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Diversified Telecommunication Services Sector Outlook — September 2026

NeuraCap's Diversified Telecommunication Services sector outlook: who plays, how the market prices them, what has transacted, and what it means for owners, operators and acquirers.

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Key figures

6.0x
Sector median EV/EBITDA
12.9x
Premium end EV/EBITDA vs 4.7x at the discount end
34
Transactions with disclosed terms

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COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES › DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

Diversified Telecom: Premiums Sit with Profitable Growth

The report shows how growth, network economics and revenue durability separate valuation across the sector.

September 2026 · Prepared by NeuraCap AI · Confidential

Market data as of 2026-09-28 · primary valuation basis EV / EBITDA (CY2027E)

Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice

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Executive summary

Diversified Telecommunication Services contains operators and network equipment businesses with very different revenue quality, capital intensity and network economics. The higher forward valuations sit with names that combine growth and operating earnings, while the transaction record shows buyers assigning different values to satellite reach, infrastructure depth and contracted cash flow.

Key findings

  • Faster Growth Is Associated with Higher Forward Valuation
  • The Premium End Requires a Durability Case
  • Few Names Pair Growth with Margin
  • Network Economics Matter Across Both Business Models

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    COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES › DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

    COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES › DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES.

    Cover — Diversified Telecommunication Services sector insights, September 2026. Prepared by NeuraCap AI; market data as of 2026-09-28; primary valuation basis EV / EBITDA (CY2027E). The framing line carries the deck's finding with the figures stripped. 1

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    COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES › DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES Diversified Telecom: Premiums Sit with Profitable Growth The report shows how growth, network economics and revenue durability separate valuation across the sector. September 2026 · Prepared by NeuraCap AI · Confidential Market data as of 2026-09-28 · primary valuation basis EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 1

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    CONTENTS

    What This Report Covers

    What This Report Covers.

    Contents — the report runs 5 numbered sections plus the appendix: the bottom line, the landscape, valuation & situations, precedent transactions, strategic implications. The Bottom Line comes first by design: a reader who stops after section 01 still leaves with the whole story. 2

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    CONTENTS What This Report Covers 01 The Bottom Line Profitable Growth Separates the Premium from the Rest 02 The Landscape Operators Dominate the Set, but Network Models Shape the Premium 03 Valuation & Situations The Premium Sits with Businesses Sustaining Growth and Earnings 04 Precedent Transactions Transaction Pricing Rewards Strategic Network Relevance 05 Strategic Implications Value Is Concentrated Where Growth and Durable Economics Meet 06 Appendix Comparables Detail, Methodology, Sources and Assumptions Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 2

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    01 · THE BOTTOM LINE

    Diversified Telecommunication Services Splits Between Operators and Network Equipment, with Premiums Alongside Profitable Growth

    Diversified Telecommunication Services Splits Between Operators and Network Equipment, with Premiums Alongside Profitable Growth.

    Diversified Telecommunication Services Splits Between Operators and Network Equipment, with Premiums Alongside Profitable Growth The full story on one page · figures on EV / EBITDA (CY2027E), market data as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Primary valuation basis: EV / EBITDA on CY2027E consensus (9 of 13 companies eligible; multiples failing the platform's plausibility gates are excluded, never plotted). Qualitative characterisations are NeuraCap views. 3

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    01 · THE BOTTOM LINE Diversified Telecommunication Services Splits Between Operators and Network Equipment, with Premiums Alongside Profitable Growth The full story on one page · figures on EV / EBITDA (CY2027E), market data as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Primary valuation basis: EV / EBITDA on CY2027E consensus (9 of 13 companies eligible; multiples failing the platform's plausibility gates are excluded, never plotted). Qualitative characterisations are NeuraCap views. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 3 1 Faster Growth Is Associated with Higher Forward Valuation Among the nine names with growth estimates, the faster-growing group carries 9.4x versus 5.2x for the slower-growing group. The gap remains after the forward multiple has already credited forecast growth. 2 The Premium End Requires a Durability Case The premium end stands at 12.9x versus 4.7x at the discount end. Contracted revenue, low churn and network utilization help distinguish durable earnings from growth that requires sustained capital. 3 Few Names Pair Growth with Margin Only 3 of 9 names with both measures clear the growth and margin bars. Those businesses combine expansion with operating economics that can support recurring network investment. 4 Network Economics Matter Across Both Business Models Diversified telecom operators represent 85% of the set, while telecom network equipment represents 15%. Owned footprint, on-net traffic mix and service availability shape the quality of earnings within both groups. 6.0x Sector median EV/EBITDA CY2027E consensus · 9 rated of 13 companies 12.9x Premium end EV/EBITDA vs 4.7x at the discount end top quartile (n=3) against bottom quartile (n=2) on EV/EBITDA — the spread the report explains 34 Transactions with disclosed terms 79 recorded in this tier · 3 told as case studies, the full list in the appendix

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    Section 02 of 06 — Operators Dominate the Set, but Network Models Shape the Premium. Revenue quality, network ownership and capital intensity matter more than a common sector label. Use this divider to reset the room before the section's pages; the progress dots show where the argument stands. 4

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    SECTION 02 02 THE LANDSCAPE Operators Dominate the Set, but Network Models Shape the Premium Revenue quality, network ownership and capital intensity matter more than a common sector label. 02 of 06 Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 4

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    02 · MARKET MAP

    Operators Provide the Scale While Network Equipment Adds a Distinct Valuation Reference

    Operators Provide the Scale While Network Equipment Adds a Distinct Valuation Reference.

