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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 Telecommunications (NASDAQ: CMTL) has been awarded a $50 million sole source contract by the U.S. Navy Information Warfare Systems Command for their SLM-5650B satellite communications modems, upgrade kits, firmware options, and technical support. The contract spans four years, with initial funded orders of $2 million. The SLM-5650B, developed and manufactured in Chandler, AZ, is Wideband Global SATCOM-certified and supports multiple DoD and NATO waveforms, including DVB-S2X. Thousands of Comtech SATCOM modems are currently deployed across U.S. Navy programs, providing critical communications capabilities over commercial and military satellite networks.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced the release of its fourth quarter fiscal 2024 financial results. The company has made the shareholder letter available on their website at comtech.com/investors/ and will file it with the SEC via Form 8-K. Comtech will host an earnings conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET with dial-in numbers provided for primary and alternate access. A replay will be available for two weeks, and a live webcast can be accessed through their investor relations website.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has announced it will host an earnings conference call on October 31, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 operating results. The call can be accessed via phone at (800) 267-6316 (primary) or (203) 518-9783 (alternate) using conference ID 'Comtech'. A two-week replay will be available, and a live webcast can be accessed through the company's investor relations website.
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has appointed John Ratigan as permanent President, CEO, and Board member, effective October 28, 2024, following his interim role since March 2024. Ratigan, who joined Comtech in November 2023 as Chief Corporate Development Officer, brings over 30 years of satellite technology leadership experience. The company also appointed Kenneth H. Traub as an independent director, effective October 31, 2024. Under Ratigan's leadership, Comtech is transforming into a pure-play satellite and space communications company, with initiatives to improve operations and optimize the product portfolio for strategic, high-margin opportunities.
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.
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