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Eutelsat Communications statement

Paris, 8 February 2013 – After more than five years as Chief Financial Officer of Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), Catherine Guillouard has decided to move on to take up a new challenge outside the Group.

On behalf of Eutelsat, Michel de Rosen thanks Catherine for her significant contribution to its development during a key stage in the Group’s history, and wishes her well in her future career.

A search is underway to find a replacement for Catherine. She has undertaken to work with her colleagues at Eutelsat to ensure a smooth transition.

About Eutelsat Communications (www.eutelsat.com)

Eutelsat Communications is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 30 satellites delivering reach of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, significant parts of the Americas and the Asia-Pacific, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is one of the world's leading satellite operators. As of 31 December 2012 Eutelsat’s satellites were broadcasting almost 4,500 television channels to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Group’s satellites also provide a wide range of services for TV contribution, corporate networks and fixed and mobile broadband markets. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ over 780 commercial, technical and operational professionals from 30 countries.

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