Release – Comtech Announces Leadership Transition


Comtech Announces Leadership Transition

President and COO Michael Porcelain to become Chief Executive Officer by Calendar Year End

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 4, 2021– 
October 4, 2021— 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communications technologies, announced today that its President and Chief Operating Officer  Michael Porcelain will become Chief Executive Officer, succeeding  Fred Kornberg, by the end of calendar 2021.  Mr. Porcelain will also continue as President of 
Comtech and join its Board of Directors. It is anticipated that  Mr. Kornberg will become an advisor to the Company on technology matters and continue as a director and a non-executive Chairman of the Board.

As a senior technology advisor to the Company,  Mr. Kornberg would assist with the leadership transition and provide the executive team counsel based on his deep technical expertise.

This change completes the Company’s CEO succession plan process initiated by the Board of Directors with its appointment of  Mr. Porcelain as Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and President in 2020.  Mr. Porcelain previously served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer for more than 12 years and, prior to that, served as Comtech’s Vice President of Finance and Internal Audit from 2002 to 2006. Before joining 
Comtech, he was Director of Corporate Profit and Business Planning for Symbol Technologies (which was subsequently acquired by Motorola) and also served as a Manager in the 
Transaction Advisory Services Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers where he specialized in providing consulting services to both large and small technology companies.

The Board of Directors said: “We want to thank Fred for his outstanding leadership, countless contributions and unwavering commitment to 
Comtech throughout his distinguished career. When Fred first took on the role of CEO of 
Comtech, the Company had less than 
$20.0 million of revenue and approximately 
$1.0 million of net income. Today, 
Comtech is a global leader in its markets, provides innovative solutions to support critical communication systems, and has over 2,000 employees around the world. As we look to the next chapter in Comtech’s history, we want to express our enthusiastic confidence in the future of the company under Mike’s leadership.”

“Mike has been instrumental in the development and execution of our business strategies, leading our day-to-day operations and driving substantial shareholder value creation across all facets of the Company. In the past several years, Mike spearheaded the expansion of both our Next-Generation 911 and satellite earth station product lines, including the transformative acquisitions of 
Solacom Technologies Inc., a best-in-class 911 call handling software solution, 
CGC Technology Limited, a leading provider of Low Earth Orbit (“LEO”) satellite tracking antennas and UHP Networks, a leading provider of disruptive satellite ground station technology. During fiscal 2021, he oversaw the Company’s efforts to secure over 
$200 million of Next-Generation 911 contract wins as well as a strategic multi-year contract award to customize our next-generation broadband satellite technology for use with the thousands of LEO satellites to be launched over the next several years. Mike is highly valued for his exceptional management skills, technical acumen, and understanding of our business and markets, and we are confident in his ability to lead Comtech’s next phase of growth and profitability.”

Mr. Kornberg said: “For more than 40 years, I have had the privilege of leading 
Comtech as we built a global business. I am deeply grateful for the support of our investors over the years and for the steadfast dedication and commitment of our world class employees.”

Mr. Porcelain said, “I am honored to become CEO of 
Comtech. Under Fred’s leadership, we successfully expanded our core capabilities and positioned 
Comtech to respond more quickly to market dynamics. I believe we are extremely well positioned to extend our competitive advantages and enhance value for all stakeholders. I look forward to continuing to work with the Board, management, and the entire 
Comtech team to implement a range of important initiatives already underway and carry our strong momentum forward.”

About Comtech

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communications technologies to commercial and government customers around the world. Headquartered in 
Melville, New York and with a passion for customer success, 
Comtech designs, produces and markets advanced and secure wireless solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtechtel.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking information. The Company’s 
Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such 
Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Media Contact
Kekst CNC
Nicholas.Capuano@kekstcnc.com / Kimberly.Kriger@kekstcnc.com
(212) 521-4800

Investor Contact
Comtech Investor Relations
Investors@comtech.com
(631) 962-7005

Source: 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

Release – Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Declares $0.10 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend


Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Declares $0.10 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend

 

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 4, 2021– 
October 4, 2021— 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 
$0.10 per share, payable on 
November 12, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on 
October 13, 2021. The dividend is the Company’s forty-fifth consecutive quarterly dividend. The Board of Directors is currently targeting fiscal 2022 quarterly dividend payments of 
$0.10 per common share. Future Common Stock dividends remain subject to compliance with financial covenants under the Company’s secured credit facility as well as Board approval.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communications technologies to commercial and government customers around the world. Headquartered in 
Melville, New York and with a passion for customer success, 
Comtech designs, develops, produces and markets advanced and secure wireless solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtechtel.com.

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking information. The Company’s 
Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such 
Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Media Contact
Kekst CNC
Nicholas.Capuano@kekstcnc.com / Kimberly.Kriger@kekstcnc.com
(212) 521-4800

Investor Contact
Comtech Investor Relations
Investors@comtech.com
(631) 962-7005

Source: 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Reports Strong Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021 and Provides Initial Financial Targets for Fiscal 2022


Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Reports Strong Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021 and Provides Initial Financial Targets for Fiscal 2022

 

President and COO Michael Porcelain to become Chief Executive Officer by Calendar Year End

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 4, 2021– 
October 4, 2021 – 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today reported its operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 
July 31, 2021. The Company also provided its initial financial targets for fiscal 2022 and announced a senior leadership transition.

Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter Highlights

  • Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 were 
    $145.8 million, GAAP net income was 
    $7.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA was 
    $26.4 million (or 18.1% of consolidated net sales). Adjusted EBITDA exceeded the Company’s expectation for the quarter and drove a strong finish to fiscal 2021. Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 were 
    $149.7 million, GAAP net income was 
    $1.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA was 
    $23.5 million (or 15.7% of consolidated net sales). Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure and is more fully defined below.
  • New bookings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 were 
    $168.2 million, which enabled the Company to achieve a book-to-bill ratio (a measure defined as bookings divided by net sales) of 1.15. Key bookings received include multi-year contracts valued at 
    $23.5 million and 
    $23.0 million to deploy and operate next generation 911 (“NG-911”) services for the states of 
    Arizona and 
    Iowa, respectively. In addition, in connection with a multi-year contract award, 
    Comtech received an initial 
    $13.0 million order from a large new customer to customize Comtech’s next-generation broadband satellite technology that can be used with thousands of Low Earth Orbit (“LEO”) satellites reportedly being launched over the next several years. 
    Comtech’s backlog and the total unfunded value of multi-year contracts received, for which it expects future orders, provides revenue visibility to over 
    $1.1 billion, excluding potential future orders from this large new customer that could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 was 
    $9.7 million and GAAP net income per diluted share (“EPS”) was 
    $0.28. GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 was 
    $2.8 million and GAAP EPS was 
    $0.04.
  • Non-GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 was 
    $12.2 million, Non-GAAP net income was 
    $6.2 million and Non-GAAP EPS was 
    $0.23. Non-GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 was 
    $9.2 million, Non-GAAP net income was 
    $5.2 million and Non-GAAP EPS was 
    $0.21. Non-GAAP amounts exclude acquisition plan expenses, restructuring costs, COVID-19 related costs, the impact from the change in the non-GAAP effective tax rate based on the full fiscal year results and a net discrete tax expense. Non-GAAP amounts are reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in the table below.
  • Comtech generated GAAP operating cash flows of 
    $15.9 million during the fourth quarter. As of 
    July 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents were 
    $30.9 million, total debt outstanding was 
    $201.0 million and its Secured Leverage Ratio (as calculated under its existing Credit Facility) was 2.53x.

