Document And Entity Information
Document And Entity Information - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Apr. 01, 2017 | May 05, 2017 | |
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 1, 2017 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
Entity Registrant Name | TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP | |
Entity Central Index Key | 96,699 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-30 | |
Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | |
Trading Symbol | TCCO | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 1,839,877 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Apr. 01, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 |
Current Assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,128,160 | $ 2,589,036 |
Restricted cash | 12,930 | 27,592 |
Marketable securities - held to maturity | 622,602 | 362,170 |
Accounts receivable - trade | 895,974 | 111,849 |
Inventories, net | 1,834,011 | 1,643,922 |
Other current assets | 179,558 | 214,047 |
Total current assets | 4,673,235 | 4,948,616 |
Marketable securities - held to maturity | 0 | 373,668 |
Equipment and leasehold improvements | 4,534,839 | 4,531,264 |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (4,448,943) | (4,382,335) |
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net | 85,896 | 148,929 |
Total Assets | 4,759,131 | 5,471,213 |
Current Liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 91,153 | 119,087 |
Accrued liabilities: | ||
Accrued compensation and related expenses | 258,370 | 238,144 |
Customer deposits | 11,468 | 118,983 |
Other current liabilities | 44,074 | 80,635 |
Total current liabilities | 405,065 | 556,849 |
Commitments and contingencies | ||
Stockholders’ Equity: | ||
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share; 7,000,000 shares authorized; 1,839,877 shares issued and outstanding at April 1, 2017 and October 1, 2016 | 183,988 | 183,988 |
Additional paid-in capital | 4,130,646 | 4,124,006 |
Retained earnings | 39,432 | 606,370 |
Total stockholders’ equity | 4,354,066 | 4,914,364 |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ 4,759,131 | $ 5,471,213 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Apr. 01, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 |
Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 7,000,000 | 7,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 1,839,877 | 1,839,877 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 1,839,877 | 1,839,877 |
Consolidated Statements of Oper
Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | |
Net sales | $ 1,385,086 | $ 557,432 | $ 2,016,707 | $ 1,536,834 |
Cost of sales | 238,290 | 358,379 | 426,887 | 770,956 |
Gross profit | 1,146,796 | 199,053 | 1,589,820 | 765,878 |
Operating expenses: | ||||
Selling, general and administrative | 544,896 | 724,643 | 1,190,639 | 1,409,094 |
Product development | 476,507 | 202,228 | 970,783 | 505,808 |
Total operating expenses | 1,021,403 | 926,871 | 2,161,422 | 1,914,902 |
Operating income (loss) | 125,393 | (727,818) | (571,602) | (1,149,024) |
Other income: | ||||
Gain on sale of cost method investment | 0 | 462,283 | 0 | 462,283 |
Interest income | 2,257 | 2,788 | 4,664 | 6,200 |
Total other income | 2,257 | 465,071 | 4,664 | 468,483 |
Net income (loss) | $ 127,650 | $ (262,747) | $ (566,938) | $ (680,541) |
Net income (loss) per common share: | ||||
Basic | $ 0.07 | $ (0.14) | $ (0.31) | $ (0.37) |
Diluted | $ 0.07 | $ (0.14) | $ (0.31) | $ (0.37) |
Weighted average shares: | ||||
Basic | 1,839,877 | 1,839,877 | 1,839,877 | 1,839,877 |
Diluted | 1,839,877 | 1,839,877 | 1,839,877 | 1,839,877 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended | |
Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | |
Operating Activities: | ||
Net loss | $ (566,938) | $ (680,541) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 66,608 | 82,228 |
Stock-based compensation | 6,640 | 6,392 |
Amortization of premium on held to maturity securities | 13,236 | 18,345 |
Gain on sale of cost method investment | 0 | (462,283) |
Changes in certain operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable | (784,125) | 1,619,890 |
Inventories | (190,089) | (87,585) |
Other current assets | (41,328) | (50,769) |
Customer deposits | (107,515) | 18,979 |
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | (44,269) | (86,666) |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (1,647,780) | 377,990 |
Investing Activities: | ||
Proceeds from sale of cost method investment | 75,817 | 661,466 |
Additions to equipment and leasehold improvements | (3,575) | (31,000) |
Decrease in restricted cash | 14,662 | 15,164 |
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities | 100,000 | 200,000 |
Net cash provided by investing activities | 186,904 | 845,630 |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (1,460,876) | 1,223,620 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 2,589,036 | 2,276,511 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 1,128,160 | 3,500,131 |
Supplemental Disclosures: | ||
Income taxes paid | $ 856 | $ 1,856 |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates | NOTE 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our unaudited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these unaudited consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including but not limited to those related to revenue recognition, inventory reserves, receivable reserves, marketable securities, impairment of long-lived assets, income taxes, fair value of financial instruments and stock-based compensation. