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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Amendment No. 1
FORM 10-K/A
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 Commission file number 1-4929
COMSAT Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
District of Columbia 52-0781863
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
6560 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(301) 214-3000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered
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Common Stock, without par value New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
Pacific Stock Exchange
8 1/8% Cumulative Monthly Income New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Securities of
COMSAT Capital I, L.P.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
Aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant was $444,723,060 based on a closing market price of $16.9375 per
share on March 1, 2000, as reported on the composite tape for New York Stock
Exchange listed issues.
53,240,312 shares of common stock, without par value, were outstanding on
March 1, 2000.
The undersigned registrant hereby amends the following items, exhibits or
other portions of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999 as set forth in the pages attached hereto.
This Amendment No. 1 to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A is being
filed in accordance with Item 14(d)(1) to include the separate financial
statements of a fifty percent or less owned person in accordance with Rule 3.09
of Regulation S-X.
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Item 14: Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Documents filed as part of this Report
1. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of Registrant
a. Independent Auditors' Report
b. Consolidated Financial Statements of COMSAT Corporation and
Subsidiaries
(i) Consolidated Income Statements for the Years Ended December 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997
(ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1999 and 1998
(iii) Consolidated Cash Flow Statements for the Years Ended December
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(iv) Statements of Changes in Consolidated Stockholders' Equity for
the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
2. Financial Statement Schedule Relating to the Consolidated Financial
Statements of COMSAT Corporation for Each of the Three Years in the Period
Ended December 31, 1999
(a) Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other Schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or
not required or because the required information is included elsewhere in the
financial statements in this filing.
3. Exhibits (listed according to the number assigned in the table in Item 601
of Regulation S-K)
Exhibit No. 2 - Plan of Acquisition, Reorganization, Arrangement, Liquidation or
Succession
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 18, 1998, among COMSAT
Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation and Deneb Corporation
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to Registrant's
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed on September
25, 1998)
2.2 Carrier Acquisition Agreement, dated as of September 18, 1998, by and among
COMSAT Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Regulus, LLC, and COMSAT
Government Systems, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 to
Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed
on September 25, 1998)
Exhibit No. 3 - Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Registrant, composite copy, as amended through
June 1, 1993 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4(a) to
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-51661) filed on
December 22, 1993)
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3.2 By-laws of Registrant, as amended through April 21, 1997 (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 3.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on April 21, 1997)
3.3 Regulations adopted by Registrant's Board of Directors pursuant to Section
5.02(c)f Registrant's Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit No. 3(c) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended 1992)
Exhibit No. 4 - Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including
indentures
4.1 Specimen of a certificate representing Series I shares of COMSAT Common
Stock, without par value, which are held by citizens of the United States
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4(a) to Registrant's Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993)
4.2 Specimen of a certificate representing Series I shares of COMSAT Common
Stock, without par value, which are held by aliens (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 4(b) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1982)
4.3 Specimen of a certificate representing Series II shares of COMSAT Common
Stock, without par value (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4(c)
to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1982)
4.4 Standard Multiple-Series Indenture Provisions dated March 15, 1991
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4(a) to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-39472) filed on March 15, 1991)
4.5 Indenture dated as of March 15, 1991 between Registrant and The Chase
Manhattan Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4(b) to
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-39472) filed on
March 15, 1991)
4.6 Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 29, 1994, from the Registrant to
The Chase Manhattan Bank, N. A. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No.
4(c) to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-54369)
filed on June 30, 1994)
4.7 Officers' Certificate pursuant to Section 3.01 of the Indenture, dated as
of March 15, 1991, from the Registrant to The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.,
as Trustee, relating to the authorization of $75,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of Registrant's 8.95% Notes Due 2001 (with form of Note
attached) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4 to Registrant's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 15, 1991)
4.8 Officers' Certificate pursuant to Section 3.01 of the Indenture, dated as
of March 15, 1991, from the Registrant to The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.,
as Trustee, relating to the authorization of $160,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of Registrant's 8.125% Debentures Due 2004 (with form of
Debenture attached) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4 to
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 9, 1992)
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4.9 Officers' Certificate pursuant to Section 3.01 of the Indenture, dated as
of March 15, 1991, as supplemented by the Supplemental Indenture, dated as
of June 29, 1994, from the Registrant to The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., as
Trustee, relating to the authorization of $100,000,000 aggregate principal
amount of Registrant's Medium Term Notes, Series A (with forms of Notes
attached) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4(I) to Registrant's
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994)
4.10 Limited Partnership Agreement of COMSAT Capital I, L.P., dated as of July
18, 1995, relating to issuance of monthly income preferred securities
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4(a) to Registrant's Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995)
4.11 Guarantee Agreement for Preferred Securities of COMSAT Capital I, L.P.,
dated as of July 18, 1995 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 4(b)
to Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995)
4.12 Indenture between Registrant and the First National Bank of Chicago, as
Trustee, dated as of July 18, 1995 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit
No. 4(c) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30, 1995)
Exhibit No. 10 - Material Contracts
10.1 Agreement relating to the International Telecommunications Satellite
Organization (INTELSAT) by Governments, which entered into force on
February 12, 1973 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 10(a) to
Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1980)
10.2 Operating Agreement relating to INTELSAT by Governments which entered into
force on February 12, 1973 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No.
10(b) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1980)
10.3 Agreement dated August 15, 1975, among COMSAT General Corporation, RCA
Global Communications, Inc., Western Union International, Inc. and ITT
World Communications, Inc. relating to the establishment of a joint venture
for the purpose of participating in the ownership and operation of a
maritime communications satellite system and Amendment Nos. 1-4 and
Amendment No. 5 dated March 24, 1980 (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit No. 10(p) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1980)
10.4 Amendment No. 6 to Exhibit 10.3 dated September 1, 1981 (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10(p)(ii) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1981)
10.5 Convention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat)
dated September 3, 1976 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 11 to
Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1978)
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10.6 Operating Agreement on Inmarsat dated September 3, 1976 (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 12 to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1978)
10.7* Registrant's 1982 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit No. 10(x) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1981)
10.8* Registrant's Insurance and Retirement Plan for Executives, as amended and
restated effective January 1, 1997 (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit No. 10.10 to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1997)
10.9* Registrant's Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit No. 10.11 to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1996)
10.10 Agreement to Acquire and Lease (and Supplemental Agreements thereto)
dated September 28 and October 10, 1988, respectively, among the
International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat), the North Sea
Marine Leasing Company, British Aerospace Public Limited Company, the
European Investment Bank, Kreditanstalt Fuer Wiederaufbau, European
Investment Bank (as Agent and as Trustee), Instituto Mobiliare Italiano,
Credit National, Hellenic Industrial Development Bank, and Society
Nationale de Credit a L'Industrie relating to the financing of three
Inmarsat spacecraft (Incorporated by Reference from Exhibit No. 3(a) to
Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1988)
10.11* Registrant's 1990 Key Employee Stock Plan (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit No. 10 (p) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1989)
10.12 Amended and Restated Agreement, dated November 14, 1990, of Limited
Partnership of Rock Spring II Limited Partnership (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10(a) to Registrant's Current Report on Form
8-K filed on February 24, 1992)
10.13 Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, dated November 14, 1990, of Limited
Partnership of Rock Spring II Limited Partnership (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10(b) to Registrant's Current Report on Form
8-K filed on February 24, 1992)
10.14 Amended and Restated Ground Lease Indenture, dated November 14, 1990,
between Anne D. Camalier (Landlord) and Rock Spring II Limited
Partnership (Tenant) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 10(c) to
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 1992)
10.15 Finance Facility Contract (and Supplemental Agreements thereto), dated
December 20, 1991, among the International Maritime Satellite
Organization (Inmarsat), Abbey National plc, General Electric Technical
Services Company, Inc., European Investment Bank, Kreditanstalt Fuer
Wiederaufbau, Instituto Mobiliare Italiano S.p.A., Credit National,
Societe Nationale de Credit a L'Industrie, Finansieringsinstituttet for
Industri OG Haandvaerk A/S, De Nationale Investeringsbank NV, and
Osterreichische Investitionkredit Aktiengesellschaft relating to the
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financing of three Inmarsat spacecraft (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit No. 10 (dd) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1991)
10.16* Registrant's Directors and Executives Deferred Compensation Plan, as
amended by the Board of Directors on July 15, 1993 (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10.24 to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996)
10.17 Fiscal Agency Agreement, dated as of August 6, 1992, between
International Telecommunications Satellite Organization and Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company of New York (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit No. 10 (dd) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1992)
10.18 Fiscal Agency Agreement, dated as of January 19, 1993, between
International Telecommunications Satellite Organization and Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company of New York (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit No. 10 (ee) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1992)
10.19 Agreement dated July 1, 1993, between Registrant and AT&T Easylink
Services relating to exchange of telex traffic (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit No. 10(bb) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1993)
10.20 Agreement dated July 27, 1993, between the Registrant and American
Telephone & Telegraph Company relating to utilization of space segment
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 10(cc) to Registrant's Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993)
10.21 Amendment to Exhibit 10.20 dated as of December 1, 1995 (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10.34 to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995)
10.22 Amendment to Exhibit 10.20 dated as of January 8, 1997 (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10.32 to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996)
10.23 Agreement dated November 6, 1998, between Registrant and MCI
International, Inc. relating to exchange of traffic (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10.23 to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998)
10.24 Agreement dated November 30, 1993, between the Registrant and Sprint
Communications Company L.P. relating to utilization of space segment
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 10(ee) to Registrant's Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993)
10.25 Amendment to Exhibit 10.24 dated April 7, 1995 (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit No. 10(a)(i) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q/A Amendment
No. 2 dated June 29, 1995 for the quarter ended March 31, 1995)
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10.26 Agreement dated December 10, 1993, between Registrant and Sprint
International relating to the exchange of traffic (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10(ff) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993)
10.27 Credit Agreement dated as of December 17, 1993 among Registrant,
NationsBank of North Carolina, N.A., Bank of America National Trust and
Savings Association, The First National Bank of Chicago, The Chase
Manhattan Bank, N.A., The Sumitomo Bank, Limited, New York Branch, Swiss
Bank Corporation, New York Branch, as lenders, and NationsBank of North
Carolina, N.A., as agent (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No.
10(gg) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1993)
10.28 Amendment No. 1 to Exhibit 10.27 dated as of December 17, 1994
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 10(cc)(i) to Registrant's
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994)
10.29 Agreement dated January 24, 1994, between MCI International, Inc. and
Registrant relating to utilization of space segment (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10(ii) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993)
10.30 Amendment to Exhibit 10.29 dated as of July 1, 1995 (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10.42 to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995)
10.31 Amendment to Exhibit 10.29 dated as of September 17, 1996 (Incorporated
by reference from Exhibit No. 10.41 to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996)
10.32 Agreement dated June 1, 1996, between Registrant and AT&T relating to
exchange of traffic (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.32 to
Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1998)
10.33 Fiscal Agency Agreement between International Telecommunications
Satellite Organization, Issuer, and Bankers Trust Company, Fiscal Agent
and Principal Paying Agent, dated as of March 22, 1994 (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit No. 10(kk) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993)
10.34 Distribution Agreement dated July 11, 1994 between Registrant and CS
First Boston Corporation, Salomon Brothers Inc and Nationsbanc Capital
Markets, Inc., as Distributors, of Registrant's Medium-Term Notes, Series
A (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 10(ff) to Registrant's
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994)
10.35 Fiscal Agency Agreement between International Telecommunications
Satellite Organization, Issuer, and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, Fiscal
Agent and Principal Paying Agent, dated as of October 14, 1994
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 10(gg) to Registrant's Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994)
10.36* Registrant's Annual Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit No. 10(hh) to Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1994)
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10.37 Fiscal Agency Agreement between International Telecommunications
Satellite Organization, Issuer, and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, Fiscal
Agent and Principal Paying Agent, dated as of February 28, 1995
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit No. 10(ii) to Registrant's Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994)
10.38* Registrant's 1995 Key Employee Stock Plan (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit No. 10.51 to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1996)
10.39 Distribution Agreement, dated as of June 3, 1997, between the Registrant
and Ascent (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the
Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated June 18, 1997)
10.40 Tax Disaffiliation Agreement, dated as of June 3, 1997, between the
Registrant and Ascent (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the
Registrant's Report on Form 8-K dated June 18, 1997)
10.41 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of July 18, 1997,
between the Registrant and Betty C. Alewine (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 9 to the Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation Statement
on Schedule 14D-9 filed on September 25, 1998)
10.42 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of July 18, 1997,
between the Registrant and Allen E. Flower (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 11 to the Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation Statement
on Schedule 14D-9 filed on September 25, 1998)
10.43 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of July 18, 1997,
between the Registrant and Warren Y. Zeger (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 13 to the Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation Statement
on Schedule 14D-9 filed on September 25, 1998)
10.44 Shareholders' Agreement, dated as of September 18, 1998, between COMSAT
Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3 to the Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on
Schedule 14D-9 filed on September 25, 1998)
10.45 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 18, 1998, between
COMSAT Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation
Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed on September 25, 1998)
10.46 Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, between COMSAT
Corporation and Betty C. Alewine, dated as of September 18, 1998
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Registrant's
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed on
September 25, 1998)
10.47 Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, between COMSAT
Corporation and Allen E. Flower, dated as of September 18, 1998
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 12 to the Registrant's
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed on
September 25, 1998)
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10.48 Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, between COMSAT
Corporation and Warren Y. Zeger, dated as of September 18, 1998
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14 to the Registrant's
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed on
September 25, 1998)
10.49 Stock Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of March 16, 1998 among
COMSAT Corporation, TBG Industries, Inc. and Prodelin Holding Corporation
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998)
10.50 Master Lease Agreement by and between LCOR Clarksburg L.L.C., as
Landlord, and COMSAT Corporation, as Tenant, dated as of September 12,
1997 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.50 to the Registrant's
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998)
10.51 Facilities Lease Agreement by and between LCOR Clarksburg L.L.C., as
Landlord, and COMSAT Corporation, as Tenant, dated as of September 12,
1997 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.51 to the Registrant's
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998)
10.52 Agreement among COMSAT Corporation, COMSAT Argentina, S.A. and ICO Global
Communications (Holdings) Limited, ICO Global Communications Holdings
B.V. and ICO Global Communications Services Inc., dated as of September
30, 1998 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.52 to the
Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1998)
10.53* COMSAT Corporation Retention Bonus Plan, effective as of September 18,
1998 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 15 to the Registrant's
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed on
September 25, 1998)
10.54* COMSAT Corporation Amended and Restated Change of Control Severance
Plan, effective as of September 18, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 16 to the Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on
Schedule 14D-9 filed on September 25, 1998)
10.55* Amendment to COMSAT Corporation 1995 Key Employee Stock Plan, dated as of
September 18, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 17 to the
Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9
filed on September 25, 1998)
10.56* Amendment to COMSAT Corporation 1990 Key Employee Stock Plan, dated as of
September 18, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 18 to the
Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9
filed on September 25, 1998)
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10.57* Amendment to COMSAT Corporation Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, dated
as of September 18, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19 to the
Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9
filed on September 25, 1998)
10.58* Amendment to COMSAT Corporation Directors and Executives Deferred
Compensation Plan, dated as of September 18, 1998 (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 20 to the Registrant's Solicitation/Recommendation
Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed on September 25, 1998)
10.59 Land Earth Station Operator Agreement among COMSAT Corporation, Inmarsat
Holdings LTD and Inmarsat LTD dated as of February 10, 1999 (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1999).
