News - BK Technologies https://www.bktechnologies.com/category/news/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:53:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.bktechnologies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/bk-favicon.png News - BK Technologies https://www.bktechnologies.com/category/news/ 32 32 Joshua S. Horowitz Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of BK Technologies https://www.bktechnologies.com/joshua-s-horowitz-elected-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-of-bk-technologies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joshua-s-horowitz-elected-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-of-bk-technologies&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joshua-s-horowitz-elected-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors-of-bk-technologies Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:53:10 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24430 WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) (the “Company,” “BK Technologies”) today announced that the Board of Directors has elected Joshua S. Horowitz as Chairman. Mr. Horowitz was elected to the Board of Directors by the Company’s stockholders at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December […]

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WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) (the “Company,” “BK Technologies”) today announced that the Board of Directors has elected Joshua S. Horowitz as Chairman. Mr. Horowitz was elected to the Board of Directors by the Company’s stockholders at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 14, 2023. Mr. Horowitz succeeds previous Chairman, Kyle D. Cerminara, who has stepped away from the BK Technologies Board to focus on other endeavors.

Prior to his election to the Board of Directors, Mr. Horowitz served as an adviser to the BK Technologies Board since November 2021.

Mr. Horowitz is a professional investor with over 22 years of investing experience. Since January 2012, he has served as a portfolio manager and Managing Director at various Palm entities, first with Palm Ventures LLC and currently with Palm Management (US) LLC, where he manages the Palm Global Small Cap Master Fund. He was formerly Director of Research at Berggruen Holdings, a multi-billion-dollar family office, and was a research analyst at Crossway Partners LP, a value strategy investment partnership.

In addition to his experience in the financial industry, Mr. Horowitz brings extensive public company board experience. Earlier in his career, he served as a director of The Lincoln General Insurance Company (private) from October 2011 to November 2015, 1347 Capital Corp (Nasdaq: TFSC) from July 2014 to July 2016, and 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PIH) from April 2015 to April 2018. He served as both Director, and ultimately, Interim Chairman of the Board of Directors of Birner Dental Management Services, Inc. (OTC: BDMS) from December 2017 until the Company’s sale to Mid Atlantic Dental Partners in January 2019. At the time of his service, Birner was the only publicly traded dental service organization (DSO) in the country with 67 offices and over 500 employees.

Since March 2020, Mr. Horowitz has served as a Director and Chair of the Finance Committee of Limbach Holdings (Nasdaq: LMB), an integrated building systems solutions company with close to $500m in annual revenue. He has also served as a Director of Barnwell, Inc. (NYSE: BRN), a holding company with diverse investments in oil and gas assets, since February 2023. Mr. Horowitz was also a board observer at Biomerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRA) and served on the Board of Directors of Minim, Inc. (Nasdaq: MINM).

Mr. Horowitz holds a B.S. in Management from Binghamton University and studied at the Bath School of Management in the United Kingdom.

“During the past few years working with the BK Technologies Board, I’ve seen first-hand how well the Company is positioned to address growing and diverse end markets with its portable communication technologies and expertise. BK equipment is designed to enable emergency responders to drive efficiency and safety when responding to situations in the field, and the demand for our solutions is rapidly increasing. I look forward to expanding my role at a truly dynamic time for the Company. On behalf of the Board, I’d like to thank Kyle Cerminara for his leadership and his many contributions which have helped build the strong foundation from which BK will continue to grow.”

