The market focusses on the negatives too much. This is a defensive business with a bunch of positive one-offs. Yes, positive one-offs!
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SES’ two segments (video, networks) bring different structural growth trajectories and the better one (networks) is still overshadowed by declining video revenues which will stabilize at some point. Chashflow generation is much better than profit figures would indicate. Many one time special effects bring several billion dollars in the next few years. I believe disruption risk is likely overestimated and the company trades for an attractive risk/reward. >>Read my note here (pdf).
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In June 2021, SES borrowed 150m€ until March 2026 at a .21% yield-to-maturity — i Like!
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