AsiaSat's Chairman, Sherwood P. Dodge, said, “In general buoyant Asian economies and our strong performance as the market leader during the first half of 2011 have positioned us well for the opportunities we expect to see in the second half of 2011. These positive market trends, along with our strong financial fundamentals, position us to continue to grow the Company‟s business, and we remain alert to opportunities to improve our competitive position through partnerships and acquisitions.”