Annual Report and Accounts 2015
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GLOBAL REACH GLOBAL IMPACT INMARSAT PLC ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2015 WHAT DOES GLOBAL GLOBAL REACH Inmarsat was founded on the vision of seamless, REACH, GLOBAL IMPACT reliable, globally available communications. MEAN TO US? This focus remains at the heart of our business and today with the successful introduction of our fastest and most powerful high-speed broadband service – Global Xpress – we remain at the forefront of global connectivity. Our services reach across every continent and every ocean, ensuring that wherever our customers are located – on land, at sea and in the air – they can be assured that Inmarsat is ready and available to support their operation. Scan the image montage above using the Inmarsat App to watch our Global Reach, Global Impact video. GLOBAL IMPACT For all our customers, reliable connectivity – from voice services to high-speed broadband – is a crucial enabler. We continually invest in our networks and work with a unique community of partners to deliver a suite of solutions that are specific to each sector. Through this strategy, we provide an environment in which ship operators can deploy advanced technologies to improve efficiency; we bring new opportunities for airlines to augment cockpit communications and deliver a new era in passenger services. And, across our other core sectors, we are delivering globally available services tailored to make a real difference. ABOUT Inmarsat is the world’s leading mobile satellite communications company. Our global reach delivers INMARSAT connectivity to even the most remote locations on earth. Our global impact is felt by businesses, governments and individuals who rely on our space-enabled technology to meet the rapidly evolving demands of our increasingly connected world – on land, at sea or in the air. WHAT’S INSIDE STRATEGIC REPORT GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OVERVIEW 52 Board of Directors 95 Independent Auditors’ report IFC About Inmarsat 55 Report of the Directors 100 Consolidated income statement IFC What does Global Reach, Global Impact 58 Corporate governance report 100 Consolidated statement of mean to us? 72 Relations with shareholders comprehensive income 01 Investor proposition 73 Remuneration report 101 Consolidated balance sheet 01 Financial highlights 93 Directors’ responsibility statement 102 Consolidated statement of changes in equity 01 Business highlights 103 Consolidated cash flow statement 02 At a glance 104 Notes to the consolidated 04 Chairman’s review financial statements 133 Company financial statements STRATEGY 136 Notes to the Company financial statements 06 Chief Executive’s review 137 Glossary 13 Our key performance indicators 139 Additional information 14 Our markets 18 Our business model 20 Our strategy 22 Resources and relationships Business reviews: 28 Maritime 32 Enterprise 36 Aviation 40 Government 44 Financial review 48 Risk management Download the Inmarsat App to experience Get it on: more. Where you see this icon, scan the GOOGLE PLAY image to view video content. APP STORE inmarsat.com STRATEGIC REPORT GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 01 INVESTOR GLOBAL MOBILE CONNECTIVITY ON LAND, AT SEA AND IN THE AIR. PROPOSITION WE ARE IDEALLY POSITIONED TO SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES... For more than 35 years, Inmarsat has been reliably delivering seamless, resilient and highly secure communication services to customers on the move. Our wholly-owned satellites and network uniquely provide these services on a seamless global basis. In global mobile broadband, we have the first and only global mobile Ka-band network, Global Xpress, offering a truly seamless high-speed broadband experience – a unique play on the explosive growth in broadband demand. In airline passenger connectivity, we are uniquely positioned to seamlessly deliver reliable broadband globally and our European Aviation Network will deliver the world’s most consistent and powerful passenger broadband experience. These opportunities build upon our leading market position in the highly resilient, lower bandwidth global mobile satellite communication services that many customers require. And through our focused investment in innovation, we will continue to deliver market-winning solutions to our customers… much more than capacity and connectivity. ...TO DELIVER VALUE FOR OUR SHAREHOLDERS. We have increased the dividend in each of the last 10 years and have delivered material capital growth for our shareholders in 10 years as a public company. READ MORE BUSINESS MODEL P18 FINANCIAL TOTAL REVENUE ($m) EBITDA ($m) DIVIDEND PER SHARE (¢ ($)) HIGHLIGHTS 1,274.1 726.0 51.39 1,285.9 1,274.1 1,261.9 701.0 726.0 48.94 51.39 648.8 46.61 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 BUSINESS SECOND AND THIRD INMARSAT-5 SATELLITES HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED GLOBAL COMMERCIAL SERVICE INTRODUCTION OF HIGH-SPEED MOBILE BROADBAND GLOBAL XPRESS SERVICES SIGNIFICANT STEPS TAKEN TOWARDS DELIVERING TRANSFORMATIONAL AVIATION CONNECTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES CONTRACT PLACED FOR TWO DUAL PAYLOAD INMARSAT-6 SATELLITES 02 / INMARSAT PLC ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2015 AT A GLANCE POWERING GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY WHO WE ARE SPLIT OF REVENUE* Inmarsat is the leader in global, mobile satellite communications services. (as % of Group) Every hour of every day our voice and broadband solutions are deployed by governments, commercial enterprises and humanitarian organisations across the world. On every continent, across every ocean and in the sky, Inmarsat’s wholly-owned and operated satellite constellations are delivering unparalleled Maritime 51% reliability to support mission-critical communications, ensure safety on land, sea and air, drive innovation and bring new economic and social benefits to Government 24% even the most isolated communities. Enterprise 14% Aviation 11% * Excluding Central Services revenue OUR CORE VALUES SPLIT OF EBITDA* These are the foundations for how we aspire to behave in every aspect of our (as % of Group) working life at Inmarsat. Read more on page 23. MARKET-DRIVEN OPEN Maritime 53% Government 22% ENTERPRISING PASSIONATE Enterprise 13% Aviation 12% * Excluding Central Services EBITDA MARITIME ENTERPRISE REVENUE (as % of Group) REVENUE (as % of Group) 51% 14% Powered by our advanced satellite networks and bespoke solutions that can From oil and gas rigs in harsh oceans to utility companies protecting their optimise a vessel’s entire operation, we offer the most dependable and versatile distribution networks, and from journalists broadcasting live from trouble spots communications solutions to the maritime industry. Our services are secure, to humanitarian agencies coordinating relief efforts in disaster zones, Inmarsat globally available and helping to drive a revolution in vessel performance, delivers instant, powerful communications across every environment and on safety and crew welfare. From the largest commercial fleets to coastal vessels, every continent. Commercial organisations and humanitarian groups rely on our services are based on a unique appreciation of the challenges of living and Inmarsat to be always there and always available. working in a maritime environment. ACTIVE FLEETBROADBAND VESSELS ACTIVE M2M TERMINALS 2014 2015 2014 2015 40,469 41,942 +4% 292,660 326,090 +11% STRATEGIC REPORT GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 03 OUR LONG-TERM INVESTMENT FOR FUTURE GROWTH Inmarsat is a world-leading commercial satellite operator with several hundred years Expected operational life of experience among its team of world-class satellite engineers. We have consistently flown our satellites beyond their original life expectancy and we have a flawless launch record over the last 25 years. 2000 2020 2040 2030 2015 1990 2010 IN FLIGHT INMARSAT-3 Five satellites L-BAND launched 1996-98 INMARSAT-4 Four satellites L-BAND launched 2005-13 F1 F2 F3 F4 (ALPHASAT) INMARSAT-5 Three satellites KA-BAND launched 2013-15 F1 F2 F3 PLANNED INMARSAT-5 F4 KA-BAND EAN SATELLITE S-BAND INMARSAT-6 F1 L- AND F2 KA-BANDS AVIATION GOVERNMENT REVENUE (as % of Group) REVENUE (as % of Group) 11% 24% From the cockpit to the cabin, Inmarsat is fuelling a new era of innovation for For decades, Inmarsat has been a trusted partner to the US Government commercial airlines and business jet operators. The combination of our globally and today we support over 100 nations around the world. We augment a available SwiftBroadband and GX Aviation services, soon to be joined by our government’s existing communications networks and ensure that, wherever new European Aviation Network (EAN), which will deliver the world’s most they need to be, our secure, reliable and powerful mobile satellite networks powerful passenger connectivity service, means we are the partner of choice are readily available. Through our mission-critical voice, video and data for airline connectivity across every continent. communications solutions, we support governments in maintaining their security, in ensuring public safety, and in delivering a range of remote health, education and other crucial services in regions where high-quality terrestrial networks are not available. ACTIVE SWIFTBROADBAND SIMS NEW COUNTRIES 2014 2015 5,500 7,200 +32% +32 NEW TERRITORIES ENTERED SINCE 2012 04 / INMARSAT PLC ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2015 CHAIRMAN’S REVIEW A YEAR OF STRATEGIC PROGRESS 2015 OVERVIEW This, our tenth year as a listed company, has been a year of transition, preparation and investment in what we firmly believe will be the next phase of growth in the global mobile satellite sector. While we were disappointed in the delays in the final