8-K
EchoStar CORP (SATS)
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):
December 30, 2024 (December 24, 2024)
ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
001-33807
(Commission File Number)
| Nevada | 26-1232727 |
|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 9601 South Meridian Boulevard | |
| --- | --- |
| Englewood, Colorado | 80112 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Class A common stock, $0.01 par value | SATS | The Nasdaq Stock Market L.L.C. |
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
001-39144
(Commission File Number)
| Nevada | 88-0336997 |
|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 9601 South Meridian Boulevard | |
| --- | --- |
| Englewood, Colorado | 80112 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
DISH DBS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
333-31929
(Commission File Number)
| Colorado | 84-1328967 |
|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 9601 South Meridian Boulevard | |
| --- | --- |
| Englewood, Colorado | 80112 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Departure of Directors; Election of Directors
On December 24, 2024, Mr. James DeFranco submitted his resignation from the board of directors of DISH DBS Corporation (“DISH DBS”). Mr. DeFranco did not resign from such position as a result of any disagreement with DISH DBS relating to its operations, policies, or practices. Mr. DeFranco will continue to serve as a director of EchoStar Corporation.
On December 25, 2024, following the resignation of Mr. DeFranco as a director of DISH DBS, the board of directors of DISH DBS appointed Mr. Jeffrey H. Blum as a director of DISH DBS. Mr. Blum currently serves as the Executive Vice President (External and Government Affairs) of EchoStar Corporation and has been with DISH Network Corporation since 2005.
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.
| ECHOSTAR CORPORATION DISH NETWORK CORPORATION DISH DBS CORPORATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date: December 30, 2024 | By: | /s/ Dean A. Manson |
| Dean A. Manson | ||
| Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, EchoStar Corporation |