Bruce Crawford to Serve as Lead Independent Director

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) (“Comtech” or the “Company”), a global technology leader, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has unanimously elected Kenneth (Ken) H. Traub as the Executive Chairman of the Company. Mark Quinlan has stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Board and will continue serving on the Board. In addition to Mr. Traub's role in chairing the Board, he will be the senior executive leading the Company. John Ratigan, Comtech's President and CEO, will report directly to Mr. Traub and they will be working closely together. In addition, former U.S. Army Chief Information Officer, Lieutenant General (Retired) Bruce T. Crawford, has been elected to serve as Lead Independent Director.

“I am thrilled to lead the Comtech team as Executive Chairman during this important time for the Company,” said Mr. Traub. “I look forward to working closely with the Board, management team, employees throughout the Company as well as other stakeholders to help address lingering challenges and better position us to capitalize on significant value enhancement opportunities going forward.”

Mr. Traub continued, “On behalf of the Board, I thank Mark for his leadership and the contributions he has made to Comtech while serving as Chairman. We look forward to continuing to benefit from his expertise as a director and as a significant investor.”

“I am honored to have been selected as Lead Independent Director, and look forward to working with the Board and management team,” said Mr. Crawford. “The Comtech Board has acted decisively to strengthen the Company's leadership.”

“Ken joined the Comtech Board just one month ago and has already demonstrated the leadership skills and acumen that have been the hallmarks of his successful career,” said Mr. Quinlan. “Comtech is fortunate to have a leader of his caliber as we embark on the next chapter of the Company's development.”

Mr. Ratigan added, “I am thrilled to welcome Ken to Comtech leadership and look forward to working closely together. Ken and I have complementary skills and I look forward to collaborating with him to help Comtech achieve its full potential.”

About Kenneth Traub

Mr. Traub is a visionary and transformational corporate leader with a successful track record of building sustainable shareholder value. Mr. Traub has over 30 years of experience as a Chairman, CEO, director and active investor with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in driving strategic, financial, operational and governance improvements. Mr. Traub is adept at managing business challenges, executing turnarounds, optimizing capital allocation, driving operational improvements, implementing M&A and other strategic initiatives and capitalizing on strategic growth opportunities. Mr. Traub received a BA from Emory College in 1983 and an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1988.

About Comtech

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing satellite and space communications technologies, terrestrial and wireless network solutions, NG911 emergency services and cloud native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages its global presence, technology leadership and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

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Important Additional Information and Where to Find It

The Company has filed a proxy statement on Schedule 14A, an accompanying proxy card, and other documents with the SEC in connection with its solicitation of proxies from the Company’s stockholders for the Company’s Fiscal 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. THE COMPANY’S STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY’S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY CARD, AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and stockholders may obtain a copy of the definitive proxy statement, an accompanying proxy card, any amendments or supplements to the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC at no charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available at no charge by clicking the “Governance” link in the “Investors” section of the Company’s website, https://comtech.com/investors/, or by contacting investors@comtech.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.

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