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SES S.A.: Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2017 Results
SES S.A. announced financial results for the year and three months ended
31 December 2017.
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Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2017 Results (Photo: Business Wire)
Key financial highlights
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Reported revenue EUR 2,035.0 million, down 1.6% (-5.2% like-for-like(1));
SES Video -3.6%(1) and SES Networks -1.9%(1)
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EBITDA margin 65.1% (2016: 70.2% as reported and 66.7% like-for-like(1))
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Net profit of EUR 596.1 million (2016: EUR 962.7 million including EUR
495.2 million gain related to O3b consolidation)
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Board is proposing 2017 dividend per A share of EUR 0.80 (2016: EUR
1.34)
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Change (%)
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Change (%)
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EUR million
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FY 2017
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FY 2016
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Reported
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Like-for-like(1)
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Q4 2017
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Q4 2016
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Reported
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Like-for-like(1)
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Revenue
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2,035.0
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2,068.8
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-1.6%
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-5.2%
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507.8
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578.7
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-12.2%
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-8.7%
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EBITDA
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1,324.2
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1,451.5
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-8.8%
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-7.6%
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329.6
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390.6
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-15.6%
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-12.2%
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EBITDA margin
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65.1%
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66.7%(1)
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64.9%
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67.6%(1)
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Operating profit(2)
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610.6
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820.3
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-25.6%
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-14.4%
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162.2
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209.9
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-22.8%
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-20.2%
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Deemed gain on disposal
of equity interest
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495.2
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n/m
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n/a
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Net profit attributable to SES shareholders
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596.1
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962.7
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-38.1%
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n/a
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201.6
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138.6
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+45.4%
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n/a
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Earnings per share
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EUR 1.21
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EUR 2.18
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-44.5%
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n/a
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EUR 0.41
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EUR 0.27
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+51.9%
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n/a
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Dividend per A share
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EUR 0.80
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EUR 1.34
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-40.3%
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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1) Comparative figures are restated at constant FX to neutralise
currency variations and assuming (on a pro forma basis) that RR Media
and O3b had been consolidated from 1 January 2016. FY 2016 EBITDA margin
as reported was 70.2% 2) Before deemed gain on disposal of
equity interest (relating to consolidation of O3b) of EUR 495.2 million
in 2016
Financial outlook
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FY 2017 as reported
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FY 2017
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FY 2018
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FY 2020
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Average EUR/USD FX rate
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1.1249
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1.15
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1.15
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1.15
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SES Video revenue
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EUR 1,383.0 million
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EUR 1,373.7 million
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EUR 1,300 - 1,320 million
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Over EUR 1,350 million
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SES Networks revenue
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EUR 646.1 million
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EUR 632.0 million
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EUR 660 - 690 million
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Over EUR 875 million
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Group EBITDA margin
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65.1%
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65.1%
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64.0% to 64.5%
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Over 65.0%
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Financial outlook for FY 2018 and FY 2020 assumes a EUR/USD exchange
rate of 1.15, nominal launch schedule and satellite health status and
includes the impact of IFRS accounting changes
Karim Michel Sabbagh, President and CEO, commented: "2017 has
been an important year of transformation for SES. We have established
two market-focused business units, SES Video and SES Networks, and are
now well positioned to deliver growth in the future. Business
performance was below our expectations as the market remained
challenging throughout 2017, compounded by some fleet health issues."
"We are starting to see the benefits of our investment programme with
three new satellites successfully launched in 2017 and another two
already launched in 2018. These, along with other planned launches for
2018 and 2019, will bring much needed capacity and customer-specific
capabilities to our fleet, particularly in the rapidly growing
aeronautical market, that will underpin our future growth. As part of
our strategic transformation, we have launched our 'Fit-for-Growth'
programme that will optimise and focus the allocation of our world-class
resources and increase internal efficiencies. As we continue to adapt to
the new operating and financial model, and invest in our future growth,
we have decided to rebase our dividend, allowing for growth in future
years as our business develops."
"SES Video delivers more channels to more viewers from more premium
neighbourhoods than any other operator and, with a backlog of EUR 5.3
billion, our video business is large, profitable and resilient. SES
Networks is the only business capable of combining Geostationary, Medium
Earth Orbit and innovative ground solutions into compelling solutions
for our data-centric customers. We are committed to reinvesting cash
generated by our businesses to generate long-term growth, principally
focused on SES Networks. Whilst 2018 will still be a year of completing
our business transformation, SES expects to deliver growth at attractive
margins, as evidenced by the 2020 guidance given today."
"As has already been announced, Padraig McCarthy and I will be stepping
down as CFO and CEO of SES on 5 April 2018. Steve Collar and Andrew
Browne (as President & CEO and CFO respectively) have been appointed as
our successors and we wish them every success in taking SES forward."
Key business highlights
SES Video revenue of EUR 1,383.0 million in FY 2017 was down 3.6%
(like-for-like), including Q4 2017 revenue of EUR 351.5 million (-3.0%
like-for-like). While Video remains a competitive market environment,
the business also had an unusually high impact from satellite health and
launch delays, as well as some specific short-term factors at MX1
relating to the non-renewal of certain legacy contracts. In 2018, the
implementation of IFRS 15 is expected to lead to a revenue reduction of
around EUR 15-20 million related to HD+, with no cash impact.
SES Networks revenue was down 1.9% (like-for-like) at EUR 646.1 million,
including EUR 156.1 million of revenue in Q4 2017 (-12.9%
like-for-like). The Q4 2017 year-on-year (YOY) decline was primarily
related to a significant transponder sale in Mobility in Q4 2016.
Mobility was flat year-on-year excluding this transponder sale, with
Fixed Data showing a decline of 8.4% and Government up 5.5%. SES
Networks grew by 7.4% from Q3 2017 to Q4 2017 at constant FX.
SES Networks is building, resourcing and implementing unique and
differentiated data solutions services which are gaining traction with
customers around the world. In Q4 2017, SES Networks experienced its
strongest quarter of sales, more than doubling its annualised sales
volume from Q2 2017. A number of important customer services were also
commissioned during Q4, generating new revenue early in 2018.
Overall, SES's backlog of committed contracts stands at EUR 7.5 billion
(2016: EUR 8.1 billion as reported and EUR 7.6 billion at constant FX),
flat year-on-year demonstrating that the business is successfully
replacing revenue that was delivered over the course of the year. More
than 80% of expected 2018 revenue is already committed.
SES's future growth is enabled by the successful launches of SES-10,
SES-11 and SES-15 in 2017, and now SES-14 and SES-16 already in 2018. In
the remainder of this year, SES expects to launch SES-12 and an
additional four satellites for the O3b constellation which are
specifically designed to maximise the MEO advantages for the target
customers.
As part of its business transformation, SES is increasingly focused on
managing costs to optimise efficiency and growth. In 2017, SES reduced
operating expenses by EUR 4.0 million to EUR 710.8 million on a
like-for-like basis. This helped support the EBITDA margin, which was
64.9% in Q4 2017 and 65.1% in full year 2017. SES is intensifying its
focus on operational efficiency with the roll-out of a company-wide
'Fit-for-Growth' programme and anticipates taking a EUR 10-12 million
restructuring provision in Q1 2018 to fund planned measures.
In Q4 2017, the tax line included the recognition of several
non-recurring gains, the main one being the positive impact of changes
in U.S. tax legislation which led to the recognition of a one-off
accounting gain of EUR 94 million. Excluding this item and other one-off
elements during 2017, the group's effective tax rate was 20.4% for FY
2017 (2016: 17.7% excluding the gain on deemed disposal of equity
interest).
A higher cash conversion ratio of 94.5% and EUR 129.1 million reduction
in investing activities (of EUR 490.4 million) led to Free Cash Flow
before financing activities and acquisitions increasing by 16.2% (YOY)
to EUR 760.8 million. Net debt to EBITDA ratio at year end 2017 was 3.27
times, including 50% of SES's hybrid bonds, within SES's threshold level
of 3.3 times.
Looking ahead, as the businesses continue to scale up their capabilities
and identify additional growth opportunities, the revenue mix and margin
structure will evolve. SES has updated the guidance and provided
enhanced disclosures to improve understanding of the current performance
and future prospects. The outlook combines caution for 2018 as SES
completes the business transformation with strengthened confidence for
meaningful growth in the following two years and beyond. Given the
investments that have been made, the future capital expenditure
commitments, and the evolving nature of the business model, SES intends
to strengthen the balance sheet.
Accordingly, the Board of Directors has proposed to rebase the dividend
to a lower level of EUR 0.80 per A class share for 2017, a reduction of
40% from 2016. This rebasing is appropriate for SES and will allow a
strengthening of the balance sheet whilst supporting growth
opportunities and enabling a progressive dividend in the future.
