logo
Comtech Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025

Comtech Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025

Yahoo5 hours ago

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2025-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) ("Comtech" or the "Company"), a global communications technology leader, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended April 30, 2025.
Consolidated Financial Results
Net sales of $126.8 million
Gross margin of 30.7%
Operating loss of $1.5 million and net loss attributable to common shareholders of $14.5 million
Adjusted EBITDA (a Non-GAAP measure) of $12.6 million, or 9.9%
Net bookings of $71.0 million, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 0.56x (as described below, gross bookings during the third quarter were $107.4 million, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 0.85x)
Funded backlog of $708.1 million and revenue visibility of approximately $1.2 billion
GAAP cash flows provided by operations of $2.3 million
Ken Traub, Chairman, President and CEO, stated:
"We are pleased to report that our transformation plan is gaining traction and notable progress is already evident in our improved performance. In the third quarter, we secured a $40 million capital infusion that enabled us to re-negotiate terms with our senior secured lenders, which not only waived prior covenant breaches but also provided for more financial flexibility going forward. In addition, we have implemented measures to align accountability throughout the organization, improve operational efficiency, streamline our product lines, increase gross margins and reduce administrative costs. With a more targeted product-market focus, we have strengthened customer relationships and notched important new business wins. Nevertheless, we recognize Comtech has long-standing and lingering challenges, and while we have made significant progress, our transformation is still in the early innings. I am grateful to our entire dedicated team as well as all of our stakeholders for their loyalty, perseverance and contributions in helping us on the journey in building a strong, successful future for Comtech."
Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Consolidated Results Commentary
Consolidated net sales were $126.8 million in the third quarter, a decrease of 1.0% compared to the prior year period and an increase of 0.2% sequentially from last quarter. Net sales in the Terrestrial and Wireless Networks ("T&W") segment were higher compared to the prior year period due to changes in products and services mix, including approximately $3.0 million of incremental NG-911 services revenue in the more recent period due to reaching an agreement with a statewide customer to retroactively invoice for certain recurring services provided in the past. Net sales in the Satellite and Space Communications ("S&S") segment were lower compared to the prior year period due to decreased net sales of troposcatter solutions to the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army, as both contracts wind down as anticipated. This was offset in part by higher net sales of SATCOM solutions, including VSAT and similar equipment sales to the U.S. Army and satellite ground infrastructure solutions.
Consolidated gross profit was $38.9 million, or 30.7% of consolidated net sales, in the third quarter, in line with the prior year period gross profit of $39.0 million, or 30.4%. The third quarter gross profit is a sequential increase from the $33.7 million, or 26.7%, reported in the immediately preceding quarter. The sequential improvement is primarily due to a more favorable sales mix and production efficiencies, as well as the inclusion of the incremental NG-911 services revenue discussed above in which most of the expenses were previously incurred.
Consolidated operating loss was $1.5 million in the third quarter, compared to an operating loss of $3.5 million in the prior year period. Operating loss improvement from the prior year period is primarily the result of cost reduction initiatives which have reduced operating expenses. Operating loss in the third quarter significantly improved from the $10.3 million operating loss reported in the second quarter. The sequential improvement in the more recent quarter is due to the above improvements in gross profit and the benefit of cost reduction initiatives, lowering the Company's overall operating expenses. Operating loss in the more recent period includes, among other things: $5.0 million of amortization of intangibles; $4.3 million of restructuring costs (mainly at the parent level); $1.2 million of amortization of stock-based compensation; and $0.8 million of CEO transition costs.
Consolidated net loss attributable to common shareholders was $14.5 million in the third quarter, compared to net loss attributable to common shareholders of $1.0 million in the prior year period and net loss attributable to common shareholders of $22.4 million in the immediately preceding quarter. In addition to those items discussed above, and as more fully discussed in the Company's SEC filings, net loss attributable to common shareholders in the more recent period was impacted by higher interest expense, changes in the estimated fair values of derivatives and warrants, the write-off of deferred financing costs and debt discounts and accrued dividends related to the Company's Convertible Preferred Stock.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) was $12.6 million in the third quarter, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $11.9 million in the prior year period and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.9 million in the immediately preceding quarter. The improvements in Adjusted EBITDA are due to the factors and initiatives described above.
Consolidated net bookings were $71.0 million in the third quarter, a decrease of 30.2% and 10.5%, respectively, compared to the prior year period and immediately preceding quarter. The book-to-bill ratio in the more recent quarter was 0.56x. Consolidated net bookings reflect a $36.4 million debooking related to the low margin U.S. Army GFSR contract that was protested by and ultimately awarded to the incumbent in May 2025; gross bookings for the third quarter, excluding such debooking, were $107.4 million, an increase of 5.6% and 35.3%, respectively, compared to the prior year period and immediately preceding quarter, representing a quarterly book-to-bill ratio of 0.85x. The reduction in bookings reflects, in part, a more focused product positioning and sales approach.
Consolidated backlog was $708.1 million as of April 30, 2025, compared to $763.8 million as of January 31, 2025 and $798.9 million as of July 31, 2024. Revenue visibility, measured as the sum of funded backlog and the total unfunded value of certain multi-year contracts, was approximately $1.2 billion at the end of the third quarter.
GAAP cash flows from operations were $2.3 million in the third quarter, an improvement from both the prior year period's cash outflows of $3.8 million and the prior quarter's cash outflows of $0.2 million, and are due primarily to the combination of the improvements in GAAP operating performance, as described above, together with improved working capital management which includes progress toward completion of contracts that are accounted for over time (that previously led to high levels of unbilled accounts receivable), including related shipments, billings and collections from customers.
Satellite and Space Communications ("S&S") Segment Commentary
S&S net sales were $67.6 million in the third quarter, a decrease of 5.3% compared to the prior year period and 8.3% sequentially from last quarter. Compared to the prior year period, S&S experienced lower net sales of troposcatter solutions to the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army as those two contracts wind down as anticipated, offset in part by higher net sales of SATCOM solutions (including VSAT and similar equipment sales to the U.S. Army and satellite ground infrastructure solutions). Sequentially, S&S experienced lower net sales of troposcatter solutions to the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army, offset in part by higher net sales of SATCOM solutions (primarily satellite ground infrastructure solutions).
