primarily of satellite space segment charges, Internet connectivity fees and network operations expenses. Satellite space segment charges consist of the costs associated with obtaining satellite bandwidth (the measure of capacity) used in the transmission of services to and from the satellite leased from operators. Network operations expenses consist primarily of costs associated with the operation of the network operations center on a twenty-four hour a day, seven-day a week basis, including personnel and related costs and depreciation. Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries, travel and living costs for sales and marketing personnel. Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries and related overhead expenses. General and administrative expenses consist of expenses associated with our management, finance, contract and administrative functions.

Our business had been adversely affected by the global economic slowdown and, in particular, the significant challenges facing the telecommunications industry worldwide. Recently, we have seen improvement in the segments we serve, in particular within the U.S. Government and government related entities marketplace. However, some of the adverse consequences of the downturn continue to impact our business based upon the inability of some of our customers and prospects to raise capital to fund projects, particularly, in developing countries.

We currently have two significant contracts with the Ministry of Communication of the Islamic Transitional State of Afghanistan. Further hostilities in Afghanistan, or in connection with any armed conflict affecting areas where our customers are located may impact our performance on these contracts, which may impact our results of operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

Certain of our accounting policies require judgment by management in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. These judgments are based on our historical experience, terms of existing contracts, our observance of trends in the industry, information provided by our customers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. Actual results may differ from these judgments under different assumptions or conditions. Our accounting policies that require management to apply significant judgment include:

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue in accordance with SAB 104, Revenue Recognition, for our production-type contracts that are sold separately as standard satellite ground segment systems when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the selling price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured, delivery has occurred and the contractual performance specifications have been met. Our standard satellite ground segment systems produced in connection with these contracts are typically short-term (less than twelve months in term) and manufactured using a standard modular production process. Such systems require less engineering, drafting and design efforts than our long-term complex production-type projects. Revenue is recognized on our standard satellite ground segment systems upon shipment and acceptance of factory performance testing which is when title transfers to the customer. The amount of revenues recorded on each standard production-type contract is reduced by the customer's contractual holdback amount, which typically requires 10% to 30% of the contract value to be retained by the customer until installation and final acceptance is complete. The customer generally becomes obligated to pay 70% to 90% of the contract value upon shipment and acceptance of factory performance testing. Installation is not deemed to be essential to the functionality of the system since installation does not require significant changes to the features or capabilities of the equipment, does not require complex software integration and interfacing and we have not experienced any difficulties installing such equipment. In addition, the customer or other third party vendors can install the equipment. The estimated relative fair value of the installation services is determined by management, which is typically less than the customer's contractual holdback percentage. If the holdback is less than the fair value of installation, we will defer recognition of revenues, determined on a contract-by-contract basis equal to the fair value of the installation services. Payments received in advance by customers are deferred until shipment and are presented as deferred revenues.

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We recognize revenue using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting upon the achievement of certain contractual milestones in accordance with SOP 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts, for our non-standard, complex production-type contracts for the production of satellite ground segment systems and equipment that are generally integrated into the customers' satellite ground segment network. The equipment and systems produced in connection with these contracts are typically long-term (in excess of twelve months in term) and require significant customer-specific engineering, drafting and design effort in order to effectively integrate all of the customizable earth station equipment into the customers' ground segment network. These contracts generally have larger contract values, greater economic risks and substantive specific contractual performance requirements due to the engineering and design complexity of such systems and related equipment. Progress payments received in advance by customers are netted against the inventories balance.

Costs from Ground Segment Systems, Networks and Enterprise Solutions

Costs related to our production-type contracts and our non-standard, complex production-type contracts rely on estimates based on total expected contract costs. We use estimates of the costs applicable to various elements which we believe are reasonable. Since these contract costs depend on estimates, which are assessed continually during the term of these contracts, costs are subject to revisions as the contract progresses to completion. Revision in cost estimates are reflected in the period in which they become known. In the event an estimate indicates that a loss will be incurred at completion, we record the costs in the period identified.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of businesses over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets are no longer amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually. The impairment test for goodwill uses a two-step approach, which is performed at the reporting unit level. Step one compares the fair value of the reporting unit (calculated using a discounted cash flow method) to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, there is a potential impairment and step two must be performed. Step two compares the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill to its implied fair value (i.e., fair value of the reporting unit less the fair value of the unit's assets and liabilities, including identifiable intangible assets). If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the excess is required to be recorded as an impairment. There have been no events during the six months ended December 31, 2004 that would result in any goodwill impairment.

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We assess the customer's ability to pay based on a number of factors, including our past transaction history with the customer and the creditworthiness of the customer. An assessment of the inherent risks in conducting our business with foreign customers is also made since a significant portion of our revenues is international. Management specifically analyzes accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate in the future, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

The allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2004 and June 30, 2004 was $1.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively. The decrease in the allowance of approximately $1.5 million primarily related to a bad debt recovery under a settlement reached with a major customer in July 2004.

