Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)

Registration File No.: 333-152548

 

Prospectus Supplement (Subject to Completion, Dated July 28, 2008)
(To Prospectus dated July 25, 2008)

 

      Shares

 

 

COMMON STOCK

 

This is an offering of an aggregate of      shares of common stock of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. The shares of common stock being offered by this prospectus supplement are shares that we will loan to Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, and UBS AG, London Branch, an affiliate of UBS Investment Bank, which affiliates we refer to as the “share borrowers.” These shares are referred to in this prospectus supplement as the “borrowed shares.” The share borrowers will sell a portion of the borrowed shares in a fixed-price offering expected to close concurrently with the Notes offering described below. After the fixed-price offering, the share borrowers will offer and sell the remaining borrowed shares in one or more registered public offerings at prevailing market or negotiated prices.

 

 

 

 

We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the borrowed shares in this offering, but will receive a nominal loan fee from the share borrowers for the use of the borrowed shares. The share borrowers or their affiliates will receive all the proceeds from the sale of the borrowed shares. We have been advised by the underwriters for this offering that they, or their affiliates, intend to use the share loans and the short sales of the borrowed shares to facilitate transactions by which investors in XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s     % Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, which we refer to as the “Notes,” and that are being offered in a concurrent private offering, may hedge their investments through privately negotiated derivatives transactions.      of the borrowed shares will be initially offered at $      per share, and the remaining borrowed shares will subsequently be sold at prevailing market prices at the time of sale or at negotiated prices. We have also been advised by the underwriters for this offering that over the same period that the share borrowers will sell the additional borrowed shares, the share borrowers or their affiliates expect to purchase at least an equal number of shares of our common stock on the open market and/or to enter into derivative transactions providing them with a synthetic long position with respect to an equal number of shares.

 

The completion of this offering of our common stock pursuant to this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus is contingent upon the closing of the Notes offering. Both this offering and the Notes offering are conditioned upon the consummation of the merger as defined below. See “Share Lending Agreements; Concurrent Offering of Notes” and “Underwriting.”

 

It is estimated based on current market values that approximately $375,000,000 of the borrowed shares will be sold in a fixed-price public offering, and the remaining approximately $65,000,000 of the borrowed shares will be sold from time to time at prevailing market or negotiated prices. The dollar amount and exact number of borrowed shares to be offered will depend on the terms of the concurrent offering of Notes and the hedging to be conducted by investors in the Notes.

 

Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SIRI.” On July 25, 2008, the last reported sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market was $2.25 per share.

 

Investing in our common stock involves risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-14 of this prospectus supplement.

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators have not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

The underwriters expect to deliver the shares sold in the fixed-price offering on or about July     , 2008.

 

 

July     , 2008.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

 

This document is in two parts. The first part is this prospectus supplement, which describes the specific terms of this offering. The second part consists of the accompanying prospectus, which gives more general information, some of which may not be applicable to this offering.

 

If the description of the offering varies between this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, you should rely on the information in this prospectus supplement. You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.

 

We have not, and the underwriters have not, authorized any other person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. We are not, and the underwriters are not, making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference is accurate only as of their respective dates. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates.

 

In this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, unless otherwise indicated,

 

 

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus, and the documents incorporated by reference herein, include forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limitation, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, including statements relating to growth, expected levels of expenditures and statements expressing general optimism about future operating results, are forward-looking statements. Similarly, statements that describe our business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions, the expected benefits of the merger, including synergies or goals also are forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in “Risk Factors” included in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 29, 2008, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A, which was filed with the SEC on April 29, 2008 and XM’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, which was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2008, as amended by Amendment No. 1, which was filed with the SEC on April 29, 2008, and Item 8.01 of XM’s Current Report, filed on July 21, 2008. These cautionary statements should not be construed by you to be exhaustive and are made only as of the date of this prospectus supplement. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

TRADEMARKS

 

We own or have rights to trademarks, service marks and trade names that we use in conjunction with the operation of our business. Each trademark, service mark or trade name of any other company appearing in this prospectus supplement belongs to its holder.

 

SUMMARY

	•	Cost Synergies.  We expect operating cost savings to be achievable in almost every cost item on the combined company’s income statement, including subscriber acquisition, programming and content, sales and marketing, revenue share and royalties, general and administrative expenses, customer service and billing, and research and development. Moreover, over the long-term, the combined company expects to derive significant additional value by procuring its future generation satellites, terrestrial repeaters and other capital expenditures as a single entity. The combination of operating cost and capital procurement synergies of the two companies will allow a greater portion of revenue to be realized as cash flow as the combined company grows.
	•	Better Competitive Positioning and Pricing.  The market for audio entertainment in the United States is robustly competitive and rapidly evolving. We compete directly and intensely with a host of other audio providers for consumer attention. We believe the combined company will improve satellite radio’s ability to compete for consumers’ attention against a host of products and services in the highly competitive and rapidly evolving audio entertainment marketplace.
	•	Greater Programming Choice and Value.  We believe that the merger will permit the combined company to offer consumers more choices and value, stimulating demand for the service and reducing customer churn. We expect to be able to add some of the best of each company’s lineup to the other service. We believe the merger will facilitate new programming packages, the opportunity to choose programming on an a la carte basis, and the consolidation of redundant programming.
	•	Advancements in Technology.  We believe that the combined company will be able to offer consumers access to advanced technology sooner than would otherwise occur. In particular, we expect the combination of the companies’ two engineering organizations to generate better results from each dollar invested in research and development. The merger will also foster the commercial introduction of interoperable satellite radios, which will enable us to offer enhanced services.
	•	Advertising Revenue Growth.  Because the combined company is expected to be more attractive to large national advertisers, it will have significantly more reach than either company on a standalone basis.
	•	Compatible Cultures and Commitment to Excellence.  The combined company will have a highly experienced management team, with extensive industry knowledge in radio, media, consumer electronics, engineering and technology.

	•	adopt comprehensive compliance plans, and take steps to address any potentially non-compliant radios remaining in the hands of consumers;
	•	in the case of XM, within 60 days of the order adopting the Consent Decree, shut down 50 variant terrestrial repeaters, and shut down or bring into compliance an additional 50 variant terrestrial repeaters;
	•	in the case of Sirius, receive special temporary authority to operate two of its eleven variant terrestrial repeaters. These eleven terrestrial repeaters were shut off by Sirius in October 2006; and
	•	make voluntary contributions to the United States Treasury of approximately $17 million, in the case of XM, and approximately $2 million, in the case of Sirius.

	•	$600 million aggregate principal amount of 9.75% Senior Notes due 2014 (the“9.75% Notes”);
	•	$200 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2013 (the “Senior Floating Rate Notes”); and
	•	$33.2 million 10% Senior Secured Discount Convertible Notes due 2009 (the “Discount Notes”) (convertible at a price of $3.18 per XM share).

	•	the issuance and sale by XM Inc. of $550 million aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014. The Notes will be guaranteed by Holdings and certain of its subsidiaries on a senior subordinated basis (see “— The concurrent transaction” below);
	•	on July 24, 2008, XM Inc. priced on offering of $778.5 million aggregate principal amount of 13% Senior Notes due 2014 (the “Senior Notes”). The proceeds of the offering of the Senior Notes (net of approximately $78.4 million of original issue discount) will be placed into escrow, pending completion of the merger, the consummation of the Notes offering and the other Refinancing Transactions. The 13% Senior Notes will be guaranteed following the completion of the merger by Holdings and the same entities that will guarantee the Notes. See “Description of indebtedness — Existing XM indebtedness — Senior Notes due 2014;”
	•	a cash tender offer to holders of XM Inc.’s 9.75% Notes at par and a related consent solicitation for certain amendments to the indenture governing the 9.75% Notes (the “9.75% Offer”). Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 9.75% Notes have agreed to waive the change of control put with respect to the merger on behalf of all holders of the 9.75% Notes, subject to the consummation of the merger and the satisfaction of certain conditions in connection with the Refinancing Transactions prior to August 31, 2008;
	•	an offer to repurchase the Floating Rate Notes at 101% of the principal amount of such Floating Rate Notes; and

	•	an offer to repurchase transponders for aggregate consideration of approximately $309.4 million under XM’s sale-leaseback transaction.

(1)		XM has agreed with the holders of the 1.75% Notes to increase the interest rate on the 1.75% Notes to 10% per annum, effective July 2, 2008. The 1.75% Notes will be exchangeable into our common stock after the merger.
(2)		Holdings and each of the domestic subsidiaries of XM that guarantees certain of the indebtedness of XM and of its restricted subsidiaries, including the Discount Notes, the revolving credit facility and the term loan, will guarantee XM’s obligations under the 13% Senior Notes due 2014 and, on a senior subordinated basis, the Notes, in each case, including the payment of principal and interest. The Notes will not be guaranteed by Sirius or any of Sirius’ subsidiaries except, following the merger, by the guarantors.
(3)		Includes original issue discount of $78,395 thousand.
(4)		The principal amount of the Discount Notes includes the unamortized discount of $2.9 million. The Discount Notes will be exchangeable into our common stock after the merger. Holdings is a co-obligor of the Discount Notes, together with XM.

