
TRANS LUX Corp
Delaware corporation incorporated on February 51
In its 2026 annual report the company says: “The Company is a leading designer and manufacturer of digital display solutions and fixed digit scoreboards. The Company’s product line of high-performance state-of-the-art digital display products and controllers are used to show full-color video and messages in virtually any configuration and application.”4 It is headquartered in New York, New York.1
Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
Overview
- IndustryMiscellaneous Manufacturing Industries1
- HeadquartersNew York, New York1
- Incorporated inDE2
- Business address135 East 57Th Street, 14Th Floor, New York, Ny 100222
- Filer categoryNon-accelerated filer, Smaller reporting company2
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Trans-Lux Corporation is a Delaware corporation incorporated on February 5, 1920. Our Common Stock is quoted on OTC Pink under the symbol “TNLX.” Our principal executive offices are located at 6110 Aviator Drive, Hazelwood, MO 63042, where our telephone number is (800) 243-5544.4 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2024
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2024
- Cost of revenue89¢$11.5M
- Other costs10¢$1.3M
- Income tax0¢$25.0K
Out of $12.9M in revenue.5 The company lost money this year.
Financial statements
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $14.4M6 | $17.0M7 | $9.4M8 | $11.3M9 | $21.7M10 | $15.6M5 | $12.9M5 |
| Cost of revenue | $11.3M6 | $13.0M7 | $10.2M8 | $12.5M9 | $18.7M10 | $14.5M5 | $11.5M5 |
| Gross profit | $3.1M6 | $4.0M7 | -$708.0K8 | -$1.2M9 | $2.9M10 | $1.0M5 | $1.4M5 |
| Operating expenses | $4.0M5 | $4.1M5 | |||||
| Operating income | -$4.0M6 | -$451.0K7 | -$4.6M8 | -$4.2M9 | -$389.0K10 | -$3.0M5 | -$2.8M5 |
| Interest | $940.0K6 | $504.0K7 | $425.0K8 | $578.0K9 | $410.0K10 | $702.0K10 | |
| Income before tax | -$4.9M9 | $358.0K10 | -$4.0M5 | -$3.5M5 | |||
| Income tax | $47.0K6 | $41.0K7 | -$7.0K8 | $35.0K9 | $35.0K10 | $31.0K5 | $25.0K5 |
| Net income | -$4.7M6 | -$1.4M7 | -$4.8M8 | -$5.0M9 | $323.0K10 | -$4.1M5 | -$3.5M5 |
| Earnings per share | -$0.358 | -$0.379 | $0.0210 | -$0.305 | -$0.265 | ||
| Earnings per share (diluted) | -$0.305 | -$0.265 | |||||
| Shares (weighted, basic) | 13.6M shares9 | 13.4M shares10 | 13.5K shares5 | 13.5K shares5 | |||
| Shares (weighted, diluted) | 13.6M shares9 | 13.7M shares10 | 13.5K shares5 | 13.5K shares5 |
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $723.0K6 | $535.0K7 | $43.0K8 | $524.0K9 | $48.0K10 | $185.0K5 | $371.0K5 |
| Receivables | $2.1M9 | $2.8M10 | $1.5M5 | $1.7M5 | |||
| Inventory | $871.0K9 | $2.7M10 | $2.4M5 | $2.1M5 | |||
| Current assets | $5.6M6 | $5.9M7 | $3.3M8 | $5.1M9 | $6.7M10 | $4.2M5 | $4.7M5 |
| Property, plant and equipment | $1.9M9 | $1.7M10 | $1.8M5 | $1.5M5 | |||
| Total assets | $11.5M6 | $12.3M7 | $7.1M8 | $8.7M9 | $9.4M10 | $8.3M5 | $7.8M5 |
| Accounts payable | $5.2M9 | $6.3M10 | $8.4M5 | $9.4M5 | |||
| Short-term debt | $3.0M9 | $3.8M10 | $3.8M5 | $5.0M5 | |||
