• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

SES reports solid growth for 3Q12, YTD results

Television Asia Plus

Ad – Leaderboard

  • Home
  • Channels
    • Broadcaster
    • Companies
    • Content
    • Distribution
    • Genre
    • OTT
    • Pay TV
    • People
    • Platforms
    • Technology
    • Telco
    • Tradeshow
  • Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Event Calendar
  • Contact Us
Share

Ad – Before Content

SES reports solid growth for 3Q12, YTD results

November 12, 2012 by TVA Editor

Satellite company SES has achieved total revenues of EUR1.36 billion for the first nine months of the year, up by 6.1% compared to the same period last year. On a constant FX basis, this figure was up by 1.6% despite the significant impact of the switch-off of analogue transmissions in Germany at the end of April.

The first nine months of 2012 also witnessed the successful launch of three satellites, two of which—SES-4 and SES-5—have now been brought into service. SES’ 52nd satellite, ASTRA 2F, was successfully launched on an Ariane 5 rocket on September 29 and will enter commercial service later this month. The satellite carries Ku- and Ka-band payloads for the delivery of high-performance DTH and next generation broadband services. For the third quarter, revenue increased by 8.7% to EUR467.7 million, benefiting from a stronger U.S. dollar.

Other financial highlights include a record high for contract backlog to EUR7.2 billion. Year-to-date, there has been a total of EUR1.3 billion of renewals and new contracts signed, including the 24-transponder long-term contract renewal by Canal+ and six-transponder contract renewal by the BBC.

“The financial results for the first nine months of 2012 are in line with our expectations despite the impact of the end of analogue TV broadcasting in Germany at the end of April. In the period, SES has successfully launched three spacecraft (SES-4, SES-5, ASTRA 2F), two of which have already entered service. New business and renewals have further increased our backlog of future contracted revenue to an all-time high of EUR7.2 billion, underlining the confidence and trust that our customers place in us. Full year 2012 revenue and EBITDA growth is expected to be in line with guidance. SES also reiterates the 2012-2014 revenue and EBITDA CAGR guidance (at constant FX) of approximately 4.5%. Once again, SES has demonstrated the resilience of the satellite sector in the economic downturn,” said Romain Bausch, President and CEO of SES.

Other Topics: Ariane 5, Asian content, asian content news, asian entertainment news, asian media news, asian streaming apps, ASTRA 2F, avod news, BBC, broadcaster news, CANAL+, Co-Productions, EBITDA, financial highlights, Germany, Ka-band, Ku-, rocket, Romain Bausch, Satellite company, SES, SES’ 52nd satellite, SES-4, SES-5, YTD results

Related Articles

  • Broadcast Solutions realises bold ambitions for Aalto University
  • ARTE Distribution acquires gripping new current affairs documentary titled Telegram, The Big Disruptor
  • All3Media International secures global rights to four titles from Candour Production
  • 
A Minecraft Movie begins streaming exclusively on MAX on June 20
  • OUTFlix continues UK expansion with FAST Channel launch on Freeview UK
  • Bundesliga International teams up again with PPTV for 2025-26 season

Ad – After Content

Primary Sidebar

Ad – Uppper Boombox

Trending News

  • Astro selects ThinkAnalytics for sooka to enhance viewer engagement 238 views

  • Passion Distribution secures pre-sales of BBC Documentary The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist 158 views

  • A Woman Scorned to air final episode 72 views

  • KC Global Media and Rein Entertainment Join Forces for a Riveting Reality-Driven Drug War 51 views

Subscribe To
Our Newsletter

Subsribe to Our News Letter

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Signup here to get the latest news and updates.

OnScreenAsia.com is the premier online resource for Asia-Pacific’s television content, film and media technologies news. Find out the latest happenings, issues and opinions from the industry’s movers and shakers and utilize the extensive database to find the information and data you need. Along with the newest headlines, premium subscribers also get access to exclusive video content, interviews and the latest issue of TV ASIA Plus. Connect the dots with OnScreenAsia.com, your direct connection to the region’s ever-expanding media industry. © 2021 Harvest Information. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy

Stay Updated!

Subscribe now to receive the latest news, updates, and exclusive insights. Don’t miss out!

 

By submitting this form, you consent to receive marketing emails from Television Asia Plus. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email.

Disclaimer: Translations on this website are automated using Google Translate. While we strive for accuracy, please be cautious, as machine translations may contain errors. For critical or sensitive content, consider seeking professional human translation. We are not liable for any reliance on the translated content.

Complete your name and email to download the magazine for FREE.
Get Download Link
Complete your name and email to download the magazine for FREE.
Get Download Link
Complete your name and email to download the magazine for FREE.
Get Download Link
Complete your name and email to download the magazine for FREE.
Get Download Link
Complete your name and email to download the magazine for FREE.
Get Download Link
Complete your name and email to download the magazine for FREE.
Get Download Link
Complete your name and email to download the magazine for FREE.
Get Download Link
Complete your name and email to download the magazine for FREE.
Get Download Link