N-CSRS 1 formncsrs.htm N-CSRS
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSRS

CERTIFIED SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number
811-3056
 
TRIDAN CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 37th floor, New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Robert Birnbaum, c/o Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 37th floor, New York, New York 10036
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 239-0515

Date of fiscal year end:
April 30, 2018
 
     
Date of reporting period:
October 31, 2018
 



Item 1.
Reports to Stockholders.

Attached on the following pages is a copy of the registrant’s semi-annual report as of October 31, 2018 transmitted to stockholders.


TRIDAN CORP.
P.O. Box 634, New City, N.Y. 10956
(212) 239-0515

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

 
December 21, 2018

Dear Shareholder:

This semi-annual report of Tridan Corp. covers the six-month period from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018.  As part of this report, we enclose the unaudited financial report for that six-month period and for the corresponding period in 2017.

A schedule of the company’s portfolio holdings at October 31, 2018, consisting entirely of municipal obligations, is included in the financial report.  The company invests exclusively in non-voting securities.  The company files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.  The company’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.  They may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington D.C., and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

The net asset value per share at October 31, 2018 was $11.77, compared with $12.24 at October 31, 2017.  Net investment income per share was $0.09 for the six-month period ended October 31, 2018, compared with $0.10 for the six-month period ended October 31, 2017.

At the company’s last annual meeting on July 17, 2018, the reappointment of MazarsUSA LLP as the company’s auditors for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2019 was ratified by the shareholders as follows:

Shares Voted For
   
2,936,745.3928
 
Shares Voted Against
   
10.0000
 
Shares Abstaining
 
None
 


Tridan Corp.
December 21, 2018
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Also at the last annual meeting, the incumbent directors, all of whom are named below, were all reelected to serve as directors until the next annual meeting of shareholders, or until their successors are elected and have qualified.

   
Shares Voted For
   
Shares Withheld
 
             
Peter Goodman
   
2,936,755.3928
     
----
 
Mark Goodman
   
2,936,755.3928
     
----
 
Paul Kramer
   
2,936,449.9583
     
305.4345
 
Russell J. Stoever
   
2,936,449.9583
     
305.4345
 
Warren F. Pelton
   
2,936,755.3928
     
----
 
Joan G. Rall
   
2,936,449.9583
     
305.4345
 

During the six-month period ended October 31, 2018, no director or officer received any compensation from the company except for fees of $6,000 paid to each director, plus an additional $2,500 to Paul Kramer as chairman of the audit committee.  All executive officers of the company as a group (two persons) received compensation (comprised solely of said directors’ fees) aggregating $12,000 during said period (which excludes professional fees paid to the law firm of the company’s Secretary, Robert Birnbaum.

At its meeting on June 14, 2018, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the renewal of the company’s investment advisory agreement with J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (“Morgan”) for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.  The board considered a variety of material factors and conclusions with respect thereto that formed the basis for the board’s approval, as discussed below.

Throughout the year, the directors received and analyzed a substantial quantity of comprehensive information and written materials, including ongoing analysis of Tridan's existing portfolio and Morgan's recommendations in light of its forecasts for the economy, employment trends, business conditions, federal rate moves, interest trends including comparisons between tax-exempt and taxable bonds, appropriate maturities, quality, yields, diversification, etc.  The directors subject Morgan's portfolio management to scrutiny at each board meeting, including examination of transactions completed since the prior meeting and an overview of the entire portfolio.  Written materials received by the directors before and during each meeting include reports, statistics, charts, graphs, performance records, comparisons with other funds and the like.  Morgan is constantly questioned at great length regarding its views, its recommendations and its performance.


Tridan Corp.
December 21, 2018
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In addition to the foregoing, as requested by Tridan’s corporate counsel pursuant to Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Morgan submitted its audited financial statements and detailed information regarding Morgan's business, personnel and operations, advisory services, compensation matters, portfolio strategy, investment performance, sources of information, fee comparisons, compliance programs, and other matters of significance to the relationship between Tridan and its investment adviser, all of which material was furnished to each director.  The directors reviewed all of this material and discussed the same at length, as well as their own views on Morgan’s previous performance and relationship with Tridan, with particular attention to the following areas:

Investment Performance

At each meeting, the directors receive, review and discuss with Morgan’s representatives various data showing Tridan’s portfolio characteristics, including market value, average duration, credit quality, coupon, estimated annual income and yield statistics, and breakdown information regarding duration, credit, and investment sectors.  Morgan’s quarterly presentation also includes the portfolio performance over three months, year to date, one year, three years, five years and ten years, compared with the Lipper NY Intermediate Muni Debt Funds, JPMorgan NY Tax Free Bond Fund, Sanford Bernstein NY Muni Fund, and Barclays 1-17 Year NY Muni Bond Index.  Based on their review, the directors all agreed that Tridan’s relative investment performance has been satisfactory.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Service

The board’s analysis of the nature, extent and quality of Morgan’s services to Tridan was based on knowledge gained over time from discussions with management and at the board’s regular meetings.  In addition, the directors reviewed materials contained in Morgan’s response to Tridan’s 15(c) Questionnaire pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, and its Form ADV under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 concerning, among much other information, the qualifications, education and experience of Morgan’s personnel involved in rendering those services.  As Tridan’s investment adviser, Morgan manages the investment of the Company’s assets, including purchases and sales of securities, and arranges for the periodic transfer of cash required to pay expenses and make distributions to shareholders.  Morgan also provides clerical and bookkeeping services, and prepares and issues periodic reports and statements.  Its affiliate maintains custody of Tridan’s securities and provides access thereto upon request.  The board considered its adviser’s performance of these administrative and support services, including monitoring adherence to the company’s investment policies, guidelines and restrictions, Morgan’s responsiveness to requests by Tridan’s counsel for periodic information, reports and certifications required for compliance with securities laws and regulations, and maintaining and monitoring their respective compliance programs in light of today’s extensive regulatory requirements.  The board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Morgan to the company have been and continue to be appropriate and beneficial.


