SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): October 20, 2003
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
| 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 | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
| INDEX TO EXHIBITS | ||||||||
| EX-99.1 Press Release | ||||||||
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 21, 2003, EchoStar Communications Corporation confirmed that effective October 20, 2003, it completed the previously announced redemption of $1.0 billion principal amount of its 4 7/8% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007. See Press Release, dated October 21, 2003, “EchoStar Completes Redemption of 4 7/8% Convertible Subordinated Notes” attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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: October 21, 2003 | By: /s/ Michael R. McDonnell | |
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| Michael R. McDonnell | ||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | ||
| Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release “EchoStar Completes Redemption of 4 7/8% Convertible Subordinated Notes” dated October 21, 2003. |