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| - SES S.A. announces financial results for the year ended 31 December 2020. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: SES S.A.: Full Year 2020 Results Third successive year delivering EBITDA outlook despite challenging COVID-19 environment in 2020 -- Growth engine Networks revenue +5% YOY(1,2), or +27% since 2017, and Video revenue of EUR1,108 million in line with expectations -- Adjusted EBITDA(3) of EUR1,152 million delivered within pre-COVID-19 financial outlook and at high end of mid-year outlook -- Strong net cash generated from operations of EUR1,049 million representing 97% of reported EBITDA Commitment to disciplined financial policy and shareholder returns -- Solid cash flow generation driving EUR505 million YOY debt reduction and lowest leverage ratio(4) (of 2.97 times) over the past 5 years -- Proposed 2020 dividend of EUR0.40 per A-share consistent with commitment to maintain a minimum base dividend of EUR0.40 -- On track to realise $4 billion pre-tax from US C-band clearing with end-2021 milestone triggering the first $1 billion in accelerated clearing payments to be fully used for deleveraging Resilient 2021 outlook reflecting current market with substantial growth investments supporting Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and FCF growth from 2023 -- Over 80% of 2021 group revenue outlook of EUR1,760-1,820 million(5) already under contract. Continued focus on operational excellence, reducing cost and discretionary spending supporting 2021 Adjusted EBITDA(3) outlook (EUR1,060-1,100 million(5)) -- SES-17 and O3b mPOWER, with gross backlog up 40% since Q3 2020 to $740 million(6), to launch in 2021, driving an acceleration of growth in Networks from 2022 onwards and sustained profitable revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth for SES from 2023 -- CapEx reduced by EUR390 million over 2020-2024 compared with previous forecast, lowering growth investment peak in 2021-2022 and followed by substantially lower average annual CapEx of EUR375 million (2023-2025) Steve Collar, CEO of SES, commented:"2020 was a strong year for SES. The combination of considerable commercial execution and laser focus on controlling discretionary spending ensured that, despite the COVID-19 environment, we protected the bottom line with Adjusted EBITDA in line with our pre-COVID-19 outlook and at the top end of our mid-year outlook. We successfully executed our Simplify & Amplify programme delivering OpEx savings of EUR50 million from 2022 onwards, while Net Debt and leverage is at a 5-year low on the back of strong cash generation. 2020 was a landmark year for our US C-band initiative, starting with the FCC's final Report and Order and ending with the record-breaking spectrum auction, crystallising SES' opportunity to earn $4 billion in accelerated relocation payments. The clearing is on track and we expect to meet the December 2021 and December 2023 deadlines. We secured more than EUR1.3 billion in customer agreements in the year including an important long-term commitment with Canal+ covering multiple orbital positions; contract extensions with public and commercial broadcasters across our prime video neighbourhoods; new MEO-GEO-based solutions for the US Government; new Telco and MNO connectivity solutions in Latin America and Asia; and, in return for supporting customers whose businesses are especially affected by COVID-19, secured additional backlog in Cruise and Aero. Our recently announced renewal and extension with Sky means that, to date, we have added more than EUR440 million in contract backlog at our core video neighbourhoods since the end of Q3 2020. 2020 was a year like no other for our employees and customers alike. We moved swiftly and successfully into a remote office environment, protecting customer and satellite operations in the process. I could not be more grateful to SES employees for their resilience and commitment to supporting our customers. 2021 represents a year of unique and significant opportunities for SES. It will see us realise the first $1 billion from C-band repurposing and execute on a strong pipeline of commercial opportunities to further grow, driven by the increasing backlog of now $740 million for SES-17 and O3b mPOWER ahead of launch in the second half of 2021. These assets form the bedrock of our unique, multi-orbit value proposition to serve the strong and expanding demand for data across all our segments and will drive sustained, profitable growth for SES in the years ahead." Key business and financial highlights SES regularly uses Alternative Performance Measures (APM) to present the performance of the Group and believes that these APMs are