About BK Technologies

BK Technologies Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, manufactures high-specification, communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies’ SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to the Company’s long-term strategic plan, and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our land mobile radio product line and SaaS business segment; disruption in the global supply chain creating delays, unavailability and adverse conditions; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our new multiband product and other related products in the BKR Series product line and the Company’s SaaS solutions; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including higher inflation and its impacts, federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, the effects of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) and catastrophic events, as well as the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environments; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions, and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation; impact of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) and catastrophic events on the companies in which the Company holds investments; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies; our inventory and debt levels; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com
(203) 972-9200

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BK Technologies Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-announces-third-quarter-2023-results/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-announces-third-quarter-2023-results&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-announces-third-quarter-2023-results Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:12:37 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24332 – Third Quarter Revenue Increases 68% – – Company Achieves Profitability With Third Quarter EPS of $0.03 – WEST MELBOURNE, FL November 9, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) (the “Company,” “BK Technologies”) today announced financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company will […]

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– Third Quarter Revenue Increases 68% –

– Company Achieves Profitability With Third Quarter EPS of $0.03 –

WEST MELBOURNE, FL November 9, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) (the “Company,” “BK Technologies”) today announced financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company will host a conference call today, November 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Third Quarter 2023 Financial and Operational Update

  • 68% increase in third quarter revenue to $20.1 million driven by increased shipments, strong demand for the BKR 5000 and introduction of the BKR 9000 radios
  • Gross margin improved to 32%, as compared to the 19% in third quarter 2022 and representing the fourth consecutive quarter of sequential quarter over quarter margin improvement
  • Company achieved earnings per share of $0.03
  • Order backlog was $21.8 million at September 30, 2023
  • Shipped 9,000 radios during the quarter
  • Subsequent to close of the quarter, the Company announced plans to shift to an asset-light model and signed a transformational agreement to outsource its manufacturing to East West Manufacturing

John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies commented, “Our third quarter results reflect continued growth in demand and market recognition for our products, as evidenced by a 68% increase in revenue, improved margin performance and a return to profitability.   We continue to see strong demand for our BKR 5000 as our customers conduct lifecycle upgrades to their portable communications technology and order activity for our recently introduced BKR 9000 multiband radio continues to grow.  During the quarter we received two purchase orders totaling $3.4 million for the BKR 5000 from the National Interagency Incident Communications Division and we received a $2.1 million order from the Bureau of Land Management which included BKR 5000 radios for upgrade purposes as well as a quantity of BKR 9000 radios for testing and evaluation.  As we’ve previously stated, we believe the BKR 9000 has tremendous market potential for public safety agencies in secondary demographic market areas, because it provides a reliable multiband capability at a cost-effective price point.

“Recently we announced our plans to expand our existing manufacturing relationship with East West, a proven, longtime partner who has provided reliable and efficient support to our in-house manufacturing operations for many years.  After careful evaluation, we believe that outsourcing the manufacturing of our products will simplify our supply chain management, which has been a challenging part of our operations in recent years and will enable us to continue reducing our product costs.  Additionally, by shifting to an asset-light model we can more intently focus on our core competencies — the development and marketing of land mobile radio communications technology.  Our transition to East West will be undertaken in stages and we don’t anticipate any meaningful interruptions in production or shipping.”

“We’re energized by our performance to date in 2023 and by the continued strength in our backlog which is driving revenue growth and improved margin performance.  Our radios enjoy a solid reputation in the marketplace for their capabilities and dependability in complex environments and we’re encouraged by the opportunities we’re seeing to increase our market share and grow our customer base.”

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Review

Revenue increased 68% to $20.1 million, compared with $11.9 million for the third quarter of last year driven by increased radio shipments and demand for the BKR 5000 radio.  Gross profit margin was 32% compared to 19% for the same quarter of last year, reflecting higher production volumes and improved product costs related to raw materials and freight.

Selling, General & Administrative expenses totaled $5.8 million, compared with $4.6 million for the third quarter of last year.

Operating income totaled $594,000 compared with operating loss of ($2.4 million) for the third quarter of last year.

BK Technologies recorded net income of $90,000 or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of ($2.4 million) or ($0.71) per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of last year.

First Nine Months 2023 Financial Review

Revenue increased 89% to $57.8 million, compared with $30.6 million for the first nine months of last year. Gross profit margin was 29% compared to 18% for the first nine months of last year, reflecting higher production volumes and improved costs related to raw materials and freight during the first nine months of 2023.

Selling, General & Administrative expenses totaled $17.7 million, compared with $15.0 million for the first nine months of 2022.

