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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) delivers mission-critical communication solutions for defense, public safety, and commercial markets. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with timely updates on satellite innovations, next-generation emergency systems, and strategic developments across the company's operations.
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Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced a transformation strategy to become a pure-play satellite and space communications company. The Board of Directors is exploring strategic alternatives for its Terrestrial & Wireless Networks (T&W) segment, which has shown strong performance in fiscal 2024. The company is also implementing operational initiatives to align its cost structure with this new focus.
Comtech has amended its credit facility and entered into a new $25 million subordinated unsecured term loan facility. The company expects to realize approximately $10 million in annual cash savings after exiting its U.K. operations. Comtech anticipates reporting lower-than-expected performance in Q4, primarily in its Satellite & Space Communications (S&S) segment.
Ken Peterman, former CEO and Chairman of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), has publicly endorsed Michael Porcelain's full slate of director nominees for the company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Peterman is the third former CEO calling for a complete Board overhaul to restore stockholder value.
Peterman, who remains a large stockholder, was a driving force behind the One Comtech initiative aimed at accelerating long-term growth. He expressed serious concerns about the current Board's decisions, including a June 2024 financing deal with an effective interest rate exceeding 18.0%.
Peterman praised both Porcelain and Fred Kornberg for their operational and strategic expertise, citing their roles in Comtech's growth and transformation. He emphasized the need for a Board with deep operational expertise and a proven track record of delivering long-term stockholder value.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has announced that SES Space & Defense has awarded the company an initial order for its software-defined SLM-5650B and other next-generation modems. The order is expected to be delivered over the next year. The modems will operate on the O3b mPOWER constellation, one of the world's most innovative satellite systems.
The SLM-5650B is Comtech's Wideband Global SATCOM-certified modem, designed for critical communications in commercial backhaul and government/military applications. It supports multiple DoD and NATO waveforms, including DVB-S2X, the preferred waveform for O3b mPOWER. Comtech's technologies align with the Space Force Commercial Space Strategy and aim to enhance Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control operations.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global technology leader, has acknowledged the director nominations submitted by Michael Porcelain, Fred Kornberg, and their affiliates for election to the Comtech Board of Directors at the company's Fiscal 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The company has informed its stockholders that no immediate action is required on their part regarding these nominations.
Fred Kornberg and Michael Porcelain, former CEOs of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), have issued an open letter to stockholders and nominated a slate of eight director candidates for the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting. The nominees, who collectively own about 7.6% of Comtech's common stock, aim to:
1. Evaluate strategic options for Comtech's 911 Public Safety business
2. Appoint an external CEO & COO
3. Implement initiatives to enhance stockholder value
The letter outlines recommendations including leadership change disclosures, a thorough CEO & COO search, assessment of current strategies, and optimization of operational efficiency. They suggest exploring strategic alternatives for the 911 Public Safety business, potentially unlocking substantial value through a sale process. The nominees bring diverse industry experience and expertise to support Comtech's future success.
Fred Kornberg and Michael Porcelain, former CEOs of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), have nominated a slate of eight director candidates for the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The nominees collectively own about 7.6% of Comtech's outstanding shares. If elected, they plan to:
1. Evaluate strategic options for Comtech's 911 Public Safety business
2. Appoint an external CEO & COO
3. Implement initiatives to enhance stockholder value
The letter outlines recommendations including leadership change disclosures, a thorough CEO & COO search, and assessing capital structure. They suggest renaming the "Terrestrial & Wireless Networks" segment to "911 Public Safety" and exploring its potential sale, estimating it could fetch over $553 million. The nominees aim to optimize operational efficiency, invest in innovation, and establish targeted profit centers.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has launched its new Digital Common Ground (DCG) modem product line, designed for the U.S. Department of Defense and coalition partners. These modems enable the transition to digitized, hybrid satellite network architectures, offering secure, resilient, and interoperable connectivity across all domains. Key features include:
- U.S. sovereign design and manufacture
- Support for commercial and government satellite operations on a single platform
- Rapid reconfiguration capabilities
- Multi-gigabit throughput
- Enhanced security features
- Multi-orbit capability
- DIFI compliance for improved interoperability
The DCG product line aims to reduce total cost of ownership while delivering high performance and efficiency in line with digital transformation initiatives in the SATCOM industry.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has officially relocated its corporate headquarters from Melville, NY to Chandler, AZ. The new 150,000 square-foot facility includes state-of-the-art office, engineering, and manufacturing space designed to enhance operations and accelerate technology delivery. This strategic move, first announced in March 2024, aims to optimize corporate infrastructure and foster innovation.
The relocation positions Comtech in a leading technology corridor, providing access to top talent and proximity to major customers. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlighting the economic growth opportunities this move brings to the region. Comtech's technologies serve various commercial and government customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense and major cellular carriers.
The company is actively hiring for Chandler-based positions and has demonstrated commitment to the local community through partnerships, sponsorships, and workforce development programs.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has successfully completed the deployment of a Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) system in Saskatchewan, marking a significant milestone for the company and Canada's emergency infrastructure. This achievement follows their October 2023 NG9-1-1 transition in Strathcona County, Alberta. Partnering with SaskTel, Comtech is the first to implement a province-wide NG9-1-1 system in Canada. With a government mandate to transition by March 2025, Comtech is leading the national shift to NG9-1-1 services, enhancing public safety, reliability, and response. Additionally, Comtech has completed a local NG9-1-1 migration in Ontario and partnered with major ESInet suppliers Bell and Telus to build Canada's NG9-1-1 infrastructure. The company's NG9-1-1 solutions, including the Guardian Call Management platform, are designed to evolve with emerging technologies and future applications.
Comtech announced the launch of SmartAssist, an AI-powered solution designed to handle low-priority non-emergency calls without human telecommunicators. This innovation aims to address staffing shortages and streamline workflows in Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). SmartAssist employs AI-enabled chatbots to understand and resolve callers' requests, improving response rates for non-emergency inquiries, and allowing human staff to focus on critical 9-1-1 calls. Comtech is piloting SmartAssist with multiple agencies across the U.S. as part of its broader SmartNG portfolio, which integrates next-generation 911 and AI solutions to enhance public safety workflows and reduce emergency response times.
