Cover Page
Cover Page - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jul. 30, 2020 | |
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 001-33807 | |
Entity Registrant Name | EchoStar Corporation | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-1232727 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Inverness Terrace East, | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Englewood, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | CO | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80112-5308 | |
City Area Code | (303) | |
Local Phone Number | 706-4000 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Trading Symbol | SATS | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001415404 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2020 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
Class A common stock | ||
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 50,306,575 | |
Class B common stock | ||
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 47,687,039 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,948,464 | $ 1,519,431 |
Marketable investment securities | 509,980 | 940,623 |
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net | 183,379 | 196,629 |
Other current assets, net | 185,699 | 179,531 |
Total current assets | 2,827,522 | 2,836,214 |
Non-current assets: | ||
Property and equipment, net | 2,399,711 | 2,528,738 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 125,996 | 114,042 |
Goodwill | 509,054 | 506,953 |
Regulatory authorizations, net | 474,463 | 478,598 |
Other intangible assets, net | 22,667 | 29,507 |
Other investments, net | 275,873 | 325,405 |
Other non-current assets, net | 340,904 | 334,841 |
Total non-current assets | 4,148,668 | 4,318,084 |
Total assets | 6,976,190 | 7,154,298 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Trade accounts payable | 112,748 | 124,080 |
Current portion of long-term debt, net | 896,386 | 0 |
Contract liabilities | 89,831 | 101,060 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 262,944 | 270,879 |
Total current liabilities | 1,361,909 | 496,019 |
Non-current liabilities: | ||
Long-term debt, net | 1,494,902 | 2,389,168 |
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 349,973 | 351,692 |
Operating lease liabilities | 110,899 | 96,941 |
Other non-current liabilities | 74,239 | 74,925 |
Total non-current liabilities | 2,030,013 | 2,912,726 |
Total liabilities | 3,391,922 | 3,408,745 |
Commitments and contingencies | ||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized: | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 3,311,861 | 3,290,483 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (206,810) | (122,138) |
Accumulated earnings (losses) | 558,034 | 632,809 |
Treasury stock, at cost | (137,347) | (131,454) |
Total EchoStar Corporation stockholders’ equity | 3,525,843 | 3,669,805 |
Non-controlling interests | 58,425 | 75,748 |
Total stockholders’ equity | 3,584,268 | 3,745,553 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 6,976,190 | 7,154,298 |
Class A common stock | ||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized: | ||
Common stock | 57 | 57 |
Class B convertible common stock | ||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized: | ||
Common stock | 48 | 48 |
Class C convertible common stock | ||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized: | ||
Common stock | 0 | 0 |
Class D common stock | ||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized: | ||
Common stock | 0 | 0 |
Preferred Stock | ||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||
Preferred stock | $ 0 | $ 0 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 4,000,000,000 | 4,000,000,000 |
Class A common stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 1,600,000,000 | 1,600,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 56,988,365 | 56,592,251 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 50,306,445 | 50,107,330 |
Class B convertible common stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 800,000,000 | 800,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 47,687,039 | 47,687,039 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 47,687,039 | 47,687,039 |
Class C convertible common stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 800,000,000 | 800,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Class D common stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 800,000,000 | 800,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Revenue: | ||||
Revenues | $ 459,466 | $ 460,431 | $ 925,132 | $ 914,813 |
Costs and expenses: | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 113,798 | 149,209 | 239,079 | 261,323 |
Research and development expenses | 7,448 | 6,388 | 13,702 | 13,276 |
Depreciation and amortization | 129,887 | 120,266 | 262,255 | 239,244 |
Total costs and expenses | 424,694 | 465,092 | 879,757 | 891,426 |
Operating income (loss) | 34,772 | (4,661) | 45,375 | 23,387 |
Other income (expense): | ||||
Interest income, net | 10,760 | 23,213 | 26,343 | 47,642 |
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | (38,258) | (53,749) | (74,491) | (106,948) |
Gains (losses) on investments, net | (6,090) | 12,855 | (52,762) | 19,791 |
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net | (6,345) | (4,754) | (3,732) | (11,107) |
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net | 1,560 | 1,753 | (9,284) | 593 |
Other, net | (391) | 7 | (670) | (35) |
Total other income (expense), net | (38,764) | (20,675) | (114,596) | (50,064) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | (3,992) | (25,336) | (69,221) | (26,677) |
Income tax benefit (provision), net | (10,851) | (4,692) | (3,359) | (7,590) |
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | (14,843) | (30,028) | (72,580) | (34,267) |
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | 0 | 24,968 | 0 | 44,215 |
Net income (loss) | (14,843) | (5,060) | (72,580) | 9,948 |
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests | 3,431 | (632) | 6,873 | (1,438) |
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock | $ (11,412) | $ (5,692) | $ (65,707) | $ 8,510 |
Earnings (losses) per share - Class A and B common stock: | ||||
Basic and diluted earnings (losses) from continuing operations per share (in dollars per share) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.32) | $ (0.67) | $ (0.37) |
Total basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share (in dollars per share) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.06) | $ (0.67) | $ 0.09 |
Services and other revenue | ||||
Revenue: | ||||
Revenues | $ 417,043 | $ 402,786 | $ 825,400 | $ 805,454 |
Costs and expenses: | ||||
Cost of sales - (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 141,019 | 142,680 | 286,271 | 286,027 |
Equipment revenue | ||||
Revenue: | ||||
Revenues | 42,423 | 57,645 | 99,732 | 109,359 |
Costs and expenses: | ||||
Cost of sales - (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | $ 32,542 | $ 46,549 | $ 78,450 | $ 91,556 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ (14,843) | $ (5,060) | $ (72,580) | $ 9,948 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ||||
Foreign currency translation | (20,153) | 2,896 | (100,515) | 3,807 |
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities | 3,091 | 4 | (275) | 3,291 |
Other | 97 | 1,868 | (2,578) | (932) |
Amounts reclassified to net income (loss): | ||||
Realized losses (gains) on available-for-sale debt securities | 0 | (17) | 0 | (566) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (16,965) | 4,751 | (103,368) | 5,600 |
Comprehensive income (loss) | (31,808) | (309) | (175,948) | 15,548 |
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests | 5,804 | (632) | 25,569 | (1,438) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation | $ (26,004) | $ (941) | $ (150,379) | $ 14,110 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease) | Balance at January 1, 2020 | Class A and B Common Stock | Class A and B Common StockBalance at January 1, 2020 | Additional Paid-In Capital | Additional Paid-In CapitalBalance at January 1, 2020 | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Balance at January 1, 2020 | Accumulated Earnings (Losses) | Accumulated Earnings (Losses)Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease) | Accumulated Earnings (Losses)Balance at January 1, 2020 | Treasury Stock, at cost | Treasury Stock, at costBalance at January 1, 2020 | Non-controlling Interests | Non-controlling InterestsAdoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease) | Non-controlling InterestsBalance at January 1, 2020 |
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | $ 4,155,474 | $ 102 | $ 3,702,522 | $ (125,100) | $ 694,129 | $ (131,454) | $ 15,275 | ||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 61,503 | 2 | 61,501 | ||||||||||||||
Employee benefits | 6,654 | 6,654 | |||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 5,074 | 5,074 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 4,833 | 4,833 | |||||||||||||||
Purchase of non-controlling interest | (7,313) | (2,666) | (4,647) | ||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 5,600 | 5,600 | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 9,948 | 8,510 | 1,438 | ||||||||||||||
Other, net | 1,178 | (419) | 1,597 | ||||||||||||||
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019 | 4,242,951 | 104 | 3,777,499 | (119,500) | 704,236 | (131,454) | 12,066 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2019 | 4,179,536 | 102 | 3,713,777 | (124,251) | 709,928 | (131,454) | 11,434 | ||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 59,457 | 2 | 59,455 | ||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 2,205 | 2,205 | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 4,751 | 4,751 | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (5,060) | (5,692) | 632 | ||||||||||||||
Other, net | (263) | (263) | 0 | ||||||||||||||
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019 | 4,242,951 | 104 | 3,777,499 | (119,500) | 704,236 | (131,454) | 12,066 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | 3,745,553 | $ (9,308) | $ 3,736,245 | 105 | $ 105 | 3,290,483 | $ 3,290,483 | (122,138) | $ (122,138) | 632,809 | $ (9,068) | $ 623,741 | (131,454) | $ (131,454) | 75,748 | $ (240) | $ 75,508 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 506 | 506 | |||||||||||||||
Employee benefits | 6,920 | 6,920 | |||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 5,300 | 5,300 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 4,509 | 4,509 | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of equity and contribution of assets pursuant to the Yahsat JV formation | 2,824 | 4,338 | (1,514) | ||||||||||||||
Contribution by non-controlling interest holder | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (103,368) | (84,672) | (18,696) | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (72,580) | (65,707) | (6,873) | ||||||||||||||
Treasury share repurchase | (5,893) | (5,893) | |||||||||||||||
Other, net | (195) | (195) | |||||||||||||||
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020 | 3,584,268 | 105 | 3,311,861 | (206,810) | 558,034 | (137,347) | 58,425 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020 | 3,605,575 | 105 | 3,307,360 | (192,218) | 569,446 | (137,347) | 58,229 | ||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 328 | 328 | |||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 2,376 | 2,376 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 2,125 | 2,125 | |||||||||||||||
Contribution by non-controlling interest holder | 6,000 | 6,000 | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (16,965) | (14,592) | (2,373) | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (14,843) | (11,412) | (3,431) | ||||||||||||||
Other, net | (328) | (328) | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020 | $ 3,584,268 | $ 105 | $ 3,311,861 | $ (206,810) | $ 558,034 | $ (137,347) | $ 58,425 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income (loss) | $ (72,580) | $ 9,948 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 262,255 | 309,631 |
Losses (gains) on investments, net | 52,762 | (19,791) |
Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates, net | 3,732 | 11,107 |
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net | 9,284 | (593) |
Deferred tax provision (benefit), net | (2,452) | 7,014 |
Stock-based compensation | 4,509 | 4,833 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 2,120 | 3,872 |
Other, net | (7,295) | 2,742 |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net: | ||
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net | (5,262) | 167 |
Other current assets, net | (11,642) | (129) |
Trade accounts payable | (11,701) | (225) |
Contract liabilities | (11,229) | 34,024 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 27,050 | 16,800 |
Non-current assets and non-current liabilities, net | 5,729 | 1,374 |
Net cash flows from operating activities | 245,280 | 380,774 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Purchases of marketable investment securities | (555,367) | (504,264) |
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities | 977,532 | 1,621,481 |
Purchase of other investments | (5,500) | 0 |
Expenditures for property and equipment | (196,904) | (219,440) |
Expenditures for externally marketed software | (19,237) | (15,329) |
Net cash flows from investing activities | 200,524 | 882,448 |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Repurchase and maturity of the 2019 Senior Secured Notes | 0 | (920,923) |
Payment of finance lease obligations | (421) | (20,008) |
Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations | (1,021) | (3,778) |
Net proceeds from Class A common stock options exercised | 436 | 61,503 |
Net proceeds from Class A common stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 5,300 | 5,074 |
Treasury share purchase | (5,893) | 0 |
Contribution by non-controlling interest holder | 10,000 | 0 |
Purchase of non-controlling interest | 0 | (7,313) |
Other, net | 674 | (267) |
Net cash flows from financing activities | 9,075 | (885,712) |
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (19,232) | 121 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 435,647 | 377,631 |
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, beginning of period | 1,521,889 | 929,495 |
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, end of period | $ 1,957,536 | $ 1,307,126 |
Organization and Business Activ
Organization and Business Activities | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES | ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Principal Business EchoStar Corporation (which, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as “EchoStar,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) is a holding company that was organized in October 2007 as a corporation under the laws of the State of Nevada and has operated as a separately traded public company from DISH Network Corporation (“DISH”) since 2008. Our Class A common stock is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”) under the symbol “SATS.” We are a global provider of broadband satellite technologies, broadband internet services for consumer customers, which include home and small to medium-sized businesses, and satellite services. We also deliver innovative network technologies, managed services and communications solutions for enterprise customers, which include aeronautical and government enterprises. We operate in the following two business segments: • Hughes — which provides broadband satellite technologies and broadband internet services to domestic and international consumer customers and broadband network technologies, managed services, equipment, hardware, satellite services and communication solutions to service providers and enterprise customers. The Hughes segment also designs, provides and installs gateway and terminal equipment to customers for other satellite systems. In addition, our Hughes segment designs, develops, constructs and provides telecommunication networks comprising satellite ground segment systems and terminals to mobile system operators and our enterprise customers. • ESS — which uses certain of our owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related licenses to provide satellite services on a full-time and/or occasional-use basis to U.S. government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, content providers and private enterprise customers. Our operations also include various corporate departments (primarily Executive, Treasury, Strategic Development, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate and Legal) and other activities that have not been assigned to our business segments such as costs incurred in certain satellite development programs and other business development activities, and gains or losses from certain of our investments. These activities, costs and income, as well as eliminations of intersegment transactions, are accounted for in Corporate and Other . We also divide our operations by primary geographic market as follows: (i) North America (the U.S. and its territories, Mexico, and Canada); (ii) South and Central America and; (iii) All other (Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, India, and the Middle East). Refer to Note 14. Segment Reporting for further detail . In September 2019, pursuant to a master transaction agreement (the “Master Transaction Agreement”) with DISH and a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH (“Merger Sub”), (i) we transferred certain real property and the various businesses, products, licenses, technology, revenues, billings, operating activities, assets and liabilities primarily related to the former portion of our ESS segment that managed, marketed and provided (1) broadcast satellite services primarily to DISH and its subsidiaries (together with DISH, “DISH Network”) and our joint venture Dish Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Dish Mexico”) and its subsidiaries, and (2) telemetry, tracking and control (“TT&C”) services for satellites owned by DISH Network and a portion of our other businesses (collectively, the “BSS Business”) to one of our former subsidiaries, EchoStar BSS Corporation (“BSS Corp.”), (ii) we distributed to each holder of shares of our Class A or Class B common stock entitled to receive consideration in the transaction an amount of shares of common stock of BSS Corp., par value $0.001 per share (“BSS Common Stock”), equal to one share of BSS Common Stock for each share of our Class A or Class B common stock owned by such stockholder (the “Distribution”); and (iii) immediately after the Distribution, (1) Merger Sub merged with and into BSS Corp. (the “Merger”), such that BSS Corp. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH and with DISH then owning and operating the BSS Business, and (2) each issued and outstanding share of BSS Common Stock owned by EchoStar stockholders was converted into the right to receive 0.23523769 shares of DISH Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“DISH Common Stock”) ((i) - (iii) collectively, the “BSS Transaction”). Following the consummation of the BSS Transaction, we no longer operate the BSS Business, which was a substantial portion of our ESS segment. As a result of the BSS Transaction, the financial results of the BSS Business, except for certain real estate that transferred in the transaction, are presented as discontinued operations All amounts in the following footnotes reference results from continuing operations unless otherwise noted. Refer to Note 4. Discontinued Operations |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. In our opinion, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. However, our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. All amounts presented in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts and unless otherwise noted. Refer to Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Use of Estimates We are required to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The most significant estimates and assumptions are used in determining: (i) inputs used to recognize revenue over time, including amortization periods for deferred contract acquisition costs; (ii) allowances for doubtful accounts; (iii) deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, including uncertain tax positions; (iv) loss contingencies; (v) fair value of financial instruments; (vi) fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations; and (vii) asset impairment testing. Principles of Consolidation Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Credit Losses On January 1, 2020, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) , as amended, and codified in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 326 (“ASC 326”). ASC 326 introduces a new approach to the periodic estimation of credit losses for certain financial assets based on expected losses instead of incurred losses. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets that have experienced credit deterioration since their original purchase. We have elected to apply the requirements of the new standard prospectively and we recognized a cumulative effect of adoption of $9.1 million to Accumulated earnings (losses) as of January 1, 2020. Based on this election, we did not restate our comparative Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and they continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the periods before January 1, 2020. The following describes the accounting impacts, by major balance sheet line item, of our adoption of this new standard based on the relevant types of losses that we and our equity method investees may be subject to: • Trade Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, Net — Our trade accounts receivables and contract assets consist of amounts due from both our consumer and enterprise customers. Our receivables and related credit losses for our consumer customers are limited due to policies that require advance payment for services, predominant use of credit card and ACH payment processes, and our ability to promptly terminate service when timely payments are not received. However, for our enterprise customers, we estimate expected credit losses on a collective basis based on our historical loss experience, as adjusted to reflect changes in relevant factors, such as macroeconomic conditions and customer mix, that can significantly impact collectability. We apply our collective estimation processes separately to several pools of receivables that share common risk characteristics, generally based on the customers’ geographical location. Customers with significant past-due balances or other atypical characteristics are excluded from our collective analysis and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Our estimates of expected credit losses for such receivables reflect significant judgments that consider customer-specific matters such as the customer’s financial condition, payment history, and recent developments in the customer’s business and industry. Due to the short-term nature of our trade receivables and contract assets, forecasts about the future have limited relevance to our expected credit loss estimates. We record our customer related estimated credit losses as a component of our bad debt expense as reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses. • Other Current Assets, Net, and Other Non-current Assets, Net — We estimate expected credit losses for receivables with payment terms longer than one year separately by borrower, due to the unique risk characteristics of such receivables. We generally use discounted cash flow techniques to estimate such credit losses. In applying such techniques, we may estimate principal and interest cash flows under probability-weighted scenarios that consider entity-specific matters and forecasted economic conditions. The majority of our other non-current receivables are from entities in the telecommunications industry. The collection of contractual principal and interest on these receivables is highly dependent on the future business operations of those entities. Our estimation of expected credit losses for such receivables requires significant judgment about matters specific to the borrower and their industry. Accordingly, our actual collection experience may differ from the assumptions reflected in our expected credit loss estimates. We record our estimated credit losses as a component of our bad debt expense as reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses. • Other Investments, Net — We estimate expected credit losses on our other debt investments with payment terms longer than one year separately by debtor, due to the unique risk characteristics of such debt investments. We generally use discounted cash flow techniques to estimate such credit losses. In applying such techniques, we may estimate principal and interest cash flows under probability-weighted scenarios that consider entity-specific matters and forecasted economic conditions. The majority of our other debt investments are with entities in the telecommunications industry. The collection of contractual principal and interest on these debt investments are highly dependent on the future business operations of those entities. Our estimation of expected credit losses for such debt investments require significant judgment about matters specific to the debtor and their industry. Accordingly, our actual collection experience may differ from the assumptions reflected in our expected credit loss estimates. We record our other debt investments related estimated credit losses as a reduction of Interest income, net. Financial Impact of Adoption. Our adoption of this new standard resulted in the following adjustments to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet: Balance at December 31, 2019 Adoption of Balance at Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net $ 196,629 $ (13,672) $ 182,957 Other current assets, net $ 179,531 $ 6,723 $ 186,254 Other investments, net $ 325,405 $ (7,381) $ 318,024 Other non-current assets, net $ 334,841 $ 4,050 $ 338,891 Total assets $ 7,154,298 $ (10,280) $ 7,144,018 Deferred tax liabilities, net $ 351,692 $ (972) $ 350,720 Accumulated earnings (losses) $ 632,809 $ (9,068) $ 623,741 Non-controlling interests $ 75,748 $ (240) $ 75,508 Total stockholders’ equity $ 3,745,553 $ (9,308) $ 3,736,245 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,154,298 $ (10,280) $ 7,144,018 The application of ASC 326 requirements did not materially affect our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2019-12 - Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”) . ASU 2019-12 is part of the FASB’s overall simplification initiative and seeks to simplify the accounting for income taxes by updating certain guidance and removing certain exceptions. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of adopting this new guidance, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 - Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), codified as ASC 848 (“ASC 848”). The purpose of ASC 848 is to provide optional guidance to ease the potential effects on financial reporting of the market-wide migration away from Interbank Offered Rates (“IBORs”) to alternative reference rates. ASC 848 applies only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference a reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The guidance may be applied upon issuance of ASC 848 through December 31, 2022. We are currently assessing the impact of adopting this new guidance, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. |
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
