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KVH Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KVHI) is a Middletown, Rhode Island-based provider of maritime and mobile connectivity via the KVH ONE network. The company regularly issues earnings releases, operational updates, and product announcements that are relevant for investors and industry observers following KVHI stock and the maritime communications sector.
On this news page, readers can find coverage of quarterly and annual financial results, including details on service revenues, product revenues, airtime trends, and subscribing vessel counts. KVH’s recent reports discuss its transition toward multi-orbit, low earth orbit (LEO)-focused services, integration of Starlink and OneWeb into its offerings, and changes in VSAT airtime revenue. These updates provide insight into how the company’s strategic shift is affecting its revenue mix and subscriber growth.
News items also highlight product launches and technology developments, such as the introduction of CommBox Edge Secure Suite for cybersecurity threat detection and response, new TracNet Coastal 5G/Wi-Fi terminals, and enhancements to the CommBox Edge Communications Gateway. In addition, KVH announces commercial milestones and partnerships, including distribution agreements for crew wellbeing content and acquisitions of customer and vendor agreements in regions like Asia-Pacific.
Investors can also follow conference call announcements for upcoming earnings releases, along with access details for live webcasts and replays. By reviewing this stream of company-generated news, users can track how KVH is positioning itself in maritime connectivity, how its LEO and GEO services are evolving, and how operational decisions, restructuring efforts, and property transactions are reflected in its reported results over time.
KVH Industries (NASDAQ: KVHI) has announced two significant developments: First, the company has entered into purchase and sale agreements for its Rhode Island properties for a combined value of $13 million ($8.5 million for 75 Enterprise Center and $4.5 million for 50 Enterprise Center), expected to generate approximately $12 million net of transaction costs. Second, the Board has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $10 million.
The sale of 75 Enterprise Center to Knight Capital includes a lease-back arrangement allowing KVH to remain as tenant for 6-9 months while completing manufacturing wind-down and relocating headquarters. The 50 Enterprise Center property will be sold to Seacorp's subsidiary. Both transactions are subject to customary closing conditions.
KVH Industries announced that Seaspan , a leading containership lessor, has agreed to equip its fleet with OneWeb's low earth orbit (LEO) satellite solution. This implementation aims to provide shore-like Internet connectivity at sea, supporting Seaspan's digital transformation strategy.
As the first major container ship owner/operator to partner with KVH for OneWeb, Seaspan's deployment will strengthen their fleet's data connectivity infrastructure, enabling advanced technologies and high bandwidth-demanding applications like cloud-based SaaS solutions. The partnership focuses on enhancing efficiency, safety, and seafarer welfare while improving provider diversity and reducing geographical blackout zones.
KVH Industries and Vroon have completed deploying Starlink/VSAT hybrid connectivity across 58 Vroon vessels. The system combines new Starlink Flat High Performance Terminals with existing KVH TracPhone V7-HTS VSAT terminals and Iridium Certus units. The implementation is part of Vroon's KVH AgilePlans subscription.
The hybrid solution integrates Starlink's speed and low latency with KVH's global VSAT network through the KVH ONE network, which combines GEO-based VSAT, LEO services, global 5G/LTE services, L-band, and shore-based Wi-Fi. The upgrade aims to enhance crew welfare by providing reliable, high-speed internet access while improving vessel operations efficiency.
KVH Industries has launched TracNet Coastal and TracNet Coastal Pro, new marine-grade cellular/Wi-Fi terminals. These systems offer connectivity in 135 countries using KVH Fusion eSIM technology, delivering cellular speeds up to 300 Mbps and data costs as low as $1 per gigabyte. The terminals feature intelligent hybrid switching between cellular and Wi-Fi networks, with the Pro version supporting additional WAN connections like Starlink and OneWeb. Both systems use a single-cable design and include high-gain 5G/LTE antennas with a Wi-Fi bridge in a compact radome.
KVH Industries (KVHI) reported Q3 2024 financial results with total revenues decreasing 13% to $29.0 million from $33.2 million in Q3 2023. Airtime revenue declined 17% to $22.8 million. The company recorded a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.06 per share, compared to a net loss of $4.4 million in Q3 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $2.9 million, down from $4.4 million. The company took $1.1 million in non-cash impairment charges related to plans to sell a warehouse building. Despite challenges, KVH reported increased hybrid LEO/GEO deployments and record communication antenna shipments for the third consecutive quarter.
KVH Industries (Nasdaq: KVHI) has scheduled its third quarter 2024 financial results announcement for Thursday, November 7, 2024. The company will host an investor conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET, led by CEO Brent Bruun and CFO Anthony Pike.
Investors can access a live broadcast of the call at investors.kvh.com. An audio replay will be available on the same website for two weeks, accessible three hours after the call ends. Questions can be submitted during or after the call via IR@kvh.com.
KVH Industries has completed a major connectivity upgrade for Pacific Basin Shipping, covering more than 75 vessels. The upgrade, under an agreement signed in July 2024, includes KVH TracPhone V7-HTS terminals, new Starlink Flat High Performance terminals, and KVH's CommBox Edge Communications Gateway. The vessels now utilize the KVH ONE multi-orbit network, incorporating Low Earth Orbit service via Starlink. The system provides connection speeds up to 10/2 Mbps through KVH's Ku-band service and additional high-speed connectivity through Starlink, managed by CommBox Edge for intelligent hybrid switching and network management.
The National Marine Electronics Association has named KVH Industries' TracVision UHD7 as its 2024 Satellite TV Product of Excellence. This marks the 27th consecutive year a KVH TracVision system has been honored in the marine satellite TV category. The TracVision UHD7 is a high-performance 60 cm marine satellite TV antenna designed to provide access to ultra-high-definition (UHD) and 4K programming from leading satellite TV providers.
Jim George, KVH's vice president of global leisure sales, expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the importance of NMEA members in educating consumers about maritime technology advancements. The NMEA Product of Excellence Awards are presented annually to recognize design, performance, and reliability in marine electronics products, with winners selected by NMEA members representing over 600 companies in the industry.
KVH Industries (Nasdaq: KVHI) reported Q2 2024 results with total revenues decreasing 15% to $28.7 million. The company recorded a net loss of $2.4 million, or $0.12 per share, compared to net income of $0.8 million in Q2 2023. Airtime revenue decreased by $3.9 million to $23.0 million. KVH implemented cost-saving measures, including a workforce reduction, expecting annualized operating expense savings of $5.0 million. Despite challenges, KVH saw increased Starlink terminal activations and record antenna shipments. The company maintained its 2024 guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, focusing on adapting to market changes in maritime communications driven by LEO networks.
KVH Industries (Nasdaq: KVHI) has announced its upcoming second quarter financial results conference call, scheduled for August 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The call will cover the financial period ending June 30, 2024. CEO Brent Bruun and CFO Anthony Pike will host the event.
Investors can access a live broadcast of the call online at investors.kvh.com. An audio replay will be available on the same website for at least two weeks following the call, accessible three hours after its conclusion. Interested parties can submit questions during or after the call via IR@kvh.com.
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