-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, RqejAn6uEDWJuRmGR1g1+RuZb1Ly+/GyAaR3jtAyGsDaeHpb5meAR5STxoGw6TBR kvmOy60moneL6T0IjBY7YQ== 0001415404-10-000006.txt : 20100514 0001415404-10-000006.hdr.sgml : 20100514 20100514153238 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001415404-10-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100514 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100514 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100514 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DISH Network CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001001082 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES [4841] IRS NUMBER: 880336997 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-26176 FILM NUMBER: 10833025 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. CITY: ENGLEWOOD STATE: CO ZIP: 80112 BUSINESS PHONE: 3037231000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. CITY: ENGLEWOOD STATE: CO ZIP: 80112 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950919 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DISH DBS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001042642 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMMUNICATION SERVICES, NEC [4899] IRS NUMBER: 841328967 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CO FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-31929 FILM NUMBER: 10833026 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. CITY: ENGLEWOOD STATE: CO ZIP: 80112 BUSINESS PHONE: 3037231277 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. CITY: ENGLEWOOD STATE: CO ZIP: 80112 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ECHOSTAR DBS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970717 8-K 1 dishnetwork.htm DISH NETWORK 8-K dishnetwork.htm


 

 

 
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): May 14, 2010
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
NEVADA
 
0-26176
 
88-0336997
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
     
Identification No.)

     
9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD.
   
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
 
80112
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
DISH DBS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
COLORADO
 
333-31929
 
84-1328967
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
     
Identification No.)

     
9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD.
   
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
 
80112
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(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:
 
o
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
     
o
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
     
o
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
     
o
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
Item 8.01.
Other Events.
 
On May 14, 2010, DISH Network Corporation (“DISH Network”) issued a press release regarding Tivo. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01.         Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
Press Release “DISH Network and EchoStar Statement Regarding Granting of En Banc Hearing”
  


 
 
 
 


 

 
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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.
         
 
 
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
DISH DBS CORPORATION 
 
 
Date: May 14, 2010 
 
By:  
 
/s/ R. Stanton Dodge
 
   
R. Stanton Dodge  
 
   
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
99.1
 
 
Press Release “DISH Network and EchoStar Statement Regarding Granting of En Banc Hearing”
 
     
 
 
 
 
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EX-99.1 CHARTER 2 exhibit99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 exhibit99_1.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1

DISH NETWORK AND ECHOSTAR STATEMENT REGARDING GRANTING OF EN BANC HEARING

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – May 14, 2010 – DISH Network L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), and EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), issued the following statement regarding recent developments in TiVo vs. EchoStar Communications Corporation:

“DISH Network and EchoStar are pleased that the full Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has granted their petition for rehearing en banc. 

We believe the issues that will be considered by the full court on rehearing will have a profound impact on innovation in the United States for years to come."

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About DISH Network
 
DISH Network L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), provides more than 14.3 million satellite TV customers, as of March 31, 2010, with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most HD channels, the most international channels, state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the ViP® 722 HD DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine “Editors’ Choice.” DISH Network Corporation is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 200 company. Visit www.dish.com, follow on Twitter, @dishnetwork (www.twitter.com/dishnetwork), or become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/dishnetwork.
 

About EchoStar Corporation
EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) provides equipment sales, digital broadcast operations, and satellite services that enhance today’s digital TV lifestyle, including products from Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., EchoStar has 25 years of experience designing, developing and distributing advanced award-winning television set-top boxes and related products for pay television providers and creates hardware and service solutions for cable, telco, IPTV and satellite TV companies worldwide. The company includes a network of 10 digital broadcast centers. EchoStar also delivers satellite services through 10 owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related FCC licenses. Visit www.echostar.com.

Media Contacts:
DISH Network, 720.514.5351, press@dishnetwork.com
EchoStar, 303.706.5236, mediarelations@echostar.com
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