10-Q

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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 (Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 001-35878

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INTELSAT S.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Grand Duchy of Luxembourg			98-1009418
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4, rue Albert Borschette	L-1246	Luxembourg	+352	27 84	1600
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)			(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Shares, nominal value $0.01 per share	INTEQ1	OTC Pink Marketplace1

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  ☒   No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

As of August 4, 2020, 142,145,054 common shares of the registrant were outstanding, with a nominal value of $0.01 per share.

¹ On May 20, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) filed a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist the common shares, $0.01 par value, of Intelsat S.A. (the “Registrant”) from the NYSE. The delisting became effective 10 days after the Form 25 was filed. The deregistration of the common shares under Section 12(b) of the Act will become effective 90 days after the filing date of the Form 25, at which point the common shares will be deemed registered under Section 12(g) of the Act. The Registrant’s common shares began trading on the OTC Pink Marketplace on May 19, 2020 under the symbol “INTEQ.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020 (Unaudited)	6
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020	7
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020	8
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Deficit for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020	9
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020	11
	Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	13
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	38
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	51
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	52
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	53
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	53
Item 6.	Exhibits	55
SIGNATURES		56

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INTRODUCTION

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, or Quarterly Report, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, (1) the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company” and “Intelsat” refer to Intelsat S.A., and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, (2) the term “Intelsat Holdings” refers to our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Intelsat Holdings S.A., (3) the term “Intelsat Investments” refers to Intelsat Investments S.A., Intelsat Holdings’ direct wholly-owned subsidiary, (4) the term “Intelsat Luxembourg” refers to Intelsat (Luxembourg) S.A., Intelsat Investments’ direct wholly-owned subsidiary, (5) the term "Intelsat Envision" refers to Intelsat Envision Holdings LLC, Intelsat Luxembourg's direct wholly-owned subsidiary, (6) the terms “Intelsat Connect” and “ICF” refer to Intelsat Connect Finance S.A., Intelsat Envision’s direct wholly-owned subsidiary, and (7) the term “Intelsat Jackson” refers to Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., Intelsat Connect’s direct wholly-owned subsidiary. In this Quarterly Report, unless the context otherwise requires, all references to transponder capacity or demand refer to transponder capacity or demand in the C-band and Ku-band frequencies only.

FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION

Unless otherwise indicated, all references to “dollars” and “$” in this Quarterly Report are to, and all monetary amounts in this Quarterly Report are presented in, U.S. dollars. Unless otherwise indicated, the financial information contained in this Quarterly Report has been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

Certain monetary amounts, percentages and other figures included in this Quarterly Report have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be the arithmetic aggregation of the figures that precede them, and figures expressed as percentages in the text may not total 100% or, as applicable, when aggregated may not be the arithmetic aggregation of the percentages that precede them.

In this Quarterly Report, we refer to and rely on publicly available information regarding our industry and our competitors. Although we believe the information is reliable, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information and have not independently verified it.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements in this Quarterly Report and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives constitute forward-looking statements that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for certain forward-looking statements as long as they are identified as forward-looking and are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.

When used in this Quarterly Report, the words “may,” “will,” “ might,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “project,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “outlook” and “continue,” and the negative of these terms, and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Examples of these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the following: our belief that the growing worldwide demand for reliable broadband connectivity everywhere at all times, together with our leadership position in our attractive sector, global scale, efficient operating and financial profile, diversified customer sets and sizeable contracted backlog, provide us with a platform for long-term success; our ability to confirm and consummate a plan of reorganization in the Chapter 11 Cases (as defined below); the effects of the Chapter 11 Cases on our liquidity or results of operations or business prospects; other risks related to the Chapter 11 Cases as described further below; our belief that the new and differentiated capacity of our next generation Intelsat Epic satellites will provide inventory to help offset recent trends of pricing pressure, new capacity from other satellite operators, and improved access to fiber links in our network services business; our outlook that the increased volume of services provided by our Intelsat Epic fleet is expected to stabilize the level of business activity in the network services sector; our expectation that over time incremental demand for capacity to support the new 4K format, also known as ultra-high definition, could offset some of the reductions in demand related to use of new compression technologies in our media business; our expectation that our new services and technologies will open new sectors that are much larger and faster growing than those we support today; our belief that selectively investing, employing a disciplined yield management approach, and emphasizing the development of strong distribution channels for our four primary customer sets will drive stability in our core business; our expectation that developing and scaling our differentiated managed service offerings in targeted verticals, leveraging the global footprint, higher performance and better economics of our Intelsat Epic fleet, in addition to the flexibility of our innovative terrestrial network, will drive revenue growth; our belief that completing targeted investments and partnerships in differentiated space and ground infrastructure will provide a seamless interface with the broader telecommunications ecosystem; our ability to incorporate new technologies into our network that could change the types of applications we can serve and increase our share of the global demand for broadband connectivity; our projection that our government business will benefit from the increasing demands for mobility services from the U.S. government for aeronautical and ground mobile

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requirements; our intention to maximize the value of our spectrum rights; our expectations as to our ability to comply with the final U.S. Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) order regarding clearing C-band spectrum in North America, including the availability of adequate resources and funds required to comply and the receipt of accelerated clearing payments set forth in the FCC order; our belief that developing differentiated services and investing in related software- and standards-based technology will allow us to unlock opportunities that are essential to providing global broadband connectivity; the trends that we believe will impact our revenue and operating expenses in the future; our assessments regarding how long satellites that have experienced anomalies in the past should be able to provide service on their transponders; our belief as to the likelihood of the cause of the failure of Intelsat 29e occurring on our other satellites; our assessment of the risks of future anomalies occurring on our satellites; our plans for satellite launches in the near-term; our expected capital expenditures in 2020 and during the next several years; our belief that the diversity of our revenue allows us to benefit from changing market conditions and lowers our risk from revenue fluctuations in our service applications and geographic regions; our belief that the scale of our fleet can reduce the financial impact of any satellite anomalies or launch failures and protect against service interruptions; and the impact on our financial position or results of operations of pending legal proceedings.

Forward-looking statements reflect our intentions, plans, expectations, anticipations, projections, estimations, predictions, outlook, assumptions and beliefs about future events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of their dates and are not guarantees of future performance or results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control. These factors could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements and include known and unknown risks. Known risks include, among others, the risks discussed in Part I—Item 1A—Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the “2019 Annual Report”), as supplemented by the risks discussed in Part II—Item 1A—Risk Factors in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, the political, economic, regulatory and legal conditions in the markets we are targeting for communications services or in which we operate and other risks and uncertainties inherent in the telecommunications business in general and the satellite communications business in particular.

Other factors that may cause results or developments to differ materially from historical results or developments or the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report include, but are not limited to: 

•risks associated with operating our in-orbit satellites;

•satellite launch failures, satellite launch and construction delays and in-orbit failures or reduced satellite performance;

•potential changes in the number of companies offering commercial satellite launch services and the number of commercial satellite launch opportunities available in any given time period that could impact our ability to timely schedule future launches and the prices we pay for such launches;

•our ability to obtain new satellite insurance policies with financially viable insurance carriers on commercially reasonable terms or at all, as well as the ability of our insurance carriers to fulfill their obligations;

•possible future losses on satellites that are not adequately covered by insurance;

•U.S. and other government regulation;

•changes in our contracted backlog or expected contracted backlog for future services;

•pricing pressure and overcapacity in the markets in which we compete;

•our ability to access capital markets for debt or equity;

•the competitive environment in which we operate;

•customer defaults on their obligations to us;

•our international operations and other uncertainties associated with doing business internationally;

•the impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on our business, the economic environment and our expected financial results;

•litigation; and

•other risks discussed in our 2019 Annual Report or this Quarterly Report.

Further, many of the risks and uncertainties that we face are currently amplified by, and will continue to be amplified by, the risks and uncertainties regarding the Company and certain of its subsidiaries’ voluntary commencement of cases under Chapter 11 (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the “Bankruptcy Court”), including but not limited to:

•our ability to improve our liquidity and long-term capital structure and to address our debt service obligations through the restructuring;

•our ability to obtain timely approval by the Bankruptcy Court with respect to the motions that we have filed or will file in the Chapter 11 Cases;

•objections to the Company’s restructuring process or other pleadings filed that could protract the Chapter 11 Cases or interfere with the Company’s ability to consummate the restructuring;

•the length of time that the Company will operate under Chapter 11 protection and the continued availability of operating capital during the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases;

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•our substantial level of indebtedness and related debt service obligations and restrictions, including those expected to be imposed by covenants in any exit financing, that may limit our operational and financial flexibility;

•the conditions to which our debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing is subject and the risk that these conditions may not be satisfied for various reasons, including for reasons outside of our control;

•our ability to develop and execute our business plan during the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases;

•increased administrative and legal costs related to the Chapter 11 process;

•potential delays in the Chapter 11 process due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

•our ability to continue as a going concern and our ability to maintain relationships with regulators, suppliers, customers, employees and other third parties as a result of such going concern, during the restructuring and the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee our future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Because actual results could differ materially from our intentions, plans, expectations, anticipations, projections, estimations, predictions, outlook, assumptions and beliefs about the future, you are urged not to rely on forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report and to view all forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report with caution. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

INTELSAT S.A. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	December 31, 2019		June 30, 2020
			(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	810,626	$	1,091,758
Restricted cash	20,238		19,227
Receivables, net of allowances of $40,028 in 2019 and $27,578 in 2020	255,722		224,053
Contract assets	47,721		33,546
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	39,230		83,588
Total current assets	1,173,537		1,452,172
Satellites and other property and equipment, net	4,702,063		4,643,723
Goodwill	2,620,627		2,620,627
Non-amortizable intangible assets	2,452,900		2,440,700
Amortizable intangible assets, net	276,752		261,200
Contract assets, net of current portion	74,109		59,799
Other assets	504,394		560,966
Total assets	$	11,804,382	$	12,039,187
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	88,107	$	147,880
Taxes payable	6,402		14,393
Employee related liabilities	44,648		31,602
Accrued interest payable	308,657		13,861
Current portion of long-term debt	—		5,398,236
Contract liabilities	137,706		130,748
Deferred satellite performance incentives	42,835		36,002
Other current liabilities	62,446		58,269
Total current liabilities	690,801		5,830,991
Long-term debt	14,465,483		—
Contract liabilities, net of current portion	1,113,450		1,080,175
Deferred satellite performance incentives, net of current portion	175,837		158,937
Deferred income taxes	55,171		75,523
Accrued retirement benefits, net of current portion	125,511		117,244
Other long-term liabilities	166,977		213,042
Liabilities subject to compromise	—		10,172,846
Shareholders’ deficit:
Common shares, nominal value $0.01 per share	1,411		1,421
Paid-in capital	2,565,696		2,569,404
Accumulated deficit	(7,503,830)		(8,128,872)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(63,135)		(61,839)
Total Intelsat S.A. shareholders’ deficit	(4,999,858)		(5,619,886)
Noncontrolling interest	11,010		10,315
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$	11,804,382	$	12,039,187

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INTELSAT S.A. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenue	$	509,407	$	482,034	$	1,037,856	$	940,854
Operating expenses:
Direct costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	95,447		106,961		200,852		212,046
Selling, general and administrative	55,855		63,863		107,513		144,829
Depreciation and amortization	163,808		162,614		334,902		325,662
Satellite impairment loss	381,565		—		381,565		—
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	—		34,043		—		46,243
Total operating expenses	696,675		367,481		1,024,832		728,780
Income (loss) from operations	(187,268)		114,553		13,024		212,074
Interest expense, net	320,680		222,533		637,282		540,862
Other income (expense), net	(28,671)		2,762		(27,259)		5,496
Reorganization items	—		(298,691)		—		(298,691)
Loss before income taxes	(536,619)		(403,909)		(651,517)		(621,983)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	(7,507)		818		(2,364)		959
Net loss	(529,112)		(404,727)		(649,153)		(622,942)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(610)		(628)		(1,191)		(1,184)
Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.	$	(529,722)	$	(405,355)	$	(650,344)	$	(624,126)
Net loss per common share attributable to Intelsat S.A.:
Basic	$	(3.76)	$	(2.85)	$	(4.65)	$	(4.40)
Diluted	$	(3.76)	$	(2.85)	$	(4.65)	$	(4.40)

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INTELSAT S.A. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Net loss	$	(529,112)	$	(404,727)	$	(649,153)	$	(622,942)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Defined benefit retirement plans:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrecognized prior service credits, net of tax included in other income (expense), net	(626)		(626)		(1,252)		(1,252)
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss, net of tax included in other income (expense), net	735		1,274		1,471		2,548
Adoption of ASU 2018-02 (see Note 13—Income Taxes)	—		—		(16,191)		—
Other comprehensive income (loss)	109		648		(15,972)		1,296
Comprehensive loss	(529,003)		(404,079)		(665,125)		(621,646)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(610)		(628)		(1,191)		(1,184)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.	$	(529,613)	$	(404,707)	$	(666,316)	$	(622,830)

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INTELSAT S.A. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(in thousands, except where otherwise noted)

	Common Shares
	Number of Shares (in millions)	Amount		Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Intelsat S.A. Shareholders’ Deficit		Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at December 31, 2018	138.0	$	1,380	$	2,551,471	$	(6,606,426)	$	(43,430)	$	(4,097,005)	$	14,396
Net income (loss)	—	—		—		(120,622)		—		(120,622)		580
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—		(1,925)
Share-based compensation	2.6	26		2,913		—		—		2,939		—
Postretirement/pension liability adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—		—		110		110		—
Adoption of ASU 2018-02 (see Note 13—Income Taxes)	—	—		—		16,191		(16,191)		—		—
Balance at March 31, 2019	140.6	$	1,406	$	2,554,384	$	(6,710,857)	$	(59,511)	$	(4,214,578)	$	13,051
Net income (loss)	—	—		—		(529,722)		—		(529,722)		610
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—		(1,469)
Share-based compensation	0.1	1		3,586		—		—		3,587		—
Postretirement/pension liability adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—		—		109		109		—
Balance at June 30, 2019	140.7	$	1,407	$	2,557,970	$	(7,240,579)	$	(59,402)	$	(4,740,604)	$	12,192

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INTELSAT S.A. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(in thousands, except where otherwise noted)

	Common Shares
	Number of Shares (in millions)	Amount		Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Intelsat S.A. Shareholders’ Deficit		Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at December 31, 2019	141.1	$	1,411	$	2,565,696	$	(7,503,830)	$	(63,135)	$	(4,999,858)	$	11,010
Net income (loss)	—	—		—		(218,771)		—		(218,771)		556
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—		—		—		—		(1,879)
Share-based compensation	1.0	10		971		—		—		981		—
Postretirement/pension liability adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—		—		648		648		—
Adoption of ASU 2016-13 (see Note 1—General)	—	—		—		(916)		—		(916)		—
Balance at March 31, 2020	142.1	$	1,421	$	2,566,667	$	(7,723,517)	$	(62,487)	$	(5,217,916)	$	9,687
Net income (loss)	—	—		—		(405,355)		—		(405,355)		628
Share-based compensation	—	—		2,737		—		—		2,737		—
Postretirement/pension liability adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—		—		648		648		—
Balance at June 30, 2020	142.1	$	1,421	$	2,569,404	$	(8,128,872)	$	(61,839)	$	(5,619,886)	$	10,315

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INTELSAT S.A. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(649,153)	$	(622,942)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	334,902		325,662
Provision for doubtful accounts	6,528		29,542
Foreign currency transaction loss	786		6,927
Loss on disposal of assets	171		—
Satellite impairment loss	381,565		—
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	—		46,243
Share-based compensation	6,291		6,480
Deferred income taxes	(5,113)		5,631
Amortization of discount, premium, issuance costs and related costs	20,353		17,277
Non-cash reorganization items	—		196,974
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	—		52,182
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service credits for retirement benefits	224		1,317
Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments	19,479		349
Unrealized losses on investments and loans held-for-investment	32,869		738
Sales-type lease	7,064		—
Other non-cash items	(109)		—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	10,170		1,266
Prepaid expenses, contract and other assets	(8,907)		(28,086)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(1,458)		27,539
Accrued interest payable	(815)		48,775
Contract liabilities	(16,593)		(40,365)
Accrued retirement benefits	(7,130)		(8,267)
Other long-term liabilities	2,441		(12,748)
Net cash provided by operating activities	133,565		54,494
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for satellites and other property and equipment (including capitalized interest)	(158,504)		(199,892)
Origination of loans held-for-investment	(13,424)		(1,150)
Proceeds from loans held-for-investment	—		724
Capital contribution to unconsolidated affiliate (including capitalized interest)	(338)		(2,692)
Other proceeds from satellites	3,750		5,625
Net cash used in investing activities	(168,516)		(197,385)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	400,000		—
Debt issuance costs	(4,612)		—
Proceeds from debtor-in-possession financing	—		500,000
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	—		(52,182)
Principal payments on deferred satellite performance incentives	(15,195)		(19,195)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	(3,394)		(1,879)
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options	235		—
Other financing activities	296		—
Net cash provided by financing activities	377,330		426,744
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(1,363)		(3,732)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	341,016		280,121
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	507,157		830,864
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	848,173	$	1,110,985

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	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for reorganization items included in cash flows from operating activities	$	—	$	28,913
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	561,031		422,839
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	6,751		2,628
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures	$	3,822	$	64,442
Conversion of loans held-for-investment to equity securities	—		4,802

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INTELSAT S.A. (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2020

Note 1 General

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Intelsat S.A. and its subsidiaries (“Intelsat S.A.,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) have not been audited, but are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. References to U.S. GAAP issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year or for any future period. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

Use of Estimates

The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosures of contingent liabilities. Accordingly, ultimate results could differ from those estimates.

Bankruptcy Accounting

Our condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared as if we are a going concern and reflect the application of ASC 852, Reorganizations (“ASC 852”). ASC 852 requires the financial statements, for periods subsequent to the commencement of the Chapter 11 proceedings, to distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, we classify liabilities and obligations whose treatment and satisfaction are dependent on the outcome of the reorganization under the Chapter 11 proceedings as liabilities subject to compromise on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we classify all income, expenses, gains or losses that are incurred or realized as a result of the Chapter 11 proceedings as reorganization items in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Company

As a result of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, in the first and second quarters of 2020, in an effort to safeguard public health, governments around the world, including United States (“U.S.”) federal, state and local governments, implemented a number of orders and restrictions on travel and businesses, among other things. Some of these measures remain in effect and have negatively impacted the U.S. and other economies around the world in the short-term, while the long-term economic impact of COVID-19 remains unknown.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, a trend we expect to continue. Among the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were a reduction of revenue and a decreased likelihood of collection from certain mobility customers. We continue to closely monitor the ongoing impact on our employees, customers, business and results of operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, which are generally time deposits with banks and money market funds. The carrying amount of these investments approximates fair value. Restricted cash represents legally restricted amounts being held as a compensating balance for certain outstanding letters of credit.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within our condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total sum of these amounts reported in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents	$	810,626	$	1,091,758
Restricted cash	20,238		19,227
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	830,864	$	1,110,985

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which changes how companies measure and recognize credit impairment for any financial assets. The standard requires companies to immediately recognize an estimate of credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of the financial assets that are within the scope of the standard. We adopted ASU 2016-13 and its amendments in the first quarter of 2020, on a modified retrospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 and its amendments increased our reserve for credit losses by $0.9 million as of January 1, 2020.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”), which is intended to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The amendments in ASU 2017-04 modify the concept of impairment from the condition that exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value to the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. An entity will no longer determine goodwill impairment by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities, as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. We adopted ASU 2017-04 in the first quarter of 2020, on a prospective basis. As a result, we will measure impairment using the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the reporting unit, if required. In the first quarter of 2020, we conducted a goodwill impairment analysis and determined the fair value of our reporting unit to be greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment of goodwill. See Note 10—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for further information.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)—Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”), as part of its disclosure framework project to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements. Changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty were applied prospectively for only the most recent interim period presented. All other amendments were applied retrospectively for all periods presented. ASU 2018-13 and its amendments were adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2020.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Subtopic 715-20)—Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans (“ASU 2018-14”), as part of its disclosure framework project to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements. ASU 2018-14 modifies and clarifies disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The amendments remove certain disclosure requirements and require additional disclosures. ASU 2018-14 will be effective for the Company for annual periods in fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. We are in the process of evaluating the impact that ASU 2018-14 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting For Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”). The standard removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intra-period allocation and calculating income taxes in interim periods. It also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for tax goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group. ASU 2019-12 will be effective for the Company for annual periods in fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. We are in the process of evaluating the impact that ASU 2019-12 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.

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Note 2 Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters

Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11

On May 13, 2020, Intelsat S.A. and certain of its subsidiaries (each, a “Debtor” and collectively, the “Debtors”) commenced voluntary cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) under title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Primary factors causing us to file for Chapter 11 protection included the Company’s intention to participate in the accelerated clearing process of C-band spectrum set forth in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) March 3, 2020 final order (the “FCC Final Order”), requiring the Company to incur significant costs related to clearing activities well in advance of receiving reimbursement for such costs and the need for additional financing to fund the C-band clearing process, service our current debt obligations, and meet our operating requirements, as well as the economic slowdown impacting the Company and several of its end markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 26, 2020, the Company filed a written commitment with the FCC to accelerate clearing of the C-band spectrum in the U.S., and on June 19, 2020, the Company filed its initial C-band spectrum transition plan with the FCC.

The Chapter 11 process can be unpredictable and involves significant risks and uncertainties. Pursuant to various orders from the Bankruptcy Court, the Debtors have received approval from the Bankruptcy Court to generally maintain their ordinary operations and uphold certain commitments to their stakeholders, including employees, customers, and vendors, during the restructuring process, subject to the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. Our ability to fund operating expenses may be subject to obtaining further approvals from the Bankruptcy Court in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases.

On June 9, 2020, Intelsat Jackson received approval from the Bankruptcy Court (the “DIP Order”) to enter into a non-amortizing multiple draw superpriority secured debtor-in-possession term loan facility (the “DIP Facility”), in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion on the terms and conditions as set forth in the DIP Facility credit agreement (the “DIP Credit Agreement”) with certain of the Debtors’ prepetition secured parties (the “DIP Lenders”), and on June 17, 2020, Intelsat Jackson and certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors (together with Intelsat Jackson, the “DIP Debtors”) entered into the DIP Credit Agreement with the DIP Lenders. For additional information regarding the DIP Facility and DIP Credit Agreement, see Note 11—Debt.

On July 11, 2020, the Debtors filed with the Bankruptcy Court schedules and statements setting forth, among other things, the assets and liabilities of each of the Debtors, subject to the assumptions filed in connection therewith. These schedules and statements may be subject to further amendment or modification after filing.

The filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default that accelerated substantially all of our obligations under the documents governing the prepetition existing indebtedness of Intelsat S.A., Intelsat Luxembourg, Intelsat Connect and Intelsat Jackson. For additional discussion regarding the impact of the Chapter 11 Cases on our debt obligations, see Note 11—Debt.

While the Chapter 11 Cases are pending, the Debtors do not anticipate making interest payments due under their respective unsecured debt instruments; however, the Debtors expect to make monthly interest payments on their senior secured debt instruments pursuant to the adequate protection requirements under the DIP Order. For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the contractual interest expense pursuant to our unsecured debt instruments that was not recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations was $102.5 million.

In order for the Debtors to emerge successfully from Chapter 11, the Debtors must obtain the required votes of creditors accepting a plan of reorganization as well as the Bankruptcy Court’s confirmation of such plan. A reorganization plan determines the rights and satisfaction of claims of various creditors and security holders and is subject to the ultimate outcome of negotiations and Bankruptcy Court decisions ongoing through the date on which it is confirmed.

Notice of Delisting

On May 20, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) filed a Form 25 with the SEC to delist the Company’s common shares, $0.01 par value from the NYSE. The delisting became effective 10 days after the Form 25 was filed. The deregistration of the common shares under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) will become effective 90 days after the filing date of the Form 25, at which point the common shares will be deemed registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s common shares began trading on the OTC Pink Marketplace on May 19, 2020 under the symbol “INTEQ.”

Liabilities Subject to Compromise

Prepetition unsecured liabilities of the Debtors subject to compromise under the Chapter 11 proceedings have been distinguished from secured liabilities that are not expected to be compromised and post-petition liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Liabilities subject to compromise have been recorded at the amounts expected to be allowed by the Bankruptcy Court. The ultimate settlement amounts of these liabilities remain at the discretion of the Bankruptcy Court and may vary from the expected allowed amounts.

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Liabilities subject to compromise consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2020
Accounts payable	$	10,876
Debt subject to comprise	9,782,161
Accrued interest on debt subject to compromise	341,676
Other long-term liabilities subject to compromise	38,133
Total liabilities subject to compromise	$	10,172,846

Reorganization Items

The income, expenses, gains and losses directly and incrementally resulting from the Chapter 11 Cases are separately reported as reorganization items in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Reorganization items consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Adjustment of debt discount, premium and issuance costs	$	196,974	$	196,974
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	52,182		52,182
Professional fees	48,971		48,971
Other reorganization costs	564		564
Total reorganization items	$	298,691	$	298,691

Going Concern

Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. In connection with the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, we conducted an evaluation as to whether there were conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raised substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1.1 billion and an accumulated deficit of $8.1 billion as of June 30, 2020. The Company generated income from operations of $212.1 million and a net loss of $622.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

In light of the Company’s Chapter 11 proceedings, our ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon, among other things, our ability to, subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s approval, implement a business plan of reorganization, emerge from the Chapter 11 proceedings and generate sufficient liquidity following the reorganization to meet our contractual obligations and operating needs. As a result of risks and uncertainties related to, among other things, (i) the Company’s ability to obtain requisite support for the business plan of reorganization from various stakeholders, and (ii) the disruptive effects of the Chapter 11 proceedings on our business making it potentially more difficult to maintain business, financing and operational relationships, substantial doubt exists regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.

The filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default that accelerated substantially all of our obligations under the documents governing the prepetition existing indebtedness of Intelsat S.A., Intelsat Luxembourg, Intelsat Connect and Intelsat Jackson. As such, we have reclassified all such debt obligations, other than debt subject to compromise, to current portion of long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020. For additional discussion regarding the impact of the Chapter 11 Cases on our debt obligations, see Note 11—Debt.

Our condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

Note 3 Share Capital

Under our Articles of Incorporation, we have an authorized share capital of $10.0 million, represented by 1.0 billion shares of any class with a nominal value of $0.01 per share. At June 30, 2020, there were approximately 142.1 million common shares issued and outstanding.

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Note 4 Revenue

(a) Revenue Recognition

We earn revenue primarily by providing services to our customers using our satellite transponder capacity. Our customers generally obtain satellite capacity from us by placing an order pursuant to one of several master customer service agreements. On-network services are comprised primarily of services delivered on our owned network infrastructure, as well as commitments for third-party capacity, generally long-term in nature, that we integrate and market as part of our owned infrastructure. In the case of third-party services in support of government applications, the commitments for third-party capacity are shorter and matched to the government contracting period, and thus remain classified as off-network services. Off-network services can include transponder services and other satellite-based transmission services, such as mobile satellite services (“MSS”), which are sourced from other operators, often in frequencies not available on our network. Under the category Off-Network and Other Revenues, we also include revenues from consulting and other services.

For each service type, the price per unit in our contracts is generally fixed for each defined time period. While the number of units or price per unit in our multi-year contracts may be different by year or another time period, the number of units and price per unit are fixed for each defined time period and the total contract price is fixed. To determine the proper revenue recognition method for contracts, we evaluate whether two or more services should be combined and accounted for as a single performance obligation. Our specific revenue recognition policies are as follows:

Satellite Utilization Charges 

The Company’s contracts for satellite utilization services often contain multiple service orders for the provision of capacity on or over different beams, satellites, frequencies, geographies or time periods. Under each separate service order, the Company’s satellite services, comprised of transponder services, managed services, channel services, and occasional use managed services, are delivered in a series of time periods that are distinct from each other and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer. In each period, the Company’s obligation is to make those services available to the customer. Throughout each service period, the Company provides services that are able to be used continuously, and the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Company. We believe that, given that our services are stand-ready obligations that are available continuously, the passage of time most faithfully reflects our satisfaction of the performance obligation. We also have certain obligations, including providing spare or substitute capacity if available, in the event of satellite service failure under certain long-term agreements. While we are generally not obligated to refund satellite utilization payments previously made, credits may be granted for sustained service outages in certain limited circumstances.

Similar to satellite utilization charges, we have determined that the customer simultaneously receives and consumes benefits provided by the Company for satellite related consulting and technical services, tracking, telemetry and commanding services (“TT&C”) and in-orbit backup services, as detailed below. Therefore, similar to satellite utilization charges, we believe that the passage of time most faithfully reflects our satisfaction of the performance obligation for these services:

Satellite-Related Consulting and Technical Services

We recognize revenue from the provision of consulting services as those services are performed. We recognize revenue for consulting services with specific performance obligations, such as transfer orbit support services or training programs over the service period.

TT&C

We earn TT&C services revenue from providing operational services to other satellite owners and from certain customers on our satellites. TT&C agreements entered into in connection with our satellite utilization contracts are typically for the period of the related service agreement. We recognize this revenue over the term of the service agreement.

In-Orbit Backup Services

We provide back-up transponder capacity that is held on reserve for certain customers on agreed-upon terms. We recognize revenues for in-orbit backup services over the term of the related agreement.

Revenue Share Arrangements 

We recognize revenues under revenue share agreements for satellite-related services either on a gross or net basis in accordance with principal versus agent considerations.

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We occasionally sell products or services individually or in some combination to our customers. When products or services are sold together, we allocate revenue for each performance obligation based on each obligation’s relative selling price. In these arrangements, revenue for products is recognized when the transfer of control passes to the customer, while service revenue is recognized over the service term.

Contract Assets

Contract assets include unbilled amounts typically resulting from sales under our long-term contracts when the total contract value is recognized on a straight-line basis and the revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer.

Contract Liabilities

Contract liabilities consist of advance payments and collections in excess of revenue recognized and deferred revenue. Our contracts at times contain prepayment terms that range from one month to one year in advance of providing the service. As a practical expedient, we do not need to adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if we expect, at contract inception, that the period of time between when the Company transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less. For a small subset of contracts with advance payments that contain prepayment terms greater than one year and up to fifteen years, we assess whether a significant financing component exists by considering the difference between the amount of promised consideration and the cash selling price of the promised services. The prepayment amount is generally based on a standard methodology that discounts the total of the standard monthly charges over the service term to determine the prepayment amount, resulting in a difference between the amount of promised consideration and the cash selling price of the promised services. The Company considers the timing difference between payment and the promised transfer of services, combined with the Company’s incremental borrowing rates, to determine whether a significant financing component exists. When a significant financing component exists, the amount of revenue recognized exceeds the amount of cash received from the customer. After receiving cash from the customer but prior to the Company providing services, the Company records additional contract liabilities as well as offsetting interest expense to reflect the upfront financing the Company is effectively receiving from the customer. Once the Company begins providing services, additional interest expense is recorded each period using the effective interest method, as well as corresponding additional revenue, which is recognized ratably over the service period.

For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $55.3 million and $51.6 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $145.5 million and $137.7 million, respectively, that were included in the contract liability balances as of January 1, 2019 and 2020, respectively. In addition, the total amount of consideration included in contract assets as of January 1, 2019 and 2020 that became unconditional for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020 was $9.1 million and $15.1 million, respectively.

Assets Recognized from the Costs to Obtain a Customer Contract

We recognize an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if we expect the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. We have determined that our sales incentive program meets the requirements to be capitalized due to the incremental nature of the costs and the expectation that the Company will recover such costs. The assets recognized from the costs to obtain a customer contract are amortized over a period that is consistent with the transfer to the customer of the services to which the asset relates. We capitalized $2.0 million and $1.3 million for our sales incentive program and amortized $1.7 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and we capitalized $4.0 million and $2.4 million for our sales incentive program and amortized $3.5 million and $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, capitalized costs relating to our sales incentive program were $9.4 million and $9.1 million, respectively, which were included within other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Contract Modifications

Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications or requirements. We consider contract modifications to exist when the modification either creates new rights or obligations or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations of either party. Most of our contract modifications are for goods and services that are distinct from the existing contract, as they consist of additional months of service priced at the Company’s standalone selling prices of the additional services and are therefore treated as separate contracts. For contract modifications that do not result in additional distinct goods or services, the effect of a contract modification on the transaction price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue.

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Significant Judgments

We occasionally enter into certain contracts in which the customer makes payments in advance of services to be delivered, which may be years in the future. The reasons for the prepayments in these contracts vary, but generally can be either for the customer’s benefit or for the Company’s benefit (such as the ability to use the cash received from the customer to pay for the construction of a satellite asset). The determination of whether contracts with a prepayment provision contain a significant financing component requires judgment. The Company makes this determination based on various factors, including the differences between the amount of promised consideration and cash selling prices, the length of time between payment and the transfer of services and prevailing interest rates in the market.

While most satellite utilization contracts contain multiple performance obligations for each transponder service on different satellites, the service period for the different satellite utilization performance obligations is generally the same time period. In the event that the time period for multiple performance obligations is not the same, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling price of the promised good or service underlying such performance obligation. Judgment is required to determine the standalone selling price for each distinct performance obligation. In order to estimate standalone selling prices, we use an adjusted market assessment approach which involves an evaluation of the market and an estimate of the price that our customers are willing to pay, or an expected cost plus a margin approach.

