CommScope Holding (COMM) 31 Jul 182018 Q2 Earnings call transcript

Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the CommScope Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later, we will conduct a question-and-answer session and instructions will follow at that time. I would now like to introduce your host for today's conference, Jennifer Crawford, Director of Investor Relations. Ma'am, you may begin.

Ashley. you, Thank thank CommScope's and joining today us Good quarter you XXXX discuss second results. to morning for With me and on and the President call are Eddie Finance. Pease, Armstrong, Senior Executive of Phil Corporate CEO; Edwards, CommScope's Vice and President CFO; CommScope's Vice Alex CommScope's President

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