REVENUE RECOGNITION | REVENUE RECOGNITION Contract Balances The following table presents the components of our contract balances: As of June 30, December 31, Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net: Sales and services $ 157,459 $ 152,632 Leasing 4,110 4,016 Total trade accounts receivable 161,569 156,648 Contract assets 38,223 63,758 Allowance for doubtful accounts (16,413) (23,777) Total trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net $ 183,379 $ 196,629 Contract liabilities: Current $ 89,831 $ 101,060 Non-current 11,048 10,572 Total contract liabilities $ 100,879 $ 111,632 The following table presents the revenue recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that was previously included within contract liabilities: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Revenue $ 7,614 $ 8,290 $ 59,786 $ 47,773 The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Balance at beginning of period $ 23,777 $ 16,604 Credit losses (1) 4,393 18,862 Deductions (10,546) (10,053) Foreign currency translation (1,211) 173 Balance at end of period $ 16,413 $ 25,586 (1) The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a net decrease to our allowance for doubtful accounts largely driven by a $13.4 million reclassification to Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net , offset by a $2.9 million adjustment to Accumulated earnings (losses) . Contract Acquisition Costs The following table presents the activity in our contract acquisition costs, net: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Balance at beginning of period $ 113,592 $ 114,306 Additions 49,366 47,277 Amortization expense (51,265) (47,762) Foreign currency translation (4,607) 97 Balance at end of period $ 107,086 $ 113,918 We recognized amortization expenses related to contract acquisition costs of $25.6 million and $24.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations As of June 30, 2020, the remaining performance obligations for our customer contracts with original expected durations of more than one year was $691.0 million. We expect to recognize 40.2% of our remaining performance obligations of these contracts as revenue in the next twelve months. This amount e xcludes agreements with consumer customers in our Hughes segment, our leasing arrangements and agreements with certain customers under which collectability of all amounts due through the term of contracts is uncertain. Disaggregation of Revenue Geographic Information The following table presents our revenue from customer contracts disaggregated by primary geographic market and by segment: Hughes ESS Corporate and Other Consolidated For the three months ended June 30, 2020 North America $ 384,623 $ 4,179 $ 2,015 $ 390,817 South and Central America 33,961 — 100 34,061 Other 34,588 — — 34,588 Total revenue $ 453,172 $ 4,179 $ 2,115 $ 459,466 For the three months ended June 30, 2019 North America $ 372,398 $ 3,742 $ 4,739 $ 380,879 South and Central America 30,395 — 103 30,498 Other 49,054 — — 49,054 Total revenue $ 451,847 $ 3,742 $ 4,842 $ 460,431 For the six months ended June 30, 2020 North America $ 767,338 $ 8,831 $ 4,455 $ 780,624 South and Central America 67,917 — 192 68,109 Other 76,399 — — 76,399 Total revenue $ 911,654 $ 8,831 $ 4,647 $ 925,132 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 North America $ 740,227 $ 7,775 $ 9,611 $ 757,613 South and Central America 57,258 — 243 57,501 Other 99,699 — — 99,699 Total revenue $ 897,184 $ 7,775 $ 9,854 $ 914,813 Nature of Products and Services The following tables presents our revenue disaggregated by the nature of products and services and by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019: Hughes ESS Corporate and Other Consolidated For the three months ended June 30, 2020 Services and other revenue: Services $ 399,697 $ 2,564 $ 993 $ 403,254 Lease revenue 11,052 1,615 1,122 13,789 Total services and other revenue 410,749 4,179 2,115 417,043 Equipment revenue: Equipment 18,518 — — 18,518 Design, development and construction services 22,668 — — 22,668 Lease revenue 1,237 — — 1,237 Total equipment revenue 42,423 — — 42,423 Total revenue $ 453,172 $ 4,179 $ 2,115 $ 459,466 For the three months ended June 30, 2019 Services and other revenue: Services $ 381,608 $ 2,400 $ 1,715 $ 385,723 Lease revenue 12,594 1,342 3,127 17,063 Total services and other revenue 394,202 3,742 4,842 402,786 Equipment revenue: Equipment 30,597 — — 30,597 Design, development and construction services 25,860 — — 25,860 Lease revenue 1,188 — — 1,188 Total equipment revenue 57,645 — — 57,645 Total revenue $ 451,847 $ 3,742 $ 4,842 $ 460,431 Hughes ESS Corporate and Other Consolidated For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Services and other revenue: Services $ 789,697 $ 5,329 $ 2,281 $ 797,307 Lease revenue 22,225 3,502 2,366 28,093 Total services and other revenue 811,922 8,831 4,647 825,400 Equipment revenue: Equipment 43,357 — — 43,357 Design, development and construction services 54,225 — — 54,225 Lease revenue 2,150 — — 2,150 Total equipment revenue 99,732 — — 99,732 Total revenue $ 911,654 $ 8,831 $ 4,647 $ 925,132 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 Services and other revenue: Services $ 762,391 $ 5,217 $ 3,452 $ 771,060 Lease revenue 25,434 2,558 6,402 34,394 Total services and other revenue 787,825 7,775 9,854 805,454 Equipment revenue: Equipment 56,557 — — 56,557 Design, development and construction services 50,926 — — 50,926 Lease revenue 1,876 — — 1,876 Total equipment revenue 109,359 — — 109,359 Total revenue $ 897,184 $ 7,775 $ 9,854 $ 914,813 Lease Revenue The following table presents our lease revenue by type of lease: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Sales-type lease revenue: Revenue at lease commencement $ 1,237 $ 1,188 $ 2,150 $ 1,876 Interest income 95 258 164 510 Total sales-type lease revenue 1,332 1,446 2,314 2,386 Operating lease revenue 13,694 16,805 27,929 33,884 Total lease revenue $ 15,026 $ 18,251 $ 30,243 $ 36,270 Substantially all of our net investment in sales-type leases consisted of lease receivables totaling $9.4 million and $6.5 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The following table presents future operating lease payments to be received as of June 30, 2020: Amounts Year ending December 31, 2020 (remainder) $ 25,789 2021 36,045 2022 34,126 2023 32,127 2024 29,733 2025 and beyond 127,816 Total lease payments $ 285,636 The following table presents amounts for assets subject to operating leases, which are included in Property and equipment, net : As of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Customer premises equipment $ 1,470,861 $ (1,143,997) $ 326,864 $ 1,377,914 $ (1,043,431) $ 334,483 Satellites 104,620 (34,847) 69,773 104,620 (31,360) 73,260 Real estate 47,978 (16,606) 31,372 46,930 (16,048) 30,882 Total $ 1,623,459 $ (1,195,450) $ 428,009 $ 1,529,464 $ (1,090,839) $ 438,625 The following table presents depreciation expense for assets subject to operating leases, which is included in Depreciation and amortization : For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Customer premises equipment $ 54,845 $ 46,839 $ 100,566 $ 92,651 Satellites 1,743 1,738 3,487 3,475 Real estate 233 558 465 1,116 Total $ 56,821 $ 49,135 $ 104,518 $ 97,242 |
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS BSS Business The following table presents the financial results of our discontinued operations for the BSS Business: For the three months ended June 30, 2019 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 Revenue: Services and other revenue - DISH Network $ 70,819 $ 141,645 Services and other revenue - other 5,874 11,748 Total revenue 76,693 153,393 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 10,517 20,741 Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,421 3,441 Depreciation and amortization 35,144 70,387 Total costs and expenses 49,082 94,569 Operating income (loss) 27,611 58,824 Other income (expense): Interest expense (6,415) (13,098) Total other income (expense), net (6,415) (13,098) Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 21,196 45,726 Income tax benefit (provision), net 3,772 (1,511) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 24,968 $ 44,215 No assets or liabilities attributable to our discontinued operations of the BSS Business were held by us as of June 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019. The following table presents the significant supplemental cash flow information and adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities for discontinued operations of the BSS Business for the six months ended June 30, 2019: Amounts Operating activities: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 44,215 Depreciation and amortization $ 70,387 Investing activities: Expenditures for property and equipment $ 244 Financing activities: Payment of finance lease obligations $ 19,457 Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations $ 3,127 Terminated or Transferred Related Party Agreements Effective September 10, 2019, the following agreements were terminated or transferred to DISH Network as part of the BSS Transaction. Unless noted differently below, we have no further obligations and have neither earned additional revenue nor incurred additional expense, as applicable, under or in connection with these agreements after the consummation of the BSS Transaction. Satellite Capacity Leased to DISH Network. We entered into certain agreements to lease satellite capacity pursuant to which we provided satellite services to DISH Network on certain satellites, as listed below, owned or leased by us. The fees for the services provided under these agreements depended, among other things, upon the orbital location of the applicable satellite, the number of transponders that provided services on the applicable satellite and the length of the service arrangements. The terms of each of the agreements are set forth below: • EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV — In March 2014, we began leasing certain satellite capacity to DISH Network on the EchoStar VII satellite, the EchoStar X satellite, the EchoStar XI satellite and the EchoStar XIV satellite. • EchoStar XII — DISH Network leased satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar XII satellite. • EchoStar XVI — In December 2009, we entered into an agreement to lease satellite capacity to DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network leased satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar XVI satellite beginning in January 2013. • Nimiq 5 Agreement — In September 2009, we entered into an agreement with Telesat Canada to lease satellite capacity from Telesat Canada on all 32 direct broadcast satellite (“DBS”) transponders on the Nimiq 5 satellite at the 72.7 degree west longitude orbital location (the “Telesat Transponder Agreement”). In September 2009, we entered into an agreement with DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network leased satellite capacity from us on all 32 of the DBS transponders covered by the Telesat Transponder Agreement (the “DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement”). Under the terms of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, DISH Network made certain monthly payments to us that commenced in September 2009, when the Nimiq 5 satellite was placed into service. Following the consummation of the BSS Transaction, we retained certain obligations related to DISH Network’s performance under the Telesat Transponder Agreement. • QuetzSat-1 Agreement — In November 2008, we entered into an agreement to lease satellite capacity from SES Latin America, which provided, among other things, for the provision by SES Latin America to us of leased satellite capacity on 32 DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite. Concurrently, in 2008, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network leased from us satellite capacity on 24 of the DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite. The QuetzSat-1 satellite was launched in September 2011 and was placed into service in November 2011 at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location. In January 2013, the QuetzSat-1 satellite was moved to the 77 degree west longitude orbital location. In February 2013, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which we leased back from DISH Network certain satellite capacity on five DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite. TT&C Agreement. Effective January 2012, we entered into a TT&C agreement pursuant to which we provided TT&C services to DISH Network, which we subsequently amended (the “2012 TT&C Agreement”). The fees for services provided under the 2012 TT&C Agreement were calculated at either: (i) a fixed fee or (ii) cost plus a fixed margin, which varied depending on the nature of the services provided. Real Estate Leases to DISH Network . We entered into lease agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leased certain real estate from us. The rent on a per square foot basis each of the leases or subsequent amendments was comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the leases or subsequent amendments and DISH Network was responsible for its portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises. These components of the BSS Transaction do not qualify for discontinued operations treatment, and therefore the revenue from these lease agreements has not been treated as discontinued operations. The terms of each of the leases are set forth below: • Santa Fe Lease Agreement — DISH Network leased from us all of 5701 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, Colorado. In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred this property to DISH Network. • Cheyenne Lease Agreement — During 2017, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with DISH and certain of its subsidiaries whereby we and certain of our subsidiaries received all the shares of preferred tracking stock previously issued by us and one of our subsidiaries (the “Tracking Stock”) in exchange for 100% of the equity interests of certain of our subsidiaries that held substantially all of our former EchoStar Technologies businesses and certain other assets (collectively, the “Share Exchange”). Prior to the Share Exchange, we leased to DISH Network certain space at 530 EchoStar Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming. In connection with the Share Exchange, we transferred ownership of a portion of this property to DISH Network and we and DISH Network amended this agreement to, among other things, provide for a continued lease to DISH Network of the portion of the property we retained (the “Cheyenne Data Center”). In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred the Cheyenne Data Center to DISH Network. |
Business Combinations
Business Combinations | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS | BUSINESS COMBINATIONSIn May 2019, we entered into an agreement with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC (“Yahsat”) pursuant to which, in November 2019, Yahsat contributed its satellite communications services business in Brazil to one of our Brazilian subsidiaries in exchange for a 20% equity ownership interest in that subsidiary (the “Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction”). The combined business provides broadband internet services and enterprise solutions in Brazil using the Telesat T19V satellite, the Eutelsat 65W satellite and Yahsat’s Al Yah 3 satellite. The results of operations related to the business we acquired from Yahsat have been included in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition. Through June 30, 2020, we have incurred $1.6 million of costs associated with the closing of the Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction. All assets and liabilities acquired from Yahsat have been recorded at fair value. The following table presents our updated preliminary allocation of the purchase price: Amounts Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,858 Other current assets, net 7,106 Property and equipment 86,983 Regulatory authorization 4,498 Goodwill 6,328 Other non-current assets, net 1,502 Total assets $ 114,275 Liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 3,879 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 4,796 Total liabilities $ 8,675 Total purchase price (1) $ 105,600 (1) Based on the value determined for the equity ownership interest issued by our Brazilian subsidiary as consideration for the business acquired by us in the Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction. The following preliminary valuation of the acquired assets was derived using primarily unobservable Level 3 inputs, which require significant management judgment and estimation: Amounts Satellite payload $ 49,363 Regulatory authorization 4,498 Total $ 53,861 The satellite payload and regulatory authorization were valued using an income approach and are being amortized over seven |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE | EARNINGS PER SHARE We present basic and diluted earnings or losses per share (“EPS”) for our Class A and Class B common stock. Basic EPS for our Class A and Class B common stock excludes potential dilution and is computed by dividing Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if shares of common stock were issued pursuant to our stock-based compensation awards. The potential dilution from common stock awards is computed using the treasury stock method based on the average market value of our Class A common stock during the period. The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock: Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (11,412) $ (30,660) $ (65,707) $ (35,705) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations — 24,968 — 44,215 Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock $ (11,412) $ (5,692) $ (65,707) $ 8,510 Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Class A and B common stock: Basic and diluted 97,879 96,415 97,845 95,903 Earnings (losses) per share: Class A and B common stock: Basic and diluted: Continuing operations $ (0.12) $ (0.32) $ (0.67) $ (0.37) Discontinued operations — 0.26 — 0.46 Total basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share $ (0.12) $ (0.06) $ (0.67) $ 0.09 The following table presents the number of anti-dilutive options to purchase shares of our Class A common stock which have been excluded from the calculation of our diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Number of shares 4,878 3,387 4,878 3,387 |
Marketable Investment Securitie
Marketable Investment Securities | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
MARKETABLE INVESTMENT SECURITIES | MARKETABLE INVESTMENT SECURITIES The following table presents our Marketable investment securities : As of June 30, December 31, Marketable investment securities: Debt securities: Available-for-sale: Corporate bonds $ 381,201 $ 568,442 Other debt securities 89,924 335,580 Total available-for-sale debt securities 471,125 904,022 Fair value option - corporate bonds 12,038 9,128 Total debt securities 483,163 913,150 Equity securities 27,548 35,566 Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts 510,711 948,716 Less: Restricted marketable investment securities (731) (8,093) Total marketable investment securities $ 509,980 $ 940,623 Debt Securities Our corporate bond portfolio includes debt instruments issued by individual corporations, primarily in the industrial and financial services industries. Our other debt securities portfolio includes investments in various debt instruments, including U.S. government bonds, commercial paper and mutual funds. Available-for-Sale The following table presents the components of our available-for-sale debt securities: Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value As of June 30, 2020 Corporate bonds $ 381,071 $ 132 $ (2) $ 381,201 Other debt securities 89,923 1 — 89,924 Total available-for-sale debt securities $ 470,994 $ 133 $ (2) $ 471,125 As of December 31, 2019 Corporate bonds $ 567,926 $ 518 $ (2) $ 568,442 Other debt securities 335,572 8 — 335,580 Total available-for-sale debt securities $ 903,498 $ 526 $ (2) $ 904,022 The following table presents the activity on our available-for-sale debt securities: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Proceeds from sales $ — $ — $ 10,000 $ 435,978 Gains (losses) on sales, net $ — $ — $ — $ 549 As of June 30, 2020, all $471.1 million of our available-for-sale debt securities had contractual maturities of one year or less. Fair Value Option The following table presents the activity on our fair value option corporate bonds: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Proceeds from sales $ — $ 46,717 $ — $ 46,717 Gains (losses) on investments, net $ (298) $ 224 $ (4,506) $ 4,422 Equity Securities The following table presents the activity of our equity securities: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Proceeds from sales $ 4,719 $ 29,051 $ 4,853 $ 79,928 Gains (losses) on investments, net $ 2,512 $ 13,028 $ (8,603) $ 43,277 Fair Value Measurements The following table presents our marketable investment securities categorized by the fair value hierarchy, certain of which have historically experienced volatility: As of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Debt securities: Available-for-sale: Corporate bonds $ — $ 381,201 $ 381,201 $ — $ 568,442 $ 568,442 Other debt securities 731 89,193 89,924 8,093 327,487 335,580 Total available-for-sale debt securities 731 470,394 471,125 8,093 895,929 904,022 Fair value option - corporate bonds — 12,038 12,038 — 9,128 9,128 Total debt securities 731 482,432 483,163 8,093 905,057 913,150 Equity securities 19,872 7,676 27,548 27,933 7,633 35,566 Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts 20,603 490,108 510,711 36,026 912,690 948,716 Less: Restricted marketable investment securities (731) — (731) (8,093) — (8,093) Total marketable investment securities $ 19,872 $ 490,108 $ 509,980 $ 27,933 $ 912,690 $ 940,623 |
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT The following tables presents the components of Property and equipment, net : As of June 30, December 31, Property and equipment, net: Satellites, net $ 1,648,744 $ 1,749,576 Other property and equipment, net 750,967 779,162 Total property and equipment, net $ 2,399,711 $ 2,528,738 Satellites As of June 30, 2020, our operating satellite fleet consisted of 10 satellites, seven of which are owned and three of which are leased. They are all in geosynchronous orbit, approximately 22,300 miles above the equator. The following table presents our operating satellite fleet as of June 30, 2020 which consists of both owned and leased satellites: Satellite Segment Launch Date Nominal Degree Orbital Location (Longitude) Depreciable Life (In Years) Owned: SPACEWAY 3 (1) Hughes August 2007 95 W 10 EchoStar XVII Hughes July 2012 107 W 15 EchoStar XIX Hughes December 2016 97.1 W 15 Al Yah 3 (2) Hughes January 2018 20 W 7 EchoStar IX (3) ESS August 2003 121 W 12 EUTELSAT 10A (4) Corporate and Other April 2009 10 E - EchoStar XXI Corporate and Other June 2017 10.25 E 15 Finance leases: Eutelsat 65 West A Hughes March 2016 65 W 15 Telesat T19V Hughes July 2018 63 W 15 EchoStar 105/SES-11 ESS October 2017 105 W 15 (1) Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of June 8, 2011, the date EchoStar completed its acquisition of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Hughes Acquisition”). (2) Upon consummation of our joint venture with Yahsat in Brazil in November 2019, we acquired the Brazilian Ka-band payload on this satellite. Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of November 2019. (3) We own the Ka-band and Ku-band payloads on this satellite. (4) We acquired the S-band payload on this satellite in December 2013. Prior to acquisition, the S-band payload experienced an anomaly at the time of launch and, as a result, is not fully operational. The following table presents the components of our satellites, net: Depreciable Life As of June 30, December 31, Satellites, net: Satellites - owned 7 to 15 $ 1,801,847 $ 1,816,303 Satellites - acquired under finance leases 15 347,146 381,163 Construction in progress — 384,298 365,133 Total satellites 2,533,291 2,562,599 Accumulated depreciation: Satellites - owned (823,487) (756,635) Satellites - acquired under finance leases (61,060) (56,388) Total accumulated depreciation (884,547) (813,023) Total satellites, net $ 1,648,744 $ 1,749,576 The following table presents the depreciation expense and capitalized interest associated with our satellites, net: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Depreciation expense: Satellites - owned $ 32,073 $ 32,015 $ 64,147 $ 64,029 Satellites acquired under finance leases 7,205 6,402 13,218 12,892 Total depreciation expense $ 39,278 $ 38,417 $ 77,365 $ 76,921 Capitalized interest $ 6,897 $ 5,456 $ 13,578 $ 10,356 Construction in Progress In August 2017, we entered into a contract for the design and construction of the EchoStar XXIV satellite, a new, next-generation, high throughput geostationary satellite. The EchoStar XXIV satellite is primarily intended to provide additional capacity for our HughesNet satellite internet service (“HughesNet service”) in North, Central and South America as well as enterprise broadband services. In the first quarter of 2020, Space Systems/Loral, LLC (“SS/L”), the manufacturer of our EchoStar XXIV satellite, invoked the “force majeure” clause of our contract and notified us of a possible delay in completion of the satellite due to “shelter-in-place” orders affecting personnel at SS/L and its subcontractors, and other potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, we have continued to work with SS/L to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the anticipated delivery schedule for our EchoStar XXIV satellite . We currently expect the EchoStar XXIV satellite to be launched no earlier than the second half of 2021. Capital expenditures associated with the construction and launch of the EchoStar XXIV satellite are included in Corporate and Other in our segment reporting. Satellite Commitments As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our satellite-related obligations were $385.1 million and $419.0 million, respectively. These primarily include payments pursuant to agreements for the construction of the EchoStar XXIV satellite, payments pursuant to regulatory authorizations, non-lease costs associated with our finance lease satellites, in-orbit incentives relating to certain satellites and commitments for satellite service arrangements. Satellite Anomalies and Impairments We are not aware of any anomalies with respect to our owned or leased satellites or payloads that have had any significant adverse effect on their remaining useful lives, the commercial operation of the satellites or payloads or our operating results or financial position as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. Satellite Insurance We generally do not carry in-orbit insurance on our satellites or payloads because we have assessed that the cost of insurance is not economical relative to the risk of failures. Therefore, we generally bear the risk of any in-orbit failures. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing certain portions of our long-term debt and our joint venture agreements with Yahsat, we are required, subject to certain limitations on coverage, to maintain only for the SPACEWAY 3 satellite, the EchoStar XVII satellite and the Al Yah 3 Brazilian payload, insurance or other contractual arrangements during the commercial in-orbit service of such satellite or payload. Our other satellites and payloads, either in orbit or under construction, are not covered by launch or in-orbit insurance or other contractual arrangements. We will continue to assess circumstances going forward and make insurance-related decisions on a case-by-case basis. |
Regulatory Authorizations
Regulatory Authorizations | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
REGULATORY AUTHORIZATIONS | REGULATORY AUTHORIZATIONS The following table presents the components of our Regulatory authorizations, net : Finite lived Cost Accumulated Amortization Total Indefinite lived Total Balance, December 31, 2018 $ 46,787 $ (16,790) $ 29,997 $ 400,042 $ 430,039 Disposals — — — (43) (43) Amortization expense — (1,756) (1,756) — (1,756) Foreign currency translation (294) 101 (193) — (193) Balance, June 30, 2019 $ 46,493 $ (18,445) $ 28,048 $ 399,999 $ 428,047 Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 58,451 $ (20,144) $ 38,307 $ 440,291 $ 478,598 Amortization expense — (2,134) (2,134) — (2,134) Foreign currency translation (1,156) (51) (1,207) (794) (2,001) Balance, June 30, 2020 $ 57,295 $ (22,329) $ 34,966 $ 439,497 $ 474,463 Weighted average useful life 13 years Finite Lived Assets In November 2019, we were granted an S-Band spectrum license for terrestrial rights in Mexico for $7.9 million. The acquired asset is subject to amortization over a period of 15 years. In November 2019, we also acquired Ka-band spectrum rights for $4.5 million, upon consummation of the Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction, which are subject to amortization over a period of 11 years. |