Fiscal 2021 Highlights

  • Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2021 were 
    $581.7 million, which reflects twelve months of navigating through the challenges of operating a global business during a period when COVID-19 significantly impacted Comtech’s customer base. Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2020 were 
    $616.7 million, which reflects six months of operating its business during the initial COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Fiscal 2021 bookings were 
    $623.1 million and backlog at year-end was 
    $658.9 million, or 
    $38.0 million higher than fiscal 2020 ending backlog. The fiscal 2021 bookings level translates into a book-to-bill ratio of 1.07, an increase over the book-to-bill ratio of 0.95 achieved in fiscal 2020. During fiscal 2021, 
    Comtech was awarded multi-year contracts aggregating over 
    $200.0 million to deploy and operate next generation 911 (“NG-911”) services for various states and a multi-year contract with a large new customer to customize Comtech’s next-generation broadband satellite technology. Potential future orders from this customer could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • In fiscal 2021, 
    Comtech was recognized by 
    Frost & Sullivan, a leading industry research firm, for achieving the most significant year-over-year market share increase among all NG-911 primary contract holders. Additionally, 
    Northern Sky Research, a leading consulting firm, recognized 
    Comtech as a leader in the growing satellite cellular backhaul market. 
    Comtech believes these independent validations confirm the Company’s market leadership positions.
  • For fiscal 2021, 
    Comtech reported a GAAP operating loss of 
    $68.3 million, a GAAP net loss of 
    $73.5 million and a GAAP net loss per diluted share of 
    $2.86. Fiscal 2021 GAAP financial results were significantly impacted by acquisition plan expenses (including a 
    $70.0 million payment to terminate an acquisition during the COVID-19 pandemic). For fiscal 2020, 
    Comtech reported GAAP operating income of 
    $15.2 million, GAAP net income of 
    $7.0 million and GAAP EPS of 
    $0.28.
  • Non-GAAP operating income in fiscal 2021 was 
    $36.1 million, Non-GAAP net income was 
    $22.4 million and Non-GAAP EPS was 
    $0.86. Despite being impacted by COVID-19 for the full fiscal year, fiscal 2021 Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP EPS represent substantial improvements as compared to fiscal 2020. Non-GAAP operating income in the prior year was 
    $36.4 million, Non-GAAP net income was 
    $19.2 million and Non-GAAP EPS was 
    $0.77. Non-GAAP amounts exclude acquisition plan expenses, restructuring costs, COVID-19 related costs, strategic emerging technology costs for next-generation satellite technology, interest expense associated with the termination of a financing commitment letter for a terminated acquisition, estimated contract settlement costs and net discrete tax items. Non-GAAP amounts are reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in the table below.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was 
    $76.5 million, which was above the high end of the Company’s prior guidance. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated net sales was 13.2%, which was higher than the 12.6% achieved in fiscal 2020. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure and is more fully defined below.

Commenting on the Company’s fourth quarter fiscal 2021 performance,  Fred Kornberg, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our fiscal 2021 results demonstrate our success in executing our strategic plan, the strong market leadership positions we have, and the resilience of our business. We navigated challenging market conditions and delivered strong financial performance, with significant year-over-year bookings and backlog growth. We have visibility to over 
$1.1 billion of future revenue, and that does not include opportunities associated with our new large next-generation satellite technologies customer, which could amount to several hundreds of millions of dollars of incremental future revenue. Adding to our strength, we won over 
$200.0 million of new NG-911 contract awards that we believe can provide years of recurring revenue. Our achievements and prospects confirm that we have the right strategy, team and focus to create long-term value for our shareholders for many years ahead.”

Initial Financial Targets For Fiscal 2022

With COVID-19 continuing to impact global markets and supply chains, reliable forecasting remains challenging. Against that background, 
Comtech offers the following views on fiscal 2022:

  • Comtech is targeting to achieve fiscal 2022 net sales within a range of 
    $580.0 million to 
    $600.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA between 
    $70.0 million and 
    $76.0 million. This guidance reflects the strength of the Company’s backlog and a strong sales pipeline, offset by the lingering impacts of COVID-19, timing considerations associated with tightening global supply chain constraints and start-up costs associated with the opening of two new high-volume technology manufacturing facilities. In addition, its fiscal 2022 financial targets reflect the impact of the recently completed withdrawal of 
    U.S. troops from 
    Afghanistan and other 
    U.S. government program changes.
  • Net sales in the Commercial Solutions segment are expected to increase in fiscal 2022 as compared to fiscal 2021, driven by increased demand for its NG-911 solutions and satellite earth station products. Fiscal 2022 will also benefit from a full twelve months of sales of its new revolutionary TDMA satellite network platform that it acquired in 
    March 2021. Expected sales and earnings contributions in this segment reflect a cautious view that recent spikes in COVID-19 infection rates and global supply chain disruptions will suppress orders from many international end customers and impact the timing of deliveries and installations. Global supply chain constraints have become more prevalent in recent months, with lead times for certain parts extending meaningfully. The Company is closely monitoring its inventory needs and supplier base, but these constraints represent a significant performance headwind. Recent spikes in COVID-19 and supply chain issues are expected to result in lower than typical revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for this segment during the first half of fiscal 2022. The Company cautiously anticipates that supply chain constraints will ease during the second half of its fiscal 2022.
  • Net sales in the Government Solutions segment are expected to be lower in fiscal 2022 as compared to fiscal 2021, primarily due to the impact of the full withdrawal of 
    U.S. troops from 
    Afghanistan, as well as other 
    U.S. government program changes. Revenues in this segment for each of the first three quarters of fiscal 2022 are expected to be slightly lower than the 
    $46.6 million achieved during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. Thereafter, the Government Solutions segment is expected to benefit from higher margin programs, including the receipt of new orders for the Comtech COMETTM and other troposcatter solutions.
  • On a consolidated basis, financial performance in the first half of fiscal 2022 is expected to be significantly lower than the comparative period of fiscal 2021, with the Company’s second half of fiscal 2022 expected to be significantly higher than the comparative period of fiscal 2021. The Company expects its first quarter of fiscal 2022 to be the lowest quarter of consolidated financial performance, with quarterly results expected to build sequentially throughout the year, with the fourth quarter being the peak quarter by far.
  • Work on the Company’s 
    $13.0 million order from a large new customer for next-generation broadband satellite technology is well underway. Although its fiscal 2022 financial targets do not include any revenue beyond this initial order, the Company believes that potential future orders under its contract with this customer could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • Comtech plans to make significant capital expenditures to build-out cloud-based computer networks to support its previously announced NG-911 contract wins for the states of 
    Pennsylvania
    South Carolina and 
    Arizona. The Company also expects to make investments in capital equipment and tenant improvements in connection with the opening of a new 146,000 square foot facility in 
    Chandler, Arizona and the establishment of a new 56,000 square foot facility in 
    Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Both new manufacturing centers are expected to support production of next-generation broadband satellite technology and be operational by the end of fiscal 2022 or early fiscal 2023. Aggregate capital investments for these and other initiatives in fiscal 2022 are expected to approximate 
    $30.0 million.
  • GAAP operating income in fiscal 2022 will be impacted by both start-up manufacturing expenses and restructuring costs associated with the opening of Comtech’s two new high-volume technology manufacturing centers, as well as COVID-19 related costs. Global supply chain issues make the amount and timing of these expenses difficult to predict. In addition, GAAP operating income in fiscal 2022 is likely to be impacted by greater than normal proxy solicitation costs, as well as expenses associated with the appointment of a new CEO, as further discussed below. Because the amount and timing of these costs remain largely unpredictable, the Company is not providing any GAAP operating income, GAAP net income or any GAAP EPS guidance or a reconciliation of the Company’s projected results to the most comparable GAAP measure, as such a reconciliation cannot be prepared without unreasonable effort. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Senior Leadership Transition

Earlier today, as more fully described in a separate press release, 
Comtech also announced that its Board of Directors has appointed  Michael D. Porcelain, Comtech’s President and Chief Operating Officer, to be Chief Executive Officer, taking over from  Fred Kornberg after a short transition period. The change of leadership is expected to occur by the end of calendar 2021, at which point  Mr. Porcelain will also join Comtech’s Board of Directors and also continue as President.  Mr. Kornberg will serve as non-executive Chairman of the Board and is expected to take on a technology advisory role.

Conference Call

An updated investor presentation, including earnings guidance, is available on the Company’s website. The Company has scheduled an investor conference call for 
4:30 PM (ET) on 
Monday, October 4, 2021. Investors and the public are invited to access a live webcast of the conference call from the Investor Relations section of the 
Comtech website at www.comtechtel.com. Alternatively, investors can access the conference call by dialing (800) 895-3361 (domestic), or (785) 424-1062 (international) and using the conference I.D. ”
Comtech.” A replay of the conference call will be available for seven days by dialing (800) 839-4199 or (402) 220-2989.

About Comtech

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communications technologies to commercial and government customers around the world. Headquartered in 
Melville, New York and with a passion for customer success, 
Comtech designs, develops, produces and markets advanced and secure wireless solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtechtel.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information in this press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, information relating to the Company’s future performance and financial condition, plans and objectives of the Company’s management and the Company’s assumptions regarding such future performance, financial condition, and plans and objectives that involve certain significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors not under the Company’s control which may cause its actual results, future performance and financial condition, and achievement of plans and objectives of the Company’s management to be materially different from the results, performance or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things: the possibility that the expected synergies and benefits from recent acquisitions will not be fully realized, or will not be realized within the anticipated time periods; the risk that the acquired businesses will not be integrated with the Company successfully; the possibility of disruption from recent acquisitions, making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships or retain key personnel; the risk that the Company will be unsuccessful in implementing a tactical shift in its Government Solutions segment away from bidding on large commodity service contracts and toward pursuing contracts for its niche products with higher margins; the nature and timing of receipt of, and the Company’s performance on, new or existing orders that can cause significant fluctuations in net sales and operating results; the timing and funding of government contracts; adjustments to gross profits on long-term contracts; risks associated with international sales; rapid technological change; evolving industry standards; new product announcements and enhancements; changing customer demands and or procurement strategies; changes in prevailing economic and political conditions; changes in the price of oil in global markets; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; risks associated with the Company’s legal proceedings, customer claims for indemnification, and other similar matters; risks associated with the Company’s obligations under its Credit Facility; risks associated with the Company’s large contracts; risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and related supply chain disruptions; and other factors described in this and the Company’s other filings with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 

Three months ended 
July 31,

 

Twelve months ended 
July 31,

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

$

145,809,000

 

 

$

149,673,000

 

 

$

581,695,000

 

 

$

616,715,000

 

Cost of sales

90,755,000

 

 

100,010,000

 

 

367,737,000

 

 

389,882,000

 

Gross profit

55,054,000

 

 

49,663,000

 

 

213,958,000

 

 

226,833,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

27,797,000

 

 

23,592,000

 

 

111,796,000

 

 

117,130,000

 

Research and development

11,757,000

 

 

11,255,000

 

 

49,148,000

 

 

52,180,000

 

Amortization of intangibles

5,349,000

 

 

5,643,000

 

 

21,020,000

 

 

21,595,000

 

Acquisition plan expenses

485,000

 

 

6,357,000

 

 

100,292,000

 

 

20,754,000

 

 

45,388,000

 

 

46,847,000

 

 

282,256,000

 

 

211,659,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

9,666,000

 

 

2,816,000

 

 

(68,298,000)

 

 

15,174,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expenses (income):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

1,588,000

 

 

1,130,000

 

 

6,821,000

 

 

6,054,000

 

Interest (income) and other

137,000

 

 

(227,000)

 

 

(139,000)

 

 

(190,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes

7,941,000

 

 

1,913,000

 

 

(74,980,000)

 

 

9,310,000

 

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

578,000

 

 

787,000

 

 

(1,500,000)

 

 

2,290,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

7,363,000

 

 

$

1,126,000

 

 

$

(73,480,000)

 

 

$

7,020,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.05

 

 

