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4y agoALSK CHK DO FRBK+2Republic First Bancorp Appoints Benjamin C. Duster, IV to Board of DirectorsBusiness WireThird Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns Lower Court Decision to Appoint Custodian to Oversee Company; Rules that Majority of In-Office Directors "Shall" Fill the Board Vacancy CEO Vernon W. Hill Resigns Special Meeting of Shareholders to Be Cance
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications Debuts New Internet Service Offering 1 Gigabit SpeedsBusiness WireAlaska Communications (NASDAQ:ALSK) is bringing the speed Alaskans need with its new service, AKXinternet. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005269/en/ An Alaska Commun
5y agoALSK CMBMAlaska Communications Delivers Gigabit Speed Service with Fixed Wireless Access Technology from Cambium NetworksPR NewswireROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks (NASDAQ:CMBM), a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions, today announced that Alaska Communications is deploying multi-gigabit 60 GHz cnWave™ fixed wirele
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications Expands Connectivity Offerings With Low Earth Orbit SatellitesBusiness WireAlaska Communications (NASDAQ:ALSK) has signed a Distribution Partner Agreement with OneWeb, the global communications network powered from space, to expand the company's connectivity solutions across Alaska. Through the agreement, Alaska Communicati
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications Extends Safety Net to Alaskans Impacted by PandemicBusiness WireHelp is on the way for Alaskans struggling to afford broadband. Alaska Communications (NASDAQ:ALSK) will participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which will help households struggling financially during the pandemic. The Federal Commun
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications Reports First Quarter 2021 ResultsBusiness WireReported total revenue of $60.7 Million, an increase of 4.1% year over year Reported Net Income attributable to Alaska Communications of $0.6 Million Reported Adjusted EBITDA of $15.4 Million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $7.4 Million Com
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications Supports 988 National Suicide Prevention Hotline with Implementation of 10-digit DialingBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beginning April 24, 2021, Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) will begin a six-month transition to help customers prepare for 10-digit dialing for all phone calls, including local calls.
5y agoALSK ATNIAlaska Communications Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2020 ResultsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.
5y agoALSK ATNIAlaska Communications Stockholders Approve Merger with ATN International, Inc.Business WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”) announced that, based on the preliminary voting results from a special meeting of stockholders held on Friday, March 12, 2021, Alaska Communications’ stockholders have approved the adoption of the previously announced merger agreement relating to the proposed tran ...
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications’ Xtreme Internet to Bring Speeds up to 1 Gig in Select LocationsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) is bringing its fastest ever speeds to Alaskans with the launch of Xtreme Internet℠.
5y agoALSKSection 214 Joint Application For Consent to Transfer Control of Domestic and International Authorizations of Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc., to Project 8 Buyer LLCFCC Filings
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications Expands Broadband to Underserved Locations in Rural AlaskaBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a year where access to internet connectivity became even more necessary, Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) expanded broadband service by more than 3,700 locations in underserved areas of Alaska during 2020.
5y agoALSK ATNIAlaska Communications Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by ATN International, Inc. in a $332 Million Transaction; Merger Agreement with Macquarie Capital and GCM Grosvenor Has Been TerminatedBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”) announced today that on December 31, 2020 it entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by a newly formed entity owned by ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI) (“ATN”) and Freedom 3 Capital, LLC (“FC3”) in an all cash trans ...
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications Announces Receipt of Superior ProposalBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”) today announced that it has received an acquisition proposal from a third party (the “Superior Proposal Bidder”) at $3.40 per share, which the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has determined constitutes a “Superior Proposal” (as defined in the previously ...
5y agoALSK GCMGAlaska Communications Announces Amendment of Amended & Restated Merger Agreement with Macquarie Capital and GCM Grosvenor to Increase Consideration to $3.26 per ShareBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”), together with Macquarie Capital (“Macquarie Capital”) and GCM Grosvenor (NASDAQ: GCMG), through its Labor Impact Fund, L.P. (“GCM”), today announced that on December 21, 2020, they agreed to an amendment of their previously announced definitive amended and restat ...