Inventories

Inventories consist primarily of work-in-progress from costs incurred in connection with specific customer contracts, which are stated at the lower of cost or market value. In assessing the realizability

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of inventories, we are required to make estimates of the total contract costs based on the various elements of the work-in-progress. It is possible that changes to these estimates could cause a reduction in the net realizable value of our inventories.

Results of Operations

Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003

Revenues from Ground Segment Systems, Networks and Enterprise Solutions.    Revenues increased by $4.8 million, or 24.1%, to $24.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2004 and increased by $9.4 million, or 25.3%, to $46.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2004, compared to $19.9 million and $36.9 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2003, respectively. The increase in revenues was primarily the result of increased infrastructure sales in the U.S. Government and government related entities marketplace, coupled with increased sales due to a general overall improvement in the telecommunications industry segments we serve and the achievement of shipment milestones associated with projects currently in progress.

Revenues from Data Communication Services.    Revenues increased by $0.7 million, or 19.1%, to $4.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2004 and increased by $1.2 million, or 16.1%, to $8.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2004, compared to $3.8 million and $7.2 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2003, respectively. The increase was due to the increase in Video Broadcast service offerings and the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) minutes offset by a significant contract which expired in the three months ended September 30, 2003 for teleport services and Internet access to South America.

Costs from Ground Segment Systems, Networks and Enterprise Solutions.    Costs from ground segment systems, networks and enterprise solutions increased by $3.2 million, or 18.1%, to $21.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2004 and increased by $6.0 million, or 18.0% to $39.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2004, compared to $17.8 million and $33.1 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2003, respectively. Costs as a percentage of related revenues decreased to 85.1% and 84.4% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2004, respectively, compared to 89.5% and 89.7% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2003, respectively. The decrease was mainly attributable to a non-recurring cost recovery related to a settlement with a large customer of $0.5 million and $0.9 million for the three months and six months ended December 31, 2004, respectively, and increased margin on revenues related to the U.S. Government and government related entities projects in the three and six months ended December 31, 2004.

Costs from Data Communications Services.    Costs from data communications services increased by $0.5 million, or 14.1%, to $3.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2004 and increased by $0.4 million, or 6.7%, to $6.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2004, compared to $3.3 million and $6.5 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2003, respectively. The increase is a result of additional space segment costs required for the Video Broadcast service offerings.

Selling and Marketing.    Selling and marketing expenses increased by $0.3 million, or 22.8%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2004 and increased by $0.3 million, or 13.8%, to $2.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2004, compared to $1.1 million and $2.2 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2003, respectively. The increase in selling and marketing costs is a result of increased salary and salary related expenses for additional marketing personnel.

Research and Development.    Research and development expenses decreased by $0.1 million, or 26.3%, to $0.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2004 and decreased by $0.2 million, or 33.6%, to $0.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2004, compared to $0.2 million and $0.7 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2003, respectively. The decrease was principally due to non-recurrence of costs associated with product research and development associated with projects in process in the three and six months ended December 31, 2003.

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General and Administrative.    General and administrative expenses remained constant at $2.1 for the three months ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 and decreased by $0.3 million, or 9.8% to $2.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2004, compared to $3.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2003. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to a bad debt recovery of $1.5 million as a result a settlement reached with a customer in the three months ended September 30, 2004 as compared to the $1.0 million recovery in the three months ended September 30, 2003.

Interest Income.    Interest income increased for the three and six months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to December 31, 2003 due to the increase in the balance of cash and cash equivalents.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At December 31, 2004, we had working capital of $34.5 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $27.0 million, restricted cash of $2.5 million, net accounts receivable of $20.6 million, inventories of $11.0 million, prepaid expenses and other current assets of $1.0 million, offset by $21.2 million in accounts payable, $2.7 million in deferred revenues and $3.8 million in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

Net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended December 31, 2004 was $0.6 million, which primarily related to an increase in inventory of $7.1 million due to timing of shipments of certain jobs and a reduction in progress payments on long term contracts, an increase in accounts receivable of $4.7 million relating to the increase in revenues, a decrease in the provision for doubtful accounts due to a bad debt recovery of $1.5 million, offset by an increase in accounts payable of $5.7 million relating to the increase in revenues and the timing of vendor payments, net income of $3.2 million, an increase in deferred revenue of $1.7 million due to timing differences between project billings and revenue recognition milestones resulting from specific customer contracts, and a non-cash item representing depreciation and amortization expense of $1.5 million primarily related to the network operations center and satellite earth station equipment.

Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended December 31, 2004 was $2.1 million, related to the purchase of $1.5 million of fixed assets for our network operations center, specifically related to the Video Broadcast and VOIP platforms, and an increase in restricted cash of $0.6 million based on certificates of deposit issued as collateral for performance and payment guarantees.

Net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended December 31, 2004 was $1.4 million which primarily related to $1.0 million of proceeds from the exercise of warrants issued in connection with our private placement in December 2003 and $0.4 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

We have a credit agreement in place which provides for a working capital credit facility of up to $16.5 million, which expires in October 2005. We may be advanced up to 80% of eligible accounts receivable and 100% of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at the bank. The line of credit bears interest at the greater of 6.0% or the prime rate plus 1.5% per annum, and is collateralized by a first security interest on all of our personal property. The credit agreement allows us to borrow and apply letters of credit against the availability under each line of credit. In addition, the credit agreement contains certain financial and other covenants, deposit requirements, monthly reporting provisions and other requirements, as defined in the credit agreement, with which we were in compliance at December 31, 2004. As of December 31, 2004, no borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility, however, there were standby letters of credit of approximately $13.6 million, which were applied against and reduced the amounts available under this credit facility.

We lease satellite space segment services and other equipment under various operating lease agreements, which expire in various years through 2009. Future minimum lease payments due on these leases through December 31, 2005 are approximately $8.0 million.

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At December 31, 2004 we had contractual obligations and commercial commitments as follows (in thousands):

				Payments Due by Period
				Total				Less than 1 year				1-3 years				4-5 years				After 5 years
Contractual Obligations
Operating leases				$	19,432			$	8,045			$	10,069			$	1,318			$	—
Total contractual obligations				$	19,432			$	8,045			$	10,069			$	1,318			$	—
Other Commercial Commitments
Standby letters of credit				$	13,613			$	8,213			$	3,934			$	1,466			$	—
Total commercial commitments				$	13,613			$	8,213			$	3,934			$	1,466			$	—

On November 7, 2001, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program whereby we can repurchase up to $2.0 million of our outstanding stock, representing approximately 3.7% of the total shares outstanding on that date. Since November 2001, we have repurchased an aggregate of 317,606 shares for approximately $1.7 million. The timing, price, quantity and manner of future purchases will be at the discretion of management, depending on market conditions and other factors, subject to compliance with the applicable securities laws.

We expect that our cash and working capital requirements for operating activities will continue to increase as we continue to implement our business strategy. Management anticipates additional working capital requirements for work in progress for orders as obtained and that we may experience negative cash flows due to quarter-to-quarter operating performance.

Globecomm Network Services Corporation has had, and we expect it will continue to have, working capital and additional capital expenditure requirements, which have, and may continue to put increased pressure on our capital resources.

Our future capital requirements will depend upon many factors, including the success of our marketing efforts in the ground segment systems, networks and data communications services business, the nature and timing of customer orders and the level of capital requirements related to the expansion of our service offerings. Based on current plans, we believe that our existing capital resources will be sufficient to meet working capital requirements at least through December 31, 2005. However, we cannot assure you that there will be no unforeseen events or circumstances that would consume available resources significantly before that time. For example, future events occurring in response to the hostilities in Iraq and Afghanistan, or in connection with any armed conflict, including, without limitation, future terrorist attacks against the United States or its allies or military or trade or travel disruptions impacting our ability to sell and market our products and services in the United States and internationally may impact our results of operations. In particular, we currently have two significant contracts with the Ministry of Communication of the Islamic Transitional State of Afghanistan. Unexpected events negatively impacting international commerce, including additional conflicts in the Middle East, could defer our ability to close contracts with international customers. Additional funds may not be available when needed and, even if available, additional funds may be raised through financing arrangements and/or the issuance of preferred or common stock or convertible securities on terms and prices significantly more favorable than those of the currently outstanding common stock, which could have the effect of diluting or adversely affecting the holdings or rights of our existing stockholders. If adequate funds are unavailable, we may be required to delay, scale back or eliminate some of our operating activities, including, without limitation, the timing and extent of our marketing programs, capital expenditures, research and development activities and we may be required to reduce headcount. We cannot assure you that additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all.

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Risk Factors

We have a history of operating losses and negative cash flow and our losses may continue.

Although, recently we have had profitable quarters, we have incurred significant net losses since we began operating in August 1994. We incurred net losses of $1.3 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, $19.6 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, and $17.3 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002. As of December 31, 2004 our accumulated deficit was $72.0 million. We may incur net losses, in any particular quarter, due to the timing of significant projects even if we achieve profitability in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. Our ability to achieve and maintain profitability will depend upon our ability to generate significant revenues through new profitable customer contracts and the expansion of our existing products and services, including our data communications services. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain new profitable customer contracts or generate significant additional revenues from those contracts or any new products or services that we introduce. Even if we become profitable, we may not sustain or increase our profits on a quarterly or annual basis in the future.