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. By their nature, estimates are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The accounting policies that management believes are most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results include the following: Product revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the fee is fixed or determinable, delivery of the product and passage of title to the customer has occurred and we have determined that collection of the fee is probable. Title to the product generally passes upon shipment of the product, as the products are shipped freight on board shipping point, except for certain foreign shipments for which title passes upon entry of the product into the first port in the buyer’s country. If the product requires installation to be performed by TCC, or other acceptance criteria exist, all revenue related to the product is deferred and recognized upon completion of the installation or satisfaction of the customer acceptance criteria. We provide for a warranty reserve at the time the product revenue is recognized. We perform funded research and development and technology development for commercial companies and government agencies under both cost reimbursement and fixed-price contracts. Cost reimbursement contracts provide for the reimbursement of allowable costs and, in some situations, the payment of a fee. These contracts may contain incentive clauses providing for increases or decreases in the fee depending on how actual costs compare with a budget. Revenue from cost reimbursement contracts is recognized as services are performed. On fixed-price contracts that are expected to exceed one year in duration, revenue is recognized pursuant to the proportional performance method based upon the proportion of actual costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs for the contract. In each type of contract, we receive periodic progress payments or payments upon reaching interim milestones, and we retain the rights to the intellectual property developed in government contracts. All payments to TCC for work performed on contracts with agencies of the U.S. government are subject to audit and adjustment by the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Adjustments are recognized in the period made. There have been no government audits in recent years and the Company believes the result of such audits, should they occur, would not have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations. When current estimates of total contract revenue and contract costs for a product development contract indicate a loss, a provision for the entire loss on the contract is recorded. Any losses incurred in performing funded research and development projects are recognized as funded research and development expenses. Cost of product revenue includes material, labor and overhead. Costs incurred in connection with funded research and development are included in cost of sales. Product development costs are charged to billable engineering services, bid and proposal efforts or business development activities, as appropriate. Product development costs charged to billable projects are recorded as cost of sales; engineering costs charged to bid and proposal efforts are recorded as selling expenses; and product development costs charged to business development activities are recorded as marketing expenses. Product development costs consist primarily of costs associated with personnel, outside contractor and engineering services, supplies and materials. We value our inventory at the lower of actual cost (based on the first-in, first-out method) to purchase and/or manufacture or the current estimated market value (based on the estimated selling prices, less the cost to sell) of the inventory. We periodically review inventory quantities on hand and record a provision for excess and/or obsolete inventory based primarily on our estimated forecast of product demand, as well as historical usage. The Company evaluates the carrying value of inventory on a quarterly basis to determine if the carrying value is recoverable at estimated selling prices. To the extent that estimated selling prices are less than the associated carrying values, inventory carrying values are written down. In addition, the Company makes judgments as to future demand requirements and compares those with the current or committed inventory levels. Reserves are established for inventory levels that exceed future demand. It is possible that additional reserves above those already established may be required in the future if market conditions for our products should deteriorate. Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. The estimated allowance for uncollectible amounts is based primarily on a specific analysis of accounts in the receivable portfolio and historical write-off experience. While management believes no allowance currently is needed, if the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required, which would reduce net income. In addition, if the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to TCC, a specific write-off is recorded in that amount. The preparation of our unaudited consolidated financial statements requires us to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, including those outside the United States, which may subject the Company to certain risks that ordinarily would not be expected in the United States. The income tax accounting process involves estimating our actual current exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatments of items, such as inventory obsolescence and stock-based compensation, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities. We must then record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets. At April 1, 2017 and October 1, 2016, we recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets of approximately $ 4.1 The Company follows FASB ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Due to the nature of our current operations in foreign countries (selling products into these countries with the assistance of local representatives), the Company has not been subject to any foreign taxes in recent years, and it is not anticipated that we will be subject to foreign taxes in the near future. In determining fair value measurements, the Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures The three-level hierarchy is as follows: Level 1 - Pricing inputs are quoted prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the measurement date. Level 2 - Pricing inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the assets or liabilities, that is, inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. The Company’s held to maturity securities are comprised of investments in municipal bonds. These securities represent ownership in individual bonds issued by municipalities within