8-K 1 d88414e8-k.txt FORM 8-K 1 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): June 14, 2001 ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) NEVADA 0-26176 88-0336997 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 5701 S. SANTA FE DRIVE LITTLETON, COLORADO 80120 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 723-1000 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On June 13, 2001, the Board of Directors of EchoStar Communications Corporation ("EchoStar") unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Peter Dea to its Board of Directors. Mr. Dea is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Barrett Resources Corporation ("Barrett"). He has held various positions with Barrett since 1993. Mr. Dea was President of Nautilus Oil and Gas from 1991-1992. 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. ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Dated: June 14, 2001 By: /s/ Michael R. McDonnell -------------------------------- Michael R. McDonnell, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer