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EchoStar Announces Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

1. SATS reported $3.87 billion in quarterly revenue, down from $4.01 billion. 2. Wireless segment gained 150K subscribers with reduced churn at 7.2%. 3. Pay-TV segment saw lowest churn in over a decade at 1.36%. 4. Broadband services revenue declined but contracts backlog increased by 5%. 5. Net loss increased to $202.67 million compared to last year.

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The substantial quarterly net loss and revenue decline can negatively affect investor confidence, similar to past performance dips that led to decreased share prices in other similar companies. For example, a drop in subscriber growth or increased losses has historically signaled weak future performance.

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Wireless: Net subscriber growth (+150K), improved churn (7.2% year-over-year), filed Federal Communication Commission (FCC) certification of more than 24,000 5G constructed "on-air" sites one month ahead of schedule Pay TV: Lowest DISH TV churn (1.36%) in over a decade (excluding the pandemic), growth in average revenue per user (ARPU) (+3% year-over-year) Broadband & Satellite Services: Enhanced in-flight offerings through universal Ka- and Ku-bands, new international contracts for managed network services, expanded enterprise backlog (+5% year-over-year) , /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The company continued to build on the solid foundation laid last year as a global leader in connectivity and entertainment solutions and services. The business drove efficiencies across all of its brands and invested in profitable growth. EchoStar's unique set of assets across satellite, wireless, video, managed services and U.S.-based manufacturing led to improvements in many key metrics and reported total revenue of $3.87 billion for the first quarter 2025. "The EchoStar team performed well against our plan in the first quarter," said Hamid Akhavan, president and CEO, EchoStar Corporation. "We are pleased with the progress of our Wireless business and year-over-year net add subscriber growth. In addition, our Pay-TV segment continues to drive improvements in ARPU and churn, and our in-flight connectivity business advances, scaling and driving interest from airlines worldwide." Wireless Wireless consists predominantly of Boost Mobile and network wireless services, and delivered approximately $973 million in revenue for the first quarter. Continued strong performance fueled by +150K subscriber net adds in Q1 Attracted and retained high-quality customers, contributing to a 7.2% churn improvement year-over-year Boost Mobile Network recognized as #1 mobile network in New York City by an independent, third-party industry benchmarking expert Met 3GPP release 17 deployment and completed construction of 24,000 5G sites "on air" ahead of June FCC requirement date More than 1.25 million customers on Boost Mobile Network, and loading more than 75% of compatible devices on-net in accelerated markets Wireless closed the quarter with approximately 7.15 million subscribers Pay-TV Pay TV consists of DISH TV and Sling TV. Performance for Pay-TV was in line with expectations and delivered approximately $2.5 billion in revenue for the first quarter. Focused on operational efficiency, customer loyalty, and improving user experiences to help increase ARPU (+3%) and reduce non-programming variable costs per subscriber Loyalty and bundled offerings delivered lowest DISH TV churn (1.36%) in over a decade (excluding the pandemic), an 11% reduction year-over-year Pay-TV closed the quarter with approximately 7.4 million subscribers Broadband & Satellite Services Broadband & Satellite Services consists predominantly of the Hughes enterprise and consumer family of brands and delivered approximately $371 million in revenue for the first quarter. In-flight connectivity business announced universal compatibility with Ka- and Ku-bands, providing greater interoperability compared to single constellation systems in the market, enabling cost-effective flexibility and an optimal passenger experience Announced membership in Airbus HBCplus program enhancing ability to serve airlines as a factory line fit option at Airbus Completed Latin American deployment of multi-orbit managed network to support private networks and security services on LEO and geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) satellites Approximately $1.6 billion contracted backlog revenue at the end of Q1 (+5% year-over-year) Broadband & Satellite Services closed the quarter with approximately 853,000 subscribers Set forth below is a table highlighting certain of EchoStar's segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (all U.S. GAAP amounts reference results from operations): For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 (in thousands) Revenue Pay-TV $     2,538,727 $    2,726,578 Wireless 972,775 914,006 Broadband and Satellite Services 370,658 382,586 All Other & Eliminations (12,402) (8,327) Total $     3,869,758 $    4,014,843 Net Income (loss) attributable to EchoStar $      (202,669) $     (107,376) OIBDA Pay-TV $        729,873 $       755,510 Wireless (415,064) (363,496) Broadband and Satellite Services 85,703 79,287 All