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): September 19, 2003
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
| NEVADA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
0-26176 (Commission File Number) |
88-0336997 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 5701 S. SANTA FE DRIVE LITTLETON, COLORADO (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
80120 (Zip Code) (303) 723-1000 |
| ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
| INDEX TO EXHIBITS | ||||||||
| EX-99.1 Press Release | ||||||||
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 19, 2003, EchoStar Communications Corporation (“EchoStar”) announced that it has elected to retire all of its outstanding 4 7/8% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2007, more than three years early pursuant to its optional early redemption right. See Press Release, dated September 19, 2003, “EchoStar Announces Early 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: September 19, 2003 | By: | /s/ Michael R. McDonnell | ||
Michael R. McDonnell Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release “EchoStar Announces Early Redemption of 4 7/8% Convertible Subordinated Notes” dated September 19, 2003. |