Abernathy Kathleen Q 4

What Happened

• Kathleen Q. Abernathy, a director of EchoStar Corp. (SATS), was granted a derivative award representing 5,000 shares on April 1, 2026. The reported acquisition price is $0.00, so the Form 4 shows $0 total cash paid. The award was 100% vested on the grant date (footnote F1).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-04-01
• Transaction type/code: Grant / Award (Form 4 code A) — derivative securities
• Shares/units granted: 5,000
• Price per share: $0.00; reported cash value: $0
• Vesting: 100% vested upon grant (per footnote F1)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed on the Form 4
• Filing: Reported on Form 4 filed 2026-04-03 (filed within the usual 2-business-day reporting window)

Context

• This was an acquisition via award/grant (not a sale). For derivative grants like this, the economic value and tax/timing implications depend on the award type (e.g., RSUs, option, or other plan) and any plan terms; the $0.00 price indicates no cash was paid at grant. Check the company’s proxy, 8-K, or proxy disclosures for details of director compensation if you need more specifics.