VIASAT INC

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. We use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” variations of such words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, statements regarding projections of earnings, revenue, costs or other financial items; anticipated growth and trends in our business or key markets; future economic conditions and performance; the development, customer acceptance and anticipated performance of technologies, products or services; the construction, completion, testing, launch, commencement of commercial service, expected performance and benefits of satellites (including future satellites planned or under construction) and the timing thereof; the impact of anomalies on the ViaSat-3 F1 and Inmarsat-6 (I-6) F2 satellites including any potential insurance proceeds that may be recoverable in connection therewith; the expected capacity, coverage, service speeds and other features of our satellites, and the cost, economics and other benefits associated therewith; anticipated subscriber growth; plans, objectives and strategies for future operations; international growth opportunities; the number of additional aircraft under existing contracts with commercial airlines anticipated to be put into service with our in-flight connectivity (IFC) systems; plans to exit certain ground network infrastructure locations in the EMEA markets and associated impairment charges and liabilities; and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any existing or future satellite; unexpected expenses related to our satellite projects; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, launch, operational or deployment failure or degradation in satellite performance; capacity constraints in our business in the lead-up to the commencement of service on new satellites; increasing levels of competition in our target markets; our ability to successfully implement our business plan on our anticipated timeline or at all; the ability to realize an…

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Current wording

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. We use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” variations of such words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, statements regarding projections of earnings, revenue, costs or other financial items; anticipated trends in our business or key markets; growth opportunities; the ability to successfully compete in our target markets and durability or strengthening of competitive advantages; the construction, completion, testing, launch, commencement of commercial service, expected performance and benefits of satellites and satellite payloads (including satellites planned or under construction) and the timing thereof; the expected capacity, coverage, service speeds and other features of our satellites, and the cost, economics and benefits associated therewith; anticipated subscriber growth; introduction and integration of multi-orbit capabilities; future economic conditions; the development, customer acceptance and anticipated performance of our technologies, products or services; plans, objectives and strategies for future operations; ability to drive capital efficiency and improved resource utilization; the number of additional aircraft or vessels anticipated to be put into service with our connectivity systems; expected revenue streams from the Ligado settlement; and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any existing or future satellite; unexpected expenses related to our satellite projects; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, launch, operational or deployment failure or degradation in satellite performance; capacity constraints in our business in the lead-up to the launch of services on new satellites; increasing levels of competition in our target markets; our ability to successfully implement our business plan on our anticipated timeline or at all; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; audits by the U.S. …

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Previous wording

We are an innovative, global provider of communications technologies and services, focused on making connectivity accessible, available and secure for current and future customers worldwide. Our end-to-end multi-band platform of satellites, ground infrastructure and user terminals enables us to provide a wide array of cost-effective, high-quality broadband, narrowband and other connectivity solutions to aviation, maritime, enterprise, consumer, military and government users around the globe, whether on the ground, in the air or at sea. In addition, our government business includes a portfolio of communications gateways; situational awareness and command and control products and services; satellite communication products and services across various frequency bands; and cybersecurity and information assurance products and services. We believe that our diversification strategy — anchored in a broad portfolio of customer-centric products and services and supported by our fleet of broadband and narrowband satellites — our vertical integration and our ability to effectively cross-deploy technologies between government and commercial applications and segments as well as across different geographic markets, provide us with a strong foundation to sustain and enhance our leadership in advanced communications and networking technologies.

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We are an innovative, global provider of communications technologies and services, focused on making connectivity accessible, available and secure for current and future customers worldwide. By leveraging our own satellite fleet and its advantages, existing national operator partnerships, plus coverage and capacity from leading third-party satellites and constellations, our services are designed to provide customers with the essential capacity density, market access, speed, bandwidth and responsiveness they need. Our end-to-end multi-band platform of satellites, ground infrastructure and user terminals enables us to provide a wide array of cost-effective, high-quality broadband, narrowband and other connectivity solutions to aviation, maritime, enterprise, consumer, military and government users around the globe, whether on the ground, in the air or at sea. In addition, our government business includes a portfolio of communications gateways; situational awareness and command and control products and services; satellite communication products and services across various frequency bands; and cybersecurity and information assurance products and services. We believe that our diversification strategy—anchored in a broad portfolio of customer-centric products and services and supported by our fleet of broadband and narrowband satellites—our vertical integration and our ability to effectively cross-deploy technologies between government and commercial applications and segments as well as across different geographic markets, provide us with a strong foundation to sustain and enhance our leadership in advanced communications and networking technologies. We conduct our business through two reportable segments: communication services and defense and advanced technologies. Viasat, Inc. (Viasat) was incorporated in California in 1986, and reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in 1996.

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Our communication services segment provides a wide range of broadband and narrowband communications solutions across government and commercial mobility markets, as well as for fixed and residential broadband customers. In addition, this segment includes the development and sale of a wide array of advanced satellite and wireless products and terminals that support or enable the provision of fixed and mobile broadband and narrowband services. We design, develop and produce space system solutions for multiple orbital regimes, including geostationary earth orbit (GEO), medium earth orbit (MEO) and low earth orbit (LEO).

Current wording

Our communication services segment provides a wide range of broadband and narrowband communications solutions across government and commercial mobility markets, as well as for residential and enterprise fixed broadband customers. In addition, this segment includes the development and sale of a wide array of advanced satellite and wireless products and terminals that support or enable the provision of fixed and mobile broadband and narrowband services. We design, develop and produce space system solutions for multiple orbital regimes, including geostationary earth orbit (GEO), medium earth orbit (MEO) and low earth orbit (LEO).

