UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2004

COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-22531

PANAMSAT CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

20 WESTPORT ROAD, WILTON, CT 06897
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)

REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: 203-210-8000

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 x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes x No o

As of May 3, 2004, an aggregate of 150,250,883 shares of our common stock were outstanding.

Unless the context otherwise requires, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “our,” the “company” and “PanAmSat” refer to PanAmSat Corporation and its subsidiaries.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for certain forward-looking statements so long as such information is identified as forward-looking and is accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the information. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “outlook,” “believe” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Actual results may differ materially from any results which might be projected, forecasted, estimated or budgeted due to certain risks and uncertainties, including without limitation: (i) risks of satellite launch failures, satellite launch and construction delays and in-orbit failures or reduced performance, (ii) risks that we may not be able to obtain new or renewal satellite insurance policies on commercially reasonable terms or at all, (iii) risks related to domestic and international government regulation, (iv) risks of doing business internationally, (v) risks related to possible future losses on satellites that are not adequately covered by insurance, (vi) risks of inadequate access to capital for growth, (vii) risks related to competition, (viii) risks related to our contracted backlog for future services, (ix) risks associated with our indebtedness, (x) risks related to control by our majority stockholder, and (xi) litigation. Such risk factors are more fully described under the caption “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. Reference is also made to such other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

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PanAmSat’s Internet website address is WWW.PANAMSAT.COM. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are available free of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Table of Contents

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

PANAMSAT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 AND 2003
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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PANAMSAT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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PANAMSAT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

Other Stockholders’ Equity:

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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PANAMSAT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 AND 2003
(IN THOUSANDS)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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PANAMSAT CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Fixed Satellite Services (“FSS”): Through FSS, we lease transponder capacity to customers for various applications, including broadcasting, news gathering, Internet access and transmission, private voice and data networks, business television, distance learning and direct-to-home television and provide telemetry, tracking and control services (“TT&C”) and network services to customers.

Government Services (G2 Satellite Solutions, “G2”): Through G2, we provide global satellite and related telecommunications services to the Federal government, international government entities, and their contractors.

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Selected information for our operating segments is as follows (in thousands):

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With an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.50%, as of March 31, 2004, the applicable interest rate on the Term B-1 Facility was 3.59%. We are also required to pay a commitment fee for the unused commitments under the Revolving Facility, which, as of March 31, 2004, on an annualized basis was 0.375%. We had outstanding letters of credit totaling $1.1 million, which reduce our ability to borrow against the Revolving Facility by such amount. Any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Facility would bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% as of March 31, 2004, although this interest rate is subject to adjustment based on our total leverage ratio.

In accordance with the agreement governing the Senior Secured Credit Facility, we are a party to an interest rate hedge agreement on $100.0 million of our Term B-1 Facility for a fixed-rate payment obligation of 5.64% on $100.0 million through August 30, 2005. This interest rate hedge is designated as a cash flow hedge. During the three months ended March 31, 2004, no ineffectiveness was recognized in the statement of operations on this hedge. The fair value of the outstanding interest-rate hedge agreement as of March 31, 2004, based upon quoted market prices from the counterparty, reflected a hedge liability of approximately $2.3 million. Upon expiration of the current agreement on August 30, 2005, we will not be required to enter into an interest rate hedge agreement under the Senior Secured Credit Facility.

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The employee stock options granted in 2004 and 2003 vest ratably over three years. Compensation expense for these nonqualified stock options is based on the fair value of the options at the respective grant dates utilizing the Black-Scholes model for estimating fair value. We recorded compensation expense related to these options of approximately $19 thousand and $0 during the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Under the intrinsic value method used for reporting prior to January 1, 2003, no compensation expense had been recognized on options granted through December 31, 2002, as the exercise price of the options granted equaled the market price of our common stock on the date of grant for all prior grants.

The restricted stock units granted in 2004 and 2003 vest 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 50% on the third anniversary. Stock compensation expense is being recognized over the vesting period based on our stock price on the grant date. We recorded compensation expense related to the restricted stock units of approximately $0.7 million and $0 during the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

See Note 11 “Commitments and Contingencies — Change-in-Control Obligations” for the impact the PanAmSat Sale will have on employee stock options and restricted stock units.

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The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the fair value based method had been applied to all outstanding and unvested awards in each period (in thousands except per share amounts):

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which, generally, permit the use of such funds for capital expenditures. Until available, these proceeds will be held in a collateral account. As of March 31, 2004, these proceeds plus interest earned are classified within “Restricted Cash” on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.

