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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 25, 2000
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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
EchoStar Communications Corporation ("EchoStar") announced on September 25,
2000, that its wholly owned subsidiary, EchoStar Broadband Corporation,
increased its previously announced offering of Senior Notes due 2007 from $600
million to $1 billion, and that the offering closed September 25, 2000. The
notes will bear interest at an annual rate of 10 3/8% and will mature on October
1, 2007.
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 25, 2000 By: /s/ David K. Moskowitz
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David K. Moskowitz,
Senior Vice President and General
Counsel
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1 Press Release, dated September 25, 2000, issued by EchoStar
announcing increase and completion of 144A Senior Notes offering by
EchoStar Broadband Corporation.
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