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Aviation, which includes industry-leading IFC services and wireless in-flight entertainment (W-IFE) services for commercial aircraft and business jets, narrowband safety services, and complementary aviation software services (such as cockpit, data safety and surveillance). As of December 31, 2024, we had our IFC systems installed and in service on approximately 4,030 commercial aircraft (of which approximately 80 were inactive at quarter end, mostly due to standard aircraft maintenance) and approximately 2,000 business jets with Ka-band communication services. We anticipate that approximately 1,570 additional commercial aircraft will be put into service with our IFC systems under existing customer agreements with commercial airlines. However, due to the nature of commercial airline contracts and other factors such as OEM delays, there can be no assurance that anticipated IFC services will be activated on all such additional commercial aircraft.

Current wording

Aviation, which includes industry-leading in-flight connectivity (IFC) services, narrowband safety operational data services and other complementary services and applications for commercial aircraft, business jets and unmanned aircraft. As of June 30, 2025, we had our IFC systems installed and in service on approximately 4,230 commercial aircraft, of which approximately 100 were inactive at quarter end (mostly due to standard aircraft maintenance), and approximately 2,050 business jets with Ka-band communication services. We anticipate that approximately 1,580 additional commercial aircraft will be put into service with our IFC systems under existing customer agreements with commercial airlines. However, due to the nature of commercial airline contracts and other factors such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) delays, there can be no assurance that anticipated IFC services will be activated on all such additional commercial aircraft.

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Government satcom, which includes various broadband and narrowband products and services for both fixed and mobile communications that provide military and government users with secure, high-speed, real-time broadband and multimedia connectivity in key regions of the world, as well as tactical line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight communications, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services and L-band Advanced Communications Element (LACE) terminals.

Current wording

Government satcom, which includes various broadband and narrowband products and services for both fixed and mobile communications that provide military and government users with secure, high-speed, real-time broadband and multimedia connectivity in key regions of the world, as well as tactical line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight communications, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance services and L-band Advanced Communications Element terminals.

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Maritime, which includes high-quality, resilient satellite-based broadband and narrowband communications services around the globe to commercial shipping fleets, offshore service vessel operators and commercial fishing companies, as well as NexusWave, a fully managed multi-layer connectivity service for merchant shipping companies. As of December 31, 2024, we provided Ka-band communication services to approximately 14,300 vessels.

Current wording

Maritime, which includes high-quality, resilient satellite-based broadband and narrowband communications services around the globe to commercial shipping fleets, offshore service vessel operators and commercial fishing companies, as well as NexusWave, a fully managed multi-layer connectivity service for merchant shipping companies. As of June 30, 2025, we provided Ka-band communication services to approximately 13,900 vessels.

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Fixed services and other, which include high-speed, high-quality, reliable fixed broadband internet services to businesses and residential users (primarily in the United States as well as in various countries in Europe and Latin America), enterprise connectivity solutions, Internet-of-Things (IoT) and other narrowband services (such as L-band managed services that enable real-time machine-to-machine (M2M) position or high-value asset tracking), energy services, and prepaid internet services that provide innovative, affordable, satellite-based connectivity in communities that have little or no access to the internet. As of December 31, 2024, our U.S. fixed broadband business had approximately 205,000 subscribers with an average monthly revenue per user of $115.

Current wording

Fixed services and other, which includes high-speed, high-quality, reliable fixed broadband internet services to businesses and residential users (primarily in the United States as well as in various countries in Europe and Latin America), enterprise connectivity solutions, Internet-of-Things and other narrowband services (such as L-band managed services that enable real-time machine-to-machine position or high-value asset tracking), energy services, and prepaid internet services that provide innovative, affordable, satellite-based connectivity in communities that have little or no access to the internet. As of June 30, 2025, our U.S. fixed broadband business had approximately 172,000 subscribers with an average monthly revenue per user of $115.

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Our defense and advanced technologies segment provides a diverse array of resilient, vertically integrated solutions to government and commercial customers, leveraging our core technical competencies in encryption, cyber security, tactical gateways, modems and waveforms.

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Our defense and advanced technologies segment develops and offers a diverse array of resilient, vertically integrated solutions to government and commercial customers, leveraging our core technical competencies in encryption, cyber security, tactical gateways, modems and waveforms.

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Information security and cyber defense, which comprise a variety of high-quality networking, cybersecurity and information assurance products and services that provide advanced, high-speed IP-based “Type 1” and High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (HAIPE®)-compliant encryption solutions that enable military and government users to communicate information securely, and that protect the integrity of data stored on computers and storage devices and include our MOJO expeditionary tactical gateway family of products.

Current wording

Information security and cyber defense, which comprises a variety of high-quality networking, cybersecurity and information assurance products and services that provide advanced, high-speed IP-based “Type 1” and High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (HAIPE®)-compliant encryption solutions that enable military and government users to communicate information securely, and that protect the integrity of data stored on computers and storage devices. Information security and cyber defense also includes our Move Out/Jump Off expeditionary tactical gateway family of products.

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Tactical networking, including the provision of resilient communications designed for on-the-move or on-the-pause operations in a multi-domain battlespace with friendly force tracking and narrowband solutions. Tactical networking includes the products and services offered by TrellisWare.