10.60 Shareholders Agreement between INMARSAT ONE LTD, subsequently renamed
Inmarsat Holdings LTD, and COMSAT Corporation dated as of February 9,
1999 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999).
10.61 Fifth Amendment to Agreement (see Exhibit 10.20), dated as of October 1,
1999, between the Registrant and AT&T Corp. relating to utilization of
space segment.
10.62 Consulting Agreement, between the Registrant and Lawrence S. Eagleburger,
dated as of October 14, 1999.
Exhibit No. 21 - Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 1999
Exhibit No. 23 - Consents of experts and counsel
Consent of Independent Auditors dated March 28, 2000.
Exhibit No. 24 - Power of Attorney
Exhibit No. 27 - Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
(d)(1) INMARSAT HOLDINGS LTD, Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
*Compensatory plan or arrangement.
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ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1999 [LOGO]
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OUR VISION
"To establish Inmarsat as the world's leading celestial communications network,
delivering a broad base of high bandwidth services and content to both the
mobile and fixed markets."
CONTENTS
1 Group Highlights
2 Inmarsat at a Glance
4 Chairman's Statement
6 Chief Executive's Review
8 Business and Operational Review
16 Inmarsat in Action
20 Financial Review
23 Directors and Advisers
24 Board of Directors
25 Management Team
26 Directors' Report
28 Report of the Remuneration Committee
30 Statement on Corporate Governance
31 Auditors' Report to the Members of Inmarsat Holdings Ltd
32 Consolidated Profit and Loss Account
32 Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses
32 Reconciliation of Movements in Group Shareholders' Funds
33 Consolidated Balance Sheet
33 Company Balance Sheet
34 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
35 Notes to the Financial Statements
48 Five Year Summary
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Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 1
GROUP HIGHLIGHTS
COMMERCIAL
. Global Area Network (GAN), the first truly mobile satellite service offering
64kbit/s data rates, launched to excellent reviews.
. GAN uniquely offers both Mobile ISDN and Mobile Packet Data services to the
vertical corporate markets.
. Investment of US$1.4 billion approved for a new fourth generation satellite
constellation called Inmarsat I-4.
. First acquisition provides access into the VSAT fixed satellite market
expanding Inmarsat's overall communications portfolio.
TRANSITION
. On April 15, 1999, Inmarsat became the first intergovernmental organization
(IGO) to privatise.
. Inmarsat's structure is now better suited to today's competitive business.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
. Total space segment revenues, including the period January 1 to April 14,
1999, from Inmarsat as an IGO, were US$406.2 million.
. Profit on ordinary activities, including the period January 1 to April 14,
1999, from Inmarsat as an IGO, was US$119.4 million, before taxation and a
provision of US$150.0 million for diminution in the value of the ICO
investment.
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2 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
INMARSAT AT A GLANCE
MARITIME
Inmarsat continues to be the first choice mobile maritime satellite
communication provider.
KEY INDUSTRY SECTORS
. Merchant
. Fishing
. Government
. Cruise and Ferry
. Pleasure
KEY FACTS
Inmarsat-A is still the principal service, but mini-M is rapidly catching up.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1999
. Second annual three-day VMS conference held in London during May.
. Three-day Internet (lite-web) seminar for maritime manufacturers and service
providers held at Inmarsat HQ in November.
. Latin American seminar programme and Inmarsat pavilion initiative during
November.
KEY SOLUTIONS
. Maritime Safety Services -- GMDSS -- SafetyNET and FleetNET.
. Inmarsat-C rapid take-up in e-mail usage.
. Mini-M provides more cost-effective voice rates and e-mail connectivity for
ships in the spot beam coverage.
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LAND
Inmarsat provides a range of corporate customers with integrated high bandwidth
communications solutions.
KEY INDUSTRY SECTORS
. Energy
. Government/security
. Construction
. Humanitarian
. Logistics
. Media
KEY FACTS
High-speed data services represent 22 per cent of overall revenue.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1999
. Mini-M terminal growth 39 per cent
. Launch of the Global Area Network (mobile ISDN and packet data services).
. Division restructured to incorporate both geographical and market sector
focus.
KEY SOLUTIONS
. Corporate LAN remote access.
. Mobile office.
. Video communications.
. e-commerce.
. Internet/intranet access.
. Small data messaging systems.
. Asset tracking and tracing.
Maritime Traffic 1995-1999 (Millions mins)
95 154
96 201
97 227
98 314
99 342
Land Mobile Traffic 1995-1999 (Millions mins)
95 58
96 67
97 75
98 87
99 118
The 12 month information for 1999 includes the period from January 1 to April 14
from Inmarsat, the intergovernmental organization prior to transition, and the
period from April 15 to December 31 from Inmarsat Holdings Ltd.
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[INMARSAT LOGO]
AERONAUTICAL
Inmarsat provides voice and data communications services to aircraft operators
and passengers, both for safety (air traffic management and aircraft operational
control) and non-safety (public correspondence) applications.
KEY INDUSTRY SECTORS
. Commercial air transport aircraft operators (airlines).
. Operators of long-range corporate (business) jets.
. Government/military air transport organisations.
KEY FACTS
Over 2,300 aircraft equipped with Inmarsat aero system terminals, including
approximately 80 per cent of the airline industry's wide-bodied aircraft fleet.
Over 1,000 aircraft equipped with aero variants of other Inmarsat systems,
including Inmarsat-C and mini-M. Annual rate of terminal number growth is 30 per
cent.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1999
. Go-ahead for the development of 64kbit/s ISDN & Packet Data services for the
aeronautical market.
. Launch of the mini-M aero service.
KEY SOLUTIONS
. Provides communications services essential for efficient aircraft operations
on very long over-water air routes and the support of air traffic management
on such routes.
. Serves aircraft passenger needs for air-to-ground telephony and data
communications services.
FUTURE SERVICES
Our aim is to establish Inmarsat as the leading celestial communications system
providing a broad base of high bandwidth services and content to both the mobile
and fixed markets.
KEY INDUSTRY SECTORS
. Continue to service traditional maritime, land mobile and aeronautical
markets.
. Expansion into new markets with the more capable mobile and fixed
communications solutions.
KEY FACTS
The Inmarsat Global Area Network already provides 64kbit/s data solutions to the
land mobile business segment so is today addressing this demand for data
communications.
HIGHLIGHTS 1999
. The Board of Directors approved the Inmarsat I-4 programme in November 1999
at an estimated cost of US$1.4 billion.
KEY SOLUTIONS
. Future products and services will include mobile and fixed solutions which
will provide a seamless extension from terrestrial mobile and fixed networks.
. Inmarsat will service the increasing demand for multimedia services such as
corporate intranet access, e-business and Internet-based solutions which are
core to Inmarsat's long-term strategy.
INMARSAT KEY CUSTOMERS:
Inmarsat's customers include many of the world's largest PPTs and Telcos, from
Europe, North and South America, Asia, the Far East, Africa, the Middle East and
Australasia.
. BT, France Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, Station 12, Telenor, Comsat, Stratos,
KDD, Telstra & SingTel.
INMARSAT CORE SERVICES:
. Inmarsat's services cover the provision of voice, fax, telex, data and safety
communications for the maritime, land mobile and aeronautical markets.
THE LEADING MARITIME SERVICES ARE:
. Inmarsat-A (analogue voice, fax, telex and data at 64kbit/s) - global beam
. Inmarsat-B (digital voice, fax, and data at 64kbit/s) - global beam and spot
beam.
. Inmarsat-C (digital two-way messaging up to 32bytes in length, with GPS)
- global beam
. Inmarsat-E (global emergency positioning alerting service) - global beam
. Inmarsat mini-M (digital voice, fax and data at 2.4kbit/s) - spot beam
All support GMDSS (except for mini-M).
THE LEADING LAND MOBILE SERVICES ARE:
. Inmarsat-B (digital voice, fax, and data at 64kbit/s)
. Inmarsat Mobile Office (portable voice, fax and data at 2.4kbit/s)
. Inmarsat Global Area Network (portable voice, fax with Mobile ISDN and
packet data services at 64kbit/s)
. Inmarsat-D+ (two way short data messaging)
THE LEADING AERONAUTICAL SERVICES ARE:
. Inmarsat Aero-H (voice, fax and data)
. Inmarsat Aero-I (multi-channel voice, fax and circuit mode data)
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CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
[PHOTO]
"Inmarsat's strategy is to deliver
global high bandwidth
multimedia communications
solutions that empower
enterprises by delivering
corporate critical information
directly to where it is needed
most - anywhere in the world."
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Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 5
Dear Shareholder,
1999 was a historic period for Inmarsat.
On April 15, 1999, after many years of work by Inmarsat Signatories, Parties
and management, the privatisation of Inmarsat was successfully achieved.
Inmarsat was the first intergovernmental organization to transform to a limited
liability company. We now see other organizations trying to emulate this
success.
I am therefore delighted to introduce the first annual report of Inmarsat
Holdings Ltd as a private limited company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
One of the first matters dealt with following privatisation was the appointment
of the inaugural Board of Directors. Details of the individuals who currently
make up your Board are given on page 24. There are nine Shareholder Directors,
three Developing Country/Small Investor Directors, one executive Director and
one Independent Director During the period, Firton Acha resigned due to a change
in his career and subsequently Artur Schechtman was appointed in his place. We
were delighted that shareholders approved the appointment of John Rennocks as
the Company's first Independent Director.
Your Board also appointed Michael Storey as its first President and CEO on
October 1, 1999 and I am confident that he will lead us towards greater
revenue growth. We are very grateful to Warren Grace who fully supported the
Board following privatisation until Michael's appointment and thank him for his
tremendous efforts in overseeing the transition process.
IPO
Among the main reasons for making this transition from an intergovernmental
organization to a limited liability company was the desire to enable Inmarsat to
compete fairly but without restrictions in the global mobile market, and to
unlock shareholder value. The next step in achieving this aim is to offer
Inmarsat's shares to the public. The target date for this is 2001. The exact
timing will depend on the financial advice given, on market conditions and other
relevant factors. During 2000, the Group will concentrate on this process to
ensure that it is properly prepared for this momentous step in its evolution.
FUTURE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
A significant decision taken by the Board was the approval of the fourth
generation of satellites (Inmarsat 1-4) at an estimated cost of US$1.4 billion.
This programme will build on the Group's strategy to deliver increasingly higher
bandwidth global mobile multimedia communications solutions. These services will
provide a natural extension to the terrestrial fixed and mobile networks of the
21st century.
Another exciting expansion for the business was the acquisition at the end of
January 2000 of a VSAT-business based in Aberdeen, which now trades as Invsat
Ltd. We see this as a market which will complement Inmarsat's existing business.
The Board continues to consider other opportunities for growth.
While the Group has been looking at future opportunities for growth, it is
important to restate Inmarsat's continued commitment to maritime distress and
safety services. This is monitored through a Public Services Agreement signed
with the International Mobile Satellite Organization which formalises the
Group's adherence to certain public service obligations including communications
services for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
Y2K
One of the final highlights of 1999 was the successful conclusion of Inmarsat's
Y2K programme. No difficulties were experienced with the switchover from 1999
to the year 2000 and we are all grateful for the time taken by the Inmarsat
team, working with our distributors and other third parties, to ensure this
switchover occurred without incident.
ICO
At the beginning of November 1999, Michael Storey wrote to shareholders advising
them that, after careful consideration, the Board of Directors had decided not
to proceed with any additional direct investment in ICO Global Communications
(Holdings) Ltd ("ICO"), as any such investment would not be compatible with
Inmarsat's future growth strategy and therefore not in the best interests of
Inmarsat or its shareholders.
Your Board also took the decision that, as the Company's investment in ICO was
likely to be either lost or at best significantly reduced on ICO's emergence
from Chapter 11, a full provision for the entire amount of the Company's
investment of US$150.0 million would be made in the 1999 accounts.
DIVIDENDS
As a consequence of the decision to make a provision for the entire ICO
investment, the Company is unable to declare any dividends for the current
financial period. The Company will review its dividend policy next year but as
already highlighted in its first quarterly statement, its dividend policy as a
limited liability company will be materially different from the prior practice
as an intergovernmental organization.
THE FUTURE
Inmarsat has faced exciting challenges since transition. The year 2000 will see
the Group being prepared for flotation and seeking other ways to increase
revenue growth through improved relationships with its existing distributors and
new opportunities.
We have already held two Regional Shareholder Meetings: the first in Dubai at
the end of January and the second in Singapore in the middle of February, and
expect to hold a further meeting later this year.
Shareholders were given the opportunity to learn more about the Group's more
recent product developments and to put forward suggestions and recommendations
to Michael Storey and to me for further consideration by all the Directors.
