EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS (EPA:ETL) SES and Eutelsat update on operations at 28.5° East

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SES and Eutelsat update on operations at 28.5° East

Luxembourg, Paris, 4 October 2013 - Following the decision of the Arbitral
Tribunal constituted under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce
of Paris that concluded the first phase of arbitration in September 2013 and a
preliminary injunction by the regional civil court of Bonn, SES (NYSE Euronext
Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE
Euronext Paris: ETL) have collaborated in the best interest of customers to
ensure a smooth transition of operations on frequencies at 28.5°E under a
German filing. As of October 4, SES is operating and Eutelsat has ceased
operating on these frequencies. The transfer was successfully completed in the
night of 3-4 October.

SES and Eutelsat are in discussions to find a solution regarding the subject
matter of the arbitration.

About Eutelsat Communications
With capacity commercialised on 31 satellites delivering reach of Europe, the
Middle East, Africa, Asia, significant parts of the Americas and the
Asia-Pacific, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code:
FR0010221234) is one of the world's leading satellite operators. As of 30 June
2013, Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 4,600 television
channels to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle
East and Africa. The Group's satellites also provide a wide range of services
for TV contribution, corporate networks and fixed and mobile broadband markets.
Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ over 780
commercial, technical and operational professionals from 30 countries.
www.eutelsat.com

About SES (www.ses.com)
SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 54 geostationary
satellites. The company provides satellite communications services to
broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network
operators and business and governmental organisations worldwide. SES stands for
long-lasting business relationships, high-quality service and excellence in the
broadcasting industry. The culturally diverse regional teams of SES are located
around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific
satellite bandwidth and service requirements. SES (NYSE Euronext Paris and
Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) holds participations in Ciel in Canada and
QuetzSat in Mexico, as well as a strategic participation in satellite
infrastructure start-up O3b Networks. www.ses.com

For further information

Press Eutelsat

Vanessa O'Connor   Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91 voconnor@eutelsat.fr
Frédérique Gautier Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91 fgautier@eutelsat.fr
Marie-Sophie Ecuer Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91 mecuer@eutelsat.fr

Investors and analysts Eutelsat
Leonard Wapler     Tel. : +33 1 53 98 31 07/35 30
                   investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Press SES

Markus Payer                 Yves Feltes
SES Communications           SES Communications
Tel : +352 710 725 500       Tel: +352 710 725 311
Markus.Payer@ses.com         Yves.Feltes@ses.com

Investors and analysts SES

Mark Roberts
Investor Relations
Tel : +352 710 725 490
Mark.Roberts@ses.com

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