Technical Communications Corporation Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended March 27, 2021
05/07/2021 - 04:15 PM
CONCORD, Mass., May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Technical Communications Corporation (OTCQB: TCCO) today announced its results for the three and six months ended March 27, 2021. The Company reported a net loss of $(329,000), or $(0.18) per share, on revenue of $617,000 for the quarter ended March 27, 2021, compared to a net loss of $(361,000), or $(0.20) per share, on revenue of $723,000 for the quarter ended March 28, 2020. For the six months ended March 27, 2021, the Company reported a net loss of $(671,000), or $(0.36) per share, on revenue of $783,000, compared to a net loss of $(842,000), or $(0.46) per share, on revenue of $1,389,000 for the six months ended March 28, 2020.
Carl H. Guild Jr., President and CEO of Technical Communications Corporation, commented, “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a negative impact on our business, although we are seeing progress toward the resumption of the procurement process with our customers. We will continue to work closely with these customers in order to be able to move quickly once they are in a position to place orders. We have seen evidence that certain countries are beginning to loosen restrictions, and TCC is preparing to move forward with in-person product demonstrations and other on-site sales efforts as soon as it is allowed and safe.”
Assisting these efforts is a $1,000,000 revolving demand loan TCC received from Mr. Guild on May 6, 2021. The purpose of the loan is to provide working capital to the Company.
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 over 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 that are not purely historical 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 impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (including on customers) and governmental responses thereto; the effect of domestic and foreign political unrest; domestic and foreign government policies and economic conditions; 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2020 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 26, 2020 and the “Risk Factors” section included therein.
Technical Communications Corporation
Condensed consolidated statements of operations
Quarter Ended 3/27/2021 3/28/2020 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net revenue $ 617,000 $ 723,000 Gross profit 264,000 309,000 S, G & A expense 396,000 513,000 Product development costs 194,000 157,000 Operating loss (327,000 ) (361,000 ) Net loss (329,000 ) (361,000 ) Net loss per share: Basic $ (0.18 ) $ (0.20 ) Diluted $ (0.18 ) $ (0.20 )
Six Months Ended 3/27/2021 3/28/2020 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net revenue $ 783,000 $ 1,389,000 Gross profit 387,000 618,000 S, G & A expense 942,000 1,097,000 Product development costs 587,000 362,000 Operating loss (1,141,000 ) (842,000 ) Grant income 474,000 - Net loss (671,000 ) (842,000 ) Net loss per share: Basic $ (0.36 ) $ (0.46 ) Diluted $ (0.36 ) $ (0.46 )
Condensed consolidated balance sheets
9/26/2020 3/27/2021 (derived from audited (Unaudited) financial statements) Cash and cash equivalents $ 566,000 $ 1,514,000 Accounts receivable - trade 189,000 134,000 Inventory 1,122,000 902,000 Other current assets 155,000 154,000 Total current assets 2,032,000 2,704,000 Property and equipment, net 8,000 19,000 Right-of-use asset 484,000 559,000 Total assets $ 2,524,000 $ 3,281,000 Current operating lease liability $ 155,000 $ 152,000 Deferred liability 474,000 474,000 Accounts payable 195,000 66,000 Customer deposits 94,000 162,000 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 407,000 406,000 Total current liabilities 1,325,000 1,360,000 Long term operating lease liability 328,000 407,000 Notes payable 150,000 150,000 Total liabilities 1,803,000 1,917,000 Total stockholders’ equity 721,000 1,364,000 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,524,000 $ 3,281,000
Michael P. Malone Chief Financial Officer (978) 287-5100www.tccsecure.com
Technical Communications Corp.
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Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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Manufacturing
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Manufacturing, Electronic Technology, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Telecommunications Equipment
About TCCO
technical communications corporation designs, develops, integrates, markets and services military-grade systems and custom solutions to secure voice, data and video communications in demanding environments worldwide. our universal encryption products deliver end-to-end protection over a wide range of networks, and are optimized for performance, cryptographic strength and ease of use, supporting our cipherone® optimized network encryption best-in-class criteria. additionally, tcc specializes in meeting unique customer requirements, including integrating tcc technology, designing custom algorithms and new solutions, embedding encryption and much more. tcc has many long-term relationships around the globe, while our large base of international representatives, direct sales force, and technical field staff give each customer personalized service and support. today, government entities, military agencies and corporate enterprises in 115 countries have selected tcc's proven security to prote