• Consolidated Net Sales: $126.6 million, compared to $134.2 million a year ago and $115.8 million in Q1 of fiscal 2025.
• Satellite and Space Segment Net Sales: $73.7 million, a 25% sequential increase.
• Terrestrial and Wireless Segment Net Sales: $52.9 million, a decrease of 5% from the prior year and 7% from last quarter.
• Consolidated Gross Margin: 26.7%, compared to 32.2% in the second quarter of fiscal '24.
• Consolidated Operating Loss: $10.3 million, compared to operating income of $3 million in the prior year period.
• Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA: $2.9 million, compared to $15.1 million in the prior year period.
• Book-to-Bill Ratio: 0.63 for the three months ended January 31, 2025.
• Qualified Cash and Cash Equivalents: $21.5 million as of March 10, 2025.
• Total Outstanding Borrowings: $168 million under the credit facility, with $23.4 million drawn on the revolver.
• Available Sources of Liquidity: $27.4 million, consisting of qualified cash and cash equivalents and the remaining portion of the committed revolver.
• Operating Cash Flows: Roughly break-even for the three months ended January 31, 2025.

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Release Date: March 12, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Comtech Telecommunications Corp (NASDAQ:CMTL) has initiated a comprehensive transformation plan aimed at improving operational discipline and reducing costs.
• The company successfully secured a new capital infusion of $40 million, enhancing its financial flexibility.
• The Satellite and Space Communications segment reported a 25% sequential increase in net sales, driven by higher sales of SATCOM solutions to the US Army.
• The Terrestrial and Wireless Networks segment is poised for growth with new cloud-based emergency response products and increased interest in 5G location technologies.
• Comtech Telecommunications Corp (NASDAQ:CMTL) has developed strong relationships with secured creditors, preferred shareholders, and subordinated debt holders, gaining their support for financial restructuring.

Negative Points

• Comtech Telecommunications Corp (NASDAQ:CMTL) breached financial covenants at the end of the quarter, resulting in default on several loans.
• The company's Satellite and Space Communications segment has underperformed in recent quarters, requiring a turnaround.
• Consolidated net sales decreased to $126.6 million from $134.2 million a year ago, reflecting lower sales in both business segments.
• Gross margins declined to 26.7% from 32.2% in the same quarter of the previous year.
• The company reported a consolidated operating loss of $10.3 million in the second quarter, compared to operating income of $3 million in the prior year period.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you talk about the progress in cost optimization in the satellite business? Is it all reflected in this quarter's results, or is there more to be gained in coming quarters? A: Kenneth Traub, CEO, explained that cost optimization is an ongoing process. Some cost reduction efforts were implemented during the second quarter, but the process of product rationalization and moving into higher margin areas is continuous. Daniel Gizinski, President of the Satellite and Space Communications Segment, added that while some benefits are reflected in the current quarter, they are still working through committed backlog on existing products.

Q: Regarding the $26 million order with L3 for A3M modems, can you discuss the higher margin programs that are now potentially going into production this year? A: Kenneth Traub stated that the company aims to improve gross margins by being more selective with projects and leveraging proprietary technologies. Daniel Gizinski added that the A3M program reflects confidence from the US DOD and partners, focusing on delivering differentiated capabilities that offer customer value and meaningful margins.

Q: What is your outlook for cash flow in the second half of the year? Do you expect to be cash flow positive? A: Kenneth Traub mentioned that they are not providing specific projections, but CFO Michael Bondi noted that they are working on improving their cash position through cost reduction initiatives and focusing on profitable business, although more work is needed.

Q: With the decision to not accept low margin bookings, what could be a sustainable margin profile for the space and satellite and T&W segments? A: Kenneth Traub stated that while they aim to improve gross margins through better cost discipline and product positioning, they are not in a position to provide specific numbers on future gross margins at this time.

Q: Regarding the unfavorable ruling on the GFSR protest, is there anything Comtech can do to re-protest, and is it worth pursuing given the low margin profile? A: Kenneth Traub mentioned that they are considering their options in light of the decision, acknowledging the low margin profile of the contract. Daniel Gizinski added that they are evaluating available options.

Q: Any commentary on the FCC's agenda for NG911 resilience and accessibility? A: Jeffery Robertson, President of the Terrestrial and Wireless Networks Segment, noted that the FCC's focus on location accuracy and NG911 resiliency is favorable for their business. They are preparing to comment on the FCC's agenda and are already working on enhancing network resiliency.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.