As of March 31, 2004, we had in effect launch and in-orbit insurance policies covering 11 satellites in the aggregate amount of approximately $1.0 billion. As of such date, these insured satellites had an aggregate net book value and other insurable costs of $1.3 billion. We have 13 uninsured satellites in orbit. The uninsured satellites are: PAS-4, which is used as backup satellite; PAS-5 and PAS-7, for which we received insurance proceeds for constructive total losses; Galaxy 1R, Galaxy 3R, Galaxy 5 and SBS-6, which are approaching the ends of their useful lives; Galaxy 11 and PAS-1R, for which we received insurance proceeds for partial losses; Galaxy 9, for which we determined that insurance was not available on commercially reasonable terms; and HGS-3, HGS-5 and Leasat, which have an aggregate book value of less than $1 million. Our Galaxy 12 and Galaxy 9 satellites serve as in-orbit backups for the C-band portions of Galaxy 1R, Galaxy 4R, Galaxy 5, Galaxy 10R, Galaxy 11 and Galaxy 13/Horizons 1.

Of the insured satellites, as of March 31, 2004, seven were covered by policies with substantial exclusions or exceptions to coverage for failures of specific components identified by the underwriters as at risk for possible failure (“Significant Exclusion Policies”). The exclusions reduce the probability of an insurance recovery in the event of a loss on these satellites. Four of these satellites, PAS-2, PAS-3R, PAS-8 and PAS-9 have operational redundancies available for the systems on which exclusions have been imposed. We believe that these redundancies allow for uninterrupted operation of the satellite in the event of a failure of the component subject to the insurance exclusion. The fifth such satellite, PAS-6B, has a policy exclusion for XIPS related anomalies and is currently operating on its backup bi-propellant propulsion system. The sixth such satellite, Galaxy 4R, for which we have received insurance proceeds, has a remaining policy covering $20.3 million of investments in sales-type leases that also has a policy exclusion for XIPS related anomalies. Galaxy 4R is currently operating on its backup bi-propellant propulsion system. The seventh satellite, Galaxy 13/Horizons 1, which was placed in service in January 2004 and is insured by a policy with an exclusion for XIPS related anomalies, continues to have fully redundant XIPS as its primary propulsion system. Certain enhancements have been made to the XIPS on this satellite to make the systems more robust. In addition, this satellite has available backup bi-propellant of approximately 11.9 years.

At March 31, 2004, the uninsured satellites and the satellites insured by Significant Exclusion Policies had a total net book value and other insurable costs of approximately $1.1 billion. Of this amount, $453 million related to uninsured satellites and $688 million related to satellites insured by Significant Exclusion Policies.

Change-in-Control Obligations

Upon consummation of the PanAmSat Sale, all outstanding employee stock options which have not yet vested will vest and become exercisable, and all outstanding restricted shares and restricted stock units will vest immediately prior to the Merger. We currently estimate that upon the consummation of the PanAmSat Sale, we will be required to record a charge of up to $6 million in relation to the acceleration of vesting of these options, restricted shares and restricted stock units. Holders of options and restricted stock units will be entitled to receive (i) with respect to in-the-money options, cash equal to the difference between the exercise price and the $23.50 per share price to be paid in the PanAmSat Sale, and (ii) with respect to restricted shares and restricted stock units, cash in the amount of $23.50 per share, except for any stock options, restricted shares and restricted stock units held by certain employees who have agreed not to have their equity interests cashed out in the Merger or the PanAmSat Sale, as applicable. All out-of-the-money stock options will be cancelled without payment. In addition, our Severance Pay Plan allows for the payment of enhanced severance to employees laid off or who resign for good reason (as defined in such plan) as a result of, and within two years after, a change-in-control.

One of our executives is party to an employment agreement which provides for, among other things, the payment of severance and other benefits upon the termination of the executive without cause or for good reason (as defined in such agreement) or if we decline to extend such agreement. Certain other senior executives are party to change-in-control severance agreements, which provide for payment of severance and other benefits in the event of an involuntary termination of the executive’s employment (as defined in such agreements) within three years after a change in control of The DIRECTV Group. As a change in control of The DIRECTV Group occurred on December 22, 2003, these agreements will apply if an involuntary termination of the executive occurs on or before December 22, 2006. Based upon current compensation levels, if all of these executives receive the termination related benefits as specified by their respective agreements, the aggregate cost to us would be in the range of $9.0 million to $11.0 million.

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PANAMSAT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

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PANAMSAT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)

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PANAMSAT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our management’s discussion and analysis included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 15, 2004, all amendments thereto, and all of our other filings filed with the SEC from March 15, 2004 through the date of this report.