Our employees are vital to the Group's continued success and, on behalf of the
Board and the shareholders, I would like to thank them for their contribution to
Inmarsat's development and look forward to their continued support in the
future.
/s/ Richard Vos
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RICHARD VOS, CHAIRMAN
MARCH 10, 2000
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REVIEW
[PHOTO]
"Inmarsat is the only global
mobile satellite system to offer
a broad range of voice and
data communications services
and solutions for maritime,
land mobile and aeronautical
markets."
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Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 7
OVERVIEW
As we enter a new millennium, Inmarsat remains the world's leading provider of
global mobile satellite communications services. Our service portfolio continues
to evolve to provide unrivalled offerings to customers throughout the maritime,
land and aeronautical communities. Customers recognise the reliability, global
reach and high quality of Inmarsat's service proposition combined with
innovative development and delivery of leading-edge data and multimedia
products, with a significant emphasis on Internet and e-commerce applications.
In the year to come, we will continue to expand the Inmarsat service portfolio
across all our core markets through new ISDN and IP 64kbit/s solutions and
extended bandwidth evolution programmes, such as Inmarsat I-4, delivering up to
432kbit/s high speed data. We will also be aiming for greater integration with
fixed IT networks and interoperability with telecoms standards, such as IMT-
2000.
There is an opportunity to exploit the fixed broadband communications
requirements of our core markets and to open up new ones by vertical integration
with broadband communications networks and service providers.
We aim to stimulate, drive and fuel network usage through capitalising on
information and content provision via the establishment of a registered
development programme providing integrated customer applications based on
Inmarsat services, also through the optimisation of the network for e-commerce
and joint partnerships and collaboration with 'content providers'.
During 1999, we launched a comprehensive range of advanced data and multimedia
solutions and technologies to address our customers' needs. In parallel,
Inmarsat continues to enhance its distribution networks across the globe to
maintain a seamless service provision.
As more people and businesses operate internationally, we see the growing need
for mobility. Inmarsat is experiencing an increasing demand for data and
multimedia. Alongside this is the growth of voice traffic but at a slower rate.
This change in mix is a trend that is a familiar theme today across all
telecommunications companies.
To maintain our momentum in addressing these needs together with their future
evolution, the Board of Directors approved the construction of the next
generation of satellites (Inmarsat I-4), at an estimated cost of US$1.4
billion, which will enter service in early 2004. The space segment of the system
will consist of two in-orbit satellites plus one ground spare. Inmarsat I-4 will
offer Inmarsat customers a full range of Personal Multimedia Communications
(PMC) at 144-432kbit/s.
Inmarsat's PMC service will provide portable, lightweight, Internet-ready
satellite modem units to be used primarily in conjunction with a mobile notebook
computer for multimedia communications services. These range from Internet-based
e-business solutions, on-line content-based services, to videoconferencing and
voice telephony.
The PMC services will be compatible with the third generation cellular systems
and will provide a satellite overlay for the terrestrial IMT-2000 (International
Mobile Telecommunications) networks.
The Inmarsat 1-4 generation system builds on Inmarsat's strategy to deliver
increasingly higher bandwidth mobile multimedia communications and provides a
natural extension to the terrestrial fixed and mobile networks for the 21st
century. As the third generation cellular systems emerge, this wide range of
powerful applications via Inmarsat will be available even for those roaming
beyond the coverage of these systems.
Inmarsat's desire to expand its customer services proposition has also led to
our first acquisition, the stablised very small aperture terminal (VSAT)
business of EAE Ltd in Aberdeen, trading through our subsidiary Invsat Limited.
This acquisition is a significant milestone in Inmarsat's growth strategy to add
to our customer proposition, vertically integrates aspects of our business and
is expected to be the first of a number of similar acquisitions, alliances or
joint ventures. It supports the advance of our services to both deliver and
exceed the customers' requirements, and to develop the broadband and e-commerce
dimensions of the Group.
Inmarsat intends to remain at the forefront of technological developments and to
play an integral part in meeting customers' data and multimedia needs on the
information superhighway.
The performance of Inmarsat results from and continues to depend upon many
factors working in successful co-operation for our mutual benefit. Inmarsat has
the best developed distribution channel of all mobile satellite operators and
intends to develop the commercially beneficial relationship with its Land Earth
Station Operators (LESOs). It is important to recognise their pivotal position
along with the extended distribution base of manufacturers, application
developers, and service providers, in bringing services to customers.
I equally recognise that Inmarsat's success is to a substantial extent
attributable to the dedication and hard work of all our staff. These
contributions will be all the more essential in this ever more demanding
telecommunications world.
MEETING THE FUTURE
Although the final steps of the privatisation of the intergovernmental Inmarsat
were completed only as recently as April 1999, the pace of activity in the
telecommunications arena is such that it now seems a long distant part of our
heritage. The transition itself created a structure better suited to today's
more competitive business; the challenge to grow Inmarsat from a shareholder
perspective continues and will do so with increased scope and pace.
/s/ MICHAEL STOREY
MICHAEL STOREY, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MARCH 10, 2000
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COMMUNICATIONS
Global business expansion
needs global integrated
communications capable of
delivering a full range of voice
fax and data services at high
bandwith.
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[PHOTO]
WHEREVER...
The global economy never stops
and communications is a key
factor in delivering corporate
critical information to the right
place at the right time.
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[PHOTO]
WHENEVER . . .
It's an increasingly competitive market, and companies need to have fast
reliable access to their corporate LAN wherever their business takes them.
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[PHOTO]
YOU NEED IT
Communications should be a truly integral part of your business life -- via
Inmarsat it is.
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A trend over the past few years has been the significant shift away from the
mature, analogue A service towards the lower tariff digital services. Transition
from the Inmarsat-A to the mini-M service is a particular example of this,
resulting in a very rapid growth of mini-M traffic in 1998 and 1999, fuelled by
customer appetite for this keenly priced service.
Overall traffic volumes have grown strongly; however, revenue growth has been
constrained to the lower tariff digital services. Maritime revenues for the
period of US$208.0 million exceeded expectations. lnmarsat-A telephone and telex
traffic declined by 18 per cent and 51 per cent respectively when compared to
1998, reflecting the general migration towards the lower tariff services and
more intelligent use of voice-circuits for data applications to replace telex
activity. Inmarsat-B traffic showed particularly strong growth as a result of
increased use of e-mail while the Inmarsat-C service benefited from the
compulsory implementation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS) from February 1,1999. Revenues from pre-paid lease services also
exceeded budgeted forecast for the period. Terminal commissionings continued at
a strong pace during the period reaching a total of 83,000 by the year end.
Enhancing the ability of customers to utilise existing services, Inmarsat has
developed various information guides explaining the ease of delivery of Internet
e-mails to and from ships. Improvements to the listings of international access
and ocean region codes, plus details of Inmarsat service providers have all
played their part in the Inmarsat network. In addition, a directory of ships
with Inmarsat satellite terminals on board is now available free on the World
Wide Web, enabling visitors to search by ship name with a minimum of three
characters, providing a step-by-step guide for contacting a vessel.
Inmarsat conducted the largest ever maritime IT survey during 1999. This
confirmed that shipping companies are embracing IT technology to communicate
with and manage their fleets. Data will soon replace telex as the standard for
ship-to-shore satellite communications. It is exactly these capabilities that
Inmarsat today, and in the future, will continue to provide through the
progressive evolution of its services.
Navigation services contributed revenues of US$5.4 million in the period. The
Inmarsat-3 satellites carry a special navigation transponder to transmit data
for users to enhance the accuracy of satellite positioning information. In
addition, a large number of point-to-multi-point transmissions are carried in
all ocean regions for wide area Global Position System differential corrections
and other marine navigation data such as chart corrections.
MARITIME
[PHOTO]
MARITIME: "Seafarers trust Inmarsat with their lives." The new Inmarsat-E EPIRB
system has already been responsible for three successful rescues. Inmarsat
voice, fax, e-mail, high-speed data and video transmissions use the same proven
Inmarsat technology.
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Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 13
The Land Mobile sector has continued to show steady year-on-year traffic growth.
In the period, revenues were ahead of expectations at US$69.2 million.
Displaying the characteristics of the Maritime market, the service dynamics of
Land Mobile continue to accelerate towards data-based applications as newer
services are introduced and replace the existing services. A specific example of
this change is the rapid growth of the mini-M service since its launch,
including the increased use of the high gain large antenna mini-M (LAMM) service
in rural and developing regions, together with the recently launched evolution
of the Global Area Network (GAN) service.
Like-for-like year-on-year revenue growth has been limited by this transition
towards data; however, the transition from the Inmarsat-A service to the cheaper
digital service has been largely completed. Inmarsat-B traffic and revenues
continue to benefit from the demand for data services, both 9.6kbit/s and high-
speed. Growth of the mini-M service continues unabated with terminals
commissioned during the period reaching around 20,000.
These changes in the Land Mobile market are also reflected in the growth ~nd mix
of commissioned terminals. By the end of 1999, a total of 97,000 terminals had
been commissioned.
Alongside this traffic growth, Inmarsat also developed new service offerings for
its Land Mobile customers. Key among these developments was the first truly
portable satellite communications service able to transmit 64kbit/s data, called
the Inmarsat Global Area Network (GAN). As well as supporting typical Global
Area Network solutions such as basic e-mail, file transfer and Internet access,
new applications such as large file transfer, video conferencing and image
transfer will also be available. Designed to meet the demand for remote
information access, the new capabilities will support 64kbit/s Integrated
Services Digital Network (ISDN) compatible communications. This will integrate
corporate IT networks with global mobile satellite communications. Companies
around the world will be able to extend their local area network (LAN) and wide
area network (WAN) capabilities beyond their physical boundaries into a Global
Area Network to work with customers, suppliers and manufacturers, wherever they
are in the world.
This packet data capability allows users to be charged by reference to the
amount of data they send or receive, rather than for the amount of time they
spend on-line.
LAND
[PHOTO]
LAND: Employing the most advanced technology, Inmarsat users can benefit from
high data rate transmissions, therefore enjoying facilities such as remote-area
video conferencing.
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The aeronautical sector contributed US$8.0 million to Inmarsat's revenue during
the period. Of this, approximately US$7.0 million was derived from passenger
services, principally air-to-ground telephony. The remainder was generated by
packet mode data services which find major applications in airline operational
control communications. Packet mode data traffic is currently a major growth
area, increasing at an annual rate exceeding 30 per cent. Both the voice and the
packet mode data services are increasingly being used to support air traffic
management in remote airspace, as well as assisting airlines to optimise the
efficiencies of aircraft operations on very long over-water routes.
The steady growth of satcoms-equipped aircraft numbers, coupled with specific
service promotion and support initiatives, is expected to result in increased
aero service revenues in 2000. The recent approval by the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) of the Aerovariant of the aero system for air
traffic management and other aeronautical safety service applications will
stimulate both the fittings and use of this system. Inmarsat's Aero-H, Aero-L
and Aero- systems are the world's only aeronautical satcoms systems which meet
these ICAO safety service standards.
A substantial market for Aero-l equipment and services is emerging in the
government/military transport aircraft sector; in which aircraft operate
cooperatively with their civil counterparts in the same airspace and must
therefore be similarly equipped.
Inmarsat announced the full-scale development of 64kbit/s data services for
aircraft operators and passengers in August 1999. These new services, which will
be based on the use of technology platforms developed for land mobile 64kbit/s
services, will give aircraft crews (cockpit and cabin) and passengers with lap-
top computers, IP protocol-based access to e-mail, e-commerce, corporate
networks and other Internet resources. They are due for launch early in 2001.
Inmarsat introduced a new service, mini-M Aero, in May 1999 to meet the satcoms
needs of general aviation and smaller corporate aircraft operators. Based on the
land mobile mini-M technology platform, mini-M Aero airborne equipment is much
less expensive than other aero satcoms hardware. This service brings satcoms
within economic reach of a broad range of new users and demonstrates Inmarsat's
commitment to re-using its core technologies in as many market segments as
possible. It offers a single circuit mode channel which may be used for high
quality voice, fax or PC data communications.
AERONAUTICAL
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AERONAUTICAL: High-quality communications provide air traffic managers with
real-time information on position, height and other parameters in oceanic and
remote areas. Passengers enjoy reliable voice and data services from their
seats.
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Our aim is to establish Inmarsat as the leading celestial communications system
providing a broad base of high bandwidth services and content to both the mobile
and fixed markets. Inmarsat will continue to expand its global mobile
communications solutions by providing increasingly higher bandwidth services and
solutions including alignment with third generation (IMT-2000) mobile
developments through its investment in the Inmarsat I-4 programme.
Inmarsat will leverage its successful delivery of mobile satellite based
services into the fixed satellite market to provide a wider choice of solutions
to existing and new customer segments. Underlying both the mobile and fixed
communications solutions is a plan to stimulate demand through the development
of applications and content across the diverse markets Inmarsat addresses.
Inmarsat will continue to service its traditional maritime, land mobile and
aeronautical markets while expanding into new markets with more capable mobile
and fixed communications solutions.
Terrestrial fixed and mobile networks are investing in increasing the bandwidth
and capabilities of their systems in order to support the growing demand for
Internet-based consumer and business solutions. Remote working and information
access has increased significantly in recent years and is expected to continue
to grow in the future. The Inmarsat Global Area Network already provides
64kbit/s data solutions to the land mobile business segment so is today
addressing this demand for data communications.
The Board of Directors approved the Inmarsat I-4 programme in November 1999
reflecting the Group's continuing commitment to global mobile communications
solutions and to maintain Inmarsat's leading position in this market.
Future products and services will include mobile and fixed solutions which will
provide a seamless extension from terrestrial mobile and fixed networks.
Inmarsat will service the increasing demand for multimedia services such as
corporate intranet access, e-business and Internet based solutions which are
core to Inmarsat's long-term strategy.
FUTURE SERVICES
[PHOTO]
FUTURE SERVICES: Inmarsat intends to remain at the forefront of technological
developments and to play an integral part in meeting customers' data and
multimedia needs on the information superhighway.