OPERATIONAL REVIEW
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Change (%)
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Change (%)
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EUR million
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FY 2017
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FY 2016
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Reported
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Like-for-like(1)
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Q4 2017
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Q4 2016
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Reported
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Like-for-like(1)
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SES Video
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1,383.0
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1,391.6(3)
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-0.6%
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-3.6%
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351.5
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371.6
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-5.4%
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-3.0%
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1,373.2
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1,366.5
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+0.5%
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-2.4%
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348.6
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370.1
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-5.8%
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-3.4%
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9.8
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25.1
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n/m
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n/m
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2.9
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1.5
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n/m
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n/m
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SES Networks
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646.1
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627.3
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+3.0%
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-1.9%
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156.1
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192.3
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-18.8%
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-12.9%
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606.6
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588.6
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+3.1%
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-2.6%
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154.7
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166.5
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-7.1%
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-0.8%
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39.5
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38.7
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n/m
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n/m
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1.4
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25.8
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n/m
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n/m
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Sub-total
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2,029.1
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2,018.9
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+0.5%
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-3.1%
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507.6
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563.9
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-10.0%
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-6.3%
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1,979.8
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1,955.1
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+1.3%
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-2.4%
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503.3
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536.6
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-6.2%
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-2.6%
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49.3
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63.8
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n/m
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n/m
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4.3
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27.3
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n/m
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n/m
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Other(2)
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5.9
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49.9(3)
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n/m
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n/m
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0.2
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14.8
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n/m
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n/m
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Group Total
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2,035.0
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2,068.8
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-1.6%
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-5.2%
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507.8
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578.7
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-12.2%
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-8.7%
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1) At constant FX and assuming (on a pro forma basis) that RR Media
and O3b had been consolidated from 1 January 2016 2) Other
includes revenue not directly applicable to a particular vertical 3)
During 2017, EUR 7.2 million of 2016 reported revenue was reclassified
from Video to Other
Reported revenue, which included the full year of 2017 contribution from
RR Media (acquired in July 2016) and O3b (consolidated in August 2016),
was 1.6% lower than the prior year.
On a like-for-like basis (at constant FX and assuming RR Media and O3b
were consolidated from 1 January 2016), group revenue decreased by EUR
112.6 million (or 5.2%) mainly due to higher periodic and "Other"
revenue in 2016, the impact from the loss of AMC-9 in June 2017 and
lower revenue in MX1 as a number of legacy services were not renewed.
"Underlying" revenue represents the core business of capacity sales, as
well as associated services and equipment. This is impacted by changes
in launch schedule and satellite health status.
"Periodic" revenue separates revenues that are not directly related to
or would distort the underlying business trends on a quarterly basis.
This includes: the outright sale of capacity; accelerated revenue from
hosted payloads during the course of construction; termination fees;
insurance proceeds; certain interim satellite missions and other such
items when material.
At 31 December 2017, SES's fully protected contract backlog was EUR 7.5
billion (31 December 2016: EUR 8.1 billion). Excluding the impact of the
change in the EUR/USD FX rate, the contract backlog was in line with the
prior year (of EUR 7.6 billion) as new long-term contracts replaced the
roll-off from revenue recognised in the period.
This was supported by a strong increase in commercial activity across
SES Networks, where the annualised value of new business wins and
customer renewals signed in Q4 2017 was double the amount in any of the
preceding quarters.
SES Video: 68% of group revenue (2016: 67%)
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Reported revenue down -0.6% to EUR 1,383.0 million (-3.6%
like-for-like)
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Underlying revenue -2.4% (like-for-like) including the impact of
satellite health and MX1 non-renewals
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2% growth (YOY) in total TV channels, driven by expansion of HD/UHD
and International market growth
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Contract backlog of EUR 5.3 billion (2016: EUR 5.9 billion as reported
and EUR 5.6 billion at constant FX)
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Over 85% of 2018 expected revenue already committed
Going forward, SES Video's revenue will be disclosed for two principal
activities - Video Distribution and Video Services. Video Distribution
refers to revenue generated from satellite capacity for the distribution
of video content via Direct-to-Home (DTH), Direct-to-Cable (DTC) and
Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) platforms. Video Services represents the
combined contribution of MX1, including revenue from "pull through"
capacity directly generated by the business, and HD+ platform revenue.
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Change (%)
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Change (%)
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EUR million
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FY 2017
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FY 2016
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Reported
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Like-for-like(1)
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Q4 2017
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Q4 2016
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Reported
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Like-for-like(1)
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Video Distribution(2)
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1,053.8
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1,107.8
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-4.9%
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-4.2%
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261.9
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277.6
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-5.7%
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-3.1%
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1,044.0
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1,088.7
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-4.1%
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-3.1%
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259.0
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276.1
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-6.2%
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-3.6%
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9.8
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19.1
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n/m
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n/m
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2.9
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1.5
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n/m
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n/m
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Video Services(3)
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329.2
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283.8
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+16.0%
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-1.9%
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89.6
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94.0
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-4.6%
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-2.6%
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329.2
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277.8
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+18.5%
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-0.1%
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89.6
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94.0
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-4.6%
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-2.6%
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--
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6.0
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n/m
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n/m
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--
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n/m
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n/m
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SES Video
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1,383.0
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1,391.6(4)
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-0.6%
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-3.6%
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351.5
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371.6
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-5.4%
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-3.0%
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- Underlying
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1,373.2
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1,366.5
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+0.5%
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-2.4%
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348.6
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370.1
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-5.8%
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-3.4%
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- Periodic
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9.8
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25.1
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n/m
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n/m
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2.9
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1.5
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n/m
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n/m
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1) At constant FX and assuming (on a pro forma basis) that RR Media
had been consolidated from 1 January 2016 2) Satellite
capacity revenue, excluding "pull through" capacity provided to support
MX1 3) Comprising MX1, including associated satellite
capacity, and HD+ subscription revenue 4) During 2017, EUR
7.2 million of 2016 reported revenue was reclassified from Video to Other
Full Year 2017 Highlights: SES Video
The 3.6% like-for-like revenue reduction is predominantly related to
higher periodic revenue in the prior year, the impact of changes in
satellite health and lower revenue in MX1 as a number of legacy services
were not renewed.
Fourth Quarter 2017 Highlights and Business Trends: SES Video
SES Video's revenue was 3.0% lower than Q4 2016 which included the
impact of the loss of AMC-9 and lower revenue in MX1 following the
non-renewal of a number of legacy services in Q3 2017. The underlying
revenue, including satellite health, was down 3.4%.
Video Distribution (Q4 2017)
Overall, Video Distribution revenue was 3.1% (like-for-like) lower in Q4
2017 compared with the prior year period. The decline was driven by
lower revenue in North America and International markets, which were
also impacted by the loss of AMC-9. The European business returned to
stability in Q4 2017 supported by new capacity contracted for UHD.
At 31 December 2017, total TV channels had grown by 2% year-on-year to
7,709 TV channels. Continued expansion of High Definition (HD) TV led to
a 4% year-on-year growth to 2,602 HD channels. HDTV channels represented
33.8% of total TV channels (Q4 2016: 33.1%), while the proportion of
total TV channels broadcast in MPEG-4 increased from 61.4% at Q4 2016 to
65.0% as at Q4 2017. The number of commercial Ultra HD (UHD) TV channels
increased from 21 UHD TV channels to 28 UHD TV channels including new
channels announced by QVC and Canal+ during Q4 2017.
Revenue in Q4 2017 was stable year-on-year in Europe, where QVC
contracted additional capacity to support the launch of a new UHD TV
channel in Germany. The European business also benefited from additional
long-term capacity renewals including ProSiebenSat.1 and ARD-ZDF in
Germany, Orange (through SES's partnership with Globecast) in Romania
and All Media Baltics over the Nordic and Baltic markets. Across Europe,
total TV channels were stable compared with Q4 2016 at nearly 2,700 TV
channels, as a net reduction in the number of Standard Definition (SD)
channels was offset by additional HD and UHD channels.
In North America, there was a small decline in revenue in Q4 2017,
compared with Q4 2016, due to modest volume reductions, as well as lower
occasional use revenue following the loss of AMC-9. At Q4 2017, the SES
fleet was broadcasting more than 2,000 total TV channels in North
America which represented a small decrease year-on-year reflecting a
lower number of SD channels, partly offset by growth in the number of HD
channels. SES's UHD platform in North America is continuing to build
market traction towards wider commercial adoption, with more than 30
U.S. cable and IPTV operators testing UHD using SES Video's 4K content
delivery platform.
Underlying revenue across the International markets was lower
(year-on-year) in Q4 2017 due to the combination of lower volume
following the loss of AMC-9 and a gradual ramp-up of new capacity
including SES-9 and SES-10 in 2017 reflecting the dynamics of these
markets. The number of total TV channels (including HD and UHD)
increased by 8% year-on-year to nearly 3,000 TV channels as new DTH
platforms, notably in Africa and the Middle East, were rolled out using
previously contracted capacity.
Video Services (Q4 2017)
Video Services decreased 2.6% (like-for-like) in Q4 2017, compared to
the prior year period, as non-renewals of legacy services in MX1 more
than offset revenue growth in the HD+ platform in Germany.
The impact of the MX1 non-renewals contributed to a net reduction of EUR
7.0 million for Q4 2017 compared with Q4 2016 for the business. This
represented a slight improvement on the EUR 7.5 million (year-on-year)
net reduction reported in Q3 2017 as new business wins - such as eoTV
and fuboTV - for linear and over-the-top distribution services will
support the on-going stabilisation of MX1 revenue under its new CEO.
Compared with Q3 2017, MX1 benefited from revenue seasonality, notably
for distribution of premium sports and entertainment content to
customers' end-viewers.
This offset year-on-year growth for HD+ in Q4 2017 reflecting the
combination of the increased annual subscription fee (from EUR 60 to EUR
70) and the introduction of a supplementary premium Eurosport package.
At Q4 2017, the total number of paying subscribers was 2.1 million (Q4
2016: 2.1 million). Adoption of IFRS 15 accounting changes in 2018 is
expected to lead to a year-on-year revenue reduction of EUR 15-20
million in HD+, although there is no cash impact. 2017 revenue will not
be restated.
