Echostar Corporation
A Colorado-based telecommunications company that delivers satellite TV through DISH and Sling, wireless service through Boost Mobile, and satellite broadband through Hughes. It began in 1980 when Charlie Ergen and his wife Candy started selling C-band satellite dishes from their home, originally under the name Echosphere before adopting EchoStar. The company launched its first satellite, EchoStar I, in 1995, and merged with DISH Network in 2023.
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. .
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. .
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. .
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. .
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. .
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. .
| Holder | Schedule | % of class | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Management Group LLP | 13GPassive | 5.3% | 8.44M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Wellington Group Holdings LLP | 13GPassive | 5.3% | 8.44M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP | 13GPassive | 5.3% | 8.44M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| STATE STREET CORPORATION | 13GPassive | 6.7% | 10.67M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Charles W. Ergen | 13D/AActivist | 50.9% | 148.68M | Jul 31, 2026 |
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. . | ||||
| Cantey M. Ergen | 13D/AActivist | 50.7% | 147.20M | Jul 31, 2026 |
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. . | ||||
| Telluray Holdings, LLC | 13D/AActivist | 33.5% | 78.81M | Jul 31, 2026 |
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. . | ||||
| Ergen Two-Year May 2025 SATS GRAT | 13D/AActivist | 12.7% | 23.10M | Jul 31, 2026 |
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. . | ||||
| Ergen Two-Year June 2025 SATS GRAT | 13D/AActivist | 8.3% | 14.48M | Jul 31, 2026 |
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. . | ||||
| Ergen Two-Year July 2025 SATS GRAT | 13D/AActivist | 3.9% | 6.50M | Jul 31, 2026 |
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: During the third quarter of each year, Mr. Ergen receives an annuity amount from the 2025 July GRAT, assuming that the 2025 July GRAT has not expired. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock to be distributed as an annuity payment is based in part on the price of the Class A Common Stock on the distribution date and therefore cannot be calculated until the date of distribution. In addition to shares of Class B Common Stock, the annuity payments (and their associated timing) may include, and be based upon, amounts generated from the holdings of the 2025 July GRAT including, among other things, stock recapitalizations or dividends paid or payable with respect to the shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT. On July 29, 2026, the 2025 July GRAT distributed 1,502,440 shares of Class B Common Stock held by the 2025 July GRAT to Mr. Ergen as an annuity payment. Therefore, the 2025 July GRAT has beneficial ownership of 6,497,560 shares of Class B Common Stock. The 2025 July GRAT is scheduled to expire in accordance with its terms on July 29, 2027. . | ||||