The S&S segment is executing on initiatives to grow sales of next generation products, improve gross margins and reduce operating expenses. With recent strategic wins in digital satellite communication infrastructure, resilient communications programs and multi-orbit connectivity, the S&S segment is capitalizing on its differentiated technologies and extensive customer relationships to develop new vectors for growth.
As part of the Company's commitment to improve operational discipline, Steve Black recently joined the S&S leadership team from General Dynamics as the new segment Chief Operating Officer reporting to Daniel Gizinski.
S&S operating income was $2.7 million in the third quarter, compared to operating income of $2.8 million in the prior year period and $1.2 million in the immediately preceding quarter. S&S operating income in the third quarter was impacted by $0.9 million of restructuring costs, compared to $0.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively, in the prior year period and immediately preceding quarter. The sequential increase in quarterly operating income primarily reflects lower selling, general and administrative expenses (due to cost reduction actions), partially offset by lower net sales and gross profit. These cost reductions represent the results of actions that have been implemented to rationalize product lines and streamline the organization, which in addition to generating cost savings, have helped to improve accountability at the site level and enhance focus on priority products, production and customer commitments.
S&S net income was $2.9 million for the third quarter, compared to a net income of $1.8 million in the prior year period and $1.6 million in the immediately preceding quarter.
S&S Adjusted EBITDA was $5.7 million in the third quarter, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $7.2 million in the prior year period and $4.7 million in the immediately preceding quarter. Compared to the prior year period, Adjusted EBITDA reflects lower net sales and gross profit (both in dollars and as a percentage of related segment net sales), offset in part by lower selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses. The sequential increase in Adjusted EBITDA primarily reflects lower selling, general and administrative expenses, offset in part by lower net sales and gross profit.
S&S book-to-bill ratio for the third quarter was 0.26x. Excluding the aforementioned $36.4 million debooking associated with the U.S. Army GFSR contract, the segment's book-to-bill ratio was 0.80x. This ratio compares to 0.85x in the prior year period and 0.64x in the second quarter. The reduction in bookings reflects, in part, a more focused product positioning and sales approach.
Key S&S contract awards and product milestones during the third quarter included:
Completed initial deliveries of next generation VSAT systems to a strategically significant allied Navy partner, an important step for a comprehensive fleet modernization program that includes ships, submarines and ground-based stations – deliveries are expected to continue over a two-year period;
$8.5 million in aggregate orders from three commercial customers for high-power amplifiers and frequency converters for use in airborne related applications;
Incremental funding of approximately $6.8 million for continued, ongoing training and support of complex cybersecurity operations for U.S. government customers;
Additional funding of approximately $5.8 million from a major U.S. prime contractor in support of NASA's Orion Production and Operations Contract ("OPOC"), commonly known as the Artemis project;
Approximately $5.0 million in funded orders from a long-time international customer for the procurement of ongoing maintenance and support services related to long-range missile and rocket launch tracking systems; and
In excess of $3.6 million in funded orders calling for the supply of VSAT equipment and related services for the U.S. Army.
Terrestrial & Wireless Networks ("T&W") Segment Commentary
T&W net sales were $59.2 million in the third quarter, an increase of 4.6% and 12.0%, respectively, compared to the prior year period and immediately preceding quarter. Compared to the prior year period, as well as sequentially, T&W experienced higher net sales of next-generation 911 ("NG-911") services and location-based solutions, offset in part by lower net sales of call handling solutions. Third quarter net sales and gross profit benefited from approximately $3.0 million of incremental NG-911 services revenue due to reaching an agreement with a statewide customer to retroactively invoice for certain recurring services provided in the past. Key growth drivers for the T&W segment are expected to include customer upgrades to next-generation core services, new cloud-based emergency response products and increasing interest from international carriers for 5G location technologies.
T&W operating income was $8.4 million in the third quarter, compared to operating income of $5.7 million in the prior year period and operating income of $3.4 million in the immediately preceding quarter. Compared to the prior year period, as well as sequentially, the increase in quarterly operating income primarily reflects higher net sales and gross profit, both in dollars and as a percentage of related segment net sales and including the NG-911 services revenue discussed above in which most of the expenses were previously incurred, offset in part by higher selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses.
T&W net income was $8.6 million in the third quarter, compared to net income of $5.3 million in the prior year period and $3.4 million in the immediately preceding quarter.
T&W Adjusted EBITDA was $13.9 million in the third quarter, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $11.3 million in the prior year period and $8.9 million in the immediately preceding quarter. Compared to the prior year period, as well as sequentially, Adjusted EBITDA reflects those factors discussed above.
T&W book-to-bill ratio in the third quarter was 0.91x, compared to 0.72x in the prior year period and 0.61x in the second quarter.
Key T&W contract awards and product milestones during the third quarter included:
A new contract, valued at over $27.0 million during the initial five-year term, for statewide NG-911 services for a Southeastern state;
Various funded orders totaling $9.0 million for wireless location-based messaging services;
Over $2.5 million of initial funding from a new international customer for location-based messaging services;
More than $2.5 million of incremental funding for an existing NG-911 customer in a Midwestern state;
Various funded orders, aggregating $1.4 million, primarily for location and maintenance and support services for a large wireless carrier in the U.S.; and
Additional funding from a Mid-Atlantic state for ancillary network and call handling services.
Additionally, T&W announced that it is nearing the completion of the development of its latest NG-911 call handling solution, which features a new architecture leveraging cloud and AI capabilities and designed to serve first responders in the U.S., Canada and Australia even better. The Company anticipates launching its revolutionary new product at this year's upcoming National Emergency Number Association ("NENA") conference.
Cost-Savings and Profit Improvement Initiatives