Other & Eliminations (311) (1,145) Total $        400,201 $       470,156 Purchases of property and equipment, net of refunds, (including capitalized interest related to regulatory authorizations) Pay-TV $         62,388 $        57,912 Wireless 283,993 549,173 Broadband and Satellite Services 32,103 70,611 Total $        378,484 $       677,696 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measurement: For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Pay-TV Wireless Broadband andSatelliteServices Eliminations Consolidated  (In thousands) Segment operating income (loss) $ 653,430 $ (722,302) $ (19,195) $ (65) $ (88,132) Depreciation and amortization 76,443 307,238 104,898 (246) 488,333 OIBDA $ 729,873 $ (415,064) $ 85,703 $ (311) $ 400,201 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Segment operating income (loss) $ 670,108 $ (645,168) $ (39,554) $ (630) $ (15,244) Depreciation and amortization 85,402 281,672 118,841 (515) 485,400 OIBDA $ 755,510 $ (363,496) $ 79,287 $ (1,145) $ 470,156 Note on Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures OIBDA is defined as "Operating income (loss)" plus "Depreciation and amortization." OIBDA, which is presented by segment above, is a non-GAAP measure reconciled to "Operating income (loss)" and does not purport to be an alternative to operating income (loss) as a measure of operating performance. We believe this measure is useful to management, investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating operating profitability of our business segments on a more variable cost basis as it excludes the depreciation and amortization expenses related primarily to capital expenditures and acquisitions for those business segments, as well as in evaluating operating performance in relation to our competitors. The condensed consolidated financial statements of EchoStar for the period ended March 31, 2025, are attached to this press release. Detailed financial data and other information are available in EchoStar's Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025, filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. EchoStar will host a conference call to discuss its earnings on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be broadcast live in listen-only mode on EchoStar's investor relations website at ir.echostar.com. To attend the call, please dial: (877) 484-6065 (U.S.) or (201) 689-8846. When prompted on dial-in, please utilize the conference ID (13753677) or ask for the "EchoStar Corporation Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call." Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the call to ensure timely participation. About EchoStar Corporation EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier provider of technology, networking services, television entertainment and connectivity, offering consumer, enterprise, operator and government solutions worldwide under its EchoStar®, Boost Mobile®, Sling TV, DISH TV, Hughes®, HughesNet®, HughesON™, and JUPITER™ brands. In Europe, EchoStar operates under its EchoStar Mobile Limited subsidiary and in Australia, the company operates as EchoStar Global Australia. For more information, visit www.echostar.com and follow EchoStar on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn. Safe Harbor Statement under the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This press release may contain statements that are forward looking, as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. When used in this release, the words "believe," "anticipate," "goal," "seek," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "project," "continue," "future," "will," "would," "can," "may," "plans," and similar expressions and the use of future dates are intended to identify forward–looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward–looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We assume no responsibility for the accuracy of forward-looking statements or information or for updating forward-looking information or statements. These statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. See "Risk Factors" in EchoStar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in the other documents EchoStar files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. ECHOSTAR CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands, except share amounts) (Unaudited) As of    March 31,  December 31, 2025 2024 Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,529,878 $ 4,305,393 Current restricted cash and cash equivalents 172,856 150,898 Marketable investment securities 2,529,217 1,242,036 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $80,641 and $82,628, respectively 1,183,870 1,198,731 Inventory 413,365 455,197 Prepaids and other assets 724,393 655,233 Other current assets 94,630 88,255 Total current assets 7,648,209 8,095,743 Noncurrent Assets: Restricted cash, cash equivalents and marketable investment securities  172,357 169,627 Property and equipment, net  8,980,928 9,187,132 Regulatory authorizations, net 39,739,466 39,442,166 Other investments, net 202,166 202,327 Operating lease assets 3,242,450 3,260,768 Intangible assets, net  70,906 74,939 Other noncurrent assets, net 515,045 505,985 Total noncurrent assets 52,923,318 52,842,944 Total assets $ 60,571,527 $ 60,938,687 