    Operators Provide the Scale While Network Equipment Adds a Distinct Valuation Reference 13 approved companies grouped by business segment · median EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) per group · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Segment grouping follows the platform's classification; group medians on rated names only. "Why it matters" lines are NeuraCap views. 5

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    02 · MARKET MAP Operators Provide the Scale While Network Equipment Adds a Distinct Valuation Reference 13 approved companies grouped by business segment · median EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) per group · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Segment grouping follows the platform's classification; group medians on rated names only. "Why it matters" lines are NeuraCap views. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 5 DIVERSIFIED TELECOM OPERATORS 11 cos median 5.9x Charter (CHTR) AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Globalstar (GSAT) Iridium (IRDM) Array Digital (AD) Cogent (CCOI) IDT Sify (SIFY) Ituran Location (ITRN) Gogo (GOGO) The group spans legacy networks, satellite connectivity and managed services, making revenue durability and capital intensity central to comparison. TELECOM NETWORK EQUIPMENT 2 cos 9.4x · 1 rated Viasat (VSAT) KVH Industries (KVHI) The group adds exposure to network deployment and capacity, where backlog conversion and customer concentration can materially change the earnings profile.

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    02 · LANDSCAPE

    A Shared Sector Label Masks Different Network and Revenue Economics

    A Shared Sector Label Masks Different Network and Revenue Economics.

    A Shared Sector Label Masks Different Network and Revenue Economics Segment view of the approved universe · EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) medians on rated names · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. "What they do / why it matters" is a NeuraCap view. Full company-level detail in the appendix and companion tables. 6

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    02 · LANDSCAPE A Shared Sector Label Masks Different Network and Revenue Economics Segment view of the approved universe · EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) medians on rated names · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. "What they do / why it matters" is a NeuraCap view. Full company-level detail in the appendix and companion tables. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 6 Segment n Share of universe Median EV/EBITDA Names to know What they do — and why it matters Diversified telecom operators 11 85% 5.9x Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) · AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) · +9 more Scale spans different economics. These businesses combine terrestrial, satellite and managed connectivity models. On-net mix, churn, network utilization and maintenance capital needs separate recurring earnings from legacy exposure. Telecom network equipment 2 15% 9.4x n=1 Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) · KVH Industries, Inc. (KVHI) Deployment quality shapes earnings. These businesses support network capacity and connectivity delivery. Contracted backlog, service availability and bookings-to-billings conversion matter alongside customer concentration and capital requirements.

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    Section 03 of 06 — The Premium Sits with Businesses Sustaining Growth and Earnings. Forward valuation separates sharply between the premium and discount ends. Use this divider to reset the room before the section's pages; the progress dots show where the argument stands. 7

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    SECTION 03 03 VALUATION & SITUATIONS The Premium Sits with Businesses Sustaining Growth and Earnings Forward valuation separates sharply between the premium and discount ends. 03 of 06 Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 7

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    03 · PUBLIC MARKET VALUATION

    The Premium End Pairs Forward Growth with More Durable Network Earnings

    The Premium End Pairs Forward Growth with More Durable Network Earnings.

    The Premium End Pairs Forward Growth with More Durable Network Earnings EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) · all 9 rated companies, sorted descending · sector median 6.0x · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Primary valuation basis: EV / EBITDA on CY2027E consensus (9 of 13 companies eligible; multiples failing the platform's plausibility gates are excluded, never plotted). Tier zones are NeuraCap groupings cut at the rated set's quartiles; every multiple quoted on this page is a median on the same EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) basis. Panel commentary is a NeuraCap view. 8

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    03 · PUBLIC MARKET VALUATION The Premium End Pairs Forward Growth with More Durable Network Earnings EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) · all 9 rated companies, sorted descending · sector median 6.0x · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Primary valuation basis: EV / EBITDA on CY2027E consensus (9 of 13 companies eligible; multiples failing the platform's plausibility gates are excluded, never plotted). Tier zones are NeuraCap groupings cut at the rated set's quartiles; every multiple quoted on this page is a median on the same EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) basis. Panel commentary is a NeuraCap view. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 8 PREMIUM · median 12.9x CORE · median 5.9x DISCOUNT · median 4.7x Sector median 6.0x WHAT SEPARATES THE TWO ENDS The premium carries durability. The premium end stands at 12.9x. Its members pair forecast expansion with margins that can support network investment and recurring service delivery. The discount reflects pressure. The discount end stands at 4.7x. Revenue contraction, legacy exposure and financing demands weigh on the durability of the forward earnings case. Forward pricing raises the bar. CY2027E valuation already credits forecast performance. A premium that remains on that basis signals that the market also distinguishes earnings durability and company-specific network positioning.

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    03 · VALUATION DRIVERS

    Faster-Growing Names Carry the Higher Forward Multiple

    Faster-Growing Names Carry the Higher Forward Multiple.