Comtech continues to execute on its transformation plan which includes a thorough review of processes, product lines, staffing levels and cost structures to implement actions to reduce costs, enable a more efficient and effective organization and improve the Company's cash conversion cycle. Comtech has ceased manufacturing operations in the U.K. More than 70 products within the S&S segment have been discontinued, and the Company is completing the final deliveries of outstanding orders for these discontinued products over the next few months. Further, the Company has reduced its global workforce by approximately 15% since July 31, 2024, which represents approximately $33.0 million in annualized labor costs. Over the course of the nine months ended April 30, 2025, severance associated with such actions approximated $2.7 million (primarily within selling, general and administrative expenses). The Company continues to evaluate additional opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and improve profitability.
While the Company continues to invest in R&D, it is obtaining customer funding for research and development to adapt its products to specialized customer requirements. During the third quarter, customers reimbursed the Company $5.9 million in connection with R&D efforts. Such amount is in addition to the $4.4 million of Comtech funded R&D reported in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This customer-funded R&D not only offsets the Company's expenditures, but helps to ensure that R&D expenditures are aligned with customer and market demand.
Capital Structure and Liquidity
As previously disclosed on March 3, 2025, the Company amended its Credit Facility and Subordinated Credit Facility to, among other things, waive existing breaches under the facilities, and suspend testing of the Net Leverage Ratio and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio covenants until the quarter ending on October 31, 2025.
As of June 6, 2025, Comtech's available sources of liquidity approximate $27.3 million, consisting of qualified cash and cash equivalents and the remaining available portion of the committed Revolver Loan.
At both April 30, 2025 and June 6, 2025, total outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility were $168.0 million, including $23.4 million drawn on the Revolver Loan.
As of April 30, 2025, total outstanding borrowings under the Amended Subordinated Credit Facility were $65.0 million (excluding accreted interest and make whole adjustments), and the liquidation preference of the Company's outstanding convertible preferred stock was $199.7 million (excluding potential increases in the liquidation preference and other obligations that could be triggered by, among other things, breaches of covenants, asset sales and/or change in control of the Company).
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Comtech will host a conference call with investors and analysts on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Comtech's website at www.comtech.com/investors. Alternatively, investors can access the conference call by dialing (800) 225-9448 (primary) or (203) 518-9708 (alternate) and using the conference I.D. of "Comtech." A replay will be available through Monday, June 23, 2025, by dialing (800) 934-2123 or (402) 220-1137.
About Comtech
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading provider of satellite and space communications technologies; terrestrial and wireless network solutions; Next Generation 911 ("NG-911") and emergency services; and cloud native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Through its culture of innovation and employee empowerment, Comtech leverages its global presence and decades of technology leadership and experience to create some of the world's most innovative solutions for mission-critical communications. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information in this press release contains, and oral statements made by the Company's representatives from time to time may contain, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "future," "goal," "outlook," "intend," "likely," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "strategy," "target," "will," "would," and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding expectations for its strategic alternatives process, expectations for further portfolio-shaping opportunities, expectations for other operational initiatives, the intended use of proceeds from the Credit Facility and Amended Subordinated Credit Facility, expectations for completing further financing initiatives, future performance and financial condition, plans to address its ability to continue as a going concern, the plans and objectives of management and 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 its control which may cause actual results, future performance and financial condition, and achievement of plans and objectives of management to be materially different from the results, performance or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or the Company's good faith belief with respect to future events, and is subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company's control. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: the outcome and effectiveness of the aforementioned strategic alternatives process, further portfolio-shaping opportunities, other operational initiatives, and the completion of further financing activities; its ability to access capital and liquidity so that the Company is able to continue as a going concern; its ability to implement changes in executive leadership; the possibility that the expected synergies and benefits from strategic activities will not be fully realized, or will not be realized within the anticipated time periods; the risk that acquired businesses will not be integrated successfully; impacts from, and uncertainties regarding, future actions that may be taken by activist stockholders; the possibility of disruption from acquisitions or dispositions, 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 Satellite and Space Communications segment away from bidding on large commodity service contracts and toward pursuing contracts for niche products and solutions with higher margins; the nature and timing of receipt of, and 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 and ability to scale opportunities and deliver solutions to current and prospective customers; changes and uncertainty in prevailing economic and political conditions (including financial and capital market conditions), including as a result of Russia's military incursion into Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war and attacks in the Red Sea region or any tariff, trade restrictions or similar matters; changes in the price of oil in global markets; changes in prevailing interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; risks associated with legal proceedings, customer claims for indemnification, and other similar matters; risks associated with obligations under its credit facilities; risks associated with large contracts; risks associated with supply chain disruptions; and other factors described in this and other Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the risks described above are not the only risks that the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties, not currently known to the Company or that do not currently appear to be material, may also materially adversely affect its business, financial condition and/or operating results in the future. The Company describe risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially in the "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk" sections of its SEC filings. The Company does not intend to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Appendix:
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended April 30,
Nine months ended April 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net sales
$
126,787,000
128,076,000
$
369,161,000
414,212,000
Cost of sales
87,842,000
89,122,000
281,960,000
284,178,000
Gross profit
38,945,000
38,954,000
87,201,000
130,034,000
Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
30,203,000
28,697,000
115,679,000
91,699,000
Research and development
4,425,000
5,746,000
12,492,000
20,401,000
Amortization of intangibles
5,044,000
5,289,000
16,680,000
15,866,000
Impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill


79,555,000

Proxy solicitation costs


2,682,000

CEO transition costs
805,000
2,492,000
1,072,000
2,492,000
Loss (gain) on business divestiture, net

200,000

(2,013,000
)
40,477,000
42,424,000
228,160,000
128,445,000
Operating (loss) income
(1,532,000
)
(3,470,000
)
(140,959,000
)
1,589,000
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense
12,907,000
5,146,000
33,447,000
15,343,000
Interest (income) and other
(509,000
)
409,000

1,246,000
Write-off of deferred financing costs and debt discounts
3,479,000

4,891,000

Change in fair value of warrants and derivatives
(49,542,000
)
(6,439,000
)
(15,450,000
)
(6,439,000
)
Income (loss) before (benefit from) provision for income taxes
32,133,000
(2,586,000
)
(163,847,000
)
(8,561,000
)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes
(1,801,000
)
(5,381,000
)
(635,000
)
639,000
Net income (loss)
$
33,934,000
2,795,000
$
(163,212,000
)
(9,200,000
)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of convertible preferred stock


51,179,000
(13,640,000
)
Adjustments to reflect redemption value of convertible preferred stock:
Convertible preferred stock issuance costs

(76,000
)

(4,349,000
)
Dividends on convertible preferred stock
(48,405,000
)
(3,759,000
)
(80,656,000
)
(7,643,000
)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$
(14,471,000
)
(1,040,000
)
$
(192,689,000
)
(34,832,000
)
Net loss per common share:
Basic
$
(0.49
)
(0.04
)
$
(6.56
)
(1.21
)
Diluted
$
(0.49
)
(0.04
)
$
(6.56
)
(1.21
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic
29,399,000
28,854,000
29,395,000
28,753,000
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding – diluted
29,399,000
28,854,000
29,395,000
28,753,000
COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
April 30, 2025
July 31, 2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
28,434,000
32,433,000
Accounts receivable, net
151,472,000
195,595,000
Inventories, net
77,691,000
93,136,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
17,063,000
15,387,000
Total current assets
274,660,000
336,551,000
Property, plant and equipment, net
44,462,000
47,328,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
31,177,000
31,590,000
Goodwill
204,625,000
284,180,000
Intangibles with finite lives, net
178,148,000
194,828,000
Deferred financing costs, net
1,850,000
3,251,000
Other assets, net
16,222,000
14,706,000
Total assets
$
751,144,000
912,434,000
Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
27,188,000
42,477,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
59,162,000
62,245,000
Current portion of credit facility, net
148,882,000
4,050,000
Current portion of subordinated credit facility, net
65,471,000

