SESG SES SA

“Solid YTD performance and value creation initiatives on track”

SES S.A. announced financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2020.

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 SES S.A.: YTD 2020 Results

Solid performance with continued strong underlying growth across Networks

• Networks revenue +7.5% year-on-year(1,2); Q3 2020 Video revenue stable quarter-on-quarter(1,2)
• Adjusted EBITDA(3) EUR 883 million representing 62.6% margin with recurring operating expenses reduced 3.7% year-on-year

On track to deliver on FY 2020 financial outlook

• Over 97% of group revenue outlook (EUR 1,860-1,900 million(4)) already contracted
• ‘Exceptional’ COVID-19 cost mitigations of around EUR 50 million underpin Adjusted EBITDA(3) outlook (EUR 1,120-1,160 million(4))

Strong progress across four key initiatives that will drive substantial long-term value

• On track to clear U.S. C-band by the stated deadlines and realise the full USD 4 billion of accelerated relocation payments
• Simplify & Amplify initiatives implemented unlocking EUR 40-50 million of annual EBITDA optimisations from 2021 onwards; having concluded its investigation, the SES Board has decided not to pursue a separation of Networks within SES at this time
• Building the multi-orbit ‘Network of the Future’ through launch and interoperability of SES-17 and O3b mPOWER. Positioned to capture growth resulting from the projected three-fold increase in addressable market(5); USD 0.5 billion of contract backlog secured across the programmes with commercial traction increasing as launch approaches
• Foundational and expanded partnership with Microsoft and Azure Orbital at the heart of ‘cloud-first’ strategy to transform service delivery, expand service offerings and enhance customer experience

Steve Collar, CEO of SES, commented: “Our solid performance continued into the third quarter, despite ongoing COVID-19 headwinds, with sustained growth across Networks and stable revenue quarter-on-quarter in our Video business. We were delighted to announce a substantial extension of our relationship with Canal+ across three orbital locations and valued at over EUR 230 million, as well as a meaningful extension of our strategic partnership with Microsoft as an Azure Orbital connectivity partner and satellite partner for Azure Modular Data Centres. We took measures early in the development of the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the bottom line and the benefits of these cost-saving measures are reflected in our resilient Adjusted EBITDA performance. Execution remains the priority with the business well placed to deliver on our full year outlook.

We are executing strongly on the four transformational initiatives which, together with ongoing execution in the core of the business, will deliver substantial value for our shareholders. I am particularly pleased with the progress being made towards repurposing U.S. C-band with the transition plan fully on track, the FCC auction due to start next month and deadline for realising the first relocation payment now only 13 months away. We have fully implemented measures to focus the business, simplify operations and unlock EUR 40-50 million of annualised EBITDA savings from 2021. We have chosen not to pursue the separation of Networks within SES at this time in favour of driving strong operational focus within our Video and Networks businesses.

We are already strongly differentiated in Networks and, with the launches of SES-17 and O3b mPOWER less than a year away, we are continuing to deliver on our vision for cloud-enabled, multi-orbit, seamless, automated and flexible network services. We have already signed USD 500 million in contract backlog for SES-17 and O3b mPOWER and will report regularly on our progress as we move towards launch of our ‘Network of the Future’. An important enabler for this network is our cloud-first strategy. With SES now an Azure Orbital connectivity provider, our partnership with Microsoft has extended to co-located O3b mPOWER gateways ensuring that Azure is only ever one hop away for our customers.”

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.

EUR million

YTD 2020

YTD 2019

∆ as Reported

∆ at constant FX

Average EUR/USD exchange rate

1.12

 

1.13

 

 

 

 

Revenue

1,410

 

1,452

 

-2.9%

 

-2.9%

Adjusted EBITDA

883

 

904

 

-2.3%

 

-2.5%

Net profit

154

 

250

 

-38.3%

 

-38.1%

• Group revenue of EUR 1,410 million included EUR 9 million of periodic and other revenue (YTD 2019: EUR 18 million). Underlying revenue (excluding periodic and other) declined by 2.3% (year-on-year at constant FX) to EUR 1,401 million.

• Video underlying revenue of EUR 832 million (-8.1% at constant FX) reflected the combination of lower Distribution revenue (-7.3%), from ‘right-sizing’ of capacity by customers in mature markets, and lower Services revenue (-10.3%) due to reduced exposure to low margin activities and the impact of COVID-19 on Sports & Events revenue. Q3 2020 underlying revenue (EUR 273 million) was in line with the previous quarter at constant FX.

