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10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2017.

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to .

Commission File Number (000-21767)

VIASAT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

33-0174996

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

6155 El Camino Real

Carlsbad, California 92009

(760) 476-2200

(Address of principal executive offices and telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.0001 par value, as of January 26, 2018 was 58,885,592.

VIASAT, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


	Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)		3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)		4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		5
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity		6
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		7
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		29
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		48
Item 4. Controls and Procedures		48
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings		50
Item 1A. Risk Factors		50
Item 6. Exhibits		50
Signatures		51

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

VIASAT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)


	As of December 31, 2017		As of March 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	161,821	$	130,098
Accounts receivable, net		228,037		263,721
Inventories		182,059		163,201
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		76,356		57,836

Total current assets		648,273		614,856

Satellites, net		1,194,824		1,108,270
Property and equipment, net		659,153		540,608
Other acquired intangible assets, net		33,862		41,677
Goodwill		120,682		119,876
Other assets		658,813		529,366

Total assets	$	3,315,607	$	2,954,653

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	115,112	$	100,270
Accrued liabilities		225,868		224,959
Current portion of long-term debt		45,599		288

Total current liabilities		386,579		325,517

Senior notes		690,581		575,380
Other long-term debt		285,557		273,103
Other liabilities		117,838		42,722

Total liabilities		1,480,555		1,216,722


Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Equity:
Viasat, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Common stock		6		6
Paid-in capital		1,513,990		1,439,645
Retained earnings		308,123		297,471
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		11,042		(2,504	)

Total Viasat, Inc. stockholders’ equity		1,833,161		1,734,618
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries		1,891		3,313

Total equity		1,835,052		1,737,931

Total liabilities and equity	$	3,315,607	$	2,954,653

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

VIASAT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(UNAUDITED)


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues:
Product revenues	$	175,957		$	169,574		$	523,858		$	517,485
Service revenues		205,880			211,056			631,097			625,433

Total revenues		381,837			380,630			1,154,955			1,142,918
Operating expenses:
Cost of product revenues		126,437			124,579			382,932			382,084
Cost of service revenues		137,275			130,967			410,538			392,790
Selling, general and administrative		100,125			80,282			279,382			236,906
Independent research and development		40,149			34,436			131,482			89,790
Amortization of acquired intangible assets		3,177			2,775			9,757			7,565

(Loss) income from operations		(25,326	)		7,591			(59,136	)		33,783
Other income (expense):
Interest income		512			243			782			795
Interest expense		—			(2,362	)		(253	)		(11,804	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—			—			(10,217	)		—

(Loss) income before income taxes		(24,814	)		5,472			(68,824	)		22,774
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes		(2,172	)		(850	)		18,472			(5,256	)
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate, net		1,365			—			1,593			—

Net (loss) income		(25,621	)		4,622			(48,759	)		17,518
Less: net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax		(990	)		379			(1,400	)		401

Net (loss) income attributable to Viasat, Inc.	$	(24,631	)	$	4,243		$	(47,359	)	$	17,117


Basic net (loss) income per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders	$	(0.42	)	$	0.08		$	(0.81	)	$	0.34
Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders	$	(0.42	)	$	0.08		$	(0.81	)	$	0.33
Shares used in computing basic net (loss) income per share		58,638			52,976			58,237			50,542
Shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income per share		58,638			54,015			58,237			51,647

Comprehensive income (loss):
Net (loss) income	$	(25,621	)	$	4,622		$	(48,759	)	$	17,518
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging, net of tax		(28	)		(124	)		81			(203	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		3,619			(1,331	)		13,465			(2,270	)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		3,591			(1,455	)		13,546			(2,473	)

Comprehensive (loss) income		(22,030	)		3,167			(35,213	)		15,045
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax		(990	)		379			(1,400	)		401

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Viasat, Inc.	$	(21,040	)	$	2,788		$	(33,813	)	$	14,644

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

VIASAT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)


	Nine Months Ended
	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$	(48,759	)	$	17,518
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		153,211			150,881
Amortization of intangible assets		33,165			32,517
Deferred income taxes		(19,940	)		3,083
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate, net		(1,593	)		—
Stock-based compensation expense		49,132			39,923
Loss on disposition of fixed assets		25,768			26,995
Loss on extinguishment of debt		10,217			—
Other non-cash adjustments		6,278			7,077
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisition:
Accounts receivable		29,626			26,673
Inventories		(24,148	)		(9,752	)
Other assets		(24,938	)		(11,123	)
Accounts payable		5,804			(7,827	)
Accrued liabilities		16,965			34,219
Other liabilities		71,807			2,495

Net cash provided by operating activities		282,595			312,679
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, equipment and satellites		(354,362	)		(390,223	)
Cash paid for patents, licenses and other assets		(55,249	)		(56,013	)
Payments related to acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		—			(16,528	)
Other investing activities		—			(649	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(409,611	)		(463,413	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of 2025 Notes		700,000			—
Repayment of 2020 Notes		(575,000	)		—
Payment of debt extinguishment costs		(10,602	)		—
Proceeds from revolving credit facility borrowings		—			90,000
Payments of revolving credit facility borrowings		—			(270,000	)
Proceeds from Ex-Im credit facility borrowings, net of discount		52,503			77,469
Payment of debt issuance costs		(9,759	)		(6,677	)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under equity plans		25,732			22,403
Purchase of common stock in treasury (immediately retired) related to tax withholdings for stock-based compensation		(23,663	)		(21,150	)
Proceeds from common stock issued in public offering, net of issuance costs		—			503,061
Other financing activities		(1,267	)		(1,146	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		157,944			393,960
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		795			(371	)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		31,723			242,855
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		130,098			42,088

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	161,821		$	284,943

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Issuance of common stock in satisfaction of certain accrued employee compensation liabilities	$	16,409		$	13,080
Capital expenditures not paid for	$	27,086		$	10,918
Exposure fees on Ex-Im credit facility financed through Ex-Im credit facility	$	5,764		$	8,505
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisition	$	—		$	4,988

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

VIASAT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)


	Viasat, Inc. Stockholders													Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries			Total
	Common Stock										Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Number of Shares Issued		Amount		Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In thousands, except share data)
Balance at March 31, 2017		57,600,609	$	6	$	1,439,645		$	297,471		$	(2,504	)	$	3,313		$	1,737,931
Exercise of stock options		278,325		—		12,938			—			—			—			12,938
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan		227,381		—		12,794			—			—			—			12,794
Stock-based compensation		—		—		54,757			—			—			—			54,757
Shares issued in settlement of certain accrued employee compensation liabilities		228,791		—		16,409			—			—			—			16,409
RSU awards vesting, net of shares withheld for taxes which have been retired		544,686		—		(23,663	)		—			—			—			(23,663	)
Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of new stock compensation guidance (ASU 2016-09)		—		—		1,110			58,011			—			—			59,121
Other noncontrolling interest activity		—		—		—			—			—			(22	)		(22	)
Net loss		—		—		—			(47,359	)		—			(1,400	)		(48,759	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—		—		—			—			13,546			—			13,546

Balance at December 31, 2017		58,879,792	$	6	$	1,513,990		$	308,123		$	11,042		$	1,891		$	1,835,052

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

VIASAT, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017, the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and the condensed consolidated statement of equity for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 have been prepared by the management of Viasat, Inc. (also referred to hereafter as the Company or Viasat), and have not been audited. These financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s results for the periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of Viasat, its wholly owned subsidiaries and its majority-owned subsidiaries, TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. (TrellisWare) and Euro Broadband Retail Sàrl (Euro Retail Co.). All significant intercompany amounts have been eliminated. Investments in entities in which the Company can exercise significant influence, but does not own a majority equity interest or otherwise control, are accounted for using the equity method and are included as investment in unconsolidated affiliate in other assets (long-term) on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of Aerodocs Limited (Arconics), a privately held company focused on wireless in-flight entertainment management software services. The Arconics purchase price of approximately $21.6 million was comprised of approximately $16.6 million in cash consideration paid to former Arconics equity holders and $5.0 million related to the fair value of 61,888 shares of the Company’s common stock issued at the closing. The approximately $16.6 million in cash consideration paid to former Arconics equity holders less cash acquired of $0.6 million resulted in a net cash outlay by the Company of approximately $16.0 million. The Arconics purchase price was primarily allocated to acquired technology and customer relationships intangible assets, and goodwill. Through this acquisition, the Company gained broader expertise, aviation-grade software and mobile applications to make flying safer and more efficient for pilots, cabin crews and flight operations teams, as well as applications that are expected to create new opportunities for passenger entertainment and airline services and revenue. This acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements include the operating results of Arconics in the Company’s satellite services segment from the date of the acquisition.

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, the Company also completed the sale of an aggregate of 7,475,000 shares of Viasat common stock in an underwritten public offering. The Company’s net proceeds from the offering were approximately $503.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In November 2016, the Company used $225.0 million of the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility (the Revolving Credit Facility).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates have been prepared on the basis of the most current and best available information and actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates made by management include revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, self-insurance reserves, allowance for doubtful accounts, warranty accruals, valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets, patents, orbital slots and other licenses, software development, property, equipment and satellites, long-lived assets, derivatives, contingencies and income taxes including the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.

Revenue recognition

A substantial portion of the Company’s revenues is derived from long-term contracts requiring development and delivery of complex equipment built to customer specifications. Sales related to long-term contracts are accounted for under the authoritative guidance for the percentage-of-completion method of accounting (Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 605-35). Sales and earnings under these contracts are recorded either based on the ratio of actual costs incurred to date to total estimated costs expected to be incurred related to the contract, or as products are shipped under the units-of-delivery method. Anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in full in the period in which losses become probable and estimable. Changes in estimates of profit or loss on contracts are included in earnings on a cumulative basis in the period the estimate is changed. During the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded losses of approximately $2.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, related to loss contracts. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded losses of approximately $6.4 million and $2.8 million, respectively, related to loss contracts.

VIASAT, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

The Company also derives a substantial portion of its revenues from contracts and purchase orders where revenue is recorded on delivery of products or performance of services in accordance with the authoritative guidance for revenue recognition (ASC 605). Under this standard, the Company recognizes revenue when an arrangement exists, prices are determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and the goods or services have been delivered.

The Company also enters into certain leasing arrangements with customers and evaluates the contracts in accordance with the authoritative guidance for leases (ASC 840). The Company’s accounting for equipment leases involves specific determinations under the authoritative guidance for leases, which often involve complex provisions and significant judgments. In accordance with the authoritative guidance for leases, the Company classifies the transactions as sales type or operating leases based on: (1) review for transfers of ownership of the equipment to the lessee by the end of the lease term, (2) review of the lease terms to determine if it contains an option to purchase the leased equipment for a price which is sufficiently lower than the expected fair value of the equipment at the date of the option, (3) review of the lease term to determine if it is equal to or greater than 75% of the economic life of the equipment, and (4) review of the present value of the minimum lease payments to determine if they are equal to or greater than 90% of the fair market value of the equipment at the inception of the lease. Additionally, the Company considers the cancelability of the contract and any related uncertainty of collections or risk in recoverability of the lease investment at lease inception. Revenue from sales type leases is recognized at the inception of the lease or when the equipment has been delivered and installed at the customer site, if installation is required. Revenues from equipment rentals under operating leases are recognized as earned over the lease term, which is generally on a straight-line basis.

In accordance with the authoritative guidance for revenue recognition for multiple element arrangements, the Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-13 (ASU 2009-13), Revenue Recognition (ASC 605) Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, which updates ASC 605-25, Revenue Recognition-Multiple element arrangements, of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) codification, for substantially all of the arrangements with multiple deliverables, the Company allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy at the arrangement inception. The selling price for each element is based upon the following selling price hierarchy: vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) if available, third-party evidence (TPE) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (ESP) if neither VSOE nor TPE are available (a description as to how the Company determines VSOE, TPE and ESP is provided below). If a tangible hardware systems product includes software, the Company determines whether the tangible hardware systems product and the software work together to deliver the product’s essential functionality and, if so, the entire product is treated as a nonsoftware deliverable. The total arrangement consideration is allocated to each separate unit of accounting for each of the nonsoftware deliverables using the relative selling prices of each unit based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy. Revenue for each separate unit of accounting is recognized when the applicable revenue recognition criteria for each element have been met.

To determine the selling price in multiple-element arrangements, the Company establishes VSOE of the selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately. The Company also considers specific renewal rates offered to customers for software license updates, product support and hardware systems support, and other services. For nonsoftware multiple-element arrangements, TPE is established by evaluating similar and/or interchangeable competitor products or services in standalone arrangements with similarly situated customers and/or agreements. If the Company is unable to determine the selling price because VSOE or TPE doesn’t exist, the Company determines ESP for the purposes of allocating the arrangement by reviewing historical transactions, including transactions whereby the deliverable was sold on a standalone basis and considers several other external and internal factors including, but not limited to, pricing practices including discounting, margin objectives, competition, the geographies in which the Company offers its products and services, the type of customer (i.e., distributor, value added reseller, government agency or direct end user, among others), volume commitments and the stage of the product lifecycle. The determination of ESP considers the Company’s pricing model and go-to-market strategy. As the Company’s, or its competitors’, pricing and go-to-market strategies evolve, the Company may modify its pricing practices in the future, which could result in changes to its determination of VSOE, TPE and ESP. As a result, the Company’s future revenue recognition for multiple-element arrangements could differ materially from those in the current period.

In accordance with the authoritative guidance for shipping and handling fees and costs (ASC 605-45), the Company records shipping and handling costs billed to customers as a component of revenues, and shipping and handling costs incurred by the Company for inbound and outbound freight as a component of cost of revenues.

Collections in excess of revenues and deferred revenues represent cash collected from customers in advance of revenue recognition and are recorded in accrued liabilities for obligations within the next 12 months. Amounts for obligations extending beyond 12 months are recorded within other liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

VIASAT, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

Contract costs on U.S. government contracts are subject to audit and review by the Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA), the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and other U.S. government agencies, as well as negotiations with U.S. government representatives. The Company’s incurred cost audits by the DCAA have not been concluded for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. As of December 31, 2017, the DCAA had completed its incurred cost audit for fiscal year 2004 and approved the Company’s incurred cost claims for fiscal years 2005 through 2015 without further audit. Although the Company has recorded contract revenues subsequent to fiscal year 2015 based upon an estimate of costs that the Company believes will be approved upon final audit or review, the Company does not know the outcome of any ongoing or future audits or reviews and adjustments, and if future adjustments exceed the Company’s estimates, its profitability would be adversely affected. As of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, the Company had $1.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively, in contract-related reserves for its estimate of potential refunds to customers for potential cost adjustments on several multi-year U.S. government cost reimbursable contracts (see Note 8).

Advertising costs

In accordance with the authoritative guidance for advertising costs (ASC 720-35), advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses. Advertising expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $3.2 million and $1.9 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $6.7 million and $3.5 million, respectively.

Commissions

The Company compensates third parties based on specific commission programs directly related to certain product and service sales, and these commissions costs are expensed as incurred.

Property, equipment and satellites

Satellites and other property and equipment are recorded at cost or, in the case of certain satellites and other property acquired, the fair value at the date of acquisition, net of accumulated depreciation. Capitalized satellite costs consist primarily of the costs of satellite construction and launch, including launch insurance and insurance during the period of in-orbit testing, the net present value of performance incentives expected to be payable to satellite manufacturers (dependent on the continued satisfactory performance of the satellites), costs directly associated with the monitoring and support of satellite construction, and interest costs incurred during the period of satellite construction. The Company also constructs earth stations, network operations systems and other assets to support its satellites, and those construction costs, including interest, are capitalized as incurred. At the time satellites are placed in service, the Company estimates the useful life of its satellites for depreciation purposes based upon an analysis of each satellite’s performance against the original manufacturer’s orbital design life, estimated fuel levels and related consumption rates, as well as historical satellite operating trends. Costs related to internally developed software for internal uses are capitalized after the preliminary project stage is complete and are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Costs incurred for additions to property, equipment and satellites, together with major renewals and betterments, are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining life of the underlying asset. Costs incurred for maintenance, repairs and minor renewals and betterments are charged to expense as incurred. When assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in operations, which for the periods presented, primarily related to losses incurred for unreturned customer premise equipment (CPE). The Company computes depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from two to 24 years. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the life of the improvement.

Interest expense is capitalized on the carrying value of assets under construction, in accordance with the authoritative guidance for the capitalization of interest (ASC 835-20). With respect to assets under construction, including the ViaSat-2 satellite and related gateway and networking equipment (which commenced construction during the first quarter of fiscal year 2014), and the ViaSat-3 class satellites (which commenced construction during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016), the Company capitalized $15.8 million and $13.4 million of interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and capitalized $46.5 million and $35.2 million of interest expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The Company owns two satellites in service: ViaSat-1 (its first-generation high-capacity Ka-band spot-beam satellite, which was placed into service in January 2012) and WildBlue-1 (which was placed into service in March 2007). On June 1, 2017, the Company’s second-generation ViaSat-2 satellite was successfully launched into orbit. The satellite has successfully completed orbit raising and orbital placement, and the satellite manufacturer will transfer operation of the satellite to the Company following the completion of in-orbit testing. The Company currently has two third-generation ViaSat-3 class satellites under construction. The Company also has an exclusive prepaid lifetime capital lease of Ka-band capacity over the contiguous United States on Telesat Canada’s Anik F2 satellite (which was placed into service in April 2005) and owns related earth stations and networking equipment for all of its satellites. The Company periodically reviews the remaining estimated useful life of its satellites to determine if revisions

VIASAT, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

to estimated lives are necessary. The Company procures indoor and outdoor CPE units leased to subscribers under a retail leasing program as part of the Company’s satellite services segment, which are reflected in investing activities and property and equipment in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company depreciates the satellites, earth stations and networking equipment, CPE units and related installation costs over their estimated useful lives. The total cost and accumulated depreciation of CPE units included in property and equipment, net, as of December 31, 2017 were $312.0 million and $164.4 million, respectively. The total cost and accumulated depreciation of CPE units included in property and equipment, net, as of March 31, 2017 were $271.9 million and $158.2 million, respectively.

Occasionally, the Company may enter into capital lease arrangements for various machinery, equipment, computer-related equipment, software, furniture or fixtures. The Company records amortization of assets leased under capital lease arrangements within depreciation expense.

Patents, orbital slots and other licenses

The Company capitalizes the costs of obtaining or acquiring patents, orbital slots and other licenses. Amortization of intangible assets that have finite lives is provided for by the straight-line method over the shorter of the legal or estimated economic life. Total capitalized costs of $3.2 million related to patents were included in other assets as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017. The Company capitalized costs of $15.4 million related to acquiring and obtaining orbital slots and other licenses included in other assets as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017. Accumulated amortization related to these assets was $2.4 million and $2.1 million as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, respectively. Amortization expense related to these assets was an insignificant amount for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. If a patent, orbital slot or orbital license is rejected, abandoned or otherwise invalidated, the unamortized cost is expensed in that period. During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not write off any significant costs due to abandonment or impairment.