When more than one party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer, we generally recognize the transaction on a gross basis due to the level of control that we have prior to the transfer of the good or service. These arrangements include instances where we procure equipment from vendors and sell to third-party customers, when we enter into revenue sharing arrangements with other parties and when we purchase capacity for voice, data and video services provided by third-party commercial satellite operators for which the desired frequency type or geographic coverage is not available on our network. Our third-party capacity arrangements (off-network) are more significant and, in determining whether we are the principal or the agent in these arrangements, we consider whether or not we control the service before it is transferred to the customer. In this determination, we consider the definition of control as set forth in ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), in ASC 606-10-25-25. When we purchase satellite transponder capacity from a third party, we have the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the purchased capacity. We obtain the right to the service to be performed by the third party, which gives the Company the ability to direct that party to provide the service to the customer on the Company’s behalf. No other third party can direct the use of or obtain any benefits from the capacity.

We also considered the factors in ASC 606-10-55-39 in the Company’s determination of control. In the vast majority of cases, when we resell capacity to third party customers, we are primarily responsible for the fulfillment of the services and acceptability of the service. Additionally, the Company has full discretion in establishing the pricing for transponder services with the customer and assumes the credit risk associated with capacity purchased from the third party. In the event the service is not acceptable to the customer, we are required to identify an alternative solution. Based on these considerations, we have concluded that we are the principal in the transaction for these arrangements. When these factors are not met, the Company recognizes revenue for third-party capacity arrangements on a net basis.

Judgment is required in determining whether we are the principal or the agent in transactions involving third parties.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Our remaining performance obligation is our expected future revenue under our existing customer contracts and includes both cancelable and non-cancelable contracts. Our remaining performance obligation was approximately $6.3 billion as of June 30, 2020, approximately 92% of which related to contracts that were non-cancelable and approximately 8% of which related to contracts that were cancelable subject to substantial termination fees. We assess the contract term of our cancelable contracts as the full stated term of the contract assuming each contract is not canceled since the termination penalty upon cancellation is substantive. As of June 30, 2020, the weighted average remaining customer contract life was approximately 4.1 years. Approximately 32%, 26%, and 42% of our total remaining performance obligation as of June 30, 2020 is expected to be recognized as revenue during 2020 and 2021, 2022 and 2023, and 2024 and thereafter, respectively. The amount included in the remaining performance obligation represents the full-service charge for the duration of the contract and does not include termination fees. The amount of the termination fees, which is not included in the remaining performance obligation amount, is generally calculated as a percentage of the remaining performance obligation associated with the contract. In certain cases of breach for non-payment or customer financial distress or bankruptcy, we may not be able to recover the full value of certain contracts or termination fees. Our remaining performance obligation includes 100% of the remaining performance obligation of our consolidated ownership interests, which is consistent with the accounting for our ownership interest in these entities.

(b) Business and Geographic Segment Information

We operate in a single industry segment in which we provide satellite services to our communications customers around the world. Our revenues are disaggregated by billing region, service type and customer set. Revenue by region is based on the locations of

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customers to which services are billed. Our satellites are in geosynchronous orbit, and consequently are not attributable to any geographic location. Of our remaining assets, substantially all are located in the U.S.

The following table disaggregates revenue by billing region (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019				Three Months Ended June 30, 2020				Six Months Ended June 30, 2019				Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
North America	$	264,643	52	%	$	257,479	53	%	$	533,013	51	%	$	492,483	52	%
Europe	64,513		13	%	52,846		11	%	125,789		12	%	106,784		11	%
Latin America and Caribbean	60,866		12	%	54,007		11	%	126,343		12	%	105,482		11	%
Africa and Middle East	61,686		12	%	58,900		12	%	124,106		12	%	120,803		13	%
Asia-Pacific	57,699		11	%	58,802		12	%	128,605		12	%	115,302		12	%
Total	$	509,407			$	482,034			$	1,037,856			$	940,854

The following table disaggregates revenue by type of service (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019				Three Months Ended June 30, 2020				Six Months Ended June 30, 2019				Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
On-Network Revenues
Transponder services	$	369,586	73	%	$	343,599	71	%	$	746,870	72	%	$	674,934	72	%
Managed services	91,335		18	%	85,050		18	%	184,536		18	%	157,311		17	%
Channel	585		—	%	391		—	%	1,276		—	%	816		—	%
Total on-network revenues	461,506		91	%	429,040		89	%	932,682		90	%	833,061		89	%
Off-Network and Other Revenues
Transponder, MSS and other off-network services	37,717		7	%	43,617		9	%	87,575		8	%	87,305		9	%
Satellite-related services	10,184		2	%	9,377		2	%	17,599		2	%	20,488		2	%
Total off-network and other revenues	47,901		9	%	52,994		11	%	105,174		10	%	107,793		11	%
Total	$	509,407			$	482,034			$	1,037,856			$	940,854

By customer application, our revenues from network services, media, government and satellite-related services were $185.2 million, $223.5 million, $93.3 million and $7.5 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to $176.7 million, $202.5 million, $96.1 million and $6.7 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Revenues from network services, media, government and satellite-related services were $389.4 million, $449.5 million, $186.5 million and $12.4 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to $326.1 million, $408.4 million, $191.9 million and $14.5 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Our largest customer accounted for approximately 14% of our revenue during each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, and 14% and 15% during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. Our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 40% and 42% of our revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and 40% during each of the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020.

Note 5 Net Loss per Share

Basic net loss per common share attributable to Intelsat S.A. (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.’s common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common shares pursuant to share-based compensation plans and conversion of the Intelsat S.A. 4.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Convertible Notes"), unless the effect of such issuances would be anti-dilutive.

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share data or where otherwise noted):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.	$	(529,722)	$	(405,355)	$	(650,344)	$	(624,126)
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in millions)	140.7		142.1		139.8		141.8
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in millions):	140.7		142.1		139.8		141.8
Basic EPS	$	(3.76)	$	(2.85)	$	(4.65)	$	(4.40)
Diluted EPS	$	(3.76)	$	(2.85)	$	(4.65)	$	(4.40)

In June 2018, Intelsat S.A. completed an offering of $402.5 million aggregate principal amount of its 2025 Convertible Notes. We do not expect to settle the principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes in cash, and therefore use the if-converted method for calculating any potential dilutive effect of the conversion on diluted EPS, if applicable. Under the indenture governing the 2025 Convertible Notes (the “2025 Indenture”), the 2025 Convertible Notes are eligible for conversion depending upon the trading price of our common shares and under other conditions set forth in the indenture until December 15, 2024, and thereafter without regard to any conditions. The commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default under the 2025 Indenture. See Note 11—Debt for additional information on the impact of the Chapter 11 Cases on our debt obligations.

Due to a net loss for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, there were no dilutive securities, and therefore, basic and diluted EPS were the same. The weighted average number of common shares that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future was 27.2 million and 22.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and 26.9 million and 22.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, primarily consisting of the 2025 Convertible Notes.

Note 6 Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure ("ASC 820") defines fair value, establishes a market-based framework or hierarchy for measuring fair value and provides for certain required disclosures about fair value measurements. The guidance is applicable whenever another accounting pronouncement requires or permits assets and liabilities to be measured at fair value but does not require any new fair value measurements.

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows:

•Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

•Level 2—quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation; and

•Level 3—unobservable inputs based upon the reporting entity’s internally developed assumptions which market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The tables below present assets measured and recorded at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis and their corresponding level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands). No transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements occurred for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

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			Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2019
Description	As of December 31, 2019		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Marketable securities(1)	$	5,145	$	5,145	$	—	$	—
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts(2)	372		—		372		—
Common stock warrant(3)	3,239		—		—		3,239
Total assets	$	8,756	$	5,145	$	372	$	3,239
			Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2020
Description	As of June 30, 2020		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Marketable securities(1)	$	4,682	$	4,682	$	—	$	—
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts(2)	23		—		23		—
Common stock warrant(3)	3,239		—		—		3,239
Total assets	$	7,944	$	4,682	$	23	$	3,239

(1)The valuation measurement inputs of these marketable securities represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and, accordingly, we have classified such investments within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The cost basis of our marketable securities was $4.3 million and $4.0 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. We sold marketable securities with a cost basis of $0.1 million resulting in a nominal gain during each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020. We sold marketable securities with a cost basis of $0.4 million and $0.3 million resulting in a nominal gain during each of the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. These amounts are included in other income (expense), net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(2)The valuation of our interest rate derivative instruments reflects the fair value of premiums paid, taking into account observable inputs including current interest rates, the market expectation for future interest rate volatility and current creditworthiness of the counterparties. As a result, we have determined that the valuation in its entirety is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

(3)We valued the common stock warrant using a valuation technique that reflects the risk-free interest rate, time to maturity and volatility of comparable companies. We identified the inputs used to calculate the fair value as Level 3 inputs and concluded that the valuation in its entirety is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the preferred and common stock warrants which are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Balance as of beginning of period	$	3,192	$	3,239	$	4,100	$	3,239
Unrealized loss included in other income (expense), net	(2,945)		—		(3,853)		—
Balance as of end of period	$	247	$	3,239	$	247	$	3,239

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

The carrying values of certain assets may be adjusted to fair value in subsequent periods on a nonrecurring basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate that the asset is impaired or, for investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values, observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer support a change in the investment fair value. During the first quarter of 2020, as a result of our interim impairment assessments, we recognized an impairment of non-amortizable intangible assets of $12.2 million. This fair value measurement is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy due to the use of significant unobservable inputs. See Note 10—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for additional information.

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Other Fair Value Disclosures

See Note 9—Investments, Note 10—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and Note 11—Debt for fair value disclosures related to our loan receivables, impairment analysis and debt, respectively. The carrying amounts of the Company's other financial instruments are reasonable estimates of their related fair values due to their short-term nature.

Note 7 Retirement Plans and Other Retiree Benefits

(a) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

We maintain a noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan covering substantially all of our employees hired prior to July 19, 2001. The cost of providing benefits to eligible participants under the defined benefit retirement plan is calculated using the plan’s benefit formulas, which take into account the participants’ remuneration, dates of hire, years of eligible service and certain actuarial assumptions. In addition, as part of the overall medical plan, we provide postretirement medical benefits to certain current retirees who meet the criteria under the medical plan for postretirement benefit eligibility. In 2015, we amended the defined benefit retirement plan to end the accrual of additional benefits for the remaining active participants. We have received authorization from the Bankruptcy Court to continue making contributions in the ordinary course during our Chapter 11 Cases.

The defined benefit retirement plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. We expect that our future contributions to the defined benefit retirement plan will be based on the minimum funding requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and on the plan’s funded status. Any significant decline in the fair value of our defined benefit retirement plan assets or other adverse changes to the significant assumptions used to determine the plan’s funded status would negatively impact its funded status and could result in increased funding in future years. The impact on the funded status is determined based upon market conditions in effect when we completed our annual valuation. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we made cash contributions to the defined benefit retirement plan of $2.2 million. We anticipate that our remaining contributions to the defined benefit retirement plan in 2020 will be approximately $1.8 million. We fund the postretirement medical benefits throughout the year based on benefits paid. We anticipate that our contributions to fund postretirement medical benefits in 2020 will be approximately $2.9 million.

Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 2020 was $95.0 million ($63.7 million, net of tax) that has not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost.

The tables below show the components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020 (in thousands). These amounts are recognized in other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

	Pension Benefits
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Interest cost	$	3,848	$	2,962	$	7,695	$	5,925
Expected return on plan assets	(5,873)		(5,810)		(11,745)		(11,621)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	1,055		1,600		2,111		3,200
Net periodic benefit income	$	(970)	$	(1,248)	$	(1,939)	$	(2,496)

	Other Postretirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Interest cost	$	383	$	266	$	766	$	532
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits	(636)		(636)		(1,272)		(1,272)
Amortization of unrecognized net gain	(307)		(305)		(615)		(610)
Net periodic benefit income	$	(560)	$	(675)	$	(1,121)	$	(1,350)

(b) Other Retirement Plans

We maintain a defined contribution retirement plan qualified under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for our employees in the United States. We have received authorization from the Bankruptcy Court to continue making our contributions in the ordinary course during our Chapter 11 Cases. We recognized compensation expense for this plan of $2.2 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, and $4.3 million and $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. We also maintain other defined contribution retirement plans in several non-U.S. jurisdictions, but such plans are not material to our financial position or results of operations.

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Note 8 Satellites and Other Property and Equipment

(a) Satellites and Other Property and Equipment, net

Satellites and other property and equipment, net were comprised of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Satellites and launch vehicles	$	10,407,690	$	10,178,297
Information systems and ground segment	968,482		1,002,143
Buildings and other	280,109		282,395
Total cost	11,656,281		11,462,835
Less: accumulated depreciation	(6,954,218)		(6,819,112)
Total	$	4,702,063	$	4,643,723

Satellites and other property and equipment are stated at historical cost, except for satellites that have been impaired. Satellites and other property and equipment acquired as part of an acquisition are stated based on their fair value at the date of acquisition.

During the first quarter of 2020, the price of our common shares and trading values of our debt securities experienced sustained reductions. We also witnessed certain declines in financial performance as compared to previously prepared internal budget and forecast projections. Among the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were a reduction of revenue and a decreased likelihood of collection from certain mobility customers. Based on our examination of these and other qualitative factors, we concluded that further testing of satellites and other property and equipment was required.

The Company evaluated the assets for potential impairment using internal projections of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of the assets. If the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its use, an impairment expense is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value. The impairment expense cannot exceed the carrying amount of the long-lived assets (unless the carrying amount is not being reduced below fair value for any individual long-lived asset that is determinable without undue cost and effort).

In estimating the undiscounted cash flows, we primarily used our internally prepared budgets and forecast information. The key assumptions included in our model were projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and industry and economic trends. A change in estimated future cash flows or other assumptions could change our estimated fair values and result in future impairments. The conclusion of our analysis was that the undiscounted cash flows of the asset group were greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

Satellites and other property and equipment, net included construction-in-progress of $191.5 million and $420.4 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. These amounts relate primarily to satellites under construction and related launch services. As of June 30, 2020, we incurred C-band clearing related costs and expenses of $130.8 million, of which $130.5 million is capitalized and expected to be reimbursable under the FCC Final Order. Of this capitalized amount, $128.7 million, $1.4 million, and $0.4 million is capitalized as satellites and other property and equipment, net, prepaid expenses and other current assets, and other assets, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Interest costs of $8.8 million and $6.2 million were capitalized for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and $17.1 million and $10.2 million were capitalized for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. Additionally, depreciation expense was $155.2 million and $154.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and $317.7 million and $308.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

We have entered into launch contracts for the launch of both specified and unspecified future satellites. Each of these launch contracts may be terminated at our option, subject to payment of a termination fee that increases as the applicable launch date approaches. In addition, in the event of a failure of any launch, we may exercise our right to obtain a replacement launch within a specified period following our request for re-launch.

(b) Satellite Launches

Intelsat 39 was successfully launched on August 6, 2019. Intelsat 39 replaced Intelsat 902 at the 62ºE location and delivers connectivity services in both the C- and Ku-bands to mobile network operators, enterprises and government customers, as well as aeronautical and maritime mobility service providers operating in the Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. Intelsat 39 entered into service in October 2019.

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(c) Significant Anomalies

In April 2019, the Intelsat 29e satellite (in service since 2016) experienced an anomaly that resulted in a total loss of the satellite. In accordance with our existing satellite anomaly contingency plans, we restored service for most Intelsat 29e customers on other satellites in our network, as well as on third-party satellites. We recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $381.6 million in the second quarter of 2019, of which $377.9 million related to the write off of the carrying value of the satellite and associated deferred performance incentive obligations and $3.7 million related to prepaid regulatory fees.

A Failure Review Board comprised of the satellite’s manufacturer, Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., the Company and external independent experts was convened to complete a comprehensive analysis of the cause of the anomaly. The board concluded that the anomaly was caused by either a harness flaw in conjunction with an electrostatic discharge event related to solar weather activity or the impact of a micrometeoroid.

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company determined it unlikely that it will be able to utilize certain satellite and launch vehicle deposits prior to their respective expiration dates. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $34.0 million related to the impairment of the carrying values of the deposits, which is included within impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Note 9 Investments

We have an ownership interest in two entities that meet the criteria of a variable interest entity (“VIE”): Horizons Satellite Holdings LLC (“Horizons Holdings”) and Horizons-3 Satellite LLC (“Horizons 3”), which are discussed in further detail below, including our analyses of the primary beneficiary determination as required under ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). We also own noncontrolling investments in equity securities and loan receivables as discussed further below.

(a) Horizons Holdings

Horizons Holdings is a joint venture with JSAT International, Inc. (“JSAT”) that consists of two investments: Horizons-1 Satellite LLC and Horizons-2 Satellite LLC. Horizons Holdings borrowed from JSAT a portion of the funds necessary to finance the construction of the Horizons 2 satellite pursuant to a loan agreement. The borrowing was subsequently repaid. We provide certain services to the joint venture and in return utilize capacity from the joint venture.

We have determined that this joint venture meets the criteria of a VIE under ASC 810, and we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary because decisions relating to any future relocation of the Horizons 2 satellite, the most significant asset of the joint venture, are effectively controlled by us. In accordance with ASC 810, as the primary beneficiary, we consolidate Horizons Holdings within our condensed consolidated financial statements. Total assets of Horizons Holdings were $22.2 million and $20.8 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Total liabilities were nominal as of both December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.

We have a revenue sharing agreement with JSAT related to services sold on the Horizons 1 and Horizons 2 satellites. We are responsible for billing and collection for such services, and we remit 50% of the revenue, less applicable fees and commissions, to JSAT. Amounts payable to JSAT related to the revenue sharing agreement, net of applicable fees and commissions, from the Horizons 1 and Horizons 2 satellites were $1.6 million and $2.6 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

(b) Horizons-3 Satellite LLC

On November 4, 2015, we entered into an additional joint venture agreement with JSAT. The joint venture, Horizons 3, was formed for the purpose of developing, launching, managing, operating and owning a high-performance satellite located at the 169ºE orbital location.

Horizons 3, which is 50% owned by each of Intelsat and JSAT, was set up with joint sharing of management authority and equal rights to profits and revenues from the joint venture. Similar to Horizons Holdings, we have a revenue sharing agreement with JSAT related to services sold on the Horizons 3e satellite. In addition, we are responsible for billing and collection for such services, and we remit 50% of the revenue, less applicable fees and commissions, to JSAT. Amounts payable to JSAT related to the revenue sharing agreement, net of applicable fees and commissions, from the Horizons 3e satellite were $3.3 million and $4.5 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

We have determined that this joint venture meets the criteria of a VIE under ASC 810; however, we have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary and therefore do not consolidate Horizons 3. The assessment considered both quantitative and qualitative factors, including an analysis of voting power and other means of control of the joint venture, as well as each owner’s exposure to risk of loss or gain. Because we and JSAT equally share control over the operations of the joint venture and also equally share exposure to risk of losses or gains, we concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary of Horizons 3. Our investment, included within other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets, is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The investment balance, which is equivalent to our maximum exposure to loss, was $110.2 million and $103.8 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30,

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2020, respectively. The investment balance exceeded our equity in the net assets of Horizons 3 by $11.6 million and $11.2 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. This basis difference represents the capitalized interest that we incurred in relation to financing our investment and we recognize it as a reduction of our equity in earnings of Horizons 3 on a straight-line basis over the life of the satellite. We recognized a nominal amount of equity in earnings of Horizons 3 in other income (expense), net for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020.

In connection with our investment in Horizons 3, we entered into a capital contribution and subscription agreement, which requires us to fund our 50% share of amounts due thereunder in order to maintain our 50% interest in the joint venture. Pursuant to this agreement, we made contributions of $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $2.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020. We received distributions of $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The Company utilizes the cumulative earnings approach to determine whether distributions received from equity method investees are returns on investment or returns of investment. In addition, our indirect subsidiary that holds our investment in Horizons 3 has entered into a security and pledge agreement with Horizons 3, pursuant to which it has granted a security interest in its membership interest in Horizons 3. Further, our indirect subsidiary has granted a security interest to Horizons 3 in its customer capacity contracts and its ownership interest in its wholly-owned subsidiary that holds the FCC license required for the joint venture’s operations.

The Horizons 3e satellite entered into service in January 2019. The Company purchases satellite capacity and related services from the Horizons 3 joint venture, and then sells that capacity to its customers. We incurred direct costs of revenue related to these purchases of $5.6 million and $5.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and $9.2 million and $10.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. The Company also sells managed ground network services to the Horizons 3 joint venture and provides program management services for a fee. We recorded an offset to direct costs of revenue related to the provision of these services of $1.8 million during each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, and $2.1 million and $3.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. On the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of both December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, $0.5 million due from Horizons 3 was included in receivables and $1.7 million due to Horizons 3 was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, respectively.

(c) Investments in Equity Securities

The Company holds noncontrolling equity investments in seven separate privately held companies, including investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values and common stock warrants.

In accordance with ASC 321, Investments—Equity Securities, we use the measurement alternative to measure the fair value of our investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values. Accordingly, these investments are measured at cost, less any impairment, and are adjusted for changes in fair value resulting from observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. We recorded impairment charges of $29.0 million during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and $0.1 million during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. These investments are recorded in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets and had a total carrying value of $27.2 million and $31.9 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

We measure our stock warrants at fair value (see Note 6—Fair Value Measurements and Note 12—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information). The warrants are recorded in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets and had a cumulative fair value of $3.2 million as of both December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.

(d) Loan Receivables

The Company has loan receivables from five privately held companies that it is holding for long-term investment. These loan receivables are reported at amortized cost, net of the allowance for credit losses. Amortized cost is the outstanding principal, adjusted for unamortized discounts and deferred transaction costs. The Company recognizes interest income on loan receivables using the effective-interest method applied on a loan-by-loan basis. Direct costs associated with originating loans are offset against any related fees received and the balance, along with any premium or discount, is deferred and amortized as an adjustment to interest income over the term of the related loan receivable using the effective interest method.

Loan receivables are recorded in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets at an amortized cost basis, net of allowance for credit losses, of $70.4 million and $67.6 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. These amounts were net of an allowance for credit losses of $4.6 million, unamortized discount of $3.0 million and $1.8 million, and unamortized deferred transaction costs of $1.0 million and $0.6 million as of the respective periods. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively, $1.5 million and $2.0 million of accrued interest related to our loan receivables was recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We recognized interest income related to our loan receivables of $1.0 million and $1.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, with no comparative amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

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A loan is determined to be impaired and placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s judgment based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the applicable loan agreement. We recognized impairment losses of $0.6 million related to loan receivables during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, with no comparable amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

The fair value of loan receivables is evaluated on a loan-by-loan basis, and is determined based on assessments of discounted cash flows that are considered probable of collection. We consider these inputs to be Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820. The cumulative fair value of our loan receivables as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020 was $69.3 million and $68.9 million, respectively.

Note 10 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

We account for goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, and have deemed these assets to have indefinite lives. Therefore, these assets are not amortized but are tested on an annual basis for impairment during the fourth quarter, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable.

During the first quarter of 2020, the price of our common shares and trading values of our debt securities experienced sustained reductions. We also witnessed certain declines in financial performance as compared to previously prepared internal budget and forecast projections. Among the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were a reduction of revenue and a decreased likelihood of collection from certain mobility customers. Based on our examination of these and other qualitative factors, we concluded that further testing of goodwill and other non-amortizable and amortizable intangible assets was required.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit and other intangible assets often involves the use of estimates and assumptions that require significant judgment, and that could have a substantial impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and the magnitude of any such charge. Estimates of fair value are primarily determined using discounted cash flows and market transactions. These estimates involve making significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future cash flows (including timing), discount rates reflecting the risks inherent in future cash flows, perpetual growth rates, and the determination of appropriate market comparisons.

(a) Goodwill

For the analysis of goodwill in the first quarter of 2020, we applied ASU 2017-04, which is further described in Note 1—General. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. After recognizing the impairment loss, the loss establishes a new corresponding basis in the goodwill. Subsequent reversals of goodwill impairment losses are not permitted under applicable accounting standards.

Intelsat has only one reporting unit for purposes of the analysis of goodwill, and accordingly, the analysis is undertaken at the enterprise level. We determined the estimated fair value of our reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis, along with independent source data related to comparative market multiples and, when available, recent transactions, each of which is considered a Level 3 input within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820. The discounted cash flows were derived from a five-year projection of cash flows plus a residual value, with the resulting projected cash flows discounted at an appropriate weighted average cost of capital.

In estimating the undiscounted cash flows, we primarily used our internally prepared budgets and forecast information. The key assumptions included in our model were projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and industry and economic trends, along with the C-band accelerated clearing incentive payments expected to be received subject to the achievement of certain milestones and the discount rate applied to those cash flows. A change in estimated future cash flows or other assumptions could change our estimated fair values and result in future impairments. The conclusion of our analysis was that the fair value of our reporting unit was greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment of goodwill.

The carrying amounts of goodwill consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Goodwill	$	6,780,827	$	6,780,827
Accumulated impairment losses	(4,160,200)		(4,160,200)
Net carrying amount	$	2,620,627	$	2,620,627

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(b) Orbital Locations, Trade Name and Other Intangible Assets

Orbital Locations. Intelsat is authorized by governments to operate satellites at certain orbital locations—i.e., longitudinal coordinates along the Clarke Belt. The Clarke Belt is the part of space approximately 35,800 kilometers above the plane of the equator where geostationary orbit may be achieved. Various governments acquire rights to these orbital locations through filings made with the International Telecommunication Union, a sub-organization of the United Nations. We will continue to have rights to operate satellites at our orbital locations so long as we maintain our authorizations to do so.

Our rights to operate at orbital locations can be used and sold individually; however, since satellites and customers can be and are moved from one orbital location to another, our rights are used in conjunction with each other as a network that can be adapted to meet the changing needs of our customers and market demands. Due to the interchangeable nature of orbital locations, the aggregate value of all of the orbital locations is used to measure the extent of impairment, if any.

We determined the estimated fair value of our rights to operate at orbital locations by using the build-up method to determine cash flows for the income approach, with the resulting projected cash flows discounted at an appropriate weighted average cost of capital. Under the build-up approach, the amount a reasonable investor would be willing to pay for the right to operate a satellite business using orbital locations is calculated by first estimating the cash flows that typical market participants might assume could be available from the right to operate satellites using the subject location in a similar market. It is assumed that rather than acquiring such a business as a going concern, the buyer would hypothetically start with the right to operate satellites at orbital locations and build a new business with similar attributes from the beginning. Thus, the buyer is assumed to incur the start-up costs and losses typically associated with the going concern value and pay for all other tangible and intangible assets.

The key assumptions used in estimating the fair values of our rights to operate at our orbital locations included the following: (i) market penetration leading to revenue growth, (ii) profit margin, (iii) duration and profile of the build-up period, (iv) estimated start-up costs and losses incurred during the build-up period and (v) weighted average cost of capital.

We completed our analysis of the estimated fair value of our rights to operate at certain orbital locations in connection with the analysis of goodwill described above in the first quarter of 2020 and concluded that the fair value was greater than the carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

Trade Name. We have implemented the relief from royalty method to determine the estimated fair value of the Intelsat trade name. The relief from royalty analysis is comprised of two major steps: (i) a determination of the hypothetical royalty rate, and (ii) the subsequent application of the royalty rate to projected revenue. In determining the hypothetical royalty rate utilized in the relief from royalty approach, we considered comparable license agreements, an excess earnings analysis to determine aggregate intangible asset earnings, and other qualitative factors, each of which is considered a Level 3 input within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820.

The key assumptions used in our model to estimate the fair value of the Intelsat trade name included forecasted revenues, the royalty rate, the tax rate and the discount rate. We completed our analysis of the estimated fair value of the Intelsat trade name in connection with the analysis of goodwill described above in the first quarter of 2020 and it resulted in an impairment of our trade name intangible asset of $12.2 million, which is included within impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets not subject to amortization consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Orbital locations	$	2,387,700	$	2,387,700
Trade name	65,200		53,000
Total non-amortizable intangible assets	$	2,452,900	$	2,440,700

Other Intangible Assets. The Company evaluated acquired intangible assets subject to amortization for potential impairment using internal projections of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of the assets. The key assumptions included in our model were projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and industry and economic trends. A change in estimated future cash flows or other assumptions could change our estimated fair values and result in future impairments. The conclusion of our analysis was that the undiscounted cash flows of the asset group were greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

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The carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of acquired intangible assets subject to amortization consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019						As of June 30, 2020
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Backlog and other	$	743,760	$	(713,205)	$	30,555	$	743,760	$	(717,930)	$	25,830
Customer relationships	534,030		(287,833)		246,197		534,030		(298,660)		235,370
Total	$	1,277,790	$	(1,001,038)	$	276,752	$	1,277,790	$	(1,016,590)	$	261,200

Intangible assets are amortized based on the expected pattern of consumption. Amortization expense was $8.6 million and $7.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and $17.2 million and $15.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Note 11 Debt

As discussed in Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters, the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default that accelerated substantially all of our obligations under the documents governing the prepetition existing indebtedness of Intelsat S.A., Intelsat Luxembourg, Intelsat Connect and Intelsat Jackson. As such, we have reclassified all such debt obligations, other than debt subject to compromise, to current portion of long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020. While the Chapter 11 Cases are pending, the Debtors do not anticipate making interest payments due under their respective unsecured debt instruments; however, the Debtors expect to make monthly interest payments on their senior secured debt instruments pursuant to the adequate protection requirements under the DIP Order.

The carrying values and fair values of our notes payable and debt were as follows (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019				As of June 30, 2020
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Intelsat S.A.:
4.5% Convertible Senior Notes due June 2025 (1)	$	402,500	$	265,231	$	402,500	$	146,913
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 4.5% Convertible Senior Notes	(133,310)		—		—		—
Total Intelsat S.A. obligations	269,190		265,231		402,500		146,913
Intelsat Luxembourg:
7.75% Senior Notes due June 2021 (1)	421,219		336,975		421,219		16,849
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 7.75% Senior Notes	(1,257)		—		—		—
8.125% Senior Notes due June 2023 (1)	1,000,000		590,000		1,000,000		45,000
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 8.125% Senior Notes	(5,838)		—		—		—
12.5% Senior Notes due November 2024 (1)	403,350		277,152		403,350		49,046
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 12.5% Senior Notes	(184,344)		—		—		—
Total Intelsat Luxembourg obligations	1,633,130		1,204,127		1,824,569		110,895
Intelsat Connect Finance:
9.5% Senior Notes due February 2023 (1)	1,250,000		865,625		1,250,000		293,750
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 9.5% Senior Notes	(27,741)		—		—		—
Total Intelsat Connect Finance obligations	1,222,259		865,625		1,250,000		293,750
Intelsat Jackson:
9.5% Senior Secured Notes due September 2022	490,000		562,275		490,000		541,450
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 9.5% Senior Secured Notes	(11,204)		—		(9,398)		—
8% Senior Secured Notes due February 2024	1,349,678		1,380,046		1,349,678		1,366,548
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and premium on 8% Senior Secured Notes	(3,903)		—		(3,496)		—

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	As of December 31, 2019				As of June 30, 2020
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
5.5% Senior Notes due August 2023 (1)	1,985,000		1,687,250		1,985,000		1,121,525
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 5.5% Senior Notes	(8,723)		—		—		—
9.75% Senior Notes due July 2025 (1)	1,885,000		1,729,488		1,885,000		1,140,425
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 9.75% Senior Notes	(20,487)		—		—		—
8.5% Senior Notes due October 2024 (1)	2,950,000		2,669,750		2,950,000		1,755,250
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and premium on 8.5% Senior Notes	(12,916)		—		—		—
Senior Secured Credit Facilities due November 2023	2,000,000		1,985,000		2,000,000		1,990,000
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on Senior Secured Credit Facilities	(22,149)		—		(19,605)		—
Senior Secured Credit Facilities due January 2024	395,000		398,950		395,000		395,000
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on Senior Secured Credit Facilities	(1,600)		—		(1,423)		—
6.625% Senior Secured Credit Facilities due January 2024	700,000		712,250		700,000		703,500
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on Senior Secured Credit Facilities	(2,832)		—		(2,520)		—
Superpriority Secured DIP Credit Facilities due July 2021	—		—		500,000		506,250
Total Intelsat Jackson obligations	11,670,864		11,125,009		12,218,236		9,519,948
Eliminations:
8.125% Senior Notes of Intelsat Luxembourg due June 2023 owned by Intelsat Jackson (1)	(111,663)		(65,881)		(111,663)		(5,025)
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 8.125% Senior Notes	652		—		—		—
12.5% Senior Notes of Intelsat Luxembourg due November 2024 owned by Intelsat Connect, Intelsat Jackson and Intelsat Envision (1)	(403,245)		(277,080)		(403,245)		(49,033)
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 12.5% Senior Notes	184,296		—		—		—
Total eliminations:	(329,960)		(342,961)		(514,908)		(54,058)
Total Intelsat S.A. debt	14,465,483		13,117,031		15,180,397		10,017,448
Less: current portion of long-term debt	—		—		5,398,236		5,502,748
Less: liabilities subject to compromise	—		—		9,782,161		4,514,700
Total Intelsat S.A. long-term debt	$	14,465,483	$	13,117,031	$	—	$	—

(1)In connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, these balances have been reclassified as liabilities subject to compromise in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020. As of April 15, 2020, the Company ceased making principal and interest payments, and as of May 13, 2020 ceased accruing interest expense in relation to this long-term debt that was reclassified as liabilities subject to compromise. Further, $197.0 million of debt discount, premium and issuance costs related to these notes was included within reorganization items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for both of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

The fair value for publicly traded instruments is determined using quoted market prices, and the fair value for non-publicly traded instruments is based upon composite pricing from a variety of sources, including market leading data providers, market makers, and leading brokerage firms. Substantially all of the inputs used to determine the fair value of our debt are classified as Level 1 inputs within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820, except for our senior secured credit facilities and our 2025 Convertible Notes, the inputs for which are classified as Level 2.

