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Globalstar(GSAT) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-02-28 17:22
Financial Data and Key Metrics - Total revenue for 2023 was $224 million, a 51% increase YoY, driven by higher wholesale capacity service revenue [51] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $117 million, a 100%+ increase YoY, with a margin of 52%, up from 39% in 2022 [17] - Cash at year-end 2023 was $56.7 million, a 77% YoY increase, with net leverage under 3x [18] - 2024 revenue guidance is between $225 million and $250 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 50% [53] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - Wholesale satellite business saw significant growth, with new partnerships and a $20 million annual revenue commitment from a government services company [11][27] - Commercial IoT revenue grew 17% in 2023, with gross subscriber activations up 8% and ARPU increasing due to higher usage and unlimited plans [78][79] - Terrestrial spectrum initiatives, including a $1.5 million order from a major U.S. retailer, are expected to drive future growth [15][55] Market Data and Key Metrics - The total addressable market (TAM) for LEO capacity is increasing, driven by demand for new consumer capabilities and IoT applications [9] - The IoT B2B TAM is expected to grow to $10.4 billion annually by 2035, presenting a significant opportunity for the company [78] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is leveraging its bent-pipe architecture to upgrade technologies on the ground without significant CapEx, providing flexibility to respond to market changes [12] - Strategic focus on four pillars: wholesale satellite, legacy products, IoT, and terrestrial spectrum, with a strong emphasis on innovation and differentiation [26][27][29] - Partnerships with Nokia and XCOM Labs are driving new opportunities in terrestrial spectrum and 5G technology [14][32] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is optimistic about 2024 and beyond, with new satellites under construction to enhance the constellation and drive capacity growth [9][70] - The company is investing in new initiatives, including IoT and terrestrial spectrum, to create a virtuous cycle of innovation and differentiation [25][37] - The company expects to continue growing its wholesale business and expanding its IoT capabilities, supported by a strong financial position [16][18] Other Important Information - The company has a new government services partnership with a minimum revenue commitment of $20 million annually over a 5-year term [11] - The first commercial order for XCOM RAN systems from a major U.S. retailer is expected to be fulfilled in 2024, with potential for material commercial scale [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Initial deployment for a major U.S.-based retailer and Band 53 spectrum [38] - The company is working on multi-band radio units to support Band 53, which will be a competitive differentiator for private network customers [55] - The value of the spectrum will be demonstrated through its integration with XCOM RAN technology, creating significant opportunities [57] Question: Terrestrial spectrum lease and Nokia radios [44] - The Nokia deployment is mission-critical, with a focus on reliability in complex environments, and future potential for increased throughput [45] - No incremental CapEx is required for the network services agreement, as the existing satellite constellation can support the growth [64] Question: Future weighting of the four pillars of value [48] - Management is particularly excited about the terrestrial and IoT opportunities, with the potential to scale significantly in the IoT space [66][67] Question: FCC's initial proposal on satellite-to-ground spectrum [49] - The company is monitoring the FCC's proposal and sees potential for new services, leveraging its global spectrum and relationships with cellular operators [69] Question: Reporting of spectrum lease revenue and stock compensation [58] - Spectrum lease revenue will initially be reported in other service revenues and broken out if it becomes material [58] - Stock compensation is elevated in 2023 and will remain so for the next two years due to performance-based restricted stock units [43]
Globalstar(GSAT) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Results
2024-02-28 13:15
GLOBALSTAR ANNOUNCES 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS Covington, LA, February 28, 2024 -- Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) today announced its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. "Globalstar had a record year measured by several key performance indicators, led by total revenue of $224 million, an increase of over 50% from 2022. Revenue growth was driven primarily by increases in wholesale capacity services and Commercial IoT. Given the high margin nature of o ...
Globalstar(GSAT) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-04 17:39
Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE:GSAT) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Paul Jacobs - CEO Rebecca Clary - VP & CFO Timothy Taylor - VP, Finance, Business Operations & Strategy and Director Kyle Pickens - VP, Strategy and Communications Conference Call Participants Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley Michael Crawford - B. Riley Securities George Sutton - Craig-Hallum Capital Group Walter Piecyk - LightShed Partners Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome ...
Globalstar(GSAT) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-02 20:09
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-33117 GLOBALSTAR, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Incorporation or Organization) Delaware 41-2116508 (State ...
Globalstar(GSAT) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-03 20:07
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-33117 GLOBALSTAR, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Incorporation or Organization) FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 Delaware 41-2116508 (State or O ...
Globalstar(GSAT) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-03 15:13
Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE:GSAT) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants James Monroe - Executive Chairman Timothy Taylor - VP, Finance, Business Operations & Strategy and Director Rebecca Clary - VP & CFO David Kagan - CEO Kyle Pickens - VP, Strategy and Communications Conference Call Participants Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley George Sutton - Craig-Hallum Michael Crawford - B. Riley Securities Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Globalstar Second Quarter 2023 Ear ...
Globalstar(GSAT) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-05 15:50
Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE:GSAT) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript May 5, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jay Monroe - Executive Chairman Rebecca Clary - Vice President and Chief Financial Officer David Kagan - Chief Executive Officer Timothy Taylor - Vice President, Finance, Business Operations and Strategy Kyle Pickens - Vice President of Strategy and Communications Conference Call Participants Mike Crawford - B. Riley Securities Landon Park - Morgan Stanley George Sutton - Craig Hallum Capital Lyman Dela ...
Globalstar(GSAT) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-05 12:05
or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-33117 GLOBALSTAR, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Incorporation or Organization) Delaware 41-2116508 (State or ...
Globalstar(GSAT) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-03-07 16:15
Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE:GSAT) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call March 7, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jay Monroe - Executive Chairman Rebecca Clary - Vice President and Chief Financial Officer David Kagan - Chief Executive Officer Timothy Taylor - Vice President, Finance, Business Operations and Strategy Kyle Pickens - Vice President of Strategy and Communications Conference Call Participants Simon Flannery - Morgan Stanley George Sutton - Craig-Hallum Capital Mike Crawford - B. Riley Securities Jaso ...
Globalstar(GSAT) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-03-01 21:44
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commission File Number 001-33117 GLOBALSTAR, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organi ...