SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-QSB (Mark One) X Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities --- Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended March 30, 2002 or --- Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period to ----------- ------------- Commission File Number: 0-8588 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 04-2295040 ---------------------------- --------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) incorporation or organization) 100 Domino Drive, Concord, MA 01742-2892 ------------------------------ --------------------------------------- (Address of principal (zip code) executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (978) 287-5100 ---------------- N/A ----------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ------- ------- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Number of shares of Common Stock, $.10 par value, outstanding as of May 3, 2002: 1,332,953. INDEX Page ---- PART I Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements: Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, as of March 30, 2002 (unaudited) and September 29, 2001 1 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Three (3) months ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001 (unaudited), 2 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Six (6) months ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001 (unaudited), 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Six (6) months ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001 (unaudited), 4 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 8 PART II Other Information 12 Signatures 13 PART I. Financial Information - Item 1. Financial Statements TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets March 30, 2002 September 29, 2001 -------------- ------------------ (unaudited) ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 541,135 $ 1,618,915 Accounts receivable - trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $70,000 and $15,000, respectively 792,935 67,232 Inventories 1,198,679 1,261,608 Other current assets 346,009 355,837 ----------- ------------ Total current assets 2,878,758 3,303,592 ----------- ------------ Equipment and leasehold improvements 4,932,074 4,921,498 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 4,679,986 4,570,459 ----------- ------------ 252,088 351,039 ----------- ------------ $ 3,130,846 $ 3,654,631 =========== ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 171,876 $ 231,208 Accrued liabilities Compensation and related expenses 156,964 111,381 Other 553,287 635,070 ----------- ------------ Total current liabilities 882,127 977,659 ----------- ------------ Stockholders' Equity: Common stock, par value $.10 per share; authorized 3,500,000 shares; issued 1,333,185 shares and 1,323,328 shares 133,319 132,333 Treasury stock at cost, 232 shares (1,934) (1,934) Additional paid-in capital 1,371,706 1,365,600 Retained earnings 745,628 1,180,973 ---------- ------------ Total stockholders' equity 2,248,719 2,676,972 ----------- ----------- $3,130,846 $ 3,654,631 ========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. Page 1 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Three Months Ended ------------------ March 30, 2002 March 31, 2001 -------------- -------------- Net sales $ 714,310 $ 779,297 Cost of sales 256,080 408,259 ----------- ---------- Gross profit 458,230 371,038 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 510,178 936,184 Product development costs 409,389 329,603 ----------- ---------- Total operating expenses 919,567 1,265,787 ----------- ---------- Operating loss (461,337) (894,749) ----------- ---------- Other income (expense): Interest income 2,869 18,641 Interest expense (367) (537) Other (90) 5,999 ---------- ---------- Total other income 2,412 24,103 ---------- ---------- Loss before income taxes (458,925) (870,646) Provision for income taxes - - ---------- ---------- Net loss $ (458,925) $ (870,646) ========== ========== Net loss per common share: Basic $ (0.35) $ (0.66) Diluted $ (0.35) $ (0.66) Weighted average common shares outstanding used in computation: Basic 1,331,502 1,314,182 Diluted 1,331,502 1,314,182 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. Page 2 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Six Months Ended ------------------------------------- March 30, 2002 March 31, 2001 -------------- -------------- Net sales $ 2,032,667 $ 2,100,214 Cost of sales 757,604 831,811 ----------- ----------- Gross profit 1,275,063 1,268,403 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,006,816 2,151,938 Product development costs 719,278 570,579 ----------- ----------- Total operating expenses 1,726,094 2,722,517 ----------- ----------- Operating loss (451,031) (1,454,114) ----------- ----------- Other income (expense): Interest income 10,093 54,484 Interest expense (736) (1,069) Other 6,329 (72,631) ----------- ----------- Total other income (expense) 15,686 (19,216) ----------- ----------- Loss before income taxes (435,345) (1,473,330) Provision for income taxes - - ----------- ----------- Net loss $ (435,345) $(1,473,330) =========== =========== Net loss per common share: Basic $ (0.33) $ (1.14) Diluted $ (0.33) $ (1.14) Weighted average common shares outstanding used in computation: Basic 1,329,522 1,297,876 Diluted 1,329,522 1,297,876 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. Page 3 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Six Months Ended ----------------- March 30,2002 March 31,2001 ------------- ------------- Operating Activities: Net loss $ (435,345) $ (1,473,330) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 109,527 261,625 Non-cash compensation - 24,789 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (725,703) (599,644) Inventories 62,929 73,230 Other current assets 9,828 (1,924) Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities (95,532) (82,470) ---------- ----------- Net cash used by operating activities (1,074,296) (1,797,724) ----------- ----------- Investing Activities: Additions to equipment and leasehold improvements (10,576) (41,338) ---------- ----------- Net cash used by investing activities (10,576) (41,338) ---------- ----------- Financing Activities: Proceeds from stock issuance 7,092 24,976 ---------- ----------- Net cash provided by financing activities 7,092 24,976 ---------- ----------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,077,780) (1,814,086) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 1,618,915 3,121,617 ---------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $ 541,135 $ 1,307,531 ========== =========== Supplemental Disclosures: Interest paid $ 614 $ 1,069 Income taxes paid 2,975 3,256 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. Page 4 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF FAIR PRESENTATION Interim Financial Statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. Certain disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted as allowed by Form 10-QSB. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ending September 29, 2001 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-KSB. NOTE 1. Inventories Inventories consisted of the following: March 30, 2002 September 29, 2001 -------------- ------------------ Finished Goods $ 196,099 $ 140,962 Work in Process 572,642 493,947 Raw Materials 429,938 626,699 ---------- ----------- $ 1,198,679 $ 1,261,608 ========= ========== NOTE 2. Line of Credit The Company has a $1 million asset-based credit facility with Coast Business Credit ("Coast"). The line carries an interest rate of prime plus 1/2% (5.25% at March 30, 2002). This revolving line of credit is collateralized by substantially all the assets of the Company and requires no compensating balances. There are financial covenants associated with the line, which call for a minimum net tangible worth of $1,676,000 at March 30, 2002 and increasing over time based on certain criteria. The agreement also contains a rolling six month EBIT requirement. At March 30, 2002 the Company was in violation of its rolling six month EBIT covenant. The Company is currently negotiating with Coast to obtain a waiver of this violation. The amount of borrowings is limited to a percentage of certain accounts receivable balances and the line of credit matures in December 2002. There were no outstanding borrowings during the quarter. NOTE 3. Liquidity Matters The Company's revenues have historically included significant transactions with foreign governments and other organizations. The Company expects this trend to continue. The timing of these transactions has in the past and will in the future have a significant impact on the cash flow of the Company. Delays in the timing of significant expected sales transactions would cause a significant negative effect on the Company's operations, however the Company has some ability to mitigate this effect through further cost cutting measures. The Company has incurred losses year to date as well as in recent years. Recent revenue levels have been lower than management's expectation, which has resulted in a reduction in liquidity at March 30, 2002, Page 5 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd) NOTE 3. Liquidity Matters (cont'd) and has caused a violation of a covenant of its line of credit at March 30, 2002. As a result, the Company has used, and expects to continue to use, cash and cash equivalents to fund its operations. Additionally, if a waiver cannot be obtained from Coast, the Company will be dependent on the cash generated from operations to meet its working capital needs. The Company believes there is currently sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet its working capital needs for at least the remainder of the fiscal year. The recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon continued operations of the Company, which in turn is dependent upon the Company's ability to increase sales, to succeed in its future operations and to maintain its financing with Coast or another lender. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, and classification and amounts of liabilities that might be necessary should Company be unable to continue funding its operations. Management has taken significant steps to streamline its operations and will continue to do so as the situation warrants. These steps have included reducing headcount, and other expenses and limiting capital expenditures. But, in order to achieve and sustain profitability and to get to positive cash flow from operations, the Company must grow its revenue. It is uncertain as to whether or when this will occur. Management believes, based on its understanding of the marketplace, that future sales will occur in a sufficient manner to allow the Company to continue as a viable business. However, if there are no improvements in the business or the economy worsens, the Company may need to take further actions, including further reductions of headcount, curtailing employee benefits and/or downsizing its facilities in order to reduce its working capital requirements. NOTE 4. Major Customers and Export Sales During the six months ended March 30, 2002, the Company had three customers, representing 47% (22%, 15% and 10%) of net sales. During the six months ended March 31, 2001, the Company had two customers, representing 45% (33% and 12%) of net sales. A breakdown of net sales is as follows: March 30, 2002 March 31, 2001 -------------------------- ------------------------ 3 Months 6 Months 3 Months 6 Months -------- -------- -------- -------- Domestic $ 66,253 $ 445,511 $ 79,740 $ 279,724 Foreign 648,057 1,587,156 699,557 1,820,490 ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Total sales $ 714,310 $ 2,032,667 $ 779,297 $ 2,100,214 ========== =========== ========== =========== A summary of foreign sales by geographic area follows: March 30, 2002 March 31, 2001 ------------------------ -------------------------- 3 Months 6 Months 3 Months 6 Months -------- -------- -------- -------- North America (excluding the U.S.) 0.0% 1.2% 12.0% 10.8% Central and South America 1.2% 13.6% 1.1% 38.4% Europe 20.6% 9.0% 3.6% 1.9% Mid-East and Africa 76.7% 57.5% 75.6% 45.1% Far East 1.5% 18.7% 7.7% 3.8% Page 6 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd) NOTE 5. Loss Per Share Outstanding potentially dilutive stock options which were not included in the loss per share calculations at March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001, were as follows: 354,369 and 274,069 respectively. Page 7 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS NOTE: THE DISCUSSIONS IN THIS FORM 10-Q, INCLUDING ANY DISCUSSION OF OR IMPACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ON TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S (THE COMPANY) ANTICIPATED OPERATING RESULTS AND FUTURE EARNINGS, INCLUDING STATEMENTS ABOUT THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO ACHIEVE GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY, CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. THE COMPANY'S OPERATING RESULTS MAY DIFFER SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THE RESULTS INDICATED BY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THE COMPANY'S OPERATING 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 RENEGOTIATE ITS LINE OF CREDIT WITH ITS BANK. THESE AND OTHER RISKS ARE DETAILED FROM TIME TO TIME IN THE COMPANY'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, INCLUDING THE FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2001, THE FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 29, 2001 AND THIS FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 30, 2002. PART I, Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations The Company is in the business of designing, manufacturing and marketing communications security equipment. The Company receives orders for equipment from customers, which may take several months or longer to manufacture and ship. With the exception of long-term contracts where revenue is recognized under the percentage of completion method, the Company generally recognizes income on a unit-of-delivery basis. This latter method can cause revenues to vary widely from quarter to quarter and therefore quarterly comparisons of revenue may not be indicative of any trend. Three Months ended March 30, 2002 as compared to the Three Months ended March 31, 2001 The Company showed a net loss of $459,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 as compared to a net loss of $871,000 for the same period in fiscal 2001. This increase in profitability is primarily attributable to the significant decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses. Net sales for the quarter ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001, were $714,000 and $779,000, respectively. Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 was $458,000 as compared to gross profit of $371,000 for the same period of fiscal 2001. This represented an increase in gross profit of 23% for the quarter. Gross profit expressed as a percentage of sales was 64% in 2002 as compared to 48% for the same period in fiscal 2001. These increases were primarily attributable to higher margin sales in fiscal 2002. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 were $510,000 and $936,000 for the same quarter in fiscal 2001. This decrease of 46% was primarily attributable to $163,000 reduction in general and administrative expenses and a reduction of $263,000 in selling and marketing costs. The decrease in general and administrative costs were substantially attributable to a $29,000 decrease in personnel related costs associated with a reduced headcount and overall cost reductions of approximately $63,000 associated with a restructuring program and the related workforce reductions. In addition, the Page 8 write-off of amortizable assets in fiscal 2001 has resulted in a reduction of $58,000 in amortization expense in the current fiscal quarter. The decrease in selling costs was primarily attributable to decreased third party sales commissions and marketing contracts totaling $82,000. The decrease also included a reduction in travel, payroll and benefit related costs associated with the lower sales volume, of approximately $ 45,000. During the second quarter of fiscal 2001 the Company developed a major proposal and conducted a marketing study. These efforts were not repeated in fiscal 2002 and resulted in lower expenditures of approximately $101,000 in the current fiscal quarter. Product development costs for the quarter ended March 30, 2002 were $409,000 compared to $330,000 for the same period in fiscal 2001. This increase of 24% was attributable to a shift away from billable product development in fiscal 2002, which increased product development cost in fiscal 2002 by approximately $180,000. This was offset by a decrease associated with a reduced headcount and consultants of approximately $103,000. Six Months ended March 30, 2002 as compared to the Six Months ended March 31, 2001 The Company showed a net loss of $435,000 for the six months ended March 30, 2002 as compared to a net loss of $1,473,000 for the same period in fiscal 2001. This increase in profitability is primarily attributable to the significant decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses. Net sales for the six months ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001, were $2,033,000 and $2,100,000, respectively. Gross profit for the six months ended March 30, 2002 was $1,275,000 as compared to gross profit of $1,268,000 for the same period of fiscal 2001. Gross profit expressed as a percentage of sales was 63% and 60%, for fiscal 2002 and 2001, respectively. The increase in gross profit was primarily attributable to slightly higher margin sales in fiscal 2002. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended March 30, 2002 were $1,007,000 and $2,152,000 for the same period in fiscal 2001. This decrease of 53% was primarily attributable to $410,000 reduction in general and administrative expenses and a reduction of $735,000 in selling and marketing costs. The decrease in general and administrative costs were attributable to a $64,000 decrease in personnel related costs associated with a reduced headcount and overall cost reductions of approximately $170,000 associated with a restructuring program and the related workforce reductions. In addition, the write-off of amortizable assets in fiscal 2001 has resulted in a reduction of approximately $117,000 in amortization expense in the current fiscal quarter. The decrease in selling costs was primarily attributable to decreased third party sales commissions and marketing contracts totaling $232,000. The decrease also included a reduction in travel, payroll and benefit related costs associated with the lower sales volume, of approximately $99,000. During fiscal 2001 the Company developed a major proposal, conducted a marketing study and a market research project. These efforts were not repeated in fiscal 2002 and resulted in lower expenditures of approximately $344,000 in the current fiscal quarter. Product development costs for the six months ended March 30, 2002 were $719,000 compared to $571,000 for the same period in fiscal 2001. This increase of 26% was attributable to a shift away from billable product development in fiscal 2002, which increased product development cost in fiscal 2002 by approximately $387,000. This was offset by a decrease associated with a reduced headcount and consultants of approximately $234,000. Recent Accounting Pronouncement In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations, and No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Under the new rules, goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives will no longer be amortized but will be subject to annual impairment tests in accordance with the Statements. Other intangible assets will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. Page 9 The Company is required to apply the new rules on accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets by fiscal year 2003. The Company currently does not have any goodwill or intangible assets and does not expect a material impact from the adoption of these standards. In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 144 Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("FAS 144"). This Statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. This Statement supersedes FASB Statement No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, and amends the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30. Reporting the Results of Operations -- Reporting the Effect of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions, for the disposal of a segment of a business. The provisions of FAS 144 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $1,078,000 or 67% to $541,000 as of March 30, 2002, from a