BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in EchoStar CORP to 8.7%

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G (Amendment No. 8) regarding its holdings in EchoStar CORP (SATS). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 13,736,010 shares of Class A Stock, representing an 8.7% ownership stake in the company. This filing indicates an increase in holdings compared to the previously reported 0.0% stake. Of the total shares owned, BlackRock maintains sole voting power over 13,166,282 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 13,736,010 shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. BlackRock, Inc. serves as a parent holding company for various subsidiaries that managed the reported shares. No individual person's interest in the common stock exceeds five percent of the total outstanding shares.