SES Networks: 32% of group revenue (2016: 30%)
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Reported revenue up 3.0% to EUR 646.1 million (-1.9% like-for-like)
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Underlying revenue down 2.6% (like-for-like) including the impact of
changes in satellite health
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Contract backlog of EUR 2.3 billion (2016: EUR 2.2 billion as reported
and EUR 2.0 billion at constant FX)
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Over 75% of 2018 expected revenue already committed with annualised
value of contracts signed in Q4 2017 doubled
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Investing in new capabilities, such as O3b mPOWER, to enhance
differentiation and expand addressable market
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Change (%)
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Change (%)
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EUR million
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FY 2017
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FY 2016
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Reported
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Like-for-like(1)
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Q4 2017
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Q4 2016
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Reported
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Like-for-like(1)
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Fixed Data
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254.8
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251.8
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+1.2%
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-6.0%
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60.3
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70.3
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|
-14.3%
|
|
-8.4%
|
|
|
245.8
|
|
248.7
|
|
-1.2%
|
|
-8.3%
|
|
60.3
|
|
70.3
|
|
-14.3%
|
|
-8.4%
|
|
|
9.0
|
|
3.1
|
|
n/m
|
|
n/m
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
n/m
|
|
n/m
|
Mobility
|
|
145.4
|
|
133.7
|
|
+8.7%
|
|
-0.1%
|
|
31.0
|
|
56.9
|
|
-45.4%
|
|
-40.4%
|
|
|
127.8
|
|
108.2
|
|
+18.2%
|
|
+4.4%
|
|
31.0
|
|
33.5
|
|
-7.2%
|
|
+0.0%
|
|
|
17.6
|
|
25.5
|
|
n/m
|
|
n/m
|
|
--
|
|
23.4
|
|
n/m
|
|
n/m
|
Government
|
|
245.9
|
|
241.8
|
|
+1.7%
|
|
+1.6%
|
|
64.8
|
|
65.2
|
|
-0.6%
|
|
+5.5%
|
|
|
233.0
|
|
231.7
|
|
+0.5%
|
|
+0.4%
|
|
63.4
|
|
62.8
|
|
+1.0%
|
|
+7.1%
|
|
|
12.9
|
|
10.1
|
|
n/m
|
|
n/m
|
|
1.4
|
|
2.4
|
|
n/m
|
|
n/m
|
SES Networks
|
|
646.1
|
|
627.3
|
|
+3.0%
|
|
-1.9%
|
|
156.1
|
|
192.3
|
|
-18.8%
|
|
-12.9%
|
- Underlying
|
|
606.6
|
|
588.6
|
|
+3.1%
|
|
-2.6%
|
|
154.7
|
|
166.5
|
|
-7.1%
|
|
-0.8%
|
- Periodic
|
|
39.5
|
|
38.7
|
|
n/m
|
|
n/m
|
|
1.4
|
|
25.8
|
|
n/m
|
|
n/m
|
1) At constant FX and assuming (on a pro forma basis) that O3b had
been consolidated from 1 January 2016
Full Year 2017 Highlights: SES Networks
The 1.9% like-for-like revenue reduction related to higher up-front
revenue contribution from the transaction with Global Eagle
Entertainment (GEE) for AMC-3, U.S. Government-funded hosted payloads
and other periodic revenue in the prior year.
On an underlying basis, SES Networks' revenue for full year 2017 was
2.6% lower than the prior year as the impact of losing AMC-9 and lower
Fixed Data revenue was not fully offset by growth in Mobility and
Government. Nevertheless, the trend in Fixed Data is reversing as SES
Networks' unique O3b fleet services continue to grow, albeit taking
somewhat longer to implement than initially expected. Following the
outright sale of assets to GEE in Q4 2016 and Q1 2017, Mobility is
expected to grow in 2018 with the successful launches of SES-15 and
SES-14 while the further adoption of MEO services by U.S. Department of
Defense drove exciting growth in the Government business towards the end
of the year.
Fourth Quarter 2017 Highlights and Business Trends: SES Networks
Q4 2017 revenue was 12.9% lower than Q4 2016 which included the first of
two up-front revenue contributions from the GEE transaction related to
AMC-3, with the second tranche recognised in Q1 2017. Underlying revenue
development in the quarter, including the impact from the loss of AMC-9,
was -0.9% compared with Q4 2016. This reflected the expansion of managed
service agreements across Fixed Data, Mobility and Government. SES
Networks grew by 7.4% from Q3 2017 to Q4 2017 at constant FX, showing
growth in all three market verticals, and while some of this growth
reflects seasonal trends, this positive revenue development
quarter-on-quarter reflects the underlying growth now evident in the
business. This is also reflected in the fact that the annualised value
of new business signed and customer recommitting to renewals in Q4 2017
was double that of Q2 2017.
In November 2017, SES Networks achieved an important milestone as the
only satellite-enabled services provider to achieve Metro Ethernet Forum
Carrier Ethernet (MEF CE) 2.0 Services Certification. The certification
recognises SES Networks' capability to deliver today's most advanced,
high-performance and secure Ethernet services across its global
footprint. Achieving MEF certification builds on SES Networks'
initiatives to transform the role of satellite-enabled services as a
pillar of mainstream global connectivity for the benefit of customers
which also included the important investment in O3b mPOWER.
SES Networks also partnered with Alphabet's Project Loon to restore 3G
and 4G services in Puerto Rico following one of the worst hurricane
seasons for many years.
Fixed Data
Fixed Data revenue in Q4 2017 was 8.4% lower compared with Q4
2016 due to the impact of satellite health issues related to the loss of
AMC-9 and lowering of legacy wholesale capacity revenue across most
International markets during 2016 and 2017. These near-term headwinds
offset growth from new managed service contracts signed with clients
from the Telecommunications and Mobile Network Operator sectors, notably
across the MEO fleet.
Fixed Data revenue in the Americas was stable year-on-year, while the
start of a significant multi-year, multi-gigabit contract with ETECSA,
the national postal, telegraph and telephone (PTT) operator in Cuba and
a significant geostationary network for a major Mexican customer will
both contribute to positive revenue development in 2018. Further
positive developments include connectivity contracts signed with COMNET
in Guatemala and the expansion of SES's partnership with SpeedCast in
Peru for the roll-out of additional Enterprise+ Broadband services.
Lower GEO wholesale capacity revenue across Europe, Middle East and
Africa (EMEA) following reduced pricing of bandwidth-only contracts when
renewed, mostly during 2016 and early 2017, offset additional growth in
new MEO managed services, such as the contract signed in October 2017
with CETel to provide a satellite-based network to expand connectivity
to new areas across North and West Africa.
There were very similar trends in Asia-Pacific to those noted above,
with revenue stable year-on-year. During Q4 2017, SES Networks secured
new contracts, including supporting the roll-out of Our Telekom's first
4G/LTE network and high-speed broadband service in the Solomon Islands.
Mobility
Mobility revenue in Q4 2017 was -40.4% lower than Q4 2016 which included
the first of two up-front revenue contributions from the GEE transaction
related to AMC-3. Excluding this periodic item, underlying revenue in
Mobility was stable.
Underlying revenue from aeronautical contracts grew in the fourth
quarter, compared with the prior year period, with the benefit of new
contracts signed during 2017, including the revenue contribution from
the agreement with Gogo for the entire capacity on AMC-4. The entry into
commercial service of SES-15 in January 2018 and subsequent agreement
with GEE for significant additional capacity will support increased
run-rate revenue in this segment, with SES-14 (launched in January 2018)
and SES-12 (expected to be launched in early Q2 2018) delivering
additional growth capability towards the end of 2018.
Higher revenue from services provided in cruise in Q4 2016 resulted in a
slight year-on-year reduction in Maritime revenue for Q4 2017. This
offset growth in 2017, which included the delivery of new services
supporting Carnival Corporation's MedallionNetTM and Dream
Cruises' enhanced on-board connectivity experience with additional
demand underpinning a future growth trajectory.
Government
Government revenue in Q4 2017 (+5.5% year-on-year) was driven by a
return to growth in underlying U.S. Government business, complemented by
strong growth in Global Government. Q4 2017 revenue included EUR 1.4
million of periodic revenue, as compared with EUR 2.4 million in Q4 2016
relating to the accelerated revenue recognition associated with the two
U.S. Government-funded hosted payloads which has now normalised.
Substantial incremental adoption of MEO fleet capabilities by the U.S.
Department of Defense was a key driver of a return to underlying growth
in Q4 2017 versus Q4 2016. As at December 2017, SES GS was contracted to
deliver nearly five gigabits per second of managed MEO O3b services,
supporting various U.S. Government customers across 18 sites globally.
In December 2017, SES GS was also awarded the Pathfinder 3 contract by
the U.S. Government. In total, SES GS is now serving 50 clients across
15 U.S. Government agencies (2016: 44 clients across 13 agencies).
Growth in U.S. Government revenue was complemented by strong
year-on-year growth in Global Government, reflecting the positive
contribution from new business in MEO, notably in Africa, as well as
revenue recognised from GovSat's (a public-private partnership between
SES and the Luxembourg Government) long-term agreement to support NATO's
Allied Ground Surveillance (AGS) with an end-to-end service involving
existing commercial satellite capacity and managed services.