the United States. The value of these securities is disclosed in Note 6. The Company also holds money market mutual funds in a brokerage account, which are classified as cash equivalents and measured at fair value. The fair value of these investments is based on quoted prices from recognized pricing services (e.g. Standard & Poor’s, Bloomberg, etc.) or, in the case of money market mutual funds, at their closing published net asset value. The Company assesses the levels of the investments at each measurement date, and transfers between levels are recognized on the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy regarding the recognition of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy. During the six month period ended April 1, 2017 and the year ended October 1, 2016, there were no transfers between levels. As of April 1, 2017 and October 1, 2016, the Company did not hold any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis classified as Level 2 or Level 3. At April 1, 2017 and October 1, 2016, the Level 1 assets measured at fair value consisted of money market funds valued at $ 586,035 978,746 There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at April 1, 2017 or October 1, 2016. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the calculated fair value of the award. The expense is recognized over the participant’s requisite service period, generally the vesting period of the award. The related excess tax benefit received upon the exercise of stock options, if any, is reflected in the Company’s statement of cash flows as a financing activity. There were no excess tax benefits recorded during the six month periods ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model as the method for determining the estimated fair value of its stock awards. The Black-Scholes method of valuation requires several assumptions: (1) the expected term of the stock award, (2) the expected future stock price volatility over the expected term, (3) a risk-free interest rate and (4) the expected dividend rate. The expected term represents the expected period of time the Company believes the options will be outstanding based on historical information. Estimates of expected future stock price volatility are based on the historic volatility of the Company’s common stock, and the risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury Note rate. The Company utilizes a forfeiture rate based on an analysis of its actual experience. The forfeiture rate is not material to the calculation of share-based compensation. There were 14,000 April 1, 2017 April 2, 2016 3 months 6 months 3 months 6 months Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,361 6,100 2,231 4,680 Product development expenses 268 540 343 1,712 Total share-based compensation expense before taxes $ 3,629 $ 6,640 $ 2,574 $ 6,392 As of April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016, there was $ 62,636 55,165 4.1 4.4 The Technical Communications Corporation 2005 Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan and 2010 Equity Incentive Plan were outstanding at April 1, 2017. There are an aggregate of 600,000 252,114 As of April 1, 2017, there were 236,853 Options Outstanding Number of Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Unvested Vested Total Exercise Price Contractual Life Outstanding, October 1, 2016 26,700 216,981 243,681 $ 8.69 4.57 years Grants - - - Vested - - - Exercises - - - Cancellations/forfeitures (600) (900) (1,500) 4.88 Outstanding, December 31, 2016 26,100 216,081 242,181 $ 8.71 4.31 years Grants 14,000 - 14,000 2.50 Vested (2,800) 2,800 - 2.90 Exercises - - - Cancellations/forfeitures - (4,067) (4,067) 6.89 Outstanding, April 1, 2017 37,300 214,814 252,114 $ 8.40 4.43 years Weighted-Average Exercisable Remaining Weighted Exercisable Weighted- Range of Number of Contractual Average Number of Average Exercise Prices Shares Life (years) Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price $2.01 - $3.00 28,000 9.37 $ 2.70 2,800 $ 2.90 $4.01 - $5.00 40,500 5.38 $ 4.52 29,300 $ 4.71 $5.01 - $10.00 61,400 3.41 $ 7.57 60,500 $ 7.59 $10.01 - $15.00 122,214 3.49 $ 11.41 122,214 $ 11.41 252,114 4.43 $ 8.40 214,814 $ 9.31 The aggregate intrinsic value of the Company’s “in-the-money” outstanding and exercisable options as of April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016 was $ 0 |
Inventories
Inventories | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories | NOTE 2. Inventories April 1, 2017 October 1, 2016 Finished goods $ 166,718 $ 19,167 Work in process 530,822 360,738 Raw materials 1,136,471 1,264,017 $ 1,834,011 $ 1,643,922 |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | NOTE 3. Income Taxes The Company has not recorded an income tax benefit on its net loss for the six month periods ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016 due to its uncertain realizability. During previous fiscal years, the Company recorded a valuation allowance for the full amount of its net deferred tax assets since it could not predict the realization of these assets. |
Net Income _ Loss Per Common Sh
Net Income / Loss Per Common Share | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Net Income / Loss Per Common Share | NOTE 4. Net Income / Loss Per Common Share Outstanding potentially dilutive stock options, which were not included in the net income / loss per common share amounts as their effect would have been anti-dilutive, were as follows: 252,114 257,981 |
Major Customers and Export Sale
Major Customers and Export Sales | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Major Customers and Export Sales | NOTE 5. Major Customers and Export Sales During each of the three month periods ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016, the Company had one customer that represented 90 88 88 58 30 April 1, 2017 April 2, 2016 3 months 6 months 3 months 6 months Domestic $ 1,251,933 $ 1,783,722 $ 537,236 $ 1,434,101 Foreign 133,153 232,985 20,196 102,733 Total sales $ 1,385,086 $ 2,016,707 $ 557,432 $ 1,536,834 The Company sold products into three foreign countries during the three month period ended April 1, 2017 and one foreign country during the three month period ended April 2, 2016. The Company sold products into four foreign countries during the six month period ended April 1, 2017 and three foreign countries during the six month period ended April 2, 2016. A sale is attributed to a foreign country based on the location of the contracting party. Domestic revenue may include the sale of products shipped through domestic resellers or manufacturers to international destinations. April 1, 2017 April 2, 2016 3 months 6 months 3 months 6 months Saudi Arabia 72 % 43 % - 43 % Jordan 21 % 46 % - - Philippines 7 % 4 % 100 % 20 % Egypt - - - 37 % Other - 7 % - - April 1, 2017 April 2, 2016 3 months 6 months 3 months 6 months (excluding the U.S.) Mid-East and Africa 92 % 89 % - 80 % Far East 8 % 11 % 100 % 20 % |
