WASHINGTON -- (Business Wire)

Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Hughes Communications, Inc. (“Hughes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HUGH) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by EchoStar Corp. Under the terms of the offer, Hughes shareholders will receive $60.70 in cash for each share they own in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion, including the assumption of debt.

The investigation is focused on the potential unfairness of the consideration to Hughes shareholders, the process by which the Board of Directors considered the transaction, and potential conflicts of interests among Hughes Board members. The offer price is a 1.7% discount to the Company’s trading price the day immediately preceding the announcement of the transaction, and according to Yahoo! Finance at least one analyst has set a target price of $65 for the Company’s shares.

If you are interested in discussing your rights as a Hughes shareholder, or have information relating to this investigation, please contact Finkelstein Thompson's Washington, D.C. offices at (877) 337-1050 or by email at contact@finkelsteinthompson.com.

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Contacts:

Finkelstein Thompson LLP
Richard M. Volin, 202-337-8000

Source: Finkelstein Thompson LLP