Issuer		Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
Nasdaq Global Select Market Symbol		SIRI
Shares of Common Stock Offered		shares.
Shares of Common Stock Outstanding Following this Offering		shares (including        shares offered hereby).
Trading Symbol for our Common Stock		Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SIRI”.
Use of Proceeds		The shares of our common stock offered hereby are shares that we have loaned to the share borrowers pursuant to share lending agreements dated as of July    , 2008 (which we refer to as the “share lending agreements”). We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the borrowed shares in this offering, but we will receive a nominal lending fee of $0.001 per share from the share borrowers for the use of the borrowed shares. The share borrowers or their affiliates will receive all the proceeds from the sale of the borrowed shares. We have been advised by the underwriters for this offering that they, or their affiliates, intend to use the share loans and the short sales of the borrowed shares to facilitate transactions by which investors in Notes may hedge their investments through privately negotiated derivative transactions. See “Share Lending Agreements; Concurrent Offering of Notes” and “Underwriting.”
Risk Factors		You should carefully consider the information set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus as well as the other information included in or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus before deciding whether to invest in our common stock.

		Years Ended December 31,												Pro Forma				Three Months Ended March 31,								Pro Forma
		2005				2006				2007				2007				2007				2008				2008
		(in thousands, except share data)
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:
Revenue		$	242,245			$	637,235			$	922,066				2,058,608			$	204,037			$	270,350				578,804
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue (excludes depreciation and amortization, shown below)			625,630				1,195,448				957,598				1,926,800				223,546				236,168				491,078
Engineering, design and development			66,281				70,127				41,343				74,420				12,411				8,656				19,676
General and administrative			83,244				129,953				155,863				344,437				35,343				48,778				89,998
Sales and marketing			197,675				203,682				173,572				417,487				40,996				38,467				81,468
Depreciation & amortization			98,555				105,749				106,780				477,658				26,786				26,906				110,810
Total Operating Expenses			1,071,385				1,704,959				1,435,156				3,210,802				339,082				358,975				793,030
Operating Loss			(829,140	)			(1,067,724	)			(513,090	)			(1,152,194	)			(135,045	)			(88,625	)			(214,226	)
Other income (expense), net			(31,546	)			(35,078	)			(49,727	)			(308,571	)			(9,145	)			(14,950	)			(72,082	)
Net loss before income taxes			(860,686	)			(1,102,802	)			(562,817	)			(1,460,765	)			(144,190	)			(103,575	)			(286,308	)
(Provision for) for deferred income taxes			(2,311	)			(2,065	)			(2,435	)			(1,496	)			(555	)			(543	)			(874	)
Net loss		$	(862,997	)		$	(1,104,867	)		$	(565,252	)			(1,462,261	)		$	(144,745	)		$	(104,118	)			(287,182	)
Net loss per share — basic and diluted		$	(0.65	)		$	(0.79	)		$	(0.39	)			(0.50	)		$	(0.10	)		$	(0.07	)			(0.10	)
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share — basic and diluted			1,325,739				1,402,619				1,462,967				2,906,095				1,457,011				1,475,496				2,943,585

														As of
		As of December 31,												March 31,				Pro Forma
		2005				2006				2007				2008				2008
		(in thousands)												(unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets Data (at end of period):
Cash and cash equivalents		$	762,007			$	393,421			$	438,820			$	252,508			$	502,133
Marketable securities			117,250				15,500				469				461				461
Restricted investments			107,615				77,850				53,000				56,000				56,000
Total assets			2,085,362				1,658,528				1,694,149				1,469,823				10,516,248
Total debt(1)			1,084,437				1,068,249				1,314,418				1,282,743				3,177,906
Total liabilities			1,760,394				2,047,599				2,486,886				2,309,257				5,682,616
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)			324,968				(389,071	)			(792,737	)			(839,434	)			4,833,632

														Three Months Ended
		Years Ended December 31,												March 31,
		2005				2006				2007				2008
		(in thousands)												(unaudited)
Cash flows used in operating activities		$	(269,994	)		$	(421,702	)		$	(148,766	)		$	(139,292	)
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities			(175,821	)			27,329				(54,186	)			(47,235	)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities			453,931				25,787				248,351				(186,312	)

(1)		Excludes incremental borrowings by XM under its senior revolving credit facility and term loan of $162.5 million subsequent to March 31, 2008 and prior to July 1, 2008.

RISK FACTORS

 

An investment in our common stock involves certain risks. You should carefully consider the risks described below, as well as the other information included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus before making an investment decision. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks. The market or trading price of our common stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment. In addition, please read “Special Note About Forward-Looking Statements” in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus where we describe additional uncertainties associated with our business and the forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Please note that additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business and operations.

 

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, the risk factors described below under “— Risks Related to Our Business” and certain other risk factors that are incorporated by reference herein reflect risks to us as a stand-alone business prior to giving effect to the merger. Because XM will be our wholly-owned subsidiary following the merger, the risk factors described below under “— Risk Related to XM’s Business” will also be applicable to us.

 

Risks Related to Our Business

 

Failure of our Satellites would Significantly Damage our Business.

 

Our three orbiting satellites were launched in 2000. We do not maintain in-orbit insurance policies covering our satellites. We estimate that two of our in-orbit satellites will have a 13 year useful life and our third in-orbit satellite will have a 15 year useful life from the time of launch. Our operating results would be materially adversely affected if the useful life of our satellites is significantly shorter than expected, whether as a result of a satellite failure or technical obsolescence, and we fail to launch replacement satellites in a timely manner.

 

The useful lives of our satellites will vary and depend on a number of factors, including:

 

 

Our in-orbit satellites have experienced circuit failures on their solar arrays. The circuit failures our satellites have experienced do not affect our current operations. Additional circuit failures could reduce the estimated useful life of our existing in-orbit satellites.

 

In the ordinary course of operation, satellites experience failures of component parts and operational and performance anomalies. Components on our in-orbit satellites have failed and from time to time we have experienced anomalies in the operation and performance of our satellites. These failures and anomalies are expected to continue in the ordinary course, and it is impossible to predict if any of these future events will have a material adverse effect on our operations or the useful life of our existing in-orbit satellites.

 

If one of our three satellites fails in orbit, our service would be impaired until such time as we successfully launch and commission our spare satellite, which would take six months or more. If two or more of our satellites fail in orbit in close proximity in time, our service could be suspended until replacement satellites are launched and placed into service. In such event, our business would be materially impacted and we could default on our commitments.

 

We have entered into an agreement with Space Systems/Loral to design and construct two new satellites. The first of these new satellites is expected to be launched in the second quarter of 2009. The second of these new

satellites is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2010. Satellite launches have significant risks, including launch failure, damage or destruction of the satellite during launch and failure to achieve a proper orbit or operate as planned. Our agreement with Space Systems/Loral does not protect us against the risks inherent in a satellite launch or in-orbit operations.

 

Failure to Comply with FCC Requirements could Damage our Business.

 

As the holder of an FCC license to operate a satellite radio service in the United States, we are subject to FCC rules and regulations. The terms of our license requires us to meet certain conditions, including designing a receiver that will permit end users to access XM Radio’s system; coordination of our satellite radio service with radio systems operating in the same range of frequencies in neighboring countries; and coordination of our communications links to our satellites with other systems that operate in the same frequency band. Non-compliance by us with these conditions could result in fines, additional license conditions, license revocation or other detrimental FCC actions.

 

The FCC has not yet issued final rules permitting us to operate and deploy terrestrial repeaters to fill gaps in our satellite coverage. We are operating our terrestrial repeaters on a “non-interference” basis pursuant to a grant of special temporary authority from the FCC. The FCC’s final terrestrial repeater rules may require us to reduce the power of our terrestrial repeaters and limit our ability to deploy additional repeaters. If the FCC requires Sirius to reduce significantly the power of our terrestrial repeaters, this would have an adverse effect on the quality of our service in certain markets and/or cause us to alter our terrestrial repeater infrastructure at a substantial cost. If the FCC limits our ability to deploy additional terrestrial repeaters, our ability to improve any deficiencies in our service quality that may be identified in the future would be adversely affected.

 

We and XM have been in discussions with the Enforcement Bureau of the FCC to settle outstanding enforcement matters. In 2006, the FCC commenced investigations regarding the compliance of certain radios that include FM transmitters with the agency’s rules, and the compliance of certain terrestrial repeaters with the special temporary authority granted b the FCC. We expect to enter into a Consent Decree with the FCC terminating these inquiries. As part of a possible Consent Decree, the companies expect to agree, among other things, to:

 

 

There can be no assurance regarding the outcome of these enforcement proceedings, including whether the FCC will approve Consent Decrees under discussion with the companies, or the significance of these matters to our business, consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

We may Need to Refinance a Portion of our Debt, which Refinancing may not be Available.

 

In 2004, we issued $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 21/2% Convertible Notes due 2009. These notes are convertible, at the option of the holders, into shares of our common stock at a conversion rate of 226.7574 shares of common stock for each $1,000 principal amount, or $4.41 per share of common stock. These notes mature in February 2009. If our common stock does not trade above $4.41 per share prior to the maturity of these notes it is not likely that the holders will convert them prior to maturity, and we will have to refinance these notes when they mature in February 2009.

