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): February 4, 2014
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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0-21121
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06-1456680
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
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One Hamden Center
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2319 Whitney Ave, Suite 3B, Hamden, CT
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06518
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 859-6800
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14a-12)
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” of Form 8-K. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On February 5, 2014, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on its Common Stock in the amount of $.07 per share payable on or about March 14, 2014 to common shareholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2014. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated February 5, 2014 of TransAct Technologies Incorporated
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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.
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
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By:
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/s/ Steven A. DeMartino
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Steven A. DeMartino
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President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
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Date: February 5, 2014
Exhibit 99.1
TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.07 PER SHARE
Hamden, CT – February 5, 2014 – TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT), a global leader in market-specific solutions, including printers, terminals, software and other products for transaction-based and other industries, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable March 14, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2014. On an annualized basis, the quarterly dividend represents an annual yield of 2.4% based on the $11.75 per share closing price of the Company's stock on February 4, 2014.
About TransAct Technologies Incorporated
TransAct Technologies Incorporated is a leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific solutions, including printers, terminals, software and other products for transaction-based and other industries. These industries include casino and gaming, lottery, food safety, banking, point-of-sale, hospitality, oil and gas, and medical and mobile. Each individual market has distinct, critical requirements for printing and the transaction is not complete until the receipt and/or ticket is produced. TransAct printers and products are designed from the ground up based on market-specific requirements and are sold under the Ithaca®, Epic, EPICENTRAL® and Printrex® product brands. TransAct distributes its printers through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over 2.4 million printers installed around the world. TransAct is also committed to providing world-class printer service, spare parts, accessories and printing supplies to its growing worldwide installed base of printers. Through its TransAct Services Group, TransAct provides a complete range of supplies and consumable items used in the printing and scanning activities of customers in the hospitality, banking, retail, gaming, government and oil and gas exploration markets. Through its webstore, http://www.transactsupplies.com, and a direct selling team, TransAct addresses the on-line demand for these products. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information, please visit http://www.transact-tech.com or call 203.859.6800.
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Investor Contact:
Steve DeMartino Richard Land, Joseph Jaffoni, Jim Leahy
President and Chief Financial Officer JCIR
TransAct Technologies Incorporated 212-835-8500 or tact@jcir.com
203-859-6810