SES-16/GovSat-1 was successfully launched in January 2018. The
Luxembourg Government has pre-committed an important amount of capacity
on the satellite in support of its NATO commitments. The remaining
capacity will be commercialised and made available to other governmental
and institutional customers. At the end of 2017, SES Networks was
supporting 58 global government clients, up from 49 clients a year ago.
Other Revenue
Other includes revenue not directly applicable to a particular vertical
and returned to a normalised level of EUR 5.9 million in the full year
2017. This compared with EUR 54.0 million (like-for-like) in the prior
year which included accelerated revenue related to a long-term contract
amendment and other revenue not directly attributable to a vertical such
as insurance proceeds and development revenue.
Financial Outlook
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FY 2017 as reported
|
|
FY 2017
|
|
FY 2018
|
|
FY 2020
|
Average EUR/USD FX rate
|
|
1.1249
|
|
1.15
|
|
1.15
|
|
1.15
|
SES Video revenue
|
|
EUR 1,383.0 million
|
|
EUR 1,373.7 million
|
|
EUR 1,300 - 1,320 million
|
|
Over EUR 1,350 million
|
SES Networks revenue
|
|
EUR 646.1 million
|
|
EUR 632.0 million
|
|
EUR 660 - 690 million
|
|
Over EUR 875 million
|
Group EBITDA margin
|
|
65.1%
|
|
65.1%
|
|
64.0% to 64.5%
|
|
Over 65.0%
|
Financial outlook assumes a EUR/USD exchange rate of 1.15, nominal
launch schedule and satellite health status and includes the impact of
IFRS accounting changes.
Revenue development of SES Video in FY 2018 will continue to be impacted
by the loss of AMC-9 (in June 2017) and non-renewals of legacy MX1
services. In addition, the implementation of IFRS 15 in 2018 is expected
to lead to a revenue reduction of around EUR 15-20 million related to
HD+, but without any cash impact. Thereafter, the business is expected
to benefit from the ramp-up of capacity to support the acceleration of
HD and UHD TV channels, growth of video distribution across
International markets and the expansion of SES's unique, global video
services business.
New business supported by the entry into service of new satellite
capabilities across both SES's GEO and MEO fleets over the course of
2018 will be a key driver of revenue development for SES Networks in
2018. Thereafter, the further commercialisation of these assets,
complemented by an additional four MEO satellites in H1 2019, is
expected to support sustained and profitable growth.
Other revenue is expected to be around EUR 10 million per annum.
SES is intensifying its focus on operational efficiency with the
roll-out of a company-wide Fit-for-Growth programme and anticipates
taking a EUR 10-12 million restructuring provision in Q1 2018 to fund
planned measures. At the same time, SES Networks is continuing to build,
resource and implement its unique and differentiated data solutions
services. This will mean the new business will have a lower margin
profile, but this is expected to be offset by positive operational
leverage from revenue growth and further efficiencies. These factors are
expected to impact the 2018 EBITDA margin, while supporting revenue
growth and profitability in the longer term.
Capital expenditure (CapEx) is expected to be EUR 460 million in 2018,
before reducing to EUR 430 million in 2019 and EUR 380 million in 2020.
In 2021, the launch of O3b mPOWER (the most flexible and scalable
satellite-based network) and SES-17 (a Ka-band high-throughput satellite
with significant commitment agreed with Thales to provide in-flight
connectivity and entertainment over the Americas) contribute to CapEx of
EUR 1,130 million, before returning to a more normalised level of EUR
550 million for 2022. For O3b mPOWER, SES has the right to acquire the
satellites directly at the end of the construction period (assumed as
the base case for SES's CapEx guidance), or enter into a leasing
agreement that would result in a deferred payment plan.
Future satellite capacity and fleet update
COMMITTED LAUNCH SCHEDULE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Satellite
|
|
Region
|
|
Application
|
|
Launch Date
|
SES-10
|
|
Latin America
|
|
Video, Fixed Data
|
|
Launched (March 2017)
|
EchoStar 105/SES-11
|
|
North America
|
|
Video, Fixed Data
|
|
Launched (October 2017)
|
SES-12(1)
|
|
Asia-Pacific
|
|
Video, Fixed Data, Mobility
|
|
Q2 2018 (from Q1 2018)
|
SES-14(1)
|
|
Latin America
|
|
Video, Fixed Data, Mobility
|
|
Launched (January 2018)
|
SES-15
|
|
North America
|
|
Fixed Data, Mobility, Government
|
|
Launched (May 2017)
|
SES-16/GovSat-1(2)
|
|
Europe/MENA
|
|
Government
|
|
Launched (January 2018)
|
O3b (satellites 13-16)
|
|
Global
|
|
Fixed Data, Mobility, Government
|
|
Q1 2018
|
O3b (satellites 17-20)
|
|
Global
|
|
Fixed Data, Mobility, Government
|
|
H1 2019
|
SES-17
|
|
Americas
|
|
Fixed Data, Mobility, Government
|
|
H1 2021
|
O3b mPOWER (satellites 1-7)
|
|
Global
|
|
Fixed Data, Mobility, Government
|
|
H1 2021
|
1) To be positioned using electric orbit raising (entry into service
typically around six months after launch) 2) Procured by
GovSat
SES successfully launched three new satellites in 2017, and another two
already in 2018. These, along with other planned launches for 2018 and
2019 will bring additional, customer-specific capabilities that underpin
SES's future growth.
On 30 March 2017, SES-10 was launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket,
becoming the first GEO satellite to launch on a flight-proven
first-stage rocket booster, and entered into service in May 2017.
On 18 May 2017, SES-15 was launched on a Soyuz rocket. This spacecraft
is SES's first hybrid satellite with wide-beam and high-throughput
capacity serving in-flight connectivity and entertainment customers over
North America. SES-15 also carries a Wide Area Augmentation System
(WAAS) hosted payload for the U.S. Government. The satellite entered
into service on 15 January 2018.
In June 2017, AMC-9 (48 total transponders) was affected by a
significant anomaly, which resulted in an impairment charge of EUR 38.4
million against the spacecraft in the 2017 financial statements and a
revenue reduction of EUR 18 million compared with the prior year. In
July 2017, SES determined that the available capacity on NSS-806 was
reduced by 12 transponders due to an anomaly.
In October 2017, EchoStar 105/SES-11 was launched using, for the second
time, a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket. EchoStar 105/SES-11 is a
dual-mission satellite, providing SES with a C-band payload (SES-11) of
24 transponders owned and operated by SES to accelerate the development
of HD and UHD channels in North America, and providing EchoStar with 24
Ku-band transponders (EchoStar 105). The satellite entered into service
on 29 November 2017.
In January 2018, SES-14 was launched on an Ariane 5 rocket. The
spacecraft will serve Latin America, the Caribbean, North America and
the North Atlantic region with C- and Ku-band wide beam coverage and
Ku-band high throughput spot beam coverage. SES-14 also carries the
Global Scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) as a hosted
payload for NASA.
SES-16/GovSat-1 was successfully launched, in January 2018, on board a
flight-proven SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. GovSat-1 is the first satellite of
GovSat, and is a multi-mission spacecraft to serve governmental and
institutional customers over Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and
provide extensive maritime coverage over the Mediterranean and Baltic
seas, and the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
The next four O3b satellites (satellites 13 to 16) are expected to be
launched before the end of Q1 2018, followed by the launch of satellites
17 to 20 during the first half of 2019. The launch of the new satellites
will augment SES's current fleet of 12 O3b satellites which is already
approaching peak capacity across a number of regions.
SES-17, a Ka-band high throughput satellite with significant commitment
agreed with Thales to provide in-flight connectivity and entertainment
over the Americas, is expected to be launched in 2021.
In 2021, SES also expects to launch seven super-powered, next generation
MEO satellites as part of O3b mPOWER which will be the most powerful,
flexible and scalable satellite-based system. The constellation will
deliver unrivalled cloud-scale connectivity and managed services
globally to meet the fast-growing needs of customers across dynamic
fixed data, mobility and government markets, offering:
-
Unique levels of flexibility with over 30,000 fully-shapeable and
steerable beams that can be shifted and switched in real time, making
O3b mPOWER the most bandwidth-efficient system;
-
Unrivalled coverage of an area of nearly 400 million square
kilometres, representing 80% of the Earth's surface;
-
Highest performance with the combination of multiple terabits of
throughput and low latency which will be seamlessly integrated with
SES's existing GEO-MEO and terrestrial capabilities; and
-
Improved economics with lower cost per bit and cheaper ground
equipment, including small, fast and easy to install O3b mPOWER
Customer Edge Terminals.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Income Statement
REVENUE, OPERATING EXPENSES AND EBITDA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EUR million
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
|
Change
|
|
Change (%)
|
Revenue
|
|
2,035.0
|
|
2,068.8
|
|
(33.8)
|
|
-1.6%
|
Revenue (like-for-like)(1)
|
|
2,035.0
|
|
2,147.6
|
|
(112.6)
|
|
-5.2%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
(710.8)
|
|
(617.3)
|
|
(93.5)
|
|
-15.2%
|
Operating expenses (like-for-like)(1)
|
|
(710.8)
|
|
(714.8)
|
|
+4.0
|
|
+0.6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
1,324.2
|
|
1,451.5
|
|
(127.3)
|
|
-8.8%
|
EBITDA (like-for-like)(1)
|
|
1,324.2
|
|
1,432.8
|
|
(108.6)
|
|
-7.6%
|
1) At constant FX and assuming RR Media and O3b had been consolidated
from 1 January 2016
Reported revenue, which included the full year contribution from
RR Media (acquired in July 2016) and O3b (consolidated in August 2016),
was 1.6% lower than the prior year. On a like-for-like basis (at
constant FX and assuming RR Media and O3b were consolidated from 1
January 2016), group revenue decreased by EUR 112.6 million (or 5.2%)
mainly due to higher periodic and "Other" revenue in 2016, the impact
from the loss of AMC-9 in June 2017 and lower revenue in MX1 as a number
of legacy services were not renewed. Adoption of IFRS 15 accounting
changes in 2018 is expected to lead to a year-on-year revenue reduction
of EUR 15-20 million in HD+, although there is no cash impact. 2017
revenue will not be restated.