Tridan Corp.
December 21, 2018
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Fees

Under its Investment Advisory Agreement with Morgan, Tridan pays an annual fee, computed and payable quarterly, equal to 0.28% (28 basis points) of its net assets under management.  The agreement requires Morgan to bear all expenses incurred by it in connection with its activities under the agreement, without any reimbursement from the company.  In addition, the annual charge made to Tridan for maintaining custody of the company’s securities, and for custodial-related services rendered by Morgan and its affiliates, is 0.02% (2 basis points) of the assets held in the custody account.  In light of the nature, extent and quality of the services received by Tridan from Morgan and its affiliated companies, and comparing the management fees charged by Morgan to other fixed-income investment companies managed by it, all of which are many times larger than Tridan, the Board considers Morgan’s management fee to Tridan to be reasonable.

After full consideration of the above factors, the board concluded unanimously that renewal of the investment advisory agreement with J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. was in the best interest of Tridan and its shareholders.

 
Sincerely,
 
 
 
TRIDAN CORP.
   
 
Peter Goodman, President


Tridan Corp.
Financial Statements
October 31, 2018 and 2017


Tridan Corp.
Contents
October 31, 2018 and 2017


 
Page(s)
   
Accountant’s Compilation Report
1
   
Financial Statements
 
   
Statements of Assets and Liabilities October 31, 2018 and 2017
2
   
Schedules of Investments in Municipal Obligations October 31, 2018 and 2017
3-7
   
Statements of Operations Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017
8
   
Statements of Changes in Net Assets  Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and the Year Ended April 30, 2018
9
   
Notes to Financial Statements
10-16


Tridan Corp.

Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2018 and 2017

ACCOUNTANT’S COMPILATION REPORT

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Tridan Corp.

Management is responsible for the accompanying financial statements of Tridan Corp., (a corporation) which comprise the statements of assets and liabilities and schedules of investments in municipal obligations as of October 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related statements of operations for the six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 and the related statement of changes in net assets for the six months ended October 31, 2018, and the related notes to the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We have performed a compilation engagement in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the AICPA. We did not audit or review the financial statements nor were we required to perform any procedures to verify the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by management. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion, a conclusion, nor provide any form of assurance on these financial statements.

The statement of changes in net assets for the year ended April 30, 2018 was derived from financial statements that were audited by another accounting firm.  Their report, dated June 21, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon, but they have not performed any auditing procedures since that date.

A statement of cash flows for the six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, has not been presented. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that such a statement be presented when financial statements purport to present financial position and results of operations.

We are not independent with respect to Tridan Corp.

December 14, 2018


PKF O’CONNOR DAVIES, LLP
300 Tice Boulevard, Suite 315, Woodcliff Lake, NJ  07677  I  Tel: 201.712.9800  I  Fax: 201.712.0988  I  www.pkfod.com

PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP is a member firm of the PKF International Limited network of legally independent firms and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions on the part of any other individual member firm or firms.


TRIDAN CORP.

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
OCTOBER 31, 2018 AND 2017


             
   
2018
   
2017
 
Assets
           

           
Investments in municipal obligations, at fair value (original cost - $37,976,893 and $37,699,813, respectively) (amortized cost - $35,682,556 and $35,533,125 respectively)
 
$
35,524,157
   
$
36,814,881
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
34,453
     
173,581
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
2,576
     
2,576
 
Accrued interest receivable
   
504,408
     
511,883
 
                 
Total assets
 
$
36,065,594
   
$
37,502,921
 
                 
Liabilities
               
Accrued investment advisory fees
 
$
38,374
   
$
38,264
 
Accrued fees - affiliate
   
19,806
     
19,143
 
Accrued other
   
12,980
     
12,270
 
Common stock redemption payable
   
10,482
     
4,479
 
                 
Total liabilities
   
81,642
     
74,156
 
                 
Net assets
 
$
35,983,952
   
$
37,428,765
 
                 
Analysis of net assets
               
Common stock
 
$
63,982
   
$
63,982
 
Paid-in capital
   
37,816,314
     
37,816,314
 
Treasury stock
   
(1,712,479
)
   
(1,685,302
)
Distributable earnings:
               
Over distributed net investment income
   
(22,011
)
   
(47,982
)
Undistributed capital gains (losses)
   
(3,451
)
   
-
 
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, net
   
(158,403
)
   
1,281,753
 
                 
Net assets [equivalent to $ 11.77 and $12.24 per share, respectively, based on 3,056,439.9257 shares and 3,058,739.4392 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively]
 
$
35,983,952
   
$
37,428,765
 

See accompanying notes and accountant's compilation report.

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TRIDAN CORP.