Cash Equivalents and Marketable
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] | |
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities | NOTE 6. Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are invested in money market mutual funds. Money market mutual funds held in a brokerage account are considered available for sale. The Company accounts for marketable securities in accordance with FASB ASC 320, InvestmentsDebt and Equity Securities. Available for sale securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in stockholders’ equity as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Held to maturity securities are carried at amortized cost. The cost of securities sold is determined based on the specific identification method. Realized gains and losses, and declines in value judged to be other than temporary, are included in investment income. Gross Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 586,035 $ - $ - $ 586,035 Accrued Amortization Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Interest Bond Premium Cost Gains Fair Value Municipal bonds $ 706,370 $ 10,833 $ 94,601 $ 622,602 $ 1,060 $ 623,662 Gross Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 978,746 $ - $ - $ 978,746 Accrued Amortization Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Interest Bond Premium Cost Gains Fair Value Municipal bonds $ 823,730 $ 11,569 $ 99,461 $ 735,838 $ 2,503 $ 738,341 The contractual maturities of held to maturity investments as of April 1, 2017 were all within one year. The Company’s available for sale securities were included in cash and cash equivalents at April 1, 2017 and October 1, 2016. |
Cost Method Investment
Cost Method Investment | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Cost Method Investment | NOTE 7 Cost Method Investment On October 30, 2014, the Company made an investment of $275,000 to purchase 11,000 shares of common stock of PulsedLight, Inc., an early stage start-up company located in Bend, Oregon. The investment represented a 10.8% ownership stake in the company at the time of purchase and was accounted for utilizing the cost method of accounting. On January 12, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its shares in PulsedLight, Inc. The net proceeds to the Company after closing costs and certain liabilities amounted to $737,283, of which the Company received $661,466 at closing and of which $75,817 was deposited in an escrow account in accordance with the terms of the sale that required 10% of the proceeds to be held in escrow for one year. The escrow balance as of October 1, 2016 is included in other current assets within the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The escrow balance was received by the Company in January 2017. |
Summary of Significant Accoun13
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our unaudited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these unaudited consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including but not limited to those related to revenue recognition, inventory reserves, receivable reserves, marketable securities, impairment of long-lived assets, income taxes, fair value of financial instruments and stock-based compensation. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. By their nature, estimates are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The accounting policies that management believes are most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results include the following: |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Product revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the fee is fixed or determinable, delivery of the product and passage of title to the customer has occurred and we have determined that collection of the fee is probable. Title to the product generally passes upon shipment of the product, as the products are shipped freight on board shipping point, except for certain foreign shipments for which title passes upon entry of the product into the first port in the buyer’s country. If the product requires installation to be performed by TCC, or other acceptance criteria exist, all revenue related to the product is deferred and recognized upon completion of the installation or satisfaction of the customer acceptance criteria. We provide for a warranty reserve at the time the product revenue is recognized. We perform funded research and development and technology development for commercial companies and government agencies under both cost reimbursement and fixed-price contracts. Cost reimbursement contracts provide for the reimbursement of allowable costs and, in some situations, the payment of a fee. These contracts may contain incentive clauses providing for increases or decreases in the fee depending on how actual costs compare with a budget. Revenue from cost reimbursement contracts is recognized as services are performed. On fixed-price contracts that are expected to exceed one year in duration, revenue is recognized pursuant to the proportional performance method based upon the proportion of actual costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs for the contract. In each type of contract, we receive periodic progress payments or payments upon reaching interim milestones, and we retain the rights to the intellectual property developed in government contracts. All payments to TCC for work performed on contracts with agencies of the U.S. government are subject to audit and adjustment by the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Adjustments