SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ---------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 29, 1996 ---------------- CD RADIO INC. --------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware --------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-24710 52-1700207 ----------------- -------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) Sixth Floor, 1001 22nd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 - ----------------------------------- -------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (202) 296-6192 -------------- -------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Page 1 of 5 Pages Exhibit Index on Page 4 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS The press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is incorporated herein by this reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99. Press Release dated October 29, 1996 Page 2 of 5 Pages SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CD RADIO INC. Date October 29, 1996 By /s/ Lawrence F. Gilberti ------------------------------ Lawrence F. Gilberti Secretary and Director Page 3 of 5 Pages Exhibit Index ------------- Exhibit Number Exhibit Page - ------ ------- ---- 99 Press Release dated October 29, 1996 5 Page 4 of 5 Pages