The Combined Company’s Substantial Indebtedness could Adversely Affect its Financial Health.

 

As of March 31, 2008, the pro forma indebtedness of the combined company after giving effect to the merger and the Refinancing Transactions, including the offering of the Notes, and including approximately $78.4 million of original issue discount associated with the 13% Senior Notes and approximately $162.5 million of incremental indebtedness incurred by XM Inc. subsequent to March 31, 2008 and prior to July 1, 2008, which will remain outstanding following the merger and the Refinancing Transactions, would have been approximately $3,418.8 million. The combined company may issue more debt securities or refinance existing debt securities of XM Inc. or Sirius if it believes it can raise money on favorable terms. In addition, following the Refinancing Transactions, XM Inc. will have a substantial amount of debt maturing in 2009, including its $250 million revolving credit facility, of which all $250 million has been drawn, $100 million term loan, of which $100 million has been drawn, approximately $400 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2009 and $33.2 million aggregate principal amount of Discount Notes. Moreover, we have approximately $300 million of 21/2% Convertible Notes that mature in February 2009, which we may need to refinance.

 

The combined company’s substantial indebtedness could have important consequences to you. For example, it could:

 

 

Failure to comply with the covenants contained in the indentures and agreements governing our debt could result in an event of default, which, if not cured or waived, could cause us to discontinue operations or seek a purchaser for our business or assets.

 

We may from Time to Time Modify our Business Plan, and these Changes could Adversely Affect us and our Financial Condition.

 

We regularly evaluate our plans and strategy. These evaluations often result in changes to our plans and strategy, some of which may be material and significantly change our cash requirements. These changes in our plans or strategy may include: the acquisition of unique or compelling programming; the introduction of new features or services; significant new or enhanced distribution arrangements; investments in infrastructure, such as satellites, equipment or radio spectrum; and acquisitions of third parties that own programming, distribution, infrastructure, assets, or any combination of the foregoing.

 

To fund incremental cash requirements, or as market opportunities arise, we may choose to raise additional funds through the sale of additional debt securities, equity securities or a combination of debt and equity securities. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased fiscal obligations and could contain additional restrictive covenants. The sale of additional equity or convertible debt securities would result in dilution to our stockholders. These additional sources of funds may not be available or, if available, may not be available on terms favorable to us.

 

The Combined Company’s Business might never Become Profitable.

 

As of March 31, 2008, on a pro forma basis after giving effect to the merger and the Refinancing Transactions, the combined company would have had an accumulated deficit of approximately $4.5 billion. The combined company expects its cumulative net losses to grow as it makes payments under various contracts, incur marketing and subscriber acquisition costs and make interest payments on its existing debt. If the combined company is unable ultimately to generate sufficient revenues to become profitable, it could default on its commitments and may have to discontinue operations or seek a purchaser for its business or assets.

Programming is an Important Part of our Service, and the Costs to Renew our Programming Arrangements may be more than Anticipated.

 

Third-party content is an important part of our service, and we compete with many entities for content. We have entered into a number of important content arrangements, including agreements with the NFL, Howard Stern and NASCAR, which require us to pay substantial sums. Our agreement with the NFL expires at the end of the 2010-2011 NFL season; our agreement with Howard Stern expires in December 2010; and our agreement with NASCAR expires in 2011. As these agreements expire, we may not be able to negotiate renewals of one or more of these agreements, or renew such agreements at costs we believe are attractive.

 

In addition, we may not be able to obtain additional third-party content within the costs contemplated by our business plan.

 

Higher than Expected Costs of Attracting New Subscribers could Adversely Affect our Financial Performance and Operating Results.

 

We are spending substantial funds on advertising and marketing and in transactions with automakers, radio manufacturers, retailers and others to obtain and attract subscribers. If the costs of attracting new subscribers are greater than expected, our financial performance and operating results could be adversely affected.

 

Higher Subscriber Turnover could Adversely Affect our Financial Performance and Operating Results.

 

We are experiencing, and expect to continue to experience in the future, subscriber turnover, or churn. If we are unable to retain our current subscribers, or the costs of retaining subscribers is higher than we expect, our financial performance and operating results could be adversely affected. Weaker than expected market acceptance of our service could adversely affect our advertising revenue and operating results.

 

Our ability to generate advertising revenues is directly affected by the number of subscribers to our service and the amount of time subscribers spend listening to our talk and entertainment channels or our traffic and weather service. Our ability to generate advertising revenues also depends on several factors, including the level and type of market penetration of our service, competition for advertising dollars from other media, and changes in the advertising industry and the economy generally. We directly compete for audiences and advertising revenues with traditional AM/FM radio stations and other media, some of which maintain longstanding relationships with advertisers and possess greater resources than we.

 

Failure of Third Parties to Perform could Adversely Affect our Business.

 

Our business depends in part on the efforts of third parties, especially the efforts of:

 

 

If one or more of these third parties does not perform in a sufficient or timely manner, our business will be adversely affected and we could be placed at a long-term disadvantage.

 

The sale and lease of vehicles with SIRIUS radios and the retail aftermarket are important sources of subscribers for us. To the extent sales of vehicles by automakers slow or retailers elect to promote other competing products, our subscriber growth could be adversely impacted. We do not manufacture satellite radios or accessories, and we depend on manufacturers and others for the production of SIRIUS radios and their component parts. If one

or more manufacturers does not produce radios in a sufficient quantity to meet demand, or if such radios were not to perform as advertised or were to be defective, sales of our service and our reputation could be adversely affected. We may be exposed to liabilities associated with the design, manufacture and distribution of SIRIUS radios.

 

We do not manufacture, import, or distribute SIRIUS radios. We do design, establish specifications for, source parts and components for, and manage various aspects of the logistics and production of SIRIUS radios. As a result of these activities, we may be exposed to liabilities associated with the design, manufacture and distribution of SIRIUS radios that the providers of an entertainment service would not customarily be subject to, such as liabilities for design defects, patent infringement and compliance with applicable laws, as well as the costs of returned product.

 

Rapid Technological and Industry Changes could make our Service Obsolete.

 

The audio entertainment industry is characterized by rapid technological change, frequent new product innovations, changes in customer requirements and expectations, and evolving standards. If we are unable to keep pace with these changes, our business may be unsuccessful. Products using new technologies, or emerging industry standards, could make our technologies obsolete or less competitive in the marketplace. Our national broadcast studio, terrestrial repeater network, satellite uplink facility or other ground facilities could be damaged by natural catastrophes or terrorist activities.

 

An earthquake, tornado, flood, terrorist attack or other catastrophic event could damage our national broadcast studio, terrestrial repeater network or satellite uplink facility, interrupt our service and harm our business. We do not have replacement or redundant facilities that can be used to assume the fuel functions of our terrestrial repeater network, national broadcast studio or satellite uplink facility in the event of a catastrophic event.

 

Any damage to the satellite that transmits to our terrestrial repeater network would likely result in degradation of our service for some subscribers and could result in complete loss of service in certain areas. Damage to our national broadcast studio would restrict our programming production and require us to obtain programming from third parties to continue our service. Damage to our satellite uplink facility could result in a complete loss of service until we transfer our operations to a suitable replacement facility. Consumers could pirate our service.

 

Individuals who engage in piracy may be able to obtain or rebroadcast our satellite radio service or access the internet transmission of our service without paying the subscription fee. Although we use encryption technology to mitigate the risk of signal theft, such technology may not be adequate to prevent theft of our signal. If signal theft becomes widespread, it could harm our business.

 

Risks Related to XM’s Business

 

XM’s Cumulative Expenditures and Losses have been Significant and are Expected to Grow.

 

From XM’s inception through June 30, 2008, XM has realized cumulative net losses approximating $4.4 billion. XM expects its cumulative net losses and cumulative negative cash flows to grow as it makes payments under its various distribution and programming contracts, incurs marketing and subscriber acquisition costs and makes interest payments on its outstanding indebtedness. If XM is unable ultimately to generate sufficient revenues to become profitable and generate positive cash flow, there is a risk that it will be unable to make required payments under its indebtedness, including the Notes.

 

Demand for XM’s Service may be Insufficient for it to become Profitable.

 

XM cannot estimate with any certainty whether consumer demand for its service will be sufficient for it to continue to increase the number of its subscribers at projected rates. XM has seen a significant decrease in new subscription demand from retail subscribers and most of its new subscription growth has come from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

 

Among other things, continuing and increased consumer acceptance of XM Radio will depend upon:

 

 

 

If demand for XM’s products and service does not continue to increase, XM may not be able to generate enough revenues to generate positive cash flow or to become profitable.

 

The Unfavorable Outcome of Pending or Future Litigation or Investigations could have a Material Adverse Effect on XM.

 

XM has been party to several legal proceedings, regulatory inquiries and other matters arising out of various aspects of its business. XM is cooperating fully with the governmental investigations and defending all claims against it. However, there can be no assurance regarding a favorable outcome of any of these proceedings, or that an unfavorable outcome would not have a material adverse effect on XM’s business or financial results.

 

Large Payment Obligations Under XM’s Agreements with Automobile Manufacturers, Suppliers of Programming and others may Prevent XM from becoming Profitable.

