- Business
- SES S.A. (SESG.PA) operates as a leading global satellite communications provider, delivering video distribution and data connectivity services worldwide through its fleet of over 100 geostationary (GEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites, including the O3b mPOWER constellation and the integrated Intelsat network; core offerings encompass SES Media services such as direct-to-home (DTH), direct-to-cable, internet protocol television (IPTV) distribution, content management, playout, encryption, uplinks and interactive services via subsidiary HD+ in Germany, and SES Networks solutions including capacity-on-demand and managed connectivity for telecommunications (mobile backhaul), cloud computing (Microsoft Azure Orbital), aviation (passenger entertainment via Open Orbits), maritime (cruise and shipping), remote industrial (energy, mining), government and defense (via SES Space & Defense with SIMON hybrid architecture), fixed data networks across the US, Africa, Middle East, Americas and Asia-Pacific, and humanitarian operations (Satmed). The Luxembourg-based company, founded in 1985 and headquartered at Château de Betzdorf, maintains extensive geographic operations spanning Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, with regional offices supporting satellite fleet management, customer service and tailored solutions for broadcasters, telcos, mobile network operators, governments, cloud providers, enterprises and content owners. In a transformative development, SES completed its $2.6 billion acquisition of Intelsat on July 17, 2025, creating a multi-orbit powerhouse with combined backlog exceeding €8 billion, annual synergy run-rate of €370 million (70% within three years), and enhanced scale in high-growth segments representing about 60% of revenue; recent advancements include O3b mPOWER satellites 9 and 10 launched July 22, 2025 (service entry 2026), satellites 7 and 8 entering service in May 2025, a partnership with the Luxembourg government for a second GovSat defense satellite, aviation wins with Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways, €1.4 billion in YTD 2025 new business and renewals, and financing completions such as €1 billion senior notes in June 2025 and hybrid bonds in 2024 to support the transaction.