Friday, March 12, 2021

Comtech (CMTL)
2Q21 Results Ahead of Plan, but Full Year 2021 Expectations Unchanged

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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2Q21 Results. Comtech reported revenue of $161.3 million, flat with the $161.7 million reported last year. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $18.1 million compared to $21.2 million last year. EPS was $0.17 and adjusted EPS was $0.27 compared to $0.14 and $0.32, respectively, last year. Management had guided 2Q21 to $135-$140 million of revenue and adjusted EBITDA of $12.5-$14 million. We had forecast revenue of $138 million, adjusted EBITDA of $12.7 million, and adjusted EPS of $0.08.


UHP Acquisition.  Last week, Comtech finally completed the acquisition of UHP Networks, which was first announced in November 2019. Unfortunately, the Russian operations were not included. UHP provides Comtech with a broader product offering especially in the VSAT market. UHP’s addressable market is multiple times larger than Comtech’s existing satellite ground station solutions …

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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded $3.1 Million in Orders for Statewide Next Generation 911 Technologies and Services

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 10, 2021 — Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) a world leader in secure and highly reliable communication technologies, announced today, that during its second quarter of fiscal 2021, its Safety & Security Technologies group, which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, was awarded $3.1 million of additional funding on a previously announced statewide contract to design, deploy, and operate Next Generation 911 (“NG911”) services for the State of South Carolina. With these incremental orders, the contract which is valued at up to $54.0 million has now been funded $20.0 million to date.

The original contract award, which was won during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, is for implementation of Comtech’s NG911 services that will provide citizens with advanced communication capabilities when calling for emergency services, including police, fire and emergency medical services. These incremental orders, through use of Comtech’s Next Generation Core Services (“NGCS”), will enable the State of South Carolina to offer a seamless, coordinated and efficient NG911 system to this initial group of the state’s local 911 centers. In addition, a portion of this new funding represents certain of these centers purchasing state-of-the-art Solacom NG911 call handling solutions.

“These orders reinforce our partnership in providing the highest performance and reliability standards to support South Carolina with mission-critical emergency services and equipment,” said Fred Kornberg, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

Comtech’s highly reliable technologies enable the successful handling of over five million 911 calls and texts each month. For more information about Comtech’s 911 products and services, visit www.comtech911.com.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leader in the global communications market headquartered in Melville, New York. With a passion for customer success, Comtech designs, produces and markets advanced secure wireless solutions to more than 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries. 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:

Michael D. Porcelain, President and Chief Operating Officer
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
631-962-7000

info@comtechtel.com

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Thursday, March 04, 2021

One Stop Systems Inc. (OSS)
Raises $10 Million in Direct Offering

One Stop Systems Inc is US-based company which is principally engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing high-end systems for high performance computing (HPC) applications. The company offers custom servers, compute accelerators, solid-state storage arrays and system expansion systems. The product line of the company includes GPU Appliances, GPU Expansion, GPUs and co-processors, Flash storage arrays, Flash storage expansion, Servers, Disk Arrays, Desktop computing appliances, accessories and parts. The company delivers high-end technology to customers through the sale of equipment and software for use on their premises or through remote cloud access to secure data centers housing technology.

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

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Offering. Tuesday, One Stop Systems announced a $10 million registered direct offering with an institutional investor. The investor, reportedly an existing shareholder, will purchase 1,497,006 OSS shares at a price of $6.68, a 13% discount to the VWAP. The deal is expected to close March 3rd.


Why Now? Basically, strike while the iron is hot and raise when you don’t have a need.  The day before the announcement, OSS shares closed at a record $8.87, more than double since the beginning of 2021. The shares did sell off on the announcement, but rebounded some on Wednesday. And while OSS is not in need of capital, the raise provides the Company with significant flexibility going forward …

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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Closes Strategic Acquisition of UHP Networks Inc.

