EchoStar Subsidiary DISH DBS Exits Chapter 11, Reduces Debt by $4.35 Billion

EchoStar Corporation announced that its subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation and its related filing entities, have successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of October 1, 2026. The restructuring significantly deleverages the subsidiary's balance sheet and results in the reconsolidation of the DISH DBS entities into EchoStar's financial statements.

Key Details

• Emergence Date: The DISH DBS Filing Entities emerged from bankruptcy on October 1, 2026, following court confirmation of their prepackaged plan on September 29, 2026.
• Debt Reduction: The restructuring reduced the DISH DBS entities' aggregate outstanding indebtedness by approximately $4.35 billion.
• Financial Reporting: As a result of the emergence, the DISH DBS Filing Entities will be reconsolidated into EchoStar's consolidated financial statements, effective October 1, 2026.