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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements 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. Our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Principles of Consolidation
 
We consolidate all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. We are deemed to have a controlling financial interest in variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary. We are deemed to have a controlling financial interest in other entities when we own more than 50% of the outstanding voting shares and other shareholders do not have substantive rights to participate in management. For entities we control but do not wholly own, we record a noncontrolling interest within stockholders’ equity for the portion of the entity’s equity attributed to the noncontrolling ownership interests. Prior to consummation of the Share Exchange, noncontrolling interests consisted primarily of the HSS Tracking Stock owned by DISH Network as described in Notes 1 and 4. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Reclassification

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheets, the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period and certain information disclosed in the notes to our financial statements. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, (i) amortization periods for deferred contract acquisition costs, (ii) inputs used to recognize revenue over time, (iii) allowances for doubtful accounts, (iv) warranty obligations, (v) self-insurance obligations, (vi) deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, (vii) uncertain tax positions, (viii) loss contingencies, (ix) fair value of financial instruments, (x) fair value of stock-based compensation awards, (xi) fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, (xii) lease classifications, (xiii) asset impairment testing and (xiv) useful lives and methods for depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience, observable market inputs and on various other factors that
we believe to be relevant under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our financial statements. Changing economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above. We review our estimates and assumptions periodically and the effects of revisions thereto are reflected in the period they occur or prospectively if the revised estimate affects future periods.
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
We determine fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Market or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by unobservable inputs or assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. We utilize the highest level of inputs available according to the following hierarchy in determining fair value:
 
Level 1 - Defined as observable inputs being quoted prices in active markets for identical assets;
Level 2 - Defined as observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and
Level 3 - Defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, consistent with characteristics of the asset or liability that would be considered by market participants in a transaction to purchase or sell the asset or liability.
 
Fair values of our marketable investment securities are based on a variety of observable market inputs. For our investments in publicly traded equity securities and U.S. government securities, fair value ordinarily is determined based on Level 1 measurements that reflect quoted prices for identical securities in active markets. Fair values of our investments in other marketable debt securities are generally based on Level 2 measurements, as the markets for such debt securities are less active. We consider trades of identical debt securities on or near the measurement date as a strong indication of fair value and matrix pricing techniques that consider par value, coupon rate, credit quality, maturity and other relevant features may also be used to determine fair value of our investments in marketable debt securities. Fair values for our outstanding debt (see Note 12) are based on quoted market prices in less active markets and are categorized as Level 2 measurements. We use fair value measurements from time to time in connection with asset impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies. Those fair value measurements typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy are considered to occur at the beginning of the quarterly accounting period. There were no transfers between levels for each of the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
 
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts payable and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated their fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates.

Revenue Recognition

Overview

We account for our sales and services revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“Topic 606”), which we adopted on January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach to contracts not completed as of the adoption date. Topic 606 provides a five-step revenue recognition model that we apply to our customer contracts. Under this model we (i) identify the contract with the customer, (ii) identify our performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price for the contract, (iv) allocate the transaction price to our performance obligations and (v) recognize revenue when or as we satisfy our performance obligations.

Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of the promised goods or our performance of the services to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. We enter into contracts that may include various combinations of products and services, which are generally distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations.

Additionally, a significant portion of our revenue is derived from leases of property and equipment that is reported in Services and other revenue - other and Services and other revenue - DISH Network in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Certain of our customer contracts contain embedded equipment leases, which we separate from non-lease components of the contract based on the relative standalone selling prices of the lease and non-lease components.

Hughes

Our Hughes segment provides various communication and networking services to consumer and enterprise customers in domestic and international markets. Our service contracts typically obligate us to provide substantially the same services on a recurring basis in exchange for fixed recurring fees over the term of the contract. We satisfy such performance obligations over time and generally recognize revenue ratably as services are rendered over the service period. Certain of our contracts with service obligations provide for fees based on usage, capacity or volume. We satisfy these performance obligations and generally recognize the related revenue at the point in time or over the period when the services are rendered. Our Hughes segment also sells and leases communications equipment to its customers. Revenue from equipment sales generally is recognized upon shipment of the equipment. Our equipment sales contracts typically include standard product warranties, but generally do not provide for returns or refunds. Revenue for extended warranties is generally recognized ratably over the extended warranty period. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, we typically allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on their relative standalone selling prices. When the standalone selling price is not observable, our primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin. Our contracts generally require customer payments to be made at or shortly after the time we transfer control of goods or perform the services.
 
