Following the decision of the Arbitral Tribunal constituted under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce of Paris that concluded the first phase of arbitration in September 2013 and a preliminary injunction by the regional civil court of Bonn, SES (NYSE Paris: SESG) (LuxX: SESG) and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Paris: ETL) have collaborated in the best interest of customers to ensure a smooth transition of operations on frequencies at 28.5^0E under a German filing. As of 4 October, SES is operating and Eutelsat has ceased operating on these frequencies. The transfer was successfully completed in the night of 3-4 October.
SES and Eutelsat are in discussions to find a solution regarding the subject matter of the arbitration.
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Eutelsat Communications (www.eutelsat.com)
With capacity commercialised on 31 satellites delivering reach of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, significant parts of the Americas and the Asia-Pacific, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is one of the world's leading satellite operators. As of 30 June 2013, Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 4 600 television channels to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Group's satellites also provide a wide range of services for TV contribution, corporate networks, and fixed and mobile broadband markets. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ more than 780 commercial, technical and operational professionals from 30 countries. www.eutelsat.com
SES (www.ses.com)
SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 54 geostationary satellites. The company provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and Internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, and business and governmental organisations worldwide. SES stands for long-lasting business relationships, high-quality service and excellence in the broadcasting industry. The culturally diverse regional teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service requirements. SES (NYSE Paris: SESG) (LuxX: SESG) holds participations in Ciel, in Canada, and QuetzSat, in Mexico, as well as a strategic participation in satellite infrastructure start-up O3b Networks. www.ses.com
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Yves Feltes
(+35) 271 072 5311
Yves.Feltes@ses.com
Mark Roberts
(+35) 271 072 5490
Mark.Roberts@ses.com
Vanessa O'Connor
(+33) 15 398 3791
voconnor@eutelsat.fr
Fr'ed'erique Gautier
(+33) 15 398 3791
fgautier@eutelsat.fr
Marie-Sophie Ecuer
(+33) 15 398 3791
mecuer@eutelsat.fr
Leonard Wapler
(+33) 15 398 3107 / 3530
investors@eutelsat-communications.com