Debt issuance costs

Debt issuance costs are amortized and recognized as interest expense using the effective interest rate method, or, when the results are not materially different, on a straight-line basis over the expected term of the related debt. During the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, no debt issuance costs were capitalized. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, $9.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively, of debt issuance costs were capitalized. Unamortized debt issuance costs related to extinguished debt are expensed at the time the debt is extinguished and recorded in loss on extinguishment of debt in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Debt issuance costs related to the Revolving Credit Facility are recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets and in other long-term assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets in accordance with the authoritative guidance for imputation of interest (ASC 835-30). Debt issuance costs related to the Company’s 5.625% Senior Notes due 2025 (the 2025 Notes) and the Company’s direct loan facility with the Export-Import Bank of the United States for ViaSat-2 (the Ex-Im Credit Facility) are recorded as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt, consistent with debt discounts, in accordance with the authoritative guidance for imputation of interest (ASC 835-30).

Software development

Costs of developing software for sale are charged to research and development expense when incurred, until technological feasibility has been established. Software development costs incurred from the time technological feasibility is reached until the product is available for general release to customers are capitalized and reported at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value. Once the product is available for general release, the software development costs are amortized based on the ratio of current to future revenue for each product with an annual minimum equal to straight-line amortization over the remaining estimated economic life of the product, generally within five years. Capitalized costs, net, of $238.6 million and $203.7 million related to software developed for resale were included in other assets as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, respectively. The Company capitalized $20.2 million and $58.0 million of costs related to software developed for resale for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, respectively. The Company capitalized $17.6 million and $58.3 million of costs related to software developed for resale for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively. Amortization expense for capitalized software development costs was $6.8 million and $23.1 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, and $8.4 million and $24.8 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively.

Self-insurance liabilities

The Company has self-insurance plans to retain a portion of the exposure for losses related to employee medical benefits and workers’ compensation. The self-insurance plans include policies which provide for both specific and aggregate stop-loss limits. The Company utilizes internal actuarial methods as well as other historical information for the purpose of estimating ultimate costs for a particular plan year. Based on these actuarial methods, along with currently available information and insurance industry statistics, the Company has recorded self-insurance liability for its plans of $4.1 million and $4.2 million in accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, respectively. The Company’s estimate, which is subject to

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inherent variability, is based on average claims experience in the Company’s industry and its own experience in terms of frequency and severity of claims, including asserted and unasserted claims incurred but not reported, with no explicit provision for adverse fluctuation from year to year. This variability may lead to ultimate payments being either greater or less than the amounts presented above. Self-insurance liabilities have been classified as a current liability in accrued liabilities in accordance with the estimated timing of the projected payments.

Indemnification provisions

In the ordinary course of business, the Company includes indemnification provisions in certain of its contracts, generally relating to parties with which the Company has commercial relations. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company will indemnify, hold harmless and agree to reimburse the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party, including but not limited to losses relating to third-party intellectual property claims. To date, there have not been any material costs incurred in connection with such indemnification clauses. The Company’s insurance policies do not necessarily cover the cost of defending indemnification claims or providing indemnification, so if a claim was filed against the Company by any party that the Company has agreed to indemnify, the Company could incur substantial legal costs and damages. A claim would be accrued when a loss is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. At December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, no such amounts were accrued related to the aforementioned provisions.

Noncontrolling interests

A noncontrolling interest represents the equity interest in a subsidiary that is not attributable, either directly or indirectly, to the Company and is reported as equity of the Company, separately from the Company’s controlling interest. Revenues, expenses, gains, losses, net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss) are reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements at the consolidated amounts, which include the amounts attributable to both the controlling and noncontrolling interest.

Investments in unconsolidated affiliate — equity method

Investments in entities in which the Company can exercise significant influence, but does not own a majority equity interest or otherwise control, are accounted for using the equity method and are included as investment in unconsolidated affiliate in other assets (long-term) on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company records its share of the results of such entities within equity in income (losses) of unconsolidated affiliate, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The Company monitors such investments for other-than-temporary impairment by considering factors including the current economic and market conditions and the operating performance of the entities and records reductions in carrying values when necessary. The fair value of privately held investments is estimated using the best available information as of the valuation date, including current earnings trends, undiscounted cash flows, quoted stock prices of comparable public companies, and other company specific information, including recent financing rounds.

Common stock held in treasury

As of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, the Company had no shares of common stock held in treasury.

During the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company issued 872,271 and 773,290 shares of common stock, respectively, based on the vesting terms of certain restricted stock unit agreements. In order for employees to satisfy minimum statutory employee tax withholding requirements related to the issuance of common stock underlying these restricted stock unit agreements, during the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company repurchased 327,585 and 286,284 shares of common stock, respectively, at cost and with a total value of $23.7 million and $21.2 million, respectively. The shares of common stock repurchased during the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were immediately retired. These retired shares remain as authorized stock; however they are considered to be unissued. The retirement of treasury stock had no impact on the Company’s total consolidated stockholders’ equity. Although shares withheld for employee withholding taxes are technically not issued, they are treated as common stock repurchases for accounting purposes (with such shares deemed to be repurchased and then immediately retired), as they reduce the number of shares that otherwise would have been issued upon vesting of the restricted stock units.

Derivatives

The Company enters into foreign currency forward and option contracts from time to time to hedge certain forecasted foreign currency transactions. Gains and losses arising from foreign currency forward and option contracts not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in other income (expense) as gains (losses) on derivative instruments. Gains and losses arising from the effective portion of foreign currency forward and option contracts which are designated as cash-flow hedging instruments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments until the underlying transaction affects the Company’s earnings, at which time they are then recorded in the same income statement line as the underlying transaction.

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During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company settled certain foreign exchange contracts and in connection therewith for each period recognized an insignificant gain or loss recorded in cost of revenues based on the nature of the underlying transactions. The fair value of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts was an insignificant amount recorded as an other current asset as of December 31, 2017 and as an accrued liability as of March 31, 2017. The notional value of foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017 was an insignificant amount and $2.6 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2017, the estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses related to foreign currency forward contracts that was expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months was insignificant. The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as of December 31, 2017 will mature within approximately 33 to 36 months from their inception. There were no gains or losses from ineffectiveness of these derivative instruments recorded for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Stock-based compensation

In accordance with the authoritative guidance for share-based payments (ASC 718), the Company measures stock-based compensation cost at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and recognizes expense for restricted stock units and stock options on a straight-line basis over the employee’s requisite service period. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company began granting total shareholder return (TSR) performance stock options to executive officers under the 1996 Equity Participation Plan. The number of shares of TSR performance stock options that will become eligible to vest based on the time-based vesting schedule described below is based on a comparison over a four-year performance period of the Company’s TSR to the TSR of the companies included in the S&P Mid Cap 400 Index. The number of options that may become vested and exercisable will range from 0% to 175% of the target number of options based on the Company’s relative TSR ranking for the performance period. The Company estimates the fair value of TSR performance stock options at the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation. The Company’s TSR performance stock options that become eligible to vest based on the Company’s TSR performance during the performance period are also subject to a four-year time-based vesting schedule and a six year contractual term. The options must be vested under both the time-based vesting schedule and the performance-based vesting conditions in order to become exercisable. Expense for TSR performance stock options that vest is recognized regardless of the actual TSR outcome achieved and is recognized on a graded-vesting basis and totaled approximately $1.0 million for the three and nine months ending December 31, 2017. Effective April 1, 2017, the Company adopted a change in accounting policy in accordance with ASU 2016-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (ASC 718) to account for forfeitures as they occur. Prior to April 1, 2017, forfeitures were estimated at the date of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differed from those estimates. The Company recognized $17.6 million and $49.1 million of stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, respectively. The Company recognized $14.5 million and $39.9 million of stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively.

Effective April 1, 2017, in accordance with ASU 2016-09, on a prospective basis, the Company recognizes excess tax benefits or deficiencies on vesting or settlement of awards as discrete items within income tax benefit or provision within net income (loss) and the related cash flows classified within operating activities. Prior to April 1, 2017 any unrealized excess tax benefits were tracked off the balance sheet and recognition of the benefits was deferred until realized through a reduction in taxes payable. When the excess tax benefits or deficiencies were realized, they were recognized in paid-in-capital and the related cash flows were classified as an outflow from operating activities and an inflow from financing activities. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively, from stock options exercised and restricted stock unit awards released. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded no incremental tax benefits from stock options exercised and restricted stock unit awards released as the excess tax benefit from stock options exercised and restricted stock unit awards released increased the Company’s net operating loss carryforward.

Income taxes

Accruals for uncertain tax positions are provided for in accordance with the authoritative guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes (ASC 740). The Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The authoritative guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes also provides guidance on derecognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and income tax disclosures. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest expense and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of income tax expense.

The Company calculates its provision for income taxes at the end of each interim reporting period on the basis of an estimated annual effective tax rate adjusted for tax items that are discrete to each period. However, when a reliable estimate cannot be made, the Company computes its provision for income taxes using the actual effective tax rate for the year-to-date period. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company used the actual effective tax rate method in calculating the income tax provision for the period as a reliable estimate of the annual effective tax rate could not be made.

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A deferred income tax asset or liability is established for the expected future tax consequences resulting from differences in the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax credit and loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Recent authoritative guidance

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to a customer. This guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance and will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2019, including interim periods within that reporting period, based on the FASB decision in July 2015 (ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers – Deferral of the Effective Date) to delay the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year, but providing entities a choice to adopt the standard as of the original effective date. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which clarifies the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which provides practical expedient for contract modifications and clarification on assessing the collectability criterion, presentation of sales taxes, measurement date for non-cash consideration and completed contracts at transition. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides for correction or improvement to the guidance previously issued in ASU 2014-09. These standards permit the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company currently plans to adopt the standard in fiscal year 2019 using the “modified retrospective method.” Under that method, the Company will apply the rules to all open contracts existing as of April 1, 2018, recognizing in beginning retained earnings an adjustment for the cumulative effect of the change and providing additional disclosures comparing results to previous accounting standards.

Based upon the Company’s evaluation to date, the Company believes the key changes in the standard that impact its revenue recognition relate to the deferral of commissions in the Company’s satellite service segment, which are currently expensed as incurred under the current standard. The requirement to defer incremental contract acquisition costs and recognize them with the transfer of the related good or service will result in the recognition of a deferred charge on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and corresponding impact to the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The Company has to date reviewed a number of its contracts with regard to the new revenue recognition standard as it continues to evaluate the impacts associated with the new standard and the impact of its adoption on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASC 825-10). ASU 2016-01 requires that most equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method for accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) be measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in net income (loss). The new guidance also impacts financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The new guidance should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. ASU 2016-01 will become effective for the Company in fiscal year 2019, with early adoption permitted with certain stipulations. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (ASC 842). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use assets and eliminates certain real estate-specific provisions. In January 2018 the FASB issued ASU 2018-01, Leases (ASC 842). ASU 2018-01 permits an entity to elect an optional transition practical expedient to not evaluate land easements that exist or expired before the entity’s adoption of ASC 842 and that were not previously accounted for as leases under ASC 840. The new guidance will become effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2016-02 will be adopted on a modified retrospective transition basis for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-05, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815). ASU 2016-05 clarifies that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument, in and of itself, does not require dedesignation of a hedging relationship. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 on a prospective basis and the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

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In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-06, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815). ASU 2016-06 clarifies the requirements for assessing whether contingent put or call option in a debt instrument qualifies as a separate derivative. The new guidance is required to be applied on a modified retrospective basis to all existing and future debt instruments of the fiscal year for which the amendments are effective. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 on a modified retrospective basis and the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-07, Investment — Equity Method and Joint Ventures (ASC 323). ASU 2016-07 eliminates the requirement to apply the equity method of accounting retrospectively when a reporting entity obtains significant influence over a previously held investment. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 on a prospective basis and the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (ASC 718). ASU 2016-09 simplifies various aspects related to how share-based payments are accounted for and presented in the financial statements. The new guidance became effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2018. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. On a prospective basis the Company recognizes excess tax benefits or deficiencies on vesting or settlement of awards as discrete items within income tax benefit or provision within net income (loss) and the related cash flows classified within operating activities. With respect to the forfeiture accounting policy election, the Company elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, adopted on a modified retrospective basis as a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. The election to account for forfeitures as they occur did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures. See Note 9 for additional information regarding the impact of the adoption of this guidance.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (ASC 326). ASU 2016-13 requires credit losses on most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments to be measured using an expected credit loss model (referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) model). It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. The new guidance will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2021, with early adoption permitted. The new guidance is required to be applied on a modified-retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (ASC 230). ASU 2016-15 makes eight targeted changes to how companies present and classify certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2019, with early adoption permitted. The new standard will require adoption on a retrospective basis unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case the Company would be required to apply the amendments prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. The Company early adopted the guidance on a retrospective basis in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 and as a result cash payments for debt prepayment and extinguishment are classified as cash outflows for financing activities. Otherwise the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (ASC 740). ASU 2016-16 requires that an entity should recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs as opposed to when the asset has been sold to an outside party. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2019, with early adoption permitted. The new standard will require adoption on a modified retrospective basis through cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, Consolidation: Interests Held through Related Parties That Are Under Common Control (ASC 810). The amendments change how a reporting entity that is the single decision maker of a variable interest entity should treat indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control with the reporting entity when determining whether it is the primary beneficiary of that variable interest entity. The new standard became effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 on a retrospective basis and the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business (ASC 805). ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many

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areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2019, with early adoption permitted with limitations. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (ASC 350). ASU 2017-04 removes Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. The standard will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income — Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (ASC 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets. ASU 2017-05 clarifies the scope and accounting of a financial asset that meets the definition of an “in-substance nonfinancial asset” and defines the term “in-substance nonfinancial asset.” ASU 2017-05 also adds guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. The standard will become effective for the Company in fiscal year 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (ASC 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU 2017-08 amends the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. The amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The standard will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (ASC 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. ASU 2017-09 provides guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting. The standard will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-10, Service Concession Arrangements (ASC 853): Determining the Customer of the Operation Services. ASU 2017-10 provides clarity on determining the customer in a service concession arrangement. The standard will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2019, with early adoption permitted. The new standard will require adoption on a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity, beginning with the earliest period presented, or a retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. ASU 2017-12 improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements and make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance in current GAAP. The amendments in this update better align an entity’s risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and presentation of hedge results. The standard will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

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Note 2 — Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions


	As of December 31, 2017			As of March 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
Accounts receivable, net:
Billed	$	131,474		$	145,626
Unbilled		98,888			119,565
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(2,325	)		(1,470	)

	$	228,037		$	263,721

Inventories:
Raw materials	$	65,223		$	56,096
Work in process		41,777			25,820
Finished goods		75,059			81,285

	$	182,059		$	163,201

Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Prepaid expenses	$	68,933		$	51,856
Other		7,423			5,980

	$	76,356		$	57,836

Satellites, net:
Satellites (estimated useful life of 10-17 years)	$	551,201		$	559,380
Capital lease of satellite capacity — Anik F2 (estimated useful life of 10 years)		99,090			99,090
Satellites under construction		902,839			776,354

		1,553,130			1,434,824
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		(358,306	)		(326,554	)

	$	1,194,824		$	1,108,270

Property and equipment, net:
Equipment and software (estimated useful life of 2-7 years)	$	773,410		$	679,008
CPE leased equipment (estimated useful life of 4-5 years)		312,049			271,917
Furniture and fixtures (estimated useful life of 7 years)		33,812			30,539
Leasehold improvements (estimated useful life of 2-17 years)		95,171			80,727
Building (estimated useful life of 24 years)		8,923			8,923
Land		14,573			14,573
Construction in progress		154,615			116,902

		1,392,553			1,202,589
Less: accumulated depreciation		(733,400	)		(661,981	)

	$	659,153		$	540,608

Other acquired intangible assets, net:
Technology (weighted average useful life of 6 years)	$	89,857		$	87,592
Contracts and customer relationships (weighted average useful life of 7 years)		103,613			103,034
Satellite co-location rights (weighted average useful life of 9 years)		8,600			8,600
Trade name (weighted average useful life of 3 years)		5,940			5,940
Other (weighted average useful life of 6 years)		10,086			9,925

		218,096			215,091
Less: accumulated amortization		(184,234	)		(173,414	)

	$	33,862		$	41,677

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	As of December 31, 2017		As of March 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
Other assets:
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	$	160,975	$	141,894
Deferred income taxes		205,735		134,764
Capitalized software costs, net		238,642		203,686
Patents, orbital slots and other licenses, net		16,200		16,500
Other		37,261		32,522

	$	658,813	$	529,366

Accrued liabilities:
Collections in excess of revenues and deferred revenues	$	77,371	$	76,682
Accrued employee compensation		48,608		41,691
Accrued vacation		35,381		33,214
Warranty reserve, current portion		5,514		7,796
Other		58,994		65,576

	$	225,868	$	224,959

Other liabilities:
Deferred revenue, long-term portion	$	79,407	$	4,617
Deferred rent, long-term portion		13,093		10,743
Warranty reserve, long-term portion		1,831		3,262
Satellite performance incentive obligation, long-term portion		18,445		19,164
Deferred income taxes, long-term		300		1,936
Other		4,762		3,000

	$	117,838	$	42,722

Note 3 — Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with the authoritative guidance for financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (ASC 820), the Company prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value from market-based assumptions to entity specific assumptions:

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Level 1 — Inputs based on quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date.

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Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

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Level 3 — Inputs which reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The inputs are unobservable in the market and significant to the instrument’s valuation.

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The following tables present the Company’s hierarchy for its assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017 and assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017. The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017:


	Fair Value as of December 31, 2017		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	1,008	$	1,008	$	—	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts		34		—		34		—

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	1,042	$	1,008	$	34	$	—


	Fair Value as of March 31, 2017		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	2,003	$	2,003	$	—	$	—

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	2,003	$	2,003	$	—	$	—

Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	96	$	—	$	96	$	—

Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	$	96	$	—	$	96	$	—

The following section describes the valuation methodologies the Company uses to measure financial instruments at fair value:

Cash equivalents — The Company’s cash equivalents consist of money market funds. Money market funds are valued using quoted prices for identical assets in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency of transactions (Level 1).

Foreign currency forward contracts — The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage foreign currency risk relating to foreign exchange rates. The Company does not use these instruments for speculative or trading purposes. The Company’s objective is to reduce the risk to earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and are measured at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair values of those derivative instruments are recorded to earnings or other comprehensive income (loss) depending on the use of the derivative instrument and whether it qualifies for hedge accounting. The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are valued using standard calculations/models that are primarily based on observable inputs, such as foreign currency exchange rates, or can be corroborated by observable market data (Level 2).

Long-term debt — The Company’s long-term debt consists of borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility and Ex-Im Credit Facility (collectively, the Credit Facilities), as well as $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2025 Notes. Long-term debt related to the Revolving Credit Facility is reported at the outstanding principal amount of borrowings, while long-term debt related to the Ex-Im Credit Facility and the Company’s current and former senior notes (including the 2025 Notes) is reported at amortized cost. However, for disclosure purposes, the Company is required to measure the fair value of outstanding debt on a recurring basis. As of December 31, 2017, the estimated fair value of the Company’s outstanding long-term debt related to the 2025 Notes was determined based on actual or estimated bids and offers for the 2025 Notes in an over-the-counter market (Level 2) and was $705.3 million. As of March 31, 2017, the fair value of the Company’s outstanding long-term debt related to its former $575.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Notes due 2020 (the 2020 Notes) was determined using quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) and was $587.9 million. The 2020 Notes were repurchased and redeemed in full in connection with the issuance of the 2025 Notes. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt related to the Revolving Credit Facility approximates its carrying amount due to its variable interest rate, which approximates a market interest rate. As of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt related to the Ex-Im Credit Facility was determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis using observable market interest rates for instruments with similar terms (Level 2) and was approximately $353.5 million and $297.2 million, respectively.