In addition to equipment and service offerings, our Hughes segment also enters into long-term contracts to design, develop, construct and install complex telecommunication networks to customers in its enterprise and mobile satellite systems markets. Revenue from such contracts is generally recognized over time at a measure of progress that depicts the transfer of control of the goods or services to the customer. Depending on the nature of the arrangement, we measure progress toward contract completion using an appropriate input method or output method. Under our input method, we recognize the transaction price as revenue based on the ratio of costs incurred to estimated total costs at completion. Under our output method, revenue and cost of sales are recognized as products are delivered based on the expected profit for the entire agreement. Profit margins on long-term contracts generally are based on estimates of revenue and costs at completion. We review and revise our estimates periodically and recognize related adjustments in the period in which the revisions are made. Estimated losses on contracts are recorded in the period in which they are identified. We generally receive interim payments as work progresses, although for some contracts, we may be entitled to receive an advance payment.
 
ESS

Our ESS segment provides satellite service operations through leasing arrangements and video delivery services on a full-time and occasional-use basis to DISH Network and Dish Mexico, as well as government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers and private enterprise customers. Our ESS segment also provides telemetry, tracking and control (“TT&C”) services for satellites owned by DISH Network and technical consulting services that are billed by the hour. Generally, our service contracts with customers contain a single performance obligation and therefore there is no need to allocate the transaction price. We transfer control and recognize revenue for satellite services at the point in time or over the period when the services are rendered.

Other

Sales and Value Added Taxes, Universal Service Fees and other taxes that we collect concurrent with revenue producing activities are excluded from revenue.

Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment cost and are included in cost of sales at the time of shipment.

Contract Balances

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable includes amounts billed and currently due from customers and represents our unconditional rights to consideration arising from our performance under our customer contracts. Trade accounts receivable also includes amounts due from customers under our leasing arrangements. We make ongoing estimates relating to the collectibility of our accounts receivable and maintain an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In determining the amount of the allowance, we consider historical levels of credit losses and make judgments about the creditworthiness of our customers based on ongoing credit evaluations. Past-due trade accounts receivable balances are written off when our internal collection efforts have been unsuccessful. Bad debt expense related to our trade accounts receivable and contract assets is included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities

Contract assets represent revenue that we have recognized in advance of billing the customer and are included in Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net or Other noncurrent assets, net in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the expected timing of customer payment. Our contract assets include amounts that we referred to as Contracts in Process in prior periods. Our contract assets typically relate to our long-term contracts where we recognize revenue using the cost-based input method and the revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer.

Contract liabilities consist of advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized under customer contracts and is included in Contract liabilities or Other noncurrent liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the timing of when we expect to recognize revenue. Contract liabilities include amounts that we referred to as deferred revenue in prior periods. We recognize contract liabilities as revenue after we have transferred control of the goods or services to the customer and all revenue recognition criteria have been met.

Contract Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs

Contract Acquisition Costs

Our contract acquisition costs represent incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract and consist primarily of sales incentives paid to employees and third-party representatives. When we determine that our contract acquisition costs are recoverable, we defer and amortize the costs over the contract term, or over the estimated life of the customer relationship if anticipated renewals are expected and the incentives payable upon renewal are not commensurate with the initial incentive. We amortize contract acquisition costs in proportion to the revenue to which the costs relate. We expense sales incentives as incurred if the expected amortization period is one year or less. Unamortized contract acquisition costs are included in Other noncurrent assets, net in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and related amortization expense is included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Contract Fulfillment Costs

We recognize costs to fulfill a contract as an asset when the costs relate directly to a contract, the costs generate or enhance our resources that will be used in satisfying future performance obligations and the costs are expected to be recovered. We may incur such costs on certain contracts that require initial setup activities in advance of the transfer of goods or services to the customer. We amortize these costs in proportion to the revenue to which the costs relate. Unamortized contract fulfillment costs are included in Other noncurrent assets, net in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and related amortization expense is included in Cost of sales - services and other in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Research and Development
 
Costs incurred in research and development activities are generally expensed as incurred. A significant portion of our research and development costs are incurred in connection with the specific requirements of a customer’s order. In such instances, the amounts for these customer funded development efforts are included in cost of sales.