Operating expenses improved by 0.6% (like-for-like) compared with
the prior year, as reductions in the group's fixed cost base of EUR 6.0
million, or 1.4%, more than offset the additional cost of sales
principally associated with the increase in managed services contracts.
The increase in reported operating expenses reflects the full year
impact from the consolidation of RR Media and O3b. Adoption of IFRS 16
accounting changes in 2018 is expected to lead to a small reduction in
future operating expenses, with a corresponding increase in annual
depreciation expense.
Group EBITDA of EUR 1,324.2 million (down 8.8% as reported and
7.6% like-for-like), represented an EBITDA margin of 65.1% (2016: 70.2%
as reported and 66.7% like-for-like). The reduction in like-for-like
margin reflected the lower revenue base with costs kept flat.
DEPRECIATION, AMORTISATION AND OPERATING PROFIT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EUR million
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
|
Change
|
|
Change (%)
|
Depreciation and impairment expense
|
|
(635.0)
|
|
(560.5)
|
|
(74.5)
|
|
-13.3%
|
Amortisation expense
|
|
(78.6)
|
|
(70.7)
|
|
(7.9)
|
|
-11.1%
|
Depreciation, impairment and amortisation
|
|
(713.6)
|
|
(631.2)
|
|
(82.4)
|
|
-13.1%
|
Depreciation, impairment and amortisation (like-for-like)(1)
|
|
(713.6)
|
|
(719.3)
|
|
+5.7
|
|
+0.8%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit(2)
|
|
610.6
|
|
820.3
|
|
(209.7)
|
|
-25.6%
|
Operating profit (like-for-like)(1,2)
|
|
610.6
|
|
713.5
|
|
(102.9)
|
|
-14.4%
|
1) At constant FX and assuming RR Media and O3b had been consolidated
from 1 January 2016 2) Before gain on deemed disposal of
equity interest of EUR 495.2 million in 2016
Reported depreciation, impairment and amortisation expense in
2017 included a full year impact of RR Media and O3b, as well as an
impairment charge of EUR 38.4 million related to the loss of AMC-9.
Like-for-like depreciation and amortisation (excluding the impairment
charge) was 6.1% lower than the prior year reflecting lower depreciation
on the MEO fleet and a net reduction in depreciation for the GEO fleet,
which offset the additional depreciation from new capacity recently
added.
Group operating profit, excluding the reported gain on deemed disposal
of equity interest of EUR 495.2 million which was recognised directly
after the consolidation of O3b (August 2016) and consequently not
repeated in 2017, represented an operating profit margin of
30.0%, or 31.9% excluding the impairment charge (2016: 39.7% as reported
and 33.2% on a like-for-like basis).
PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SES SHAREHOLDERS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EUR million
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
|
Change
|
|
Change (%)
|
Gain on deemed disposal of equity interest
|
|
--
|
|
495.2
|
|
(495.2)
|
|
n/m
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest expense and other
|
|
(189.2)
|
|
(228.3)
|
|
+39.1
|
|
+17.1%
|
Capitalised interest
|
|
47.0
|
|
39.7
|
|
+7.3
|
|
+18.3%
|
Net foreign exchange gains
|
|
(1.1)
|
|
14.3
|
|
(15.4)
|
|
n/m
|
Net financing costs
|
|
(143.3)
|
|
(174.3)
|
|
+31.0
|
|
+17.7%
|
Profit before tax
|
|
467.3
|
|
1,141.2
|
|
(673.9)
|
|
-59.1%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax benefit/(expense)
|
|
130.6
|
|
(114.1)
|
|
+244.7
|
|
n/m
|
Profit after tax
|
|
597.9
|
|
1,027.1
|
|
(429.2)
|
|
-41.8%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of associates' results (net of tax)
|
|
--
|
|
(62.4)
|
|
+62.4
|
|
n/m
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
(1.8)
|
|
(2.0)
|
|
+0.2
|
|
+7.3%
|
Profit attributable to SES shareholders
|
|
596.1
|
|
962.7
|
|
(366.6)
|
|
-38.1%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coupon on hybrid (perpetual) bond, net of tax
|
|
(47.3)
|
|
(15.0)
|
|
(32.4)
|
|
n/m
|
Adjusted profit attributable to SES shareholders
|
|
548.8
|
|
947.7
|
|
(399.0)
|
|
-42.1%
|
Earnings per A Class share
|
|
EUR 1.21
|
|
EUR 2.18
|
|
|
|
|
As highlighted above, the 2016 results included a reported gain on
deemed disposal of equity interest (EUR 495.2 million) which was not
repeated in 2017.
Net financing costs were 17.7% lower than the prior year, as
additional finance costs from the full year contribution of RR Media and
O3b were more than offset by lower same scope net interest, higher
capitalised interest and the effect of refinancing the entire O3b debt
in the second half of 2016. As presented using IFRS recognition
principles, net financing costs exclude interest payments for the EUR
1.3 billion of hybrid (perpetual) bonds issued during 2016 at an average
coupon of 5.05%.
The positive contribution from income tax resulted from the
release of certain tax provisions, the recognition of a tax asset in
relation to withholding tax and certain U.S. tax credits during the
first nine months of 2017. Q4 2017 included the positive impact of
changes in U.S. tax legislation which led to the recognition of a
one-off non-cash gain of EUR 94.4 million from the reduction in deferred
tax liabilities. Excluding these items, the group's effective tax rate
was 20.4% (2016: 10.0% as reported and 17.7% excluding the gain on
deemed disposal of equity interest).
As a result of the consolidation of O3b, the group's share of
associates' results (net of tax) was nil, compared with a loss of
EUR 62.4 million in the prior year. Non-controlling interests of
EUR 1.8 million were slightly lower than the prior year.
Consequently, net profit attributable to SES shareholders was EUR
596.1 million (2016: EUR 962.7 million) representing a decrease of 20.9%
over the prior year, excluding the gain on deemed disposal of equity
interest of EUR 495.2 million in 2016 and the non-recurring tax gains of
EUR 226.0 million recognised in 2017 (2016: nil). Earnings per share
was EUR 1.21 (2016: EUR 2.18) after deducting the coupon (net of tax)
for the group's hybrid (perpetual) bonds issued during 2016.
Cash Flow and Financing
FREE CASH FLOW BEFORE FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EUR million
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
|
Change
|
|
Change (%)
|
Net cash generated by operating activities
|
|
1,251.2
|
|
1,274.1
|
|
(22.9)
|
|
-1.8%
|
Net cash absorbed by investing activities
|
|
(490.4)
|
|
(619.5)
|
|
+129.1
|
|
-20.8%
|
Free cash flow before financing activities and acquisitions
|
|
760.8
|
|
654.6
|
|
+106.2
|
|
+16.2%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions of RR Media and remaining O3b shares
|
|
--
|
|
(762.2)
|
|
+762.2
|
|
n/m
|
Free cash flow before financing activities
|
|
760.8
|
|
(107.6)
|
|
+868.4
|
|
n/m
|
Net cash generated by operating activities was in line with the
prior year and represented a cash conversion ratio (measured as the
ratio of net cash generated by operating activities to EBITDA) of 94.5%
(2016: 87.8%).
Lower net cash absorbed by investing activities resulted in an
increase of EUR 106.2 million (or 16.2%) in free cash flow before
financing activities and acquisitions compared with the prior year.
Consequently, the ratio of free cash flow before financing activities
and acquisitions to revenue increased from 31.6% in 2016 to 37.4% in
2017.
NET DEBT TO EBITDA RATIO
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EUR million
|
|
31 December 2017
|
|
31 December 2016
|
|
Change
|
|
Change (%)
|
Borrowings(1)
|
|
3,947.9
|
|
4,427.4
|
|
(479.5)
|
|
-10.8%
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
(269.6)
|
|
(587.5)
|
|
+317.9
|
|
+54.1%
|
Net debt
|
|
3,678.3
|
|
3,839.9
|
|
(161.6)
|
|
-4.2%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net debt / EBITDA (rating agency)(2)
|
|
3.27 times
|
|
3.09 times
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average interest cost(3)
|
|
3.66%
|
|
3.87%
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average debt maturity
|
|
7.0 years
|
|
7.8 years
|
|
|
|
|
1) As presented using IFRS recognition principles, where hybrid
(perpetual) bonds are treated as 100% equity 2) Rating
agency methodology treats the hybrid bonds as 50% debt and 50% equity.