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Intelsat Jackson Superpriority Secured Debtor-in-Possession Term Loan Facility

On June 17, 2020 (the “Closing Date”), the DIP Debtors and DIP Lenders entered into the DIP Credit Agreement, a non-amortizing multiple draw superpriority secured debtor-in-possession term loan facility, in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion, on the terms and conditions set forth therein. See Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters.

Intelsat Jackson borrowed $500.0 million of term loans under the DIP Facility on the Closing Date. Under the DIP Facility, Intelsat Jackson may, at its sole discretion, make incremental draws of the lesser of $250.0 million and the remaining available commitments of the DIP Lenders. Drawn amounts under the DIP Facility bear interest at either (i) 4.50% per annum plus a base rate of the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus ½ of 1.00%, (b) the Prime Rate as in effect on such day and (c) the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR Rate”) for a one-month interest period on such day (or if such day is not a business day, the immediately preceding business day) plus 1.00% or (ii) 5.50% plus the LIBOR Rate. For purposes of the DIP Facility, the LIBOR Rate has an effective floor rate of 1.0%. Undrawn amounts under the DIP Facility shall be subject to a ticking fee of 3.6% of the amount of commitments of the DIP Lenders from the entry of the DIP Order until such commitments terminate, which ticking fee shall be payable on the last day of each fiscal quarter prior to the date such commitments terminate and on the date of such termination. If an event of default under the DIP Facility occurs, the overdue amounts under the DIP Facility would bear interest at an additional 2.0% per annum above the interest rate otherwise applicable.

The proceeds of the DIP Facility may be used, among other things, to pay for (i) working capital needs of the DIP Debtors in the ordinary course of business, (ii) potential C-band relocation costs, (iii) investment and other general corporate purposes, and (iv) the costs and expenses of administering the Chapter 11 Cases. The maturity date of the DIP Facility is July 13, 2021, subject to certain extensions pursuant to the terms of the DIP Credit Agreement.

The DIP Credit Agreement includes usual and customary negative covenants for debtor-in-possession loan agreements of this type, including covenants limiting the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, create liens on assets, make investments, loans or advances, engage in mergers, consolidations, sales of assets and acquisitions, pay dividends and distributions and make payments in respect of junior or prepetition indebtedness, in each case subject to customary exceptions for debtor-in-possession loan agreements of this type.

The DIP Credit Agreement also includes certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default, including, but not limited to, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, certain events under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and change of control. Certain bankruptcy-related events are also events of default, including, but not limited to, the dismissal by the Bankruptcy Court of any of the Chapter 11 Cases, the conversion of any of the Chapter 11 Cases to a case under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code and certain other events related to the impairment of the DIP Lenders’ rights or liens granted under the DIP Credit Agreement.

The foregoing description of the DIP Credit Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the DIP Credit Agreement.

Intelsat Jackson Senior Secured Credit Agreement and the Company and Certain of its Subsidiaries' Indentures

The commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an immediate event of default under Intelsat Jackson’s secured credit agreement, dated as of January 12, 2011 (as amended, the “Intelsat Jackson Secured Credit Agreement”), as well as under the indentures governing certain of the Company and its subsidiaries’ senior secured notes and senior notes, resulting in the automatic and immediate acceleration of substantially all of our outstanding debt. Any efforts to enforce payment obligations related to the acceleration of our debt have been automatically stayed as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, and the creditors’ rights of enforcement are subject to the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.

In addition, on April 27, 2020, our LIBOR loans under the Intelsat Jackson Secured Credit Agreement were converted to Alternate Base Rate (“ABR”) loans. We expect to pay interest on the floating rate term loans under the Intelsat Jackson Secured Credit Agreement at the rate applicable to ABR loans.

Note 12 Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Interest Rate Cap Contracts

As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, we held interest rate cap contracts with an aggregate notional value of $2.4 billion that mature in February 2021. These interest rate cap contracts, which were entered into in 2017 and amended in 2018, are designed to mitigate our risk of interest rate increases on the floating rate portion of our senior secured credit facilities (see Note 11—Debt). The contracts have not been designated for hedge accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), and the changes in fair value of these instruments, net of payments received, are recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations during the period of change. We received $7.2 million in settlement payments related to the interest rate cap contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2019 with no comparable amounts for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

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Preferred Stock Warrant and Common Stock Warrant

During 2017, we were issued a warrant to purchase preferred shares of one of our investments. We concluded that the warrant is a free-standing derivative in accordance with ASC 815. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, the fair value of the preferred stock warrant was zero. During 2019, we were issued a warrant to purchase common shares of a separate investment. We concluded that the warrant is a free-standing derivative in accordance with ASC 815.

The following table sets forth the fair value of our derivatives by category (in thousands):

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Classification	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Common stock warrant	Other assets	$	3,239	$	3,239
Interest rate cap contracts	Other assets	372		23
Total derivatives		$	3,611	$	3,262

The following table sets forth the effect of the derivative instruments in our condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Classification	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Interest rate cap contracts	Loss included in interest expense, net	$	(10,861)	$	(14)	$	(19,479)	$	(349)
Preferred stock warrant	Loss included in other income (expense), net	(2,945)		—		(3,853)		—
Total loss on derivative financial instruments		$	(13,806)	$	(14)	$	(23,332)	$	(349)

Note 13 Income Taxes

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)—Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”), which allows for an optional reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act"), which was signed into law on December 22, 2017. Consequently, the amendments eliminated the stranded tax effects resulting from the Act for those entities that elect the optional reclassification. ASU 2018-02 is effective for all entities for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We adopted ASU 2018-02 in the first quarter of 2019, which resulted in a reclassification of stranded tax effects of $16.2 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss to accumulated deficit.

The Act includes a number of provisions, including the lowering of the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, effective January 1, 2018. The Act limits our U.S. interest expense deductions to approximately 30 percent of EBITDA through December 31, 2021 and approximately 30 percent of earnings before net interest and taxes thereafter. The Act also introduced a new minimum tax, the Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (“BEAT”). We are treating the BEAT as a period cost.

Effective January 1, 2019, the Luxembourg corporate tax rate decreased from 26.01% to 24.94%. This resulted in a decrease in deferred tax assets and corresponding valuation allowance.

The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or paid.

On July 2, 2018, we implemented a series of internal transactions and related steps that reorganized the ownership of certain assets among our subsidiaries (the “2018 Internal Reorganization”). The 2018 Internal Reorganization resulted in the majority of our operations being owned by a U.S.-based partnership, with certain of our wholly-owned Luxembourg and U.S. subsidiaries as partners.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCR Act”) was enacted, and on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted. The FFCR Act and the CARES Act contain numerous income tax provisions, such as increasing the 30 percent adjusted taxable income threshold to 50 percent for taxable years beginning in 2019 and 2020 for purposes of determining allowable business interest expense deductions. The CARES Act repeals the 80 percent limitation for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2021 (enacted by the Act), and it further specifies that net operating losses arising in a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2021, are allowed as a carryback to each of the five taxable years preceding the taxable year of such losses. Modifications to the tax rules for the carryback of net operating losses and business interest limitations resulted in a federal tax refund of approximately $7.4 million and $15.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. In addition, the CARES Act includes

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refundable payroll tax credits and deferral of employment side social security payments. As of June 30, 2020, Intelsat’s payroll deferral was approximately $2.3 million.

The majority of our operations are located in taxable jurisdictions, including Luxembourg, the U.S. and the United Kingdom (“UK”). Due to our cumulative losses in recent years, and the inherent uncertainty associated with the realization of taxable income in the foreseeable future, we recorded a full valuation allowance against the cumulative net operating losses generated in Luxembourg. The difference between tax expense (benefit) reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and tax computed at statutory rates is attributable to the valuation allowance on losses generated in Luxembourg, the provision for foreign taxes, which were principally in the U.S. as a result of the final BEAT regulations and the UK, as well as withholding taxes on revenue earned in some of the foreign markets in which we operate, offset by the tax benefit resulting from the impacts of the CARES Act.

Our gross unrecognized tax benefits were $25.0 million and $25.1 million (including interest and penalties), of which $21.5 million and $21.2 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, we had recorded reserves for interest and penalties in the amount of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively. We continue to recognize interest and, to the extent applicable, penalties with respect to the unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. Since December 31, 2019, the change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits has consisted of an increase of $0.1 million related to current tax positions and a nominal increase related to prior tax positions.

We operate in various taxable jurisdictions throughout the world, and our tax returns are subject to audit and review from time to time. We consider Luxembourg, the U.S., the UK and Brazil to be our significant tax jurisdictions. Our Luxembourg, U.S., UK and Brazilian subsidiaries are subject to income tax examination for periods after December 31, 2014. Within the next twelve months, we believe that there are no jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresolved tax issues or claims is likely to be material to our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

During 2019, the Company made payments to the government of India in the amount of $7.0 million with respect to ongoing administrative proceedings. We believe it is more likely than not that the positions which we have presented in these matters will result in a favorable outcome for the Company. As a result, the payments have been recorded in taxes receivable.

Effective January 31, 2020, the UK formally exited the European Union ("EU"). As a result of the withdrawal, existing tax reliefs and exemptions on intra-European transactions will likely cease to apply to transactions between UK entities and EU entities. In addition, transactions with non-EU countries, such as the U.S., may also be affected. As of June 30, 2020, all relevant tax laws and treaties remained unchanged and the tax consequences were unknown. Therefore, we have not recognized any impacts of the withdrawal in the income tax provision as of June 30, 2020. We will recognize any impacts to the tax provision when changes in tax laws or treaties between the UK and the EU or individual EU member states are enacted.

On December 2, 2019, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service released final regulations with respect to BEAT as enacted by the 2017 Tax Reform Act. These regulations represent the final version of proposed regulations which were released in December 2018. The BEAT is a minimum tax established by the Act that subjects certain payments made by U.S. corporations or subsidiaries to foreign related parties to a secondary federal income tax regime in the U.S. The final regulations clarify which taxpayers are subject to the BEAT and how the BEAT rules apply to certain payments and transactions. We have adopted the final BEAT regulations as of the release date. These regulations are effective for the Company as of its tax year ended December 31, 2018. The Company included the impact of BEAT tax expense for the final regulations related to both the 2018 and 2019 tax years in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies

On May 13, 2020, Intelsat S.A. and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court. As a result of such bankruptcy filings, substantially all proceedings pending against the Debtors have been stayed and prepetition liabilities are subject to compromise. See Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters.

In the absence of the automatic stay due to the Chapter 11 Cases, we are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of business. Other than as disclosed below, management does not believe that the resolution of any of those pending proceedings would have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

SES Claim

On July 14, 2020, SES Americom, Inc. (“SES”) filed a proof of claim in the amount of $1.8 billion against each of the Debtors. SES asserts that the Debtors owe money (or will owe money) to SES pursuant to certain contractual and fiduciary obligations made in the context of the consortium agreement between Debtor Intelsat US LLC, SES, and other satellite operators (the “Consortium Agreement”). SES believes it is entitled to 50% of the combined payments that may eventually be payable to the Debtors and SES pursuant to the FCC Final Order, which provides for Acceleration Payments subject to the satisfaction of certain deadlines and other conditions set forth therein. SES’s proof of claim alleges that the Debtors breached the Consortium Agreement by taking the position

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that the Debtors are not required to split Acceleration Payments with SES and the other members of the consortium. The proof of claim also alleges breach of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment, and seeks monetary and punitive damages. We dispute the allegations in the proof of claim and intend to object to and vigorously litigate the claim. While the ultimate resolution of the claim is not currently predictable, if there is an adverse ruling, the ruling could constitute a material adverse outcome on our future consolidated financial condition.

Note 15 Related Party Transactions

(a) Shareholders’ Agreements

Certain shareholders of Intelsat S.A. entered into a shareholders’ agreement in December 2018, which provides, among other things, specific rights to and limitations upon the holders of Intelsat S.A.’s share capital with respect to shares held by such holders.

(b) Governance Agreement

In December 2018, the Company entered into a governance agreement with its shareholder affiliated with Serafina S.A. The agreement contains provisions relating to the composition of the Company’s board of directors and certain other matters.

(c) Indemnification Agreements

We have entered into agreements with our executive officers and directors to provide contractual indemnification in addition to the indemnification provided for in our articles of incorporation.

(d) Horizons Holdings

We have a 50% ownership interest in Horizons Holdings as a result of a joint venture with JSAT (see Note 9(a)—Investments—Horizons Holdings).

(e) Horizons-3 Satellite LLC

We have a 50% ownership interest in Horizons 3 as a result of a joint venture with JSAT (see Note 9(b)—Investments—Horizons-3 Satellite LLC).

Note 16 Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information

The following presents our Debtors' condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2020, statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Consolidating adjustments include eliminations of the following:

•investments in subsidiaries;

•intercompany accounts;

•intercompany sales and expenses; and

•intercompany equity balances.

Intercompany balances with non-Debtor affiliates have not been eliminated. On the Debtors’ condensed combined balance sheet, these primarily consist of net intercompany trade receivables generated under our Master Intercompany Service Agreement (“MISA”) and funding for the operations of non-Debtor affiliates. On the Debtors’ condensed combined statements of operations, total reported revenue includes intercompany revenue of $63.0 million and $122.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, primarily consisting of satellite capacity charges. Cost from affiliates primarily relates to sales and technical support services provided to Debtors as specified under the MISA. Investments in non-Debtor affiliates are presented under the equity method of accounting in the condensed combined financial statements set forth below.

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DEBTORS' UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	June 30, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	940,366
Restricted cash	18,977
Receivables, net of allowance of $22,093	165,159
Contract assets	23,902
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	73,486
Intercompany receivables	153,535
Total current assets	1,375,425
Satellites and other property and equipment, net	4,575,364
Goodwill	2,620,627
Non-amortizable intangible assets	2,440,700
Amortizable intangible assets, net	261,200
Contract assets, net of current portion	41,405
Investment in affiliates	219,162
Other assets	408,294
Total assets	$	11,942,177
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	125,414
Taxes payable	15,210
Employee related liabilities	27,448
Accrued interest payable	13,861
Current portion of long-term debt	5,398,236
Contract liabilities	127,996
Deferred satellite performance incentives	36,002
Other current liabilities	53,105
Total current liabilities	5,797,272
Contract liabilities, net of current portion	1,067,562
Deferred satellite performance incentives, net of current portion	158,937
Deferred income taxes	75,246
Accrued retirement benefits, net of current portion	117,244
Other long-term liabilities	172,956
Liabilities subject to compromise	10,172,846
Shareholders’ deficit:
Common shares, nominal value $0.01 per share	1,421
Paid-in capital	2,569,404
Accumulated deficit	(8,128,872)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(61,839)
Total shareholders’ deficit	(5,619,886)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$	11,942,177

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DEBTORS' UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenue	$	431,334	$	840,751
Operating expenses:
Direct costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	66,765		131,891
Selling, general and administrative	53,958		124,544
Cost from affiliates	9,786		21,448
Depreciation and amortization	157,392		315,168
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	34,043		46,243
Total operating expenses	321,944		639,294
Income from operations	109,390		201,457
Interest expense, net	221,934		539,681
Equity in income of affiliates	3,267		1,712
Other income, net	3,432		12,034
Reorganization items	(298,691)		(298,691)
Loss before income taxes	(404,536)		(623,169)
Provision for income taxes	818		957
Net loss	$	(405,354)	$	(624,126)

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DEBTORS' UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(624,126)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	315,168
Provision for doubtful accounts	28,325
Foreign currency transaction gain	(719)
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	46,243
Share-based compensation	6,234
Deferred income taxes	5,631
Amortization of discount, premium, issuance costs and related costs	17,277
Non-cash reorganization items	196,974
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	52,182
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service credits for retirement benefits	1,317
Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments	349
Unrealized losses on investments and loans held-for-investment	721
Equity in income of affiliates	(1,712)
Other non-cash items	92
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(79)
Intercompany receivables	(70,970)
Prepaid expenses, contract and other assets	(34,700)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	23,791
Accrued interest payable	48,775
Contract liabilities	(38,951)
Accrued retirement benefits	(8,267)
Other long-term liabilities	(11,013)
Net cash used in operating activities	(47,458)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for satellites and other property and equipment (including capitalized interest)	(196,043)
Dividends from affiliates	20,878
Proceeds from loans held-for-investment	724
Capital contribution to affiliates	(9,005)
Other proceeds from satellites	5,625
Net cash used in investing activities	(177,821)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debtor-in-possession financing	500,000
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	(52,182)
Principal payments on deferred satellite performance incentives	(19,195)
Net cash provided by financing activities	428,623
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	686
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	204,030
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	755,313
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	959,343
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated Debtors' balance sheet to the total sum of these same amounts shown on the condensed consolidated Debtors' statement of cash flows:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	940,366
Restricted cash	18,977
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the condensed consolidated Debtors' statement of cash flows	$	959,343

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and their notes included in Item 1—Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report. See “Forward-Looking Statements” and Item 1A—Risk Factors for a discussion of factors that could cause our future financial condition and results of operations to be materially different from those discussed below.

Overview

We operate one of the world’s largest satellite services businesses, providing a critical layer in the global communications infrastructure.

We provide diversified communications services to the world’s leading media companies, fixed and wireless telecommunications operators, data networking service providers for enterprise and mobile applications in the air and on the seas, multinational corporations and internet service providers. We are also the leading provider of commercial satellite capacity to the United States (“U.S.”) government and other select military organizations and their contractors.

Our customers use our global network for a broad range of applications, from global distribution of content for media companies to providing the transmission layer for commercial aeronautical consumer broadband connectivity, to enabling essential network backbones for telecommunications providers in high-growth emerging regions.

Our network solutions are a critical component of our customers’ infrastructures and business models. Generally, our customers need the specialized connectivity that satellites provide so long as they are in business or pursuing their mission. In recent years, mobility services providers have contracted for services on our fleet that support broadband connections for passengers on commercial flights and cruise ships, connectivity that in some cases is only available through our network. In addition, our satellite neighborhoods provide our media customers with efficient and reliable broadcast distribution that maximizes audience reach, a technical and economic benefit that is difficult for terrestrial services to match. In developing regions, our satellite solutions often provide higher reliability than is available from local terrestrial telecommunications services and allow our customers to reach geographies that they would otherwise be unable to serve.

Recent Developments

Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11

On May 13, 2020, Intelsat S.A. and certain of its subsidiaries (each, a “Debtor” and collectively, the “Debtors”) commenced voluntary cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) under title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Primary factors causing us to file for Chapter 11 protection included the Company’s intention to participate in the accelerated clearing process of C-band spectrum set forth in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) March 3, 2020 final order (the “FCC Final Order”), requiring the Company to incur significant costs related to clearing activities well in advance of receiving reimbursement for such costs and the need for additional financing to fund the C-band clearing process, service our current debt obligations, and meet our operating requirements, as well as the economic slowdown impacting the Company and several of its end markets due to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. On May 26, 2020, the Company filed a written commitment with the FCC to accelerate clearing of the C-band spectrum in the U.S., and on June 19, 2020, the Company filed its initial C-band spectrum transition plan with the FCC. The FCC Final Order provides for monetary enticements for fixed satellite services (“FSS”) providers to clear a portion of the C-band spectrum on an accelerated basis (the “Acceleration Payments”). Under the FCC Final Order, the Company is eligible to receive Acceleration Payments of approximately $1.2 billion and $3.7 billion on December 5, 2021 and December 5, 2023, respectively, subject to the satisfaction of certain deadlines and other conditions set forth therein.

The Chapter 11 process can be unpredictable and involves significant risks and uncertainties. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the amount and composition of the Company’s assets, liabilities, officers and/or directors could be significantly different following the outcome of the Chapter 11 Cases, and the description of the Company’s operations, properties and liquidity and capital resources included in this Quarterly Report may not accurately reflect its operations, properties and liquidity and capital resources following the Chapter 11 process.

Pursuant to various orders from the Bankruptcy Court, the Debtors have received approval from the Bankruptcy Court to generally maintain their ordinary course operations and uphold certain commitments to their stakeholders, including employees, customers, and vendors during the restructuring process, subject to the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. While the Chapter 11 Cases are pending, the Debtors do not anticipate making interest payments due under their respective unsecured debt instruments; however, the Debtors expect to make interest payments on a monthly basis to holders of their senior secured debt instruments. For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the contractual interest expense pursuant to our unsecured debt instruments that was not recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations was $102.5 million.

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The filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default that accelerated substantially all of our obligations under the documents governing the prepetition existing indebtedness of Intelsat S.A., Intelsat Luxembourg, Intelsat Connect and Intelsat Jackson. For additional discussion regarding the impact of the Chapter 11 Cases on our debt obligations, see Item 1, Note 11—Debt.

On June 9, 2020, Intelsat Jackson received approval from the Bankruptcy Court (the “DIP Order”) to enter into a non-amortizing multiple draw superpriority secured debtor-in-possession term loan facility (the “DIP Facility”), in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion on the terms and conditions as set forth in the DIP Facility credit agreement (the “DIP Credit Agreement”) with certain of the Debtors’ prepetition secured parties (the “DIP Lenders”), and on June 17, 2020, Intelsat Jackson and certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors (together with Intelsat Jackson, the “DIP Debtors”) entered into the DIP Credit Agreement with the DIP Lenders. For additional information regarding the DIP Facility and DIP Credit Agreement, see Liquidity and Capital Resources—Debt below.

On July 11, 2020, the Debtors filed with the Bankruptcy Court schedules and statements setting forth, among other things, the assets and liabilities of each of the Debtors, subject to the assumptions filed in connection therewith. These schedules and statements may be subject to further amendment or modification after filing.

Update on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Company

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, a trend we expect to continue. Among the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were a reduction of revenue and a decreased likelihood of collection from certain mobility customers. We continue to closely monitor the ongoing impact on our employees, customers, business and results of operations.

A. Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020

The following table sets forth our comparative statements of operations for the periods shown with the increase (decrease) and percentage changes, except those deemed not meaningful (“NM”), between the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Change
Revenue	$	509,407	$	482,034	$	(27,373)	(5)%
Operating expenses:
Direct costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	95,447		106,961		11,514		12%
Selling, general and administrative	55,855		63,863		8,008		14%
Depreciation and amortization	163,808		162,614		(1,194)		(1)%
Satellite impairment loss	381,565		—		(381,565)		NM
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	—		34,043		34,043		NM
Total operating expenses	696,675		367,481		(329,194)		(47)%
Income (loss) from operations	(187,268)		114,553		301,821		NM
Interest expense, net	320,680		222,533		(98,147)		(31)%
Other income (expense), net	(28,671)		2,762		31,433		NM
Reorganization items	—		(298,691)		(298,691)		NM
Loss before income taxes	(536,619)		(403,909)		132,710		(25)%
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	(7,507)		818		8,325		NM
Net loss	(529,112)		(404,727)		124,385		(24)%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(610)		(628)		(18)		3%
Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.	$	(529,722)	$	(405,355)	$	124,367	(23)%

Revenue

We earn revenue primarily by providing services to our customers using our satellite transponder capacity. Our customers generally obtain satellite capacity from us by placing an order pursuant to one of several master customer service agreements. On-network services are comprised primarily of services delivered on our owned network infrastructure, as well as commitments for third-

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party capacity, generally long-term in nature, which we integrate and market as part of our owned infrastructure. In the case of third-party services in support of government applications, the commitments for third-party capacity are shorter and matched to the government contracting period, and thus remain classified as off-network services. Off-network services can include transponder services and other satellite-based transmission services, such as mobile satellite services (“MSS”), which are sourced from other operators, often in frequencies not available on our network. Under the category Off-Network and Other Revenues, we also include revenues from consulting and other services.

The following table sets forth our comparative revenue by service type, with Off-Network and Other Revenues shown separately from On-Network Revenues, for the periods below (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Change
On-Network Revenues
Transponder services	$	369,586	$	343,599	$	(25,987)	(7)%
Managed services	91,335		85,050		(6,285)		(7)%
Channel	585		391		(194)		(33)%
Total on-network revenues	461,506		429,040		(32,466)		(7)%
Off-Network and Other Revenues
Transponder, MSS and other off-network services	37,717		43,617		5,900		16%
Satellite-related services	10,184		9,377		(807)		(8)%
Total off-network and other revenues	47,901		52,994		5,093		11%
Total	$	509,407	$	482,034	$	(27,373)	(5)%

Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased by $27.4 million, or 5%, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. By service type, our revenues increased or decreased due to the following:

On-Network Revenues:

•Transponder services—an aggregate decrease of $26.0 million, primarily due to a $12.0 million decrease in revenue from network services customers, an $11.4 million decrease in revenue from media customers, and a $2.6 million decrease in revenue from government customers. The decline from network services customers was primarily due to non-renewals, renewals at lower pricing, and service contractions for enterprise, mobility and wireless infrastructure applications. These declines were partially offset by increased revenues from wireless customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The decline from media customers was primarily due to non-renewals, renewals at lower pricing and service contractions for distribution services in the North America, Europe, and Africa regions.

•Managed services—an aggregate decrease of $6.3 million, primarily due to a $9.6 million decrease in revenue from media customers partially offset by a $3.0 million increase in revenue from network services customers. The decrease in revenue from media customers was mainly related to the termination of a managed video service contract in 2019, and a decrease in occasional use video services. The increase from network services customers was mainly driven by a renegotiated contract with a maritime mobility customer.

Off-Network and Other Revenues:

•Transponder, MSS and other off-network services—an aggregate increase of $5.9 million, primarily due to a $5.1 million increase in revenue from government customers largely driven by new third-party services, partially offset by non-renewals, renewals at lower pricing and declines in MSS.

Operating Expenses

Direct Costs of Revenue (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)

Direct costs of revenue increased by $11.5 million, or 12%, to $107.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to a $5.7 million increase in third-party FSS and managed capacity costs largely incurred in connection with government customers, a $3.4 million increase in staff-related expenses largely relating to our employee retention incentive plans, and a $3.2 million increase in service fees related to our use of Mission Extension Vehicle-1 (“MEV-1”).

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Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $8.0 million, or 14%, to $63.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to a $3.5 million increase in bad debt expense largely relating to certain customers in North America, a $3.0 million increase in staff-related expenses largely relating to our employee retention incentive plans, a $2.1 million increase in insurance costs and a $1.3 million increase in professional fees, partially offset by a $1.7 million decrease in travel expenses.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $1.2 million, or 1%, to $162.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. Significant items impacting depreciation and amortization included decrease of $5.4 million in depreciation expense due to the timing of certain satellites becoming fully depreciated, partially offset by an increase of $4.7 million in depreciation expense resulting from the impact of a satellite placed in service.

Satellite Impairment Loss

We recognized an impairment charge of $381.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 relating to the failure of Intelsat 29e (see Item 1, Note 8—Satellites and Other Property and Equipment). The impairment charge consisted of approximately $377.9 million related to the write-off of the carrying value of the satellite and associated deferred satellite performance incentive obligations, and approximately $3.7 million related to prepaid regulatory fees. No comparable amounts were recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2020.

Impairment of Non-Amortizable Intangible and Other Assets

We recognized an impairment charge of $34.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 relating to certain satellite and launch vehicle deposits. No comparable amounts were recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2019. See Item 1, Note 8—Satellites and Other Property and Equipment for further discussion.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net consists of gross interest expense incurred together with gains and losses on interest rate cap contracts (which reflect the change in their fair value), offset by interest income earned and interest capitalized related to assets under construction. As of June 30, 2020, we held interest rate cap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $2.4 billion to mitigate the risk of interest rate increases on the floating-rate term loans under our senior secured credit facilities. The contracts have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes.

Interest expense, net decreased by $98.1 million, or 31%, to $222.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in interest expense, net was principally due to the following:

•a decrease of $89.6 million in interest expense primarily resulting from Chapter 11 restructuring activities; and

•a decrease of $10.8 million corresponding to a larger decrease in fair value of the interest rate cap contracts during the three months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020; partially offset by

•an increase of $2.7 million due to lower capitalized interest primarily resulting from decreased levels of satellites and related assets under construction.

The non-cash portion of total interest expense, net was $34.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily consisting of interest expense related to the significant financing component identified in customer contracts, amortization and accretion of discounts and premiums and amortization of deferred financing fees.

Other Income (Expense), Net

Other income, net was $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to other expense, net of $28.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Other expense, net for the three months ended June 30, 2019 primarily consisted of a net loss of $32.0 million related to a change in value of certain investments in third parties.

Reorganization Items

Reorganization items reflects direct costs incurred in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases. Reorganization items of $298.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 primarily consisted of $197.0 million related to the write-off of debt discount,

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premium and issuance costs, $52.2 million of financing fees related to the DIP Facility and $49.0 million in professional fees. There were no comparable amounts for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

Income tax benefit decreased by $8.3 million to income tax expense of $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was principally attributable to the tax benefit related to the satellite impairment loss recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2019 and higher income from our U.S. subsidiaries as compared to our non-U.S. subsidiaries for the three months ended June 30, 2020.

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, totaled $4.8 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Net Loss Attributable to Intelsat S.A.

Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A. was $405.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A. of $529.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The change reflects the various items discussed above.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2020

The following table sets forth our comparative statements of operations for the periods shown with the increase (decrease) and percentage changes, except those deemed not meaningful (“NM”), between the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020		Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Change
Revenue	$	1,037,856	$	940,854	$	(97,002)	(9)%
Operating expenses:
Direct costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	200,852		212,046		11,194		6%
Selling, general and administrative	107,513		144,829		37,316		35%
Depreciation and amortization	334,902		325,662		(9,240)		(3)%
Satellite impairment loss	381,565		—		(381,565)		NM
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	—		46,243		46,243		NM
Total operating expenses	1,024,832		728,780		(296,052)		(29)%
Income from operations	13,024		212,074		199,050		NM
Interest expense, net	637,282		540,862		(96,420)		(15)%
Other income (expense), net	(27,259)		5,496		32,755		NM
Reorganization items	—		(298,691)		(298,691)		NM
Loss before income taxes	(651,517)		(621,983)		29,534		(5)%
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	(2,364)		959		3,323		NM
Net loss	(649,153)		(622,942)		26,211		(4)%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,191)		(1,184)		7		(1)%
Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.	$	(650,344)	$	(624,126)	$	26,218	(4)%

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Revenue

The following table sets forth our comparative revenue by service type, with Off-Network and Other Revenues shown separately from On-Network Revenues, for the periods shown (in thousands, except percentages):

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020		Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Change
On-Network Revenues
Transponder services	$	746,870	$	674,934	$	(71,936)	(10)%
Managed services	184,536		157,311		(27,225)		(15)%
Channel	1,276		816		(460)		(36)%
Total on-network revenues	932,682		833,061		(99,621)		(11)%
Off-Network and Other Revenues
Transponder, MSS and other off-network services	87,575		87,305		(270)		—
Satellite-related services	17,599		20,488		2,889		16%
Total off-network and other revenues	105,174		107,793		2,619		2%
Total	$	1,037,856	$	940,854	$	(97,002)	(9)%

Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased by $97.0 million, or 9%, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. By service type, our revenues increased or decreased due to the following:

On-Network Revenues: 

•Transponder services—an aggregate decrease of $71.9 million, primarily due to a $44.1 million decrease in revenue from network services customers, a $23.7 million decrease in revenue from media customers and a $4.1 million decrease in revenue from government customers. The decline from network services customers was primarily due to non-renewals and service contractions for enterprise and wireless infrastructure applications mainly in the Latin America, Europe, and Africa regions. These declines were partially offset by increased revenues from wireless customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The decline from media customers was primarily due to non-renewals, renewals at lower pricing and lower capacity and early terminations relating to distribution services. The decrease in revenue from government customers was primarily due to non-renewals and renewals at lower pricing partially offset by new services.

•Managed services—an aggregate decrease of $27.2 million, primarily due to a $17.0 million decrease in revenue from media customers and a $9.2 million decrease in revenue from network services customers. The decline in revenue from media customers was due to a $12.4 million decrease in revenue from managed video services mainly related to non-renewals and an early termination of a contract in 2019, and a $4.6 million decrease from occasional use video services. The decline in revenue from network services customers primarily relates to maritime and aero mobility customers due to non-renewals, service contractions and lost revenue resulting from the loss of Intelsat 29e, a portion of which services were restored with off-network services.

Off-Network and Other Revenues:

•Transponder, MSS and other off-network services—an aggregate decrease of $0.3 million, primarily due to a decrease of $10.0 million from network services and media customers largely driven by $14.3 million in revenue recognized in the first quarter of 2019 from a network services customer accounted for as a sales-type lease under ASC 842, Leases ("ASC 842"), with no comparable amount for the same period in 2020. This was partially offset by a $9.7 million increase in revenue from government customers for new third-party services and increased revenues due to the transfer of certain Intelsat 29e network services customers to off-network capacity.

•Satellite-related services—an aggregate increase of $2.9 million, reflecting increased revenues from professional services supporting third-party satellites.