Capitalized Software Costs
 
Costs related to the procurement and development of software for internal-use and externally marketed software are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, not in excess of five years. Capitalized costs of internal-use software are included in Property and equipment, net and capitalized costs of externally marketed software are included in Other noncurrent assets, net in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Externally marketed software generally is installed in the equipment we sell to customers. We conduct software program reviews for externally marketed capitalized software costs at least annually, or as events and circumstances warrant such a review, to determine if capitalized software development costs are recoverable and to ensure that costs associated with programs that are no longer generating revenue are expensed.

Marketable Investment Securities

Our marketable investment securities portfolio consists of investments in debt and equity instruments with readily determinable fair values.

Debt Securities

We classify all of our debt securities as available for sale based on our investment strategy for the securities. Generally, we recognize periodic changes in the difference between fair value and amortized cost in Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Realized gains and losses upon sales of debt securities are reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) and
recognized on the trade date in Gains (losses) on investments, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We use the first-in, first-out method to determine the cost basis on sales of debt securities. Interest income from debt securities is reported in Interest income in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We could realize proceeds from certain investments prior to their contractual maturity if we actually sell these securities before such maturity.

We evaluate our available-for-sale debt securities portfolio periodically to determine whether declines in the fair value of these securities are other than temporary. Our evaluation considers, among other things, the length of time and the extent to which the fair value of such security has been lower than amortized cost, market and company-specific factors related to the security and our intent and ability to hold the investment to maturity or when it recovers its value. We generally consider a decline to be other than temporary when: (i) we intend to sell the security, (ii) it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before maturity or when it recovers its value, or (iii) we do not expect to recover the amortized cost of the security at maturity. Declines in the fair value of available-for-sale debt securities that are determined to be other than temporary are reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized in net income, thus establishing a new cost basis for the investment.

Additionally, from time to time we make strategic investments in corporate debt securities. We may elect to account for these investments using the fair value option when it reduces accounting complexity. When we have made this election, we recognize periodic changes in fair value of these investments in Gains (losses) on investments, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Interest income from these securities is reported in Interest income in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
Equity Securities

Prior to January 1, 2018, we classified our marketable equity securities as available for sale or trading securities, depending on our investment strategy for the securities. For available-for-sale securities, we recognized periodic changes in the difference between fair value and cost in Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Realized gains and losses upon sale of available-for-sale securities were reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized on the trade date in Gains (losses) on investments, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We used the first-in, first-out method to determine the cost basis on sales of available-for-sale securities. For trading securities, we recognized periodic changes in the fair value of the securities in Gains (losses) on investments, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments (the “New Investment Standard”), which established new requirements for investments in equity securities in ASC Topic 321, Investments - Equity Securities. Accordingly, beginning in 2018, we recognize periodic changes in the fair value of all of our equity securities with a readily determinable fair value that are not accounted for using the equity method in Gains (losses) on investments, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We recognize dividend income on equity securities on the ex-dividend date and report such income in Other, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
 
Our investments in unconsolidated entities consist of investments in equity securities that are not publicly traded and do not have readily determinable fair values. We use the equity method to account for such investments when we have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee. Prior to January 1, 2018, we accounted for other investments without a readily determinable fair value using the cost method. In connection with our adoption of the New Investment Standard as of January 1, 2018, we have elected to measure such investments at cost, adjusted for changes resulting from impairments and observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar securities of the same issuer. We consider information in periodic financial statements and other documentation provided by our investees and we may make inquiries of investee management to determine whether observable price changes have occurred.
 
Our investments in unconsolidated entities that are accounted for using the equity method are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our proportionate share of the net earnings or loss of the investee, which is reported in Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The carrying amount of such investments may include a component of goodwill if the cost of our investment exceeds the fair value of the underlying identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee. Dividends received from equity method investees reduce the carrying amount of the investment. We defer, to the extent of our ownership interest in the investee, recognition of intra-entity profits on sales of equipment to the investee until the investee has charged the cost of the equipment to expense in a subsequent sale to a third party or through depreciation. In these circumstances, we report the gross amounts of revenue and cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and include the intra-entity profit eliminations within Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net.
 