| Current liabilities | $14.1M6 | $9.0M7 | $9.6M8 | $14.9M9 | $16.0M10 | $18.1M5 | $22.1M5 |
| Long-term debt | $1.4M6 | $650.0K7 | $269.0K8 | $500.0K9 | $500.0K10 | $535.0K5 | $527.0K5 |
| Long-term liabilities | $4.7M9 | $3.8M10 | $4.4M5 | $3.0M5 | |||
| Total liabilities | $19.2M6 | $14.0M7 | $14.1M8 | $19.6M9 | $19.7M10 | $22.5M5 | $25.1M5 |
| Retained earnings | -$43.0M9 | -$42.7M10 | -$46.7M5 | -$50.2M5 | |||
| Shareholders’ equity | -$7.8M7 | -$1.7M8 | -$7.0M9 | -$10.9M10 | -$10.3M5 | -$14.2M5 | -$17.3M5 |
| Shares outstanding | 3.6M shares6 | 13.4M shares7 | 13.4M shares8 | 13.4M shares9 | 13.4M shares10 | 13.5M shares5 | 13.5M shares5 |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operations | -$1.1M6 | -$4.3M7 | -$1.9M8 | -$137.0K9 | -$2.0M10 | $622.0K5 | -$1.0M5 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $495.0K9 | $439.0K10 | $378.0K5 | $318.0K5 | |||
| Capital spending | $140.0K6 | $377.0K7 | $174.0K8 | $18.0K10 | $327.0K5 | $4.0K5 | |
| Free cash flow | -$1.2M | -$4.7M | -$2.1M | -$2.0M | $295.0K | -$1.0M | |
| Cash from investing | -$18.0K10 | -$327.0K5 | -$4.0K5 | ||||
| Cash from financing | $618.0K9 | $1.5M10 | $42.0K5 | $1.2M5 |
Corporate structure
TRANS LUX Corp sits at the top of its group. 8 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
- TRANS LUX Corp New York, New York
- Fairplay Corporation Subsidiary · Iowa, United States
- Trans-Lux Canada Ltd. Subsidiary · Canada
- Trans-Lux Commercial Corporation Subsidiary · Utah, United States
- Trans-Lux Display Corporation Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Trans-Lux Energy Corporation Subsidiary · Connecticut, United States
- Trans-Lux Investment Corporation Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Trans-Lux Southwest Corporation Subsidiary · New Mexico, United States
Built from subsidiaries listed in Exhibit 21 of annual reports filed with the SEC; major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What TRANS LUX Corp reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $3.0M5 Dec 31, 2024 | $3.2M5 Dec 31, 2023 | −6.0% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $1.5M5 Dec 31, 2024 | $1.4M5 Dec 31, 2023 | +4.5% |
| Property and equipment, net | $1.5M5 Dec 31, 2024 | $1.8M5 Dec 31, 2023 | −14.5% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $1.3M5 Dec 31, 2024 | $2.0M5 Dec 31, 2023 | −32.8% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $371.0K5 Dec 31, 2024 | $185.0K5 Dec 31, 2023 | +100.5% |
Inventory
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory, total | $2.1M5 Dec 31, 2024 | $2.4M5 Dec 31, 2023 | −11.4% |
| Raw materials | $1.7M5 Dec 31, 2024 | $2.1M5 Dec 31, 2023 | −20.7% |
| Work in process | $70.0K5 Dec 31, 2024 | $18.0K5 Dec 31, 2023 | +288.9% |
| Finished goods | $364.0K5 Dec 31, 2024 | $252.0K5 Dec 31, 2023 | +44.4% |
Properties, in its own words
The Company’s headquarters and principal executive offices are located in a leased facility at 6110 Aviator Drive, Hazelwood, MO, 63042, at an annual rental cost of $399,000, which it uses as its manufacturing facility and primary executive and administrative office.
