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    FIRST QUARTER 2020-21 REVENUES

    Rodolphe Belmer, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat Communications, said: “Eutelsat has made a solid start to the year, with Operating Verticals revenues in line with expectations and a backlog of €4.4bn, up 3% year-on-year. Highlights of the First Quarter include the renewal of the Sky Italia contract at HOTBIRD, confirming the ongoing relevance of satellite in Western Europe ...

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    Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD selected by Kabelio for new Swiss HD platform

    Eutelsat Communications’ HOTBIRD video neighborhood has been selected by Switzerland’s Kabelio AG for the launch of a new Swiss direct to home HD platform. This multi-year contract will enable Kabelio to leverage the unparalleled reach of Eutelsat’s premier hotspot to launch a service targeting Swiss audiences both at home and throughout Europe.

  • EUTELSAT ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL 8-YEAR BOND ISSUANCE

    EUTELSAT ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL 8-YEAR BOND ISSUANCE

    ​Launch and pricing by Eutelsat S.A. of a €600 million 1.500 per cent Eurobond due 2028 to refinance its bonds due June 2021 Eutelsat Communications today announced the successful issue by Eutelsat S.A., of 8-year senior unsecured bonds (the “Bonds”) for a total of €600 million.

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    Eutelsat awarded service contract by Ovzon for operation of OVZON-3 satellite

    Highlighting Eutelsat’s capabilities to support customers by providing satellite operation services for commercial or governmental use. Eutelsat Communications and Ovzon AB have entered into a long-term agreement for the provision of satellite control services following a competitive bidding process involving all major satellite operators.

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    Eutelsat and Paratus sign distribution agreement for EUTELSAT KONNECT capacity over South Africa

    • Multi-year contract supporting Paratus in offering market-leading Internet services in South Africa • Confirming the significant demand for connectivity on the African continent, and the unparalleled assets of Eutelsat in enabling it to be efficiently met Eutelsat Communications and Paratus, have signed a multi-year distribution agreement to bring high quality network connectivity to ...

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    Sky Italia renews capacity contract at Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD position

    -Multi-year contract securing broadly stable revenues for Eutelsat for the medium term -Cementing long term relationship with HOTBIRD’s premier anchor customer Eutelsat Communications and Sky Italia have reached a strategic agreement for the renewal of Sky’s capacity contract at Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD position.

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    BluTV leverages unique coverage of EUTELSAT 65 West A to launch new Brazilian broadcast platform

    1Sat Telecomunicaçoes today launches BluTV, a new Direct to Home broadcast platform dedicated to the Brazilian market, leveraging the unparalleled coverage of Eutelsat Communications’ (Euronext Paris: ETL) EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite. BluTV’s basic offer will include over 100 channels of films, series, sports, lifestyle, culture and news, broadcast in a mix of standard and high definition.

  •  FULL YEAR 2019-20 RESULTS

    FULL YEAR 2019-20 RESULTS

    The Board of Directors of Eutelsat Communications, chaired by Dominique D’Hinnin, reviewed the financial results for the year ended 30 June 2020.

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    Eutelsat and Intelsat sign multi-year, strategic agreement to secure the 48°East orbital position for EUTELSAT QUANTUM

    Eutelsat Communications and Intelsat S.A. have signed a long-term partnership agreement securing the 48°East orbital position. EUTELSAT QUANTUM will be located at the position, where the operators both have orbital rights. Expected to be launched by the end of 2020, EUTELSAT QUANTUM is a full expansion satellite providing premium capacity with unprecedented flexibility features.

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    EUTELSAT 8 West B selected by Strong Roots for new DTH platform in Ethiopia and the Middle East

    Eutelsat Communications and Strong Roots Ethiopia Broadcasting Service PLC have concluded a Master Service Agreement for a Ku capacity on a 36 MHz transponder on Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite. The capacity will enable Strong Roots to launch a new free to air DTH platform covering Ethiopia as well as Ethiopian diaspora in zones within the satellite’s footprint, notably the Middle East.

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