With over twenty five years' experience, GE American Communications, Inc. (GE Americom) is recognized as a pioneer and a leading provider of global satellite communications solutions. On consummation of the announced acquisition of Columbia Communications and integration of Columbia's transoceanic satellite capacity into GE Americom's global fleet, GE Americom will be able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region in the world. GE Americom currently operates twelve satellites providing services to North America. In addition, GE-1E provides service for European and Middle Eastern markets. Through GE-4 and Nahuelsat, an Argentine satellite operator, GE Americom is committed to the delivery of satellite-based communications services throughout South and Latin America. And with the launch of GE-1A, scheduled for fourth quarter 2000, GE Americom will be able to deliver services into China, India and the large population centers of Northeast Asia. GE Americom's key customers include ABC Radio Networks, AT&T Alascom, British Telecom, Cidera, Discovery, Disney, Gannett, Gilat, ICG, Merlin, NBC, the New York Times, NHK, PBS, TELE Greenland, TV Europa, TimeWarner/Turner Broadcasting and Viacom.