Since sales of satellite communications equipment are dependent on the growth of communications networks, if market demand for these networks declines, our revenue and profitability are likely to decline.

We derive, and expect to continue to derive, a significant amount of revenues from the sale of satellite ground segment systems and networks. If the long-term growth in demand for communications networks does not continue to return from recent depressed levels, the demand for our satellite ground segment systems and networks may decline or grow more slowly than we expect. As a result, we may not be able to grow our business, our revenues may decline from current levels and our results of operations may be harmed. The demand for communications networks and the products used in these networks is affected by various factors, many of which are beyond our control. For example, the uncertain general economic conditions have affected the overall rate of capital spending by many of our customers. Also, many companies have found it difficult to raise capital to finish building their communications networks and, therefore, have placed fewer orders. The economic slowdown resulted in a softening of demand from our customers. We cannot predict the extent to which demand will increase. Further, increased competition among satellite ground segment systems and networks manufacturers has increased pricing pressures. Recently, we have seen improvement in the segments we serve, in particular within the U.S. Government and government related entities marketplace. A future reduction in opportunities from U.S. Government and government related agencies will negatively impact our results of operations.

Risks associated with operating in international markets could restrict our ability to expand globally and harm our business and prospects.

We market and sell our products and services in the United States and internationally. We anticipate that international sales will continue to account for a significant portion of our total revenues for the foreseeable future with a significant portion of the international revenue coming from developing countries. There are a number of risks inherent in conducting our business internationally, including:

	•	general political and economic instability in international markets, including the hostilities in Iraq and Afghanistan, could impede our ability to deliver our products and services to customers and harm our results of operations;

	•	changes in regulatory requirements could restrict our ability to deliver services to our international customers;

	•	export restrictions, tariffs, licenses and other trade barriers could prevent us from adequately equipping our network facilities;

	•	differing technology standards across countries may impede our ability to integrate our products and services across international borders;

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	•	protectionist laws and business practices favoring local competition may give unequal bargaining leverage to key vendors in countries where competition is scarce, significantly increasing our operating costs;

	•	increased expenses associated with marketing services in foreign countries could affect our ability to compete;

	•	relying on local subcontractors for installation of our products and services could adversely impact the quality of our products and services;

	•	difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations could affect our ability to compete;

	•	potentially adverse taxes could affect our results of operations;

	•	complex foreign laws and treaties could affect our ability to compete; and

	•	difficulties in collecting accounts receivable could adversely affect our results of operations.

These and other risks could impede our ability to manage our international operations effectively, limit the future growth of our business, increase our costs and require significant management attention.

If Globecomm Network Services Corporation does not execute its business strategy or if the market for its services fails to develop or develops more slowly than it expects, our results of operations will be harmed.

Globecomm Network Services Corporation's future revenues and results of operations are dependent on its execution of its business strategy and development of the market for its current and future services. Despite the settlement agreements which modified and reduced our satellite bandwidth obligations, we cannot assure you that the transponder space will be efficiently and substantially utilized or that an increase in orders will be realized. Globecomm Network Services Corporation has had, and we expect will continue to have, cash requirements, which have and will decrease our cash resources. If Globecomm Network Services Corporation does not efficiently and substantially utilize its transponder space capacity and increase its level of orders, its cash requirements may increase and our results of operations will be harmed.

You should not rely on our quarterly operating results as an indication of our future results because they are subject to significant fluctuations, and if we fail to meet the expectations of public market analysts or investors, our stock price could decline significantly.

Our future revenues and results of operations may significantly fluctuate due to a combination of factors, including:

	•	delays and/or a decrease in the booking of new contracts;

	•	general political and economic conditions in the United States and abroad, including hostilities in Iraq and Afghanistan;

	•	the length of time needed to initiate and complete customer contracts;

	•	the demand for and acceptance of our existing products and services;

	•	the cost of providing our products and services, including the ability to ship and install our products and services in hostile areas;

	•	the cost of performance on fixed price contracts;

	•	market acceptance of new products and services;

	•	the mix of revenue between our standard products, custom-built products and our communications services;

	•	the timing of significant marketing programs;

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	•	our ability to hire and retain additional personnel;

	•	the competition in our markets; and

	•	difficult global economic conditions and the currency devaluations in international markets, which have adversely impacted and may continue to adversely impact our quarterly results.

Accordingly, you should not rely on quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our results of operations as an indication of our future performance. It is possible that in future periods our results of operations may be below expectations, which could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline.

Our markets are highly competitive and we have many established competitors, and we may lose market share as a result.

