Corporate

May 20, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) ("DISH") today responded to Sprint Nextel Corporation’s announcement (“Sprint”) that it has received a waiver of various provisions under the merger agreement between it and SoftBank Corp.

The waiver will permit Sprint and its representatives to furnish non-public information concerning Sprint to DISH, and to engage with DISH in discussions and negotiations regarding its proposal made on more...

May 16, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) (“DISH Network”) today announced that its subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation (“DISH DBS”), has priced an offering of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 5% Senior Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”) and $1.35 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”, and together with the 2017 Notes, the “Notes”). The 2017 Notes will be issued at an issue price of 100% and the more...

May 14, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) (“DISH Network”) today announced that its subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation (“DISH DBS”), plans to offer, subject to market and other conditions, approximately $2.5 billion aggregate principal amount of its senior notes. The net proceeds of the offering will be placed into escrow.

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May 8, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today reported revenue totaling $3.56 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2013 compared to $3.58 billion for the corresponding period in 2012. The decline was driven by reductions in our Blockbuster segment. During these same periods, subscriber-related revenue for our DISH segment increased from $3.22 billion to $3.35 billion, or 4.0 percent.

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April 29, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that it has received a non-disclosure agreement from Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE: S) ("Sprint"), requesting DISH’s agreement for the purpose of clarifying and providing further information to Sprint regarding its proposal made on April 15, 2013. Additionally, as stated in DISH’s announcement dated April 22, 2013, the Company is available to meet with Sprint’s Board, management and advisors to more...

April 26, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) will host a conference call at noon ET on Thursday, May 9, 2013 to discuss its first quarter financial results. The dial-in numbers are (800) 616-6729 (U.S.) and (763) 488-9145, conference ID number 55771347.

DISH will distribute a financial results news release prior to the call. It will be available to view on the company’s Investor Relations website at http://dish.client.shareholder.com/ more...

April 22, 2013

DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH) issued the following statement on news that Sprint Nextel’s Board of Directors has formed a Special Committee and has retained financial and legal advisors to evaluate DISH’s proposal to merge the two companies:

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April 17, 2013

On the occasion of being named a “Digital Patriot” by the Consumer Electronics Association, Joseph P. Clayton, president and CEO of DISH, today called on innovators to listen to consumers when designing new products and services.

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April 14, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that it has submitted a merger proposal to the Board of Directors of Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) for a total cash and stock consideration of $25.5 billion. The DISH proposal clearly represents superior value to Sprint shareholders, including greater ownership in a combined company that is better positioned for the future with more spectrum, products, subscribers, financial scale and more...

April 3, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that its subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation, has priced an offering of $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) and $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”). The 2020 Notes and the 2018 Notes will, in each case, be issued at an issue price of 100%.

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April 2, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that its subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation, plans to offer, subject to market and other conditions, approximately $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of its senior notes. The net proceeds of the offering are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include wireless and spectrum-related strategic transactions.

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March 7, 2013

To address its strategic imperative to enhance the overall customer experience, DISH (NASDAQ: DISH) – one of the nation's leading pay-TV providers – today announced two key executive changes.

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March 6, 2013

At the NTEA Work Truck Show today, DISH unveiled the first of 200 ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas-fueled Ford E-250 cargo vans that will enter the company’s fleet in 2013. The satellite-TV company estimates these new propane autogas-powered vehicles will lower carbon dioxide emissions by 12.5 million pounds over the lifetime of the fleet’s operation compared to gas-powered counterparts.

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February 27, 2013

CBS late yesterday continued its war on progress. The network demanded that “The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco remove from Twitter a sponsored tweet she posted earlier in the day endorsing DISH’s Hopper® Whole-Home HD DVR (NASDAQ: DISH).

“It’s disappointing that CBS – once the exemplar of editorial independence and innovation – continues to use its heavy hand to hold back progress from consumers,” said Joe Clayton, DISH president more...

February 19, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today reported 2012 total revenue of $14.27 billion compared to $14.05 billion in 2011, an increase of 1.6 percent. Net income attributable to DISH Network in 2012 was $637 million compared to $1.52 billion in 2011. Diluted earnings per share were $1.41 in 2012, compared with $3.39 in 2011.

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February 5, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) will host a conference call at noon ET on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end 2012 financial results. The dial-in number is (800) 616-6729.

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January 31, 2013

Today the International CES® announced DISH’s Hopper™ with Sling® Whole-Home HD DVR as an official co-recipient of “Best of Show” out of 20,000 products featured at the 2013 International CES. more...

January 10, 2013

DISH’s Hopper™ with Sling® Whole-Home HD DVR was disqualified from CNET’s “Best of CES” awards program at the last minute today because CNET’s parent, CBS Corp., is in litigation with DISH regarding Hopper’s consumer-friendly Prime Time Any Time and the AutoHop™ commercial-skipping features.

After CNET posted a review entitled “Dish Hopper with Sling: HD DVR almost has it all,” Hopper with Sling was named a finalist by CNET for more...

January 8, 2013

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) confirmed today that it has formally approached Clearwire Corporation with respect to a potential strategic transaction on terms as generally outlined in the Clearwire release, including an offer to purchase all of the Clearwire common shares at $3.30.

“We look forward to working with Clearwire’s Special Committee as it evaluates our proposal,” said Tom Cullen, DISH executive vice president more...

January 3, 2013

DISH (Nasdaq: DISH) today announced that Martin Lenoir will lead the satellite-TV provider’s direct marketing efforts as vice president of direct marketing. He will report to Chief Marketing Officer, James Moorhead.

For the past twelve years, Lenoir has held increasingly senior marketing roles within the financial services and insurance industries. He brings to DISH a strong direct marketing background and a successful track more...

December 19, 2012

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that its subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation, has priced an offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of debt securities at an issue price of 100%. The debt securities will be issued as 5% Senior Notes due 2023. The net proceeds of the offering are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include spectrum-related strategic transactions.

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December 18, 2012

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that its subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation, plans to commence an offering, subject to market and other conditions, of its senior notes. The net proceeds of the offering are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include spectrum-related strategic transactions.

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December 11, 2012

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) issued the following statement attributable to Jeff Blum, DISH senior vice president and deputy general counsel:

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November 20, 2012

DISH is responding to news today that the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) has circulated a proposed order related to rules that would, once approved by the full Commission, govern 40 MHz of broadband-ready AWS-4 wireless spectrum controlled by DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH).

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