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Tactical networking, which provides resilient communications designed for on-the-move or on-the-pause operations in a multi-domain battlespace with friendly force tracking and narrowband solutions. Tactical networking includes the products and services offered by TrellisWare Technologies, Inc.

Previous wording

Our communication services segment revenues are primarily derived from aviation services (including IFC services), government satcom services, maritime services (including narrowband and safety of communication capabilities), fixed broadband services, and energy services, as well as a wide array of advanced satellite and wireless products, networks and terminal solutions that support or enable the provision of fixed and mobile broadband and narrowband services.

Current wording

Our communication services segment revenues are primarily derived from our aviation services (including IFC services), government satcom services, maritime services (including narrowband and safety of communication capabilities), fixed broadband services, and energy services, as well as a wide array of advanced satellite and wireless products, networks and terminal solutions that support or enable the provision of fixed and mobile broadband and narrowband services.

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Our revenues are primarily derived from two types of contracts: fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts. Fixed-price contracts (which require us to provide products and services under a contract at a specified price), comprised approximately 96% of our total revenues for both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, and approximately 96% and 95% of our total revenues for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, a majority of which are reported in our communication services segment. The remainder of our revenues for such periods was derived primarily from cost-reimbursement contracts (under which we are reimbursed for all actual costs incurred in performing the contract to the extent such costs are within the contract ceiling and allowable under the terms of the contract, plus a fee or profit), which contracts are mainly reported within our defense and advanced technologies segment.

Current wording

Almost all of our revenues are derived from fixed-price contracts (which require us to provide products and services under a contract at a specified price), which are reported in both of our segments. The remainder of our revenues is primarily from cost-reimbursement contracts (under which we are reimbursed for all actual costs incurred in performing the contract to the extent such costs are within the contract ceiling and allowable under the terms of the contract, plus a fee or profit), which are mainly reported within our defense and advanced technologies segment.

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Historically, a significant portion of our revenues has been derived from customer contracts that include the development of products, mainly reported within the defense and advanced technologies segment. The development efforts are conducted in direct response to the customer’s specific requirements and, accordingly, expenditures related to such efforts are included in cost of sales when incurred and the related funding (which includes a profit component) is included in revenues. See Note 1 — Basis of Presentation to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Current wording

Historically, a portion of our revenues has been derived from customer contracts that include the development of products, mainly reported within the defense and advanced technologies segment. The development efforts are conducted in direct response to the customer’s specific requirements and, accordingly, expenditures related to such efforts are included in cost of sales when incurred and the related funding (which includes a profit component) is included in revenues. See Note 1 — Basis of Presentation to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

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To date, our ability to grow and maintain our revenues in each of communication services and defense and advanced technologies segments has depended on our ability to identify and target markets where the customer places a high priority on the technology solution, and our ability to obtain additional sizable contract awards. Due to the nature of this process, it is difficult to predict the probability and timing of obtaining awards in these markets.

Current wording

To date, our ability to grow and maintain our revenues in each of our communication services and defense and advanced technologies segments has depended on our ability to identify and target markets where the customer places a high priority on the technology solution, and our ability to obtain additional sizable contract awards. Due to the nature of this process, it is difficult to predict the probability and timing of obtaining awards in these markets.

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In accordance with ASC 842, we assess at contract inception whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. Generally, we determine that a lease exists when (1) the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) we obtain the right to substantially all economic benefits from use of the asset, and (3) we have the right to direct the use of the asset. A lease is classified as a finance lease when one or more of the following criteria are met: (1) the lease transfers ownership of the asset by the end of the lease term, (2) the lease contains an option to purchase the asset that is reasonably certain to be exercised, (3) the lease term is for a major part of the remaining useful life of the asset, (4) the present value of the lease payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset or (5) the asset is of such a specialized nature that it is expected to have no alternative use to the lessor at the end of the lease term. A lease is classified as an operating lease if it does not meet any of these criteria.

Current wording

In accordance with the authoritative guidance for leases (ASC 842), we assess at contract inception whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. Generally, we determine that a lease exists when (1) the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) we obtain the right to substantially all economic benefits from use of the asset, and (3) we have the right to direct the use of the asset. A lease is classified as a finance lease when one or more of the following criteria are met: (1) the lease transfers ownership of the asset by the end of the lease term, (2) the lease contains an option to purchase the asset that is reasonably certain to be exercised, (3) the lease term is for a major part of the remaining useful life of the asset, (4) the present value of the lease payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset or (5) the asset is of such a specialized nature that it is expected to have no alternative use to the lessor at the end of the lease term. A lease is classified as an operating lease if it does not meet any of these criteria.

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In accordance with the authoritative guidance for impairment or disposal of long-lived assets (ASC 360), we assess potential impairments to our long-lived assets, including property, equipment and satellites and other assets, when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We recognize an impairment loss when the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by an asset (or group of assets) are less than the asset’s carrying value. Any required impairment loss would be measured as the amount by which the asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, and would be recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the related asset and charged to results of operations. Except for the impairment related to certain of our satellites under construction and satellite programs (discussed in Note 1 — Basis of Presentation – Property, equipment and satellites above), no material impairments were recorded for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Current wording

In accordance with the authoritative guidance for impairment or disposal of long-lived assets (ASC 360), we assess potential impairments to our long-lived assets, including property, equipment and satellites and other assets, when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We recognize an impairment loss when the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by an asset (or group of assets) are less than the asset’s carrying value. Any required impairment loss would be measured as the amount by which the asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, and would be recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the related asset and charged to results of operations. No material impairments were recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.

