Does EchoStar report any related-party issues involving Jeffrey Blum?

EchoStar states there are no family relationships between Jeffrey Blum and any director or executive officer. It also notes there are no transactions involving Blum and the company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K in this context.

EchoStar (ECHO) legal chief resigns; Jeffrey Blum appointed acting CLO

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

EchoStar Corporation announced that longtime executive Dean Manson will step down as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, effective June 26, 2026, after a 26-year career with EchoStar and Hughes Network Systems. He will remain for a period as Senior Advisor to support the transition.

Executive Vice President of Government Affairs Jeffrey Blum, who has been with the company since 2005, will serve as Acting Chief Legal Officer and Secretary while EchoStar conducts a search for a permanent successor. The company notes there are no family relationships or related‑party transactions involving Mr. Blum that require disclosure.

Insights

EchoStar discloses a planned transition of its top legal executive with an internal interim replacement.

EchoStar is implementing an orderly leadership change as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Dean Manson resigns effective June 26, 2026 after 26 years with the organization. He will temporarily remain as Senior Advisor, which supports knowledge transfer in a key control function.

Executive Vice President of Government Affairs Jeffrey Blum becomes Acting Chief Legal Officer and Secretary while a permanent replacement is sought. The company explicitly states there are no family relationships or Item 404(a) transactions involving Blum, aligning with standard governance and related‑party disclosure expectations.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Manson tenure: 26 years Resignation effective date: June 26, 2026 Formalization date: June 23, 2026 +1 more

4 metrics

Manson tenure 26 years Time with EchoStar and Hughes Network Systems

Resignation effective date June 26, 2026 Effective date for Chief Legal Officer and Secretary resignation

Formalization date June 23, 2026 Date EchoStar and Manson formalized resignation plan

Blum tenure start 2005 Year Jeffrey Blum joined the company

Key Terms

Chief Legal Officer, Senior Advisor, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, Emerging growth company

4 terms

Chief Legal Officer financial

"he intends to step down as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary"

A chief legal officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's legal matters, ensuring that its activities comply with laws and regulations. They act like a company's legal guide, helping to prevent legal problems and manage risks. For investors, understanding this role is important because it reflects how well a company manages legal risks that could impact its stability and reputation.

Senior Advisor financial

"Mr. Manson will remain with the Company for a period of time in the role of Senior Advisor"

A senior advisor is an experienced executive or specialist who provides strategic guidance to a company's leadership without running daily operations. Investors care because such advisors bring credibility, industry knowledge and connections that can speed decision-making, open partnerships or reduce execution risk—like hiring a trusted coach to help a team perform better—which can influence future growth prospects and market confidence.

Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory

"no transactions between Mr. Blum and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

FAQ

What executive change did EchoStar (ECHO) announce in this 8-K?

EchoStar announced that Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Dean Manson will resign effective June 26, 2026. After stepping down, he will serve as Senior Advisor for a period to support transition before taking a career break and considering future professional opportunities.

Who will serve as Acting Chief Legal Officer at EchoStar (ECHO)?

Executive Vice President of Government Affairs Jeffrey Blum will serve as Acting Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. He has been with the company since 2005 and will hold the role while EchoStar conducts a search for a permanent Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

Why is EchoStar’s Dean Manson leaving his role as Chief Legal Officer?

Dean Manson informed EchoStar in April 2026 that he intends to step down to take a career break. The plan was formalized on June 23, 2026, with his resignation effective June 26, 2026, after which he will evaluate future professional opportunities.

How long has outgoing EchoStar legal chief Dean Manson been with the company?

Dean Manson has been with EchoStar Corporation and its subsidiary Hughes Network Systems for 26 years. His long tenure indicates extensive institutional knowledge, which he will help transfer during a temporary Senior Advisor period following his resignation as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

Is EchoStar (ECHO) immediately appointing a permanent Chief Legal Officer?

EchoStar is not naming a permanent Chief Legal Officer immediately. Instead, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs Jeffrey Blum will act as Interim Chief Legal Officer and Secretary while the company undertakes a search to identify and appoint a permanent successor for the role.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/25/2026 - 04:13 PM

UNITED STATES
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): June 25, 2026 (June 23, 2026)

ECHOSTAR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-33807
(Commission File Number)


Nevada		26-1232727
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9601 South Meridian Boulevard
Englewood, Colorado		80112
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value	ECHO	The Nasdaq Stock Market L.L.C.

HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

333-179121

(Commission File Number)


Colorado		45-0897865
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9601 South Meridian Boulevard
Englewood, Colorado		80112
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

(303) 723-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:



☐		Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 5.02.	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) After 26 years with EchoStar Corporation (the “Company”) and its subsidiary Hughes Network Systems, in April 2026, Dean Manson informed the Company that he intends to step down as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary in the near future to take a career break. On June 23, 2026, Mr. Manson and the Company formalized that plan, with Mr. Manson’s resignation as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary to become effective June 26, 2026. To ensure a seamless transition, Mr. Manson will remain with the Company for a period of time in the role of Senior Advisor, after which he will take some time to consider future professional opportunities.

(c) Jeffrey Blum, the Company’s Executive Vice President of Government Affairs will assume the role of Acting Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, while the Company pursues a search for a permanent Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Mr. Blum has been with the Company since 2005. There are no family relationships between Mr. Blum and any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions between Mr. Blum and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.


Exhibit No.	Description
Exhibit 104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



	ECHOSTAR CORPORATION HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Date: June 25, 2026	By:	/s/ Dean A. Manson
		Dean A. Manson Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

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EchoStar (ECHO) legal chief resigns; Jeffrey Blum appointed acting CLO

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