Operating loss totaled ($1.2 million) compared with operating loss of ($9.5 million) for the first nine months of last year.

BK Technologies recorded a net loss of ($2.5 million) or ($0.74) per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of ($10.7 million) or ($3.16) per basic and diluted share for the first nine months of last year. In the first nine months of 2023, the Company recognized an unrealized loss of ($831,000) on its investment in FG Financial Holdings, LLC, compared to a loss on investments of ($1.0) million in the first nine months of last year.

Working capital totaled approximately $13.8 million, primarily comprised of cash, cash equivalents, and trade receivables. This compares with the working capital at year-end of 2022 of approximately $13.2 million, of which $12.5 million was comprised of cash, cash equivalents, and trade receivables.

Conference Call and Webcast

BK Technologies will host a conference call and webcast for investors today, November 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Shareholders and interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 506-0062 (for domestic participants) or (973) 528-0011 (for international participants). All callers must use the access code: 355439. The call and the accompanying slide deck will also be webcast at:

https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2208/49255

The conference call and slide deck may also be accessed via the Events page of the Company’s website at www.bktechnologies.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site.

An online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website for thirty (30) days following the call at www.bktechnologies.com. A replay of the conference call will be available one hour after completion of the call until November 16, 2023, by dialing (877) 481-4010 (domestic) or (919) 882-2331(international). All callers must use passcode 49255 to access the replay.

About BK Technologies

BK Technologies Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, manufactures high-specification, communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies’ SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive.   BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to the Company’s long-term strategic plan, and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our land mobile radio product line and SaaS business segment; disruption in the global supply chain creating delays, unavailability and adverse conditions; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our new multiband product and other related products in the BKR Series product line and the Company’s SaaS solutions; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including higher inflation and its impacts, federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, the effects of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) and catastrophic events, as well as the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environments; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions, and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation; impact of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) and catastrophic events on the companies in which the Company holds investments; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies; our inventory and debt levels; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com

(203) 972-9200

(Financial Tables to Follow)

 

BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)(unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Sales, net  $       20,069  $       11,917  $       57,786  $          30,612
Expenses:
Cost of products 13,663 9,676 41,282 25,175
Selling, general and administrative expenses             5,812             4,632           17,681              14,952
Total operating expenses 19,475 14,308 58,963 40,127
Operating income (loss) 594 (2,391) (1,177) (9,515)
Other (expense) income:
Net Interest expense (131) (30) (429) (70)
Gain (Loss) on investments (342) 76 (831) (1,021)
Other expense                 (31)                 (57)                 (83)                    (66)
Income (Loss) before income taxes 90 (2,402) (2,520) (10,672)
Provision for income tax                    –                    –                    –                       –
Net income (loss)  $            90  $        (2,402)  $        (2,520)  $         (10,672)
Net income (loss) per share – basic  $           0.03  $          (0.71)  $          (0.74)  $             (3.16)
Net income (loss) per share – diluted  $           0.03  $          (0.71)  $          (0.74)  $             (3.16)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic      3,411,813      3,390,097      3,404,395         3,377,911
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted      3,445,022      3,390,097      3,404,395         3,377,911

 

BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data) (unaudited)

 September 30,  December 31,
                    2023                     2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents  $                4,066  $                1,918
Trade accounts receivable, net                   9,110                  10,616
Inventories, net                  21,573                  22,105
Prepaid expenses and other current assets                    1,963                    1,578
Total current assets                   36,712                  36,217
Property, plant and equipment, net                    5,501                    4,884
Right-of-use (ROU) asset                    1,669                    1,991
Investments                       650                    1,481
Deferred tax assets, net                    4,116                    4,116
Other assets                       420                       143
Total assets  $              49,068  $              48,832
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable  $              11,763  $              12,898
Accrued compensation and related taxes                    1,555                    1,143
Accrued warranty expense                       736                       591
Accrued other expenses and other current liabilities                      642                       700
Short term lease liability                       514                       485
Credit facility                    6,459                    5,854
Note payable, net of current portion                         94                       277
Deferred revenue                    1,110                    1,022
Total current liabilities                  22,873                  22,970
Note payable                          –                         329
Long term lease liability                    1,396                    1,785
Deferred revenue                    6,185                    3,613
Total liabilities                  30,454                  28,697
     
