1998 Results :  4Q Consolidated Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet

(Dollars in Millions)

ASSETS December 31, 1998   December 31, 1997

Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $1,342.1   $2,783.8
Accounts and notes receivable 922.4   630.0
Contracts in process 783.5   575.6
Inventories 471.5   486.4
Prepaid expenses, deferred income taxes and other 326.9   297.3

Total Current Assets 3,846.4   4,773.1
Satellites - Net 3,197.5   2,643.4
Property - Net 1,059.2   889.7
Net Investment in Sales-type Leases 173.4   337.6
Intangible Assets - Net 3,552.2   2,954.8
Investments and Other Assets 1,606.3   1,132.4

Total Assets $13,435.0   $12,731.0

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY      

Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable $764.1   $472.8
Advances on contracts 291.8   209.8
Deferred revenues 43.8   77.8
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt 156.1   -
Accrued liabilities 753.7   689.4

Total Current Liabilities 2,009.5   1,449.8
Long-Term Debt 778.7   637.6
Deferred Gains on Sales and Leasebacks 121.5   191.9
Accrued Operating Leaseback Expense 56.0   100.2
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions 150.7   154.8
Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits 811.1   706.4
Deferred Income Taxes 643.9   570.8
Minority Interests 481.7   607.8
Stockholder's Equity 8,381.9   8,311.7

Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity $13,435.0   $12,731.0

Certain 1997 amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 1998 presentation.

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