Other Investments
Other Investments | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
OTHER INVESTMENTS | OTHER INVESTMENTS The following table presents the components of Other investments, net : As of June 30, December 31, Other investments, net: Equity method investments $ 146,232 $ 166,209 Other equity investments 35,057 66,627 Other debt investments, net 94,584 92,569 Total other investments, net $ 275,873 $ 325,405 Equity Method Investments Dish Mexico We own 49% of Dish Mexico and its subsidiaries, a joint venture that we entered into in 2008 to provide direct-to-home satellite services in Mexico. Historically, we provided certain satellite services to Dish Mexico. However, following the consummation of the BSS Transaction, we no longer provide these services. Deluxe/EchoStar LLC We own 50% of Deluxe/EchoStar LLC (“Deluxe”), a joint venture that we entered into in 2010 to build an advanced digital cinema satellite distribution network targeting delivery to digitally equipped theaters in the U.S. and Canada. Broadband Connectivity Solutions (Restricted) Limited In August 2018, we entered into an agreement with Yahsat to establish a new entity, Broadband Connectivity Solutions (Restricted) Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “BCS”), to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband services across Africa, the Middle East and southwest Asia operating over Yahsat’s Al Yah 2 and Al Yah 3 Ka-band satellites. The transaction was consummated in December 2018 when we invested $100.0 million in cash in exchange for a 20% interest in BCS. Under the terms of the agreement, we may also acquire, for further cash investments, additional ownership interests in BCS in the future provided certain conditions are met. We supply network operations and management services and equipment to BCS. Financial Information for Our Equity Method Investments The following table presents revenue recognized: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Deluxe $ 1,026 $ 877 $ 2,281 $ 1,754 BCS $ 2,784 $ 2,262 $ 4,453 $ 4,546 The following table presents trade accounts receivable: As of June 30, December 31, Deluxe $ 680 $ 631 BCS $ 5,725 $ 5,171 Other Equity Investments The following table presents reductions to the carrying amount of our investments based on circumstances that indicated the fair value of the investments was less than their carrying amount: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Loss (gain) on investments, net $ 8,486 $ — $ 29,833 $ 28,653 Other Debt Investments, Net The following table presents our other debt investments, net: As of June 30, December 31, Other debt investments, net: Cost basis $ 107,259 $ 102,878 Discount (10,353) (10,309) Allowance for credit losses (2,322) — Total other debt investments, net $ 94,584 $ 92,569 The following table presents the activity in our allowance for credit losses for these investments: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Balance at beginning of period $ — Credit losses (1) 2,322 Deductions — Balance at end of period $ 2,322 (1) The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a $2.1 million adjustment to Accumulated earnings (losses) . The following table presents the interest income, net related to our other debt investments, net: For the three months ended June 30, 2020 For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Interest income, net Interest income $ 3,564 $ 6,904 Credit losses (89) (176) Total interest income, net 3,475 6,728 We did not recognize any interest income, net related to our other debt investments, net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. |
Long-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
LONG-TERM DEBT | LONG-TERM DEBT The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of our Current portion of long-term debt, net and Long-term debt, net : Effective interest rates As of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Senior Secured Notes: 5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 5.320% $ 750,000 $ 776,625 $ 750,000 $ 825,308 Senior Unsecured Notes: 7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 8.062% 900,000 928,485 900,000 963,783 6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 6.688% 750,000 785,985 750,000 833,903 Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs (8,712) — (10,832) — Total long-term debt 2,391,288 2,491,095 2,389,168 2,622,994 Less: Current portion, net (896,386) (928,485) — — Long-term debt, net $ 1,494,902 $ 1,562,610 $ 2,389,168 $ 2,622,994 |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | INCOME TAXES Our income tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated tax rate changes, we make a cumulative adjustment. Our interim income tax provision and our interim estimate of our annual effective tax rate are influenced by several factors, including foreign losses and capital gains and losses for which related deferred tax assets are partially offset by a valuation allowance, changes in tax laws and relative changes in unrecognized tax benefits. Additionally, our effective tax rate can be affected by the amount of pre-tax income or loss. For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible expenses on our effective tax rate is greater when our pre-tax income or loss is lower. Our income tax provision was $10.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $4.7 million of income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Our estimated effective income tax rate was (271.8)% and (18.5)% for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were primarily due to the increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain foreign losses and the impact of state and local taxes, partially offset by research and experimentation credits. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended June 30, 2019 were primarily due to the change in net unrealized gains that are capital in nature and research and experimentation credits, partially offset by the impact of state and local taxes and the increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain foreign losses. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded additional tax expense of $2.0 million on deemed mandatory repatriation of certain deferred foreign earnings as the result of new treasury regulations. Our income tax provision was $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $7.6 million of income tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Our estimated effective income tax rate was (4.9)% and (28.5)% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were primarily due to the increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain foreign losses and the impact of state and local taxes, partially offset by the change in net unrealized losses that are capital in nature and research and experimentation credits. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were primarily due to the change in net unrealized gains that are capital in nature and research and experimentatio n credits, partially offset by the impact of state and local taxes and the increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain foreign losses. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded additional tax expense of $2.0 million on deemed mandatory repatriation of certain deferred foreign earnings as the result of new treasury regulations. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted in March 2020. The CARES Act features significant tax provisions and other measures to assist individuals and businesses impacted by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a five-year carryback of net operating losses, relaxation of Section 163(j) interest deduction limitations, acceleration of Alternative Minimum Tax refunds, relief for payroll tax and tax credits for employers who retain employees. These provisions did not affect our income tax provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. |
Contingencies
Contingencies | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
CONTINGENCIES | CONTINGENCIES Patents and Intellectual Property Many entities, including some of our competitors, have or may have in the future patents and other intellectual property rights that cover or affect products or services directly or indirectly related to those that we offer. We may not be aware of all patents and other intellectual property rights that our products and services may potentially infringe. Damages in patent infringement cases can be substantial, and in certain circumstances can be tripled. Further, we cannot estimate the extent to which we may be required in the future to obtain licenses with respect to intellectual property rights held by others and the availability and cost of any such licenses. Various parties have asserted patent and other intellectual property rights with respect to our products and services. We cannot be certain that these parties do not own the rights they claim, that these rights are not valid or that our products and services do not infringe on these rights. Further, we cannot be certain that we would be able to obtain licenses from these parties on commercially reasonable terms or, if we were unable to obtain such licenses, that we would be able to redesign our products and services to avoid infringement. Certain Arrangements with DISH Network In connection with our spin-off from DISH in 2008 (the “Spin-off”), we entered into a separation agreement with DISH Network that provides, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities resulting from litigation. Under the terms of the separation agreement, we assumed certain liabilities that relate to our business, including certain designated liabilities for acts or omissions that occurred prior to the Spin-off. Certain specific provisions govern intellectual property related claims under which we will generally only be liable for our acts or omissions following the Spin-off and DISH Network will indemnify us for any liabilities or damages resulting from intellectual property claims relating to the period prior to the Spin-off as well as DISH Network’s acts or omissions following the Spin-off. In connection with the Share Exchange and the BSS Transaction, we entered into the Share Exchange Agreement and the Master Transaction Agreement, respectively, and other agreements which provide, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities relating to taxes, intellectual property and employees and liabilities resulting from litigation and the assumption of certain liabilities that relate to the transferred businesses and assets. These agreements also contain additional indemnification provisions between us and DISH Network for, in the case of the Share Exchange, certain pre-existing liabilities and legal proceedings and, in the case of the BSS Transaction, certain losses with respect to breaches of certain representations and covenants and certain liabilities. Litigation We are involved in a number of legal proceedings against us concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of our business activities. Many of these proceedings are at preliminary stages and/or seek an indeterminate amount of damages. We regularly evaluate the status of the legal proceedings in which we are involved to assess whether a loss is probable and to determine if accruals are appropriate. We record an accrual for litigation and other loss contingencies when we determine that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If accruals are not appropriate, we further evaluate each legal proceeding to assess whether an estimate of possible loss or range of loss can be made. There can be no assurance that legal proceedings against us will be resolved in amounts that will not differ from the amounts of our recorded accruals. Legal fees and other costs of defending legal proceedings are charged to expense as incurred. For certain proceedings, management is unable to predict with any degree of certainty the outcome or provide a meaningful estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss because, among other reasons: (i) the proceedings are in various stages; (ii) damages have not been sought or specified; (iii) damages are unsupported, indeterminate and/or exaggerated in management’s opinion; (iv) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending trials, appeals, motions or other proceedings; (v) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or (vi) there are novel legal issues or unsettled legal theories to be presented or a large number of parties are involved (as with many patent-related cases). Except as described below, however, management does not believe, based on currently available information, that the outcomes of these proceedings will have a material effect on our financial condition, operating results or cash flows, though there is no assurance that the resolution and outcomes of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not be material to our financial condition, operating results or cash flows for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period. We intend to vigorously defend the proceedings against us. In the event that a court, tribunal, other body or jury ultimately rules against us, we may be subject to adverse consequences, including, without limitation, substantial damages, which may include treble damages, fines, penalties, compensatory damages and/or other equitable or injunctive relief that could require us to materially modify our business operations or certain products or services that we offer to our consumers. Shareholder Litigation On July 2, 2019, the City of Hallandale Beach Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Personnel Retirement Trust, purporting to sue on behalf of a class of EchoStar Corporation’s stockholders, filed a complaint in the District Court of Clark County, Nevada against our directors, Charles W. Ergen, R. Stanton Dodge, Anthony M. Federico, Pradman P. Kaul, C. Michael Schroeder, Jeffrey R. Tarr, William D. Wade, and Michael T. Dugan; our officer, David J. Rayner; EchoStar Corporation; our subsidiary Hughes Satellite Services Corporation (“HSSC”); our former subsidiary BSS Corp.; and DISH and its subsidiary Merger Sub. On September 5, 2019, the defendants filed motions to dismiss. On October 11, 2019, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint removing Messrs. Dodge, Federico, Kaul, Schroeder, Tarr and Wade as defendants. The amended complaint alleges that Mr. Ergen, as our controlling stockholder, breached fiduciary duties to EchoStar Corporation’s minority stockholders by structuring the BSS Transaction with inadequate consideration and improperly influencing our and HSSC’s boards of directors to approve the BSS Transaction. The amended complaint also alleges that the other defendants aided and abetted such alleged breaches. The plaintiffs seek equitable and monetary relief, including the issuance of additional DISH Common Stock, and other costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees on behalf of the purported class. On November 11, 2019, we and the other defendants filed separate motions to dismiss plaintiff’s amended complaint and during a hearing on January 13, 2020 the court denied these motions. On February 10, 2020, we and the other defendants filed answers to the amended complaint. We intend to vigorously defend this case. We cannot predict its outcome with any degree of certainty . License Fee Dispute with Government of India, Department of Telecommunications In 1994, the Government of India promulgated a “National Telecommunications Policy” under which the government liberalized the telecommunications sector and required telecommunications service providers to pay fixed license fees. Pursuant to this policy, our subsidiary Hughes Communications India Private Limited (“HCIPL”), formerly known as Hughes Escorts Communications Limited, obtained a license to operate a data network over satellite using VSAT systems. In 1999, HCIPL’s license was amended pursuant to a new government policy that eliminated the fixed license fees and instead required each telecommunications service provider to pay license fees based on its adjusted gross revenue (“AGR”). In March 2005, the Indian Department of Telecommunications (“DOT”) notified Other In addition to the above actions, we are subject to various other legal proceedings and claims, which arise in the ordinary course of business. As part of our ongoing operations, we are subject to various inspections, audits, inquiries, investigations and similar actions by third parties, as well as by governmental/regulatory authorities responsible for enforcing the laws and regulations to which we may be subject. Further, under the federal False Claims Act, private parties have the right to bring qui tam, or “whistleblower,” suits against companies that submit false claims for payments to, or improperly retain overpayments from, the federal government. Some states have adopted similar state whistleblower and false claims provisions. In addition, we from time to time receive inquiries from federal, state and foreign agencies regarding compliance with various laws and regulations. In our opinion, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to any of these other actions is unlikely to materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, though the resolutions and outcomes, individually or in the aggregate, could be material to our financial position, operating results or cash flows for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period. |
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
SEGMENT REPORTING | SEGMENT REPORTING Business segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who is our Chief Executive Officer. We operate in two business segments, Hughes and ESS, as described in Note 1 . Organization and Business Activities . The primary measure of segment profitability that is reported regularly to our CODM is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, net income (loss) from discontinued operations and net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests (“EBITDA”). The following table presents revenue, EBITDA and capital expenditures for each of our business segments. Capital expenditures are net of refunds and other receipts related to our property and equipment. Hughes ESS Corporate and Other Consolidated For the three months ended June 30, 2020 External revenue $ 453,172 $ 3,786 $ 2,508 $ 459,466 Intersegment revenue — 393 (393) — Total revenue $ 453,172 $ 4,179 $ 2,115 $ 459,466 EBITDA $ 186,619 $ 1,543 $ (31,338) $ 156,824 Capital expenditures $ 83,479 $ — $ 8,821 $ 92,300 For the three months ended June 30, 2019 External revenue $ 451,847 $ 3,434 $ 5,150 $ 460,431 Intersegment revenue — 308 (308) — Total revenue $ 451,847 $ 3,742 $ 4,842 $ 460,431 EBITDA $ 131,765 $ 1,486 $ (8,417) $ 124,834 Capital expenditures $ 74,090 $ — $ 33,252 $ 107,342 For the six months ended June 30, 2020 External revenue $ 911,654 $ 8,153 $ 5,325 $ 925,132 Intersegment revenue — 678 (678) — Total revenue $ 911,654 $ 8,831 $ 4,647 $ 925,132 EBITDA $ 341,260 $ 3,573 $ (96,778) $ 248,055 Capital expenditures $ 174,996 $ — $ 21,908 $ 196,904 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 External revenue $ 897,184 $ 7,286 $ 10,343 $ 914,813 Intersegment revenue — 489 (489) — Total revenue $ 897,184 $ 7,775 $ 9,854 $ 914,813 EBITDA $ 292,897 $ 3,215 $ (25,677) $ 270,435 Capital expenditures $ 147,911 $ — $ 71,285 $ 219,196 The following table reconciles Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations to EBITDA: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (3,992) $ (25,336) $ (69,221) $ (26,677) Interest income, net (10,760) (23,213) (26,343) (47,642) Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized 38,258 53,749 74,491 106,948 Depreciation and amortization 129,887 120,266 262,255 239,244 Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests 3,431 (632) 6,873 (1,438) EBITDA $ 156,824 $ 124,834 $ 248,055 $ 270,435 |
Related Party Transactions - DI
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - DISH Network | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - DISH NETWORK Overview EchoStar Corporation and DISH have operated as separate publicly-traded companies since 2008. A substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of each of EchoStar Corporation and DISH is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, and by certain entities established for the benefit of his family. In addition, prior to March 2017, DISH Network owned the Tracking Stock, which in the aggregate represented an 80% economic interest in the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment. The Tracking Stock was retired in March 2017. In connection with and following the Spin-off, the Share Exchange and the BSS Transaction, we and DISH Network entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network, DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us; and we and DISH Network indemnify each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses. Generally, the amounts we or DISH Network pay for products and services provided under the agreements are based on cost plus a fixed margin (unless noted differently below), which varies depending on the nature of the products and services provided. We may also enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future. Services and Other Revenue — DISH Network The following table presents our Services and other revenue from DISH Network: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Services and other revenue - DISH Network $ 9,028 $ 14,238 $ 19,341 $ 29,300 The following table presents the related trade accounts receivable: As of June 30, December 31, Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network $ 13,465 $ 10,683 Satellite Capacity Leased to DISH Network. We have entered into an agreement and have previously entered into a now terminated agreement to lease satellite capacity pursuant to which we have provided satellite services to DISH Network on certain satellites owned or leased by us. The fees for the services provided under these agreements may depend upon, among other things, the orbital location of the applicable satellite, the number of transponders that are providing services on the applicable satellite, the length of the service arrangements and any third-party costs associated with the satellite capacity. The terms of these agreements are set forth below: • EchoStar IX — Effective January 2008, DISH Network began leasing satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar IX satellite. Subject to availability, DISH Network generally has the right to continue leasing satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar IX satellite on a month-to-month basis. • 103 Degree Orbital Location/SES-3 — In May 2012, we entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) with Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc. (“Ciel”) to develop certain spectrum rights at the 103 degree west longitude orbital location (the “103 Spectrum Rights”). In June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) pursuant to which DISH Network may use and develop the 103 Spectrum Rights. Effective in March 2018, DISH Network exercised its right to terminate the DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement and we exercised our right to terminate the 103 Spectrum Development Agreement. In connection with the 103 Spectrum Development Agreement, in May 2012, we also entered into a ten Real Estate Leases to DISH Network. We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases certain real estate from us. The rent on a per square foot basis for each of the leases is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the leases or subsequent amendments and includes DISH Network’s portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and/or maintenance of the premises. The terms of each of the leases are set forth below: • 100 Inverness Occupancy License Agreement — Effective March 2017, DISH Network is licensed to use certain of our space at 100 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood, Colorado for a period ending in December 2020. This agreement may be terminated by either party upon 180 days’ prior notice. This agreement may be extended by mutual consent, in which case this agreement will be converted to a month-to-month lease agreement. Upon extension, either party has the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days’ notice. In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred to DISH Network the Englewood Satellite Operations Center located at 100 Inverness Terrace East, including any and all equipment, hardware licenses, software, processes, software licenses, furniture and technical documentation associated with the satellites transferred in the BSS Transaction. • Meridian Lease Agreement — Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement. Effective October 2012, we and DISH Network, entered into a distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) pursuant to which DISH Network has the right, but not the obligation, to market, sell and distribute our HughesNet service. DISH Network pays us a monthly per subscriber wholesale service fee for the HughesNet service based upon a subscriber’s service level and based upon certain volume subscription thresholds. The Distribution Agreement also provides that DISH Network has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase certain broadband equipment from us to support the sale of the HughesNet service. The Distribution Agreement had an initial term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms unless terminated by either party with a written notice at least 180 days’ before the expiration of the then-current term. In February 2014, we and DISH Network entered into an amendment to the Distribution Agreement which, among other things, extended the initial term of the Distribution Agreement until March 2024. Upon expiration or termination of the Distribution Agreement, we and DISH Network will continue to provide our HughesNet service to the then-current DISH Network subscribers pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement. DBSD North America Agreement. In March 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of all of the equity of reorganized DBSD North America, Inc. (“DBSD North America”). Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of DBSD North America and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, DBSD North America and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which we provide, among other things, warranty, operations and maintenance and hosting services of DBSD North America’s gateway and ground-based communications equipment. In December 2017, we and DBSD North America amended these agreements, effective as of January 1, 2018, to reduce certain pricing terms through December 31, 2023 and to modify certain termination provisions. DBSD North America has the right to continue to receive operations and maintenance services from us on a quarter-to-quarter basis, unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 120 days’ written notice to us. In February 2019, we further amended these agreements to provide DBSD North America with the right to continue to receive warranty services from us on a month-to-month basis until December 2023, unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 21 days’ written notice to us. The provision of hosting services will continue until February 2022 and will automatically renew for an additional five one Operating Expenses — DISH Network The following table presents our operating expenses related to DISH Network: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Operating expenses - DISH Network $ 1,481 $ 1,351 $ 2,936 $ 2,267 The following table presents the related trade accounts payable: As of June 30, December 31, Trade accounts payable - DISH Network $ 2,317 $ 1,923 Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement . In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into various agreements with DISH Network including a transition services agreement, satellite procurement agreement and services agreement, all of which expired in January 2010 and were replaced by a professional services agreement (the “Professional Services Agreement”). In January 2010, we and DISH Network agreed that we continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from DISH Network, among others, certain of which were previously provided under a transition services agreement: information technology, travel and event coordination, internal audit, legal, accounting and tax, benefits administration, program acquisition services and other support services. Additionally, we and DISH Network agreed that DISH Network would continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network (previously provided under a satellite procurement agreement), receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from us (previously provided under a services agreement) and provide other support services. In connection with the consummation of the Share Exchange, we and DISH amended and restated the Professional Services Agreement (as amended to date, the “Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement”) to provide that we and DISH Network shall have the right to receive additional services that either we or DISH Network may require as a result of the Share Exchange, including access to antennas owned by DISH Network for our use in performing TT&C services and maintenance and support services for our antennas (collectively, the “TT&C Antennas”). In September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we and DISH further amended the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement to provide that we and DISH Network shall have the right to receive additional services that either we or DISH Network may require as a result of the BSS Transaction and to remove our access to and the maintenance and support services for the TT&C Antennas. The term of the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement is through January 2021 and renews automatically for successive one Real Estate Leases from DISH Network . We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which we lease certain real estate from DISH Network. The rent on a per square foot basis is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the leases or subsequent amendments and, includes our portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and/or maintenance of the premises. The terms of each of the leases are set forth below: • Cheyenne Lease Agreement — Effective March 2017, we entered into a lease with DISH Network for certain space at 530 EchoStar Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a period ending in February 2019. In August 2018, we exercised our option to renew this lease for a one year period ending in February 2020. In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred the Cheyenne Satellite Operations Center, including any equipment, software licenses, and furniture located within, to DISH Network and amended this lease to reduce the space provided to us for the Cheyenne Satellite Access Center for a period ending in September 2021, with the option for us to renew for a one year period upon 180 days’ written notice prior to the end of the term . • American Fork Occupancy License Agreement five Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements . We and DISH Network have entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network provides us with collocation space in El Paso, Texas. This agreement was for an initial period ending in August 2015, and provides us with renewal options for four Also in connection with the BSS Transaction, in September 2019, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network will provide us with antenna space and power in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a period of five years commencing no later than October 2020, with four three Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement . In March 2017, we and DISH Network entered into a master service agreement (the “Hughes Broadband MSA”) pursuant to which DISH Network, among other things: (i) has the right, but not the obligation, to market, promote and solicit orders and upgrades for our HughesNet service and related equipment and other telecommunication services and (ii) installs HughesNet service equipment with respect to activations generated by DISH Network. Under the Hughes Broadband MSA, we and DISH Network make certain payments to each other relating to sales, upgrades, purchases and installation services. The Hughes Broadband MSA has an initial term of five years through March 2022 with automatic renewal for successive one $9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. 2019 TT&C Agreement . In September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network provides TT&C services to us for a period ending in September 2021, with the option for us to renew for a one Other Receivables - DISH Network The following table presents our other receivables owed from DISH Network: As of June 30, December 31, Other receivables - DISH Network $ 93,705 $ 92,892 Tax Sharing Agreement. Effective December 2007, we and DISH Network entered into a tax sharing agreement (the “Tax Sharing Agreement”) in connection with the Spin-off. This agreement governs our and DISH Network’s respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Spin-off with respect to taxes for the periods ending on or before the Spin-off. Generally, all pre-Spin-off taxes, including any taxes that are incurred as a result of restructuring activities undertaken to implement the Spin-off, are borne by DISH Network and DISH Network indemnifies us for such taxes. However, DISH Network is not liable for and does not indemnify us for any taxes that are incurred as a result of the Spin-off or certain related transactions failing to qualify as tax-free distributions pursuant to any provision of Section 355 or Section 361 of the Code, because of: (i) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of our stock, stock options or assets; (ii) any action that we take or fail to take or (iii) any action that we take that is inconsistent with the information and representations furnished to the IRS in connection with the request for the private letter ruling, or to counsel in connection with any opinion being delivered by counsel with respect to the Spin-off or certain related transactions. In such case, we will be solely liable for, and will indemnify DISH Network for any resulting taxes, as well as any losses, claims and expenses. The Tax Sharing Agreement will terminate after the later of the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations, including extensions, or once all rights and obligations are fully effectuated or performed. In light of the Tax Sharing Agreement, among other things, and in connection with our consolidated federal income tax returns for certain tax years prior to and for the year of the Spin-off, in September 2013, we and DISH Network agreed upon a supplemental allocation of the tax benefits arising from certain tax items resolved in the course of the IRS’s examination of our consolidated tax returns. Prior to the agreement with DISH Network in 2013, the federal tax benefits were reflected as a deferred tax asset for depreciation and amortization, which was netted in our non-current deferred tax liabilities. The agreement with DISH Network in 2013 requires DISH Network to pay us the federal tax benefit it receives at such time as we would have otherwise been able to realize such tax benefit. We recorded a non-current receivable from DISH Network in Other receivables - DISH Network and a corresponding increase in our Deferred tax liabilities, net to reflect the effects of this agreement in September 2013. In addition, in September 2013, we and DISH Network agreed upon a tax sharing arrangement for filing certain combined state income tax returns and a method of allocating the respective tax liabilities between us and DISH Network for such combined returns, through the taxable period ending on December 31, 2017 (the “State Tax Arrangement”). In August 2018, we and DISH Network amended the Tax Sharing Agreement and the 2013 agreements (the “Tax Sharing Amendment”). Under the Tax Sharing Amendment, to the extent permitted by applicable tax law, DISH Network is entitled to apply the benefit of our 2009 net operating losses (the “SATS 2009 NOLs”) to DISH Network’s federal tax return for the year ended December 31, 2008, in exchange for DISH Network paying us over time the value of the net annual federal income taxes paid by us that would have been otherwise offset by the SATS 2009 NOLs. The Tax Sharing Amendment also requires us and DISH Network to pay the other for the benefits of certain past and future federal research and development tax credits that we or DISH Network receive or received as a result of being part of a controlled group under the Code, and requires DISH Network to compensate us for certain past tax losses utilized by DISH Network and for certain past and future excess California research and development tax credits generated by us and used by DISH Network. In addition, the Tax Sharing Amendment extends the term of the State Tax Arrangement to the earlier to occur of termination of the Tax Sharing Agreement, a change in control of either us or DISH Network or, for any particular state, if we and DISH Network no longer file a combined tax return for such state. We and DISH Network file combined income tax returns in certain states. We have earned and recognized tax benefits for certain state income tax credits that we would be unable to utilize currently if we had filed separately from DISH Network. We have charged Additional paid-in capital in prior periods when DISH Network has utilized such tax benefits. We expect to increase Additional paid-in capital Master Transaction Agreement. In May 2019, we and BSS Corp. entered into the Master Transaction Agreement with DISH and Merger Sub with respect to the BSS Transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the Master Transaction Agreement, on September 10, 2019: (i) we transferred the BSS Business to BSS Corp.; (ii) we completed the Distribution; and (iii) immediately after the Distribution, (1) BSS Corp. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH such that DISH BSS Transaction Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement . BSS Transaction Tax Matters Agreement . Effective September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we, BSS Corp. and DISH entered into a tax matters agreement. This agreement governs certain of our rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to taxes of the BSS Business transferred pursuant to the BSS Transaction. Generally, we are responsible for all tax returns and tax liabilities for the BSS Business for periods prior to the BSS Transaction and DISH is responsible for all tax returns and tax liabilities for the BSS Business from and after the BSS Transaction. Both we and DISH made certain tax-related representations and are subject to various tax-related covenants after the consummation of the BSS Transaction. Both we and DISH Network have agreed to indemnify each other for certain losses if there is a breach of any the tax representations or violation of any of the tax covenants in the tax matters agreement and that breach or violation results in the failure of the BSS Transaction being treated as a transaction that is tax-free for EchoStar or its stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, DISH Network has agreed to indemnify us if the BSS Business is acquired, either directly or indirectly (e.g., via an acquisition of DISH Network), by one or more persons, where either it took an action, or knowingly facilitated, consented to or assisted with an action by its stockholders, that resulted in the failure of the BSS Transaction being treated as a transaction that is tax-free for EchoStar and its stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This tax matters agreement supplements the Tax Sharing Agreement outlined above and the Share Exchange Tax Matters Agreement outlined below, both of which continue in full force and effect. BSS Transaction Employee Matters Agreement . Effective September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we and DISH Network entered into an employee matters agreement that addressed the transfer of employees from us to DISH Network, including certain benefit and compensation matters and the allocation of responsibility for employee related liabilities relating to current and past employees of the BSS Business. DISH Network assumed employee-related liabilities relating to the BSS Business as part of the BSS Transaction, except that we are responsible for certain pre-BSS Transaction compensation and benefits for employees who transferred to DISH Network in connection with the BSS Transaction. Share Exchange Agreement . In January 2017, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into the Share Exchange Agreement with DISH and certain of its subsidiaries pursuant to which, in February 2017, we received all of the shares of the Tracking Stock in exchange for 100% of the equity interests of certain EchoStar subsidiaries that held substantially all of our EchoStar Technologies businesses and certain other assets. Following consummation of the Share Exchange, we no longer operate the transferred EchoStar Technologies businesses and the Tracking Stock was retired and is no longer outstanding and all agreements, arrangements and policy statements with respect to such Tracking Stock terminated and are of no further effect. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, we transferred certain assets, investments in joint ventures, spectrum licenses and real estate properties and DISH Network assumed certain liabilities relating to the transferred assets and businesses. The Share Exchange Agreement contained customary representations and warranties by the parties, including representations by us related to the transferred assets, assumed liabilities and the financial condition of the transferred businesses. We and DISH Network also agreed to customary indemnification provisions whereby each party indemnifies the other against certain losses with respect to breaches of representations, warranties or covenants and certain liabilities and if certain actions undertaken by us or DISH causes the transaction to be taxable to the other party after closing. Share Exchange Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement . Effective March 2017, in connection with the Share Exchange, we and DISH Network entered into an intellectual property and technology license agreement (“IPTLA”) pursuant to which we and DISH Network license to each other certain intellectual property and technology. The IPTLA will continue in perpetuity, unless mutually terminated by the parties. Pursuant to the IPTLA, we granted to DISH Network a license to our intellectual property and technology for use by DISH Network, among other things, in connection with its continued operation of the businesses acquired pursuant to the Share Exchange, including a limited license to use the “ECHOSTAR” trademark during a transition period. EchoStar retains full ownership of the “ECHOSTAR” trademark. In addition, DISH Network granted a license back to us, among other things, for the continued use of all intellectual property and technology that is used in our retained businesses but the ownership of which was transferred to DISH Network pursuant to the Share Exchange. Share Exchange Employee Matters Agreement . Effective March 2017, in connection with the Share Exchange, we and DISH Network entered into an employee matters agreement that addressed the transfer of employees from us to DISH Network, including certain benefit and compensation matters and the allocation of responsibility for employee related liabilities relating to current and past employees of the transferred businesses. DISH Network assumed employee-related liabilities relating to the transferred businesses as part of the Share Exchange, except that we are responsible for certain existing employee related litigation as well as certain pre-Share Exchange compensation and benefits for employees who transferred to DISH Network in connection with the Share Exchange. Hughes Systique Corporation TerreStar Solutions, Inc. DISH Network owns more than 15% of TerreStar Solutions, Inc. (“TSI”). In May 2018, we and TSI entered into an equipment and services agreement pursuant to which we design, manufacture and install upgraded ground communications network equipment for TSI’s network and provide, among other things, warranty and support services. We recognized revenue of $0.9 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $3.1 million and $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had trade accounts receivable from TSI of $0.0 million and $2.7 million, respectively. Global-IP Cayman In May 2017, we entered into an agreement with Global-IP Cayman (“Global IP”) providing for the sale of certain equipment and services to Global IP. Mr. William David Wade, a member of our board of directors, served as a member of the board of directors of Global IP and as an executive advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Global IP from September 2017 until April 2019 and from September 2017 until December 2019, respectively. In August 2018, we and Global IP amended the agreement to: (i) change certain of the equipment and services to be provided to Global IP, (ii) modify certain payment terms, (iii) provide Global IP an option to use one of our test lab facilities and (iv) effectuate the assignment of the agreement from Global IP to one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. In February 2019, we terminated this agreement as a result of Global IP’s defaults resulting from its failure to make payments to us as required under the terms of this agreement. We have reserved our rights and remedies against Global IP under this agreement. We have not recognized any revenue since the termination of this agreement. As of June 30, 2020, we were owed $7.5 million from Global IP. Maxar Technologies Inc. Mr. Jeffrey Tarr, who joined our board of directors in March 2019, served as a consultant and advisor to Maxar Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Maxar Tech”) through May 2019. We previously entered into agreements with Maxar Tech for the manufacture and certain other services of the EchoStar IX satellite, the EchoStar XVII satellite, the EchoStar XIX satellite, the EchoStar XXI satellite and the EchoStar XXIV satellite and our former EchoStar XI satellite, EchoStar XIV satellite, EchoStar XVI satellite and EchoStar XXIII satellite. Maxar Tech provides us with anomaly support for these satellites once launched pursuant to the terms of the agreements. Maxar Tech also provides a warranty on one of these satellites and may be required to pay us certain amounts should the satellite not operate according to certain performance specifications. Our obligations to pay Maxar Tech under these agreements during the design life of the applicable satellites may be reduced if the applicable satellites do not operate according to certain performance specifications. We incurred aggregate costs payable to Maxar Tech under these agreements of $0.9 million and $27.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $8.8 million and $61.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. At both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had no trade accounts payable to Maxar Tech. |
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - OTHER | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - DISH NETWORK Overview EchoStar Corporation and DISH have operated as separate publicly-traded companies since 2008. A substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of each of EchoStar Corporation and DISH is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, and by certain entities established for the benefit of his family. In addition, prior to March 2017, DISH Network owned the Tracking Stock, which in the aggregate represented an 80% economic interest in the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment. The Tracking Stock was retired in March 2017. In connection with and following the Spin-off, the Share Exchange and the BSS Transaction, we and DISH Network entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network, DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us; and we and DISH Network indemnify each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses. Generally, the amounts we or DISH Network pay for products and services provided under the agreements are based on cost plus a fixed margin (unless noted differently below), which varies depending on the nature of the products and services provided. We may also enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future. Services and Other Revenue — DISH Network The following table presents our Services and other revenue from DISH Network: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Services and other revenue - DISH Network $ 9,028 $ 14,238 $ 19,341 $ 29,300 The following table presents the related trade accounts receivable: As of June 30, December 31, Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network $ 13,465 $ 10,683 Satellite Capacity Leased to DISH Network. We have entered into an agreement and have previously entered into a now terminated agreement to lease satellite capacity pursuant to which we have provided satellite services to DISH Network on certain satellites owned or leased by us. The fees for the services provided under these agreements may depend upon, among other things, the orbital location of the applicable satellite, the number of transponders that are providing services on the applicable satellite, the length of the service arrangements and any third-party costs associated with the satellite capacity. The terms of these agreements are set forth below: • EchoStar IX — Effective January 2008, DISH Network began leasing satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar IX satellite. Subject to availability, DISH Network generally has the right to continue leasing satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar IX satellite on a month-to-month basis. • 103 Degree Orbital Location/SES-3 — In May 2012, we entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) with Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc. (“Ciel”) to develop certain spectrum rights at the 103 degree west longitude orbital location (the “103 Spectrum Rights”). In June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) pursuant to which DISH Network may use and develop the 103 Spectrum Rights. Effective in March 2018, DISH Network exercised its right to terminate the DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement and we exercised our right to terminate the 103 Spectrum Development Agreement. In connection with the 103 Spectrum Development Agreement, in May 2012, we also entered into a ten Real Estate Leases to DISH Network. We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases certain real estate from us. The rent on a per square foot basis for each of the leases is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the leases or subsequent amendments and includes DISH Network’s portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and/or maintenance of the premises. The terms of each of the leases are set forth below: • 100 Inverness Occupancy License Agreement — Effective March 2017, DISH Network is licensed to use certain of our space at 100 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood, Colorado for a period ending in December 2020. This agreement may be terminated by either party upon 180 days’ prior notice. This agreement may be extended by mutual consent, in which case this agreement will be converted to a month-to-month lease agreement. Upon extension, either party has the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days’ notice. In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred to DISH Network the Englewood Satellite Operations Center located at 100 Inverness Terrace East, including any and all equipment, hardware licenses, software, processes, software licenses, furniture and technical documentation associated with the satellites transferred in the BSS Transaction. • Meridian Lease Agreement — Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement. Effective October 2012, we and DISH Network, entered into a distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) pursuant to which DISH Network has the right, but not the obligation, to market, sell and distribute our HughesNet service. DISH Network pays us a monthly per subscriber wholesale service fee for the HughesNet service based upon a subscriber’s service level and based upon certain volume subscription thresholds. The Distribution Agreement also provides that DISH Network has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase certain broadband equipment from us to support the sale of the HughesNet service. The Distribution Agreement had an initial term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms unless terminated by either party with a written notice at least 180 days’ before the expiration of the then-current term. In February 2014, we and DISH Network entered into an amendment to the Distribution Agreement which, among other things, extended the initial term of the Distribution Agreement until March 2024. Upon expiration or termination of the Distribution Agreement, we and DISH Network will continue to provide our HughesNet service to the then-current DISH Network subscribers pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement. DBSD North America Agreement. In March 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of all of the equity of reorganized DBSD North America, Inc. (“DBSD North America”). Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of DBSD North America and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, DBSD North America and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which we provide, among other things, warranty, operations and maintenance and hosting services of DBSD North America’s gateway and ground-based communications equipment. In December 2017, we and DBSD North America amended these agreements, effective as of January 1, 2018, to reduce certain pricing terms through December 31, 2023 and to modify certain termination provisions. DBSD North America has the right to continue to receive operations and maintenance services from us on a quarter-to-quarter basis, unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 120 days’ written notice to us. In February 2019, we further amended these agreements to provide DBSD North America with the right to continue to receive warranty services from us on a month-to-month basis until December 2023, unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 21 days’ written notice to us. The provision of hosting services will continue until February 2022 and will automatically renew for an additional five one Operating Expenses — DISH Network The following table presents our operating expenses related to DISH Network: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Operating expenses - DISH Network $ 1,481 $ 1,351 $ 2,936 $ 2,267 The following table presents the related trade accounts payable: As of June 30, December 31, Trade accounts payable - DISH Network $ 2,317 $ 1,923 Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement . In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into various agreements with DISH Network including a transition services agreement, satellite procurement agreement and services agreement, all of which expired in January 2010 and were replaced by a professional services agreement (the “Professional Services Agreement”). In January 2010, we and DISH Network agreed that we continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from DISH Network, among others, certain of which were previously provided under a transition services agreement: information technology, travel and event coordination, internal audit, legal, accounting and tax, benefits administration, program acquisition services and other support services. Additionally, we and DISH Network agreed that DISH Network would continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network (previously provided under a satellite procurement agreement), receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from us (previously provided under a services agreement) and provide other support services. In connection with the consummation of the Share Exchange, we and DISH amended and restated the Professional Services Agreement (as amended to date, the “Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement”) to provide that we and DISH Network shall have the right to receive additional services that either we or DISH Network may require as a result of the Share Exchange, including access to antennas owned by DISH Network for our use in performing TT&C services and maintenance and support services for our antennas (collectively, the “TT&C Antennas”). In September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we and DISH further amended the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement to provide that we and DISH Network shall have the right to receive additional services that either we or DISH Network may require as a result of the BSS Transaction and to remove our access to and the maintenance and support services for the TT&C Antennas. The term of the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement is through January 2021 and renews automatically for successive one Real Estate Leases from DISH Network . We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which we lease certain real estate from DISH Network. The rent on a per square foot basis is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the leases or subsequent amendments and, includes our portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and/or maintenance of the premises. The terms of each of the leases are set forth below: • Cheyenne Lease Agreement — Effective March 2017, we entered into a lease with DISH Network for certain space at 530 EchoStar Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a period ending in February 2019. In August 2018, we exercised our option to renew this lease for a one year period ending in February 2020. In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred the Cheyenne Satellite Operations Center, including any equipment, software licenses, and furniture located within, to DISH Network and amended this lease to reduce the space provided to us for the Cheyenne Satellite Access Center for a period ending in September 2021, with the option for us to renew for a one year period upon 180 days’ written notice prior to the end of the term . • American Fork Occupancy License Agreement five Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements . We and DISH Network have entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network provides us with collocation space in El Paso, Texas. This agreement was for an initial period ending in August 2015, and provides us with renewal options for four Also in connection with the BSS Transaction, in September 2019, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network will provide us with antenna space and power in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a period of five years commencing no later than October 2020, with four three Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement . In March 2017, we and DISH Network entered into a master service agreement (the “Hughes Broadband MSA”) pursuant to which DISH Network, among other things: (i) has the right, but not the obligation, to market, promote and solicit orders and upgrades for our HughesNet service and related equipment and other telecommunication services and (ii) installs HughesNet service equipment with respect to activations generated by DISH Network. Under the Hughes Broadband MSA, we and DISH Network make certain payments to each other relating to sales, upgrades, purchases and installation services. The Hughes Broadband MSA has an initial term of five years through March 2022 with automatic renewal for successive one $9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. 2019 TT&C Agreement . In September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network provides TT&C services to us for a period ending in September 2021, with the option for us to renew for a one Other Receivables - DISH Network The following table presents our other receivables owed from DISH Network: As of June 30, December 31, Other receivables - DISH Network $ 93,705 $ 92,892 Tax Sharing Agreement. Effective December 2007, we and DISH Network entered into a tax sharing agreement (the “Tax Sharing Agreement”) in connection with the Spin-off. This agreement governs our and DISH Network’s respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Spin-off with respect to taxes for the periods ending on or before the Spin-off. Generally, all pre-Spin-off taxes, including any taxes that are incurred as a result of restructuring activities undertaken to implement the Spin-off, are borne by DISH Network and DISH Network indemnifies us for such taxes. However, DISH Network is not liable for and does not indemnify us for any taxes that are incurred as a result of the Spin-off or certain related transactions failing to qualify as tax-free distributions pursuant to any provision of Section 355 or Section 361 of the Code, because of: (i) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of our stock, stock options or assets; (ii) any action that we take or fail to take or (iii) any action that we take that is inconsistent with the information and representations furnished to the IRS in connection with the request for the private letter ruling, or to counsel in connection with any opinion being delivered by counsel with respect to the Spin-off or certain related transactions. In such case, we will be solely liable for, and will indemnify DISH Network for any resulting taxes, as well as any losses, claims and expenses. The Tax Sharing Agreement will terminate after the later of the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations, including extensions, or once all rights and obligations are fully effectuated or performed. In light of the Tax Sharing Agreement, among other things, and in connection with our consolidated federal income tax returns for certain tax years prior to and for the year of the Spin-off, in September 2013, we and DISH Network agreed upon a supplemental allocation of the tax benefits arising from certain tax items resolved in the course of the IRS’s examination of our consolidated tax returns. Prior to the agreement with DISH Network in 2013, the federal tax benefits were reflected as a deferred tax asset for depreciation and amortization, which was netted in our non-current deferred tax liabilities. The agreement with DISH Network in 2013 requires DISH Network to pay us the federal tax benefit it receives at such time as we would have otherwise been able to realize such tax benefit. We recorded a non-current receivable from DISH Network in Other receivables - DISH Network and a corresponding increase in our Deferred tax liabilities, net to reflect the effects of this agreement in September 2013. In addition, in September 2013, we and DISH Network agreed upon a tax sharing arrangement for filing certain combined state income tax returns and a method of allocating the respective tax liabilities between us and DISH Network for such combined returns, through the taxable period ending on December 31, 2017 (the “State Tax Arrangement”). In August 2018, we and DISH Network amended the Tax Sharing Agreement and the 2013 agreements (the “Tax Sharing Amendment”). Under the Tax Sharing Amendment, to the extent permitted by applicable tax law, DISH Network is entitled to apply the benefit of our 2009 net operating losses (the “SATS 2009 NOLs”) to DISH Network’s federal tax return for the year ended December 31, 2008, in exchange for DISH Network paying us over time the value of the net annual federal income taxes paid by us that would have been otherwise offset by the SATS 2009 NOLs. The Tax Sharing Amendment also requires us and DISH Network to pay the other for the benefits of certain past and future federal research and development tax credits that we or DISH Network receive or received as a result of being part of a controlled group under the Code, and requires DISH Network to compensate us for certain past tax losses utilized by DISH Network and for certain past and future excess California research and development tax credits generated by us and used by DISH Network. In addition, the Tax Sharing Amendment extends the term of the State Tax Arrangement to the earlier to occur of termination of the Tax Sharing Agreement, a change in control of either us or DISH Network or, for any particular state, if we and DISH Network no longer file a combined tax return for such state. We and DISH Network file combined income tax returns in certain states. We have earned and recognized tax benefits for certain state income tax credits that we would be unable to utilize currently if we had filed separately from DISH Network. We have charged Additional paid-in capital in prior periods when DISH Network has utilized such tax benefits. We expect to increase Additional paid-in capital Master Transaction Agreement. In May 2019, we and BSS Corp. entered into the Master Transaction Agreement with DISH and Merger Sub with respect to the BSS Transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the Master Transaction Agreement, on September 10, 2019: (i) we transferred the BSS Business to BSS Corp.; (ii) we completed the Distribution; and (iii) immediately after the Distribution, (1) BSS Corp. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH such that DISH BSS Transaction Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement . BSS Transaction Tax Matters Agreement . Effective September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we, BSS Corp. and DISH entered into a tax matters agreement. This agreement governs certain of our rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to taxes of the BSS Business transferred pursuant to the BSS Transaction. Generally, we are responsible for all tax returns and tax liabilities for the BSS Business for periods prior to the BSS Transaction and DISH is responsible for all tax returns and tax liabilities for the BSS Business from and after the BSS Transaction. Both we and DISH made certain tax-related representations and are subject to various tax-related covenants after the consummation of the BSS Transaction. Both we and DISH Network have agreed to indemnify each other for certain losses if there is a breach of any the tax representations or violation of any of the tax covenants in the tax matters agreement and that breach or violation results in the failure of the BSS Transaction being treated as a transaction that is tax-free for EchoStar or its stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, DISH Network has agreed to indemnify us if the BSS Business is acquired, either directly or indirectly (e.g., via an acquisition of DISH Network), by one or more persons, where either it took an action, or knowingly facilitated, consented to or assisted with an action by its stockholders, that resulted in the failure of the BSS Transaction being treated as a transaction that is tax-free for EchoStar and its stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This tax matters agreement supplements the Tax Sharing Agreement outlined above and the Share Exchange Tax Matters Agreement outlined below, both of which continue in full force and effect. BSS Transaction Employee Matters Agreement . Effective September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we and DISH Network entered into an employee matters agreement that addressed the transfer of employees from us to DISH Network, including certain benefit and compensation matters and the allocation of responsibility for employee related liabilities relating to current and past employees of the BSS Business. DISH Network assumed employee-related liabilities relating to the BSS Business as part of the BSS Transaction, except that we are responsible for certain pre-BSS Transaction compensation and benefits for employees who transferred to DISH Network in connection with the BSS Transaction. Share Exchange Agreement . In January 2017, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into the Share Exchange Agreement with DISH and certain of its subsidiaries pursuant to which, in February 2017, we received all of the shares of the Tracking Stock in exchange for 100% of the equity interests of certain EchoStar subsidiaries that held substantially all of our EchoStar Technologies businesses and certain other assets. Following consummation of the Share Exchange, we no longer operate the transferred EchoStar Technologies businesses and the Tracking Stock was retired and is no longer outstanding and all agreements, arrangements and policy statements with respect to such Tracking Stock terminated and are of no further effect. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, we transferred certain assets, investments in joint ventures, spectrum licenses and real estate properties and DISH Network assumed certain liabilities relating to the transferred assets and businesses. The Share Exchange Agreement contained customary representations and warranties by the parties, including representations by us related to the transferred assets, assumed liabilities and the financial condition of the transferred businesses. We and DISH Network also agreed to customary indemnification provisions whereby each party indemnifies the other against certain losses with respect to breaches of representations, warranties or covenants and certain liabilities and if certain actions undertaken by us or DISH causes the transaction to be taxable to the other party after closing. Share Exchange Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement . Effective March 2017, in connection with the Share Exchange, we and DISH Network entered into an intellectual property and technology license agreement (“IPTLA”) pursuant to which we and DISH Network license to each other certain intellectual property and technology. The IPTLA will continue in perpetuity, unless mutually terminated by the parties. Pursuant to the IPTLA, we granted to DISH Network a license to our intellectual property and technology for use by DISH Network, among other things, in connection with its continued operation of the businesses acquired pursuant to the Share Exchange, including a limited license to use the “ECHOSTAR” trademark during a transition period. EchoStar retains full ownership of the “ECHOSTAR” trademark. In addition, DISH Network granted a license back to us, among other things, for the continued use of all intellectual property and technology that is used in our retained businesses but the ownership of which was transferred to DISH Network pursuant to the Share Exchange. Share Exchange Employee Matters Agreement . Effective March 2017, in connection with the Share Exchange, we and DISH Network entered into an employee matters agreement that addressed the transfer of employees from us to DISH Network, including certain benefit and compensation matters and the allocation of responsibility for employee related liabilities relating to current and past employees of the transferred businesses. DISH Network assumed employee-related liabilities relating to the transferred businesses as part of the Share Exchange, except that we are responsible for certain existing employee related litigation as well as certain pre-Share Exchange compensation and benefits for employees who transferred to DISH Network in connection with the Share Exchange. Hughes Systique Corporation TerreStar Solutions, Inc. DISH Network owns more than 15% of TerreStar Solutions, Inc. (“TSI”). In May 2018, we and TSI entered into an equipment and services agreement pursuant to which we design, manufacture and install upgraded ground communications network equipment for TSI’s network and provide, among other things, warranty and support services. We recognized revenue of $0.9 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $3.1 million and $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had trade accounts receivable from TSI of $0.0 million and $2.7 million, respectively. Global-IP Cayman In May 2017, we entered into an agreement with Global-IP Cayman (“Global IP”) providing for the sale of certain equipment and services to Global IP. Mr. William David Wade, a member of our board of directors, served as a member of the board of directors of Global IP and as an executive advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Global IP from September 2017 until April 2019 and from September 2017 until December 2019, respectively. In August 2018, we and Global IP amended the agreement to: (i) change certain of the equipment and services to be provided to Global IP, (ii) modify certain payment terms, (iii) provide Global IP an option to use one of our test lab facilities and (iv) effectuate the assignment of the agreement from Global IP to one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. In February 2019, we terminated this agreement as a result of Global IP’s defaults resulting from its failure to make payments to us as required under the terms of this agreement. We have reserved our rights and remedies against Global IP under this agreement. We have not recognized any revenue since the termination of this agreement. As of June 30, 2020, we were owed $7.5 million from Global IP. Maxar Technologies Inc. Mr. Jeffrey Tarr, who joined our board of directors in March 2019, served as a consultant and advisor to Maxar Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Maxar Tech”) through May 2019. We previously entered into agreements with Maxar Tech for the manufacture and certain other services of the EchoStar IX satellite, the EchoStar XVII satellite, the EchoStar XIX satellite, the EchoStar XXI satellite and the EchoStar XXIV satellite and our former EchoStar XI satellite, EchoStar XIV satellite, EchoStar XVI satellite and EchoStar XXIII satellite. Maxar Tech provides us with anomaly support for these satellites once launched pursuant to the terms of the agreements. Maxar Tech also provides a warranty on one of these satellites and may be required to pay us certain amounts should the satellite not operate according to certain performance specifications. Our obligations to pay Maxar Tech under these agreements during the design life of the applicable satellites may be reduced if the applicable satellites do not operate according to certain performance specifications. We incurred aggregate costs payable to Maxar Tech under these agreements of $0.9 million and $27.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $8.8 million and $61.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. At both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had no trade accounts payable to Maxar Tech. |
Supplemental Financial Informat
Supplemental Financial Information | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION | SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Research and Development The following table presents the research and development costs incurred in connection with customers’ orders: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) $ 3,913 $ 6,316 $ 10,605 $ 11,711 Research and development expenses $ 7,448 $ 6,388 $ 13,702 $ 13,276 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash The following table reconciles Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, to the total of the same as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, beginning of period: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,519,431 $ 928,306 Restricted cash 2,458 1,189 Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, beginning of period $ 1,521,889 $ 929,495 Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, end of period: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,948,464 $ 1,298,005 Restricted cash 9,072 9,121 Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, end of period $ 1,957,536 $ 1,307,126 Other Current Assets, Net and Other Non-Current Assets, Net The following table presents the components of Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net : As of June 30, December 31, Other current assets, net: Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network $ 13,465 $ 10,683 Inventory 83,559 79,621 Prepaids and deposits 47,614 50,145 Contract acquisition costs, net 16,380 16,869 Other, net 24,681 22,213 Total other current assets, net $ 185,699 $ 179,531 Other non-current assets, net: Other receivables - DISH Network $ 93,705 $ 92,892 Restricted marketable investment securities 731 8,093 Restricted cash 9,072 2,458 Deferred tax assets, net 9,311 7,251 Capitalized software, net 109,091 101,786 Contract acquisition costs, net 90,706 96,723 Contract fulfillment costs, net 2,677 3,010 Other, net 25,611 22,628 Total other non-current assets, net $ 340,904 $ 334,841 The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts, which is included within Other, net in each of Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net in the table above: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Other current assets, net Other non-current assets, net Balance at beginning of period $ — $ — Credit losses (1) 1,595 13,378 Foreign currency translation 152 (572) Balance at end of period $ 1,747 $ 12,806 (1) The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a net increase to our allowance for doubtful accounts largely driven by a $13.4 million reclassification from Trade accounts receivables and contracts assets, net . Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities The following table presents the components of Accrued expenses and other current liabilities : As of June 30, December 31, Accrued expenses and other current liabilities: Trade accounts payable - DISH Network $ 2,317 $ 1,923 Accrued interest 41,633 42,622 Accrued compensation 49,042 50,787 Accrued taxes 19,175 18,525 Operating lease obligation 14,305 14,651 Other 136,472 142,371 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 262,944 $ 270,879 Inventory The following table presents the components of inventory: As of June 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 6,508 $ 4,240 Work-in-process 7,553 6,979 Finished goods 69,498 68,402 Total inventory $ 83,559 $ 79,621 Supplemental and Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities The following table presents the supplemental and non-cash investing and financing activities: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 72,450 $ 120,625 Cash paid for income taxes $ 2,422 $ 1,217 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock $ 6,920 $ 6,654 Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net $ 2,055 $ (15,839) Non-cash net assets received in exchange for a 20% ownership interest in our existing Brazilian subsidiary $ 2,824 $ — |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. In our opinion, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. However, our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates We are required to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The most significant estimates and assumptions are used in determining: (i) inputs used to recognize revenue over time, including amortization periods for deferred contract acquisition costs; (ii) allowances for doubtful accounts; (iii) deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, including uncertain tax positions; (iv) loss contingencies; (v) fair value of financial instruments; (vi) fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations; and (vii) asset impairment testing. |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation |
Reclassification | ReclassificationCertain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. |
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted | Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Credit Losses On January 1, 2020, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) , as amended, and codified in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 326 (“ASC 326”). ASC 326 introduces a new approach to the periodic estimation of credit losses for certain financial assets based on expected losses instead of incurred losses. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets that have experienced credit deterioration since their original purchase. We have elected to apply the requirements of the new standard prospectively and we recognized a cumulative effect of adoption of $9.1 million to Accumulated earnings (losses) as of January 1, 2020. Based on this election, we did not restate our comparative Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and they continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the periods before January 1, 2020. The following describes the accounting impacts, by major balance sheet line item, of our adoption of this new standard based on the relevant types of losses that we and our equity method investees may be subject to: • Trade Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, Net — Our trade accounts receivables and contract assets consist of amounts due from both our consumer and enterprise customers. Our receivables and related credit losses for our consumer customers are limited due to policies that require advance payment for services, predominant use of credit card and ACH payment processes, and our ability to promptly terminate service when timely payments are not received. However, for our enterprise customers, we estimate expected credit losses on a collective basis based on our historical loss experience, as adjusted to reflect changes in relevant factors, such as macroeconomic conditions and customer mix, that can significantly impact collectability. We apply our collective estimation processes separately to several pools of receivables that share common risk characteristics, generally based on the customers’ geographical location. Customers with significant past-due balances or other atypical characteristics are excluded from our collective analysis and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Our estimates of expected credit losses for such receivables reflect significant judgments that consider customer-specific matters such as the customer’s financial condition, payment history, and recent developments in the customer’s business and industry. Due to the short-term nature of our trade receivables and contract assets, forecasts about the future have limited relevance to our expected credit loss estimates. We record our customer related estimated credit losses as a component of our bad debt expense as reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses. • Other Current Assets, Net, and Other Non-current Assets, Net — We estimate expected credit losses for receivables with payment terms longer than one year separately by borrower, due to the unique risk characteristics of such receivables. We generally use discounted cash flow techniques to estimate such credit losses. In applying such techniques, we may estimate principal and interest cash flows under probability-weighted scenarios that consider entity-specific matters and forecasted economic conditions. The majority of our other non-current receivables are from entities in the telecommunications industry. The collection of contractual principal and interest on these receivables is highly dependent on the future business operations of those entities. Our estimation of expected credit losses for such receivables requires significant judgment about matters specific to the borrower and their industry. Accordingly, our actual collection experience may differ from the assumptions reflected in our expected credit loss estimates. We record our estimated credit losses as a component of our bad debt expense as reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses. • Other Investments, Net — We estimate expected credit losses on our other debt investments with payment terms longer than one year separately by debtor, due to the unique risk characteristics of such debt investments. We generally use discounted cash flow techniques to estimate such credit losses. In applying such techniques, we may estimate principal and interest cash flows under probability-weighted scenarios that consider entity-specific matters and forecasted economic conditions. The majority of our other debt investments are with entities in the telecommunications industry. The collection of contractual principal and interest on these debt investments are highly dependent on the future business operations of those entities. Our estimation of expected credit losses for such debt investments require significant judgment about matters specific to the debtor and their industry. Accordingly, our actual collection experience may differ from the assumptions reflected in our expected credit loss estimates. We record our other debt investments related estimated credit losses as a reduction of Interest income, net. Financial Impact of Adoption. Our adoption of this new standard resulted in the following adjustments to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet: Balance at December 31, 2019 Adoption of Balance at Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net $ 196,629 $ (13,672) $ 182,957 Other current assets, net $ 179,531 $ 6,723 $ 186,254 Other investments, net $ 325,405 $ (7,381) $ 318,024 Other non-current assets, net $ 334,841 $ 4,050 $ 338,891 Total assets $ 7,154,298 $ (10,280) $ 7,144,018 Deferred tax liabilities, net $ 351,692 $ (972) $ 350,720 Accumulated earnings (losses) $ 632,809 $ (9,068) $ 623,741 Non-controlling interests $ 75,748 $ (240) $ 75,508 Total stockholders’ equity $ 3,745,553 $ (9,308) $ 3,736,245 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,154,298 $ (10,280) $ 7,144,018 Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2019-12 - Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”) . ASU 2019-12 is part of the FASB’s overall simplification initiative and seeks to simplify the accounting for income taxes by updating certain guidance and removing certain exceptions. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of adopting this new guidance, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 - Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), codified as ASC 848 (“ASC 848”). The purpose of ASC 848 is to provide optional guidance to ease the potential effects on financial reporting of the market-wide migration away from Interbank Offered Rates (“IBORs”) to alternative reference rates. ASC 848 applies only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference a reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The guidance may be applied upon issuance of ASC 848 through December 31, 2022. We are currently assessing the impact of adopting this new guidance, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Schedule of new accounting pronouncements and changes in accounting principles | Financial Impact of Adoption. Our adoption of this new standard resulted in the following adjustments to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet: Balance at December 31, 2019 Adoption of Balance at Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net $ 196,629 $ (13,672) $ 182,957 Other current assets, net $ 179,531 $ 6,723 $ 186,254 Other investments, net $ 325,405 $ (7,381) $ 318,024 Other non-current assets, net $ 334,841 $ 4,050 $ 338,891 Total assets $ 7,154,298 $ (10,280) $ 7,144,018 Deferred tax liabilities, net $ 351,692 $ (972) $ 350,720 Accumulated earnings (losses) $ 632,809 $ (9,068) $ 623,741 Non-controlling interests $ 75,748 $ (240) $ 75,508 Total stockholders’ equity $ 3,745,553 $ (9,308) $ 3,736,245 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,154,298 $ (10,280) $ 7,144,018 |
