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): November 17, 2009
ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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NEVADA
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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001-33807
(Commission File Number)
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26-1232727
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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100 INVERNESS TERRACE E.
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
(Address of principal executive offices)
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80112
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(303) 706-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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| Item 5.02 |
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory
Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On November 18, 2009, EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”) issued a press release announcing
the appointment of Mr. Michael T. Dugan as President and Chief Executive Officer of EchoStar,
effective November 17, 2009, succeeding Mr. Charles W. Ergen, who will remain in his role of
Chairman of EchoStar’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Dugan, age 60, serves as a member of EchoStar’s Board of Directors. Mr. Dugan also served
as a senior advisor to EchoStar since the spin-off of EchoStar from DISH Network Corporation (“DISH
Network”) on January 1, 2008. From May 2004 to December 2007, he was a Director of DISH Network,
and served DISH Network alternately as Chief Technical Officer and senior advisor from time to
time. Mr. Dugan also served as a Director of DISH Network from May 2002 until May 2003. From
April 2000 to May 2004, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of DISH Network. Prior to
that time, Mr. Dugan held various positions with DISH Network and its subsidiaries commencing in
1990.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release “EchoStar Corporation Names Michael Dugan President and CEO” |
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