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- **$42B Strategic Transactions**: Resolved FCC spectrum issues with AT&T and SpaceX deals, freeing capital for growth.
- **EchoStar Capital Launch**: New division to deploy $2.6B in SpaceX equity and pursue M&A in tech, space, and defense.
- **SpaceX Investment**: Valued at $212/share, leverages SpaceX's leadership in space infrastructure and broadband.
- **AWS-3 Spectrum Play**: Paired AWS-3 retained for high-value use, with unpaired sold to SpaceX for $19B.
- **Operational Shift**: Transitioning to capital-light model, with Hughes Network Systems pivoting to enterprise services.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Announced $42 billion in transactions with AT&T and SpaceX, resolving FCC spectrum utilization review.
- Launched EchoStar Capital, a new division led by CEO Hamid Akhavan, focused on capital management and M&A.
- Transitioned to a capital-light model, with Charles Ergen assuming CEO role for core operations.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Secured $2.6 billion in SpaceX stock through AWS-3 spectrum sale, positioning for long-term growth in space infrastructure.
- Anticipated $7-10 billion in tax and decommissioning liabilities, with potential 1033 basis step-up benefits under review.
- Hughes Network Systems transitioning to enterprise-focused business, targeting 50% enterprise revenue by 2026.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **SpaceX Investment**: Valued at $212/share, seen as strategic due to SpaceX's launch dominance and satellite broadband growth.
- **AWS-3 Spectrum**: Paired AWS-3 remains highly valuable, with potential auction in 2026; unpaired spectrum sold to SpaceX for $19 billion.
- **Boost Business**: Shifting to hybrid MNO model with AT&T, aiming to leverage SpaceX's global connectivity for cost efficiency.
- **M&A Strategy**: EchoStar Capital will prioritize thesis-driven investments in space, defense, and enterprise tech, avoiding passive holdings.

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