10-Q 1 d10q.htm FORM 10-Q Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

 

 

 

Commission

File

            Number            

 

    Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter    

 

I.R.S. Employer

Identification

        Number        

000-27441   XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC.   54-1878819
333-39178   XM SATELLITE RADIO INC.   52-1805102

 

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization of both registrants)

 

1500 Eckington Place, NE

Washington, DC

  20002-2194
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (202) 380-4000

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether each registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.   Large Accelerated Filer  x   Accelerated Filer                      ¨
  Non-Accelerated Filer    ¨   Smaller Reporting Company   ¨     
XM Satellite Radio Inc.   Large Accelerated Filer  ¨   Accelerated Filer                      ¨
  Non-Accelerated Filer    x   Smaller Reporting Company   ¨     

Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).     Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

(Class)

 

(Outstanding as of July 31, 2009)

XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC.

COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE

(all shares are issued to Sirius XM Radio Inc.)

  100 SHARES

XM SATELLITE RADIO INC.

COMMON STOCK, $0.10 PAR VALUE

(all shares are issued to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.)

  125 SHARES

 

 

 


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INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

Item No.

  

Description

    
   PART I – Financial Information   
Item 1.    Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008    1
   Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008    2
  

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit and Comprehensive Loss for the six months ended June 30, 2009

   3
   Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008    4
   Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements    5
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    32
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Material Risk    59
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures    59
   PART II – Other Information   
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings    60
Item 1A.    Risk Factors    60
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    61
Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities    61
Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    61
Item 5.    Other Information    61
Item 6.    Exhibits    61
   Signatures    69


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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Successor Entity          Predecessor Entity  
(in thousands)    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
         Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Revenue:

           

Subscriber revenue, including effects of rebates

   $ 291,859      $ 579,324           $ 291,772      $ 575,187   

Advertising revenue, net of agency fees

     4,807        9,328             10,432        19,550   

Equipment revenue

     6,107        12,024             7,491        11,812   

Other revenue

     4,058        8,388             8,340        19,941   
                                     

Total revenue

     306,831        609,064             318,035        626,490   

Operating expenses (depreciation and amortization shown separately below) (1):

             

Cost of services:

             

Satellite and transmission

     11,362        25,468             19,780        39,922   

Programming and content

     27,893        56,542             49,604        101,166   

Revenue share and royalties

     46,405        96,021             73,586        142,408   

Customer service and billing

     31,347        65,105             36,388        70,698   

Cost of equipment

     3,442        6,907             9,055        17,606   

Sales and marketing

     26,797        58,510             59,280        108,786   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     22,226        48,475             69,193        140,717   

General and administrative

     34,721        66,472             42,015        83,235   

Engineering, design and development

     6,631        11,383             9,414        20,435   

Depreciation and amortization

     50,049        104,875             32,438        77,921   

Restructuring, impairments and related costs

     26,586        26,586             —          —     
                                     

Total operating expenses

     287,459        566,344             400,753        802,894   
                                     

Income (loss) from operations

     19,372        42,720             (82,718     (176,404

Other income (expense):

             

Interest and investment income

     590        1,119             743        2,419   

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

     (88,118     (156,319          (30,480     (59,807

Loss on change in value of embedded derivatives

     (19,799     (78,003          —          —     

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

     (107,450     (108,076          —          —     

Gain (loss) on investments

     3,147        (3,791          (4,373     (8,550

Other income

     839        1,226             1,082        895   
                                     

Total other expense

     (210,791     (343,844          (33,028     (65,043
                                     

Loss before income taxes

     (191,419     (301,124          (115,746     (241,447

Income tax expense

     (578     (1,156          (673     (1,004
                                     

Net loss

     (191,997     (302,280          (116,419     (242,451

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     —          —               (3,153     (6,390
                                     

Net loss - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries

   $ (191,997   $ (302,280        $ (119,572   $ (248,841
                                     

 

             

(1) Amounts related to share-based payment expense included in operating expenses were as follows:

             

Satellite and transmission

   $ 297      $ 800           $ 1,005      $ 2,440   

Programming and content

     1,111        2,509             1,820        4,363   

Customer service and billing

     327        733             752        1,641   

Sales and marketing

     1,272        2,601             2,623        6,277   

General and administrative

     10,497        16,767             5,045        11,566   

Engineering, design and development

     565        1,522             1,702        4,164   
                                     

Total share-based payment expense

   $ 14,069      $ 24,932           $ 12,947      $ 30,451   
                                     

See accompanying Notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (unaudited)        
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 414,936      $ 206,740   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,140 and $6,199, respectively