The markets in which we operate are highly competitive and this competition could harm our ability to sell our products and services on prices and terms favorable to us. Our primary competitors in the satellite ground segment systems and networks market generally fall into two groups: (1) system integrators, like ITT, Data Path, and Global Communication Services, and (2) equipment manufacturers who also provide integrated systems, like Andrew Corporation, General Dynamics, Alcatel and ND Satcom AG.

In the end-to-end satellite-based communication solutions and communications services markets, we compete with other satellite communication companies who provide similar services, like SES Global and Convergent Media Systems. In addition, we may compete with other communications service providers like Echostar and AT&T, and satellite owners like Panamsat, Loral Skynet, New Skies Satellites N.V. and Intelsat. We anticipate that our competitors may develop or acquire services that provide functionality that is similar to that provided by our services and that those services may be offered at significantly lower prices or bundled with other services. These competitors may have the financial resources to withstand substantial price competition, may be in a better position to endure difficult economic conditions in international markets and may be able to respond more quickly than we can to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements. Moreover, many of our competitors have more extensive customer bases, broader customer relationships and broader industry alliances than we do that they could use to their advantage in competitive situations.

The markets in which we operate have limited barriers to entry, and we expect that we will face additional competition from existing competitors and new market entrants in the future. Moreover, our current and potential competitors have established or may establish strategic relationships among themselves or with third parties to increase the ability of their products and services to address the needs of our current and prospective customers. The potential strategic relationships of existing and new competitors may rapidly acquire significant market share, which would harm our business and financial condition.

If the satellite communications industry fails to continue to develop or new technology makes it obsolete, our business and financial condition will be harmed.

Our business is dependent on the continued success and development of satellite communications technology, which competes with terrestrial communications transport technologies like terrestrial microwave, coaxial cable and fiber optic communications systems. Fiber optic communications systems have penetrated areas in which we have traditionally provided services. If the satellite communications industry fails to continue to develop, or if any technological development significantly improves the cost or efficiency of competing terrestrial systems relative to satellite systems, then our business and financial condition would be materially harmed.

We may be unable to raise additional funds to meet our capital requirements in the future.

We believe that our available cash resources will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure requirements through at least December 31, 2005. However, our future liquidity and capital requirements are difficult to predict, as they depend on numerous factors, including the

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success of our existing product and service offerings, as well as competing technological and market developments. We may need to raise additional funds in order to meet additional working capital requirements and to support additional capital expenditures. Should this need arise, additional funds may not be available when needed and, even if additional funds are available, we may not find the terms favorable or commercially reasonable. If adequate funds are unavailable, we may be required to delay, reduce or eliminate some of our operating activities, including marketing programs and research and development programs. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, our existing stockholders will own a smaller percentage of our capital stock and new investors may pay less on average for their securities than, and could have rights superior to, existing stockholders.

A limited number of customer contracts account for a significant portion of our revenues, and the inability to replace a key customer contract would adversely affect our results of operations, business and financial condition.

We rely on a small number of customer contracts for a large portion of our revenue. Specifically, we have agreements with four customers to provide equipment and services, from which we expect to generate a significant portion of our revenues. If any of these customers is unable to implement its business plan, the market for these customers' services declines, or if all or any of the customers modifies or terminates its agreement with us, and we are unable to replace these contracts, our results of operations, business and financial condition would be materially harmed.

If our products and services are not accepted in developing countries with emerging markets, our revenues will be impaired.

We anticipate that a substantial portion of the growth in the demand for our products and services will come from customers in developing countries due to a lack of basic communications infrastructure in these countries. However, we cannot guarantee an increase in the demand for our products and services in developing countries or that customers in these countries will accept our products and services at all. Our ability to penetrate emerging markets in developing countries is dependent upon various factors including:

	•	the speed at which communications infrastructure, including terrestrial microwave, coaxial cable and fiber optic communications systems, which compete with satellite-based services, is built;

	•	the effectiveness of our local resellers and sales representatives in marketing and selling our products and services; and

	•	the acceptance of our products and services by customers.

If our products and services are not accepted, or the market potential we anticipate does not develop, our revenues will be impaired.

We depend upon certain key personnel and may not be able to retain these employees.

Our future performance depends on the continued service of our key technical, managerial and marketing personnel; in particular, David Hershberg, Kenneth Miller, Stephen Yablonski and Donald Woodring. The employment of any of our key personnel could cease at any time.

Unauthorized use of our intellectual property by third parties may damage our business.

We regard our trademarks, trade secrets and other intellectual property as beneficial to our success. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property by third parties may damage our business. We rely on trademark, trade secret and patent protection and contracts, including confidentiality and license agreements with our employees, customers, strategic collaborators, consultants and others, to protect our intellectual property rights. Despite our precautions, it may be possible for third parties to obtain and use our intellectual property without our authorization.

