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Introduction Panorama 2008-2009


Eutelsat,
Europe’s leading
satellite operator
Over the past 30 years, Eutelsat has built a world-leading satellite
infrastructure, and is one of Europe’s major economic success stories.
With coverage of more than 150 countries, we are permanently opening
up in-orbit resources to enable our customers to establish new television
and broadband activities. This virtuous circle combines continued
growth with long-term visibility, consolidating a robust business model
that creates high value for our Group, our workforce, our partners and
our shareholders.


Eutelsat Communications is the holding company of the Eutelsat Group with a role to oversee the
Group’s strategic and financial activities. Operating activities presented in this Panorama are conducted
by Eutelsat S.A., the Group’s main subsidiary, which is 96% owned by Eutelsat Communications.
Eutelsat S.A. owns 100% of Skylogic, which operates a teleport in Turin and commercialises an offer of
Value-Added Services. Eutelsat Communications also has an indirect 27.69% equity interest in the Spanish
operator Hispasat S.A. and a 50% equity interest in Solaris Mobile Ltd., a joint venture company
established together with SES Astra.