Satellite performance incentive obligation — The Company’s contract with the manufacturer of ViaSat-1 requires the Company to make monthly in-orbit satellite performance incentive payments, including interest at 7.0%, over a 15-year period from December 2011 to December 2026, subject to the continued satisfactory performance of the satellite. The Company records the net present value of these expected future payments as a liability and as a component of the cost of the satellite. However, for disclosure purposes, the Company is required to measure the fair value of outstanding satellite performance incentive obligations on a recurring

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basis. The fair value of the Company’s outstanding satellite performance incentive obligation relating to the ViaSat-1 satellite is estimated to approximate its carrying value based on current rates (Level 2). As of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, the Company’s estimated satellite performance incentive obligation relating to the ViaSat-1 satellite, including accrued interest, was $21.1 million and $21.8 million, respectively.

Note 4 — Shares Used In Computing Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net (loss) income per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders		58,638		52,976		58,237		50,542
Options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		—		235		—		265
TSR performance options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		—		*		—		*
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		—		629		—		656
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan		—		175		—		184
Shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders		58,638		54,015		58,237		51,647

*	The Company began granting TSR performance stock options to executive officers in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 (see Note 1).

The weighted average number of shares used to calculate basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders is the same for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, as the Company incurred a net loss attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders for such periods and inclusion of potentially dilutive weighted average shares of common stock would be antidilutive. Potentially dilutive weighted average shares of common stock excluded from the calculation for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 were 1,355,232 and 1,376,667 shares relating to stock options (other than TSR performance stock options), respectively, 270,256 and 90,413 shares relating to TSR performance stock options, respectively, 1,208,047 and 811,747 shares relating to restricted stock units, respectively, and 183,537 and 163,440 shares relating to certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan, respectively.

Antidilutive shares relating to stock options excluded from the calculation comprised 648,043 and 478,400 shares for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively. Antidilutive shares relating to restricted stock units excluded from the calculation comprised 500 and zero shares for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively.

Note 5 — Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

During the nine months ended December 31, 2017, the slight increase in the Company’s goodwill related to the effects of foreign currency translation recorded within all three of the Company’s segments.

Other acquired intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of two to ten years. Amortization expense related to other acquired intangible assets was $3.2 million and $2.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $9.8 million and $7.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The expected amortization expense of amortizable acquired intangible assets may change due to the effects of foreign currency fluctuations as a result of international businesses acquired. Current and expected amortization expense for acquired intangible assets for each of the following periods is as follows:


	Amortization
	(In thousands)
For the nine months ended December 31, 2017	$	9,757

Expected for the remainder of fiscal year 2018	$	2,402
Expected for fiscal year 2019		9,466
Expected for fiscal year 2020		7,638
Expected for fiscal year 2021		5,218
Expected for fiscal year 2022		3,392
Thereafter		5,746

	$	33,862

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Note 6 — Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt

Total long-term debt consisted of the following as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017:


	As of December 31, 2017			As of March 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
2025 Notes	$	700,000		$	—
2020 Notes		—			575,000
Revolving Credit Facility		—			—
Ex-Im Credit Facility (1)		362,401			304,134
Other		299			288

Total debt		1,062,700			879,422
Unamortized premium/(discount and debt issuance costs), net (1)		(40,963	)		(30,651	)
Less: current portion of long-term debt		45,599			288

Total long-term debt	$	976,138		$	848,483

(1)

As of March 31, 2017, included in Ex-Im Credit Facility and in unamortized discount and debt issuance costs on the Ex-Im Credit Facility was $29.5 million and $23.0 million, respectively, relating to the exposure fees accrued as of such date and subsequently financed under the Ex-Im Credit Facility.

Revolving Credit Facility

As of December 31, 2017, the Revolving Credit Facility provided an $800.0 million revolving line of credit (including up to $150.0 million of letters of credit) with a maturity date of May 24, 2021.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either (1) the highest of the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, the Eurodollar rate plus 1.00%, or the administrative agent’s prime rate as announced from time to time, or (2) the Eurodollar rate, plus, in the case of each of (1) and (2), an applicable margin that is based on the Company’s total leverage ratio. The Company has capitalized certain amounts of interest expense on the Revolving Credit Facility in connection with the construction of various assets during the construction period. The Revolving Credit Facility is required to be guaranteed by certain significant domestic subsidiaries of the Company (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility) and secured by substantially all of the Company’s and any such subsidiaries’ assets. As of December 31, 2017, none of the Company’s subsidiaries guaranteed the Revolving Credit Facility.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains financial covenants regarding a maximum total leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. In addition, the Revolving Credit Facility contains covenants that restrict, among other things, the Company’s ability to sell assets, make investments and acquisitions, make capital expenditures, grant liens, pay dividends and make certain other restricted payments.

The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2017. At December 31, 2017, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and $29.1 million outstanding under standby letters of credit, leaving borrowing availability under the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2017 of $770.9 million.

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Ex-Im Credit Facility

As of December 31, 2017, the Ex-Im Credit Facility provided a $362.4 million senior secured direct loan facility, which was fully drawn. Of the $362.4 million in principal amount of borrowings made under the Ex-Im Credit Facility, $321.2 million was used to finance up to 85% of the costs of construction, launch and insurance of the ViaSat-2 satellite and related goods and services (including costs incurred on or after September 18, 2012), with the remaining $41.2 million used to finance the total exposure fees incurred under the Ex-Im Credit Facility (which includes all previously accrued completion exposure fees).

Borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.38%, payable semi-annually in arrears. The effective interest rate on the Company’s outstanding borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility, which takes into account timing and amount of borrowings, exposure fees, debt issuance costs and other fees, is 4.6%. Borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility are required to be repaid in 16 approximately equal semi-annual principal installments, commencing on April 15, 2018, with a maturity date of October 15, 2025. The Ex-Im Credit Facility is guaranteed by Viasat and is secured by first-priority liens on the ViaSat-2 satellite and related assets, as well as a pledge of the capital stock of the borrower under the facility.

The Ex-Im Credit Facility contains financial covenants regarding Viasat’s maximum total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio. In addition, the Ex-Im Credit Facility contains covenants that restrict, among other things, the Company’s ability to sell assets, make investments and acquisitions, make capital expenditures, grant liens, pay dividends and make certain other restricted payments. The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants under the Ex-Im Credit Facility as of December 31, 2017.

Borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility are recorded as current portion of long-term debt and as other long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The discount of $42.3 million (comprising the initial $6.0 million pre-exposure fee, $35.3 million of completion exposure fees, and other customary fees) and deferred financing cost associated with the issuance of the borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility is amortized to interest expense on an effective interest rate basis over the term of the borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility.

Senior Notes

Discharge of indenture and loss on extinguishment of debt

In connection with the Company’s issuance of the 2025 Notes on September 21, 2017, the Company repurchased and redeemed all of its $575.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2020 Notes then outstanding through a cash tender offer and redemption, and the indenture governing the 2020 Notes was satisfied and discharged in accordance with its terms. On September 21, 2017, the Company repurchased $298.2 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2020 Notes pursuant to the tender offer. The total cash payment to repurchase the tendered 2020 Notes in the tender offer, including accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the repurchase date, was $309.3 million. Also on September 21, 2017, in connection with the redemption of the remaining $276.8 million in aggregate principal amount of 2020 Notes, the Company irrevocably deposited $287.4 million with Wilmington Trust, as trustee, as trust funds solely for the benefit of the holders of such 2020 Notes. The redemption price for the 2020 Notes was 101.719% of the principal amount so redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date of October 5, 2017.

In connection with the satisfaction and discharge of the indenture governing the 2020 Notes, all of the obligations of the Company (other than certain customary provisions of the indenture that expressly survive pursuant to the terms of the indenture) were discharged on September 21, 2017.

As a result of the repurchase of the 2020 Notes in the tender offer and the redemption of the remaining 2020 Notes, the Company recognized a $10.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt during the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, which was comprised of $10.6 million in cash payments (including tender offer consideration, redemption premium and related professional fees), net of an insignificant amount in non-cash gain (including unamortized premium, net of unamortized debt issuance costs).

Senior Notes due 2025

On September 21, 2017, the Company issued $700.0 million in principal amount of 2025 Notes in a private placement to institutional buyers. The 2025 Notes were issued at face value and are recorded as long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs, in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The 2025 Notes bear interest at the rate of 5.625% per year, payable semi-annually in cash in arrears, which interest payments will commence in March 2018. Debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the 2025 Notes are amortized to interest expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the 2025 Notes, the results of which are not materially different from the effective interest rate basis.

The 2025 Notes are required to be guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by each of the Company’s existing and future subsidiaries that guarantees the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2017, none of the Company’s subsidiaries guaranteed the 2025 Notes. The 2025 Notes are the Company’s general senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all

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of the Company’s existing and future unsecured unsubordinated debt. The 2025 Notes are effectively junior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future secured debt, including under the Credit Facilities (to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt), are structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities (including trade payables) of the Company’s subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 2025 Notes, and are senior in right of payment to all of their existing and future subordinated indebtedness.

The indenture governing the 2025 Notes limits, among other things, the Company’s and its restricted subsidiaries’ ability to: incur, assume or guarantee additional debt; issue redeemable stock and preferred stock; pay dividends, make distributions or redeem or repurchase capital stock; prepay, redeem or repurchase subordinated debt; make loans and investments; grant or incur liens; restrict dividends, loans or asset transfers from restricted subsidiaries; sell or otherwise dispose of assets; enter into transactions with affiliates; reduce the Company’s satellite insurance; and consolidate or merge with, or sell substantially all of their assets to, another person.

Prior to September 15, 2020, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the 2025 Notes at a redemption price of 105.625% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the redemption date, from the net cash proceeds of specified equity offerings. The Company may also redeem the 2025 Notes prior to September 15, 2020, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus the applicable premium and any accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the redemption date. The applicable premium is calculated as the greater of: (i) 1.0% of the principal amount of such 2025 Notes and (ii) the excess, if any, of (a) the present value at such date of redemption of (1) the redemption price of such 2025 Notes on September 15, 2020 plus (2) all required interest payments due on such 2025 Notes through September 15, 2020 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to the date of redemption), computed using a discount rate equal to the treasury rate (as defined under the indenture) plus 50 basis points, over (b) the then-outstanding principal amount of such 2025 Notes. The 2025 Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time during the 12 months beginning on September 15, 2020 at a redemption price of 102.813%, during the 12 months beginning on September 15, 2021 at a redemption price of 101.406%, and at any time on or after September 15, 2022 at a redemption price of 100%, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the redemption date.

In the event a change of control triggering event occurs (as defined in the indenture), each holder will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s 2025 Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

Note 7 — Product Warranty

The Company provides limited warranties on its products for periods of up to five years. The Company records a liability for its warranty obligations when products are shipped or they are included in long-term construction contracts based upon an estimate of expected warranty costs. Amounts expected to be incurred within 12 months are classified as accrued liabilities and amounts expected to be incurred beyond 12 months are classified as other liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements. For mature products, the warranty cost estimates are based on historical experience with the particular product. For newer products that do not have a history of warranty costs, the Company bases its estimates on its experience with the technology involved and the types of failures that may occur. It is possible that the Company’s underlying assumptions will not reflect the actual experience and, in that case, future adjustments will be made to the recorded warranty obligation. The following table reflects the change in the Company’s warranty accrual during the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:


	Nine Months Ended
	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	11,058		$	11,434
Change in liability for warranties issued in period		218			6,177
Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period		(3,931	)		(6,108	)

Balance, end of period	$	7,345		$	11,503

Note 8 — Commitments and Contingencies

In May 2013, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase the ViaSat-2 satellite from The Boeing Company (Boeing) at a price of approximately $358.0 million, plus an additional amount for launch support services to be performed by Boeing. In April 2017, the satellite construction agreement was amended to replace the remaining milestone payments for the satellite under the

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agreement with approximately $21.0 million of in-orbit satellite performance incentive payments, excluding interest, payable monthly over a nine-year period commencing one month after the completion of in-orbit testing, subject to the continued satisfactory performance of the satellite.

In July 2016, the Company entered into two separate agreements with Boeing for the construction and purchase of two ViaSat-3 class satellites and the integration of Viasat’s payload technologies into the satellites at an amended price of approximately $379.5 million in the aggregate (subject to purchase price adjustments based on factors such as launch delay and early delivery), plus an additional amount for launch support services to be performed by Boeing. In addition, under one of these agreements, the Company has the option to order up to two additional ViaSat-3 class satellites. The first ViaSat-3 class satellite is expected to provide broadband services over the Americas, and the second is expected to provide broadband services over Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

From time to time, the Company is involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, including government investigations and claims, and other claims and proceedings with respect to intellectual property, breach of contract, labor and employment, tax and other matters. Such matters could result in fines; penalties, compensatory, treble or other damages; or non-monetary relief. A violation of government contract laws and regulations could also result in the termination of its government contracts or debarment from bidding on future government contracts. Although claims, suits, investigations and proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company believes that the resolution of its current pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

In March 2016, the Company’s 52% majority-owned subsidiary TrellisWare was informed by the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California that it was investigating TrellisWare’s eligibility for certain prior government contracts and whether TrellisWare’s conduct in connection therewith violated the False Claims Act. An estimated loss contingency is accrued when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company regularly evaluates current information available to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted and whether new accruals are required. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, based on further developments in that investigation and TrellisWare’s discussions with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Company accrued a total loss contingency of $11.8 million in SG&A expenses in its government systems segment, which consisted of $11.4 million in uncharacterized damages and $0.4 million in penalties. The impact of the loss contingency on net income attributable to Viasat, Inc. stockholders for fiscal year 2017, net of tax, was $4.0 million, with the related amount of $3.7 million recorded to net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax. As of December 31, 2017, the total loss contingency was recorded in accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet in the amount of $11.8 million. At this time, the Company cannot determine with certainty how or whether the TrellisWare investigation will conclude or whether this will be the final amount of damages and penalties.

The Company has contracts with various U.S. government agencies. Accordingly, the Company is routinely subject to audit and review by the DCMA, the DCAA and other U.S. government agencies of its performance on government contracts, indirect rates and pricing practices, accounting and management internal control business systems, and compliance with applicable contracting and procurement laws, regulations and standards. An adverse outcome to a review or audit or other failure to comply with applicable contracting and procurement laws, regulations and standards could result in material civil and criminal penalties and administrative sanctions being imposed on the Company, which may include termination of contracts, forfeiture of profits, triggering of price reduction clauses, suspension of payments, significant customer refunds, fines and suspension, or a prohibition on doing business with U.S. government agencies. In addition, if the Company fails to obtain an “adequate” determination of its various accounting and management internal control business systems from applicable U.S. government agencies or if allegations of impropriety are made against it, the Company could suffer serious harm to its business or its reputation, including its ability to bid on new contracts or receive contract renewals and its competitive position in the bidding process. The Company’s incurred cost audits by the DCAA have not been concluded for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. As of December 31, 2017, the DCAA had completed its incurred cost audit for fiscal year 2004 and approved the Company’s incurred cost claims for fiscal years 2005 through 2015 without further audit. Although the Company has recorded contract revenues subsequent to fiscal year 2015 based upon an estimate of costs that the Company believes will be approved upon final audit or review, the Company does not know the outcome of any ongoing or future audits or reviews and adjustments, and if future adjustments exceed the Company’s estimates, its profitability would be adversely affected. As of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, the Company had $1.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively, in contract-related reserves for its estimate of potential refunds to customers for potential cost adjustments on several multi-year U.S. government cost reimbursable contracts. This reserve is classified as either an element of accrued liabilities or as a reduction of unbilled accounts receivable based on the status of the related contracts.

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Note 9 — Income Taxes

For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $2.2 million and an income tax benefit of $18.5 million, respectively, resulting in a negative effective tax rate of 8.8% and an effective tax benefit rate of 26.8%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the periods differed from the U.S. statutory rate due primarily to the benefit of research and development tax credits, offset by additional income tax expense due to the revaluation of net deferred tax assets resulting from the lowering of the corporate federal income tax rate from 35% to 21% under H.R.1, informally known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was enacted into law on December 22, 2017 (the Tax Reform).

For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $0.9 million and $5.3 million, respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of 15.5% and 23.1%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the periods differed from the U.S. statutory rate due primarily to the benefit of research and development tax credits. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 also reflects an increase in valuation allowances on state net operating losses and state research and development tax credits.

When a reliable estimate of the annual effective tax rate cannot be made, the Company computes its provision for income taxes using the actual effective tax rate method for the year-to-date period. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company used the actual effective tax rate method in calculating the income tax provision for the period as a reliable estimate of the annual effective tax rate could not be made.

Future realization of existing deferred tax assets ultimately depends on future profitability and the existence of sufficient taxable income of appropriate character (for example, ordinary income versus capital gains) within the carryforward period available under tax law. In the event that the Company’s estimate of taxable income is less than that required to utilize the full amount of any deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance is established, which would cause a decrease to income in the period such determination is made.

For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $1.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively. In the next 12 months it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will not change significantly.

In accordance with the ASU 2016-09, which the Company adopted during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment as of the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 to increase retained earnings by $58.7 million with a corresponding increase to deferred tax assets to recognize net operating loss carryforwards attributable to excess tax benefits on share-based compensation that had not been previously recognized. On a prospective basis, the Company recognizes excess tax benefits or deficiencies on vesting or settlement of awards as discrete items within income tax benefit or provision within net income (loss) and the related cash flows classified within operating activities.

U.S. Tax Reform

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Reform was enacted into law. Among other matters, the Tax Reform lowered the corporate federal income tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018, and transitions U.S. international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system. As the Company has a March 31 fiscal year-end, the lower corporate federal income tax rate will be phased in, resulting in a U.S. statutory federal rate of approximately 31.6% for fiscal year 2018, and 21.0% for subsequent fiscal years.

ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, requires the Company to recognize the effect of any tax laws during the period in which they are enacted. Accordingly, the Company performed preliminary calculations and, based on the estimated effect of the reduction in the corporate federal income tax rate under the Tax Reform, the Company reduced net deferred tax assets, which reduction was recognized as additional income tax expense of $12.2 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017. The Company has performed a preliminary review of the other provisions in the Tax Reform, including U.S. tax on unrepatriated foreign earnings, and has preliminarily concluded that they have no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or ability to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company continues to evaluate the global tax implications of the Tax Reform.

The final impact of the Tax Reform may differ from the above estimate due to, among other things, changes in interpretation, the issuance of additional guidance and any updates to estimates the Company utilized to calculate the transition impacts. The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued rules under SAB 118 that allow for a measurement period of up to one year after the enactment date of the Tax Reform to finalize the recording of the related tax impacts. The Company currently anticipates finalizing and recording any resulting adjustments by the end of the quarter ending December 31, 2018.