     39,040        52,727   

Inventory, net

     3,634        4,489   

Prepaid expenses

     83,553        37,351   

Related party current assets

     107,142        112,363   

Other current assets

     59,475        50,412   
                

Total current assets

     707,780        464,082   

Property and equipment, net

     806,320        874,588   

FCC license

     2,000,000        2,000,000   

Restricted investments

     250        120,250   

Deferred financing fees, net

     39,053        30,303   

Intangible assets, net

     647,936        688,671   

Related party long-term assets

     118,628        124,607   

Other long-term assets

     63,250        34,284   
                

Total assets

   $ 4,383,217      $ 4,336,785   
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S DEFICIT     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 200,513      $ 237,299   

Accrued interest

     51,338        50,543   

Current portion of deferred revenue

     464,664        419,707   

Current portion of deferred credit on executory contracts

     244,116        234,774   

Current maturities of long-term debt

     271,279        355,739   

Related party current liabilities

     114,787        83,930   
                

Total current liabilities

     1,346,697        1,381,992   

Deferred revenue

     162,332        131,255   

Deferred credit on executory contracts

     918,678        1,037,190   

Long-term debt

     1,668,834        1,439,102   

Long-term related party debt

     95,093        —     

Deferred tax liability

     895,121        886,475   

Related party long-term liabilities

     21,123        —     

Other long-term liabilities

     33,070        36,325   
                

Total liabilities

     5,140,948        4,912,339   
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

    

Stockholder’s deficit:

    

Common stock, par value $0.01; 1,000 shares authorized; 100 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

     —          —     

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (6,986     (7,871

Additional paid-in capital

     5,989,720        5,870,502   

Accumulated deficit

     (6,740,465     (6,438,185
                

Total stockholder’s deficit

     (757,731     (575,554
                

Total liabilities and stockholder’s deficit

   $ 4,383,217      $ 4,336,785   
                

See accompanying Notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER’S DEFICIT AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

     Common Stock    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Accumulated
Deficit
    Accumulated
Other

Comprehensive
Loss
    Total
Stockholder’s
Deficit
 
(in thousands, except share data)    Shares    Amount          

Balance at December 31, 2008

   100    $ —      $ 5,870,502    $ (6,438,185   $ (7,871   $ (575,554

Net loss - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries

   —        —        —        (302,280     —          (302,280

Other comprehensive income:

               

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax

   —        —        —        —          548        548   

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax

   —        —        —        —          337        337   
                     

Total comprehensive loss

                  (301,395

Non-cash capital contributions from SIRIUS XM

   —        —        119,218      —          —          119,218   
                                           

Balance at June 30, 2009

   100    $ —      $ 5,989,720    $ (6,740,465   $ (6,986   $ (757,731
                                           

See accompanying Notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Successor Entity          Predecessor Entity  
(in thousands)    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
         Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Net loss - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries

   $ (302,280        $ (248,841

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

         

Depreciation and amortization

     104,875             77,921   

Non-cash interest expense

     51,522             5,278   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     8,634             7,476   

Amortization of deferred income related to equity method investment

     (1,388          (4,996

Loss on investments

     3,791             8,550   

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

     108,076             —     

Write-down of long-lived assets

     26,586             —     

Share-based payment expense

     24,932             30,451   

Loss on change in value of embedded derivatives

     78,003             —     

Deferred income taxes

     1,156             1,004   

Other non-cash purchase price adjustments

     (85,223          —     

Other

     —               6,360   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

         

Accounts receivable

     5,053             11,452   

Inventory

     855             4,268   

Related party assets

     11,200             3,285   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,986             (23,673

Restricted investments

     —               (120,000

Other long-term assets

     28,275             307   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (53,096          (34,919

Accrued interest

     4,950             (920

Deferred revenue

     53,322             35,637   

Related party liabilities

     26,196             2,415   

Other long-term liabilities

     3,979             3,931   
                     

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     101,404             (235,014
                     

Cash flows from investing activities:

         

Additions to property and equipment

     (4,121          (27,447

Purchase of restricted and other investments

     —               (9,450

Sale of restricted and other investments

     —               25   
                     

Net cash used in investing activities

     (4,121          (36,872
                     

Cash flows from financing activities:

         

Proceeds from exercise of warrants and stock options

     —               956   

Long-term borrowings, net of costs

     387,427             340,634   

Related party long-term borrowings, net of costs

     95,093             —     

Payment of premiums on redemption of debt

     (16,572          —     

Payments to minority interest holder

     —               (5,937

Repayment of long-term borrowings

     (255,035          (34,142

Repayment of long-term related party borrowings

     (100,000          —     

Other, net

     —               (2,458
                     

Net cash provided by financing activities

     110,913             299,053   
                     

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     208,196             27,167   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     206,740             156,686   
                     

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 414,936           $ 183,853   
                     

                                               

         
 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash and Non-Cash Flow Information

         

Cash paid during the period for:

         

Interest, net of amounts capitalized

   $ 102,457           $ 55,597   

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

         

Non-cash capital contributions from SIRIUS XM

     119,218             —     

Property acquired through capital leases

     260             4,466   

Release of restricted investments

     120,000             —     

See accompanying Notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

(1) Business

We broadcast in the United States our music, sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather channels for a subscription fee through our proprietary satellite radio system. Our satellite radio system consists of four in-orbit satellites, over 700 terrestrial repeaters that receive and retransmit signals, satellite uplink facilities and studios. Subscribers can also receive certain of our music and other channels over the Internet.

