News Analysis

by Krasimir Terziev

Sofia, Bulgaria, March 9, 2020--This month Satellite Executive Briefing welcomes the views of Krasimir Terziev, Head of International Sales for Satellite services at VIVACOM--Bulgaria’s largest telecommunications company.  He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Trakia University where is spearheading innovative training and educational initiatives in the telecommunications and satellite field. Follows are his insights:

Melville, NY, March 4, 2020-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today reported its operating results for the second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2020 and updated its fiscal 2020 guidance. The company reported net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were $161.7 million.

by Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief

Ruppichteroth, Germany, March 2, 2020--In September 2019, Latin America-based Axesat and Germany-based CETel, two leading companies  in the provision of satellite communications solutions, announced a merger to form AXESS Networks. Supported by Aksiom Group Limited, a specialist in the development of high growth technical services companies,  the new company has a substantial presence in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

by Omkar Nikam

Strasbourg, France, March 2, 2020--The past year saw major traction in the global space sector from  both the government and private sectors. As many governments have taken the initiative to use space as an essential asset for the national economy, satellite applications are making inroads in the space market. 

The March 2020 issue of  the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine sponsored by Spacebridge is now available.  Featuring:

New Space Trends  by Omkar Nikam

AXESS Networks: A Merger with a Lot of Synergy by Virgil Labrador

Interview with Guido Neumann, Chief Development Officer and President EMEA, AXESS Networks

Antennas for Comms on the Move Applications by Bernardo Schneiderman

The Next Decade in Space Innovation by Stuart Daughtridge

The Importance of Link Budgets by Alvaro Sanchez

Work Microwave: A Diversified Portfolio for Changing Market Demands

Amphinicy Technologies: Building on its Strengths and Engineering Expertise

Executive Spotlight: Mitja Lovsin, General Manager, STN

Satellite Operators' Minimum Antenna Requirements  by Martin Jarrold

Before there was Nomophobia, there was the Teleport Awards  by Lou Zacharilla

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Ottawa, Canada, February 27, 2020--Telesat today announced its financial results for the three-month and one-year periods ended December 31, 2019. All amounts are in Canadian dollars and reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) unless otherwise noted. For the year ended December 31, 2019, Telesat reported consolidated revenue of $911 million, an increase of 1% ($8 million) compared to the same period in 2018.

McLean, Va, February 25, 2020–Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM)  today reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019 and issued its full-year 2020 guidance. Net loss was $107.9 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2019, as compared to net loss of $7.6 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Luxembourg, Feb. 20, 2020-- Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), today announced financial results for the three months and full-year ended December 31, 2019. Intelsat reported total revenue of $517.0 million and net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A. of $115.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2019, Intelsat reported total revenue of $2,061.5 million and net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A. of $913.6 million.

Petah Tikva, Israel – February 19, 2020 – Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019.

Melville, NY, January 29, 2020--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL)  and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT; TASE: GILT)  announced today that Comtech has agreed to acquire Gilat in a cash and stock transaction for US$ 10.25 per Gilat ordinary share of which 70% will be paid in cash and 30% in Comtech common stock, resulting in an enterprise value of approximately US$ 532.5 million.