We evaluate all of our investments in unconsolidated entities periodically to determine whether events or changes in circumstances have occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment. As part of our evaluation, we review available information such as business plans and current financial statements of these companies for factors that may indicate an impairment of our investments. Such factors may include, but are not limited to, unprofitable operations, negative cash flow, material litigation, violations of debt covenants, bankruptcy and changes in business strategy. When we determine that an investment is impaired, we adjust the carrying amount of the investment to its estimated fair value and recognize the impairment loss in earnings.

Other Significant Accounting Policies

See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for a summary of our other significant accounting policies.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Revenue Recognition and Financial Instruments
 
On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and related amendments (collectively, the “New Revenue Standard”). The New Revenue Standard established a comprehensive new model for revenue recognition, which is codified in Topic 606 (see Revenue Recognition above), and provided guidance for certain costs associated with customer contracts. We adopted the New Revenue Standard using the modified retrospective method for contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Accordingly, comparative information for prior periods has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. Upon adoption of the New Revenue Standard, we recognized the cumulative effect of its initial application as a net increase to accumulated earnings of $25.1 million, net of related income taxes. The adoption of the New Revenue Standard also impacted the timing of recognition of certain fees charged to our customers in our consumer markets; however, the adoption has not had, and we do not expect it to have, a material impact on the overall timing or amount of revenue recognition.

The primary impacts of the New Revenue Standard on our operating results relate to how we account for sales incentive costs (See Contract Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs above). Historically, we charged sales incentives to expense as incurred, except for incentives related to the consumer business in our Hughes segment, which were initially deferred and subsequently amortized over the related service agreement term. Under the New Revenue Standard, we continue to defer incentives for our consumer business; however, we now amortize those incentives over the estimated customer life, which includes expected contract renewal periods. In addition, we now defer certain sales incentives related to other businesses in our Hughes segment and amortize those incentives over the related service agreement term. As a result of these changes, we have recognized additional contract assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the costs generally are recognized as expenses over a longer period of time in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The adoption of the New Revenue Standard by one of our unconsolidated entities had a similar impact on our investment in the unconsolidated entity, which we account for using the equity method.

Additionally, on January 1, 2018, we prospectively adopted the applicable requirements of the New Investment Standard. The New Investment Standard substantially revises standards for the recognition, measurement and presentation of financial instruments, including requiring all equity investments, except for investments in consolidated subsidiaries and investments accounted for using the equity method, to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through earnings. The New Investment Standard permits an entity to elect to measure an equity security without a readily determinable fair value at its cost, adjusted for changes resulting from impairments and observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar securities of the same issuer. It also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with equity investments and the fair value of financial instruments. Upon adoption of the New Investment Standard on January 1, 2018, we recorded a $10.5 million charge to accumulated earnings to include net unrealized losses on our marketable equity securities then designated as available for sale, which previously were recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For our equity investments without a readily determinable fair value that were previously accounted for using the cost method, we have elected to measure such securities at cost, adjusted for impairments and observable price changes. We expect our future net income or loss to be more volatile as a result of these changes in accounting for our investments in equity securities that were previously accounted for as available for sale or using the cost method.

The cumulative effects of changes to the impacted line items on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2018 for the adoption of these standards were as follows:
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
Adjustments Due to the
 
Balance at January 1, 2018
 
 
 
New Revenue Standard
 
New Investment Standard
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net
 
$
196,840

 
$
(7,103
)
 
$

 
$
189,737

Other current assets
 
$
91,671

 
$
533

 
$

 
$
92,204

Investments in unconsolidated entities
 
$
161,427

 
$
6,917

 
$

 
$
168,344

Other noncurrent assets, net
 
$
214,814

 
$
22,545

 
$

 
$
237,359

Total assets
 
$
8,750,014

 
$
22,892

 
$

 
$
8,772,906

Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Contract liabilities
 
$
65,959

 
$
(1,542
)
 