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Note 10 — Equity Method Investments and Related-Party Transactions

Eutelsat strategic partnering arrangement

In March 2017, the Company acquired a 49% interest in Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sàrl (Euro Infrastructure Co.) for $139.5 million as part of the consummation of the Company’s strategic partnering arrangement with Eutelsat S.A. (together with its affiliates, Eutelsat). The Company’s investment in Euro Infrastructure Co. is accounted for under the equity method and the total investment, including basis difference allocated to tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, deferred income taxes and goodwill, is classified as a single line item, as an investment in unconsolidated affiliate, on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Because the underlying net assets in Euro Infrastructure Co. and the related excess carrying value of investment over the proportionate share of net assets are denominated in Euros, foreign currency translation gains or losses impact the recorded value of the Company’s investment. The Company recorded foreign currency translation gains, net of tax, of approximately $3.2 million and $10.9 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The Company records its proportionate share of the results of Euro Infrastructure Co., and any related basis difference amortization expense, within equity in income (losses) of unconsolidated affiliate, net, one quarter in arrears. Accordingly, the Company included its share of the results of Euro Infrastructure Co. for the three months ended September 30, 2017 in its condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended December 31, 2017, and its share of the results of Euro Infrastructure Co. from the date of the Company’s investment in Euro Infrastructure Co. on March 3, 2017 through September 30, 2017 in its condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. The Company’s investment in Euro Infrastructure Co. is presented at cost of investment plus its accumulated proportional share of income or loss, including amortization of the difference in the historical basis of the Company’s contribution, less any distributions it has received.

The difference between the Company’s carrying value of its investment in Euro Infrastructure Co. and its proportionate share of the net assets of Euro Infrastructure Co. as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017 is summarized as follows:


	As of December 31, 2017			As of March 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
Carrying value of investment in Euro Infrastructure Co.	$	160,975		$	141,894
Less: proportionate share of net assets of Euro Infrastructure Co.		144,560			127,393

Excess carrying value of investment over proportionate share of net assets	$	16,415		$	14,501

The excess carrying value has been primarily assigned to:
Goodwill	$	23,171		$	20,791
Identifiable intangible assets		13,059			12,379
Tangible assets		(21,504	)		(20,241	)
Deferred income taxes		1,689			1,572

	$	16,415		$	14,501

The identifiable intangible assets have useful lives of up to 11 years and a weighted average useful life of approximately ten years, and tangible assets have useful lives of up to 11 years and a weighted average useful life of approximately 11 years. The preliminary allocation is subject to revision as a more detailed analysis is completed and additional information on the assets and liabilities of Euro Infrastructure Co. as of the closing date becomes available. Any change in the net assets of Euro Infrastructure Co. will change the amount of the purchase price allocable to goodwill. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

The Company’s share of income on its investment in Euro Infrastructure Co. was $1.4 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, consisting of the Company’s share of equity in Euro Infrastructure Co.’s income, including amortization of the difference in the historical basis of the Company’s contribution. The Company did not hold any investment in Euro Infrastructure Co. in the prior year period.

Since acquiring its interest in Euro Infrastructure Co., the Company has recorded $1.6 million in retained earnings of undistributed cumulative earnings in equity interests, net of tax, as of December 31, 2017.

VIASAT, INC.

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Related-party transactions

Transactions with the equity method investee are considered related-party transactions. The following tables set forth the material related-party transactions entered into between Euro Infrastructure Co. and its subsidiaries, on the one hand, and the Company and its subsidiaries, on the other hand, in the ordinary course of business for the time periods presented:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

December 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

(In thousands)

Revenue

1,945

7,574

Expense

1,725

5,313

Cash received

2,191

6,540

Cash paid

1,407

5,416


	As of December 31, 2017		As of March 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
Accounts receivable	$	1,857	$	*	*
Collections in excess of revenues and deferred revenues		2,580		*	*

*	Euro Infrastructure Co. and its subsidiaries were not related parties in the prior year period.

**	Amount was insignificant.

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Note 11 — Segment Information

The Company’s reporting segments, comprised of the satellite services, commercial networks and government systems segments, are primarily distinguished by the type of customer and the related contractual requirements. The Company’s satellite services segment provides satellite-based broadband and related services to consumers, enterprises, commercial airlines and mobile broadband customers. The Company’s commercial networks segment develops and offers advanced satellite and wireless broadband platforms, ground networking equipment, radio frequency and advanced microwave solutions, ASIC chip design, satellite payload development and space-to-earth connectivity systems, some of which are ultimately used by the Company’s satellite services segment. The Company’s government systems segment provides global mobile broadband services to military and government users and develops and offers network-centric, internet protocol (IP)-based fixed and mobile secure communications products and solutions. The more regulated government environment is subject to unique contractual requirements and possesses economic characteristics which differ from the satellite services and commercial networks segments. The Company’s segments are determined consistent with the way management currently organizes and evaluates financial information internally for making operating decisions and assessing performance.

Segment revenues and operating profits (losses) for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Revenues:
Satellite services
Product (1)	$	233		$	7,114		$	664		$	20,581
Service		144,310			152,978			443,671			448,188

Total		144,543			160,092			444,335			468,769
Commercial networks
Product		47,073			46,878			130,903			163,919
Service		8,463			7,633			26,150			21,608

Total		55,536			54,511			157,053			185,527
Government systems
Product		128,651			115,582			392,291			332,985
Service		53,107			50,445			161,276			155,637

Total		181,758			166,027			553,567			488,622
Elimination of intersegment revenues		—			—			—			—

Total revenues	$	381,837		$	380,630		$	1,154,955		$	1,142,918

Operating profits (losses):
Satellite services (1)	$	1,681		$	34,846		$	33,140		$	98,263
Commercial networks		(53,505	)		(48,598	)		(179,007	)		(127,997	)
Government systems		29,675			24,118			96,488			71,082
Elimination of intersegment operating profits		—			—			—			—

Segment operating (loss) profit before corporate and amortization of acquired intangible assets		(22,149	)		10,366			(49,379	)		41,348
Corporate		—			—			—			—
Amortization of acquired intangible assets		(3,177	)		(2,775	)		(9,757	)		(7,565	)

(Loss) income from operations	$	(25,326	)	$	7,591		$	(59,136	)	$	33,783

(1)

Product revenues and operating profits in the satellite services segment for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 included $6.8 million and $20.0 million, respectively, relating to amounts realized under the Company’s settlement agreement entered into in fiscal year 2015 with Space Systems/Loral, Inc. and its former parent company Loral Space & Communications, Inc. As of March 31, 2017, all payments pursuant to this settlement agreement had been recorded and no further impacts to the Company’s consolidated financial statements are anticipated related to this settlement agreement.

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Assets identifiable to segments include: accounts receivable, unbilled accounts receivable, inventory, acquired intangible assets and goodwill. The Company’s property and equipment, including its satellites, earth stations and other networking equipment, are assigned to corporate assets as they are available for use by the various segments throughout their estimated useful lives. Segment assets as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017 were as follows:


	As of December 31, 2017		As of March 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
Segment assets:
Satellite services	$	69,884	$	81,728
Commercial networks		181,229		179,992
Government systems		312,432		326,242

Total segment assets		563,545		587,962
Corporate assets		2,752,062		2,366,691

Total assets	$	3,315,607	$	2,954,653

Other acquired intangible assets, net and goodwill included in segment assets as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017 were as follows:


	Other Acquired Intangible Assets, Net				Goodwill
	As of December 31, 2017		As of March 31, 2017		As of December 31, 2017		As of March 31, 2017
	(In thousands)
Satellite services	$	17,449	$	21,843	$	13,876	$	13,579
Commercial networks		3,725		4,903		43,969		43,930
Government systems		12,688		14,931		62,837		62,367

Total	$	33,862	$	41,677	$	120,682	$	119,876

Amortization of acquired intangible assets by segment for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Satellite services	$	2,031	$	1,605	$	6,297	$	3,814
Commercial networks		385		411		1,178		1,267
Government systems		761		759		2,282		2,484

Total amortization of acquired intangible assets	$	3,177	$	2,775	$	9,757	$	7,565

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

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 that refer to 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; satellite construction and launch activities, including the in-orbit testing, transfer of control to us and entry into service of our ViaSat-2 satellite and the timing thereof; the performance and anticipated benefits of our ViaSat-2 and ViaSat-3 class satellites and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; the impacts on overall coverage area, planned services and financial results of the identified antenna issue on the ViaSat-2 satellite; the expected completion, capacity, service, coverage, service speeds and other features of our satellites, and the timing, cost, economics and other benefits associated therewith; anticipated subscriber growth; plans, objectives and strategies for future operations; 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: the failure of the ViaSat-2 satellite to successfully complete in-orbit testing; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-2 and ViaSat-3 class satellites and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; unexpected expenses related to our satellite projects; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of our strategic partnering arrangement with Eutelsat S.A. (together with its affiliates, Eutelsat) or any of our acquisitions; our ability to successfully implement our business plan for our broadband services on our anticipated timeline or at all; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; audits by the U.S. government; changes in the global business environment and economic conditions; delays in approving U.S. government budgets and cuts in government defense expenditures; our reliance on U.S. government contracts, and on a small number of contracts which account for a significant percentage of our revenues; reduced demand for products and services as a result of continued constraints on capital spending by customers; changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers; our reliance on a limited number of third parties to manufacture and supply our products; increased competition; introduction of new technologies and other factors affecting the communications and defense industries generally; the effect of adverse regulatory changes on our ability to sell products and services; the effect of recent changes to U.S. tax laws; our level of indebtedness and ability to comply with applicable debt covenants; our involvement in litigation, including intellectual property claims and litigation to protect our proprietary technology; our dependence on a limited number of key employees; and other factors identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this report, elsewhere in this report and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Company Overview

We are an innovator in broadband technologies and services. Our end-to-end platform of high-capacity Ka-band satellites, ground infrastructure and user terminals enables us to provide cost-effective, high-speed, high-quality broadband solutions to enterprises, consumers and government users around the globe, whether on the ground, on the move or in flight. In addition, we develop and provide advanced wireless communications systems, secure networking systems and cybersecurity and information assurance products and services. Our product, system and service offerings are often linked through common underlying technologies, customer applications and market relationships. We believe that our portfolio of products and services, combined with our ability to effectively cross-deploy technologies between government and commercial segments and across different geographic markets, provides us with a strong foundation to sustain and enhance our leadership in advanced communications and networking technologies. Viasat, Inc. was incorporated in California in 1986, and reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in 1996.

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, we completed the sale of an aggregate of 7,475,000 shares of Viasat common stock in an underwritten public offering. Our net proceeds from the offering were approximately $503.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In November 2016, we used $225.0 million of the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility (the Revolving Credit Facility).

We conduct our business through three segments: satellite services, commercial networks and government systems.

Satellite Services

Our satellite services business uses our proprietary technology platform to provide satellite-based high-speed broadband services with multiple applications to consumers, enterprises, commercial airlines and mobile broadband customers. Our proprietary Ka-band satellites are at the core of our technology platform. The ViaSat-1 satellite (our first-generation high-capacity Ka-band spot-beam satellite) was placed into service in January 2012. On June 1, 2017, our second-generation ViaSat-2 satellite was successfully launched into orbit. The satellite has successfully completed orbit raising and orbital placement, and the satellite manufacturer will transfer operation of the satellite to us following the completion of in-orbit testing. In January 2018, we reported an antenna issue identified by the satellite manufacturer, for which root cause analysis is still under investigation. Based on measured data and analysis of the current in-orbit performance of the satellite as well as the network as a whole, we currently expect that the issue will not materially impact the overall coverage area of the satellite, nor materially impact the planned services and the expected financial results from the ViaSat-2 system. We currently have two third-generation ViaSat-3 class satellites under construction. We also own the WildBlue-1 satellite, which was placed into service in March 2007.

The primary services offered by our satellite services segment are comprised of:

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Fixed broadband services (formerly provided under the Exede^® and Wildblue^® brands), which provide consumers and businesses with high-speed broadband internet access and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services. As of December 31, 2017, we provided fixed broadband services to approximately 577,000 consumer and small business subscribers.

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In-flight services including our flagship Viasat in-flight internet services and aviation software services. As of December 31, 2017, 589 commercial aircraft were in service utilizing our Viasat in-flight internet services.

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Mobile broadband services, which provide global network management and high-speed internet connectivity services for customers using airborne, maritime and ground-mobile satellite systems.

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Enterprise broadband services, which include business connectivity, live on-line event streaming, oil and natural gas data gathering services and high-definition satellite news gathering.

On March 3, 2017, we consummated our strategic partnering arrangement with Eutelsat for the ownership and operation of satellite broadband infrastructure, equipment, and provision of satellite-based broadband internet services in the European region. At the closing of the transaction, Eutelsat contributed and transferred assets relating to its existing wholesale satellite broadband business (including its KA-SAT satellite) to a subsidiary of Eutelsat, Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sàrl (Euro Infrastructure Co.), in exchange for the issuance of new shares in such subsidiary, and immediately following such contribution and issuance, we purchased 49% of the issued shares of Euro Infrastructure Co. from Eutelsat for cash consideration of $139.5 million. Our total net cash outlay for this investment in Euro Infrastructure Co., including approximately $2.4 million of transaction costs, was approximately $141.9 million. Also at the closing, Eutelsat purchased 49% of the issued shares of our subsidiary, Euro Broadband Retail Sàrl (Euro Retail Co.), for an immaterial amount. Under the strategic partnering arrangement, Euro Infrastructure Co. owns and operates the KA-SAT satellite and related assets and offers wholesale satellite capacity services in the European region, and Euro Retail Co. purchases wholesale satellite capacity services and offers retail satellite-based broadband internet services in the European region.

Commercial Networks

Our commercial networks segment develops and produces a variety of advanced satellite and wireless products, systems and solutions that enable the provision of high-speed fixed and mobile broadband services. Our products, systems and solutions include an array of satellite-based and wireless broadband platforms, networking equipment, space hardware, radio frequency and advanced microwave solutions, space-to-earth connectivity systems, customer premise equipment (CPE), satellite modems and antenna technologies, as well as satellite payload development and ASIC chip design. Our products, systems and solutions are generally developed through a combination of customer and discretionary internal research and development funding, are utilized to provide services through our satellite services segment and are also sold to commercial networks customers (with sales of complementary products, systems and solutions to government customers included in our government systems segment). The primary products, systems, solutions and services offered by our commercial networks segment are comprised of:

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Mobile broadband satellite communication systems, designed for use in aircraft and seagoing vessels.

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Fixed satellite networks, including next-generation satellite network infrastructure and ground terminals to access Ka-band broadband services on high-capacity satellites.

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Antenna systems specializing in earth imaging, remote sensing, mobile satellite communication, Ka-band earth stations and other multi-band antennas.

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Satellite networking development, including specialized design and technology services covering all aspects of satellite communication system architecture and technology, including satellite and ground systems, fabless semiconductor design for ASIC and MMIC chips and WAN compression for enterprise networks, as well as modules and subsystems for various commercial, military and space uses and radio frequency and advanced microwave solutions. We also design and develop high-capacity Ka-band satellites as part of our commercial networks segment (both for our own satellite fleet and for third parties) and design, develop and produce the associated satellite payload technologies.

Government Systems

Our government systems segment provides global mobile broadband services to military and government users, and develops and produces network-centric internet protocol (IP)-based fixed and mobile secure communications products and solutions that are designed to enable the collection and dissemination of secure real-time digital information between individuals on the tactical edge, command centers, strategic communications nodes, ground and maritime platforms and airborne intelligence and defense platforms. Customers of our government systems segment include the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), allied foreign governments, allied armed forces, public safety first-responders and remote government employees.

The primary products and services of our government systems segment include:

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Government mobile broadband products and services, which provide military and government users with high-speed, real-time, broadband and multimedia connectivity in key regions of the world, as well as line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

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Government satellite communication systems, which comprise an array of portable, mobile and fixed broadband modems, terminals, network access control systems and antenna systems using a range of satellite frequency bands for Command and Control (C2) missions, satellite networking services and network management systems for Wi-Fi and other internet access networks, and include products designed for manpacks, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), seagoing vessels, ground mobile vehicles and fixed applications.

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Cybersecurity and information assurance products, which 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 over networks, and that secure data stored on computers and storage devices.

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Tactical data links, including our Battlefield Awareness and Targeting System — Dismounted (BATS-D) handheld Link 16 radios, our KOR-24A 2-channel Small Tactical Terminal for manned and unmanned applications, “disposable” defense data links, our Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals for military fighter jets and their successor, MIDS Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) terminals.

Sources of Revenues

Our satellite services segment revenues are primarily derived from our fixed broadband services business, our in-flight services business and our worldwide managed network services.

Revenues in our commercial networks and government systems segments are primarily derived from three types of contracts: fixed-price, time-and-materials and cost-reimbursement contracts. Fixed-price contracts (which require us to provide products and services under a contract at a specified price) comprised approximately 88% and 85% of our total revenues for these segments for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and 87% of our total revenues for these segments for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. The remainder of our revenues in these segments 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) and from time-and-materials contracts (which reimburse us for the number of labor hours expended at an established hourly rate negotiated in the contract, plus the cost of materials utilized in providing such products or services).

Our ability to grow and maintain our revenues in our commercial networks and government systems segments has to date 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.

Historically, a significant portion of our revenues in our commercial networks and government systems segments has been derived from customer contracts that include the research and development of products. The research and 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. Revenues for our funded research and development from our customer contracts were approximately 20% and 19% of our total revenues in the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Revenues for our funded research and development from our customer contracts were approximately 19% of our total revenues in the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

We also incur independent research and development (IR&D) expenses, which are not directly funded by a third party. IR&D expenses consist primarily of salaries and other personnel-related expenses, supplies, prototype materials, testing and certification related to research and development projects. IR&D expenses were approximately 11% and 9% of total revenues during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and approximately 11% and 8% of total revenues during the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As a government contractor, we are able to recover a portion of our IR&D expenses pursuant to our government contracts.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We consider the policies discussed below to be critical to an understanding of our financial statements because their application places the most significant demands on management’s judgment, with financial reporting results relying on estimation about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. We describe the specific risks for these critical accounting policies in the following paragraphs. For all of these policies, we caution that future events rarely develop exactly as forecast, and even the best estimates routinely require adjustment.

Revenue recognition

A substantial portion of our revenues is derived from long-term contracts requiring development and delivery of complex equipment built to customer specifications. Sales related to these contracts are accounted for under the authoritative guidance for the percentage-of-completion method of accounting (Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 605-35). Sales and earnings under these contracts are recorded either based on the ratio of actual costs incurred to date to total estimated costs expected to be incurred related to the contract, or as products are shipped under the units-of-delivery method.

The percentage-of-completion method of accounting requires management to estimate the profit margin for each individual contract and to apply that profit margin on a uniform basis as sales are recorded under the contract. The estimation of profit margins requires management to make projections of the total sales to be generated and the total costs that will be incurred under a contract. These projections require management to make numerous assumptions and estimates relating to items such as the complexity of design and related development costs, performance of subcontractors, availability and cost of materials, labor productivity and cost, overhead and capital costs and manufacturing efficiency. These contracts often include purchase options for additional quantities and customer change orders for additional or revised product functionality. Purchase options and change orders are accounted for either as an integral part of the original contract or separately depending upon the nature and value of the item. For contract claims or similar items, we apply judgment in estimating the amounts and assessing the potential for realization. These amounts are only included in contract value when they can be reliably estimated and realization is considered probable. Anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in full in the period in which losses become probable and estimable. During the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we recorded losses of approximately $2.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, related to loss contracts. During the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we recorded losses of approximately $6.4 million and $2.8 million, respectively, related to loss contracts.

