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EXHIBIT 4.1

ANDREW CORPORATION
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

        THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into as of the 4th day of June 2002, by and among ANDREW CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and each stockholder of Celiant Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Celiant"), listed on the signature pages hereto (each, a "Stockholder" and, collectively, the "Stockholders").

RECITALS

        A.    The Company, Celiant and Ptolemy Acquisition Co., a Delaware corporation ("Sub"), have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated February 18, 2002, pursuant to which Celiant will be merged (the "Merger") with and into Sub and the shares of capital stock of Celiant held by the Stockholders will be converted into cash and Common Stock.

        B.    It is a condition to Celiant's obligation to consummate the Merger Agreement that the Company enter into this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the parties mutually agree as follows:

SECTION 1. GENERAL

        1.1    Definitions.    As used in this Agreement the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

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SECTION 2. REGISTRATION

2.1  Required Registration.

        (a)    Registration Statement.    The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to prepare and file as promptly as practicable after the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement) with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-3 with respect to the Registrable Securities (the "Registration Statement") and to effect all such registrations, qualifications and compliances (including, without limitation, obtaining appropriate qualifications under applicable state securities or "blue sky" laws and compliance with any other applicable governmental requirements or regulations) as any Holder may reasonably request and that would permit or facilitate the sale of Registrable Securities in the open market (provided, however, that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith to qualify to do business or to file a general consent to service of process in any such state or jurisdiction), and shall use its reasonable best efforts so that such Registration Statement and all other such registrations, qualifications and compliances may become effective no later than ninety (90) days following the Effective Time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be obligated to effect an underwritten registration statement.

        (b)    Effectiveness, Suspension Right.    

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        2.2    Procedure for Sale of Shares under Registration Statement.    

        2.3    Piggyback Registrations.    

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        2.4    Expenses of Registration.    Except as provided herein, all Registration Expenses incurred in connection with any registration, qualification or compliance pursuant to Section 2.1 or any registration under Section 2.3 herein shall be borne by the Company. All Selling Expenses incurred in connection with any registrations hereunder shall be borne by the holders of the securities so registered pro rata on the basis of the number of shares so registered.

        2.5    Termination of Registration Rights.    All registration rights granted under this Section 2 shall terminate and be of no further force and effect upon the second anniversary of the Effective Time.

        2.6    Delay of Registration; Furnishing Information.    It shall be a condition precedent to the obligations of the Company to take any action pursuant to Section 2.1 or 2.3 that the selling Holders shall furnish to the Company such information regarding themselves, the Registrable Securities held by them and the intended method of disposition of such securities as reasonably shall be required to effect the registration of their Registrable Securities.

        2.7    Indemnification.    In the event any Registrable Securities are included in a registration statement under Section 2.1 or 2.3:

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        2.8    Assignment of Registration Rights.    The rights to cause the Company to register Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 2 may be assigned by a Holder to a transferee of Registrable Securities that is: (a) the estate of such Holder, or the spouse, siblings or lineal descendants of such Holder, or such Holder's spouse's siblings or lineal descendants or trusts for the benefit of any of the foregoing; (b) a stockholder, partner, retired partner who retires after the date hereof, limited partner, retired limited partner who retires after the date hereof, member, or retired member who retires after the date hereof of such Holder; (c) a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust or individual who or which, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is controlled by or under common control with such Holder or which controls, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, such Holder; (d) a trust for the benefit of, or partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other entity owned or controlled by, any of the foregoing; or (e) any other transferee of all, but not less than all, of such Holder's Registrable Securities; provided, however, (i) the transferor shall, within ten (10) days after such transfer, furnish to the Company written notice of the name and address of such transferee or assignee and the securities with respect to which such registration rights are being assigned and (ii) such transferee shall agree to become a party to and be subject to all restrictions set forth in this Agreement. For purposes of this Section 2.8, the terms "control", "controlled" and "common control with" mean the ability, whether by the direct or indirect ownership of voting securities or other equity interest, by contract or otherwise, to elect a majority of the directors of a corporation, to select the managing or general partner of a partnership or limited partnership, respectively, or otherwise to select a majority of those persons exercising governing authority over an entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, a pledge, collateral assignment or other similar arrangement shall not be restricted under this Agreement in any manner and neither the Holder nor the secured party (or creditor) party to such pledge, collateral assignment or other similar arrangement shall be required to comply with the provisions of the

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immediately preceding proviso in the absence of a foreclosure or other realization of collateral with respect to such pledge, collateral assignment or other similar arrangement.