 

XM has significant payment obligations under its agreements with automobile manufacturers, third-party suppliers of programming and licensors of program royalties. XM also has or in the future will have payment obligations under agreements with other OEMs, and it will need to negotiate new or replacement agreements with these or other manufacturers over the next several years. Under XM’s multi-year agreement with MLB for the rights to broadcast MLB games live nationwide and be the Official Satellite Radio provider of MLB, XM is obligated to pay $60 million per year through 2012. On May 16, 2008, XM provided $120 million for an escrow arrangement for the benefit of MLB to replace an expiring surety bond. In connection with funding the MLB escrow arrangement, XM borrowed $62.5 million available under its $250 million revolving credit facility. This MLB escrow arrangement, which XM may replace with a letter of credit, reduces its unrestricted cash liquidity, and could have an adverse effect on its financial position if XM is not able to replace the escrow arrangement with a letter of credit or otherwise.

 

XM has many other agreements and must frequently negotiate renewal or replacement agreements with third-party suppliers of programming. XM’s payment obligations could increase when agreements are renewed or replaced, and will increase under the terms of certain existing agreements as the number of XM’s subscribers increases. Changes in the cost of certain programming or other factors could cause changes to XM’s channel line-up in the future. These payment obligations could limit XM’s ability to become profitable or generate positive cash flow and increase the amount that it may need to borrow. XM may seek to renegotiate certain of these arrangements to generate positive cash flow and reduce its need for external funds. There can be no assurance that XM will be able to complete such renegotiations on favorable terms or at all.

 

XM must Maintain and Pay License Fees for Music Rights, and XM is Currently Subject to ongoing Disputes with Copyright Holders.

 

XM must maintain music programming royalty arrangements with and pay license fees to Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”), the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”) and SESAC, Inc. (“SESAC”). These organizations negotiate with copyright users, collect royalties and distribute them to songwriters and music publishers. Although XM has agreements with ASCAP and SESAC, through December 2011, it continues to operate under an interim agreement with BMI. There can be no assurance that the BMI royalty fee will remain at the current level when the agreement is finalized. Under the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act of 1995 and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, XM also has to negotiate royalty arrangements with the copyright owners of the sound recordings, or if negotiation is unsuccessful, have the royalty rate established by the Copyright Royalty Board (“CRB”). XM participated in a CRB proceeding in order to set the royalty rate payable by XM under the statutory license covering its performance of sound recordings over the XM system for the six-year period starting in January 2007.

XM’s Inability to Retain Customers, Including those who Purchase or Lease Vehicles that Include a Subscription to its Service, could Adversely Affect its Financial Performance.

 

XM cannot predict how successful it will be at retaining customers who purchase or lease vehicles that include a subscription to XM’s service as part of the promotion of its product. Over the past several quarters, XM has retained approximately 52% to 54% of the customers who received a promotional subscription as part of the purchase or lease of a new vehicle. However, that percentage fluctuates over time and the amount of data on the percentage is limited. XM does not know if the percentage will change as the number of customers with promotional subscriptions increases.

 

XM experiences subscriber churn for both its self-pay and its non-promotional customers. Because XM has been in commercial operations for a relatively short period of time, it cannot predict the amount of churn it will experience over the longer term. Both XM’s inability to retain customers who purchase or lease new vehicles with its service beyond the promotional period and subscriber churn could adversely affect XM’s financial performance and results of operations.

 

Loss or Premature Degradation of XM’s Existing Satellites could Damage its Business.

 

XM placed its XM-3 and XM-4 satellites into service during the second quarter of 2005 and fourth quarter of 2006, respectively. XM’s XM-1 and XM-2 satellites experienced progressive degradation problems common to early Boeing 702 class satellites and now serve as in-orbit spares. During 2007, XM entered into a sale leaseback transaction with respect to the transponders on its XM-4 satellite. If XM fails to make the required payments under this arrangement, it could lose the right to use XM-4 to broadcast its service. The terms of this arrangement also require that upon the occurrence of specified events, including an operational failure or loss of XM-4, XM must repurchase the satellite and it may not receive sufficient insurance proceeds to do so. An operational failure or loss of XM-3 or XM-4 would, at least temporarily, affect the quality of XM’s service, and could interrupt the continuation of its service and harm its business. XM likely would not be able to complete and launch its XM-5 satellite before September 15, 2009. In the event of any satellite failure prior to that time, XM would need to rely on its back-up satellites, XM-1 and XM-2. There can be no assurance that restoring service through XM-1 and XM-2 would allow XM to maintain adequate broadcast signal strength through the in-service date of XM-5, particularly if XM-1 or XM-2 were to suffer unanticipated additional performance degradation or experience an operational failure.

 

A number of other factors could decrease the useful lives of XM’s satellites, including:

 

 

In addition, XM’s network of terrestrial repeaters communicates principally with one satellite. If the satellite communicating with the repeater network fails unexpectedly, XM would have to activate its backup satellites (XM-1 and XM-2) to restore repeater service. This would result in a degradation of service that could last several hours or longer and could harm XM’s business.

 

Potential Losses may not be Covered by XM’s Insurance.

 

Insurance proceeds may not fully cover XM’s losses. For example, XM’s insurance does not cover the full cost of constructing, launching and insuring new satellites or XM’s in-orbit spare satellites, nor will it cover and XM does not have protection against business interruption, loss of business or similar losses. Also, XM’s insurance contains customary exclusions, salvage value provisions, material change and other conditions that could limit its recovery. Further, any insurance proceeds may not be received on a timely basis in order to launch a spare satellite or construct and launch a replacement satellite or take other remedial measures. In addition, some of XM’s policies are

subject to limitations involving large deductibles or co-payments and policy limits that may not be sufficient to cover losses. If XM experiences a loss that is uninsured or that exceeds policy limits, this may impair its ability to make timely payments on its outstanding notes and other financial obligations.

 

Competition could Adversely Affect XM’s Revenues.

 

In seeking market acceptance of XM’s service, XM encounters competition for both listeners and advertising revenues from many sources, including traditional and digital AM/FM radio; Internet based audio providers; MP3 players; wireless carriers; direct broadcast satellite television audio service; digital media services; and cable systems that carry audio service; and historically XM has faced limited competition from us.

 

Unlike XM Radio, traditional AM/FM radio already has a well-established and dominant market presence for its services and generally offers free broadcast reception supported by commercial advertising, rather than by a subscription fee. Also, many radio stations offer information programming of a local nature, which XM Radio is not expected to offer as effectively as local radio, or at all. Some radio stations have reduced the number of commercials per hour, expanded the range of music played on the air and are experimenting with new formats in order to compete with satellite radio.

 

Digital (or HD or high definition) radio broadcast services have been expanding, and as many as 1,500 radio stations in the United States have begun digital broadcasting and approximately 3,000 have committed to broadcasting in digital format. The technology permits broadcasters to transmit as many as five stations per frequency. To the extent that traditional AM/FM radio stations adopt digital transmission technology, any competitive advantage that XM enjoys over traditional radio because of its digital signal would be lessened. A group of major broadcast radio networks created a coalition to jointly market digital radio services.

 

Internet radio broadcasts have no geographic limitations and can provide listeners with radio programming from around the country and the world. XM expects that improvements from higher bandwidths, faster modems, wider programming selection and mobile internet service, will make Internet radio increasingly competitive.

 

The Apple iPod^® is a portable digital music player that allows users to download and purchase music through Apple’s iTunes^® Music Store, as well as convert music on compact disc to digital files. Apple sold over 51 million iPods^® during its fiscal 2007 year. The iPod^® is also compatible with certain car stereos and various home speaker systems. XM’s portable digital audio players, including those with advanced recording functionality, compete with the iPod^® and other downloading technology and devices; and some consumers may use their digital music players in their vehicles rather than subscribe to XM Radio.

 

The audio entertainment marketplace continues to evolve rapidly, with a steady emergence of new media platforms and portable devices that compete with XM now or that could compete with it in the future. For example, Slacker and other companies have begun to introduce portable music players offering customizable Internet-based channels. Ford and Microsoft recently debuted an in-car communications system called “Sync,” which allows drivers to use voice commands or steering wheel controls to play songs from their digital-music players. In addition, ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited recently demonstrated a satellite-based mobile entertainment platform to deliver live broadcast media nationwide through a hybrid satellite and terrestrial repeater network.

 

Rapid Technological and Industry Changes could make XM’s Service Obsolete.

 

The audio entertainment industry is characterized by rapid technological change, frequent new product innovations, changes in customer requirements and expectations, and evolving industry standards. If XM is unable to keep pace with these changes, its business may be unsuccessful. Because XM has depended on third parties to develop technologies used in key elements of the XM Radio system, more advanced technologies that it may wish to use may not be available to it on reasonable terms or in a timely manner. Further, XM’s competitors may have access to technologies not available to XM, which may enable them to produce entertainment products of greater interest to consumers, or at a more competitive cost.

Higher than Expected Subscriber Acquisition Costs could Adversely Affect XM’s Financial Performance.