are recognized in the period made. There have been no government audits in recent years and the Company believes the result of such audits, should they occur, would not have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations. When current estimates of total contract revenue and contract costs for a product development contract indicate a loss, a provision for the entire loss on the contract is recorded. Any losses incurred in performing funded research and development projects are recognized as funded research and development expenses. Cost of product revenue includes material, labor and overhead. Costs incurred in connection with funded research and development are included in cost of sales. Product development costs are charged to billable engineering services, bid and proposal efforts or business development activities, as appropriate. Product development costs charged to billable projects are recorded as cost of sales; engineering costs charged to bid and proposal efforts are recorded as selling expenses; and product development costs charged to business development activities are recorded as marketing expenses. Product development costs consist primarily of costs associated with personnel, outside contractor and engineering services, supplies and materials. |
Inventories | Inventories We value our inventory at the lower of actual cost (based on the first-in, first-out method) to purchase and/or manufacture or the current estimated market value (based on the estimated selling prices, less the cost to sell) of the inventory. We periodically review inventory quantities on hand and record a provision for excess and/or obsolete inventory based primarily on our estimated forecast of product demand, as well as historical usage. The Company evaluates the carrying value of inventory on a quarterly basis to determine if the carrying value is recoverable at estimated selling prices. To the extent that estimated selling prices are less than the associated carrying values, inventory carrying values are written down. In addition, the Company makes judgments as to future demand requirements and compares those with the current or committed inventory levels. Reserves are established for inventory levels that exceed future demand. It is possible that additional reserves above those already established may be required in the future if market conditions for our products should deteriorate. |
Accounts Receivable | Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. The estimated allowance for uncollectible amounts is based primarily on a specific analysis of accounts in the receivable portfolio and historical write-off experience. While management believes no allowance currently is needed, if the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required, which would reduce net income. In addition, if the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to TCC, a specific write-off is recorded in that amount. |
Income Taxes | Accounting for Income Taxes The preparation of our unaudited consolidated financial statements requires us to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, including those outside the United States, which may subject the Company to certain risks that ordinarily would not be expected in the United States. The income tax accounting process involves estimating our actual current exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatments of items, such as inventory obsolescence and stock-based compensation, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities. We must then record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets. At April 1, 2017 and October 1, 2016, we recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets of approximately $ 4.1 The Company follows FASB ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Due to the nature of our current operations in foreign countries (selling products into these countries with the assistance of local representatives), the Company has not been subject to any foreign taxes in recent years, and it is not anticipated that we will be subject to foreign taxes in the near future. |
Fair Value of Financial Measurements | Fair Value Measurements In determining fair value measurements, the Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures The three-level hierarchy is as follows: Level 1 - Pricing inputs are quoted prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the measurement date. Level 2 - Pricing inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the assets or liabilities, that is, inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. The Company’s held to maturity securities are comprised of investments in municipal bonds. These securities represent ownership in individual bonds issued by municipalities within the United States. The value of these securities is disclosed in Note 6. The Company also holds money market mutual funds in a brokerage account, which are classified as cash equivalents and measured at fair value. The fair value of these investments is based on quoted prices from recognized pricing services (e.g. Standard & Poor’s, Bloomberg, etc.) or, in the case of money market mutual funds, at their closing published net asset value. The Company assesses the levels of the investments at each measurement date, and transfers between levels are recognized on the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy regarding the recognition of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy. During the six month period ended April 1, 2017 and the year ended October 1, 2016, there were no transfers between levels. As of April 1, 2017 and October 1, 2016, the Company did not hold any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis classified as Level 2 or Level 3. At April 1, 2017 and October 1, 2016, the Level 1 assets measured at fair value consisted of money market funds valued at $ 586,035 978,746 There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at April 1, 2017 or October 1, 2016. |
