UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 3, 2004 -------------------------- PanAmSat Corporation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-22531 95-4607698 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 20 Westport Road, Wilton, CT 06897 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (203) 210-8000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name and Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the earnings release public conference call excerpts attached as Exhibit 99.2 are furnished pursuant to Items 9 ("Regulation FD Disclosure") and 12 ("Results of Operations and Financial Condition"). (c) Exhibits Exhibit No Description ---------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release 99.2 Excerpts of Conference Call Transcript ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On February 3, 2004, PanAmSat Corporation held a public conference call and issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing certain financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2003 and providing certain financial guidance for the first quarter and the full-year 2004. A copy of the Press Release and certain excerpts of the conference call transcript are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On February 3, 2004, PanAmSat Corporation held a public conference call and issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing certain financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2003 and providing certain financial guidance for the first quarter and the full-year 2004. A copy of the Press Release and certain excerpts of the conference call transcript are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: February 9, 2004 PANAMSAT CORPORATION Registrant By: /s/ James W. Cuminale ---------------------- Name: James W. Cuminale Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No Description ---------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release 99.2 Excerpts of Conference Call Transcript