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock; $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 authorized
   shares; none issued or outstanding                          –                            –  
Common stock; $0.60 par value; 10,000,000 authorized shares;
   3,722,970 and 3,686,939 issued, and 3,432,890 and 3,396,859
   outstanding shares at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively                    2,234                    2,212
Additional paid-in capital                  46,281                  45,304
Accumulated deficit                 (24,499)                 (21,979)
Treasury Stock, at cost, 290,080 shares at September 30, 2023 and
   December 31, 2022                   (5,402)                   (5,402)
Total stockholders’ equity                  18,614                  20,135
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $              49,068  $              48,832

 

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BK Technologies Signs Transformational Agreement With East West Manufacturing https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-signs-transformational-agreement-with-east-west-manufacturing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-signs-transformational-agreement-with-east-west-manufacturing&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-signs-transformational-agreement-with-east-west-manufacturing Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:12:58 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24324 – Strategic shift to asset-light strategy expected to significantly improve working capital, reduce inventory, and lower production costs – East West to become shareholder of BK Technologies WEST MELBOURNE, FL November 8, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) (“BK”, “the Company”) today announced that it has signed a manufacturing and supply agreement (“the […]

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– Strategic shift to asset-light strategy expected to significantly improve working capital, reduce inventory, and lower production costs

– East West to become shareholder of BK Technologies

WEST MELBOURNE, FL November 8, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) (“BK”, “the Company”) today announced that it has signed a manufacturing and supply agreement (“the Agreement”) with East West Manufacturing, LLC (“East West”) to transition BK’s West Melbourne, Florida manufacturing activities to East West’s facilities. East West will become the exclusive manufacturer of the Company’s radio product line. With the transition of its manufacturing operation to East West, the Company’s West Melbourne facility will solely focus on new product introductions to support BK’s engineering programs and customer repair services.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, East West is an integrated design, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution services partner for original equipment manufacturers and distributors throughout North America and Europe. It is a portfolio company of MSD Partners. Under the terms of the Agreement, East West will make, in aggregate, a $2,000,000 investment in the Company. This includes the purchase of 77,520 shares of BK at a price of $12.90 per share, representing an investment of $1,000,000. East West will also receive Warrants to purchase 135,500 shares of BK at a strike price of $15.00 per share. The Warrants have a term of five years from the issuance date.

John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies, commented, “We are pleased to announce the expansion of our existing manufacturing relationship with East West, a proven, longtime partner who has provided reliable and efficient support to our in-house manufacturing operations for many years. Moving to an asset-light model is an important transformational step that we are undertaking after careful analysis and evaluation. Outsourcing the manufacturing of our products will simplify our supply chain management, which has been a challenging part of our operations in recent years, and will enable us to continue to reduce both production and product costs. By moving supply chain and production management to a partner, we can more intently focus on our core competencies – the development and marketing of LMR communications technology – while lowering costs and ensuring we continue to meet all federal compliance requirements.”

Manufacturing of BK Technologies products is expected to begin at East West during the first quarter of 2024 with the full operational transition expected to be completed within the ensuing six months. The move will take place in stages and BK Technologies is taking precautions to prevent any production or delivery delays associated with the factory transition.

Kyle Cerminara, Chairman of the Board of BK Technologies stated, “The transition of our manufacturing operation to a trusted and reliable partner is an important strategic step that will help ensure efficient fulfillment of demand for our products while also strengthening margins over time. This is a partnership in every sense of the word. We are particularly pleased that East West has aligned themselves with BK even further by virtue of their purchase of BK common shares. This share purchase and desire to hold BK Warrants demonstrates East West’s recognition of BK’s valuable suite of products and their belief in the long-term market opportunity for our Company.”

