Eutelsat S.A.

Eutelsat S.A. is one of the world's most established and experienced providers of satellite communications resources and expertise on a global basis. Headquartered in Paris, its team of 380 people from 23 countries manages a satellite infrastructure that assures delivery of consumer television and radio channels to a measured audience of 98 million cable and satellite homes. Its capacity also serves news agencies, Internet service providers, corporations and telecommunications service providers. Revenues grew to €686 million in 2000 (from €469 million in 1999). ( www.eutelsat.com )