News Analysis

Eutelsat Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

Paris, France, May 14, 2018–Eutelsat Communications (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris: ETL) today reported revenues for the Third Quarter and Nine Months ending March 31,  2018.  Third Quarter revenues were €337 million, down -7.4%, while nine month revenues of €1,034 million, down 5.0%

24i Media acquires Mautilus

Amsterdam, May 9, 2018 - 24i Media, the leading internet TV app technology provider for the world's top media companies, today announces the acquisition of Mautilus, the Czech TV app agency specializing in HbbTV and applications for multiple devices. The acquisition strengthens 24i's technology framework with new products and features, and increases its production capacity with Mautilus' highly-skilled engineers. The acquisition of Mautilus is the next step in 24i's ambition to deliver the most innovative, modular, flexible and scalable video streaming application technology.

The May 2018 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The May 2018 issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on Satellite Service market sponsored by Amos Spacecom  is now available.  Featuring:

Satellites and the Internet of Things (IoT)  by Bernardo Schneiderman

Can Cubesats Save IoT? by Hub Urlings

The African Market by Virgil Labrador

The Sweet Spot of the Satellite Industry  by Robert Bell

The Horizontal and the Vertical: "AIC' and Oilfield Connectivity 2018  by Martin Jarrold

Plus   Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

Intelsat Announces First Quarter 2018 Results

Tysons Corner, Va., May 1, 2018-- Satellite operator Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Intelsat reported total revenue of US$ 543.8 million and net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A. of US$ 66.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Iridium Announces First-Quarter 2018 Results; Affirms 2018 and Long-Range Outlook

McLean, Va., May 1, 2018--Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) (“Iridium”)  reported financial results for the first quarter of 2018 and affirmed its full-year 2018 and long-range outlook.  Net income was US$ 11.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2018, as compared to US$ 37.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2017. 

C-COM Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

Ottawa, Canada, April 24, 2018--C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. (TSXV: CMI), a leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, announced today financial results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2018. The company has generated revenues of CDN$ 1,816,142 and a net after tax profit of CDN$ 16,862 or 0 cents per share. This compared with revenues of CDN$ 1,485,410 and a net after tax profit of CDN$ 1,635 or 0 cents per share as reported in 2017, representing an increase of 22.3% and 931.3% respectively.

Satellite Backhaul Going Mainstream?

Cambridge, Mass., April 4, 2018 – NSR’s Wireless Backhaul via Satellite, 12th Edition report, released today, forecasts annual satellite capacity revenues reaching $4 billion by 2027, serving over 3 Tbps of demand. Mobile Backhaul captures the greatest opportunities, as satellite usage increases among MNOs and becomes a widespread solution. Lower capacity prices are reviving Trunking, as new demand is emerging from previously un-addressable markets. IP Content Distribution also continued making solid progress with thousands of sites now active in this segment.
 

The April 2018 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The April 2018 issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on Satellite Service market sponsored by The Spaceconnection  is now available.  Featuring:

Satellite Services Market Update by Elisabeth Tweedie

The Switch is on! by Lou Zacharilla

Connectivity 2018 to the '5G World' by Martin Jarrold

RF Design Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Plus Product and Services MarketPlace Guide to the NAB 2018 Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

Intelsat Announces Final Results and Final Settlement of Tender Offer

Luxembourg, April 2, 2018-- Intelsat S.A.  today announced the final results of its previously announced tender offer by its indirect subsidiary, Intelsat Connect Finance S.A. (“ICF”), to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding 6 34% Senior Notes due 2018 (CUSIP No. 458204 AN4; ISIN No. US458204AN49) issued by Intelsat (Luxembourg) S.A., a subsidiary of Intelsat S.A. and ICF’s direct parent company, that are not already held by ICF.

C-COM Reports 13th Consecutive Profitable Year

Ottawa, Canada, March 21, 2018-C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.(TSXV: CMI), a leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, announced today financial results for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017. The company has generated revenues of CDN$ 10,282,319 and a net after tax profit of CDN$ 1,035,744 or 3 cents per share. This compared with revenues of CDN$ 9,267,750 and a net after tax profit of CDN$ 1,020,234 or 3 cents per share as reported in 2016, representing an increase of 10.9% and 1.5% respectively.