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TeleCommunication Systems' CEO Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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TeleCommunication Systems' CEO Discusses Q3 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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TeleCommunication Systems Expert to Discuss BYOD Policies in the Next Gen Enterprise at CommunicAsia2013

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TeleCommunication Systems Teams with Direct Technology to Deliver Comprehensive SMS9-1-1 Reporting Functionality

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TeleCommunication Systems to Showcase Next Generation Public Safety Communication Solutions at NENA 2013

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TeleCommunication Systems Expert to Discuss Deployment Challenges and Opportunities at Wireless Public Alerting Dissemination Workshop

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TeleCommunication Systems Makes Broadened SMS9-1-1 Capabilities Available to Public Safety Access Points

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TeleCommunication Systems Introduces PerformanScore Cybersecurity Skill Assessment Tool

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TeleCommunication Systems GEM9-1-1 Recognized as Gold Winner in 2013 Network Products Guide Hot Companies and Best Products Awards

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TeleCommunication Systems Cybersecurity Experts to Lead Sessions on Mobile Device Forensics Issues at Techno Security & Mobile Forensics World 2013

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TeleCommunication Systems VoLTE9-1-1 Service First in Production with LTE Carriers

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TeleCommunication Systems Achieves U.S. Army's JF-12 Spectrum Certification for Tactical Transportable TROPO System

PR Newswire (May 21, 2013)
TeleCommunication Systems Introduces Secure Enterprise Messaging Center

PR Newswire (May 21, 2013)
TeleCommunication Systems CEO Reappointed to FCC Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council

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TeleCommunication Systems to Present at 14th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference on May 22, 2013

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TeleCommunication Systems Technology Experts to Discuss International Trade Issues at the Maryland/DC Celebration of International Trade 2013

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TeleCommunication Systems to Exhibit Latest Advances in Component Supply Chain Management and Engineering Support Services at Space Tech Expo 2013

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TeleCommunication Systems Showcases Mobile Communication Technologies at CTIA 2013

PR Newswire (May 15, 2013)
TeleCommunication Systems to Lead Cybersecurity Workshops at CTIA 2013 Mobile Cybersecurity Summit

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TeleCommunication Systems to Present at the 12th Annual JMP Securities Research Conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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TeleCommunication Systems Receives $2 Million in Incremental Funding to Deliver Communications Systems Support for U.S. Marine Corps

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TeleCommunication Systems Announces $50 Million Convertible Senior Notes Exchange Transaction

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Sector: Technology

Industry: Communication Equipment

Country: United States

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Thursday, May 2, 4:23 PM TeleComm Sys (TSYS): Q1 EPS of $0.04 in-line. Revenue of $94.8M (-5% Y/Y) misses by $7.27M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News, Tech]
Friday, February 1, 9:10 AM Premarket gainers: ADNC +30%. TSYS +15%. RAD +9%. CTRP +8%. EDAP +7%. ALU +6%. DELL +6%. VVUS +5%. PRGO +5%.
Losers: ECTE -35%. OTT -23%. LTM -16%. SDR -11%. OCZ -8%. CLSN -7%. ALKS -7%. NMM -6%. TLAB -5%. Comment! [On the Move]
Thursday, January 31, 5:45 PM After-hours top gainers, as of 5:15 p.m.: ADNC +26%. TSYS +13%. PMCS +7%. N +7%. ABAX +5%.
After-hours top losers: CPSI -9%. OPLK -6%. BEBE -4%. ELX -4%. LTM -4%. Comment! [On the Move]
Thursday, January 31, 4:11 PM TeleComm Sys (TSYS): Q4 EPS of $0.2 beats by $0.11. Revenue of $132.7M (+9% Y/Y) beats by $3.83M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News, Tech]
Thursday, January 31, 12:10 AM Notable earnings after Thursday’s close: AFFX, BCR, BKH, CAVM, CB, CTCT, CTRP, ED, EMN, FBHS, GDOT, MCK, MIPS, MITK, MTW, N, NGVC, PFG, PMCS, PWER, SPF, TLAB, TSYS, WYNN, ZOLT Comment! [Earnings]
Wednesday, January 30, 5:35 PM Notable earnings after Thursday’s close: AFFX, BCR, BKH, CAVM, CB, CTCT, CTRP, ED, EMN, FBHS, GDOT, MCK, MIPS, MITK, MTW, N, NGVC, PFG, PMCS, PWER, SPF, TLAB, TSYS, WYNN, ZOLT Comment! [Earnings]
Friday, October 26, 2012, 12:45 PM Midday top 10 gainers: DV +25%. AMCC +24%. RCON +21%. TASR +18%. NEU +17%. STMP +16%. VAR +16%. ELMD +14%. N +14%. TSYS +15%. Midday top 10 Losers: CBRX -42%. CTCT -26%. MXWL -23%. HMSY -21%. VRSN -19%. REDF -16%. DECK -18%. UQM -17%. IPCM -16%. BJRI -15%. Comment! [On the Move]
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 6:01 PM TeleCommunication Systems (TSYS): Q3 EPS of $0.12 beats by $0.05. Revenue of $140.1M (+24% Y/Y) beats by $9M. Shares +13.4% AH.(PR) Comment! [Earnings, Tech, On the Move]
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 5:50 PM After-hours top gainers, as of 5:30 p.m.: PLXT +14.8%; EXPE +14.4%; TSYS +13.4%; SYNA +13.3%; DV +13.1%.
After-hours top losers: DECK -15.8%; VRSN -14.2%; CTCT -13.1%; GTI -12.6%; IFSIA -8.4%. Comment! [On the Move]
Friday, August 31, 2012, 11:44 AM TeleCommunication Systems (TSYS +8.3%) jumps on an upgrade to Overweight from JPMorgan. After getting crushed in spring, the provider of E9-1-1 call routing services has rallied over the last 5 weeks. The company acquired microDATA GIS, a provider of next-gen E9-1-1 services, in early July. Comment! [Tech, On the Move]
Friday, August 31, 2012, 9:10 AM Premarket gainers: SPLK +15%. TSYS +12%. OVTI +11%. STEM +8%. SAI +8%. LCC +6%.
Losers: ZUMZ -10%. GFI] -6%. HMY -5%. Comment! [On the Move]
Thursday, July 26, 2012, 7:34 PM TeleComm Sys (TSYS): Q2 EPS of $0.03 misses by $0.01. Revenue of $114.6M (+13.8% Y/Y) beats by $2.13M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Tech]
Friday, July 6, 2012, 10:42 AM TeleCommunication Systems (TSYS -4.6%) is acquiring microDATA GIS, a provider of next-gen 9-1-1 call-management solutions, for $37M ($20M in up-front cash). TCS, whose existing E9-1-1 call-routing solutions support over half of all emergency calls, has obtained an $80M credit facility to finance the deal. Comment! [Tech, M&A, On the Move]
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 6:26 PM TeleCommunication Systems (TSYS): Q1 EPS of $0.06 misses by $0.01. Revenue of $100M (+10.6% Y/Y) misses by $4M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Tech]
Thursday, February 2, 2012, 6:45 PM TeleCommunication Systems (TSYS): Q4 EPS of $0.02 beats by $0.01. Revenue of $121.8M (+19% Y/Y) in-line. Shares +6% AH. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Tech, On the Move]
Friday, December 10, 2010, 4:28 PM Mobile communications firm TeleCommunication Systems (TSYS) won a five-year $49M contract to perform cyber-security training for Dept. of Defense personnel. Cyber security is a key priority for the government, which is aiming budget dollars at boosting it. TeleCommunication Systems closed at +1.6%. Comment! [Tech]

