UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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) : October 1, 2006
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| NEVADA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
0-26176 (Commission File Number) |
88-0336997 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO (Address of principal executive offices) |
80112 (Zip Code) |
(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
ECHOSTAR DBS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| COLORADO (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
333-31929 (Commission File Number) |
84-1328967 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO (Address of principal executive offices) |
80112 (Zip Code) |
(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On October 2, 2006, EchoStar Communications Corporation issued a press release confirming that,
effective October 1, 2006, its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, completed the previously
announced redemption of all of its outstanding Floating Rate Senior 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 Floating Rate Senior Notes” dated October 2, 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: October 2, 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 Completes Early Redemption of Floating Rate Senior Notes” dated October 2, 2006. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
ECHOSTAR COMPLETES EARLY REDEMPTION OF
FLOATING RATE SENIOR NOTES
FLOATING RATE SENIOR NOTES
Englewood, Colo., Oct. 2, 2006 — EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) confirmed
that effective Oct. 1, 2006, its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, completed the previously
announced redemption of all of its outstanding Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2008. In accordance
with the terms of the indenture governing the notes, the outstanding principal amount of
approximately $500 million was repurchased at 101.000 percent, for a total of approximately $505
million.
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 12.46 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.
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) serves more than 12.46 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.
Jason Kiser, (Investor Relations), 303-723-2210, Jason.kiser@echostar.com
Kathie Gonzalez, (Media Relations), 720-514-5351, press@echostar.com
Kathie Gonzalez, (Media Relations), 720-514-5351, press@echostar.com