Schedules of Investments in Municipal Obligations
October 31, 2018 and 2017


         
2018
               
2017
       
   
Principal
   
Amortized
   
Fair
   
Principal
   
Amortized
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value
 
                                     
Insured
                                   
                                     
N.Y.S. Dormitory Authority Revs Non St Supported Debt St Johns Univ - Insd 5.25% due July 1, 2021
 
$
1,000,000
   
$
1,022,490
   
$
1,075,500
   
$
1,000,000
   
$
1,030,823
   
$
1,141,250
 
                                                 
State of NY Dormitory Auth Personal Inc Tax Rev Ref Educ. 5.50 % due March 15, 2025
   
500,000
     
529,608
     
584,915
     
500,000
     
534,250
     
624,785
 
                                                 
     
1,500,000
     
1,552,098
     
1,660,415
     
1,500,000
     
1,565,073
     
1,766,035
 

Revenue Backed
                                   
                                     
Mt Transportation Auth Ny Revenue 5.0% due November 15, 2027
   
1,250,000
     
1,519,212
     
1,432,725
     
-
     
-
     
-
 

                                               
NY St Urban Dev Corp Rev Ref Pers Income Tax 5.0% due March 15, 2031
   
750,000
     
877,872
     
849,585
     
-
     
-
     
-
 

                                               
NYS Dorm Auth Revs (Par Call October 01, 2026) 5.0% due October 01, 2033
   
1,000,000
     
1,143,902
     
1,119,740
     
-
     
-
     
-
 

                                               
NYS Dorm Auth Revs 5.0% due July 01, 2029
   
1,250,000
     
1,454,945
     
1,410,350
     
-
     
-
     
-
 

                                               
Triboro NY Bridge & Tunnel 5.0% due November 15, 2035
   
1,015,000
     
1,172,116
     
1,137,632
     
-
     
-
     
-
 

                                               
Erie County NY Fiscal Stability Sales Tax 5.00% due June 15, 2024
   
165,000
     
195,313
     
188,168
     
165,000
     
202,625
     
199,064
 

                                               
City of New York NY Transitional Finance Auth Rev Sub Future Tax Secured (Par Call November 1, 2019 @100): 5.00% due November 1, 2020
   
500,000
     
508,928
     
514,901
     
500,000
     
515,075
     
538,252
 
                                                 
5.00% due November 1, 2021
   
1,000,000
     
1,014,379
     
1,029,070
     
1,000,000
     
1,027,355
     
1,076,830
 

                                               
NY City Transitional Financial Authority Rev Future Tax (Par Call November 1, 2022 @100) 5.00% due November 1, 2026
   
550,000
     
581,335
     
601,117
     
550,000
     
589,152
     
642,922
 

                                               
Brookhaven NY Limited Tax 4.0% due March 15, 2023
   
1,000,000
     
1,122,636
     
1,073,280
     
1,000,000
     
1,150,508
     
1,128,500
 

                                               
Erie Count Indvl Dev Agency 5.0% due May 1, 2025
   
750,000
     
915,830
     
863,745
     
750,000
     
939,245
     
911,168
 

                                               
NYC NY Cultural Res-Museum of Modern Art 4.0% due February 1, 2023
   
400,000
     
447,247
     
428,864
     
400,000
     
458,337
     
450,704
 

                                               
Schnectady CNTY NY Various Purposes LTD Tax 5.0% due December 15, 2020
   
800,000
     
860,210
     
848,000
     
800,000
     
888,531
     
893,152
 

                                               
Schnectady CNTY NY Various Purposes LTD Tax 5.0% due December 15, 2022
   
300,000
     
339,423
     
332,403
     
300,000
     
348,978
     
352,485
 

See accompanying notes and accountant's compilation report.

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TRIDAN CORP.

Schedules of Investments in Municipal Obligations
October 31, 2018 and 2017


     
 
2018
               
2017
       
   
Principal
Amount
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Principal
Amount
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
                                     
Revenue Backed (continued)
                                   
                                     
Harrison NY REF Public Impt LTD Tax 5.0% due December 15, 2023
   
100,000
     
120,923
     
112,761
     
100,000
     
126,059
     
120,390
 

                                               
Saratoga County NY Ref LTD Tax 5.0% due July 15, 2023
   
100,000
     
121,039
     
112,346
     
100,000
     
126,804
     
119,301
 
                                                 
SNT Lawrence CNTY NY REF Limited Tax (Par Call May 15, 2025) 5.0% due May 15, 2026
   
105,000
     
120,290
     
118,776
     
105,000
     
122,578
     
126,039
 

                                               
NYC NY TR Cultural Res- Museum of Modern Art 4.0% due April 01, 2026
   
500,000
     
578,673
     
545,505
     
500,000
     
589,604
     
581,285
 

                                               
Middele CTRY NY central School District- AT Centereach
5.0% due August 01, 2020
   
150,000
     
159,940
     
157,744
     
150,000
     
165,608
     
165,962
 

                                               
Laurens NY Central School District (Par Call June 15, 2025) 4.0% due June 15, 2028
   
305,000
     
330,237
     
326,585
     
305,000
     
334,045
     
342,545
 

                                               
Nassau County Gen Impt Unltd Tax (Par Call October 1, 2020 @100) 4.00% due October 1, 2022
   