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
Revenue Recognition (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Contract with customer, asset and liability | The following table presents the components of our contract balances: As of June 30, December 31, Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net: Sales and services $ 157,459 $ 152,632 Leasing 4,110 4,016 Total trade accounts receivable 161,569 156,648 Contract assets 38,223 63,758 Allowance for doubtful accounts (16,413) (23,777) Total trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net $ 183,379 $ 196,629 Contract liabilities: Current $ 89,831 $ 101,060 Non-current 11,048 10,572 Total contract liabilities $ 100,879 $ 111,632 The following table presents the revenue recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that was previously included within contract liabilities: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Revenue $ 7,614 $ 8,290 $ 59,786 $ 47,773 |
Activity in allowance for doubtful accounts | The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Balance at beginning of period $ 23,777 $ 16,604 Credit losses (1) 4,393 18,862 Deductions (10,546) (10,053) Foreign currency translation (1,211) 173 Balance at end of period $ 16,413 $ 25,586 (1) The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a net decrease to our allowance for doubtful accounts largely driven by a $13.4 million reclassification to Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net , offset by a $2.9 million adjustment to Accumulated earnings (losses) . The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts, which is included within Other, net in each of Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net in the table above: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Other current assets, net Other non-current assets, net Balance at beginning of period $ — $ — Credit losses (1) 1,595 13,378 Foreign currency translation 152 (572) Balance at end of period $ 1,747 $ 12,806 (1) The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a net increase to our allowance for doubtful accounts largely driven by a $13.4 million reclassification from Trade accounts receivables and contracts assets, net |
Contract acquisition costs | The following table presents the activity in our contract acquisition costs, net: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Balance at beginning of period $ 113,592 $ 114,306 Additions 49,366 47,277 Amortization expense (51,265) (47,762) Foreign currency translation (4,607) 97 Balance at end of period $ 107,086 $ 113,918 We recognized amortization expenses related to contract acquisition costs of $25.6 million and $24.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. |
Disaggregation of revenue | The following table presents our revenue from customer contracts disaggregated by primary geographic market and by segment: Hughes ESS Corporate and Other Consolidated For the three months ended June 30, 2020 North America $ 384,623 $ 4,179 $ 2,015 $ 390,817 South and Central America 33,961 — 100 34,061 Other 34,588 — — 34,588 Total revenue $ 453,172 $ 4,179 $ 2,115 $ 459,466 For the three months ended June 30, 2019 North America $ 372,398 $ 3,742 $ 4,739 $ 380,879 South and Central America 30,395 — 103 30,498 Other 49,054 — — 49,054 Total revenue $ 451,847 $ 3,742 $ 4,842 $ 460,431 For the six months ended June 30, 2020 North America $ 767,338 $ 8,831 $ 4,455 $ 780,624 South and Central America 67,917 — 192 68,109 Other 76,399 — — 76,399 Total revenue $ 911,654 $ 8,831 $ 4,647 $ 925,132 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 North America $ 740,227 $ 7,775 $ 9,611 $ 757,613 South and Central America 57,258 — 243 57,501 Other 99,699 — — 99,699 Total revenue $ 897,184 $ 7,775 $ 9,854 $ 914,813 The following tables presents our revenue disaggregated by the nature of products and services and by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019: Hughes ESS Corporate and Other Consolidated For the three months ended June 30, 2020 Services and other revenue: Services $ 399,697 $ 2,564 $ 993 $ 403,254 Lease revenue 11,052 1,615 1,122 13,789 Total services and other revenue 410,749 4,179 2,115 417,043 Equipment revenue: Equipment 18,518 — — 18,518 Design, development and construction services 22,668 — — 22,668 Lease revenue 1,237 — — 1,237 Total equipment revenue 42,423 — — 42,423 Total revenue $ 453,172 $ 4,179 $ 2,115 $ 459,466 For the three months ended June 30, 2019 Services and other revenue: Services $ 381,608 $ 2,400 $ 1,715 $ 385,723 Lease revenue 12,594 1,342 3,127 17,063 Total services and other revenue 394,202 3,742 4,842 402,786 Equipment revenue: Equipment 30,597 — — 30,597 Design, development and construction services 25,860 — — 25,860 Lease revenue 1,188 — — 1,188 Total equipment revenue 57,645 — — 57,645 Total revenue $ 451,847 $ 3,742 $ 4,842 $ 460,431 Hughes ESS Corporate and Other Consolidated For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Services and other revenue: Services $ 789,697 $ 5,329 $ 2,281 $ 797,307 Lease revenue 22,225 3,502 2,366 28,093 Total services and other revenue 811,922 8,831 4,647 825,400 Equipment revenue: Equipment 43,357 — — 43,357 Design, development and construction services 54,225 — — 54,225 Lease revenue 2,150 — — 2,150 Total equipment revenue 99,732 — — 99,732 Total revenue $ 911,654 $ 8,831 $ 4,647 $ 925,132 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 Services and other revenue: Services $ 762,391 $ 5,217 $ 3,452 $ 771,060 Lease revenue 25,434 2,558 6,402 34,394 Total services and other revenue 787,825 7,775 9,854 805,454 Equipment revenue: Equipment 56,557 — — 56,557 Design, development and construction services 50,926 — — 50,926 Lease revenue 1,876 — — 1,876 Total equipment revenue 109,359 — — 109,359 Total revenue $ 897,184 $ 7,775 $ 9,854 $ 914,813 |
Schedule of Operating Lease Revenue | The following table presents our lease revenue by type of lease: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Sales-type lease revenue: Revenue at lease commencement $ 1,237 $ 1,188 $ 2,150 $ 1,876 Interest income 95 258 164 510 Total sales-type lease revenue 1,332 1,446 2,314 2,386 Operating lease revenue 13,694 16,805 27,929 33,884 Total lease revenue $ 15,026 $ 18,251 $ 30,243 $ 36,270 |
Schedule of Sales-type Lease Revenue | The following table presents our lease revenue by type of lease: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Sales-type lease revenue: Revenue at lease commencement $ 1,237 $ 1,188 $ 2,150 $ 1,876 Interest income 95 258 164 510 Total sales-type lease revenue 1,332 1,446 2,314 2,386 Operating lease revenue 13,694 16,805 27,929 33,884 Total lease revenue $ 15,026 $ 18,251 $ 30,243 $ 36,270 |
Schedule of Operating Lease Payments to be Received | The following table presents future operating lease payments to be received as of June 30, 2020: Amounts Year ending December 31, 2020 (remainder) $ 25,789 2021 36,045 2022 34,126 2023 32,127 2024 29,733 2025 and beyond 127,816 Total lease payments $ 285,636 |
Schedule of Property and Equipment Subject to Operating Leases | The following table presents amounts for assets subject to operating leases, which are included in Property and equipment, net : As of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Customer premises equipment $ 1,470,861 $ (1,143,997) $ 326,864 $ 1,377,914 $ (1,043,431) $ 334,483 Satellites 104,620 (34,847) 69,773 104,620 (31,360) 73,260 Real estate 47,978 (16,606) 31,372 46,930 (16,048) 30,882 Total $ 1,623,459 $ (1,195,450) $ 428,009 $ 1,529,464 $ (1,090,839) $ 438,625 The following table presents depreciation expense for assets subject to operating leases, which is included in Depreciation and amortization : For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Customer premises equipment $ 54,845 $ 46,839 $ 100,566 $ 92,651 Satellites 1,743 1,738 3,487 3,475 Real estate 233 558 465 1,116 Total $ 56,821 $ 49,135 $ 104,518 $ 97,242 |
Discontinued Operations (Tables
Discontinued Operations (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations | The following table presents the financial results of our discontinued operations for the BSS Business: For the three months ended June 30, 2019 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 Revenue: Services and other revenue - DISH Network $ 70,819 $ 141,645 Services and other revenue - other 5,874 11,748 Total revenue 76,693 153,393 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 10,517 20,741 Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,421 3,441 Depreciation and amortization 35,144 70,387 Total costs and expenses 49,082 94,569 Operating income (loss) 27,611 58,824 Other income (expense): Interest expense (6,415) (13,098) Total other income (expense), net (6,415) (13,098) Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 21,196 45,726 Income tax benefit (provision), net 3,772 (1,511) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 24,968 $ 44,215 The following table presents the significant supplemental cash flow information and adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities for discontinued operations of the BSS Business for the six months ended June 30, 2019: Amounts Operating activities: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 44,215 Depreciation and amortization $ 70,387 Investing activities: Expenditures for property and equipment $ 244 Financing activities: Payment of finance lease obligations $ 19,457 Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations $ 3,127 |
Business Combinations (Tables)
Business Combinations (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed | All assets and liabilities acquired from Yahsat have been recorded at fair value. The following table presents our updated preliminary allocation of the purchase price: Amounts Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,858 Other current assets, net 7,106 Property and equipment 86,983 Regulatory authorization 4,498 Goodwill 6,328 Other non-current assets, net 1,502 Total assets $ 114,275 Liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 3,879 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 4,796 Total liabilities $ 8,675 Total purchase price (1) $ 105,600 (1) Based on the value determined for the equity ownership interest issued by our Brazilian subsidiary as consideration for the business acquired by us in the Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction. The following preliminary valuation of the acquired assets was derived using primarily unobservable Level 3 inputs, which require significant management judgment and estimation: Amounts Satellite payload $ 49,363 Regulatory authorization 4,498 Total $ 53,861 |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted | The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock: Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (11,412) $ (30,660) $ (65,707) $ (35,705) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations — 24,968 — 44,215 Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock $ (11,412) $ (5,692) $ (65,707) $ 8,510 Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Class A and B common stock: Basic and diluted 97,879 96,415 97,845 95,903 Earnings (losses) per share: Class A and B common stock: Basic and diluted: Continuing operations $ (0.12) $ (0.32) $ (0.67) $ (0.37) Discontinued operations — 0.26 — 0.46 Total basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share $ (0.12) $ (0.06) $ (0.67) $ 0.09 |
Schedule of anti-dilutive options excluded from calculation of diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding | The following table presents the number of anti-dilutive options to purchase shares of our Class A common stock which have been excluded from the calculation of our diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Number of shares 4,878 3,387 4,878 3,387 |
Marketable Investment Securit_2
Marketable Investment Securities (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Schedule of marketable investment securities | The following table presents our Marketable investment securities : As of June 30, December 31, Marketable investment securities: Debt securities: Available-for-sale: Corporate bonds $ 381,201 $ 568,442 Other debt securities 89,924 335,580 Total available-for-sale debt securities 471,125 904,022 Fair value option - corporate bonds 12,038 9,128 Total debt securities 483,163 913,150 Equity securities 27,548 35,566 Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts 510,711 948,716 Less: Restricted marketable investment securities (731) (8,093) Total marketable investment securities $ 509,980 $ 940,623 |
Schedule of unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities | The following table presents the components of our available-for-sale debt securities: Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value As of June 30, 2020 Corporate bonds $ 381,071 $ 132 $ (2) $ 381,201 Other debt securities 89,923 1 — 89,924 Total available-for-sale debt securities $ 470,994 $ 133 $ (2) $ 471,125 As of December 31, 2019 Corporate bonds $ 567,926 $ 518 $ (2) $ 568,442 Other debt securities 335,572 8 — 335,580 Total available-for-sale debt securities $ 903,498 $ 526 $ (2) $ 904,022 |
Schedule of activity on available-for-sale debt securities | The following table presents the activity on our available-for-sale debt securities: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Proceeds from sales $ — $ — $ 10,000 $ 435,978 Gains (losses) on sales, net $ — $ — $ — $ 549 |
Schedule of activity on fair value option bonds | The following table presents the activity on our fair value option corporate bonds: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Proceeds from sales $ — $ 46,717 $ — $ 46,717 Gains (losses) on investments, net $ (298) $ 224 $ (4,506) $ 4,422 |
Schedule of activity in equity securities | The following table presents the activity of our equity securities: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Proceeds from sales $ 4,719 $ 29,051 $ 4,853 $ 79,928 Gains (losses) on investments, net $ 2,512 $ 13,028 $ (8,603) $ 43,277 |
Schedule of fair value measurements | The following table presents our marketable investment securities categorized by the fair value hierarchy, certain of which have historically experienced volatility: As of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Debt securities: Available-for-sale: Corporate bonds $ — $ 381,201 $ 381,201 $ — $ 568,442 $ 568,442 Other debt securities 731 89,193 89,924 8,093 327,487 335,580 Total available-for-sale debt securities 731 470,394 471,125 8,093 895,929 904,022 Fair value option - corporate bonds — 12,038 12,038 — 9,128 9,128 Total debt securities 731 482,432 483,163 8,093 905,057 913,150 Equity securities 19,872 7,676 27,548 27,933 7,633 35,566 Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts 20,603 490,108 510,711 36,026 912,690 948,716 Less: Restricted marketable investment securities (731) — (731) (8,093) — (8,093) Total marketable investment securities $ 19,872 $ 490,108 $ 509,980 $ 27,933 $ 912,690 $ 940,623 |
Property and Equipment (Tables)
Property and Equipment (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Schedule of property and equipment | The following tables presents the components of Property and equipment, net : As of June 30, December 31, Property and equipment, net: Satellites, net $ 1,648,744 $ 1,749,576 Other property and equipment, net 750,967 779,162 Total property and equipment, net $ 2,399,711 $ 2,528,738 The following table presents our operating satellite fleet as of June 30, 2020 which consists of both owned and leased satellites: Satellite Segment Launch Date Nominal Degree Orbital Location (Longitude) Depreciable Life (In Years) Owned: SPACEWAY 3 (1) Hughes August 2007 95 W 10 EchoStar XVII Hughes July 2012 107 W 15 EchoStar XIX Hughes December 2016 97.1 W 15 Al Yah 3 (2) Hughes January 2018 20 W 7 EchoStar IX (3) ESS August 2003 121 W 12 EUTELSAT 10A (4) Corporate and Other April 2009 10 E - EchoStar XXI Corporate and Other June 2017 10.25 E 15 Finance leases: Eutelsat 65 West A Hughes March 2016 65 W 15 Telesat T19V Hughes July 2018 63 W 15 EchoStar 105/SES-11 ESS October 2017 105 W 15 (1) Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of June 8, 2011, the date EchoStar completed its acquisition of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Hughes Acquisition”). (2) Upon consummation of our joint venture with Yahsat in Brazil in November 2019, we acquired the Brazilian Ka-band payload on this satellite. Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of November 2019. (3) We own the Ka-band and Ku-band payloads on this satellite. (4) We acquired the S-band payload on this satellite in December 2013. Prior to acquisition, the S-band payload experienced an anomaly at the time of launch and, as a result, is not fully operational. The following table presents the components of our satellites, net: Depreciable Life As of June 30, December 31, Satellites, net: Satellites - owned 7 to 15 $ 1,801,847 $ 1,816,303 Satellites - acquired under finance leases 15 347,146 381,163 Construction in progress — 384,298 365,133 Total satellites 2,533,291 2,562,599 Accumulated depreciation: Satellites - owned (823,487) (756,635) Satellites - acquired under finance leases (61,060) (56,388) Total accumulated depreciation (884,547) (813,023) Total satellites, net $ 1,648,744 $ 1,749,576 The following table presents the depreciation expense and capitalized interest associated with our satellites, net: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Depreciation expense: Satellites - owned $ 32,073 $ 32,015 $ 64,147 $ 64,029 Satellites acquired under finance leases 7,205 6,402 13,218 12,892 Total depreciation expense $ 39,278 $ 38,417 $ 77,365 $ 76,921 Capitalized interest $ 6,897 $ 5,456 $ 13,578 $ 10,356 |
Regulatory Authorizations (Tabl
Regulatory Authorizations (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of components of regulatory authorizations | The following table presents the components of our Regulatory authorizations, net : Finite lived Cost Accumulated Amortization Total Indefinite lived Total Balance, December 31, 2018 $ 46,787 $ (16,790) $ 29,997 $ 400,042 $ 430,039 Disposals — — — (43) (43) Amortization expense — (1,756) (1,756) — (1,756) Foreign currency translation (294) 101 (193) — (193) Balance, June 30, 2019 $ 46,493 $ (18,445) $ 28,048 $ 399,999 $ 428,047 Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 58,451 $ (20,144) $ 38,307 $ 440,291 $ 478,598 Amortization expense — (2,134) (2,134) — (2,134) Foreign currency translation (1,156) (51) (1,207) (794) (2,001) Balance, June 30, 2020 $ 57,295 $ (22,329) $ 34,966 $ 439,497 $ 474,463 Weighted average useful life 13 years |
Other Investments (Tables)
Other Investments (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
Components of other investments | The following table presents the components of Other investments, net : As of June 30, December 31, Other investments, net: Equity method investments $ 146,232 $ 166,209 Other equity investments 35,057 66,627 Other debt investments, net 94,584 92,569 Total other investments, net $ 275,873 $ 325,405 The following table presents revenue recognized: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Deluxe $ 1,026 $ 877 $ 2,281 $ 1,754 BCS $ 2,784 $ 2,262 $ 4,453 $ 4,546 The following table presents trade accounts receivable: As of June 30, December 31, Deluxe $ 680 $ 631 BCS $ 5,725 $ 5,171 The following table presents reductions to the carrying amount of our investments based on circumstances that indicated the fair value of the investments was less than their carrying amount: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Loss (gain) on investments, net $ 8,486 $ — $ 29,833 $ 28,653 The following table presents our other debt investments, net: As of June 30, December 31, Other debt investments, net: Cost basis $ 107,259 $ 102,878 Discount (10,353) (10,309) Allowance for credit losses (2,322) — Total other debt investments, net $ 94,584 $ 92,569 |
Allowance for credit loss | The following table presents the activity in our allowance for credit losses for these investments: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Balance at beginning of period $ — Credit losses (1) 2,322 Deductions — Balance at end of period $ 2,322 (1) The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a $2.1 million adjustment to Accumulated earnings (losses) . |
Interest income | The following table presents the interest income, net related to our other debt investments, net: For the three months ended June 30, 2020 For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Interest income, net Interest income $ 3,564 $ 6,904 Credit losses (89) (176) Total interest income, net 3,475 6,728 |
Long-Term Debt (Tables)
Long-Term Debt (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of the entity's debt | The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of our Current portion of long-term debt, net and Long-term debt, net : Effective interest rates As of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Senior Secured Notes: 5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 5.320% $ 750,000 $ 776,625 $ 750,000 $ 825,308 Senior Unsecured Notes: 7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 8.062% 900,000 928,485 900,000 963,783 6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 6.688% 750,000 785,985 750,000 833,903 Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs (8,712) — (10,832) — Total long-term debt 2,391,288 2,491,095 2,389,168 2,622,994 Less: Current portion, net (896,386) (928,485) — — Long-term debt, net $ 1,494,902 $ 1,562,610 $ 2,389,168 $ 2,622,994 |
Segment Reporting (Tables)
Segment Reporting (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of revenue, EBITDA, and capital expenditures by operating segments | The following table presents revenue, EBITDA and capital expenditures for each of our business segments. Capital expenditures are net of refunds and other receipts related to our property and equipment. Hughes ESS Corporate and Other Consolidated For the three months ended June 30, 2020 External revenue $ 453,172 $ 3,786 $ 2,508 $ 459,466 Intersegment revenue — 393 (393) — Total revenue $ 453,172 $ 4,179 $ 2,115 $ 459,466 EBITDA $ 186,619 $ 1,543 $ (31,338) $ 156,824 Capital expenditures $ 83,479 $ — $ 8,821 $ 92,300 For the three months ended June 30, 2019 External revenue $ 451,847 $ 3,434 $ 5,150 $ 460,431 Intersegment revenue — 308 (308) — Total revenue $ 451,847 $ 3,742 $ 4,842 $ 460,431 EBITDA $ 131,765 $ 1,486 $ (8,417) $ 124,834 Capital expenditures $ 74,090 $ — $ 33,252 $ 107,342 For the six months ended June 30, 2020 External revenue $ 911,654 $ 8,153 $ 5,325 $ 925,132 Intersegment revenue — 678 (678) — Total revenue $ 911,654 $ 8,831 $ 4,647 $ 925,132 EBITDA $ 341,260 $ 3,573 $ (96,778) $ 248,055 Capital expenditures $ 174,996 $ — $ 21,908 $ 196,904 For the six months ended June 30, 2019 External revenue $ 897,184 $ 7,286 $ 10,343 $ 914,813 Intersegment revenue — 489 (489) — Total revenue $ 897,184 $ 7,775 $ 9,854 $ 914,813 EBITDA $ 292,897 $ 3,215 $ (25,677) $ 270,435 Capital expenditures $ 147,911 $ — $ 71,285 $ 219,196 |
Schedule of reconciliation of EBITDA to reported income from continuing operations before income taxes | The following table reconciles Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations to EBITDA: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (3,992) $ (25,336) $ (69,221) $ (26,677) Interest income, net (10,760) (23,213) (26,343) (47,642) Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized 38,258 53,749 74,491 106,948 Depreciation and amortization 129,887 120,266 262,255 239,244 Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests 3,431 (632) 6,873 (1,438) EBITDA $ 156,824 $ 124,834 $ 248,055 $ 270,435 |
Related Party Transactions - _2
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Schedule of related party transactions | The following table presents our Services and other revenue from DISH Network: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Services and other revenue - DISH Network $ 9,028 $ 14,238 $ 19,341 $ 29,300 The following table presents the related trade accounts receivable: As of June 30, December 31, Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network $ 13,465 $ 10,683 The following table presents our operating expenses related to DISH Network: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Operating expenses - DISH Network $ 1,481 $ 1,351 $ 2,936 $ 2,267 The following table presents the related trade accounts payable: As of June 30, December 31, Trade accounts payable - DISH Network $ 2,317 $ 1,923 The following table presents our other receivables owed from DISH Network: As of June 30, December 31, Other receivables - DISH Network $ 93,705 $ 92,892 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_2
Supplemental Financial Information (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Schedule of cost of sales and research and development costs | The following table presents the research and development costs incurred in connection with customers’ orders: For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) $ 3,913 $ 6,316 $ 10,605 $ 11,711 Research and development expenses $ 7,448 $ 6,388 $ 13,702 $ 13,276 |
