Comtech adds public safety veteran Christopher Maloney to board; board expands to seven directors

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/

Christopher D. Maloney appointed independent director effective October 1, 2026; Comtech's board now consists of seven directors.
Maloney founded TriTech Software Systems in 1993, grew it to 750+ employees and 3,000 installations in 14 countries with 14 acquisitions, and led its 2018 sale to Bain Capital.
He will serve on the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Strategic Review Committee; pay follows the standard non-employee director arrangement from the January 30, 2026 proxy.
Appointment fulfills Comtech's obligation under a June 14, 2026 director agreement with Magnetar Financial LLC as representative of the Investors.
CEO Ken Traub cites Maloney's 9-1-1 expertise ahead of the anticipated closing of the sale of most of the Satellite & Space Communications segment; Allerium is the public safety unit.

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Christopher D. Maloney

Independent Director

CMTL · COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/

Effective: 2026-10-01
Filed: October 5, 2026, 5:14 PM ET

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (“Comtech” or the “Company”) appointed Christopher D. Maloney as an independent director, effective October 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Christopher D. Maloney was appointed as Independent Director at COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/.

Action: appointed
Role: Independent Director

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The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (“Comtech” or the “Company”) appointed Christopher D. Maloney as an independent director, effective October 1, 2026.

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