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Harmonic Announces CEO Succession

08/04/2024

SAN JOSE, Calif. - April 8, 2024- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Patrick Harshman will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 11, 2024. Nimrod Ben-Natan, currently Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harmonic's Broadband business, has been appointed as Mr. Harshman's successor by Harmonic's Board of Directors. Mr. Harshman will work with the Board and Mr. Ben-Natan to ensure a smooth transition.

Mr. Ben-Natan joined Harmonic in 1996 as a software engineer to design and develop its first-generation video transmission platform. He has led Harmonic's Broadband business as Senior Vice President and General Manager since 2012. Mr. Ben-Natan has been a key driving force in the advancement of next-generation broadband networks, and his visionary leadership has been instrumental in pioneering the development and widespread deployment of the Company's Emmy award-winning cOS virtualized broadband technology.

On behalf of the entire Board, I'd like to thank Patrick for his leadership and service to Harmonic, guiding the Company through multiple strategic transformations over the years. It has been a real pleasure to work with him all these years and we wish him success, good health and happiness in the next chapter of his life. We are pleased that his expertise will be available to support Nimrod and the Board in this transition, said Patrick Gallagher, Chair of the Harmonic Board of Directors.

Gallagher continued, As part of a thoughtful succession planning process, we conducted a comprehensive evaluation of both internal and external candidates with the support of a leading search firm. Nimrod was the standout - his leadership has been pivotal in the rapid growth of the Company's groundbreaking and market-leading virtualized broadband access solutions. He is admired and respected by our employees and customers, and the Board is confident that his strategic vision, experience and business acumen will drive Harmonic's future success.

Leading Harmonic has been the privilege of a lifetime and I am proud of what we have accomplished, said Harshman. Together, we strategically re-positioned the Company as a worldwide leader in next-generation broadband solutions and video streaming and delivery solutions, successfully expanding our customer base, international presence and product portfolio. Nimrod is ideally suited to lead Harmonic and our talented global team into its next chapter of innovation and growth.

I am energized and excited to step into the CEO position, added Nimrod Ben-Natan. I look forward to collaborating with the Board and our Harmonic team to build on the strong foundation we have established as we continue to revolutionize broadband networks and cloud streaming.

Video Business Review Update

As previously announced in October 2023, Harmonic's Board of Directors initiated a formal strategic review process to evaluate potential strategic alternatives for the Company's Video business with the assistance of independent financial and legal advisors. After carefully evaluating a range of alternatives, the Board concluded its review and determined that current market conditions do not support its value creation objectives for the Video business.

The go-forward strategy for Harmonic's Video business will be centered on driving profitable growth by focusing on scalable market opportunities, streamlining operations and optimizing its cost structure.

Consistent with its ongoing focus on value creation, the Board is always open to further opportunities and alternatives should they arise.

Updated Q1 2024 Revenue Guidance

Harmonic management expects total Company first quarter 2024 revenue to be in the range of $121 million to $123 million. Harmonic expects revenue between $78.5 million to $79.5 million for the Broadband segment and revenue between $42.5 million to $43.5 million for the Video segment.

Investor Day Planned for June 2024

The Company expects to host an Investor Day in mid-June 2024 to discuss its long-term strategy and growth plans for the Broadband and Video business units. Additional details including the specific date will be provided during the Company's first quarter 2024 earnings call.

About Harmonic Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements related to our expectations regarding CEO succession, revenue, Company growth and innovation, and profitable growth of our Video business segment. Our expectations regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include, in no particular order, the following: difficulties in transitioning management from Mr. Harshman to Mr. Ben-Natan, the market and technology trends under
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