Statement on use by Eutelsat of German filing at 8.5 East

PR/19/13

Statement on use by Eutelsat of German filing at 28.5 East

Paris, 28 February 2013 - Eutelsat and Deutsche Telekom AG have reached a final settlement to the dispute regarding the duration of Eutelsats right to use a German filing at the 28.5 East orbital position, without prejudice to the parties respective positions concerning the subject of the dispute.

Both parties have consequently agreed that arbitration proceedings initiated in 2011 before the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce will be terminated. The Court of Arbitration is shortly expected to issue a decision by consent which will reflect the settlement agreed by both parties.

The exact terms of the settlement will remain confidential.

About Eutelsat Communications (www.eutelsat.com)

Eutelsat Communications is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 30 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 worlds leading satellite operators. As of 31 December 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting 4,500 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.

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