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): September 1, 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)
| 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 2.04. Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an
Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
EchoStar Communications Corporation’s subsidiary EchoStar DBS Corporation
has elected to redeem all of its outstanding Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2008. In accordance with
the terms of the indenture governing the notes, the $500 million principal amount of notes will be redeemed effective October 1, 2006, at a redemption price of 101.000% of the
principal amount, for a total of $505 million. Interest on the notes will be paid through the
October 1, 2006, redemption date. See Press Release, dated September 5, 2006, “EchoStar Announces
Early Redemption of Floating Rate Senior Notes” attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits:
99.1
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Press Release “EchoStar Announces Early Redemption of Floating Rate Senior Notes” dated September 5, 2006. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
| ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS
CORPORATION ECHOSTAR DBS CORPORATION |
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| Dated: September 5, 2006 | By: | /s/ David K. Moskowitz | ||
| David K. Moskowitz | ||||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | ||
| Number | Description | |
99.1
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Press Release “EchoStar Announces Early Redemption of Floating Rate Senior Notes” dated September 5, 2006. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
ECHOSTAR ANNOUNCES EARLY REDEMPTION
OF
FLOATING RATE SENIOR NOTES
OF
FLOATING RATE SENIOR NOTES
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 5, 2006 — EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) announced
that its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, elected to redeem all of its outstanding Floating
Rate Senior Notes due 2008 on Sept. 1, 2006. In accordance with the terms of the indenture
governing the notes, the $500 million principal amount of notes will be redeemed
effective Oct. 1, 2006, at a redemption price of 101.000% of the principal amount, for a total of
$505 million. Interest on the notes will be paid through the Oct. 1, 2006, redemption date. The
trustee for the notes is the U.S. Bank National Association, telephone 1-800-934-6802. This
announcement is neither a request nor an offer for tender of securities of EchoStar Communications
Corporation or EchoStar DBS Corporation.
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 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K and its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and EchoStar Communications Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K and its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and EchoStar Communications Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last six years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar’s DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last six years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar’s DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
Press: Kathie Gonzalez, 720-514-5351, press@echostar.com
Investor Relations: Jason Kiser, 303-723-2210, Jason.kiser@echostar.com
Investor Relations: Jason Kiser, 303-723-2210, Jason.kiser@echostar.com