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): September 18, 2006
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS 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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0-26176
(Commission File Number)
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88-0336997
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD.
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
(Address of principal executive offices)
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80112
(Zip Code) |
(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
ECHOSTAR DBS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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COLORADO
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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333-31929
(Commission File Number)
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84-1328967
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD.
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
(Address of principal executive offices)
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80112
(Zip Code) |
(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s 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:
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Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
On September 18, 2006, EchoStar Communications Corporation (“EchoStar”) issued a press release
announcing the appointment of Mr. Carl E. Vogel as President of EchoStar, effective September 18,
2006, and the appointment of Mr. Bernard L. Han as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 28,
2006, succeeding Mr. David J. Rayner, who will assume the new role of Executive Vice President in
charge of EchoStar’s national installation and service network.
Mr. Vogel, age 48, will continue as Vice-Chairman of EchoStar in addition to his new management
role. From 2001 until 2005, Mr. Vogel was President and CEO of Charter Communications Inc. Prior
to joining Charter, Mr. Vogel worked as an executive officer in various capacities for companies
affiliated with Liberty Media Corporation. Mr. Vogel was one of our executive officers from 1994
until 1997, including serving as our President from 1995 until 1997.
Mr. Han, age 42, was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Northwest Airlines
from October 2002 through May 2005. Prior to joining Northwest Airlines, Mr. Han held the Chief
Financial Officer and Chief Marketing Officer roles at America West Airlines. He began his career
in the space and communications group of Hughes Aircraft Company and then at American Airlines. Mr.
Han received his BS, Master of Electrical Engineering and Master of Business Administration degrees
from Cornell University.
Mr. Rayner, age 49, joined EchoStar in December 2004 as its Chief Financial Officer. Prior to
joining EchoStar, Mr. Rayner served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Time Warner
Telecom.
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| Item 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release “EchoStar names new President, CFO.” |
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 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
ECHOSTAR DBS CORPORATION
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| Date: September 18, 2006 |
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/s/ David K. Moskowitz
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David K. Moskowitz |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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