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Based on our qualitative assessment performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, we concluded that it was more likely than not that the estimated fair value of each of our reporting units exceeded their related carrying value as of March 31, 2024.

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Based on our qualitative and quantitative assessment performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, we concluded that it was more likely than not that the estimated fair value of each of our reporting units exceeded their related carrying value as of March 31, 2025.

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Our total revenues increased by $238.7 million as a result of a $235.8 million increase in service revenues and a $2.9 million increase in product revenues. The increase in service revenues was due to a $236.6 million increase in our communication services segment, partially offset by a $0.8 million decrease in our defense and advanced technologies segment. The increase in product revenues was due to a $47.7 million increase in our defense and advanced technologies segment, partially offset by a $44.7 million decrease in our communication services segment.

Current wording

Our total revenues increased by $44.6 million as a result of a $38.9 million increase in product revenues and a $5.6 million increase in service revenues. The increase in product revenues was primarily driven by a $48.9 million increase in our defense and advanced technologies segment, partially offset by a $10.0 million decrease in our communication services segment. The increase in service revenues was primarily driven by a $10.6 million increase in our communication services segment, partially offset by a $4.9 million decrease in our defense and advanced technologies segment.

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Cost of revenues increased by $169.4 million due to a $201.1 million increase in cost of service revenues, partially offset by a $31.7 million decrease in cost of product revenues. The increase in cost of service revenues was primarily attributable to increased service revenues, resulting in a $147.9 million increase in cost of service revenues on a constant margin basis and also lower margins, both of which were mainly in our communication services segment. The decrease in cost of product revenues was primarily driven by higher margins primarily in our defense and advanced technologies segment due to a higher mix of our product revenues associated with our royalty and licensing agreements versus hardware and other product related revenues.

Current wording

Cost of revenues increased by $50.8 million due to increases of $39.2 million in cost of product revenues and $11.6 million in cost of service revenues. The increase in cost of product revenues correlated to our product revenue growth, primarily in our defense and advanced technologies segment. Product revenues in this segment included a higher percentage of intellectual property licensing and royalty-based revenues in the prior period, which had relatively low costs of product revenues. The increase in cost of service revenues was primarily due to increased service revenues, mainly in our communication services segment.

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The $33.7 million decrease in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses was primarily due to lower support costs of $17.5 million and lower selling costs of $8.9 million, both of which were mainly in our communication services segment. The decrease in support costs reflects a reduction in our global workforce in November 2023 and related one-time costs included in the prior year period as we continue to integrate our business post-Inmarsat Acquisition and streamline our global operations. SG&A expenses are comprised primarily of personnel costs and expenses for business development, marketing and sales, bid and proposal, acquisition and transaction related expenses, facilities, finance, contract administration and general management.

Current wording

The $11.7 million increase in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses was primarily driven by an $18.3 million increase in support costs, including legal expenses associated with our Ligado settlement activities, partially offset by a $6.2 million decrease in selling costs, both of which were mainly in our communication services segment. SG&A expenses consisted primarily of personnel costs and expenses for business development, marketing and sales, bid and proposal, acquisition and transaction related expenses, facilities, finance, contract administration and general management.

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We amortize our acquired intangible assets from prior acquisitions over their estimated useful lives, which range from two to 20 years. The $25.9 million decrease in amortization of acquired intangible assets in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to the prior year period was primarily related to the final valuation of certain acquired intangible assets completed in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, within one year of the closing of the Inmarsat Acquisition as additional information was obtained.

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We amortize our acquired intangible assets from prior acquisitions over their estimated useful lives, which range from two to 12 years. Amortization of acquired intangible assets remained relatively flat year-over-year.

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The $3.2 million decrease in interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year period was primarily due to lower interest earned as a result of a lower average invested balance in combination with lower interest rates.

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The $8.5 million decrease in interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year period was primarily due to lower interest earned as a result of lower average invested balance in combination with lower interest rates.

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The $39.1 million decrease in interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year period was primarily attributable to an increase in the amount of interest capitalized in the current year period.

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The $5.4 million decrease in interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year period was primarily a result of our decreased level of indebtedness compared to the prior year period, as we redeemed Viasat's 5.625% Senior Notes due 2025 (the 2025 Notes) in full in early May 2025.

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Our communication services segment revenues decreased by $54.5 million due to a $41.1 million decrease in product revenues and a $13.4 million decrease in service revenues. The decrease in segment product revenues was primarily due to decreases of $27.4 million in aviation products due to accelerated IFC terminal deliveries in the prior year period, $11.4 million in government satcom products and $3.1 million in fixed services and other products, mainly driven by enterprise and energy. The decrease in segment service revenues was primarily due to a $48.8 million decrease in fixed services and other (primarily related to fixed broadband services) and a $11.2 million decrease in maritime services. The decrease in segment service revenues was partially offset by a $27.9 million increase in aviation services and a $18.7 million increase in government satcom services. The IFC service revenue increase was driven primarily by the increase in the number of commercial aircraft and business jets receiving our in-flight services through our IFC systems, with our IFC systems installed and in service on approximately 4,030 commercial aircraft (of which approximately 80 were inactive at quarter end, mostly due to standard aircraft maintenance) and approximately 2,000 business jets as of December 31, 2024, compared to approximately 3,540 commercial aircraft (of which approximately 40 were inactive at quarter end, mostly due to standard aircraft maintenance) and approximately 1,700 business jets as of December 31, 2023. We continue to allocate a greater proportion of our bandwidth to our IFC business in preference to our U.S. fixed services business due to bandwidth constraints.

Current wording

Our communication services segment revenues increased by $0.6 million due to a $10.6 million increase in segment service revenues, partially offset by a $10.0 million decrease in segment product revenues. The increase in segment service revenues was primarily due to growth in aviation services, partially offset by an expected decrease in revenues from fixed services and other, as we continued to allocate a greater proportion of our bandwidth to our IFC business in preference to our U.S. fixed services business due to bandwidth constraints. The IFC service revenue increase was primarily driven by the increase in the number of commercial aircraft and business jets receiving our in-flight services through our IFC systems, with our IFC systems installed and in service on approximately 4,230 commercial aircraft (of which approximately 100 were inactive at quarter end, mostly due to standard aircraft maintenance), and approximately 2,050 business jets as of June 30, 2025, compared to approximately 3,810 commercial aircraft (of which approximately 60 were inactive at quarter end, mostly due to standard aircraft maintenance) and approximately 1,850 business jets as of June 30, 2024. In addition, government satcom service revenues grew by $7.9 million compared to the prior year period. The decrease in segment product revenues was primarily attributed to the revenues generated by the energy services system integration business that we sold in December 2024.

Previous wording

Our defense and advanced technologies segment revenues increased by $49.7 million due to a $52.5 million increase in product revenues, partially offset by a $2.7 million decrease in service revenues. The increase in segment product revenues was primarily driven by a $20.9 million increase in tactical networking products (mostly related to tactical terrestrial networking products), in addition to a $17.4 million increase in information security and cyber defense and a $12.6 million increase in space and mission systems. The decrease in segment service revenues was primarily driven by a $5.9 million decrease in tactical networking services (mostly related to government satellite communication systems), partially offset by an increase of $2.6 million in advanced technologies and other and an increase of $2.3 million in space and mission systems.

Current wording

Our defense and advanced technologies segment revenues increased by $44.0 million due to a $48.9 million increase in segment product revenues, partially offset by a $4.9 million decrease in segment service revenues. The increase in segment product revenues was primarily driven by a $46.6 million increase in information security and cyber defense and a $14.7 million increase in space and mission systems, partially offset by a $9.2 million decrease in advanced technologies and other.

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The firm backlog does not include contract options. As of December 31, 2024, approximately half of the firm backlog is expected to be delivered during the next 12 months, with the balance delivered thereafter. We include in our backlog only those orders for which we have accepted purchase orders, and not anticipated purchase orders and requests. In our communication services segment, our backlog includes fixed broadband service revenues under our subscriber agreements, but does not include future recurring IFC service revenues under our agreements with commercial airlines. As of December 31, 2024, our IFC systems were installed and in service on approximately 4,030 commercial aircraft (of which approximately 80 were inactive at quarter end, mostly due to standard aircraft maintenance). We anticipate that approximately 1,570 additional commercial aircraft will be put into service with our IFC systems under existing customer agreements with commercial airlines. Due to the nature of commercial airline contracts and other factors such as OEM delays, there can be no assurance that all anticipated purchase orders and requests will be placed or that anticipated IFC services will be activated on all such additional commercial aircraft.

Current wording

The firm backlog does not include contract options. As of June 30, 2025, approximately half of the firm backlog is expected to be delivered during the next 12 months, with the balance delivered thereafter. We include in our backlog only those orders for which we have accepted purchase orders, and not anticipated purchase orders and requests. In our communication services segment, our backlog includes fixed broadband service revenues under our subscriber agreements, but does not include future recurring IFC service revenues under our agreements with commercial airlines. As of June 30, 2025, our IFC systems were installed and in service on approximately 4,230 commercial aircraft, of which approximately 100 were inactive at quarter end (mostly due to standard aircraft maintenance). We anticipate that approximately 1,580 additional commercial aircraft will be put into service with our IFC systems under existing customer agreements with commercial airlines. Due to the nature of commercial airline contracts and other factors such as OEM delays, there can be no assurance that all anticipated purchase orders and requests will be placed or that anticipated IFC services will be activated on all such additional commercial aircraft.

Previous wording

Our total new awards which exclude future revenue under recurring consumer commitment arrangements were approximately $1.1 billion and $3.5 billion for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, respectively, compared to approximately $1.2 billion and $3.0 billion for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Our total new awards, which exclude future revenue under recurring consumer commitment arrangements, were approximately $1.2 billion for each of the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.

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We have financed our operations to date primarily with cash flows from operations, bank line of credit financing, debt financing, export credit agency financing and equity financing. At December 31, 2024, we had $1.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents, $1.3 billion in working capital, no outstanding borrowings and borrowing availability of $585.5 million under our $647.5 million revolving credit facility (the Viasat Revolving Credit Facility), and no outstanding borrowings and borrowing availability of $550.0 million under Inmarsat's $550.0 million revolving line of credit (the Inmarsat Revolving Credit Facility, and together with the Viasat Revolving Credit Facility, the Revolving Credit Facilities). At March 31, 2024, we had $1.9 billion in cash and cash equivalents, $2.2 billion in working capital, no outstanding borrowings and borrowing availability of $591.5 million under the Viasat Revolving Credit Facility, and no outstanding borrowings and borrowing availability of $550.0 million under the Inmarsat Revolving Credit Facility. We invest our cash in excess of current operating requirements in short-term, highly liquid bank money market funds primarily investing in U.S. government-backed securities and treasuries.

