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Dish Network Corp. (DISH)On Nov 9: 20.14   0.00 (0.00%)  
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Dish Network Corp.
9601 South Meridian Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80112
United States - Map
Phone: 303-723-1000
Fax: 303-723-1499
Web Site: http://www.dishnetwork.com

DETAILS 
Index Membership:Nasdaq 100
Sector:Services
Industry:CATV Systems
Full Time Employees:26,000

BUSINESS SUMMARY 
DISH Network Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in subscription television business in the United States. It operates the DISH Network television service, which provides a direct broadcast satellite subscription television service in the United States. As of December 31, 2008, the company had 13.678 million subscribers. It provides programming, which includes approximately 280 basic video channels, 60 Sirius Satellite Radio music channels, 30 premium movie channels, 35 regional and specialty sports channels, 2,100 local channels, 200 Latino and international channels, and 50 channels of pay-per-view content. The company also offers receiver systems. Its subscribers receive programming via in-home equipment that comprises a small satellite dish, digital set-top receivers, and remote controls. The company offers receiver systems and programming through direct sales channels; and independent retailers, such as small satellite retailers, direct marketing groups, local and regional consumer electronics stores, nationwide retailers, and telecommunications companies. DISH Network Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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    CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 
    Dish Network Corp.'s Corporate Governance Quotient (CGQ®) as of 6-Nov-09 is better than 4.3% of Russell 3000 companies and 18.5% of Media companies.
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    KEY EXECUTIVES 
     PayExercised
    Mr. Charles W. Ergen , 56
    Co-Founder, Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Pres
    N/A N/A
    Mr. James Defranco , 56
    Co-Founder, Exec. VP of Sales & Distribution
    $ 371.00KN/A
    Mr. Bernard L. Han , 44
    Chief Operating Officer and Exec. VP
    $ 400.00KN/A
    Mr. Michael Kelly , 47
    Exec. VP of Commercial & Bus. Devel.
    $ 275.00K $ 2.23M
    Mr. Carl E. Vogel , 50
    Sr. Advisor
    $ 457.00K $ 495.00K
    Dollar amounts are as of 31-Dec-08 and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc. "Exercised" is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year.
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