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) May 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 is 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 ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On May 3, 2004, PanAmSat Corporation issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing certain financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 and updated certain financial guidance for the second quarter and the full-year 2004. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On May 3, 2004, PanAmSat Corporation issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing certain financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 and updated certain financial guidance for the second quarter and the full-year 2004. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. 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: May 10, 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