550,000
     
556,590
     
565,417
     
550,000
     
560,654
     
586,778
 

                                               
Brookhaven NY REF Unlimited Tax 5.00% due March 15, 2025
   
500,000
     
595,338
     
576,985
     
500,000
     
610,292
     
613,295
 

                                               
NY ST Environmental FACS 5.00% due June 15, 2026
   
1,300,000
     
1,529,545
     
1,517,295
     
1,300,000
     
1,559,629
     
1,617,824
 

                                               
Brookhaven New York Unlimited Tax 5.00% due November 15, 2019
   
450,000
     
460,446
     
464,337
     
450,000
     
470,452
     
485,712
 

                                               
State of NY Dormitory Auth State Pers. Inc. Tax 5.5% due March 15, 2026
   
200,000
     
237,072
     
237,042
     
200,000
     
242,096
     
253,518
 

                                               
State of NY Dormitory Auth Lease Rev (Par Call August 15, 2020 @100) 5.00 % due August 15, 2023
   
420,000
     
421,028
     
441,004
     
420,000
     
422,009
     
462,865
 

                                               
New York,  New York Unlimited Tax (Par Call August 1, 2020 @100) 5.00 % due August 1, 2023
   
510,000
     
522,942
     
534,327
     
510,000
     
530,311
     
561,479
 
                                                 
Port Authority of NY and NJ 5.375 % due March 1, 2028
   
150,000
     
152,925
     
171,403
     
150,000
     
153,238
     
183,568
 

                                               
Util. Debt Securitization (Par Call June 15, 2024 @100) 5.00% due December 15, 2026
   
500,000
     
574,070
     
567,775
     
500,000
     
587,114
     
609,440
 

                                               
Erie County NY Fiscal Stability Sales Tax (Par Call June 15, 2027 @100) 5.00% due June 15, 2029
   
1,000,000
     
1,208,756
     
1,159,110
     
1,000,000
     
1,233,027
     
1,232,760
 

See accompanying notes and accountant's compilation report.

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TRIDAN CORP.

Schedules of Investments in Municipal Obligations
October 31, 2018 and 2017


         
2018
               
2017
       
   
Principal
Amount
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Principal
Amount
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
                                     
Revenue Backed (continued)
                                   

                                   
Greece NY Central School District Unlimited Tax (Par Call December 15, 2022 @100) 5.0% due December 15, 2023
   
500,000
     
541,802
     
550,895
     
500,000
     
551,444
     
580,560
 

                                               
Rensselaer Cnty, NY Limited Tax 5.00% due September 1, 2024
   
100,000
     
121,347
     
114,475
     
100,000
     
125,349
     
121,808
 

                                               
Mattituck-Cutchogue NY Central School District Unlimited Tax (Par Call July 15, 2025 @100) 5.0% Unlimited tax due July 15, 2026
   
280,000
     
325,082
     
319,600
     
280,000
     
331,798
     
338,548
 

                                               
Mattituck-Cutchogue NY (Par Call July 15, 2025 @100) 5.0% Unlimited tax due July 15, 2027
   
365,000
     
421,076
     
415,662
     
365,000
     
429,430
     
436,894
 

                                               
Putnam County NY Limited Tax (Par Call January 15, 2026 @100) 5.0% due January 15, 2027
   
135,000
     
157,943
     
155,006
     
135,000
     
161,123
     
164,886
 

                                               
Halfmoon NY Pub Imp Limited Tax (Par Call June 15, 2025 @100) 5.0% due June 15, 2027
   
280,000
     
322,856
     
318,609
     
280,000
     
329,330
     
336,518
 

                                               
Gates Chili NY Central School Unlimited Tax (Par Call June 15, 2025 @100) 5.0% due June 15, 2027
   
200,000
     
232,851
     
227,188
     
200,000
     
237,805
     
242,250
 

                                               
Western Nassau Cty Water Auth (Par Call April 1, 2025 @100) 5.0% due April 1, 2028
   
100,000
     
111,796
     
112,021
     
100,000
     
113,633
     
118,455
 
     
19,530,000
     
22,077,915
     
21,651,448
     
14,265,000
     
16,233,238
     
16,595,757
 
                                                 
Pre-refunded
                                               

                                               
Starpoint NY Central School District Ref Unlimited Tax 5.0% due June 15, 2020
   
250,000
     
261,154
     
261,887
     
250,000
     
267,996
     
274,763
 
     
250,000
     
261,154
     
261,887
     
250,000
     
267,996
     
274,763
 
                                     
General Obligations
                                   

                                   
Wantagh New York UN Free School 5.00% due September 1, 2021
   
550,000
     
588,089
     
593,907
     
550,000
     
601,496
     
627,121
 

                                               
Central Islip New York Union Free School School District Ref Unlimited Tax 5.00% due July 15, 2022
   
750,000
     
828,248
     
819,780
     
750,000
     
849,187
     
871,342
 

                                               
Rockville Center NY Limited Tax 4.0% due June 15, 2022
   
200,000
     
216,804
     
212,026
     
200,000
     
222,288
     
223,980
 
                                                 
Brentwood New York UN Free School 5.00% due January 15, 2023
   
430,000
     
456,398
     
476,788
     
430,000
     
463,198
     
505,181
 

                                               
Connetquot New York Central School District Unlimited Tax 5.0% due January 15, 2024
   
400,000
     
427,780
     
450,568
     
400,000
     
433,109
     
477,784
 

See accompanying notes and accountant's compilation report.