The aggregate property rent expense was $550,000 and $483,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Feb 13, 2026.4
Leadership
Who has led TRANS LUX Corp, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
Chief financial officer
Chief operating officer
- Chief executive officerAlberto Shaio Oct 18, 2019 to Oct 18, 201914
- Chief executive officerJean-Marc Allain Feb 25, 2010 to Jan 3, 201815
- PresidentAlberto Shaio Oct 18, 2019 to Oct 18, 201914
- PresidentDavid Pavlik Jun 13, 2014 to Apr 13, 201716
- PresidentJean-Marc Allain Feb 25, 2010 to Jan 3, 201815
- Chief financial officerRobert J. Conologue Jun 13, 2014 to Apr 13, 201717
- Chief financial officerTodd Dupee Apr 17, 2013 to Apr 17, 201318
- Chief financial officerAngela Toppi Oct 12, 2012 to Oct 12, 201219
- Chief operating officerAlberto Shaio Feb 16, 2016 to Jan 3, 201820
- Chief operating officerDavid Joseph Osher Jun 13, 2014 to Jun 13, 201421
Board members and other officers (24)
- Vice PresidentTodd Dupee Jan 3, 2018 to Oct 18, 201922
- EVPKonstantinos Ktistakis Mar 8, 2012 to Mar 8, 201223
- Chief Strategy OfficerAndrew Aldrich Nov 28, 2011 to Jun 15, 201224
- Senior Vice PresidentJohn A. Long May 5, 2006 to May 5, 200625
- Board memberNicholas J. Fazio Oct 18, 2019 to Oct 18, 201926
- Board memberYantao Yu Oct 18, 2019 to Oct 18, 201927
- Board memberRyan J. Morris May 5, 2016 to Jan 3, 201828
- Board memberYaozhong Shi Jul 9, 2014 to Jan 3, 201829
- Board memberAlan K. Greene Oct 16, 2013 to Jan 3, 201830
- Board memberAlberto Shaio Oct 17, 2013 to Jan 3, 201831
- Board memberElliot Sloyer Mar 8, 2012 to Oct 17, 201332
- Board memberRichard Mark Nummi Mar 8, 2012 to Oct 17, 201333
- Board memberMarco M. Elser Aug 7, 2012 to Jan 3, 201834
- Board memberJean-Marc Allain Dec 21, 2011 to Jan 3, 201835
- Board memberGeorge W. Schiele Jan 26, 2010 to Oct 18, 201936
- Board memberGlenn Angiolillo Dec 18, 2009 to Dec 18, 200937
- Board memberSalvatore J. Zizza Dec 18, 2009 to Oct 18, 201938
- Board memberHoward Brenner Jun 6, 2008 to Sep 29, 200939
- Board memberHoward S. Modlin Jun 6, 2008 to Dec 16, 200940
- Board memberRichard Paul Brandt Mar 21, 2006 to Dec 17, 200741
- Board memberVictor S. Liss Mar 21, 2006 to Dec 16, 200942
- Board memberJean Firstenberg Sep 27, 2006 to Mar 20, 201443
- General counselThomas E. Durkin Iii. Oct 18, 2019 to Oct 18, 201944
- General counselKristin Ann Kreuder Mar 8, 2012 to Mar 8, 201245
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries (Exhibit 21)
- Fairplay Corporation Iowa3
- Trans-Lux Canada Ltd. Canada3
- Trans-Lux Commercial Corporation Utah3
- Trans-Lux Display Corporation Delaware3
- Trans-Lux Energy Corporation Connecticut3
- Trans-Lux Investment Corporation Delaware3
- Trans-Lux Southwest Corporation New Mexico3
The subsidiaries the company lists in Exhibit 21 of its annual report, as filed.
Timeline
- Apr 15, 20268-K Executive or director change46
- Sep 9, 20258-K Executive or director change47
- Nov 5, 20248-K Executive or director change48
- May 31, 20238-K Shareholder vote49
- Apr 21, 20238-K Executive or director change50
- Oct 18, 2019New chief executive Alberto Shaio becomes CEO14
- Feb 25, 2010New chief executive Jean-Marc Allain becomes CEO15
Filings
25 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 4 annual reports, 10 quarterly reports, 5 major events, 3 large holders, 3 other. The latest 20:
- Apr 15, 20268-K EDGAR
- Feb 13, 202610-K EDGAR
- Sep 9, 20258-K EDGAR
- Apr 1, 2025NT 10-K EDGAR
- Nov 14, 202410-Q EDGAR
- Nov 5, 20248-K EDGAR
- Aug 14, 202410-Q EDGAR
- May 15, 202410-Q EDGAR
- Apr 1, 202410-K EDGAR
- Jan 16, 2024SC 13G/A EDGAR
- Nov 9, 202310-Q EDGAR
- Aug 11, 202310-Q EDGAR
- May 31, 20238-K EDGAR
- May 15, 202310-Q EDGAR
- May 3, 2023DEF 14A EDGAR
- Apr 21, 20238-K EDGAR
- Mar 31, 202310-K EDGAR
- Jan 17, 2023SC 13G/A EDGAR
- Nov 10, 202210-Q EDGAR
- Aug 11, 202210-Q EDGAR
The 25 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
3 such filings since October 2021:
SEC filer profile
How TRANS LUX Corp is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARTRANS LUX Corp1
- CIK0000099106
- Employer ID (EIN)13-13947504
- Filer statusNon-accelerated filer not an emerging growth company; a smaller reporting company; not a shell company4
- Incorporated inDelaware4
