Mr. Barnhill\u2019s Pursuit of Control of TESSCO\u2019s Board is Not in the Best Interests of Shareholders<\/i><\/p>\n
HUNT VALLEY, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)– \nDecember 3, 2020\n<\/p>\n \nDear TESSCO Shareholder,\n<\/p>\n \nWe are writing to urge you to sign and return the GREEN consent revocation card to ensure that Mr. Barnhill cannot take control of the TESSCO Board by replacing a majority of the directors with his handpicked nominees.\n<\/p>\n \nMr. Barnhill continues to assert that his goal is a refreshed Board. Yet, the TESSCO Board has already been substantially refreshed with five new directors added in the last three years. In fact, the Special Committee of the Board is open to more refreshment, and has attempted to work with Mr. Barnhill to reach a settlement under which two of Mr. Barnhill\u2019s nominees would be added to the Board. Mr. Barnhill has rebuffed these attempts, and has not even responded to TESSCO\u2019s most recent proposal or made any other effort to find a way to end this expensive and disruptive consent solicitation. It is time to allow our CEO, Sandip Mukerjee, and the rest of the management team to focus on their strategic plan and prioritize TESSCO\u2019s turnaround to deliver value to shareholders.\n<\/p>\n \nWhy is Mr. Barnhill refusing to engage in an effort to reach a resolution that is aligned with the preferred outcomes of independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (\u201cISS\u201d) and Glass Lewis & Co. (\u201cGlass Lewis\u201d) and in the best interest of all shareholders? Why is he still seeking control of the Board when both ISS and Glass Lewis indicated that shareholders would not be best served by Mr. Barnhill and his nominees obtaining control?\n<\/p>\n It is clear that Mr. Barnhill is not seeking what is best for TESSCO or its shareholders, but is instead focused on securing control of the TESSCO Board. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nIf shareholders consent to Mr. Barnhill\u2019s plan, Mr. Barnhill will gain significant influence, and given his lackluster track record when in control, this will not enable TESSCO to achieve its long-term goals. It is imperative that shareholders protect the future of their investment and prevent Mr. Barnhill and his nominees from gaining control of the TESSCO Board by signing and returning the enclosed GREEN <\/span>Consent Revocation Card TODAY.<\/b><\/p>\n \nTESSCO shareholders are reminded that their vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares they own. TESSCO urges you to support the TESSCO settlement proposal and your company\u2019s Board by signing, dating and returning the enclosed GREEN<\/span> Consent Revocation Card TODAY. If you receive a White Consent Card from Robert B. Barnhill, Jr., please disregard it. <\/b><\/p>\n \nIf you have any questions or need assistance executing your revocation, \nSidley Austin LLP and Ballard Spahr LLP are serving as legal counsel to the Special Committee of TESSCO\u2019s Board of Directors.\n<\/p>\n \nAbout TESSCO Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TESS)\n<\/p>\n \nTESSCO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TESS) is a value-added technology distributor, manufacturer, and solutions provider serving commercial and retail customers in the wireless infrastructure and mobile device accessories markets. The company was founded more than 30 years ago with a commitment to deliver industry-leading products, knowledge, solutions, and customer service. TESSCO supplies more than 46,000 products from 350 of the industry\u2019s top manufacturers in mobile communications, Wi-Fi, Internet of Things (\u201cIoT\u201d), wireless backhaul, and more. TESSCO is a single source for outstanding customer experience, expert knowledge, and complete end-to-end solutions for the wireless industry. For more information, visit www.tessco.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \nForward-Looking Statements\n<\/p>\n \nThis release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained herein, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, strategy and plans and future prospects, and our expectations for future operations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and analysis, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of the words \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201ctargets,\u201d \u201cgoals,\u201d \u201cprojects,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cseeks,\u201d \u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201cestimates,\u201d and similar expressions, but the absence of these words or phrases does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those described in or contemplated by any such forward-looking statement for a variety of reasons, including those risks identified in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d), under the heading \u201cRisk Factors\u201d and otherwise. Consequently, the reader is cautioned to consider all forward-looking statements in light of the risks to which they are subject. For additional information with respect to risks and other factors which could occur, see Tessco\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 29, 2020, including Part I, Item 1A, \u201cRisk Factors\u201d therein, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other securities filings with the SEC that are available at the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a> and other securities regulators.