    Faster-Growing Names Carry the Higher Forward Multiple Median EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) by revenue-growth cohort and by EBITDA-margin cohort (each split at its covered median) · rated names with estimates · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Cohort medians on rated names with the required estimates (faster n=5; slower n=4; higher-margin n=5; lower-margin n=4). Driver readings are NeuraCap views on the supplied data — association, not causation. 9

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    03 · VALUATION DRIVERS Faster-Growing Names Carry the Higher Forward Multiple Median EV / EBITDA (CY2027E) by revenue-growth cohort and by EBITDA-margin cohort (each split at its covered median) · rated names with estimates · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Cohort medians on rated names with the required estimates (faster n=5; slower n=4; higher-margin n=5; lower-margin n=4). Driver readings are NeuraCap views on the supplied data — association, not causation. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 9 EV/EBITDA, median per cohort · growth split at 5% · EBITDA-margin split at 32% Growth Separates Valuation Across the Names with Estimates Among the nine names with growth estimates, the group at or above 5% carries 9.4x versus 5.2x for the group below that mark. Margin Alone Does Not Capture the Premium The premium sits where growth is paired with operating earnings. Network utilization, on-net traffic and revenue quality help frame why similar margins can support different valuations. Capital Intensity Tests the Quality of EBITDA Maintenance capital expenditure, network leases and spectrum obligations affect how reported earnings translate into cash generation.

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    03 · SITUATION MAP

    A Company's Growth and Valuation Position Points to a Different Operating Agenda

    A Company's Growth and Valuation Position Points to a Different Operating Agenda.

    A Company's Growth and Valuation Position Points to a Different Operating Agenda Cut on EV / EBITDA vs the sector median (6.0x) (rows) and revenue growth vs the covered median (5%) (columns) · observations, not recommendations Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Situation boundaries are the cohort's own medians (Directional, NeuraCap view). This page characterises situations; it does not recommend buying or selling any security. 10

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    03 · SITUATION MAP A Company's Growth and Valuation Position Points to a Different Operating Agenda Cut on EV / EBITDA vs the sector median (6.0x) (rows) and revenue growth vs the covered median (5%) (columns) · observations, not recommendations Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Situation boundaries are the cohort's own medians (Directional, NeuraCap view). This page characterises situations; it does not recommend buying or selling any security. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 10 Premium with Growth Above-median multiple · above-median revenue growth 4 names Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) · Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) · Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) · +1 more Four names pair above-middle growth with an above-middle multiple. The operating test is whether contracted demand converts into utilization, cash generation and sustained service availability. Premium Without Growth Above-median multiple · below-median revenue growth 1 names Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) One name holds an above-middle multiple despite below-middle growth. Protecting revenue quality, churn and on-net economics matters where expansion is less visible. Growth Awaiting Recognition Below-median multiple · above-median revenue growth 1 names Sify Technologies Limited (SIFY) One name delivers above-middle growth while trading below the valuation midpoint. Margin conversion, capital intensity and customer concentration can help frame the gap. Rebuild Growth and Economics Below-median multiple · below-median revenue growth 3 names Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) · Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) · Gogo Inc. (GOGO) Three names sit below both midpoints. The agenda centers on revenue migration, network utilization, cost structure and financing exposure.

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    03 · GROWTH VS PROFITABILITY

    Only a Small Part of the Set Clears Both Growth and Margin Bars

    Only a Small Part of the Set Clears Both Growth and Margin Bars.

    Only a Small Part of the Set Clears Both Growth and Margin Bars Revenue growth (CY2027E, x-axis) vs EBITDA margin (CY2027E, y-axis) · 9 companies with both estimates · cuts at the covered medians (5% growth, 32% margin) · median EV/EBITDA per quadrant · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Quadrant cuts are the covered set's medians. Quadrant medians on names with a meaningful EV/EBITDA (balanced n=3; margin-only n=2; growth-only n=2; neither n=2). 11

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    03 · GROWTH VS PROFITABILITY Only a Small Part of the Set Clears Both Growth and Margin Bars Revenue growth (CY2027E, x-axis) vs EBITDA margin (CY2027E, y-axis) · 9 companies with both estimates · cuts at the covered medians (5% growth, 32% margin) · median EV/EBITDA per quadrant · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. Quadrant cuts are the covered set's medians. Quadrant medians on names with a meaningful EV/EBITDA (balanced n=3; margin-only n=2; growth-only n=2; neither n=2). Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 11 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 20% 30% 40% 50% MARGIN ONLY median 5.1x BALANCED median 12.9x NEITHER median 5.2x GROWTH ONLY median 7.6x LUMN CHTR CCOI GOGO VSAT IRDM ITRN GSAT SIFY x: revenue growth (CY2027E) · y: EBITDA margin (CY2027E) HOW TO READ THIS The map uses 5% revenue growth and a 32% margin as its dividing lines. On the nine names with both measures, 3 clear both bars, 2 clear only the margin bar, 2 clear only the growth bar and 2 clear neither. The upper-right group combines expansion with stronger operating economics. The other positions point to different priorities around mix, utilization and cost structure. The balanced median rests on 3 names and is lifted by GSAT at 62.5x. Rule of 40 (revenue growth + EBITDA margin ≥ 40%): 4 of 9 names clear it (GSAT, IRDM, SIFY, CHTR).

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    03 · THE AGENDA

    Operating Choices Depend on Whether Growth or Economics Need More Work

    Operating Choices Depend on Whether Growth or Economics Need More Work.

