Crown Fiber Announces Expansion of Operations in Arizona, Nevada and Oregon and Revision of Revenue Guidance
Crown Electrokinetics has announced an expansion of its fiber optic network operations in Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon. This move is facilitated through a new contracting agreement with Paramount Networks, which holds a Master Service Agreement with 19 major telecommunications and cable operators in the U.S. The work in Arizona will soon begin for a significant cable provider and will include horizontal directional drilling, aerial plant construction, and fiber placement and splicing. In Oregon, Crown will undertake turnkey fiber optic network construction. As a result of these new projects, Crown has revised its third-quarter revenue guidance from $7-8 million to $8-9 million.
- Expansion of operations in Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon.
- New contracting agreement with Paramount Networks.
- Increased third-quarter revenue guidance to $8-9 million from $7-8 million.
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The upward revision of revenue guidance from
For retail investors, this could signal an increase in future earnings potential and stability, which is often a positive sign. However, it is also important to consider the potential risks associated with large-scale expansion, such as increased operational costs and project delivery challenges. Analyzing the company's past performance in similar projects and current financial health can provide further insights into the sustainability of this growth.
The partnership with Paramount Networks and subsequent contracts with major telecommunications operators are significant for Crown as they open doors to new market opportunities. The telecommunications industry is known for its high entry barriers, so gaining such substantial contracts indicates Crown's strong standing and capability in the market. This can potentially lead to more contracts and higher market penetration in the future.
For investors, understanding the competitive landscape and Crown's positioning within it is crucial. This agreement not only brings immediate revenue but also sets the stage for long-term growth by leveraging relationships with major players in the telecommunications space. Additionally, the types of services involved, such as horizontal directional drilling and fiber splicing, are highly specialized, potentially giving Crown a competitive edge.
Crown will be building fiber networks for two of the largest telecommunications and cable operators in the country
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 8, 2024 / Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ:CRKN) ("Crown" or the "Company"), a leading smart glass technology company and an expert in constructing fiber optic networks, today announced that it is expanding its operations in Arizona and in Oregon with two of the largest telecommunication and cable operators in the country.
Crown has entered into a contracting agreement with Paramount Networks who is an MSA holder with 19 major telecommunication and cable operators in the USA. The work for a large cable provider will commence in the coming weeks in Arizona and will eventually expand into Nevada and encompasses horizontal directional drilling, aerial plant construction, as well as fiber placement and splicing. The work in Oregon will include turnkey fiber optic network construction.
Crown is revising its third quarter revenue guidance from its original guidance of
Corey Boaz, President of Construction for Crown Fiber Optics stated, "The opportunity created through this agreement not only opens the door for work immediate work in Oregon and Arizona, but also will provide Crown the ability to work with these carriers across the nation. In an industry that has a very high barrier to entry at the prime contractor level, it is relationships like this that will allow Crown to continue to rise to the top."
About Crown Electrokinetics
Crown is comprised of two divisions, Fiber Optics and Electrokinetics Film. The Electrokinetics Film division is a smart glass technology and the creator of our Smart Window Insert based on its patented electrokinetic film. Crown's Fiber Optics division is a builder of underground fiber optic networks as well as other utility infrastructure projects.
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