relevant to enhance understanding of the financial performance and financial position. -0- *T EURmillion 2020 2019 ? as Reported ? at constant FXAverage EUR/$ FX rate 1.14 1.12 Revenue 1,876 1,984 -5.4% -4.5% Adjusted EBITDA 1,152 1,238 -6.9% -5.9% Adjusted Net Profit 208 395 -47.3% n/a *T -- Underlying revenue (excluding periodic and other) declined by 3.0% (year-on-year at constant FX) to EUR1,867 million. -- Video underlying revenue of EUR1,108 million (-8.0% at constant FX) reflected the combination of lower Distribution revenue (-7.8%), from 'right-sizing' of capacity by customers in mature markets, and lower Services revenue (-8.7%) including the impact of COVID-19 on Sports & Events revenue. -- Networks underlying revenue grew, for the third consecutive year, (+5.3% at constant FX) to EUR759 million with the contribution from new business signed in 2019 supporting growth in Mobility (+9.0%), expansion of connectivity services driving a return to growth in Fixed Data (+6.7%), while Government (+1.7%) benefited from new business secured during H2 2020. -- Adjusted EBITDA of EUR1,152 million represented an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 61.4% (2019: 62.4%). 2020 operating expenses (excluding restructuring and US C-band repurposing expenses) were 1.9% lower year-on-year at EUR724 million including the benefit of measures taken early in 2020 to mitigate of the impact of the COVID-19 environment and to protect the bottom line. -- Adjusted EBITDA excludes restructuring expenses of EUR40 million (2019: EUR21 million) in relation to the Simplify & Amplify transformation programme and EUR33 million (2019: nil) of operating expenses associated with the accelerated repurposing of US C-band spectrum, net of EUR10 million repurposing income (2019: nil). -- Adjusted Net Profit was lower year-on-year as the impact of lower Adjusted EBITDA, recognition of net foreign exchange losses, and high level of tax income in 2019 was not fully offset by the positive effect of year-on-year reductions in both Depreciation and Amortisation expenses (of 4.5%) and net interest expense (of 9.6%). -- Adjusted Net Profit excludes (net of tax) the restructuring expenses, the US C-band (net) expenses, and impairment expense of EUR277 million in 2020. This impairment expense was comprised of EUR183 million spread across eight GEO assets including the impact of COVID-19 on expected future cash flows from definite life assets, EUR80 million related to the former MX1 business following the integration within the Video infrastructure operations, and EUR14 million related to orbital slot rights. -- Net cash generated by operating activities (NOCF) of EUR1,049 million (2019: EUR1,134 million) represented 97.2% of reported EBITDA (2019: 93.2%). Free cash flow before equity distributions and treasury activities (see page 7) of EUR665 million was 0.9% higher than 2019 as lower NOCF was offset by lower net cash absorbed by investing activities, which were 34% less than forecasted for 2020. -- Adjusted Net Debt (including 50% of the EUR1.3 billion hybrid bonds as debt, per the rating agency methodology) of EUR3,418 million was EUR505 million (or 12.9%) lower than 2019 and represented an Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.97 times (2019: 3.17 times). The weighted average interest cost (excluding loan origination costs, commitment fees and hybrid bonds) was reduced to 3.1% (2019: 3.6%), while the weighted average debt maturity was extended to 7.2 years (2019: 7.0 years). -- Fully protected contract backlog at 31 December 2020 was EUR5.6 billion (gross backlog of EUR6.1 billion when including backlog subject to contractual break clauses). -- For the year ended 2020, the SES Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of EUR0.40 per A-share and EUR0.16 per B-share, consistent with 2019 and the Board's commitment to maintain a base dividend of EUR0.40 per A-share and EUR0.16 per B-share. The dividend, which is subject to shareholders' approval at the Annual General Meeting on 1 April 2021, will be paid on 22 April 2021. -- For the year ended 2021 (assuming a EUR/$ FX rate of EUR1 = $1.20, nominal satellite health and launch schedule) group revenue is expected within a range of EUR1,760-1,820 million (including EUR1,000-1,030 million for Video and EUR750-780 million for Networks) and Adjusted EBITDA (excluding restructuring and US C-Band expenses) within a range of EUR1,060-1,100 million. -- Capital expenditure (representing net cash absorbed by investing activities excluding acquisitions, financial investments, and US C-band repurposing) is now expected to be EUR660 million in 2021 and EUR880 million in 2022 reflecting the important growth investment in SES-17 and