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INMARSAT IN ACTION
THE NEED TO COMMUNICATE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD CONTINUES TO REDEFINE THE WAY
SUCCESSFUL CORPORATIONS OPERATE. ONLY SATELLITE COMMUNICATION OFFERS TRULY
GLOBAL REACH AND ONLY INMARSAT PROVIDES GLOBAL COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS WHICH
SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF A BROAD RANGE OF MARKET SECTORS.
TRADITIONAL MARKET SECTORS SUCH AS MARITIME, AID AND GOVERNMENT HAVE BENEFITED
FROM INMARSAT SERVICES FOR MANY YEARS. WHILE THESE CONTINUE TO BE A SUBSTANTIAL
AND IMPORTANT PART OF THE INMARSAT CUSTOMER BASE, ORGANIZATIONS FROM NEW SECTORS
SUCH AS FINANCE AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES ARE INCREASINGLY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF
THE SOPHISTICATED VOICE AND DATA SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE.
SOLUTIONS INCLUDE E-COMMERCE, VIDEO COMMUNICATION, ACCESS TO INFORMATION
SERVICES, GMDSS, VEHICLE MONITORING, E-MAIL, REMOTE ACCESS TO COMPANY NETWORKS,
THE ABILITY TO EASILY USE INTRANETS AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB - TO HIGHLIGHT JUST
A FEW.
INMARSAT HAS A HERITAGE OF INNOVATION AND IS COMMITTED TO MEETING THE DIVERSE
NEEDS OF THE MARKETS THAT IT OPERATES IN, BE IT IN FIXED, "CAMPUS' OR MOBILE
ENVIRONMENTS. IN LINE WITH THIS, MORE AND MORE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS ARE BEING
DEVELOPED BY INMARSAT, ALL WITH THE COMMON BENEFITS OF WORLDWIDE COVERAGE,
PROVEN TECHNOLOGY AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE RELIABILITY.
In the village of Al-Zariba, 400km south west of Khartoum, an Inmarsat mini-M
payphone gives villagers access to the public telecommunication network.
[PHOTO]
VIDEO COMMUNICATION
Video communication enables users to relay video from almost anywhere on the
globe, providing an effective flexible solution for both media companies and the
rapidly growing number of organizations who use video conferencing on a regular
basis.
In 1999, users of the Inmarsat Global Area Network benefited from a mobile
service able to support 64kbit/s bandwidth, allowing truly mobile video
solutions for the first time. Users benefit from broadcast standard quality and
easy-to-use, portable equipment which delivers immediacy, live action or
diagnostic support as required.
REMOTE LAN ACCESS
Software developments have brought the Head Office LAN (Local Area Network)
within easy use of anyone. Whether it is from a temporary office or an hotel
room, mobile users are not able to access networks as if they were directly
connected.
The benefits are numerous and include fast, 'real-time' access to information
which allows Inmarsat users to maximise efficiency though minimising the down
time that mobility has meant historically.
MARITIME SAFETY
Inmarsat communication systems are an integral part of the International
Maritime Organization's (IMO) Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
and Inmarsat remains committed to developing services which support IMO
standards.
VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
The development of global vehicle tracking equipment delivers greater
opportunities for many organizations. Vehicles, fleets and assets can now be
managed through access to a standard web browser, which as well as security,
gives accurate, reliable speed and bearing information and records of any mobile
location and allows authorised users to send and receive short e-mail messages.
Easy-to-use and cost-effective vehicle management is a high quality
communication solution that easily integrates with existing systems.
INTERNET ACCESS
The Internet has revolutionised communication and offers limitless commercial
opportunity. Inmarsat users have a fast and reliable way of connecting to both
the web and their intranet from any location in the world, including the many
areas with neither fixed nor mobile communications.
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[PHOTO]
Remotely located operations in the Energy sector benefit from the Inmarsat
Global Area Network. E-commerce, web-access, file and image transfer solutions
are all immediately at hand, regardless of location.
SECURE COMMUNICATIONS
While the need to communicate is paramount for many, almost of equal importance,
is the need for their communications to be secure. By attaching an encryption
device, Inmarsat customers can be confident that their voice, data and fax
communications are authentic, not tampered with and secure from eavesdroppers
anywhere in the world. Confidential material can be sent reliably and quickly to
any location, giving a high quality, flexible, worry-free service.
PAYPHONES
Organization, individuals and communities in remote locations can now access a
payphone for voice, data and fax options. Operated from a pre-paid smart card
platform, payphone solutions are secure, easy to use and compatible with the
technical requirements of most countries. Up-to-date software can be downloaded
remotely, allowing effective management control irrespective of location. The
payphone can be operated by solar power and is easily installed even in the most
remote of locations.
[PHOTO]
Inmarsat mini-M phones played a key role in keeping thousands of pilgrims safe,
and in touch with friends and relatives, during the Kailish-Mansarovar
pilgrimage in the Himalaya.
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18 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
INMARSAT IN ACTION continued
E-COMMERCE
Many companies have already made large investments in e-commerce, replacing
outmoded technology with extranet activity or by building stronger customer
relationships through personalised websites.
The Inmarsat Global Area Network allows access to all the features of
e-commerce, combined with the benefits of mobility, flexibility and truly global
accessibility. Providing fast Internet connectivity with secure trusted
transaction handling, Inmarsat enables the corporate intranet to spread
seamlessly and quickly between sites, even when the sites are small, temporary,
mobile or remote.
IN-FLIGHT INFORMATION
Providing communication solutions for all kinds of aircraft, Inmarsat continues
to be innovative in the provision of aeronautical services. Via Inmarsat, more
and more passengers are benefiting from real-time-in flight information as well
as telephone, fax, e-mail and Internet services.
INFORMATION SERVICES
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) information services allow access to key
information, e-mail and corporate Intranet sites via small, lightweight
hand-held palmtop computers. Inmarsat users will be able to access their palmtop
for familiar information services, eliminating the need for complex web searches
or multiple telephone calls.
KEY PARTNERS
Inmarsat services are delivered through an integrated distribution network that
includes Land Earth Station Operators, service providers, equipment
manufacturers and distributors, software developers and system integrators.
Together, this network of communication specialists is dedicated to providing an
effective support infrastructure for users and the widest possible choice of
services and equipment.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Inmarsat customers can now start using Inmarsat services within an hour of
purchasing their equipment. This is only one example of many advances
spearheaded by Inmarsat Customer Services and Operations during the last 12
months. Another recent development is an extension to the existing customer
service coverage. As well as the international Inmarsat directory accessible via
the Internet, Inmarsat customers benefit from a 24 hour e-mail and telex
response service. To complement this, live phone, e-mail and fax coverage has
recently been increased to 18 hours a day.
Responsible for ensuring both quality and consistency of service, Inmarsat is
dedicated to providing even better customer support and, as part of this, is an
active participant in an industry group which tracks quality and develops new
solutions on a continuous basis.
[PHOTO]
Most long-haul passenger aircraft provide passenger access to phone, fax and
data communications using Inmarsat aeronautical services.
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Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 19
Frenchwoman Isabelle Autissier, competing in the 1999 Around Alone yacht race,
had just enough time to close the watertight cabin hatch and alert the race
authorities over her Inmarsat mini-M phone before her yacht, PRB, turned turtle.
[PHOTO APPEARS HERE]
The Inmarsat Global Area Network extends corporate IT networks to wherever
business is conducted. LAN access, video-conferencing and voice calling are all
enabled from a highly portable mobile satcoms unit.
[PHOTO APPEARS HERE] (c) Popperfoto
In areas stricken by conflict or natural disaster, care and medical assistance
is provided by workers including the International Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC). Inmarsat mini-M provides an essential communications link to regional
and Geneva HQs, ensuring security of staff and effectiveness of operations.
[PHOTO APPEARS HERE]
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20 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
FINANCIAL REVIEW
[PHOTO APPEARS HERE]
"These results show a healthy cash flow and reflect a rapid growth in data
applications, providing an ideal platform for further Internet and broadband
type services."
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 21
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
REVENUES 1995-1999 (US$ MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
95 328
96 363
97 378
98 401
99 115 291 406
<CAPTION>
PROFIT* 1995-1999 (US$ MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
95 134
96 137
97 127
98 126
99 42 77 119
*On ordinary activities before taxation and exceptional item
</TABLE>
Results for the year ended December 31, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 are
as recorded by Inmarsat, the intergovernmental organization, prior to
transition. The 12 months results for 1999 include the period January 1 to
April 14 as reported by the intergovernmental organization prior to
transition and the results for the period as reported in the accompanying
Financial Statements.
TRADING OVERVIEW
Although the Company was incorporated on November 20, 1998, trading only
commenced on April 15, 1999. Thus the results in the Financial Statements are
in respect of the period April 15 to December 31, 1999. Full year comparisons
which include the pre-transition period (January 1 to April 14, 1999) can be
found in the five year summary on page 48.
A loss after tax of US$86.7 million was recorded during the period. This loss
was arrived at after making full provision for the entire amount of the Group's
investment of US$1 50.0 million in ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited
("ICO") (see Note 13 to the Financial Statements).
The loss per share for the period was US$8.67; excluding the provision for the
Group's investment in ICO, earnings per share were US$6.33 for the period.
REVENUES
Revenues for the period were US$290.6 million.
OTHER OPERATING INCOME
Other income reached US$2.1 million in the period to December 31, 1999 and is
derived primarily from service contracts to the telecommunications industry.
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
The Group's consolidated operating expenditure (which includes the direct costs
of operating satellites and networks, marketing, general and administrative
expenses and depreciation) reached US$203.3 million. Operating expenditure
includes one-off costs of US$7.2 million incurred in a redundancy programme
during the fourth quarter of 1999.
Depreciation charges amounted to US$124.2 million; US$46.7 million related to
the Second Generation Satellite Programme, US$61.3 million related to the Third
Generation Satellite Programme with the balance related mainly to satellite
communications systems equipment.
Net interest expense for the period was US$11.9 million.
TAXATION
With the transformation of Inmarsat on April 15, 1999 to a private limited
company, it became subject to all UK taxes. With respect to corporation tax the
open market value of assets at transition will be used as the valuation basis
and discussions to finalise the value are underway with the UK Inland Revenue.
Net book value has been taken into account in arriving at the tax charge for the
year, the latter will be reduced if the final asset value is in excess of the
net book value.
Net Loss
The pre-tax loss for the period to December 31, 1999 was US$72.6 million.
After a tax charge of US$14.1 million, the Group's loss after taxation for the
period was US$86.7 million.
BALANCE SHEET
At the end of 1999, Shareholders' Funds were US$656.9 million, a reduction of
US$86.7 million, reflecting the loss for the period.
CASH FLOW
The Group's net cash flow from operating activities was US$245.1 million. It
invested US$25.5 million of capital expenditure primarily relating to new
systems. A total of US$27.0 million was repaid to the Group's lessors as finance
lease rental payments.
SEGMENTAL INFORMATION
Inmarsat provides an integrated range of satellite communication services.
Turnover by business sector is shown in Note 3 to the Financial Statements.
Because of the integrated nature of the underlying satellite and associated
network infrastructure, it is not feasible to show net assets and the result for
the period by business sector.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Inmarsat prepares its Financial Statements in accordance with United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (UK GAAP). Details of significant
policies are shown in Note 2 to the Financial Statements.
CURRENCY OF ACCOUNTING
Inmarsat maintains its accounting records in US$ as it invoices its customers
for services in US$, the recognised currency for settlement of accounts between
companies in the international telecommunications industry. However, as most of
Inmarsat's operations are based in London, the majority of its operating
expenses are denominated in (Pounds) Sterling. Capital expenditure is
denominated in a variety of currencies depending on the terms of individual
contracts but mainly in US$ and (Pounds) Sterling. As a consequence, Inmarsat
manages the currency exposure arising from the obligations denominated in
currencies other than the US$.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY
Inmarsat's treasury activities are managed by its treasury department under the
direction of a Treasury Review Committee whose chairman is the Chief Financial
Officer, and are consistent with board-approved treasury policies and
guidelines. An overriding policy objective is that treasury activities are used
solely for risk management purposes.
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22 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
FINANCIAL REVIEW continued
<TABLE>
OPERATING CASH FLOW 1995-1999 (US$M)
<S> <C>
95 261
96 263
97 317
98 405
99 339
<CAPTION>
NET FUNDS AT YEAR END 1995-1999 (US$M)
95 11
96 16
97 36
98 61
99 131
</TABLE>
Results for the year ended December 31, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 are as
recorded by Inmarsat, the intergovernmental organization, prior to transition.
The 12 months results for 1999 include the period January 1 to April 14 as
recorded by the intergovernmental organization prior to transition and the
results for the period as reported in the accompanying Financial Statements.
The 1998 operating cash flow of US$405 million includes a one off impact of
US$90 million arising from a reduction in the credit period arrangement with
the Organization's customers.
Other key features of treasury management include:
. ensure that Inmarsat is in a position to fund its obligations in appropriate
. currencies as they fall due;
. maintain adequate undrawn borrowing facilities; and economically hedge both
contracted and anticipated foreign currency cash flows on a minimum twelve-
month rolling basis with the option of covering expenses up to a maximum of
three years forward.
Treasury activities are only transacted with counter parties who are approved
relationship banks.
Treasury policy is implemented primarily through the use of forward purchases of
foreign currencies. The treasury department is, however; authorised to use
options, futures and other derivative instruments, but only to the extent that
such instruments form part of the hedging policy so as to establish a known rate
of exchange.
Having arranged the purchase of foreign currency in line with the anticipated
requirement for that currency over each financial year; an average rate of
exchange is calculated from the agreed currency deals. This average rate is
applied for accounting purposes. The policy is designed to minimise the impact
of currency gains and losses in the profit and loss account; gains and losses
will arise to the extent that the level of actual payments in the period differ
from those that were forecast.
In order to finance possible short-term liquidity requirements, committed 364-
day borrowing facilities of US$47.0 million have been arranged with relationship
banks. These facilities are subject to annual review at different dates during
2000.
