Technical Communications Corporation Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter Ended December 24, 2022
Technical Communications Corporation (TCCO) reported a net loss of $(849,000), or $(0.46) per share, for the quarter ending December 24, 2022. This marks a decline from a net loss of $(613,000), or $(0.33) per share, in the same period last year. Revenue also dropped significantly to $122,000, down from $423,000. The CEO, Carl H. Guild Jr., emphasized that lingering effects from the COVID pandemic continue to hinder financial recovery, prompting TCCO to closely monitor expenses and seek additional liquidity sources.
- Cash and cash equivalents increased to $59,000, up from $7,000 in the prior quarter.
- General and Administrative expenses decreased from $562,000 to $484,000 year-over-year.
- Revenue decreased by 71% from $423,000 to $122,000 year-over-year.
- Gross profit shifted from a positive $67,000 to a negative $(27,000).
- Operating loss increased to $(788,000) compared to $(596,000) in the prior year.
- Interest expense rose from $16,000 to $61,000, indicating higher borrowing costs.
- Total stockholders' deficit increased to $(2,770,000) from $(1,935,000).
CONCORD, Mass., Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Technical Communications Corporation (OTCQB: TCCO) today announced its results for the fiscal quarter ended December 24, 2022. For the quarter ended December 24, 2022, the Company reported a net loss of
Carl H. Guild Jr., President and CEO of Technical Communications Corporation, commented, “The impact of the COVID pandemic has not resolved and continues to have negative effects on the financial condition of the Company. We continue to work closely with our customers in order to be able to move quickly once they are in a position to place orders. TCC continues to closely monitor expenses and is actively pursuing additional sources of liquidity.”
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 24, 2022 and the “Risk Factors” section included therein.
Technical Communications Corporation
Condensed consolidated statements of operations
| Quarter Ended | ||
| 12/24/2022 | 12/25/2021 | |
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |
| Net revenue | $ 122,000 | $ 423,000 |
| Gross profit (loss) | (27,000) | 67,000 |
| S, G & A expense | 484,000 | 562,000 |
| Product development costs | 277,000 | 101,000 |
| Operating loss | (788,000) | (596,000) |
| Interest expense | (61,000) | (16,000) |
| Net loss | (849,000) | (613,000) |
| Net loss per share: | ||
| Basic | ||
| Diluted | ||
Condensed consolidated balance sheets
| 12/24/2022 | 9/24/2022 | |
| (Unaudited) | (derived from audited | |
| Financial statements) | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 59,000 | $ 7,000 |
| Accounts receivable - trade | - | 15,000 |
| Receivables - other | 498,000 | 516,000 |
| Inventory | 972,000 | 966,000 |
| Other current assets | 167,000 | 187,000 |
| Total current assets | 1,696,000 | 1,691,000 |
| Property and equipment, net | 10,000 | 11,000 |
| Right-of-use asset | 208,000 | 249,000 |
| Total assets | $ 1,914,000 | $ 1,951,000 |
| Current operating lease liability | $ 166,000 | $ 164,000 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 3,728,000 | 3,002,000 |
| Accounts payable | 257,000 | 159,000 |
| Customer deposits | 7,000 | 4,000 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 337,000 | 325,000 |
| Total current liabilities | 4,495,000 | 3,654,000 |
| Long term operating lease liability | 42,000 | 84,000 |
| Notes payable | 147,000 | 148,000 |
| Total liabilities | 4,684,000 | 3,886,000 |
| Total stockholders’ deficit | (2,770,000 | (1,935,000 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ 1,914,000 | $ 1,951,000 |
| Technical Communications Corporation | Michael P. Malone |
| 100 Domino Drive | Chief Financial Officer |
| Concord, MA 01742 – 2892 | (978) 287-5100 |
| www.tccsecure.com |
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