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TRIDAN CORP.

Schedules of Investments in Municipal Obligations
October 31, 2018 and 2017


         
2018
               
2017
       
   
Principal
Amount
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Principal
Amount
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
                                     
General Obligations (continued)
                                   

                                   
Syosset New York Central School District Unlimited Tax 5.0% due December 15, 2022
   
735,000
     
786,261
     
808,108
     
735,000
     
797,004
     
847,394
 

                                               
Syosset New York Central School District Unlimited Tax 5.0% due December 15, 2022
   
125,000
     
133,772
     
138,605
     
125,000
     
136,355
     
146,532
 

                                               
Onondaga County NY Ref Unlimited Tax (Par Call March 15, 2024 @100) 5.0% due March 15, 2025
   
285,000
     
316,199
     
322,267
     
285,000
     
322,001
     
344,605
 

                                               
North Babylon NY Un Free School Dist Ref Unlimited Tax (Par Call August 1, 2022 @100) 5.0% due August 1, 2023
   
250,000
     
271,685
     
273,905
     
250,000
     
277,458
     
288,768
 

                                               
Battery Park City NY Authority SR-Ser A (Par Call November 1, 2023 @100) 5.0% due November 1, 2029
   
140,000
     
149,296
     
156,835
     
140,000
     
151,521
     
165,972
 

                                               
Buffalo & Ft. Erie NY Pub Bridge Auth Toll Bridge Sys Rev 5.0% due January 1, 2025
   
410,000
     
457,745
     
463,698
     
410,000
     
465,443
     
496,883
 

                                               
Bayport Blue Point NY Un Free School Dist Ref Unlimited Tax 5.0% due September 15, 2024
   
250,000
     
284,215
     
284,355
     
250,000
     
290,032
     
303,842
 

                                               
Saratoga Springs NY Ref Public Imports-Unlimited Tax (Par Call February 15, 2023 @100) 5.0% due February 15, 2025
   
225,000
     
250,528
     
249,071
     
225,000
     
255,850
     
263,005
 

                                               
Build NYC Resource Corp.NY Rev United Jewish Appeal (Par Call July 1, 2024 @100) 5.0% due July 1, 2025
   
320,000
     
361,026
     
361,094
     
320,000
     
367,949
     
381,587
 

                                               
Tompkins County NY Public Impt Ser B Limited Tax (Par Call December 15, 2024 @100) 5.0% due December 15, 2027
   
500,000
     
573,338
     
566,565
     
500,000
     
585,299
     
599,065
 

                                               
Util Debt Securitization Auth NY Restructuring Ser TE (Par Call December 15, 2023 @100) 5.0% due December 15, 2028
   
500,000
     
529,123
     
557,160
     
500,000
     
535,174
     
596,145
 

   

     

     
                         
Rhinebeck New York Central School District Unlimited Tax (Par Call June 15, 2023 @100) 4.0% due June 15, 2025
   
535,000
     
564,954
     
561,440
     
535,000
     
571,421
     
587,580
 

                                               
Riverhead NY Limited Tax 4.0% due June 1, 2021
   
1,005,000
     
1,044,738
     
1,050,386
     
1,005,000
     
1,059,991
     
1,099,621
 

                                               
Bethlehem, NY Central School District Unlimited Tax 4.00% due January 15, 2021
   
500,000
     
517,633
     
519,235
     
500,000
     
525,599
     
542,535
 

                                               
Plainview Old Bethpage New York Central School District Ref Unlimited Tax 5.00% due December 15, 2020
   
250,000
     
257,877
     
265,160
     
250,000
     
261,577
     
280,963
 
     
8,360,000
     
9,015,709
     
9,130,953
     
8,360,000
     
9,171,952
     
9,649,905
 

See accompanying notes and accountant's compilation report.

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TRIDAN CORP.

Schedules of Investments in Municipal Obligations
October 31, 2018 and 2017


         
2018
               
2017
       
   
Principal
Amount
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
   
Principal
Amount
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair
Value
 
                                     
Short-term
                                   

                                   
Queensbury New York Union Free School 4.00% due December 15, 2018
   
225,000
     
225,524
     
225,573
     
225,000
     
229,690
     
232,287
 

                                               
N.Y.S. Dormitory Authority Revs City University Sys Ref Cons 5th Gen 5.5% due July 1, 2019
   
1,000,000
     
1,005,325
     
1,024,080
     
1,000,000
     
1,014,668
     
1,072,850
 

                                               
Sachem Central School District NY Holbrook Ref Unlimited Tax 5.25% due October 15, 2019
   
500,000
     
504,597
     
515,830
     
500,000
     
509,269
     
539,470
 

                                               
New York,  New York Unlimited Tax (Par Call August 1, 2019 @100) 5.00 % due August 1, 2026
   
350,000
     
350,593
     
357,791
     
350,000
     
351,302
     
372,796
 

                                               
City of New York Municipal  Fin Auth Wtr & Swr Rev (Par Call June 15, 2019 @100) 5.00 % due June 15, 2027
   
500,000
     
501,892
     
509,023
     
500,000
     
504,919
     
530,710
 

                                               
Longwood NY Central School District Suffolk 5.00% due March 15, 2019
   
185,000
     
187,749
     
187,157
     
185,000
     
195,183
     
194,855
 

                                               
N.Y. Bond Bank Agency SCH Purpose Revenue 5.0% due December 1, 2019
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
300,000
     