LONG TERM FINANCIAL LEASE FACILITY CONTRACTS
All Inmarsat's long-term funding requirements have been arranged through two UK
finance lease facilities, each financing three satellites. For each lease,
credit enhancement has been provided to the Lessor by a Letter of Credit
facility from the European Investment Bank and a Club of Banks (the Clubs); both
Club facilities include cross currency swaps which convert the floating rate
sterling lease obligations into fixed rate dollar payments, thus removing the
currency and interest rate exposure which would otherwise exist. The facilities
are repayable over ten years, starting at the launch of each satellite, and are
scheduled to be fully repaid by 2002 and 2006 respectively. The repayment
profile of the outstanding obligations is shown in Note 18 to the Financial
Statements.
As part of these credit enhancement arrangements, the Clubs have a registered
charge on all Inmarsat's space segment income, together with debt service and
other covenants.
The accounting entries arising from the cash flows from the UK finance leases,
the related cross currency swaps and the costs of the credit enhancement
facilities are all combined in order to reflect the finance lease obligations as
disclosed in the Financial Statements. Interest is charged to the profit and
loss account on an annuity basis.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
The Board of Directors is responsible for the Group's systems of internal
financial control, the effectiveness of which are reviewed regularly by the
Board. Although no system of internal financial control can provide absolute
assurance against material misstatement or financial loss, the Group's systems
are designed to provide reasonable and appropriate assurance that the Group's
assets are safeguarded, that transactions are properly authorised and recorded,
and the integrity and reliability of accounting records and financial
information produced for use both within and externally to the Group.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research & Development activities in 1999 have spanned the full range of
Inmarsat's maritime, aeronautical and land mobile business interests, covering
services applicable to our current constellation of satellites as well as the
upcoming Inmarsat 1-4 satellite generation. The focus has been on investigating
in technologies where synergies are achievable across the three businesses and
where Inmarsat can leverage its current dominant position in 64kbit/s speed data
rates for mobile solutions, based on the Global Area Network, ISDN and Packet
Data platforms already being implemented. Inmarsat has placed considerable
emphasis on the possibilities for scaling these data pipes from the 64kbit/s
initial development, and the potential applications which such circuit, and
packet-mode bearers, could support. Specific technologies appropriate to this
work include 16-QAM modulation and turbo coding as techniques which preserve
satellite power and spectrum efficiency.
Investigations continue on areas specific to Inmarsat-based solutions, notably
voice coding where the latest advances in low bit rate sampling methods are of
interest, and in mobile antenna technology, for maritime and aeronautical
services. These represent key business areas and thus there will be continued
focus on enhancements in these technologies.
/s/ Ramin Khadem
-------------------------------------
RAMIN KHADEM, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
March 10, 2000
<PAGE>
INMARSAT Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 23
DIRECTORS AND ADVISERS
Board of Directors
Richard Vos, Chairman*
George Rorris, Vice Chairman*
Henry Chasia
Tom Collins*
Jean-Marie Culpin*
Vinoo Goyal
Dick Hoefsloot*
Britt Carina Horncastle*
Byung-Sup Jun*
Rikuo Koike*
Philip Permut*
John Rennocks
(appointed November 9, 1999)
Artur Schechtman
(appointed November 9, 1999)
Michael Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer
(appointed October 1, 1999)
(All Directors were appointed on April 15, 1999 except where otherwise noted)
Michael Storey is the only Executive Director appointed to the Board.
The Directors marked * are Shareholder Directors; except for Michael
Storey and John Rennocks, the remaining Directors are Developing
Country/Smaller Investor Directors.
Mr Goyal will retire at the AGM and offer himself for re-election.
Mr Jun will resign at the AGM.
Remuneration Committee
Philip Permut (Chairman)
Henry Chasia
George Rorris
Nominations Committee
Richard Vos (Chairman)
Vinoo Goyal
Britt Carina Horncastle
Rikuo Koike
Audit Committee
Tom Collins (Chairman)
Britt Carina Horncastle
Byung-Sup Jun
John Rennocks
LES Committee
Henry Chasia (Chairman)
Philip Permut
John Rennocks
Michael Storey
<PAGE>
Company Secretary
Alison Horrocks
Registered Office
99 City Road
London EC1Y 1AX
Tel: +44 (0)20 7728 1000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7728 1044
http:\\www.inmarsat.com
Registered Number
3674573 England and Wales
Auditors
PricewaterhouseCoopers
1 Embankment Place
London WC2N 6NN
Solicitors
Freshfields
65 Fleet Street
London EC4Y 1HS
<PAGE>
[PHOTOS]
1. RICHARD VOS, AGE 54
Chairman, Shareholder Director (non-executive)
Currently Head of International Consortia BT plc. Former chairman of the Board
of Intelsat.
2. GEORGE RORRIS, AGE 52
Vice Chairman, Shareholder Director (non-executive)
Currently the Head of Planning Division for International Communications in OTE,
Greece. George has been actively involved, as a former manager of mobile
satellite systems, in all matters relating to Inmarsat since 1979.
3. MICHAEL STOREY, AGE 58
President and Chief Executive Officer
More recently Michael was EVP of MCI Worldcom in Europe having previously been
President and CEO in Europe of MFS International which was acquired by Worldcom.
He also has substantial consultancy experience from his time as Vice President
with Booz Allen & Hamilton.
4. HENRY CHASIA, AGE 60
Developing Country/Smaller Investor Director (non-executive)
Recently Henry had been Deputy Secretary General at the Geneva-based
International Telecommunications Union. He has also been responsible for long-
range planning and telecommunication development with the East African Posts and
Telecommunications Corporation.
5. TOM COLLINS, AGE 42
Shareholder Director (non-executive)
Tom is currently Vice President and General Manager of COMSAT World Systems.
Previously he was Vice President and General Manager for COMSAT's Mobile
Communications business.
6. JEAN-MARIE CULPIN, AGE 34
Shareholder Director (non-executive)
Employed by France Telecom Worldwide Networks and Services, Jean-Marie is
Director of Satellite Networks Planning and Strategy having previously been
Technical Director for France Telecom Mobile International.
7. VINOO GOYAL, AGE 49
Developing Country/Smaller Investor Director (non-executive)
Vinoo is currently Director of Development for the Indian company VSNL. He has
held many important posts in the Indian National Satellite programme of the
Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
8. DICK HOEFSLOOT, AGE 45
Shareholder Director (non-executive)
Based in the Netherlands, Dick has primarily been responsible for managing KPN's
satellite interests. He has previously been Chairman of the Eutelsat Board.
9. BRITT CARINA HORNCASTLE, AGE 43
Shareholder Director (non-executive)
Britt is currently Vice President, International Consortia, responsible for
Telenor's satellite consortia investments and relationships. She was until
recently Director of Finance for Telenor Satellite Services.
10. BYUNG-SUP JUN, AGE 51
Shareholder Director (non-executive)
Byung-Sup is Managing Director of Korea Telecom. He is currently responsible for
all the international facility planning and operations of the Company and for
its satellite investment.
11. RIKUO KOIKE, AGE 49
Shareholder Director (non-executive)
Currently Director of the wireless Business Department of KDD Corporation, based
in Japan. He was the last Chairman of the Council of Inmarsat before it
transitioned to a private company.
12. PHILIP PERMUT, AGE 56
Shareholder Director (non-executive)
Phil has spent over 30 years practicing telecommunications law in the US and has
advised on a full range of international and domestic regulatory issues,
including radio frequency allocation and competitive new technology.
13. JOHN RENNOCKS, AGE 54
Independent Director (non-executive)
Currently Executive Director, Finance for Corus Group plc and a Director of
Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust plc. He is a Fellow of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. John has valuable corporate
governance and flotation experience.
14. ARTUR SCHECHTMAN, AGE 55
Developing Country/Smaller Investor Director (non-executive)
Currently Artur is Regional Manager for Europe and Asia for Embratel, based in
Brazil. Previously he was Chairman of the Council of Inmarsat when it was an
intergovernmental organization.
15. ALISON HORROCKS, AGE 37
Company Secretary
Alison was previously Group Company Secretary of International
Public Relations plc, a worldwide public relations company. She is a Fellow of
the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 25
MANAGEMENT TEAM
From left to right (back row)
MARIAN PARKER
Executive Assistant, Office of the Chief Executive
RICHARD DENNY
Vice President, Satellite Programmes and Operations
GENE JILG
Vice President, Advanced Programmes
ALISON HORROCKS
Company Secretary
JOHN ANGUS
Vice President, Administration
PAUL BRANCH
Vice President, Product Development and Engineering
From left to right (front row)
PERRY MELTON
Vice President, Strategic Development
RAMIN KHADEM
Chief Financial Officer
MICHAEL STOREY
President and Chief Executive Officer
ALAN AUCKENTHALER
General Counsel
GEORGE NOVELLI
Vice President, Marketing and Business Development
[PICTURE APPEARS HERE]
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26 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
The Directors have pleasure in submitting their report and accounts for the
period ended December 31, 1999.
Principal Activities
The principal activity of the Group is the provision of a broad range of voice
and data based communications services for specialised, mobile and remote
applications through the provision of the space segment for satellite
telecommunications. The Group is also committed to ensuring the continued
provision of Global Maritime Distress and Safety Satellite Communications
Services together with other basic principles which are enshrined in its
Memorandum of Association and the Public Services Agreement with the
International Mobile Satellite Organization.
Review of Business
The result for the period is shown in the Consolidated Profit & Loss account
shown on page 32. A review of the business during the period and the likely
future development of the Group is given in the Chairman's statement on pages 4
and 5, the President and CEO's statement on pages 6 and 7 and the Business and
Operational Review on pages 8 to 15.
Share Capital
A statement of the share capital of the Company appears in Note 19 of the
Financial Statements.
Dividends
No dividends were paid in the period.
Research and Development
The Group continues to invest in new services and technology through its
research and development programmes. These include pure research for new
products as well as developing those services which have been demonstrated to
have a profitable business case.
Charitable and Political Donations
No donations were made in the period.
Post Balance Sheet Events
There were no material post Balance Sheet events between the end of the
financial period and the date of this Report. However, on January 31, 2000, the
Group acquired part of the business of EAE Ltd.
Directors and their Interests
The Directors in office as at December 31, 1999 and their interests in the share
capital of the Company are given within the Report of the Remuneration Committee
on pages 28 and 29.
Election of Directors
The Company's Articles of Association require that one third of the Developing
Country/Smaller Investor Directors retire at each annual general meeting of the
Company. Therefore, Mr. Goyal will retire at the annual general meeting and will
put himself forward for re-election. Mr. Jun, who is a Shareholder Director,
will resign at the annual general meeting and a replacement Director will be
appointed at that Meeting. The names of Directors submitted for election or
re-election can be found in the Notice of Meeting for the annual general
meeting.
Equal Opportunities and Disabled Employees
The Group has a positive attitude towards the development of all its employees
and does not discriminate between employees or potential employees on grounds of
race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status or religious
beliefs.
The Group gives full consideration to applications from disabled persons and has
ensured that access to all parts of its main building in London is unrestricted.
Employee Involvement
The Group has ensured that employees are fully informed and involved in the
business, through the use of various communications methods. As well as the
production of a Company newsletter on its intranet site, the Company updates
news on a regular basis through the Company e-mail. The Board wishes to
encourage employees to acquire a stake in the Company and operates share option
plans whereby employees can acquire shares in the Company. The Group's staff
association has also been involved in important decisions about the business.
Additionally, an employee shareholder forum is being established to extend two
way communication between employee share option holders and management.
Health and Safety
The Group is committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety for
its employees, customers, visitors, contractors and anyone affected by its
business activities.
European Monetary Union
The Group has reviewed the implications of the European Monetary Union and the
issues arising from the potential introduction of the Euro into the United
Kingdom are being addressed.
Policy and Practice on Payment of Creditors
The Groups' policy and practice on payment of creditors is:
. to pay all suppliers within the time limit agreed with each at the start of
business with the supplier;
. to ensure that suppliers are aware of the terms of payment; and
. pay in accordance with the contractual and other legal obligations whenever
it is satisfied that the supplier has provided the goods and services in
accordance with the agreed terms and conditions.
At December 31, 1999, the Group trade creditors represented 31 days equivalent
of aggregate amounts invoiced by suppliers during the period.
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Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 27
Substantial Shareholdings
At December 31, 1999, the Company's register of substantial interests showed
the following interests of 3 per cent or more in the Company shares:
Number of
Ordinary shares %
------------------------------------------------
COMSAT Corporation 2,220,549 22.2
BT plc 785,795 7.9
KDD Corporation 757,279 7.6
Telenor Satellite Services AS 680,243 6.8
France Telecom 509,657 5.1
Hellenic Telecommunications
Organization SA 467,269 4.7
Deutsche Telecom AG 428,062 4.3
KPN Telecom B.V. 383,701 3.8
Morsviasputnik 369,506 3.7
------------------------------------------------
Significant Contracts
All of the space segment revenue of the Group is derived from sales to LESOs
which are all owned by shareholders. LESOs operate in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the Land Earth Station Operator's Agreement, which was entered
into when the transition of Inmarsat as an intergovernmental organization to a
private Company occurred. Additionally, some services required to run the space
segment are purchased from companies who are also shareholders. Further details
of these related party transactions can be found in Note 25 to the Financial
Statements.
There were no contracts in which a Director had a material interest.
Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance
The Group maintains insurance to cover Directors' and Officers' liability as
referred to in Section 310(3)(a) of the Companies Act 1985.
Auditors
The auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers were appointed on April 19, 1999, and have
indicated their willingness to continue in office. A resolution to reappoint
them will be proposed at the annual general meeting.
Directors' Responsibilities
The following statement, which should be read in conjunction with the auditors'
statement of auditors' responsibilities set out on page 31, is made with a view
of distinguishing the respective responsibilities of the Directors and the
auditors in relation to the financial statements.
Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each
financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company and the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period. In
preparing those financial statements, the Directors are required to:
. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
. state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
and
. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which
disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the
Company and the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 1985. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps
for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Annual General Meeting
A number of resolutions will be proposed at the annual general meeting. An
explanation of these resolutions, together with the Notice of Meeting, is
contained in the accompanying document.
By order of the Board
/s/ Alison Horrocks
ALISON HORROCKS FCIS
COMPANY SECRETARY
March 10, 2000
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28 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
REPORT OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
In preparing this report the Board has followed the provisions of Schedule B of
the Combined Code. The Directors have established a Remuneration Committee.
Composition of the Remuneration Committee
Members of the Remuneration Committee are disclosed on page 23.
All members are non-executive Directors of the Company.
Policy on Remuneration of Executive Directors
Remuneration packages are designed to be competitive and attract, retain and
motivate Executive Directors of the highest calibre. There is only one Executive
Director on the Board; he is the President and Chief Executive Officer. The
Remuneration Committee considers the remuneration of the Executive Director
against the needs of the Group for talent at Board level at the particular time
and the then prevailing market. It ensures the Director is fairly rewarded for
his personal contribution to the Group's overall performance in the short and
longer term. The policy is aimed to align the interests of the Executive
Director and shareholders. In determining his remuneration package, the
Remuneration Committee has had regard to packages provided by companies of a
similar size and within the same industry and markets as there are no directly
comparable companies. Due to the competitive nature of the market, overall
compensation levels rank at the upper quartile of survey data.
The main elements of the remuneration package offered are:
Basic Salary and Benefits
Basic salary is structured by the Remuneration Committee by taking into account
the responsibilities, individual performance and experience of the Executive
Director; as well as the market place for executives in a similar position.
Salary reviews are generally determined annually and adjustments will occur if
necessary in relation to market practice and after a formal appraisal process of
performance. Benefits include private healthcare insurance, long term disability
insurance, life assurance, and cash payments in lieu of a Company car. The
benefits are non-pensionable.
Annual Bonus
The Executive Director is paid a bonus upon achievement of challenging
objectives linked to Group financial and operational performance. The target
level of bonus is 73 per cent of basic salary. The Remuneration Committee
approves the objectives which are set at the start of each financial year and
reviewed thereafter. Part of the bonus is deferred and paid out in equal
instalments over the subsequent three years.
Share Options
The Executive Director received two grants of options: the first was a market
value option: 100 per cent of the option vests if the share price between the
date of grant and the Initial Public Offering increases by at least 100 per
cent; 50 per cent vests if the share price increases by 50 per cent with
proportionate vesting between 50 per cent and 100 per cent of the share price
increase. The options can be exercised in different tranches, the first being at
flotation and then over the subsequent three years. The second was a grant of
nil price options, split into three tranches amounting in total to options over
8,000 shares. For each tranche, the option vests against business performance
attained as determined by the Remuneration Committee. Provided performance
targets have been achieved, the first tranche can be exercised after the first
anniversary of the Initial Public Offering, the second tranche after the second
anniversary of the Initial Public Offering and the third tranche one year later.
Details of the options granted to the Executive Director are shown on page 29.
Pensions
The Executive Director participates in the defined contribution Group pension
scheme. Pensionable salary is limited to basic salary excluding all bonuses and
other benefits. Where UK Plan contributions exceed Inland Revenue limits,
contributions are made in the form of additional cash payments to the Director.
Notice Period
The notice period for the Executive Director is 12 months.
Employee Share Plans
Grants of options are made by the Remuneration Committee under the Company's
various Share Option Plans. The exercise of options are subject to the Company
achieving its Initial Public Offering. Options granted to employees under the
Approved Share Purchase Plan are capable of exercise when the Company achieves
its Initial Public Offering. Options granted to employees under the Share Option
Plan are capable of exercise in two tranches: 40 per cent upon an Initial Public
Offering and 60 per cent one year later.
Details of the options granted to employees are shown in Note 19 of the
Financial Statements.
Non-Executive Directors' Fees
Fees for non-executive Directors are determined by the Board, taking
advice as appropriate, and are disclosed in Note 8 of the Financial
Statements.
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 29
Directors' Interests
The Directors of the Company in office at the end of the period and their
interests in the share capital of the Company as at March 10, 2000, all of which
are beneficial to the Directors and their immediate families, which have been
notified to the Group pursuant to Sections 524 or 328 of the Companies Act 1 985
(the "Act") or are required to be entered into the Register required to be kept
under Section 325 of the Act, and of the persons connected (within the meaning
of Section 346 of the Act) with the Directors; were as follows:
a) apart from share options as described below, no Directors have any ownership
of shares as at December 31, 1999 nor at March 10, 2000; and
b) ordinary shares of (Pounds)1 .00 each for which the Directors have beneficial
options to subscribe are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options held Data from
at start of Granted during Exercised during Options held at Exercise which Expiry
Director period the period the period end of period price exercisable date
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
M Storey Nil 8,000 Nil 8,000 (Pounds) 10% at IPO; 14/10/09
78.65 per 30% first
share anniversary
of float;
30% second
anniversary
of float; and
30% third
anniversary
of float
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
M Storey Nil 2,666 Nil 2,666 (Pounds) 1 year after 14/10/09
1.00 per IPO
tranche
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
M Storey Nil 2,667 Nil 2,667 (Pounds) 2 years after 14/10/09
1.00 per IPO
tranche
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
M Storey Nil 2,667 Nil 2,667 (Pounds) 3 years after 14/10/09
1.00 per IPO
tranche
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
No other Director has received share options.
Options granted during the period are subject to performance conditions as
described on page 28.
During the period no options were exercised or sold.
<PAGE>
30 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
STATEMENT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
On June 25, 1998 the final version of the Principles of Good Governance and
Code of Best Practice ("The Combined Code") was issued by the London Stock
Exchange. Although the Company is not currently required to comply with this
Code, it has been adopted wherever appropriate. The Board has reviewed how the
Company complies with the Code. An explanation of how the Company has applied
these principles is given below.
Directors
The Board currently has 14 Directors, comprising one Executive
Director and 13 non-executive Directors, one of which is an
Independent Director. The Board meets regularly throughout the year.
Directors' training is provided.
The Chairman is responsible for the running of the Board and the CEO for
implementing Group strategy.
The Board has a formal schedule of matters reserved to it for decision but can
also delegate specific responsibilities to the Board Committees listed below.
Directors receive Board and Committee papers in advance of the relevant meetings
and the Company Secretary is responsible to the Board for ensuring that Board
procedures are followed. The Directors also have access to the advice and
services of the Company Secretary. All Directors are able to take independent
advice in the furtherance of their duties if necessary.
Board Committees
Audit Committee
The members of the Audit Committee are non-executive Directors and their details
are disclosed on page 23. The Audit Committee meets at least twice each year and
has particular responsibility for monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of
the operation of internal financial controls and ensuring that the Group's
financial statements present a true and fair reflection of the Group's financial
position. Its duties include keeping under review the scope and results of the
audit and its cost effectiveness and the independence and objectivity of the
auditors. These meetings are attended by the Chief Financial Officer and the
internal and external auditors. The Board considers that, through the Audit
Committee, it has an objective and professional relationship with the auditors.
Remuneration and Nominations Committees
The composition of the Remuneration and Nominations Committees is disclosed on
page 23. Both Committees comprise solely non-executive Directors. The
Remuneration Committee meets as and when necessary to review the salary of the
Executive Director and major remuneration plans for the Group as a whole. It is
empowered to recommend the grant of share options under the existing Share
Option Plans. The Nominations Committee meets as and when necessary and has
responsibility for nominating to the Board and shareholders, candidates for
appointment as Directors.
LES Committee
The members of this Committee comprise the Executive Director and some non-
executive Directors; details are provided on page 23. The Committee meets as
required and has general responsibility for overseeing contracts between the
Land Earth Station Operators and the Group.
Directors' Remuneration
Details of the Company's remuneration policy and Directors' remuneration are
contained in the Report of the Remuneration Committee on pages 28 to 29 and in
Note 8 to the Financial Statements.
Relations with Shareholders
The Company recognises the importance of communicating with its shareholders to
ensure that its strategy and performance is understood. This is delivered by way
of quarterly reports and the annual report and accounts. In addition to the
annual general meeting and any necessary extraordinary general meetings, the
Company also held two Regional Shareholder Meetings in early 2000.
As many Directors as possible will attend the Company's annual general meeting
and are available to answer shareholder questions. Voting may be by poll, by
show of hands or a combination of both.
Internal Controls
It is the Board's intention to adopt the Tumbull Committee's Guidance
for Directors on Internal Control for the financial year ending
December 31, 2000.
The Board acknowledges its responsibility for establishing and maintaining the
Group's system of internal financial control. Any system can provide only
reasonable and not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss.
The key elements of internal financial controls include:
(a) delegation of authority based on job responsibilities and experience;
(b) formal policies and procedures are in place to ensure the integrity and
accuracy of the Group's accounting records;
(c) annual plans, forecasts and performance targets are prepared to allow
management to monitor the key business and financial activities and the progress
towards achieving the financial objectives;
(d) monthly management accounts are prepared promptly providing relevant,
reliable, up-to-date financial and other information to management. The Group
reports quarterly to shareholders based on a standardised reporting process; and
(e) the Audit Committee receives reports from the internal and external auditors
on a regular basis and assures itself that the internal financial control
environment of the Group is operating.
The Audit Committee has carried out a review of the effectiveness of the Group's
system of internal financial controls during the period ended December31, 1999.
Going Concern
After due consideration, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the
Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern
basis in preparing the accounts.
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 31
AUDITORS' REPORT
We have audited the financial statements on pages 32 to 47 which have been
prepared under the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set
out on pages 35 and 36.
Respective Responsibilities of Directors and Auditors
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report. As described on
page 27, this includes responsibility for preparing the financial statements, in
accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards. Our
responsibilities, as independent auditors, are established in the United Kingdom
by statute, the Auditing Practices Board and our profession's ethical guidance.
We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true
and fair view and are properly prepared in accordance with the United Kingdom
Companies Act. We also report to you if, in our opinion, the Directors' report
is not consistent with the financial statements, if the Company has not kept
proper accounting records, if we have not received all the information and
explanations we require for our audit, or if information specified by law
regarding Directors' remuneration and transactions is not disclosed.
We read the other information contained in the Annual Report and consider the
implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or
material inconsistencies with the financial statements.
Basis of Audit Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Auditing Standards issued by the
Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of
evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It
also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made by
the Directors in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the
accounting policies are appropriate to the Company's circumstances, consistently
applied and adequately disclosed.
We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and
explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with
sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements
are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other
irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall
adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements.
Opinion
in our opinion the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company and the Group at December 31, 1999 and the loss and
cash flows of the Group for the period then ended and have been properly
prepared in accordance with the United Kingdom Companies Act 1985.
PriceWaterHouseCoopers [LOGO]
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS
LONDON
March 10, 2000
<PAGE>
32 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 20, 1998 TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
Note US$'000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues 2,3 290,551
Operating Costs 4 (203,329)
Provision for diminution of investment 13 (150,007)
Other Operating Income 2,079
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating Loss (60,706)
Net interest payable 6 (11,915)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loss On Ordinary Activities Before Taxation 5 (72,621)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Taxation 9 (14,110)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loss On Ordinary Activities After Taxation 20 (86,731)
================================================================================
The financial results reflect the trading of the Group following transition for
the period April 15 to December 31, 1999. Prior to this period the Group had no
trading activity.
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 20, 1998 TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
The Group had no recognised gains or losses during the period other than those
reflected in the consolidated profit and loss account.
All gains and losses recognised above are based on historical costs and arise
from continuing operations.
RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS IN GROUP SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 20, 1998 TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
Note US$'000
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retained loss for the financial period (86,731)
Net assets transferred on transition 26 743,610
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in Shareholders' Funds 656,879
Shareholders' Funds on incorporation --
==============================================================================
Shareholders' Funds as at December 31, 1999 656,879
==============================================================================
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 33
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999
Note US$'000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 12 880,011
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Assets
Debtors 14 126,855
Short term investments 75,753
Cash at bank and in hand 55,881
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
258,489
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Creditors - Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 15 (170,718)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Current Assets 87,771
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 967,782
Creditors - Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 16 (306,682)
Provisions For Liabilities And Charges 17 (4,221)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Assets 656,879
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capital and Reserves
Called up share capital 19 16,200
Other reserve 20 727,410
Profit and loss account 20 (86,731)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shareholders' Funds (including non-equity) 656,879
======================================================================================================
</TABLE>
Approved by the Board on March 10, 2000
/s/ Richard Vos
Chairman
<PAGE>
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999
Note US$'000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Fixed Assets
Investments 13 743,610
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Assets
Debtors 14 255
Creditors - Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 15 (87,857)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Current Liabilities (87,602)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Assets 656,008
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capital And Reserves
Called up share capital 19 16,200
Other reserve 20 727,410
Profit and loss account 20 (87,602)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shareholders' funds (including non-equity) 656,008
======================================================================================================
</TABLE>
Approved by the Board on March 10, 2000
/s/ Richard Vos
Chairman
<PAGE>
34 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 20, 1998 TO
DECEMBER 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Note US$'000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities 21 245,076
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Returns on Investments and Servicing of Finance
Interest received 962
Interest paid (676)
Interest element of finance lease rental payments (12,772)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Cash Flow for Returns on Investments and Servicing of Finance (12,486)
============================================================================================================
Taxation
UK Corporation tax paid (2,445)
Overseas tax paid (304)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tax Paid (2,749)
============================================================================================================
Capital Expenditure and Financial Investments
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (25,546)
Sale of tangible fixed assets 11
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Cash Flow for Capital Expenditure and Financial Investments (25,535)
============================================================================================================
Net overdraft transferred at transition (54,447)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash inflow before use of liquid resources and financing 149,859
============================================================================================================
Management of Liquid Resources
Increase in short-term deposits (75,753)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Cash Flow after Management of Liquid Resources 74,106
Financing
Repayments to former signatories (4,488)
Capital element of finance lease rental payments (14,213)
============================================================================================================
Net Cash Outflow From Financing (18,701)
Increase In Cash In The Period 55,405
============================================================================================================
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 35
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Directors present the consolidated financial statements of Inmarsat Holdings
Ltd for the period from incorporation on November 20, 1998 to December 31, 1999.
