News Analysis

NEC Acquires 100% of Shares in in Space Joint Venture with Toshiba

Tokyo, Japan, February 27, 2015--NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced a decision to acquire all shares in NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems Ltd. (NTSpace), a joint venture established in partnership with Toshiba Corporation in 2001. Shares are due to be acquired from Toshiba on March 31, 2015.

Speedcast Acquires Geolink Satellite Services

Hong Kong, February 24, 2015 – SpeedCast International Limited  today announced the acquisition of Geolink Satellite Services, a provider of satellite communications solutions in the African region, and part of the CETel Group. 

SES Reports Increased Revenues, EBITDA in 2014

Luxembourg, February 20, 2015–SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) reports financial results for the year ended 31 December 2014. The company reported revenues of EUR 1,919.1 million, up 4.0% at constant FX over the prior year and  EBITDA of EUR 1,428.0 million, up 5.0% at constant FX over the prior year.

Intelsat Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results

Washington, D.C., February 18, 2015--Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) today reported total revenue of US$ 619.1 million and net income attributable to Intelsat S.A. of US$ 16.2 million, or $0.14 per share on a diluted basis, for the three months ended December 31, 2014. The company reported adjusted net income per diluted common share1 of $0.79 for the three months ended December 31, 2014.

Gilat Reports Significant Improvement in Results in 2014

Petah Tikva, Israel – February 18, 2015 –Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. Revenue for 2014 was US$ 235.1 million compared to US$ 234.9 million in 2013. EBITDA increased by 43% in 2014 to US $23.4 million from US$16.3 million in 2013.

The February 2015 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The February 2015  issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine  sponsored by Comtech EF Data  is now available.  Featuring:

The Future of Satellites and Broadcasting  by Carlos Espinos

Back and Forth with SSPI Hall of Fame Inductee XT Vuong by Lou Zacharilla

Case Study: Satellites Helping to Assess Risk of Epidemics

ITU Telecom: Focus on the Future  by Roxana Dunnette

Executive Spotlight Interview with ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun Toure

Connectivity, CABSAT and Cherry Blossoms by Martin Jarrold

plus Market Briefs, Executive Moves, Vital Statistics and Satellite Markets and Research 25TM Stock Index  and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

Inmarsat’s second Global Xpress Satellite Successfully Launched

Baikonour, Kazakhstan, February 2, 2015 – Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), announces the successful launch of its second Global Xpress (GX) satellite (Inmarsat-5 F2) on board an International Launch Services (ILS) Proton Breeze M rocket launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sunday, February 1st at 12:31 GMT.

 

Ericsson Acquires Playout Business of twofour54

Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 2, 2015--Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has strengthened its partnership with twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority - Abu Dhabi, through the acquisition of its current playout business, initially providing playout services for nine different channels.

Imagine Communications Acquires RGB Networks

Dallas, Tex. Jan. 26, 2015 — Imagine Communications today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of RGB Networks, Inc., a  provider of multiscreen video delivery solutions based in Sunnyvale, California. The transaction, subject to customary approvals and closing conditions, will include the majority of RGB Networks’ employees.

L-3 Acquires MITEQ

Hauppauge, NY, January 23,2015-- L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it acquired the assets of MITEQ, Inc. for U$ 41 million..The business will be combined with L-3’s Narda Microwave-East business located in Hauppauge, N.Y., and the new organization will be called L-3 Narda-Miteq.