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the calculated fair value of the award. The expense is recognized over the participant’s requisite service period, generally the vesting period of the award. The related excess tax benefit received upon the exercise of stock options, if any, is reflected in the Company’s statement of cash flows as a financing activity. There were no excess tax benefits recorded during the six month periods ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model as the method for determining the estimated fair value of its stock awards. The Black-Scholes method of valuation requires several assumptions: (1) the expected term of the stock award, (2) the expected future stock price volatility over the expected term, (3) a risk-free interest rate and (4) the expected dividend rate. The expected term represents the expected period of time the Company believes the options will be outstanding based on historical information. Estimates of expected future stock price volatility are based on the historic volatility of the Company’s common stock, and the risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury Note rate. The Company utilizes a forfeiture rate based on an analysis of its actual experience. The forfeiture rate is not material to the calculation of share-based compensation. There were 14,000 April 1, 2017 April 2, 2016 3 months 6 months 3 months 6 months Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,361 6,100 2,231 4,680 Product development expenses 268 540 343 1,712 Total share-based compensation expense before taxes $ 3,629 $ 6,640 $ 2,574 $ 6,392 As of April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016, there was $ 62,636 55,165 4.1 4.4 The Technical Communications Corporation 2005 Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan and 2010 Equity Incentive Plan were outstanding at April 1, 2017. There are an aggregate of 600,000 252,114 As of April 1, 2017, there were 236,853 Options Outstanding Number of Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Unvested Vested Total Exercise Price Contractual Life Outstanding, October 1, 2016 26,700 216,981 243,681 $ 8.69 4.57 years Grants - - - Vested - - - Exercises - - - Cancellations/forfeitures (600) (900) (1,500) 4.88 Outstanding, December 31, 2016 26,100 216,081 242,181 $ 8.71 4.31 years Grants 14,000 - 14,000 2.50 Vested (2,800) 2,800 - 2.90 Exercises - - - Cancellations/forfeitures - (4,067) (4,067) 6.89 Outstanding, April 1, 2017 37,300 214,814 252,114 $ 8.40 4.43 years Weighted-Average Exercisable Remaining Weighted Exercisable Weighted- Range of Number of Contractual Average Number of Average Exercise Prices Shares Life (years) Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price $2.01 - $3.00 28,000 9.37 $ 2.70 2,800 $ 2.90 $4.01 - $5.00 40,500 5.38 $ 4.52 29,300 $ 4.71 $5.01 - $10.00 61,400 3.41 $ 7.57 60,500 $ 7.59 $10.01 - $15.00 122,214 3.49 $ 11.41 122,214 $ 11.41 252,114 4.43 $ 8.40 214,814 $ 9.31 The aggregate intrinsic value of the Company’s “in-the-money” outstanding and exercisable options as of April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016 was $ 0 |
Summary of Significant Accoun14
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation Costs | The following table summarizes stock-based compensation costs included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the three and six month periods ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016: April 1, 2017 April 2, 2016 3 months 6 months 3 months 6 months Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,361 6,100 2,231 4,680 Product development expenses 268 540 343 1,712 Total share-based compensation expense before taxes $ 3,629 $ 6,640 $ 2,574 $ 6,392 |
Stock Options Activity | The following table summarizes stock option activity during the first six months of fiscal 2017: Options Outstanding Number of Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Unvested Vested Total Exercise Price Contractual Life Outstanding, October 1, 2016 26,700 216,981 243,681 $ 8.69 4.57 years Grants - - - Vested - - - Exercises - - - Cancellations/forfeitures (600) (900) (1,500) 4.88 Outstanding, December 31, 2016 26,100 216,081 242,181 $ 8.71 4.31 years Grants 14,000 - 14,000 2.50 Vested (2,800) 2,800 - 2.90 Exercises - - - Cancellations/forfeitures - (4,067) (4,067) 6.89 Outstanding, April 1, 2017 37,300 214,814 252,114 $ 8.40 4.43 years |
Stock Options Vested or Expected to Vest | Information related to the stock options vested and expected to vest as of April 1, 2017 is as follows: Weighted-Average Exercisable Remaining Weighted Exercisable Weighted- Range of Number of Contractual Average Number of Average Exercise Prices Shares Life (years) Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price $2.01 - $3.00 28,000 9.37 $ 2.70 2,800 $ 2.90 $4.01 - $5.00 40,500 5.38 $ 4.52 29,300 $ 4.71 $5.01 - $10.00 61,400 3.41 $ 7.57 60,500 $ 7.59 $10.01 - $15.00 122,214 3.49 $ 11.41 122,214 $ 11.41 252,114 4.43 $ 8.40 214,814 $ 9.31 |
Inventories (Tables)
Inventories (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Inventories | Inventories consisted of the following: April 1, 2017 October 1, 2016 Finished goods $ 166,718 $ 19,167 Work in process 530,822 360,738 Raw materials 1,136,471 1,264,017 $ 1,834,011 $ 1,643,922 |
Major Customers and Export Sa16
Major Customers and Export Sales (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Breakdown of Foreign and Domestic Net Sales | A breakdown of foreign and domestic net sales for the three and six month periods ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016 is as follows: April 1, 2017 April 2, 2016 3 months 6 months 3 months 6 months Domestic $ 1,251,933 $ 1,783,722 $ 537,236 $ 1,434,101 Foreign 133,153 232,985 20,196 102,733 Total sales $ 1,385,086 $ 2,016,707 $ 557,432 $ 1,536,834 |
Foreign Revenue, as Percentage of Total Foreign Revenue by Geographic Area | The table below summarizes our foreign revenues by country as a percentage of total foreign revenue. April 1, 2017 April 2, 2016 3 months 6 months 3 months 6 months Saudi Arabia 72 % 43 % - 43 % Jordan 21 % 46 % - - Philippines 7 % 4 % 100 % 20 % Egypt - - - 37 % Other - 7 % - - |
Foreign Revenues by Country as Percentage of Total Foreign Revenue | A summary of foreign revenue, as a percentage of total foreign revenue by geographic area, is as follows: April 1, 2017 April 2, 2016 3 months 6 months 3 months 6 months (excluding the U.S.) Mid-East and Africa 92 % 89 % - 80 % Far East 8 % 11 % 100 % 20 % |