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) Current Liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 690,482 $ 740,984 Deferred revenue and other 664,924 650,940 Accrued programming 1,284,309 1,339,072 Accrued interest 667,674 352,499 Other accrued expenses and liabilities 1,743,545 1,804,516 Current portion of debt, finance lease and other obligations 1,004,626 943,029 Total current liabilities 6,055,560 5,831,040 Long-Term Obligations, Net of Current Portion: Long-term debt, finance lease and other obligations, net of current portion 25,328,132 25,660,288 Deferred tax liabilities, net 4,917,006 4,988,653 Operating lease liabilities  3,195,552 3,211,407 Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities 1,012,587 1,002,074 Total long-term obligations, net of current portion 34,453,277 34,862,422 Total liabilities 40,508,837 40,693,462 Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):  Class A common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,600,000,000 shares authorized, 155,262,098 and 155,048,676 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 155 155 Class B common stock, $0.001 par value, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 131,348,468 shares issued and outstanding 131 131 Additional paid-in capital 8,779,458 8,768,360 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (187,865) (195,711) Accumulated earnings (deficit) 11,415,768 11,618,437 Total EchoStar stockholders' equity (deficit) 20,007,647 20,191,372 Noncontrolling interests 55,043 53,853 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 20,062,690 20,245,225 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $ 60,571,527 $ 60,938,687 ECHOSTAR CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) For the Three Months Ended March 31,  2025 2024 Revenue: Service revenue $ 3,606,156 $ 3,819,673 Equipment sales and other revenue 263,602 195,170 Total revenue 3,869,758 4,014,843 Costs and Expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization): Cost of services 2,432,198 2,557,182 Cost of sales - equipment and other  439,508 363,083 Selling, general and administrative expenses 597,851 624,422 Depreciation and amortization  488,333 485,400 Total costs and expenses 3,957,890 4,030,087 Operating income (loss) (88,132) (15,244) Other Income (Expense): Interest income 65,529 30,462 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (286,055) (99,408) Other, net 41,390 (26,110) Total other income (expense) (179,136) (95,056) Income (loss) before income taxes (267,268) (110,300) Income tax (provision) benefit, net 63,987 1,925 Net income (loss) (203,281) (108,375) Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax (612) (999) Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar $ (202,669) $ (107,376) Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock:  Basic 286,513 271,519 Diluted 286,513 271,519 Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock: Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to EchoStar $ (0.71) $ (0.40) Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to EchoStar $ (0.71) $ (0.40) ECHOSTAR CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands)  (Unaudited) For the Three Months Ended March 31,  2025 2024 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ (203,281) $ (108,375) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 488,333 485,400 Realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments, impairments and other (35,769) 23,893 Non-cash, stock-based compensation 7,609 9,058 Deferred tax expense (benefit) (68,902) (11,688) Changes in allowance for credit losses (1,987) 10,516 Change in long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities (2,772) (3,871) Other, net 51,627 31,261 Changes in operating assets and operating liabilities, net (28,103) 15,065 Net cash flows from operating activities 206,755 451,259 Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Purchases of marketable investment securities (1,807,779) (19,135) Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities 533,812 458,792 Purchases of property and equipment (258,427) (519,612) Capitalized interest related to regulatory authorizations (120,057) (158,084) Purchases of regulatory authorizations, including deposits  — (1,104) Other, net (4,268) 998 Net cash flows from investing activities (1,656,719) (238,145) Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Repayment of long-term debt, finance lease and other obligations (24,671) (27,125) Redemption and repurchases of term loans, convertible and senior notes (289,383) (951,168) Early debt extinguishment gains (losses) of convertible and senior notes 11,465 — Net proceeds from Class A common stock options exercised and stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 2,534 (160) Purchase of SNR Management's ownership interest in SNR HoldCo — (441,998) Other, net (31,792) — Net cash flows from financing activities  (331,847) (1,420,451) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 1,714 (849) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents (1,780,097) (1,208,186) Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 4,593,804 1,911,601 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 2,813,707 $ 703,415 SOURCE EchoStar Corporation WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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