NAPLES, Fla., Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTE Networks, Inc. (NYSE American: FTNW), a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for smart platforms, network infrastructure and intelligent buildings, and a Deloitte 2018 Technology Fast 500 Winner (#95), announced today that four members of its Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer made open market purchases of FTE common stock between November 27th, 2018 and December 12th , 2018.
In total, 25,763 additional shares were purchased at an average price of approximately $4.39 per share. Fred Sacramone, President of FTE’s wholly owned subsidiary, Benchmark Builders and FTE director, purchased 3,000 shares, Patrick O’Hare, chair of FTE’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, purchased 2,350 shares, Brad Mitchell, FTE director, purchased 2,515 shares, Christopher Ferguson, chair of FTE’s Compensation Committee, purchased 3,000 shares, Michael Palleschi, FTE’s President and Chief Executive Officer purchased an additional 10,898 shares, adding to his earlier purchase of 35,000 shares and David Lethem, FTE’s Chief Financial Officer purchased 5,000 shares, adding to his earlier purchase of 21,000 shares.
“We continue to remain optimistic and confident in the growth trajectory of FTE. Both our technology and infrastructure segments are seeing excellent momentum as we progress into 2019,” said Michael Palleschi, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTE. “We are experiencing an accelerated rate of CrossLayer-related contract activity, and we continue to work on improving our balance sheet. Participation in this stock purchase by members of our team and Board of Directors is a vote of confidence for our overall business strategy. We are in an excellent position as we begin 2019, and we look forward to building value for our loyal shareholders.”
About FTE Networks, Inc.
FTE Networks, Inc., FTE Networks, Inc. ("FTNW") is a leading provider of innovation technology. We enable adaptive and efficient smart network connectivity platforms, infrastructure and buildings. FTE provides end-to-end design, build, and support solutions for state-of-the-art networks, data centers, residential and commercial properties. We create transformative smart platforms and buildings. FTE's services are predicated on smart design and consistent standards that reduce deployment costs and accelerate delivery of leading-edge projects and services. The Company works with Fortune 100/500 companies, including some of the world's leading Telecommunications and IT Services Providers as well as REITs and Media Providers.
