dish8_k.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): February 7, 2012
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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NEVADA
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0-26176
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88-0336997
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(IRS Employer
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incorporation)
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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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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
DISH DBS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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COLORADO
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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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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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On February 7, 2012, DISH Network Corporation issued the attached press release regarding Canadian approval of the TerreStar license transfer request. 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.
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release “DISH Network Statement on Canadian Approval of TerreStar License Transfer”
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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.
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DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
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Date: February 7, 2012
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By:
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/s/ R. Stanton Dodge
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R. Stanton Dodge
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release "DISH Network Statement on Canadian Approval of TerreStar License Transfer"
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EXHIBIT 99.1
DISH Network Statement on Canadian Approval of TerreStar License Transfer
Englewood, Colo., Feb. 7, 2012 – DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) issued the following statement today regarding Canadian approval of the TerreStar license transfer request:
“DISH is pleased to announce that Industry Canada has approved the transfer of the Canadian spectrum licenses held by TerreStar to DISH. In granting its approval, Industry Canada reached the conclusion that the transfer would be in the public interest in light of ‘the capacity that would be available in Canada,’ among other reasons.
U.S. bankruptcy courts approved DISH's acquisition of the spectrum licenses held by TerreStar and DBSD in the middle of 2011.
DISH is prepared to immediately close both transactions upon receiving Federal Communications Commission approval of the transactions and associated waiver requests, which will enable DISH to move forward with its planned wireless initiatives.
DISH believes that immediate Commission approval will be a win for consumers, competition, infrastructure investment, and American jobs.”
About DISH Network
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH Network L.L.C., provides approximately 13.945 million satellite TV customers, as of Sept. 30, 2011, with the highest quality programming and technology with the most choices at the best value, including HD Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy the largest high definition line-up with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network's subsidiary, Blockbuster L.L.C., delivers family entertainment to millions of customers around the world. DISH Network Corporation is a Fortune 200 company. Visit www.dish.com.
Press Contact: Marc Lumpkin, 720-514-5351, press@dish.com