Management Overview

In evaluating our financial condition and operating performance, we consider many factors. The following updates certain subjects more completely discussed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Management Overview” of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 15, 2004.

The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (“The DIRECTV Group,” formerly known as Hughes Electronics Corporation) owns 80.4% of our outstanding common stock. Fox Entertainment Group, Inc. (“Fox Entertainment”), a subsidiary of The News Corporation Limited (the “News Corporation”), owns approximately 34% of The DIRECTV Group’s outstanding common stock.

On April 20, 2004, we entered into a transaction agreement with The DIRECTV Group, PAS Merger Sub, Inc. (“PAS Merger Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The DIRECTV Group, and Constellation, LLC (“Constellation”), an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”) for the merger of our company with PAS Merger Sub (the “Merger”) and subsequent sale to Constellation (the “PanAmSat Sale”). The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things, obtaining applicable regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Federal Communications Commission and our stockholders. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2004. However, no assurance can be given that the approvals will be obtained or the transaction will be completed. The agreement requires that, during the period prior to the closing, we conduct our business in the ordinary course, consistent with past practice, and that we obtain the consent of KKR for us to enter into certain strategic and other transactions.

We believe this transaction will give us the opportunity to enhance our competitive position and expand our capabilities. In furtherance of our mission of servicing a strong customer base in the entertainment, communications and government sectors, we believe KKR will support our efforts to grow by developing new products and services, forging strategic alliances and developing new markets.

In January 2004, we signed a multi-year, multi-satellite agreement with Fox Entertainment under which it will consolidate its entire suite of U.S. cable and broadcast programming onto our global fleet for 15 years and move a significant portion of its international traffic onto our fleet for the next decade. Fox Entertainment will now be one of our largest media customers and one of our top five global customers.

In the first quarter of 2004, we received an aggregate of $286.9 million in satellite insurance proceeds for claims filed in 2003 for Galaxy 11, PAS-1R and Galaxy 4R. We plan to use these proceeds to replace existing satellites over the next several years. The availability and use of these funds are restricted by the agreements governing our debt obligations, which generally permit their use for capital expenditures.

On March 17, 2004, our PAS-6 satellite suffered an anomaly resulting in a loss of power. On April 1, 2004, this satellite experienced another and more significant loss of power. Following that event, we commenced deorbiting the satellite. As a result of the March 17 event, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $99.9 million within income from operations in the first quarter of 2004. This resulted in an approximate $63.3 million non-cash charge to net income after taxes. PAS-6 had been previously replaced and was used as a backup for another satellite. Accordingly, this event has not affected service to any of our customers and we anticipate that it will not affect our revenues in 2004. We do not plan to replace this satellite.

During the fourth quarter of 2003, we entered into an agreement with DIRECTV Latin America LLC (“DTVLA”) and The DIRECTV Group that restructured our prior agreements related to that direct-to-home business. That agreement became effective in February 2004 upon DTVLA’s emergence from bankruptcy. As a result, we agreed to accept reduced cash payments in the early years of our existing transponder agreements with this customer, most of which we expect to recapture in later years, and The DIRECTV Group has agreed to guarantee all of the transponder lease agreements with DTVLA for a period of five years. We believe this eliminates a major risk in our contractual backlog.

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Beginning with this quarterly report, we report our operations in two operating segments: our traditional fixed satellite services business and G2 Satellite Solutions (“G2”), which includes government services. As G2 becomes a more significant portion of our business, segment reporting will allow us to report in the way we manage our business.

Following is a more detailed discussion of the items and a comprehensive analysis of our results of operations, segments, contracted backlog, satellite technology, liquidity and capital resources and commitments and contingencies. Also following is a discussion of our satellite deployment plans, new accounting pronouncements and market risks.

Results of Operations

Revenues — The increase in total revenues was primarily attributable to additional government services revenues related to G2 Satellite Solutions and an increase in network services revenues. These increases were partially offset by lower video revenues recorded primarily as a result of customer credit related issues and capacity reductions largely associated with two customers (See “Segments” below).

Depreciation and Amortization Expense — The increase in depreciation and amortization is due primarily to accelerated depreciation of $5.1 million due to reduced end of life estimates for Galaxy 4R and PAS-6B for Xenon Ion Propulsion Systems (“XIPS”) failures and depreciation of $3.0 million on Galaxy 12 and Galaxy 13, which were recently placed in service. These increases were partially offset by lower depreciation on Galaxy 11 and PAS-1R of $5.4 million, as a result of the allocation of insurance proceeds against the carrying values of these satellites during December 2003 (See “-Commitments and Contingencies - Satellite Insurance” below).

