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Ergens (SATS) disclose 51% EchoStar stake and about 90% voting control in 13D update

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

EchoStar Corporation’s controlling shareholders, Charles and Cantey Ergen, filed Amendment No. 64 to their Schedule 13D updating their ownership structure in EchoStar’s Class A Common Stock. As of May 11, 2026, Mr. Ergen beneficially owns 148,681,314 shares, representing 51.0% of the class, while Mrs. Ergen beneficially owns 147,197,344 shares, representing 50.8%.

The filing explains that these amounts include both Class A and Class B shares, with Class B convertible one-for-one into Class A and carrying 10 votes per share. Based on this structure, each of Mr. and Mrs. Ergen may be deemed to hold approximately 90.3% of EchoStar’s voting power, with effective voting power of about 89.4% due to an Amended Support Agreement limiting their voting of Class A shares. The amendment also details estate-planning moves on May 13, 2026, including the expiration of the Ergen Two-Year May 2024 SATS GRAT after distributing 381,135 Class B shares to Mr. Ergen and contributing 2,925,750 Class B shares to Telluray Holdings, as well as a 1,902,790-share Class B distribution from the 2025 May GRAT.

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Insights

Filing confirms very high insider ownership and voting control at EchoStar.

Charles and Cantey Ergen report beneficial ownership of about half of EchoStar’s Class A equity each, but much higher voting power through super-voting Class B shares. The filing shows 51.0% and 50.8% of the class, respectively, as of May 11, 2026.

Because Class B carries 10 votes per share, each may be deemed to control about 90.3% of EchoStar’s voting power, even though economic ownership is lower. An Amended Support Agreement limits how their Class A shares are voted for three years following the EchoStar–DISH merger.

The amendment also documents internal estate-planning transactions on May 13, 2026, including the expiration of the Ergen Two-Year May 2024 SATS GRAT and transfers of Class B shares to Telluray Holdings, LLC. These moves rearrange holdings among related entities but keep control within the Ergen group.

Mr. Ergen beneficial ownership 148,681,314 shares (51.0% of class) Class A Common Stock beneficially owned as of May 11, 2026
Mrs. Ergen beneficial ownership 147,197,344 shares (50.8% of class) Class A Common Stock beneficially owned as of May 11, 2026
Shares outstanding 158,468,296 shares EchoStar Class A Common Stock outstanding on May 11, 2026
Mr. Ergen voting power approximately 90.3% voting power Assuming no Class B conversion and giving effect to options
Mrs. Ergen voting power approximately 90.3% voting power Assuming no Class B conversion and giving effect to options
Telluray Holdings stake 62,868,198 shares (28.7% of class) EchoStar Class A equivalent shares beneficially owned
2024 May GRAT distribution to Ergen 381,135 Class B shares Annuity payment on May 13, 2026 from 2024 May GRAT
2024 May GRAT contribution to Telluray 2,925,750 Class B shares Contributed to Telluray Holdings on May 13, 2026
Class B Common Stock financial
"The shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis at any time."
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
grantor retained annuity trust financial
"All of the GRATs listed in 2(a) were formed under the laws of the State of Colorado and their principal business is to hold a portion of the assets and estate of Mr. Ergen."
A grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) is an estate-planning tool where the person who creates the trust transfers assets into it but receives fixed cash payments (an annuity) from the trust for a set number of years; whatever remains after that term passes to designated beneficiaries. It matters to investors because it can shift future appreciation of assets out of the creator’s taxable estate—like putting an asset into a timed vending machine that pays you fixed amounts while any extra value that grows inside the machine goes to heirs with reduced gift or estate tax consequences.
Change of Control Event financial
"Each of the trust agreements ... contains an irrevocable provision that provides that the trustee will not dispose of any shares of EchoStar ... unless a Change of Control Event occurs."
Beneficially owned financial
"Sole Voting Power and Sole Dispositive Power totals consist of: (i) 11,140,269 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mr. Ergen;"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Amended and Restated Support Agreement financial
"Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Support Agreement dated as of October 2, 2023 (the 'Amended Support Agreement', see Exhibit E), Mr. Ergen and certain other Reporting Persons have agreed not to vote..."
Registration Rights Agreement financial
"Exhibit F: Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2023, among EchoStar Corporation, Charles W. Ergen, Cantey M. Ergen and other signatories thereto"
A registration rights agreement is a contract that gives investors the option to have their ownership stakes officially registered with the government, making it easier to sell their shares later. This agreement matters because it provides investors with a clearer path to cash out their investments if they choose, offering more liquidity and confidence in their ability to sell their holdings when desired.





