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Shaw Communications Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
August 31, 2015
Shaw Direct Satellite Transponders
Satellite Transponders Nature of Interest
Anik G1 16 xKu-band Leased
Anik F2 16Ku-band Owned
6 Ku-band Leased
2 Ku-band (partial) Leased
Anik F1R 28 Ku-band Leased
1 C-band Leased
Intelsat Galaxy 16 1 Ku-band (partial) Leased
Video – over-the-top at home and on the go
In addition to television viewing, we know that our customers want to experience our video programming online and on mobile
devices at home and on the go. That is why we have expanded our over-the-top offering so that our network-connected and
satellite customers can stream live television and a selection of on-demand programming directly to a mobile device through a
selection of entertainment, children and sports focused applications, including those within our Media division.
Seasonality
While financial results for Consumer are generally not subject to significant seasonal fluctuations, subscriber activity may
fluctuate from one quarter to another. Subscriber activity may also be affected by competition and Shaw’s promotional activity.
Further, satellite subscriber activity is modestly higher around the summer time when more subscribers have second homes in
use. Shaw’s network-connected and satellite Consumer business does not depend on any single customer or concentration of
customers.
Business Network Services
2015 2014
(millions of Canadian dollars) $
share of
consolidated $
share of
consolidated
Revenue 520 9%(1) 484 9%(1)
Operating income before restructuring costs and amortization(2) 256 11% 240 11%
(1) Before intersegment eliminations.
(2) Refer to Key performance drivers.
Our Business Network Services division was formed in 2014 by bringing together all of our operations that serve business and
public sector customers – whether connected by our network and/or our satellite services. This reorganization allowed us to
better focus on the needs of our business customers and offer a more integrated and consistent customer experience.
Shaw Business
Shaw Business connects customers of all sizes to our network or by satellite with a range of
communications services – from home offices and regional businesses to large scale
enterprises. While we provide business grade network access to smaller clients on our local
and regional hybrid fibre-coax network, our larger enterprise customers are generally
connected by fibre to the premise. This is particularly true in Calgary where, with our 2013 acquisition of ENMAX Envision
Inc., we significantly increased our fibre footprint and profile in the competitive Calgary marketplace.
The range of services offered by Shaw Business includes:
ŠFibre Internet – scalable, symmetrical fibre Internet solutions from 10 Mbps to more than 10Gbps
ŠData Connectivity – secure private connectivity for multiple locations
10 Shaw Communications Inc. 2015 Annual Report