Hughes Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ (GM): HUGH)

11717 Exploration Ln.
Germantown, MD 20876 (Map)
Phone: 301-428-5500
Fax: 301-428-1868
http://www.hughes.com

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Hughes Communications keeps its principal assets even higher than visionary Howard Hughes could have imagined. Through its operating subsidiary, Hughes Network Systems, the company provides broadband satellite products and services. It uses its very small aperture terminal (VSAT) equipment and satellite network to provide consumers and businesses with broadband Internet access. The company's network also enables network applications ranging from voice services to credit authorization. In addition to its services, the company provides equipment used by fixed and mobile communication systems operators.

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Company Type Public (NASDAQ (GM): HUGH)
Fiscal Year-End December
2008 Sales (mil.) £732.3
1-Year Sales Growth 9.2%
2008 Net Income (mil.) £6.2
1-Year Net Income Growth (79.3%)
2008 Employees 1,958
1-Year Employee Growth 4.6%
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Key people and executives for Hughes Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ (GM): HUGH)

President, CEO, and Director Pradman P. Kaul
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EVP and CFO, Hughes Communications and Hughes Network Systems Grant A. Barber
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Director Marketing Communications Judy Blake
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