278768106

(CUSIP Number)
Dean A. Manson, CLO
9601 S. Meridian Blvd.,
Englewood, CO, 80112
303-723-1000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
05/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) All share amounts include shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share ('Class A Common Stock') and Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share ('Class B Common Stock') of EchoStar Corporation ('EchoStar'). The shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis at any time. (2) Sole Voting Power and Sole Dispositive Power totals consist of: (i) 11,140,269 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mr. Ergen; (ii) 11,404 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Ergen in the DISH Network Corporation ('DISH Network') 401(k) Employee Savings Plan (the 'DISH Network 401(k) Plan'); (iii) 4,371,914 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mr. Ergen; (iv) 1,497,478 shares of Class A Common Stock deemed to be beneficially owned under Rule 13d-3(d)(1) because Mr. Ergen has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of such shares within 60 days after May 11, 2026; and (v) 1,551,355 shares of Class A Common Stock held by CONX Corp. ('CONX') and beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Ergen through nXgen Opportunities, LLC ('nXgen'), which controls CONX. (3) Shared Voting Power and Shared Dispositive Power totals consist of: (i) 1,967 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mr. Ergen's spouse, Cantey M. Ergen; (ii) 1,313 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mrs. Ergen in the DISH Network 401(k) Plan; (iii) 11,921 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by one of Mr. Ergen's children; (iv) 766,443 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by a charitable foundation for which Mr. Ergen is an officer and for which he shares voting and dispositive power with Mrs. Ergen; (v) 2,350,696 shares of Class A Common Stock and 60,517,502 shares of Class B Common Stock held by Telluray Holdings, LLC ('Telluray Holdings'), for which Mrs. Ergen has sole voting power as a manager of Telluray Holdings and for which Mr. Ergen and Mrs. Ergen share dispositive power as the managers of Telluray Holdings; (vi) 18,561,842 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the Ergen Two-Year July 2024 SATS GRAT (the '2024 July GRAT'); (vii) 23,097,210 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the Ergen Two-Year May 2025 SATS GRAT (the "2025 May GRAT"); (viii) 16,800,000 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the Ergen Two-Year June 2025 SATS GRAT (the "2025 June GRAT"); and (ix) 8,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the Ergen Two-Year July 2025 SATS GRAT (the '2025 July GRAT'). (4) Percent of Class Represented is based on 158,468,296 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding on May 11, 2026 and assuming the conversion of only the shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Ergen into Class A Common Stock and giving effect to the exercise of options held by Mr. Ergen that are either currently exercisable as of, or may become exercisable within 60 days after, May 11, 2026. Because each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 10 votes per share, Mr. Ergen may be deemed to beneficially own equity securities of EchoStar representing approximately 90.3 percent of the voting power of EchoStar (assuming no conversion of any Class B Common Stock and giving effect to the exercise of options held by Mr. Ergen that are either currently exercisable as of, or may become exercisable within 60 days after, May 11, 2026). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Support Agreement dated as of October 2, 2023 (the 'Amended Support Agreement', see Exhibit E), Mr. Ergen and certain other Reporting Persons have agreed not to vote, or cause or direct to be voted, the Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by them, other than with respect to any matter presented to the holders of Class A Common Stock on which holders of Class B Common Stock are not entitled to vote, for three years following the closing of the merger between EchoStar and DISH. As a result, Mr. Ergen's effective total voting power in such circumstances as of May 11, 2026 is approximately 89.4 percent.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) All share amounts include shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis at any time. (2) Sole Voting Power shares consist of: (i) 1,967 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mrs. Ergen; (ii) 1,313 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mrs. Ergen in the DISH Network 401(k) Plan; (iii) 13,508 shares of Class A Common Stock deemed to be beneficially owned under Rule 13d-3(d)(1) because Mrs. Ergen has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of such shares within 60 days after May 11, 2026; (iv) 2,350,696 shares of Class A Common Stock and 60,517,502 shares of Class B Common Stock held by Telluray Holdings, for which Mrs. Ergen has sole voting power as a manager of Telluray