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 15, 2007
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| NEVADA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
0-26176 (Commission File Number) |
88-0336997 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO (Address of principal executive offices) |
80112 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 723-1000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
The attached press release confirms that effective February 15, 2007, EchoStar Communications
Corporation completed the previously announced optional redemption of all of its outstanding 5 3/4%
Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2008.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits:
99.1
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Press Release “EchoStar Completes Early Redemption of 5 3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes” dated February 16, 2007. |
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 |
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| Dated: February 16, 2007 | By: | /s/ Bernard L. Han | ||
| Bernard L. Han | ||||
| 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 5 3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes” dated February 16, 2007. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
ECHOSTAR COMPLETES EARLY REDEMPTION OF
5 3/4% CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES
5 3/4% CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES
Englewood, Colo., Feb. 16, 2007 — EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) today
announced the results of its previously announced redemption of all of its 5 3/4% Convertible
Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the “Notes”). EchoStar has been advised by US Bank, as paying agent,
that Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $15,000 were converted prior to the expiration of
the conversion period at 5 PM ET on Feb. 14, 2007. Accordingly, effective Feb. 15, 2007, the
outstanding principal amount of $999,985,000 was repurchased at 101.643 percent, for a total of
approximately $1.016 billion, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date.
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.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) serves more than 13 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network™, the fastest-growing pay-TV provider in the country since 2000. 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. EchoStar has been a leader for more than 25 years in 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 more than 13 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network™, the fastest-growing pay-TV provider in the country since 2000. 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. EchoStar has been a leader for more than 25 years in 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).
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