Operating Expenses

Direct Costs of Revenue (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)

Direct costs of revenue increased by $11.2 million, or 6%, to $212.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to:

•a $17.5 million increase in third-party FSS capacity costs largely incurred in connection with government customers, the Azercosmos (Intelsat 38) satellite and Intelsat 29e customer restoration on third-party satellites;

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•a $4.4 million increase in service fees related to our use of MEV-1;

•a $4.4 million increase in costs related to the Horizons-3 Satellite LLC (“Horizons 3”) revenue sharing agreement; and

•a $4.3 million increase in staff-related expenses largely relating to our employee retention incentive plans; partially offset by

•a $16.3 million decrease in equipment and third-party capacity costs recognized under ASC 842 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, with no comparable costs for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $37.3 million, or 35%, to $144.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to a $23.0 million increase in bad debt expense, largely relating to a certain customer that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and certain customers in the North America and Africa regions, a $6.0 million increase in professional fees, a $3.2 million increase in staff-related expenses largely relating to our employee retention incentive plans and a $2.1 million increase in insurance costs.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $9.2 million, or 3%, to $325.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. Significant items impacting depreciation and amortization included: 

•a decrease of $10.0 million in depreciation expense due to the write-off of Intelsat 29e; and

•a decrease of $9.4 million in depreciation expense due to the timing of certain satellites becoming fully depreciated; partially offset by

•an increase of $9.4 million in depreciation expense resulting from the impact of a satellite placed in service; and

•an increase of $1.1 million in depreciation expense due to the impact of certain ground segment assets placed in service.

Satellite Impairment Loss

We recognized an impairment charge of $381.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 relating to the loss of Intelsat 29e (see Item 1, Note 8—Satellites and Other Property and Equipment). The impairment charge consisted of approximately $377.9 million related to the write-off of the carrying value of the satellite and associated deferred satellite performance incentive obligations, and approximately $3.7 million related to prepaid regulatory fees. No comparable amounts were recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Impairment of Non-Amortizable Intangible and Other Assets

We recognized impairment charges of $34.0 million and $12.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 relating to certain satellite and launch vehicle deposits and the Intelsat trade name intangible asset, respectively. No comparable amounts were recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2019. See Item 1, Note 8—Satellites and Other Property and Equipment and Item 1, Note 10—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for further discussion.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net decreased by $96.4 million, or 15%, to $540.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in interest expense, net was principally due to the following:

•a decrease of $82.3 million in interest expense primarily resulting from Chapter 11 restructuring activities; and

•a decrease of $19.1 million corresponding to a larger decrease in fair value of the interest rate cap contracts during the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020; partially offset by

•an increase of $7.3 million due to lower capitalized interest primarily resulting from decreased levels of satellites and related assets under construction.

The non-cash portion of total interest expense, net was $73.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily consisting of interest expense related to the significant financing component identified in customer contracts, amortization and accretion of discounts and premiums and amortization of deferred financing fees.

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Other Income (Expense), Net

Other income, net was $5.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to other expense, net of $27.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The net increase in income was primarily driven by a $6.0 million gain on sale of assets for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as well as a $32.9 million loss for the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to a change in value of certain investments in third parties. In addition, foreign currency losses increased by $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 largely related to our business conducted in Brazilian reais.

Reorganization Items

Reorganization items reflects direct costs incurred in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases. Reorganization items of $298.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily consisted of $197.0 million related to the write-off of debt discount, premium and issuance costs, $52.2 million of financing fees related to the DIP Facility and $49.0 million in professional fees. There were no comparable amounts for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

Income tax benefit decreased by $3.3 million to income tax expense of $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was principally attributable to the tax benefit related to the satellite impairment loss recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2019, and higher income from our U.S. subsidiaries as compared to our non-U.S. subsidiaries for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, totaled $6.8 million and $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Net Loss Attributable to Intelsat S.A.

Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A. was $624.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A. of $650.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The change reflects the various items discussed above.

EBITDA

EBITDA consists of earnings before net interest, loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt, taxes and depreciation and amortization. Given our high level of leverage, refinancing activities are a frequent part of our efforts to manage our costs of borrowing. Accordingly, we consider loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt an element of interest expense. EBITDA is a measure commonly used in the FSS sector, and we present EBITDA to enhance the understanding of our operating performance. We use EBITDA as one criterion for evaluating our performance relative to that of our peers. We believe that EBITDA is an operating performance measure, and not a liquidity measure, that provides investors and analysts with a measure of operating results unaffected by differences in capital structures, capital investment cycles and ages of related assets among otherwise comparable companies. However, EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under U.S. GAAP, and our EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income (loss) or net income (loss) determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as an indicator of our operating performance, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as an indicator of cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity.

A reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA for the periods shown is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Net loss	$	(529,112)	$	(404,727)	$	(649,153)	$	(622,942)
Add (Subtract):
Interest expense, net	320,680		222,533		637,282		540,862
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	(7,507)		818		(2,364)		959
Depreciation and amortization	163,808		162,614		334,902		325,662
EBITDA	$	(52,131)	$	(18,762)	$	320,667	$	244,541

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Adjusted EBITDA

In addition to EBITDA, we calculate a measure called Adjusted EBITDA to assess the operating performance of Intelsat S.A. Adjusted EBITDA consists of EBITDA of Intelsat S.A. as adjusted to exclude or include certain unusual items, certain other operating expense items and certain other adjustments as described in the table and related footnotes below. Our management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors, lenders and financial analysts regarding our financial condition and results of operations because it permits clearer comparability of our operating performance between periods. By excluding the potential volatility related to the timing and extent of non-operating activities, such as impairments of asset value and other non-recurring items, our management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides a useful means of evaluating the success of our operating activities. We also use Adjusted EBITDA, together with other appropriate metrics, to set goals for and measure the operating performance of our business, and it is one of the principal measures we use to evaluate our management’s performance in determining compensation under our incentive compensation plans. Adjusted EBITDA measures have been used historically by investors, lenders and financial analysts to estimate the value of a company, to make informed investment decisions and to evaluate performance. Our management believes that the inclusion of Adjusted EBITDA facilitates comparison of our results with those of companies having different capital structures.

Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income (loss) or net income (loss) determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as an indicator of our operating performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as an indicator of cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity.

A reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Net loss	$	(529,112)	$	(404,727)	$	(649,153)	$	(622,942)
Add (Subtract):
Interest expense, net	320,680		222,533		637,282		540,862
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	(7,507)		818		(2,364)		959
Depreciation and amortization	163,808		162,614		334,902		325,662
EBITDA	(52,131)		(18,762)		320,667		244,541
Add:
Compensation and benefits(1)	3,584		20,149		6,291		23,855
Non-recurring and other non-cash items(2)	33,655		4,431		38,429		15,329
Satellite impairment loss(3)	381,565		—		381,565		—
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets(4)	—		34,043		—		46,243
Reorganization items(5)	—		298,691		—		298,691
Proportionate share from unconsolidated joint venture(6):
Interest expense, net	2,480		1,045		2,480		2,125
Depreciation and amortization	4,691		2,814		4,691		5,629
Adjusted EBITDA(7)(8)	$	373,844	$	342,411	$	754,123	$	636,413

(1)Reflects non-cash expenses incurred relating to our equity compensation plans and, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, expenses incurred relating to our employee retention incentive plans in connection with our Chapter 11 proceedings.

(2)Reflects certain non-recurring expenses, gains and losses and non-cash items, including the following: professional fees related to our liability management initiatives; costs associated with our C-band spectrum proposal; severance, retention and relocation payments; changes in fair value of certain investments; certain foreign exchange gains and losses; and other various non-recurring expenses. In 2019, these costs were partially offset by non-cash income related to the recognition of deferred revenue on a straight-line basis for certain prepaid capacity service contracts.

(3)Reflects a non-cash impairment charge recorded in connection with the Intelsat 29e satellite loss.

(4)Reflects a non-cash impairment charge recorded in connection with the write-off of certain satellite and launch vehicle deposits (see Item 1, Note 8—Satellites and Other Property and Equipment) for the three and six months ended June 30,

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2020, and a trade name impairment (see Item 1, Note 10—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

(5)Reflects direct costs incurred in connection with our Chapter 11 proceedings. See Item 1, Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters.

(6)Reflects adjustments related to our interest in Horizons 3. See Item 1, Note 9(b)—Investments—Horizons-3 Satellite LLC.

(7)For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, Adjusted EBITDA included $25.1 million and $50.3 million, respectively, and $26.4 million and $52.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, of revenue relating to the significant financing component identified in customer contracts in accordance with the adoption of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. These impacts are not permitted to be reflected in the applicable consolidated and Adjusted EBITDA definitions under our debt agreements.

(8)For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, Intelsat S.A. Adjusted EBITDA reflected $5.9 million and $5.1 million, respectively, and $2.5 million and $9.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Intelsat Horizons-3 LLC, its subsidiaries and its proportionate share of Horizons 3. These entities are considered to be unrestricted subsidiaries under the definitions set forth in our applicable debt agreements.

B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

We are a highly leveraged company and our contractual obligations, commitments and debt service requirements over the next several years are significant. At June 30, 2020, the aggregate principal amount of our debt outstanding not held by affiliates was $15.2 billion. Our interest expense, net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was $222.5 million and $540.9 million, respectively, which included $34.3 million and $73.5 million of non-cash interest expense, respectively. At June 30, 2020, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were approximately $1.1 billion. In past years, our cash flows from operations and cash on hand have been sufficient to fund interest obligations ($1.1 billion in each of the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019).

The commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases accelerated substantially all of our outstanding debt. Any efforts to enforce payment obligations related to the acceleration of our debt have been automatically stayed as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, and the creditors’ rights of enforcement are subject to the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.

During the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases, as discussed above in —Recent Developments, Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11, we expect cash payments on our interest obligations to be lower than in prior years. In past years, our cash flows from operations and cash on hand have been sufficient to fund significant capital expenditures ($255.7 million and $229.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively). However, as discussed above in —Recent Developments, Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11, our ability to fund operating expenses is now, to some extent, subject to obtaining certain approvals from the Bankruptcy Court in connection with our Chapter 11 proceedings.

A significant factor driving the Company’s decision to file for Chapter 11 protection was the Company’s desire to participate in the FCC’s process for accelerated clearing of the C-band spectrum, for which we need to incur significant upfront expenses for clearing activities well in advance of receiving reimbursement payments. On May 26, 2020, the Company filed a written commitment with the FCC to accelerate clearing of the C-band spectrum in the U.S., and on June 19, 2020, the Company filed its initial C-band spectrum transition plan with the FCC.

In addition to the significant capital expenditures we expect to make in 2020 and beyond, we expect total clearing costs will be approximately $1.7 billion over the next two to three years. Our primary source of liquidity is and will continue to be cash generated from operations, as well as existing cash. Also, as noted above in —Recent Developments, Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11, we have entered into a DIP Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. We currently expect to use cash on hand, cash flows from operations and borrowings under the DIP Facility to fund our most significant cash outlays, including debt service requirements and capital expenditures, in the next twelve months and beyond. We also expect to receive reimbursement payments for certain upfront C-band spectrum clearing expenses incurred and under the FCC Final Order, the Company is eligible to receive Acceleration Payments of approximately $1.2 billion and $3.7 billion on December 5, 2021 and December 5, 2023, respectively, subject to the satisfaction of certain deadlines and other conditions set forth therein.

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Cash Flow Items

Our cash flows consisted of the following for the periods shown (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	133,565	$	54,494
Net cash used in investing activities	(168,516)		(197,385)
Net cash provided by financing activities	377,330		426,744
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	341,016		280,121

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $79.1 million to $54.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily due to an $89.5 million increase in net loss and changes in non-cash items, partially offset by a $10.4 million increase from changes in operating assets and liabilities. The increase in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to lower outflows related to the amount and timing of interest payments and accounts payable, partially offset by higher outflows related to deferred income, prepaid and other assets and other liabilities.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities increased by $28.9 million to $197.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher capital expenditures partially offset by lower origination of loans held-for-investment.

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $49.4 million to $426.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher net proceeds of $52.4 million resulting from our DIP financing during the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to net proceeds from the debt offering completed during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Restricted Cash

As of June 30, 2020, $19.2 million of cash was legally restricted, being held as a compensating balance for certain outstanding letters of credit.

Debt

Intelsat Jackson Superpriority Secured Debtor-in-Possession Term Loan Facility

On June 17, 2020 (the “Closing Date”), the DIP Debtors and DIP Lenders entered into the DIP Credit Agreement, a non-amortizing multiple draw superpriority secured debtor-in-possession term loan facility, in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion, on the terms and conditions set forth therein (see—Recent Developments—Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 above).

Intelsat Jackson borrowed $500.0 million of term loans under the DIP Facility on the Closing Date. Under the DIP Facility, Intelsat Jackson may, at its sole discretion, make incremental draws of the lesser of $250.0 million and the remaining available commitments of the DIP Lenders. Drawn amounts under the DIP Facility bear interest at either (i) 4.50% per annum plus a base rate of the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus ½ of 1.00%, (b) the Prime Rate as in effect on such day and (c) the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR Rate”) for a one-month interest period on such day (or if such day is not a business day, the immediately preceding business day) plus 1.00%, or (ii) 5.50% plus the LIBOR Rate. For purposes of the DIP Facility, the LIBOR Rate has an effective floor rate of 1.0%. Undrawn amounts under the DIP Facility shall be subject to a ticking fee of 3.6% of the amount of commitments of the DIP Lenders from the entry of the DIP Order until such commitments terminate, which ticking fee shall be payable on the last day of each fiscal quarter prior to the date such commitments terminate and on the date of such termination. If an event of default under the DIP Facility occurs, the overdue amounts under the DIP Facility would bear interest at an additional 2.0% per annum above the interest rate otherwise applicable.

The proceeds of the DIP Facility may be used, among other things, to pay for (i) working capital needs of the DIP Debtors in the ordinary course of business, (ii) potential C-band relocation costs, (iii) investment and other general corporate purposes, and (iv) the

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costs and expenses of administering the Chapter 11 Cases. The maturity date of the DIP Facility is July 13, 2021, subject to certain extensions pursuant to the terms of the DIP Credit Agreement.

The DIP Credit Agreement includes usual and customary negative covenants for debtor-in-possession loan agreements of this type, including covenants limiting the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, create liens on assets, make investments, loans or advances, engage in mergers, consolidations, sales of assets and acquisitions, pay dividends and distributions and make payments in respect of junior or pre-petition indebtedness, in each case subject to customary exceptions for debtor-in-possession loan agreements of this type.

The DIP Credit Agreement also includes certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default, including, but not limited to, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, certain events under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and change of control. Certain bankruptcy-related events are also events of default, including, but not limited to, the dismissal by the Bankruptcy Court of any of the Chapter 11 Cases, the conversion of any of the Chapter 11 Cases to a case under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code and certain other events related to the impairment of the DIP Lenders’ rights or liens granted under the DIP Credit Agreement.

The foregoing description of the DIP Credit Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the DIP Credit Agreement, which is an exhibit to this Quarterly Report.

Intelsat Jackson Senior Secured Credit Agreement and the Company and Certain of its Subsidiaries' Indentures

The commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an immediate event of default under Intelsat Jackson’s secured credit agreement, dated as of January 12, 2011 (as amended, the “Intelsat Jackson Secured Credit Agreement”), as well as under the indentures governing certain of the Company and its subsidiaries’ senior secured notes and senior notes, resulting in the automatic and immediate acceleration of substantially all of our outstanding debt. Any efforts to enforce payment obligations related to the acceleration of our debt have been automatically stayed as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, and the creditors’ rights of enforcement are subject to the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.

In addition, on April 27, 2020, our LIBOR loans under the Intelsat Jackson Secured Credit Agreement were converted to Alternate Base Rate (“ABR”) loans. We expect to pay interest on the floating rate term loans under the Intelsat Jackson Secured Credit Agreement at the rate applicable to ABR loans.

Contracted Backlog

We have historically had, and currently have, a substantial contracted backlog, which provides some assurance regarding our future revenue expectations. Contracted backlog is our expected future revenue under customer contracts and includes both cancelable and non-cancelable contracts. Approximately 91% of our total contracted backlog as of June 30, 2020 related to contracts that were non-cancelable and approximately 8% related to contracts that were cancelable subject to substantial termination fees. In certain cases of breach for non-payment or customer bankruptcy, we may not be able to recover the full value of certain contracts or termination fees. Our contracted backlog as of June 30, 2020 was approximately $6.4 billion. We believe this backlog and associated revenues result in more predictable cash flows in the FSS sector as compared to that of typical companies outside our industry.

Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures depend on our business strategies and reflect our commercial responses to opportunities and trends in our industry. Our actual capital expenditures may differ from our expected capital expenditures if, among other things, we enter into any currently unplanned strategic transactions. Levels of capital spending from one year to the next are also influenced by the nature of the satellite life cycle and by the capital-intensive nature of the satellite industry. For example, we incur significant capital expenditures during the years in which satellites are under construction. We typically procure a new satellite within a timeframe that would allow the satellite to be deployed at least one year prior to the end of the service life of the satellite to be replaced. As a result, we frequently experience significant variances in our capital expenditures from year to year. Further, following the Company’s announcement on May 26, 2020 to opt into the FCC’s process for accelerated clearing of the C-band spectrum and the Company’s filing of its initial C-band spectrum transition plan with the FCC on June 19, 2020, we expect to incur significant upfront expenses for clearing activities well in advance of receiving reimbursement payments. Payments for satellites and other property and equipment during the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $199.9 million. However, subject to the satisfaction of certain deadlines and other conditions set forth in the FCC Final Order, the Company is eligible to receive Acceleration Payments in an aggregate total amount of approximately $4.9 billion over the next 3 years.

We intend to fund our capital expenditure requirements from cash on hand, cash provided from operating activities and the DIP Facility; however, our ability to fund capital expenditures in the ordinary course is, to some extent, subject to obtaining certain approvals from the Bankruptcy Court in connection with our Chapter 11 proceedings.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have revenue sharing agreements with JSAT related to services sold on the Horizons 1, Horizons 2 and Horizons 3 satellites. We are responsible for billing and collection for such services and we remit 50% of the revenue, less applicable fees and commissions, to JSAT. Refer to Item 1, Note 9—Investments for disclosures relating to the revenue sharing agreements with JSAT.

Contractual Obligations

Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this report with respect to the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases and the acceleration of substantially all of our debt as a result, there have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to the information provided with respect to our contractual obligations as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the “2019 Annual Report”).

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosures of contingent liabilities.

The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1—Background and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our 2019 Annual Report. The Company’s critical accounting estimates are described in Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2019 Annual Report and are further described below.

Bankruptcy Accounting

Our condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared as if we are a going concern and reflect the application of ASC 852, Reorganizations (“ASC 852”). ASC 852 requires the financial statements, for periods subsequent to the commencement of the Chapter 11 proceedings, to distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, we classify liabilities and obligations whose treatment and satisfaction are dependent on the outcome of the reorganization under the Chapter 11 proceedings as liabilities subject to compromise on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we classify all income, expenses, gains or losses that are incurred or realized as a result of the Chapter 11 proceedings as reorganization items in our condensed consolidated statements of operations (see Item 1, Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters).

Asset Impairment Assessments

We account for goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, and have deemed these assets to have indefinite lives. Therefore, these assets are not amortized but are tested on an annual basis for impairment during the fourth quarter, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. We review our long-lived and amortizable intangible assets to assess whether an impairment has occurred in accordance with the guidance provided under ASC 360—Property, Plant and Equipment, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate, in our judgment, that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

During the first quarter of 2020, the price of our common shares and trading values of our debt securities experienced sustained reductions. We also witnessed certain declines in financial performance as compared to previously prepared internal budget and forecast projections. Among the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were a reduction of revenue and a decreased likelihood of collection from certain mobility customers. Based on our examination of these and other qualitative factors, we concluded that further testing of goodwill and other non-amortizable assets as well as long-lived and amortizable intangible assets was required.

Goodwill. For the analysis of goodwill, we applied ASU 2017-04, which is further described in Item 1, Note 1—General. Intelsat has only one reporting unit for purposes of the analysis of goodwill, and accordingly, the analysis is undertaken at the enterprise level. We determined the estimated fair value of our reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis, along with independent source data related to comparative market multiples and, when available, recent transactions, each of which is considered a Level 3 input within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (“ASC 820”). The discounted cash flows were derived from a five-year projection of cash flows plus a residual value, with the resulting projected cash flows discounted at an appropriate weighted average cost of capital.

In estimating the undiscounted cash flows, we primarily used our internally prepared budgets and forecast information. The key assumptions included in our model were projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and industry and economic trends, along with the C-band Acceleration Payments expected to be received subject to the satisfaction of certain deadlines and other conditions set forth in the FCC Final Order and the discount rate applied to those cash flows. A change in estimated future cash flows

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or other assumptions could change our estimated fair values and result in future impairments. The conclusion of our analysis was that the fair value of our reporting unit was greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment of goodwill.

Orbital Locations. We determined the estimated fair value of our rights to operate at orbital locations by using the build-up method to determine cash flows for the income approach, with the resulting projected cash flows discounted at an appropriate weighted average cost of capital. Under the build-up approach, the amount a reasonable investor would be willing to pay for the right to operate a satellite business using orbital locations is calculated by first estimating the cash flows that typical market participants might assume could be available from the right to operate satellites using the subject location in a similar market. It is assumed that rather than acquiring such a business as a going concern, the buyer would hypothetically start with the right to operate satellites at orbital locations and build a new business with similar attributes from the beginning. Thus, the buyer is assumed to incur the start-up costs and losses typically associated with the going concern value and pay for all other tangible and intangible assets.

The key assumptions used in estimating the fair values of our rights to operate at our orbital locations included the following: (i) market penetration leading to revenue growth, (ii) profit margin, (iii) duration and profile of the build-up period, (iv) estimated start-up costs and losses incurred during the build-up period and (v) weighted average cost of capital.

We completed our analysis of the estimated fair value of our rights to operate at certain orbital locations in connection with the analysis of goodwill described above and concluded that the fair value was greater than the carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

Trade Name. We have implemented the relief from royalty method to determine the estimated fair value of the Intelsat trade name. The relief from royalty analysis is comprised of two major steps: (i) a determination of the hypothetical royalty rate, and (ii) the subsequent application of the royalty rate to projected revenue. In determining the hypothetical royalty rate utilized in the relief from royalty approach, we considered comparable license agreements, an excess earnings analysis to determine aggregate intangible asset earnings, and other qualitative factors, each of which is considered a Level 3 input within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820.

The key assumptions used in our model to estimate the fair value of the Intelsat trade name included forecasted revenues, the royalty rate, the tax rate and the discount rate. We completed our analysis of the estimated fair value of the Intelsat trade name in connection with the analysis of goodwill described above and it resulted in an impairment of our trade name intangible asset of $12.2 million, which is included within impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Long-Lived and Amortizable Intangible Assets. The Company evaluated the assets for potential impairment using internal projections of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of the assets. The key assumptions included in our model were projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and industry and economic trends. A change in estimated future cash flows or other assumptions could change our estimated undiscounted cash flows and result in future impairments. The conclusion of our analysis was that the undiscounted cash flows of the asset group was greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

For disclosures related to recently issued accounting pronouncements, see Item 1, Note 1—General—Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are primarily exposed to the market risk associated with unfavorable movements in interest rates and foreign currencies. The risk inherent in our market risk sensitive instruments and positions is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in those factors. We do not purchase or hold any derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

The satellite communications industry is a capital intensive, technology driven business. We are subject to interest rate risk primarily associated with our borrowings. Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates could adversely affect earnings and cash flows. Specific risks include the risk of increasing interest rates on short-term debt, for planned new fixed-rate long-term financings, for planned refinancings using long-term fixed-rate debt, and for existing variable-rate debt. The Company utilizes derivative instruments from time to time in order to reduce its exposure to the risk of interest-rate volatility.

Approximately 84% and 81% of our debt, or $12.3 billion principal amount, was fixed-rate debt as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. While our fixed-rate debt does not expose us to earnings risk when market interest rates change, such debt is subject to changes in fair value (see Item 1, Note 11—Debt for fair value disclosures for our debt). Our sensitivity analyses indicate that based on the level of fixed-rate debt outstanding as of June 30, 2020, a 100 basis point decrease in market rates would result in an increase in fair value of this fixed-rate debt of approximately $208.4 million. A 100 basis point increase in market rates would result in a decrease in fair value of this fixed-rate debt of approximately $201.1 million.

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While our variable-rate debt may impact earnings and cash flows as interest rates change, it is not subject to changes in fair values. As of June 30, 2020, we held interest rate cap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $2.4 billion that mature in February 2021. These contracts were entered into to mitigate our risk of interest rate increases on the floating rate term loans under our senior secured credit facilities. If LIBOR exceeds 1.89% prior to the expiration date of the contracts, the Company will receive the resulting increase in interest payments required to the term loan lenders from the counterparties to the arrangement. These interest rate cap contracts have not been designated for hedge accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and the changes in fair value of these instruments are recognized in earnings during the period of change.

Foreign Currency Risk

We do not currently use material foreign currency derivatives to hedge our foreign currency exposures. There have been no material changes to our foreign currency exposures as discussed in our 2019 Annual Report.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of the quarter ended June 30, 2020. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2020.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Chapter 11 Cases

On May 13, 2020, the Debtors filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in Bankruptcy Court. The information contained in Item 1, Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters—Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements is incorporated herein by reference. As a result of such bankruptcy filings, substantially all proceedings pending against the Debtors have been stayed. These matters will be subject to resolution in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code and applicable orders of the Bankruptcy Court.

As part of the Chapter 11 Cases, parties believing that they have claims or causes of action against the Debtors may file proofs of claim evidencing such claims. Pursuant to an order entered by the Bankruptcy Court, all proofs of claim must be filed with the Bankruptcy Court by September 9, 2020, except for claims by governmental units. Governmental units must file proofs of claim by November 16, 2020. As claims are filed, the claims will be reconciled to amounts recorded in liabilities subject to compromise in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Debtors may ask the Bankruptcy Court to disallow claims that the Debtors believe are duplicative, have been later amended or superseded, are without merit, are overstated or should be disallowed for other reasons. In addition, as a result of this process, the Debtors may identify additional liabilities that will need to be recorded or reclassified to liabilities subject to compromise. In light of the substantial number of claims filed, and expected to be filed, the claims resolution process may take considerable time to complete and likely will continue after the Debtors emerge from bankruptcy.

SES Claim

On July 14, 2020, SES Americom, Inc. (“SES”) filed a proof of claim in the amount of $1.8 billion against each of the Debtors. SES asserts that the Debtors owe money (or will owe money) to SES pursuant to certain contractual and fiduciary obligations made in the context of the consortium agreement between Debtor Intelsat US LLC, SES, and other satellite operators (the “Consortium Agreement”). SES believes it is entitled to 50% of the combined payments that may eventually be payable to the Debtors and SES pursuant to the FCC Final Order, which provides for Acceleration Payments subject to the satisfaction of certain deadlines and other conditions set forth therein. SES’s proof of claim alleges that the Debtors breached the Consortium Agreement by taking the position that the Debtors are not required to split Acceleration Payments with SES and the other members of the consortium. The proof of claim also alleges breach of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment, and seeks monetary and punitive damages. We dispute the allegations in the proof of claim and intend to object to and vigorously litigate the claim. While the ultimate resolution of the claim is not currently predictable, if there is an adverse ruling, the ruling could constitute a material adverse outcome on our future consolidated financial condition.

Other Litigation Matters

We are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of business, but management does not believe that the resolution of any of those pending proceedings would have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors 

Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes or additions to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I—Item 1A—Risk Factors of our 2019 Annual Report, as supplemented by Part II—Item 1A—Risk Factors of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on June 4, 2020.

Given the technical and operational challenges to clearing transmissions in the lower 300 MHz of the C-band spectrum in the contiguous United States on an accelerated basis, there is risk in our ability to meet the deadlines set forth in the FCC Final Order required to receive Acceleration Payments. If we were ultimately to fail to receive the Acceleration Payments, this could have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition and prospects.

On March 3, 2020, the FCC Final Order was issued regarding the clearing process for the 3.7-4.2 GHz C-band spectrum in the U.S. by FSS operators and terrestrial mobile services providers. The FCC Final Order sets forth, among other things, the FCC’s intention to hold a public auction of the C-band spectrum in December 2020 and provides for Acceleration Payments for FSS operators to clear a portion of the C-band spectrum on an accelerated basis. The Company is eligible to receive Acceleration Payments of approximately $1.2 billion and $3.7 billion for transmission clearing on December 5, 2021 and December 5, 2023, respectively, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the FCC Final Order. On May 26, 2020, the Company filed a written commitment with the FCC to accelerate clearing of the C-band spectrum in the U.S., and on June 19, 2020, the Company filed its initial C-band spectrum transition plan with the FCC. The final transition plan is due to be filed with the FCC on or before August 14, 2020.

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While the FCC has indicated its intention to hold a public auction of the spectrum in December 2020, we can provide no assurances as to the actual timing of any auction of spectrum conducted by the FCC, the result of any such auction, or the terms of our final transition plan to be accepted by the FCC. These matters are not fully within the control of the Company.

There are a number of technical challenges to making C-band spectrum available for terrestrial mobile services. In addition to the procurement and launch of seven new satellites, the technical solutions we are implementing include, without limitation, moving services and customers to another portion of the licensed C-band spectrum, implementing filters at earth station antennas, and relocating earth station antennas, all of which result in significant costs. While the FCC’s Final Order addresses reimbursement of such costs, we can provide no assurance that all such costs would actually be reimbursed.

