James Defranco Biography and Net Worth

Director of EchoStar


James DeFranco joined the Board in December 2023 effective with the merger of EchoStar and DISH Network Corporation. Mr. DeFranco is one of our Executive Vice Presidents and has been one of DISH Network Corporation’s vice presidents and was a member of the Board since its formation. During the past five years he has held various executive officer and director positions with DISH Network and its subsidiaries. During 1980, Mr. DeFranco co-founded DISH Network with Charles W. Ergen and Cantey M. Ergen.

What is James Defranco's net worth?

The estimated net worth of James Defranco is at least $8.18 million as of March 8th, 2024. Mr. Defranco owns 306,951 shares of EchoStar stock worth more than $8,183,314 as of September 16th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Defranco may own. Learn More about James Defranco's net worth.

How do I contact James Defranco?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Defranco and other EchoStar executives is 100 INVERNESS TERRACE EAST, ENGLEWOOD CO, 80112. EchoStar can also be reached via phone at (303) 706-4000. Learn More on James Defranco's contact information.

Has James Defranco been buying or selling shares of EchoStar?

James Defranco has not been actively trading shares of EchoStar during the last quarter. Most recently, on Friday, March 8th, James Defranco bought 110,000 shares of EchoStar stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $13.48 per share, with a total value of $1,482,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 306,951 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,137,699.48. Learn More on James Defranco's trading history.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of EchoStar?

In the last twelve months, EchoStar insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 180,000 shares worth more than $2,402,600.00. In the last twelve months, insiders at the communications equipment provider sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 3,020 shares worth more than $37,115.80. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 8th when Director James Defranco bought 110,000 shares worth more than $1,482,800.00. Insiders at EchoStar own 55.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at EchoStar.

Information on this page was last updated on 3/8/2024.

James Defranco Insider Trading History at EchoStar

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
3/8/2024Buy110,000$13.48$1,482,800.00306,951View SEC Filing Icon  
3/6/2024Buy70,000$13.14$919,800.00176,951View SEC Filing Icon  
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James Defranco Buying and Selling Activity at EchoStar

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EchoStar Company Overview

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EchoStar Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides networking technologies and services worldwide. The company operates in four segments: Pay-TV, Retail Wireless, 5G Network Deployment, Broadband and Satellite Services. The Pay-TV segment offers a direct broadcast and fixed satellite services; designs, develops, and distributes receiver system; and provides digital broadcast operations, including satellite uplinking/downlinking, transmission and, other services to third-party pay-TV providers; and multichannel, live-linear and on-demand streaming over-the-top internet-based domestic, international, Latino, and Freestream video programming services under the DISH and SLING brand names. The Retail Wireless segment provides prepaid and postpaid wireless services under the Boost Mobile, Boost postpaid, and Gen Mobile brands, as well various wireless devices. The Network Deployment segment deploys a facilities-based 5G broadband network and commercializes deployment of 5G VoNR. The Broadband and Satellite Services offers broadband services to consumer customers, which include home, and small to medium-sized businesses; and satellite and multi-transport technologies, and managed network services to telecommunications providers, aeronautical service providers, civilian and defense government entities, and other enterprise customers. EchoStar Corporation was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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