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Berlin, September 1, 2010 – Capacity on the EUROBIRD™ 9A satellite operated by Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) has been chosen by Eurosport to transmit the TENNIS US Open in 3D for demonstrations at IFA – Europe’s largest consumer electronics show held in Berlin from 3 -8 September. The US OPEN in 3D will be available on a dedicated Eurosport 3D signal for an exclusive broadcast on Panasonic’s booth at IFA (hall 5.2 a/b).

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• Targets surpassed:
• Revenue growth of more than €100 million: +11.3% at €1.047 billion;
• Record profitability: EBITDA at €827.8 million (+11.5%).
• Group share of net income: €269.5 million (+9.0%):
• Proposed dividend growing by +15% at €0.76 per share.
• Exceptional visibility: backlog at €4.9 billion (+24%) representing 4.7 years of revenues.
• Solid outlook:
• Revenue Compound Average Growth Rate above 7% over the next three years, with revenues exceeding €1.12 billion in 2010-2011;
• EBITDA margin target maintained above 77% for each fiscal year until June 2013, with EBITDA target above €875 million in 2010-2011

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Tiscali, one of Italy’s main independent telecommunications companies, and Eutelsat Communications (Paris Euronext: ETL) today announced the signature of an agreement that will allow Tiscali to expand its range of broadband products with the launch of a satellite service targeting homes across Italy beyond range of high-speed terrestrial networks. Branded Tiscali BroadbandSat, the service uses the Tooway™ consumer broadband technology provided by Eutelsat Communications and its Skylogic affiliate. Tiscali’s choice of Tooway™ will enable it to leverage the seamless coverage provided by satellites to reach into the 12% of the Italian population unserved by ADSL or fibre.

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Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced the appointment of David Bair as Chief Technical Officer. David joins Eutelsat from EchoStar Satellite Services where he was Senior Vice President of Space Programmes and Operations. During his tenure, EchoStar instituted a new flight operations group to fly its own satellites, and the EchoStar fleet grew from five to 14 spacecraft.

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Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and ictQATAR (representing the State of Qatar) announce today that following an international consultation, Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has been selected to build the high-performance satellite they will jointly own and operate at the 25.5° East location in geostationary orbit.

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The experience of live 3D in cinemas is one of the key technology highlights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. By offering sports fans a new layer of excitement for viewing sports on a big screen in a collective environment, 3D projections in cinemas are a fast emerging product Europewide in the vibrant market for digital services. As the FIFA World Cup™ moves into its final phase, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) is getting high positive return on consumer appetite for satellite-delivered world-class events in cinemas and public venues.

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Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced the appointment of Andrew Wallace as Chief Commercial Officer. Andrew has been appointed to head up Eutelsat’s overall sales and marketing activities. His role will include leadership of the Group’s infrastructure and Value-Added Services businesses. This includes the multi-national commercial teams serving markets for broadcast, data and government services from Eutelsat’s headquarters in Paris and from offices across Europe, and in Asia, North and South America. It also covers sales, marketing and product development of the Value-Added Services business, which provides turnkey professional and consumer broadband solutions.

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Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world’s leading satellite operators, announced today that it has selected Astrium to build a 48-transponder Ku-band satellite that will be located at its 70.5° East location in geostationary orbit. Scheduled for launch in fourth quarter 2012, the satellite will replace the W5 craft and more than double Eutelsat’s resources at 70.5° East. It will be used for a range of professional applications that include government services, broadband access, GSM backhauling and professional video exchanges in Europe, Africa and Central and South-East Asia.

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Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world’s leading satellite operators, today announced the nomination of two members to its Board.

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Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world’s leading satellite operators, today announced the nomination of two members to its Board.