We currently have been granted three patents in the United States, one for remote access to the Internet using satellites, one for satellite communication with automatic frequency control, and one for

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a monitor and control system for satellite communications networks and the like. We have two other patents pending in the United States, one for implementing facsimile and data communications using Internet Protocols and another for a distributed satellite-based cellular network. We currently have one Patent Cooperation Treaty patent application pending for implementing facsimile and data communications using Internet Protocols. We also intend to seek further patents on our technology, if appropriate. We cannot assure you that patents will be issued for any of our pending or future patent applications or that any claims allowed from such applications will be of sufficient scope, or be issued in all countries where our products and services can be sold, to provide meaningful protection or any commercial advantage to us. Also, our competitors may be able to design around our patents. The laws of some foreign countries in which our products and services are or may be developed, manufactured or sold may not protect our products and services or intellectual property rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States and thus make the possibility of piracy of our technology and products and services more likely.

We have filed applications for trademark registration of Globecomm Systems Inc., Globecomm and GSI in the United States and various other countries, and have been granted registrations for some of these terms in the United States, Europe and Russia. We have received trademark registrations for NetSat Express, Inc. in the United States, the European Community, Russia, Singapore and Brazil. We have various other trademarks and service marks registered or pending for registration in the United States and in other countries and may seek registration of other trademarks and service marks in the future. We cannot assure you that registrations will be granted from any of our pending or future applications, or that any registrations that are granted will prevent others from using similar trademarks in connection with related goods and services.

Defending against intellectual property infringement claims could be time consuming and expensive, and if we are not successful, could cause substantial expenses and disrupt our business.

We cannot be sure that the products, services, technologies and advertising we employ in our business do not or will not infringe valid patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property rights held by third parties. We may be subject to legal proceedings and claims from time to time relating to the intellectual property of others in the ordinary course of our business. Prosecuting infringers and defending against intellectual property infringement claims could be time consuming and expensive, and regardless of whether we are or are not successful, could cause substantial expenses and disrupt our business. We may incur substantial expenses in defending against these third party claims, regardless of their merit. Successful infringement claims against us may result in substantial monetary liability and/or may materially disrupt the conduct of, or necessitate the cessation of, our business.

We may not be able to keep pace with technological changes, which would make our products and services become non-competitive and obsolete.

The telecommunications industry, including satellite-based communications services, is characterized by rapidly changing technologies, frequent new product and service introductions and evolving industry standards. If we are unable, for technological or other reasons, to develop and introduce new products and services or enhancements to existing products and services in a timely manner or in response to changing market conditions or customer requirements, our products and services would become non-competitive and obsolete, which would harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We depend on our suppliers, some of which are our sole or a limited source of supply, and the loss of these suppliers would materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We currently obtain most of our critical components and services from single or limited sources and generally do not maintain significant inventories or have long-term or exclusive supply contracts with our vendors. We have from time to time experienced delays in receiving products from vendors

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due to lack of availability, quality control or manufacturing problems, shortages of materials or components or product design difficulties. We may experience delays in the future and replacement services or products may not be available when needed, or at all, or at commercially reasonable rates or prices. If we were to change some of our vendors, we would have to perform additional testing procedures on the service or product supplied by the new vendors, which would prevent or delay the availability of our products and services. Furthermore, our costs could increase significantly if we need to change vendors. If we do not receive timely deliveries of quality products and services, or if there are significant increases in the prices of these products or services, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our network may experience security breaches, which could disrupt our services.

Our network infrastructure may be vulnerable to computer viruses, break-ins, denial of service attacks and similar disruptive problems caused by our customers or other Internet users. Computer viruses, break-ins, denial of service attacks or other problems caused by third parties could lead to interruptions, delays or cessation in service to our customers. There currently is no existing technology that provides absolute security, and the cost of minimizing these security breaches could be prohibitively expensive. We may face liability to customers for such security breaches. Furthermore, these incidents could deter potential customers and adversely affect existing customer relationships.

Satellites upon which we rely may malfunction or be damaged or lost.

The damage or loss of any of the satellites used by us, or the temporary or permanent malfunction of any of the satellites upon which we rely, would likely result in the interruption of our satellite-based communications services. This interruption could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Risks Related to the Securities Markets and Ownership of Our Common Stock

Our stock price is volatile.

From January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004, our closing stock price ranged from a low of $4.36 per share to a high of $7.58 per share. The market price of our common stock, like that of the securities of many telecommunications and high technology industry companies, could be subject to significant fluctuations and is likely to remain volatile based on many factors, including the following:

	•	quarterly variations in operating results;

	•	announcements of new technology, products or services by us or any of our competitors;

	•	acceptance of satellite-based communication services and Internet access services in developing countries and emerging markets;

	•	changes in financial estimates or recommendations by securities analysts;

	•	general market conditions; or

	•	domestic and international economic factors unrelated to our performance.