Marty Chilberg
GTACS vendor awards announced. TSYS one of 20 http://1.usa.gov/SzBDG1
11/1/12
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jsIRA
TSYS - 2.35. Important break-out. Stock spent 1 1/2 month in 2.00 - 2.25. Happy ownerr since 1.15.
10/1/12
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t2greenmt: Thanks James! I see they partnered with Lockheed Martin (?) on a Government project. Is this the type of company that would be acquired?
10/31/12
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jsIRA: TSYS - $2.57. This may be a true break-out. Up in down market. Gainer over 100% in five months.
12/26/12
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chuckholladay
Long TSYS up 9.52% there is still time to catch this ride.
9/5/12
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realornot: nice speculative play! not much gravy left.
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jsIRA
Stocks made break-out Friday: GFA: $4.11, bought at $2.11, going to see $5.00 soon; TSYS : $1.76, bought at $1.13, will see $2.50 soon
9/2/12
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jsIRA: TSYS - It is not my style to chase stocks. Always wait for pull back. May pull back to 1.60 level or up to above 2.00 short term.
9/4/12
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aumeoli: Agreed. Thanks
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Marty Chilberg
TSYS must know of or anticipate some specific orders. Hiring in WA, MD, VA, CA. Opened over 60 new positions this quarter.
8/27/12
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Marty Chilberg
Next contract vehicles are Eagle II $22b and GTAC $10b potentials. Awards expected by EOY. TSYS optimistic
8/27/12
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Marty Chilberg
FCSA CS2: TSYS named 1 of 8 industry partners. $2.6b total award potential.
8/27/12
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Chris Ricks
I can't believe that TSYS is still under $2.00 based on the number of government contracts alone
8/10/12
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DrKK: 100% agree sir. I am trying to think of a good reason not to buy 5000 shares.
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TSYS - I cannot believe that it is still at under $2.00. It increased guidance to 0.32- 0.39 in 2012 and 0.40 - 0.50 in 2013.
8/9/12
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TSYS - company raised its 2012 earning projection to $0.32 - $0.39. At $1.48, it is an easy double. I predict to see $10.00 within two years
7/31/12
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TSYS - 2.35. Important break-out. Stock spent 1 1/2 month in 2.00 - 2.25. Happy ownerr since 1.15.
10/1/12
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t2greenmt: Thanks James! I see they partnered with Lockheed Martin (?) on a Government project. Is this the type of company that would be acquired?
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jsIRA: TSYS - $2.57. This may be a true break-out. Up in down market. Gainer over 100% in five months.
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chuckholladay
Long TSYS up 9.52% there is still time to catch this ride.
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realornot: nice speculative play! not much gravy left.
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jsIRA
Stocks made break-out Friday: GFA: $4.11, bought at $2.11, going to see $5.00 soon; TSYS : $1.76, bought at $1.13, will see $2.50 soon
9/2/12
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jsIRA: TSYS - It is not my style to chase stocks. Always wait for pull back. May pull back to 1.60 level or up to above 2.00 short term.
9/4/12
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Chris Ricks
I can't believe that TSYS is still under $2.00 based on the number of government contracts alone
8/10/12
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DrKK: 100% agree sir. I am trying to think of a good reason not to buy 5000 shares.
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