O3b mPOWER. Thereafter, Capital Expenditure is expected to reduce significantly to EUR220 million in 2023, EUR570 million in 2024, and EUR340 million in 2025, representing an average annual capital expenditure of EUR375 million (2023-2025). Operational performance and commentary REVENUE BY BUSINESS UNIT -0- *T Revenue (EUR million) Change (YOY) at constant FX Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020 2020 Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020 2020Average EUR/$ FX rate 1.11 1.10 1.17 1.18 1.14 Video Distribution (underlying) 212 211 205 204 832 -8.5% -6.6% -7.7% -9.2% -7.8% Video Services (underlying) 70 66 68 72 276 -6.6% -12.5% -11.7% -3.8% -8.7% Video (total) 282 277 273 276 1,108 -8.1% -8.1% -8.7% -8.2% -8.3%- Underlying 282 277 273 276 1,108 -7.8% -8.1% -8.3% -7.9% -8.0% Government (underlying) 70 72 74 78 294 -0.5% -3.8% +6.2% +2.7% +1.7% Fixed Data 69 62 60 66 257 +14.3% +4.9% +0.5% -9.3% (1) +2.0% - Underlying 61 62 60 66 249 +1.6% +7.9% +10.3% +7.5% +6.7% - Periodic 8 - - - 8 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m Mobility (underlying) 58 57 55 46 (2) 216 +13.6% +16.9% +9.3% -15.1% (2) +9.0% Networks (total) 197 191 189 190 767 +8.4% +4.6% +5.2% -6.5% +2.6%- Underlying 189 191 189 190 759 +7.7% +6.5% +8.4% -0.8% +5.3% Sub-total 479 468 462 466 1,875 -2.0% -3.3% -3.5% -7.5% -4.1%- Underlying 471 468 462 466 1,867 -2.2% -2.6% -2.1% -5.1% -3.0%- Periodic 8 - - - 8 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m Other - 1 - - 1 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m Group Total 479 469 462 466 1,876 -1.9% -3.3% -3.5% -8.8% -4.5%*T -0- *T "Underlying" revenue represents the core business of capacity sales, as well as associated services and equipment. This revenue may be 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. Periodic revenue includes: the outright sale of transponders or transponder equivalents; accelerated revenue from hosted payloads during construction; termination fees; insurance proceeds; certain interim satellite missions and other such items when material. "Other" includes revenue not directly applicable to Video or Networks1) Year-on-year comparison impacted by periodic revenue of EUR12 million recognised in Q4 2019 which did not repeat in Q4 20202) Q4 2020 revenue included an exceptional adjustment related to contract restructuring which is not expected to repeat in future quarters *T Video: 59% of group revenue (2019: 62%) At 31 December 2020, SES carried a total of 8,265 TV channels to over 365 million TV homes around the world including 2,981 channels in High Definition and Ultra High Definition. 69% of total TV channels are broadcast in MPEG-4 with an additional 4% in HEVC. Video DistributionIn Europe, volume reductions on some long-term renewals secured in late 2019 led to lower year-on-year revenue, albeit utilisation rates across SES' industry-leading European Video neighbourhoods remained strong. North American revenue was impacted by 'right-sizing' of volume across U.S. cable neighbourhoods and accommodation of customers ahead of C-band clearing, as well as the expected reduction in wholesale business. In the International markets, the contribution of new revenue secured is yet to fully offset the impact of challenging trading environments, leading to a modest revenue reduction (year-on-year). Video ServicesThe decision to reduce exposure to low margin services activities associated with the former MX1 business, and postponement or cancellation of sports and events in 2020 due to COVID-19, led to lower year-on-year revenue. HD+ revenue was flat (year-on-year) with a shift towards TV-installed software solutions rather than hardware sales, reflecting the strong partnerships with TV set manufacturers. Continued growth in the number of paying subscribers, which improved during 2020, and the positive contribution from the planned increase in the cost to renew a 12-month subscription from March 2021 is expected to support the future development of the platform. From Q1 2021, revenue from "Video Distribution" and "Video Services" will be reported as a single revenue line ("Video"). Networks: 41% of group revenue (2019: 38%) GovernmentStrong contributions from new business in both the US Government and Global Government businesses during the second half of 2020 led to overall growth (year-on-year) in underlying revenue. US Government revenue was ahead (year-on-year) benefiting from the contribution of new MEO- and GEO-enabled network solutions. Global Government revenue was lower with improved revenue run-rate offsetting less revenue from completion of certain milestone-driven institutional projects which benefited 2019. Fixed DataPositive outturns across the