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We have financed our operations to date primarily with cash flows from operations, bank line of credit financing, debt financing, export credit agency financing and equity financing. At June 30, 2025, we had $1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents, $1.3 billion in working capital, no outstanding borrowings and borrowing availability of $595.6 million under our $647.5 million revolving credit facility (the Viasat Revolving Credit Facility), and no outstanding borrowings and borrowing availability of $550.0 million under Inmarsat's $550.0 million revolving line of credit (the Inmarsat Revolving Credit Facility, and together with the Viasat Revolving Credit Facility, the Revolving Credit Facilities). At March 31, 2025, we had $1.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents, $1.2 billion in working capital, no outstanding borrowings and borrowing availability of $593.3 million under the Viasat Revolving Credit Facility, and no outstanding borrowings and borrowing availability of $550.0 million under the Inmarsat Revolving Credit Facility. We invest our cash in excess of current operating requirements in short-term, highly liquid bank money market funds primarily investing in U.S. government-backed securities and treasuries.

Previous wording

The cash needs of our communication services segment tend to be driven by the timing and amount of capital expenditures (e.g., payments under satellite construction and launch contracts and investments in ground infrastructure roll-out), the timing and amount of investments in IR&D activities (including with respect to next-generation satellite payload technologies), investments in joint ventures, strategic partnering arrangements, network expansion activities, investments to obtain Supplemental Type Certificates to enable the retrofit installation of our IFC and W-IFE equipment and investments in platforms and software to support services and entry into new markets, as well as the quality of customer, type of contract, mix of contracts in backlog and payment terms, and timing and amount of recoveries under satellite insurance claims.

Current wording

The cash needs of our communication services segment tend to be driven by the timing and amount of capital expenditures (e.g., payments under satellite construction and launch contracts and investments in ground infrastructure roll-out), the timing and amount of investments in IR&D activities (including with respect to next-generation satellite payload technologies), investments in joint ventures, strategic partnering arrangements, network expansion activities, investments to obtain Supplemental Type Certificates to enable the retrofit installation of our IFC and wireless in-flight entertainment equipment, investments in platforms and software to support our services and entry into new markets, as well as the quality of customer, type of contract and payment terms.

Previous wording

Additionally, from time to time, we evaluate possible acquisitions of, or investments in complementary businesses, products and technologies which may require the use of cash or additional financing.

Current wording

Additionally, we will continue to evaluate other possible acquisitions of, or investments in complementary businesses, products and technologies which may require the use of cash or additional financing.

Previous wording

To further enhance our liquidity position or to finance the construction and launch of future satellites, acquisitions, strategic partnering arrangements, joint ventures or other business investment initiatives, we may obtain additional financing, which could consist of debt, convertible debt or equity financing from public and/or private credit and capital markets. From time to time, we file universal shelf registration statements with the SEC for the future sale of an unlimited amount of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, depositary shares and warrants, which securities may be offered from time to time, separately or together, directly by us, by selling security holders, or through underwriters, dealers or agents at amounts, prices, interest rates and other terms to be determined at the time of the offering. Additionally, we consider strategic divestitures from time to time, such as the sale of our Link-16 tactical data link business that was completed in January 2023 for approximately $1.96 billion in cash, as well as divestitures of non-core assets or businesses.

Current wording

To further enhance our liquidity position or to finance the construction and launch of any future satellites, acquisitions, strategic partnering arrangements, joint ventures or other business investment initiatives, we may obtain additional financing, which could consist of debt, convertible debt or equity financing from public and/or private credit and capital markets. From time to time, we file universal shelf registration statements with the SEC for the future sale of an unlimited amount of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, depositary shares and warrants, which securities may be offered from time to time, separately or together, directly by us, by selling security holders, or through underwriters, dealers or agents at amounts, prices, interest rates and other terms to be determined at the time of the offering. Additionally, we consider strategic divestitures from time to time, such as the sale of our Link-16 tactical data link business that was completed in January 2023 for $1.96 billion in cash, as well as divestitures of non-core assets or businesses, such as the divestiture of our energy services system integration business in December 2024.

Previous wording

We may, from time to time, seek to retire, prepay or repurchase our outstanding debt (including some or all of the Viasat's 5.625% Senior Notes due 2025 (the 2025 Notes)) through cash purchases and/or exchanges for equity or debt, in open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will be upon such terms and at such prices as we may determine, and will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, we repurchased $359.2 million in aggregate principal amount of our outstanding notes in open market transactions, consisting of approximately $101.7 million of Inmarsat's 6.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the Inmarsat 2026 Notes) and $257.5 million of 2025 Notes. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, we redeemed the remaining Inmarsat 2026 Notes in full. As a result, we recorded a net loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $96.6 million and $99.8 million in (loss) gain on extinguishment of debt, net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, respectively, mainly related to the redemption of the Inmarsat 2026 Notes (attributable to the related unamortized fair value adjustment made in purchase accounting). If any of the 2025 Notes are not repurchased, we intend to repay the remaining 2025 Notes at maturity in September 2025. Although we can give no assurances concerning our future liquidity, we believe that we have adequate sources of funding to meet our anticipated operating requirements for the next 12 months, which include, but are not limited to, cash on hand, borrowing capacity, and cash expected to be provided by operating activities.

