EchoStar subsidiary Hughes Satellite Systems and 11 affiliates file Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Filed August 3, 2026 · Period ending July 28, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation and 11 wholly-owned subsidiaries filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions in Texas bankruptcy court on August 2, 2026, to address maturing debt and restructure capital while continuing operations.

  Item 1.03 verify on EDGAR →
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  The Chapter 11 filing triggered automatic acceleration of HSSC's 5.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 and 6.625% Senior Notes due 2026, though creditor enforcement is stayed under bankruptcy law.

  Item 2.04 — Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation verify on EDGAR →
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  HSSC formed a Special Committee of independent directors to review related party transactions between HSSC and parent EchoStar during the bankruptcy proceedings.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →