UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 10, 2000
Commission file number 333-76413
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GOLDEN SKY DBS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 43-1839531
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4700 BELLEVIEW, SUITE 300
KANSAS CITY, MO 64112
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code, (816) 753-5544
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Merger with Pegasus Communications Corporation
On January 11, 2000 Golden Sky Holdings, Inc. issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing that it has entered into a
definitive merger agreement with Pegasus Communications Corporation. Golden Sky
Holdings is the parent company of Golden Sky DBS, Inc., which is the parent
company of Golden Sky Systems, Inc.
DIRECTV Litigation
On January 11, 2000, Golden Sky Holdings issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, announcing that it and Pegasus Communications
Corporation filed a class action lawsuit against DIRECTV, Inc. and Hughes
Communication Galaxy.
Bank Credit Facility Amendment
On January 10, 2000, Golden Sky Holdings issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3, announcing that Golden Sky Systems has
completed an amendment to its bank credit facility, effective as of December 31,
1999.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Golden Sky Holdings, Inc. press release, dated January 11, 2000
announcing that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement
with Pegasus Communications Corporation.
99.2 Golden Sky Holdings, Inc. press release, dated January 11, 2000
announcing that it and Pegasus Communications Corporation filed a
class action lawsuit against DIRECTV, Inc. and Hughes
Communication Galaxy.
99.3 Golden Sky Holdings, Inc. press release, dated January 10, 2000
announcing that Golden Sky Systems, Inc. has completed an
amendment to its bank credit facility, effective as of December
31, 1999.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GOLDEN SKY DBS, INC.
By: /s/ John R. Hager
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John R. Hager
Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 18, 2000