$

(2.86)

 

 

$

0.28

 

Diluted

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

(2.86)

 

 

$

0.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic

26,194,000

 

 

25,001,000

 

 

25,685,000

 

 

24,798,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding – diluted

26,586,000

 

 

25,060,000

 

 

25,685,000

 

 

24,899,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Audited)

 

 

July 31, 2021

 

July 31, 2020

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

30,861,000

 

 

$

47,878,000

 

Accounts receivable, net

158,110,000

 

 

126,816,000

 

Inventories, net

80,358,000

 

 

82,302,000

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

18,167,000

 

 

20,101,000

 

Total current assets

287,496,000

 

 

277,097,000

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

35,286,000

 

 

27,037,000

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

44,486,000

 

 

30,033,000

 

Goodwill

347,698,000

 

 

330,519,000

 

Intangibles with finite lives, net

268,699,000

 

 

258,019,000

 

Deferred financing costs, net

1,824,000

 

 

2,391,000

 

Other assets, net

7,622,000

 

 

4,551,000

 

Total assets

$

993,111,000

 

 

$

929,647,000

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

36,193,000

 

 

$

23,423,000

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

89,601,000

 

 

85,161,000

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

8,841,000

 

 

8,247,000

 

Dividends payable

2,601,000

 

 

2,468,000

 

Contract liabilities

66,130,000

 

 

40,250,000

 

Interest payable

195,000

 

 

163,000

 

Total current liabilities

203,561,000

 

 

159,712,000

 

Non-current portion of long-term debt, net

201,000,000

 

 

149,500,000

 

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

39,569,000

 

 

24,109,000

 

Income taxes payable

2,717,000

 

 

1,963,000

 

Deferred tax liability, net

21,230,000

 

 

17,637,000

 

Long-term contract liabilities

9,808,000

 

 

9,596,000

 

Other liabilities

14,507,000

 

 

17,831,000

 

Total liabilities

492,392,000

 

 

380,348,000

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

Preferred stock, par value 
$.10 per share; shares authorized and unissued 2,000,000

 

 

 

Common stock, par value 
$0.10 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 41,281,812 and 39,924,439 shares at 
July 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively

4,128,000

 

 

3,992,000

 

Additional paid-in capital

605,439,000

 

 

569,891,000

 

Retained earnings

333,001,000

 

 

417,265,000

 

 

942,568,000

 

 

991,148,000

 

Less:

 

 

 

Treasury stock, at cost (15,033,317 shares at 
July 31, 2021 and 2020)

(441,849,000)

 

 

(441,849,000)

 

Total stockholders’ equity

500,719,000

 

 

549,299,000

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

993,111,000

 

 

$

929,647,000

 

 
 

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In order to provide investors with additional information regarding its financial results, this press release contains “Non-GAAP financial measures” under the rules of the 
SEC. The Company’s Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP measure that represents earnings (loss) before income taxes, interest (income) and other, write-off of deferred financing costs, interest expense, amortization of stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation expense, estimated contract settlement costs, settlement of intellectual property litigation, acquisition plan expenses, restructuring costs, COVID-19 related costs, strategic emerging technology costs (for next-generation satellite technology), facility exit costs, strategic alternatives analysis expenses, and other. The Company’s definition of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from the definition of EBITDA used by other companies and therefore may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is also a measure frequently requested by the Company’s investors and analysts. The Company believes that investors and analysts may use Adjusted EBITDA, along with other information contained in its 
SEC filings, in assessing the Company’s performance and comparability of its results with other companies. The Company’s Non-GAAP measures for consolidated operating income, net income and net income per diluted share reflect the GAAP measures as reported, adjusted for certain items as discussed below. These Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool as they exclude the financial impact of transactions necessary to conduct the Company’s business, such as the granting of equity compensation awards, and are not intended to be an alternative to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. These measures are adjusted as described in the reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP in the below tables, but these adjustments should not be construed as an inference that all of these adjustments or costs are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Investors are advised to carefully review the GAAP financial results that are disclosed in the Company’s 
SEC filings. The Company has not quantitatively reconciled its fiscal 2022 Adjusted EBITDA target to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because items such as stock-based compensation, adjustments to the provision for income taxes, amortization of intangibles, interest expense and estimated proxy solicitation related costs, which are specific items that impact these measures, have not yet occurred, are out of the Company’s control, or cannot be predicted. For example, quantification of stock-based compensation expense requires inputs such as the number of shares granted and market price that are not currently ascertainable. Accordingly, reconciliations to the Non-GAAP forward looking metrics are not available without unreasonable effort and such unavailable reconciling items could significantly impact the Company’s financial results.

 

Three months ended 
July 31,

 

Twelve months ended 
July 31,

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

7,363,000

 

 

1,126,000

 

 

$

(73,480,000)

 

 

7,020,000

 

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

578,000

 

 

787,000

 

 

(1,500,000)

 

 

2,290,000

 

Interest (income) and other

137,000

 

 

(227,000)

 

 

(139,000)

 

 

(190,000)

 

Interest expense

1,588,000

 

 

1,130,000

 

 

6,821,000

 

 

6,054,000

 

Amortization of stock-based compensation

6,793,000

 

 

6,177,000

 

 

9,983,000

 

 

9,275,000

 

Amortization of intangibles

5,349,000

 

 

5,643,000

 

 

21,020,000

 

 

21,595,000

 

Depreciation

2,096,000

 

 

2,539,000

 

 

9,379,000

 

 

10,561,000

 

Estimated contract settlement costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

444,000

 

Acquisition plan expenses

485,000

 

 

6,357,000

 

 

100,292,000

 

 

20,754,000

 

Restructuring costs

1,587,000

 

 

 

 

2,782,000

 

 

 

COVID-19 related costs

470,000

 

 

 

 

1,046,000

 

 

 

Strategic emerging technology costs

 

 

 

 

315,000

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

26,446,000

 

 

23,532,000

 

 

$

76,519,000

 

 

77,803,000

 

In addition, a reconciliation of 
Comtech’s GAAP consolidated operating income, net income and net income per diluted share to the corresponding non-GAAP measures is shown in the tables below for the three and twelve months ended 
July 31, 2021 and 2020:

 

July 31, 2021

 

Three months ended

 

Twelve months ended

 

Operating
Income

 

Net Income

 

Net Income
per Diluted
Share

 

Operating
(Loss) Income

 

Net (Loss)
Income

 

Net (Loss)
Income per
Diluted Share

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP measures, as reported

$

9,666,000

 

 

$

7,363,000

 

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

(68,298,000)

 