$

 
$
64,417

Accrued expenses and other
 
$
82,647

 
$
255

 
$

 
$
82,902

Deferred tax liabilities, net
 
$
436,023

 
$
3,122

 
$

 
$
439,145

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
$
128,503

 
$
(4,068
)
 
$

 
$
124,435

Total liabilities
 
$
4,572,629

 
$
(2,233
)
 
$

 
$
4,570,396

Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
(130,154
)
 
$

 
$
10,467

 
$
(119,687
)
Accumulated earnings (losses)
 
$
721,316

 
$
25,125

 
$
(10,467
)
 
$
735,974

Total EchoStar Corporation stockholders’ equity
 
$
4,177,385

 
$
25,125

 
$

 
$
4,202,510

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
8,750,014

 
$
22,892

 
$

 
$
8,772,906


Our adoption of these standards impacted the referenced line items on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations and Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) as follows:
 
 
As of June 30, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments Due to the
 
Balances If We Had Not Adopted the New Standards
Balance Sheet
 
 
New Revenue Standard
 
New Investment Standard
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net
 
$
186,962

 
$
7,129

 
$

 
$
194,091

Other current assets
 
$
15,889

 
$
(533
)
 
$

 
$
15,356

Investments in unconsolidated entities
 
$
156,022

 
$
(6,240
)
 
$

 
$
149,782

Other noncurrent assets, net
 
$
258,237

 
$
(29,878
)
 
$

 
$
228,359

Total assets
 
$
8,791,985

 
$
(29,522
)
 
$

 
$
8,762,463

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Contract liabilities
 
$
72,776

 
$
978

 
$

 
$
73,754

Accrued expenses and other
 
$
68,195

 
$
(255
)
 
$

 
$
67,940

Deferred tax liabilities, net
 
$
456,401

 
$
(4,319
)
 
$

 
$
452,082

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
$
124,252

 
$
2,414

 
$

 
$
126,666

Total liabilities
 
$
4,547,733

 
$
(1,182
)
 
$

 
$
4,546,551

Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
$
(154,011
)
 
$

 
$
40,190

 
$
(113,821
)
Accumulated earnings
 
$
792,278

 
$
(28,340
)
 
$
(40,190
)
 
$
723,748

Total EchoStar Corporation stockholders’ equity
 
$
4,244,252

 
$
(28,340
)
 
$

 
$
4,215,912

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
8,791,985

 
$
(29,522
)
 
$

 
$
8,762,463


 
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments Due to the
 
Balances If We Had Not Adopted the New Standards
Statement of Operations
 
 
New Revenue Standard
 
New Investment Standard
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Revenue:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Services and other revenue - other
 
$
375,445

 
$
808

 
$

 
$
376,253

Total revenue
 
$
525,957

 
$
808

 
$

 
$
526,765

Costs and expenses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)
 
$
151,157

 
$
1,548

 
$

 
$
152,705

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
$
103,074

 
$
2,434

 
$

 
$
105,508

Total costs and expenses
 
$
451,192

 
$
3,982

 
$

 
$
455,174

Operating income (loss)
 
$
74,765

 
$
(3,174
)
 
$

 
$
71,591

Other income (expense):
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
 
$
(61,534
)
 
$
126

 
$

 
$
(61,408
)
Gains (losses) on investments, net
 
$
65,396

 
$

 
$
(31,533
)
 
$
33,863

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net
 
$
(2,058
)
 
$
97

 
$

 
$
(1,961
)
Total other income (expense), net
 
$
20,721

 
$
223

 
$
(31,533
)
 
$
(10,589
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
95,486

 
$
(2,951
)
 
$
(31,533
)
 
$
61,002

Income tax benefit (provision)
 
$
(17,802
)
 
$
816

 
$

 
$
(16,986
)
Net income (loss)
 
$
77,684

 
$
(2,135
)
 
$
(31,533
)
 
$
44,016

Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock
 
$
77,222

 
$
(2,135
)
 
$
(31,533
)
 
$
43,554

Earnings (losses) per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.80

 
$
(0.02
)
 
$
(0.33
)
 
$
0.45

Diluted
 
$
0.80

 
$
(0.02
)
 