        2.9    Rule 144 Reporting.    With a view to making available the benefits of certain rules and regulations of the Commission which may at any time permit the sale of the Registrable Securities to the public without registration, at all times the Company agrees to:

        2.10    Representation and Warranties of the Company.    The Company represents and warrants as follows:

SECTION 3. MISCELLANEOUS

        3.1    Governing Law.    This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware as applied to agreements among Delaware residents entered into and to be performed entirely within Delaware.

        3.2    Successors and Assigns.    Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators of the parties hereto; provided, however, that prior to the receipt by the Company of written notice of the transfer of any Registrable Securities specifying the full name and address of the transferee, the Company may deem and treat the person listed as the holder of such shares in its records as the absolute owner and holder of such shares for all purposes, including the payment of dividends or any redemption price.

        3.3    Entire Agreement.    This Agreement (together with the Merger Agreement) constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the subjects hereof and no

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party shall be liable or bound to any other in any manner by any representations, warranties, covenants and agreements except as specifically set forth herein and therein.

        3.4    Severability.    In case any provision of the Agreement shall be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

        3.5    Amendment and Waiver.    

        3.6    Delays or Omissions.    It is agreed that no delay or omission to exercise any right, power, or remedy accruing to any Holder, upon any breach, default or noncompliance of the Company under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power, or remedy, nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such breach, default or noncompliance, or any acquiescence therein, or of any similar breach, default or noncompliance thereafter occurring. It is further agreed that any waiver, permit, consent, or approval of any kind or character on any Holder's part of any breach, default or noncompliance under the Agreement or any waiver on such Holder's part of any provisions or conditions of this Agreement must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing. All remedies, either under this Agreement, by law, or otherwise afforded to Holders, shall be cumulative and not alternative.

        3.7    Notices.    All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by confirmed facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient; if not, then on the next business day, (c) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to the party to be notified at the address or facsimile number as set forth on the signature pages hereof or at such other address or facsimile number as such party may designate by ten (10) days advance written notice to the other parties hereto.

        3.8    Titles and Subtitles.    The titles of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in construing this Agreement.

        3.9    Counterparts.    This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

        3.10    Aggregation of Stock.    All of the Registrable Securities held or acquired by affiliated entities or persons shall be aggregated together for the purpose of determining the availability of any rights under this Agreement.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT as of the date set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

 
   
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        
STOCKHOLDERS:

ANDREW CORPORATION

 

PEQUOT PRIVATE EQUITY FUND III, L.P.

By:

 

/s/  
F.L. ENGLISH      

 

By:

 

Pequot Capital Management, Inc.,
its Investment Manager
Title:   Chairman and CEO
       

Address:

 

10500 West 153rd Street
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
Attention: Floyd L. English
Telephone: 708-349-3300
Telecopy: 708-349-5294

 

By:

 

/s/  
KEVIN E. O'BRIEN      
Name: Kevin E. O'Brien
Title: General Counsel

 

 

 

 

Address:

 

c/o Carol Holley
Amber Tencic
Pequot Capital Management, Inc.
500 Nyala Farm Road
Westport, CT 06880
Fax: 203-291-5563

 

 

 

 

PEQUOT OFFSHORE PRIVATE EQUITY
PARTNERS III, L.P.

 

 

 

 

By:

 

Pequot Capital Management, Inc.,
its Investment Manager

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/  
KEVIN E. O'BRIEN      
Name: Kevin E. O'Brien
Title: General Counsel

 

 

 

 

Address:

 

c/o Carol Holley
Amber Tencic
Pequot Capital Management, Inc.
500 Nyala Farm Road
Westport, CT 06880
Fax: 203-291-5563

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PEQUOT ENDOWMENT FUND, L.P.

 

 

 

 

By:

 

Pequot Capital Management, Inc.,
its Investment Manager

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/  
KEVIN E. O'BRIEN      
Name: Kevin E. O'Brien
Title: General Counsel

 

 

 

 

Address:

 

c/o Carol Holley
Amber Tencic
Pequot Capital Management, Inc.
500 Nyala Farm Road
Westport, CT 06880
Fax: 203-291-5563

 

 

 

 

NV PARTNERS II LP

 

 

 

 

By:

 

New Venture Partners LLC,
its General Partner

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/  
ANDREW R. GARMAN      
Name: Andrew R. Garman
Title: Managing Partner

 

 

 

 

Address:

 

c/o Andrew Garman
Dror Futter
New Venture Partners LLC
98 Floral Avenue
Murray Hill, NJ 07974
Fax: 908-464-8129

 

 

 

 

JOHN J. MACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/  
JOHN J. MACK      
John J. Mack

 

 

 

 

Address:

 

c/o Credit Suisse First Boston
11 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Fax: 212-325-1425

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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