    Operating Choices Depend on Whether Growth or Economics Need More Work NeuraCap view · framed as the questions an owner or acquirer should resolve · observations, not recommendations Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. All content on this page is Directional — NeuraCap advisory judgment grounded in the cohort data shown earlier. It does not constitute investment advice. 12

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    03 · THE AGENDA Operating Choices Depend on Whether Growth or Economics Need More Work NeuraCap view · framed as the questions an owner or acquirer should resolve · observations, not recommendations Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. All content on this page is Directional — NeuraCap advisory judgment grounded in the cohort data shown earlier. It does not constitute investment advice. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 12 Deepen Durable Revenue Mix Shift commercial focus toward recurring contracted revenue, enterprise and government relationships, and services with lower churn. What changes the answer: Bookings convert into revenue while retention and cash generation remain durable. Raise Owned-Network Utilization Increase on-net traffic and use existing footprint more fully before committing capital to additional capacity. What changes the answer: Traffic growth improves unit economics without a matching rise in network investment. Reshape Legacy Exposure Move revenue mix toward durable data and managed connectivity while aligning the cost base with declining legacy services. What changes the answer: New-service growth overtakes legacy pressure and supports stable operating earnings. Choose Build Versus Buy Deliberately Compare internal deployment with partnerships or acquisitions where spectrum rights, orbital rights, backhaul or customer access constrain expansion. What changes the answer: External capacity or customer access offers a clearer path to durable network economics.

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    SECTION 04 04 PRECEDENT TRANSACTIONS Transaction Pricing Rewards Strategic Network Relevance Satellite coverage, infrastructure depth and contracted cash flow support different buyer cases. 04 of 06 Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 13

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    04 · DEAL CASE STUDIES

    Transaction Pricing Spans Distinct Network Strategies and Earnings Profiles

    Transaction Pricing Spans Distinct Network Strategies and Earnings Profiles.

    Transaction Pricing Spans Distinct Network Strategies and Earnings Profiles 3 of 34 transactions with disclosed terms, told as case studies · multiples on LTM financials at announcement where disclosed · the complete list is in the appendix · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. 83 precedent record(s) carry data-quality flags (deal value unit unresolved; divestiture roles reassigned; duplicate filings collapsed); figures are shown as recorded in the filing. 45 recorded transactions with neither a disclosed value nor a multiple are omitted from the precedent list and the case studies (kept in the companion workbook). Deal multiples are LTM at announcement (Definitive, from filings); they are not directly comparable to the CY2027E public basis and no spread is claimed.

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    04 · DEAL CASE STUDIES Transaction Pricing Spans Distinct Network Strategies and Earnings Profiles 3 of 34 transactions with disclosed terms, told as case studies · multiples on LTM financials at announcement where disclosed · the complete list is in the appendix · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. 83 precedent record(s) carry data-quality flags (deal value unit unresolved; divestiture roles reassigned; duplicate filings collapsed); figures are shown as recorded in the filing. 45 recorded transactions with neither a disclosed value nor a multiple are omitted from the precedent list and the case studies (kept in the companion workbook). Deal multiples are LTM at announcement (Definitive, from filings); they are not directly comparable to the CY2027E public basis and no spread is claimed. "Why the deal happened" is a NeuraCap read of the recorded evidence. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 14 Apr-2026 $21.1B Amazon.com, Inc. Amazon.com, Inc. agreed to acquire Globalstar, Inc. in a high-value satellite transaction. EV / LTM revenue 74.4x EV / LTM EBITDA 166.7x WHY THE DEAL HAPPENED The pairing suggests strategic interest in satellite coverage, spectrum rights and the ground segment. Those capabilities can extend service availability and network reach. HOW THE TARGET WAS VALUED The disclosed value was $21.1B at 166.7x EV / EBITDA. That places the transaction at the top of the disclosed EBITDA range. Jun-2026 $8.0B Rocket Lab Corporation Rocket Lab Corporation's pending acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. links adjacent space… EV / LTM revenue 9.1x EV / LTM EBITDA 15.2x WHY THE DEAL HAPPENED The transaction suggests value in combining satellite communications with adjacent launch and space-system capabilities. Global coverage and enterprise and government relationships strengthen the strategic fit. HOW THE TARGET WAS VALUED The disclosed value was $8.0B at 9.1x EV / Revenue and 15.2x EV / EBITDA. The earnings multiple provides a more direct benchmark for an established satellite network. Feb-2026 $6.2B MTN Group Limited MTN Group Limited's pending acquisition of IHS Holding Limited joins an operator with network infrastructure. EV / LTM revenue 3.9x EV / LTM EBITDA 6.1x WHY THE DEAL HAPPENED The combination suggests a focus on network footprint, density and infrastructure economics. Revenue per site and capital requirements remain central to the strategic read. HOW THE TARGET WAS VALUED The disclosed value was $6.2B at 3.9x EV / Revenue and 6.1x EV / EBITDA. The earnings multiple sits close to the public peer set's 6.0x middle.

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    SECTION 05 05 STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS Value Is Concentrated Where Growth and Durable Economics Meet Revenue mix, network utilization and capital discipline shape a company's standing. 05 of 06 Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 15

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    05 · STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

    Profitable Growth and Network Durability Define the Value Agenda

    Profitable Growth and Network Durability Define the Value Agenda.

