Edward O. Sassower, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice) Michael A. Condyles (VA 27807)

Steven N. Serajeddini, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice) Peter J. Barrett (VA 46179)

Anthony R. Grossi (admitted pro hac vice) Jeremy S. Williams (VA 77469)

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP Brian H. Richardson (VA 92477)

KIRKLAND & ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LLP KUTAK ROCK LLP

601 Lexington Avenue 901 East Byrd Street, Suite 1000

New York, New York 10022 Richmond, Virginia 23219-4071

Telephone: (212) 446-4800 Telephone: (804) 644-1700

Facsimile: (212) 446-4900 Facsimile: (804) 783-6192

Co-Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA

RICHMOND DIVISION

)

In re: ) Chapter 11

)

INTELSAT S.A., et al.,1 ) Case No. 20-32299 (KLP)

)

Debtors. ) (Jointly Administered)

)

ORDER EXTENDING 

DEBTORS’ EXCLUSIVITY PERIODS TO FILE A 

CHAPTER 11 PLAN AND SOLICIT ACCEPTANCES THEREOF

Upon the motion (the “Motion”)2 of the above-captioned debtors and debtors in possession 

(collectively, the “Debtors”) for entry of an order (this “Order”), extending the periods during 

which the Debtors have the exclusive right to file a chapter 11 plan and to solicit votes on a plan 

filed during the Filing Exclusivity Period, all as more fully set forth in the Motion; and upon the 

First Day Declaration; and this Court having jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 

157 and 1334 and the Standing Order of Reference from the United States District Court for the 

Eastern District of Virginia, dated July 10, 1984; and this Court having found that it may enter a 

1 Due to the large number of Debtors in these chapter 11 cases, for which joint administration has been granted, a

complete list of the Debtor entities and the last four digits of their federal tax identification numbers is not 

provided herein. A complete list may be obtained on the website of the Debtors’ claims and noticing agent at 

https://cases.stretto.com/intelsat. The location of the Debtors’ service address is: 7900 Tysons One Place, 

McLean, VA 22102.

2 Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Motion.

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final order consistent with Article III of the United States Constitution; and this Court having found 

that venue of this proceeding and the Motion in this district is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 

and 1409; and this Court having found that the relief requested in the Motion is in the best interests 

of the Debtors’ estates, their creditors, and other parties in interest; and this Court having found 

that the Debtors’ notice of the Motion and opportunity for a hearing on the Motion were 

appropriate under the circumstances and that no other notice need be provided; and this Court 

having reviewed the Motion and having heard the statements in support of the relief requested 

therein at a hearing before this Court (the “Hearing”); and this Court having determined that the 

legal and factual bases set forth in the Motion and at the Hearing establish just cause for the relief 

granted herein; and upon all of the proceedings had before this Court; and after due deliberation 

and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The Motion is granted as set forth in this Order.

2. The Debtors’ exclusive period to file a chapter 11 plan for each Debtor is extended

through and including February 15, 2021.

3. The Debtors’ exclusive period to solicit acceptances of a chapter 11 plan for each 

Debtor is extended through and including April 12, 2021.

4. Entry of this Order is without prejudice to the Debtors’ right to seek additional and 

further extensions of the Exclusivity Periods within which to file and solicit acceptance of a plan 

of reorganization from this Court, as may be necessary or appropriate.

5. Notice of the Motion as provided therein shall be deemed good and sufficient notice 

of such Motion and the requirements of Bankruptcy Rule 6004(a) are satisfied by such notice.

6. Notwithstanding Bankruptcy Rule 6004(h), the terms and conditions of this Order 

are immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.

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7. The Debtors are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief 

granted in this Order in accordance with the Motion.

8. This Court retains exclusive jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or 

related to the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of this Order.

Dated: ____________

Richmond, Virginia United States Bankruptcy Judge

Sep 2 2020 /s/ Keith L. Phillips

Entered on Docket: Sep 2 2020

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WE ASK FOR THIS:

/s/ Jeremy S. Williams

Michael A. Condyles (VA 27807)

Peter J. Barrett (VA 46179)

Jeremy S. Williams (VA 77469)

Brian H. Richardson (VA 92477)

KUTAK ROCK LLP

901 East Byrd Street, Suite 1000

Richmond, Virginia 23219-4071

Telephone: (804) 644-1700

Facsimile: (804) 783-6192

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Edward O. Sassower, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice)

Steven N. Serajeddini, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice)

Anthony R. Grossi (admitted pro hac vice)

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

KIRKLAND & ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LLP

601 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Telephone: (212) 446-4800

Facsimile: (212) 446-4900

Co-Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession

CERTIFICATION OF ENDORSEMENT 

UNDER LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULE 9022-1(C)

Pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule 9022-1(C), I hereby certify that the foregoing proposed order has been 

endorsed by or served upon all necessary parties.

/s/ Jeremy S. Williams

 

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