Comtech Sells Satellite Business for $157.5M, Restructures Debt, Grants Lenders Warrants & Board Seat

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Comtech Telecommunications announced the sale of its Satellite and Space Communications business for $157.5 million, alongside significant debt restructuring, including covenant relief, issuance of warrants to lenders, and granting a board seat.

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• Major Asset Sale Announced

  Comtech entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement to sell most of its Satellite and Space Communications business to Wavestream Corporation (an affiliate of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd) for a base cash purchase price of $157.5 million. An advance payment of $10 million was received upon execution.

• Significant Debt Restructuring & Covenant Relief

  The company amended its senior and subordinated credit agreements. Key financial covenants (fixed charge coverage ratio, net leverage ratio, and minimum EBITDA) are suspended until July 31, 2027, providing crucial financial flexibility. The maximum revolving credit amount will not be reduced below $27.25 million due to Term Loan prepayments, and term loan interest margins are fixed at 9.5% (Base Rate) and 10.5% (SOFR).

• Warrants Issued to Subordinated Lenders

  Comtech issued warrants to certain subordinated lenders, entitling them to purchase up to 625,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. These warrants vest on October 17, 2026, but are subject to forfeiture if the underlying term loans are repaid in full before vesting.

• Lender Gains Board Representation

  As part of the subordinated credit agreement amendment, Comtech agreed to nominate one individual designated by Magnetar Financial LLC (a representative of the subordinated lenders) to its Board of Directors.

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Comtech is undergoing a transformational restructuring by selling a major business segment for $157.5 million, an amount exceeding its current market capitalization. This move is critical for debt reduction and securing covenant relief, which was necessary given the company's financial distress. The concessions made to lenders, including issuing warrants and granting a board seat, underscore the severity of the financial challenges. While this strategic pivot provides immediate stability and extends the company's operational runway, it fundamentally alters its business scope and shareholder structure.