Exhibit 99.2
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED March 31, 2023
CONNECT TOPCO LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the three months ended March 31, 2023
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Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2023 |
Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2022 |
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Revenue |
402.6 | 348.0 | ||||||
Employee benefit costs |
(105.5 | ) | (74.3 | ) | ||||
Network and satellite operations costs |
(44.8 | ) | (47.5 | ) | ||||
Reversal of impairment of financial assets |
3.1 | 1.1 | ||||||
Other operating costs1 |
(34.4 | ) | (43.4 | ) | ||||
Own work capitalised |
14.4 | 8.4 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortisation |
(146.6 | ) | (152.9 | ) | ||||
Loss on disposals of assets |
(2.7 | ) | (0.3 | ) | ||||
Share of profit of associates |
1.7 | 0.1 | ||||||
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Operating profit |
87.8 | 39.2 | ||||||
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Financing income |
3.8 | 0.8 | ||||||
Financing costs |
(47.7 | ) | (44.0 | ) | ||||
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Net financing costs |
(43.9 | ) | (43.2 | ) | ||||
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Profit / (loss) before tax |
43.9 | (4.0 | ) | |||||
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Taxation (charge) / income |
(16.5 | ) | 0.8 | |||||
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Profit / (loss) for the period |
27.4 | (3.2 | ) | |||||
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Equity holders |
27.0 | (3.3 | ) | |||||
Non-controlling interest2 |
0.4 | 0.1 | ||||||
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Other operating costs for the three months ended March 31, 2023 include foreign exchange gains of $26.0 million (three months ended March 31, 2022: $1.6 million) |
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Non-controlling interest (NCI) refers to the Groups 51% shareholding in Inmarsat Solutions ehf and NCI resulting from the management incentive plan. |
CONNECT TOPCO LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three months ended March 31, 2023
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Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2023 |
Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2022 |
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Profit / (loss) for the period |
27.4 | (3.2 | ) | |||||
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Other comprehensive income |
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Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the Income Statement: |
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Foreign exchange translation differences |
(0.4 | ) | | |||||
Net (loss) / gain accumulated in hedge reserve on interest rate caps |
(16.1 | ) | 34.6 | |||||
Tax credited / (charged) directly to equity |
4.4 | (9.7 | ) | |||||
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Other comprehensive (loss) / income for the period, net of tax |
(12.1 | ) | 24.9 | |||||
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Total comprehensive income for the period, net of tax |
15.3 | 21.7 | ||||||
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Attributable to: |
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Equity holders |
14.9 | 21.6 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest1 |
0.4 | 0.1 | ||||||
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Non-controlling interest (NCI) refers to the Groups 51% shareholding in Inmarsat Solutions ehf and NCI resulting from the management incentive plan. |
CONNECT TOPCO LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As of March 31, 2023
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As of March 31, 2023 |
As of December 31, 2022 |
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Assets |
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Non-current assets |
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Property, plant and equipment |
3,249.2 | 3,258.7 | ||||||
Intangible assets |
2,730.8 | 2,757.5 | ||||||
Right of use assets |
90.3 | 26.4 | ||||||
Investments |
29.1 | 28.4 | ||||||
Lease receivable |
0.3 | 0.4 | ||||||
Other receivables |
5.4 | 3.4 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments |
24.2 | 38.0 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset |
35.9 | 34.6 | ||||||
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6,165.2 | 6,147.4 | |||||||
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
233.4 | 234.2 | ||||||
Short-term deposits |
46.0 | 109.1 | ||||||
Trade and other receivables |
342.2 | 304.9 | ||||||
Lease receivable |
0.2 | 1.3 | ||||||
Inventories |
62.8 | 57.2 | ||||||
Current tax assets |
3.1 | 3.1 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments |
42.8 | 45.0 | ||||||
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730.5 | 754.8 | |||||||
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Total assets |
6,895.7 | 6,902.2 | ||||||
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Liabilities |
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Borrowings |
17.5 | 17.5 | ||||||
Trade and other payables |
1,350.3 | 1,354.4 | ||||||
Provisions |
1.8 | 3.6 | ||||||
Current tax liabilities |
73.5 | 158.3 | ||||||
Lease obligations |
8.9 | 9.9 | ||||||
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1,452.0 | 1,543.7 | |||||||
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Non-current liabilities |
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Borrowings |
3,633.4 | 3,630.8 | ||||||
Other payables |
13.1 | 12.8 | ||||||
Provisions |
3.6 | 3.7 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities |
809.8 | 808.8 | ||||||
Lease obligations |
90.5 | 23.9 | ||||||
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4,550.4 | 4,480.0 | |||||||
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Total liabilities |
6,002.4 | 6,023.7 | ||||||
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Net assets |
893.3 | 878.5 | ||||||
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Shareholders equity |
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Ordinary shares |
2,350.0 | 2,350.0 | ||||||
Other reserves |
49.3 | 61.4 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
(1,512.3 | ) | (1,539.3 | ) | ||||
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Equity attributable to shareholders |
887.0 | 872.1 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest1 |
6.3 | 6.4 | ||||||
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Total equity |
893.3 | 878.5 | ||||||
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Non-controlling interest (NCI) refers to the Groups 51% shareholding in Inmarsat Solutions ehf and NCI resulting from the management incentive plan. |
CONNECT TOPCO LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the three months ended March 31, 2023
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Share capital |
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Balance at 1 Jan 2022 |
2,350.0 | 4.0 | (0.3 | ) | (1,290.6 | ) | 6.8 | 1,069.9 | ||||||||||||||||
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Dividend declared |
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Comprehensive Income: |
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Loss for the period |
| | | (3.3 | ) | 0.1 | (3.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income before tax |
| 34.6 | | | | 34.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income tax charge |
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Balance at 31 Mar 2022 |
2,350.0 | 28.9 | (0.3 | ) | (1,293.9 | ) | 6.2 | 1,090.9 | ||||||||||||||||
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Balance at 1 Jan 2023 |
2,350.0 | 61.8 | (0.4 | ) | (1,539.3 | ) | 6.4 | 878.5 | ||||||||||||||||
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Dividend declared |
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Comprehensive Income: |
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Profit for the period |
| | | 27.0 | 0.4 | 27.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss before tax |
| (16.1 | ) | (0.4 | ) | | | (16.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss tax credit |
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Balance at 31 Mar 2023 |
2,350.0 | 50.1 | (0.8 | ) | (1,512.3 | ) | 6.3 | 893.3 | ||||||||||||||||
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Non-controlling interest (NCI) refers to the Groups 51% shareholding in Inmarsat Solutions ehf and NCI resulting from the management incentive plan. |
CONNECT TOPCO LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
For the three months ended March 31, 2023 (unaudited)
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Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2023 |
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Cash flow from operating activities |
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Cash generated from operations |
167.5 | 151.6 | ||||||
Interest received |
3.0 | 0.2 | ||||||
Tax paid |
(75.3 | ) | (7.2 | ) | ||||
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Net cash from operating activities |
95.2 | 144.6 | ||||||
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Cash flow from investing activities |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(31.6 | ) | (29.0 | ) | ||||
Additions to intangible assets |
(62.8 | ) | (10.5 | ) | ||||
Own work capitalised |
(11.5 | ) | (7.8 | ) | ||||
Net investment in short-term deposits |
63.1 | 30.0 | ||||||
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Net cash flow used in from investing activities |
(42.8 | ) | (17.3 | ) | ||||
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Cash flow from financing activities |
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Dividends paid related to NCI1 |
(0.5 | ) | (0.7 | ) | ||||
Repayment of borrowings |
(4.4 | ) | (4.4 | ) | ||||
Interest paid |
(46.2 | ) | (20.2 | ) | ||||
Cash payments for the principal portion of lease obligations |
(0.6 | ) | (1.0 | ) | ||||
Other financing activities |
(0.5 | ) | (0.4 | ) | ||||
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Net cash used in financing activities |
(52.2 | ) | (26.7 | ) | ||||
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
0.2 | 100.6 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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At beginning of the period |
234.2 | 364.3 | ||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
0.2 | 100.6 | ||||||
Foreign exchange adjustment |
(1.0 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||||
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At end of the period |
233.4 | 464.7 | ||||||
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Comprising: |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
202.1 | 155.7 | ||||||
Short-term deposits with original maturity of <3months |
31.3 | 309.0 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents |
233.4 | 464.7 | ||||||
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Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
233.4 | 464.7 | ||||||
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1. |
Non-controlling interest relates to the Groups 51% shareholding in Inmarsat Solutions ehf and NCI resulting from the management incentive plan. |
1. |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Connect Topco Limited (the Company or, together with its subsidiaries, the Inmarsat Group) is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Guernsey. The address of its registered office is Redwood House, St Julians Avenue, St Peter Port, GY1 1WA, Guernsey. The smallest group into which the results of the Company are consolidated is headed by Connect Topco Limited.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparation
The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. They were approved by the Board of Directors on May 16, 2023. They do not include all of the information required for a complete set of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS standards and should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Going concern
As at March 31, 2023, the Group has $979.4 million of liquid resources (Cash and cash equivalents and short term deposits: $279.4 million and undrawn RCF: $700.0 million) and a continued expectation that the Group will generate positive free cash flow and reduce leverage over the medium to long term. As of March 31, 2023 $17.5 million of debt is due to mature within the next twelve months, with $3,755 million being due in greater than twelve months. During 2021 the Connect Topco shareholders accepted an offer from Viasat Inc. to purchase the Group for approximately $7.3 billion, comprised of $850 million in cash (reduced to $551 million, post distribution to shareholders in Q2 2022) approximately 46.36 million shares of Viasat common stock valued at $3.1 billion based on the closing price on Friday November 5, 2021, and the assumption of $3.4 billion of net debt. The agreement has been approved by both the Inmarsat and Viasat Board of Directors, and Viasat shareholders. Regulatory clearance is progressing and we now expect the transaction to close during Q2 2023. The going concern assessment has been performed using the Inmarsat financial performance and position.