Our ability to meet the deadlines set forth in the FCC Final Order for clearing the C-band spectrum is subject to many factors outside our control, including without limitation, manufacturing and implementation delays resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the technical challenges and factors outside our control, there is risk as to the Company’s ability to meet the FCC conditions and deadlines in order to receive the Acceleration Payments. If the Company were ultimately to fail to receive the Acceleration Payments, this could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and prospects.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Document Description
3.1	Consolidated Articles of Incorporation of Intelsat S.A., as amended on June 16, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of Intelsat S.A.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No. 001-35878, filed on June 18, 2020).
4.1	Second Supplemental Indenture for Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.’s 8½% Senior Notes due 2024, dated as of April 24, 2020, by and among Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., as Issuer, Intelsat Virginia Holdings LLC, as New Guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Intelsat S.A.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020, filed on June 4, 2020).
4.2	Fourth Supplemental Indenture for Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.’s 9¾% Senior Notes due 2025, dated as of April 24, 2020, by and among Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., as Issuer, Intelsat Virginia Holdings LLC, as New Guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Intelsat S.A.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020, filed on June 4, 2020).
4.3	Fifth Supplemental Indenture for Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.’s 8% Senior Secured Notes due 2024, dated as of April 24, 2020, by and among Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., as Issuer, Intelsat Virginia Holdings LLC, as New Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Intelsat S.A.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020, filed on June 4, 2020).
4.4	Fifth Supplemental Indenture for Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.’s 9½% Senior Secured Notes due 2022, dated as of April 24, 2020, by and among Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., as Issuer, Intelsat Virginia Holdings LLC, as New Guarantor, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of Intelsat S.A.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020, filed on June 4, 2020).
4.5	Seventh Supplemental Indenture for Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.’s 5½% Senior Notes due 2023, dated as of April 24, 2020, by and among Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., as Issuer, Intelsat Virginia Holdings LLC, as New Guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 of Intelsat S.A.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020, filed on June 4, 2020).
10.1	Supplement No. 4 to Guarantee, dated as of April 24, 2020, to the Guarantee dated as of January 12, 2011, by and between Intelsat Virginia Holdings LLC, as New Guarantor, and Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Intelsat S.A.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020, filed on June 4, 2020).
10.2	Supplement No. 4 to Security and Pledge Agreement, dated as of April 24, 2020, to the Security and Pledge Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2011, by and among Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., Intelsat Virginia Holdings LLC, as New Guarantor, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Wilmington Trust, National Association (as successor by merger to Wilmington Trust FSB), as Collateral Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Intelsat S.A.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020, filed on June 4, 2020).
10.3	Collateral Agency and Intercreditor Joinder, dated as of April 24, 2020, by and among Intelsat Connect Finance S.A., Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., the other grantors from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent under the Existing Credit Agreement, each additional First Lien Representative from time to time party thereto, each Second Lien Representative from time to time party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, National Association (as successor by merger to Wilmington Trust FSB), as Collateral Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Intelsat S.A.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020, filed on June 4, 2020).
10.4	Intelsat S.A.’s 2020 Key Employee Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Intelsat S.A.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No. 001-35878, filed on May 1, 2020).†
10.5	Intelsat S.A.’s Form of Retention Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Intelsat S.A.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No. 001-35878, filed on May 1, 2020).†
10.6	Superpriority Secured Debtor In Possession Credit Agreement, dated as of June 17, 2020, by and among Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., as borrower, the guarantor parties thereto, Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lender parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Intelsat S.A.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No. 001-35878, filed on June 18, 2020).
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.*
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.*
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
101	The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Deficit, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.*
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

*	Filed herewith.
†	Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

The certifications attached as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 that accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are not deemed filed with the SEC and are not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of Intelsat S.A. under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

	INTELSAT S.A.
Date: August 6, 2020	By	/s/ STEPHEN SPENGLER
		Stephen Spengler
		Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 6, 2020	By	/s/ DAVID TOLLEY
		David Tolley
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Stephen Spengler, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Intelsat S.A.;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 6, 2020

/s/ Stephen Spengler

Stephen Spengler

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, David Tolley, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Intelsat S.A.;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 6, 2020

/s/ David Tolley

David Tolley

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant

To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Intelsat S.A. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, does hereby certify, pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350), that to his knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: August 6, 2020

/s/ Stephen Spengler

Stephen Spengler

Chief Executive Officer

The foregoing certification is made solely for the purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant

To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Intelsat S.A. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, David Tolley, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, does hereby certify, pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350), that to his knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: August 6, 2020

/s/ David Tolley

David Tolley

Chief Financial Officer

The foregoing certification is made solely for the purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,091,758	$ 810,626
Restricted cash	19,227	20,238
Receivables, net of allowances of $40,028 in 2019 and $27,578 in 2020	224,053	255,722
Contract assets	33,546	47,721
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	83,588	39,230
Total current assets	1,452,172	1,173,537
Satellites and other property and equipment, net	4,643,723	4,702,063
Goodwill	2,620,627	2,620,627
Non-amortizable intangible assets	2,440,700	2,452,900
Amortizable intangible assets, net	261,200	276,752
Contract assets, net of current portion	59,799	74,109
Other assets	560,966	504,394
Total assets	12,039,187	11,804,382
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	147,880	88,107
Taxes payable	14,393	6,402
Employee related liabilities	31,602	44,648
Accrued interest payable	13,861	308,657
Current portion of long-term debt	5,398,236	0
Contract liabilities	130,748	137,706
Deferred satellite performance incentives	36,002	42,835
Other current liabilities	58,269	62,446
Total current liabilities	5,830,991	690,801
Long-term debt	0	14,465,483
Contract liabilities, net of current portion	1,080,175	1,113,450
Deferred satellite performance incentives, net of current portion	158,937	175,837
Deferred income taxes	75,523	55,171
Accrued retirement benefits, net of current portion	117,244	125,511
Other long-term liabilities	213,042	166,977
Liabilities subject to compromise	10,172,846	0
Shareholders’ deficit:
Common shares, nominal value $0.01 per share	1,421	1,411
Paid-in capital	2,569,404	2,565,696
Accumulated deficit	(8,128,872)	(7,503,830)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(61,839)	(63,135)
Total Intelsat S.A. shareholders’ deficit	(5,619,886)	(4,999,858)
Noncontrolling interest	10,315	11,010
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	May 20, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivables, allowance	$ 27,578		$ 40,028
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 482,034	$ 509,407	$ 940,854	$ 1,037,856
Operating expenses:
Direct costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	106,961	95,447	212,046	200,852
Selling, general and administrative	63,863	55,855	144,829	107,513
Depreciation and amortization	162,614	163,808	325,662	334,902
Satellite impairment loss	0	381,565	0	381,565
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	34,043	0	46,243	0
Total operating expenses	367,481	696,675	728,780	1,024,832
Income (loss) from operations	114,553	(187,268)	212,074	13,024
Interest expense, net	222,533	320,680	540,862	637,282
Other income (expense), net	2,762	(28,671)	5,496	(27,259)
Reorganization items	(298,691)	0	(298,691)	0
Loss before income taxes	(403,909)	(536,619)	(621,983)	(651,517)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	818	(7,507)	959	(2,364)
Net loss	(404,727)	(529,112)	(622,942)	(649,153)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(628)	(610)	(1,184)	(1,191)
Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.	$ (405,355)	$ (529,722)	$ (624,126)	$ (650,344)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (2,850)	$ (3.76)	$ (4,400)	$ (4.65)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (2,850)	$ (3.76)	$ (4,400)	$ (4.65)

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (404,727)	$ (529,112)	$ (622,942)	$ (649,153)
Defined benefit retirement plans:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrecognized prior service credits, net of tax included in other income (expense), net	(626)	(626)	(1,252)	(1,252)
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss, net of tax included in other income (expense), net	1,274	735	2,548	1,471
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Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(628)	(610)	(1,184)	(1,191)
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Deficit - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	Total	Common Shares	Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Deficit Revision of Prior Period, Accounting Standards Update, Adjustment	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Revision of Prior Period, Accounting Standards Update, Adjustment	Total Intelsat S.A. Shareholders’ Deficit	Total Intelsat S.A. Shareholders’ Deficit Revision of Prior Period, Accounting Standards Update, Adjustment	Noncontrolling Interest
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Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
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Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests										(1,925)
Share-based compensation (in shares)		2.6
Share-based compensation		$ 26	2,913					2,939
Postretirement/pension liability adjustment, net of tax						110		110
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Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2019		$ 1,406	2,554,384	(6,710,857)		(59,511)		(4,214,578)		13,051
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Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	$ (650,344)
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Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019		$ 1,407	2,557,970	(7,240,579)		(59,402)		(4,740,604)		12,192
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Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2019		$ 1,406	2,554,384	(6,710,857)		(59,511)		(4,214,578)		13,051
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
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Share-based compensation (in shares)		0.1
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Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019		$ 1,407	2,557,970	(7,240,579)		(59,402)		(4,740,604)		12,192
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Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019		$ 1,411	2,565,696	(7,503,830)	(916)	(63,135)		(4,999,858)	(916)	11,010
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
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Share-based compensation (in shares)		1.0
Share-based compensation		$ 10	971					981
Postretirement/pension liability adjustment, net of tax						648		648
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020		142.1
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020		$ 1,421	2,566,667	(7,723,517)		(62,487)		(5,217,916)		9,687
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019		141.1
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019		$ 1,411	2,565,696	(7,503,830)	$ (916)	(63,135)		(4,999,858)	$ (916)	11,010
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(624,126)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020		142.1
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020		$ 1,421	2,569,404	(8,128,872)		(61,839)		(5,619,886)		10,315
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020		142.1
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020		$ 1,421	2,566,667	(7,723,517)		(62,487)		(5,217,916)		9,687
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	$ (405,355)			(405,355)				(405,355)		628
Share-based compensation			2,737					2,737
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Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020		$ 1,421	$ 2,569,404	$ (8,128,872)		$ (61,839)		$ (5,619,886)		$ 10,315

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	325,662	334,902
Provision for doubtful accounts	29,542	6,528
Foreign currency transaction loss	6,927	786
Loss on disposal of assets	0	171
Satellite impairment loss	0	381,565
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	46,243	0
Share-based compensation	6,480	6,291
Deferred income taxes	5,631	(5,113)
Amortization of discount, premium, issuance costs and related costs	17,277	20,353
Non-cash reorganization items	196,974	0
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	52,182	0
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service credits for retirement benefits	1,317	224
Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments	349	19,479
Unrealized losses on investments and loans held-for-investment	738	32,869
Sales-type lease	0	7,064
Other non-cash items	0	(109)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	1,266	10,170
Prepaid expenses, contract and other assets	(28,086)	(8,907)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	27,539	(1,458)
Accrued interest payable	48,775	(815)
Contract liabilities	(40,365)	(16,593)
Accrued retirement benefits	(8,267)	(7,130)
Other long-term liabilities	(12,748)	2,441
Net cash provided by operating activities	54,494	133,565
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for satellites and other property and equipment (including capitalized interest)	(199,892)	(158,504)
Origination of loans held-for-investment	(1,150)	(13,424)
Proceeds from loans held-for-investment	724	0
Capital contribution to unconsolidated affiliate (including capitalized interest)	(2,692)	(338)
Other proceeds from satellites	5,625	3,750
Net cash used in investing activities	(197,385)	(168,516)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	400,000
Debt issuance costs	0	(4,612)
Proceeds from debtor-in-possession financing	500,000	0
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	(52,182)	0
Principal payments on deferred satellite performance incentives	(19,195)	(15,195)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	(1,879)	(3,394)
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options	0	235
Other financing activities	0	296
Net cash provided by financing activities	426,744	377,330
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(3,732)	(1,363)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	280,121	341,016
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	830,864	507,157
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	1,110,985	848,173
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for reorganization items included in cash flows from operating activities	28,913	0
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	422,839	561,031
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	2,628	6,751
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures	64,442	3,822
Conversion of loans held-for-investment to equity securities	$ 4,802	$ 0

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General

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

General

General

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Intelsat S.A. and its subsidiaries (“Intelsat S.A.,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) have not been audited, but are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. References to U.S. GAAP issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year or for any future period. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

Use of Estimates

The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosures of contingent liabilities. Accordingly, ultimate results could differ from those estimates.

Bankruptcy Accounting

Our condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared as if we are a going concern and reflect the application of ASC 852, Reorganizations (“ASC 852”). ASC 852 requires the financial statements, for periods subsequent to the commencement of the Chapter 11 proceedings, to distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, we classify liabilities and obligations whose treatment and satisfaction are dependent on the outcome of the reorganization under the Chapter 11 proceedings as liabilities subject to compromise on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we classify all income, expenses, gains or losses that are incurred or realized as a result of the Chapter 11 proceedings as reorganization items in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Company

As a result of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, in the first and second quarters of 2020, in an effort to safeguard public health, governments around the world, including United States (“U.S.”) federal, state and local governments, implemented a number of orders and restrictions on travel and businesses, among other things. Some of these measures remain in effect and have negatively impacted the U.S. and other economies around the world in the short-term, while the long-term economic impact of COVID-19 remains unknown.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, a trend we expect to continue. Among the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were a reduction of revenue and a decreased likelihood of collection from certain mobility customers. We continue to closely monitor the ongoing impact on our employees, customers, business and results of operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, which are generally time deposits with banks and money market funds. The carrying amount of these investments approximates fair value. Restricted cash represents legally restricted amounts being held as a compensating balance for certain outstanding letters of credit.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within our condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total sum of these amounts reported in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents	$	810,626	$	1,091,758
Restricted cash	20,238		19,227
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	830,864	$	1,110,985

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which changes how companies measure and recognize credit impairment for any financial assets. The standard requires companies to immediately recognize an estimate of credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of the financial assets that are within the scope of the standard. We adopted ASU 2016-13 and its amendments in the first quarter of 2020, on a modified retrospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 and its amendments increased our reserve for credit losses by $0.9 million as of January 1, 2020.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”), which is intended to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The amendments in ASU 2017-04 modify the concept of impairment from the condition that exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value to the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. An entity will no longer determine goodwill impairment by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities, as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. We adopted ASU 2017-04 in the first quarter of 2020, on a prospective basis. As a result, we will measure impairment using the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the reporting unit, if required. In the first quarter of 2020, we conducted a goodwill impairment analysis and determined the fair value of our reporting unit to be greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment of goodwill. See Note 10—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for further information.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)—Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”), as part of its disclosure framework project to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements. Changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty were applied prospectively for only the most recent interim period presented. All other amendments were applied retrospectively for all periods presented. ASU 2018-13 and its amendments were adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2020.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Subtopic 715-20)—Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans (“ASU 2018-14”), as part of its disclosure framework project to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements. ASU 2018-14 modifies and clarifies disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The amendments remove certain disclosure requirements and require additional disclosures. ASU 2018-14 will be effective for the Company for annual periods in fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. We are in the process of evaluating the impact that ASU 2018-14 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting For Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”). The standard removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intra-period allocation and calculating income taxes in interim periods. It also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for tax goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group. ASU 2019-12 will be effective for the Company for annual periods in fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. We are in the process of evaluating the impact that ASU 2019-12 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.

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Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Reorganizations [Abstract]

Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters

Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters

Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11

On May 13, 2020, Intelsat S.A. and certain of its subsidiaries (each, a “Debtor” and collectively, the “Debtors”) commenced voluntary cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) under title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Primary factors causing us to file for Chapter 11 protection included the Company’s intention to participate in the accelerated clearing process of C-band spectrum set forth in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) March 3, 2020 final order (the “FCC Final Order”), requiring the Company to incur significant costs related to clearing activities well in advance of receiving reimbursement for such costs and the need for additional financing to fund the C-band clearing process, service our current debt obligations, and meet our operating requirements, as well as the economic slowdown impacting the Company and several of its end markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 26, 2020, the Company filed a written commitment with the FCC to accelerate clearing of the C-band spectrum in the U.S., and on June 19, 2020, the Company filed its initial C-band spectrum transition plan with the FCC.

The Chapter 11 process can be unpredictable and involves significant risks and uncertainties. Pursuant to various orders from the Bankruptcy Court, the Debtors have received approval from the Bankruptcy Court to generally maintain their ordinary operations and uphold certain commitments to their stakeholders, including employees, customers, and vendors, during the restructuring process, subject to the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. Our ability to fund operating expenses may be subject to obtaining further approvals from the Bankruptcy Court in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases.

On June 9, 2020, Intelsat Jackson received approval from the Bankruptcy Court (the “DIP Order”) to enter into a non-amortizing multiple draw superpriority secured debtor-in-possession term loan facility (the “DIP Facility”), in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion on the terms and conditions as set forth in the DIP Facility credit agreement (the “DIP Credit Agreement”) with certain of the Debtors’ prepetition secured parties (the “DIP Lenders”), and on June 17, 2020, Intelsat Jackson and certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors (together with Intelsat Jackson, the “DIP Debtors”) entered into the DIP Credit Agreement with the DIP Lenders. For additional information regarding the DIP Facility and DIP Credit Agreement, see Note 11—Debt.

On July 11, 2020, the Debtors filed with the Bankruptcy Court schedules and statements setting forth, among other things, the assets and liabilities of each of the Debtors, subject to the assumptions filed in connection therewith. These schedules and statements may be subject to further amendment or modification after filing.

The filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default that accelerated substantially all of our obligations under the documents governing the prepetition existing indebtedness of Intelsat S.A., Intelsat Luxembourg, Intelsat Connect and Intelsat Jackson. For additional discussion regarding the impact of the Chapter 11 Cases on our debt obligations, see Note 11—Debt.

While the Chapter 11 Cases are pending, the Debtors do not anticipate making interest payments due under their respective unsecured debt instruments; however, the Debtors expect to make monthly interest payments on their senior secured debt instruments pursuant to the adequate protection requirements under the DIP Order. For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the contractual interest expense pursuant to our unsecured debt instruments that was not recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations was $102.5 million.

In order for the Debtors to emerge successfully from Chapter 11, the Debtors must obtain the required votes of creditors accepting a plan of reorganization as well as the Bankruptcy Court’s confirmation of such plan. A reorganization plan determines the rights and satisfaction of claims of various creditors and security holders and is subject to the ultimate outcome of negotiations and Bankruptcy Court decisions ongoing through the date on which it is confirmed.

Notice of Delisting

On May 20, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) filed a Form 25 with the SEC to delist the Company’s common shares, $0.01 par value from the NYSE. The delisting became effective 10 days after the Form 25 was filed. The deregistration of the common shares under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) will become effective 90 days after the filing date of the Form 25, at which point the common shares will be deemed registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s common shares began trading on the OTC Pink Marketplace on May 19, 2020 under the symbol “INTEQ.”

Liabilities Subject to Compromise

Prepetition unsecured liabilities of the Debtors subject to compromise under the Chapter 11 proceedings have been distinguished from secured liabilities that are not expected to be compromised and post-petition liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Liabilities subject to compromise have been recorded at the amounts expected to be allowed by the Bankruptcy Court. The ultimate settlement amounts of these liabilities remain at the discretion of the Bankruptcy Court and may vary from the expected allowed amounts.

Liabilities subject to compromise consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2020
Accounts payable	$	10,876
Debt subject to comprise	9,782,161
Accrued interest on debt subject to compromise	341,676
Other long-term liabilities subject to compromise	38,133
Total liabilities subject to compromise	$	10,172,846

Reorganization Items

The income, expenses, gains and losses directly and incrementally resulting from the Chapter 11 Cases are separately reported as reorganization items in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Reorganization items consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Adjustment of debt discount, premium and issuance costs	$	196,974	$	196,974
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	52,182		52,182
Professional fees	48,971		48,971
Other reorganization costs	564		564
Total reorganization items	$	298,691	$	298,691

Going Concern

Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. In connection with the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, we conducted an evaluation as to whether there were conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raised substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1.1 billion and an accumulated deficit of $8.1 billion as of June 30, 2020. The Company generated income from operations of $212.1 million and a net loss of $622.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

In light of the Company’s Chapter 11 proceedings, our ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon, among other things, our ability to, subject to the Bankruptcy Court’s approval, implement a business plan of reorganization, emerge from the Chapter 11 proceedings and generate sufficient liquidity following the reorganization to meet our contractual obligations and operating needs. As a result of risks and uncertainties related to, among other things, (i) the Company’s ability to obtain requisite support for the business plan of reorganization from various stakeholders, and (ii) the disruptive effects of the Chapter 11 proceedings on our business making it potentially more difficult to maintain business, financing and operational relationships, substantial doubt exists regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.

The filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default that accelerated substantially all of our obligations under the documents governing the prepetition existing indebtedness of Intelsat S.A., Intelsat Luxembourg, Intelsat Connect and Intelsat Jackson. As such, we have reclassified all such debt obligations, other than debt subject to compromise, to current portion of long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020. For additional discussion regarding the impact of the Chapter 11 Cases on our debt obligations, see Note 11—Debt.

Our condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

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Share Capital	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Share Capital	Share CapitalUnder our Articles of Incorporation, we have an authorized share capital of $10.0 million, represented by 1.0 billion shares of any class with a nominal value of $0.01 per share. At June 30, 2020, there were approximately 142.1 million common shares issued and outstanding.

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Revenue

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue

Revenue

(a) Revenue Recognition

We earn revenue primarily by providing services to our customers using our satellite transponder capacity. Our customers generally obtain satellite capacity from us by placing an order pursuant to one of several master customer service agreements. On-network services are comprised primarily of services delivered on our owned network infrastructure, as well as commitments for third-party capacity, generally long-term in nature, that we integrate and market as part of our owned infrastructure. In the case of third-party services in support of government applications, the commitments for third-party capacity are shorter and matched to the government contracting period, and thus remain classified as off-network services. Off-network services can include transponder services and other satellite-based transmission services, such as mobile satellite services (“MSS”), which are sourced from other operators, often in frequencies not available on our network. Under the category Off-Network and Other Revenues, we also include revenues from consulting and other services.

For each service type, the price per unit in our contracts is generally fixed for each defined time period. While the number of units or price per unit in our multi-year contracts may be different by year or another time period, the number of units and price per unit are fixed for each defined time period and the total contract price is fixed. To determine the proper revenue recognition method for contracts, we evaluate whether two or more services should be combined and accounted for as a single performance obligation. Our specific revenue recognition policies are as follows:

Satellite Utilization Charges 

The Company’s contracts for satellite utilization services often contain multiple service orders for the provision of capacity on or over different beams, satellites, frequencies, geographies or time periods. Under each separate service order, the Company’s satellite services, comprised of transponder services, managed services, channel services, and occasional use managed services, are delivered in a series of time periods that are distinct from each other and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer. In each period, the Company’s obligation is to make those services available to the customer. Throughout each service period, the Company provides services that are able to be used continuously, and the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Company. We believe that, given that our services are stand-ready obligations that are available continuously, the passage of time most faithfully reflects our satisfaction of the performance obligation. We also have certain obligations, including providing spare or substitute capacity if available, in the event of satellite service failure under certain long-term agreements. While we are generally not obligated to refund satellite utilization payments previously made, credits may be granted for sustained service outages in certain limited circumstances.

Similar to satellite utilization charges, we have determined that the customer simultaneously receives and consumes benefits provided by the Company for satellite related consulting and technical services, tracking, telemetry and commanding services (“TT&C”) and in-orbit backup services, as detailed below. Therefore, similar to satellite utilization charges, we believe that the passage of time most faithfully reflects our satisfaction of the performance obligation for these services:

Satellite-Related Consulting and Technical Services

We recognize revenue from the provision of consulting services as those services are performed. We recognize revenue for consulting services with specific performance obligations, such as transfer orbit support services or training programs over the service period.

TT&C

We earn TT&C services revenue from providing operational services to other satellite owners and from certain customers on our satellites. TT&C agreements entered into in connection with our satellite utilization contracts are typically for the period of the related service agreement. We recognize this revenue over the term of the service agreement.

In-Orbit Backup Services

We provide back-up transponder capacity that is held on reserve for certain customers on agreed-upon terms. We recognize revenues for in-orbit backup services over the term of the related agreement.

Revenue Share Arrangements 

We recognize revenues under revenue share agreements for satellite-related services either on a gross or net basis in accordance with principal versus agent considerations.

We occasionally sell products or services individually or in some combination to our customers. When products or services are sold together, we allocate revenue for each performance obligation based on each obligation’s relative selling price. In these arrangements, revenue for products is recognized when the transfer of control passes to the customer, while service revenue is recognized over the service term.

Contract Assets

Contract assets include unbilled amounts typically resulting from sales under our long-term contracts when the total contract value is recognized on a straight-line basis and the revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer.

Contract Liabilities

Contract liabilities consist of advance payments and collections in excess of revenue recognized and deferred revenue. Our contracts at times contain prepayment terms that range from one month to one year in advance of providing the service. As a practical expedient, we do not need to adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if we expect, at contract inception, that the period of time between when the Company transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less. For a small subset of contracts with advance payments that contain prepayment terms greater than one year and up to fifteen years, we assess whether a significant financing component exists by considering the difference between the amount of promised consideration and the cash selling price of the promised services. The prepayment amount is generally based on a standard methodology that discounts the total of the standard monthly charges over the service term to determine the prepayment amount, resulting in a difference between the amount of promised consideration and the cash selling price of the promised services. The Company considers the timing difference between payment and the promised transfer of services, combined with the Company’s incremental borrowing rates, to determine whether a significant financing component exists. When a significant financing component exists, the amount of revenue recognized exceeds the amount of cash received from the customer. After receiving cash from the customer but prior to the Company providing services, the Company records additional contract liabilities as well as offsetting interest expense to reflect the upfront financing the Company is effectively receiving from the customer. Once the Company begins providing services, additional interest expense is recorded each period using the effective interest method, as well as corresponding additional revenue, which is recognized ratably over the service period.

For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $55.3 million and $51.6 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $145.5 million and $137.7 million, respectively, that were included in the contract liability balances as of January 1, 2019 and 2020, respectively. In addition, the total amount of consideration included in contract assets as of January 1, 2019 and 2020 that became unconditional for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020 was $9.1 million and $15.1 million, respectively.

Assets Recognized from the Costs to Obtain a Customer Contract

We recognize an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if we expect the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. We have determined that our sales incentive program meets the requirements to be capitalized due to the incremental nature of the costs and the expectation that the Company will recover such costs. The assets recognized from the costs to obtain a customer contract are amortized over a period that is consistent with the transfer to the customer of the services to which the asset relates. We capitalized $2.0 million and $1.3 million for our sales incentive program and amortized $1.7 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and we capitalized $4.0 million and $2.4 million for our sales incentive program and amortized $3.5 million and $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, capitalized costs relating to our sales incentive program were $9.4 million and $9.1 million, respectively, which were included within other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Contract Modifications

Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications or requirements. We consider contract modifications to exist when the modification either creates new rights or obligations or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations of either party. Most of our contract modifications are for goods and services that are distinct from the existing contract, as they consist of additional months of service priced at the Company’s standalone selling prices of the additional services and are therefore treated as separate contracts. For contract modifications that do not result in additional distinct goods or services, the effect of a contract modification on the transaction price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue.

Significant Judgments

We occasionally enter into certain contracts in which the customer makes payments in advance of services to be delivered, which may be years in the future. The reasons for the prepayments in these contracts vary, but generally can be either for the customer’s benefit or for the Company’s benefit (such as the ability to use the cash received from the customer to pay for the construction of a satellite asset). The determination of whether contracts with a prepayment provision contain a significant financing component requires judgment. The Company makes this determination based on various factors, including the differences between the amount of promised consideration and cash selling prices, the length of time between payment and the transfer of services and prevailing interest rates in the market.

While most satellite utilization contracts contain multiple performance obligations for each transponder service on different satellites, the service period for the different satellite utilization performance obligations is generally the same time period. In the event that the time period for multiple performance obligations is not the same, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling price of the promised good or service underlying such performance obligation. Judgment is required to determine the standalone selling price for each distinct performance obligation. In order to estimate standalone selling prices, we use an adjusted market assessment approach which involves an evaluation of the market and an estimate of the price that our customers are willing to pay, or an expected cost plus a margin approach.

When more than one party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer, we generally recognize the transaction on a gross basis due to the level of control that we have prior to the transfer of the good or service. These arrangements include instances where we procure equipment from vendors and sell to third-party customers, when we enter into revenue sharing arrangements with other parties and when we purchase capacity for voice, data and video services provided by third-party commercial satellite operators for which the desired frequency type or geographic coverage is not available on our network. Our third-party capacity arrangements (off-network) are more significant and, in determining whether we are the principal or the agent in these arrangements, we consider whether or not we control the service before it is transferred to the customer. In this determination, we consider the definition of control as set forth in ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), in ASC 606-10-25-25. When we purchase satellite transponder capacity from a third party, we have the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the purchased capacity. We obtain the right to the service to be performed by the third party, which gives the Company the ability to direct that party to provide the service to the customer on the Company’s behalf. No other third party can direct the use of or obtain any benefits from the capacity.

We also considered the factors in ASC 606-10-55-39 in the Company’s determination of control. In the vast majority of cases, when we resell capacity to third party customers, we are primarily responsible for the fulfillment of the services and acceptability of the service. Additionally, the Company has full discretion in establishing the pricing for transponder services with the customer and assumes the credit risk associated with capacity purchased from the third party. In the event the service is not acceptable to the customer, we are required to identify an alternative solution. Based on these considerations, we have concluded that we are the principal in the transaction for these arrangements. When these factors are not met, the Company recognizes revenue for third-party capacity arrangements on a net basis.

Judgment is required in determining whether we are the principal or the agent in transactions involving third parties.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Our remaining performance obligation is our expected future revenue under our existing customer contracts and includes both cancelable and non-cancelable contracts. Our remaining performance obligation was approximately $6.3 billion as of June 30, 2020, approximately 92% of which related to contracts that were non-cancelable and approximately 8% of which related to contracts that were cancelable subject to substantial termination fees. We assess the contract term of our cancelable contracts as the full stated term of the contract assuming each contract is not canceled since the termination penalty upon cancellation is substantive. As of June 30, 2020, the weighted average remaining customer contract life was approximately 4.1 years. Approximately 32%, 26%, and 42% of our total remaining performance obligation as of June 30, 2020 is expected to be recognized as revenue during 2020 and 2021, 2022 and 2023, and 2024 and thereafter, respectively. The amount included in the remaining performance obligation represents the full-service charge for the duration of the contract and does not include termination fees. The amount of the termination fees, which is not included in the remaining performance obligation amount, is generally calculated as a percentage of the remaining performance obligation associated with the contract. In certain cases of breach for non-payment or customer financial distress or bankruptcy, we may not be able to recover the full value of certain contracts or termination fees. Our remaining performance obligation includes 100% of the remaining performance obligation of our consolidated ownership interests, which is consistent with the accounting for our ownership interest in these entities.

(b) Business and Geographic Segment Information

We operate in a single industry segment in which we provide satellite services to our communications customers around the world. Our revenues are disaggregated by billing region, service type and customer set. Revenue by region is based on the locations of

customers to which services are billed. Our satellites are in geosynchronous orbit, and consequently are not attributable to any geographic location. Of our remaining assets, substantially all are located in the U.S.

The following table disaggregates revenue by billing region (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019				Three Months Ended June 30, 2020				Six Months Ended June 30, 2019				Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
North America	$	264,643	52	%	$	257,479	53	%	$	533,013	51	%	$	492,483	52	%
Europe	64,513		13	%	52,846		11	%	125,789		12	%	106,784		11	%
Latin America and Caribbean	60,866		12	%	54,007		11	%	126,343		12	%	105,482		11	%
Africa and Middle East	61,686		12	%	58,900		12	%	124,106		12	%	120,803		13	%
Asia-Pacific	57,699		11	%	58,802		12	%	128,605		12	%	115,302		12	%
Total	$	509,407			$	482,034			$	1,037,856			$	940,854

The following table disaggregates revenue by type of service (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019				Three Months Ended June 30, 2020				Six Months Ended June 30, 2019				Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
On-Network Revenues
Transponder services	$	369,586	73	%	$	343,599	71	%	$	746,870	72	%	$	674,934	72	%
Managed services	91,335		18	%	85,050		18	%	184,536		18	%	157,311		17	%
Channel	585		—	%	391		—	%	1,276		—	%	816		—	%
Total on-network revenues	461,506		91	%	429,040		89	%	932,682		90	%	833,061		89	%
Off-Network and Other Revenues
Transponder, MSS and other off-network services	37,717		7	%	43,617		9	%	87,575		8	%	87,305		9	%
Satellite-related services	10,184		2	%	9,377		2	%	17,599		2	%	20,488		2	%
Total off-network and other revenues	47,901		9	%	52,994		11	%	105,174		10	%	107,793		11	%
Total	$	509,407			$	482,034			$	1,037,856			$	940,854

By customer application, our revenues from network services, media, government and satellite-related services were $185.2 million, $223.5 million, $93.3 million and $7.5 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to $176.7 million, $202.5 million, $96.1 million and $6.7 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Revenues from network services, media, government and satellite-related services were $389.4 million, $449.5 million, $186.5 million and $12.4 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to $326.1 million, $408.4 million, $191.9 million and $14.5 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Our largest customer accounted for approximately 14% of our revenue during each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, and 14% and 15% during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. Our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 40% and 42% of our revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and 40% during each of the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020.

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Net Loss per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Loss per Share

Net Loss per ShareBasic net loss per common share attributable to Intelsat S.A. (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.’s common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common shares pursuant to share-based compensation plans and conversion of the Intelsat S.A. 4.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Convertible Notes"), unless the effect of such issuances would be anti-dilutive.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share data or where otherwise noted):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.	$	(529,722)	$	(405,355)	$	(650,344)	$	(624,126)
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in millions)	140.7		142.1		139.8		141.8
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in millions):	140.7		142.1		139.8		141.8
Basic EPS	$	(3.76)	$	(2.85)	$	(4.65)	$	(4.40)
Diluted EPS	$	(3.76)	$	(2.85)	$	(4.65)	$	(4.40)

In June 2018, Intelsat S.A. completed an offering of $402.5 million aggregate principal amount of its 2025 Convertible Notes. We do not expect to settle the principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes in cash, and therefore use the if-converted method for calculating any potential dilutive effect of the conversion on diluted EPS, if applicable. Under the indenture governing the 2025 Convertible Notes (the “2025 Indenture”), the 2025 Convertible Notes are eligible for conversion depending upon the trading price of our common shares and under other conditions set forth in the indenture until December 15, 2024, and thereafter without regard to any conditions. The commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default under the 2025 Indenture. See Note 11—Debt for additional information on the impact of the Chapter 11 Cases on our debt obligations.

Due to a net loss for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, there were no dilutive securities, and therefore, basic and diluted EPS were the same. The weighted average number of common shares that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future was 27.2 million and 22.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and 26.9 million and 22.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, primarily consisting of the 2025 Convertible Notes.

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure ("ASC 820") defines fair value, establishes a market-based framework or hierarchy for measuring fair value and provides for certain required disclosures about fair value measurements. The guidance is applicable whenever another accounting pronouncement requires or permits assets and liabilities to be measured at fair value but does not require any new fair value measurements.

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows:

•Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

•Level 2—quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation; and

•Level 3—unobservable inputs based upon the reporting entity’s internally developed assumptions which market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The tables below present assets measured and recorded at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis and their corresponding level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands). No transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements occurred for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

			Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2019
Description	As of December 31, 2019		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Marketable securities(1)	$	5,145	$	5,145	$	—	$	—
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts(2)	372		—		372		—
Common stock warrant(3)	3,239		—		—		3,239
Total assets	$	8,756	$	5,145	$	372	$	3,239
			Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2020
Description	As of June 30, 2020		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Marketable securities(1)	$	4,682	$	4,682	$	—	$	—
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts(2)	23		—		23		—
Common stock warrant(3)	3,239		—		—		3,239
Total assets	$	7,944	$	4,682	$	23	$	3,239

(1)The valuation measurement inputs of these marketable securities represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and, accordingly, we have classified such investments within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The cost basis of our marketable securities was $4.3 million and $4.0 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. We sold marketable securities with a cost basis of $0.1 million resulting in a nominal gain during each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020. We sold marketable securities with a cost basis of $0.4 million and $0.3 million resulting in a nominal gain during each of the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. These amounts are included in other income (expense), net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(2)The valuation of our interest rate derivative instruments reflects the fair value of premiums paid, taking into account observable inputs including current interest rates, the market expectation for future interest rate volatility and current creditworthiness of the counterparties. As a result, we have determined that the valuation in its entirety is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

(3)We valued the common stock warrant using a valuation technique that reflects the risk-free interest rate, time to maturity and volatility of comparable companies. We identified the inputs used to calculate the fair value as Level 3 inputs and concluded that the valuation in its entirety is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the preferred and common stock warrants which are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Balance as of beginning of period	$	3,192	$	3,239	$	4,100	$	3,239
Unrealized loss included in other income (expense), net	(2,945)		—		(3,853)		—
Balance as of end of period	$	247	$	3,239	$	247	$	3,239

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

The carrying values of certain assets may be adjusted to fair value in subsequent periods on a nonrecurring basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate that the asset is impaired or, for investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values, observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer support a change in the investment fair value. During the first quarter of 2020, as a result of our interim impairment assessments, we recognized an impairment of non-amortizable intangible assets of $12.2 million. This fair value measurement is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy due to the use of significant unobservable inputs. See Note 10—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for additional information.

Other Fair Value Disclosures See Note 9—Investments, Note 10—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and Note 11—Debt for fair value disclosures related to our loan receivables, impairment analysis and debt, respectively. The carrying amounts of the Company's other financial instruments are reasonable estimates of their related fair values due to their short-term nature.