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications Announces Receipt of Superior ProposalBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”) today announced that it has received an acquisition proposal from a third party (the “Superior Proposal Bidder”) at $3.25 per share, which the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has determined constitutes a “Superior Proposal” (as defined in the previously ...
5y agoALSK MFLX ACW RCNI+30Elliott Management Nominates Independent, Highly Qualified Trustee Candidates to the Board of Public StoragePR NewswireElliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. (together, "Elliott"), which together have made a substantial investment in the common stock ...
5y agoALSK GCMGAlaska Communications Announces Entry into Amended and Restated Merger Agreement with Macquarie Capital and GCM Grosvenor to Increase Consideration to $3.20 per ShareBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”), together with Macquarie Capital (“Macquarie Capital”) and GCM Grosvenor (NASDAQ: GCMG), through its Labor Impact Fund, L.P. (“GCM”), today announced that they have agreed to an amendment and restatement of their previously announced definitive agreement and plan ...
5y agoALSKAlaska Communications Announces Expiration of “Go-Shop” Period, Receipt of Superior Proposal and Qualification of Excluded PartiesBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”) today announced that the 30-day “go-shop” period set forth in the previously announced definitive agreement and plan of merger with affiliates of Macquarie Capital (“Macquarie”) and GCM Grosvenor (“GCM”), through its Labor Impact Fund, L.P. (the “ Macquarie/GCM Me ...
5y agoALSKNetwork Upgrades Bring Five Times More Capacity to Alaska Communications’ Subsea FiberBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) has completed major network upgrades to its subsea Northstar fiber line, increasing capacity by more than five times.
6y agoNAV ELY CIT ALSKMoore Kuehn Encourages NAV, ELY, CIT, and ALSK Investors to Contact Law FirmPR NewswireMoore Kuehn, PLLC, a law firm focusing in securities litigation located on Wall Street in downtown New York City, is investigating potential claims...
6y agoBSTC TNAV PRCP ALSKMoore Kuehn Encourages TNAV, PRCP, ALSK, and BSTC Investors to Contact Law FirmGlobeNewswireNEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moore Kuehn, PLLC, a law firm focusing in securities litigation located on Wall Street in downtown New York City, is investigating potential claims...
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Reports Third Quarter 2020 ResultsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2020.
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Announces Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Macquarie Capital and GCM Grosvenor in $300 Million TransactionBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”), together with Macquarie Capital (“Macquarie”), and GCM Grosvenor (“GCM”), through its Labor Impact Fund, L.P., announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by an affiliate of Macquarie and GCM i ...
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications to Announce Q3 2020 Financial Results November 4 and Conduct Conference Call November 5Business WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK), will release financial results for the third quarter 2020 after markets close Wednesday, November 4, 2020. The company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss operating results Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 2 p.m. ET. The live webcast will include a slide presentation. There will be a live question and answer ...
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Expands Network Footprint Through Fiber StrategyBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) has surpassed 150,000 total fiber miles.
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Secures Spectrum in Support of Fixed Wireless Broadband DeploymentBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK), has secured spectrum through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auction for licenses in the shared Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band. The CBRS spectrum is used in fixed wireless applications. Fixed wireless delivers high-speed, reliable and secure broadband with speeds up to 250 Mbps.
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Systems Group's (ALSK) CEO Bill Bishop on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Reports Second Quarter 2020 ResultsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
6y agoALSKOver 16,000 Rural Alaskans Get Access to High-speed Internet, Thanks to Alaska Communications Broadband Network ExpansionBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) has achieved a milestone in its broadband network expansion program, reaching over 16,000 rural Alaska residents with high-speed internet, with a goal of serving more than 32,000 rural Alaskans. The program started in 2017 and will continue through 2025. Communities now served with new or upgraded internet speeds include Delt ...
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications to Announce Q2 2020 Financial Results August 5 and Conduct Conference Call August 6Business WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK), will release financial results for the second quarter 2020 after markets close Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss operating results Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. ET. The live webcast will include a slide presentation. There will be a live question and answer se ...
6y agoALSK TLCTNS1 Expands Executive Leadership in Finance, People, and ProductBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NS1, the leader in modern application networking, has expanded its executive team with seasoned leaders in finance, people management, and product innovation. Hires include David Wilson as chief financial officer, Lorraine Heber-Brause as vice president and global head of people, and Sanjay Ramnath as vice president of product marketing.
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Brings Locally Hosted Microsoft Azure Services to Alaska, Increasing Security and Improving LatencyBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) will bring locally hosted Microsoft Azure Stack Hub cloud services to Alaska.
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Joins Russell 2000 and 3000 IndexesBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) has been added as a member of the small-cap Russell 2000® Index and broad-market Russell 3000® Index, effective after the US market opens on June 29, as part of the 2020 Russell indexes reconstitution. The stock also was automatically added to the appropriate growth and value indexes.
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Reports First Quarter 2020 ResultsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2020.
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications to Announce Q1 2020 Financial Results May 6 and Conduct Conference Call May 7Business WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK), will release financial results for the first quarter 2020 after markets close Wednesday, May 6, 2020. The company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss operating results Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 2 p.m. ET. The live webcast will include a slide presentation. There will be a live question and answer session a ...
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Supports Hospitals, Schools and Alaska Residents, Keeping Alaskans Connected During COVID-19 PandemicBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK), the state’s leading broadband and managed IT services provider, has pledged to keep hospitals, students, teachers, government agencies and all Alaskans connected as the state works together to stop the spread of COVID-19. Alaska Communications has made the following commitments:
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2019 ResultsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019.
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Declares One-time Dividend of $0.09 Per ShareBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:ALSK) today announced the Board of Directors declared a one-time cash dividend of $0.09 per share, or approximately $5 million. This dividend will be paid June 18, 2020 to shareholders of record as of April 20, 2020.
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications to Announce Q4 and Full Year 2019 Financial Results March 10 and Conduct Conference Call March 11Business WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 after markets close Tuesday, March 10, 2020. The company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss operating results Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. ET. The live webcast will include a slide presentation. There will be a live question a ...
6y agoALSKAlaska Communications Completes First Phase of Multi-Million Dollar, Pre-Funded Contract for Carrier Broadband Network in AlaskaBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) has completed the first segment of the broadband network, reaching a critical milestone installing a pre-funded contract to build a high-capacity network in Alaska and provide network services to a major international telecommunications carrier and its customer.
7y agoALSKAlaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (ALSK) CEO Bill Bishop on Q3 2019 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
7y agoALSKAlaska Communications Reports Third Quarter 2019 ResultsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2019.
7y agoALSKButcher Named CFO of Alaska CommunicationsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) has named Laurie Butcher chief financial officer. Butcher, who joined Alaska Communications in 1997, has served as senior vice president of finance since October 2015 and principal financial and accounting officer since November 2015.
7y agoALSKAlaska Communications to Announce Q3 2019 Financial Results November 6 and Conduct Conference Call November 7Business WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) will release financial results for the third quarter 2019 after markets close Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. The company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss operating results Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. ET. The live webcast will include a slide presentation. There will be a live question and answer session ...
7y agoALSKBishop Named President and CEO of Alaska CommunicationsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) board of directors has named William (Bill) H. Bishop president and chief executive officer. Bishop has served as Alaska Communications’ interim CEO since June 2019. He joined the company in 2004 and has served in several leadership roles, including senior vice president of customer and revenue management and chief operat ...
7y agoALSKAlaska Communications to Present at the Deutsche Bank 27th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference September 24thBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ:ALSK) today announced that Bill Bishop, interim president and chief executive officer, will present at the Deutsche Bank 27th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (9:00 a.m. Alaska Daylight Time). The conference will be held at the Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona.
7y agoALSKAlaska Communications Statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Health Care OrderBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leonard Steinberg, Senior Vice President, Legal, Regulatory and Government Affairs at Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) commented that:
7y agoALSKAlaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (ALSK) CEO William Bishop on Q2 2019 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
7y agoALSKAlaska Communications Reports Second Quarter 2019 ResultsBusiness WireANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2019.