 

XM is spending substantial funds on advertising and marketing and in transactions with car and radio manufacturers and other parties to obtain or as part of the expense of attracting new subscribers, including its subscriber acquisition costs and costs per gross (or net) subscriber addition. XM’s ability to achieve cash flow breakeven and profitability within its expected timeframe or at all depends on its ability to continue to maintain or lower these costs, which vary over time based on a number of factors. If the costs of attracting new subscribers are greater than expected, XM’s financial performance and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

XM’s Business could be Adversely Affected by the Performance of Third Parties.

 

XM’s business depends in part on actions of third parties, including:

 

 

Subscription growth in the OEM channel is dependent on automotive sales and vehicle production by XM’s OEM partners. The sale of vehicles with XM radios is an important source of subscribers for XM. Automotive sales and production are dependent on many factors, including general economic conditions, consumer confidence and fuel costs. To the extent vehicle sales by XM’s OEM partners decline (including GM, XM’s highest volume OEM partner), or the penetration of factory-installed XM radios in those vehicles is reduced, and there is no offsetting growth in vehicle sales or increased penetration by XM’s other OEM partners, its subscriber growth will be adversely impacted. XM does not manufacture satellite radios or accessories, and it depends on manufacturers and others for the production of these radios and their component parts. If one or more manufacturers raises the price of the radios or does not produce radios in a sufficient quantity to meet demand, or if such radios were not to perform as advertised or were to be defective, sales of XM’s service and its reputation could be adversely affected. XM’s business or reputation also could be harmed in the event retailers were to fail to make XM radios available to the public in sufficient quantities, in a timely manner or at attractive prices.

 

The FCC has not Issued Final Rules Authorizing Terrestrial Repeaters.

 

The FCC has not yet issued final rules permitting XM to deploy terrestrial repeaters to fill gaps in satellite coverage. On November 1, 2001, the FCC issued a further request for comments on various proposals for permanent rules for the operation of terrestrial repeaters. XM has opposed some of these proposals. On December 18, 2007, the FCC released a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” seeking additional comment on the final rules for satellite radio repeaters. Some of the proposals under discussion in the rulemaking, if adopted by the FCC, could impact XM’s ability to operate terrestrial repeaters, including requiring XM to reduce the power of some of its current repeaters, construct and operate additional repeaters to offer the same coverage, or otherwise impact reception of satellite radio service. XM is participating actively in this proceeding, but it cannot predict its outcome or any resulting impact on its business, consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

FCC Regulation or XM’s Failure to Comply with FCC Requirements could Damage XM’s Business.

 

XM holds FCC licenses and authorizations to operate a commercial satellite radio service in the United States, including authorizations for satellites and a terrestrial repeater system, and related authorizations. The FCC generally grants licenses and authorizations for a fixed term. Although XM expects its satellite licenses and authorizations to be renewed in the ordinary course upon their expiration, there can be no assurance that this will be the case. Any assignment or transfer of control of XM’s FCC licenses or authorizations must be approved in advance by the FCC.

 

The operation of XM’s system is subject to significant regulation by the FCC under authority granted through the Communications Act and related federal law. XM is required, among other things, to operate only within specified frequencies; to meet certain conditions regarding the interoperability of its radios with those of the other

licensed satellite radio system; to coordinate its satellite radio service with radio systems operating in the same range of frequencies in neighboring countries; and to coordinate its communications links to its satellites with other systems that operate in the same frequency band. Non-compliance by XM with these requirements or other conditions or with other applicable FCC rules and regulations could result in fines, additional license conditions, license revocation or other detrimental FCC actions. There is no guarantee that the FCC will not modify its rules and regulations in a manner that would have a material impact on XM’s operations.

 

XM is operating its terrestrial repeaters on a non-interference basis pursuant to grants of STA from the FCC, which have expired. XM has applied on a timely basis for extensions of these STAs. Pursuant to FCC rules, if an extension request is filed on a timely basis, operations in accordance with the terms of the STA may continue pending action on the extension request.

 

See “Risks Related to Our Business—Failure to Comply with FCC Requirements could Damage our Business” above for information regarding an FCC Consent Decree to which XM expects to be subject.

 

One of XM’s Major Business Partners is Experiencing Financial Difficulties.

 

On October 8, 2005, Delphi Corporation and 38 of its domestic U.S. subsidiaries, which we refer to collectively as “Delphi,” filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Delphi manufactures, in factories outside the United States, XM radios for installation in various brands of GM vehicles. Delphi also distributes to consumer electronics retailers various models of XM radios manufactured abroad. On January 25, 2008, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming Delphi’s First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization, as Modified, which we refer to as the Delphi Plan, which provides for a reorganization of Delphi and the emergence of Delphi from bankruptcy as an ongoing entity. The Delphi Plan provides that Delphi shall assume all executory contracts including those with XM as of the effective date of the Delphi Plan. The Delphi Plan has not yet become effective, is subject to various conditions and may not become effective. Certain investors entered into commitments to provide financing to a reorganized Delphi, but (according to Delphi) terminated the investment agreement just prior to the closing of the financing. Delphi has commenced certain litigation alleging wrongful termination of the investment agreement, and asserting that the financing is necessary for the successful consummation of the Delphi Plan. Accordingly, it is unclear at this time whether the Delphi Plan will ever become effective. Further, even if the Delphi Plan becomes effective, Delphi has taken the position that any contracts that expire prior to the effective date of the Delphi Plan will not be assumed under the Delphi Plan and Delphi shall have no obligation to cure any pre-bankruptcy defaults thereunder. XM has reserved its rights to dispute that position.

 

     Weaker than Expected Market and Advertiser Acceptance of XM’s Radio Service could Adversely Affect XM’s Advertising Revenue and Results of Operations.

 

XM’s ability to generate advertising revenues will depend on several factors, including the level and type of penetration of its service, competition for advertising dollars from other media, and changes in the advertising industry and economy generally. XM directly competes for audiences and advertising revenues with traditional AM/FM radio stations, some of which maintain longstanding relationships with advertisers and possess greater resources than it does, and “new media,” including Internet, Internet radio, podcasts and others, and historically XM has faced limited competition from Sirius. Because XM offers its radio service to subscribers on a pay-for-service basis, certain advertisers may be less likely to advertise on its radio service.

 

XM’s Business may be Impaired by Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights.

 

Development of the XM Radio system has depended largely upon the intellectual property that XM has developed, as well as intellectual property XM has licensed from third parties. If the intellectual property that XM has developed or uses is not adequately protected, others will be permitted to and may duplicate the XM Radio system or service without liability. In addition, others may challenge, invalidate, render unenforceable or circumvent XM’s intellectual property rights, patents or existing sublicenses or XM may face significant legal costs in connection with defending and enforcing those intellectual property rights. Some of the know-how and technology XM has developed and plans to develop is not now, nor will be, covered by U.S. patents or trade secret protections. Trade secret protection and contractual agreements may not provide adequate protection if there is any

unauthorized use or disclosure. The loss of necessary technologies could require XM to obtain substitute technology of lower quality performance standards, at greater cost or on a delayed basis, which could harm its business.

 

Other parties may have patents or pending patent applications, which will later mature into patents or inventions that may block XM’s ability to operate its system or license its technology. XM may have to resort to litigation to enforce its rights under license agreements or to determine the scope and validity of other parties’ proprietary rights in the subject matter of those licenses. This may be expensive. Also, XM may not succeed in any such litigation.

 

Third parties may assert claims or bring suit against XM for patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, or for other infringement of intellectual property rights. Any such litigation could result in substantial cost to, and diversion of effort by, XM, and adverse findings in any proceeding could subject XM to significant liabilities to third parties; require XM to seek licenses from third parties; block XM’s ability to operate the XM Radio system or license its technology; or otherwise adversely affect XM’s ability to successfully develop and market the XM Radio system.

 

Interference from other Users could Damage XM’s Business.

 

XM’s service may be subject to interference caused by other users of radio frequencies, such as RF lighting and ultra-wideband (“UWB”) technology and Wireless Communications Service (“WCS”) users. The FCC is seeking comment on proposals by certain WCS licensees for modification of rules regarding their operations in spectrum adjacent to satellite radio, including rule changes to facilitate mobile broadband services in the WCS. XM and Sirius are participating actively in this proceeding and have opposed the changes requested by WCS licensees out of a concern for their impact on the reception of satellite radio service. We cannot predict the outcome of the FCC proceeding, or the impact on satellite radio reception.

 

XM’s Service Network or other Ground Facilities could be Damaged by Natural Catastrophes.

 

Since XM’s ground-based network is attached to towers, buildings and other structures around the country, an earthquake, tornado, flood or other catastrophic event anywhere in the United States could damage its network, interrupt its service and harm its business in the affected area. XM has backup central production and broadcast facilities; however, it does not have replacement or redundant facilities that can be used to assume the functions of XM’s repeater network in the event of a catastrophic event. Any damage to our repeater network would likely result in degradation of XM’s service for some subscribers and could result in the complete loss of service in affected areas. Damage to XM’s central production and broadcast facility would restrict its production of programming to its backup facilities.

 

Consumers could Steal XM’s Service.

