Stratos Announces First-Quarter 2008 Results

BETHESDA, MD, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratos Global Corporation, the world's trusted leader in delivering vital voice, data and IP communication services today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

Financial Highlights

(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
------------------------------------------------------------------------- First quarter ended
March 31
2008 2007
------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 147.5 $ 144.6
EBITDA(x) $ 23.9 $ 19.3
Net earnings (loss) $ 0.7 $ (4.2)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.10)
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(x) EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) is defined by the Corporation as earnings
before interest expense, income taxes, other costs (income),
management long-term incentive expense, depreciation and
amortization, non-controlling interest and equity in earnings of
investee.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation are available on SEDAR, www.sedar.com and the Corporation's website,
For the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, the Corporation achieved revenue of US$147.5 million, a 2 percent increase compared with US$144.6 million in the same period in 2007. EBITDA for the first quarter of 2008 increased by 24 percent to US$23.9 million compared with $19.3 million for the first quarter of 2007. The significant improvement in EBITDA was driven by the increased revenue and cost reductions resulting from the integration of Xantic and other initiatives to improve operating efficiencies.

Net earnings for the first quarter of 2008 were US$0.7 million, or US$0.02 per share, compared with a net loss of US$4.2 million, or US$0.10 per share during the same period in 2007.

Cash flow from operations (including working capital changes) in the first quarter of 2008 totaled US$5.0 million, compared with US$5.5 million generated during the first quarter in 2007. The decrease primarily reflects an increased investment in working capital partially offset by higher EBITDA.

About Stratos

Stratos is the world's trusted leader for vital communications. Stratos offers the most powerful and extensive portfolio of remote communications solutions including mobile and fixed satellite and microwave services. More than 20,000 customers use Stratos products and industry-leading value added services to optimize communication performance. Stratos serves U.S. and international government, military, first responder, NGO, oil and gas, industrial, maritime, aeronautical, enterprise, and media users on seven continents and across the world's oceans. For more information visit www.stratosglobal.com

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains statements and information about potential future circumstances and developments. Such statements and information are qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally and may differ materially from Stratos Global Corporation's actual future results. For additional information with respect to these risks and uncertainties, reference should be made to the Corporation's continuous disclosure materials filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators. Stratos Global Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Source: Stratos Global Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Contact: Paula Sturge, FCA, Executive Vice President &
CFO, (709) 724-5227, paula.sturge@stratosglobal.com

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