 

$

(73,480,000)

 

 

$

(2.86)

 

Acquisition plan expenses

485,000

 

 

(3,106,000)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

100,292,000

 

 

93,273,000

 

 

3.60

 

Restructuring costs

1,587,000

 

 

1,074,000

 

 

0.04

 

 

2,782,000

 

 

2,132,000

 

 

0.08

 

COVID-19 related costs

470,000

 

 

337,000

 

 

0.01

 

 

1,046,000

 

 

847,000

 

 

0.03

 

Strategic emerging technology costs

 

 

(24,000)

 

 

 

 

315,000

 

 

255,000

 

 

0.01

 

Interest expense

 

 

(133,000)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

910,000

 

 

0.04

 

Net discrete tax expense (benefit)

 

 

697,000

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

(1,575,000)

 

 

(0.06)

 

Non-GAAP measures

$

12,208,000

 

 

$

6,208,000

 

 

$

0.23

 

 

$

36,137,000

 

 

$

22,362,000

 

 

$

0.86

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 31, 2020

 

Three months ended

 

Twelve months ended

 

Operating
Income

 

Net Income

 

Net Income
per Diluted
Share

 

Operating
Income

 

Net Income

 

Net Income per
Diluted Share

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP measures, as reported

$

2,816,000

 

 

$

1,126,000

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

15,174,000

 

 

$

7,020,000

 

 

$

0.28

 

Estimated contract settlement costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

444,000

 

 

280,000

 

 

0.01

 

Acquisition plan expenses

6,357,000

 

 

4,005,000

 

 

$

0.16

 

 

20,754,000

 

 

13,075,000

 

 

0.53

 

Net discrete tax expense (benefit)

 

 

79,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,155,000)

 

 

(0.05)

 

Non-GAAP measures

$

9,173,000

 

 

$

5,210,000

 

 

$

0.21

 

 

$

36,372,000

 

 

$

19,220,000

 

 

$

0.77

 

Per share amounts may not foot due to rounding. Non-GAAP net income and EPS reflect non-GAAP provisions for income taxes based on full year results, as adjusted for the non-GAAP reconciling items included in the tables above. The Company evaluates its non-GAAP effective income tax rate on an ongoing basis, and it can change from time to time. The Company’s non-GAAP effective income tax rate can differ materially from its GAAP effective income tax rate. In addition, due to the GAAP net loss, non-GAAP EPS adjustments for the fiscal year ended 
July 31, 2021 were computed using 25,885,000 weighted average diluted shares outstanding during the respective period.

Media Contact
Kekst CNC
Nicholas.Capuano@kekstcnc.com / Kimberly.Kriger@kekstcnc.com
(212) 521-4800

Investor Contact
Comtech Investor Relations
Investors@comtech.com
(631) 962-7005

Source: 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

Comtech Announces Leadership Transition


Comtech Announces Leadership Transition

President and COO Michael Porcelain to become Chief Executive Officer by Calendar Year End

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 4, 2021– 
October 4, 2021— 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communications technologies, announced today that its President and Chief Operating Officer  Michael Porcelain will become Chief Executive Officer, succeeding  Fred Kornberg, by the end of calendar 2021.  Mr. Porcelain will also continue as President of 
Comtech and join its Board of Directors. It is anticipated that  Mr. Kornberg will become an advisor to the Company on technology matters and continue as a director and a non-executive Chairman of the Board.

As a senior technology advisor to the Company,  Mr. Kornberg would assist with the leadership transition and provide the executive team counsel based on his deep technical expertise.

This change completes the Company’s CEO succession plan process initiated by the Board of Directors with its appointment of  Mr. Porcelain as Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and President in 2020.  Mr. Porcelain previously served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer for more than 12 years and, prior to that, served as Comtech’s Vice President of Finance and Internal Audit from 2002 to 2006. Before joining 
Comtech, he was Director of Corporate Profit and Business Planning for Symbol Technologies (which was subsequently acquired by Motorola) and also served as a Manager in the 
Transaction Advisory Services Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers where he specialized in providing consulting services to both large and small technology companies.

The Board of Directors said: “We want to thank Fred for his outstanding leadership, countless contributions and unwavering commitment to 
Comtech throughout his distinguished career. When Fred first took on the role of CEO of 
Comtech, the Company had less than 
$20.0 million of revenue and approximately 
$1.0 million of net income. Today, 
Comtech is a global leader in its markets, provides innovative solutions to support critical communication systems, and has over 2,000 employees around the world. As we look to the next chapter in Comtech’s history, we want to express our enthusiastic confidence in the future of the company under Mike’s leadership.”

“Mike has been instrumental in the development and execution of our business strategies, leading our day-to-day operations and driving substantial shareholder value creation across all facets of the Company. In the past several years, Mike spearheaded the expansion of both our Next-Generation 911 and satellite earth station product lines, including the transformative acquisitions of 
Solacom Technologies Inc., a best-in-class 911 call handling software solution, 
CGC Technology Limited, a leading provider of Low Earth Orbit (“LEO”) satellite tracking antennas and UHP Networks, a leading provider of disruptive satellite ground station technology. During fiscal 2021, he oversaw the Company’s efforts to secure over 
$200 million of Next-Generation 911 contract wins as well as a strategic multi-year contract award to customize our next-generation broadband satellite technology for use with the thousands of LEO satellites to be launched over the next several years. Mike is highly valued for his exceptional management skills, technical acumen, and understanding of our business and markets, and we are confident in his ability to lead Comtech’s next phase of growth and profitability.”

Mr. Kornberg said: “For more than 40 years, I have had the privilege of leading 
Comtech as we built a global business. I am deeply grateful for the support of our investors over the years and for the steadfast dedication and commitment of our world class employees.”

Mr. Porcelain said, “I am honored to become CEO of 
Comtech. Under Fred’s leadership, we successfully expanded our core capabilities and positioned 
Comtech to respond more quickly to market dynamics. I believe we are extremely well positioned to extend our competitive advantages and enhance value for all stakeholders. I look forward to continuing to work with the Board, management, and the entire 
Comtech team to implement a range of important initiatives already underway and carry our strong momentum forward.”

