Echostar CORP 8-K filings

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation and certain U.S. subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to reorganize their finances and operations.

EchoStar Corporation finalized its spectrum license sale to AT&T, receiving over $20 billion and establishing a trust fund for potential creditor claims.

EchoStar Corporation announces the immediate resignation of CEO Hamid Akhavan, with Charles W. Ergen stepping in as Principal Executive Officer for Hughes Satellite Systems.

EchoStar Corporation announced that Chief Legal Officer Dean Manson will step down effective June 26, 2026, with Jeffrey Blum appointed as Acting CLO.

EchoStar's subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation, has notified trustees of its intent to make scheduled interest payments on secured and unsecured notes, which were originally due June 1, 2026, within their grace periods.

EchoStar Corporation has elected not to make approximately $183 million in interest payments due on June 1, 2026, for its DISH DBS subsidiary's notes, citing a need to defer liquidity utilization pending proceeds from the AT&T Transactions.

EchoStar Corporation has finalized the transfer of specific spectrum assets to a trust as part of its previously announced agreement with Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

EchoStar and DISH Network announce a comprehensive $11.75 billion debt restructuring plan for DISH DBS, aiming to significantly deleverage the company and enhance financial flexibility.

EchoStar Corporation announced a new letter agreement for Hamid Akhavan, detailing his compensation and equity awards following his transition to CEO of EchoStar Capital.

EchoStar amends its spectrum sale agreement with SpaceX, increasing the deal value to $19.6 billion, while Charles Ergen reassumes the CEO role and Hamid Akhavan leads the new EchoStar Capital division.

The Federal Communications Commission has terminated its investigation into EchoStar's compliance with 5G service obligations, resolving a key regulatory uncertainty.

EchoStar Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. for approximately $17 billion, including a long-term commercial agreement.

EchoStar Corporation announced the sale of its 3.45 GHz and 600 MHz spectrum licenses to AT&T for $22.65 billion and a new hybrid Mobile Network Operator agreement for Boost Mobile.

DISH DBS Corporation, an EchoStar subsidiary, made delayed interest payments on its 2026 and 2028 senior notes within the grace period, avoiding an Event of Default, while continuing to address Federal Communications Commission concerns.

EchoStar Corporation and its subsidiary DISH DBS Corporation cured previous interest payment defaults but elected not to make new interest payments due July 1, 2025, as regulatory uncertainty with the FCC persists.

EchoStar Corporation has elected to withhold approximately $183 million in interest payments on its DBS Notes, citing uncertainty from an ongoing Federal Communications Commission review, triggering a 30-day grace period before an Event of Default.

EchoStar Corporation has elected not to make an approximately $326 million interest payment on its 2029 senior spectrum secured notes, citing significant uncertainty over spectrum rights due to an ongoing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance review.

EchoStar Corporation is under review by the Federal Communications Commission regarding its 5G service obligations and spectrum utilization, prompting the company to file extensive comments defending its operations and seeking reaffirmation of its licenses.

The FCC is reviewing EchoStar's compliance with 5G buildout obligations and spectrum utilization, raising concerns about missed deadlines and extensions.

EchoStar Corporation is offering $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 10.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 in a registered direct offering.

EchoStar Corporation held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where directors were elected and KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent auditor.

DISH DBS Corporation saw the resignation of James DeFranco from its board of directors and the subsequent appointment of Jeffrey H. Blum, effective December 25, 2024.

EchoStar Corporation's agreement to sell its Pay-TV business to DIRECTV has been terminated after the required exchange offer was not completed.

EchoStar Corporation finalized exchange offers for DISH Network convertible notes, issuing new secured notes and raising $400 million through a private placement.

EchoStar Corporation has amended the terms of its exchange offers for certain outstanding notes issued by DISH DBS Corporation, which will be mandatorily exchanged for new notes issued by DIRECTV Financing, LLC, prior to the consummation of the acquisition of the DISH Pay-TV business by DIRECTV Holdings LLC.

EchoStar Corporation has commenced exchange offers for DISH Network's convertible notes due in 2025 and 2026, with over 90% of noteholders already agreeing to tender.

DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar's video distribution business, including DISH TV and Sling TV, while EchoStar will focus on its 5G Open RAN wireless network.

EchoStar Corporation's negotiations with certain holders of DISH DBS Corporation's senior debt securities regarding a potential debt exchange and new financing have concluded without an agreement.

EchoStar Corporation held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 3, 2024, where directors were elected, the appointment of KPMG LLP was ratified, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan was amended and restated.

EchoStar Corporation has launched exchange offers for various debt notes issued by its subsidiaries, DISH Network Corporation and DISH DBS Corporation, aiming to reduce overall debt and extend maturity profiles.