Operating lease liabilities, current
7,589,000
7,869,000
Contract liabilities
64,386,000
65,834,000
Interest payable
5,000
1,072,000
Total current liabilities
372,683,000
183,547,000
Non-current portion of credit facility, net

173,527,000
Operating lease liabilities, non-current
29,581,000
30,258,000
Income taxes payable, non-current
1,866,000
2,231,000
Deferred tax liability, net
5,763,000
6,193,000
Long-term contract liabilities
20,186,000
21,035,000
Warrant and derivative liabilities
31,564,000
5,254,000
Other liabilities
3,996,000
4,060,000
Total liabilities
465,639,000
426,105,000
Commitments and contingencies
Convertible preferred stock, par value $0.10 per share; authorized and issued 178,181 shares at April 30, 2025 (redemption value of $199,661,000 which includes accrued dividends of $1,486,000) and authorized and issued 171,827 shares at July 31, 2024 (redemption value of $180,076,000, which includes accrued dividends of $1,341,000)
170,072,000
180,076,000
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.10 per share; authorized and unissued 1,821,819 and 1,828,173 shares at April 30, 2025 and July 31, 2024, respectively


Common stock, par value $0.10 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 44,395,660 and 43,766,109 shares at April 30, 2025 and July 31, 2024, respectively
4,440,000
4,377,000
Additional paid-in capital
567,647,000
640,145,000
Retained (deficit) earnings
(14,805,000
)
103,580,000
557,282,000
748,102,000
Less:
Treasury stock, at cost (15,033,317 shares at April 30, 2025 and July 31, 2024)
(441,849,000
)
(441,849,000
)
Total stockholders' equity
115,433,000
306,253,000
Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and stockholders' equity
$
751,144,000
912,434,000
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide investors with additional information regarding the Company's financial results, this 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 interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangibles, impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill, amortization of cost to fulfill assets, amortization of stock-based compensation, CEO transition costs, change in fair value of warrants and derivatives, proxy solicitation costs, restructuring costs (non-inventory related), strategic emerging technology costs (for next-generation satellite technology), and write-off of deferred financing costs and debt discounts, and in the recent past, acquisition plan expenses, change in fair value of the convertible preferred stock purchase option liability, COVID-19 related costs, facility exit costs, strategic alternatives expenses and other and loss on business divestiture. These items, while periodically affecting its results, may vary significantly from period to period and may have a disproportionate effect in a given period, thereby affecting the comparability of results. Although closely aligned, the Company's definition of Adjusted EBITDA is different than EBITDA (as such term is defined in its Credit Facility) utilized for financial covenant calculations and also may differ from the definition of EBITDA or Adjusted 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 its investors and analysts. The Company believes that investors and analysts may use Adjusted EBITDA, along with other information contained in its SEC filings, including GAAP measures, in assessing performance and comparability of results with other companies. Non-GAAP measures reflect the GAAP measures as reported, adjusted for certain items as described herein and also excludes the effects of the Company's outstanding convertible preferred stock. These Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool as they exclude the financial impact of transactions necessary to conduct its 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 measures in the tables presented herein, 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. As the Company has not provided future financial targets, there is no need to reconcile its business outlook to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Furthermore, even if targets had been provided, items such as stock-based compensation, adjustments to the provision for income taxes, amortization of intangibles and interest expense, 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 would not be available without unreasonable effort and such unavailable reconciling items could significantly impact the Company's financial results.
Three months ended April 30,
Nine months ended April 30,
Fiscal Year
2025
2024
2025
2024
2024
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA:
Net income (loss)
$
33,934,000
$
2,795,000
$
(163,212,000
)
$
(9,200,000
)
$
(99,985,000
)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes
(1,801,000
)
(5,381,000
)
(635,000
)
639,000
(295,000
)
Interest expense
12,907,000
5,146,000
33,447,000
15,343,000
22,153,000
Interest (income) and other
(509,000
)
409,000

1,246,000
678,000
Write-off of deferred financing costs and debt discounts
3,479,000

4,891,000

1,832,000
Change in fair value of warrants and derivatives
(49,542,000
)
(6,439,000
)
(15,450,000
)
(6,439,000
)
(4,273,000
)
Amortization of stock-based compensation
1,195,000
404,000
2,520,000
5,238,000
6,096,000
Amortization of intangibles
5,044,000
5,289,000
16,680,000
15,866,000
21,154,000
Depreciation
2,726,000
3,121,000
8,400,000
9,073,000
12,159,000
Impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill


79,555,000

64,525,000
Amortization of cost to fulfill assets

240,000
261,000
720,000
960,000
Restructuring costs (non-inventory related)
4,338,000
2,755,000
14,222,000
9,197,000
12,470,000
Strategic emerging technology costs

880,000
280,000
3,228,000
4,110,000
Proxy solicitation costs


2,682,000


CEO transition costs
805,000
2,492,000
1,072,000
2,492,000
2,916,000
Loss (gain) on business divestiture, net

200,000

(2,013,000
)
1,199,000
Adjusted EBITDA
$
12,576,000
$
11,911,000
$
(15,287,000
)
$
45,390,000
$
45,699,000
Reconciliations of GAAP consolidated operating income (loss), net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders and net income (loss) per diluted common share to the corresponding Non-GAAP measures are shown in the tables below (numbers and per share amounts in the tables may not foot due to rounding). Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders and Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted common share reflect Non-GAAP provisions for income taxes based on year-to-date results, as adjusted for the Non-GAAP reconciling items included in the tables below. 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.
April 30, 2025
Three months ended
Nine months ended
Operating(Loss)Income
Net LossAttributableto CommonStockholders
Net LossperDilutedCommonShare*
OperatingLoss
Net LossAttributableto CommonStockholders
Net LossperDilutedCommonShare*
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Earnings:
GAAP measures, as reported
$
(1,532,000
)
$
(14,471,000
)
$
(0.49
)
$
(140,959,000
)
$
(192,689,000
)
$
(6.56
)
Adjustments to reflect redemption value of convertible preferred stock

48,405,000
1.65

80,656,000
2.74
Change in fair value of warrants and derivatives

(49,542,000
)
(1.68
)

(15,450,000
)
(0.53
)
Gain on extinguishment of convertible preferred stock




(51,179,000
)
(1.74
)
Impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill



79,555,000
79,555,000
2.71
Amortization of intangibles
5,044,000
4,807,000
0.16
16,680,000
15,968,000
0.54
Restructuring costs (non-inventory related)
4,338,000
4,061,000
0.14
14,222,000
13,582,000
0.46
Proxy solicitation costs



2,682,000
2,523,000
0.09
Amortization of stock-based compensation
1,195,000
1,195,000
0.04
2,520,000
2,401,000
0.08
CEO transition costs
805,000
749,000
0.02
1,072,000
1,041,000
0.04
Strategic emerging technology costs



280,000
266,000
0.01
Amortization of cost to fulfill assets



261,000
261,000
0.01
Net discrete tax benefit

(442,000
)
(0.02
)

(374,000
)
(0.01
)
Non-GAAP measures
$
9,850,000
$
(5,238,000
)
$
(0.18
)
$
(23,687,000
)
$
(63,439,000
)
$
(2.16
)
April 30, 2024
Three months ended
Nine months ended
Operating(Loss)Income
Net (Loss)IncomeAttributableto CommonStockholders
Net (Loss)IncomeperDilutedCommonShare*
OperatingIncome
Net (Loss)IncomeAttributableto CommonStockholders
Net (Loss)IncomeperDilutedCommonShare*
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Earnings:
GAAP measures, as reported
$
(3,470,000
)
$
(1,040,000
)
$
(0.04
)
$
1,589,000
$
(34,832,000
)
$
(1.21
)
Loss on extinguishment of convertible preferred stock




13,640,000
0.47
Adjustments to reflect redemption value of convertible preferred stock

3,835,000
0.13

11,992,000
0.41
Change in fair value of warrants and derivatives

(6,439,000
)
(0.22
)

(6,439,000
)
(0.22
)
Amortization of intangibles
5,289,000
4,098,000
0.14
15,866,000
12,292,000
0.42
Restructuring costs
2,755,000
2,121,000
0.07
9,197,000
7,075,000
0.24
Amortization of stock-based compensation
404,000
323,000
0.01
5,238,000
4,089,000
0.14
Strategic emerging technology costs
880,000
678,000
0.02
3,228,000
2,486,000
0.09
CEO transition costs
2,492,000
1,919,000
0.07
2,492,000
1,919,000
0.07
Amortization of cost to fulfill assets
240,000
240,000
0.01
720,000
720,000
0.02
Loss (gain) on business divestiture, net
200,000
200,000
0.01
(2,013,000
)
(1,247,000
)
(0.04
)
Net discrete tax (benefit) expense

(229,000
)
(0.01
)

768,000
0.03
Non-GAAP measures
$
8,790,000
$
5,706,000
$
0.20
$
36,317,000
$
12,463,000
$
0.43
Fiscal Year 2024
Operating(Loss)Income
Net (Loss)IncomeAttributable toCommonStockholders
Net (Loss)Incomeper DilutedCommonShare*
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Earnings:
GAAP measures, as reported
$
(79,890,000
)
$
(135,440,000
)
$
(4.70
)
Loss on extinguishment of convertible preferred stock