About Comtech

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communications technologies to commercial and government customers around the world. Headquartered in 
Melville, New York and with a passion for customer success, 
Comtech designs, produces and markets advanced and secure wireless solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtechtel.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking information. The Company’s 
Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such 
Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Media Contact
Kekst CNC
Nicholas.Capuano@kekstcnc.com / Kimberly.Kriger@kekstcnc.com
(212) 521-4800

Investor Contact
Comtech Investor Relations
Investors@comtech.com
(631) 962-7005

Source: 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

Comtech (CMTL) – Q4 Operating Results

Tuesday, October 05, 2021

Comtech (CMTL)
Q4 Operating Results

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. engages in the design, development, production, and marketing of products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Telecommunications Transmission, Mobile Data Communications, and RF Microwave Amplifiers. The Telecommunications Transmission segment provides satellite earth station equipment and systems, over-the-horizon microwave systems, and forward error correction technology, which are used in various commercial and government applications, including backhaul of wireless and cellular traffic, broadcasting (including HDTV), IP-based communications traffic, long distance telephony, and secure defense applications. The Mobile Data Communications segment provides mobile satellite transceivers, and computers and satellite earth station network gateways and associated installation, training, and maintenance services; supplies and operates satellite packet data networks, including arranging and providing satellite capacity; and offers microsatellites and related components. The RF Microwave Amplifiers segment designs, develops, manufactures, and markets satellite earth station traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA) and broadband amplifiers. Its amplifiers are used in broadcast and broadband satellite communication; defense applications, such as telecommunications systems and electronic warfare systems; and commercial applications comprising oncology treatment systems, as well as to amplify signals carrying voice, video, or data for air-to-satellite-to-ground communications. The company serves satellite systems integrators, wireless and other communication service providers, broadcasters, defense contractors, military, governments, and oil companies. Comtech markets its products through independent representatives and value-added resellers. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.

Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Q4 Results. Revenue of $145.8 million, down from $149.7 million last year. Adjusted EBITDA of $26.4 million, up from $23.5 million in 4Q20. GAAP EPS of $0.28 versus $0.04 and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.23 versus $0.21. We had forecast revenue of $150 million, adjusted EBITDA of $25 million, GAAP EPS of $0.24 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.30.

    Bookings, Backlog.  Bookings for the quarter were $168.2 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio for the quarter of 1.15x. Backlog at the end of the quarter totaled $658.9 million, up from $620.9 million at the end of fiscal 2020. Including contracts in place, but not in backlog, Comtech had revenue visibility of about $1.1 billion as of July 31, 2021 …



This research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary.  Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

Release – Voyager Digital Partners with Fundstrat to Provide Market-leading Crypto Research to Users

 


Voyager Digital Partners with Fundstrat to Provide Market-leading Crypto Research to Users

 

Voyager makes strategic investment in Fundstrat, an independent research boutique

NEW YORKOct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Voyager Digital Ltd. (“Voyager” or the “Company”) (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) one of the fastest-growing, publicly traded cryptocurrency platforms in the United States, today announced a strategic investment and partnership with Fundstrat, a leading research boutique led by Wall Street strategist Thomas Lee and veteran Wall Street sales executive John Bai, to be Fundstrats exclusive US partner and incorporate crypto research into the Voyager platform.

“We believe research is crucial for traders, which is why we’re bringing valuable market data and insights right into the Voyager platform,” said Steve Ehrlich, CEO and Co-founder of Voyager. “We want to make research more accessible for our customers, and also provide resources for new investors entering the crypto space. One of the key parts of the crypto journey is education as the industry is constantly evolving. There’s so much to learn and we want to make it easy and convenient for our users to do so.”

Fundstrat is an independent research boutique that provides market strategy and sector research, including digital asset research. Voyager’s partnership with Fundstrat allows the Company to deliver crypto market intelligence to Voyager’s customers. The research and content will be co-branded by the two companies and available on the Voyager platform.

“As one of the leading cryptocurrency platforms in the world, Voyager shares the same vision as we do in building a community and supporting them through education and insights,” said John Bai, Managing Partner at Fundstrat. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Voyager to grow and achieve this goal.”

Voyager will be purchasing Units of Fundstrat, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$6,000,000 to be satisfied by the issuance of 601,504 common shares of Voyager.

About Voyager Digital Ltd.
Voyager Digital Ltd. (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) is a fast-growing, publicly traded cryptocurrency platform in the United States founded in 2018 to bring choice, transparency, and cost efficiency to the marketplace. Voyager offers a secure way to trade over 60 different crypto assets, using its easy-to-use mobile application, and earn rewards up to 12 percent annually on more than 30 cryptocurrencies. Through its subsidiary Coinify ApS, Voyager provides crypto payment solutions for both consumers and merchants around the globe. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.investvoyager.com.

The TSX has not approved or disapproved of the information contained herein. The Transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, including the receipt of all necessary regulatory and stock exchange approvals, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Press Contacts

Voyager Digital, Ltd.
Michael Legg
Chief Communications Officer
(212) 547-8807
mlegg@investvoyager.com

Voyager Public Relations Team
pr@investvoyager.com

SOURCE Voyager Digital (Canada) Ltd.

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Voyager Digital Partners with Fundstrat to Provide Market-leading Crypto Research to Users

 


Voyager Digital Partners with Fundstrat to Provide Market-leading Crypto Research to Users

 

Voyager makes strategic investment in Fundstrat, an independent research boutique

NEW YORKOct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Voyager Digital Ltd. (“Voyager” or the “Company”) (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) one of the fastest-growing, publicly traded cryptocurrency platforms in the United States, today announced a strategic investment and partnership with Fundstrat, a leading research boutique led by Wall Street strategist Thomas Lee and veteran Wall Street sales executive John Bai, to be Fundstrats exclusive US partner and incorporate crypto research into the Voyager platform.

“We believe research is crucial for traders, which is why we’re bringing valuable market data and insights right into the Voyager platform,” said Steve Ehrlich, CEO and Co-founder of Voyager. “We want to make research more accessible for our customers, and also provide resources for new investors entering the crypto space. One of the key parts of the crypto journey is education as the industry is constantly evolving. There’s so much to learn and we want to make it easy and convenient for our users to do so.”

Fundstrat is an independent research boutique that provides market strategy and sector research, including digital asset research. Voyager’s partnership with Fundstrat allows the Company to deliver crypto market intelligence to Voyager’s customers. The research and content will be co-branded by the two companies and available on the Voyager platform.

“As one of the leading cryptocurrency platforms in the world, Voyager shares the same vision as we do in building a community and supporting them through education and insights,” said John Bai, Managing Partner at Fundstrat. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Voyager to grow and achieve this goal.”

Voyager will be purchasing Units of Fundstrat, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$6,000,000 to be satisfied by the issuance of 601,504 common shares of Voyager.