About BK Technologies
BK Technologies Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, manufactures high-specification, communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies’ SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

About East West Manufacturing, LLC
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, East West provides a comprehensive and integrated set of product realization capabilities to a leading and high-growth customer base. With U.S. operations in Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Texas, and international operations in Canada, Costa Rica, Vietnam, China, India, and Mexico, the Company utilizes a global design team, transparent supply chain, on-site quality control, and flexible logistics systems to provide its customers with superior products and competitive cost advantages. Founded in 2001, East West offers its customers a differentiated breadth of onshore, nearshore, and offshore design, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities to serve the full spectrum of customer needs ranging from new product design to full scale production and distribution.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to the Company’s long-term strategic plan, and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our land mobile radio product line and SaaS business segment; disruption in the global supply chain creating delays, unavailability and adverse conditions; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our new multiband product and other related products in the BKR Series product line and the Company’s SaaS solutions; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including higher inflation and its impacts, federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, the effects of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events, as well as the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environments; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers and the Company’s transition to an exclusive third-party manufacturer for the Company’s radio product line; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions, and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation; impact of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events on the companies in which the Company holds investments; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies; our inventory and debt levels; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
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bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com
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BK Technologies Receives $315,000 Purchase Order from the United States Department of Defense for the BKR 9000 Multiband Radio https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-receives-315000-purchase-order-from-the-united-states-department-of-defense-for-the-bkr-9000-multiband-radio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-receives-315000-purchase-order-from-the-united-states-department-of-defense-for-the-bkr-9000-multiband-radio&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-receives-315000-purchase-order-from-the-united-states-department-of-defense-for-the-bkr-9000-multiband-radio Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:14:30 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24322 WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that it is has received a purchase order valued at $315,000 from the United States Department of Defense (“DoD”) for the Company’s BKR 9000 multiband radio as the DoD adds capabilities to its existing fleet of radios. John […]

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WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that it is has received a purchase order valued at $315,000 from the United States Department of Defense (“DoD”) for the Company’s BKR 9000 multiband radio as the DoD adds capabilities to its existing fleet of radios.

John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies, commented, “We’re pleased to expand our partnership with the Department of Defense as they expand their existing fleet of multiband radios with this order for the BKR 9000. The DoD’s key requirements included a multiband, P25-compliant, LTE-capable portable radio, and following a competitive bid process, the BKR 9000 multiband radio, which is interoperable with existing P25 trunking infrastructure, was selected. Furthermore, BK Technologies’ BKRplay services enable the BKR 9000 to tether to a smartphone running the company’s InteropONE application, enabling cost-effective Push-To-Talk capability over cellular LTE/5G or WiFi networks when outside of LMR coverage. This contract is a validation of the performance and reliability of our technology, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the DoD as they continue to enhance the scope and capabilities of their radio fleets.”

About BK Technologies

BK Technologies Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, manufactures high-specification, American-made communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies’ SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to the Company’s long-term strategic plan, and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our land mobile radio product line and SaaS business segment; disruption in the global supply chain creating delays, unavailability and adverse conditions; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our new multiband product and other related products in the BKR Series product line and the Company’s SaaS solutions; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including higher inflation and its impacts, federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, the effects of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events, as well as the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environments; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions, and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation; impact of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events on the companies in which the Company holds investments; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies; our inventory and debt levels; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com
(203) 972-9200

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BK Technologies To Introduce InteropONE Tethering Feature Enabling Push-To-Talk-Over Broadband Capabilities for BKR 5000 and BKR 9000 Radio Customers https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-to-introduce-interopone-tethering-feature/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-to-introduce-interopone-tethering-feature&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-to-introduce-interopone-tethering-feature Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:11:18 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24309 WEST MELBOURNE, FL, October 31, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) today announced that it has developed a new feature for tethering its InteropONE service that enables push-to-talk-over-broadband capabilities for users of the Company’s BKR 5000 and BKR 9000 radios. The new tethering feature will augment the BKR 5000 and BKR 9000 with […]

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WEST MELBOURNE, FL, October 31, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) today announced that it has developed a new feature for tethering its InteropONE service that enables push-to-talk-over-broadband capabilities for users of the Company’s BKR 5000 and BKR 9000 radios.