Assuming the initial estimates of sales and costs under a contract are accurate, the percentage-of-completion method results in the profit margin being recorded evenly as revenue is recognized under the contract. Changes in these underlying estimates due to revisions in sales and future cost estimates or the exercise of contract options may result in profit margins being recognized unevenly over a contract as such changes are accounted for on a cumulative basis in the period estimates are revised. We believe we have established appropriate systems and processes to enable us to reasonably estimate future costs on our programs through regular evaluations of contract costs, scheduling and technical matters by business unit personnel and management. Historically, in the aggregate, we have not experienced significant deviations in actual costs from estimated program costs, and when deviations that result in significant adjustments arise, we disclose the related impact in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. However, these estimates require significant management judgment, and a significant change in future cost estimates on one or more programs could have a material effect on our results of operations. A one percent variance in our future cost estimates on open fixed-price contracts as of December 31, 2017 would change our loss before income taxes by an insignificant amount.

We also derive a substantial portion of our revenues from contracts and purchase orders where revenue is recorded on delivery of products or performance of services in accordance with the authoritative guidance for revenue recognition (ASC 605). Under this standard, we recognize revenue when an arrangement exists, prices are determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and the goods or services have been delivered.

We also enter into certain leasing arrangements with customers and evaluate the contracts in accordance with the authoritative guidance for leases (ASC 840). Our accounting for equipment leases involves specific determinations under the authoritative guidance for leases, which often involve complex provisions and significant judgments. In accordance with the authoritative guidance for leases, we classify the transactions as sales type or operating leases based on: (1) review for transfers of ownership of the equipment to the lessee by the end of the lease term, (2) review of the lease terms to determine if it contains an option to purchase the leased equipment for a price which is sufficiently lower than the expected fair value of the equipment at the date of the option, (3) review of the lease term to determine if it is equal to or greater than 75% of the economic life of the equipment, and (4) review of the present value of the minimum lease payments to determine if they are equal to or greater than 90% of the fair market value of the equipment

at the inception of the lease. Additionally, we consider the cancelability of the contract and any related uncertainty of collections or risk in recoverability of the lease investment at lease inception. Revenue from sales type leases is recognized at the inception of the lease or when the equipment has been delivered and installed at the customer site, if installation is required. Revenues from equipment rentals under operating leases are recognized as earned over the lease term, which is generally on a straight-line basis.

In accordance with the authoritative guidance for revenue recognition for multiple element arrangements, the Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-13 (ASU 2009-13), Revenue Recognition (ASC 605) Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, which updates ASC 605-25, Revenue Recognition-Multiple element arrangements, of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) codification, for substantially all of the arrangements with multiple deliverables, we allocate revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy at the arrangement inception. The selling price for each element is based upon the following selling price hierarchy: vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) if available, third-party evidence (TPE) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (ESP) if neither VSOE nor TPE are available (a description as to how we determine VSOE, TPE and ESP is provided below). If a tangible hardware systems product includes software, we determine whether the tangible hardware systems product and the software work together to deliver the product’s essential functionality and, if so, the entire product is treated as a nonsoftware deliverable. The total arrangement consideration is allocated to each separate unit of accounting for each of the nonsoftware deliverables using the relative selling prices of each unit based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy. Revenue for each separate unit of accounting is recognized when the applicable revenue recognition criteria for each element have been met.

To determine the selling price in multiple-element arrangements, we establish VSOE of the selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately. We also consider specific renewal rates offered to customers for software license updates, product support and hardware systems support, and other services. For nonsoftware multiple-element arrangements, TPE is established by evaluating similar and/or interchangeable competitor products or services in standalone arrangements with similarly situated customers and/or agreements. If we are unable to determine the selling price because VSOE or TPE doesn’t exist, we determine ESP for the purposes of allocating the arrangement by reviewing historical transactions, including transactions whereby the deliverable was sold on a standalone basis, and considering several other external and internal factors including, but not limited to, pricing practices including discounting, margin objectives, competition, the geographies in which we offer our products and services, the type of customer (i.e. distributor, value added reseller, government agency or direct end user, among others), volume commitments and the stage of the product lifecycle. The determination of ESP considers our pricing model and go-to-market strategy. As our, or our competitors’, pricing and go-to-market strategies evolve, we may modify our pricing practices in the future, which could result in changes to our determination of VSOE, TPE and ESP. As a result, our future revenue recognition for multiple-element arrangements could differ materially from those in the current period.

Collections in excess of revenues and deferred revenues represent cash collected from customers in advance of revenue recognition and are recorded in accrued liabilities for obligations within the next 12 months. Amounts for obligations extending beyond the 12 months are recorded within other liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Warranty reserves

We provide limited warranties on our products for periods of up to five years. We record a liability for our warranty obligations when we ship the products or they are included in long-term construction contracts based upon an estimate of expected warranty costs. Amounts expected to be incurred within 12 months are classified as accrued liabilities and amounts expected to be incurred beyond 12 months are classified as other liabilities in the condensed consolidated financial statements. For mature products, we estimate the warranty costs based on historical experience with the particular product. For newer products that do not have a history of warranty costs, we base our estimates on our experience with the technology involved and the types of failures that may occur. It is possible that our underlying assumptions will not reflect the actual experience, and in that case, we will make future adjustments to the recorded warranty obligation.

Property, equipment and satellites

Satellites and other property and equipment are recorded at cost or in the case of certain satellites and other property acquired, the fair value at the date of acquisition, net of accumulated depreciation. Capitalized satellite costs consist primarily of the costs of satellite construction and launch, including launch insurance and insurance during the period of in-orbit testing, the net present value of performance incentive payments expected to be payable to the satellite manufacturers (dependent on the continued satisfactory performance of the satellites), costs directly associated with the monitoring and support of satellite construction, and interest costs incurred during the period of satellite construction. We also construct earth stations, network operations systems and other assets to support our satellites, and those construction costs, including interest, are capitalized as incurred. At the time satellites are placed in service, we estimate the useful life of our satellites for depreciation purposes based upon an analysis of each satellite’s performance against the original manufacturer’s orbital design life, estimated fuel levels and related consumption rates, as well as historical satellite operating trends.

We own two satellites in service: ViaSat-1 (our first-generation high-capacity Ka-band spot-beam satellite, which was placed into service in January 2012) and WildBlue-1 (which was placed into service in March 2007). On June 1, 2017, our second-generation ViaSat-2 satellite was successfully launched into orbit. The satellite has successfully completed orbit raising and orbital placement, and the satellite manufacturer will transfer operation of the satellite to us following the completion of in-orbit testing. We currently have two third-generation ViaSat-3 class satellites under construction. In addition, we have an exclusive prepaid lifetime capital lease of Ka-band capacity over the contiguous United States on Telesat Canada’s Anik F2 satellite (which was placed into service in April 2005) and own related earth stations and networking equipment for all of our satellites. Property and equipment also includes the CPE units leased to subscribers under a retail leasing program as part of our satellite services segment.

Impairment of long-lived and other long-term assets (property, equipment and satellites, and other assets, including goodwill)

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 periodically review the remaining estimated useful life of the satellite to determine if revisions to the estimated life are necessary. 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 by us for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

We account for our goodwill under the authoritative guidance for goodwill and other intangible assets (ASC 350) and the provisions of ASU 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment, which simplifies how we test goodwill for impairment. Current authoritative guidance allows us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. If, after completing the qualitative assessment, we determine that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value is greater than the carrying value, we conclude that no impairment exists. If it is more likely than not that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, we compare the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, a second step is performed in which the implied fair value of goodwill is compared to its carrying value. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value, goodwill must be written down to its implied fair value, resulting in goodwill impairment. We test goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter every fiscal year and when an event occurs or circumstances change such that it is reasonably possible that an impairment may exist.

In accordance with ASC 350, we assess qualitative factors to determine whether goodwill is impaired. Furthermore, in addition to qualitative analysis, we believe it is appropriate to conduct a quantitative analysis periodically as a prudent review of our reporting unit goodwill fair values. Our quantitative analysis estimates the fair values of the reporting units using discounted cash flows and other indicators of fair value. The forecast of future cash flow is based on our best estimate of each reporting unit’s future revenue and operating costs, based primarily on existing firm orders, expected future orders, contracts with suppliers, labor resources, general market conditions, and other relevant factors. Based on a quantitative analysis for fiscal year 2017, we concluded that estimated fair values of our reporting units significantly exceed their respective carrying values.

The qualitative analysis includes assessing the impact of changes in certain factors including: (1) changes in forecasted operating results and comparing actual results to projections, (2) changes in the industry or our competitive environment since the acquisition date, (3) changes in the overall economy, our market share and market interest rates since the acquisition date, (4) trends in the stock price and related market capitalization and enterprise values, (5) trends in peer companies total enterprise value metrics, and (6) additional factors such as management turnover, changes in regulation and changes in litigation matters.

Based on our qualitative and quantitative assessment performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, we concluded that it was more likely than not that the estimated fair value of our reporting units exceeded their carrying value as of March 31, 2017 and, therefore, determined it was not necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test.

Income taxes and valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

Management evaluates the realizability of our deferred tax assets and assesses the need for a valuation allowance on a quarterly basis to determine if the weight of available evidence suggests that an additional valuation allowance is needed. In accordance with the authoritative guidance for income taxes (ASC 740), net deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on all the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In the event that our estimate of taxable income is less than that required to utilize the full amount of any deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance is established, which would cause a decrease to income in the period such determination is made. Our valuation allowance against deferred tax assets increased from $17.7 million at March 31, 2017 to $25.6 million at December 31, 2017. The valuation allowance primarily relates to state net operating loss carryforwards and state research and development tax credit carryforwards.

Our analysis of the need for a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets considered historical as well as forecasted future operating results. In addition, our evaluation considered other factors, including our contractual backlog, our history of positive

earnings, current earnings trends assuming our satellite services segment continues to grow, taxable income adjusted for certain items, and forecasted income by jurisdiction. We also considered the period over which these net deferred tax assets can be realized and our history of not having federal tax loss carryforwards expire unused.

Accruals for uncertain tax positions are provided for in accordance with the authoritative guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes (ASC 740). Under the authoritative guidance, we may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The authoritative guidance addresses the derecognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and income tax disclosures.

We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. In the ordinary course of business, there are calculations and transactions where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. In addition, changes in tax laws and regulations as well as adverse judicial rulings could adversely affect the income tax provision. We believe we have adequately provided for income tax issues not yet resolved with federal, state and foreign tax authorities. However, if these provided amounts prove to be more than what is necessary, the reversal of the reserves would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period in which we determine that provision for the liabilities is no longer necessary. If an ultimate tax assessment exceeds our estimate of tax liabilities, an additional charge to expense would result.

Results of Operations

The following table presents, as a percentage of total revenues, income statement data for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
Revenues:		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%
Product revenues		46.1			44.6			45.4			45.3
Service revenues		53.9			55.4			54.6			54.7
Operating expenses:
Cost of product revenues		33.1			32.7			33.2			33.4
Cost of service revenues		36.0			34.4			35.5			34.4
Selling, general and administrative		26.2			21.1			24.2			20.7
Independent research and development		10.5			9.0			11.4			7.9
Amortization of acquired intangible assets		0.8			0.7			0.8			0.7

(Loss) income from operations		(6.6	)		2.0			(5.1	)		3.0
Interest income (expense), net		0.1			(0.6	)		0.0			(1.0	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—			—			(0.9	)		—

(Loss) income before income taxes		(6.5	)		1.4			(6.0	)		2.0
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes		(0.6	)		(0.2	)		1.6			(0.5	)

Net (loss) income		(6.7	)		1.2			(4.2	)		1.5
Net (loss) income attributable to Viasat, Inc.		(6.5	)		1.1			(4.1	)		1.5

Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 vs. Three Months Ended December 31, 2016

Revenues


	Three Months Ended				Dollar			Percentage
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Increase (Decrease)			Increase (Decrease)
Product revenues	$	176.0	$	169.6	$	6.4			3.8	%
Service revenues		205.9		211.1		(5.2	)		(2.5	)%

Total revenues	$	381.8	$	380.6	$	1.2			0.3	%

Our total revenues increased by $1.2 million as a result of a $6.4 million increase in product revenues, offset by a $5.2 million decrease in service revenues. The product revenue increase was driven by an increase of $13.1 million in our government systems segment, partially offset by a decrease of $6.9 million in our satellite services segment. The decrease in product revenue in our satellite services segment reflected the payments in the prior year period under our settlement agreement with Space Systems/Loral,

Inc. and its former parent company Loral Space & Communications, Inc. (the Settlement Agreement) recognized as product revenue. As of March 31, 2017 all payments pursuant to the Settlement Agreement had been recorded and no further impacts to our consolidated financial statements are anticipated related to the Settlement Agreement. The service revenue decrease was driven by a decrease of $8.7 million in our satellite services segment, partially offset by an increase of $2.7 million in our government systems segment.

Cost of revenues


	Three Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Cost of product revenues	$	126.4	$	124.6	$	1.9		1.5	%
Cost of service revenues		137.3		131.0		6.3		4.8	%

Total cost of revenues	$	263.7	$	255.5	$	8.2		3.2	%

Cost of revenues increased by $8.2 million due to increases of $6.3 million in cost of service revenues and $1.9 million in cost of product revenues. The cost of service revenue increase mainly related to lower margins for our in-flight services and fixed broadband services in our satellite services segment due to the ramp up of large-scale commercial air in-flight connectivity services and preparation for the ViaSat-2 service launch. The cost of product revenue increase was due to increased revenues, causing a $10.1 million increase in cost of product revenues on a constant margin basis (excluding the effect of the payments under the Settlement Agreement in the prior year period recognized as product revenues). The cost of product revenue increase mainly related to our tactical data links products, cybersecurity and information assurance products, offset by improved margins in our cybersecurity and information assurance products, tactical data links products and global mobile broadband products in our government systems segment.

Selling, general and administrative expenses


	Three Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Selling, general and administrative	$	100.1	$	80.3	$	19.8		24.7	%

The $19.8 million increase in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses was primarily attributable to higher support costs of $15.1 million spread across all three segments mainly due to the higher employee-related costs supporting the ViaSat-2 service launch and our commercial air growth activities, as well as in support of the expansion of our international businesses. In addition, selling costs increased $3.1 million driven primarily by increases in our satellite services segment. SG&A expenses consisted primarily of personnel costs and expenses for business development, marketing and sales, bid and proposal, facilities, finance, contract administration and general management.

Independent research and development


	Three Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Independent research and development	$	40.1	$	34.4	$	5.7		16.6	%

The $5.7 million increase in IR&D expenses was primarily the result of increased IR&D efforts of $4.4 million in our government systems segment (primarily related to research increases in the development of next-generation dual band mobility solutions).

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

We amortize our acquired intangible assets from prior acquisitions over their estimated useful lives, which range from two to ten years. The slight increase in amortization of acquired intangible assets in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to the prior year period was primarily the result of our acquisition of Aerodocs Limited (Arconics) in November 2016. Current and expected amortization expense for acquired intangible assets for each of the following periods is as follows:


	Amortization
	(In thousands)
For the nine months ended December 31, 2017	$	9,757

Expected for the remainder of fiscal year 2018	$	2,402
Expected for fiscal year 2019		9,466
Expected for fiscal year 2020		7,638
Expected for fiscal year 2021		5,218
Expected for fiscal year 2022		3,392
Thereafter		5,746

	$	33,862

Interest income

The slight increase in interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period was the result of slightly higher average interest rates on our investments during the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to the prior year period, although we had lower average invested cash balances. This increase was partially offset by the effect of payments in the prior year period under the Settlement Agreement recognized as interest income.

Interest expense

The $2.4 million decrease in interest expense in the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period was due to an increase of $2.4 million in the amount of interest capitalized during the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to the prior year period. Capitalized interest expense during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 related to the construction of our ViaSat-2 satellite and related gateway and networking equipment, construction of our ViaSat-3 class satellites and other assets.

Provision for income taxes

For the three months ended December 31, 2017, we recorded an income tax provision of $2.2 million, resulting in a negative effective tax rate of 8.8%. For the three months ended December 31, 2016, we recorded an income tax provision of $0.9 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 15.5%. The effective tax rates for the periods differed from the U.S. statutory rate due primarily to the benefit of research and development tax credits, offset in the current year period by additional income tax expense due to the revaluation of net deferred tax assets resulting from the lowering of the corporate federal income tax rate from 35% to 21% under H.R.1, informally known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was enacted into law on December 22, 2017 (the Tax Reform).

We calculate our provision for income taxes at the end of each interim reporting period on the basis of an estimated annual effective tax rate adjusted for tax items that are discrete to each period. However, when a reliable estimate cannot be made, we compute our provision for income taxes using the actual effective tax rate method for the year-to-date period. For the three months ended December 31, 2016, we used the actual effective tax rate method in calculating the income tax provision for the period as a reliable estimate of the annual effective tax rate could not be made.

Segment Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 vs. Three Months Ended December 31, 2016

Satellite services segment

Revenues


	Three Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment product revenues	$	0.2	$	7.1	$	(6.9	)		(96.7	)%
Segment service revenues		144.3		153.0		(8.7	)		(5.7	)%

Total segment revenues	$	144.5	$	160.1	$	(15.5	)		(9.7	)%

Our satellite services segment revenues decreased by $15.5 million as a result of an $8.7 million decrease in service revenues and a $6.9 million decrease in product revenues. The decrease in service revenues was primarily driven by a decrease in fixed broadband services due to a decrease in the overall number of residential subscribers, partially offset by higher average revenue per subscriber compared to the prior year period and the expansion of our in-flight services. As of December 31, 2017, 589 commercial aircraft were in service utilizing our in-flight internet services, compared to 555 commercial aircraft in service as of December 31, 2016. Total subscribers of our fixed broadband services decreased year over year, with approximately 577,000 subscribers at December 31, 2017 compared to 675,000 subscribers at December 31, 2016. The decrease in product revenues reflected the payments in the prior year period under the Settlement Agreement recognized as product revenue. As of March 31, 2017 all payments pursuant to the Settlement Agreement had been recorded and no further impacts to our consolidated financial statements are anticipated related to the Settlement Agreement.

Segment operating profit


	Three Months Ended						Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment operating profit	$	1.7		$	34.8		$	(33.2	)		(95.2	)%
Percentage of segment revenues		1.2	%		21.8	%

The decrease in our satellite services segment operating profit was driven primarily by lower earnings contributions of $21.8 million, primarily due to the decrease in product revenues resulting from the completion of payments under the Settlement Agreement during fiscal year 2017, as well as lower margins related to in-flight services and fixed broadband services due to the ramp up of large-scale commercial air in-flight connectivity services and preparation for the ViaSat-2 service launch, as well as in support of the expansion of our international businesses. The decrease in operating profit was further impacted by higher SG&A costs of $11.2 million compared to the prior year period, mainly due to the higher employee-related costs supporting the ViaSat-2 service launch, as well as in support of the expansion of our international businesses.

Commercial networks segment

Revenues


	Three Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment product revenues	$	47.1	$	46.9	$	0.2		0.4	%
Segment service revenues		8.5		7.6		0.8		10.9	%

Total segment revenues	$	55.5	$	54.5	$	1.0		1.9	%

Our commercial networks segment revenues increased by $1.0 million, primarily due to an $0.8 million increase in service revenues. The increase in service revenues was primarily due to an increase of $1.3 million in fixed satellite networks services.