Americas, Africa and Asia, as well as from new business in energy and cloud, more than offset lower revenue in Europe and the Pacific and contributed to overall growth (year-on-year) in Fixed Data. Growth in the Americas was supported by new and incremental managed services to tier one telecommunications companies, mobile networks operators to deploy 4G networks, and government funded rural WiFi projects on behalf of SES' customers, notably using SES-12 and MEO-enabled high throughput capabilities. MobilityHigh single-digit growth (year-on-year) in Aeronautical reflected the full year contribution of new business signed with several service providers during 2019. Similarly, in Maritime, the full revenue contribution of expanded services with key cruise customers signed in 2019 and a good trajectory in commercial shipping over the last 12 months led to double-digit growth (year-on-year) in revenue. In Q4 2020, Mobility revenue included an exceptional adjustment related to contract restructuring which is not expected to repeat in future quarters. As the vast majority of SES' commercial contracts, including in Mobility, are fixed, the performance was resilient to the impact of COVID-19 on customers and end markets served by SES in the Cruise and Commercial Aviation segments. Nevertheless, it is expected that the development of both existing revenue and pace of new business will continue to be impacted by COVID-19 in the near term. Future satellite launches -0- *T Satellite Region Application Launch DateSES-17 Americas Fixed Data, Mobility, Government Q3 2021 O3b mPOWER (satellites 1-3) Global Fixed Data, Mobility, Government Q3 2021 O3b mPOWER (satellites 4-6) Global Fixed Data, Mobility, Government Q1 2022 O3b mPOWER (satellites 7-9) Global Fixed Data, Mobility, Government H2 2022 SES-18 & SES-19 North America Video (US C-band accelerated clearing) H2 2022 SES-20 & SES-21 North America Video (US C-band accelerated clearing) H2 2022 O3b mPOWER (satellites 10-11) Global Fixed Data, Mobility, Government H2 2024 *T CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Year ended 31 December -0- *T EUR million 2020 2019Average EUR/$ FX rate 1.14 1.12Revenue 1,876 1,984 US C-band repurposing income 10 -- Cost of sales (291) (269) Staff costs (330) (312) Other operating expenses (186) (186) Operating expenses (807) (767) EBITDA 1,079 1,217 Depreciation expense (625) (664) Amortisation expense (95) (90) Impairment expense (277) (97) Operating profit 82 366 Net financing costs (184) (166) Profit/(loss) before tax (102) 200 Income tax income / (expense) 7 76 Profit/(loss) after tax (95) 276 Non-controlling interests 9 20 Net profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the parent (86) 296 Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share (in EUR) (1) Class A shares (0.30) 0.54 Class B shares (0.12) 0.22 *T -0- *T 1) 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 assumed coupon, net of tax, on the perpetual bonds of EUR49 million (2019: EUR49 million). Fully diluted earnings per share are not significantly different from basic earnings per share*T -0- *T EUR million 2020 2019Adjusted EBITDA 1,152 1,238 US C-band repurposing income 10 -- US C-band operating expenses (43) -- Restructuring expenses (40) (21) EBITDA 1,079 1,217 *T -0- *T EUR million 2020 2019Adjusted Net Profit 208 395 US C-band repurposing income 10 -- US C-band operating expenses (43) -- Restructuring expenses (40) (21) Impairment expenses (277) (97) Tax on material exceptional items 56 19 Net profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the parent (86) 296 *T CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION At 31 December -0- *T EUR million2020 2019 Property, plant and equipment 4,170 5,186 Assets in the course of construction 1,651 924 Intangible assets 4,192 4,685 Other financial assets 14 12 Trade and other receivables 268 285 Deferred customer contract costs 9 18 Deferred tax assets 313 260 Total non-current assets10,617 11,370 Inventories 27 31 Trade and other receivables 488 590 Deferred customer contract costs 10 18 Prepayments 72 62 Income tax receivable 11 7 Cash and cash equivalents (A) 1,162 1,155 Total current assets1,770 1,863 Total assets12,387 13,233 Equity attributable to the owners of the parent 5,366 6,173 Non-controlling interests 72 83 Total equity5,438 6,256 Borrowings (B) 3,317 3,737 Provisions 12 14 Deferred income 296 317 Deferred tax liabilities 333 359 Other long-term liabilities 127 168 Lease liabilities 25 30 Fixed assets suppliers 1,310 623 Total non-current liabilities5,420 5,248 Borrowings (C) 613 691 Provisions 60 49 Deferred income 454 467 Trade and other payables 300 351 Lease liabilities 12 11 Fixed assets suppliers 67 135 Income tax