Cash Equivalents and Marketab17
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] | |
Available for Sale Securities | As of April 1, 2017, available for sale securities consisted of the following: Gross Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 586,035 $ - $ - $ 586,035 As of October 1, 2016, available for sale securities consisted of the following: Gross Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Money market mutual funds $ 978,746 $ - $ - $ 978,746 |
Held to Maturity Securities | As of April 1, 2017, held to maturity securities consisted of the following: Accrued Amortization Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Interest Bond Premium Cost Gains Fair Value Municipal bonds $ 706,370 $ 10,833 $ 94,601 $ 622,602 $ 1,060 $ 623,662 As of October 1, 2016, held to maturity securities consisted of the following: Accrued Amortization Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Interest Bond Premium Cost Gains Fair Value Municipal bonds $ 823,730 $ 11,569 $ 99,461 $ 735,838 $ 2,503 $ 738,341 |
Summary of Significant Accoun18
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 01, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance | $ 4,100,000 | $ 4,100,000 | $ 4,100,000 | ||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options | $ 62,636 | $ 62,636 | $ 55,165 | ||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 4 years 1 month 6 days | 4 years 4 months 24 days | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | 252,114 | 242,181 | 252,114 | 243,681 | |
share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable And Outstanding Intrinsic Value | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 14,000 | 0 | 14,000 | 14,000 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | 600,000 | 600,000 | |||
2010 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] | |||||
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant | 236,853 | 236,853 | |||
Money Market Funds [Member] | |||||
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||
Available-for-sale Securities, Total | $ 586,035 | $ 586,035 | $ 978,746 | ||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | |||||
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||
Available-for-sale Securities, Total | $ 586,035 | $ 586,035 | $ 978,746 |
Summary of Significant Accoun19
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates - Share-based compensation costs (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Total share-based compensation expense before taxes | $ 3,629 | $ 2,574 | $ 6,640 | $ 6,392 |
Product Development Expenses [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Total share-based compensation expense before taxes | 268 | 343 | 540 | 1,712 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Total share-based compensation expense before taxes | $ 3,361 | $ 2,231 | $ 6,100 | $ 4,680 |
Summary of Significant Accoun20
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates - Stock Option Activity (Detail) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 01, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
Beginning Balance, Outstanding, Unvested | 26,100 | 26,700 | 26,700 | ||
Grants, Unvested | 14,000 | 0 | |||
Vested, Unvested | (2,800) | 0 | |||
Exercises, Unvested | 0 | 0 | |||
Cancellations/forfeitures, Unvested | 0 | (600) | |||
Ending Balance,Outstanding, Unvested | 37,300 | 26,100 | 37,300 | 26,700 | |
Beginning balance, Outstanding, Vested | 216,081 | 216,981 | 216,981 | ||
Grants, Vested | 0 | 0 | |||
Vested | 2,800 | 0 | |||
Exercises, Vested | 0 | 0 | |||
Cancellations/forfeitures, Vested | (4,067) | (900) | |||
Ending Balance, Outstanding, vested | 214,814 | 216,081 | 214,814 | 216,981 | |
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning balance | 242,181 | 243,681 | 243,681 | ||
Number of Shares, Grants | 14,000 | 0 | 14,000 | 14,000 | |
Number of Shares, Vested | 0 | 0 | |||
Number of Shares, Exercises | 0 | 0 | |||
Number of Shares, Cancellations/forfeitures | (4,067) | (1,500) | |||
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | 252,114 | 242,181 | 252,114 | 243,681 | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | $ 8.71 | $ 8.69 | $ 8.69 | ||
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Grants | 2.50 | ||||
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested | 2.90 | ||||
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Cancellation/ forfeitures | 6.89 | 4.88 | |||
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance | $ 8.40 | $ 8.71 | $ 8.40 | $ 8.69 | |
Weighted Average Contractual Life | 4 years 5 months 5 days | 4 years 3 months 22 days | 4 years 6 months 25 days |
Summary of Significant Accoun21
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates - Stock Options Vested or Expected to Vest (Detail) - $ / shares | 6 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 01, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Oct. 01, 2016 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number of Shares | 252,114 | ||
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 4 years 5 months 5 days | ||
Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 8.40 | ||
Exercisable Number of Shares | 214,814 | 216,081 | 216,981 |
Exercisable Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ 9.31 | ||
Range One [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower limit | 2.01 | ||
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper limit | $ 3 | ||
Number of Shares | 28,000 | ||
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 9 years 4 months 13 days | ||
Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 2.7 | ||
Exercisable Number of Shares | 2,800 | ||
Exercisable Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ 2.9 | ||
Range Two [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower limit | 4.01 | ||
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper limit | $ 5 | ||
Number of Shares | 40,500 | ||
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 5 years 4 months 17 days | ||
Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 4.52 | ||
Exercisable Number of Shares | 29,300 | ||
Exercisable Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ 4.71 | ||
Range Three [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower limit | 5.01 | ||
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper limit | $ 10 | ||
Number of Shares | 61,400 | ||
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 3 years 4 months 28 days | ||
Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 7.57 | ||
Exercisable Number of Shares | 60,500 | ||
Exercisable Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ 7.59 | ||
Range Four [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower limit | 10.01 | ||
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper limit | $ 15 | ||
Number of Shares | 122,214 | ||
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 3 years 5 months 26 days | ||
Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 11.41 | ||
Exercisable Number of Shares | 122,214 | ||
Exercisable Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ 11.41 |
Inventories - Schedule of Inven
Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) | Apr. 01, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 |
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Finished goods | $ 166,718 | $ 19,167 |
Work in process | 530,822 | 360,738 |
Raw materials | 1,136,471 | 1,264,017 |
Total inventories | $ 1,834,011 | $ 1,643,922 |
Net Income _ Loss Per Common 23
Net Income / Loss Per Common Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding potentially anti-dilutive stock options | 252,114 | 257,981 |
Major Customers and Export Sa24
Major Customers and Export Sales - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | Apr. 02, 2016 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Number of major customers | 2 | 2 | |||
Number of countries in which products are sold | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Major customers percentage | 88.00% | ||||
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | First Customer [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Major customers percentage | 90.00% | 90.00% | 88.00% | 88.00% | |
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Second Customer [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Major customers percentage | 58.00% | ||||
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Third Customer [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Major customers percentage | 30.00% |
Major Customers and Export Sa25
Major Customers and Export Sales - Breakdown of Foreign and Domestic Net Sales (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | |
Schedule Of Net Sales By Geographical Segment [Line Items] | ||||
Total Sales | $ 1,385,086 | $ 557,432 | $ 2,016,707 | $ 1,536,834 |
Domestic [Member] | ||||
Schedule Of Net Sales By Geographical Segment [Line Items] | ||||
Total Sales | 1,251,933 | 537,236 | 1,783,722 | 1,434,101 |
Foreign [Member] | ||||
Schedule Of Net Sales By Geographical Segment [Line Items] | ||||
Total Sales | $ 133,153 | $ 20,196 | $ 232,985 | $ 102,733 |
Major Customers and Export Sa26
Major Customers and Export Sales - Foreign Revenues by Country as Percentage of Total Foreign Revenue (Detail) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | |
Egypt | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue From Foreign Countries As Percentage Of Foreign Revenue | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 37.00% |
PHILIPPINES | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue From Foreign Countries As Percentage Of Foreign Revenue | 7.00% | 100.00% | 4.00% | 20.00% |
Saudi Arabia | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue From Foreign Countries As Percentage Of Foreign Revenue | 72.00% | 0.00% | 43.00% | 43.00% |
OTHER FOREIGN COUNTRY | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue From Foreign Countries As Percentage Of Foreign Revenue | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% | 0.00% |
Jordan | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue From Foreign Countries As Percentage Of Foreign Revenue | 21.00% | 0.00% | 46.00% | 0.00% |
Major Customers and Export Sa27
Major Customers and Export Sales - Foreign Revenue, as Percentage of Total Foreign Revenue by Geographic Area (Detail) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Apr. 02, 2016 | |
Mid-East and Africa [Member] | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue From Geographical Area As Percentage Of Foreign Revenue | 92.00% | 0.00% | 89.00% | 80.00% |
Far East [Member] | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue From Geographical Area As Percentage Of Foreign Revenue | 8.00% | 100.00% | 11.00% | 20.00% |
Cash Equivalents and Marketab28
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities - Available-for-Sale Securities (Detail) - Money Market Funds [Member] - USD ($) | Apr. 01, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale securities, Cost | $ 586,035 | $ 978,746 |
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 |
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value | $ 586,035 | $ 978,746 |
Cash Equivalents and Marketab29
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities - Held to Maturity Securities (Detail) - Municipal Bonds [Member] - USD ($) | Apr. 01, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Held to Maturity Securities, Cost | $ 706,370 | $ 823,730 |
Held to Maturity Securities, Accrued Interest | 10,833 | 11,569 |
Held to Maturity Securities, Amortization Bond Premium | 94,601 | 99,461 |
Held to Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost | 622,602 | 735,838 |
Held to Maturity Securities, Unrealized Gains | 1,060 | 2,503 |
Held to Maturity Securities, Estimated Fair Value | $ 623,662 | $ 738,341 |
Cost Method Investment - Additi
Cost Method Investment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | Jan. 12, 2016 | Oct. 30, 2014 |
Investments [Line Items] | ||
Escrow Deposit Period | 1 year | |
Pulsedlight [Member] | ||
Investments [Line Items] | ||
Equity investment made by the company | $ 275,000 | |
Percentage of stake ownership in investment | 10.80% | |
Purchase of common stock shares | 11,000 | |
Net proceeds from sale of shares | $ 737,283 | |
Cash received from sale of shares | 661,466 | |
Deposited in escrow account | $ 75,817 | |
Percentage proceeds held in escrow | 10.00% |