\n<\/p>\n \nWe are not able to identify or control all circumstances that could occur in the future that may materially and adversely affect our business and operating results. Without limiting the risks that we describe in our periodic reports and elsewhere, among the risks that could lead to a materially adverse impact on our business or operating results are the following: the impact and results of the consent solicitation and other activism activities by Robert B. Barnhill, Jr. and certain other participants in his consent solicitation and\/or other activist investors, termination or non-renewal of limited duration agreements or arrangements with our vendors and affinity partners that are typically terminable by either party upon several months or otherwise relatively short notice; loss of significant customers or relationships, including affinity relationships; loss of customers either directly or indirectly as a result of consolidation among large wireless services carriers and others within the wireless communications industry; the strength of our customers\u2019, vendors\u2019 and affinity partners\u2019 business; negative or adverse economic conditions, including those adversely affecting consumer confidence or consumer or business spending or otherwise adversely impacting our vendors or customers, including their access to capital or liquidity, or our customers\u2019 demand for, or ability to fund or pay for, the purchase of our products and services; our dependence on a relatively small number of suppliers and vendors, which could hamper our ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels and meet customer demand; changes in customer and product mix that affect gross margin; effect of \u201cconflict minerals\u201d regulations on the supply and cost of certain of our products; failure of our information technology system or distribution system; system security or data protection breaches; technology changes in the wireless communications industry or technological failures, which could lead to significant inventory obsolescence and\/or our inability to offer key products that our customers demand; third-party freight carrier interruption; increased competition from competitors, including manufacturers or national and regional distributors of the products we sell and the absence of significant barriers to entry which could result in pricing and other pressures on profitability and market share; our relative bargaining power and inability to negotiate favorable terms with our vendors and customers; our inability to access capital and obtain financing as and when needed; transitional and other risks associated with acquisitions of companies that we may undertake in an effort to expand our business; claims against us for breach of the intellectual property rights of third parties; product liability claims; our inability to protect certain intellectual property, including systems and technologies on which we rely; our inability to hire or retain for any reason our key professionals, management and staff; health epidemics or pandemics or other outbreaks or events, or national or world events or disasters beyond our control; and the possibility that, for unforeseen or other reasons, we may be delayed in entering into or performing, or may fail to enter into or perform, anticipated contracts or may otherwise be delayed in realizing or fail to realize anticipated revenues or anticipated savings.\n<\/p>\n \nThe above list should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with our other disclosures, including but not limited to the risk factors described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed with the SEC, under the heading \u201cRisk Factors\u201d and otherwise. Other risks may be described from time to time in our filings made under the securities laws. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks.\n<\/p>\n \nAlthough we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. In addition, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We disclaim any duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to confirm these statements to actual results or revised expectations.\n<\/p>\n \nImportant Additional Information and Where to Find It\n<\/p>\n \nIn connection with the consent solicitation initiated by Robert B. Barnhill, Jr. and certain other participants, TESSCO Technologies Incorporated (the \u201cCompany\u201d) has filed a consent revocation statement and accompanying GREEN consent revocation card and other relevant documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d). SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE COMPANY\u2019S CONSENT REVOCATION STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), ACCOMPANYING GREEN CONSENT REVOCATION CARD AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders may obtain a free copy of the consent revocation statement, any amendments or supplements to the consent revocation statement and other documents that the Company files with the SEC at the SEC\u2019s website at www.sec.gov<\/a> or the Company\u2019s website at https:\/\/ir.tessco.com<\/a> as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.\n<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201203005291\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nTESSCO Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TESS), a leading value-added distributor and solutions provider for the wireless industry, today sent the following letter to shareholders urging them to sign and return TESSCO\u2019s GREEN consent revocation card in order to prevent Robert B. Barnhill Jr. from taking control of TESSCO\u2019s Board of Directors:\n<\/p>\n
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please contact TESSCO\u2019s proxy solicitor,
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Innisfree M&A Incorporated
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Shareholders may call toll-free: (877) 800-5195
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Banks and Brokers may call collect: (212) 750-5833<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n