• Networks underlying revenue grew, for the third consecutive year, by 7.5% at constant FX to EUR 569 million with double-digit growth in Mobility (+17.9%) and a return to growth in Fixed Data (+6.4%), while Government (+1.3%) benefited from new business secured since Q2 2020 and which contributed to sequential growth in overall Networks revenue to EUR 189 million in Q3 2020.

• Adjusted EBITDA of EUR 883 million represented an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 62.6% (YTD 2019: 62.3%). YTD 2020 operating expenses (excluding restructuring and C-Band) were 3.7% lower year-on-year at EUR 527 million.

• Adjusted EBITDA excludes a restructuring charge of EUR 28 million in relation to the Simplify & Amplify transformation programme (YTD 2019: EUR 14 million) and EUR 21 million (YTD 2019: nil) of operating expenses associated with the accelerated repurposing of U.S. C-band spectrum.

• Depreciation and amortisation expense of EUR 537 million was 3.7% lower (year-on-year) as the impact of new satellites was more than offset by other satellites reaching the end of their depreciable life, as well as increases in the depreciable life of certain assets.

• The reduction in net profit to EUR 154 million in YTD 2020 mainly reflected the combination of the lower reported EBITDA (including the restructuring and C-band expenses noted above) and net foreign exchange losses compared to YTD 2019, which also included an income tax benefit of EUR 16 million. These items offset the positive contribution from lower depreciation, amortisation and net interest expenses.

• The Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.2 times (including 50% of the hybrid bonds as debt, per the rating agency methodology) was lower (YTD 2019: 3.4 times).

• Fully protected contract backlog at 30 September 2020 was EUR 5.8 billion (gross backlog of EUR 6.3 billion when including backlog subject to contractual break clauses). This includes USD 0.5 billion of future total revenue secured across SES-17 and O3b mPOWER which remain on track to begin commercial service during the second half of 2022.

• The outlook for FY 2020 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, as well as the forecast for capital expenditure (representing net cash absorbed by investing activities excluding acquisitions and financial investments), presented with the H1 2020 results, are all on track.

Operational performance and commentary

REVENUE BY BUSINESS UNIT

 

Revenue (at reported FX)

Change (year-on-year) at constant FX

EUR million

Q1 2020

 

Q2 2020

 

Q3 2020

 

YTD 2020

 

Q1 2020

 

Q2 2020

 

Q3 2020

 

YTD 2020

Average EUR/USD FX rate

1.11

 

1.10

 

1.17

 

1.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video Distribution

212

 

211

 

205

 

628

 

-8.5%

 

-6.6%

 

-7.7%

 

-7.6%

- Underlying

212

 

211

 

205

 

628

 

-8.2%

 

-6.6%

 

-7.1%

 

-7.3%

Video Services

70

 

66

 

68

 

204

 

-6.7%

 

-12.5%

 

-11.7%

 

-10.3%

- Underlying

70

 

66

 

68

 

204

 

-6.7%

 

-12.5%

 

-11.7%

 

-10.3%

Video (total)

282

 

277

 

273

 

832

 

-8.1%

 

-8.1%

 

-8.7%

 

-8.3%

- Underlying

282

 

277

 

273

 

832

 

-7.8%

 

-8.1%

 

-8.3%

 

-8.1%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government

70

 

72

 

74

 

216

 

-0.5%

 

-3.8%

 

+6.2%

 

+0.5%

- Underlying

70

 

72

 

74

 

216

 

-0.5%

 

-1.5%

 

+6.2%

 

+1.3%

Fixed Data

69

 

62

 

60

 

191

 

+14.3%

 

+4.9%

 

+0.5%

 

+6.6%

- Underlying

61

 

62

 

60

 

183

 

+1.6%

 

+7.9%

 

+10.3%

 

+6.4%

- Periodic

8

 

--

 

--

 

8

 

n/m

 

n/m

 

n/m

 

n/m

Mobility

58

 

57

 

55

 

170

 

+13.6%

 

+16.9%

 

+9.3%

 

+13.2%

- Underlying

58

 

57

 

55

 

170

 

+28.8%

 

+16.9%

 

+9.3%

 

+17.9%

Networks (total)

197

 

191

 

189

 

577

 

+8.4%

 

+4.6%

 

+5.2%

 

+6.0%

- Underlying

189

 

191

 

189

 

569

 

+7.7%

 

+6.5%

 

+8.4%

 

+7.5%

- Periodic

8

 