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | The following table reconciles Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, to the total of the same as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, beginning of period: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,519,431 $ 928,306 Restricted cash 2,458 1,189 Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, beginning of period $ 1,521,889 $ 929,495 Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, end of period: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,948,464 $ 1,298,005 Restricted cash 9,072 9,121 Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, end of period $ 1,957,536 $ 1,307,126 |
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | The following table reconciles Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, to the total of the same as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, beginning of period: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,519,431 $ 928,306 Restricted cash 2,458 1,189 Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, beginning of period $ 1,521,889 $ 929,495 Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, end of period: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,948,464 $ 1,298,005 Restricted cash 9,072 9,121 Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, end of period $ 1,957,536 $ 1,307,126 |
Schedule of other current and non-current assets | Other Current Assets, Net and Other Non-Current Assets, Net The following table presents the components of Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net : As of June 30, December 31, Other current assets, net: Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network $ 13,465 $ 10,683 Inventory 83,559 79,621 Prepaids and deposits 47,614 50,145 Contract acquisition costs, net 16,380 16,869 Other, net 24,681 22,213 Total other current assets, net $ 185,699 $ 179,531 Other non-current assets, net: Other receivables - DISH Network $ 93,705 $ 92,892 Restricted marketable investment securities 731 8,093 Restricted cash 9,072 2,458 Deferred tax assets, net 9,311 7,251 Capitalized software, net 109,091 101,786 Contract acquisition costs, net 90,706 96,723 Contract fulfillment costs, net 2,677 3,010 Other, net 25,611 22,628 Total other non-current assets, net $ 340,904 $ 334,841 The following table presents the components of Accrued expenses and other current liabilities : As of June 30, December 31, Accrued expenses and other current liabilities: Trade accounts payable - DISH Network $ 2,317 $ 1,923 Accrued interest 41,633 42,622 Accrued compensation 49,042 50,787 Accrued taxes 19,175 18,525 Operating lease obligation 14,305 14,651 Other 136,472 142,371 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 262,944 $ 270,879 |
Activity in allowance for doubtful accounts | The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Balance at beginning of period $ 23,777 $ 16,604 Credit losses (1) 4,393 18,862 Deductions (10,546) (10,053) Foreign currency translation (1,211) 173 Balance at end of period $ 16,413 $ 25,586 (1) The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a net decrease to our allowance for doubtful accounts largely driven by a $13.4 million reclassification to Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net , offset by a $2.9 million adjustment to Accumulated earnings (losses) . The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts, which is included within Other, net in each of Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net in the table above: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Other current assets, net Other non-current assets, net Balance at beginning of period $ — $ — Credit losses (1) 1,595 13,378 Foreign currency translation 152 (572) Balance at end of period $ 1,747 $ 12,806 (1) The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a net increase to our allowance for doubtful accounts largely driven by a $13.4 million reclassification from Trade accounts receivables and contracts assets, net |
Schedule of inventory | The following table presents the components of inventory: As of June 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 6,508 $ 4,240 Work-in-process 7,553 6,979 Finished goods 69,498 68,402 Total inventory $ 83,559 $ 79,621 |
Schedule of noncash investing and financing activities | The following table presents the supplemental and non-cash investing and financing activities: For the six months ended June 30, 2020 2019 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 72,450 $ 120,625 Cash paid for income taxes $ 2,422 $ 1,217 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock $ 6,920 $ 6,654 Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net $ 2,055 $ (15,839) Non-cash net assets received in exchange for a 20% ownership interest in our existing Brazilian subsidiary $ 2,824 $ — |
Organization and Business Act_2
Organization and Business Activities (Details) | Sep. 10, 2019shares | Jun. 30, 2020segment$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2019$ / shares | Sep. 30, 2019$ / shares |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||||
Number of business segments | segment | 2 | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | ||
Class A common stock | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | ||
BSS Corp. | Class A and B Common Stock | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | |||
DISH Network | Class A common stock | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | |||
Stock conversion, numerator (in shares) | shares | 0.23523769 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jan. 01, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement | |||||||
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net | $ 196,629 | $ 183,379 | |||||
Other current assets, net | 179,531 | 185,699 | |||||
Other investments, net | 325,405 | 275,873 | |||||
Other non-current assets, net | 334,841 | 340,904 | |||||
Total assets | 7,154,298 | 6,976,190 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 351,692 | 349,973 | |||||
Accumulated earnings | 632,809 | 558,034 | |||||
Non-controlling interests | 75,748 | 58,425 | |||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 3,745,553 | 3,584,268 | $ 3,605,575 | $ 4,242,951 | $ 4,179,536 | $ 4,155,474 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 7,154,298 | 6,976,190 | |||||
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List] | us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member | ||||||
Accumulated Earnings (Losses) | |||||||
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement | |||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | $ 632,809 | $ 558,034 | $ 569,446 | $ 704,236 | $ 709,928 | $ 694,129 | |
Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease) | |||||||
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement | |||||||
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net | $ (13,672) | ||||||
Other current assets, net | 6,723 | ||||||
Other investments, net | (7,381) | ||||||
Other non-current assets, net | 4,050 | ||||||
Total assets | (10,280) | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | (972) | ||||||
Accumulated earnings | (9,068) | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | (240) | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | (9,308) | (9,308) | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | (10,280) | ||||||
Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease) | Accumulated Earnings (Losses) | |||||||
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement | |||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | (9,068) | (9,100) | |||||
Balance at January 1, 2020 | |||||||
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement | |||||||
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net | 182,957 | ||||||
Other current assets, net | 186,254 | ||||||
Other investments, net | 318,024 | ||||||
Other non-current assets, net | 338,891 | ||||||
Total assets | 7,144,018 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 350,720 | ||||||
Accumulated earnings | 623,741 | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | 75,508 | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 3,736,245 | 3,736,245 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 7,144,018 | ||||||
Balance at January 1, 2020 | Accumulated Earnings (Losses) | |||||||
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement | |||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | $ 623,741 |
Revenue Recognition - Contract
Revenue Recognition - Contract Balances with Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net: | |||||
Trade accounts receivable | $ 161,569 | $ 161,569 | $ 156,648 | ||
Contract assets | 38,223 | 38,223 | 63,758 | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (16,413) | (16,413) | (23,777) | ||
Total trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net | 183,379 | 183,379 | 196,629 | ||
Contract liabilities: | |||||
Current | 89,831 | 89,831 | 101,060 | ||
Noncurrent | 11,048 | 11,048 | 10,572 | ||
Total contract liabilities | 100,879 | 100,879 | 111,632 | ||
Revenue recognized | 7,614 | $ 8,290 | 59,786 | $ 47,773 | |
Sales and services | |||||
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net: | |||||
Trade accounts receivable | 157,459 | 157,459 | 152,632 | ||
Leasing | |||||
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net: | |||||
Trade accounts receivable | $ 4,110 | $ 4,110 | $ 4,016 |
Revenue Recognition - Allowance
Revenue Recognition - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jan. 01, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 23,777 | $ 16,604 | ||
Credit losses | 4,393 | 18,862 | ||
Deductions | (10,546) | (10,053) | ||
Foreign currency translation | (1,211) | 173 | ||
Balance at end of period | 16,413 | $ 25,586 | ||
Accumulated earnings (losses) | $ 558,034 | $ 632,809 | ||
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 | ||||
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||
Other current assets and other non-current assets | $ 13,400 | |||
Accumulated earnings (losses) | $ 2,900 |
Revenue Recognition - Contrac_2
Revenue Recognition - Contract Acquisition Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Increase (Decrease) In Capitalized Contract Cost [Roll Forward] | ||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 113,592 | $ 114,306 |
Additions | 49,366 | 47,277 |
Amortization expense | (51,265) | (47,762) |
Foreign currency translation | (4,607) | 97 |
Balance at end of period | 107,086 | 113,918 |
Contract Acquisition Costs | ||
Increase (Decrease) In Capitalized Contract Cost [Roll Forward] | ||
Balance at beginning of period | 96,723 | |
Amortization expense | (25,600) | $ (24,300) |
Balance at end of period | $ 90,706 |
Revenue Recognition - Revenue P
Revenue Recognition - Revenue Performance Obligation (Details) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($) |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Remaining performance obligation | $ 691 |
Remaining performance obligation, as a percentage | 40.20% |
Revenue Recognition - Disaggreg
Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | $ 459,466 | $ 460,431 | $ 925,132 | $ 914,813 |
Services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 403,254 | 385,723 | 797,307 | 771,060 |
Lease revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 13,789 | 17,063 | 28,093 | 34,394 |
Services and other revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 417,043 | 402,786 | 825,400 | 805,454 |
Equipment revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 18,518 | 30,597 | 43,357 | 56,557 |
Design, development and construction services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 22,668 | 25,860 | 54,225 | 50,926 |
Lease revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 1,237 | 1,188 | 2,150 | 1,876 |
Equipment revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 42,423 | 57,645 | 99,732 | 109,359 |
North America | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 390,817 | 380,879 | 780,624 | 757,613 |
South and Central America | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 34,061 | 30,498 | 68,109 | 57,501 |
All other | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 34,588 | 49,054 | 76,399 | 99,699 |
Hughes | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 453,172 | 451,847 | 911,654 | 897,184 |
ESS | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 3,786 | 3,434 | 8,153 | 7,286 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 453,172 | 451,847 | 911,654 | 897,184 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | Services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 399,697 | 381,608 | 789,697 | 762,391 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | Lease revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 11,052 | 12,594 | 22,225 | 25,434 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | Services and other revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 410,749 | 394,202 | 811,922 | 787,825 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | Equipment revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 18,518 | 30,597 | 43,357 | 56,557 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | Design, development and construction services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 22,668 | 25,860 | 54,225 | 50,926 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | Lease revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 1,237 | 1,188 | 2,150 | 1,876 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | Equipment revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 42,423 | 57,645 | 99,732 | 109,359 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | North America | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 384,623 | 372,398 | 767,338 | 740,227 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | South and Central America | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 33,961 | 30,395 | 67,917 | 57,258 |
Operating Segments | Hughes | All other | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 34,588 | 49,054 | 76,399 | 99,699 |
Operating Segments | ESS | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 4,179 | 3,742 | 8,831 | 7,775 |
Operating Segments | ESS | Services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 2,564 | 2,400 | 5,329 | 5,217 |
Operating Segments | ESS | Lease revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 1,615 | 1,342 | 3,502 | 2,558 |
Operating Segments | ESS | Services and other revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 4,179 | 3,742 | 8,831 | 7,775 |
Operating Segments | ESS | Equipment revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating Segments | ESS | Design, development and construction services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating Segments | ESS | Lease revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating Segments | ESS | Equipment revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating Segments | ESS | North America | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 4,179 | 3,742 | 8,831 | 7,775 |
Operating Segments | ESS | South and Central America | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating Segments | ESS | All other | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Corporate and Other | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 2,115 | 4,842 | 4,647 | 9,854 |
Corporate and Other | Services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 993 | 1,715 | 2,281 | 3,452 |
Corporate and Other | Lease revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 1,122 | 3,127 | 2,366 | 6,402 |
Corporate and Other | Services and other revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 2,115 | 4,842 | 4,647 | 9,854 |
Corporate and Other | Equipment revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Corporate and Other | Design, development and construction services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Corporate and Other | Lease revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Corporate and Other | Equipment revenue | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Corporate and Other | North America | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 2,015 | 4,739 | 4,455 | 9,611 |
Corporate and Other | South and Central America | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 100 | 103 | 192 | 243 |
Corporate and Other | All other | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Revenue Recognition - Lease Rev
Revenue Recognition - Lease Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Sales-type lease revenue: | |||||
Revenue at lease commencement | $ 1,237 | $ 1,188 | $ 2,150 | $ 1,876 | |
Interest income | 95 | 258 | 164 | 510 | |
Total sales-type lease revenue | 1,332 | 1,446 | 2,314 | 2,386 | |
Operating lease revenue | 13,694 | 16,805 | 27,929 | 33,884 | |
Total lease revenue | 15,026 | $ 18,251 | 30,243 | $ 36,270 | |
Sales-type lease receivable | $ 9,400 | $ 9,400 | $ 6,500 |
Revenue Recognition - Future Op
Revenue Recognition - Future Operating Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($) |
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | |
2020 (remainder) | $ 25,789 |
2021 | 36,045 |
2022 | 34,126 |
2023 | 32,127 |
2024 | 29,733 |
2025 and beyond | 127,816 |
Total lease payments | $ 285,636 |
Revenue Recognition - Property
Revenue Recognition - Property and Equipment Subject to Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, net | $ 2,399,711 | $ 2,528,738 |
Customer premises equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Cost | 1,470,861 | 1,377,914 |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,143,997) | (1,043,431) |
Property and equipment, net | 326,864 | 334,483 |
Satellites | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Cost | 104,620 | 104,620 |
Accumulated Depreciation | (34,847) | (31,360) |
Property and equipment, net | 69,773 | 73,260 |
Real estate | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Cost | 47,978 | 46,930 |
Accumulated Depreciation | (16,606) | (16,048) |
Property and equipment, net | 31,372 | 30,882 |
Total Assets Leased to Others | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Cost | 1,623,459 | 1,529,464 |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,195,450) | (1,090,839) |
Property and equipment, net | $ 428,009 | $ 438,625 |
Revenue Recognition - Depreciat
Revenue Recognition - Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Customer premises equipment | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Total depreciation expense | $ 54,845 | $ 46,839 | $ 100,566 | $ 92,651 |
Satellites | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Total depreciation expense | 1,743 | 1,738 | 3,487 | 3,475 |
Real estate | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Total depreciation expense | 233 | 558 | 465 | 1,116 |
Total Assets Leased to Others | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Total depreciation expense | $ 56,821 | $ 49,135 | $ 104,518 | $ 97,242 |
Discontinued Operations - Finan
Discontinued Operations - Financial Results of Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Revenue: | ||||
Total revenue | $ 459,466 | $ 460,431 | $ 925,132 | $ 914,813 |
Other Income (Expense): | ||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | 0 | 24,968 | 0 | 44,215 |
Discontinued Operations | BSS Business | ||||
Revenue: | ||||
Total revenue | 76,693 | 153,393 | ||
Costs and Expenses: | ||||
Cost of equipment, services and other | 10,517 | 20,741 | ||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 3,421 | 3,441 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 35,144 | 70,387 | ||
Total costs and expenses | 49,082 | 94,569 | ||
Operating income | 27,611 | 58,824 | ||
Other Income (Expense): | ||||
Interest expense | (6,415) | (13,098) | ||
Total other income (expense), net | (6,415) | (13,098) | ||
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes | 21,196 | 45,726 | ||
Income tax benefit (provision), net | 3,772 | (1,511) | ||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | 24,968 | 44,215 | ||
Services and other revenue | ||||
Revenue: | ||||
Total revenue | $ 417,043 | 402,786 | $ 825,400 | 805,454 |
Services and other revenue | Discontinued Operations | BSS Business | ||||
Revenue: | ||||
Total revenue | 5,874 | 11,748 | ||
DISH Network | Services and other revenue | Discontinued Operations | BSS Business | ||||
Revenue: | ||||
Total revenue | $ 70,819 | $ 141,645 |
Discontinued Operations - Suppl
Discontinued Operations - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Operating activities: | ||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | $ 0 | $ 24,968 | $ 0 | $ 44,215 |
Financing activities: | ||||
Payment of finance lease obligations | 421 | 20,008 | ||
Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations | $ 1,021 | 3,778 | ||
BSS Business | Discontinued Operations | ||||
Operating activities: | ||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | 24,968 | 44,215 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 35,144 | 70,387 | ||
Investing activities: | ||||
Expenditures for property and equipment | 244 | |||
Financing activities: | ||||
Payment of finance lease obligations | 19,457 | |||
Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations | $ 3,127 |
Discontinued Operations - Narra
Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - transponder | Dec. 31, 2017 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2009 | Nov. 30, 2008 |
TeleSat Transponder Agreement | Telesat Canada | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Number of DBS transponders available to receive services | 32 | |||
DISH Network | DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Number of DBS transponders available to receive services | 32 | |||
QuetzSat-1 | Satellite Services Agreement | S E S Latin America | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Number of DBS transponders expected to receive services | 32 | |||
QuetzSat-1 | DISH Network | Satellite Capacity Lease Agreement | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services | 24 | |||
Number of DBS transponders receiving certain satellite services from related party | 5 | |||
EchoStar Technologies segment | DISH Network | Share Exchange Agreement | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Ownership interest acquired by related party (as a percent) | 100.00% |
Business Combinations - Narrati
Business Combinations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | |
Nov. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Useful life | 11 years | |
Yahsat | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Equity ownership interest | 20.00% | 20.00% |
Costs incurred | $ 1.6 | |
Satellite payload | Yahsat | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Useful life | 7 years | |
Regulatory authorization | Yahsat | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Useful life | 11 years |
Business Combinations - Assets
Business Combinations - Assets and Liabilities Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2019 |
Assets: | |||
Goodwill | $ 509,054 | $ 506,953 | |
Yahsat | |||
Assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 7,858 | ||
Other current assets, net | 7,106 | ||
Property and equipment | 86,983 | ||
Regulatory authorization | 53,861 | ||
Goodwill | 6,328 | ||
Other non-current assets, net | 1,502 | ||
Total assets | 114,275 | ||
Liabilities: | |||
Trade accounts payable | 3,879 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 4,796 | ||
Total liabilities | 8,675 | ||
Total purchase price | 105,600 | ||
Regulatory authorization | Yahsat | |||
Assets: | |||
Regulatory authorization | $ 4,498 |
Business Combinations - Level 3
Business Combinations - Level 3 Rollforward (Details) - Yahsat $ in Thousands | Nov. 30, 2019USD ($) |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Acquired assets | $ 53,861 |
Satellite payload | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Acquired assets | 49,363 |
Regulatory authorization | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Acquired assets | $ 4,498 |
Earnings Per Share - Basic and
Earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | $ (11,412) | $ (30,660) | $ (65,707) | $ (35,705) | |
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | 0 | 24,968 | 0 | 44,215 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock | $ (11,412) | $ (5,692) | $ (65,707) | $ 8,510 | |
Class A and B common stock: | |||||
Basic and diluted (in shares) | 97,879 | 96,415 | 97,845 | 95,903 | |
Basic and diluted: | |||||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.32) | $ (0.67) | $ (0.37) | |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.26 | 0 | 0.46 | |
Total basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share (in dollars per share) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.06) | $ (0.67) | $ 0.09 |
Earnings Per Share - Narrative
Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Stock awards | ||||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) | 4,878 | 3,387 | 4,878 | 3,387 |
Marketable Investment Securit_3
Marketable Investment Securities - Schedule of Marketable Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Debt securities: | ||
Debt securities | $ 471,125 | $ 904,022 |
Fair value option - corporate bonds | 12,038 | 9,128 |
Total debt securities | 483,163 | 913,150 |
Equity securities | 27,548 | 35,566 |
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts | 510,711 | 948,716 |
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities | (731) | (8,093) |
Total marketable investment securities | 509,980 | 940,623 |
Corporate bonds | ||
Debt securities: | ||
Debt securities | 381,201 | 568,442 |
Other debt securities | ||
Debt securities: | ||
Debt securities | $ 89,924 | $ 335,580 |
Marketable Investment Securit_4
Marketable Investment Securities - Schedule of Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Debt securities | $ 471,125 | $ 904,022 |
Corporate bonds | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 381,071 | 567,926 |
Unrealized Gains | 132 | 518 |
Unrealized Losses | (2) | (2) |
Debt securities | 381,201 | 568,442 |
Other debt securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 89,923 | 335,572 |
Unrealized Gains | 1 | 8 |
Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Debt securities | 89,924 | 335,580 |
Total available-for-sale debt securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 470,994 | 903,498 |
Unrealized Gains | 133 | 526 |
Unrealized Losses | (2) | (2) |
Debt securities | $ 471,125 | $ 904,022 |
Marketable Investment Securit_5
Marketable Investment Securities - Activity on Available-for-sale Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||||
Proceeds from sales | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 10,000 | $ 435,978 |
Gains (losses) on sales, net | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 549 |
Marketable Investment Securit_6
Marketable Investment Securities - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($) |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Available-for-sale securities with contractual maturities of one year of less | $ 471.1 |
Marketable Investment Securit_7
Marketable Investment Securities - Fair Value Option (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||||
Proceeds from sales | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 10,000 | $ 435,978 |
Corporate bonds | ||||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||||
Proceeds from sales | 0 | 46,717 | 0 | 46,717 |
Gains (losses) on investments, net | $ (298) | $ 224 | $ (4,506) | $ 4,422 |
Marketable Investment Securit_8
Marketable Investment Securities - Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||||
Proceeds from sales | $ 4,719 | $ 29,051 | $ 4,853 | $ 79,928 |
Gains (losses) on investments, net | $ 2,512 | $ 13,028 | $ (8,603) | $ 43,277 |
Marketable Investment Securit_9
Marketable Investment Securities - Fair Value of Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Fair value of marketable securities | ||
Total debt securities | $ 471,125 | $ 904,022 |
Fair value option - corporate bonds | 12,038 | 9,128 |
Total debt securities | 483,163 | 913,150 |
Equity securities | 27,548 | 35,566 |