Net debt / EBITDA ratio, using IFRS recognition principles (treats the
hybrid bonds as 100% equity), was 2.78 times at 31 December 2017 (31
December 2016: 2.65 times) 3) Excluding loan origination
costs, commitment fees and hybrid bonds (average coupon of 5.05%)
Total borrowings were reduced by EUR 479.5 million, or 10.8%, due to the
repayment of borrowings with existing cash, as well as the effect of the
weaker U.S. dollar. This led to a net debt reduction of EUR 161.6
million. Consequently, the group's net debt to EBITDA ratio was 3.27
times as at 31 December 2017, based on the treatment of SES's hybrid
(perpetual) bonds as 50% debt and 50% equity.
In November 2017, S&P affirmed SES's BBB rating and stable outlook and,
in January 2017, Moody's affirmed the group's Baa2 rating and stable
outlook. The Moody's rating reflects a baseline credit assessment of
Baa3 and the company's recent designation, in Moody's assessment, as a
Government-Related Issuer.
Dividend
The Board of SES is proposing a dividend of EUR 0.80 for each Class A
share and EUR 0.32 for each Class B share. This dividend, which is
subject to approval at the company's annual general meeting on 5 April
2018, will be paid to shareholders on 25 April 2018.
This rebasing is appropriate for SES and will allow a strengthening of
the balance sheet whilst supporting growth opportunities and enabling a
progressive dividend in the future.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER
|
|
|
|
|
EUR million
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
Revenue
|
|
2,035.0
|
|
2,068.8
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
(273.9)
|
|
(231.0)
|
Staff costs
|
|
(279.2)
|
|
(233.1)
|
Other operating expenses
|
|
(157.7)
|
|
(153.2)
|
Operating expenses
|
|
(710.8)
|
|
(617.3)
|
EBITDA(1)
|
|
1,324.2
|
|
1,451.5
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and impairment expense
|
|
(635.0)
|
|
(560.5)
|
Amortisation expense
|
|
(78.6)
|
|
(70.7)
|
Operating profit before gain on deemed disposal of equity interest
|
|
610.6
|
|
820.3
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on deemed disposal of equity interest
|
|
--
|
|
495.2
|
Operating profit
|
|
610.6
|
|
1,315.5
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance income
|
|
1.1
|
|
22.8
|
Finance costs
|
|
(144.4)
|
|
(197.1)
|
Net financing costs
|
|
(143.3)
|
|
(174.3)
|
Profit before tax
|
|
467.3
|
|
1,141.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax benefit/(expense)
|
|
130.6
|
|
(114.1)
|
Profit after tax
|
|
597.9
|
|
1,027.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of associates' results (net of tax)
|
|
--
|
|
(62.4)
|
Profit for the year
|
|
597.9
|
|
964.7
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
(1.8)
|
|
(2.0)
|
Profit attributable to owners of the parent
|
|
596.1
|
|
962.7
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share (in EUR)(2)
|
|
|
|
|
Class A shares
|
|
1.21
|
|
2.18
|
Class B shares
|
|
0.48
|
|
0.87
|
1) Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and
share of associates' result (net of tax) 2) Earnings per
share is calculated as profit attributable to owners of the parent
divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the
year, as adjusted to reflect the economic rights of each class of share.
For the purposes of the EPS calculation only, the net profit for the
year attributable to ordinary shareholders has been adjusted to include
the coupon, net of tax, on the perpetual bonds. Fully diluted earnings
per share are not significantly different from basic earnings per share
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER
|
|
|
|
|
EUR million
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
Property, plant and equipment
|
|
4,591.4
|
|
5,156.3
|
Assets in the course of construction
|
|
1,480.2
|
|
1,389.6
|
Intangible assets
|
|
4,630.9
|
|
5,247.7
|
Other financial assets
|
|
5.0
|
|
6.5
|
Trade and other receivables
|
|
317.8
|
|
356.1
|
Deferred customer contract costs
|
|
15.2
|
|
29.3
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
70.4
|
|
70.5
|
Total non-current assets
|
|
11,110.9
|
|
12,256.0
|
Inventories
|
|
30.1
|
|
30.2
|
Trade and other receivables
|
|
648.2
|
|
694.1
|
Deferred customer contract costs
|
|
10.4
|
|
--
|
Prepayments
|
|
43.7
|
|
49.8
|
Derivatives
|
|
2.6
|
|
--
|
Income tax receivable
|
|
68.9
|
|
28.3
|
Cash and equivalents
|
|
269.6
|
|
587.5
|
Total current assets
|
|
1,073.5
|
|
1,389.9
|
Total assets
|
|
12,184.4
|
|
13,645.9
|
Equity attributable to the owners of the parent
|
|
5,987.9
|
|
6,806.5
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
124.6
|
|
138.6
|
Total equity
|
|
6,112.5
|
|
6,945.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings
|
|
3,413.8
|
|
4,223.1
|
Provisions
|
|
41.2
|
|
44.7
|
Deferred income
|
|
477.3
|
|
411.8
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
438.5
|
|
664.2
|
Other long-term liabilities
|
|
76.1
|
|
53.7
|
Fixed assets suppliers
|
|
53.4
|
|
15.4
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
4,500.3
|
|
5,412.9
|
Borrowings
|
|
534.1
|
|
204.3
|
Provisions
|
|
12.7
|
|
86.7
|
Deferred income
|
|
443.2
|
|
510.5
|
Trade and other payables
|
|
385.6
|
|
398.3
|
Fixed assets suppliers
|
|
126.6
|
|
60.8
|
Derivatives
|
|
0.6
|
|
1.0
|
Income tax liabilities
|
|
68.8
|
|
26.3
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
1,571.6
|
|
1,287.9
|
Total liabilities
|
|
6,071.9
|
|
6,700.8
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity and liabilities
|
|
12,184.4
|
|
13,645.9
|
An amount of EUR 277.6 million as at 31 December 2016 representing
non-current portion of unbilled accrued revenue has been reclassified
from 'trade and other receivables' current to 'trade and other
receivables' non-current
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER
|
|
|
|
|
EUR million
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
Profit before tax
|
|
467.3
|
|
1,141.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes paid during the year
|
|
(58.4)
|
|
(90.2)
|
Interest expense
|
|
111.0
|
|
142.3
|
Loan repayment fees
|
|
--
|
|
21.6
|
Depreciation, impairment and amortisation expense
|
|
713.6
|
|
631.2
|
Amortisation of client upfront payments
|
|
(70.8)
|
|
(71.4)
|
Gain on deemed disposal of equity interest
|
|
--
|
|
(495.2)
|
Other non-cash items in consolidated income statement
|
|
34.3
|
|
18.6
|
Consolidated operating profit before working capital changes
|
|
1,197.0
|
|
1,298.1
|
Changes in working capital
|
|
54.2
|
|
(24.0)
|
Net operating cash flow
|
|
1,251.2
|
|
1,274.1
|
Payments for purchases of intangible assets
|
|
(35.1)
|
|
(42.6)
|
Payments for purchases of tangible assets
|
|
(446.1)
|
|
(577.4)
|
Payments for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired
|
|
--
|
|
(725.5)
|
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets
|
|
1.1
|
|
--
|
Net investment in equity-accounted investments
|
|
(8.7)
|
|
(36.7)
|
Other investing activities
|
|
(1.6)
|
|
0.5
|
Cash flow from investing activities
|
|
(490.4)
|
|
(1,381.7)
|
Free cash flow before financing activities
|
|
760.8
|
|
(107.6)
|
Proceeds from borrowings
|
|
34.5
|
|
275.5
|
Repayment of borrowings
|
|
(287.5)
|
|
(1,582.4)
|
Proceeds from perpetual bond, net of transaction costs
|
|
(2.1)
|
|
1,274.7
|
Coupon paid on perpetual bond
|
|
(24.7)
|
|
--
|
Interest paid
|
|
(158.3)
|
|
(188.5)
|
Dividends paid on ordinary shares, net of dividends received on
treasury shares
|
|
(608.3)
|
|
(527.5)
|
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
|
|
(7.2)
|
|
(7.2)
|