The new tethering feature will augment the BKR 5000 and BKR 9000 with patent pending technology that enables users to connect BKR radios with Apple or Android smartphones. With this enhancement, InteropONE push-to-talk calls can be originated or received on the BKR radio using a smartphone’s cellular or WiFi connection. The tethering service harnesses evolving smartphone broadband technology advancements without adding design complexity or cost to BKR radios.

John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies, commented, “Since the introduction of Push-To-Talk-over- Cellular (PTToC) services, public safety adoption has been cautious. Industry studies have shown that the smartphone user interface for group voice communications is not ideal for public safety operations and feedback indicates that first responders prefer to use their land mobile radios (LMR) for voice group communications. LMR portable devices such as the BKR 5000 and BKR 9000 incorporate a public safety user interface that has been optimized for emergency voice communication in loud, outdoor environments.

“With the InteropONE tethering capability, now a first responder can use his BKR radio whether he is communicating over a private P25 radio network or over a cellular network. We are always seeking to enhance our InteropONE platform with the goal of improving service for public safety responders in mission critical situations. We believe InteropONE’s tethering capability provides a meaningful step forward in BK’s ability to create seamless connectivity for public safety field personnel.”

About BK Technologies
BK Technologies Corporation manufactures high-specification, American-made communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s long-term strategic plan, and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks, some of which have been, and may further be, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our land mobile radio product line; disruption in the global supply chain creating delays, unavailability and adverse conditions; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our anticipated new multiband product and other related products in the planned new BKR Series product line; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions, and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation; impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the companies in which the Company holds investments; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies, as well as any further impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; our inventory and debt levels; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; acts of war or terrorism, natural disasters and other catastrophic events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com
(203) 972-9200

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BK Technologies to Host Third Quarter 2023 Conference Call on Thursday, November 9, 2023 https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-to-host-third-quarter-2023-conference-call/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-to-host-third-quarter-2023-conference-call&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-to-host-third-quarter-2023-conference-call Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:39:15 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24303 WEST MELBOURNE, FL, October 30, 2023 – BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) (the “Company” or “BK Technologies”) will host an investor conference call with a slide presentation to discuss its operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The Company plans to release […]

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WEST MELBOURNE, FL, October 30, 2023 – BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) (the “Company” or “BK Technologies”) will host an investor conference call with a slide presentation to discuss its operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

The Company plans to release its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 prior to the call on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Shareholders and interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 506-0062 and international participants should dial (973) 528-0011 and use access code: 355439. The call and the accompanying slide deck will also be webcast at:

https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2208/49255

The conference call and slide deck may also be accessed via the Events page of the Company’s website at www.bktechnologies.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site.

An online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website for thirty (30) days following the call at www.bktechnologies.com. A replay of the conference call will be available one hour after completion of the call until November 16, 2023 by dialing (877) 481-4010 and international participants should dial (919) 882-2331. All callers must use passcode 49255 to access the replay.

About BK Technologies

BK Technologies Corporation manufactures high-specification, American-made communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com
(203) 972-9200

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BK Technologies Receives Purchase Orders Totaling $2.1 Million from Bureau of Land Management https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-receives-purchase-orders-totaling-2-1-million/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-receives-purchase-orders-totaling-2-1-million&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-receives-purchase-orders-totaling-2-1-million Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:18:41 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24270 WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that it has received purchase orders totaling $2.1 million from the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”). The orders, from several BLM offices in the western U.S., are primarily for the Company’s BKR 5000 radio as the agency conducts […]

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WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that it has received purchase orders totaling $2.1 million from the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”). The orders, from several BLM offices in the western U.S., are primarily for the Company’s BKR 5000 radio as the agency conducts a lifecycle replacement program for its communications technology. The orders also include a quantity BKR 9000 multiband radios for testing and evaluation.