Direct Operating Costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — The increase in direct operating costs is primarily due to additional direct operating costs related to G2, which was formed after the March 7, 2003 acquisition of Hughes Global Services (“HGS”). This increase was partially offset by reduced satellite insurance expense of $2.6 million and a $3.1 million write-off of deferred charges as a result of the termination of certain vendor contracts during the first quarter of 2003.

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses — The $0.5 million decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses is due primarily to lower bad debt expense of $1.9 million and cost reductions as a result of operational efficiencies. These decreases were partially offset by expenses related to our 2003 acquisitions.

Facilities Restructuring and Severance Costs — In the first quarter of 2004, we recorded a charge of $1.4 million related to our facilities restructuring plan and $0.5 million related to our teleport consolidation plan (See “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Facilities Restructuring and Severance Costs” below).

PAS-6 Impairment Loss — In the first quarter of 2004, we recorded a non-cash charge of $99.9 million related to the impairment of our

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PAS-6 satellite (See “-Satellite Technology” below).

Income (Loss) from Operations — The decrease in income from operations was primarily due to the loss on the impairment of PAS-6 and an increase in direct operating costs related to G2 Satellite Solutions. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in revenues.

Interest Expense, Net — Interest Expense, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

Gross interest expense decreased primarily as a result of our July and December 2003 prepayments of $350 million and $300 million, respectively, under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. Interest income decreased by $1.4 million due to lower average cash balances. Capitalized interest decreased primarily due to the launches of Galaxy 12 and Galaxy 13.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) — The decrease in income tax expense was due primarily to the PAS-6 impairment loss recorded during the first quarter of 2004 which resulted in an income tax benefit of approximately $36.6 million. We estimate that our effective income tax rate will be a tax benefit of approximately 11% for 2004 as compared to an effective tax rate of 26% for 2003. The change in our effective tax rate from 2003 to 2004 is primarily due to the income tax effect of the PAS-6 impairment loss recorded during the first quarter of 2004.

Segments

Selected Segment Data:

Our operations are comprised of the following two segments:

Fixed Satellite Services (“FSS”) — Through FSS, we lease transponder capacity to customers for various applications, including broadcasting, news gathering, Internet access and transmission, private voice and data networks, business television, distance learning and direct-to-home television (“DTH”) and provide telemetry, tracking and control services (“TT&C”) and network services to customers.

Government Services (G2 Satellite Solutions or G2) — Through G2, we provide global satellite and related telecommunications services to the Federal government, international government entities, and their contractors.

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FSS Segment:

FSS Revenue by Service-Type

Revenues — The decrease in FSS revenues was primarily due to lower program distribution and DTH video revenues attributable to lower net new business and customer credit issues, partially offset by higher network services and revenues related to satellite capacity leased to the G2 operating segment.

Our FSS segment is comprised of the following:

Video Services - We provide video services that are primarily full-time, part-time and occasional satellite services for the transmission of news, sports, entertainment and educational programming worldwide. The decrease in revenues for video services was primarily a result of lower DTH revenues as a result of customer credit issues and capacity reductions largely associated with two customers.

Network Services - We provide network services, which support satellite-based networks that relay voice, video and data communications within individual countries, throughout regions and on a global basis. The increase in revenues from network services is primarily a result of net new business recorded from network resellers. These increases were partially offset by lower Internet related revenues as a result of contract expirations.

Government Services - We provide our G2 segment with satellite capacity. This revenue eliminates in consolidation.

Other - We provide TT&C, in-orbit back-up service and other services.

Income from operations — The decrease in FSS income from operations is primarily due to the loss on the impairment of PAS-6 of $99.9 million and lower revenue as described above.

G2 Segment:

Revenue — The increase in G2 segment revenues of $12.2 million in 2004 reflects a full quarter of revenue related to our 2003 acquisitions of HGS and Esatel Communications, Inc. (“Esatel”), as well as an increase in equipment-based sales as compared to the same period in 2003.

Income from operations — Income from operations remained relatively flat as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2003. Higher revenues during the first quarter 2004 included a larger mix of equipment and non-satellite bandwidth sales, which carry lower margins. This increase was offset by a full quarter of depreciation in 2004 on the Silver Spring Teleport acquired with the Esatel business.