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Retirement Plans and Other Retiree Benefits

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Retirement Plans and Other Retiree Benefits

Retirement Plans and Other Retiree Benefits

(a) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

We maintain a noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan covering substantially all of our employees hired prior to July 19, 2001. The cost of providing benefits to eligible participants under the defined benefit retirement plan is calculated using the plan’s benefit formulas, which take into account the participants’ remuneration, dates of hire, years of eligible service and certain actuarial assumptions. In addition, as part of the overall medical plan, we provide postretirement medical benefits to certain current retirees who meet the criteria under the medical plan for postretirement benefit eligibility. In 2015, we amended the defined benefit retirement plan to end the accrual of additional benefits for the remaining active participants. We have received authorization from the Bankruptcy Court to continue making contributions in the ordinary course during our Chapter 11 Cases.

The defined benefit retirement plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. We expect that our future contributions to the defined benefit retirement plan will be based on the minimum funding requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and on the plan’s funded status. Any significant decline in the fair value of our defined benefit retirement plan assets or other adverse changes to the significant assumptions used to determine the plan’s funded status would negatively impact its funded status and could result in increased funding in future years. The impact on the funded status is determined based upon market conditions in effect when we completed our annual valuation. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we made cash contributions to the defined benefit retirement plan of $2.2 million. We anticipate that our remaining contributions to the defined benefit retirement plan in 2020 will be approximately $1.8 million. We fund the postretirement medical benefits throughout the year based on benefits paid. We anticipate that our contributions to fund postretirement medical benefits in 2020 will be approximately $2.9 million.

Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 2020 was $95.0 million ($63.7 million, net of tax) that has not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost.

The tables below show the components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020 (in thousands). These amounts are recognized in other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

	Pension Benefits
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Interest cost	$	3,848	$	2,962	$	7,695	$	5,925
Expected return on plan assets	(5,873)		(5,810)		(11,745)		(11,621)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	1,055		1,600		2,111		3,200
Net periodic benefit income	$	(970)	$	(1,248)	$	(1,939)	$	(2,496)

	Other Postretirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Interest cost	$	383	$	266	$	766	$	532
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits	(636)		(636)		(1,272)		(1,272)
Amortization of unrecognized net gain	(307)		(305)		(615)		(610)
Net periodic benefit income	$	(560)	$	(675)	$	(1,121)	$	(1,350)

(b) Other Retirement Plans

We maintain a defined contribution retirement plan qualified under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for our employees in the United States. We have received authorization from the Bankruptcy Court to continue making our contributions in the ordinary course during our Chapter 11 Cases. We recognized compensation expense for this plan of $2.2 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, and $4.3 million and $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. We also maintain other defined contribution retirement plans in several non-U.S. jurisdictions, but such plans are not material to our financial position or results of operations.

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Satellites and Other Property and Equipment

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Satellites and Other Property and Equipment

Satellites and Other Property and Equipment

(a) Satellites and Other Property and Equipment, net

Satellites and other property and equipment, net were comprised of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Satellites and launch vehicles	$	10,407,690	$	10,178,297
Information systems and ground segment	968,482		1,002,143
Buildings and other	280,109		282,395
Total cost	11,656,281		11,462,835
Less: accumulated depreciation	(6,954,218)		(6,819,112)
Total	$	4,702,063	$	4,643,723

Satellites and other property and equipment are stated at historical cost, except for satellites that have been impaired. Satellites and other property and equipment acquired as part of an acquisition are stated based on their fair value at the date of acquisition.

During the first quarter of 2020, the price of our common shares and trading values of our debt securities experienced sustained reductions. We also witnessed certain declines in financial performance as compared to previously prepared internal budget and forecast projections. Among the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were a reduction of revenue and a decreased likelihood of collection from certain mobility customers. Based on our examination of these and other qualitative factors, we concluded that further testing of satellites and other property and equipment was required.

The Company evaluated the assets for potential impairment using internal projections of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of the assets. If the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its use, an impairment expense is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value. The impairment expense cannot exceed the carrying amount of the long-lived assets (unless the carrying amount is not being reduced below fair value for any individual long-lived asset that is determinable without undue cost and effort).

In estimating the undiscounted cash flows, we primarily used our internally prepared budgets and forecast information. The key assumptions included in our model were projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and industry and economic trends. A change in estimated future cash flows or other assumptions could change our estimated fair values and result in future impairments. The conclusion of our analysis was that the undiscounted cash flows of the asset group were greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

Satellites and other property and equipment, net included construction-in-progress of $191.5 million and $420.4 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. These amounts relate primarily to satellites under construction and related launch services. As of June 30, 2020, we incurred C-band clearing related costs and expenses of $130.8 million, of which $130.5 million is capitalized and expected to be reimbursable under the FCC Final Order. Of this capitalized amount, $128.7 million, $1.4 million, and $0.4 million is capitalized as satellites and other property and equipment, net, prepaid expenses and other current assets, and other assets, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Interest costs of $8.8 million and $6.2 million were capitalized for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and $17.1 million and $10.2 million were capitalized for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. Additionally, depreciation expense was $155.2 million and $154.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and $317.7 million and $308.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

We have entered into launch contracts for the launch of both specified and unspecified future satellites. Each of these launch contracts may be terminated at our option, subject to payment of a termination fee that increases as the applicable launch date approaches. In addition, in the event of a failure of any launch, we may exercise our right to obtain a replacement launch within a specified period following our request for re-launch.

(b) Satellite Launches

Intelsat 39 was successfully launched on August 6, 2019. Intelsat 39 replaced Intelsat 902 at the 62ºE location and delivers connectivity services in both the C- and Ku-bands to mobile network operators, enterprises and government customers, as well as aeronautical and maritime mobility service providers operating in the Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. Intelsat 39 entered into service in October 2019.

(c) Significant Anomalies

In April 2019, the Intelsat 29e satellite (in service since 2016) experienced an anomaly that resulted in a total loss of the satellite. In accordance with our existing satellite anomaly contingency plans, we restored service for most Intelsat 29e customers on other satellites in our network, as well as on third-party satellites. We recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $381.6 million in the second quarter of 2019, of which $377.9 million related to the write off of the carrying value of the satellite and associated deferred performance incentive obligations and $3.7 million related to prepaid regulatory fees.

A Failure Review Board comprised of the satellite’s manufacturer, Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., the Company and external independent experts was convened to complete a comprehensive analysis of the cause of the anomaly. The board concluded that the anomaly was caused by either a harness flaw in conjunction with an electrostatic discharge event related to solar weather activity or the impact of a micrometeoroid.

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company determined it unlikely that it will be able to utilize certain satellite and launch vehicle deposits prior to their respective expiration dates. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $34.0 million related to the impairment of the carrying values of the deposits, which is included within impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Investments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Investments

Investments

We have an ownership interest in two entities that meet the criteria of a variable interest entity (“VIE”): Horizons Satellite Holdings LLC (“Horizons Holdings”) and Horizons-3 Satellite LLC (“Horizons 3”), which are discussed in further detail below, including our analyses of the primary beneficiary determination as required under ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). We also own noncontrolling investments in equity securities and loan receivables as discussed further below.

(a) Horizons Holdings

Horizons Holdings is a joint venture with JSAT International, Inc. (“JSAT”) that consists of two investments: Horizons-1 Satellite LLC and Horizons-2 Satellite LLC. Horizons Holdings borrowed from JSAT a portion of the funds necessary to finance the construction of the Horizons 2 satellite pursuant to a loan agreement. The borrowing was subsequently repaid. We provide certain services to the joint venture and in return utilize capacity from the joint venture.

We have determined that this joint venture meets the criteria of a VIE under ASC 810, and we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary because decisions relating to any future relocation of the Horizons 2 satellite, the most significant asset of the joint venture, are effectively controlled by us. In accordance with ASC 810, as the primary beneficiary, we consolidate Horizons Holdings within our condensed consolidated financial statements. Total assets of Horizons Holdings were $22.2 million and $20.8 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Total liabilities were nominal as of both December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.

We have a revenue sharing agreement with JSAT related to services sold on the Horizons 1 and Horizons 2 satellites. We are responsible for billing and collection for such services, and we remit 50% of the revenue, less applicable fees and commissions, to JSAT. Amounts payable to JSAT related to the revenue sharing agreement, net of applicable fees and commissions, from the Horizons 1 and Horizons 2 satellites were $1.6 million and $2.6 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

(b) Horizons-3 Satellite LLC

On November 4, 2015, we entered into an additional joint venture agreement with JSAT. The joint venture, Horizons 3, was formed for the purpose of developing, launching, managing, operating and owning a high-performance satellite located at the 169ºE orbital location.

Horizons 3, which is 50% owned by each of Intelsat and JSAT, was set up with joint sharing of management authority and equal rights to profits and revenues from the joint venture. Similar to Horizons Holdings, we have a revenue sharing agreement with JSAT related to services sold on the Horizons 3e satellite. In addition, we are responsible for billing and collection for such services, and we remit 50% of the revenue, less applicable fees and commissions, to JSAT. Amounts payable to JSAT related to the revenue sharing agreement, net of applicable fees and commissions, from the Horizons 3e satellite were $3.3 million and $4.5 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

We have determined that this joint venture meets the criteria of a VIE under ASC 810; however, we have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary and therefore do not consolidate Horizons 3. The assessment considered both quantitative and qualitative factors, including an analysis of voting power and other means of control of the joint venture, as well as each owner’s exposure to risk of loss or gain. Because we and JSAT equally share control over the operations of the joint venture and also equally share exposure to risk of losses or gains, we concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary of Horizons 3. Our investment, included within other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets, is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The investment balance, which is equivalent to our maximum exposure to loss, was $110.2 million and $103.8 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30,

2020, respectively. The investment balance exceeded our equity in the net assets of Horizons 3 by $11.6 million and $11.2 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. This basis difference represents the capitalized interest that we incurred in relation to financing our investment and we recognize it as a reduction of our equity in earnings of Horizons 3 on a straight-line basis over the life of the satellite. We recognized a nominal amount of equity in earnings of Horizons 3 in other income (expense), net for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020.

In connection with our investment in Horizons 3, we entered into a capital contribution and subscription agreement, which requires us to fund our 50% share of amounts due thereunder in order to maintain our 50% interest in the joint venture. Pursuant to this agreement, we made contributions of $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $2.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020. We received distributions of $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The Company utilizes the cumulative earnings approach to determine whether distributions received from equity method investees are returns on investment or returns of investment. In addition, our indirect subsidiary that holds our investment in Horizons 3 has entered into a security and pledge agreement with Horizons 3, pursuant to which it has granted a security interest in its membership interest in Horizons 3. Further, our indirect subsidiary has granted a security interest to Horizons 3 in its customer capacity contracts and its ownership interest in its wholly-owned subsidiary that holds the FCC license required for the joint venture’s operations.

The Horizons 3e satellite entered into service in January 2019. The Company purchases satellite capacity and related services from the Horizons 3 joint venture, and then sells that capacity to its customers. We incurred direct costs of revenue related to these purchases of $5.6 million and $5.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and $9.2 million and $10.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. The Company also sells managed ground network services to the Horizons 3 joint venture and provides program management services for a fee. We recorded an offset to direct costs of revenue related to the provision of these services of $1.8 million during each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, and $2.1 million and $3.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. On the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of both December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, $0.5 million due from Horizons 3 was included in receivables and $1.7 million due to Horizons 3 was included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, respectively.

(c) Investments in Equity Securities

The Company holds noncontrolling equity investments in seven separate privately held companies, including investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values and common stock warrants.

In accordance with ASC 321, Investments—Equity Securities, we use the measurement alternative to measure the fair value of our investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values. Accordingly, these investments are measured at cost, less any impairment, and are adjusted for changes in fair value resulting from observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. We recorded impairment charges of $29.0 million during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and $0.1 million during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. These investments are recorded in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets and had a total carrying value of $27.2 million and $31.9 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

We measure our stock warrants at fair value (see Note 6—Fair Value Measurements and Note 12—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information). The warrants are recorded in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets and had a cumulative fair value of $3.2 million as of both December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.

(d) Loan Receivables

The Company has loan receivables from five privately held companies that it is holding for long-term investment. These loan receivables are reported at amortized cost, net of the allowance for credit losses. Amortized cost is the outstanding principal, adjusted for unamortized discounts and deferred transaction costs. The Company recognizes interest income on loan receivables using the effective-interest method applied on a loan-by-loan basis. Direct costs associated with originating loans are offset against any related fees received and the balance, along with any premium or discount, is deferred and amortized as an adjustment to interest income over the term of the related loan receivable using the effective interest method.

Loan receivables are recorded in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets at an amortized cost basis, net of allowance for credit losses, of $70.4 million and $67.6 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. These amounts were net of an allowance for credit losses of $4.6 million, unamortized discount of $3.0 million and $1.8 million, and unamortized deferred transaction costs of $1.0 million and $0.6 million as of the respective periods. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively, $1.5 million and $2.0 million of accrued interest related to our loan receivables was recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We recognized interest income related to our loan receivables of $1.0 million and $1.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, with no comparative amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

A loan is determined to be impaired and placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s judgment based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the applicable loan agreement. We recognized impairment losses of $0.6 million related to loan receivables during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, with no comparable amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

The fair value of loan receivables is evaluated on a loan-by-loan basis, and is determined based on assessments of discounted cash flows that are considered probable of collection. We consider these inputs to be Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820. The cumulative fair value of our loan receivables as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020 was $69.3 million and $68.9 million, respectively.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

We account for goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, and have deemed these assets to have indefinite lives. Therefore, these assets are not amortized but are tested on an annual basis for impairment during the fourth quarter, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable.

During the first quarter of 2020, the price of our common shares and trading values of our debt securities experienced sustained reductions. We also witnessed certain declines in financial performance as compared to previously prepared internal budget and forecast projections. Among the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were a reduction of revenue and a decreased likelihood of collection from certain mobility customers. Based on our examination of these and other qualitative factors, we concluded that further testing of goodwill and other non-amortizable and amortizable intangible assets was required.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit and other intangible assets often involves the use of estimates and assumptions that require significant judgment, and that could have a substantial impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and the magnitude of any such charge. Estimates of fair value are primarily determined using discounted cash flows and market transactions. These estimates involve making significant estimates and assumptions, including projected future cash flows (including timing), discount rates reflecting the risks inherent in future cash flows, perpetual growth rates, and the determination of appropriate market comparisons.

(a) Goodwill

For the analysis of goodwill in the first quarter of 2020, we applied ASU 2017-04, which is further described in Note 1—General. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. After recognizing the impairment loss, the loss establishes a new corresponding basis in the goodwill. Subsequent reversals of goodwill impairment losses are not permitted under applicable accounting standards.

Intelsat has only one reporting unit for purposes of the analysis of goodwill, and accordingly, the analysis is undertaken at the enterprise level. We determined the estimated fair value of our reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis, along with independent source data related to comparative market multiples and, when available, recent transactions, each of which is considered a Level 3 input within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820. The discounted cash flows were derived from a five-year projection of cash flows plus a residual value, with the resulting projected cash flows discounted at an appropriate weighted average cost of capital.

In estimating the undiscounted cash flows, we primarily used our internally prepared budgets and forecast information. The key assumptions included in our model were projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and industry and economic trends, along with the C-band accelerated clearing incentive payments expected to be received subject to the achievement of certain milestones and the discount rate applied to those cash flows. A change in estimated future cash flows or other assumptions could change our estimated fair values and result in future impairments. The conclusion of our analysis was that the fair value of our reporting unit was greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment of goodwill.

The carrying amounts of goodwill consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Goodwill	$	6,780,827	$	6,780,827
Accumulated impairment losses	(4,160,200)		(4,160,200)
Net carrying amount	$	2,620,627	$	2,620,627

(b) Orbital Locations, Trade Name and Other Intangible Assets

Orbital Locations. Intelsat is authorized by governments to operate satellites at certain orbital locations—i.e., longitudinal coordinates along the Clarke Belt. The Clarke Belt is the part of space approximately 35,800 kilometers above the plane of the equator where geostationary orbit may be achieved. Various governments acquire rights to these orbital locations through filings made with the International Telecommunication Union, a sub-organization of the United Nations. We will continue to have rights to operate satellites at our orbital locations so long as we maintain our authorizations to do so.

Our rights to operate at orbital locations can be used and sold individually; however, since satellites and customers can be and are moved from one orbital location to another, our rights are used in conjunction with each other as a network that can be adapted to meet the changing needs of our customers and market demands. Due to the interchangeable nature of orbital locations, the aggregate value of all of the orbital locations is used to measure the extent of impairment, if any.

We determined the estimated fair value of our rights to operate at orbital locations by using the build-up method to determine cash flows for the income approach, with the resulting projected cash flows discounted at an appropriate weighted average cost of capital. Under the build-up approach, the amount a reasonable investor would be willing to pay for the right to operate a satellite business using orbital locations is calculated by first estimating the cash flows that typical market participants might assume could be available from the right to operate satellites using the subject location in a similar market. It is assumed that rather than acquiring such a business as a going concern, the buyer would hypothetically start with the right to operate satellites at orbital locations and build a new business with similar attributes from the beginning. Thus, the buyer is assumed to incur the start-up costs and losses typically associated with the going concern value and pay for all other tangible and intangible assets.

The key assumptions used in estimating the fair values of our rights to operate at our orbital locations included the following: (i) market penetration leading to revenue growth, (ii) profit margin, (iii) duration and profile of the build-up period, (iv) estimated start-up costs and losses incurred during the build-up period and (v) weighted average cost of capital.

We completed our analysis of the estimated fair value of our rights to operate at certain orbital locations in connection with the analysis of goodwill described above in the first quarter of 2020 and concluded that the fair value was greater than the carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

Trade Name. We have implemented the relief from royalty method to determine the estimated fair value of the Intelsat trade name. The relief from royalty analysis is comprised of two major steps: (i) a determination of the hypothetical royalty rate, and (ii) the subsequent application of the royalty rate to projected revenue. In determining the hypothetical royalty rate utilized in the relief from royalty approach, we considered comparable license agreements, an excess earnings analysis to determine aggregate intangible asset earnings, and other qualitative factors, each of which is considered a Level 3 input within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820.

The key assumptions used in our model to estimate the fair value of the Intelsat trade name included forecasted revenues, the royalty rate, the tax rate and the discount rate. We completed our analysis of the estimated fair value of the Intelsat trade name in connection with the analysis of goodwill described above in the first quarter of 2020 and it resulted in an impairment of our trade name intangible asset of $12.2 million, which is included within impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets not subject to amortization consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Orbital locations	$	2,387,700	$	2,387,700
Trade name	65,200		53,000
Total non-amortizable intangible assets	$	2,452,900	$	2,440,700

Other Intangible Assets. The Company evaluated acquired intangible assets subject to amortization for potential impairment using internal projections of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of the assets. The key assumptions included in our model were projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and industry and economic trends. A change in estimated future cash flows or other assumptions could change our estimated fair values and result in future impairments. The conclusion of our analysis was that the undiscounted cash flows of the asset group were greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

The carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of acquired intangible assets subject to amortization consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019						As of June 30, 2020
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Backlog and other	$	743,760	$	(713,205)	$	30,555	$	743,760	$	(717,930)	$	25,830
Customer relationships	534,030		(287,833)		246,197		534,030		(298,660)		235,370
Total	$	1,277,790	$	(1,001,038)	$	276,752	$	1,277,790	$	(1,016,590)	$	261,200

Intangible assets are amortized based on the expected pattern of consumption. Amortization expense was $8.6 million and $7.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and $17.2 million and $15.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively

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Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Debt

As discussed in Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters, the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an event of default that accelerated substantially all of our obligations under the documents governing the prepetition existing indebtedness of Intelsat S.A., Intelsat Luxembourg, Intelsat Connect and Intelsat Jackson. As such, we have reclassified all such debt obligations, other than debt subject to compromise, to current portion of long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020. While the Chapter 11 Cases are pending, the Debtors do not anticipate making interest payments due under their respective unsecured debt instruments; however, the Debtors expect to make monthly interest payments on their senior secured debt instruments pursuant to the adequate protection requirements under the DIP Order.

The carrying values and fair values of our notes payable and debt were as follows (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019				As of June 30, 2020
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Intelsat S.A.:
4.5% Convertible Senior Notes due June 2025 (1)	$	402,500	$	265,231	$	402,500	$	146,913
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 4.5% Convertible Senior Notes	(133,310)		—		—		—
Total Intelsat S.A. obligations	269,190		265,231		402,500		146,913
Intelsat Luxembourg:
7.75% Senior Notes due June 2021 (1)	421,219		336,975		421,219		16,849
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 7.75% Senior Notes	(1,257)		—		—		—
8.125% Senior Notes due June 2023 (1)	1,000,000		590,000		1,000,000		45,000
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 8.125% Senior Notes	(5,838)		—		—		—
12.5% Senior Notes due November 2024 (1)	403,350		277,152		403,350		49,046
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 12.5% Senior Notes	(184,344)		—		—		—
Total Intelsat Luxembourg obligations	1,633,130		1,204,127		1,824,569		110,895
Intelsat Connect Finance:
9.5% Senior Notes due February 2023 (1)	1,250,000		865,625		1,250,000		293,750
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 9.5% Senior Notes	(27,741)		—		—		—
Total Intelsat Connect Finance obligations	1,222,259		865,625		1,250,000		293,750
Intelsat Jackson:
9.5% Senior Secured Notes due September 2022	490,000		562,275		490,000		541,450
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 9.5% Senior Secured Notes	(11,204)		—		(9,398)		—
8% Senior Secured Notes due February 2024	1,349,678		1,380,046		1,349,678		1,366,548
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and premium on 8% Senior Secured Notes	(3,903)		—		(3,496)		—

	As of December 31, 2019				As of June 30, 2020
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
5.5% Senior Notes due August 2023 (1)	1,985,000		1,687,250		1,985,000		1,121,525
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 5.5% Senior Notes	(8,723)		—		—		—
9.75% Senior Notes due July 2025 (1)	1,885,000		1,729,488		1,885,000		1,140,425
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 9.75% Senior Notes	(20,487)		—		—		—
8.5% Senior Notes due October 2024 (1)	2,950,000		2,669,750		2,950,000		1,755,250
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and premium on 8.5% Senior Notes	(12,916)		—		—		—
Senior Secured Credit Facilities due November 2023	2,000,000		1,985,000		2,000,000		1,990,000
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on Senior Secured Credit Facilities	(22,149)		—		(19,605)		—
Senior Secured Credit Facilities due January 2024	395,000		398,950		395,000		395,000
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on Senior Secured Credit Facilities	(1,600)		—		(1,423)		—
6.625% Senior Secured Credit Facilities due January 2024	700,000		712,250		700,000		703,500
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on Senior Secured Credit Facilities	(2,832)		—		(2,520)		—
Superpriority Secured DIP Credit Facilities due July 2021	—		—		500,000		506,250
Total Intelsat Jackson obligations	11,670,864		11,125,009		12,218,236		9,519,948
Eliminations:
8.125% Senior Notes of Intelsat Luxembourg due June 2023 owned by Intelsat Jackson (1)	(111,663)		(65,881)		(111,663)		(5,025)
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 8.125% Senior Notes	652		—		—		—
12.5% Senior Notes of Intelsat Luxembourg due November 2024 owned by Intelsat Connect, Intelsat Jackson and Intelsat Envision (1)	(403,245)		(277,080)		(403,245)		(49,033)
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 12.5% Senior Notes	184,296		—		—		—
Total eliminations:	(329,960)		(342,961)		(514,908)		(54,058)
Total Intelsat S.A. debt	14,465,483		13,117,031		15,180,397		10,017,448
Less: current portion of long-term debt	—		—		5,398,236		5,502,748
Less: liabilities subject to compromise	—		—		9,782,161		4,514,700
Total Intelsat S.A. long-term debt	$	14,465,483	$	13,117,031	$	—	$	—

(1)In connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, these balances have been reclassified as liabilities subject to compromise in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020. As of April 15, 2020, the Company ceased making principal and interest payments, and as of May 13, 2020 ceased accruing interest expense in relation to this long-term debt that was reclassified as liabilities subject to compromise. Further, $197.0 million of debt discount, premium and issuance costs related to these notes was included within reorganization items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for both of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

The fair value for publicly traded instruments is determined using quoted market prices, and the fair value for non-publicly traded instruments is based upon composite pricing from a variety of sources, including market leading data providers, market makers, and leading brokerage firms. Substantially all of the inputs used to determine the fair value of our debt are classified as Level 1 inputs within the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820, except for our senior secured credit facilities and our 2025 Convertible Notes, the inputs for which are classified as Level 2.

Intelsat Jackson Superpriority Secured Debtor-in-Possession Term Loan Facility

On June 17, 2020 (the “Closing Date”), the DIP Debtors and DIP Lenders entered into the DIP Credit Agreement, a non-amortizing multiple draw superpriority secured debtor-in-possession term loan facility, in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion, on the terms and conditions set forth therein. See Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters.

Intelsat Jackson borrowed $500.0 million of term loans under the DIP Facility on the Closing Date. Under the DIP Facility, Intelsat Jackson may, at its sole discretion, make incremental draws of the lesser of $250.0 million and the remaining available commitments of the DIP Lenders. Drawn amounts under the DIP Facility bear interest at either (i) 4.50% per annum plus a base rate of the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus ½ of 1.00%, (b) the Prime Rate as in effect on such day and (c) the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR Rate”) for a one-month interest period on such day (or if such day is not a business day, the immediately preceding business day) plus 1.00% or (ii) 5.50% plus the LIBOR Rate. For purposes of the DIP Facility, the LIBOR Rate has an effective floor rate of 1.0%. Undrawn amounts under the DIP Facility shall be subject to a ticking fee of 3.6% of the amount of commitments of the DIP Lenders from the entry of the DIP Order until such commitments terminate, which ticking fee shall be payable on the last day of each fiscal quarter prior to the date such commitments terminate and on the date of such termination. If an event of default under the DIP Facility occurs, the overdue amounts under the DIP Facility would bear interest at an additional 2.0% per annum above the interest rate otherwise applicable.

The proceeds of the DIP Facility may be used, among other things, to pay for (i) working capital needs of the DIP Debtors in the ordinary course of business, (ii) potential C-band relocation costs, (iii) investment and other general corporate purposes, and (iv) the costs and expenses of administering the Chapter 11 Cases. The maturity date of the DIP Facility is July 13, 2021, subject to certain extensions pursuant to the terms of the DIP Credit Agreement.

The DIP Credit Agreement includes usual and customary negative covenants for debtor-in-possession loan agreements of this type, including covenants limiting the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, create liens on assets, make investments, loans or advances, engage in mergers, consolidations, sales of assets and acquisitions, pay dividends and distributions and make payments in respect of junior or prepetition indebtedness, in each case subject to customary exceptions for debtor-in-possession loan agreements of this type.

The DIP Credit Agreement also includes certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default, including, but not limited to, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, certain events under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and change of control. Certain bankruptcy-related events are also events of default, including, but not limited to, the dismissal by the Bankruptcy Court of any of the Chapter 11 Cases, the conversion of any of the Chapter 11 Cases to a case under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code and certain other events related to the impairment of the DIP Lenders’ rights or liens granted under the DIP Credit Agreement.

The foregoing description of the DIP Credit Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the DIP Credit Agreement.

Intelsat Jackson Senior Secured Credit Agreement and the Company and Certain of its Subsidiaries' Indentures

The commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases constituted an immediate event of default under Intelsat Jackson’s secured credit agreement, dated as of January 12, 2011 (as amended, the “Intelsat Jackson Secured Credit Agreement”), as well as under the indentures governing certain of the Company and its subsidiaries’ senior secured notes and senior notes, resulting in the automatic and immediate acceleration of substantially all of our outstanding debt. Any efforts to enforce payment obligations related to the acceleration of our debt have been automatically stayed as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, and the creditors’ rights of enforcement are subject to the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.

In addition, on April 27, 2020, our LIBOR loans under the Intelsat Jackson Secured Credit Agreement were converted to Alternate Base Rate (“ABR”) loans. We expect to pay interest on the floating rate term loans under the Intelsat Jackson Secured Credit Agreement at the rate applicable to ABR loans.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Interest Rate Cap Contracts

As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, we held interest rate cap contracts with an aggregate notional value of $2.4 billion that mature in February 2021. These interest rate cap contracts, which were entered into in 2017 and amended in 2018, are designed to mitigate our risk of interest rate increases on the floating rate portion of our senior secured credit facilities (see Note 11—Debt). The contracts have not been designated for hedge accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), and the changes in fair value of these instruments, net of payments received, are recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations during the period of change. We received $7.2 million in settlement payments related to the interest rate cap contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2019 with no comparable amounts for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Preferred Stock Warrant and Common Stock Warrant

During 2017, we were issued a warrant to purchase preferred shares of one of our investments. We concluded that the warrant is a free-standing derivative in accordance with ASC 815. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, the fair value of the preferred stock warrant was zero. During 2019, we were issued a warrant to purchase common shares of a separate investment. We concluded that the warrant is a free-standing derivative in accordance with ASC 815.

The following table sets forth the fair value of our derivatives by category (in thousands):

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Classification	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Common stock warrant	Other assets	$	3,239	$	3,239
Interest rate cap contracts	Other assets	372		23
Total derivatives		$	3,611	$	3,262

The following table sets forth the effect of the derivative instruments in our condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Classification	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Interest rate cap contracts	Loss included in interest expense, net	$	(10,861)	$	(14)	$	(19,479)	$	(349)
Preferred stock warrant	Loss included in other income (expense), net	(2,945)		—		(3,853)		—
Total loss on derivative financial instruments		$	(13,806)	$	(14)	$	(23,332)	$	(349)

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)—Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”), which allows for an optional reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act"), which was signed into law on December 22, 2017. Consequently, the amendments eliminated the stranded tax effects resulting from the Act for those entities that elect the optional reclassification. ASU 2018-02 is effective for all entities for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We adopted ASU 2018-02 in the first quarter of 2019, which resulted in a reclassification of stranded tax effects of $16.2 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss to accumulated deficit.

The Act includes a number of provisions, including the lowering of the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, effective January 1, 2018. The Act limits our U.S. interest expense deductions to approximately 30 percent of EBITDA through December 31, 2021 and approximately 30 percent of earnings before net interest and taxes thereafter. The Act also introduced a new minimum tax, the Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (“BEAT”). We are treating the BEAT as a period cost.

Effective January 1, 2019, the Luxembourg corporate tax rate decreased from 26.01% to 24.94%. This resulted in a decrease in deferred tax assets and corresponding valuation allowance.

The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or paid.

On July 2, 2018, we implemented a series of internal transactions and related steps that reorganized the ownership of certain assets among our subsidiaries (the “2018 Internal Reorganization”). The 2018 Internal Reorganization resulted in the majority of our operations being owned by a U.S.-based partnership, with certain of our wholly-owned Luxembourg and U.S. subsidiaries as partners.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCR Act”) was enacted, and on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted. The FFCR Act and the CARES Act contain numerous income tax provisions, such as increasing the 30 percent adjusted taxable income threshold to 50 percent for taxable years beginning in 2019 and 2020 for purposes of determining allowable business interest expense deductions. The CARES Act repeals the 80 percent limitation for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2021 (enacted by the Act), and it further specifies that net operating losses arising in a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2021, are allowed as a carryback to each of the five taxable years preceding the taxable year of such losses. Modifications to the tax rules for the carryback of net operating losses and business interest limitations resulted in a federal tax refund of approximately $7.4 million and $15.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. In addition, the CARES Act includes

refundable payroll tax credits and deferral of employment side social security payments. As of June 30, 2020, Intelsat’s payroll deferral was approximately $2.3 million.

The majority of our operations are located in taxable jurisdictions, including Luxembourg, the U.S. and the United Kingdom (“UK”). Due to our cumulative losses in recent years, and the inherent uncertainty associated with the realization of taxable income in the foreseeable future, we recorded a full valuation allowance against the cumulative net operating losses generated in Luxembourg. The difference between tax expense (benefit) reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and tax computed at statutory rates is attributable to the valuation allowance on losses generated in Luxembourg, the provision for foreign taxes, which were principally in the U.S. as a result of the final BEAT regulations and the UK, as well as withholding taxes on revenue earned in some of the foreign markets in which we operate, offset by the tax benefit resulting from the impacts of the CARES Act.

Our gross unrecognized tax benefits were $25.0 million and $25.1 million (including interest and penalties), of which $21.5 million and $21.2 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, we had recorded reserves for interest and penalties in the amount of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively. We continue to recognize interest and, to the extent applicable, penalties with respect to the unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. Since December 31, 2019, the change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits has consisted of an increase of $0.1 million related to current tax positions and a nominal increase related to prior tax positions.

We operate in various taxable jurisdictions throughout the world, and our tax returns are subject to audit and review from time to time. We consider Luxembourg, the U.S., the UK and Brazil to be our significant tax jurisdictions. Our Luxembourg, U.S., UK and Brazilian subsidiaries are subject to income tax examination for periods after December 31, 2014. Within the next twelve months, we believe that there are no jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresolved tax issues or claims is likely to be material to our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

During 2019, the Company made payments to the government of India in the amount of $7.0 million with respect to ongoing administrative proceedings. We believe it is more likely than not that the positions which we have presented in these matters will result in a favorable outcome for the Company. As a result, the payments have been recorded in taxes receivable.