Holdings; (v) 18,561,842 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the 2024 July GRAT; (vi) 23,097,210 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the 2025 May GRAT; (vii) 16,800,000 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the 2025 June GRAT; and (viii) 8,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the July 2025 GRAT. Mrs. Ergen exercises voting power with respect to Telluray Holdings and each of the 2024 July GRAT, the 2025 May GRAT, the 2025 June GRAT and the 2025 July GRAT independently and, with respect to the 2024 July GRAT, the 2025 May GRAT, the 2025 June GRAT and the 2025 July GRAT, in accordance with her fiduciary responsibilities to the beneficiaries of such trusts. (3) Shared Voting Power shares consist of: (i) 11,140,269 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mrs. Ergen's spouse, Mr. Ergen; (ii) 11,404 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Ergen in the DISH Network 401(k) Plan; (iii) 4,371,914 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mr. Ergen; (iv) 11,921 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by one of Mrs. Ergen's children; (v) 766,443 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by a charitable foundation for which Mrs. Ergen is an officer and for which she shares voting and dispositive power with Mr. Ergen; and (vi) 1,551,355 shares of Class A Common Stock held by CONX and beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Ergen through nXgen, which controls CONX. (4) Sole Dispositive Power shares consist of: (i) 1,967 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mrs. Ergen; (ii) 1,313 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mrs. Ergen in the DISH Network 401(k) Plan; (iii) 13,508 shares of Class A Common Stock deemed to be beneficially owned under Rule 13d-3(d)(1) because Mrs. Ergen has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of such shares within 60 days after May 11, 2026; (iv) 18,561,842 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the 2024 July GRAT; (v) 23,097,210 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the 2025 May GRAT; (vi) 16,800,000 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the 2025 June GRAT; and (vii) 8,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock owned beneficially by Mrs. Ergen solely by virtue of her position as trustee of the July 2025 GRAT. Mrs. Ergen exercises dispositive power with respect to each of the 2024 July GRAT, the 2025 May GRAT, the 2025 June GRAT and the 2025 July GRAT independently and in accordance with her fiduciary responsibilities to the beneficiaries of such trusts. (5) Shared Dispositive Power shares consist of: (i) 11,140,269 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mrs. Ergen's spouse, Mr. Ergen; (ii) 11,404 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Ergen in the DISH Network 401(k) Plan; (iii) 4,371,914 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned directly by Mr. Ergen; (iv) 11,921 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by one of Mrs. Ergen's children; (v) 766,443 shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by a charitable foundation for which Mrs. Ergen is an officer and for which she shares voting and dispositive power with Mr. Ergen; (vi) 2,350,696 shares of Class A Common Stock and 60,517,502 shares of Class B Common Stock held by Telluray Holdings, for which Mr. Ergen and Mrs. Ergen share dispositive power as the managers of Telluray Holdings; and (vii) 1,551,355 shares of Class A Common Stock held by CONX and beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Ergen through nXgen, which controls CONX. (6) Percent of Class Represented is based on 158,468,296 of Class A Common Stock outstanding on May 11, 2026 and assuming the conversion of only the shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned by Mrs. Ergen into Class A Common Stock and giving effect to the exercise of options held by Mrs. Ergen that are either currently exercisable as of, or may become exercisable within 60 days after, May 11, 2026. Because each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 10 votes per share, Mrs. Ergen may be deemed to beneficially own equity securities of EchoStar representing approximately 90.3 percent of the voting power of EchoStar (assuming no conversion of any Class B Common Stock and giving effect to the exercise of options held by Mrs. Ergen that are either exercisable as of, or may become exercisable within 60 days after, May 11, 2026). Pursuant to the Amended Support Agreement (see Exhibit E), Mrs. Ergen and certain other Reporting Persons have agreed not to vote, or cause or direct to be voted, the Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by them, other than with respect to any matter presented to the holders of Class A Common Stock on which holders of Class B Common Stock are not entitled to vote, for three years following the closing of the merger between EchoStar and DISH. As a result, Mrs. Ergen's effective total voting power in such circumstances as of May 11, 2026 is approximately 89.4 percent.


SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) All share amounts include shares of Class B Common Stock. The shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis at any time. (2) Percent of Class Represented is based on 158,468,296 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding on May 11, 2026 and assuming conversion of only the shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned by the 2024 July GRAT into Class A Common Stock. Because such Class B Common Stock is convertible on a one-for-one basis into Class A Common Stock, assuming conversion of all shares of outstanding Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, the percentage of the Class A Common Stock that the 2024 July GRAT may be deemed to beneficially own would be approximately 6.4 percent. Because each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 10 votes per share, the 2024 July GRAT beneficially owns equity securities of EchoStar representing approximately 12.6 percent of the voting power of EchoStar (assuming no conversion of any Class B Common Stock).


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) All share amounts include shares of Class B Common Stock. The shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis at any time. (2) Percent of Class Represented is based on 158,468,296 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding on May 11, 2026 and assuming conversion of only the shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned by the 2025 May GRAT into Class A Common Stock. Because such Class B Common Stock is convertible on a one-for-one basis into Class A Common Stock, assuming conversion of all shares of outstanding Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, the percentage of the Class A Common Stock that the 2025 May GRAT may be deemed to beneficially own would be approximately 8.0 percent. Because each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 10 votes per share, the 2025 May GRAT beneficially owns equity securities of EchoStar representing approximately 15.7 percent of the voting power of EchoStar (assuming no conversion of any Class B Common Stock).


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) All share amounts include shares of Class B Common Stock. The shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis at any time. (2) Percent of Class Represented is based on 158,468,296 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding on May 11, 2026 and assuming conversion of only the shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned by the 2025 June GRAT into Class A Common Stock. Because such Class B Common Stock is convertible on a one-for-one basis into Class A Common Stock, assuming conversion of all shares of outstanding Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, the percentage of the Class A Common Stock that the 2025 June GRAT may be deemed to beneficially own would be approximately 5.8 percent. Because each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 10 votes per share, the 2025 June GRAT beneficially owns equity securities of EchoStar representing approximately 11.4 percent of the voting power of EchoStar (assuming no conversion of any Class B Common Stock).


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) All share amounts include shares of Class B Common Stock. The shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis at any time. (2) Percent of Class Represented is based on 158,468,296 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding on May 11, 2026 and assuming conversion of only the shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned by the 2025 July GRAT into Class A Common Stock. Because such Class B Common Stock is convertible on a one-for-one basis into Class A Common Stock, assuming conversion of all shares of outstanding Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, the percentage of the Class A Common Stock that the 2025 July GRAT may be deemed to beneficially own would be approximately 2.8 percent. Because each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 10 votes per share, the 2025 July GRAT beneficially owns equity securities of EchoStar representing approximately 5.4 percent of the voting power of EchoStar (assuming no conversion of any Class B Common Stock).


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) All share amounts include shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis at any time. Totals consist of: (i) 2,350,696 shares of Class A Common Stock; and (ii) 60,517,502 shares of Class B Common Stock, for which Mrs. Ergen has sole voting power as a manager of Telluray Holdings and for which Mr. Ergen and Mrs. Ergen share dispositive power as the managers of Telluray Holdings. (2) Percent of Class Represented is based on 158,468,296 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding on May 11, 2026 and assuming conversion of only the shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned by Telluray Holdings into Class A Common Stock. Because such Class B Common Stock is convertible on a one-for-one basis into Class A Common Stock, assuming conversion of all shares of outstanding Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, the percentage of the Class A Common Stock that Telluray Holdings may be deemed to beneficially own would be approximately 21.7 percent. Because each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 10 votes per share, Telluray Holdings beneficially owns equity securities of EchoStar representing approximately 41.3 percent of the voting power of EchoStar (assuming no conversion of any Class B Common Stock). Pursuant to the Amended Support Agreement dated as of October 2, 2023 (see Exhibit E), Telluray Holdings and certain other Reporting Persons have agreed not to vote, or cause or direct to be voted, the Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by them, other than with respect to any matter presented to the holders of Class A Common Stock on which holders of Class B Common Stock are not entitled to vote, for three years following the closing of the merger between EchoStar and DISH. As a result, Telluray Holdings' effective total voting power in such circumstances as of May 11, 2026 is approximately 41.1 percent.