19,555,000
0.68
Adjustments to reflect redemption value of convertible preferred stock

15,900,000
0.55
Change in fair value of warrants and derivatives

(4,273,000
)
(0.15
)
Impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill
64,525,000
63,800,000
2.21
Amortization of intangibles
21,154,000
16,389,000
0.57
Restructuring costs
12,470,000
9,736,000
0.34
Amortization of stock-based compensation
6,096,000
4,797,000
0.17
Strategic emerging technology costs
4,110,000
3,795,000
0.13
CEO transition costs
2,916,000
2,245,000
0.08
Loss on business divestiture
1,199,000
1,199,000
0.04
Amortization of cost to fulfill assets
960,000
960,000
0.03
Net discrete tax expense

4,136,000
0.14
Non-GAAP measures
$
33,540,000
$
2,799,000
$
0.10
* Per share amounts may not foot due to rounding. In addition, due to the GAAP net loss for the period, Non-GAAP EPS for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2024 and fiscal 2024 was computed using weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 28,936,000, 28,948,000 and 29,132,000, during the respective period.
ECMTL
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250609136248/en/
Contacts
Investor Relations Contact Maria Ceriello631-962-7115Maria.Ceriello@comtech.com
Media Contacts Jamie Clegg480-532-2523Jamie.Clegg@comtech.com
Longacre Square Partnerscomtech@longacresquare.com

Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Ispire Malaysia Reaffirms Full Regulatory Compliance and Export-Only Manufacturing Operations
Ispire Malaysia Reaffirms Full Regulatory Compliance and Export-Only Manufacturing Operations

Yahoo

time19 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Ispire Malaysia Reaffirms Full Regulatory Compliance and Export-Only Manufacturing Operations

LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ispire Technology Inc. ("Ispire" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ISPR), a trailblazer in vaping technology and precision dosing, announced that its Malaysian subsidiary, Ispire Malaysia Sdn Bhd ("Ispire Malaysia"), reaffirmed its strict compliance with all applicable Malaysian laws and regulations. This clarification follows recent media reports and public interest concerning the Company's manufacturing activities in Malaysia. Ispire Malaysia confirms that all manufacturing activities at its facility in Johor are exclusively for export purposes and do not involve the production or distribution of any nicotine- or cannabis-containing liquids or gels within Malaysia and for export. "Ispire Malaysia operates under stringent procedures to ensure all manufacturing is 100% export-oriented," said Michael Wang, Co-CEO of Ispire Technology Inc. "We believe our operations fully comply with Malaysian law, and we are committed to transparency and regulatory cooperation at both federal and state levels." Key Clarifications: No Local Distribution: All products manufactured in Malaysia are not sold, distributed, or marketed in the Malaysian market. No Nicotine or Cannabis Content: The facility produces semi-finished vaporizer hardware only, with no liquids or gels involved at any point in production. No Medical Devices Manufactured: While the facility is capable of producing certified components, no medical devices are currently manufactured. Any future activity in this sector would follow a comprehensive regulatory review. Advanced Safety Features: Ispire products will integrate blockchain-based age-gating and geo-fencing technology, ensuring use is restricted to adults and compliant areas. The company's patented technology has been submitted for review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Company also noted that recent commentary referencing cannabis-related products was based on marketing materials related to Ispire's U.S. operations, which operate in jurisdictions where such products are legal. These materials do not reflect the nature of the Company's business conducted in Malaysia. With an investment target exceeding USD 50 million, Ispire Malaysia has positioned itself as a premier manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, supporting job creation and technological innovation aligned with Malaysia's industrial development goals. "We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance, safety, and corporate responsibility," said Wang. For further information, please visit About Ispire Technology is engaged in the research and development, design, commercialization, sales, marketing and distribution of branded e-cigarettes and cannabis vaping products. The Company's operating subsidiaries own or license more than 400 patents worldwide. Ispire's branded e-cigarette products are marketed under the Aspire name and are sold worldwide (except in the U.S., People's Republic of China and Russia) primarily through its global distribution network. The Company also engages in original design manufacture (ODM) relationships with e-cigarette brands and retailers worldwide. The Company's cannabis products are marketed under the Ispire brand name primarily on an ODM basis to other cannabis vapor companies. Ispire sells its cannabis vaping hardware in the US, Europe and South Africa and it recently commenced marketing activities and customer engagement in Canada and Latin America. For more information, visit or follow Ispire on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act") as well as Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "seek," "intend," "plan," "goal," "project," "estimate," "anticipate," "strategy," "future," "likely" or other comparable terms, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding the Company's strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties including those regarding: the Company meeting its investment target in Malaysia as currently planned, to a lesser degree, or at all; the Company's continued compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which it operates; the approval or rejection of any PMTA submitted by the Company; whether the Company's joint venture with Touch Point Worldwide Inc. d/b/a/ Berify and Chemular Inc. (the "Joint Venture") may be successful in achieving its goals regarding age-gating technology, or otherwise, as currently contemplated, with different terms, or at all; the Joint Venture's ability to innovate in the e-cigarette technology space or develop age gating or age verification technologies for nicotine vaping devices; the Company's business strategies; and the risk and uncertainties described in "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements" and the additional risk described in Ispire's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024 and any subsequent filings which Ispire makes with the SEC, including the Ispire's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by applicable law. You should read this press release with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. IR Contacts:For more information, kindly contact:Investor RelationsSherry Zheng718.213.7386ir@ Strategic CommunicationsPhil Carlson212.896.1233ispire@ Contact:Ellen Mellody570.209.2947ispire@ View original content: SOURCE Ispire Technology Inc.

