Asia-Pacific Markets - Latest Developments


Tyson's Corner, Va., July 30, 2015

Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) today reported total revenue of US$ 598.1 million and net income attributable to Intelsat S.A. of US$ 60.2 million, or US$ 0.47 per common share on a diluted basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The company reported adjusted net income per diluted common shareof $0.70 for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

Singapore, July 30, 2015

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Sydney, Australia, July 28, 2015

SpeedCast International Limited  today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SAIT Communications, a fast-growing maritime communications service provider in southern Europe.  SAIT Communications is one of the leading suppliers of L-band satellite services in the southern European maritime market, in particular Greece, which is one of the largest maritime markets in Europe, as well as Cyprus. 

Betzdorf, Luxembourg, July 24, 2015

SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) reports financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2015 where it highlights the deevelopment of a global business delivering strong growth in revenue and net profit.

Among the highlights of the report include:

Hong Kong, July 21, 2015

This year’s CASBAA Convention looks at the monumental sea change that is being experienced by the TV industry, and will explore how technologies, content, and services are leading the charge as the broadcast and digital landscapes become increasingly intertwined.

With the theme ‘Making Waves’, the convention will highlight how new business models are helping companies navigate these uncharted seas and take a look at the disruptors who are churning up the waters of business as usual.

Yangon, Myanmar, July 17, 2015

Myanmar’s broadcasting industry is set for significant changes as the government moves forward with a new broadcasting law which is nearing completion. In the run-up to the return of the hugely successful CommuniCast event and Myanmar’s second Satellite Forum (17-19 November 2015 at Myanmar Event Park, Yangon), the Myanmar Government has acted on its plans to develop one of the country’s key industry sectors with a new broadcasting law to open up the country’s media industry and encourage the distribution of new services.  

San Francisco, Calif., July 15, 2015

Planet Labs has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the BlackBridge geospatial companies, including the RapidEye suite of core offerings.

New South Wales, Australia, July 10, 2015

SpeedCast International Limited oday announced that it has acquired the assets of the teleport and satellite services business of NewSat from its receivers. The assets include the land & buildings at NewSat’s teleport facilities in Adelaide and Perth and the associated plant & equipment, as well as most of the customer and supplier contracts.

SpeedCast is also retaining 20 key employees, in the operations & engineering department and in sales, including in the US.

Ottawa, Canada, July 6, 2015

International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) (TSX:IDC),announced today that it has completed a $0.9 million private placement, streamlined the leadership team and made some changes to its Board of Directors.

Washington, D.C., June 24, 2015---

Lt. Gen. John RaymondThe National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Lieutenant General John “Jay” Raymond, Commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), Air Force Space Command and Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, U.S. Strategic Command, will provide the keynote for SATCON, part of NAB’s Content and Communications World (CCW), on Thursday, November 12. CCW will be held November 11-12 in New York City.