Acquisition Will Enhance Market Leadership Position Across Mobile Backhaul, Maritime, Enterprise and Defense/Government Markets

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 3, 2021 — Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (“Comtech”) (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global leader in the advanced secure wireless communications market, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of UHP Networks Inc. (“UHP”), a leading provider of innovative and disruptive satellite ground station technology solutions. Founded in 2011, UHP is based in Canada and has developed revolutionary technology that is transforming the growing Very Small Aperture Terminal (“VSAT”) market.

UHP’s unique time divisional multiple access (“TDMA”) technology used in its VSAT platforms has software defined network functionality that offers best-in-class support for very large networks. With over 3 billion people globally who are not connected to any wireless services, the UHP acquisition allows Comtech’s customers to cost-effectively provide service to end-users with the quality and reassurance of the Comtech brand and service offerings.

Fred Kornberg, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech said, “The acquisition of UHP fits perfectly with our strategy of offering the most robust and advanced wireless communications solutions for our global customers. We are delighted to acquire UHP and expect use of its incredible technology to expand globally for many years to come.”

All UHP employees are expected to join Comtech, including Vagan Shakhgildian, the President of UHP, who will also assume the role of Senior Vice President of Network Products, leading Comtech’s efforts to expand the presence of both HEIGHTSTM and UHP’s solutions in the mobile backhaul, maritime, enterprise and defense/government markets, which all have a growing need for high-speed satellite-based networks.

The initial up-front payment of approximately $24.0 million was paid in shares of Comtech common stock. An additional payment of $5.0 million (payable in cash and/or common stock at Comtech’s option) is due upon certain conditions being met, all of which are expected to occur within the next twelve months. The purchase agreement also provides for an earn-out payment of up to an additional $9.0 million (payable in cash and/or common stock at Comtech’s option) if certain agreed upon sales milestones are reached over an eighteen-month period. Approximately 1.0 million shares of Comtech’s common stock were issued at closing in respect of the initial payment and escrow arrangements under the terms of the purchase agreement.

Comtech is not purchasing UHP’s sister company headquartered in Moscow; however, Comtech will be able to immediately market and sell UHP products to customers in that region. Except for five months of incremental amortization of intangible assets that is expected to approximate $1.0 million, the acquisition will not materially impact Comtech’s fiscal 2021 consolidated net sales or Adjusted EBITDA guidance previously issued on December 9, 2020.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leader in the global communications market headquartered in Melville, New York. With a passion for customer success, Comtech designs, produces and markets advanced secure wireless solutions to more than 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.comtechtel.com.

Certain information in this press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, information relating to Comtech’s and UHP’s future performance and financial condition, plans and objectives of Comtech’s management, and Comtech’s management’s assumptions regarding such future performance, financial conditions and plans. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking information, and the forward-looking statements in this release could be affected by factors including, without limitation: the possibility that the expected synergies and benefits from the transaction will not be fully realized or will not be realized within the anticipated time periods; the risk that Comtech’s and UHP’s businesses will not be integrated successfully; the possibility of disruption from the transaction or other recent acquisitions making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships or retain key personnel; the possibility of disruption from recent acquisitions, making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships or retain key personnel; the risk that Comtech 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 Comtech’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, including the risks associated with expanding the sales of Comtech’s HeightsTM Network Platform (“HEIGHTS”); 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 Comtech’s legal proceedings, customer claims for indemnification, and other similar matters; risks associated with Comtech’s obligations under its Credit Facility; risks associated with Comtech’s large contracts; risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic; and other factors described in this and Comtech’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Comtech undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Media Contact:

Michael D. Porcelain, President and Chief Operating Officer
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
631-962-7000

info@comtechtel.com

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One Stop Systems, Inc. Announces $10 Million Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

ESCONDIDO, Calif., March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One Stop Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSS), a leader in specialized high-performance edge computing, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 1,497,006 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $6.68 in a registered direct offering priced At-The-Market under Nasdaq rules. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about March 3, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as lead placement agent for the offering with The Benchmark Company, LLC as co-placement agent.