324,958
     
323,610
 

                                               
City of New York NY Municipal Water Fin Auth Wtr. & Sewer Rev Fiscal 2009 (Par Call June 15, 2018 @100) 5.625% due June 15, 2024
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,000,000
     
998,206
     
1,028,350
 

                                               
State of NY Local Gov't (Par Call April 1, 2018 @100) 5.0% due April 1, 2019
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
200,000
     
198,997
     
203,310
 

                                               
NYS Dormitory (Par Call July 1, 2018 @100) 5.00 % due July 1, 2029
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
300,000
     
300,000
     
307,857
 

                                               
N.Y.S. Thruway Authority St Pers Income Tax Rev Transn 5.25% due March 15, 2019
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
750,000
     
758,883
     
791,648
 

                                               
Hilton New York Central School District Unlimited Tax 4.0% due June 15, 2019
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
500,000
     
520,558
     
522,960
 

                                               
Clarkstown Central School District NY Unlimited Tax 4.0% due May 15, 2019
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
500,000
     
519,544
     
522,180
 
                                                 
Build NYC Resource Corp NY Rev 5.00% due August 01, 2018
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
135,000
     
141,210
     
138,999
 

                                               
Starpoint NY Central School District Ref Unlimited Tax 5.0% due June 15, 2018
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
550,000
     
565,122
     
563,888
 

                                               
N.Y.S. Dormitory Authority Revs 5.5% due May 15, 2018
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,155,000
     
1,162,357
     
1,182,651
 
     
2,760,000
     
2,775,680
     
2,819,454
     
8,150,000
     
8,294,866
     
8,528,421
 
                                                 
     
32,400,000
     
35,682,556
     
35,524,157
     
32,525,000
     
35,533,125
     
36,814,881
 

See accompanying notes and accountant's compilation report.

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TRIDAN CORP.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018 AND 2017


   
2018
   
2017
 
Investment income
           
             
Interest
 
$
779,058
   
$
796,166
 
Amortization of bond premium and discount - net
   
(303,270
)
   
(286,903
)
                 
Total investment income
   
475,788
     
509,263
 
                 
Expenses
               
                 
Investment advisory fees
   
54,554
     
55,863
 
Professional fees
   
70,295
     
69,353
 
Director's fees
   
38,500
     
31,000
 
Administrative and accounting expenses
   
36,000
     
36,000
 
Insurance and other expenses
   
7,461
     
11,605
 
                 
Total expenses
   
206,810
     
203,821
 
                 
Net investment income
   
268,978
     
305,442
 
                 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
               
Net realized gain on investments
   
12,760
     
16,709
 
Net unrealized depreciation on investments
   
(379,523
)
   
(90,675
)
                 
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments
   
(366,763
)
   
(73,966
)
                 
Net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
(97,785
)
 
$
231,476
 

See accompanying notes and accountant's compilation report.

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TRIDAN CORP.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS


   
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2018
   
Year
Ended
April 30, 2018
 
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
           
from operations
           
Net investment income
 
$
268,978
   
$
592,643
 
                 
Net realized gain on investments
   
12,760
     
20,738
 
                 
Unrealized (depreciation) on investments
   
(379,523
)
   
(1,151,307
)
                 
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations
   
(97,785
)
   
(537,926
)
                 
Distributions to shareholders from
               
Net investment income
   
(289,544
)
   
(583,245
)
Capital gains
   
(16,211
)
   
(28,568
)
Redemptions of shares
               
1,313.5755 shares (October 2018) and 1,866.2640 shares (April 2018), respectively
    (15,399
)
    (22,607
)
                 
Total  (decrease)
   
(418,939
)
   
(1,172,346
)
                 
Net assets
               
Beginning of period
   
36,402,891
     
37,575,237
 
                 
End of period
 
$
35,983,952
   
$
36,402,891
 

See accompanying notes and accountant's compilation report.

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Tridan Corp.
Notes To Financial Statements
October 31, 2018 And 2017


1.
Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by Tridan Corp. (the "Company"), a closed‑end, non‑diversified management investment company, registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company is considered an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies.

Acquisition and Valuation of Investments

Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased/sold (trade date) and interest on securi-ties acquired/sold is included in income from/to the settlem-ent date.  Short-term investments are stated at cost, which is equivalent to fair value.

Fair values for the Company's investments in municipal obligations have been determined based on the bid price of the obligation.  Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by the board of directors.  There were no securities valued by the board of directors, for which quotations were not readily available, as of October 31, 2018 and 2017.

Amortization of Bond Premium or Discount

In determining investment income, bond premiums or discounts are amortized over the remaining term of the obligation.

Income Taxes

It is the Company's policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code that are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. The Company also intends to distribute sufficient net investment income and net capital gains, if any, so that it will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains.  Therefore, no income tax provision would be required.

The Company recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities.  Management has analyzed the Company’s tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded.  The Company is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

10

Tridan Corp.
Notes To Financial Statements
October 31, 2018 And 2017


The Company identifies its major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, New York State and New York City where the Company makes significant investments.  Generally, the Company’s tax returns are subject to examination by Federal, state and local authorities for a period of three years from the later of the due date of such returns or the actual date the returns were filed.

Interest income from municipal investments is exempt from Federal and state income taxes.