--

 

--

 

8

 

n/m

 

n/m

 

n/m

 

n/m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sub-total

479

 

468

 

462

 

1,409

 

-2.0%

 

-3.3%

 

-3.5%

 

-2.9%

- Underlying

471

 

468

 

462

 

1,401

 

-2.2%

 

-2.6%

 

-2.1%

 

-2.3%

- Periodic

8

 

--

 

--

 

8

 

n/m

 

n/m

 

n/m

 

n/m

Other

--

 

1

 

--

 

1

 

n/m

 

n/m

 

n/m

 

n/m

Group Total

479

 

469

 

462

 

1,410

 

-1.9%

 

-3.3%

 

-3.5%

 

-2.9%

“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 Networks

Video: 59% of group revenue (YTD 2019: 62%)

At 30 September 2020, SES carried a total of 8,157 TV channels to viewers around the world including 2,964 channels in High Definition and Ultra High Definition (up 1% year-on-year). 69% of total TV channels are now broadcast in MPEG-4 with an additional 4% in HEVC.

Video Distribution In Europe, modest 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 development was impacted by ongoing ‘right-sizing’ of volume across U.S. cable neighbourhoods and the reduction in the wholesale business, resulting in lower overall year-on-year revenue. 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 Services The decision to reduce exposure to low margin services activities, and postponement or cancellation of sports and events in H1 2020 due to COVID-19, led to lower year-on-year revenue. HD+ revenue was lower (year-on-year) due to reduced hardware sales as part of the ongoing shift to software solutions in partnership with TV set manufacturers and a modest reduction in the number of paying subscribers compared with Q3 2019, although the number of paying HD+ subscribers has improved over the last nine months.

Networks: 41% of group revenue (YTD 2019: 38%)

Government Strong contributions from new business in both the U.S. Government and Global Government businesses during the third quarter led to overall growth (year-on-year) in YTD 2020 underlying revenue. U.S. Government revenue was ahead (year-on-year) benefiting from the contribution of new business signed in the first half of 2020 for both additional MEO- and GEO-enabled network solutions. In Global Government, YTD 2020 revenue was stable overall, with an improved revenue run-rate compensating for the additional revenue in the prior period related to the completion of certain milestone-driven institutional projects.

Fixed Data Positive outturns across the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions, as well as from new business in energy and cloud, more than offset lower wholesale revenue in Europe 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 and Mobile Networks Operators to deploy 4G networks and government funded rural WiFi projects. The successful deployment of broadband access and mobile connectivity services to rural communities on behalf of SES’ customers, notably using SES-12 and MEO-enabled high throughput capabilities contributed to growth in Asia-Pacific.

Mobility Double-digit growth (year-on-year) in the Aeronautical segment reflected the full year contribution of new business signed with several service providers during 2019. Similarly, in the Maritime segment, 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.

As the vast majority of SES’ commercial contracts, including in Mobility, are fixed, the performance was largely unaffected by 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

Satellite

Region

Application

Launch Date

SES-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 (U.S. C-band accelerated clearing)

H2 2022

SES-20 & SES-21

North America

Video (U.S. C-band accelerated clearing)

H2 2022

O3b mPOWER (satellites 10-11)

Global

Fixed Data, Mobility, Government

H2 2024

 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Nine months ended 30 September

EUR million

2020

 

2019

Revenue

1,410

 

1,452

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

(576)

 

(562)

EBITDA

834

 

890

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and impairment expense

(472)

 

(491)

Amortisation expense

(65)

 

(66)

Operating profit

297

 

333

 

 

 

 

Net financing costs

(135)

 

(115)

Profit before tax

162

 

218

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

(14)

 

16

Profit after tax

148

 

234

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interests

6

 

16

Net profit

154

 

250

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share (in EUR) (2)

 

 

 

Class A shares

0.26

 

0.47

Class B shares

0.10

 

0.19

1) Net profit attributable to owners of the parent

2) 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 EUR 36.5 million (YTD Sept 2019: EUR 36.5 million). Fully diluted earnings per share are not significantly different from basic earnings per share.

