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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 17, 2006
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| NEVADA | 0-26176 | 88-0336997 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. | ||
| ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO | 80112 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (303) 723-1000 |
ECHOSTAR DBS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| COLORADO | 333-31929 | 84-1328967 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. | ||
| ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO | 80112 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (303) 723-1000 |
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| ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS | ||||||||
| ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
| INDEX TO EXHIBITS | ||||||||
| Press Release | ||||||||
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On February 17, 2006, EchoStar Communications Corporation confirmed in its Press Release “EchoStar
Completes Early Redemption of 9 1/8% Senior Notes” that effective February 17, 2006, its
subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, completed the previously announced optional redemption of all
of its outstanding 9 1/8% Senior Notes due 2009.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits:
| 99.1 | Press Release “EchoStar Completes Early Redemption of 9 1/8% Senior Notes” dated February 17, 2006. |
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: February 17, 2006
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By: /s/ David J. Rayner
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| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
99.1
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Press Release “EchoStar Completes Early Redemption of 9 1/8 Percent Senior Notes” dated February 17, 2006. |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
ECHOSTAR COMPLETES EARLY REDEMPTION OF
9 1/8 PERCENT SENIOR NOTES
9 1/8 PERCENT SENIOR NOTES
Englewood, Colo., Feb. 17, 2006 — EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) confirmed
that effective Feb. 17, 2006, its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, completed the previously
announced redemption of all of its outstanding 9 1/8 percent Senior Notes due 2009. In accordance
with the terms of the indenture governing the notes, the outstanding principal amount of
approximately $442 million was repurchased at 104.563 percent, for a total of approximately $462
million.
About EchoStar Communications
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves over 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH NetworkÔ, and is a leading U.S. provider of advanced digital television services. DISH Network’s services include hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network is the leader in the sale of digital video recorders (DVRs). EchoStar has been a leader for 25 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).
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves over 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH NetworkÔ, and is a leading U.S. provider of advanced digital television services. DISH Network’s services include hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network is the leader in the sale of digital video recorders (DVRs). EchoStar has been a leader for 25 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: Marc Lumpkin, 720-514-5351, press@echostar.com
Press Contact: Marc Lumpkin, 720-514-5351, press@echostar.com