CONCORD, MA, July 31, 2009 – Technical Communications Corporation (OTC BB: TCCO.OB) today announced its results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 27, 2009. For the third quarter of the Company’s 2009 fiscal year, the Company reported net income of $277,000 or $0.19 per share, on revenue of $2,087,000, as compared to net income of $186,000, or $0.13 per share, on revenue of $1,700,000 for the quarter ended June 28, 2008. For the nine months ended June 27, 2009, the Company reported net income of $708,000, or $0.49 per share, on revenue of $5,987,000 as compared to net income of $1,148,000, or $0.82 per share, on revenue of $5,648,000 for the nine months ended June 28, 2008.
Commenting on corporate performance, Mr. Carl H. Guild, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of TCC said, “We are very pleased with this quarter’s financial performance which showed a 24% increase in revenue and a 7% increase in net income growth when compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2008. This financial improvement was achieved while continuing our plan to expand product capabilities and market applications through new and innovative encryption solutions which can be integrated or imbedded into radio, fiber optic and satellite networks. We expect that our increased level of technology investment will continue at approximately the current rate through the balance of FY 2009 and into FY 2010. TCC’s backlog at June 27, 2009 remained strong at $6,417,000 and we expect to deliver these products and services during the remainder of 2009 and 2010.”
About Technical Communications Corporation
TCC designs, manufactures, and supports superior grade secure communications systems that protect highly sensitive information transmitted over a wide range of data, voice and fax networks. TCC’s security solutions protect information privacy on every continent in over 110 countries. Government agencies, militaries, financial institutions, telecommunications carriers and multinational corporations worldwide rely on TCC to protect their communications networks.
Statements made in this press release, including any discussion of our anticipated operating results, financial condition and earnings, as well as statements about the Company’s ability to achieve and sustain growth and profitability and expand product lines and market share, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements, identified by the use of such terms as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “plans” and “estimates,” among others, involve known and unknown risks. The Company’s results may differ significantly from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company’s results may be affected by many factors, including but not limited to future changes in export laws or regulations, changes in technology, the effect of foreign political unrest, 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. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended March 28, 2009 and December 27, 2008 and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2008.
Technical
Communications Corporation
Condensed consolidated income statements
Three months ended
(unaudited)
6/27/09
6/28/08
Net
sales
$ 2,087,000
$
1,700,000
Gross
profit
1,283,000
1,021,000
S, G & A
expense
526,000
659,000
Product development
costs
486,000
192,000
Operating
income
271,000
170,000
Net
income
$ 277,000
$
186,000
Net income per share:
Basic
$ 0.19
$ 0.13
Diluted
$ 0.17
$ 0.11
Nine months ended
(unaudited)
6/27/09
6/28/08
Net
sales
$ 5,987,000
$
5,648,000
Gross
profit
3,732,000
3,564,000
S, G & A
expense
1,784,000
1,709,000
Product development
costs
1,277,000
780,000
Operating
income
671,000
1,075,000
Net
income
$ 708,000
$
1,148,000
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.49
$ 0.82
Diluted
$ 0.43
$ 0.69
Condensed consolidated
balance sheets
6/27/09
9/27/08
(unaudited)
Cash
$
3,966,000
$ 3,623,000
Accounts receivable,
net
1,116,000
722,000
Inventory,
net
2,361,000
1,921,000
Other current
assets
223,000
181,000
Total current
assets
7,665,000
6,447,000
Equipment and leasehold improvements,
net
347,000
267,000
Total
assets
$ 8,012,000
$ 6,714,000
Accounts
payable
$
261,000
$ 173,000
Accrued expenses and
other current
liabilities
1,291,000
863,000
Total current
liabilities
1,552,000
1,036,000
Total stockholders’
equity
6,460,000
5,678,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 8,012,000 $ 6,714,000