Article: Thomson multimedia and Echostar Sign Manufacturing Agreement for Satellite TV Receivers.

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PARIS & DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2002

Thomson multimedia (Paris Euroclear: 18453) (NYSE:TMS) and EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that they have signed an agreement for Thomson to manufacture DISH Network compatible satellite TV receivers. Thomson anticipates commencing production by mid-year 2002.

Thomson is a global leader in digital set-top receivers and has extensive experience developing and manufacturing RCA brand digital satellite receivers in the U.S. and Latin American markets, as well as DVB-based Thomson brand receivers for numerous operators in Europe. ...

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