The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group shall continue to operate as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Consequently, the Group continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
Basis of accounting
The same accounting policies and methods of computation are followed in the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as in the most recent annual financial statements, at December 31, 2022.
The functional and reporting currency of the Company and most of the Inmarsat Groups subsidiaries is the US Dollar, as the majority of receipts from operational transactions and borrowings are denominated in US Dollars.
The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements in conformity with IAS 34 requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the year in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
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SEGMENT INFORMATION |
The Group has identified the provision of global mobile satellite communications services to customers around the world as the only operating segment. The Board of Directors review the Groups financial reporting on a consolidated basis and approves those proposals for the allocation of the Groups resources and have therefore been identified as the chief operating decision maker. The Groups revenue is categorised by four business units, namely:
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Maritime: focusing on worldwide commercial maritime services including safety services; |
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Government: focusing on military and other government services to the U.S. and other international governments; |
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Aviation: focusing on commercial aviation, business and general aviation; and providing operational and safety services to support both of these segments; and |
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Enterprise: focusing on worldwide land-based Internet of Things, lease, broadband, and voice segments. |
These four business units are supported by Central Services which includes satellite operations, technology, corporate functions, backbone infrastructure, and any income that is not directly attributable to a business unit, such as Ligado.
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Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2023 |
Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2022 |
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Government |
142.8 | 125.5 | ||||||
Maritime |
133.7 | 126.6 | ||||||
Aviation |
93.2 | 68.7 | ||||||
Enterprise |
29.2 | 23.4 | ||||||
Central services |
3.7 | 3.8 | ||||||
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Revenue |
402.6 | 348.0 | ||||||
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TAXATION |
The interim period income tax charge is accrued based on the estimated average annual effective tax rate of 37.6% (2022: 20.0%). The average effective rate reflects credits in relation to UK Patent Box and R&D claims, adjustments for non-deductible professional fees in relation to the Viasat acquisition, non-taxable FX gain and adjustments for overseas tax rates differing from the 23.5% UK blended tax rate.
From time to time, the Group may be involved in disputes in relation to on-going tax matters where a tax authority adopts a different interpretation to our own. The Groups total tax provision of $23.7m (Q4 2022 $129.4m) relates to managements judgement of the amount of tax payable in respect of on-going enquiries with tax authorities. The material decrease in the provision is due to the settlement of the launch costs case which is discussed below. The quantum and timing of any payment in relation to these matters remains uncertain but it is substantially provided for and the enquiries remain ongoing at this time.
The Groups Launch Costs case was heard by the Court of Appeal in June 2022 which ruled in favour of HMRC in July 2022. The Group subsequently appealed directly to the Supreme Court which was heard and rejected on January 5, 2023. In accordance with accounting policies the Group had provided fully for the expected cost of c.$128 million, comprising tax ($100 million) and interest ($28 million) at historic exchange rates. The settlement, which has been substantially settled in Q1 2023, was paid at the then prevailing exchange rate resulting a cash outflow of c.$90.1 million and this resulted in a foreign exchange gain of $27.6 million.
