SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
March 13, 2008
Inmarsat Group Limited
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Inmarsat Group Limited
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
England and Wales
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
99 City Road, London
United Kingdom, EC1Y 1AX
(Address of principal executive office)
333-115865-06
Inmarsat Finance plc
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Inmarsat Finance plc
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
England and Wales
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
99 City Road, London
United Kingdom, EC1Y 1AX
(Address of principal executive office)
333-115865
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20-F x 40-F ¨
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Press Release
London, UK 13 March 2008. Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announces that its President and Chief Operating Officer, Michael Butler will be leaving the company at the end of April next year.
“Over the past 8 years, Michael has made a significant contribution to the evolution of Inmarsat from an intergovernmental organisation to an industry leading enterprise”, said Andrew Sukawaty, Inmarsat’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Michael will continue with his current responsibilities until April 2009 to oversee a smooth transition to the new commercial contract with our global distribution partners, and the successful introduction of Inmarsat’s new Global Satellite Phone Services.”
There will be no change in Michael’s responsibilities during this period and he will remain an executive director of Inmarsat plc until his departure. Andrew Sukawaty remains as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
ENDS
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include: general economic and business conditions; changes in technology; timing or delay in signing, commencement, implementation and performance of programmes, or the delivery of products or services under them; structural change in the satellite industry; relationships with customers; competition; and ability to attract personnel. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this announcement. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances.
About Inmarsat:
Inmarsat plc (LSE:ISAT) is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organisations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company’s services are delivered through a global network of 440 partners, including the world’s leading telecoms groups, operating in 180 countries. For the year ended 31 December 2007, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$576.5 million and profit before tax of US$124.8 million.
Contact: Inmarsat, London, UK
Investor Enquiries | Media Enquiries | |||
Simon Ailes, +44 20 7728 1518 | Christopher McLaughlin, +44 20 7728 1015 | |||
simon_ailes@inmarsat.com | christopher_mclaughlin@inmarsat.com |
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.
| INMARSAT GROUP LIMITED | ||||
| Date: March 13, 2008 | By: | /s/ RICK MEDLOCK | ||
Rick Medlock Chief Financial Officer | ||||
| INMARSAT FINANCE plc | ||||
| Date: March 13, 2008 | By: | /s/ RICK MEDLOCK | ||
Rick Medlock Chief Financial Officer | ||||