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Fred Kornberg and Michael Porcelain, former CEOs of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), have issued an open letter to stockholders and nominated a slate of eight director candidates for the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting. The nominees, who collectively own about 7.6% of Comtech's common stock, aim to:

1. Evaluate strategic options for Comtech's 911 Public Safety business
2. Appoint an external CEO & COO
3. Implement initiatives to enhance stockholder value

The letter outlines recommendations including leadership change disclosures, a thorough CEO & COO search, assessment of current strategies, and optimization of operational efficiency. They suggest exploring strategic alternatives for the 911 Public Safety business, potentially unlocking substantial value through a sale process. The nominees bring diverse industry experience and expertise to support Comtech's future success.

Fred Kornberg and Michael Porcelain, former CEOs of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), have nominated a slate of eight director candidates for the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The nominees collectively own about 7.6% of Comtech's outstanding shares. If elected, they plan to:

1. Evaluate strategic options for Comtech's 911 Public Safety business
2. Appoint an external CEO & COO
3. Implement initiatives to enhance stockholder value

The letter outlines recommendations including leadership change disclosures, a thorough CEO & COO search, and assessing capital structure. They suggest renaming the "Terrestrial & Wireless Networks" segment to "911 Public Safety" and exploring its potential sale, estimating it could fetch over $553 million. The nominees aim to optimize operational efficiency, invest in innovation, and establish targeted profit centers.

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has launched its new Digital Common Ground (DCG) modem product line, designed for the U.S. Department of Defense and coalition partners. These modems enable the transition to digitized, hybrid satellite network architectures, offering secure, resilient, and interoperable connectivity across all domains. Key features include:

• U.S. sovereign design and manufacture
• Support for commercial and government satellite operations on a single platform
• Rapid reconfiguration capabilities
• Multi-gigabit throughput
• Enhanced security features
• Multi-orbit capability
• DIFI compliance for improved interoperability

The DCG product line aims to reduce total cost of ownership while delivering high performance and efficiency in line with digital transformation initiatives in the SATCOM industry.

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has officially relocated its corporate headquarters from Melville, NY to Chandler, AZ. The new 150,000 square-foot facility includes state-of-the-art office, engineering, and manufacturing space designed to enhance operations and accelerate technology delivery. This strategic move, first announced in March 2024, aims to optimize corporate infrastructure and foster innovation.

The relocation positions Comtech in a leading technology corridor, providing access to top talent and proximity to major customers. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlighting the economic growth opportunities this move brings to the region. Comtech's technologies serve various commercial and government customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense and major cellular carriers.

The company is actively hiring for Chandler-based positions and has demonstrated commitment to the local community through partnerships, sponsorships, and workforce development programs.

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has successfully completed the deployment of a Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) system in Saskatchewan, marking a significant milestone for the company and Canada's emergency infrastructure. This achievement follows their October 2023 NG9-1-1 transition in Strathcona County, Alberta. Partnering with SaskTel, Comtech is the first to implement a province-wide NG9-1-1 system in Canada. With a government mandate to transition by March 2025, Comtech is leading the national shift to NG9-1-1 services, enhancing public safety, reliability, and response. Additionally, Comtech has completed a local NG9-1-1 migration in Ontario and partnered with major ESInet suppliers Bell and Telus to build Canada's NG9-1-1 infrastructure. The company's NG9-1-1 solutions, including the Guardian Call Management platform, are designed to evolve with emerging technologies and future applications.

Comtech announced the launch of SmartAssist, an AI-powered solution designed to handle low-priority non-emergency calls without human telecommunicators. This innovation aims to address staffing shortages and streamline workflows in Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). SmartAssist employs AI-enabled chatbots to understand and resolve callers' requests, improving response rates for non-emergency inquiries, and allowing human staff to focus on critical 9-1-1 calls. Comtech is piloting SmartAssist with multiple agencies across the U.S. as part of its broader SmartNG portfolio, which integrates next-generation 911 and AI solutions to enhance public safety workflows and reduce emergency response times.

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) has been awarded a significant contract valued at approximately $30 million by the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1). The contract spans a five-year base period with three additional two-year options. Comtech will deliver Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) services to modernize NCT9-1-1’s emergency infrastructure, enhancing call routing and handling capabilities. This partnership, extending over a decade, will benefit over two million people across 13 counties and five municipalities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Comtech will provide NG9-1-1 sub-components such as Next Generation Core Services, Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network, and Call Aggregation to ensure a comprehensive migration to a new NG9-1-1 system, reinforcing its commitment to innovative public safety technologies.

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced its Q3 fiscal 2024 results and a new $222.0 million credit facility. The company reported its financial results in a letter to shareholders, accessible on their website and through the SEC. The new credit facility, effective June 17, 2024, includes a $162.0 million term loan and a $60.0 million revolver loan, with $187.0 million in expected borrowings at closing. The facility matures on July 31, 2028. Comtech will also host an earnings call today at 8:30AM ET, with a replay available for two weeks.

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced it will release its third-quarter fiscal 2024 results before the market opens on June 18, 2024. An earnings call will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET, featuring Interim CEO John Ratigan and CFO Michael Bondi, discussing financial results, operations, and business trends.

Additionally, Comtech disclosed securing a new $222.0 million credit facility to support its financial strategy. The webcast will be available on Comtech's investor relations website and can be accessed by phone with a provided conference ID. A replay will be available until July 2, 2024.