The Commission stated: "Comverse Technology, Inc. ("Comverse" or the "Company") engaged in two separate fraudulent schemes, during the course of more than a decade, to materially misstate its financial condition and performance metrics. The first scheme involved improper backdating of Comverse stock options. The second scheme involved improper accounting practices."

The SEC stated that: "[It] filed a settled civil action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Comverse Technology, Inc. ("Comverse") alleging that it engaged in two separate fraudulent schemes, during the course of more than a decade, to materially misstate its financial condition and performance metrics. According to the Complaint, as a result of its improper conduct, Comverse was able to portray itself as a company with steady, but measured growth, which regularly met analysts' earnings targets."

The Court stated: "Defendant Comverse Technology, Inc. ("Defendant" or "Comverse") . . . consented to the Court's jurisdiction over Defendant and the subject matter of this action; consented to entry of this Final Judgment without admitting or denying the allegations of the Complaint (except as to jurisdiction); waived findings of fact and conclusions of law; and waived any right to appeal from this Final Judgment"