 

Like all radio transmissions, the XM Radio signal is subject to interception. Pirates may be able to obtain or rebroadcast XM Radio without paying the subscription fee. Although XM uses encryption technology to mitigate the risk of signal theft, such technology may not be adequate to prevent theft of the XM Radio signal. If widespread, signal theft could harm XM’s business.

 

XM Depends on Certain on-Air Talent and Other People with Special Skills. If XM Cannot Retain these People, its Business could Suffer.

 

XM employs or independently contracts with on-air talent who maintain significant loyal audiences in or across various demographic groups. There can be no assurance that XM’s on-air talent will remain with XM or that XM will be able to retain their respective audiences. If XM loses the services of one or more of these individuals, and fails to attract comparable on-air talent with similar audience loyalty, the attractiveness of its service to subscribers and advertisers could decline, and its business could be adversely affected. XM also depends on the continued efforts of its executive officers and key employees, who have specialized technical knowledge regarding its satellite and radio systems and business knowledge regarding the radio industry and subscription services. If XM

loses the services of one or more of them, or fails to attract qualified replacement personnel, it could harm XM’s business and its future prospects.

 

Risks Related to the Merger

 

     Our Indebtedness Following the Completion of the Merger will be Substantial. This Indebtedness could Adversely Affect us in many ways, Including by Reducing Funds Available for other Business Purposes.

 

As of March 31, 2008, the pro forma indebtedness of the combined company after giving effect to the merger and the Refinancing Transactions, and including approximately $78.4 million of original issue discount associated with the 13% Senior Notes and approximately $162.5 million of incremental indebtedness incurred by XM subsequent to March 31, 2008 and prior to July 1, 2008, which will remain outstanding after the merger and the Refinancing Transactions, would have been approximately $3,418.8 million. Interest costs related to this debt will be substantial. As a result of this debt, demands on our cash resources will be substantial. Our high levels of indebtedness could reduce funds available for investment in research and development and capital expenditures or create competitive disadvantages compared to other companies with lower debt levels.

 

Our and XM’s indebtedness contain covenants that will, among other things, restrict our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to incur more debt, pay dividends and make distributions, make certain investments, repurchase stock, create liens, enter into transactions with affiliates, enter into sale lease-back transactions, merge or consolidate, and transfer or sell assets.

 

     Potential Adjustments to our Business Plan Following the Merger and XM’s Substantial Debt Maturing in 2009 will Require Additional Financing, and Additional Financing might not be Available on Favorable Terms or at all.

 

Following the merger, we will be the sole stockholder of XM and its business will be operated as an unrestricted subsidiary under our existing indebtedness. In its previous financial and operational estimates and predictions set forth in its most recent reports filed with the SEC, XM indicated that, provided that it meets the revenue, expense and cash flow projections of its current business plan, XM expected to be fully funded and not need additional liquidity to continue operations beyond its existing assets, credit facilities and cash generated by operations; XM’s current business plan is based on estimates regarding expected future costs, expected future revenue and assumes the refinancing or renegotiating of certain of its obligations as they become due, including the maturity of its existing credit facilities and $400 million of 1.75% Notes and the MLB escrow arrangement. XM’s financial and operational estimates and predictions were made in the context of being a stand-alone enterprise, and may not be reflective of results that will be achieved following the merger.

 

Our operations will also be affected by the FCC order approving the merger. In addition, our future liquidity may be adversely affected by, among other things, changes in our operations or business plans following the merger, the termination of XM’s GM Facility following the consummation of the merger, or by the nature and extent of the benefits, if any, achieved by operating XM as a wholly-owned subsidiary. We may be unwilling to contribute or loan XM capital to support its operations or unable to do so under the terms of our existing or future debt obligations. You should not assume that we will contribute or loan XM additional capital to satisfy its liquidity requirements following the merger. To the extent the XM’s remaining funds following the Refinancing Transactions are insufficient to support its ongoing capital requirements, it would be required to seek additional financing, which may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Such additional financing would likely be obtained from the sale of additional debt securities, obtaining the release of funds held in escrow in connection with XM’s MLB arrangement or other sources. If XM is unable to secure additional financing, its business and results of operations may be adversely affected. In addition, XM will be required to maintain a minimum cash balance of $75 million under its revolving credit facility. If XM’s cash balance following the Refinancing Transactions falls below $75 million, it would need to obtain a waiver from its bank lenders to avoid a default. No assurance can be given that XM would be able to obtain such a waiver or otherwise avoid a default under its revolving credit facility.

 

Following the Refinancing Transactions, XM will have a substantial amount of debt maturing in 2009, including its $250 million revolving credit facility and $100 million term loan, each of which matures in May 2009, $400 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due in December 2009, and $33.2 million

aggregate principal amount of 10% Senior Secured Discount Convertible Notes due in December 2009 (“Discount Notes”). Moreover, we have approximately $300 million of 21/2% Convertible Notes that mature in February 2009, which we may need to refinance. As a result of these debt maturities, our cash flows from operating activities may not be sufficient to fund our projected cash needs in 2009. We may not be able to access additional sources of refinancing on similar terms or pricing as those that are currently in place, or at all, or otherwise obtain other sources of funding. An inability to access additional sources of liquidity to fund our cash needs in 2009 or thereafter or to refinance or otherwise fund the repayment of our maturing debt instruments could adversely affect our growth, our financial condition, our results of operations, and our ability to make payments on our debt, and could force us to seek the protection of the bankruptcy laws, which could materially adversely impact our ability to operate our business and to make payments under our debt instruments.

 

It will be more difficult to obtain additional financing if prevailing instability in the credit and financial markets continues through 2009. Tightening credit policies could also adversely impact our operational liquidity by making it more difficult or costly for our customers to access credit, and could have an adverse impact on our operational liquidity as a result of possible changes to our payment arrangements that credit card companies and other credit providers could unilaterally make.

 

     The Anticipated Benefits of the Merger may not be Realized Fully (or at all) and may Take Longer to Realize than Expected.

 

The merger involves the integration of two companies that have previously operated independently with principal offices in two distinct locations and technologically different satellite radio platforms. We have conducted only limited planning regarding the integration of the two companies. The combined company will be required to devote significant management attention and resources to integrating the two companies. Delays in this process could adversely affect the combined company’s business, financial results and financial condition. Even if we were able to integrate our business operations successfully, there can be no assurance that this integration will result in the realization of the full benefits of synergies, cost savings, innovation and operational efficiencies that may be possible from this integration or that these benefits will be achieved within a reasonable period of time. In addition, the indentures governing our indebtedness and indebtedness of XM contain covenants that will restrict the integration of these two operating companies.

 

     Undertakings made to the FCC will Affect the Combined Company’s Business in the Future.

 

We and XM have represented to the FCC that the combined company will implement a number of voluntary commitments. These programming, a la carte, minority and public interest, equipment, subscription rates, and other service commitments are described in “The merger — FCC conditions.” The voluntary commitments will be treated by the FCC as enforceable conditions to the agency’s order approving the merger, and would bind the combined company. Similarly, to the extent the FCC conditions the merger on other terms related to but different from these voluntary commitments, or on other terms, those conditions also would be binding on the combined company. As such, a failure by the combined company to abide by these conditions could result in fines, additional license conditions, license revocation or other detrimental FCC actions. In addition, while we believe that the combined company can successfully implement all of the commitments, we are unable to predict the degree to which we will confront operational or technical difficulties in the course of such implementation or the ultimate effects of these commitments on the business or results of operations of the combined company.

 

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

 

     The Price of our Common Stock Historically has been Volatile. This Volatility may Affect the Price at which you could Sell our Common Stock, and the Sale of Substantial Amounts of our Common Stock could Adversely Affect the Price of our Common Stock.

 

The market price for our common stock has varied between a high of $4.15 and a low of $1.83 in the eighteen-month period ended June 30, 2008. This volatility may affect the price at which you could sell our common stock, and the sale of substantial amounts of our common stock could adversely affect the price of our common stock. The price for our common stock is likely to continue to be volatile and subject to significant price and volume fluctuations in response to market and other factors, including the other factors discussed in the risks related to our

business and the business of XM; variations in our quarterly operating results from our expectations or those of securities analysts or investors; downward revisions in securities analysts’ estimates; competitive developments; and capital commitments.

 

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of their stock, many companies have been the subject of securities class action litigation. If we became involved in securities class action litigation in the future, it could result in substantial costs and diversion of our management’s attention and resources and could harm our stock price, business, prospects, results of operations and financial condition.

 

In addition, the broader stock market has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations in recent years. This volatility has affected the market prices of securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated to their operating performance and may adversely affect the price of our common stock. In addition, our announcements of our quarterly operating results, changes in general conditions in the economy or the financial markets and other developments affecting us, our affiliates or our competitors could cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially.

 

In addition, the sale of substantial amounts of our common stock could adversely impact its price. As of June 30, 2008, we had outstanding approximately 1,501 million shares of common stock, options to purchase approximately 95 million shares of our common stock (of which approximately 53 million were exercisable as of that date at prices ranging from $0.49 to $31.25) and convertible notes convertible into approximately 111 million shares (at conversion prices ranging from $4.41 to $28.46). Approximately 1,467 million shares of our common stock will be issued in the merger. The sale or the availability for sale of a large number of shares of our common stock in the public market could cause the price of our common stock to decline.