EUR million

2020

 

2019

Adjusted EBITDA

883

 

904

C-Band operating expenses

(21)

 

-

Restructuring expenses

(28)

 

(14)

EBITDA

834

 

890

QUARTERLY INCOME STATEMENT (AS REPORTED)

EUR million

 

Q1 2019

 

Q2 2019

 

Q3 2019

 

Q4 2019

 

Q1 2020

 

Q2 2020

 

Q3 2020

Average EUR/USD FX rate

 

1.15

 

1.12

 

1.12

 

1.10

 

1.11

 

1.10

 

1.17

Revenue

 

481

 

481

 

490

 

532

 

479

 

469

 

462

Operating expenses

 

(191)

 

(186)

 

(185)

 

(205)

 

(194)

 

(207)

 

(175)

EBITDA

 

290

 

295

 

305

 

327

 

285

 

262

 

287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and impairment expense

 

(156)

 

(167)

 

(168)

 

(206)

 

(158)

 

(161)

 

(153)

Amortisation and impairment expense

 

(21)

 

(25)

 

(20)

 

(89)

 

(23)

 

(21)

 

(21)

Operating profit

 

113

 

103

 

117

 

32

 

104

 

80

 

113

Operating profit margin

 

23.6%

 

21.4%

 

23.7%

 

6.2%

 

21.8%

 

17.0%

 

24.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net financing costs

 

(38)

 

(44)

 

(33)

 

(50)

 

(46)

 

(45)

 

(44)

Profit before tax

 

75

 

59

 

84

 

(18)

 

58

 

35

 

69

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax benefit/(expense)

 

(7)

 

30

 

(7)

 

60

 

(9)

 

(1)

 

(4)

Non-controlling interests

 

4

 

8

 

4

 

4

 

2

 

2

 

2

Net Profit

 

72

 

97

 

81

 

46

 

51

 

36

 

67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share (in EUR) (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A shares

 

0.13

 

0.19

 

0.15

 

0.07

 

0.09

 

0.05

 

0.12

Class B shares

 

0.05

 

0.07

 

0.07

 

0.03

 

0.03

 

0.02

 

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

298

 

297

 

308

 

333

 

288

 

294

 

301

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

62.1%

 

61.9%

 

62.8%

 

62.7%

 

60.1%

 

62.8%

 

65.1%

C-Band operating expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(14)

 

(7)

Restructuring expenses

 

(8)

 

(3)

 

(3)

 

(6)

 

(3)

 

(18)

 

(7)

EBITDA

 

290

 

294

 

305

 

327

 

285

 

262

 

287

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.

QUARTERLY OPERATING PROFIT (AT CONSTANT FX)

EUR million

 

Q1 2019

 

Q2 2019

 

Q3 2019

 

Q4 2019

 

Q1 2020

 

Q2 2020

 

Q3 2020

Average EUR/USD FX rate

 

1.17

 

1.17

 

1.17

 

1.17

 

1.17

 

1.17

 

1.17

Revenue

 

476

 

471

 

480

 

515

 

466

 

455

 

462

Operating expenses

 

(188)

 

(181)

 

(180)

 

(196)

 

(187)

 

(198)

 

(175)

EBITDA

 

288

 

290

 

300

 

319

 

279

 

257

 

287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and impairment expense

 

(154)

 

(162)

 

(164)

 

(198)

 

(153)

 

(155)

 

(153)

Amortisation and impairment expense

 

(21)

 

(25)

 

(20)

 

(84)

 

(22)

 

(21)

 

(21)

Operating profit

 

113

 

103

 

116

 

37

 

104

 

81

 

113

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

296

 

293

 

303

 

325

 

282

 

288

 

301

C-Band operating expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(13)

 

(7)

Restructuring expenses

 

(8)

 

(3)

 

(3)

 

(6)

 

(3)

 

(18)

 

(7)

EBITDA

 

288

 

290

 

300

 

319

 

279

 

257

 

287

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.

Alternative Performance Measure

 

Definition

Adjusted EBITDA

 

EBITDA adjusted to exclude material exceptional and non-recurring items. In 2020 the primary exceptional and non-recurring items are restructuring charges announced in the framework of SES’ ‘Simplify and Amplify’ programme, and the net impact of the repurposing of U.S. C-Band spectrum.

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.

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1 Excluding periodic and other revenue (disclosed separately) that are not directly related to or otherwise distort the underlying business trends

2 At constant FX which refers to comparative figures restated at the current period FX to neutralise currency variations

3 Excluding restructuring charge and operating expenses recognised in relation to U.S. C-Band repurposing (disclosed separately)

4 Financial outlook assumes a EUR/USD FX rate of EUR 1 = USD 1.15, nominal satellite health and launch schedule

5 Source: Northern Sky Research (June 2020) Networks global industry capacity revenue growth over the next 10 years (2020-2029)

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