Segment operating loss


	Three Months Ended						Dollar (Increase) Decrease			Percentage (Increase) Decrease
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			Dollar (Increase) Decrease			Percentage (Increase) Decrease
Segment operating loss	$	(53.5	)	$	(48.6	)	$	(4.9	)		(10.1	)%
Percentage of segment revenues		(96.3	)%		(89.2	)%

The $4.9 million increase in our commercial networks segment operating loss was driven primarily by an $4.1 million increase in overall SG&A costs (primarily due to the higher employee-related costs supporting our commercial air growth activities).

Government systems segment

Revenues


	Three Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment product revenues	$	128.7	$	115.6	$	13.1		11.3	%
Segment service revenues		53.1		50.4		2.7		5.3	%

Total segment revenues	$	181.8	$	166.0	$	15.7		9.5	%

Our government systems segment revenues increased by $15.7 million due to increases of $13.1 million in product revenues and $2.7 million in service revenues. The product revenue increase was primarily due to a $12.1 million increase in tactical data link products, a $5.1 million increase in cybersecurity and information assurance products and a $2.5 million increase in tactical satcom radio products, partially offset by a $5.1 million decrease in government satellite communications systems products.

Segment operating profit


	Three Months Ended						Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment operating profit	$	29.7		$	24.1		$	5.6		23.0	%
Percentage of segment revenues		16.3	%		14.5	%

The $5.6 million increase in our government systems segment operating profit reflected higher earnings contributions of $14.5 million, primarily due to higher revenues in our tactical data links products and cybersecurity and information assurance products, coupled with improved margins in global mobile broadband products and cybersecurity and information assurance products. This operating profit increase was partially offset by higher SG&A costs of $4.6 million and higher IR&D costs of $4.4 million (primarily related to research increases in the development of next-generation dual band mobility solutions).

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2017 vs. Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016

Revenues


	Nine Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Product revenues	$	523.9	$	517.5	$	6.4		1.2	%
Service revenues		631.1		625.4		5.7		0.9	%

Total revenues	$	1,155.0	$	1,142.9	$	12.0		1.1	%

Our total revenues grew by $12.0 million as a result of a $6.4 million increase in product revenues and a $5.7 million increase in service revenues. The product revenue increase was driven by an increase of $59.3 million in our government systems segment, partially offset by decreases of $33.0 million in our commercial networks segment and $19.9 million in our satellite services segment. The service revenue increase was driven by increases of $5.6 million in our government systems segment and $4.5 million in our commercial networks segment, partially offset by a decrease of $4.5 million in our satellite services segment.

Cost of revenues


	Nine Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Cost of product revenues	$	382.9	$	382.1	$	0.8		0.2	%
Cost of service revenues		410.5		392.8		17.7		4.5	%

Total cost of revenues	$	793.5	$	774.9	$	18.6		2.4	%

Cost of revenues increased by $18.6 million, primarily due to an increase of $17.7 million in cost of service revenues. This cost of service revenue increase mainly related to lower margins for in-flight internet services and fixed broadband services in our satellite services segment due to the ramp up of large-scale commercial air in-flight connectivity services and preparation for the ViaSat-2 service launch, partially offset by improved margins in global mobile broadband services in our government systems segment.

Selling, general and administrative expenses


	Nine Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Selling, general and administrative	$	279.4	$	236.9	$	42.5		17.9	%

The $42.5 million increase in SG&A expenses was primarily attributable to higher support costs of $36.5 million spread across all three segments, mainly due to the higher employee-related costs supporting the ViaSat-2 service launch and our commercial air growth activities, as well as in support of the expansion of our international business. In addition, new business proposal costs increased $3.9 million, driven primarily by increases in our government systems and commercial networks segments. Selling costs also increased $2.0 million, primarily due to an increase in our satellite services segment in preparation for the ViaSat-2 service launch. SG&A expenses consisted primarily of personnel costs and expenses for business development, marketing and sales, bid and proposal, facilities, finance, contract administration and general management.

Independent research and development


	Nine Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Independent research and development	$	131.5	$	89.8	$	41.7		46.4	%

The $41.7 million increase in IR&D expenses was primarily the result of increased IR&D efforts of $27.7 million in our commercial networks segment (primarily related to an increase in IR&D efforts relating to next-generation satellite payload technologies for our ViaSat-3 class satellites, next-generation consumer broadband integrated networking technologies and mobile broadband satellite communication systems for commercial airline platforms) and $13.7 million in our government systems segment (primarily related to research increases in the development of next-generation dual band mobility solutions).

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

We amortize our acquired intangible assets from prior acquisitions over their estimated useful lives, which range from two to ten years. The $2.2 million increase in amortization of acquired intangible assets in the first nine months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the prior year period was primarily the result of our acquisition of Arconics in November 2016. Current and expected amortization expense for acquired intangible assets for each of the following periods is as follows:


	Amortization
	(In thousands)
For the nine months ended December 31, 2017	$	9,757

Expected for the remainder of fiscal year 2018	$	2,402
Expected for fiscal year 2019		9,466
Expected for fiscal year 2020		7,638
Expected for fiscal year 2021		5,218
Expected for fiscal year 2022		3,392
Thereafter		5,746

	$	33,862

Interest income

The slight decrease in interest income for the nine months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period was primarily due to the effect of payments in the prior year period under the Settlement Agreement recognized as interest income. This decrease was partially offset by slightly higher average interest rates on our investments coupled with higher average invested cash balances during the first nine months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the same period last fiscal year.

Interest expense

The $11.6 million decrease in interest expense in the nine months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period was primarily due to an increase of $11.3 million in the amount of interest capitalized during the first nine months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the prior year period. Capitalized interest expense during the nine months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 related to the construction of our ViaSat-2 satellite and related gateway and networking equipment, construction of our ViaSat-3 class satellites and other assets.

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

For the nine months ended December 31, 2017, we recorded an income tax benefit of $18.5 million, resulting in an effective tax benefit rate of 26.8%. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, we recorded an income tax provision of $5.3 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 23.1%. The effective tax rates for the periods differed from the U.S. statutory rate due primarily to the benefit of research and development tax credits, offset in the current year period by additional income tax expense due to the revaluation of net deferred tax assets resulting from the lowering of the corporate federal income tax rate from 35% to 21% under the Tax Reform. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 also reflects an increase in valuation allowances on state net operating losses and state research and development tax credits.

We calculate our provision for income taxes at the end of each interim reporting period on the basis of an estimated annual effective tax rate adjusted for tax items that are discrete to each period. However, when a reliable estimate cannot be made, we compute our provision for income taxes using the actual effective tax rate method for the year-to-date period. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, we used the actual effective tax rate method in calculating the income tax provision for the period as a reliable estimate of the annual effective tax rate could not be made.

Segment Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2017 vs. Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016

Satellite services segment

Revenues


	Nine Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment product revenues	$	0.7	$	20.6	$	(19.9	)		(96.8	)%
Segment service revenues		443.7		448.2		(4.5	)		(1.0	)%

Total segment revenues	$	444.3	$	468.8	$	(24.4	)		(5.2	)%

Our satellite services segment revenues decreased by $24.4 million as a result of a $19.9 million decrease in product revenues and a $4.5 million decrease in service revenues. The decrease in product revenues reflected the payments in the prior year period under the Settlement Agreement recognized as product revenue. As of March 31, 2017 all payments pursuant to the Settlement Agreement had been recorded and no further impacts to our consolidated financial statements are anticipated related to the Settlement Agreement. The decrease in service revenues was primarily driven by a decrease in our fixed broadband services due to a decrease in the overall number of residential subscribers, partially offset by higher average revenue per broadband subscriber compared to the prior year period and the expansion of our in-flight internet services. As of December 31, 2017, 589 commercial aircraft were in service utilizing our in-flight internet services, compared to 555 commercial aircraft in service as of December 31, 2016. Total subscribers of our fixed broadband services decreased year over year, with approximately 577,000 subscribers at December 31, 2017 compared to 675,000 subscribers at December 31, 2016.

Segment operating profit


	Nine Months Ended						Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment operating profit	$	33.1		$	98.3		$	(65.1	)		(66.3	)%
Percentage of segment revenues		7.5	%		21.0	%

The decrease in our satellite services segment operating profit was driven primarily by lower earnings contributions of $45.3 million primarily due to the decrease in product revenues resulting from the completion of payments under the Settlement Agreement during fiscal year 2017, as well as lower margins related to in-flight internet services and fixed broadband services due to large-scale commercial air in-flight connectivity service ramp up and preparation for the ViaSat-2 service launch. The decrease in operating profit was further impacted by higher SG&A costs of $19.6 million compared to the prior year period mainly due to the higher employee-related costs supporting the ViaSat-2 service launch, as well as in support of the expansion of our international businesses.

Commercial networks segment

Revenues


	Nine Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)			Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment product revenues	$	130.9	$	163.9	$	(33.0	)		(20.1	)%
Segment service revenues		26.2		21.6		4.5			21.0	%

Total segment revenues	$	157.1	$	185.5	$	(28.5	)		(15.3	)%

Our commercial networks segment revenues decreased by $28.5 million, due to a $33.0 million decrease in product revenues, partially offset by a $4.5 million increase in service revenues. The decrease in product revenues was primarily due to a decrease of $47.3 million in fixed satellite networks products (mainly due to a decrease in broadband terminal orders from our large-scale Australian Ka-band infrastructure project that commenced last fiscal year and a decrease from our next generation Ka-band system contract in Canada) and a decrease of $4.7 million in satellite networking development programs products, partially offset by an increase of $12.6 million in mobile broadband satellite communication systems products and an increase of $6.3 million in antenna systems products. The increase in service revenues was primarily due to an increase of $3.9 million in fixed satellite network services.

Segment operating loss


	Nine Months Ended						Dollar (Increase) Decrease			Percentage (Increase) Decrease
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			Dollar (Increase) Decrease			Percentage (Increase) Decrease
Segment operating loss	$	(179.0	)	$	(128.0	)	$	(51.0	)		(39.9	)%
Percentage of segment revenues		(114.0	)%		(69.0	)%

The $51.0 million increase in our commercial networks segment operating loss was driven primarily by a $27.7 million increase in IR&D expenses (primarily due to an increase in IR&D efforts relating to next-generation satellite payload technologies for our ViaSat-3 class satellites, next-generation consumer broadband integrated networking technologies and mobile broadband satellite communication systems for commercial airline platforms), lower earnings contributions of $11.7 million (primarily due to lower revenues in fixed satellite network products and lower margins in our satellite networking development programs products) and a $11.6 million increase in overall SG&A costs (primarily due to the higher employee-related costs supporting our commercial air growth activities and the ViaSat-2 service launch).

Government systems segment

Revenues


	Nine Months Ended				Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment product revenues	$	392.3	$	333.0	$	59.3		17.8	%
Segment service revenues		161.3		155.6		5.6		3.6	%

Total segment revenues	$	553.6	$	488.6	$	64.9		13.3	%

Our government systems segment revenues increased by $64.9 million due to increases of $59.3 million in product revenues and $5.6 million in service revenues. The product revenue increase was primarily due to a $31.8 million increase in tactical data link products, a $13.9 million increase in global mobile broadband products, a $7.2 million increase in cybersecurity and information assurance products and a $6.4 million increase in tactical satcom radio products. The service revenue increase was primarily due to a $6.5 million increase in government satellite communication systems services, a $4.4 million increase in global mobile broadband services and a $1.2 million increase in cybersecurity and information assurance services, partially offset by a $7.2 million decrease in our network management services for Wi-Fi and other internet access networks.

Segment operating profit


	Nine Months Ended						Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)	December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			Dollar Increase (Decrease)		Percentage Increase (Decrease)
Segment operating profit	$	96.5		$	71.1		$	25.4		35.7	%
Percentage of segment revenues		17.4	%		14.5	%

The $25.4 million increase in our government systems segment operating profit reflected higher earnings contributions of $50.4 million, primarily due to higher revenues in our tactical data links products, global mobile broadband products, cybersecurity and information assurance products and government satellite communication systems services, coupled with improved margins in global mobile broadband products and services. This operating profit increase was partially offset by higher IR&D costs of $13.7 million (primarily related to research increases in the development of next-generation dual band mobility solutions) and overall higher SG&A costs of $11.3 million.

Backlog

As reflected in the table below, our overall firm and funded backlog increased during the first nine months of fiscal year 2018. The increases in both firm and funded backlog were attributable primarily to increases in our government systems and commercial networks segments.


	As of December 31, 2017		As of March 31, 2017
	(In millions)
Firm backlog
Satellite services segment	$	131.0	$	125.2
Commercial networks segment		295.5		265.9
Government systems segment		702.2		633.3

Total	$	1,128.7	$	1,024.4


Funded backlog
Satellite services segment	$	131.0	$	125.2
Commercial networks segment		295.5		265.9
Government systems segment		596.8		546.8

Total	$	1,023.3	$	937.9

The firm backlog does not include contract options. Of the $1.1 billion in firm backlog, $222.9 million is expected to be delivered during the remaining three months of fiscal year 2018, and the balance is expected to be delivered in fiscal year 2019 and thereafter. We include in our backlog only those orders for which we have accepted purchase orders. Backlog does not include contracts with subscribers for fixed broadband services in our satellite services segment, nor does it include anticipated purchase orders and requests for the installation of in-flight broadband systems or future recurring in-flight internet service revenues under commercial in-flight internet agreements recorded in our commercial networks and satellite services segments, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, we expected to install in-flight broadband systems on approximately 910 additional aircraft under our existing customer agreements with commercial airlines, approximately 160 of which relate to accepted purchase orders (and are included in firm backlog in our commercial networks segment) and approximately 750 of which relate to anticipated purchase orders and requests under existing customer agreements. There can be no assurance that all anticipated purchase orders and requests will be placed.

Our total new awards were approximately $436.0 million and $1.3 billion for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, compared to $353.7 million and $1.3 billion for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016, respectively.

Backlog is not necessarily indicative of future sales. A majority of our contracts can be terminated at the convenience of the customer. Orders are often made substantially in advance of delivery, and our contracts typically provide that orders may be terminated with limited or no penalties. In addition, purchase orders may present product specifications that would require us to complete additional product development. A failure to develop products meeting such specifications could lead to a termination of the related contract.

Firm backlog amounts are comprised of funded and unfunded components. Funded backlog represents the sum of contract amounts for which funds have been specifically obligated by customers to contracts. Unfunded backlog represents future amounts that customers may obligate over the specified contract performance periods. Our customers allocate funds for expenditures on long-term contracts on a periodic basis. Our ability to realize revenues from contracts in backlog is dependent upon adequate funding for such contracts. Although we do not control the funding of our contracts, our experience indicates that actual contract funding has ultimately been approximately equal to the aggregate amounts of the contracts.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

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, 2017, we had $161.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, $261.7 million in working capital, no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and borrowing availability of $770.9 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2017, our $362.4 million direct loan facility with the Export-Import Bank of the United States for ViaSat-2 (the Ex-Im Credit Facility and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the Credit Facilities) was fully drawn. At March 31, 2017, we had $130.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, $289.3 million in working capital, no outstanding borrowings and borrowing availability of $761.4 million under our Revolving Credit Facility and $274.6 million in principal amount of outstanding borrowings under our Ex-Im Credit Facility. We invest our cash in excess of current operating requirements in short-term, interest-bearing, investment-grade securities.

Our future capital requirements will depend upon many factors, including the timing and amount of cash required for our satellite projects and any future broadband satellite projects we may engage in, expansion of our research and development and marketing efforts, and the nature and timing of orders. Additionally, we will continue to evaluate possible acquisitions of, or investments in complementary businesses, products and technologies which may require the use of cash or additional financing.

The general cash needs of our satellite services, commercial networks and government systems segments can vary significantly. The cash needs of our satellite 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), investments in joint ventures and

strategic partnering arrangements (such as our Eutelsat strategic partnering arrangement) and network expansion activities, as well as the quality of customer, type of contract and payment terms. In our commercial networks segment, cash needs tend to be driven primarily by the type and mix of contracts in backlog, the nature and quality of customers, the timing and amount of investments in IR&D activities (including with respect to next-generation satellite payload technologies) and the payment terms of customers (including whether advance payments are made or customer financing is required). In our government systems segment, the primary factors determining cash needs tend to be the type and mix of contracts in backlog (e.g., product or service, development or production) and timing of payments (including restrictions on the timing of cash payments under U.S. government procurement regulations). Other factors affecting the cash needs of our commercial networks and government systems segments include contract duration and program performance. For example, if a program is performing well and meeting its contractual requirements, then its cash flow requirements are usually lower.

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. In February 2016, we filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC for the future sale of an unlimited amount of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, depositary shares, warrants and rights. The 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. We believe that our current cash balances and net cash expected to be provided by operating activities along with availability under our Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our anticipated operating requirements for at least the next 12 months.

Cash flows

Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal year 2018 was $282.6 million compared to $312.7 million in the prior year period. This $30.1 million decrease was primarily driven by our operating results (net (loss) income adjusted for depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges) which resulted in $70.5 million of higher cash outflows year-over-year, partially offset by a $40.4 million year-over-year decrease in cash used to fund net operating assets. The decrease in cash used to fund net operating assets during the first nine months of fiscal year 2018 when compared to the prior year period was primarily due to an increase in the long-term portion of deferred revenues included in other liabilities in our satellite services segment, partially offset by a decrease in our collections in excess of revenues and deferred revenues included in accrued liabilities due to the timing of milestone billings for certain larger development projects in our government systems segment and an increase in cash used for inventory in our commercial networks segment due to a ramp up of mobile terminal deliveries that are expected to occur in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Cash used in investing activities for the first nine months of fiscal year 2018 was $409.6 million compared to $463.4 million in the prior year period. The decrease in cash used in investing activities year-over-year reflects a decrease of $68.5 million in cash used for satellite construction and a decrease of $16.5 million in cash used for acquisitions, partially offset by an increase of $27.6 million in capital expenditures used for property and other general purpose equipment and an increase of $5.0 million for the construction of earth stations and network operation systems related to the ViaSat-2 satellite.

Cash provided by financing activities for the first nine months of fiscal year 2018 was $157.9 million compared to $394.0 million for the prior year period. This $236.0 million decrease in cash provided by financing activities year-over-year was primarily related to the repurchase and redemption of $575.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our former 6.875% Notes due 2020 (the 2020 Notes) and the related payment of $10.6 million of debt extinguishment costs during the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, a year-over-year decrease of $25.0 million in net proceeds from borrowings under our Ex-Im Credit Facility, and a year-over-year increase of $3.1 million related to payments of debt issuance costs during the first nine months of fiscal year 2018, as well as the $503.1 million we received in net proceeds from a public offering of our common stock in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 (after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses). This decrease was partially offset by the issuance of $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 5.625% Senior Notes due 2025 (the 2025 Notes) during the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 and a year-over-year decrease of $180.0 million in net payments on borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. Cash provided by financing activities for both periods included cash received from stock option exercises and employee stock purchase plan purchases, offset by cash used for the repurchase of common stock related to net share settlement of certain employee tax liabilities in connection with the vesting of restricted stock unit awards.

Satellite-related activities

In May 2013, we entered into an agreement to purchase the ViaSat-2 satellite from The Boeing Company (Boeing). In April 2017, the satellite construction agreement was amended to replace the remaining milestone payments for the satellite under the agreement with approximately $21.0 million of in-orbit satellite performance incentive payments, excluding interest, payable monthly over a nine-year period commencing one month after the completion of in-orbit testing, subject to the continued satisfactory performance of the satellite. On June 1, 2017, ViaSat-2 was successfully launched into orbit. The satellite has successfully completed orbit raising and orbital placement, and Boeing will transfer control of the satellite to us following the completion of in-orbit testing.

