EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS FURTHER GROWTH IN PROFITS FOR THE FIRST HALF 2009-2010 THE GROUP RAISES ITS 2009-2010 OBJECTIVES

Continued strong revenue growth (+9.6%) across all business applications.
EBITDA margin maintained at the highest level of leading satellite operators: 81%.
Record 19.1% increase in backlog, which is equivalent to 4.2 years of annual revenues.
High level of net cash flow from operating activities, representing 62.3% of revenues.
Revised 2009-2010 objectives: revenues exceeding €1,020 million and EBITDA above €795 million