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NET FINANCIAL COSTS |
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Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2023 |
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Bank interest receivable and other interest |
3.8 | 0.8 | ||||||
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Total financing income |
3.8 | 0.8 | ||||||
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Interest on Senior Notes and credit facilities |
(59.1 | ) | (54.8 | ) | ||||
Amortisation of debt issue costs |
(4.9 | ) | (4.7 | ) | ||||
Amortisation of term loan gain |
(2.9 | ) | (2.9 | ) | ||||
Net interest on the net pension asset and post-employment liability |
(0.4 | ) | 0.4 | |||||
Interest on lease obligations |
(1.6 | ) | (0.4 | ) | ||||
Other interest |
(1.6 | ) | (1.0 | ) | ||||
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Total financing costs |
(70.5 | ) | (63.4 | ) | ||||
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Less: Amounts capitalised in the cost of qualifying assets |
22.8 | 19.4 | ||||||
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Net financing costs |
(43.9 | ) | (43.2 | ) | ||||
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NET BORROWINGS |
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Amount | Unamortised term loan gain1 |
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Term loan |
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Total current borrowings |
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Senior Notes due 2026 |
2,075.0 | | (8.5 | ) | 2,066.5 | 2,075.0 | | (9.1 | ) | 2,065.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Term loan |
1,680.0 | (51.0 | ) | (62.1 | ) | 1,566.9 | 1,684.4 | (53.8 | ) | (65.7 | ) | 1,564.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total non-current borrowings |
3,755.0 | (51.0 | ) | (70.6 | ) | 3,633.4 | 3,759.4 | (53.8 | ) | (74.8 | ) | 3,630.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total borrowings |
3,772.5 | (51.0 | ) | (70.6 | ) | 3,650.9 | 3,776.9 | (53.8 | ) | (74.8 | ) | 3,648.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents |
(233.4 | ) | | | (233.4 | ) | (234.2 | ) | | | (234.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term deposits |
(46.0 | ) | | | (46.0 | ) | (109.1 | ) | | | (109.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net borrowings |
3,493.1 | (51.0 | ) | (70.6 | ) | 3,371.5 | 3,433.6 | (53.8 | ) | (74.8 | ) | 3,305.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Gain on term loan reprice relates to a $76.4 million IFRS 9 related gain, net of $25.4 million amortisation (2022: $76.4 million IFRS 9 related gain, net of $22.6 million amortisation), following repricing of the term loan during 2021. |
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
The Inmarsat Groups derivative financial instruments consist of an interest rate cap. The Inmarsat Group entered into interest rate cap agreements in February 2020 to hedge against the movements in the USD LIBOR.
The Inmarsat Group generally does not hedge foreign currency transactions. Where there is a material contract with a foreign currency exposure, a specific hedge to match the specific risk will be evaluated. At present the Inmarsat Group has no material hedges on foreign currency milestone payments.
The fair values and level of fair value on the hierarchy at the Balance Sheet date were:
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Interest rate cap (Level 2) |
67.0 | 83.0 | ||||||
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Total derivative financial assets |
67.0 | 83.0 | ||||||
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The fair value of the interest rate cap is based on the forward interest rate curve at each reporting date. The Inmarsat Group has no financial instruments with fair values that are determined by reference to significant unobservable inputs i.e. those that would be classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, nor have there been any transfers of assets or liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy. There are no non-recurring fair value measurements.
The Directors consider that the carrying value of non-derivative financial assets and liabilities approximately equal to their fair values except for those items listed below:
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Financial liabilities |
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Senior Notes due 2026 |
2,066.5 | 1,955.6 | 2,065.9 | 1,942.2 | ||||||||||||
Term loan |
1,584.4 | 1,741.1 | 1,582.4 | 1,760.2 | ||||||||||||
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CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
In the ordinary course of business, the Inmarsat Group is subject to contingencies pursuant to requirements that it complies with relevant laws, regulations and standards. Failure to comply could result in restrictions in operations, damages, fines, increased tax, increased cost of compliance, interest charges, reputational damage and other sanctions. These matters are inherently difficult to quantify.
In cases where the Inmarsat Group has an obligation as a result of a past event existing at the balance sheet date, and it is probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated, a provision will be recognised based on best estimates and Management judgement.
A contingent liability is disclosed where the existence of the obligation will only be confirmed by future events, or where the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with reasonable reliability. At March 31, 2023 the Inmarsat Group had no material contingent liabilities or contingent assets.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS & PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
There have been no material changes in the nature of the related party transactions nor principal risks and uncertainties described in the 2022 Connect Topco Annual Report.
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EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE |
Viasat Transaction
On November 8, 2021 Viasat Inc and Inmarsat announced a definitive agreement under which Viasat will acquire Inmarsat in a transaction then valued at $7.3 billion, comprised of $850 million in cash (reduced to $551 million, post a distribution to shareholders in Q2 2022) approximately 46.36 million shares of Viasat common stock valued at $3.1 billion based on the closing price on Friday November 5, 2021, and the assumption of $3.4 billion of net debt. The agreement has been approved by both the Inmarsat and Viasat Board of Directors, and Viasat shareholders. On May 9, 2023 the UKs Competition & Market Authoritys approval was granted. We now expect the transaction to close during Q2 2023.
Ligado
On March 31, 2023 Inmarsat and Ligado signed Amendment 8 to the Cooperation Agreement pursuant to which Inmarsat granted Ligado a further 90 days to pay the deferred amounts subject to making a $30 million part-payment, which was made on April 3, 2023. Ligado is now required to pay Inmarsat $350 million on July 1, 2023. Amendment 8 also deferred the $15 million quarterly payment due on March 31 to June 30.
There are no other events after balance sheet date which would require disclosure in these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.