Distributions to Shareholders

Dividends to shareholders from net investment income, if any, are paid quarterly.  Distributions of capital gains, if any, are made at least annually, and as required to comply with Federal excise tax requirements. Dividends to shareholders are determined in accordance with tax regulations and are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates are used in determining the fair value of investments.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and investments.  The Company maintains all of its cash on deposit in one financial institution.  At October 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no cash and cash equivalents held in excess of federally insured limits. The value of the Company's investments may be subject to possible risks involving, among other things, the continued creditworthiness of the various state and local government agencies and public financing authorities underlying its investments.

11

Tridan Corp.
Notes To Financial Statements
October 31, 2018 And 2017

 
Fair value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts for accrued interest receivables and accrued liabilities reflected in the financial statements approximate fair value because of the short maturities of these items.  The Company accounts for its investments in municipal obligations in accordance with the accounting guidance for investment companies (FASB ASC 946).  See Note 1 “Acquisition and Valuation of Investments” for a description of the valuation methodology which is unchanged as of October 31, 2018 and 2017.  FASB ASC 820 clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value and expands disclosures about the use of fair value measurements.  The valuation techniques required by FASB ASC 820 are based upon observable and unobservable inputs.  Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect internal market assumptions.

The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

  Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that a company has the ability to access.


Level 2
Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly.  These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, yield curves, default rates, and similar data.


Level 3 –
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

The Company’s investments in municipal obligations are all considered Level 2 instruments.

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets that are measured at fair value as of October 31, 2018 and 2017:

   
Quoted Prices for Identical Instruments
in Non-active Markets (Level 2)
 
   
October 31,
 
   
2018
   
2017
 
             
Investments in municipal obligations
 
$
35,524,157
   
$
36,814,881
 

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Tridan Corp.
Notes To Financial Statements
October 31, 2018 And 2017

 
The Company utilizes quoted market prices for it securities owned, when available.  Instruments classified as Level 2 are valued using industry-standard models or other valuation methodologies calibrated to observable market inputs.  These models consider various assumptions regarding the security or securities with similar characteristics, such as trade data, bid price or spread, two sided markets, quotes, benchmark curves, and market data feeds, as well as other measurements.

2.
Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:

   
October 31,
 
   
2018
   
2017
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
34,453
   
$
173,581
 


3.
Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following at:

   
October 31,
 
   
2018
   
2017
 
             
Accrued investment advisory and custodian fees (a)
 
$
38,374
   
$
38,264
 
Accrued fees - affiliate (b)
 
$
19,806
   
$
19,143
 
Accrued other:
               
Accrued audit fees (c)
 
$
12,980
   
$
12,270
 
Accrued administrative and stock redemptions
   
10,482
     
4,479
 
   
$
23,462
   
$
16,604
 


(a)
The Company utilizes the services of J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. as its investment advisor and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. as its custodian for its investment-s.  The annual advisory fee is .28 of one percent and the custody fee is .02 of one percent of the net assets under management.  The fee is computed and payable quarterly, based on the aggregate fair value of the net assets on the last day of each fiscal quarter.


(b)
For the six months ending October 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company incurred legal fees of approximately $46,000 and $44,000, respectively, for professional fees paid to the law firm of which an officer of the Company is a member.


(c)
For the six months ending October 31, 2018 and 2017 the Company incurred audit fees of approximately $24,000 and $24,000, respectively.

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Tridan Corp.
Notes To Financial Statements
October 31, 2018 And 2017


4.
Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investments in municipal obligations (excluding short-term and demand investments) amounted to approximately $4,668,000 and $3,682,000, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2018, and $1,584,000 and $2,065,000, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2017.

The U.S. Federal income tax basis (aggregate cost) of the Company’s investments, at October 31, 2018 and 2017, was approximately $35,683,000 and $35,533,000, respectively, and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at October 31, 2018 and 2017, for U.S. Federal income tax purposes was approximately ($ 158,000) and $1,282,000, respectively (gross unrealized appreciation of approximately $406,000 and $1,372,000, respectively; gross unrealized depreciation of approximately $564,000 and $90,000, respectively).

5.
Common Stock, Share Redemption Plan and Net Asset Values

At October 31, 2018 and 2017, there were 6,000,000 shares of $0.02 par value common stock authorized of which 3,199,100 had been issued aggregating $63,982.

The Company has a share redemption plan applicable to 22,988 shares and 25,287 shares, respectively, of outstanding common stock, at October 31, 2018 and 2017.  The plan permits eligible shareholders or their estates to have their shares redeemed upon reaching age 65 or upon death.  Shares are redeemed at the net asset value per share, as of the end of the Company's fiscal quarter in which the request for redemption is received.  At October 31, 2018 and 2017, there were 113,329.1878 shares ($1,347,604) and 111,029.6743 shares ($1,320,425), respectively, which have been redeemed under this plan.

The net asset value per share is calculated by dividing the aggregate fair value of all assets less the aggregate fair value of all liabilities by the number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period.

The net asset values per share and the shares outstanding are as follows:

   
October 31,
 
   
2018
   
2017
 
Net asset value
 
$
11.77
   
$
12.24
 
Shares outstanding at:
               
October 31, 2018
   
3,056,439.9257
 
October 31, 2017
   
3,058,739.4392
 

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Tridan Corp.
Notes To Financial Statements
October 31, 2018 And 2017


6.
Distributions

During the six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, distributions of $305,755 ($.10 per share), $367,122 ($.12 per share), respectively were declared and paid to shareholders, Distributions for the year ended April 30, 2018 amounted to $611,813 ($.20 per share). Substantially all of the distributions were exempt from Federal income taxes except for $16,211 and $16,709 of capital gain distributions during the six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively and $28,568 for the year ended April 30, 2018.

