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ATN International Names Naji Khoury New Chief Executive

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  • ATN International appointed Naji N. Khoury as CEO effective April 20, 2026, succeeding Brad Martin, who exited April 6 and will advise through May.
  • Khoury’s pay package combines salary, bonus potential, and performance-linked equity, underscoring ATN’s push to harness his telecom growth experience and ensure a smooth leadership transition.
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ATN International Names Naji Khoury New Chief Executive

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The latest announcement is out from ATN International ( (ATNI) ).

On April 7, 2026, ATN International’s board appointed veteran telecom executive Naji N. Khoury as president and chief executive officer, effective April 20, 2026, succeeding Brad Martin, who stepped down as CEO and director on April 6, 2026 and will advise through May 31, 2026 to support the transition. Khoury, who brings nearly three decades of experience at Liberty Communications Puerto Rico, Liberty Latin America, Centennial Communications and GE Capital’s Spacenet unit, is also expected to be nominated to ATN’s board at the June 16, 2026 annual meeting.

Under the agreed terms, Khoury will receive a $600,000 base salary, an annual performance-based cash bonus opportunity, a 2026 equity grant of $2 million split between time-based restricted stock units and performance stock units tied to relative total shareholder return, relocation support, and participation in standard executive benefit, recoupment, restrictive covenant and expected severance arrangements. The move signals ATN’s bid to leverage Khoury’s track record in scaling Caribbean telecom operations and to build on recent network investments, while Martin’s short-term consulting role is designed to ensure continuity for employees, customers and shareholders during the leadership change.

The most recent analyst rating on (ATNI) stock is a Hold with a $28.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ATN International stock, see the ATNI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on ATNI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ATNI is a Neutral.

ATNI scores mid-range primarily due to improving operating performance and a meaningful swing to positive free cash flow, but the overall profile is held back by ongoing net losses and higher leverage. Technicals support the broader uptrend, though overbought signals suggest near-term volatility. The dividend helps valuation, while earnings-call guidance and balance-sheet progress are constructive despite near-term EBITDA/headwind items.

To see Spark’s full report on ATNI stock, click here.

More about ATN International

ATN International, Inc., headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, is a Nasdaq-listed provider of digital infrastructure and communications services with operations in the United States and internationally, including the Caribbean. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company focuses on rural and remote markets, delivering advanced wireless and wireline connectivity, high-speed internet, fixed and mobile solutions, video and voice offerings, as well as carrier and enterprise services such as terrestrial and submarine fiber transport and tower facilities.

The company targets areas with growing demand for infrastructure investment, positioning itself as a key communications backbone in underserved regions. Its portfolio of networks and fiber assets underpins services to residential, business, and government customers, aiming to capture long-term demand for connectivity and data services while competing in both consumer and carrier markets.

On April 7, 2026, ATN International’s board appointed veteran telecom executive Naji N. Khoury as president and chief executive officer, effective April 20, 2026, succeeding Brad Martin, who stepped down as CEO and director on April 6, 2026 and will advise through May 31, 2026 to support the transition. Khoury, who brings nearly three decades of experience at Liberty Communications Puerto Rico, Liberty Latin America, Centennial Communications and GE Capital’s Spacenet unit, is also expected to be nominated to ATN’s board at the June 16, 2026 annual meeting.

Under the agreed terms, Khoury will receive a $600,000 base salary, an annual performance-based cash bonus opportunity, a 2026 equity grant of $2 million split between time-based restricted stock units and performance stock units tied to relative total shareholder return, relocation support, and participation in standard executive benefit, recoupment, restrictive covenant and expected severance arrangements. The move signals ATN’s bid to leverage Khoury’s track record in scaling Caribbean telecom operations and to build on recent network investments, while Martin’s short-term consulting role is designed to ensure continuity for employees, customers and shareholders during the leadership change.

Average Trading Volume: 73,220

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $418.9M

Find detailed analytics on ATNI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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