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EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS FIRST QUARTER  2018-19 RESULTS

EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS FIRST QUARTER 2018-19 RESULTS

First Quarter revenues of the Operating Verticals of €334 million, down 1.8% like-for-like Backlog of €4.7 billion, up 3% versus end-June Successful bond refinancing and non-core asset disposal underpinning cash generation Full Year revenue objective slightly adjusted to ‘broadly stable’ following below-expectation outturn of Fall renewal campaign with the U.S. Government All other ob

C-Band Alliance Increases to 200 MHz Its FCC Proposal for Spectrum Repurposing in the U.S. to Support Nationwide 5G Deployment

C-Band Alliance Increases to 200 MHz Its FCC Proposal for Spectrum Repurposing in the U.S. to Support Nationwide 5G Deployment

Assuming full adoption of the Alliance’s FCC proposal, spectrum could be cleared within 18 to 36 months of a final FCC order C-Band Alliance members Intelsat (NYSE: I), SES (Euronext Paris: SESG), Eutelsat (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Telesat engaged in transition planning with customers to ensure existing critical broadcast services are fully protected

4KUNIVERSE launches on HOTBIRD over Europe, Middle East and North Africa

4KUNIVERSE launches on HOTBIRD over Europe, Middle East and North Africa

On the occasion of MIPCOM 2018, 4KUNIVERSE, a 24/7 4K HDR general entertainment TV channel, airing original TV series, movies, documentaries, sports and primetime programming, all in 4K HDR, has confirmed that it will be launching on the popular HOTBIRD video neighbourhood on November 1st, 2018.

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​Eutelsat appoints Gary Donnan as Chief Innovation Officer

Gary Donnan will join Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) on 29 October as Chief Innovation Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Rodolphe Belmer. In this role, Gary is tasked with defining Eutelsat's innovation roadmap and the identification and cross-functional development of innovation initiatives across the Group.

Left to right: Dan Goldberg (Telesat), Steve Collar (SES), Stephen Spengler (Intelsat), Rodolphe Belmer (Eutelsat)

Intelsat, SES, Eutelsat and Telesat Establish the C-Band Alliance (CBA), a Consortium to Facilitate Clearing of U.S. Mid-band Spectrum for 5G While Protecting U.S. Content Distribution and Data Networks

Leading global satellite operators – Intelsat (NYSE: I), SES (Euronext Paris: SESG), Eutelsat (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Telesat announced today the creation of a consortium called the C-Band Alliance, or CBA, in a move that could accelerate making mid‐band spectrum available for 5G services.

Eutelsat announces successful 7-year bond issuance

Eutelsat announces successful 7-year bond issuance

Launch and pricing by Eutelsat S.A. of a €800 million 2.000% percent Eurobond due 2025 to refinance January 2019 Bond. Positive impact of approximately €24 million per annum on financial charges contributing to Free-Cash-Flow maximization.

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​Orange Slovensko selects EUTELSAT 16A to expand its pay-TV offer via satellite

The new DTH platform will reach more Slovakian viewers nationwide and become one of the pillars of Orange’s convergent offer Paris, 14 September 2018 – Orange Slovensko has signed its first-ever multiyear contract with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) expanding its pay-TV offer via satellite and enabling a nationwide reach across Slovakia.

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Eutelsat signs long-term multiple-launch service agreement with Arianespace

Arianespace and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) have concluded a long-term multiple-launch service agreement on the occasion of the World Satellite Business Week in Paris. The agreement covers five launches until 2027 and will provide Eutelsat with assured access to space with schedule flexibility at cost effective prices.

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Philippe Oliva joins Eutelsat as EVP of Sales and Products

Philippe Oliva is appointed as Executive Vice President of Sales and Products as of September 3rd, 2018. He will report to Michel Azibert, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial & Development Officer, with a view to succeeding him as Commercial Director during the course of 2019. Michel Azibert will continue to serve as Deputy CEO.

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How Vivo extended its 4G service to Brazil’s Fernando de Noronha archipelago

In 2017, VIVO, the leading Brazilian mobile phone company owned by Telefonica, was looking to extend its 4G network to the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, one of Brazil’s most popular tourist destinations. The islands’ distance from the mainland (350 km) and very low population density made it difficult and costly to connect via traditional networks.

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