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EchoStar COO has 21,875 shares withheld for taxes

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EchoStar Corp reports that John Swieringa, identified as PRES, TECH & COO, had 21,875 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld on October 1, 2026, at a reported price of $88.25 per share to cover certain tax obligations connected with vesting of previously reported RSUs. After the transaction, his reported direct holdings were 231,660 shares, including shares acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. A separate indirect holding entry lists 845 shares, identified as held by a 401(k).

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Insider Swieringa John
Role PRES, TECH & COO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock F1, F2 21,875 $88.25 $1.93M
holding Class A Common Stock F3 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 231,660 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 845 shares (Indirect, I)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Represents shares withheld to cover certain tax obligations in connection with the vesting of the RSUs previously reported on Table I.
  2. F2. Includes shares acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  3. F3. By 401(K).
Shares withheld for tax obligations 21,875 shares October 1, 2026; connected with RSU vesting
Reported price per share $88.25 per share October 1, 2026 transaction
Direct holdings after transaction 231,660 shares Includes shares acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Indirect holdings 845 shares Holding entry identified as held by a 401(k)
RSUs financial
"vesting of the RSUs previously reported on Table I"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"shares acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
401(K) financial
"By 401(K)."
A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.

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How many ECHO shares did John Swieringa have withheld, and why?

John Swieringa had 21,875 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld on October 1, 2026, at a reported price of $88.25 per share to cover certain tax obligations connected with vesting of previously reported RSUs.

How many ECHO shares did John Swieringa hold after the transaction?

His reported direct holdings were 231,660 shares, including shares acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. A separate indirect holding entry lists 845 shares, identified as held by a 401(k).

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Swieringa John

(Last)(First)(Middle)
9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD.

(Street)
ENGLEWOOD COLORADO 80112

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EchoStar CORP [ ECHO ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
PRES, TECH & COO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock10/01/2026F(1)21,875D$88.25231,660(2)D
Class A Common Stock845II(3)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares withheld to cover certain tax obligations in connection with the vesting of the RSUs previously reported on Table I.
2. Includes shares acquired under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
3. By 401(K).
John W. Swieringa, by Daniel W. Conroy, Attorney-in-Fact10/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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