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SES

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www.ses.com
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All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.

The FCC awarded an incentive payment of $31.50 million per MHz to SES and Intelsat in the 2020 auction.

Mentioned as: SESOrg RelationshipJan 4, 2026SES to receive “billions” from FCC

At the lower end of the bank's valuation, SES would receive approximately $917 million from the FCC, while at the higher end it could generate $1.6 billion.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026SES to receive “billions” from FCC

SES is obliged to pay 42.5% of the spectrum sale proceeds to Intelsat’s former shareholders for the sale of the 100 MHz.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026SES to receive “billions” from FCC

SES intends to reverse its downgrade and return to investment grade status.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026SES to receive “billions” from FCC

SES retains 100% of any subsequent auction compensation for the spectrum.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026SES to receive “billions” from FCC

SES will release its end-year 2025 results towards the end of February.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026SES to receive “billions” from FCC

Revenue from C-band auctions could support SES's investment in the European IRIS2 mega-constellation.

Mentioned as: SESTechnical ProductJan 4, 2026SES to receive “billions” from FCC

Saudi Net Link joins an elite group of operators including IABG Teleport, Speedcast, Eutelsat, and SES who have achieved WTA certification.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026WTA Certification Program Announces Tier 3 Certification of Saudi Net Link’s Khobar and Rawabi-Riyadh Teleports

The SpaceRISE consortium, led by SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat, transitioned the European Union’s IRIS² program into its active industrial procurement phase on December 28, 2025.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralDec 29, 2025SpaceRISE Consortium Initiates IRIS² Procurement Phase

The FCC completed the regulatory clearance of SES's acquisition of Intelsat, a $3.1 billion transaction that established a combined fleet of approximately 120 satellites across geostationary (GEO) and medium Earth orbits (MEO).

Mentioned as: SESOrg RelationshipDec 28, 2025FCC Modernizes Space Policy with Higher Power Limits for Direct-to-Cell Services

The SpaceRISE consortium, comprised of SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat, confirmed that the IRIS² program has moved into the active procurement phase as of December 25, 2025.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralDec 28, 2025SpaceRISE Consortium Initiates Procurement for IRIS² Satellite and Launch Services

The merger between SES and Intelsat created a multi-orbit entity capable of competing with new LEO players.

Mentioned as: SESTechnical ProductDec 23, 2025The “Delete” Agenda Hits Space

The SES and Intelsat merger was fast-tracked under FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's 'Build America' agenda.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralDec 23, 2025The “Delete” Agenda Hits Space

SES completed the acquisition of Intelsat in 2025.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralDec 23, 2025Via Satellite’s Top Stories of 2025

On December 17, 2025, SES acknowledged a credit rating action announced by Moody’s Investor Service.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralDec 22, 2025SES Responds to Moody’s Rating Action Following Intelsat Integration Update

The third quarter of 2025 marked the first full quarter of combined operations for SES and Intelsat.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralDec 22, 2025SES Responds to Moody’s Rating Action Following Intelsat Integration Update

The integration of Intelsat’s assets is expected to add approximately 90 geostationary satellites to the SES fleet.

Mentioned as: SESTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025SES Responds to Moody’s Rating Action Following Intelsat Integration Update

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg remains an anchor investor in SES.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralDec 22, 2025SES Responds to Moody’s Rating Action Following Intelsat Integration Update

SES is managing financial restructuring necessitated by the acquisition of Intelsat.

Mentioned as: SESNarrative GeneralDec 22, 2025SES Responds to Moody’s Rating Action Following Intelsat Integration Update

SES confirmed that the rating change will not trigger a material impact on the interest payable under its existing debt facilities.

Mentioned as: SESTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025SES Responds to Moody’s Rating Action Following Intelsat Integration Update
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