liabilities 23 25 Total current liabilities1,529 1,729 Total liabilities6,949 6,977 Total equity and liabilities12,387 13,233Reported Net Debt (B + C - A) 2,768 3,273 *T CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year ended 31 December -0- *T EUR million2020 2019Profit/(loss) before tax(102) 200 Taxes paid during the year (31) (54) Interest expense 123 144 Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 997 851 Amortisation of client upfront payments (72) (88) Other non-cash items in the consolidated income statement 76 43 Consolidated operating profit adjusted for non-cash items and tax payments and before working capital changes 991 1,096 (Increase)/decrease in inventories (6) 5 (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables 17 (64) (Increase)/decrease in prepayments and deferred charges 17 (22) Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables (73) 63 Increase in upfront payments and deferred income 103 56 Changes in working capital 58 38 Net cash generated by operating activities1,049 1,134 Payments for purchases of intangible assets (39) (26) Payments for purchases of tangible assets (1)(171) (279) Other investing activities (7) (3) Net cash absorbed by investing activities(217) (308) Proceeds from borrowings 395 497 Repayment of borrowings (785) (484) Coupon paid on perpetual bond (66) (66) Dividends paid on ordinary shares (2)(182) (364) Interest paid on borrowings (152) (154) Payments for acquisition of treasury shares (10) (50) Proceeds from treasury shares sold and exercise of stock options 9 57 Lease payments (15) (13) Payments related to changes in ownership interest in subsidiaries (7) - Net cash absorbed by financing activities(813) (577) Net foreign exchange movements (12) (3) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 7 246 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year1,155 909Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year1,162 1,155*T -0- *T 1) Including EUR10 million related to US C-band repurposing (2019: nil). 2) Net of dividends received on treasury shares of EUR2 million (2019: EUR4 million)*T -0- *T EUR million2020 2019Net cash generated by operating activities1,049 1,134Net cash absorbed by investing activities(217) (308)Free cash flow before financing activities832 826 Interest paid on borrowings (152) (154) Lease payments (15) (13) Free cash flow before equity distributions and treasury activities 665 659 *T SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION QUARTERLY INCOME STATEMENT (AS REPORTED) -0- *T EUR million Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020Average EUR/$ FX rate 1.15 1.12 1.12 1.10 1.11 1.10 1.17 1.18 Revenue 481 481 490 532 479 469 462 466 US C-band repurposing income -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 10 Operating expenses (191) (186) (185) (205) (194) (207) (175) (231) EBITDA 290 295 305 327 285 262 287 245 Depreciation expense (156) (162) (168) (178) (158) (161) (153) (153) Amortisation expense (21) (25) (20) (24) (23) (21) (21) (30) Impairment expense - (5) - (92) - - - (277) Operating profit/(loss) 113 103 117 33 104 80 113 (215) Operating profit/(loss) margin 24% 21% 24% 6% 22% 17% 24% -46% Net financing costs (38) (44) (33) (51) (46) (45) (44) (49) Profit/(loss) before tax 75 59 84 (18) 58 35 69 (264) Income tax benefit/(expense) (7) 30 (7) 60 (9) (1) (4) 21 Non-controlling interests 4 8 4 4 2 2 2 3 Net Profit/(Loss) 72 97 81 46 51 36 67 (240) Earnings/(loss) per share (in EUR)(1) Class A shares 0.13 0.19 0.15 0.07 0.09 0.05 0.12 (0.56) Class B shares 0.05 0.07 0.07 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.05 (0.22) Adjusted EBITDA 298 298 308 334 288 294 301 269 Adjusted EBITDA margin 62% 62% 63% 63% 60% 63% 65% 58% US C-band repurposing income -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 10 US C-band operating expenses -- -- -- -- -- (14) (7) (22) Restructuring expenses (8) (3) (3) (7) (3) (18) (7) (12) EBITDA 290 295 305 327 285 262 287 245 *T -0- *T 1) 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.