direc tv group Proxy Statement 2006

The document is a proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. to be held on June 6, 2006. It outlines the following: 1) The meeting will consider electing nominees to the Board of Directors, ratifying the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's auditors, and any other business properly brought before the meeting. 2) Stockholders as of April 10, 2006 are entitled to vote. Stockholders can vote by internet, phone, mail, or in person. 3) The meeting will require a quorum to conduct business. Directors will be elected by a majority and auditors will be ratified if