0001157523-13-004672.txt : 20131010 0001157523-13-004672.hdr.sgml : 20131010 20131010080131 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-13-004672 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20131008 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20131010 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20131010 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000096699 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663] IRS NUMBER: 042295040 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34816 FILM NUMBER: 131144629 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 DOMINO DR CITY: CONCORD STATE: MA ZIP: 01742 BUSINESS PHONE: 9782875100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 DOMINO DRIVE CITY: CONCORD STATE: MA ZIP: 01742-2892 8-K 1 a50725975.htm TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

October 8, 2013

Technical Communications Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts

001-34816

04-2295040

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

100 Domino Drive, Concord, MA

01742

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(978) 287-5100

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)




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Item 1.01           Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On October 8, 2013, Technical Communications Corporation received an order valued at approximately $870,000 from Datron World Communications, Inc., for our military-grade DSP 9000 radio encryption equipment for use by the Afghanistan military.

Item 9.01           Financial Statements and Exhibits.

  a.   Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not applicable.
b. Pro forma financial information. Not applicable.
c. Shell company transactions. Not applicable
d. Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof, and the information contained in this report and such exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly stated therein.

 

Exhibit No.

Title

 

       99.1

Press Release dated October 10, 2013

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Technical Communications Corporation

 

Dated:

October 10, 2013 By:

/s/ Carl H. Guild, Jr.

Carl H. Guild, Jr.

President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1 2 a50725975ex99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Technical Communications Corporation Awarded Radio Encryption Contract for Afghanistan

CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 10, 2013--Technical Communications Corporation (NasdaqCM: TCCO) has received a contract valued at approximately $870,000 for its military-grade DSP 9000 radio encryption for use by the Afghanistan military. The contract is from Datron World Communications, Inc., a global supplier of radio communications equipment. As part of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) relationship, TCC will provide its DSP 9000 Handset and DSP 9000 Implant Board. The DSP 9000 Implant Board will be embedded in Datron radios. TCC expects to complete delivery of the order during the company’s 2014 fiscal year. TCC began deploying the DSP 9000 for use in Afghanistan more than five years ago.

Carl H. Guild, Jr., President and CEO at Technical Communications Corporation, said, “Being selected once again by our customer to secure the radio communications network in Afghanistan using our DSP 9000 confirms our solution’s operational performance, customization capability, and flexibility to support various applications.”

The DSP 9000 universal secure radio encryption family operates with most radio makes and models, and all frequency bands, as well as seamlessly overlays on existing voice networks for cost effective end-to-end secure communications. It also has the unique capability to securely connect allied forces across theaters on a global scale regardless of their communications equipment. With the DSP 9000, U.S. and NATO, and Afghan forces can communicate securely during tactical operations. The DSP 9000 has proven in-use performance with government agencies and armed forces around the world, including major deployments in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia. Configurations are available to secure airborne, naval, manpack and land vehicle applications.

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, including any discussion of our anticipated operating results, financial condition and earnings, including 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 its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 29, 2013; March 30, 2013; and December 29, 2012; and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2012.

CONTACT:
Technical Communications Corporation
Michael P. Malone, 978-287-5100
Chief Financial Officer
www.tccsecure.com