    Profitable Growth and Network Durability Define the Value Agenda NeuraCap view · the questions this data puts on the table for the next twelve months Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. This page is Directional — NeuraCap views drawn from the analysis in this report. Observations, not recommendations. 16

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    05 · STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS Profitable Growth and Network Durability Define the Value Agenda NeuraCap view · the questions this data puts on the table for the next twelve months Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. This page is Directional — NeuraCap views drawn from the analysis in this report. Observations, not recommendations. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 16 FOR OWNERS Prioritize Revenue That Compounds Network Economics Recurring contracts, low churn and higher on-net mix can improve the durability of growth while making better use of existing network investment. FOR MANAGEMENT TEAMS Convert Demand into Utilization and Cash The key operating link runs from contracted demand through service activation, traffic growth and cash generation. Capital discipline remains part of that test. FOR BOARDS Match Capital Allocation to Network Advantage Owned footprint, purchased capacity, spectrum obligations and financing exposure create different returns from the same revenue growth.

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    SECTION 06 06 APPENDIX The Full Universe, Methodology and Sources Comparables detail behind every figure in the body, the valuation basis, and where each underlying disclosure lives. 06 of 06 Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 17

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    06 · PUBLIC COMPARABLES (1 OF 1)

    Public Comparables on EV / EBITDA (CY2027E), Grouped by Valuation Tier

    Public Comparables on EV / EBITDA (CY2027E), Grouped by Valuation Tier.

    Public Comparables on EV / EBITDA (CY2027E), Grouped by Valuation Tier Teal shading marks a EV/EBITDA above the sector median (6.0x); amber marks below · 9 rated companies; 4 not rated (no eligible EV/EBITDA) · tickers link to the underlying source · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. All 9 rated rows are in this appendix and in the companion workbook, which carries the complete field set. Names without an eligible multiple are listed in the companion workbook. 18

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    06 · PUBLIC COMPARABLES (1 OF 1) Public Comparables on EV / EBITDA (CY2027E), Grouped by Valuation Tier Teal shading marks a EV/EBITDA above the sector median (6.0x); amber marks below · 9 rated companies; 4 not rated (no eligible EV/EBITDA) · tickers link to the underlying source · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. All 9 rated rows are in this appendix and in the companion workbook, which carries the complete field set. Names without an eligible multiple are listed in the companion workbook. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 18 Company Ticker Segment EV EV/EBITDA (CY2027E) Rev growth EBITDA margin Rule of 40 PREMIUM — ≥9.4x · median 12.9x · 3 companies Globalstar, Inc. GSAT Diversified telecom operators $10.8B 62.5x 21% 50% 71 Iridium Communications Inc. IRDM Diversified telecom operators $6.8B 12.9x 5% 54% 59 Viasat, Inc. VSAT Telecom network equipment $15.2B 9.4x 5% 32% 37 CORE — 5.2x–9.4x · median 5.9x · 4 companies Ituran Location and Control Ltd. ITRN Diversified telecom operators $1.1B 9.3x 5% 27% 33 Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. CCOI Diversified telecom operators $1.9B 6.0x 2% 33% 35 Sify Technologies Limited SIFY Diversified telecom operators $1.4B 5.8x 38% 26% 64 Gogo Inc. GOGO Diversified telecom operators $1.1B 5.2x 3% 23% 26 DISCOUNT — <5.2x · median 4.7x · 2 companies Lumen Technologies, Inc. LUMN Diversified telecom operators $17.3B 5.2x -4% 31% 28 Charter Communications, Inc. CHTR Diversified telecom operators $98.6B 4.2x -1% 44% 43

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    06 · PRECEDENT TRANSACTIONS (1 OF 2)

    All Precedent Transactions with Disclosed Terms, Newest First

    All Precedent Transactions with Disclosed Terms, Newest First.

    All Precedent Transactions with Disclosed Terms, Newest First 34 transactions with disclosed terms in this tier (79 recorded) · multiples on LTM financials at announcement where disclosed · deal values link to the underlying filing · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. 83 precedent record(s) carry data-quality flags (deal value unit unresolved; divestiture roles reassigned; duplicate filings collapsed); figures are shown as recorded in the filing. 45 recorded transactions with neither a disclosed value nor a multiple are omitted from the precedent list and the case studies (kept in the companion workbook). Deal multiples are LTM at announcement (Definitive, from filings); they are not directly comparable to the CY2027E public basis and no spread is claimed.

