Hughes Communications, Inc.
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Hughes Communications, Inc. - Company
Capsule
Reference Code: BR0446CC
Published Date: April 2011
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Hughes Communications, Inc.
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Hughes Communications, Inc. - Company Overview
Hughes Communications, Inc. (Hughes) is a provider of broadband satellite services and systems. The company operates
through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hughes Network Systems, LLC. The company provides its products and services to
service providers, large enterprises, small businesses, and governments, among others.
The company operates its business through four reportable business segments, namely, the North America VSAT
segment, the International VSAT segment, the Telecom Systems segment and the Corporate and Other segment.
Hughes' business operations are located in North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East/Africa, and Europe
regions.
The company is headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, the US.
Financial Performance
The company reported revenues of (U.S. Dollars) USD 1,009.70 million during the fiscal year ended December 2009, a
decrease of 4.78% from 2008. The operating profit of the company was USD 12.31 million during the fiscal year 2009, a
decrease of 80.85% from 2008. The net loss of the company was USD 52.69 million during the fiscal year 2009, as
against a net profit of USD 9.02 million during 2008.
Hughes Communications, Inc. - Key Facts
Hughes Communications, Inc., Key Facts
11717 Exploration Lane,
Germantown, Maryland (MD), Ticker Symbol, Stock
Corporate Address: HUGH (NASDAQ)
Exchange
20876, United States
Telephone + 1 301 4285500 No. of Employees 2,223
Fax N/A Financial Year End December
URL www.hughes.com Revenue (in USD Million) 1,009.70
Technology and
Industry Communications
India, Indonesia, Germany, Italy, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, Nigeria, United Arab
Locations Emirates, United States, Brazil, Mexico
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Hughes Communications, Inc. - Major Products and Services
Hughes Communications, Inc. is a provider of broadband satellite services and systems to enterprises and the
governament. Key products and services of the company include the following:
Hughes Communications, Inc., Major Products and Services
Products:
IP VPN
VSAT equipment
Micro wave-based networking equipment
Telematics development & equipment
Services:
Internet access
ISP services
Intranet/Internet access
Wireless backhaul
Multicast file delivery/video streaming
Customized business solutions
Turnkey managed network services
Inventory management
Content distribution
Online Learning
VoIP
Turnkey mobile network solutions
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Hughes Communications, Inc.
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Hughes Communications, Inc. - Key Competitors
The following companies are the major competitors of Hughes Communications, Inc.:
Sprint Corporation
British Telecommunications plc
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Hughes Communications, Inc.
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Hughes Communications, Inc. - Key Employees
Hughes Communications, Inc., Key Employees
Name Job Title Board Level Since Age
Chief Executive Officer, President,
Pradman P. Kaul Executive Board 2006 62
Director
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice
Grant A. Barber Senior Management 2006 49
President
Bahram Pourmand Executive Vice President Senior Management 2006 62
T. Paul Gaske Executive Vice President Senior Management 2006 55
Adrian Morris Executive Vice President Senior Management 2006 54
Senior Vice President, General
Dean A. Manson Senior Management 2007 42
Counsel, Secretary
Vice President, Treasurer, Investor
Deepak V. Dutt Senior Management 2007 64
Relations officer
O. Gene Gabbard Director Non Executive Board 2006 68
Lawrence J. Ruisi Director Non Executive Board 2006 60
Michael D. Weiner Director Non Executive Board 2005 56
Jeffrey A. Leddy Director Non Executive Board 2005 53
Andrew D. Africk Director Non Executive Board 2005 42
Aaron J. Stone Director Non Executive Board 2005 36
Cleo V. Belmonte Assistant Secretary Senior Management 2007 31
Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice
Thomas J. McElroy Senior Management 2007 53
President, Controller
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Hughes Communications, Inc. - Locations and Subsidiaries
Head Office
Hughes Communications, Inc.
11717 Exploration Lane
Germantown
Maryland (MD)
Zip: 20876
United States
Tel: + 1 301 4285500
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Hughes Communications, Inc., Subsidiaries
Hughes Communications India Limited Andean Region Hughes Network Systems
Plot No. 1, 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive
Gurgaon