Rodolphe Belmer, CEO of Eutelsat Communications, said: “During the past year, we have delivered or over-delivered on all our financial commitments. In particular, our strong performance on free cash flow generation has enabled us to reduce net debt to below 3.3x EBITDA, and to recommend a strong, 10% rise in dividend. Our performance was supported by solid commercial momentum in our core video business and in other verticals – particularly mobile connectivity, as well as the strengthening … [Read more...] about Eutelsat Communication’s 2016-17 results
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Eutelsat Corporate makes agreement with Abertis
Paris - Eutelsat Communications and Abertis Group have reached an agreement on the sale of Eutelsat’s 33.69% stake in Hispasat to Abertis. It follows the initiation of the process in July 2016 when Eutelsat exercised the put option granted in 2008 by Abertis, Hispasat’s majority shareholder. The agreed price for Eutelsat’s stake is €302 million, representing an EBITDA multiple of 7.1x based on Hispasat’s 2016 results. The closing of the transaction is subject to Spanish government approval … [Read more...] about Eutelsat Corporate makes agreement with Abertis
Liberty Global to acquire Ziggo
Denver and Utrecht, Netherlands – Liberty Global plc (“Liberty Global”) and Ziggo N.V. (“Ziggo”) have announced that they have reached a conditional agreement (the “Merger Protocol”) on a recommended offer (the “Offer”) pursuant to which Liberty Global will acquire Ziggo in a stock and cash transaction valuing Ziggo at approximately €10.0 billion ($13.7 billion). In … [Read more...] about Liberty Global to acquire Ziggo
Astro announces results for first half of financial year
Kuala Lumpur – Astro has announced its financial results for the first six months of the financial year ending January 31, 2014, that saw the company achieving a double digit revenue growth of 13% to RM2.3bn, compared with RM2.1bn in the previous corresponding period. In addition, EBITDA growth of 12% to RM785.5mn was also achieved. Dato’ Rohana Rozhan, Chief Executive Officer, Astro Q2FY14 saw the pay-TV customer base increase by 43k to 3.36mn and NJOI customers … [Read more...] about Astro announces results for first half of financial year
Media Prima Berhad’s gross revenue for 1st half of 2013 nears RM1b
KUALA LUMPUR – Media conglomerate Media Prima Berhad (“Media Prima” or “the Group”) recorded 12 percent growth in Profit After Tax and Minority Interest (PATAMI) compared to the corresponding period in 2012. The Group achieved a PATAMI of RM88.4 million for the first six months in 2013 despite a challenging operating environment. The Group recorded 7 percent growth in gross revenue to RM988.4 million for the first half of financial year ending 2013, compared to … [Read more...] about Media Prima Berhad’s gross revenue for 1st half of 2013 nears RM1b
SES reports solid growth for 3Q12, YTD results
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 … [Read more...] about SES reports solid growth for 3Q12, YTD results