John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies, commented, “We’re pleased to continue providing our radios to the Bureau of Land Management as they conduct lifecycle replacement programs of their communications technology. The Bureau of Land Management has been a longstanding customer of BK Technologies at both the federal and state levels, demonstrating their trust in our products to assist them in managing and protecting hundreds of millions of acres of land across the United States. In addition to adding our BKR 5000 radios to their fleet, the agency will also evaluate our new BKR 9000 multiband radio for potential use in their operations and we’re confident that the testing results will surpass expectations. We look forward to extending this relationship with the BLM and supporting them with the high-quality dependability and reliable performance of our portable communications technology in the remote and rugged geographies in which they operate.”

The Bureau of Land Management is responsible for the administration of 245 million acres of surface land and 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate throughout the United States. The agency’s mission is to manage public land for multiple uses while conserving natural, historical, and cultural resources. These multiple uses include renewable energy development, conventional energy development, livestock grazing, hard rock mining, timber harvesting, and outdoor recreation. The BLM is also responsible for the preservation of specially designated landscapes like the 35-million-acre system of National Conservation Lands and works with federal agencies to fight wildland fires that threaten public safety, ecosystems, animal and plant habitat, and recreation areas.

About BK Technologies

BK Technologies Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, manufactures high-specification, American-made communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies’ SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to the Company’s long-term strategic plan, and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our land mobile radio product line and SaaS business segment; disruption in the global supply chain creating delays, unavailability and adverse conditions; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our new multiband product and other related products in the BKR Series product line and the Company’s SaaS solutions; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including higher inflation and its impacts, federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, the effects of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events, as well as the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environments; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions, and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation; impact of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events on the companies in which the Company holds investments; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies; our inventory and debt levels; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
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bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com
(203) 972-9200

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BK Technologies Announces Retirement of Tim Vitou, President https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-announces-retirement-of-tim-vitou-president/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-announces-retirement-of-tim-vitou-president&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-announces-retirement-of-tim-vitou-president Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:38:01 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24263 WEST MELBOURNE, FL September 19, 2023/ BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) today announced that President Tim Vitou, 66, will retire effective October 12, 2023, after a distinguished 40-year career in the wireless communications industry, more than 15 years of which were spent with BK Technologies. John Suzuki, BK’s Chief Executive Officer will assume the […]

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WEST MELBOURNE, FL September 19, 2023/ BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) today announced that President Tim Vitou, 66, will retire effective October 12, 2023, after a distinguished 40-year career in the wireless communications industry, more than 15 years of which were spent with BK Technologies. John Suzuki, BK’s Chief Executive Officer will assume the responsibilities of President.

“During his more than fifteen years with BK, Tim has built a premier and deep sales organization and has played an important role bringing new products to market,” said Chief Executive Officer John Suzuki. “Early in its development, Tim saw the tremendous market potential represented by the multiband capabilities of the BKR 9000, and his efforts have been instrumental to its successful launch. We thank him for his many contributions and wish him all the best in his next chapter.”

Tim Vitou has served as President of BK Technologies since 2017. He joined the Company in 2007 as Vice President of Sales & Marketing and was later promoted to the role of Senior Vice President.

Mr. Vitou commented, “I am extremely excited about the future of BK, and proud to have been part of the progress the Company has achieved during my tenure as its President. Perhaps even more importantly, I’m gratified to have had the opportunity to build and work alongside a tremendous team of professionals, and I wish BK continued success.”