$
(0.33
)
 
$
0.45


 
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments Due to the
 
Balances If We Had Not Adopted the New Standards
Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
New Revenue Standard
 
New Investment Standard
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Net income (loss)
 
$
77,684

 
$
(2,135
)
 
$
(31,533
)
 
$
44,016

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other
 
$
547

 
$

 
$
31,533

 
$
32,080

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
$
(43,183
)
 
$

 
$
31,533

 
$
(11,650
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
34,501

 
$
(2,135
)
 
$

 
$
32,366

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation
 
$
34,624

 
$
(2,135
)
 
$

 
$
32,489


 
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments Due to the
 
Balances If We Had Not Adopted the New Standards
Statement of Operations
 
 
New Revenue Standard
 
New Investment Standard
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Revenue:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Services and other revenue - other
 
$
730,485

 
$
2,026

 
$

 
$
732,511

Total revenue
 
$
1,027,749

 
$
2,026

 
$

 
$
1,029,775

Costs and expenses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)
 
$
299,902

 
$
2,477

 
$

 
$
302,379

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
$
206,349

 
$
4,855

 
$

 
$
211,204

Total costs and expenses
 
$
894,974

 
$
7,332

 
$

 
$
902,306

Operating income (loss)
 
$
132,775

 
$
(5,306
)
 
$

 
$
127,469

Other income (expense):
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
 
$
(124,285
)
 
$
218

 
$

 
$
(124,067
)
Gains (losses) on investments, net
 
$
28,733

 
$

 
$
(50,657
)
 
$
(21,924
)
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net
 
$
(3,067
)
 
$
677

 
$

 
$
(2,390
)
Total other income (expense), net
 
$
(63,863
)
 
$
895

 
$
(50,657
)
 
$
(113,625
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
68,912

 
$
(4,411
)
 
$
(50,657
)
 
$
13,844

Income tax benefit (provision)
 
$
(12,399
)
 
$
1,197

 
$

 
$
(11,202
)
Net income (loss)
 
$
56,513

 
$
(3,214
)
 
$
(50,657
)
 
$
2,642

Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock
 
$
55,671

 
$
(3,214
)
 
$
(50,657
)
 
$
1,800

Earnings (losses) per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.58

 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.53
)
 
$
0.02

Diluted
 
$
0.57

 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.52
)
 
$
0.02


 
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2018
 
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments Due to the
 
Balances If We Had Not Adopted the New Standards
Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
New Revenue Standard
 
New Investment Standard
 
 
 
(In thousands)
Net income (loss)
 
$
56,513

 
$
(3,214
)
 
$
(50,657
)
 
$
2,642

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 


Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other
 
$
15

 
$

 
$
13,641

 
$
13,656

Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities in net income
 
$

 
$

 
$
37,016

 
$
37,016

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
$
(35,123
)
 
$

 
$
50,657

 
$
15,534

Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
21,390

 
$
(3,214
)
 
$

 
$
18,176

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation
 
$
21,347

 
$
(3,214
)
 
$

 
$
18,133



Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents

ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash requires restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents to be included with cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. We adopted ASU No. 2016-18 as of January 1, 2018.  As a result, the beginning and ending balances of cash and cash equivalents presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows include amounts for restricted cash and cash equivalents, which historically were not included in such balances, and receipts and payments of restricted cash and cash equivalents, exclusive of transfers to and from unrestricted accounts, are reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The adoption of this accounting standard d
id not have a material impact on our Statements of Cash Flows and related disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This standard requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms more than 12 months, including leases classified as operating leases. The standard also modifies the definition of a lease and the criteria for classifying leases as operating leases or finance leases. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We plan to adopt the new standard as of January 1, 2019. As amended in July 2018, the new standard may be applied either on a modified retrospective basis to the earliest period presented in our consolidated financial statements or as of the adoption date without restating prior periods. The new standard provides certain practical expedients that we may elect to apply on the adoption date. We continue to evaluate the impact of the new standard and available adoption methods on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments rather than incurred losses. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. This update shortens the amortization period of premiums on certain purchased callable debt securities to the earliest call date, effectively reducing interest income on such securities prior to the earliest call date. ASU No. 2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.