 

     The Issuance and Sale of our Common Stock upon the Exchange, Conversion or Exercise of Outstanding Equity-Linked Securities may Cause Volatility in our Stock Price and will Dilute the Ownership Interest of Existing Stockholders.

 

Although our diluted earnings per share calculation treats the stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, warrants, convertible notes and stock based awards under our Stock Incentive Plan as if they were already exchanged or converted into our common stock, sales in the public market of our common stock issuable upon such exchange or conversion could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our common stock. Anticipated exchange or conversion of the equity-linked securities into shares of our common stock could depress the price of our common stock. In addition, the existence of the equity-linked securities may encourage short selling by market participants because the exchange or conversion of such securities could be used to satisfy short positions. Exchange or conversion of the outstanding equity-linked securities will dilute the ownership interests of existing stockholders.

 

     We have Never Paid Dividends and do not Anticipate Paying any Dividends on our Common Stock in the Future, so any Short-Term Return on your Investment will Depend on the Market Price of our Common Stock.

 

We currently intend to retain any earnings to finance our operations and growth. In addition, the terms and conditions of certain of our and our subsidiaries’ debt instruments restrict and limit payments or distributions in respect of common stock.

 

     Delaware Law and our Charter Documents may Impede or Discourage a Takeover, which could Cause the Market Price of Shares of our Common Stock to Decline.

 

We are a Delaware corporation, and the anti-takeover provisions of Delaware law impose various impediments to the ability of a third party to acquire control of our company, even if a change in control would be beneficial to our existing stockholders. In addition, our board of directors has the power, without stockholder approval, to designate the terms of one or more series of preferred stock and issue shares of preferred stock, including the adoption of a “poison pill,” which could be used defensively if a takeover is threatened. The ability of our board of directors to create and issue a new series of preferred stock and certain provisions of Delaware law and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could impede a merger, takeover or other business combination involving us or

discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer for our common stock, which, under certain circumstances, could reduce the market price of our common stock.

 

Risks Related to the Offering

 

     The Effect of the Issuance and Sale of Shares of our Common Stock in this Offering, which Issuance is being Made to Facilitate Transactions by which Investors in XM’s Notes may Hedge their Investments, may be to Lower the Market Price of our Common Stock.

 

The underwriters have informed us and XM that they, or their respective affiliates, intend to short sell the borrowed shares concurrently with the offering of the Notes. The borrowed shares are being borrowed by the share borrowers under the share lending agreements. Neither XM nor we will receive any proceeds from the sale of the borrowed shares, but we will receive a nominal lending fee from the share borrowers for the use of those shares. All borrowed shares (or identical shares or, in certain circumstances, the cash value thereof) must be returned to us on or about the maturity date of the Notes or earlier upon notice from us that the Notes are no longer outstanding, or in certain other circumstances. See “Description of Share Lending Agreements; Concurrent Offering of Exchangeable Notes.”

 

We have been further advised by the underwriters that they, or their respective affiliates, intend to use the share loans and the short sales of the borrowed shares to facilitate transactions by which investors in the Notes may hedge their investments through privately negotiated derivative transactions. The existence of the share lending agreements, the short sales of our common stock effected in connection with the sale of the Notes, and the related derivatives transactions, or any unwind of such derivative transactions, could cause the market price of our common stock to be lower over the term of the share lending agreements than they would have been had we not entered into these agreements, due to the effect of the increase in the number of outstanding shares of our common stock or otherwise. For example, in connection with any cash settlement of any such derivative transaction, the underwriters or their affiliates may purchase shares of our common stock and investors in the Notes may sell shares of our common stock, which could temporarily increase, temporarily delay a decline in, or temporarily decrease, the market price of our common stock. The market price of our common stock could be further negatively affected by these or other short sales of our common stock, including other sales by the purchasers of the Notes hedging their investment therein.

 

     Adjustments by Purchasers of the Notes of Their Hedging Positions in our Common Stock and the Expectation Thereof may have a Negative Effect on the Market Price of our Common Stock.

 

The shares of our common stock that are being offered in connection with the share lending agreements are expected to be used to facilitate the establishment of hedge positions in our common stock by investors in the Notes with respect to the Notes through privately negotiated derivative transactions. The number of shares of our common stock offered hereby may be more or less than the notional size of these desired hedge positions. Any buying or selling of shares of our common stock by investors in the Notes to adjust their hedging positions simultaneously with this offering or the concurrent offering of the Notes or in the future may affect the market price of our common stock.

 

     Changes in the Accounting Guidelines Relating to the Borrowed Shares could Increase our Reported Loss Per Share and Potentially Decrease our Common Stock Price.

 

Because the borrowed shares that are being offered (or identical shares) must be returned to us at the end of the loan availability period under the share lending agreements or earlier in certain circumstances, we believe that under U.S. GAAP, as presently in effect, the borrowed shares will not be considered outstanding for the purpose of computing and reporting our (loss) earnings per share. If accounting guidelines were to change in the future, we may become required to treat the borrowed shares as outstanding for purposes of computing (loss) earnings per share, our reported (loss) per share would be decreased or our reported earnings per share would be reduced and Sirius common stock price could decrease, possibly significantly. In addition, if the borrowers of the borrowed shares failed to perform their obligations pursuant to the share lending agreements and return the borrowed shares for whatever reason, such shares would be included in all calculations of (loss) earnings per share and we may be compelled to sue for damages which may not provide an adequate remedy.

 

Overview

 

On February 19, 2007, we entered into the merger agreement with Holdings to effect a strategic merger, combining our business with that of Holdings through the merger of Holdings with our wholly-owned subsidiary, resulting in Holdings and its subsidiaries, including XM, becoming direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of us. On March 24, 2008, the Department of Justice approved the merger and the merger is pending approval by the FCC. The merger is intended to qualify as a reorganization for federal income tax purposes. The issuance and sale of the common stock is conditioned upon the closing of the merger.

 

In the merger, each share of Holdings’ Class A common stock then issued and outstanding will be converted at the effective time of the merger into the right to receive 4.6 shares of our common stock. Each share of Holdings’ Series A convertible preferred stock then issued and outstanding similarly will be converted at the effective time of the merger into the right to receive 4.6 shares of a newly-designated series of our preferred stock having the same powers, designations, preferences, rights and qualifications, limitations and restrictions as the stock so converted, except that such preferred stock will have the right to vote with the holders of our common stock as a single class, with each share of preferred stock having one-fifth of a vote.

 

The merger agreement contains certain termination rights both for us and Holdings. If the merger agreement is terminated under circumstances specified in the merger agreement due to action by one of the parties, we or Holdings, as the case may be, will be required to pay the other a termination fee of $175 million. Our board of directors and stockholders and the board of directors and stockholders of Holdings have approved the merger. The parties agreed to extend the merger agreement, as necessary, for rolling two week periods unless either side notifies the other of its intention not to extend.

 

In connection with the merger, XM will be required to refinance a significant portion of our outstanding indebtedness. See “Summary — Recent Developments — Refinancing transactions” and “Use of Proceeds.”

 

Reasons for the Merger

 

This section summarizes the principal potential strategies and financial benefits that the parties expect to realize in the merger. For a discussion of various factors that could prohibit or limit the parties from realizing some or all of these benefits, see “Risk Factors.” We believe that the merger will enable us and XM to capitalize on the strategic advantages and opportunities. The benefits of the merger are expected to include the following:

 

 

 

The actual synergistic benefits from the merger and costs of integration could be different from those described above and these differences could be material. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that any Of the potential benefits described above will be realized. See “Risk factors” and “Special note regarding forward-looking statements.”

 

FCC Conditions

 

In order to demonstrate to the FCC that the merger is in the public interest, we and XM have represented to the FCC that the combined company will implement a number of voluntary commitments. These programming, minority and public interest, equipment, subscription rates, and other service commitments are summarized as follows:

 

Programming

 

A La Carte Programming:  The combined company will offer the following a la carte programming options:

 

 

Within three months of the consummation of the merger, the first radios capable of offering a la carte programming will be introduced in the retail after-market, likely first with respect to radios offered by Sirius followed thereafter by XM radios, and the combined company will commence offering a la carte programming.

 

“Best of Both” Programming: Within three months of the consummation of the merger, the combined company will offer customers the ability to receive the best of both SIRIUS and XM programming. Current XM customers will continue to receive their existing XM service, and be able to obtain select SIRIUS programming. Likewise, current SIRIUS customers will continue to receive their existing SIRIUS service, and be able to obtain select XM programming. This “best of” programming will be the same “best of” programming included as part of the 100 Channel a la carte offering, and will be available at a monthly cost of $16.99.

 

Mostly Music or News, Sports and Talk Programming:  Within three months of the consummation of the merger, customers will have the option of choosing an option of “mostly music” programming. Subscribers will also be able to choose an option of news, sports and talk programming. Each of these programming options will be available on existing satellite radios at a cost of $9.99 per month.