Additionally, numerous factors relating to our business may cause fluctuations or declines in our stock price.

The stock markets in general and the markets for telecommunications stocks in particular have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.

A third party could be prevented from acquiring shares of our stock at a premium to the market price because of our anti-takeover provisions.

Various provisions with respect to votes in the election of directors, special meetings of stockholders, and advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and director nominations of

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our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, bylaws and Section 203 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if doing so might be beneficial to our stockholders. In addition, we have a poison pill in place and employment provisions with our senior executives that have change of control provisions that could make an acquisition of us by a third party more difficult.

Risks Related to Government Approvals

We are subject to many government regulations, and failure to comply with them will harm our business.

Operations and Use of Satellites

We are subject to various federal laws and regulations, which may have negative effects on our business. We operate FCC licensed earth stations in Hauppauge, New York, subject to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "FCC Act"), and the rules and regulations of FCC. Pursuant to the FCC Act and rules, we have obtained and are required to maintain radio transmission licenses from the FCC for both domestic and foreign operations of our earth stations. We have also obtained and are required to maintain authorization issued under Section 214 of the FCC Act to act as a telecommunications carrier, which authorization also extends to Globecomm Network Services Corporation. These licenses should be renewed by the FCC in the normal course as long as we remain in compliance with FCC rules and regulations. However, we cannot guarantee that the FCC will grant additional licenses when our existing licenses expire, nor are we assured that the FCC will not adopt new or modified technical requirements that will require us to incur expenditures to modify or upgrade our equipment as a condition of retaining our licenses. We are also required to comply with FCC regulations regarding the exposure of humans to radio frequency radiation from our earth stations. These regulations, as well as local land use regulations, restrict our freedom to choose where to locate our earth stations. In addition, prior to a third party acquisition of us, we would need to seek approval from the FCC to transfer the radio transmission licenses we have obtained to the third party upon the consummation of the acquisition. However, we cannot assure you that the FCC will permit the transfer of these licenses. These approvals may make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us.

Foreign Ownership

We may, in the future, be required to seek FCC approval if foreign ownership of our stock exceeds the specified criteria. Failure to comply with these policies could result in an order to divest the offending foreign ownership, fines, denial of license renewal and/or license revocation proceedings against the licensee by the FCC.

Foreign Regulations

Regulatory schemes in countries in which we may seek to provide our satellite-delivered data communications services may impose impediments on our operations. Some countries in which we intend to operate have telecommunications laws and regulations that do not currently contemplate technical advances in telecommunications technology like Internet/intranet transmission by satellite. We cannot assure you that the present regulatory environment in any of those countries will not be changed in a manner, which may have a material adverse impact on our business. Either we or our local partners typically must obtain authorization from each country in which we provide our satellite-delivered data communications services. The regulatory schemes in each country are different, and thus there may be instances of noncompliance of which we are not aware. We cannot assure you that our licenses and approvals are or will remain sufficient in the view of foreign regulatory authorities, or that necessary licenses and approvals will be granted on a timely basis in all jurisdictions in which we wish to offer our products and services or that restrictions applicable thereto will not be unduly burdensome.

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Regulation of the Internet

Due to the increasing popularity and use of the Internet, it is possible that a number of laws and regulations may be adopted at the local, national or international levels with respect to the Internet, covering issues including user privacy and expression, pricing of products and services, taxation, advertising, intellectual property rights, information security or the convergence of traditional communication services with Internet communications. It is anticipated that a substantial portion of our Internet operations will be carried out in countries that may impose greater regulation of the content of information coming into the country than that which is generally applicable in the United States, including but not limited to privacy regulations in numerous European countries and content restrictions in countries such as the People's Republic of China. To the extent that we provide content as a part of our Internet services, it will be subject to laws regulating content. Moreover, the adoption of laws or regulations may decrease the growth of the Internet, which could in turn decrease the demand for our Internet services or increase our cost of doing business or in some other manner have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. In addition, the applicability of existing laws governing issues including property ownership, copyrights and other intellectual property issues, taxation, libel, court jurisdiction and personal privacy to the Internet is uncertain. The vast majority of these laws were adopted prior to the advent of the Internet and related technologies and, as a result, do not contemplate or address the unique issues of the Internet and related technologies. Changes to these laws intended to address these issues, including some recently proposed changes, could create uncertainty in the marketplace which could reduce demand for our products and services, could increase our cost of doing business as a result of costs of litigation or increased product development costs, or could in some other manner have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Telecommunications Taxation, Support Requirements, and Access Charges

All telecommunications carriers providing domestic services in the United States are required to contribute a portion of their gross revenues for the support of universal telecommunications services. Also, some telecommunications services are subject to special taxation and to contribution requirements to support services to special groups, like persons with disabilities. Our services may be subject to new or increased taxes and contribution requirements that could affect our profitability, particularly if we are not able to pass them through to customers for either competitive or regulatory reasons.

