UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2012
ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA |
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001-33807 |
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26-1232727 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
100 INVERNESS TERRACE E. |
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ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO |
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80112 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(303) 706-4000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado |
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333-179121 |
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45-0897865 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
100 INVERNESS TERRACE E. |
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ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO |
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80112 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(303) 706-4000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 23, 2012, EchoStar Corporation announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. A copy of EchoStar Corporations press release relating to such announcement, dated February 23, 2012, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in this Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
Exhibit 99.1 |
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Press release dated February 23, 2012 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ECHOSTAR CORPORATION | ||
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Date: February 23, 2012 |
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/s/ Dean A. Manson | |
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Dean A. Manson | |
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Executive Vice President, | |
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HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS | ||
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By: |
/s/ Dean A. Manson | |
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Dean A. Manson | |
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Executive Vice President, | |