EchoStar (ECHO) unit Hughes Network Systems is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as soon as this weekend, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The satellite internet company is facing a $1.5 billion debt maturity which is due on Aug. 1, according to the report.
Hughes Network Systems did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.
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