SES GLOBAL (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) has been awarded
"Satellite Operator of the Year: Growth and Profits 2006" by
Euroconsult, a leading Paris-based consultancy and research
organisation specialising in broadcasting and space communication.
The award recognises SES GLOBAL's industry-leading track record in
revenues and profit growth in 2005 and in the period 2001-2005.
Specifically, the jury based its findings on the increase in revenues,
the development of EBITDA and EBIT, as well as on the evolution of the
net profit margin.
From 2001 to 2005, SES GLOBAL's revenues increased from EUR 978
million to EUR 1,258 million. In 2005, SES GLOBAL's net income margin
was 30.4%.
Romain Bausch, President and CEO of SES GLOBAL, said: "We are
pleased to accept this award which recognises our industry-leading
performance in terms of revenues, EBITDA and net profit growth over
the last five years. Our well-defined strategy for growth continues to
deliver results, and our future growth is supported by the development
of our core infrastructure business, as well as investments in
complementary services businesses. At the same time we continue to
increase dividends and execute our share buyback programme."