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    06 · PRECEDENT TRANSACTIONS (1 OF 2) All Precedent Transactions with Disclosed Terms, Newest First 34 transactions with disclosed terms in this tier (79 recorded) · multiples on LTM financials at announcement where disclosed · deal values link to the underlying filing · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. 83 precedent record(s) carry data-quality flags (deal value unit unresolved; divestiture roles reassigned; duplicate filings collapsed); figures are shown as recorded in the filing. 45 recorded transactions with neither a disclosed value nor a multiple are omitted from the precedent list and the case studies (kept in the companion workbook). Deal multiples are LTM at announcement (Definitive, from filings); they are not directly comparable to the CY2027E public basis and no spread is claimed. 18 of 34 transactions shown; the rest are in the companion workbook. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 19 Date Transaction EV EV/LTM Rev EV/LTM EBITDA Why it matters Aug-2026 Charter Communications, Inc. → Liberty Broadband Corporation $9.9B n/a n/a Charter Communications, Inc. acquired Liberty Broadband Corporation at a recorded value of $9.9B. The combination sits within established connectivity and network ownership. Jun-2026 Rocket Lab Corporation → Iridium Communications Inc. $8.0B 9.1x 15.2x Rocket Lab Corporation's pending transaction for Iridium Communications Inc. links adjacent space capabilities with a global satellite communications network. Apr-2026 GCI Holdings, LLC → Q Gateway Intermediate Holdings, LLC $310M n/a n/a GCI Holdings, LLC announced the acquisition of Q Gateway Intermediate Holdings, LLC for $310M. The transaction points to continued interest in network reach and customer access. Apr-2026 Amazon.com, Inc. → Globalstar, Inc. $21.1B 74.4x 166.7x Amazon.com, Inc.'s announced transaction for Globalstar, Inc. connects a technology buyer with satellite coverage, spectrum rights and ground-segment capabilities. Feb-2026 MTN Group Limited → IHS Holding Limited $6.2B 3.9x 6.1x MTN Group Limited's pending transaction for IHS Holding Limited combines an operator with communications infrastructure and network-density exposure. Dec-2025 New Mountain Capital, L.L.C. → PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk n/a n/a 11.8x New Mountain Capital, L.L.C. announced a transaction involving PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk at 11.8x EV / EBITDA. The pricing highlights investor interest where asset durability and cash flow visibility can support leverage. Nov-2025 Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners → KORE Group Holdings, Inc. $528M 1.9x 8.9x Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners acquired KORE Group Holdings, Inc. for $528M at 1.9x EV / Revenue and 8.9x EV / EBITDA. The spread between revenue and earnings measures underscores the importance of margin conversion. May-2025 Paradigm Tower Ventures → IHS Rwanda Limited n/a n/a 8.3x Paradigm Tower Ventures announced a transaction for IHS Rwanda Limited at 8.3x EV / EBITDA. The benchmark is consistent with a focus on infrastructure durability and recurring site revenue. Sep-2024 DAR group of companies → TNS Plus LLP $138M n/a n/a DAR group of companies acquired TNS Plus LLP for $138M. The transaction adds evidence of buyer interest in connectivity assets and customer access.

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    All Precedent Transactions with Disclosed Terms, Newest First

    All Precedent Transactions with Disclosed Terms, Newest First.

    All Precedent Transactions with Disclosed Terms, Newest First 34 transactions with disclosed terms in this tier (79 recorded) · multiples on LTM financials at announcement where disclosed · deal values link to the underlying filing · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. 83 precedent record(s) carry data-quality flags (deal value unit unresolved; divestiture roles reassigned; duplicate filings collapsed); figures are shown as recorded in the filing. 45 recorded transactions with neither a disclosed value nor a multiple are omitted from the precedent list and the case studies (kept in the companion workbook). Deal multiples are LTM at announcement (Definitive, from filings); they are not directly comparable to the CY2027E public basis and no spread is claimed.

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    06 · PRECEDENT TRANSACTIONS (2 OF 2) All Precedent Transactions with Disclosed Terms, Newest First 34 transactions with disclosed terms in this tier (79 recorded) · multiples on LTM financials at announcement where disclosed · deal values link to the underlying filing · as of 2026-09-28 Source: NeuraCap analytics platform; market data and consensus estimates as of 2026-09-28; company disclosures via SEC EDGAR where linked. 83 precedent record(s) carry data-quality flags (deal value unit unresolved; divestiture roles reassigned; duplicate filings collapsed); figures are shown as recorded in the filing. 45 recorded transactions with neither a disclosed value nor a multiple are omitted from the precedent list and the case studies (kept in the companion workbook). Deal multiples are LTM at announcement (Definitive, from filings); they are not directly comparable to the CY2027E public basis and no spread is claimed. 18 of 34 transactions shown; the rest are in the companion workbook. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 20 Date Transaction EV EV/LTM Rev EV/LTM EBITDA Why it matters Sep-2024 Gogo Inc. → Satcom Direct, Inc. n/a n/a 7.4x Value shown as recorded in the filing; deal value unit unresolved. Apr-2024 SES S.A. → Intelsat S.A. n/a 2.4x 7.3x Value shown as recorded in the filing; deal value unit unresolved. Dec-2023 Partnership controlled by Chairman Howard S. Jonas → IDT Corporation $711M 0.6x 8.4x Value shown as recorded in the filing; deal value unit unresolved. Oct-2023 Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. → Consolidated Communication Holdings, Inc. n/a n/a 9.6x Value shown as recorded in the filing; deal value unit unresolved. Sep-2023 Viasat, Inc. → Inmarsat n/a n/a 9.9x Value shown as recorded in the filing; deal value unit unresolved. Dec-2021 TESSCO Technologies Incorporated → Alliance Corporation and GetWireless, LLC $160M n/a 59.1x Value shown as recorded in the filing; deal value unit unresolved. Sep-2021 Providence Equity Partners → Marlink n/a n/a 10.0x Oct-2020 Centerbridge Partners → Speedcast Ltd. n/a n/a 11.9x Aug-2020 Intelsat S.A. → commercial aviation business n/a n/a 11.1x Value shown as recorded in the filing; deal value unit unresolved.

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    Sources, Assumptions and Data Quality

    Sources, Assumptions and Data Quality.

