GOGOMEDIUM SIGNALOPERATIONAL10-K

Gogo has completed its integration with Satcom Direct and is repositioning itself as a comprehensive multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity provider for business and military aviation markets.

The removal of acquisition-related risk language and integration concerns suggests the Satcom Direct deal has been successfully completed, allowing Gogo to focus on leveraging its expanded capabilities. The company's updated positioning emphasizes its unique ability to serve the full spectrum of aviation connectivity needs through both ground-based and satellite technologies across over 100 countries.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

The financial profile reflects a company managing through a significant operational expansion, with interest expense growing substantially due to acquisition financing while R&D spending increased modestly to support the integrated technology platform. The balance sheet shows meaningful growth in both current assets and current liabilities, suggesting increased operational scale, while total debt declined as the company likely refinanced or paid down acquisition-related borrowings. Overall, the metrics indicate successful debt management following a major acquisition while investing in expanded capabilities.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Interest Expense
P&L
+77.5%
$38.4M$68.2M

Interest expense surged 77.5% — significant debt increase or rising rates materially impacting earnings.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+47.9%
$182.0M$269.2M

Current liabilities surged 47.9% — significant near-term obligations; verify ability to meet short-term debt.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+45.9%
$69.3M$101.1M

Equity base grew 45.9% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
+33.7%
$323.1M$431.9M

Current assets grew 33.7% — improving short-term liquidity or inventory/receivables build.

R&D Expense
P&L
+25.2%
$44.8M$56.1M

R&D investment increased 25.2% — signals commitment to future product development, though near-term margin impact.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-13.3%
$820.8M$711.3M

Debt reduced 13.3% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-27
PRIOR — 2025-03-14
ADDED
As of February 20, 2026, 134,681,898 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock were outstanding.
( Gogo , the Company , we or us ) is the only multi-orbit, multi-band in-flight connectivity provider offering connectivity technology purpose-built for business and military/government aviation.
We have a holistic approach of providing broadband connectivity services to our customers from small to large aircraft and heavy jets through our air-to-ground ( ATG ) technology and integrated low earth orbit ( LEO ) and geostationary earth orbit ( GEO ) satellite solutions provided by multiple satellite constellations owned by our satellite network partners.
We aim to deliver to our customers consistent, global tip-to-tail connectivity with a suite of software, hardware, and advanced infrastructure supported by a 24/7/365 in-person customer support team to fit their every need.
By leveraging our multi-orbit, multi-band in-flight connectivity solutions, our global footprint, including a mature sales force and technical support, we can provide our customers with essential market access, speed, bandwidth, greater reliability, redundancy, and responsiveness that they need around the world.
Our connectivity solutions are used by business and military/government aviation customers in over 100 countries, many of which view our products and services as critical to their daily operations and integral to their communications and business infrastructure.
We also serve our growing military/government customer base by providing cost-effective, turnkey in-flight connectivity that integrates innovative, commercially proven technologies and software to deliver mission-tailored capabilities.
We believe that, with our innovative solutions and tailored customer service, we are well-positioned to compete in the evolving in-flight connectivity market, which is undergoing significant change driven by several catalysts.
The most significant technological advancement that is driving change in our industry today is the introduction of LEO satellite technology, which provides, among other things, a global service offering, higher capacity, and lower latency than currently available alternatives.
Our Strategy and our Solutions Our business strategy is to be a global satellite network integrator and facilitator by developing innovative technological and business solutions addressing the specific needs of our business and military/government customers making connectivity accessible, available, and secure worldwide.
REMOVED
As of March 7, 2025, 131,350,127 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock were outstanding.
Risks Related to the Satcom Direct Acquisition our ability to integrate Satcom Direct s business, and the potential failure to realize or delay in realizing all of the anticipated benefits of the acquisition; and the changes in executive management that occurred as part of the acquisition.
The acquisition has created the only in-flight connectivity provider able to satisfy the performance and cost needs of every segment of the global business aviation and military/government mobility markets.
Founded in 1997, Satcom Direct primarily engages in providing business, military and government in-flight connectivity services as a reseller of satellite services.
Satcom Direct operates worldwide with an international sales and service team based in nine countries.
Satcom Direct sells services and equipment globally through their international sales force to OEMs, governments, military groups and private fleet companies, among other entities.
Satcom Direct manages a network operating center and maintains its own data center in Melbourne, Florida with licensed data sites strategically placed around the world.
In connection with the Closing, the Company and Gogo Intermediate Holdings LLC ( GIH ), a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Gogo Inc., entered into a credit agreement with HPS Investment Partners, LLC, as the administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto, which provides for a term loan credit facility (the HPS Term Loan Facility ) in an aggregate principal amount of $250 million.
The HPS Term Loan Facility amortizes in quarterly installments equal to one percent of the aggregate initial principal amount thereof per annum, with the remaining balance payable upon final maturity of the HPS Term Loan Facility on April 30, 2028.
Segments As a result of the Company s acquisition of Satcom Direct, the Company has two reportable segments as of December 31, 2024: the legacy pre-acquisition operations of the Company ( Gogo BA ) and the acquired entity, Satcom Direct.
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