Effective January 31, 2020, the UK formally exited the European Union ("EU"). As a result of the withdrawal, existing tax reliefs and exemptions on intra-European transactions will likely cease to apply to transactions between UK entities and EU entities. In addition, transactions with non-EU countries, such as the U.S., may also be affected. As of June 30, 2020, all relevant tax laws and treaties remained unchanged and the tax consequences were unknown. Therefore, we have not recognized any impacts of the withdrawal in the income tax provision as of June 30, 2020. We will recognize any impacts to the tax provision when changes in tax laws or treaties between the UK and the EU or individual EU member states are enacted.

On December 2, 2019, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service released final regulations with respect to BEAT as enacted by the 2017 Tax Reform Act. These regulations represent the final version of proposed regulations which were released in December 2018. The BEAT is a minimum tax established by the Act that subjects certain payments made by U.S. corporations or subsidiaries to foreign related parties to a secondary federal income tax regime in the U.S. The final regulations clarify which taxpayers are subject to the BEAT and how the BEAT rules apply to certain payments and transactions. We have adopted the final BEAT regulations as of the release date. These regulations are effective for the Company as of its tax year ended December 31, 2018. The Company included the impact of BEAT tax expense for the final regulations related to both the 2018 and 2019 tax years in the fourth quarter of 2019.

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

On May 13, 2020, Intelsat S.A. and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court. As a result of such bankruptcy filings, substantially all proceedings pending against the Debtors have been stayed and prepetition liabilities are subject to compromise. See Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters.

In the absence of the automatic stay due to the Chapter 11 Cases, we are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of business. Other than as disclosed below, management does not believe that the resolution of any of those pending proceedings would have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

SES Claim

On July 14, 2020, SES Americom, Inc. (“SES”) filed a proof of claim in the amount of $1.8 billion against each of the Debtors. SES asserts that the Debtors owe money (or will owe money) to SES pursuant to certain contractual and fiduciary obligations made in the context of the consortium agreement between Debtor Intelsat US LLC, SES, and other satellite operators (the “Consortium Agreement”). SES believes it is entitled to 50% of the combined payments that may eventually be payable to the Debtors and SES pursuant to the FCC Final Order, which provides for Acceleration Payments subject to the satisfaction of certain deadlines and other conditions set forth therein. SES’s proof of claim alleges that the Debtors breached the Consortium Agreement by taking the position

that the Debtors are not required to split Acceleration Payments with SES and the other members of the consortium. The proof of claim also alleges breach of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment, and seeks monetary and punitive damages. We dispute the allegations in the proof of claim and intend to object to and vigorously litigate the claim. While the ultimate resolution of the claim is not currently predictable, if there is an adverse ruling, the ruling could constitute a material adverse outcome on our future consolidated financial condition.

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Related Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions

(a) Shareholders’ Agreements

Certain shareholders of Intelsat S.A. entered into a shareholders’ agreement in December 2018, which provides, among other things, specific rights to and limitations upon the holders of Intelsat S.A.’s share capital with respect to shares held by such holders.

(b) Governance Agreement

In December 2018, the Company entered into a governance agreement with its shareholder affiliated with Serafina S.A. The agreement contains provisions relating to the composition of the Company’s board of directors and certain other matters.

(c) Indemnification Agreements

We have entered into agreements with our executive officers and directors to provide contractual indemnification in addition to the indemnification provided for in our articles of incorporation.

(d) Horizons Holdings

We have a 50% ownership interest in Horizons Holdings as a result of a joint venture with JSAT (see Note 9(a)—Investments—Horizons Holdings).

(e) Horizons-3 Satellite LLC

We have a 50% ownership interest in Horizons 3 as a result of a joint venture with JSAT (see Note 9(b)—Investments—Horizons-3 Satellite LLC).

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Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information

Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information

The following presents our Debtors' condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2020, statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Consolidating adjustments include eliminations of the following:

•investments in subsidiaries;

•intercompany accounts;

•intercompany sales and expenses; and

•intercompany equity balances.

Intercompany balances with non-Debtor affiliates have not been eliminated. On the Debtors’ condensed combined balance sheet, these primarily consist of net intercompany trade receivables generated under our Master Intercompany Service Agreement (“MISA”) and funding for the operations of non-Debtor affiliates. On the Debtors’ condensed combined statements of operations, total reported revenue includes intercompany revenue of $63.0 million and $122.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, primarily consisting of satellite capacity charges. Cost from affiliates primarily relates to sales and technical support services provided to Debtors as specified under the MISA. Investments in non-Debtor affiliates are presented under the equity method of accounting in the condensed combined financial statements set forth below.

DEBTORS' UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	June 30, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	940,366
Restricted cash	18,977
Receivables, net of allowance of $22,093	165,159
Contract assets	23,902
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	73,486
Intercompany receivables	153,535
Total current assets	1,375,425
Satellites and other property and equipment, net	4,575,364
Goodwill	2,620,627
Non-amortizable intangible assets	2,440,700
Amortizable intangible assets, net	261,200
Contract assets, net of current portion	41,405
Investment in affiliates	219,162
Other assets	408,294
Total assets	$	11,942,177
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	125,414
Taxes payable	15,210
Employee related liabilities	27,448
Accrued interest payable	13,861
Current portion of long-term debt	5,398,236
Contract liabilities	127,996
Deferred satellite performance incentives	36,002
Other current liabilities	53,105
Total current liabilities	5,797,272
Contract liabilities, net of current portion	1,067,562
Deferred satellite performance incentives, net of current portion	158,937
Deferred income taxes	75,246
Accrued retirement benefits, net of current portion	117,244
Other long-term liabilities	172,956
Liabilities subject to compromise	10,172,846
Shareholders’ deficit:
Common shares, nominal value $0.01 per share	1,421
Paid-in capital	2,569,404
Accumulated deficit	(8,128,872)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(61,839)
Total shareholders’ deficit	(5,619,886)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$	11,942,177

DEBTORS' UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenue	$	431,334	$	840,751
Operating expenses:
Direct costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	66,765		131,891
Selling, general and administrative	53,958		124,544
Cost from affiliates	9,786		21,448
Depreciation and amortization	157,392		315,168
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	34,043		46,243
Total operating expenses	321,944		639,294
Income from operations	109,390		201,457
Interest expense, net	221,934		539,681
Equity in income of affiliates	3,267		1,712
Other income, net	3,432		12,034
Reorganization items	(298,691)		(298,691)
Loss before income taxes	(404,536)		(623,169)
Provision for income taxes	818		957
Net loss	$	(405,354)	$	(624,126)

DEBTORS' UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(624,126)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	315,168
Provision for doubtful accounts	28,325
Foreign currency transaction gain	(719)
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	46,243
Share-based compensation	6,234
Deferred income taxes	5,631
Amortization of discount, premium, issuance costs and related costs	17,277
Non-cash reorganization items	196,974
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	52,182
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service credits for retirement benefits	1,317
Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments	349
Unrealized losses on investments and loans held-for-investment	721
Equity in income of affiliates	(1,712)
Other non-cash items	92
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(79)
Intercompany receivables	(70,970)
Prepaid expenses, contract and other assets	(34,700)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	23,791
Accrued interest payable	48,775
Contract liabilities	(38,951)
Accrued retirement benefits	(8,267)
Other long-term liabilities	(11,013)
Net cash used in operating activities	(47,458)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for satellites and other property and equipment (including capitalized interest)	(196,043)
Dividends from affiliates	20,878
Proceeds from loans held-for-investment	724
Capital contribution to affiliates	(9,005)
Other proceeds from satellites	5,625
Net cash used in investing activities	(177,821)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debtor-in-possession financing	500,000
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	(52,182)
Principal payments on deferred satellite performance incentives	(19,195)
Net cash provided by financing activities	428,623
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	686
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	204,030
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	755,313
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	959,343
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated Debtors' balance sheet to the total sum of these same amounts shown on the condensed consolidated Debtors' statement of cash flows:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	940,366
Restricted cash	18,977
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the condensed consolidated Debtors' statement of cash flows	$	959,343

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General (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Intelsat S.A. and its subsidiaries (“Intelsat S.A.,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) have not been audited, but are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. References to U.S. GAAP issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year or for any future period. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosures of contingent liabilities. Accordingly, ultimate results could differ from those estimates.

Bankruptcy Accounting

Bankruptcy Accounting

Our condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared as if we are a going concern and reflect the application of ASC 852, Reorganizations (“ASC 852”). ASC 852 requires the financial statements, for periods subsequent to the commencement of the Chapter 11 proceedings, to distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, we classify liabilities and obligations whose treatment and satisfaction are dependent on the outcome of the reorganization under the Chapter 11 proceedings as liabilities subject to compromise on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we classify all income, expenses, gains or losses that are incurred or realized as a result of the Chapter 11 proceedings as reorganization items in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 2—Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted CashCash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, which are generally time deposits with banks and money market funds. The carrying amount of these investments approximates fair value. Restricted cash represents legally restricted amounts being held as a compensating balance for certain outstanding letters of credit.

Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which changes how companies measure and recognize credit impairment for any financial assets. The standard requires companies to immediately recognize an estimate of credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of the financial assets that are within the scope of the standard. We adopted ASU 2016-13 and its amendments in the first quarter of 2020, on a modified retrospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 and its amendments increased our reserve for credit losses by $0.9 million as of January 1, 2020.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”), which is intended to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The amendments in ASU 2017-04 modify the concept of impairment from the condition that exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value to the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. An entity will no longer determine goodwill impairment by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities, as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. We adopted ASU 2017-04 in the first quarter of 2020, on a prospective basis. As a result, we will measure impairment using the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the reporting unit, if required. In the first quarter of 2020, we conducted a goodwill impairment analysis and determined the fair value of our reporting unit to be greater than its carrying value, resulting in no impairment of goodwill. See Note 10—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for further information.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)—Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”), as part of its disclosure framework project to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements. Changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty were applied prospectively for only the most recent interim period presented. All other amendments were applied retrospectively for all periods presented. ASU 2018-13 and its amendments were adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2020.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Subtopic 715-20)—Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans (“ASU 2018-14”), as part of its disclosure framework project to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements. ASU 2018-14 modifies and clarifies disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The amendments remove certain disclosure requirements and require additional disclosures. ASU 2018-14 will be effective for the Company for annual periods in fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. We are in the process of evaluating the impact that ASU 2018-14 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting For Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”). The standard removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments, performing intra-period allocation and calculating income taxes in interim periods. It also adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing deferred taxes for tax goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group. ASU 2019-12 will be effective for the Company for annual periods in fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. We are in the process of evaluating the impact that ASU 2019-12 will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

We earn revenue primarily by providing services to our customers using our satellite transponder capacity. Our customers generally obtain satellite capacity from us by placing an order pursuant to one of several master customer service agreements. On-network services are comprised primarily of services delivered on our owned network infrastructure, as well as commitments for third-party capacity, generally long-term in nature, that we integrate and market as part of our owned infrastructure. In the case of third-party services in support of government applications, the commitments for third-party capacity are shorter and matched to the government contracting period, and thus remain classified as off-network services. Off-network services can include transponder services and other satellite-based transmission services, such as mobile satellite services (“MSS”), which are sourced from other operators, often in frequencies not available on our network. Under the category Off-Network and Other Revenues, we also include revenues from consulting and other services.

For each service type, the price per unit in our contracts is generally fixed for each defined time period. While the number of units or price per unit in our multi-year contracts may be different by year or another time period, the number of units and price per unit are fixed for each defined time period and the total contract price is fixed. To determine the proper revenue recognition method for contracts, we evaluate whether two or more services should be combined and accounted for as a single performance obligation. Our specific revenue recognition policies are as follows:

Satellite Utilization Charges 

The Company’s contracts for satellite utilization services often contain multiple service orders for the provision of capacity on or over different beams, satellites, frequencies, geographies or time periods. Under each separate service order, the Company’s satellite services, comprised of transponder services, managed services, channel services, and occasional use managed services, are delivered in a series of time periods that are distinct from each other and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer. In each period, the Company’s obligation is to make those services available to the customer. Throughout each service period, the Company provides services that are able to be used continuously, and the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Company. We believe that, given that our services are stand-ready obligations that are available continuously, the passage of time most faithfully reflects our satisfaction of the performance obligation. We also have certain obligations, including providing spare or substitute capacity if available, in the event of satellite service failure under certain long-term agreements. While we are generally not obligated to refund satellite utilization payments previously made, credits may be granted for sustained service outages in certain limited circumstances.

Similar to satellite utilization charges, we have determined that the customer simultaneously receives and consumes benefits provided by the Company for satellite related consulting and technical services, tracking, telemetry and commanding services (“TT&C”) and in-orbit backup services, as detailed below. Therefore, similar to satellite utilization charges, we believe that the passage of time most faithfully reflects our satisfaction of the performance obligation for these services:

Satellite-Related Consulting and Technical Services

We recognize revenue from the provision of consulting services as those services are performed. We recognize revenue for consulting services with specific performance obligations, such as transfer orbit support services or training programs over the service period.

TT&C

We earn TT&C services revenue from providing operational services to other satellite owners and from certain customers on our satellites. TT&C agreements entered into in connection with our satellite utilization contracts are typically for the period of the related service agreement. We recognize this revenue over the term of the service agreement.

In-Orbit Backup Services

We provide back-up transponder capacity that is held on reserve for certain customers on agreed-upon terms. We recognize revenues for in-orbit backup services over the term of the related agreement.

Revenue Share Arrangements 

We recognize revenues under revenue share agreements for satellite-related services either on a gross or net basis in accordance with principal versus agent considerations.

We occasionally sell products or services individually or in some combination to our customers. When products or services are sold together, we allocate revenue for each performance obligation based on each obligation’s relative selling price. In these arrangements, revenue for products is recognized when the transfer of control passes to the customer, while service revenue is recognized over the service term.

Contract Assets

Contract assets include unbilled amounts typically resulting from sales under our long-term contracts when the total contract value is recognized on a straight-line basis and the revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer.

Contract Liabilities

Contract liabilities consist of advance payments and collections in excess of revenue recognized and deferred revenue. Our contracts at times contain prepayment terms that range from one month to one year in advance of providing the service. As a practical expedient, we do not need to adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if we expect, at contract inception, that the period of time between when the Company transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less. For a small subset of contracts with advance payments that contain prepayment terms greater than one year and up to fifteen years, we assess whether a significant financing component exists by considering the difference between the amount of promised consideration and the cash selling price of the promised services. The prepayment amount is generally based on a standard methodology that discounts the total of the standard monthly charges over the service term to determine the prepayment amount, resulting in a difference between the amount of promised consideration and the cash selling price of the promised services. The Company considers the timing difference between payment and the promised transfer of services, combined with the Company’s incremental borrowing rates, to determine whether a significant financing component exists. When a significant financing component exists, the amount of revenue recognized exceeds the amount of cash received from the customer. After receiving cash from the customer but prior to the Company providing services, the Company records additional contract liabilities as well as offsetting interest expense to reflect the upfront financing the Company is effectively receiving from the customer. Once the Company begins providing services, additional interest expense is recorded each period using the effective interest method, as well as corresponding additional revenue, which is recognized ratably over the service period.

For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $55.3 million and $51.6 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, we recognized revenue of $145.5 million and $137.7 million, respectively, that were included in the contract liability balances as of January 1, 2019 and 2020, respectively. In addition, the total amount of consideration included in contract assets as of January 1, 2019 and 2020 that became unconditional for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020 was $9.1 million and $15.1 million, respectively.

Assets Recognized from the Costs to Obtain a Customer Contract

We recognize an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if we expect the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. We have determined that our sales incentive program meets the requirements to be capitalized due to the incremental nature of the costs and the expectation that the Company will recover such costs. The assets recognized from the costs to obtain a customer contract are amortized over a period that is consistent with the transfer to the customer of the services to which the asset relates. We capitalized $2.0 million and $1.3 million for our sales incentive program and amortized $1.7 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and we capitalized $4.0 million and $2.4 million for our sales incentive program and amortized $3.5 million and $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, capitalized costs relating to our sales incentive program were $9.4 million and $9.1 million, respectively, which were included within other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Contract Modifications

Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications or requirements. We consider contract modifications to exist when the modification either creates new rights or obligations or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations of either party. Most of our contract modifications are for goods and services that are distinct from the existing contract, as they consist of additional months of service priced at the Company’s standalone selling prices of the additional services and are therefore treated as separate contracts. For contract modifications that do not result in additional distinct goods or services, the effect of a contract modification on the transaction price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue.

Significant Judgments

We occasionally enter into certain contracts in which the customer makes payments in advance of services to be delivered, which may be years in the future. The reasons for the prepayments in these contracts vary, but generally can be either for the customer’s benefit or for the Company’s benefit (such as the ability to use the cash received from the customer to pay for the construction of a satellite asset). The determination of whether contracts with a prepayment provision contain a significant financing component requires judgment. The Company makes this determination based on various factors, including the differences between the amount of promised consideration and cash selling prices, the length of time between payment and the transfer of services and prevailing interest rates in the market.

While most satellite utilization contracts contain multiple performance obligations for each transponder service on different satellites, the service period for the different satellite utilization performance obligations is generally the same time period. In the event that the time period for multiple performance obligations is not the same, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling price of the promised good or service underlying such performance obligation. Judgment is required to determine the standalone selling price for each distinct performance obligation. In order to estimate standalone selling prices, we use an adjusted market assessment approach which involves an evaluation of the market and an estimate of the price that our customers are willing to pay, or an expected cost plus a margin approach.

When more than one party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer, we generally recognize the transaction on a gross basis due to the level of control that we have prior to the transfer of the good or service. These arrangements include instances where we procure equipment from vendors and sell to third-party customers, when we enter into revenue sharing arrangements with other parties and when we purchase capacity for voice, data and video services provided by third-party commercial satellite operators for which the desired frequency type or geographic coverage is not available on our network. Our third-party capacity arrangements (off-network) are more significant and, in determining whether we are the principal or the agent in these arrangements, we consider whether or not we control the service before it is transferred to the customer. In this determination, we consider the definition of control as set forth in ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), in ASC 606-10-25-25. When we purchase satellite transponder capacity from a third party, we have the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the purchased capacity. We obtain the right to the service to be performed by the third party, which gives the Company the ability to direct that party to provide the service to the customer on the Company’s behalf. No other third party can direct the use of or obtain any benefits from the capacity.

We also considered the factors in ASC 606-10-55-39 in the Company’s determination of control. In the vast majority of cases, when we resell capacity to third party customers, we are primarily responsible for the fulfillment of the services and acceptability of the service. Additionally, the Company has full discretion in establishing the pricing for transponder services with the customer and assumes the credit risk associated with capacity purchased from the third party. In the event the service is not acceptable to the customer, we are required to identify an alternative solution. Based on these considerations, we have concluded that we are the principal in the transaction for these arrangements. When these factors are not met, the Company recognizes revenue for third-party capacity arrangements on a net basis.

Judgment is required in determining whether we are the principal or the agent in transactions involving third parties.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Our remaining performance obligation is our expected future revenue under our existing customer contracts and includes both cancelable and non-cancelable contracts. Our remaining performance obligation was approximately $6.3 billion as of June 30, 2020, approximately 92% of which related to contracts that were non-cancelable and approximately 8% of which related to contracts that were cancelable subject to substantial termination fees. We assess the contract term of our cancelable contracts as the full stated term of the contract assuming each contract is not canceled since the termination penalty upon cancellation is substantive. As of June 30, 2020, the weighted average remaining customer contract life was approximately 4.1 years. Approximately 32%, 26%, and 42% of our total remaining performance obligation as of June 30, 2020 is expected to be recognized as revenue during 2020 and 2021, 2022 and 2023, and 2024 and thereafter, respectively. The amount included in the remaining performance obligation represents the full-service charge for the duration of the contract and does not include termination fees. The amount of the termination fees, which is not included in the remaining performance obligation amount, is generally calculated as a percentage of the remaining performance obligation associated with the contract. In certain cases of breach for non-payment or customer financial distress or bankruptcy, we may not be able to recover the full value of certain contracts or termination fees. Our remaining performance obligation includes 100% of the remaining performance obligation of our consolidated ownership interests, which is consistent with the accounting for our ownership interest in these entities.

(b) Business and Geographic Segment Information

We operate in a single industry segment in which we provide satellite services to our communications customers around the world. Our revenues are disaggregated by billing region, service type and customer set. Revenue by region is based on the locations of

customers to which services are billed. Our satellites are in geosynchronous orbit, and consequently are not attributable to any geographic location. Of our remaining assets, substantially all are located in the U.S.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure ("ASC 820") defines fair value, establishes a market-based framework or hierarchy for measuring fair value and provides for certain required disclosures about fair value measurements. The guidance is applicable whenever another accounting pronouncement requires or permits assets and liabilities to be measured at fair value but does not require any new fair value measurements.

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows:

•Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

•Level 2—quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation; and

•Level 3—unobservable inputs based upon the reporting entity’s internally developed assumptions which market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

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General (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within our condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total sum of these amounts reported in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents	$	810,626	$	1,091,758
Restricted cash	20,238		19,227
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	830,864	$	1,110,985

Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within our condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total sum of these amounts reported in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents	$	810,626	$	1,091,758
Restricted cash	20,238		19,227
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	830,864	$	1,110,985

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Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Reorganizations [Abstract]

Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise

Liabilities subject to compromise consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2020
Accounts payable	$	10,876
Debt subject to comprise	9,782,161
Accrued interest on debt subject to compromise	341,676
Other long-term liabilities subject to compromise	38,133
Total liabilities subject to compromise	$	10,172,846

Schedule of Reorganization Items

Reorganization items consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Adjustment of debt discount, premium and issuance costs	$	196,974	$	196,974
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	52,182		52,182
Professional fees	48,971		48,971
Other reorganization costs	564		564
Total reorganization items	$	298,691	$	298,691

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Revenue (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Schedule of Geographic Distribution of Revenue

The following table disaggregates revenue by billing region (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019				Three Months Ended June 30, 2020				Six Months Ended June 30, 2019				Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
North America	$	264,643	52	%	$	257,479	53	%	$	533,013	51	%	$	492,483	52	%
Europe	64,513		13	%	52,846		11	%	125,789		12	%	106,784		11	%
Latin America and Caribbean	60,866		12	%	54,007		11	%	126,343		12	%	105,482		11	%
Africa and Middle East	61,686		12	%	58,900		12	%	124,106		12	%	120,803		13	%
Asia-Pacific	57,699		11	%	58,802		12	%	128,605		12	%	115,302		12	%
Total	$	509,407			$	482,034			$	1,037,856			$	940,854

Schedule of Off-Network and On-Network Revenues

The following table disaggregates revenue by type of service (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019				Three Months Ended June 30, 2020				Six Months Ended June 30, 2019				Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
On-Network Revenues
Transponder services	$	369,586	73	%	$	343,599	71	%	$	746,870	72	%	$	674,934	72	%
Managed services	91,335		18	%	85,050		18	%	184,536		18	%	157,311		17	%
Channel	585		—	%	391		—	%	1,276		—	%	816		—	%
Total on-network revenues	461,506		91	%	429,040		89	%	932,682		90	%	833,061		89	%
Off-Network and Other Revenues
Transponder, MSS and other off-network services	37,717		7	%	43,617		9	%	87,575		8	%	87,305		9	%
Satellite-related services	10,184		2	%	9,377		2	%	17,599		2	%	20,488		2	%
Total off-network and other revenues	47,901		9	%	52,994		11	%	105,174		10	%	107,793		11	%
Total	$	509,407			$	482,034			$	1,037,856			$	940,854

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Net Loss per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share data or where otherwise noted):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.	$	(529,722)	$	(405,355)	$	(650,344)	$	(624,126)
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in millions)	140.7		142.1		139.8		141.8
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in millions):	140.7		142.1		139.8		141.8
Basic EPS	$	(3.76)	$	(2.85)	$	(4.65)	$	(4.40)
Diluted EPS	$	(3.76)	$	(2.85)	$	(4.65)	$	(4.40)

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The tables below present assets measured and recorded at fair value in our condensed consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis and their corresponding level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands). No transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements occurred for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

			Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2019
Description	As of December 31, 2019		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Marketable securities(1)	$	5,145	$	5,145	$	—	$	—
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts(2)	372		—		372		—
Common stock warrant(3)	3,239		—		—		3,239
Total assets	$	8,756	$	5,145	$	372	$	3,239
			Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2020
Description	As of June 30, 2020		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Marketable securities(1)	$	4,682	$	4,682	$	—	$	—
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts(2)	23		—		23		—
Common stock warrant(3)	3,239		—		—		3,239
Total assets	$	7,944	$	4,682	$	23	$	3,239

(1)The valuation measurement inputs of these marketable securities represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and, accordingly, we have classified such investments within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The cost basis of our marketable securities was $4.3 million and $4.0 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, respectively. We sold marketable securities with a cost basis of $0.1 million resulting in a nominal gain during each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020. We sold marketable securities with a cost basis of $0.4 million and $0.3 million resulting in a nominal gain during each of the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively. These amounts are included in other income (expense), net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(2)The valuation of our interest rate derivative instruments reflects the fair value of premiums paid, taking into account observable inputs including current interest rates, the market expectation for future interest rate volatility and current creditworthiness of the counterparties. As a result, we have determined that the valuation in its entirety is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

(3)We valued the common stock warrant using a valuation technique that reflects the risk-free interest rate, time to maturity and volatility of comparable companies. We identified the inputs used to calculate the fair value as Level 3 inputs and concluded that the valuation in its entirety is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation

The following table presents a reconciliation of the preferred and common stock warrants which are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Balance as of beginning of period	$	3,192	$	3,239	$	4,100	$	3,239
Unrealized loss included in other income (expense), net	(2,945)		—		(3,853)		—
Balance as of end of period	$	247	$	3,239	$	247	$	3,239

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Retirement Plans and Other Retiree Benefits (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs

The tables below show the components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020 (in thousands). These amounts are recognized in other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

	Pension Benefits
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Interest cost	$	3,848	$	2,962	$	7,695	$	5,925
Expected return on plan assets	(5,873)		(5,810)		(11,745)		(11,621)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	1,055		1,600		2,111		3,200
Net periodic benefit income	$	(970)	$	(1,248)	$	(1,939)	$	(2,496)

	Other Postretirement Benefits
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Interest cost	$	383	$	266	$	766	$	532
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits	(636)		(636)		(1,272)		(1,272)
Amortization of unrecognized net gain	(307)		(305)		(615)		(610)
Net periodic benefit income	$	(560)	$	(675)	$	(1,121)	$	(1,350)

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Satellites and Other Property and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule of Satellites and Other Property and Equipment, Net

Satellites and other property and equipment, net were comprised of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Satellites and launch vehicles	$	10,407,690	$	10,178,297
Information systems and ground segment	968,482		1,002,143
Buildings and other	280,109		282,395
Total cost	11,656,281		11,462,835
Less: accumulated depreciation	(6,954,218)		(6,819,112)
Total	$	4,702,063	$	4,643,723

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

The carrying amounts of goodwill consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Goodwill	$	6,780,827	$	6,780,827
Accumulated impairment losses	(4,160,200)		(4,160,200)
Net carrying amount	$	2,620,627	$	2,620,627

Schedule of Carrying Amounts of Acquired Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization

The carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets not subject to amortization consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Orbital locations	$	2,387,700	$	2,387,700
Trade name	65,200		53,000
Total non-amortizable intangible assets	$	2,452,900	$	2,440,700

Schedule of Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization

The carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of acquired intangible assets subject to amortization consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019						As of June 30, 2020
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Backlog and other	$	743,760	$	(713,205)	$	30,555	$	743,760	$	(717,930)	$	25,830
Customer relationships	534,030		(287,833)		246,197		534,030		(298,660)		235,370
Total	$	1,277,790	$	(1,001,038)	$	276,752	$	1,277,790	$	(1,016,590)	$	261,200

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Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

The carrying values and fair values of our notes payable and debt were as follows (in thousands):

	As of December 31, 2019				As of June 30, 2020
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Intelsat S.A.:
4.5% Convertible Senior Notes due June 2025 (1)	$	402,500	$	265,231	$	402,500	$	146,913
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 4.5% Convertible Senior Notes	(133,310)		—		—		—
Total Intelsat S.A. obligations	269,190		265,231		402,500		146,913
Intelsat Luxembourg:
7.75% Senior Notes due June 2021 (1)	421,219		336,975		421,219		16,849
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 7.75% Senior Notes	(1,257)		—		—		—
8.125% Senior Notes due June 2023 (1)	1,000,000		590,000		1,000,000		45,000
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 8.125% Senior Notes	(5,838)		—		—		—
12.5% Senior Notes due November 2024 (1)	403,350		277,152		403,350		49,046
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 12.5% Senior Notes	(184,344)		—		—		—
Total Intelsat Luxembourg obligations	1,633,130		1,204,127		1,824,569		110,895
Intelsat Connect Finance:
9.5% Senior Notes due February 2023 (1)	1,250,000		865,625		1,250,000		293,750
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 9.5% Senior Notes	(27,741)		—		—		—
Total Intelsat Connect Finance obligations	1,222,259		865,625		1,250,000		293,750
Intelsat Jackson:
9.5% Senior Secured Notes due September 2022	490,000		562,275		490,000		541,450
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 9.5% Senior Secured Notes	(11,204)		—		(9,398)		—
8% Senior Secured Notes due February 2024	1,349,678		1,380,046		1,349,678		1,366,548
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and premium on 8% Senior Secured Notes	(3,903)		—		(3,496)		—

	As of December 31, 2019				As of June 30, 2020
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
5.5% Senior Notes due August 2023 (1)	1,985,000		1,687,250		1,985,000		1,121,525
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 5.5% Senior Notes	(8,723)		—		—		—
9.75% Senior Notes due July 2025 (1)	1,885,000		1,729,488		1,885,000		1,140,425
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 9.75% Senior Notes	(20,487)		—		—		—
8.5% Senior Notes due October 2024 (1)	2,950,000		2,669,750		2,950,000		1,755,250
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and premium on 8.5% Senior Notes	(12,916)		—		—		—
Senior Secured Credit Facilities due November 2023	2,000,000		1,985,000		2,000,000		1,990,000
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on Senior Secured Credit Facilities	(22,149)		—		(19,605)		—
Senior Secured Credit Facilities due January 2024	395,000		398,950		395,000		395,000
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on Senior Secured Credit Facilities	(1,600)		—		(1,423)		—
6.625% Senior Secured Credit Facilities due January 2024	700,000		712,250		700,000		703,500
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on Senior Secured Credit Facilities	(2,832)		—		(2,520)		—
Superpriority Secured DIP Credit Facilities due July 2021	—		—		500,000		506,250
Total Intelsat Jackson obligations	11,670,864		11,125,009		12,218,236		9,519,948
Eliminations:
8.125% Senior Notes of Intelsat Luxembourg due June 2023 owned by Intelsat Jackson (1)	(111,663)		(65,881)		(111,663)		(5,025)
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs on 8.125% Senior Notes	652		—		—		—
12.5% Senior Notes of Intelsat Luxembourg due November 2024 owned by Intelsat Connect, Intelsat Jackson and Intelsat Envision (1)	(403,245)		(277,080)		(403,245)		(49,033)
Unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs and discount on 12.5% Senior Notes	184,296		—		—		—
Total eliminations:	(329,960)		(342,961)		(514,908)		(54,058)
Total Intelsat S.A. debt	14,465,483		13,117,031		15,180,397		10,017,448
Less: current portion of long-term debt	—		—		5,398,236		5,502,748
Less: liabilities subject to compromise	—		—		9,782,161		4,514,700
Total Intelsat S.A. long-term debt	$	14,465,483	$	13,117,031	$	—	$	—

(1)In connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, these balances have been reclassified as liabilities subject to compromise in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020. As of April 15, 2020, the Company ceased making principal and interest payments, and as of May 13, 2020 ceased accruing interest expense in relation to this long-term debt that was reclassified as liabilities subject to compromise. Further, $197.0 million of debt discount, premium and issuance costs related to these notes was included within reorganization items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for both of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value

The following table sets forth the fair value of our derivatives by category (in thousands):

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Classification	As of December 31, 2019		As of June 30, 2020
Common stock warrant	Other assets	$	3,239	$	3,239
Interest rate cap contracts	Other assets	372		23
Total derivatives		$	3,611	$	3,262

Schedule of Effect of Derivative Instruments on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

The following table sets forth the effect of the derivative instruments in our condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	Classification	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019		Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Interest rate cap contracts	Loss included in interest expense, net	$	(10,861)	$	(14)	$	(19,479)	$	(349)
Preferred stock warrant	Loss included in other income (expense), net	(2,945)		—		(3,853)		—
Total loss on derivative financial instruments		$	(13,806)	$	(14)	$	(23,332)	$	(349)

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Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Debtors' Unaudited Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

DEBTORS' UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	June 30, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	940,366
Restricted cash	18,977
Receivables, net of allowance of $22,093	165,159
Contract assets	23,902
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	73,486
Intercompany receivables	153,535
Total current assets	1,375,425
Satellites and other property and equipment, net	4,575,364
Goodwill	2,620,627
Non-amortizable intangible assets	2,440,700
Amortizable intangible assets, net	261,200
Contract assets, net of current portion	41,405
Investment in affiliates	219,162
Other assets	408,294
Total assets	$	11,942,177
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	125,414
Taxes payable	15,210
Employee related liabilities	27,448
Accrued interest payable	13,861
Current portion of long-term debt	5,398,236
Contract liabilities	127,996
Deferred satellite performance incentives	36,002
Other current liabilities	53,105
Total current liabilities	5,797,272
Contract liabilities, net of current portion	1,067,562
Deferred satellite performance incentives, net of current portion	158,937
Deferred income taxes	75,246
Accrued retirement benefits, net of current portion	117,244
Other long-term liabilities	172,956
Liabilities subject to compromise	10,172,846
Shareholders’ deficit:
Common shares, nominal value $0.01 per share	1,421
Paid-in capital	2,569,404
Accumulated deficit	(8,128,872)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(61,839)
Total shareholders’ deficit	(5,619,886)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$	11,942,177