The Company was formed on November 20, 1998 as Inmarsat One Ltd, a private
limited liability Company registered in England and Wales.
Under the transition arrangements approved by the governing body (the
"Assembly") of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (the
"Organization") and following the completion of various conditions precedent,
the Organization transferred, on April 15, 1999, all its assets and liabilities
to a private Company (Inmarsat Two Company, since re-registered as Inmarsat Ltd
(a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company)).
In return for the receipt of these assets and liabilities, Inmarsat Two
Company issued ordinary shares to Inmarsat One Ltd (since renamed Inmarsat
Holdings Ltd) which then issued ordinary shares to the former Signatories of
the Organization in settlement of their investment shares. On the same date,
the investment in ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd was transferred from
Inmarsat Two Company to Inmarsat Holdings Ltd. See Note 26 for details of assets
transferred.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention
and in accordance with accounting standards adopting the following applicable
accounting policies:
a) Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
applicable United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (UK GAAP).
The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the
Company and its subsidiary undertakings together with associated undertakings to
the extent of the Group's interest in those undertakings. Inter-Company
transactions and balances have been eliminated. The result of subsidiary
undertakings established or acquired during the period are included in the
consolidated profit and loss account from the date of acquisition.
The Company has taken advantage of Section 230 of the Companies Act 1985 and has
not presented a profit and loss account. The loss of the Company for the
financial period is disclosed in Note 10 to these financial statements.
b) Revenue
Revenue represents the amounts invoiced, excluding VAT, for the provision of
space segment capacity.
c) Currency of Accounting and Foreign Currency
The currency used in the financial statements is the United States of America
dollar ("US$"). Transactions not denominated in US dollars during the
accounting period have been translated into US dollars at an average hedged rate
of exchange. Fixed assets denominated in currencies other than the US dollar
have been translated at the hedged rates of exchange ruling at the dates of
acquisition. Current assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other
than the US dollar have been translated at the hedged rates of exchange for the
next year. Differences on exchange are dealt with in the profit and loss
account.
Gains and losses in respect of financial instruments used to manage foreign
currency exposures are deferred and only recognised upon the maturity of the
contract.
d) Space Segment Capital Expenditure
Expenditure charged to space segment projects includes invoiced progress
payments, external consultancy costs and in-house costs. Progress payments are
determined on milestones achieved to date together with agreed cost escalation
indices. Future payments for third generation satellites dependent on the
future performance of each satellite are also accrued and capitalised as each
satellite becomes operational. Recognition of these expenditures is deferred
until the respective satellite becomes operational and is depreciated over the
life of each satellite from the date of commencement of operations - see Note
2 (e) for useful lives.
e) Depreciation of Fixed Assets
Depreciation is calculated to write off the historical cost of fixed assets,
except land, on a straight line basis over the expected useful lives of the
assets concerned. The principal annual rates used for this purpose are;
Space segment 9.1-10.0%
Fixtures and fittings, and other building-related equipment 10.0%
Buildings 4.0%
Other fixed assets 20.0-33.3%
f) Provision for Asset Impairment
Provision is made for asset impairment of the recoverable amount (the higher of
net realisable value and value in use) falls below its carrying value.
<PAGE>
36 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
g) Leasing Commitments
Assets acquired under finance leases have been recorded in the balance sheet as
fixed assets at their equivalent capital value and are depreciated over the
useful life of the asset. The corresponding liability is reported as between its
short term and long term components. The interest element of the finance lease
is charged to the profit and loss account over the lease period at a constant
rate. Interest accruing prior to commencement of operations of each such asset
is capitalised. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged in the profit
and loss account in equal annual amounts over the term of the lease.
h) Research and Development
Research expenditure is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
Development costs of services whose business case has been demonstrated and
approved by the Board are capitalised from the date of approval until the
development is complete and the commencement of service. Such costs are
amortised over five years, which is in line with the depreciation policy as
shown in Note 2 (e).
i) Pensions
The Group operates a defined benefit and a number of defined contribution
pension schemes in its principal locations. The defined benefit scheme is funded
and its assets are held in separate funds administered by the Board of Directors
of a corporate trustee.
Pension costs for the defined benefit scheme are assessed in accordance with the
advice of independent qualified actuaries and are charged to the profit and loss
account so as to spread the cost on a straight line basis over the average
service lives of employees. Pension surpluses and deficits are amortised over
the expected average remaining service lives of current employees. Pension costs
for the defined contribution schemes are charged to the profit and loss account
as incurred.
j) Post-retirement Benefits
Inmarsat recognises liabilities relating to post-retirement medical benefits in
respect of employees in the United Kingdom and overseas following the
introduction of Urgent Issues Task Force Abstract 6 - Accounting for Post-
Retirement Benefits other than Pensions. The basis of the valuation of the
liability is the projected unit method. Annual charges are made to the Group's
profit and loss account so as to spread the cost of these benefits after
retirement, on a systematic basis, over the employees' working lives.
k) Investments
Investments, held as fixed assets, are recorded in the balance sheet at cost
less provision for any permanent diminution in value.
l) Taxation
Provision is made for deferred taxation, using the liability method, on all
material timing differences to the extent that it is probable that the timing
differences will crystallise.
<PAGE>
3. SEGMENTAL REPORTING
An analysis of turnover by business sector and traffic category is set out
below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
US$000 Maritime Land Mobile Aero Navigation Total
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Voice 127,721 42,318 3,367 - 173,406
Data - Circuit 23,241 20,000 - - 43,241
Data - Packet 34,855 4,348 1,248 - 40,451
Telex 11,970 91 - - 12,061
Other 10,164 2,411 3,413 5,404 21,392
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 207,951 69,168 8,028 5,404 290,551
==============================================================================================
</TABLE>
Inmarsat provides a range of satellite communications services. Because of the
integrated nature of the underlying satellites and associated network
infrastructure, it is not feasible to show net assets and the result for the
period by business sector and traffic category.
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 37
4. OPERATING COSTS
US$'000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wages and benefits 35,294
Social security costs 3,785
Pension costs 2,977
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total staff costs 42,056
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Network and satellite operations 11,138
Other operating costs 25,933
Depreciation (Note 12) 124,202
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating costs for continuing operations 203,329
================================================================================
The Directors believe that the nature of the Group's business is such that the
analysis of operating costs required by the Companies Act 1985 is not
appropriate. As required by the Act, the Directors have therefore adapted the
prescribed format so that operating costs are disclosed in a manner appropriate
to the Group's principal activity.
5. LOSS ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation is stated after charging:
US$'000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Provision for diminution in value of investment (Note 13) 150,007
Depreciation of fixed assets - leased 41,059
- owned 83,143
Operating lease rentals 14,987
Auditors' remuneration and expenses - audit services 110
- non audit services 123
Staff costs (Note 4) 42,056
Redundancy costs 7,244
Research and development costs - Pure research costs 2,921
Gain on Foreign Exchange 948
================================================================================
Auditors' remuneration and expenses payable by the Company were US$6,000.
6. INTEREST
US$'000
================================================================================
Interest payable on bank loans and overdrafts (676)
Interest payable under finance lease contracts (12,772)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total interest and similar charges payable (13,448)
Bank interest receivable 1,533
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net interest payable (11,915)
================================================================================
<PAGE>
38 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
7. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of people (including Executive Director) employed
during the period.
By category of employment Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Network and Satellite Operations 71
Marketing and Business Development 86
Product Development and Engineering 87
Administration, Legal, Finance, Advanced Programmes and Others 147
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
391
================================================================================
Directors' remuneration is disclosed in Note 8. The total amount of Directors'
remuneration for the period to December 31, 1999 was US$507,000.
8. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION
Directors' remuneration for the period ended December 31, 1999
Salary Pension Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Richard Vos 79 -- 79
George Rorris 23 -- 23
Firton Acha 15 -- 15
Henry Chasia 29 -- 29
Tom Collins 25 -- 25
Jean-Marie Culpin 23 -- 23
Vinoo Goyal 23 -- 23
Dick Hoefsloot 23 -- 23
Britt Carina Horncastle 23 -- 23
Byung-Sup Jun 23 -- 23
Rikuo Koike 23 -- 23
Philip Permut 31 -- 31
John Rennocks 5 -- 5
Artur Schechtman 5 -- 5
Michael Storey 152 5 157
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
502 5 507
================================================================================
The highest paid Director, Mr. Storey also receives the benefits disclosed in
the Report of the Remuneration Committee on page 28.
Certain amounts disclosed in this note were paid in Pounds Sterling but are
represented in this table as US dollars, based on a average exchange rate of
US$1.62 to (Pounds)1.00 for the period ended December 31, 1999.
Fees for some Directors were paid direct to their employers.
9. TAX ON LOSS ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
The tax charge is based on the taxable profits for the period and comprises:
US$'000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corporation tax at 30% 14,087
Corporation tax at 20% (Jersey) 23
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14,110
================================================================================
The UK Inland Revenue has agreed that the value of assets qualifying for capital
allowances (tax depreciation) at transition should be the open market value of
the assets at that date. Discussions are underway to agree the open market
values with the Inland Revenue, but those discussions are not yet completed. The
Directors consider that the open market value is considerably in excess of net
book value. However, pending conclusion of the discussions with the Inland
Revenue the Directors have taken the prudent approach to taking into account
only net book value in arriving at the tax charge for the year. Agreement of the
open market values at an amount in excess of net book value would reduce the tax
charge.
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 39
9. TAX ON LOSS ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES Continued
Deferred Taxation
The tax effect of timing differences due to excess capital allowances is:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
US$000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Amounts provided --
Unprovided deferred taxation liability 10,200
===============================================================================================================
</TABLE>
The unprovided deferred tax liability arises from the difference between the
rates of capital allowances (tax depreciation) and accounting depreciation,
based on the net book value of assets qualifying for capital allowances as noted
above. If the open market value of these assets at transition is agreed by the
UK inland Revenue to be in excess of net book value, this will give rise to a
deferred tax asset, which will be recorded at that time.
There were no provisions for the Company.
10. LOSS OF HOLDING COMPANY
The loss in the holding company, Inmarsat Holdings Ltd, for the period to
December 31, 1999 was US$87,602,000. The Company has taken advantage of the
exemption available under Section 230 of the Companies Act 1985 and has not
presented a profit and loss account.
11. DIVIDENDS
No dividend was declared during the period.
12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Freehold and Services
long leasehold equipment,
land and fixtures and Space
buildings fittings Segment Total
Group US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cost
At November 20, 1998 -- -- -- --
Transfers in (Note 26) 64,201 296,319 1,876,000 2,236,520
Additions -- 20,771 363 21,134
Disposals -- (60) -- (60)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At December 31, 1999 64,201 317,030 1,876,363 2,257,594
===============================================================================================================
Accumulated Depreciation
At November 20, 1998 -- -- -- --
Transfers in (Note 26) 13,559 218,165 1,021,711 1,253,435
Charge for the period 1,485 14,635 108,082 124,202
Disposals -- (54) -- (54)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At December 31, 1999 15,044 232,746 1,129,793 1,377,583
===============================================================================================================
Net Book Value
At December 31, 1999 49,157 84,284 746,570 880,011
===============================================================================================================
</TABLE>
Space segment assets acquired under finance lease contracts are included at the
net book value of US$251.5 million.
The net book value of freehold land and buildings is US$1.1 million. The net
book value of long leasehold land and buildings is US$48.1 million. Long leases
are defined as leases with over 50 years remaining.
At the end of the period, capitalised costs of US$13.5 million are included in
respect of assets capitalised for projects which have yet to go into service.
Included in this amount is US$3.0 million of deferred development expenditure.
Depreciation of these assets has not started and will only commence when the
services for which they relate become operational.
The Company owns no fixed assets.
<PAGE>
40 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
13. INVESTMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fixed Asset
Investments
US$000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Group
Transfers in (Note 26) 150,007
Provision of diminution in value of ICO investment (150,007)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At December 31, 1999 0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Company
Transfers in (Note 26) 893,617
Provision for diminution in value of ICO investment (150,007)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At December 31, 1999 743,610
=================================================================================
</TABLE>
The investment of US$150,007,000 comprised 9.54 per cent of the issued share
capital of ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd ("ICO"), a Company listed
on the NASDAQ stock exchange in the US on July 31, 1998.
On August 27, 1999, ICO filed for Chapter 11 protection in the USA, at which
time NASDAQ suspended trading in the shares. It is probable that the Company's
entire investment in ICO is likely to be either lost or at best significantly
reduced if ICO emerges from Chapter 11 to continue in some form. Under the
circumstances, the Board of Directors concluded that it is appropriate to make
full provision of the entire amount of this investment. No tax relief arises
from this provisions, but a capital loss may be available for off-set against
future capital gains upon the eventual disposal of the investment.
The Company's fixed asset investments relate of the cost of investment in
subsidiary undertakings and the investment in ICO as detailed above. A list of
the Company's principal subsidiary undertakings is disclosed in Note 27.
14. DEBTORS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Group Company
1999 1999
US$'000 US$'000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Trade debtors 118,595 --
Other debtors 6,287 255
Prepayments and accrued income 1,973 --
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
126,855 255
==================================================================================
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
15. CREDITORS -- AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Group Company
1999 1999
US$'000 US$'000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Bank overdraft 476 --
Trade creditors 3,467 --
Amounts due to subsidiary companies -- 87,664
Amounts due to former signatories of International Mobile 4,072 --
Satellite Organization
Taxation and social security 12,634 7
Other creditors 8,381 --
Obligations under finance lease contracts (Note 18) 74,010 --
Accruals and deferred income 67,678 186
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170,718 87,857
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 41
16. CREDITORS - AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Group Company
1999 1999
US$'000 US$'000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred satellite payments 70,365 --
Obligations under finance lease contracts (Note 18) 236,317 --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
306,682 --
===========================================================================================================
</TABLE>
The amounts of deferred satellite payments due after five years in US$41.2
million.
