UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
For the month of June, 2004
Commission File Number 001-15130
| NEW SKIES SATELLITES N.V |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| The Netherlands |
| (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
Rooseveltplantsoen 4 2517 KR The Hague The Netherlands |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |
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Other Events
New Skies Satellites N.V., a public limited liability company organized under the laws of The Netherlands (“New Skies”), the global satellite communications company, on June 6, 2004, announced that it had signed a definitive agreement for the sale of the company to affiliates of The Blackstone Group, a leading private investment firm, for $956 million in cash, equivalent to approximately $7.96 per fully diluted share. Copies of the press release issued by New Skies and the definitive agreement are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 2.1, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 2.1 | Acquisition Agreement, dated as of June 5, 2004, by and among New Skies Satellites N.V., Neptune One Holdings Ltd. and Munaro Holding B.V. |
| 99.1 | Press Release of New Skies Satellites N.V., dated June 6, 2004. |
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.
New Skies Satellites N.V.
By: /s/ Andrew Browne
Name: Andrew Browne
Title: CFO and Management Board Member
Date: June 6, 2004
NEW SKIES SATELLITES N.V. EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 2.1 | Acquisition Agreement, dated as of June 5, 2004, by and among New Skies Satellites N.V., Neptune One Holdings Ltd. and Munaro Holding B.V. |
| 99.1 | Press Release of New Skies Satellites N.V. , dated June 6, 2004. |
