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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-23-125428"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SATS"
cik: "0001415404"
company_name: "EchoStar CORP"
filed_at: "2023-12-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T14:05:39.037647+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# EchoStar imposes blackout on insider trading ahead of DISH merger close

## Summary
- Blackout period begins at market close on business day before merger closing, expected between Dec 11-29, 2023.
- Blackout expected to last approximately two to five business days after it begins.
- Directors and executive officers prohibited from trading EchoStar equity securities acquired in connection with their service.
- Restriction applies under Section 306 of Sarbanes-Oxley and Regulation BTR during the 401(k) plan blackout.
- Inquiries can be directed to Dean Manson, Chief Legal Officer, at (303) 706-4000.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-23-125428
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SATS
- cik: 0001415404
- company_name: EchoStar CORP
- filed_at: 2023-12-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.04
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1415404/000110465923125428/0001104659-23-125428-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1415404/000110465923125428/tm2332726d1_8k.htm

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