17. PROVISION FOR LIABILITIES AND CHARGES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Post Retirement
Healthcare
US$'000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Group
As at November 20, 1998 --
Transferred in (Note 26) 4,977
Credited in the period (756)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 31, 1999 4,221
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</TABLE>
There were no provisions for the Company.
18. OBLIGATIONS UNDER FINANCE LEASES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
US$'000
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Due within one year 74,010
Due in two to five years 158,211
Due after five years 78,106
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
310,327
=============================================================================================================
</TABLE>
The obligations due under finance lease are secured on space segment revenues.
<PAGE>
42 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
19. CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Equity Non-equity Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Authorised:
20,000,001 ordinary shares of (Pound)1 each 32,400 -- 32,400
1 special rights non-voting redeemable preference share of (Pound)1 -- -- --
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
32,400 -- 32,400
========================================================================================================================
Allotted, issued and fully paid:
10,000,001 ordinary shares of (Pound)1 each 16,200 -- 16,200
1 special rights non-voting redeemable preference share of (Pound)1 -- -- --
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
16,200 -- 16,200
========================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
Ordinary shares
The ordinary shares of (Pound)1 each have full voting rights.
During the period the following issues of ordinary shares were made:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nominal value
No. of ordinary of ordinary
shares issued shares issued Consideration
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Reason for issue
Issued on transition (see Note 26) 10,000,000 US$16,200,000 US$16,200,000
========================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
During the period, the following share options were granted. Options may be
exercised at times and prices as set out below. At December 31, 1999, options in
respect of 122,062 shares were outstanding. Summary details of the share plans
are given in the Report of the Remuneration Committee on page 28.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name of Plan No. shares Exercise period Price
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Share Option Plan 38,377 Earliest on IPO; expiring between
10/2009 and 12/2009 (Pounds)78.65 per share
Share Option Plan 8,000 Earliest one year after IPO; expiring 10/2009 (Pound)1 per tranche;
three tranches in total
Approved Share Purchase Plan 75,685 Earliest on IPO; expiring 10/2009 (Pounds)78.65 per share
========================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
Special rights relating to non-voting redeemable preference share capital (the
"Special Share").
The special share is held by the International Mobile Satellite Organization,
carries no voting rights and may be redeemed at par at any time by giving
written notice to the Company or will be redeemed upon the termination of the
Public Services Agreement, an agreement between the International Mobile
Satellite Organization, Inmarsat Holdings Ltd and Inmarsat Ltd, which sets out
the public services obligations and basic principles of the Inmarsat Group.
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 43
20. RESERVES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Other Profit and
Reserve loss account
US$'000 US$'000
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Group:
At November 20, 1998 -- --
Transition (Note 26) 727,410 --
Loss for the period -- (86,731)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At December 31, 1999 727,410 (86,731)
============================================================================================================================
Company:
At November 20, 1998 -- --
Transition (Note 26) 727,410 --
Loss for the period -- (87,602)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At December 31, 1999 727,410 (87,602)
============================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
21. NOTES TO CASH FLOW STATEMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Reconciliation of Operating Profit to Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities
1999
US$'000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Operating loss (60,706)
Depreciation 124,202
Profit on sale of tangible fixed assets (5)
Provision for diminution in value of investment in ICO (Note 13) 150,007
Increase in debtors (1,609)
Increase in creditors 33,487
Decrease in provisions (300)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash inflow from continuing operating activities 245,076
===========================================================================================================================
Reconciliation of Net Cash Flow to Movement in Net Debt US$'000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash at November 20, 1998 --
Net debt transferred (378,987)
Increase in cash in the period 53,793
Movement in deposits 75,753
Movements in borrowings 56,059
Reduction in finance leases due within one year 3,096
Reduction in finance leases due after one year 11,117
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net debt at December 31, 1999 (179,169)
===========================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
44 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Continued
21. NOTES TO CASH FLOW STATEMENT Continued
Analysis Of Net Funds/Debt
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
November 20, Transfers Cashflow December 31,
1998 1999
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash in hand and in bank -- 2,088 53,793 55,881
Short term investments -- -- 75,753 75,753
Overdrafts -- (56,535) 56,059 (476)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debt due within one year -- (54,447) 185,605 131,158
Debt due after more than one year -- -- -- --
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net funds/(debt) before finance lease obligations -- (54,447) 185,605 131,158
Finance lease obligations -- (324,540) 14,213 (310,327)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-- (378,987) 199,818 (179,169)
Total
=================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
22. PENSION ARRANGEMENTS
The Group operates a defined benefit and a number of defined contribution
pension schemes in its principal locations. The defined benefit scheme is
funded and its assets are held in a separate fund administered by the Board of
Directors of a corporate trustee.
As the scheme commenced in April 1999, no actuarial valuation has been carried
out to date or was required by legislative requirements. However in establishing
the scheme, actuarial advice was taken in determining the initial contribution
rates. The scheme will be valued using the projected unit method with the first
actuarial valuation being carried out as at January 1, 2000.
The assumptions which have the most significant effect on the results of the
actuarial valuations are those relating to the rate of return on investments,
the rates of increases in salaries and the rate of pension increases. For the
calculation of the initial funding rates, the actuaries assumed that the rate of
investment return will, on average, exceed pay and pension increases by 2 per
cent and 4 per cent per annum respectively.
The Group's pension plans, including defined benefit and defined contribution
elements, commenced on April 15, 1999 following the transition of Inmarsat, the
intergovernmental organization, to Inmarsat Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary
companies. Initial funding requirements were based on actuarial estimates.
23. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
The Company had authorised and contracted but not provided for capital
commitments of US$19.8 million at the balance sheet date.
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 45
24. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At December 31, 1999, the Group had the following commitments under
non-cancellable operating leases:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Land and buildings Other Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Annual commitments under non-cancellable operating leases expiring:
Within one year 92 6,275 6,367
Within two to five years 191 12,269 12,460
After five years - - -
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18,827
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
25. RELATED PARTIES
The Group had the following related party transactions in the period to December
31, 1999:
All space segment revenue is derived from the sale of satellite utilisation to
Land Earth Station Operators, which are all owned by the shareholders of the
Company. The terms and conditions of these sales are governed by the "Land Earth
Station Operators Agreement" (the "Agreement").
A detailed analysis of revenue by related party has not been provided. Such
information is confidential in which respect Inmarsat has an obligation of
non-disclosure pursuant to the Agreement. In addition, as the shareholders are
competitors for the distribution of Inmarsat services, such information would be
commercially sensitive to each.
Some network and satellite control services, equipment and telephone services
are procured from suppliers who also happen to be shareholders, the total of
which amounted to US$9.0 million in the period. These contracts are negotiated
on an "arms length" basis after a competitive tender process.
Various shareholders rented office space at the Group's headquarters under "arms
length" arrangements. During the period, an amount of US$0.1 million was
received. These arrangements have now been discontinued.
Services Contract revenue of US$1.5 million arose under the terms of an "arms
length" services contract with ICO Services Limited, a subsidiary of ICO Global
Communications (Holdings) Ltd. Amounts due from ICO Services Limited at December
31, 1999 were US$1.4 million. As referred to in Note 13 to the Financial
Statements, the Group owned 9.54 per cent of ICO Global Communications
(Holdings) Ltd at December 31, 1999.
<PAGE>
46 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Continued
26. TRANSITION - THE GROUP AND ITS BUSINESS
As discussed in Note 1, the Company, under the name of Inmarsat One Ltd, was
formed on November 20, 1998.
Under the transition arrangements approved by the governing body (the
"Assembly") of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (the
"Organization") and following the completion of various conditions precedent,
the Organization transferred, on April 15, 1999, all its assets and liabilities
to a private Company (Inmarsat Two Company, since re-registered as Inmarsat Ltd
(a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company)).
In return for the receipt of these assets and liabilities, Inmarsat Two Company
issued ordinary shares to Inmarsat One Limited (since renamed Inmarsat Holdings
Ltd) which then issued ordinary shares to the former signatories of the
Organization in settlement of their investment shares. The investment by the
Company in Inmarsat Two Company was recorded as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
US$'000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Investment - shares in Inmarsat Two Company 743,610
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share capital issued to former Signatories of the Organization 16,200
Other reserve 727,410
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
743,610
================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
The following net assets were transferred from the Organization to Inmarsat Two
Company on April 15, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
US$'000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Fixed assets (net) 983,085
Investment in ICO 150,007
Debtors 124,675
Cash and short term investments 2,088
Creditors - amounts falling due within one year (188,956)
Creditors - amounts falling due after one year (322,312)
Provisions (4,977)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
743,610
================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
All the net assets were transferred to Inmarsat Two Company at their net book
value prior to transfer.
On the same date, the investment in ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd was
transferred from Inmarsat Two Company to the Company.
<PAGE>
27. PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATED UNDERTAKINGS
The following subsidiaries are all included in the consolidated Financial
Statements:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Country of Incorporation Effective interest in issued share
Principal activity and operation capital at December 31, 1999
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Inmarsat Ltd Trading England and Wales 100%
Inmarsat Employment Company Ltd Employment Company Jersey 100%
Inmarsat Inc Employment Company USA 100%
Inmarsat Three Ltd Dormant England and Wales 100%
Inmarsat Employee Share Plan Trustees Ltd Corporate Trustee England and Wales 100%
Inmarsat Trustee Company Ltd Corporate Trustee England and Wales 100%
Inmarsat Brazil Limitada Dormant Brazil 98%
================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
All trading activities relate to the provision of satellite communication
services.
On January 18, 2000, the name of Inmarsat Three Ltd was changed to Invsat Ltd.
On January 31, 2000, Invsat Ltd purchased some of the assets and liabilities of
EAE Ltd and commenced trading on February 1, 2000.
<PAGE>
Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999 47
28. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Narrative disclosures relating to the Group's treasury activities and financial
instruments have been included in the Financial Review on pages 20 to 22.
Funding and Liquidity
At December 31, 1999 Inmarsat had cash balances of US$131.6 million, long term
creditors of US$70.4 million and secured finance lease obligations of US$310.3
million. In addition, there were US$49.5 million of committed short term bank
facilities, none of which were drawn at the year end.
Currency Risk
In accordance with the Group's treasury policy to hedge forecast currency
exposures on a rolling minimum 12 month basis, all anticipated exposures for
2000 and 25 per cent of those for 2001 have already been hedged at rates of
exchange similar to those of 1999. It is therefore inappropriate to provide a
table of non-US$ obligations outstanding as at December 31, 1999 as contracts
have already been placed for the purchase of foreign currency to meet these
obligations.
Disclosure
Short term debtors and creditors that meet the definition of a financial asset
or liability under FRS13 have been excluded from the following numerical
disclosures.
Interest Rate Risk Profile of Financial Assets of the Group
The interest rate risk profile by currency of the financial assets of Inmarsat
was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Currency US$ millions equivalent Cash at Bank Investments Total
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
US$ 51.0 75.0 126.0
(Pounds) Sterling 2.3 0.0 2.3
Other currencies 2.6 0.7 3.3
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total per Balance Sheet 55.9 75.7 131.6
======================================================================================================
</TABLE>
Investments comprise short term money market investments all of which mature no
later than three months after the year end. The interest rate on both the
overnight deposits and money market investments was based on the relevant
national LIBID at the date the deposits were placed.
Interest Rate Risk Profile of Financial Liabilities of the Group
The only two financial liabilities of the Group, other than short term
creditors, are the obligations under the finance facility contracts and long
term liabilities arising from the performance payments due in respect of the
third generation satellite programme. The latter are non-interest bearing and
their payment profile is shown in Notes 15 and 16.
The structure of the finance lease obligations are explained in the Financial
Review on pages 20 to 22. The obligations of US$310.3 million due under these
facilities have an effective average fixed rate of interest rate of 6.7 per cent
and the maturity profile is analysed in Note 18.
Market Risk
At December 31, 1999, on the basis of past net cash balances, it is estimated
that a one per cent movement in interest rates would have impacted 1999 profit
before tax by approximately US$0.2 million. It is also estimated that a general
movement of the US$/sterling exchange rate of one per cent would have impacted
the 1999 profit before tax by approximately US$1.0 million.
<PAGE>
48 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 1999
FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
US$ Millions
Profit and Loss
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Reserves 328 363 378 401 406
Profit before tax and provision for diminution in value of investment 134 137 127 126 119
Profit/(Loss) for the financial year 134 137 127 126 (47)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating cash flow 261 263 317 405 339
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance Sheet
Net funds at the year end 11 16 36 61 131
Tangible fixed assets 1,067 1,277 1,288 1,182 880
Total assets less liabilities 729 931 978 851 656
Pre-tax return on equity before provision of write down of investment 19.3% 16.5% 13.4% 13.7% 10.8%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Notes
1. Results for the year ended December 31, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 as
recorded by Inmarsat, the intergovernmental organization, prior to
transition.
2. The 12 months results for 1999 include the period from January 1 to April 14
as recorded by Inmarsat, the intergovernmental organization prior to
transition, and the results reported on pages 32 to 47 of the Financial
Statements.
3. The comparative amounts provided for 1995 to 1998 relate to the period
during which the business was managed within the intergovernmental
organization. The Consolidated Financial Statements for these periods are
not directly comparable with those for 1999 principally because the
organization's employees were paid levels of remuneration which reflected
their status as exempt from United Kingdom income taxes, and the entity
itself was exempt from UK taxation.
<PAGE>
(c) 2000 Inmarsat Holdings Ltd. Inmarsat and the Inmarsat logo are trademarks
licensed to Inmarsat Holdings Ltd by the International Mobile Satellite
Organization. All other trademarks are acknowledged.
Designed and produced by CGI. Printed by First Impression.
<PAGE>
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<PAGE>
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
COMSAT CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: June 23, 2000 By /s/ Alan G. Korobov
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(Alan G. Korobov, Controller)