Equity contribution by non-controlling interests
|
|
1.9
|
|
12.5
|
Issue of shares, net of the contribution in kind
|
|
--
|
|
882.2
|
Payments for acquisition of treasury shares
|
|
(51.3)
|
|
(197.6)
|
Proceeds from treasury shares sold and exercise of stock options
|
|
40.5
|
|
100.8
|
Other financing activities
|
|
--
|
|
2.6
|
Cash flow from financing activities
|
|
(1,062.5)
|
|
45.1
|
Free cash flow after financing activities
|
|
(301.7)
|
|
(62.5)
|
Net foreign exchange movements
|
|
(16.2)
|
|
10.3
|
Cash and equivalents at beginning of the year
|
|
587.5
|
|
639.7
|
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and equivalents
|
|
(317.9)
|
|
(52.2)
|
Cash and equivalents at end of the year
|
|
269.6
|
|
587.5
|
Supplementary information:
U.S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2017 average
|
|
2017 closing
|
|
|
|
2016 average
|
|
2016 closing
|
EUR 1 = U.S. dollars
|
|
1.1249
|
|
1.1993
|
|
|
|
1.1060
|
|
1.0541
|
QUARTERLY INCOME STATEMENT (AS REPORTED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In EUR million
|
|
Q4 2016
|
|
Q1 2017
|
|
Q2 2017
|
|
Q3 2017
|
|
Q4 2017
|
Average U.S. dollar exchange rate
|
|
1.0914
|
|
1.0631
|
|
1.0947
|
|
1.1655
|
|
1.1764
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
578.7
|
|
540.6
|
|
508.1
|
|
478.5
|
|
507.8
|
Operating expenses
|
|
(188.1)
|
|
(183.0)
|
|
(178.6)
|
|
(171.0)
|
|
(178.2)
|
EBITDA
|
|
390.6
|
|
357.6
|
|
329.5
|
|
307.5
|
|
329.6
|
EBITDA margin
|
|
67.5%
|
|
66.2%
|
|
64.8%
|
|
64.3%
|
|
64.9%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and impairment
|
|
(159.3)
|
|
(151.5)
|
|
(190.5)(1)
|
|
(146.0)
|
|
(147.0)
|
Amortisation
|
|
(21.4)
|
|
(19.4)
|
|
(19.7)
|
|
(19.1)
|
|
(20.4)
|
Operating profit
|
|
209.9
|
|
186.7
|
|
119.3
|
|
142.4
|
|
162.2
|
Operating profit margin
|
|
36.3%
|
|
34.5%
|
|
23.5%
|
|
29.8%
|
|
31.9%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net financing costs
|
|
(38.9)
|
|
(29.7)
|
|
(38.9)
|
|
(33.6)
|
|
(41.1)
|
Profit before tax
|
|
171.0
|
|
157.0
|
|
80.4
|
|
108.8
|
|
121.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax
|
|
(30.2)
|
|
(27.7)
|
|
67.8
|
|
9.4
|
|
81.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling interests
|
|
(2.2)
|
|
(0.9)
|
|
(1.1)
|
|
0.8
|
|
(0.6)
|
Profit attributable to owners of the parent
|
|
138.6
|
|
128.4
|
|
147.1
|
|
119.0
|
|
201.6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share (in EUR)(2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A shares
|
|
0.27
|
|
0.26
|
|
0.30
|
|
0.23
|
|
0.42
|
Class B shares
|
|
0.10
|
|
0.10
|
|
0.12
|
|
0.09
|
|
0.17
|
1) Includes EUR 38.4 million of impairment charge related to the loss
of AMC-9 2) Earnings per share is calculated as profit
attributable to owners of the parent divided by the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the year, as adjusted to reflect the
economic rights of each class of share. For the purposes of the EPS
calculation only, the net profit for the year attributable to ordinary
shareholders has been adjusted to include the coupon, net of tax, on the
perpetual bonds. Fully diluted earnings per share are not significantly
different from basic earnings per share
QUARTERLY OPERATING PROFIT (AT CONSTANT FX)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In EUR million
|
|
Q4 2016
|
|
Q1 2017
|
|
Q2 2017
|
|
Q3 2017
|
|
Q4 2017
|
Average U.S. dollar exchange rate
|
|
1.1764
|
|
1.1764
|
|
1.1764
|
|
1.1764
|
|
1.1764
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
555.9
|
|
512.2
|
|
490.2
|
|
476.1
|
|
507.8
|
Operating expenses
|
|
(180.3)
|
|
(172.3)
|
|
(171.0)
|
|
(170.0)
|
|
(178.2)
|
EBITDA
|
|
375.6
|
|
339.9
|
|
319.2
|
|
306.1
|
|
329.6
|
EBITDA margin
|
|
67.6%
|
|
66.4%
|
|
65.1%
|
|
64.3%
|
|
64.9%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and impairment
|
|
(151.3)
|
|
(141.5)
|
|
(180.6)(1)
|
|
(145.0)
|
|
(147.0)
|
Amortisation
|
|
(21.0)
|
|
(18.9)
|
|
(19.4)
|
|
(19.0)
|
|
(20.4)
|
Operating profit
|
|
203.3
|
|
179.5
|
|
119.2
|
|
142.1
|
|
162.2
|
Operating profit margin
|
|
36.6%
|
|
35.0%
|
|
24.3%
|
|
29.8%
|
|
31.9%
|
1) Includes EUR 38.4 million of impairment charge related to the loss
of AMC-9
QUARTERLY REVENUE BY VERTICAL (REPORTED)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In EUR million
|
|
Q1 2015
|
|
Q2 2015
|
|
Q3 2015
|
|
Q4 2015
|
|
Q1 2016
|
|
Q2 2016
|
|
Q3 2016
|
|
Q4 2016
|
|
Q1 2017
|
|
Q2 2017
|
|
Q3 2017
|
|
Q4 2017
|
Average USD exchange rate
|
|
1.1562
|
|
1.0981
|
|
1.1124
|
|
1.0933
|
|
1.0898
|
|
1.1314
|
|
1.1116
|
|
1.0914
|
|
1.0631
|
|
1.0947
|
|
1.1655
|
|
1.1764
|
Video Distribution
|
|
275.0
|
|
287.1
|
|
279.0
|
|
284.6
|
|
285.0
|
|
269.6
|
|
275.6
|
|
277.6
|
|
271.7
|
|
265.8
|
|
254.4
|
|
261.9
|
- Underlying
|
|
270.1
|
|
276.9
|
|
274.8
|
|
280.0
|
|
275.9
|
|
268.6
|
|
268.1
|
|
276.1
|
|
268.2
|
|
262.8
|
|
254.0
|
|
259.0
|
- Periodic
|
|
4.9
|
|
10.2
|
|
4.2
|
|
4.6
|
|
9.1
|
|
1.0
|
|
7.5
|
|
1.5
|
|
3.5
|
|
3.0
|
|
0.4
|
|
2.9
|
Video Services
|
|
48.5
|
|
49.9
|
|
49.7
|
|
61.8
|
|
53.4
|
|
55.6
|
|
80.8
|
|
94.0
|
|
81.7
|
|
80.5
|
|
77.4
|
|
89.6
|
- Underlying
|
|
48.5
|
|
49.9
|
|
49.7
|
|
59.6
|
|
50.8
|
|
52.2
|
|
80.8
|
|
94.0
|
|
81.7
|
|
80.5
|
|
77.4
|
|
89.6
|
- Periodic
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
2.2
|
|
2.6
|
|
3.4
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
Total Video
|
|
323.5
|
|
337.0
|
|
328.7
|
|
346.4
|
|
338.4
|
|
325.2
|
|
356.4
|
|
371.6
|
|
353.4
|
|
346.3
|
|
331.8
|
|
351.5
|
- Underlying
|
|
318.6
|
|
326.8
|
|
324.5
|
|
339.6
|
|
326.7
|
|
320.8
|
|
348.9
|
|
370.1
|
|
349.9
|
|
343.3
|
|
331.4
|
|
348.6
|
- Periodic
|
|
4.9
|
|
10.2
|
|
4.2
|
|
6.8
|
|
11.7
|
|
4.4
|
|
7.5
|
|
1.5
|
|
3.5
|
|
3.0
|
|
0.4
|
|
2.9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed Data
|
|
72.3
|
|
71.1
|
|
72.6
|
|
73.9
|
|
59.8
|
|
57.5
|
|
64.2
|
|
70.3
|
|
71.6
|
|
68.0
|
|
54.9
|
|
60.3
|
- Underlying
|
|
72.3
|
|
71.1
|
|
72.6
|
|
73.9
|
|
59.8
|
|
57.5
|
|
61.1
|
|
70.3
|
|
67.6
|
|
63.0
|
|
54.9
|
|
60.3
|
- Periodic
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
3.1
|
|
--
|
|
4.0
|
|
5.0
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
Mobility
|
|
14.2
|
|
15.6
|
|
21.3
|
|
17.3
|
|
22.3
|
|
22.2
|
|
32.4
|
|
56.8
|
|
50.6
|
|
33.2
|
|
30.6
|
|
31.0
|
- Underlying
|
|
14.2
|
|
15.6
|
|
16.2
|
|
17.3
|
|
22.3
|
|
22.2
|
|
30.3
|
|
33.4
|
|
33.0
|
|
33.2
|
|
30.6
|
|
31.0
|
- Periodic
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
5.1
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
2.1
|
|
23.4
|
|
17.6
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
Government
|
|
60.9
|
|
72.4
|
|
63.2
|
|
61.3
|
|
56.8
|
|
56.1
|
|
63.7
|
|
65.2
|
|
59.5
|
|
60.6
|
|
61.0
|
|
64.8
|
- Underlying
|
|
56.8
|
|
60.2
|
|
59.3
|
|
59.3
|
|
54.3
|
|
52.3
|
|
62.3
|
|
62.8
|
|
58.9
|
|
56.2
|
|
54.5
|
|
63.4
|
- Periodic
|
|
4.1
|
|
12.2
|
|
3.9
|
|
2.0
|
|
2.5
|
|
3.8
|
|
1.4
|
|
2.4
|
|
0.6
|
|
4.4
|
|
6.5
|
|
1.4
|
Total Networks
|
|
147.4
|
|
159.1
|
|
157.1
|
|
152.5
|
|
138.9
|
|
135.8
|
|
160.3
|
|
192.3
|
|
181.7
|
|
161.8
|
|
146.5
|
|
156.1
|
- Underlying
|
|
143.3
|
|
146.9
|
|
148.1
|
|
150.5
|
|
136.4
|
|
132.0
|
|
153.7
|
|
166.5
|
|
159.5
|
|
152.4
|
|
140.0
|
|
154.7
|
- Periodic
|
|
4.1
|
|
12.2
|
|
9.0
|
|
2.0
|
|
2.5
|
|
3.8
|
|
6.6
|
|
25.8
|
|
22.2
|
|
9.4
|
|
6.5
|
|
1.4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total
|
|
470.9
|
|
496.1
|
|
485.8
|
|
498.9
|
|
477.3
|
|
461.0
|
|
516.7
|
|
563.9
|
|
535.1
|
|
508.1
|
|
478.3
|
|
507.6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