About Voyager Digital Ltd.
Voyager Digital Ltd. (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) is a fast-growing, publicly traded cryptocurrency platform in the United States founded in 2018 to bring choice, transparency, and cost efficiency to the marketplace. Voyager offers a secure way to trade over 60 different crypto assets, using its easy-to-use mobile application, and earn rewards up to 12 percent annually on more than 30 cryptocurrencies. Through its subsidiary Coinify ApS, Voyager provides crypto payment solutions for both consumers and merchants around the globe. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.investvoyager.com.

The TSX has not approved or disapproved of the information contained herein. The Transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, including the receipt of all necessary regulatory and stock exchange approvals, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Press Contacts

Voyager Digital, Ltd.
Michael Legg
Chief Communications Officer
(212) 547-8807
mlegg@investvoyager.com

Voyager Public Relations Team
pr@investvoyager.com

SOURCE Voyager Digital (Canada) Ltd.

Related Links

https://www.investvoyager.com/

Release – Voyager Digital Appoints Chief Technology Officer

 


Voyager Digital Appoints Chief Technology Officer

 

Company’s new CTO, Rakesh Gidwani, to lead platform and system expansion

Voyager Digital Ltd. (“Voyager” or the “Company”) (TSX: VOYG; OTCQX: VYGVF; FRA: UCD2) one of the fastest-growing, publicly traded cryptocurrency platforms in the United States, today announced the appointment of Rakesh Gidwani as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer.

Rakesh joins Voyager from Two Sigma Investments, a technology and data-driven financial services company applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed computing to investing. At Two Sigma, Rakesh served as Senior Vice President of Engineering, leading the engineering strategy, planning, and technical program management for Two Sigma Investment Management. Rakesh has experience building and scaling high-calibre teams in hyper-growth environments. Over his career, he successfully led engineering teams to deliver eCommerce solutions, high-performance trading systems, financial compliance and risk management systems, and customer-facing websites.

Rakesh will lead the evolution of Voyager’s platform and systems as the Company continues its plans for international expansion and growing to 10+ million customers. He will work closely with Voyager’s CEO Steve Ehrlich, as well as Dan Costantino, Voyager’s Chief Information Security Officer, and Oscar Salazar, Co-founder and advisor to Voyager who served as Uber’s founding Architect and CTO.

“Rakesh is a highly-accomplished engineering leader that we’re excited to have on the Voyager team,” said Steve Ehrlich, Co-founder and CEO of Voyager. “He has a track record from both innovative tech startups and large, established companies, having held senior engineering positions at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Walmart. We welcome Rakesh to our growing team as we position Voyager to expand internationally and add new features to our platform, including traditional financial products and equities.”

Rakesh’s hire is a continuation of Voyager’s accelerated growth as the Company scaled 800% in the past year to currently over 225 full-time employees and executives.


About Voyager Digital Ltd.
Voyager Digital Ltd. (TSX: VOYG; OTCQX: VYGVF; FRA: UCD2) is a fast-growing, publicly traded cryptocurrency platform in the United States founded in 2018 to bring choice, transparency, and cost efficiency to the marketplace. Voyager offers a secure way to trade over 60 different crypto assets using its easy-to-use mobile application, and earn rewards up to 12 percent annually on more than 30 cryptocurrencies. Through its subsidiary Coinify ApS, Voyager provides crypto payment solutions for both consumers and merchants around the globe. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.investvoyager.com.

The TSX has not approved or disapproved of the information contained herein.

SOURCE Voyager Digital, Ltd.


Press Contacts

Voyager Digital, Ltd.
Michael Legg
Chief Communications Officer
(212) 547-8807
mlegg@investvoyager.com

Voyager Public Relations Team
pr@investvoyager.com

Voyager Digital Appoints Chief Technology Officer

 


Voyager Digital Appoints Chief Technology Officer

 

Company’s new CTO, Rakesh Gidwani, to lead platform and system expansion

Voyager Digital Ltd. (“Voyager” or the “Company”) (TSX: VOYG; OTCQX: VYGVF; FRA: UCD2) one of the fastest-growing, publicly traded cryptocurrency platforms in the United States, today announced the appointment of Rakesh Gidwani as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer.

Rakesh joins Voyager from Two Sigma Investments, a technology and data-driven financial services company applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed computing to investing. At Two Sigma, Rakesh served as Senior Vice President of Engineering, leading the engineering strategy, planning, and technical program management for Two Sigma Investment Management. Rakesh has experience building and scaling high-calibre teams in hyper-growth environments. Over his career, he successfully led engineering teams to deliver eCommerce solutions, high-performance trading systems, financial compliance and risk management systems, and customer-facing websites.

Rakesh will lead the evolution of Voyager’s platform and systems as the Company continues its plans for international expansion and growing to 10+ million customers. He will work closely with Voyager’s CEO Steve Ehrlich, as well as Dan Costantino, Voyager’s Chief Information Security Officer, and Oscar Salazar, Co-founder and advisor to Voyager who served as Uber’s founding Architect and CTO.

“Rakesh is a highly-accomplished engineering leader that we’re excited to have on the Voyager team,” said Steve Ehrlich, Co-founder and CEO of Voyager. “He has a track record from both innovative tech startups and large, established companies, having held senior engineering positions at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Walmart. We welcome Rakesh to our growing team as we position Voyager to expand internationally and add new features to our platform, including traditional financial products and equities.”

Rakesh’s hire is a continuation of Voyager’s accelerated growth as the Company scaled 800% in the past year to currently over 225 full-time employees and executives.


About Voyager Digital Ltd.
Voyager Digital Ltd. (TSX: VOYG; OTCQX: VYGVF; FRA: UCD2) is a fast-growing, publicly traded cryptocurrency platform in the United States founded in 2018 to bring choice, transparency, and cost efficiency to the marketplace. Voyager offers a secure way to trade over 60 different crypto assets using its easy-to-use mobile application, and earn rewards up to 12 percent annually on more than 30 cryptocurrencies. Through its subsidiary Coinify ApS, Voyager provides crypto payment solutions for both consumers and merchants around the globe. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.investvoyager.com.

The TSX has not approved or disapproved of the information contained herein.

SOURCE Voyager Digital, Ltd.


Press Contacts

Voyager Digital, Ltd.
Michael Legg
Chief Communications Officer
(212) 547-8807
mlegg@investvoyager.com

Voyager Public Relations Team
pr@investvoyager.com

Virtual Roadshow with One Stop Systems (OSS) CEO David Raun and CFO John Morrison


One Stop Systems CEO David Raun makes a formal corporate presentation. Afterwards, he is joined by CFO John Morrison and Noble Capital Markets Senior Research Analyst Joe Gomes for a Q & A session.

