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ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
F–45
During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, United States revenue included export sales to one
international customer which totaled $127.6 million and $169.1 million, respectively. During the year ended
December 31, 2001, United States revenue included export sales to two international customers which totaled
$175.5 million. These international sales accounted for approximately 2.2%, 3.5% and 4.4% of our total revenue
during each of the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Revenues from these customers
are included within the EchoStar Technologies Corporation operating segment.
12. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Our valuation and qualifying accounts as of December 31, 2001, 2002 and 2003 are as follows:
Balance at
Beginning of
Year
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses Deductions
Balance at
End of Year
(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2001:
Assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts ........... 31,241$ 59,725$ (68,196)$ 22,770$
Loan loss reserve ................................... 1,559 67 (35) 1,591
Reserve for inventory ............................ 9,906 12,204 (8,863) 13,247
Year ended December 31, 2002:
Assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts ........... 22,770$ 53,967$ (57,573)$ 19,164$
Loan loss reserve ................................... 1,591 109 (1,700) -
Reserve for inventory ............................ 13,247 7,420 (10,700) 9,967
Year ended December 31, 2003:
Assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts ........... 19,164$ 61,351$ (65,294)$ 15,221$
Reserve for inventory ............................ 9,967 1,703 (4,900) 6,770
13. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
As previously discussed in Note 3, we restated our 2002 consolidated financial statements to reverse an accrual of
approximately $30.2 million, on a pre-tax basis, related to the replacement of smart cards in satellite receivers
owned by us and leased to consumers. The amounts originally accrued during 2000, 2001 and through March 2002
have been reversed in the first quarter of 2002. The amounts originally accrued from April 1, 2002 through June
30, 2002 have been reversed in the second quarter of 2002.