SCHEDULE 13D


Charles W. Ergen
Signature:/s/ Robert J. Hooke
Name/Title:Charles W. Ergen by Robert J. Hooke, attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026
Cantey M. Ergen
Signature:/s/ Robert J. Hooke
Name/Title:Cantey M. Ergen by Robert J. Hooke, attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026
Ergen Two-Year May 2024 SATS GRAT
Signature:/s/ Robert J. Hooke
Name/Title:Cantey M. Ergen, Trustee by Robert J. Hooke, attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026
Ergen Two-Year July 2024 SATS GRAT
Signature:/s/ Robert J. Hooke
Name/Title:Cantey M. Ergen, Trustee by Robert J. Hooke, attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026
Ergen Two-Year May 2025 SATS GRAT
Signature:/s/ Robert J. Hooke
Name/Title:Cantey M. Ergen, Trustee by Robert J. Hooke, attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026
Ergen Two-Year June 2025 SATS GRAT
Signature:/s/ Robert J. Hooke
Name/Title:Cantey M. Ergen, Trustee by Robert J. Hooke, attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026
Ergen Two-Year July 2025 SATS GRAT
Signature:/s/ Robert J. Hooke
Name/Title:Cantey M. Ergen, Trustee by Robert J. Hooke, attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026
Telluray Holdings, LLC
Signature:/s/ Robert J. Hooke
Name/Title:Cantey M. Ergen, Manager by Robert J. Hooke, attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026

FAQ

How much of EchoStar (SATS) does Charles W. Ergen beneficially own according to this filing?

Charles W. Ergen beneficially owns 148,681,314 EchoStar shares, or 51.0% of the Class A Common Stock. This total includes Class A and Class B shares, options exercisable within 60 days of May 11, 2026, and certain indirect holdings through entities like CONX and Telluray Holdings.

What is Cantey M. Ergen’s reported ownership stake in EchoStar (SATS)?

Cantey M. Ergen beneficially owns 147,197,344 EchoStar shares, representing 50.8% of the Class A Common Stock. Her stake includes shares held directly, through the DISH Network 401(k) Plan, stock options, Telluray Holdings, and several Ergen Two-Year SATS grantor retained annuity trusts established in 2024 and 2025.

What voting power do the Ergens hold over EchoStar (SATS) shares?

Each of Charles and Cantey Ergen may be deemed to hold about 90.3% of EchoStar’s voting power. This reflects the 10 votes per share carried by Class B stock, assuming no Class B conversion and giving effect to options exercisable within 60 days of May 11, 2026.

How many EchoStar shares are outstanding and how is the ownership percentage calculated?

The ownership percentages are based on 158,468,296 EchoStar Class A shares outstanding as of May 11, 2026. The filing assumes conversion of only the Class B shares beneficially owned by each reporting person and includes options exercisable within 60 days to compute their percentage of the class.

What transactions occurred involving the Ergen Two-Year May 2024 SATS GRAT in May 2026?

On May 13, 2026, the 2024 May GRAT distributed 381,135 Class B shares to Charles Ergen and contributed 2,925,750 Class B shares to Telluray Holdings. Following these transfers, the 2024 May GRAT expired in accordance with its terms and no longer held EchoStar shares.

What is Telluray Holdings’ stake and role in EchoStar (SATS)?

Telluray Holdings beneficially owns 62,868,198 EchoStar shares, or 28.7% of the Class A Common Stock. This includes 2,350,696 Class A and 60,517,502 Class B shares. Telluray’s Class B position represents about 41.3% of EchoStar’s voting power, with voting and dispositive authority shared by Charles and Cantey Ergen.