Current wording

We may, from time to time, seek to retire, prepay or repurchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges for equity or debt, in open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will be upon such terms and at such prices as we may determine, and will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. On May 2, 2025, we redeemed all of Viasat’s remaining 2025 Notes in full. As a result, we recorded a loss of an insignificant amount in (loss) gain on extinguishment of debt in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 was $609.7 million compared to $456.2 million in the prior year period. This $153.5 million increase was driven by our operating results (net income (loss) adjusted for depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges) which resulted in $165.4 million of higher cash provided by operating activities year-over-year, partially offset by a $11.9 million year-over-year increase in cash used to fund net operating assets. The increase in cash used to fund net operating assets during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 when compared to the prior year period was primarily due to the timing of deferred revenue recognized under certain long-term contracts (including acquired through the Inmarsat Acquisition) in our communication services segment. Cash paid for income taxes, net, during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 and 2024 were $174.6 million and $176.4 million, respectively. Cash paid for interest (net of amounts capitalized) during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 and 2024 were $271.0 million and $179.9 million, respectively.

Current wording

Cash provided by operating activities for the first three months of fiscal year 2026 was $258.5 million compared to $151.1 million in the prior year period. This $107.4 million increase was driven by a $128.3 million year-over-year decrease in cash used to fund net operating assets, partially offset by our operating results (net income (loss) adjusted for depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges) which resulted in $20.9 million of lower cash provided by operating activities year-over-year. The decrease in cash used to fund net operating assets during the first three months of fiscal year 2026 when compared to the prior year period was primarily due to the timing of payments related to our accrued liabilities. Cash paid for income taxes, net, during the first three months of fiscal year 2026 and 2025 were $34.5 million and $32.4 million, respectively. Cash paid for interest (net of amounts capitalized) during the first three months of fiscal years 2026 and 2025 were $59.3 million and $116.4 million, respectively.

Previous wording

Cash used in investing activities for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 was approximately $524.9 million compared to $1.5 billion in the prior year period. This $927.0 million decrease in cash used in investing activities year-over-year reflects decreases of $379.0 million in cash used for capital expenditures, $342.6 million in cash (net of cash acquired) used for the Inmarsat Acquisition in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 and $240.0 million of cash receipts related to satellite insurance claim proceeds received during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025.

Current wording

Cash used in investing activities for the first three months of fiscal year 2026 was approximately $176.0 million compared to $221.5 million in the prior year period. This $45.6 million decrease in cash used in investing activities year-over-year reflected a decrease of $103.0 million in cash used for capital expenditures, partially offset by a $69.5 million decrease in cash receipts related to satellite insurance claim proceeds year-over-year.

Previous wording

Our complementary fleet of 21 in service or operational satellites spans the Ka-, L- and S- bands, with 11 Ka-band satellites, eight high-availability L-band satellites (three of which are contingency L-band satellites that are operational but not currently in commercial service), an S-band satellite that supports the European Aviation Network to provide IFC services to commercial airlines in Europe, and an I-6 class hybrid Ka-/L-band satellite (the I-6 F1 satellite). In late July 2024, the ViaSat-3 F1 satellite completed in-orbit testing and was integrated into our existing satellite fleet covering the Americas. In August 2024, we launched two Ka-band highly-elliptical earth orbit satellite payloads intended to provide polar coverage (the Inmarsat GX 10A and GX 10B satellites). Furthermore, we have eight additional GEO satellites under development: two additional high-capacity Ka-band GEO satellites (ViaSat-3 F2 and ViaSat-3 F3), three additional adaptive Ka-band GEO satellites (GX 7, GX 8 and GX 9) and three Inmarsat-8 L-band GEO safety service satellites. Our extensive satellite fleet enables us to provide a wide array of high-quality broadband and narrowband services with near global coverage (including strong oceanic coverage) with greater redundancy and resiliency.

Current wording

Our complementary fleet of 23 in service or operational satellites spans the Ka-, L- and S- bands, with 13 Ka-band satellites, eight L-band satellites (three of which are contingency L-band satellites that are operational but not currently in commercial service), an S-band satellite that supports the European Aviation Network to provide IFC services to commercial airlines in Europe, and an Inmarsat-6 class hybrid Ka-/L-band satellite (the I-6 F1 satellite). In late July 2024, the ViaSat-3 F1 satellite completed in-orbit testing and was integrated into our existing satellite fleet covering the Americas. In May 2025, two Ka-band highly-elliptical earth orbit satellite payloads (GX10A and GX10B) were put in service to provide polar coverage for government customers, with commercial maritime and aviation services anticipated to follow during the current fiscal year. Furthermore, we have eight additional GEO satellites under development: two additional high-capacity Ka-band GEO satellites (ViaSat-3 F2 and ViaSat-3 F3), three additional adaptive Ka-band GEO satellites (GX7, GX8 and GX9) and three Inmarsat-8 L-band GEO safety service satellites. Our extensive satellite fleet enables us to provide a wide array of high-quality broadband and narrowband services with near global coverage (including strong oceanic coverage) with greater redundancy and resiliency.

