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) August 10, 2016

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 2.02       Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 10, 2016, Technical Communications Corporation announced its financial results for the quarter ended July 2, 2016.  A copy of the press release dated August 10, 2016 describing such results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein.


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 August 10, 2016

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:	August 10, 2016	By:	/s/ Carl H. Guild, Jr.
			Carl H. Guild, Jr.
			President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Technical Communications Corporation Reports Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended July 2, 2016

CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 10, 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.

Technical Communications Corporation
Condensed consolidated statements of operations
		Quarter Ended
		(Unaudited)
		7/02/2016			6/27/2015
Net sales	$	581,000		$	1,756,000
Gross (loss) profit		(45,000	)		1,149,000
S, G & A expense		718,000			759,000
Product development costs		215,000			563,000
Operating loss		(977,000	)		(173,000	)
Income tax benefit		(43,000	)		(35,000	)
Net loss		(931,000	)		(134,000	)
Net loss per share:
Basic	$	(0.51	)	$	(0.07	)
Diluted	$	(0.51	)	$	(0.07	)

	Nine Months Ended
	(Unaudited)
		7/02/2016			6/27/2015
Net sales	$	2,118,000		$	5,011,000
Gross profit		721,000			3,484,000
S, G & A expense		2,127,000			2,280,000
Product development costs		721,000			1,905,000
Operating loss		(2,126,000	)		(701,000	)
Gain on sale of investment		462,000			-
Income tax benefit		(43,000	)		(35,000	)
Net loss		(1,612,000	)		(652,000	)
Net loss per share:
Basic	$	(0.88	)	$	(0.35	)
Diluted	$	(0.88	)	$	(0.35	)

Condensed consolidated balance sheets
		7/02/2016		10/03/2015
	(Unaudited)		(derived from audited financial statements)
Cash and marketable securities	$	3,240,000	$	2,947,000
Accounts receivable - trade		386,000		1,791,000
Inventory		1,767,000		1,851,000
Other current assets		244,000		133,000
Total current assets		5,637,000		6,722,000
Marketable securities		428,000		762,000
Property and equipment, net		170,000		257,000
Cost method investment		-		275,000
Total assets	$	6,235,000	$	8,016,000
Accounts payable		109,000		180,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		355,000		463,000
Total current liabilities		464,000		643,000
Total stockholders’ equity		5,771,000		7,373,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	6,235,000	$	8,016,000

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