6.9
|
|
25.2
|
|
7.7
|
|
23.0
|
|
4.3
|
|
14.2
|
|
16.6
|
|
14.8
|
|
5.5
|
|
0.0
|
|
0.2
|
|
0.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Group total
|
|
477.8
|
|
521.3
|
|
493.5
|
|
521.9
|
|
481.6
|
|
475.2
|
|
533.3
|
|
578.7
|
|
540.6
|
|
508.1
|
|
478.5
|
|
507.8
|
QUARTERLY REVENUE BY VERTICAL (LIKE-FOR-LIKE AND AT CONSTANT FX)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In EUR million
|
|
Q1 2015
|
|
Q2 2015
|
|
Q3 2015
|
|
Q4 2015
|
|
Q1 2016
|
|
Q2 2016
|
|
Q3 2016
|
|
Q4 2016
|
|
Q1 2017
|
|
Q2 2017
|
|
Q3 2017
|
|
Q4 2017
|
Video Distribution
|
|
282.7
|
|
286.9
|
|
274.1
|
|
276.5
|
|
286.8
|
|
271.4
|
|
271.1
|
|
270.2
|
|
271.7
|
|
265.8
|
|
254.4
|
|
261.9
|
- Underlying
|
|
277.6
|
|
276.6
|
|
270.2
|
|
272.1
|
|
275.7
|
|
268.9
|
|
263.8
|
|
268.7
|
|
268.2
|
|
262.8
|
|
254.0
|
|
259.0
|
- Periodic
|
|
5.1
|
|
10.3
|
|
3.9
|
|
4.4
|
|
11.1
|
|
2.5
|
|
7.3
|
|
1.5
|
|
3.5
|
|
3.0
|
|
0.4
|
|
2.9
|
Video Services
|
|
73.4
|
|
76.3
|
|
78.3
|
|
91.2
|
|
82.1
|
|
81.8
|
|
79.6
|
|
92.0
|
|
81.7
|
|
80.5
|
|
77.4
|
|
89.6
|
- Underlying
|
|
73.4
|
|
76.3
|
|
78.3
|
|
88.9
|
|
79.6
|
|
78.4
|
|
79.6
|
|
92.0
|
|
81.7
|
|
80.5
|
|
77.4
|
|
89.6
|
- Periodic
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
2.3
|
|
2.5
|
|
3.4
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
Total Video
|
|
356.1
|
|
363.2
|
|
352.4
|
|
367.7
|
|
368.9
|
|
353.2
|
|
350.7
|
|
362.2
|
|
353.4
|
|
346.3
|
|
331.8
|
|
351.5
|
- Underlying
|
|
351.0
|
|
352.9
|
|
348.5
|
|
361.0
|
|
355.3
|
|
347.3
|
|
343.4
|
|
360.7
|
|
349.9
|
|
343.3
|
|
331.4
|
|
348.6
|
- Periodic
|
|
5.1
|
|
10.3
|
|
3.9
|
|
6.7
|
|
13.6
|
|
5.9
|
|
7.3
|
|
1.5
|
|
3.5
|
|
3.0
|
|
0.4
|
|
2.9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed Data
|
|
81.2
|
|
76.3
|
|
78.0
|
|
79.0
|
|
71.2
|
|
68.9
|
|
65.2
|
|
65.8
|
|
71.6
|
|
68.0
|
|
54.9
|
|
60.3
|
- Underlying
|
|
81.2
|
|
76.3
|
|
78.0
|
|
79.0
|
|
71.2
|
|
68.9
|
|
62.2
|
|
65.8
|
|
67.6
|
|
63.0
|
|
54.9
|
|
60.3
|
- Periodic
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
3.0
|
|
--
|
|
4.0
|
|
5.0
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
Mobility
|
|
21.1
|
|
22.6
|
|
28.0
|
|
24.4
|
|
30.9
|
|
30.2
|
|
32.4
|
|
52.1
|
|
50.6
|
|
33.2
|
|
30.6
|
|
31.0
|
- Underlying
|
|
21.1
|
|
22.6
|
|
23.0
|
|
24.4
|
|
30.9
|
|
30.2
|
|
30.3
|
|
31.1
|
|
33.0
|
|
33.2
|
|
30.6
|
|
31.0
|
- Periodic
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
5.0
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
2.1
|
|
21.0
|
|
17.6
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
|
--
|
Government
|
|
65.0
|
|
73.3
|
|
62.0
|
|
59.1
|
|
58.0
|
|
60.1
|
|
62.4
|
|
61.4
|
|
59.5
|
|
60.6
|
|
61.0
|
|
64.8
|
- Underlying
|
|
60.6
|
|
61.2
|
|
58.2
|
|
57.2
|
|
55.4
|
|
56.3
|
|
61.1
|
|
59.2
|
|
58.9
|
|
56.2
|
|
54.5
|
|
63.4
|
- Periodic
|
|
4.4
|
|
12.1
|
|
3.8
|
|
1.9
|
|
2.6
|
|
3.8
|
|
1.3
|
|
2.2
|
|
0.6
|
|
4.4
|
|
6.5
|
|
1.4
|
Total Networks
|
|
167.3
|
|
172.2
|
|
168.0
|
|
162.5
|
|
160.1
|
|
159.2
|
|
160.0
|
|
179.3
|
|
181.7
|
|
161.8
|
|
146.5
|
|
156.1
|
- Underlying
|
|
162.9
|
|
160.1
|
|
159.2
|
|
160.6
|
|
157.5
|
|
155.4
|
|
153.6
|
|
156.1
|
|
159.5
|
|
152.4
|
|
140.0
|
|
154.7
|
- Periodic
|
|
4.4
|
|
12.1
|
|
8.8
|
|
1.9
|
|
2.6
|
|
3.8
|
|
6.4
|
|
23.2
|
|
22.2
|
|
9.4
|
|
6.5
|
|
1.4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total
|
|
523.4
|
|
535.4
|
|
520.4
|
|
530.2
|
|
529.0
|
|
512.4
|
|
510.7
|
|
541.5
|
|
535.1
|
|
508.1
|
|
478.3
|
|
507.6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
6.9
|
|
25.1
|
|
7.5
|
|
22.0
|
|
6.1
|
|
16.7
|
|
16.8
|
|
14.4
|
|
5.5
|
|
0.0
|
|
0.2
|
|
0.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Group total
|
|
530.3
|
|
560.5
|
|
527.9
|
|
552.2
|
|
535.1
|
|
529.1
|
|
527.5
|
|
555.9
|
|
540.6
|
|
508.1
|
|
478.5
|
|
507.8
|
Presentation of Results:
A presentation of the results for investors and analysts will be hosted
at 9.30 CET on 23 February 2018, and will be broadcast via webcast
and conference call. The details for the conference call and webcast are
as follows:
Belgium +32 (0)2 404 0659 France +33 (0)1 76 77 22 74 Germany
+49 (0)89 20303 5709 Luxembourg +352 2786 1336 U.K. +44 (0)330
336 9105 U.S.A. +1 323 794 2551
Confirmation code: 2032980
Webcast registration: https://edge.media-server.com/m6/p/2c5sbgvi
The presentation will be available for download from the Investors
section of the SES website (www.ses.com),
and a replay will be available for two weeks from the Investors section
of the SES website.
About SES
SES is the world-leading satellite operator and the first to deliver a
differentiated and scalable GEO-MEO offering worldwide, with more than
50 satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and 12 in Medium Earth
Orbit (MEO). SES focuses on value-added, end-to-end solutions in two key
business units: SES Video and SES Networks. The company provides
satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet
service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and
institutions. SES's portfolio includes ASTRA, O3b and MX1, a leading
media service provider that offers a full suite of innovative digital
video and media services. SES is listed on the Euronext Paris and
Luxembourg Stock Exchange (ticker: SESG). Further information available
at: www.ses.com
Disclaimer
This presentation does not, in any jurisdiction, and in particular not
in the U.S., constitute or form part of, and should not be construed as,
any offer for sale of, or solicitation of any offer to buy, or any
investment advice in connection with, any securities of SES nor should
it or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection
with, any contract or commitment whatsoever.
No representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be made by
SES, its directors, officers or advisors or any other person as to the
accuracy, completeness or fairness of the information or opinions
contained in this presentation, and any reliance you place on them will
be at your sole risk. Without prejudice to the foregoing, none of SES or
its directors, officers or advisors accept any liability whatsoever for
any loss however arising, directly or indirectly, from use of this
presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection
therewith.
This presentation includes "forward-looking statements". All statements
other than statements of historical fact included in this presentation,
including, without limitation, those regarding SES's financial position,
business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future
operations (including development plans and objectives relating to SES
products and services) are forward-looking statements. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual
results, performance or achievements of SES to be materially different
from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are
based on numerous assumptions regarding SES and its subsidiaries and
affiliates, present and future business strategies and the environment
in which SES will operate in the future and such assumptions may or may
not prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements speak only as
at the date of this presentation. Forward-looking statements contained
in this presentation regarding past trends or activities should not be
taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue
in the future. SES and its directors, officers and advisors do not
undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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