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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2003
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
| NEVADA | 0-26176 | 88-0336997 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 5701 S. SANTA FE DRIVE | ||
| LITTLETON, COLORADO | 80120 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (303) 723-1000 |
| ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
| INDEX TO EXHIBITS | ||||||||
| EX-99.1 Press Release | ||||||||
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 21, 2003, EchoStar Communications Corporation confirmed that effective October 20, 2003, it completed the previously announced redemption of $1.0 billion principal amount of its 4 7/8% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007. See Press Release, dated October 21, 2003, “EchoStar Completes Redemption of 4 7/8% Convertible Subordinated Notes” attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION | ||
| Dated: October 21, 2003 | By: /s/ Michael R. McDonnell | |
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| Michael R. McDonnell | ||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | ||
| Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release “EchoStar Completes Redemption of 4 7/8% Convertible Subordinated Notes” dated October 21, 2003. |
Exhibit 99.1
Echostar Completes Redemption
Of 4 7/8% Convertible Subordinated Notes
LITTLETON, Colo., October 21, 2003 — EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) confirmed that effective October 20, 2003, it completed the previously announced redemption of $1 billion principal amount of its 4 7/8 percent Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in
this press release are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement,
including the risks and uncertainties discussed in EchoStar Communication
Corporation’s Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements included in its
recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and
EchoStar Communications Corporation undertakes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.
About EchoStar Communications
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves over 9 million
satellite TV customers through its DISH Network™, the fastest growing
subscription television service in the nation. DISH Network delivers advanced
digital satellite television services, including hundreds of video and audio
channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming,
professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network is the
leader in the sale of digital video recorders (DVRs). Headquartered in
Littleton, Colo., EchoStar has been a leader for 23 years in digital satellite
TV equipment sales and support worldwide. EchoStar is included in the
Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 500 company. Visit EchoStar’s Web site
at <www.echostar.com> or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
Investor Relations Contact: Jason Kiser, 303-723-2210, jason.kiser@echostar.com
Press Contact: Steve Caulk, 303-723-2010, steve.caulk@echostar.com
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