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Investor Relations
Frequently Asked Questions
Business Information
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Background Information
Business Information
- What is Zhone's advantage over its competition?
Zhone's broadband loop carrier (BLC) products are best in class. Recently, an independent analyst firm which tracks the communications industry awarded our Multi-Access Line Concentrator (MALC) product the highest ranking of any product in its class, edging out offerings from several competing vendors. Source: Current Analysis, November 2005.
- Who are Zhone's competitors?
Domestically, we compete against Occam Networks, Pannaway, Tellabs, and Calix. Internationally, we compete against Alcatel-Lucent and Huawei.
- How many customers does Zhone have?
Zhone has over 600 customers on 6 continents.
- How concentrated is Zhone's customer base?
In addition to being geographically diverse, for the three months ended March 31, 2008, Zhone had only one customer comprise more than 10% of its total quarterly revenues.
- When was Zhone founded?
Zhone Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1999 by senior executives of Ascend Communications.
- Where was Zhone incorporated?
Zhone Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in June 1999.
- How many employees does Zhone have?
As of March 31, 2008, Zhone Technologies, Inc. employed approximately 459 individuals worldwide.
- What were the primary reasons for the history of acquisitions?
Since inception, Zhone successfully utilized a strategy of acquisitions to acquire customers, technology and build scale within the network access markets. Some of the more significant acquisitions have included Paradyne Networks, Inc. in September 2005, Sorrento Networks Corporation in July 2004, and Tellium in November 2003. Please see the Acquisition Summary page for a complete history.
- What are Zhone's strategies for continued growth?
Acquisitions are not expected to be central to our growth strategy as the three acquisition goals of customers, technology and scale have been met. Our future growth will be focused on organic growth in emerging growth markets. Our international revenues have increased over the prior quarter with 59% of our total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 attributable to international.
Stock Information
- How long has Zhone Technologies been public?
Since November, 2003
- What is Zhone's dividend policy?
We have never paid or declared any cash dividends on our common stock or other securities and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors, subject to any applicable restrictions under our debt and credit agreements, and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, general business condition and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant.
- How many shares are outstanding?
Please see our Stock Information page for the most recent information.
- How can I change my address or title on my Zhone Technologies stock certificate?
Contact our transfer agent Computershare Trust Company, Inc.
- Who are Zhone's largest shareholders?
Investment funds managed by New Enterprise Associates, TPG (formerly Texas Pacific Group), and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
- What percentage of the total shares outstanding is held by insiders?
Please see our Stock Information page for the most recent information.
Background Information
- What is the background of the Zhone Technologies management team?
Please see our Management Team page.
- What is Zhone Technologies fiscal year end?
December 31.
- Who are Zhone Technologies' independent accountants?
KPMG LLP
55 Second Street, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94105
Telephone: (415) 963-5100
- Who is Zhone Technologies' transfer agent?
Please see our Investor Contacts page.
- Who is Zhone Technologies' outside legal counsel?
Latham & Watkins LLP
San Diego, California
Zhone's Single Line Multi-Service architecture (SLMS™), allows carriers to concurrently deliver voice, new premium data and video services over copper or fiber access lines.
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