We believe the roll-out of our ViaSat-2 satellite and related ground infrastructure will impact our financial results in our satellite services segment in the remainder of fiscal year 2018 and beyond. In particular, we expect to continue to incur capital expenditures in ground infrastructure for the satellite, and to increase our investment in subscriber acquisition costs after ViaSat-2 is placed into service as we expand our subscriber base for our fixed broadband services. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in our expansion plans. During the period from late fiscal year 2012 until early fiscal year 2015, we incurred higher operating costs in connection with the launch and roll-out of our ViaSat-1 satellite, related ground infrastructure and Exede fixed broadband services, as well as higher interest expense as we capitalized a lower amount of the interest expense on our outstanding debt. These higher operating costs, which negatively impacted income from our operations during that period, included costs associated with depreciation, earth station connectivity, subscriber acquisition costs, logistics, customer care and various support systems. We expect the relative impact of the launch and roll-out of our ViaSat-2 satellite and related ground infrastructure to our financial results to be less than we experienced in relation to the launch and roll-out of our ViaSat-1 satellite and related ground infrastructure.

In July 2016, we entered into two separate agreements with Boeing for the construction and purchase of two ViaSat-3 class satellites and the integration of Viasat’s payload technologies into the satellites at an amended price of approximately $379.5 million in the aggregate (subject to purchase price adjustments based on factors such as launch delay and early delivery), plus an additional amount for launch support services to be performed by Boeing. In addition, under one of these agreements, we have the option to order up to two additional ViaSat-3 class satellites. The first ViaSat-3 class satellite is expected to provide broadband services over the Americas, and the second is expected to provide broadband services over the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The projected aggregate total project cost for the two ViaSat-3 class satellites, including the satellites, launches, insurance and related earth station infrastructure, through satellite launch is estimated to be between $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion, and will depend on the timing of the earth station infrastructure roll-out of each satellite and the method we use to procure fiber access. Our total cash funding may be reduced through various third-party agreements, including potential joint service offerings and other strategic partnering arrangements. We believe we have adequate sources of funding for the ViaSat-3 class satellites, which include our cash on hand, available borrowing capacity and the cash we expect to generate from operations over the next few years.

Our IR&D investments in our ViaSat-3 class satellites currently under construction and in our commercial mobility businesses are expected to be higher in fiscal year 2018 compared to the prior fiscal year and accordingly negatively impact our financial results in our commercial networks segment in fiscal year 2018, with our investments in related ground infrastructure development continuing in subsequent fiscal years.

Revolving Credit Facility

As of December 31, 2017, the Revolving Credit Facility provided an $800.0 million revolving line of credit (including up to $150.0 million of letters of credit) with a maturity date of May 24, 2021.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at our option, at either (1) the highest of the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, the Eurodollar rate plus 1.00%, or the administrative agent’s prime rate as announced from time to time, or (2) the Eurodollar rate, plus, in the case of each of (1) and (2), an applicable margin that is based on our total leverage ratio. The Revolving Credit Facility is required to be guaranteed by certain significant domestic subsidiaries of Viasat (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility) and secured by substantially all of our assets. As of December 31, 2017, none of our subsidiaries guaranteed the Revolving Credit Facility.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains financial covenants regarding a maximum total leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. In addition, the Revolving Credit Facility contains covenants that restrict, among other things, our ability to sell assets, make investments and acquisitions, make capital expenditures, grant liens, pay dividends and make certain other restricted payments.

At December 31, 2017, we had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and $29.1 million outstanding under standby letters of credit, leaving borrowing availability under the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2017 of $770.9 million.

Ex-Im Credit Facility

Borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.38%, payable semi-annually in arrears. The effective interest rate on our outstanding borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility, which takes into account timing and amount of borrowings, exposure fees, debt issuance costs and other fees, is 4.6%. Borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility are required to be repaid in 16 approximately equal semi-annual principal installments, commencing on April 15, 2018, with a maturity date of October 15, 2025. The Ex-Im Credit Facility is guaranteed by Viasat and is secured by first-priority liens on the ViaSat-2 satellite and related assets as well as a pledge of the capital stock of the borrower under the facility.

The Ex-Im Credit Facility contains financial covenants regarding Viasat’s maximum total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio. In addition, the Ex-Im Credit Facility contains covenants that restrict, among other things, our ability to sell assets, make investments and acquisitions, make capital expenditures, grant liens, pay dividends and make certain other restricted payments.

The borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility are recorded as current portion of long-term debt and as other long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, in our condensed consolidated financial statements. The discount of $42.3 million (comprising the initial $6.0 million pre-exposure fee, $35.3 million of completion exposure fees, and other customary fees) and deferred financing cost associated with the issuance of the borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility are amortized to interest expense on an effective interest rate basis over the term of the borrowings under the Ex-Im Credit Facility.

Senior Notes

Discharge of indenture and loss on extinguishment of debt

In connection with our issuance of the 2025 Notes on September 21, 2017, we repurchased and redeemed all of our $575.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2020 Notes then outstanding through a cash tender offer and redemption, and the indenture governing the 2020 Notes was satisfied and discharged in accordance with its terms. On September 21, 2017, we repurchased $298.2 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2020 Notes pursuant to the tender offer. The total cash payment to repurchase the tendered 2020 Notes in the tender offer, including accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the repurchase date, was $309.3 million. Also on September 21, 2017, in connection with the redemption of the remaining $276.8 million in aggregate principal amount of 2020 Notes, we irrevocably deposited $287.4 million with Wilmington Trust, as trustee, as trust funds solely for the benefit of the holders of such 2020 Notes. The redemption price for the 2020 Notes was 101.719% of the principal amount so redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date of October 5, 2017.

In connection with the satisfaction and discharge of the indenture governing the 2020 Notes, all of our obligations (other than certain customary provisions of the indenture that expressly survive pursuant to the terms of the indenture) were discharged on September 21, 2017.

As a result of the repurchase of the 2020 Notes in the tender offer and the redemption of the remaining 2020 Notes, we recognized a $10.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt during the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, which was comprised of $10.6 million in cash payments (including tender offer consideration, redemption premium and related professional fees), net of an insignificant amount in non-cash gain (including unamortized premium, net of unamortized debt issuance costs).

Senior Notes due 2025

On September 21, 2017, we issued $700.0 million in principal amount of 2025 Notes in a private placement to institutional buyers. The 2025 Notes were issued at face value and are recorded as long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs, in our condensed consolidated financial statements. The 2025 Notes bear interest at the rate of 5.625% per year, payable semi-annually in cash in arrears, which interest payments will commence in March 2018. Debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the 2025 Notes are amortized to interest expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the 2025 Notes, the results of which are not materially different from the effective interest rate basis.

The 2025 Notes are required to be guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by each of our existing and future subsidiaries that guarantees the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2017, none of our subsidiaries guaranteed the 2025 Notes. The 2025 Notes are our general senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured unsubordinated debt. The 2025 Notes are effectively junior in right of payment to our existing and future secured debt, including under the Credit Facilities (to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt), are structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities (including trade payables) of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 2025 Notes, and are senior in right of payment to all of their existing and future subordinated indebtedness.

The indenture governing the 2025 Notes limits, among other things, our and our restricted subsidiaries’ ability to: incur, assume or guarantee additional debt; issue redeemable stock and preferred stock; pay dividends, make distributions or redeem or repurchase capital stock; prepay, redeem or repurchase subordinated debt; make loans and investments; grant or incur liens; restrict dividends, loans or asset transfers from restricted subsidiaries; sell or otherwise dispose of assets; enter into transactions with affiliates; reduce our satellite insurance; and consolidate or merge with, or sell substantially all of their assets to, another person.

Prior to September 15, 2020, we may redeem up to 40% of the 2025 Notes at a redemption price of 105.625% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the redemption date, from the net cash proceeds of specified equity offerings. We may also redeem the 2025 Notes prior to September 15, 2020, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus the applicable premium and any accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the redemption date. The applicable premium is calculated as the greater of: (i) 1.0% of the principal amount of such 2025 Notes and (ii) the excess, if any, of (a) the present value at such date of redemption of (1) the redemption price of such 2025 Notes on September 15, 2020 plus (2) all required interest payments due on such 2025 Notes through September 15, 2020 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to the date of redemption), computed using a discount rate equal to the treasury rate (as defined under the indenture) plus 50 basis points, over (b) the then-outstanding principal amount of such 2025 Notes. The 2025 Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time during the 12 months beginning on September 15, 2020 at a redemption price of 102.813%, during the 12 months beginning on September 15, 2021 at a redemption price of 101.406%, and at any time on or after September 15, 2022 at a redemption price of 100%, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the redemption date.

In the event a change of control triggering event occurs (as defined in the indenture), each holder will have the right to require us to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s 2025 Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).

Contractual Obligations

The following table sets forth a summary of our obligations at December 31, 2017:


			For the Remainder of Fiscal Year		For the Fiscal Years Ending
(In thousands, including interest where applicable)	Total		2018		2019-2020		2021-2022		Thereafter
Operating leases and satellite capacity agreements	$	473,128	$	18,318	$	138,732	$	101,233	$	214,845
2025 Notes		1,014,453		19,141		78,750		78,750		837,812
Revolving Credit Facility		—		—		—		—		—
Ex-Im Credit Facility		399,052		—		106,208		101,937		190,907
Satellite performance incentive		29,052		581		5,105		5,861		17,505
Purchase commitments including satellite-related agreements		1,155,103		372,095		642,737		98,336		41,935

Total	$	3,070,788	$	410,135	$	971,532	$	386,117	$	1,303,004

We purchase components from a variety of suppliers and use several subcontractors and contract manufacturers to provide design and manufacturing services for our products. During the normal course of business, we enter into agreements with subcontractors, contract manufacturers and suppliers that either allow them to procure inventory based upon criteria defined by us or that establish the parameters defining our requirements. We also enter into agreements and purchase commitments with suppliers for the construction, launch, and operation of our satellites. In certain instances, these agreements allow us the option to cancel, reschedule and adjust our requirements based on our business needs prior to firm orders being placed. Consequently, only a portion of our reported purchase commitments arising from these agreements are firm, non-cancelable and unconditional commitments.

Our condensed consolidated balance sheets included $117.8 million and $42.7 million of “other liabilities” as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017, respectively, which primarily consisted of the long-term portion of our satellite performance incentive obligation relating to the ViaSat-1 satellite, our long-term warranty obligations, the long-term portion of deferred rent, long-term portion of deferred revenue and long-term deferred income taxes. With the exception of the long-term portion of our satellite performance incentive obligation relating to the ViaSat-1 satellite, these remaining liabilities have been excluded from the above table as the timing and/or the amount of any cash payment is uncertain. The amounts listed in the table above also exclude the satellite performance incentive obligation relating to the ViaSat-2 satellite because this obligation is contingent upon completion of in-orbit testing, which has not yet occurred. See Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding satellite performance incentive obligation relating to the ViaSat-1 satellite, Note 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding our income taxes and related tax positions and Note 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our product warranties.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We had no material off-balance sheet arrangements at December 31, 2017 as defined in Regulation S-K Item 303(a)(4) other than as discussed under Contractual Obligations above or disclosed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this report or in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2017.

Recent Authoritative Guidance

For information regarding recently adopted and issued accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest rate risk

Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term and long-term obligations, including the Credit Facilities and the 2025 Notes, and foreign currency forward contracts. We consider investments in highly liquid instruments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2017, we had no outstanding borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility, $362.4 million in principal amount of outstanding borrowings under our Ex-Im Credit Facility, and $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2025 Notes, and we held no short-term investments. Our 2025 Notes and borrowings under our Ex-Im Credit Facility bear interest at a fixed rate and therefore our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility, cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term obligations.

The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while at the same time maximizing the income we receive from our investments without significantly increasing risk. To minimize this risk, we maintain a significant amount of our cash balance in money market accounts. In general, money market accounts are not subject to interest rate risk because the interest paid on such funds fluctuates with the prevailing interest rate. Our cash and cash equivalents earn interest at variable rates. Our interest income has been and may continue to be negatively impacted by low market interest rates. Fixed rate securities may have their fair market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates, while floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates fall. If the underlying weighted average interest rate on our cash and cash equivalents, assuming balances remain constant over a year, changed by 50 basis points, interest income would have increased or decreased by an insignificant amount for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Because our investment policy restricts us to invest in conservative, interest-bearing investments and because our business strategy does not rely on generating material returns from our investment portfolio, we do not expect our market risk exposure on our investment portfolio to be material.

Our primary interest rate under the Revolving Credit Facility is the Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin that is based on our total leverage ratio. Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the effective interest rate as of December 31, 2017 that would have been applied to any new Eurodollar based borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility was approximately 4.11%. As of December 31, 2017, we had no outstanding borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. Accordingly, assuming the outstanding balance remained constant over a year, changes in interests rates applicable to our Revolving Credit Facility would have no effect on our interest incurred and cash flow.

Foreign exchange risk

We generally conduct our business in U.S. dollars. However, as our international business is conducted in a variety of foreign currencies, we are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The closing of our strategic partnering arrangement with Eutelsat during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017 and related investment in Euro Infrastructure Co., which is denominated in Euros, increases our exposure to foreign currency risk. Our objective in managing our exposure to foreign currency risk is to reduce earnings and cash flow volatility associated with foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Accordingly, from time to time, we may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate risks associated with foreign currency denominated assets, liabilities, commitments and anticipated foreign currency transactions.

As of December 31, 2017, we had a number of foreign currency forward contracts outstanding which are intended to reduce the foreign currency risk for amounts payable to vendors in Euros. The foreign currency forward contracts had an insignificant notional amount, and had an insignificant amount of fair value recorded in other current assets as of December 31, 2017. If the foreign currency forward rate for the Euro to the U.S. dollar on these foreign currency forward contracts had changed by 10%, the fair value of these foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 2017 would have changed by an insignificant amount.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving the objective that information in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified and pursuant to the requirements of the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), we carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2017, the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of December 31, 2017.

During the period covered by this report, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, including government investigations and claims, and other claims and proceedings with respect to intellectual property, breach of contract, labor and employment, tax and other matters. Such matters could result in fines; penalties, compensatory, treble or other damages; or non-monetary relief. A violation of government contract laws and regulations could also result in the termination of our government contracts or debarment from bidding on future government contracts. Although claims, suits, investigations and proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the resolution of our current pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense costs, diversion of management resources and other factors. In addition, it is possible that an unfavorable resolution of one or more such proceedings could in the future materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity in a particular period. For further information on the risks we face from existing and future claims, suits, investigations and proceedings, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, which factors could materially affect our business, financial condition, liquidity or future results. The risks described in our reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q are not the only risks facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity or future results.

Item 6. Exhibits


Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description

10.1#		Form of Performance Stock Option Agreement for the 1996 Equity Participation Plan of ViaSat Inc.*

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

32.1		Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document*

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema*

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase*

101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase*

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase*

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*

*	Filed herewith.

#	Indicates management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


						VIASAT, INC.

February 8, 2018						/s/ MARK DANKBERG
						Mark Dankberg
						Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

						/s/ SHAWN DUFFY
						Shawn Duffy
						Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
						(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

VIASAT, INC.

1996 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN

PERFORMANCE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT


Grant: “Target” Number of Options						Name:

“Maximum” Number of Options

Grant Date:						Signature:

Exercise Price Per Share: $						Expiration Date:

Type of Option: Non-Qualified Stock Option

ACCEPTANCE OF AWARD:

By signing where indicated above, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Performance Stock Option Award Agreement (the “Agreement”) and the 1996 Equity Participation Plan of ViaSat, Inc. (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”). You acknowledge that you have reviewed and fully understand all of the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, and have had the opportunity to obtain advice of counsel prior to accepting the grant of Options pursuant to this Agreement. You hereby agree to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) upon any questions relating to this Agreement and the Plan.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OPTION AWARD:

1. Grant of Option.

(a) Grant of Option. In consideration of your past and/or continued employment with or service to ViaSat, Inc. (the “Company”) or a Subsidiary and for other good and valuable consideration, effective as of the Grant Date, the Company grants to you the Option to purchase any part or all of an aggregate of the number of shares of Common Stock set forth in this Agreement, and upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Option covers the “Maximum” Number of Options set forth in this Agreement, subject to the vesting and forfeiture provisions contained herein. The Option is a Non-Qualified Stock Option.

(b) Exercise Price. The exercise price of the shares of Common Stock subject to the Option shall be as set forth on the first page of this Agreement, without commission or other charge.

2. Vesting and Exercisability.

(a) Vesting and Exercisability. Subject to Sections 2(b), and 8, the Option shall become vested and exercisable in such amounts and at such times as are set forth in Exhibit A. The Performance-Vested Options (as defined in Exhibit A) shall be exercisable on and after the Certification Date (as defined in Exhibit A) but only to the extent the Performance-Vested Options are then also Time-Vested Options (or as and when the Performance-Vested Options also become Time-Vested Options thereafter) as provided in Exhibit A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or Exhibit A, in no event may the Option be exercised prior to the Certification Date (as defined in Exhibit A).

(b) Expiration of Option. Subject to Section 10.3 of the Plan, the Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after the first to occur of the following events:

(i) The expiration of six years from the Grant Date;

(ii) The expiration of three months following the date of your Termination of Service (as defined below), unless such termination occurs by reason of your death, Permanent Disability (as defined below) or discharge for Cause (as defined below), or you die within said three-month period; provided, however, that, if such termination occurs prior to the Certification Date, that portion of your Performance-Vested Options that are Time-Vested Options as of the date of your Termination of Service shall remain exercisable until the date that is three months following the Certification Date;

(iii) The expiration of one year following the date of your Termination of Service if your termination is by reason of your death or Permanent Disability (as defined below) or you die within the three-month period following your Termination of Service; provided, however, that, if such termination occurs prior to the Certification Date, that portion of your Performance-Vested Options that are Time-Vested Options as of the date of your Termination of Service shall remain exercisable until the date that is three months following the Certification Date; or

(iv) The date of your Termination of Service as a result of your discharge for Cause; provided, however, if your Termination of Service as a result of your discharge for Cause occurs after a Change in Control (as defined in Exhibit A), the period in this clause (iv) shall be thirty days following the date of your Termination of Service.

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For purposes of this Agreement, “Termination of Service” means the last to occur of your Termination of Consultancy, Termination of Directorship or Termination of Employment, as applicable. You shall not be deemed to have a Termination of Service merely because of a change in the capacity in which you render service to the Company or any Subsidiary (i.e., you are an Employee and become a consultant) or a change in the entity for which you render such service (i.e., an Employee of the Company becomes an Employee of a Subsidiary), unless following such change in capacity or service you are no longer serving as an Employee, Director or consultant of the Company or any Subsidiary.

For purposes of this Agreement, “Permanent Disability” means that you are unable to perform your duties by reason of any medically determined physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of at least twelve (12) months, as reasonably determined by the Committee, in its discretion.

For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause,” unless otherwise defined in an employment or services agreement between you and the Company or any Subsidiary, shall mean your substantial failure to perform duties as an Employee, Director or consultant, dishonesty, fraud, gross negligence or misconduct against the Company or any Subsidiary or affiliate, unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information or trade secrets of the Company or any Subsidiary or affiliate, or conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a crime punishable by law (except misdemeanor violations), in each case as determined by the Committee, and its determination shall be final and binding.