    Sources, Assumptions and Data Quality How this report was built, what was excluded, and where every underlying disclosure lives · as of 2026-09-28 Every figure in this report links to the record it was taken from. Where a figure has no link, the appendix names its source and the basis on which it was read. 21

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    06 · METHODOLOGY Sources, Assumptions and Data Quality How this report was built, what was excluded, and where every underlying disclosure lives · as of 2026-09-28 Every figure in this report links to the record it was taken from. Where a figure has no link, the appendix names its source and the basis on which it was read. Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice 21 VALUATION BASIS Primary valuation basis: EV / EBITDA on CY2027E consensus (9 of 13 companies eligible; multiples failing the platform's plausibility gates are excluded, never plotted). EV / EBITDA on CY2027E is the lead convention: it is the sector-appropriate prior for Diversified Telecommunication Services and it clears the coverage gate with 10 of 13 companies (77%). EV / Revenue, P / E are carried as a cross-check. The set earns: 10 of the 10 companies with a reported forward EBITDA carry a meaningful one, so the profit multiple leads and a revenue multiple would understate what the market is pricing. DATA QUALITY & EXCLUSIONS 28 records were excluded or quarantined by the platform's validation gates (unit errors, implausible ratios, ineligible securities and classification failures); the full ledger ships in the companion tables and never feeds a statistic in this report. DEFINITIVE VS DIRECTIONAL Definitive content is disclosed or consensus data passed through stated arithmetic. Directional content — tier boundaries, situation cuts, "why it matters" commentary, the agenda pages — is NeuraCap analyst judgment and is labeled as such where it appears. WHAT THIS REPORT IS NOT This report characterises a sector. It does not recommend buying, selling or holding any security, and no statement in it should be read as investment advice or a price target. WHERE THE DATA LIVES 484 registered source documents stand behind the figures in this report. Metric hyperlinks throughout the deck open the specific filing or data record; by publisher: sec.gov (483) · home.treasury.gov (1). The companion workbook beside this deck carries the complete source index.

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    In This Peer Set, the Premium Sits with Profitable Growth and Durable Network Economics.

    In This Peer Set, the Premium Sits with Profitable Growth and Durable Network Economics..

    Closing — In This Peer Set, the Premium Sits with Profitable Growth and Durable Network Economics. The companion tables beside this deck carry the full universe, the exclusion ledger and the complete source index for any figure a client wants to trace. 22

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    In This Peer Set, the Premium Sits with Profitable Growth and Durable Network Economics. NeuraCap AI — Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage September 2026 · Prepared by NeuraCap AI · Confidential Diversified Telecommunication Services Coverage | September 2026 | Confidential | Not investment advice Sources & methodology 22

Sources and methodology

This report covers Diversified Telecommunication Services (Communication Services › Telecommunication Services › Diversified Telecommunication Services) with market data and consensus estimates as of September 28, 2026. The company universe is the 13 listed companies whose core business is Diversified Telecommunication Services according to NeuraCap's industry classification of each company's reported business segments (a company is included only when this industry is central to what it does, not merely adjacent to it). Companies in the set: Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS), Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI), Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR), Gogo Inc. (GOGO), Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT), IDT Corporation (IDT), Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM), Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN), KVH Industries, Inc. (KVHI), Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN), Sify Technologies Limited (SIFY), Viasat, Inc. (VSAT). The market map groups them by business vertical — Diversified telecom operators: 11 companies (CHTR, ASTS, LUMN, GSAT, IRDM, AD, CCOI, IDT, SIFY, ITRN, GOGO); Telecom network equipment: 2 companies (VSAT, KVHI). 9 of the 13 companies carry a valid multiple on the primary valuation basis and form the rated set behind every cohort statistic; the others are shown but do not enter the statistics.

Scope and company universe

This report covers Diversified Telecommunication Services (Communication Services › Telecommunication Services › Diversified Telecommunication Services) with market data and consensus estimates as of September 28, 2026. The company universe is the 13 listed companies whose core business is Diversified Telecommunication Services according to NeuraCap's industry classification of each company's reported business segments (a company is included only when this industry is central to what it does, not merely adjacent to it). Companies in the set: Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS), Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI), Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR), Gogo Inc. (GOGO), Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT), IDT Corporation (IDT), Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM), Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN), KVH Industries, Inc. (KVHI), Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN), Sify Technologies Limited (SIFY), Viasat, Inc. (VSAT). The market map groups them by business vertical — Diversified telecom operators: 11 companies (CHTR, ASTS, LUMN, GSAT, IRDM, AD, CCOI, IDT, SIFY, ITRN, GOGO); Telecom network equipment: 2 companies (VSAT, KVHI). 9 of the 13 companies carry a valid multiple on the primary valuation basis and form the rated set behind every cohort statistic; the others are shown but do not enter the statistics.

What was excluded and why

28 records failed a validation gate and never feed a statistic in this report (4 quarantined; 24 excluded from aggregate). Each exclusion, with its reason: AD — Implied EBITDA margin 119.2% outside the plausible band [-100%, 80%] (effect: quarantined) · AD — Implied EBITDA margin 107.6% outside the plausible band [-100%, 80%] (effect: quarantined) · AD — Implied EBITDA margin 109.7% outside the plausible band [-100%, 80%] (effect: quarantined) · ASTS — EBITDA is non-positive; EV/EBITDA is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · ASTS — EBITDA is non-positive; EV/EBITDA is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · ASTS — Implied EBITDA margin -217.2% outside the plausible band [-100%, 80%] (effect: quarantined) · ASTS — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · ASTS — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · ASTS — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · ASTS — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · CCOI — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · CCOI — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · CCOI — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · CCOI — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · GSAT — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · GSAT — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · GSAT — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · KVHI — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · KVHI — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · LUMN — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · LUMN — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · LUMN — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · LUMN — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · SIFY — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · VSAT — Non-positive EPS; P/E is n/m (effect: excluded from aggregate) · further items are listed in the companion tables.