Research, News, and Advanced Market Data on OSS


Information on upcoming live virtual roadshows


One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS) designs and manufactures innovative AI Transportable edge computing modules and systems, including ruggedized servers, compute accelerators, expansion systems, flash storage arrays and Ion Accelerator™ SAN, NAS and data recording software for AI workflows. These products are used for AI data set capture, training, and large-scale inference in the defense, oil and gas, mining, autonomous vehicles and rugged entertainment applications.

OSS utilizes the power of PCI Express, the latest GPU accelerators and NVMe storage to build award-winning systems, including many industry firsts, for industrial OEMs and government customers. The company enables AI on the Fly® by bringing AI datacenter performance to ‘the edge’, especially on mobile platforms, and by addressing the entire AI workflow, from high-speed data acquisition to deep learning, training and inference. OSS products are available directly or through global distributors. For more information, go to www.onestopsystems.com.

TAAL Distributed Information Technologies (TAALF) – Preliminary 3Q21 Revenue well In Excess of Estimate

Friday, September 17, 2021

TAAL Distributed Information Technologies (TAALF)
Preliminary 3Q21 Revenue well In Excess of Estimate

Taal Distributed Information Technologies Inc delivers value-added blockchain services, providing professional-grade, highly scalable blockchain infrastructure and transactional platforms to support businesses building solutions and applications upon the Bitcoin SV platform, and developing, operating, and managing distributed computing systems for enterprise users.

Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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    Preliminary 3Q21 Revenue. Yesterday, TAAL Distributed Information Technologies announced preliminary 3Q21 revenue guidance of $11.5 million to $12 million. The preliminary guidance represents an approximate 70% sequential increase from $6.7 million in 2Q21. The guidance is significantly above our projected 3Q21 revenue estimate of $8.0 million and exceeds our 4Q21 revenue projection of $11.0 million. We will update our model once the Company releases full 3Q21 operating results (which was in November last year).

    Outperformance Drivers.  The revenue increase was driven by strong transaction processing performance and capacity increases. More transactions and larger volumes benefited the quarter. Significantly, transaction fees exceeded block subsidy rewards on several blocks on the BSV network during August, validating the Company’s thesis of building the transaction processing and indexing infrastructure …



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Comtech (CMTL) – Outerbridge Starts a Proxy Contest Nominates 3 for Board Election

Thursday, September 09, 2021

Comtech (CMTL)
Outerbridge Starts a Proxy Contest; Nominates 3 for Board Election

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. engages in the design, development, production, and marketing of products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Telecommunications Transmission, Mobile Data Communications, and RF Microwave Amplifiers. The Telecommunications Transmission segment provides satellite earth station equipment and systems, over-the-horizon microwave systems, and forward error correction technology, which are used in various commercial and government applications, including backhaul of wireless and cellular traffic, broadcasting (including HDTV), IP-based communications traffic, long distance telephony, and secure defense applications. The Mobile Data Communications segment provides mobile satellite transceivers, and computers and satellite earth station network gateways and associated installation, training, and maintenance services; supplies and operates satellite packet data networks, including arranging and providing satellite capacity; and offers microsatellites and related components. The RF Microwave Amplifiers segment designs, develops, manufactures, and markets satellite earth station traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA) and broadband amplifiers. Its amplifiers are used in broadcast and broadband satellite communication; defense applications, such as telecommunications systems and electronic warfare systems; and commercial applications comprising oncology treatment systems, as well as to amplify signals carrying voice, video, or data for air-to-satellite-to-ground communications. The company serves satellite systems integrators, wireless and other communication service providers, broadcasters, defense contractors, military, governments, and oil companies. Comtech markets its products through independent representatives and value-added resellers. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.

Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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    Nominates 3 Candidates For Board. Yesterday, Outerbridge Capital Management took the next step in its quest for a review of strategic alternatives with the nomination of three candidates for election to the Company’s Board of Directors. The nominees, Wendi Carpenter, Sidney Fuchs, and Jonathan Wackrow, possess deep operational, financial, and strategic experience within the government, satellite, law enforcement, and public safety sectors, according to their bios.

    June Letter.  Recall, in its June letter seeking a review of strategic alternatives, Outerbridge Capital stated it believes that while “Comtech continues to be a market leader with best-in-class products and strong growth prospects, the Company…remains significantly undervalued.” Outerbridge valued CMTL shares in the $32-$40 range. In yesterday’s letter, Outerbridge stated that its “due diligence …



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Release – Comtech Comments on Director Nominations Notice


Comtech Comments on Director Nominations Notice

 

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 9, 2021– 
September 9, 2021— Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today confirmed receipt of notice from Outerbridge Capital Management of its intention to nominate three individuals to stand for election to Comtech’s Board of Directors at the Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which the Board anticipates will be held in December 2021.

The Company issued the following statement:

Comtech’s Board and management team maintain regular, open dialogue with investors and value their input. As part of this engagement, Comtech’s Chairman and CEO, President and COO, CFO, and members of the Board met with Outerbridge several times since June when it first issued a public letter to the Company’s Board. During these interactions, Outerbridge has exhibited little understanding of Comtech’s business and the significant strategic actions the Company has taken to enhance shareholder value while successfully navigating the impact of the pandemic on the business and its end markets.

Nevertheless, Comtech representatives listened closely to Outerbridge’s views and the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee initiated a fair and thoughtful evaluation process in August when Outerbridge proposed two individuals as director candidates. As recently as last week, Comtech was engaged in good faith dialogue with Outerbridge about those individuals. Having invested considerable time and effort in this process, Comtech has now been presented with completely different candidates that Outerbridge has never mentioned before despite numerous discussions on the topic, which is not the path to a constructive resolution.

The Comtech Board is committed to sound corporate governance practices and maintaining the right mix of skills, experience, diversity and viewpoints through ongoing refreshment. Its Nominating and Governance Committee will review the newly proposed candidates in accordance with its standard procedures. The Board will then present its recommended slate of director nominees in Comtech’s definitive proxy statement, which will be published prior to the 2021 Annual Meeting.

About Comtech

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communication technologies to commercial and government customers around the world. Headquartered in 
Melville, New York and with a passion for customer success, 
Comtech designs, produces and markets advanced and secure wireless solutions to customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.comtechtel.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking information. The Company’s 
Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in 
Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Media Contact:
Kekst CNC
Nicholas.Capuano@kekstcnc.com / Kimberly.Kriger@kekstcnc.com
(212) 521-4800

Investor Contact:
Investors@comtech.com
(631) 962-7005

Source: 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.