This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-231513) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). A prospectus supplement describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement may be obtained, when available, from A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (212) 624-2060, or by email at prospectus@allianceg.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About One Stop Systems

One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS) designs and manufactures innovative specialized high-performance computing modules and systems, including customized servers, compute accelerators, expansion systems, flash storage arrays and Ion Accelerator storage software. These products are used for deep learning, AI, defense, finance and entertainment applications, and empower scientists, engineers, creators and other professionals to push the boundaries of their industries.

OSS utilizes the power of PCI Express, the latest GPU accelerators and NVMe storage to build award-winning systems, including many industry firsts, for OEMs and government customers. The company enables AI on the Fly® by bringing AI datacenter performance to ‘the edge’ and 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

One Stop Systems cautions you that statements in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the company’s current beliefs and expectations. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by One Stop Systems or its partners that any of our plans or expectations will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risk and uncertainties inherent in our business, including, without limitation: risks associated with the fitness of One Stop Systems products and applications in certain industries; risks associated with the performance of our products that are combined into a third party’s product, system, or application; and other risks described in our prior press releases and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Media Contact:
Katie Rivera
One Stop Systems, Inc.
Tel (760) 745-9883
Email contact

Investor Relations:
Ronald Both or Grant Stude
CMA

Tel (949) 432-7557
Email contact

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Monday, February 22, 2021

One Stop Systems Inc. (OSS)
Moving to Market Perform on Price Appreciation

One Stop Systems Inc is US-based company which is principally engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing high-end systems for high performance computing (HPC) applications. The company offers custom servers, compute accelerators, solid-state storage arrays and system expansion systems. The product line of the company includes GPU Appliances, GPU Expansion, GPUs and co-processors, Flash storage arrays, Flash storage expansion, Servers, Disk Arrays, Desktop computing appliances, accessories and parts. The company delivers high-end technology to customers through the sale of equipment and software for use on their premises or through remote cloud access to secure data centres housing technology.

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

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Market Perform. We are moving to a Market Perform on OSS from a previous Outperform rating and removing our $6 price target. Following a strong run up in the stock price in 4Q20, we raised our target price to $6 from $4 on January 8th. While we continue to be big believers in the One Stop story and the vast potential of its position within the High Performance Computing and AI spaces, it appears to us the stock has gotten ahead of itself.


A Rocket Ship.  Just for background, OSS shares began trading October 1st at $2.10 and hit the $3 level on December 11th. On the majority of these days, ADV traded less than 200,000 shares. OSS shares hit $4, then $5 on December 20th. Since the beginning of February, the shares climbed from $3.80 to Friday’s closing price of $8.28. And, in the 14 trading days in February, ADV was over one million …

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Comtech (CMTL)
Awarded $235.7 Million Contract from U.S. Army

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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New Award. Continuing its award momentum, yesterday Comtech announced it has been awarded a contract valued up to $235.7 million to provide the U.S. Army with ongoing system refurbishments, sustainment services, and baseband equipment. The total contract value includes a base-year award and three one-year option periods exercisable by the U.S. Army. The $57.9 million base year award ceiling has been initially funded $11.5 million by the U.S. Army, with additional funding expected to occur over the remaining base year performance period. This was a competitive solicitation.


SIPR and NIPR.  The contract will support the sustainment of the Army’s AN/TSC-198 Secret Internet Protocol Router (“SIPR”) and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (“NIPR”) Access Point (“SNAP”) family of ground satellite terminals, to include spare parts, repairs, upgrades, refurbishments, logistics and engineering services, and training …

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Thursday, February 04, 2021

Comtech (CMTL)
New Awards Piling Up; Encouraging Signs of Positive Business Momentum

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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Positive Award Momentum Continuing. Comtech Telecommunications continues to pile up the awards. Since the first quarter fiscal 2021 call, we estimate Comtech has booked some $144.1 million of contracts, including $111.6 million from the Pennsylvania NG-911 award. The positive business momentum should continue as COVID-related restrictions begin to ease.


Government Solutions.  Comtech’s Government Solutions business has been particularly active so far during the quarter, including a $10.4 million award from a U.S. military service branch representing the first phase of a multi antenna program that consists of multiple full-motion large aperture antenna tracking systems, an $11.4 million delivery order in support of a previously announced $58.8 …

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