SES AND EUTELSAT UPDATE ON OPERATIONS AT 28.5° EAST
04.10.2013
Luxembourg, Paris, 4 October 2013 - 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 Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) have collaborated in the best interest of customers to ensure a smooth transition of operations on frequencies at 28.5°E under a German filing. As of October 4, 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.
Eutelsat Communications update on operations at 28.5° East
Paris, 4 October 2013 - Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) has ceased operations of transponders using frequencies under a German filing on the EUTELSAT 28A satellite. The operation was completed in the best interest of customers in the night of 3-4 October. All transponders using other frequency bands on EUTELSAT 28A continue full operations.
Revenues from the disputed frequencies were expected to be approximately €20m for the remainder of the fiscal year 2013-2014 and approximately €25m for each of the two following years. Eutelsat and SES are in discussions to find a solution regarding the subject matter of the arbitration*. If necessary, Eutelsat will adjust the financial outlook published on 30 July 2013 once the outcome is known.
Ku band Spectrum usage @ 28 east from 4th October 2013
10.7 GHz to 11.2 GHz SES Astra
11.2 GHz to 11.45 GHz Eutelsat
11.45 GHz to 11.7 GHz ???
11.7 GHz to 12.67 GHz SES Astra
12.67 GHz to 12.75 GHz Eutelsat