Previous wording

We expect to continue to invest in IR&D as we continue our focus on leadership and innovation in satellite and space technologies, including for the development of any new generation satellite designs and next-generation satellite network solutions. The level of our investment in a given fiscal year will depend on a variety of factors, including the stage of development of our satellite projects, new market opportunities and our overall operating performance.

Current wording

We expect to continue to invest in IR&D as we continue our focus on leadership and innovation in satellite and space technologies, including for the development of any new generation satellite designs and next-generation satellite network solutions. The level of our investment in a given fiscal year will depend on a variety of factors, including the stage of development of our satellite projects, new market opportunities and our overall operating performance. By leveraging our own satellite fleet and its unique advantages, existing national operator partnerships, plus coverage and capacity from leading third-party satellites and constellations, our services are designed to provide customers with the essential capacity density, market access, speed, bandwidth and responsiveness they need. Importantly, we have continued to innovate advanced multi-orbit resource management techniques to reduce costs and expand geographic coverage to better serve the unique needs of each mobility and defense customer. In forming key partnerships with multiple geostationary orbit and non-geostationary orbit operators, we are well-positioned to support delivery of Viasat’s next-generation services, achieve industry-leading resource utilization, and drive capital efficiency. In parallel, we are working to ensure equitable access to finite space resources and support regulatory certainty enabling multi-orbit solutions and related infrastructure to thrive in a shared and sustainable way.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate principal amount of our total outstanding indebtedness was $7.2 billion, which was comprised of (1) $442.6 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes, $600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Viasat's 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Viasat's 6.500% Senior Notes due 2028, $1.975 billion in aggregate principal amount of Inmarsat's 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, $733.4 million in aggregate principal amount of Viasat's 7.500% Senior Notes due 2031, (2) $682.5 million in principal amount of outstanding borrowings under Viasat's $700.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the 2022 Term Loan Facility), $610.5 million in principal amount of outstanding borrowings under Viasat's $616.7 million senior secured term loan facility (the 2023 Term Loan Facility), $1.6 billion in aggregate principal amount of outstanding borrowings under Inmarsat's $1.6 billion senior secured term loan facilities (the Inmarsat Term Loan Facilities), no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facilities, and $19.7 million in principal amount of outstanding borrowings under Viasat's direct loan facility with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (the Ex-Im Credit Facility), and (3) $164.4 million of finance lease obligations. For information regarding our outstanding indebtedness, refer to Note 7 — Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2025, the aggregate principal amount of our total outstanding indebtedness was $6.7 billion, which was comprised of (1) $600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Viasat's 5.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2027, $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Viasat's 6.500% Senior Notes due 2028, $1.975 billion in aggregate principal amount of Inmarsat's 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 and $733.4 million in aggregate principal amount of Viasat's 7.500% Senior Notes due 2031, (2) $679.0 million in principal amount of outstanding borrowings under Viasat's $700.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the 2022 Term Loan Facility), $605.9 million in principal amount of outstanding borrowings under Viasat's $616.7 million senior secured term loan facility (the 2023 Term Loan Facility), $1.6 billion in aggregate principal amount of outstanding borrowings under Inmarsat's senior secured term loan facilities (the Inmarsat Term Loan Facilities), no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facilities, and $9.8 million in principal amount of outstanding borrowings under Viasat's direct loan facility with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (the Ex-Im Credit Facility), and (3) $154.6 million of finance lease obligations. For information regarding our outstanding indebtedness, refer to Note 6 — Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Previous wording

For a discussion of our capital expenditures and IR&D investments, see Part II, Item 7, “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Capital Expenditures and IR&D Investments” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2024, as well as Note 4 — Acquisition, related to the Inmarsat Acquisition, and Note 1 — Basis of Presentation – Property, equipment and satellites, related to satellite impairment, to our condensed consolidated financial statements for more information.

Current wording

For a discussion of our capital expenditures and IR&D investments, see Part II, Item 7, “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Capital Expenditures and IR&D Investments” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025 for more information.

Previous wording

To the extent that the interest rate on any long-term debt is variable, amounts reflected represent estimated interest payments on the applicable current outstanding balance based on the interest rate at December 31, 2024 until the applicable maturity date, net of interest rate cap contracts (maturing at the end of February 2025) set up to hedge the variable interest rates under the Inmarsat Term Loan Facilities. The interest rate cap contracts provide protection from Compound SOFR rates over 2% and covered the total nominal amount of the Inmarsat Term Loan Facilities of $1.6 billion.

Current wording

To the extent that the interest rate on any long-term debt is variable, amounts reflected represent estimated interest payments on the applicable current outstanding balance based on the interest rate at June 30, 2025 until the applicable maturity date.

Previous wording

Our condensed consolidated balance sheets included $2.2 billion and $2.5 billion of “other liabilities” as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively, which primarily consisted of deferred income taxes and the long-term portion of deferred revenues. These remaining liabilities have been excluded from the above table as the timing and/or the amount of any cash payment is uncertain.

Current wording

Our condensed consolidated balance sheets included $2.2 billion of “other liabilities” as of both June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, which primarily consisted of deferred income taxes and the long-term portion of deferred revenues. These remaining liabilities have been excluded from the above table as the timing and/or the amount of any cash payment is uncertain.