Comtech settles proxy contest with Outerbridge; appoints Wendi Carpenter to board

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/

Outerbridge withdraws its director nominations and will support Comtech's recommended slate at the adjourned annual meeting.
Wendi Carpenter (Rear Admiral, USN Ret.) appointed to Board effective Jan 3, 2022, replacing an activist-nominated director.
Comtech and Outerbridge agree to appoint an additional independent director by Mar 31, 2022, using a leading search firm.
Outerbridge commits to standstill, voting in line with Board recommendations, and customary non-disparagement through the 2022 annual meeting.
Fiscal 2021 Annual Meeting of Dec 17 convened and adjourned; new meeting date expected before Dec 31, 2021.

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Wendi B. Carpenter

Director

CMTL · COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/

Effective: 2022-01-03
Filed: December 21, 2021, 6:59 PM ET

On December 16, 2021, the Company announced that Wendi B. Carpenter (Rear Admiral U.S. Navy, Retired) has been appointed to the Board, effective January 3, 2022.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Wendi B. Carpenter was appointed as Director at COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/.

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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On December 16, 2021, the Company announced that Wendi B. Carpenter (Rear Admiral U.S. Navy, Retired) has been appointed to the Board, effective January 3, 2022.

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