Contracted Backlog

Contracted backlog represents expected future cash payments to be received from customers under executed operating leases or sales-type leases. Contracted backlog is attributable to both satellites currently in orbit and those planned for launch. Our contracted backlog for future services at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 was $4.73 billion and $4.56 billion, respectively. The increase in backlog is primarily the result of new agreements executed during the first quarter of 2004 including the multi-year agreement signed with Fox Entertainment in January 2004 (See Note 12 “Related Party Transactions” within our Consolidated Financial Statements). This increase was partially offset by customer contract activity during 2004.

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Satellite Technology

On March 17, 2004, our PAS-6 satellite, an FS 1300 model satellite built by Space Systems/Loral, suffered an anomaly resulting in a loss of power. Following that event, we moved the satellite to a storage orbit while we evaluated the problem with the manufacturer. On April 1, 2004, this satellite experienced another anomaly and more significant loss of power. Neither of these losses was anticipated. We maintained communications with, and control of, this satellite and, as a result of the second anomaly, took the necessary steps to deorbit it.

PAS-6 had previously been taken out of primary service and was used as a backup for another satellite, PAS-6B. Accordingly, these events have not affected service to any of our customers and we anticipate that they will not affect our revenues in 2004. We do not plan to replace this satellite. As a result of the March 17 event, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge within income from operations of approximately $99.9 million in the first quarter of 2004. This resulted in a non-cash charge to net income after taxes of approximately $63.3 million. PAS-6 was uninsured and we will not collect insurance proceeds as a result of these events. Further, as a result of this impairment, we will no longer depreciate this asset and will not record $9.3 million of depreciation expense during the remainder of 2004.

Galaxy 8-i was fully depreciated in July 2002 and was deorbited in February 2004.

Satellite Deployment Plans

We expect to launch three satellites by the end of 2006. We are scheduled to launch Galaxy 14 in the second half of 2004 to replace Galaxy 5 at 125 degrees west longitude. We plan to launch Galaxy 15 in the first quarter of 2005 to replace Galaxy 1R at 133 degrees west longitude. This satellite will include an additional L-band payload. We plan to launch Galaxy 16 in 2006 to replace Galaxy 4R at 99 degrees west longitude (See “- Commitments and Contingencies - Satellite Commitments” below).

During the second quarter of 2004, we expect to commence construction of Galaxy 17, an on-ground spare for Galaxy 11, which will also serve as a spare to protect against launch failure of Galaxy 16. In addition, we may construct and launch a replacement satellite for PAS-6B prior to the end of its useful life. No commitments have been made for the procurement of these satellites at this time.

Assuming satellites under development are successfully launched and services on the satellites commence on schedule, we believe that amounts available under the Revolving Facility, vendor financing, future cash flows from operations and cash on hand will be sufficient to fund our operations and our remaining costs for the construction and launch of satellites currently under development. There can be no assurance, however, that our assumptions with respect to costs for future construction and launch of our satellites will be correct, or that amounts available under the Revolving Facility, vendor financing, future cash flows from operations and cash on hand will be sufficient to cover any shortfalls in funding for (i) launches caused by uninsured launch or in-orbit failures, (ii) cost overruns, (iii) delays, (iv) capacity shortages, or (v) other unanticipated expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and Cash Equivalents

At March 31, 2004, we had cash and cash equivalents of $612.3 million, compared to $511.2 million at December 31, 2003. During the three months ended March 31, 2004 we recorded the following significant transactions impacting cash and cash equivalents:

As of March 31, 2004, we received $286.9 million related to our Galaxy 11, PAS 1R and Galaxy 4R insurance claims. These proceeds are classified within “Restricted Cash” on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The availability and use of these funds are restricted by the agreements governing our debt obligations which, generally, permit their use for capital expenditures (See “-Commitments and Contingencies — Satellite Insurance” below).

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The change in the net cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to a decrease of $9.0 million from net income adjusted for non-cash items and the following changes:

The increase in net cash provided by investing activities was primarily due to:

The decrease in cash used within financing activities was primarily due to:

Long-term Debt

At March 31, 2004, we had total debt outstanding of approximately $1.7 billion, including current maturities of $278.5 million related to both our $275 million 6.125% notes due in 2005 and quarterly principal payments on our term loan B-1 facility under our Senior Secured Credit Facility (the “Term B-1 Facility”).

Our Senior Secured Credit Facility is comprised of a $250.0 million revolving credit facility, which is currently undrawn and will terminate on December 31, 2007 (the “Revolving Facility”), and a $349 million Term B-1 Facility. The Term B-1 Facility has scheduled annual maturities of principal as of March 31, 2004 as follows (in thousands):