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Sep 30, 2020
Globalstar Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Globalstar's Q3 2020 results reflected challenges due to the pandemic and oil & gas downturn, but also showed progress in SPOT activations and terrestrial spectrum efforts.
Key Takeaways
Globalstar reported a decrease in total revenue by 6% compared to Q3 2019, primarily due to a decline in service revenue. Despite challenges, the company saw record SPOT subscriber activations and advancements in terrestrial spectrum authorizations. The net loss for the quarter was $24.9 million, a significant shift from the net income of $21.1 million in the same period last year, primarily due to changes in non-cash derivative gains.
Total revenue decreased by 6% due to a decline in service revenue, particularly in SPOT and Duplex services.
Record SPOT subscriber activations were achieved, driven by new product launches and increased outdoor activities during the pandemic.
Progress was made in terrestrial spectrum efforts with authorizations obtained in Canada, Brazil, and Kenya.
Net loss was $24.9 million, a significant change from the net income of $21.1 million in Q3 2019, mainly due to a decrease in non-cash derivative gains.
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Commercial IoT Revenue
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Globalstar is focused on long-term growth opportunities, including reliable connectivity for IoT data, emergency messaging, and tracking. The company is developing new IoT modems and expanding its relationship with Fiat Chrysler and the Jeep brand. Thermo is prepared to support the Company by exercising its warrants even if out-of-the-money.
Positive Outlook
- Focus on providing reliable connectivity around the globe for low bit rate IoT data.
- Expansion of Commercial IoT reseller relationships and device offerings.
- Development of new two-way Commercial IoT modems.
- Leveraging the brand equity in our SPOT family of products.
- Expansion of relationship with Fiat Chrysler and the Jeep brand.
Challenges Ahead
- The lingering impact of the oil and gas industry downturn has temporarily altered the trajectory of our Commercial IoT growth.
- Decline in Duplex service revenue was due primarily to fewer average subscribers driven by normal churn in the base exceeding gross activations over the last twelve months.
- Decline in SPOT service revenue in the third quarter of 2020 was due primarily to fewer subscribers, despite a significant increase in SPOT activations in recent months.
- Decrease in SPOT subscribers during 2020 is due to elevated churn, both voluntary and involuntary.
- If the stock price remains below the warrant strike price, there is uncertainty about meeting the Facility Agreement obligation.
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