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accession: "0001104659-21-151813"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CMTL"
cik: "0000023197"
company_name: "COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2021-12-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T23:28:38.238405+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

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

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-21-151813
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CMTL
- cik: 0000023197
- company_name: COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2021-12-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/23197/000110465921151813/0001104659-21-151813-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/23197/000110465921151813/tm2135759d1_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Wendi B. Carpenter was appointed as Director at COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: 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.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/23197/000110465921151813/0001104659-21-151813-index.htm

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