The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ending October 31, 2018 and 2017 and for the year ending April 30, 2018 is as follows:

   
Six Months Ended
October 31,
   
Year Ended
April 30,
 
   
2018
   
2017
   
2018
 
Distributions paid from investment income:
     
Tax-exempt investment income, net
 
$
289,544
   
$
350,413
   
$
583,245
 
Capital gains
   
16,211
     
16,709
     
28,568
 
   
$
305,755
   
$
367,122
   
$
611,813
 

As of October 31, 2018, 2017 and April 30, 2018, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

   
Six Months Ended
October 31,
   
Year Ended
April 30,
 
   
2018
   
2017
   
2018
 
Over-distributed tax-exempt investment income, net
 
$
(22,011
)
 
$
(47,982
)
 
$
(1,445
)
Over-Undistributed capital gains (losses)
   
(3,451
)
   
-
     
-
 
Unrealized appreciation of investments, net
   
(158,403
)
   
1,281,753
     
221,121
 
   
$
(183,065
)
 
$
1,233,771
   
$
219,676
 

Capital loss carryforwards as of October 31, 2018 and 2017 were $3,451 and $-0-, respectively. The Company had no capital reclassification related to permanent book/tax differences for the six months ending October 31, 2018 and 2017 and for the year ended April 30, 2018.  There were no significant differences between total GAAP basis net investment income and net realized gain, and actual distributions for the six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017and for the year ended April 30, 2018.

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Tridan Corp.
Notes To Financial Statements
October 31, 2018 And 2017


7.
Financial Highlights

Selected per share data and ratios are as follows:

   
Six Months Ended October 31,
 
   
2018
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
 
Per share operating performance:
                             
(For a share of common stock outstanding throughout the year):
                             
                               
Net asset value, beginning of year
 
$
11.91
   
$
12.28
   
$
12.60
   
$
12.52
   
$
12.56
 
                                         
Income from investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income
   
.09
     
.10
     
.11
     
.12
     
.13
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
   
(.05
)
   
(.02
)
   
(.15
)
   
(.02
)
   
.04
 
Total from investment operations
   
(.04
)
    .08       (.04 )     .10       .17  
Less distributions:
                                       
Dividends (from net investment income)
   
(.09
)
   
(.12
)
   
(.12
)
   
(.19
)
   
(.19
)
                                         
Capital gains
   
(.01
)
   
(.00
)
   
(.00
)
   
(.00
)
   
(.01
)
Total distributions
   
(.10
)
   
(.12
)
   
(.12
)
   
(.19
)
   
(.20
)
                                         
Net asset value - end of year
 
$
11.77
   
$
12.24
   
$
12.44
   
$
12.43
   
$
12.53
 
Per share value - end of year
 
$
11.77
   
$
12.24
   
$
12.44
   
$
12.43
   
$
12.53
 
                                         
*Total investment return
   
(0.03
)%
   
(0.06
)%
   
(0.04
)%
   
(0.02
)%
   
(0.80
)%
                                         
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                       
Net assets, end of year (in 000s)
  $ 35,984    
$
37,429
   
$
38,051
   
$
38,451
   
$
38,769
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.14
%
   
1.09
%
   
1.11
%
   
1.09
%
   
1.09
%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
1.49
%
   
1.63
%
   
1.75
%
   
2.01
%
   
2.07
%
Portfolio turnover rate    
12.90
%
   
5.55
%
   
7.05
%
    1.68 %     5.76 %
Average (simple) number of shares outstanding (in thousands)
   
3,059
     
3,059
     
3,060
     
3,092
     
3,094
 

* Total investment return is calculated by dividing the change in market value of a share of common stock during the year, assuming the reinvestment of dividends on the payment date, by the per share market value at the beginning of the year and has been recalculated for all prior periods presented.

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Item 2.
Code of Ethics

Not required in this report.

Item 3.
Audit Committee Financial Expert

Not required in this report.

Item 4.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Not required in this report.

Item 5.
Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not required in this report.

Item 6.
Investments.


(a)
A schedule of registrant’s investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of October, 31, 2018 is included as part of the financial statement filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 
(b)
Not applicable

Item 7.
Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable, because the registrant invests exclusively in non-voting securities.

Item 8.
Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

No change in the portfolio managers identified in the registrant’s most recent
annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 9.
Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable, because the registrant has no equity securities that are registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Item 10.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The registrant does not have in place procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.


Item 11.
Controls and Procedures


(a)
The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have evaluated the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c)) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on that evaluation, said officers have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods.


(b)
There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during its last fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12.
Exhibits


(a)
The following exhibits are filed herewith:


(2)
The separate certifications for the registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant)
Tridan Corp.
 
By (Signature and Title)
/S/ Peter Goodman
 
Peter Goodman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date:
11/9/2018
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By (Signature and Title)
 /S/ Peter Goodman
 
Peter Goodman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date:
11/9/2018
 

By (Signature and Title)
/S/ Warren Pelton
 
Warren Pelton, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Date:
11/16/2018