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 17, 2006
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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0-26176
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88-0336997 |
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File Number)
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Identification No.) |
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| 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. |
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| ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
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80112 |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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(303) 723-1000 |
ECHOSTAR DBS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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333-31929
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84-1328967 |
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Identification No.) |
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| 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. |
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| ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
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80112 |
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(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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(303) 723-1000 |
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)
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240.14d-2(b))
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240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On February 17, 2006, EchoStar Communications Corporation confirmed in its Press Release “EchoStar
Completes Early Redemption of 9 1/8% Senior Notes” that effective February 17, 2006, its
subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, completed the previously announced optional redemption of all
of its outstanding 9 1/8% Senior Notes due 2009.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits:
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99.1 |
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Press Release “EchoStar Completes Early Redemption of 9 1/8% Senior Notes” dated February 17, 2006. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION |
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Dated: February 17, 2006
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By: /s/ David J. Rayner
David J. Rayner
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1
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Press Release “EchoStar Completes Early Redemption of 9 1/8 Percent Senior Notes” dated February 17, 2006. |
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