- Fiscal year endsDecember 311
- Industry code (SIC)3990 Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Manufacturing, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address135 East 57Th Street, 14Th Floor, New York, NY 100221
- Phone800-243-55441
- Shares outstanding13,496,276 shares as of Feb 12, 20264
- Public float$1.6M as of Jun 30, 20244
- AuditorMarcum llp, New Haven, CT PCAOB ID 688; no auditor attestation of internal control over financial reporting4
- On EDGAR sinceMar 17, 19951
- Filings694 in all: 8-K (154), SC 13D/A (99), 10-Q (90), 4 (77), SC 13G/A (33), 10-K (30), 3 (25), DEF 14A (24)1
All 46 form types
UPLOAD (15), NT 10-Q (13), SC 13G (13), 10-K/A (11), NT 10-K (11), CORRESP (10), PRE 14A (8), S-1/A (8), 8-K/A (7), 10-Q/A (6), SC 13E3/A (6), 424B3 (5), 5 (4), SC 13D (4), 25-NSE (3), EFFECT (3), PRER14A (3), S-1 (3), SC TO-I (3), SC TO-I/A (3), 3/A (2), 8-A12B (2), D (2), S-2/A (2), SC 13E3 (2), 144 (1), 4/A (1), 424B1 (1), 5/A (1), 8-A12B/A (1), DEF 14C (1), DEFA14A (1), POS AM (1), PRE 14C (1), S-2 (1), SC TO-C (1), T-3 (1), T-3/A (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Feb 13, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Nov 14, 2024
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) May 3, 2023
Latest 8-K (8-K) Apr 15, 2026
Risk factors and legal proceedings
Legal proceedings
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of its business and/or which are covered by insurance. The Company has accrued reserves individually and in aggregate for such legal proceedings. Should actual litigation results differ from the Company’s estimates, revisions to increase or decrease the accrued reserves may be required. There are no open matters that the Company deems material.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.4
Sources
The numbers on this page point here. Each one links to the record it came from.
- 1SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp filings on SEC EDGAR
- 2SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp filings on SEC EDGAR
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- 5SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp 10-K for fiscal 2024
- 6SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp 10-K for fiscal 2018
- 7SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp 10-K for fiscal 2019
- 8SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp 10-K for fiscal 2020
- 9SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp 10-K for fiscal 2021
- 10SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp 10-K for fiscal 2022
- 11SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp 10-Q for fiscal 2024
- 12SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp 10-Q for fiscal 2024
- 13SEC EDGARTRANS LUX Corp 10-Q for fiscal 2024
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- 16SEC EDGARDavid Pavlik, President
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- 18SEC EDGARTodd Dupee, Chief financial officer
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- 22SEC EDGARTodd Dupee, Vice President
- 23SEC EDGARKonstantinos Ktistakis, EVP
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- 25SEC EDGARJohn A. Long, Senior Vice President
- 26SEC EDGARNicholas J. Fazio, Board member
- 27SEC EDGARYantao Yu, Board member
- 28SEC EDGARRyan J. Morris, Board member
- 29SEC EDGARYaozhong Shi, Board member
- 30SEC EDGARAlan K. Greene, Board member
- 31SEC EDGARAlberto Shaio, Board member
- 32SEC EDGARElliot Sloyer, Board member
- 33SEC EDGARRichard Mark Nummi, Board member
- 34SEC EDGARMarco M. Elser, Board member
- 35SEC EDGARJean-Marc Allain, Board member
- 36SEC EDGARGeorge W. Schiele, Board member
- 37SEC EDGARGlenn Angiolillo, Board member
- 38SEC EDGARSalvatore J. Zizza, Board member
- 39SEC EDGARHoward Brenner, Board member
- 40SEC EDGARHoward S. Modlin, Board member
- 41SEC EDGARRichard Paul Brandt, Board member
- 42SEC EDGARVictor S. Liss, Board member
- 43SEC EDGARJean Firstenberg, Board member
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- 45SEC EDGARKristin Ann Kreuder, General counsel
- 46SEC EDGARExecutive or director change
- 47SEC EDGARExecutive or director change
- 48SEC EDGARExecutive or director change
- 49SEC EDGARShareholder vote
- 50SEC EDGARExecutive or director change