About BK Technologies
BK Technologies Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, manufactures high-specification, American-made communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies’ SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to the Company’s long-term strategic plan, and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our land mobile radio product line and SaaS business segment; disruption in the global supply chain creating delays, unavailability and adverse conditions; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our new multiband product and other related products in the BKR Series product line and the Company’s SaaS solutions; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including higher inflation and its impacts, federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, the effects of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) and catastrophic events, as well as the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environments; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions, and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation; impact of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) and catastrophic events on the companies in which the Company holds investments; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies; our inventory and debt levels; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com
(203) 972-9200

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BK Technologies Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Elect to Receive Common Stock in lieu of Cash Compensation https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-board-chief-executive-officer-and-chief-financial-officer-elect/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-board-chief-executive-officer-and-chief-financial-officer-elect&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-board-chief-executive-officer-and-chief-financial-officer-elect Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:07:42 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24254 WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 7, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors will be compensated entirely in BK Technologies common stock for their services in fiscal year 2023. In addition, the Company announced that its Chief Executive Officer has elected to receive 50% of […]

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WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 7, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors will be compensated entirely in BK Technologies common stock for their services in fiscal year 2023. In addition, the Company announced that its Chief Executive Officer has elected to receive 50% of his base salary in Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”) and its Chief Financial Officer elected to receive 10% of his base salary in RSUs.

Kyle Cerminara, Chairman of BK Technologies, commented, “The Board and top executives of BK have elected to be compensated in common stock as a reflection of our confidence in the Company’s future success and reinforces our alignment with our shareholders. Furthermore, this change will allow the Company to focus additional capital on maximizing the growth opportunities available in the market. BK continues to break sales and delivery records each quarter, and as we expand our new product and service offerings, including our BKR 9000 multiband radio and our suite of SaaS based public safety communications applications, our addressable market is poised to extend even further. My fellow directors and I are pleased to be receiving our compensation in BK Technologies stock, and we look forward to driving growth and value for our shareholders throughout 2023 and beyond.”

About BK Technologies

BK Technologies Corporation manufactures high-specification, American-made communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to the Company’s long-term strategic plan, and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our land mobile radio product line and SaaS business segment; disruption in the global supply chain creating delays, unavailability and adverse conditions; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our new multiband product and other related products in the BKR Series product line and the Company’s SaaS solutions; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including higher inflation and its impacts, federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, the effects of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events, as well as the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environments; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions, and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation; impact of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical events, acts of war or terrorism, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic events on the companies in which the Company holds investments; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies; our inventory and debt levels; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com
(203) 972-9200

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BK Technologies CEO John Suzuki Joins Planet Microcap to Discuss Business Strategy https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-ceo-john-suzuki-joins-planet-microcap-to-discuss-business-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-ceo-john-suzuki-joins-planet-microcap-to-discuss-business-strategy&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bk-technologies-ceo-john-suzuki-joins-planet-microcap-to-discuss-business-strategy Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:06:58 +0000 https://www.bktechnologies.com/?p=24251 WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 7, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that John Suzuki, Chief Executive Officer, joined Robert Kraft, CEO of Planet Microcap, to discuss the Company’s business strategy including the continued traction of the BKR 5000 radio, the recently launched BKR 9000 multiband radio, and SaaS offerings […]

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WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 7, 2023 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) today announced that John Suzuki, Chief Executive Officer, joined Robert Kraft, CEO of Planet Microcap, to discuss the Company’s business strategy including the continued traction of the BKR 5000 radio, the recently launched BKR 9000 multiband radio, and SaaS offerings such as InteropONE, the only Push To Talk Over Cellular service that enables operational interoperability to first responders and individuals across the entire crisis management process through on-demand creation of user groups in five minutes or less.

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About BK Technologies

BK Technologies Corporation manufactures high-specification, American-made communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI”. Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s long-term strategic plan, and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks, some of which have been, and may further be, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our land mobile radio product line; disruption in the global supply chain creating delays, unavailability and adverse conditions; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our anticipated new multiband product and other related products in the planned new BKR Series product line; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions, and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation; impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the companies in which the Company holds investments; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies, as well as any further impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; our inventory and debt levels; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; acts of war or terrorism, natural disasters and other catastrophic events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Company Contact:

IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
bktechnologies@imsinvestorrelations.com
(203) 972-9200

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