Internet services are currently exempt from charges that long distance telephone companies pay for access to the networks of local telephone companies in the United States. Efforts have been made from time to time, and may be made again in the future, to eliminate this exemption. If these access charges are imposed on telephone lines used to reach Internet service providers and/or if flat rate telephone services for Internet access are eliminated or curtailed, the cost to customers who access our satellite facilities using telephone company-provided facilities could increase to an extent that could discourage the demand for our services. Likewise, the demand for our services in other countries may be affected by the availability and cost of local telephone or other telecommunications facilities to reach our facilities.

Export of Telecommunications Equipment

The sale of our ground segment systems, networks, and communications services outside the United States is subject to compliance with the regulations of the United States Export Administration and, in certain circumstances, with International Traffic in Arms regulations. The absence of comparable restrictions on competitors in other countries may adversely affect our competitive position. In addition, in order to ship our products into and implement our services in some countries, the products must satisfy the technical requirements of that particular country. If we were unable to comply with such requirements with respect to a significant quantity of our products, our sales in those countries could be restricted, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to a variety of risks, including foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations relating to certain purchases from foreign vendors and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Globecomm Systems Europe Limited, which primarily deals in British Pounds Sterling. In the normal course of business, we assess these risks and have established policies and procedures to manage our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency values.

Our objective in managing our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations is to reduce the impact of adverse fluctuations in earnings and cash flows associated with foreign currency exchange rates. Accordingly, we may utilize from time to time foreign currency forward contracts to hedge our exposure on firm commitments denominated in foreign currency. As of December 31, 2004, we had one future contract of approximately $1.3 million to purchase Euros. As of December 31, 2004 there was approximately $60,000 outstanding under this foreign exchange contract. The Company does not anticipate this will have a material impact on its result of operations.

Our results of operations and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in interest rates primarily from our investment of available cash balances in money market funds with portfolios of investment grade corporate and government securities. Under our current positions, we do not use interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure to interest rate changes.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

Quarterly Evaluation of the Company's Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls.

	(a)	As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of senior management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d- 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective (i) for gathering, analyzing and disclosing the information that the Company is required to disclose in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and (ii) to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

	(b)	There have been no significant changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) or in other factors during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.

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Part II — Other Information

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings

None

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting of stockholders held on November 17, 2004 and the results of the voting were as follows:

(i)	The following individuals were elected by the Stockholders to serve as Directors:

Board Member				For				Withheld
Richard E. Caruso					11,897,610				1,180,666
David E. Hershberg					11,980,019				1,098,257
Harry L. Hutcherson, Jr.					11,984,819				1,093,457
Brian T. Maloney					11,900,410				1,177,866
Kenneth A. Miller					11,983,119				1,095,157
Jack A. Shaw					11,982,219				1,096,057
A. Robert Towbin					11,979,519				1,098,757
C.J. Waylan					11,900,310				1,177,966

(ii)	A proposal to amend the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, of the Company was voted upon as follows: 12,411,984 shares for; 646,958 shares against; and 19,334 shares abstaining.

(iii)	A proposal to amend the Company's Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the "1997 Plan") to increase to the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 1997 Plan was voted upon as follows: 4,132,197 shares for; 2,862,196 shares against; and 18,757 shares abstaining.

(iv)

A proposal to amend the 1997 Plan's Automatic Option Grant Program to (a) provide for an automatic annual grant of options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock to each continuing non-employee member of the Company's board of directors and (b) revise the vesting dates of the options granted to newly elected or appointed non-employee directors was voted upon as follows: 4,510,921 shares for; 2,471,956 shares against; and 30,273 shares abstaining.

(v)	To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005 was voted upon as follows: 13,013,293 shares for; 50,052 shares against; and 14,931 shares abstaining.

Item 5.	Other Information

None

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Item 6.	Exhibits

Index to Exhibits:

Exhibit No.

3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended through February 2005, including Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (filed herewith).

31.1	Chief Executive Officer Certification required by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith).

31.2	Chief Financial Officer Certification required by Rules 13a- 14 and 15d- 14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith).

32	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC. (Registrant)

Date: February 14, 2005				/s/ DAVID E. HERSHBERG
				David E. Hershberg Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: February 14, 2005				/s/ ANDREW C. MELFI
				Andrew C. Melfi Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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Index to Exhibits:

Exhibit No.
3.1				Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended through February 2005, including Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (filed herewith).
31.1				Chief Executive Officer Certification required by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith).
31.2				Chief Financial Officer Certification required by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith).
32				Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

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