3. Exercise of Option.

(a) Partial Exercise. Subject to Section 2(a), any vested and exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly vested and exercisable, may be exercised in whole or in part at any time prior to the time when the Option or portion thereof becomes unexercisable under Section 2(b); provided, however, that each partial exercise shall be for not less than one share of Common Stock and shall be for whole shares only.

(b) Manner of Exercise. The Option, or any exercisable portion thereof, may be exercised solely by delivery to the Secretary of the Company (or any third party administrator or other person or entity designated by the Company) of all of the following prior to the time when the Option or such portion thereof becomes unexercisable under Section 2(b):

(i) An Exercise Notice signed or electronically accepted by you or any other person then entitled to exercise the Option or portion thereof, stating that the Option or portion thereof is thereby exercised, such notice in such form as is prescribed by the Committee and complying with all applicable rules established by the Committee; and

(ii) Subject to Section 5.2(d) of the Plan, the receipt by the Company of full payment for the shares of Common Stock with respect to which the Option or portion thereof is exercised, which may be in one of the following forms of consideration:

(A) By cash or check payable to the Company; or

(B) With the consent of the Committee, by delivery of shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option having a Fair Market Value on the date of delivery equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Option or exercised portion thereof; or

(C) With the consent of the Committee such payment may be made, in whole or in part, through the delivery of shares of Common Stock owned by you, duly endorsed for

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transfer to the Company with a Fair Market Value on the date of delivery equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Option or exercised portion thereof and held by you for such period of time (if any) as may be necessary to avoid adverse accounting consequences;

(D) Through the delivery of a notice that you have placed a market sell order with a broker with respect to shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option, and that the broker has been directed to pay a sufficient portion of the net proceeds of the sale to the Company in satisfaction of the Option exercise price; provided, that payment of such proceeds is made to the Company upon settlement of such sale; or

(E) With the consent of the Committee, through the delivery of property of any kind which constitutes good and valuable consideration; or

(F) Subject to any applicable laws, any combination of the consideration provided in the foregoing paragraphs (A) through (E); and

(iii) Such representations and documents as the Committee, in its absolute discretion, deems necessary or advisable to effect compliance with all applicable provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any other federal or state securities laws or regulations. The Committee or Board may, in its absolute discretion, also take whatever additional actions it deems appropriate to effect such compliance including, without limitation, placing legends on share certificates and book entries and issuing stop-transfer notices to agents and registrars; and

(iv) The receipt by the Company of payment of any applicable withholding tax, which may be in the form of consideration permitted under Section 3(b)(ii), subject to Section 3(d) below and Section 10.4 of the Plan; and

(v) In the event the Option or portion thereof shall be exercised by any person or persons other than you, appropriate proof of the right of such person or persons to exercise the Option.

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the Committee shall have the right to specify all conditions of the manner of exercise, which conditions may vary by country and which may be subject to change from time to time.

(c) Rights as Stockholder; Issuance of Shares. Neither you nor any person claiming under or through you shall be, nor have any of the rights or privileges of, a stockholder of the Company in respect of any shares purchasable upon the exercise of any part of the Option unless and until certificates representing such shares have been issued by the Company or book entries evidencing such shares have been made by the Company. The issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to exercise of the Option is subject to the conditions set forth in Section 5.3 of the Plan.

(d) Tax Withholding.

(i) The Company has the authority to deduct or withhold, or require you to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy applicable Federal, state, local and foreign taxes (including any FICA obligation) required by law to be withheld with respect to any taxable event arising from the vesting of the Option, the exercise of the Option and/or receipt of the shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Option.

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(ii) The Company may refuse to honor the exercise of the Option and/or refuse to issue any Common Stock upon exercise of your Option to you until your tax withholding obligations are satisfied. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company has the right to retain without notice from shares issuable under this Agreement or from salary payable to you, shares or cash having a value sufficient to satisfy your tax withholding obligation.

4. Option Not Transferable.

(a) The Option may not be sold, pledged, assigned or transferred in any manner other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a QDRO, unless and until the shares underlying the Option have been issued, and all restrictions applicable to such shares have lapsed. Neither the Option nor any interest or right therein shall be liable for the debts, contracts or engagements of you or your successors in interest or shall be subject to disposition by transfer, alienation, anticipation, pledge, encumbrance, assignment or any other means whether such disposition be voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or any other legal or equitable proceedings (including bankruptcy), and any attempted disposition thereof shall be null and void and of no effect, except to the extent that such disposition is permitted by the preceding sentence.

(b) During your lifetime, only you may exercise the Option or any portion thereof, unless it has been disposed of pursuant to a QDRO. After your death, any exercisable portion of the Option may, prior to the time when the Option becomes unexercisable under Section 2(b), be exercised by your personal representative or by any person empowered to do so under your will or under the then applicable laws of descent and distribution.

5. Restrictive Legends and Stop-Transfer Orders.

(a) Shares issued upon the exercise of the Option shall be issued to you, at the sole discretion of the Committee, in either (i) uncertificated form, with the shares recorded in your name in the books and records of the Company’s transfer agent with appropriate notations regarding any restrictions imposed pursuant to this Agreement, or (ii) certificate form. The share certificate or certificates or book entry evidencing the shares of Common Stock purchased hereunder shall be endorsed with any legends that may be required by state or federal securities laws.

(b) You agree that, in order to ensure compliance with the restrictions referred to herein, the Company may issue appropriate “stop transfer” instructions to its transfer agent, if any, and that, if the Company transfers its own securities, it may make appropriate notations to the same effect in its own records.

(c) The Company shall not be required: (i) to transfer on its books any shares of Common Stock that have been sold or otherwise transferred in violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement, or (ii) to treat as owner of such shares of Common Stock or to accord the right to vote or pay dividends to any purchaser or other transferee to whom such shares shall have been so transferred.

6. Notices. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Company shall be addressed to the Company in care of the Secretary of the Company at the Company’s principal executive office, and any notice to be given to you shall be addressed to you at the most recent address in the Company’s payroll records. By a notice given pursuant to this Section 6, either party may hereafter designate a different address for notices to be given to that party. Any notice which is required to be given to you shall, if you are then deceased, be given to the person entitled to exercise the Option pursuant to Section 4(b) by written notice under this Section 6. Any notice shall be deemed duly given when sent via email or when sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) and deposited (with postage prepaid) in a post office or branch post office regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service.

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7. Titles. Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

8. Conformity to Securities Laws. You acknowledge that the Plan and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and any and all regulations and rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder, and state securities laws and regulations. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan shall be administered, and the Option is granted and may be exercised, only in such a manner as to conform to such laws, rules and regulations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and regulations.

9. Amendments. This Agreement may not be modified, amended or terminated except by a written instrument, signed or electronically accepted by you or such other person as may be permitted to exercise the Option pursuant to Section 4(b) and by a duly authorized representative of the Company.

10. Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, this Agreement shall be binding upon you and your heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

11. Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, if you are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the Plan, the Option and this Agreement shall be subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the Exchange Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule. To the extent permitted by applicable law, this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.

12. Entire Agreement. The Plan and this Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and you with respect to the subject matter hereof.

13. No Effect on Employment. Nothing in the Plan or this Agreement shall be interpreted to interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Company or any Subsidiary to terminate your employment or services at any time, nor confer upon you the right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any Subsidiary.

14. Plan Governs. This Option award is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan. You acknowledge and agree that the Plan has been introduced voluntarily by the Company and in accordance with its terms it may be amended, cancelled, or terminated by the Company, in its sole discretion, at any time. The grant of Options under the Plan is a one-time benefit and does not create any contractual or other right to receive an award of Options or benefits in lieu of Options in the future. Future awards of Options, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company, including, but not limited to, the timing of the award, the number of shares and vesting provisions. By execution of this Agreement, you consent to the provisions of the Plan and this Agreement. Defined terms used herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Plan, unless otherwise defined herein.

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15. Governing Law and Venue.

(a) The Option grant and the provisions of this Agreement are governed by, and subject to, the laws of the State of California, without regard to the conflict of law provisions, as provided in the Plan.

(b) For purposes of any action, lawsuit or other proceedings brought to enforce this Agreement, relating to it, or arising from it, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of San Diego County, California, or the federal courts for the United States for the Southern District of California, and no other courts, where this grant is made and/or to be performed.

16. Electronic Delivery and Acceptance. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. You hereby consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.

17. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.

18. Imposition of Other Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on your participation in the Plan, on the Option and on any shares of Common Stock acquired under the Plan, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require you to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

19. Waiver. You acknowledge that a waiver by the Company of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, or of any subsequent breach by you or any other Grantee.

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EXHIBIT A

VESTING AND EXERCISABILITY SCHEDULE

Capitalized terms used in this Exhibit A and not defined in Section 5 below shall have the meanings given them in the Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached.

1. Options Must Be Vested and Exercisable. You shall be able to exercise your Options but only to the extent such Options have both (a) become Performance-Vested Options (as defined below) on and after the Certification Date pursuant to performance vesting in Section 3, and (b) Time-Vested Options (as defined below) pursuant to the time-based vesting in Section 2 (or if not then vested on such Certification Date, as and when such Performance-Vested Options become Time-Vested Options thereafter pursuant to the time-based vesting in Section 2).

2. Time-Based Vesting. Subject to the conditions and limitations on exercisability of the Option award set forth in Section 3 below, such percentage of the Performance-Vested Options shall also be considered “Time-Vested Options” as is determined pursuant to this Section 2:

(a) Time-Based Vesting. Subject to clauses 2(b) and 2(c) below, twenty-five percent (25%) of those Options that become Performance-Vested Options, if any, shall become Time-Vested Options on each of the first four anniversaries of the Grant Date, subject to your continued employment or service with the Company or a Subsidiary through each applicable vesting date.

(b) Effect of Termination Due to Death or Permanent Disability. Notwithstanding Section 2(a) above, in the event of your Termination of Service as a result of your death or Permanent Disability, one hundred percent (100%) of the Performance-Vested Options, if any, shall become Time-Vested Options and shall be vested and exercisable on the Certification Date (or, if such Termination of Service occurs after the Certification Date, on the date of your Termination of Service).

(c) Effect of Other Terminations. Notwithstanding Section 2(a) above, in the event of your Termination of Service for any reason other than your death or Permanent Disability, such percentage of the Performance-Vested Options, if any, as were Time-Vested Options pursuant to this Section 2 as of the date of your Termination of Service shall be vested and exercisable on the Certification Date (or, if such Termination of Service occurs after the Certification Date, on the date of your Termination of Service) and no additional Options shall become Time-Based Options thereafter ; provided, however, that the Option shall be subject to any accelerated vesting as may be provided in any employment or severance agreement between you and the Company, which accelerated vesting shall increase the percentage of Time-Vested Options, if any, under this Agreement.

3. Performance Vesting. Subject to the vesting provisions of Section 2 above and clauses (b) and (c) below, the Option shall be released from the restrictions on exercisability in this Agreement and shall become “Performance-Vested Options” based on the Company’s Relative TSR Ranking for the Performance Period as follows:

(a) Measurement Date Occurs On October 31, [insert grant year + 4]. In the event the Measurement Date is October 31, [insert grant year + 4], such number of Options shall be released from the restrictions on exercisability in this Agreement on the Certification Date by multiplying (i) the “Target” Number of Options subject to this Option award, by (ii) the TSR Performance Multiplier determined as of the Measurement Date (rounded to the nearest whole share) (such number of Options, the “Performance-Vested Options”).

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(b) Measurement Date Occurs As a Result of Change in Control.

(i) Notwithstanding Section 3(a) above, in the event of a Change in Control prior to October 31, [insert grant year + 4], the “Performance-Vested Options” shall be determined as of immediately prior to such Change in Control and shall be determined by multiplying (A) the “Target” Number of Options subject to this Agreement, multiplied by (B) the greater of (1) one hundred percent (100%) or (2) the TSR Performance Multiplier as of the Measurement Date, as determined by the Committee and certified in writing immediately prior to such Change in Control.

(ii) In the event of a Change in Control on or after October 31, [insert grant year + 4], if the Certification Date has not yet occurred prior to the date of such Change in Control, the “Performance-Vested Options” shall be determined as of immediately prior to such Change in Control and shall be determined by multiplying equal to (A) the “Target” Number of Options subject to this Agreement, multiplied by (B) the TSR Performance Multiplier as of the Measurement Date.

(iii) In the event of a Change in Control prior to the date on which all of the Performance-Vested Options have also become Time-Vested Options pursuant to Section 2 above, you shall continue to be eligible to vest in such Performance-Vested Options pursuant to Section 2 following the date of such Change in Control.

4. Forfeiture. Any portion of this Option award and any Options which do not become (or are no longer eligible to become) Time-Vested Options and/or Performance-Vested Options as a result of your Termination of Service prior to the fourth anniversary of the Grant Date or as a result of less than the “Maximum” Number of Options subject to this Option award becoming “Performance-Vested Options” by reason of the TSR Performance Multiplier being less than 175% shall automatically and without further action be cancelled and forfeited by you on the date of your Termination of Service or the Measurement Date, as applicable, and you shall have no further right or interest in or with respect to such portion of this Option award. In no event will more than the “Maximum” Number of Options subject to this Option award vest and become exercisable pursuant to this Exhibit A.

4. Definitions. For purposes of this Exhibit A, the following terms shall have the meanings given below:

(a) “Beginning Market Value” means, for each of the Company and the Peer Companies for the Performance Period, the average of the closing price per share of the company’s stock for the twenty (20) consecutive trading days beginning with and including the first day of the Performance Period (or, if the first day of the Performance Period is not a trading day, the immediately preceding trading day) as published in The Wall Street Journal or such other authoritative source as the Committee may determine.

(b) “Certification Date” means the date on which the Committee certifies the TSR Performance Multiplier, which certification shall occur no later than thirty (30) days following the Measurement Date; provided, however, that in the event the Measurement Date is the date of a Change in Control, the Certification Date shall be the date of such Change in Control.

(i) A transaction or series of transactions (other than an offering of the Company’s Common Stock to the general public through a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) whereby any “person” or related “group” of “persons” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act (other than the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, an employee benefit plan maintained by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or a “person” that, prior to such transaction, directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company) directly or indirectly acquires beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of securities of the Company possessing more than forty percent (40%) of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition;

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(ii) The individuals who, as of the Grant Date are members of the Board (the “Incumbent Board”), cease for any reason to constitute at least two-thirds of the members of the Board; provided, however, that if the election, or nomination for election by the Company’s common stockholders, of any new director was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the Incumbent Board, such new director shall, for purposes of this definition, be considered as a member of the Incumbent Board; provided, further, however, that no individual shall be considered a member of the Incumbent Board if such individual initially assumed office as a result of either an actual or threatened “Election Contest” (as described in Rule 14a-11 promulgated under the Exchange Act) or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Board (a “Proxy Contest”) including by reason of any agreement intended to avoid or settle any Election Contest or Proxy Contest; or

(iii) The consummation by the Company (whether directly involving the Company or indirectly involving the Company through one or more intermediaries) of (x) a merger, consolidation, reorganization, or business combination or (y) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets in any single transaction or series of related transactions or (z) the acquisition of assets or stock of another entity, in each case other than a transaction:

(A) Which results in the Company’s voting securities outstanding immediately before the transaction continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the Company or the person that, as a result of the transaction, controls, directly or indirectly, the Company or owns, directly or indirectly, all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or otherwise succeeds to the business of the Company (the Company or such person, the “Successor Entity”)) directly or indirectly, at least a majority of the combined voting power of the Successor Entity’s outstanding voting securities immediately after the transaction, and

(B) After which no person or group beneficially owns voting securities representing forty percent (40%) or more of the combined voting power of the Successor Entity; provided, however, that no person or group shall be treated for purposes of this Section 4(b)(iii)(B) as beneficially owning 40% or more of combined voting power of the Successor Entity solely as a result of the voting power held in the Company prior to the consummation of the transaction.

The Board shall have full and final authority, which shall be exercised in its discretion, to determine conclusively whether a Change in Control of the Company has occurred pursuant to the above definition, and the date of the occurrence of such Change in Control and any incidental matters relating thereto.

(d) “Ending Market Value” means, for each of the Company and the Peer Companies for the Performance Period, (i) in the event the Measurement Date is October 31, [insert grant year + 4], the average of the closing price per share of the company’s stock for the last twenty (20) consecutive trading days ending with and including the Measurement Date, or (ii) in the event the Measurement Date is the date of a Change in Control, the closing price per share of the company’s stock on the Measurement Date (or if the Measurement Date is not a trading day, the immediately preceding trading day) as published in The Wall Street Journal or such other authoritative source as the Committee may determine.

(e) “Measurement Date” means the first to occur of (a) October 31, [insert grant year + 4], or (b) the date on which a Change in Control occurs (or, in each case, if such date is not a trading day, the immediately preceding trading day).

(f) “Peer Companies” means those companies included in the S&P Mid Cap 400 Index on the first day of the Performance Period (or if the first day of the Performance Period is not a trading day, the immediately preceding trading day) and which remain publicly-traded and listed on a national securities exchange through the last day of the Performance Period (or if the last day of the Performance Period is not a trading day, the immediately preceding trading day).

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(g) “Performance Period” means the period beginning on November 1, [insert grant year] and ending on the earlier to occur of (i) October 31, [insert grant year + 4], or (ii) the date of a Change in Control.

(h) “Relative TSR Ranking” means the Company’s TSR relative to the TSRs of the Peer Companies. The Company’s Relative TSR Ranking will be determined by ranking the Company and the Peer Companies from highest to lowest according to their respective TSRs. After this ranking, the percentile performance of the Company relative to the Peer Companies will be determined as follows:

P = 1 – ((R-1)/(N-1))

Where: “P”

represents the Company’s percentile performance, which will be rounded, if necessary, to the nearest whole percentile by application of regular rounding.

“N” represents the number of Peer Companies.

“R” represents the Company’s ranking among the Peer Companies.

(i) “TSR” means, with respect to the Performance Period, the total value delivered to stockholders of the Company (or of a Peer Company, as applicable), as measured by the change in the price of the Common Stock of the Company (or common stock of a Peer Company, as applicable) over the Performance Period (positive or negative) from the Beginning Market Value for the Performance Period to the Ending Market Value for such Performance Period, plus dividends paid over the Performance Period assuming dividends are reinvested based on the price of the Common Stock of the Company (or common stock of a Peer Company, as applicable) on the last trading day of the month during which the ex-dividend date occurs.

(j) The “TSR Performance Multiplier” means, for the Performance Period, the performance multiplier determined pursuant to the chart below based on the Company’s Relative TSR Ranking. If the Company achieves a Relative TSR Ranking that falls between the foregoing levels, the Performance Multiplier will be determined by linear interpolation between the applicable levels.


Relative TSR Ranking Relative to the S&P Mid Cap 400 for the Performance Period	TSR Performance Multiplier
At or above the 90^th Percentile		175	%
At the 80^th Percentile		160	%
At the 70^th Percentile		140	%
At the 60^th Percentile		120	%
At the 50^th Percentile		100	%
At the 40^th Percentile		80	%
At the 30^th Percentile		60	%
At or Below the 25^th Percentile		0	%

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT

TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Mark Dankberg, Chief Executive Officer of Viasat, Inc., certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Viasat, Inc.;

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT

TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Shawn Duffy, Chief Financial Officer of Viasat, Inc., certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Viasat, Inc.;

2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Viasat, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

(a) the accompanying quarterly report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2017 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.