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts | 510,711 | 948,716 |
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities | (731) | (8,093) |
Total marketable investment securities | 509,980 | 940,623 |
Corporate bonds | ||
Fair value of marketable securities | ||
Total debt securities | 381,201 | 568,442 |
Other debt securities | ||
Fair value of marketable securities | ||
Total debt securities | 89,924 | 335,580 |
Level 1 | ||
Fair value of marketable securities | ||
Total debt securities | 731 | 8,093 |
Fair value option - corporate bonds | 0 | 0 |
Total debt securities | 731 | 8,093 |
Equity securities | 19,872 | 27,933 |
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts | 20,603 | 36,026 |
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities | (731) | (8,093) |
Total marketable investment securities | 19,872 | 27,933 |
Level 1 | Corporate bonds | ||
Fair value of marketable securities | ||
Total debt securities | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Other debt securities | ||
Fair value of marketable securities | ||
Total debt securities | 731 | 8,093 |
Level 2 | ||
Fair value of marketable securities | ||
Total debt securities | 470,394 | 895,929 |
Fair value option - corporate bonds | 12,038 | 9,128 |
Total debt securities | 482,432 | 905,057 |
Equity securities | 7,676 | 7,633 |
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts | 490,108 | 912,690 |
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities | 0 | 0 |
Total marketable investment securities | 490,108 | 912,690 |
Level 2 | Corporate bonds | ||
Fair value of marketable securities | ||
Total debt securities | 381,201 | 568,442 |
Level 2 | Other debt securities | ||
Fair value of marketable securities | ||
Total debt securities | $ 89,193 | $ 327,487 |
Property and Equipment - Compon
Property and Equipment - Components of Property and Equipment, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Property and equipment, net: | ||
Property and equipment, net | $ 2,399,711 | $ 2,528,738 |
Other property and equipment, net | 2,399,711 | 2,528,738 |
Satellites | ||
Property and equipment, net: | ||
Property and equipment, net | 1,648,744 | 1,749,576 |
Other property and equipment, net | ||
Property and equipment, net: | ||
Other property and equipment, net | $ 750,967 | $ 779,162 |
Property and Equipment - Narrat
Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)satellitemi | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) |
Satellites | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Number of satellites in geostationary orbit, utilized by reporting entity | 10 | |
Satellites in geosynchronous orbit length above equator | mi | 22,300 | |
Satellites, Owned | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Number of satellites in geostationary orbit, utilized by reporting entity | 7 | |
Satellites, Leased | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Finance lease, right-of-use-asset, number of units | 3 | |
Satellite-related obligations | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Satellite-related obligations | $ | $ 385.1 | $ 419 |
Level 2 | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
In-orbit incentive obligations | $ | $ 55.9 | $ 57 |
Property and Equipment - Satell
Property and Equipment - Satellite Fleet (Details) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | |
SPACEWAY 3 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 10 years |
EchoStar XVII | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 15 years |
EchoStar XIX | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 15 years |
Al Yah 3 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 7 years |
EchoStar IX | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 12 years |
EchoStar XXI | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 15 years |
Eutelsat 65 West A | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 15 years |
Telesat T19V | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 15 years |
EchoStar 105/SES-11 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 15 years |
Property and Equipment - Sate_2
Property and Equipment - Satellite Breakdown (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, net | $ 2,399,711 | $ 2,528,738 |
Satellites - owned | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | 1,801,847 | 1,816,303 |
Accumulated depreciation | (823,487) | (756,635) |
Satellites | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment and finance leases, before accumulated depreciation | 2,533,291 | 2,562,599 |
Accumulated depreciation | (884,547) | (813,023) |
Property and equipment, net | $ 1,648,744 | 1,749,576 |
Satellites - acquired under finance leases | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 15 years | |
Finance leases | $ 347,146 | 381,163 |
Accumulated depreciation | (61,060) | (56,388) |
Construction in progress | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | $ 384,298 | $ 365,133 |
Maximum | Satellites | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 15 years | |
Minimum | Satellites | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Depreciable Life (In Years) | 7 years |
Property and Equipment - Deprec
Property and Equipment - Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Total depreciation expense | $ 129,887 | $ 120,266 | $ 262,255 | $ 239,244 |
Capitalized interest | 6,897 | 5,456 | 13,578 | 10,356 |
Satellites | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Total depreciation expense | 32,073 | 32,015 | 64,147 | 64,029 |
Finance lease amortization expense | 7,205 | 6,402 | 13,218 | 12,892 |
Total depreciation expense | $ 39,278 | $ 38,417 | $ 77,365 | $ 76,921 |
Regulatory Authorizations - Int
Regulatory Authorizations - Intangibles Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Cost | ||||
Weighted average useful life | 13 years | |||
Accumulated Amortization | ||||
Amortization expense | $ (2,134) | $ (1,756) | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Total | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | 22,667 | $ 29,507 | ||
Balance at the end of the period | 22,667 | |||
Indefinite lived | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | 440,291 | 400,042 | ||
Disposals | (43) | |||
Foreign currency translation | (794) | 0 | ||
Balance at the end of the period | 439,497 | 399,999 | ||
Other Intangible Assets, Total | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | 478,598 | 430,039 | ||
Foreign currency translation | (2,001) | (193) | ||
Balance at the end of the period | 474,463 | 428,047 | ||
Regulatory authorization | ||||
Cost | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | 58,451 | 46,787 | ||
Foreign currency translation | (1,156) | (294) | ||
Balance at the end of the period | 57,295 | 46,493 | ||
Accumulated Amortization | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | (20,144) | (16,790) | ||
Amortization expense | (2,134) | (1,756) | ||
Foreign currency translation | (51) | 101 | ||
Balance at the end of the period | (22,329) | (18,445) | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Total | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | 34,966 | 28,048 | $ 38,307 | $ 29,997 |
Foreign currency translation | (1,207) | (193) | ||
Balance at the end of the period | $ 34,966 | $ 28,048 |
Regulatory Authorizations - Nar
Regulatory Authorizations - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2019USD ($) | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Finite-lived intangible assets, additions | $ 7.9 |
Useful life | 11 years |
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired | $ 4.5 |
Licensing Agreements | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Useful life | 15 years |
Other Investments - Components
Other Investments - Components of Other Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Other investments, net: | ||
Equity method investments | $ 146,232 | $ 166,209 |
Other equity investments | 35,057 | 66,627 |
Other debt investments, net | 94,584 | 92,569 |
Total other investments, net | $ 275,873 | $ 325,405 |
Other Investments - Narrative (
Other Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Interest income | $ 3,475 | $ 0 | $ 6,728 | $ 0 | |
Dish Mexico | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Equity interest, percentage in joint venture | 49.00% | 49.00% | |||
Deluxe | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Equity interest, percentage in joint venture | 50.00% | 50.00% | |||
Broadband Connectivity Solutions | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Equity interest, percentage in joint venture | 20.00% | ||||
Payments to acquire equity method investments | $ 100,000 |
Other Investments - Financial I
Other Investments - Financial Information for Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Deluxe | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Revenue from related parties | $ 1,026 | $ 877 | $ 2,281 | $ 1,754 | |
Due to related parties | 680 | 680 | $ 631 | ||
Broadband Connectivity Solutions | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Revenue from related parties | 2,784 | $ 2,262 | 4,453 | $ 4,546 | |
Due to related parties | $ 5,725 | $ 5,725 | $ 5,171 |
Other Investments - Other Equit
Other Investments - Other Equity Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | ||||
Loss (gain) on investments, net | $ 8,486 | $ 0 | $ 29,833 | $ 28,653 |
Other Investments - Component_2
Other Investments - Components of Other Debt Investments, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | ||
Cost basis | $ 107,259 | $ 102,878 |
Discount | (10,353) | (10,309) |
Allowance for credit losses | (2,322) | 0 |
Total other debt investments, net | $ 94,584 | $ 92,569 |
Other Investments - Allowance f
Other Investments - Allowance for Credit Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jan. 01, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Allowance For Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 0 | ||
Credit Loss | 2,322 | ||
Deductions | 0 | ||
Balance at end of period | 2,322 | ||
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items] | |||
Accumulated earnings (losses) | $ 558,034 | $ 632,809 | |
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 | |||
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items] | |||
Accumulated earnings (losses) | $ 2,900 | ||
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 | Investments In And Advances To Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, And Joint Ventures | |||
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items] | |||
Accumulated earnings (losses) | $ 2,100 |
Other Investments - Interest In
Other Investments - Interest Income, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Interest income, net | ||||
Interest income | $ 3,564 | $ 6,904 | ||
Credit losses | (89) | (176) | ||
Total interest income, net | $ 3,475 | $ 0 | $ 6,728 | $ 0 |
Long-Term Debt (Details)
Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs | $ (8,712) | $ (10,832) |
Carrying amount, total long-term debt | 2,391,288 | 2,389,168 |
Carrying amount, current portion, net | (896,386) | 0 |
Carrying amount, long-term debt, net | 1,494,902 | 2,389,168 |
Fair value, total long-term debt | 2,491,095 | 2,622,994 |
Fair value, current portion, net | (928,485) | 0 |
Fair value, long-term debt, net | $ 1,562,610 | 2,622,994 |
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 | ||
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
Stated interest rate | 5.25% | |
Effective interest rates | 5.32% | |
Carrying Amount | $ 750,000 | 750,000 |
Fair value, total long-term debt | $ 776,625 | 825,308 |
7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 | ||
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
Stated interest rate | 7.625% | |
Effective interest rates | 8.062% | |
Carrying Amount | $ 900,000 | 900,000 |
Fair value, total long-term debt | $ 928,485 | 963,783 |
6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 | ||
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||
Stated interest rate | 6.625% | |
Effective interest rates | 6.688% | |
Carrying Amount | $ 750,000 | 750,000 |
Fair value, total long-term debt | $ 785,985 | $ 833,903 |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Income tax provision | $ 10,851 | $ 4,692 | $ 3,359 | $ 7,590 |
Effective income tax rate | (271.80%) | (18.50%) | (4.90%) | (28.50%) |
Foreign earnings repatriated | $ 2,000 |
Contingencies (Details)
Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
License Fee Dispute | ||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ||
Payments for written assessments | $ 2.9 | |
Hughes Network Systems | Elbit | ||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ||
Amount paid to other party | $ 33 | |
Hughes Network Systems | License Fee Dispute | ||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ||
Loss contingency accrual | $ 80.2 | 79.6 |
Hughes Network Systems | License Fee Dispute | Additional License Fee | ||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ||
Loss contingency accrual | 3.8 | |
Hughes Network Systems | License Fee Dispute | Penalties | ||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ||
Loss contingency accrual | 3.9 | |
Hughes Network Systems | License Fee Dispute | Interest and Interest on Penalties | ||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ||
Loss contingency accrual | $ 72 |
Segment Reporting (Details)
Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2019USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)segment | Jun. 30, 2019USD ($) | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ||||
Number of business segments | segment | 2 | |||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | $ 459,466 | $ 460,431 | $ 925,132 | $ 914,813 |
Capital expenditures | 92,300 | 107,342 | 196,904 | 219,196 |
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | (3,992) | (25,336) | (69,221) | (26,677) |
Interest income, net | (10,760) | (23,213) | (26,343) | (47,642) |
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | 38,258 | 53,749 | 74,491 | 106,948 |
Depreciation and amortization | 129,887 | 120,266 | 262,255 | 239,244 |
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests | 3,431 | (632) | 6,873 | (1,438) |
EBITDA | 156,824 | 124,834 | 248,055 | 270,435 |
All Other Segments And Eliminations | ||||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | 2,508 | 5,150 | 5,325 | 10,343 |
Intersegment revenue | ||||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | (393) | (308) | (678) | (489) |
Corporate and Other | ||||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | 2,115 | 4,842 | 4,647 | 9,854 |
Capital expenditures | 8,821 | 33,252 | 21,908 | 71,285 |
EBITDA | (31,338) | (8,417) | (96,778) | (25,677) |
Hughes | ||||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | 453,172 | 451,847 | 911,654 | 897,184 |
Hughes | Intersegment revenue | ||||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hughes | Operating Segments | ||||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | 453,172 | 451,847 | 911,654 | 897,184 |
Capital expenditures | 83,479 | 74,090 | 174,996 | 147,911 |
EBITDA | 186,619 | 131,765 | 341,260 | 292,897 |
ESS | ||||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | 3,786 | 3,434 | 8,153 | 7,286 |
ESS | Intersegment revenue | ||||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | 393 | 308 | 678 | 489 |
ESS | Operating Segments | ||||
Segment Reporting | ||||
Revenues | 4,179 | 3,742 | 8,831 | 7,775 |
Capital expenditures | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
EBITDA | $ 1,543 | $ 1,486 | $ 3,573 | $ 3,215 |
Related Party Transactions - _3
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Overview (Details) | Feb. 27, 2017 |
DISH Network | Preferred Tracking Stock | Hughes Retail Group | Satellite And Tracking Stock Transaction | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |
Related party transaction, economic interest rate | 80.00% |
Related Party Transactions - _4
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Services and Other Revenue - DISH Network (Details) - DISH Network - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Revenue from related parties | $ 9,028 | $ 14,238 | $ 19,341 | $ 29,300 | |
Due to related parties | $ 13,465 | $ 13,465 | $ 10,683 |
Related Party Transactions - _5
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Satellite Capacity Leased to DISH Network (Details) | May 31, 2012 |
DISH Network | Satellite Capacity Lease Agreement | Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |
Term of contract | 10 years |
Related Party Transactions - _6
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Real Estate Leases to DISH Network (Details) - DISH Network - Related Party Transactions, Lessor, Operating Lease, Real Estate | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
100 Inverness Lease Agreement | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 180 days | |
Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement after extension | 30 days | |
Meridian Lease Agreement | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement after extension | 30 days |
Related Party Transactions - _7
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - TerreStar Agreement (Details) - TerreStar Agreement - DISH Network | 1 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |
Minimum termination notice period | 21 days |
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 90 days |
Related Party Transactions - _8
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement (Details) - Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
Oct. 31, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Automatic renewal period | 1 year | |
DISH Network | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Term of contract | 5 years | |
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 180 days |
Related Party Transactions - _9
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - DBSD North America Agreement (Details) - DBSD North America Agreement - DISH Network | 1 Months Ended | ||
Feb. 28, 2022 | Feb. 28, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 120 days | ||
Minimum termination notice period | 21 days | ||
Subsequent Event | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Minimum termination notice period | 180 days | ||
Forecast | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Automatic renewal period | 5 years |
Related Party Transactions -_10
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Hughes Equipment and Services Agreement (Details) - Hughes Equipment And Service Agreement - DISH Network | 1 Months Ended |
Feb. 28, 2019 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |
Term of contract | 5 years |
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 180 days |
Minimum termination notice period | 365 days |
Related Party Transactions -_11
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Operating Expenses - DISH Network (Details) - DISH Network $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||||||||
Sep. 30, 2019term | Feb. 28, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Aug. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Aug. 31, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2019USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2019USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses - DISH Network | $ 1,481 | $ 1,351 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,267 | ||||||||
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network | 2,317 | 2,317 | $ 1,923 | |||||||||
EchoStar Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Automatic renewal period | 1 year | |||||||||||
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 60 days | |||||||||||
Required minimum notice for termination of individual service | 30 days | |||||||||||
Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Automatic renewal period | 1 year | |||||||||||
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 90 days | |||||||||||
Term of contract | 5 years | |||||||||||
Sales commissions and fees | $ 4,400 | $ 4,800 | $ 9,000 | $ 9,500 | ||||||||
TT&C Agreement | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Required renewal notice | 90 days | |||||||||||
Termination notice required | 12 months | |||||||||||
Term of renewal option | 1 year | |||||||||||
DBSD North America Agreement | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 120 days | |||||||||||
Minimum termination notice period | 21 days | |||||||||||
Hughes Equipment And Service Agreement | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Automatic renewal period | 1 year | |||||||||||
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement | 180 days | |||||||||||
Minimum termination notice period | 365 days | |||||||||||
Term of contract | 5 years | |||||||||||
Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Term of contract | 5 years | |||||||||||
Termination notice required | 180 days | |||||||||||
Number of renewal terms | term | 4 | |||||||||||
Term of renewal option | 3 years | 4 years | ||||||||||
Maximum | Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Required renewal notice | 120 days | |||||||||||
Maximum | Antenna Space And Power Agreements | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Required renewal notice | 120 days | |||||||||||
Minimum | Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Required renewal notice | 90 days | |||||||||||
Minimum | Antenna Space And Power Agreements | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Required renewal notice | 90 days | |||||||||||
Related Party Transactions, Lessee, Operating Lease, Real Estate | Cheyenne Lease Agreement | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Operating lease contract term | 1 year | |||||||||||
Lease renewal term | 1 year | |||||||||||
Minimum termination notice period | 180 days | |||||||||||
Related Party Transactions, Lessee, Operating Lease, Real Estate | American Fork Occupancy License Agreement | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Operating lease contract term | 5 years |
Related Party Transactions -_12
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Other Receivables - DISH Network (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
DISH Network | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Other receivables - DISH Network | $ 93,705 | $ 92,892 |
Related Party Transactions -_13
Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Other Agreements (Details) - shares | Sep. 10, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
EchoStar Technologies segment | Share Exchange Agreement | DISH Network | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Ownership interest acquired by related party (as a percent) | 100.00% | |
Class A common stock | DISH Network | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Stock conversion, numerator (in shares) | 0.23523769 |
Related Party Transactions -_14
Related Party Transactions - Other (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Hughes Systique Corporation | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Ownership interest in related party (as a percent) | 43.00% | ||||
Ownership percentage by related party | 25.00% | ||||
TerreStar Solutions, Inc. | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Ownership percentage in equity method investment (at least) | 15.00% | 15.00% | |||
Revenue from related parties | $ 900,000 | $ 3,100,000 | $ 3,100,000 | $ 8,200,000 | |
Due to related parties | 0 | 0 | $ 2,700,000 | ||
Global IP Revenue | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Due to related parties | 7,500,000 | 7,500,000 | |||
Maxar Technologies Inc. | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Aggregate costs payable | 900,000 | $ 27,500,000 | 8,800,000 | $ 61,300,000 | |
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_3
Supplemental Financial Information - Research and Development (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | ||||
Research and development expenses | $ 7,448 | $ 6,388 | $ 13,702 | $ 13,276 |
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | ||||
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | ||||
Research and development expenses | 3,913 | 6,316 | 10,605 | 11,711 |
Research and development expenses | ||||
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | ||||
Research and development expenses | $ 7,448 | $ 6,388 | $ 13,702 | $ 13,276 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_4
Supplemental Financial Information - Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,948,464 | $ 1,519,431 | $ 1,298,005 | $ 928,306 |
Restricted cash | 9,072 | 2,458 | 9,121 | 1,189 |
Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, beginning of period | $ 1,957,536 | $ 1,521,889 | $ 1,307,126 | $ 929,495 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_5
Supplemental Financial Information - Other Current and Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Other current assets, net: | ||||
Inventory | $ 83,559 | $ 79,621 | ||
Prepaids and deposits | 47,614 | 50,145 | ||
Contract acquisition costs, net | 16,380 | 16,869 | ||
Other, net | 24,681 | 22,213 | ||
Other Assets, Current | 185,699 | 179,531 | ||
Other non-current assets, net: | ||||
Restricted marketable investment securities | 731 | 8,093 | ||
Restricted cash | 9,072 | 2,458 | ||
Deferred tax assets, net | 9,311 | 7,251 | ||
Capitalized software, net | 109,091 | 101,786 | ||
Capitalized costs, net | 107,086 | 113,592 | $ 113,918 | $ 114,306 |
Other, net | 25,611 | 22,628 | ||
Total other non-current assets, net | 340,904 | 334,841 | ||
DISH Network | ||||
Other current assets, net: | ||||
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network | 13,465 | 10,683 | ||
Other non-current assets, net: | ||||
Other receivables - DISH Network | 93,705 | 92,892 | ||
Contract Acquisition Costs | ||||
Other non-current assets, net: | ||||
Capitalized costs, net | 90,706 | 96,723 | ||
Contract Fulfillment Costs | ||||
Other non-current assets, net: | ||||
Capitalized costs, net | $ 2,677 | $ 3,010 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_6
Supplemental Financial Information - Activity in Allowance For Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jan. 01, 2020 | |
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 23,777 | $ 16,604 | |
Credit losses | 4,393 | 18,862 | |
Foreign currency translation | (1,211) | 173 | |
Balance at end of period | 16,413 | $ 25,586 | |
Other current assets, net | |||
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | 0 | ||
Credit losses | 1,595 | ||
Foreign currency translation | 152 | ||
Balance at end of period | 1,747 | ||
Other noncurrent assets, net | |||
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | 0 | ||
Credit losses | 13,378 | ||
Foreign currency translation | (572) | ||
Balance at end of period | $ 12,806 | ||
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 | |||
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Other current assets and other non-current assets | $ 13,400 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_7
Supplemental Financial Information - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities: | ||
Accrued interest | $ 41,633 | $ 42,622 |
Accrued compensation | 49,042 | 50,787 |
Accrued taxes | 19,175 | 18,525 |
Operating lease obligation | 14,305 | 14,651 |
Other | 136,472 | 142,371 |
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 262,944 | 270,879 |
DISH Network | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities: | ||
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network | $ 2,317 | $ 1,923 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_8
Supplemental Financial Information - Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials | $ 6,508 | $ 4,240 |
Work-in-process | 7,553 | 6,979 |
Finished goods | 69,498 | 68,402 |
Total inventory | $ 83,559 | $ 79,621 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_9
Supplemental Financial Information - Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Narrative and Research and Development (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized | $ 72,450 | $ 120,625 |
Cash paid for income taxes | 2,422 | 1,217 |
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||
Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock | 6,920 | 6,654 |
Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net | 2,055 | (15,839) |
Noncash net assets exchanged for BSS Transaction (Note 5) | $ (2,824) | $ 0 |