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SES Full Year 2022 Results
Strong year of execution, delivering on financial outlook, and closing value-accretive acquisition of DRS GES. Poised to commercially launch O3b mPOWER and secure US C-band clearing in 2023
Luxembourg, 27 February 2023 -- SES S.A. announces financial results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2022.
Financial performance reflects strong execution across the business, complemented by value-accretive DRS GES acquisition
• Revenue of €1,944 million (+9.1% YOY as reported), Adjusted EBITDA of €1,105 million (+1.3% YOY as reported) including contribution from DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (DRS GES), acquired 1 August 2022, and stronger US dollar
• Mobility driving growth in Networks (+2.0% YOY), complemented by €450 million of renewals secured in Video (-5.5% YOY)
• Leverage( ) at 3.5x with solid cash generation, additional US C-band clearing proceeds from Verizon and now beyond investment peak
Robust 2023 outlook with O3b mPOWER to drive future long-term growth
• 2023 outlook of €1,950-2,000 million in revenue and €1,010-1,050 million in Adjusted EBITDA
• SES-17 and O3b mPOWER gross backlog up +28% YOY and now standing at more than $1 billion
• First O3b mPOWER satellites launched successfully in December 2022. Two further launches in Q2 2023 with initial commercial service in late Q3 2023 and customers ramping onto the system through Q4. O3b mPOWER technology upgrading existing O3b fleet
Commitment to shareholder return. US C-band clearing fully on track to capture substantial value at the end of 2023
• Proposed 2022 dividend of €0.50 per A-share consistent with the Board’s stable to progressive policy
• Lowering long-term leverage target to below 3x from 2024
• SES-20, SES-21, and SES-22 in operation with clear line of sight to Phase 2 clearing proceeds ($3 billion pre-tax)
Steve Collar, CEO of SES, commented: “I am pleased with our execution and resulting accomplishments in 2022. Revenue growth of 9% includes strong recovery in Cruise and Aviation, as well as the acquisition of DRS GES. Revenue and EBITDA were in line with our financial outlook while cash generation was enhanced by accelerated C-Band clearing for Verizon, generating $170 million in 2022.
SES-17 is in service above the Americas supporting Thales’ aviation network and 17 new enterprise deals signed in 2022, while the combined backlog for SES-17 and O3b mPOWER now stands at over $1 billion for the first time. The landmark launch of our first two O3b mPOWER satellites, combined with two upcoming launches, paves the way for initial commercial launch at the end of Q3 2023, while we are already rolling out O3b mPOWER technology to existing MEO customers.
I was delighted to join Luxembourg’s Minister of Defence for the announcement of the MEO Global Services programme which, following parliamentary approval, is expected to commit up to €195 million for O3b mPOWER services to support Luxembourg and its partners. This underlines O3b mPOWER’s strong credentials for delivering reliable, sovereign, and secure satellite-enabled solutions, noting the European Parliament’s approval of IRIS2 and we look forward to continuing productive engagement with the Commission.
Finally, 2022 was a milestone year for our US C-band initiative with three satellites launched and operational, completing the immediate need for satellites to facilitate C-Band clearing and substantially de-risking our programme. We look forward to completing the job in 2023 and earning the remaining $3 billion in accelerated clearing payments towards the end of the year.”
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