 

Discounted Family-Friendly Programming:  Within three months of the consummation of the merger, consumers will be able to purchase a “family-friendly” version of existing SIRIUS or XM programming at a cost of $11.95 a month, representing a discount of $1.00 per month. Current SIRIUS customers will also be able to choose a family-friendly version of SIRIUS programming that includes select XM programming, and current XM customers can choose a family-friendly XM programming option that includes select SIRIUS programming. This programming will cost $14.99 per month, representing a discount of $2.00 per month from the cost of the “best of” programming. These programming options are subject to individual channel changes in the ordinary course of business and, in the case of certain programming, the consent of third-party programming providers.

 

Public Interest and Qualified Entity Channels.

 

 

Equipment

 

 

 

Service to Puerto Rico

 

Within three months of the consummation of the merger, the combined company will file the necessary applications to provide the Sirius satellite radio service to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico using terrestrial repeaters and will, upon grant of the necessary permanent authorizations, promptly introduce such satellite radio service to the Commonwealth.

 

Interoperable Receivers

 

Within nine months of the consummation of the merger, the combined company will offer for sale an interoperable receiver in the retail after-market.

 

Subscription Rates

 

The combined company will not raise the retail price for its basic $12.95 per month subscription package, the a la carte programming packages and the new programming packages described above for thirty six months after consummation of the merger. After the first anniversary of the consummation of the merger, the combined company may pass through cost increases incurred since the filing of the combined company’s FCC merger application as a result of statutorily or contractually required payments to the music, recording and publishing industries for the performance of musical works and sound recordings or for device recording fees. The combined company will provide customers, either on individual bills or on the combined company’s website, specific costs passed through to consumers pursuant to the preceding sentence.

 

Local Programming and Advertising

 

The combined company has committed not to originate local programming or advertising through its repeater networks.

 

We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of our common stock offered by this supplemental prospectus, other than a nominal loan fee from the share borrowers equal to $0.01 per share multiplied by the number of shares issued to the borrowers. See “Share Lending Agreements; Concurrent Offering of Notes.” We expect to use those proceeds for general corporate purposes. This offering is being conducted in connection with the offering by XM of its Notes and is contingent upon the closing of that offering.

 

The following table illustrates the currently expected estimated sources and uses of the funds for the Refinancing Transactions. Actual amounts will vary from estimated amounts depending on several factors, including changes in XM’s refinancing plans as a result of market conditions or other factors, the extent to which holders of XM’s existing indebtedness may elect not to accept its offer to refinance its indebtedness, the timing of the merger and completion of the Refinancing Transactions and other factors.

 

 

 

 

The following table sets forth our cash and cash equivalents balances and our capitalization as of March 31, 2008 on an actual basis and on an adjusted basis to (i) reflect the completion of the offering of shares of our common stock, including our receipt of the nominal lending fees in respect of the borrowed shares being offered, and (ii) give effect to the merger and the Refinancing Transactions, as if they had occurred on such date. As adjusted amounts will vary from amounts set forth below depending on several factors, including changes in XM’s refinancing plans as a result of market conditions or other factors, the extent to which holders of existing indebtedness may elect not to accept XM’s offer to repurchase their debt securities and other obligations, the timing of the consummation of the merger and completion of the Refinancing Transactions and other factors. You should read the data set forth in the table below in conjunction with “The merger,” “Use of proceeds,” “Summary historical and pro forma consolidated financial data” and “Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements” appearing elsewhere in this prospectus supplement, as well as our “Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations” and our audited and unaudited financial statements and the accompanying notes, which are incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement. Upon the closing of the merger, Sirius’ capital structure will consist of 4,500,000,000 authorized shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001 per share, including 25 million shares of preferred stock designated as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. As of June 30, 2008, an aggregate of 1,501 million shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding, and no shares of preferred stock were issued and outstanding. The pro forma debt balances do not include $162.5 million of incremental debt incurred by XM since March 31, 2008 and prior to July 1, 2008 or $78.4 million of original issue discount relating to the 13% Senior Notes.

 

 

 

 

Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SIRI.” The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low closing sales price per share of our common stock. On July 25, 2008, the last reported sale price for our common stock was $2.25 per share.

 

 

As of June 30, 2008, there were approximately 9,475 holders of record of our common stock.

 

We have never paid cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain earnings, if any, for use in our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors, subject to applicable limitations under Delaware law, and will be dependent upon our results of operations, financial condition and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. A number of our current debt instruments contain, and future debt instruments may contain, provisions restricting our ability to pay dividends.

 

Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales may occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price and impair our ability to raise capital in the future.

 

Upon completion of this offering,           shares of our common stock will be issued and outstanding, substantially all           of which are freely tradable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act, or may be eligible for immediate sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Additional shares of our common stock, which are not outstanding, may be issued and become available for resale.

 

As of the date of this prospectus supplement, an aggregate of 111 million shares of common stock are issuable upon conversion of our outstanding convertible notes. In addition, 55 million shares of our common stock are issuable upon the exercise of our outstanding warrants. We have also granted options to purchase an aggregate of 95 million shares of our common stock under our stock option plans and have issued 4 million restricted shares. We have remaining 55 million shares for issuance under our stock option plans. An aggregate of 1,470 million shares of our common stock are expected to be issued to Holdings’ stockholders upon the completion of the merger.

 

In addition, upon completion of the merger, all of the existing convertible notes and warrants of Holdings and XM will become convertible into shares of our common stock pursuant to their terms, with appropriate adjustments to the conversion ratio to reflect the consideration for the merger. We have reserved an aggregate of 135.8 million shares of our common stock for issuance pursuant to these convertible notes and warrants.

 

The Notes being offered in the concurrent offering will be exchangeable into shares of our common stock at any time prior to the third business day preceding the maturity of such Notes in December 2014. It is expected that the number of shares of our common stock issuable upon exchange of the Notes being sold in the concurrent offering will equal the number of shares of common stock that are the subject of this offering. The shares issuable upon exchange of the Notes will be restricted securities but may be resold pursuant to a registration statement and resale prospectus that we are obligated to establish and maintain pursuant to the registration rights agreement entered into in connection with the offering of the Notes. It is expected that the shares issued upon the exchange of Notes will also be saleable without registration in compliance with Rule 144 after the expiration of applicable holding periods.

 

In general, under Rule 144 as recently amended, a person who has beneficially owned restricted securities of an issuer which files Exchange Act reports, for at least six months would be entitled to sell all shares of restricted stock without limitation as long as we are current in making our Exchange Act filings. The sale of restricted securities held more than a year by non-affiliates will no longer require current information about us. Affiliates of us who wish to sell restricted securities will now be able to make such sales after holding such shares for six months but shall continue to be subject to the volume and manner-of-sale requirements, notice requirements and the availability of current public information about us.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet combines the historical consolidated balance sheets of Sirius and XM, giving effect to the merger and the Refinancing Transaction as if they had been consummated on March 31, 2008 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007, giving effect to the merger and the Refinancing Transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2007. The historical consolidated financial information has been adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that are (i) directly attributable to the merger, (ii) factually supportable, and (iii) with respect to the statement of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. Intercompany transactions have not been eliminated as the preliminary estimates are not material to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.

 

These unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical audited consolidated financial information and accompanying notes of Sirius and XM, which have been incorporated by reference into this document. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the merger had been completed at the dates indicated. It may be necessary to further reclassify XM’s financial statements to conform to those classifications that are determined by the combined company to be most appropriate. While some reclassifications of prior periods have been included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, further reclassifications may be necessary.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements were prepared using the purchase method of accounting with Sirius treated as the acquiring entity. Accordingly, consideration paid by Sirius to complete the merger with XM will be allocated to XM’s assets and liabilities based upon their estimated fair values as of the date of completion of the merger. The allocation is dependent upon certain valuations and other studies that have not progressed to a stage where there is sufficient information to make a definitive allocation. Additionally, a final determination of the fair value of XM’s assets and liabilities, which cannot be made prior to the completion of the transaction, will be based on the actual net tangible and intangible assets of XM that exist as of the date of completion of the merger. Accordingly, the pro forma purchase price adjustments are preliminary, subject to further adjustments as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed and have been made solely for the purpose of providing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presented below. Sirius estimated the fair value of XM’s assets and liabilities based on discussions with XM’s management, due diligence and information presented in public filings. Until regulatory approval is received from the FCC, both companies are limited in their ability to share information. Therefore, certain valuations have not been performed on tangible and intangible assets and liabilities such as property and equipment and deferred revenue and therefore an estimate of fair value is not included as a pro forma adjustment. Upon completion of the merger, final valuations will be performed. Increases or decreases in the fair value of relevant balance sheet amounts including property and equipment, deferred revenue, debt and intangibles will result in adjustments to the balance sheet and/or statement of operations. There can be no assurance that the final determination will not result in material changes.

 

These pro forma results reflect the impact of the following Refinancing Transactions detailed in the “Recent Developments” section of this document:

 

 

 

Sirius expects to incur significant costs associated with integrating Sirius’ and XM’s businesses. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not reflect the cost of any integration activities or benefits that may result from synergies that may be derived from any integration activities. In addition, the unaudited pro forma combined consolidated financial statements do not reflect one-time fees and expenses of $25 million payable by Sirius as a result of the merger or payments contemplated by the Consent Decrees.

 

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements