Ceragon Closes Acquisition of End 2 End Technologies

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Ceragon (NASDAQ: CRNT) has completed the acquisition of End 2 End Technologies, a U.S. systems integration and software development company specializing in Private Networks for Energy and Utilities markets. The acquisition enhances Ceragon's capabilities in the telecommunications connectivity market by adding system integration capabilities and a network management software platform.

End 2 End Technologies brings expertise in radio frequency communications, both broadband and narrowband, along with industrial applications support. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Non-GAAP Earnings by the second half of 2025. Roth Capital Partners and Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo served as advisors to Ceragon, while Jahani and Associates advised End 2 End Technologies.

Positive

• Expected to be accretive to Non-GAAP Earnings by H2 2025
• Expands presence in fast-growing telecommunications connectivity market
• Adds system integration capabilities and network management software platform
• Strengthens position in North American private networks sector

Negative

• None.

Expands Private Networks Offerings in North America;

Expected to be Accretive to Non-GAAP Earnings Basis, by the Second Half of 2025

ROSH HA'AIN, Israel, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceragon (NASDAQ: CRNT), a leading solutions provider of end-to-end wireless connectivity, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of End 2 End Technologies, LLC, a U.S. systems integration and software development company that serves Private Networks, primarily in the Energy and Utilities markets.

End 2 End Technologies adds unique expertise in the Energy and Utilities markets, providing proficiency in radio frequency communications, both in broadband and narrowband, as well as its wide support of industrial applications.

Doron Arazi, Ceragon CEO, said "End 2 End Technologies enhances our capabilities in the fastest-growing portion of the telecommunications connectivity market, adding proven system integration capabilities and a unique network management software platform, making our solutions increasingly tailored to private network customers particularly in North America. We welcome the talented End 2 End team to Ceragon."

The terms of the acquisition are aligned with previously disclosed expectations.

Roth Capital Partners served as financial advisors to Ceragon for this transaction, and Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. provided legal advisory services. Jahani and Associates served as financial advisor to End 2 End Technologies.

About Ceragon
Ceragon (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the global innovator and leading solutions provider of end-to-end wireless connectivity, specializing in transport, access, and AI-powered managed & professional services. Through our commitment to excellence, we empower customers to elevate operational efficiency and enrich the quality of experience for their end users.

Our customers include service providers, utilities, public safety organizations, government agencies, energy companies, and more, who rely on our wireless expertise and cutting-edge solutions for 5G & 4G broadband wireless connectivity, mission-critical services, and an array of applications that harness our ultra-high reliability and speed. Ceragon solutions are deployed by more than 600 service providers, as well as more than 1,600 private network owners, in more than 130 countries. Through our innovative, end-to-end solutions, covering hardware, software, and managed & professional services, we enable our customers to embrace the future of wireless technology with confidence, shaping the next generation of connectivity and service delivery. Ceragon delivers extremely reliable, fast to deploy, high-capacity wireless solutions for a wide range of communication network use cases, optimized to lower TCO through minimal use of spectrum, power, real estate, and labor resources - driving simple, quick, and cost-effective network modernization and positioning Ceragon as a leading solutions provider for the "connectivity everywhere" era.

For more information please visit: www.ceragon.com 

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About Jahani and Associates
Jahani and Associates is an independent, global investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations and financial sponsors. The firm has served hundreds of clients from its offices in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. The firm is a global leader in cross border investment banking and serves the middle market. For additional information on Jahani and Associates, please visit the firm's website at jahaniandassociates.com.

Safe Harbor

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of Ceragon's management about Ceragon's business, financial condition, results of operations, micro and macro market trends and other issues addressed or reflected therein. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: projections of demand, revenues, net income, gross margin, capital expenditures and liquidity, competitive pressures, order timing, supply chain and shipping, components availability, growth prospects, product development, financial resources, cost savings and other financial and market matters. You may identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "targets", "expects", "intends", "potential" or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.

Although we believe that the projections reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations therefrom will not be material. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause Ceragon's future results or performance to differ materially from those anticipated, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the companies' businesses and the price of Ceragon's traded securities; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the transaction and the potential failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction; delays, disruptions or increased costs in the integration of End 2 End Technologies' business with Ceragon; unanticipated restructuring costs may be incurred or undisclosed liabilities assumed; attempts to retain key personnel, customers, and vendors may not succeed; risks related to diverting management's attention from Ceragon's ongoing business operations; exposure to inflation, currency rate and interest rate fluctuations and risks associated with doing business locally and internationally, as well as fluctuations in the market price of Ceragon's traded securities; the effects of the evolving nature of the war situation in Israel and the related evolving regional conflicts; the impact of general economic conditions on the on Ceragon's and End 2 End Technologies' business; ongoing or potential litigations or disputes, incidental to the conduct of End 2 End Technologies' ongoing business, with customers, suppliers, landlords, or other third parties; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; potential negative changes in general economic conditions in the regions or the industries in which Ceragon and End 2 End Technologies operate; and such other risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our results of operation, as further detailed in Ceragon's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, as published on March 21, 2024, as well as other documents that may be subsequently filed by Ceragon from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Ceragon does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release unless required by law.

While we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Ceragon's views only as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Ceragon does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements unless required by law.

Ceragon's public filings are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may also be obtained from Ceragon's website at www.ceragon.com.

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FAQ

When will Ceragon's (CRNT) acquisition of End 2 End Technologies be accretive to earnings?

The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Non-GAAP Earnings by the second half of 2025.

What markets does End 2 End Technologies serve for Ceragon (CRNT)?

End 2 End Technologies primarily serves Private Networks in the Energy and Utilities markets.

What capabilities does the End 2 End Technologies acquisition add to Ceragon (CRNT)?

The acquisition adds system integration capabilities, a network management software platform, and expertise in radio frequency communications (both broadband and narrowband).

Who were the financial advisors for Ceragon's (CRNT) acquisition of End 2 End Technologies?

Roth Capital Partners served as financial advisors to Ceragon, while Jahani and Associates advised End 2 End Technologies.