*T QUARTERLY OPERATING PROFIT (AT FINANCIAL OUTLOOK FX RATE) -0- *T EUR million Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020Average EUR/$ FX rate 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 Revenue 470 465 474 510 460 448 456 463 US C-band repurposing income - - - - - - - 10 Operating expenses (185) (179) (177) (193) (185) (193) (172) (230) EBITDA 285 286 297 317 275 255 284 243 Depreciation expense (152) (154) (161) (169) (150) (152) (150) (148) Amortisation expense (20) (25) (20) (24) (22) (21) (21) (28) Impairment expense - (5) - (84) - - - (277) Operating profit/(loss) 113 102 116 40 103 82 113 (210) Adjusted EBITDA 293 289 300 323 278 285 297 267 US C-band repurposing income - - - - - - - 10 US C-band operating expenses - - - - - (12) (7) (22) Restructuring expenses (8) (3) (3) (6) (3) (18) (6) (12) EBITDA 285 286 297 317 275 255 284 243 *T ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES SES regularly uses Alternative Performance Measures ('APM') to present the performance of the Group and believes that these APMs are relevant to enhance understanding of the financial performance and financial position. These measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and are not measurements under IFRS or any other body of generally accepted accounting principles, and thus should not be considered substitutes for the information contained in the Group's financial statements. -0- *T Alternative Performance Measure DefinitionReported EBITDA and EBITDA margin EBITDA is profit for the period before depreciation, amortisation, net financing cost and income tax. EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by revenue Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin EBITDA adjusted to exclude material exceptional items. In 2020, the primary exceptional items are restructuring charges announced in the framework of SES' 'Simplify & Amplify' programme, and the net impact of the repurposing of US C-band spectrum. Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, represents the ratio of Net Debt plus 50% of the group's hybrid bonds (per the rating agency methodology) divided by the last 12 months' (rolling) Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted Net Profit Net profit attributable to owners of the parent adjusted to exclude material exceptional items. In 2020, the primary exceptional items are restructuring charges announced in the framework of SES' 'Simplify & Amplify' programme, the net impact of the repurposing of US C-band spectrum, and the net impact of impairment expense. *T Follow us on: Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn | Instagram Read our Blogs > Visit the Media Gallery > Presentation of Results: A presentation of the results for investors and analysts will be hosted at 9.30 CET on 25 February 2021 and will be broadcast via webcast and conference call. The details for the conference call and webcast are as follows: -0- *T U.K. (Standard International Access): +44 (0) 33 0551 0200 France: +33 (0) 1 7037 7166 Germany: +49 (0) 30 3001 90612 U.S.A.: +1 212 999 6659 Confirmation code: SES Webcast registration: The presentation is available for download from and a replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation. About SES SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless connectivity around the world. As the leader in global content connectivity solutions, SES operates the world's only multi-orbit constellation of satellites with the unique combination of global coverage and high performance, including the commercially proven, low latency Medium Earth Orbit O3b system. By leveraging a vast and intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES is able to deliver high quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to the world's leading telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners. SES's video network carries over 8,200 channels and has an unparalleled reach of over 365 million households, delivering managed media services for both linear and non-linear content. The company is listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: www.ses.com. Disclaimer This presentation does not, in any jurisdiction, including without limitation 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 occur or 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. 1 Excluding periodic and other revenue (disclosed separately) that are not directly related to or otherwise distort the underlying business trends2 At constant FX which refers to comparative figures restated at the current period FX to neutralise currency variations3 Excluding restructuring charge and operating expenses recognised in relation to US C-band repurposing (disclosed separately)4 Ratio of Adjusted Net Debt (which includes 50% of hybrid bonds as debt, per the rating agency methodology) to Adjusted EBITDA5 Financial outlook assumes aEUR/$ FX rate of EUR1 = $1.20, nominal satellite health and launch schedule6Gross backlog $740 million (fully protected: $605 million), including $180 million signed since 1 January 2021; Q3 2020: $525 million (fully protected: $510 million) View source version on businesswire.com: Contact Richard Whiteing Investor Relations Tel: +352 710 725 261 richard.whiteing@ses.com Suzanne Ong External Communications Tel: +352 710 725 500 suzanne.ong@ses.com © 2021 Business Wire, Inc. 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