Securities Fraud Investigation Into Lineage, Inc. (LINE) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Lineage, Inc. (LINE) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm

Business Wire

time35 minutes ago

  • Business Wire

Securities Fraud Investigation Into Lineage, Inc. (LINE) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Lineage, Inc. ('Lineage' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ: LINE) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON LINEAGE, INC. (LINE), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What Happened? On April 30, 2025, Lineage reported first quarter 2025 financial results, including that '[t]otal revenue decreased (2.7)%' to $1.29 billion for the quarter. The Company stated it 'experienced more normal seasonal trends in the first quarter after multiple years of elevated inventory levels.' On this news, Lineage's stock price fell $8.26, or 14.62%, to close at $48.23 per share on April 30, 2025, thereby injuring investors. Contact Us To Participate or Learn More: If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us. Charles Linehan, Esq., Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles California 90067 Email: shareholders@ Telephone: 310-201-9150 (Toll-Free: 888-773-9224) Visit our website at Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. Whistleblower Notice Persons with non-public information regarding Lineage should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program. Under the program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Charles H. Linehan at 310-201-9150 or 888-773-9224 or email shareholders@ About Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ('GPM') is a premier law firm representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation. GPM has been consistently ranked in the Top 50 Securities Class Action Settlements by ISS Securities Class Action Services. In 2018, GPM was ranked a top five law firm in number of securities class action settlements, and a top six law firm for total dollar size of settlements. With four offices across the country, GPM's nearly 40 attorneys have won groundbreaking rulings and recovered billions of dollars for investors and consumers in securities, antitrust, consumer, and employment class actions. GPM's lawyers have handled cases covering a wide spectrum of corporate misconduct and relating to nearly all industries and sectors. GPM's past successes have been widely covered by leading news and industry publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Reuters, the Associated Press, Barron's, Investor's Business Daily, Forbes, and Money. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Cibus, Inc. Announces Closing of $27.5 Million Public Offering
Cibus, Inc. Announces Closing of $27.5 Million Public Offering

Yahoo

timean hour ago

  • Yahoo

Cibus, Inc. Announces Closing of $27.5 Million Public Offering

SAN DIEGO, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS) (the 'Company' or 'Cibus'), a leading agricultural biotechnology company that uses proprietary gene editing technologies to develop plant traits (or specific genetic characteristics) in seeds, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 15,714,285 shares of its Class A Common Stock, at a purchase price of $1.75 per share, including to institutional and strategic investors, as well as the Chairman of Cibus' board of directors (5,714,286 shares). All of the shares of Class A Common Stock in the offering were sold by Cibus. The gross proceeds of the offering were $27.5 million before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund further development of the Company's weed management productivity traits in Rice and for working capital and general corporate purposes, as it pursues longer-term financing. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as the sole placement agent for the offering. This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 333-273062), including base prospectus, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), and declared effective on October 27, 2023. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the offering were filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website located at Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, when available, may be obtained 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@ This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities being offered, 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 Cibus Cibus is a leader in gene edited productivity traits that address critical productivity and sustainability challenges for farmers such as diseases and pests which the United Nations estimates cost the global economy approximately $300 billion annually. Cibus' long-term focus is productivity traits for major, large-acreage row crops. Cibus is not a seed company. It is a technology company that uses proprietary high-throughput gene editing technology to develop crop traits at a fraction of the time and cost of conventional breeding and to license them to seed companies in exchange for royalties on seed sales. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'continue,' 'estimates,' 'expects,' 'intends,' 'may,' 'might,' 'plans,' 'predicts,' 'projects,' 'should,' 'targets,' 'will,' or the negative of these terms and other similar terminology. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected use of the proceeds from the offering. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made by Cibus' management, which are based only on information currently available to it when, and speak only as of the date, such statement is made. Cibus does not assume any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by law. CIBUS CONTACTS: INVESTOR RELATIONSKaren Troeberktroeber@ Jeff Sonnek – MEDIA RELATIONSColin Sanfordcolin@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into the world of global news and events? Download our app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store