balance of $1,619,000 at September 29, 2001. This decrease was primarily due to an increase of accounts receivable and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses, which were partially offset by non-cash adjustments and a reduction in inventories. The Company has a $1 million asset-based credit facility with Coast Business Credit ("Coast"). The line carries an interest rate of prime plus 1/2% (5.25% at March 30, 2002). This revolving line of credit is collateralized by substantially all the assets of the Company and requires no compensating balances. There are financial covenants associated with the line, which call for a minimum net tangible worth of $1,676,000 at March 30, 2002 and increasing over time based on certain criteria. The agreement also contains a rolling six month EBIT requirement. At March 30, 2002 the Company was in violation of its rolling six month EBIT covenant. The Company is currently negotiating with Coast to obtain a waiver of this violation. The amount of borrowings is limited to a percentage of certain accounts receivable balances and the line of credit matures in December 2002. There were no outstanding borrowings during the quarter. As of March 30, 2002, the Company has four outstanding standby letters of credit amounting to $182,000, which are secured by compensating cash collateral. The Company's revenues have historically included significant transactions with foreign governments and other organizations. The Company expects this trend to continue. The timing of these transactions has in the past and will in the future have a significant impact on the cash flow of the Company. Delays in the timing of significant expected sales transactions would cause a significant negative effect on the Company's operations, however the Company has some ability to mitigate this effect through further cost cutting measures. The Company believes there is currently sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet its working capital needs for at least the remainder of the year. We have incurred losses year to date as well as in recent years. This, accompanied by the recent economic downturn and the slowdown of capital spending, has resulted in lower sales volume, which has required the Company to continue utilizing significant amounts of cash and cash equivalents to fund operations. We have reduced our workforce and overhead expenses as described above and curtailed capital spending and other uses of cash. But, in order to achieve and sustain profitability and to get to positive cash flow from operations, the Company must grow its revenue. It is uncertain as to whether or when this will occur. Assuming that Company can execute on its current plans to grow revenue, and the business climate for spending does not worsen, we believe that with the cash generated from operations and the current cash and cash equivalents, that the Company will have sufficient resources to meet its working capital requirements for at least the next twelve months. However, if there are no recoveries or improvements in the business or the economy worsens, we may need to take other actions in order to fund our working capital resource requirements. Page 10 Additionally, the financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, and classification and amounts of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue funding its operations. To date, inflation has not had a material impact on our financial results. Page 11 PART II. Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings: There are no current matters pending. Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds: Not applicable. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities: Not applicable. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders: The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on February 11, 2002. The meeting was conducted for the purpose of (i) electing two Class II Directors to serve for a term of three years; (ii) ratifying the adoption of the Company's 2001 Stock Option Plan and (iii) ratifying the election of the Company's independent auditors. The ratification of the election of two (2) Class II Directors was approved with 1,151,099 votes in favor, 100,706 votes withheld and 1,132,016 votes in favor, 119,789 votes withheld respectively. The ratification of the adoption of the Company's 2001 Stock Option Plan was approved with 1,017,552 votes in favor and 136,328 votes against and 97,925 votes abstaining. The ratification of the Company's auditors was approved with 1,227,733 votes in favor, 11,147 votes against and 12,925 votes abstaining. Item 5. Other Information: None. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K: a. Exhibits: None. b. Reports on Form 8-K: None. Page 12 SIGNATURES 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 thereunto duly authorized. TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ------------------------------------ (Registrant) May 13, 2002 By: /s/ Carl H. Guild, Jr. ------------ -------------------------------- Date Carl H. Guild, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer May 13, 2002 By: /s/ Michael P. Malone ------------ -------------------------------- Date Michael P. Malone, Chief Financial Officer Page 13