EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SATS)
Overview
EchoStar is thinking outside the set-top box. Spun off from DISH Network at the beginning of 2008, the company provides set-top boxes to direct-to-home satellite service providers. Its set-top portfolio includes standard and high-definition devices, some of which incorporate digital video recorders. Other products include satellite dishes, remote controls, and analog-to-digital converters. In addition to its traditional business, the company plans to launch a fixed satellite service business using its fleet of eight owned or leased in-orbit satellites. EchoStar also owns Sling Media, which provides equipment that allows consumers to remotely manage and watch TV programming on their PCs or handheld devices.
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Key financials for EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SATS)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ (GS): SATS) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £1,485.1 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 39.3% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | (£651.9) |
| 2008 Employees | 2,100 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 40.0% |
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Key people and executives for EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SATS)
| Chairman | Charles W. (Charlie) Ergen (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Michael T. Dugan Connect to this executive |
| EVP and CFO | Bernard L. (Bernie) Han Connect to this executive |
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