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The above stated objectives are based on the following main assumptions (i) continued development
of video applications in regions targeted by the Group with ramp-up of HDTV over the medium-term
and on-going development of digital television in these geographic areas, (ii) confirmation of the
growth trend in satellite-based high-speed Internet access and increased demand for Data services,
(iii) and of a tendency towards stabilisation - or in certain segments, increase - of the average price of
capacity under new contracts or renewals of existing contracts. These objectives are also based on
the following non-exhaustive assumptions (i) maintenance of existing operational capacity of the
Group’s fleet, (ii) execution of the currently planned investment programme and successful launches
of new satellites mentioned above within the expected timeframe, (iii) continuation of a policy of
controlling operating costs and their evolution, and (iv) maintenance of current general market
conditions for satellite launch and insurance.
Financial calendar
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February 21, 2008: results for the first-half 2007-2008
The financial calendar is provided for information purposes only. It is subject to change and will be
regularly updated.
About Eutelsat Communications
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of
Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 24 satellites that provide coverage over the entire
European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the
Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues. At 30
September 2007, Eutelsat’s satellites were broadcasting over 2,730 television channels, of which more
than 1,000 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD™ video neighbourhood which serves over 120 million
cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group’s satellites also
serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets,
corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime
and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates services
through teleports in France and Italy that serve enterprises, local communities, government agencies
and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and
its subsidiaries employ 529 commercial, technical and operational experts from 27 countries.
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