DISH Network Files 8-K on Officer/Director Changes
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Dish Network Corp |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, officer-changes, director-changes
TL;DR
DISH Network 8-K: Leadership changes and financial updates filed.
AI Summary
DISH Network Corp. filed an 8-K on December 29, 2025, reporting on the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, and the appointment of certain officers. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits. Key entities involved include EchoStar Corp. and Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., both operating under the umbrella of DISH Network Corp.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates potential shifts in leadership or governance at DISH Network Corp., which could impact strategic direction and operational oversight.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in directors or officers can signal internal shifts that may affect company strategy or stability.
Key Players & Entities
- DISH Network Corp. (company) — Filer and parent company
- EchoStar Corp. (company) — Related company
- Hughes Satellite Systems Corp (company) — Related company
FAQ
What specific officer or director positions were affected by the changes reported in this 8-K?
The filing indicates changes related to 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers' but does not specify the exact positions in the provided text.
When was the most recent name change for EchoStar Corp. or Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. mentioned?
EchoStar Corp. had a name change on October 17, 2007, and Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. had a name change on October 28, 2011.
What is the primary business classification for DISH Network Corp. according to the filing?
DISH Network Corp. is classified under 'CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISIO'.
What is the fiscal year end for EchoStar Corp. and Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.?
The fiscal year end for both EchoStar Corp. and Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. is December 31.
What is the filing date and the period of report for this 8-K filing?
The filing was made on December 29, 2025, and the period of report is December 26, 2025.
Filing Stats: 770 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 12.3 · Accepted 2025-12-29 17:05:07
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — hich registered Class A common stock, $0.001 par value SATS The Nasdaq Stock Mar
Filing Documents
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 26, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), in connection with Mr. Hamid Akhavan's appointment as Chief Executive Officer, EchoStar Capital, Mr. Akhavan and EchoStar Corporation (the "Company") entered into a new letter agreement (the "Letter Agreement") that replaces and supersedes the previous letter agreement with Mr. Akhavan dated October 2, 2023. The Letter Agreement: (i) continues his existing base salary and bonus opportunity unchanged; (ii) provides that vesting of the final tranche of Mr. Akhavan's December 31, 2023 option award would accelerate in the event of a Qualifying Termination; and (iii) provides that any future equity awards on or after the Effective Date are at the discretion of the Chairman and the Executive Compensation Committee. The Letter Agreement expires by its terms on December 31, 2026. The foregoing description of the Letter Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Letter Agreement, which is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description Exhibit 10.1 Letter Agreement, dated December 26, 2025, by and between EchoStar and Hamid Akhavan. Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ECHOSTAR CORPORATION DISH NETWORK CORPORATION HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS CORPORATION DISH DBS CORPORATION Date: December 29, 2025 By: /s/ Dean A. Manson Dean A. Manson Chief Legal Officer and Secretary