Technical Communications Corporation Reports Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended July 2,
2016
Technical Communications Corporation (NasdaqCM: TCCO) today announced its results for the three and nine month periods ended
July 2, 2016. For the three months ended July 2, 2016, the Company reported a net loss of $(931,000), or $(0.51) per share, on
revenue of $581,000, as compared to a net loss of $(134,000), or $(0.07) per share, on revenue of $1,756,000 for the three months
ended June 27, 2015. For the nine months ended July 2, 2016, the Company reported a net loss of $(1,612,000), or $(0.88) per share,
on revenue of $2,118,000, compared to a net loss of ($652,000), or ($0.35) per share, on revenue of $5,011,000 for the nine months
ended June 27, 2015.
Commenting on corporate performance, Carl H. Guild, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of TCC, said, “Major domestic and
international contracts unfortunately did not materialize during the quarter as previously expected due to long government
procurement cycles. We continue to aggressively pursue these contracts and other opportunities. We also continue to restrict
expenses while strategically investing in the business.”
About Technical Communications Corporation
For over 50 years, TCC has specialized in superior-grade secure communications systems and customized solutions, supporting our
CipherONE® best-in-class criteria, to protect highly sensitive voice, data and video transmitted
over a wide range of networks. Government entities, military agencies and corporate enterprises in 115 countries have selected
TCC's proven security to protect their communications. Learn more: www.tccsecure.com.
Statements made in this press release or as may otherwise be incorporated by reference herein constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include but are
not limited to statements regarding anticipated operating results, future earnings, and the ability to achieve growth and
profitability. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including but not
limited to the effect of foreign political unrest; domestic and foreign government policies and economic conditions; future changes
in export laws or regulations; changes in technology; the ability to hire, retain and motivate technical, management and sales
personnel; the risks associated with the technical feasibility and market acceptance of new products; changes in telecommunications
protocols; the effects of changing costs, exchange rates and interest rates; and the Company's ability to secure adequate capital
resources. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company,
or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of the risks facing the Company, see the Company’s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended January 2, 2016 and April
2, 2016, and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2015 filed with the Commission and the “Risk
Factors” section included therein.
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Technical Communications Corporation
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Condensed consolidated statements of operations
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Quarter Ended
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(Unaudited)
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7/02/2016
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6/27/2015
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Net sales |
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$ |
581,000 |
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$ |
1,756,000 |
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Gross (loss) profit |
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(45,000 |
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1,149,000 |
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S, G & A expense |
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718,000 |
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759,000 |
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Product development costs |
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215,000 |
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563,000 |
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Operating loss |
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(977,000 |
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(173,000 |
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Income tax benefit |
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(43,000 |
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(35,000 |
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Net loss |
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(931,000 |
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(134,000 |
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Net loss per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.51 |
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$ |
(0.07 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
(0.51 |
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$ |
(0.07 |
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Nine Months Ended
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(Unaudited)
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7/02/2016
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6/27/2015
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Net sales |
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$ |
2,118,000 |
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$ |
5,011,000 |
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Gross profit |
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721,000 |
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3,484,000 |
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S, G & A expense |
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2,127,000 |
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2,280,000 |
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Product development costs |
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721,000 |
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1,905,000 |
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Operating loss |
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(2,126,000 |
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(701,000 |
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Gain on sale of investment |
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462,000 |
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- |
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Income tax benefit |
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(43,000 |
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(35,000 |
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Net loss |
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(1,612,000 |
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(652,000 |
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Net loss per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.88 |
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$ |
(0.35 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
(0.88 |
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$ |
(0.35 |
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Condensed consolidated balance sheets
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7/02/2016
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10/03/2015
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(Unaudited)
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(derived from audited
financial statements)
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Cash and marketable securities |
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$ |
3,240,000 |
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$ |
2,947,000 |
Accounts receivable - trade |
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386,000 |
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1,791,000 |
Inventory |
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1,767,000 |
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1,851,000 |
Other current assets |
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244,000 |
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133,000 |
Total current assets |
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5,637,000 |
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6,722,000
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Marketable securities |
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428,000 |
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762,000 |
Property and equipment, net |
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170,000 |
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257,000 |
Cost method investment |
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- |
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275,000 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
6,235,000 |
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$ |
8,016,000 |
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Accounts payable |
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109,000 |
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180,000 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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355,000 |
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463,000 |
Total current liabilities |
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464,000 |
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643,000 |
Total stockholders’ equity |
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5,771,000 |
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7,373,000 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
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$ |
6,235,000 |
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$ |
8,016,000 |
Technical Communications Corporation
Michael P. Malone, 978-287-5100
Chief Financial Officer
www.tccsecure.com
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