Debtors' Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Operations

DEBTORS' UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020		Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenue	$	431,334	$	840,751
Operating expenses:
Direct costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	66,765		131,891
Selling, general and administrative	53,958		124,544
Cost from affiliates	9,786		21,448
Depreciation and amortization	157,392		315,168
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	34,043		46,243
Total operating expenses	321,944		639,294
Income from operations	109,390		201,457
Interest expense, net	221,934		539,681
Equity in income of affiliates	3,267		1,712
Other income, net	3,432		12,034
Reorganization items	(298,691)		(298,691)
Loss before income taxes	(404,536)		(623,169)
Provision for income taxes	818		957
Net loss	$	(405,354)	$	(624,126)

Debtors' Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flow

DEBTORS' UNAUDITED CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(624,126)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	315,168
Provision for doubtful accounts	28,325
Foreign currency transaction gain	(719)
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	46,243
Share-based compensation	6,234
Deferred income taxes	5,631
Amortization of discount, premium, issuance costs and related costs	17,277
Non-cash reorganization items	196,974
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	52,182
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service credits for retirement benefits	1,317
Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments	349
Unrealized losses on investments and loans held-for-investment	721
Equity in income of affiliates	(1,712)
Other non-cash items	92
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(79)
Intercompany receivables	(70,970)
Prepaid expenses, contract and other assets	(34,700)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	23,791
Accrued interest payable	48,775
Contract liabilities	(38,951)
Accrued retirement benefits	(8,267)
Other long-term liabilities	(11,013)
Net cash used in operating activities	(47,458)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for satellites and other property and equipment (including capitalized interest)	(196,043)
Dividends from affiliates	20,878
Proceeds from loans held-for-investment	724
Capital contribution to affiliates	(9,005)
Other proceeds from satellites	5,625
Net cash used in investing activities	(177,821)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debtor-in-possession financing	500,000
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	(52,182)
Principal payments on deferred satellite performance incentives	(19,195)
Net cash provided by financing activities	428,623
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	686
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	204,030
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	755,313
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	959,343
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated Debtors' balance sheet to the total sum of these same amounts shown on the condensed consolidated Debtors' statement of cash flows:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	940,366
Restricted cash	18,977
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the condensed consolidated Debtors' statement of cash flows	$	959,343

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General - Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,091,758	$ 810,626
Restricted cash	19,227	20,238
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 1,110,985	$ 830,864	$ 848,173	$ 507,157

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General - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Jan. 01, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Increase of reserve for credit losses		$ 4,600,000		$ 4,600,000
Impairment for goodwill	$ 0	$ 0
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Increase of reserve for credit losses			$ 900,000

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Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 17, 2020	May 20, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Interest payments due which were not paid	$ 102,500		$ 102,500
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01		$ 0.01			$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,091,758		$ 1,091,758				$ 810,626
Accumulated deficit	8,128,872		8,128,872				$ 7,503,830
Income from operations	114,553	$ (187,268)	212,074	$ 13,024
Net loss	$ 404,727	$ 529,112	$ 622,942	$ 649,153
Revolving Credit Facility | Superpriority Secured DIP Credit Facilities due July 2021 | Line of Credit | Intelsat Jackson
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Debtor in possession financing, aggregate principal amount					$ 1,000,000

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Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters - Liabilities Subject to Compromise (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Accounts payable	$ 10,876
Debt subject to comprise	9,782,161	$ 0
Accrued interest on debt subject to compromise	341,676
Other long-term liabilities subject to compromise	38,133
Total liabilities subject to compromise	$ 10,172,846	$ 0

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Chapter 11 Proceedings, Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Other Related Matters - Reorganization Items, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Adjustment of debt discount, premium and issuance costs	$ 196,974		$ 196,974
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	52,182		52,182	$ 0
Professional fees	48,971		48,971
Other reorganization costs	564		564
Reorganization items	$ 298,691	$ 0	$ 298,691	$ 0

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Share Capital (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	May 20, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Authorized share capital	$ 10.0
Common shares, authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000.0
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common shares, issued (in shares)	142,100,000
Common shares, outstanding (in shares)	142,100,000

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Revenue - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue recognized, previously included in contract liability balance		$ 51,600	$ 55,300	$ 137,700	$ 145,500
Contract assets, unconditional amount				15,100	9,100
Capitalized contract cost		1,300	2,000	2,400	4,000
Capitalized contract cost, amortization		1,100	1,700	2,700	3,500
Capitalized contract cost, net	$ 9,100	9,100		9,100		$ 9,400
Remaining performance obligation	$ 6,300,000	$ 6,300,000		$ 6,300,000
Remaining performance obligation, non-cancelable	92.00%	92.00%		92.00%
Remaining performance obligation, cancelable	8.00%	8.00%		8.00%
Weighted average remaining customer contract life	4 years 1 month 6 days
Percentage of remaining performance obligation of consolidated interests included				100.00%
Revenue		$ 482,034	509,407	$ 940,854	1,037,856
Network Services
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue		176,700	185,200	326,100	389,400
Media Services
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue		202,500	223,500	408,400	449,500
Government Services
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue		96,100	93,300	191,900	186,500
Satellite-related services
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 6,700	$ 7,500	$ 14,500	$ 12,400
Minimum
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Prepayment term on contracts with customers				1 month
Maximum
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Prepayment term on contracts with customers				1 year
Small Subset of Customers | Minimum
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Prepayment term on contracts with customers				1 year
Small Subset of Customers | Maximum
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Prepayment term on contracts with customers				15 years
Largest Customer | Customer Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		14.00%	14.00%	15.00%	14.00%
Ten Largest Customers | Customer Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		42.00%	40.00%	40.00%	40.00%

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Revenue - Remaining Performance Obligation (Details)	Jun. 30, 2020
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-07-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage	32.00%
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year 6 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage	26.00%
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	2 years
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage	42.00%
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period

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Revenue - Schedule of Geographic Distribution of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 482,034	$ 509,407	$ 940,854	$ 1,037,856
North America
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 257,479	$ 264,643	$ 492,483	$ 533,013
North America | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	53.00%	52.00%	52.00%	51.00%
Europe
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 52,846	$ 64,513	$ 106,784	$ 125,789
Europe | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	11.00%	13.00%	11.00%	12.00%
Latin America and Caribbean
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 54,007	$ 60,866	$ 105,482	$ 126,343
Latin America and Caribbean | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	11.00%	12.00%	11.00%	12.00%
Africa and Middle East
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 58,900	$ 61,686	$ 120,803	$ 124,106
Africa and Middle East | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	12.00%	12.00%	13.00%	12.00%
Asia-Pacific
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 58,802	$ 57,699	$ 115,302	$ 128,605
Asia-Pacific | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	12.00%	11.00%	12.00%	12.00%

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Revenue - Schedule of Off-Network and On-Network Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 482,034	$ 509,407	$ 940,854	$ 1,037,856
On-Network Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	429,040	461,506	833,061	932,682
Off-Network and Other Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	52,994	47,901	107,793	105,174
Transponder, MSS and other off-network services | On-Network Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	343,599	369,586	674,934	746,870
Transponder, MSS and other off-network services | Off-Network and Other Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	43,617	37,717	87,305	87,575
Managed services | On-Network Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	85,050	91,335	157,311	184,536
Channel | On-Network Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	391	585	816	1,276
Satellite-related services | Off-Network and Other Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 9,377	$ 10,184	$ 20,488	$ 17,599
Service Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | On-Network Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	89.00%	91.00%	89.00%	90.00%
Service Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Off-Network and Other Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	11.00%	9.00%	11.00%	10.00%
Service Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Transponder, MSS and other off-network services | On-Network Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	71.00%	73.00%	72.00%	72.00%
Service Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Transponder, MSS and other off-network services | Off-Network and Other Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	9.00%	7.00%	9.00%	8.00%
Service Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Managed services | On-Network Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	18.00%	18.00%	17.00%	18.00%
Service Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Channel | On-Network Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Service Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Satellite-related services | Off-Network and Other Revenues
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%

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Net Loss per Share - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Dilutive securities (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Weighted average number of shares that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future	22,100,000	27,200,000	22,300,000	26,900,000
4.5% Convertible Senior Notes due June 2025 | Intelsat S.A. | Convertible Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	4.50%		4.50%
Principal amount					$ 402,500,000

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Net Loss per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A.	$ (405,355)	$ (529,722)	$ (624,126)	$ (650,344)
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in millions) (in shares)	142.1	140.7	141.8	139.8
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in millions) (in shares)	142.1	140.7	141.8	139.8
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)	$ (2,850)	$ (3.76)	$ (4,400)	$ (4.65)
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)	$ (2,850)	$ (3.76)	$ (4,400)	$ (4.65)

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Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Assets
Marketable securities	$ 4,682	$ 5,145
Total assets	7,944	8,756
Level 1
Assets
Marketable securities	4,682	5,145
Total assets	4,682	5,145
Level 2
Assets
Marketable securities	0	0
Total assets	23	372
Level 3
Assets
Marketable securities	0	0
Total assets	3,239	3,239
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts
Assets
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts/common stock warrant	23	372
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts | Level 1
Assets
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts/common stock warrant	0	0
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts | Level 2
Assets
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts/common stock warrant	23	372
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts | Level 3
Assets
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts/common stock warrant	0	0
Common stock warrant | Common Stock
Assets
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts/common stock warrant	3,239	3,239
Common stock warrant | Common Stock | Level 1
Assets
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts/common stock warrant	0	0
Common stock warrant | Common Stock | Level 2
Assets
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts/common stock warrant	0	0
Common stock warrant | Common Stock | Level 3
Assets
Undesignated interest rate cap contracts/common stock warrant	$ 3,239	$ 3,239

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Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Footnote) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cost basis of marketable securities sold	$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.3	$ 0.4
Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cost basis of marketable securities	$ 4.0		$ 4.0		$ 4.3

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Fair Value Measurement - Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Details) - Level 3 - Common and Preferred Stock - Common stock warrant - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of period	$ 3,239	$ 3,192	$ 3,239	$ 4,100
Unrealized loss included in other income (expense), net	0	(2,945)	0	(3,853)
Balance as of end of period	$ 3,239	$ 247	$ 3,239	$ 247

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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	$ 12.2

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Retirement Plans and Other Retiree Benefits - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax, that has not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost	$ 95.0		$ 95.0
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, that has not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost	63.7		63.7
Recognized compensation expense	2.2	$ 2.2	4.5	$ 4.3
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash contributions made			2.2
Expected contributions remaining in fiscal year	1.8		1.8
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected contributions during fiscal year	$ 2.9		$ 2.9

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Retirement Plans and Other Retiree Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	$ 2,962	$ 3,848	$ 5,925	$ 7,695
Expected return on plan assets	(5,810)	(5,873)	(11,621)	(11,745)
Amortization of unrecognized net (gain) loss	1,600	1,055	3,200	2,111
Net periodic benefit income	(1,248)	(970)	(2,496)	(1,939)
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	266	383	532	766
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits	(636)	(636)	(1,272)	(1,272)
Amortization of unrecognized net (gain) loss	(305)	(307)	(610)	(615)
Net periodic benefit income	$ (675)	$ (560)	$ (1,350)	$ (1,121)

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Satellites and Other Property and Equipment - Schedule of Satellites and Other Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Satellites and other property and equipment, cost	$ 11,462,835	$ 11,656,281
Less: accumulated depreciation	(6,819,112)	(6,954,218)
Total	4,643,723	4,702,063
Satellites and launch vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Satellites and other property and equipment, cost	10,178,297	10,407,690
Information systems and ground segment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Satellites and other property and equipment, cost	1,002,143	968,482
Buildings and other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Satellites and other property and equipment, cost	$ 282,395	$ 280,109

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Satellites and Other Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment of other intangible assets			$ 0
Construction-in-progress	$ 420,400,000		420,400,000		$ 191,500,000
Costs and expenses incurred related to c-band clearing	130,800,000		130,800,000
Capitalized costs and expenses related to c-band	130,500,000		130,500,000
Capitalized interest	6,200,000	$ 8,800,000	10,200,000	$ 17,100,000
Depreciation expense	154,500,000	155,200,000	308,900,000	317,700,000
Satellite impairment loss	0	381,565,000	0	381,565,000
Write off of the carrying value of the satellite and associated deferred performance incentive obligations		377,900,000
Impairment of prepaid regulatory fees		3,700,000
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	34,043,000	$ 0	46,243,000	$ 0
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capitalized costs and expenses related to c-band	128,700,000		128,700,000
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capitalized costs and expenses related to c-band	1,400,000		1,400,000
Other Noncurrent Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capitalized costs and expenses related to c-band	$ 400,000		$ 400,000

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Investments (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) company investment entity	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Number of entities meeting variable interest entity classification | entity			2
Total assets	$ 12,039,187,000		$ 12,039,187,000		$ 11,804,382,000
Percentage of revenue remitted to joint venture partner			50.00%
Number of privately held companies in which noncontrolling equity investments are held | company			7
Impairment charge of equity securities without readily determinable fair values	100,000	$ 29,000,000.0	$ 100,000	$ 29,000,000.0
Carrying value of equity securities without readily determinable fair values	31,900,000		31,900,000		27,200,000
Stock warrants, cumulative fair value	3,200,000		$ 3,200,000		3,200,000
Number of privately held companies which loan receivables are carried from | company			5
Loan receivables, total amortized costs basis	67,600,000		$ 67,600,000		70,400,000
Allowance for loan losses	4,600,000		4,600,000		4,600,000
Unamortized discount on loan receivables	1,800,000		1,800,000		3,000,000.0
Unamortized deferred transaction costs on loan receivables	600,000		600,000		1,000,000.0
Accrued interest on loan receivables	2,000,000.0		2,000,000.0		1,500,000
Interest income on loan receivables	1,000,000.0	0	1,900,000	0
Impairment losses on loan receivables	600,000	0	600,000	0
Loan receivables, fair value	68,900,000		$ 68,900,000		69,300,000
Horizons Satellite Holdings
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Number of investments | investment			2
Total assets	20,800,000		$ 20,800,000		22,200,000
Revenue share, net of applicable fees and commissions	2,600,000		$ 2,600,000		1,600,000
Horizons 3 Satellite LLC
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue remitted to joint venture partner			50.00%
Revenue share, net of applicable fees and commissions	$ 4,500,000		$ 4,500,000		3,300,000
Percentage of management authority and rights to profits and revenues	50.00%		50.00%
Equity method investments	$ 103,800,000		$ 103,800,000		110,200,000
Percentage of capital contribution			50.00%
Equity method investment, ownership interest percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Payments for advance to affiliate			$ 2,700,000		5,000,000.0
Distributions received			9,000,000.0		5,000,000.0
Horizons 3 Satellite LLC | Net Assets
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$ 11,200,000		11,200,000		11,600,000
Equity Method Investee | Horizons 3 Satellite LLC
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Expenses from transaction with related party	5,000,000.0	5,600,000	10,000,000.0	9,200,000
Revenue from transaction with related party	1,800,000	$ 1,800,000	3,500,000	$ 2,100,000
Receivables from related party	500,000		500,000		500,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities due to related party	$ 1,700,000		$ 1,700,000		$ 1,700,000

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) reportingUnit	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of reporting units | reportingUnit				1
Projection period used in discounted cash flow analysis for estimated fair of reporting unit				5 years
Impairment for goodwill		$ 0		$ 0
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets		$ 12,200,000
Impairment of other intangible assets				0
Amortization expense	$ 7,800,000		$ 8,600,000	$ 15,600,000	$ 17,200,000

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 6,780,827	$ 6,780,827
Accumulated impairment losses	(4,160,200)	(4,160,200)
Net carrying amount	$ 2,620,627	$ 2,620,627

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Carrying Amounts of Acquired Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Non-amortizable intangible assets	$ 2,440,700	$ 2,452,900
Orbital locations
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Non-amortizable intangible assets	2,387,700	2,387,700
Trade name
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Non-amortizable intangible assets	$ 53,000	$ 65,200

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Carrying Amounts and Accumulated Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,277,790	$ 1,277,790
Accumulated Amortization	(1,016,590)	(1,001,038)
Net Carrying Amount	261,200	276,752
Backlog and other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	743,760	743,760
Accumulated Amortization	(717,930)	(713,205)
Net Carrying Amount	25,830	30,555
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	534,030	534,030
Accumulated Amortization	(298,660)	(287,833)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 235,370	$ 246,197

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Debt - Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 15,180,397	$ 15,180,397	$ 14,465,483
Fair Value	10,017,448	10,017,448	13,117,031
Less: current portion of long-term debt, carrying value	5,398,236	5,398,236	0
Less: current portion of long-term debt, fair value	5,502,748	5,502,748	0
Less: liabilities subject to compromise, carrying value	9,782,161	9,782,161	0
Less: liabilities subject to compromise, fair value	4,514,700	4,514,700	0
Total Intelsat S.A. long-term debt, carrying value	0	0	14,465,483
Total Intelsat S.A. long-term debt, carrying value, fair value	0	0	13,117,031
Debt discount, premium and issuance costs included within reorganization items	196,974	196,974
Intelsat Jackson
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	12,218,236	12,218,236	11,670,864
Fair Value	9,519,948	9,519,948	11,125,009
Convertible Debt | Intelsat S.A.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	402,500	402,500	269,190
Fair Value	$ 146,913	$ 146,913	265,231
Convertible Debt | Intelsat S.A. | 4.5% Convertible Senior Notes due June 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	4.50%	4.50%
Carrying value, gross	$ 402,500	$ 402,500	402,500
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	0	0	(133,310)
Fair Value	146,913	146,913	265,231
Senior Notes | Intelsat Luxembourg
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	1,824,569	1,824,569	1,633,130
Fair Value	$ 110,895	$ 110,895	1,204,127
Senior Notes | Intelsat Luxembourg | 7.75% Senior Notes due June 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	7.75%	7.75%
Carrying value, gross	$ 421,219	$ 421,219	421,219
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs	0	0	(1,257)
Fair Value	$ 16,849	$ 16,849	336,975
Senior Notes | Intelsat Luxembourg | 8.125% Senior Notes due June 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	8.125%	8.125%
Carrying value, gross	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000	1,000,000
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs	0	0	(5,838)
Fair Value	$ 45,000	$ 45,000	590,000
Senior Notes | Intelsat Luxembourg | 12.5% Senior Notes due November 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	12.50%	12.50%
Carrying value, gross	$ 403,350	$ 403,350	403,350
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	0	0	(184,344)
Fair Value	49,046	49,046	277,152
Senior Notes | Intelsat Connect Finance
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	1,250,000	1,250,000	1,222,259
Fair Value	293,750	293,750	865,625
Senior Notes | Intelsat Connect Finance | Eliminations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	(514,908)	(514,908)	(329,960)
Fair Value	$ (54,058)	$ (54,058)	(342,961)
Senior Notes | Intelsat Connect Finance | 9.5% Senior Notes due February 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	9.50%	9.50%
Carrying value, gross	$ 1,250,000	$ 1,250,000	1,250,000
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	0	0	(27,741)
Fair Value	$ 293,750	$ 293,750	865,625
Senior Notes | Intelsat Jackson | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes due September 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	9.50%	9.50%
Carrying value, gross	$ 490,000	$ 490,000	490,000
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	(9,398)	(9,398)	(11,204)
Fair Value	$ 541,450	$ 541,450	562,275
Senior Notes | Intelsat Jackson | 8% Senior Secured Notes due February 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	8.00%	8.00%
Carrying value, gross	$ 1,349,678	$ 1,349,678	1,349,678
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	(3,496)	(3,496)	(3,903)
Fair Value	$ 1,366,548	$ 1,366,548	1,380,046
Senior Notes | Intelsat Jackson | 5.5% Senior Notes due August 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	5.50%	5.50%
Carrying value, gross	$ 1,985,000	$ 1,985,000	1,985,000
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs	0	0	(8,723)
Fair Value	$ 1,121,525	$ 1,121,525	1,687,250
Senior Notes | Intelsat Jackson | 9.75% Senior Notes due July 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	9.75%	9.75%
Carrying value, gross	$ 1,885,000	$ 1,885,000	1,885,000
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs	0	0	(20,487)
Fair Value	$ 1,140,425	$ 1,140,425	1,729,488
Senior Notes | Intelsat Jackson | 8.5% Senior Notes due October 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	8.50%	8.50%
Carrying value, gross	$ 2,950,000	$ 2,950,000	2,950,000
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	0	0	(12,916)
Fair Value	$ 1,755,250	$ 1,755,250	2,669,750
Senior Notes | Intelsat Jackson | 8.125% Senior Notes of Intelsat Luxembourg due June 2023 owned by Intelsat Jackson | Eliminations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	8.125%	8.125%
Carrying value, gross	$ (111,663)	$ (111,663)	(111,663)
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs	0	0	652
Fair Value	$ (5,025)	$ (5,025)	(65,881)
Senior Notes | Intelsat Connect Finance, Intel Jackson and Intelsat Envision | 12.5% Senior Notes due November 2024 | Eliminations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	12.50%	12.50%
Carrying value, gross	$ (403,245)	$ (403,245)	(403,245)
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	0	0	184,296
Fair Value	(49,033)	(49,033)	(277,080)
Secured Debt | Line of Credit | Intelsat Jackson | Senior Secured Credit Facilities due November 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value, gross	2,000,000	2,000,000	2,000,000
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	(19,605)	(19,605)	(22,149)
Fair Value	1,990,000	1,990,000	1,985,000
Secured Debt | Line of Credit | Intelsat Jackson | Senior Secured Credit Facilities due January 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value, gross	395,000	395,000	395,000
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	(1,423)	(1,423)	(1,600)
Fair Value	$ 395,000	$ 395,000	398,950
Secured Debt | Line of Credit | Intelsat Jackson | 6.625% Senior Secured Credit Facilities due January 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	6.625%	6.625%
Carrying value, gross	$ 700,000	$ 700,000	700,000
Carrying value, unamortized prepaid debt issuance costs, discount and premium	(2,520)	(2,520)	(2,832)
Fair Value	703,500	703,500	$ 712,250
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Intelsat Jackson | Superpriority Secured DIP Credit Facilities due July 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value, gross	500,000	500,000
Fair Value	$ 506,250	$ 506,250

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Debt - Additional Information (Details) - Intelsat Jackson - Superpriority Secured DIP Credit Facilities due July 2021 - Line of Credit - Revolving Credit Facility	Jun. 17, 2020 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debtor in possession financing, aggregate principal amount	$ 1,000,000,000.0
Principal amount	500,000,000.0
Maximum borrowing capacity per draw	$ 250,000,000.0
Ticking fee	3.60%
Interest rate in event of debt default	2.00%
Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	4.50%
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	5.50%
Basis spread on variable rate, floor	1.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), One Month Interest Period
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Other assets | Preferred stock warrant | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, fair value	$ 0		$ 0
Interest rate cap contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional value	2,400,000,000		2,400,000,000
Settlement payments received related to interest rate cap contracts	0	$ 7,200,000
Interest rate cap contracts | Other assets | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, fair value	$ 23,000		$ 372,000

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Fair Value of Derivatives by Category (Details) - Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivatives	$ 3,262	$ 3,611
Other assets | Common stock warrant
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, fair value	3,239	3,239
Other assets | Interest rate cap contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, fair value	$ 23	$ 372

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Total loss on derivative financial instruments	$ (14)	$ (13,806)	$ (349)	$ (23,332)
Loss included in interest expense, net | Interest rate cap contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate cap contracts/preferred stock warrant	(14)	(10,861)	(349)	(19,479)
Loss included in other income (expense), net | Preferred stock warrant
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate cap contracts/preferred stock warrant	$ 0	$ (2,945)	$ 0	$ (3,853)

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax [Line Items]
Reclassification of stranded tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive loss to accumulated deficit	$ 0	$ 0	$ 16,200	$ 0	$ 16,191
Income tax refund expected from taxing authority related to CARES Act	7,400			15,500
Deferred payroll tax liability related to CARES Act	2,300			2,300
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	25,100			25,100		$ 25,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	21,200			21,200		21,500
Reserves for interest and penalties	$ 700			700		600
Increases to unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax positions				$ 100
Payment made India tax authority						$ 7,000
Intelsat Luxembourg
Income Tax [Line Items]
Enacted tax rate							24.94%	26.01%

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Subsequent Event $ in Billions	Jul. 14, 2020 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Possible loss contingency	$ 1.8
Third party claim to payments	50.00%

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Related Party Transactions (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Horizons Satellite Holdings
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%
Horizons 3 Satellite LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%

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Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenue	$ (482,034)	$ (509,407)	$ (940,854)	$ (1,037,856)
Parent Company and Subsidiaries in Debtor-In-Possession Financing
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenue	(431,334)		(840,751)
Parent Company and Subsidiaries in Debtor-In-Possession Financing | Intersegment Eliminations
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 63,000		$ 122,500

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Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information - Debtors' Unaudited Condensed Combined Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,091,758	$ 810,626
Restricted cash	19,227	20,238
Receivables, net of allowance of $22,093	224,053	255,722
Receivables, allowance	27,578	40,028
Contract assets	33,546	47,721
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	83,588	39,230
Total current assets	1,452,172	1,173,537
Satellites and other property and equipment, net	4,643,723	4,702,063
Goodwill	2,620,627	2,620,627
Non-amortizable intangible assets	2,440,700	2,452,900
Amortizable intangible assets, net	261,200	276,752
Contract assets, net of current portion	59,799	74,109
Other assets	560,966	504,394
Total assets	12,039,187	11,804,382
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	147,880	88,107
Taxes payable	14,393	6,402
Employee related liabilities	31,602	44,648
Accrued interest payable	13,861	308,657
Current portion of long-term debt	5,398,236	0
Contract liabilities	130,748	137,706
Deferred satellite performance incentives	36,002	42,835
Other current liabilities	58,269	62,446
Total current liabilities	5,830,991	690,801
Long-term debt	0	14,465,483
Contract liabilities, net of current portion	1,080,175	1,113,450
Deferred satellite performance incentives, net of current portion	158,937	175,837
Deferred income taxes	75,523	55,171
Accrued retirement benefits, net of current portion	117,244	125,511
Other long-term liabilities	213,042	166,977
Liabilities subject to compromise	10,172,846	0
Shareholders’ deficit:
Common shares, nominal value $0.01 per share	1,421	1,411
Paid-in capital	2,569,404	2,565,696
Accumulated deficit	(8,128,872)	(7,503,830)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(61,839)	(63,135)
Total Intelsat S.A. shareholders’ deficit	(5,619,886)	(4,999,858)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	12,039,187	$ 11,804,382
Parent Company and Subsidiaries in Debtor-In-Possession Financing
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	940,366
Restricted cash	18,977
Receivables, net of allowance of $22,093	165,159
Receivables, allowance	22,093
Contract assets	23,902
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	73,486
Intercompany receivables	153,535
Total current assets	1,375,425
Satellites and other property and equipment, net	4,575,364
Goodwill	2,620,627
Non-amortizable intangible assets	2,440,700
Amortizable intangible assets, net	261,200
Contract assets, net of current portion	41,405
Investment in affiliates	219,162
Other assets	408,294
Total assets	11,942,177
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	125,414
Taxes payable	15,210
Employee related liabilities	27,448
Accrued interest payable	13,861
Current portion of long-term debt	5,398,236
Contract liabilities	127,996
Deferred satellite performance incentives	36,002
Other current liabilities	53,105
Total current liabilities	5,797,272
Contract liabilities, net of current portion	1,067,562
Deferred satellite performance incentives, net of current portion	158,937
Deferred income taxes	75,246
Accrued retirement benefits, net of current portion	117,244
Other long-term liabilities	172,956
Liabilities subject to compromise	10,172,846
Shareholders’ deficit:
Common shares, nominal value $0.01 per share	1,421
Paid-in capital	2,569,404
Accumulated deficit	(8,128,872)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(61,839)
Total Intelsat S.A. shareholders’ deficit	(5,619,886)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$ 11,942,177

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Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information - Debtors' Unaudited Condensed Combined Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	May 20, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Receivables, allowance	$ 27,578		$ 40,028
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Parent Company and Subsidiaries in Debtor-In-Possession Financing
Receivables, allowance	$ 22,093
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01

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Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information - Debtors' Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue	$ 482,034	$ 509,407	$ 940,854	$ 1,037,856
Operating expenses:
Direct costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	106,961	95,447	212,046	200,852
Selling, general and administrative	63,863	55,855	144,829	107,513
Depreciation and amortization	162,614	163,808	325,662	334,902
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	34,043	0	46,243	0
Total operating expenses	367,481	696,675	728,780	1,024,832
Income (loss) from operations	114,553	(187,268)	212,074	13,024
Interest expense, net	222,533	320,680	540,862	637,282
Other income (expense), net	2,762	(28,671)	5,496	(27,259)
Reorganization items	(298,691)	0	(298,691)	0
Loss before income taxes	(403,909)	(536,619)	(621,983)	(651,517)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	818	(7,507)	959	(2,364)
Net loss	(404,727)	$ (529,112)	(622,942)	$ (649,153)
Parent Company and Subsidiaries in Debtor-In-Possession Financing
Revenue	431,334		840,751
Operating expenses:
Direct costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)	66,765		131,891
Selling, general and administrative	53,958		124,544
Cost from affiliates	9,786		21,448
Depreciation and amortization	157,392		315,168
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	34,043		46,243
Total operating expenses	321,944		639,294
Income (loss) from operations	109,390		201,457
Interest expense, net	221,934		539,681
Equity in income of affiliates	3,267		1,712
Other income (expense), net	3,432		12,034
Reorganization items	(298,691)		(298,691)
Loss before income taxes	(404,536)		(623,169)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	818		957
Net loss	$ (405,354)		$ (624,126)

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Condensed Combined Debtors' Financial Information - Debtors' Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (404,727)	$ (529,112)	$ (622,942)	$ (649,153)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	162,614	163,808	325,662	334,902
Provision for doubtful accounts			29,542	6,528
Foreign currency transaction loss			6,927	786
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	34,043	0	46,243	0
Share-based compensation			6,480	6,291
Deferred income taxes			5,631	(5,113)
Amortization of discount, premium, issuance costs and related costs			17,277	20,353
Non-cash reorganization items			196,974	0
Debtor-in-possession financing fees	52,182		52,182	0
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service credits for retirement benefits			1,317	224
Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments			349	19,479
Unrealized losses on investments and loans held-for-investment			738	32,869
Other non-cash items			0	(109)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables			1,266	10,170
Prepaid expenses, contract and other assets			(28,086)	(8,907)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			27,539	(1,458)
Accrued interest payable			48,775	(815)
Contract liabilities			(40,365)	(16,593)
Accrued retirement benefits			(8,267)	(7,130)
Other long-term liabilities			(12,748)	2,441
Net cash provided by operating activities			54,494	133,565
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for satellites and other property and equipment (including capitalized interest)			(199,892)	(158,504)
Proceeds from loans held-for-investment			724	0
Other proceeds from satellites			5,625	3,750
Net cash used in investing activities			(197,385)	(168,516)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debtor-in-possession financing			500,000	0
Debt issuance costs			0	(4,612)
Principal payments on deferred satellite performance incentives			(19,195)	(15,195)
Net cash provided by financing activities			426,744	377,330
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			(3,732)	(1,363)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			280,121	341,016
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period			830,864	507,157
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	1,110,985	848,173	1,110,985	848,173
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated Debtors' balance sheet to the total sum of these same amounts shown on the condensed consolidated Debtors' statement of cash flows:
Cash and cash equivalents					$ 1,091,758	$ 810,626
Restricted cash					19,227	20,238
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	1,110,985	$ 848,173	1,110,985	$ 848,173	1,110,985	830,864
Parent Company and Subsidiaries in Debtor-In-Possession Financing
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	(405,354)		(624,126)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	157,392		315,168
Provision for doubtful accounts			28,325
Foreign currency transaction loss			(719)
Impairment of non-amortizable intangible and other assets	34,043		46,243
Share-based compensation			6,234
Deferred income taxes			5,631
Amortization of discount, premium, issuance costs and related costs			17,277
Non-cash reorganization items			196,974
Debtor-in-possession financing fees			52,182
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service credits for retirement benefits			1,317
Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments			349
Unrealized losses on investments and loans held-for-investment			721
Equity in income of affiliates	(3,267)		(1,712)
Other non-cash items			92
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables			(79)
Intercompany receivables			(70,970)
Prepaid expenses, contract and other assets			(34,700)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			23,791
Accrued interest payable			48,775
Contract liabilities			(38,951)
Accrued retirement benefits			(8,267)
Other long-term liabilities			(11,013)
Net cash provided by operating activities			(47,458)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for satellites and other property and equipment (including capitalized interest)			(196,043)
Dividends from affiliates			20,878
Proceeds from loans held-for-investment			724
Capital contribution to affiliates			(9,005)
Other proceeds from satellites			5,625
Net cash used in investing activities			(177,821)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debtor-in-possession financing			500,000
Debt issuance costs			(52,182)
Principal payments on deferred satellite performance incentives			(19,195)
Net cash provided by financing activities			428,623
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			686
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			204,030
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period			755,313
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	959,343		959,343
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated Debtors' balance sheet to the total sum of these same amounts shown on the condensed consolidated Debtors' statement of cash flows:
Cash and cash equivalents					940,366
Restricted cash					18,977
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 959,343		$ 959,343		$ 959,343	$ 755,313

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