Article: EchoStar Announces Proposal to Combine With Hughes Electronics for $32 Billion, or $23 Per GMH Share.

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LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2001

Combination Would Establish Only Fully Competitive Alternative To U.S.

Cable/Broadband Providers, Providing Consumers More Channels, Better Service, Greater Access To Broadband Services and Competitive Pricing

Synergies Could Create Up To Additional $56 Billion

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that it has made a proposal to General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM) to combine with Hughes Electronics Corporation in a tax-free, all-stock transaction. The holders of shares of Hughes tracking stock (NYSE: GMH) would receive ...

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