Primary valuation basis and how it was chosen

Primary valuation basis: EV / EBITDA on CY2027E consensus (9 of 13 companies eligible; multiples failing the platform's plausibility gates are excluded, never plotted). EV / EBITDA on CY2027E is the lead convention: it is the sector-appropriate prior for Diversified Telecommunication Services and it clears the coverage gate with 10 of 13 companies (77%). EV / Revenue, P / E are carried as a cross-check. The set earns: 10 of the 10 companies with a reported forward EBITDA carry a meaningful one, so the profit multiple leads and a revenue multiple would understate what the market is pricing. The basis is selected in two steps: the industry's customary valuation conventions set the order of preference, and each convention is then tested for coverage — the share of companies with a valid, plausibility-checked multiple on the chosen period. A convention is used only when enough companies carry it; the best-covered convention is used, and disclosed, when none clears the threshold. Coverage measured for this report — EV / EBITDA: 10 of 13 companies; EV / rEVenue: 12 of 13 companies; P/E: 7 of 13 companies. 5 companies show a non-meaningful P / E denominator and are excluded from that statistic.

How the multiples and statistics are computed

Enterprise value (EV) is market capitalisation at the as-of date plus total debt minus cash and equivalents from the latest reported balance sheet, reconciled against the platform's stored value and disclosed where the two differ. Forward multiples divide EV (or the share price for P/E) by the consensus estimate for the stated calendar period; trailing multiples use the last twelve months of reported figures from SEC filings. A multiple with a negative or immaterial denominator is treated as not meaningful and excluded from every statistic. Cohort statistics are medians and quartiles over the rated set only; a group median with fewer than three observations is shown as the single company's figure and labelled as such. Valuation tiers cut the rated set at its quartiles (tiers cut at the rated set's quartiles: Premium ≥9.4x, Core 5.2x–9.4x, Discount <5.2x — NeuraCap groupings). Revenue growth compares consecutive calendar-year consensus revenue; EBITDA margin divides consensus EBITDA by consensus revenue for the same period. Figures shown in this report and the calculation behind each: 6.0x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) (9 rated companies) · 12.9x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) within Premium tier (n=3) · 5.9x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) within Core tier (n=4) · 4.7x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) within Discount tier (n=2) · 9.4x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) | growth ≥ 5% (n=5) · 5.2x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) | growth < 5% (n=4) · 9.4x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) | EBITDA margin ≥ 32% (n=5) · 5.5x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) | EBITDA margin < 32% (n=4) · 37% = median Rule of 40 score (revenue growth + EBITDA margin) (n=9) · 12.9x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) within balanced quadrant (n=3) · 5.1x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) within marginOnly quadrant (n=2) · 7.6x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) within growthOnly quadrant (n=2) · 5.2x = median(ev_ebitda CY2027E) within neither quadrant (n=2) · 62.5x = ev_ebitda CY2027E for GSAT (quadrant outlier)

Precedent transactions: what is in the record and why

The precedent record holds the M&A transactions in Diversified Telecommunication Services recorded from SEC filings (8-K announcements and the documents they reference), newest first, with each value and multiple linked to the exact passage in the filing that states it. 79 transactions were recorded for this industry; 34 are shown. 45 recorded transactions with neither a disclosed value nor a multiple are omitted because they say nothing about price; they remain in the companion workbook. Deal multiples are enterprise value over the target's last-twelve-month revenue or EBITDA at announcement, as disclosed; they are not restated to the public basis and no spread to the public multiples is claimed. Before a transaction reaches the record it passes a screen for mirrored or duplicate filings of the same deal, for divestitures where the filer is the seller rather than the buyer, for carve-outs recorded under the parent's name, and for values whose citation describes something other than the price paid (a debt raise, a termination fee); such records are corrected or excluded and the correction is noted. Data-quality notes on this record: 35 × deal value unit unresolved; 41 × no evidence record; 3 × duplicate precedent id; 1 × duplicate filings collapsed; 3 × divestiture roles reassigned. Case studies lead with the 3 richest stories — disclosed value, a readable multiple, newest first.

Sources

Company financials and transaction terms come from the companies' own SEC filings on EDGAR (10-K, 10-Q and 8-K documents), linked from each figure in the report. Forward figures are analyst consensus estimates for the calendar periods shown. Share prices and market capitalisations are market data as of September 28, 2026. Treasury yields are published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 488 source documents stand behind this report; by publisher domain: sec.gov, home.treasury.gov (1). Every figure on every page is traceable to one of these records; nothing in the report is derived from outside data.

Interpretation and important notice

Tier labels, situation maps, the agenda and the implications pages are NeuraCap analytical views drawn from the recorded evidence and are labelled as such. The report is informational: it is not investment advice, not a recommendation to buy or sell any security, not an opinion of value and not an offer of any kind. Readers should perform their own diligence before acting on anything described here.

This report is published for information only. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security, an offer or solicitation, an appraisal or a fairness opinion, and no fiduciary relationship is created by reading it. Multiples that fail NeuraCap’s plausibility gates are excluded and never plotted. See the full methodology and the disclaimer.

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