On July 28, 2008 XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (“XM Holdings”) merged with and into Vernon Merger Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Merger”) and, as a result, XM Holdings is now a wholly owned subsidiary of SIRIUS. Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. was later renamed Sirius XM Radio Inc. (“SIRIUS”). The accounting for the Merger has been “pushed-down” in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements. XM, together with its subsidiaries, is operated as an unrestricted subsidiary under SIRIUS’ existing indebtedness. As an unrestricted subsidiary, transactions between the companies are required to comply with various contractual provisions in our debt instruments. For purposes of these Notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements, “we,” “us,” “our,” “the company,” and similar terms refer to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Our satellite radios are primarily distributed through automakers (“OEMs”), retailers and our website. We have agreements with major automakers to offer our satellite radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment in their vehicles. Our radios are also offered to customers of rental car companies.

Our subscriber totals include subscribers under our regular pricing plans; discounted pricing plans; subscribers that have prepaid, including payments either made or due from automakers for prepaid subscriptions included in the sale or lease price of a new vehicle; certain radios activated for daily rental fleet programs; subscribers to XM Radio Online, our Internet service; and certain subscribers to our weather, traffic and data services.

Our primary source of revenue is subscription fees, with most of our customers subscribing on an annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthly basis. We offer discounts for prepaid and long-term subscriptions as well as discounts for multiple subscriptions. We also derive revenue from activation fees, the sale of advertising on select non-music channels, the direct sale of satellite radios, components and accessories, and other ancillary services, such as our data and weather services.

In certain cases, automakers include a subscription to our radio services in the sale or lease price of vehicles. The length of these prepaid subscriptions varies, but is typically three months. We also reimburse various automakers for certain costs associated with satellite radios installed in their vehicles.

We also have an interest in a satellite radio service offered in Canada through our affiliate, Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (“XM Canada”). Subscribers to the XM Canada service are not included in our subscriber count.

XM Satellite Radio Inc. (“XM”) was incorporated on December 15, 1992 in the State of Delaware. XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. was formed as a holding company for XM on May 16, 1997.

As of June 30, 2009, the principal differences between the financial conditions of XM Holdings and XM were:

 

   

the ownership by XM Holdings of the corporate headquarters and data center buildings and the lease of these buildings to XM;

 

   

XM-1, XM-2, and the transponders of XM-3 and XM-4 are owned by XM; and XM-5 and the bus portions of XM-3 and XM-4 are owned by XM Holdings;

 

   

the presence at XM Holdings of additional indebtedness, primarily the 10% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009 and 10% Senior PIK Secured Notes due 2011, both of which are not guaranteed by XM;

 

   

the investment by XM Holdings in XM Canada (including related revenue and deferred income); and

 

   

the existence of cash balances at XM Holdings.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

(Dollar amounts in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

 

Accordingly, the results of operations for XM and its subsidiaries are substantially the same as the results of operations for XM Holdings and its subsidiaries except that XM has:

 

   

additional rent, less depreciation and amortization expense and less other income, in each case principally related to XM’s rental of its corporate headquarters and data center buildings from XM Holdings, which are intercompany transactions that have been eliminated in XM Holdings’ consolidated financial statements;

 

   

less interest expense or gains and losses on embedded derivatives, principally related to the additional indebtedness at XM Holdings;

 

   

less revenue associated with the amortization of deferred income and equity in losses from XM Holdings’ investment in XM Canada;

 

   

no gains or losses on XM Holdings’ investment in XM Canada; and

 

   

less interest income because of additional cash balances at XM Holdings.

(2) Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Presentation

In presenting unaudited consolidated financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and related disclosures. Additionally, estimates were used when recording the fair values of our assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Merger. Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgment and available information. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our unaudited consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2009, the successor period of the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, and the predecessor period of the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, have been made.

XM Holdings operates as an unrestricted subsidiary of SIRIUS under its existing indebtedness. As an unrestricted subsidiary, transactions between the companies are required to comply with various contractual restrictions in our existing debt instruments. SIRIUS allocates certain expenses to us based on the estimated costs incurred by SIRIUS that pertain to us. Additionally, certain costs incurred by us benefit SIRIUS and are allocated to SIRIUS based on estimated costs incurred by us pertaining to SIRIUS. We settle amounts due between the parties on a semi-monthly and monthly basis, except for share-based payment arrangements which are settled at times agreed to between us and SIRIUS. Our financial position, results of operations and cash flows could differ from those that might have resulted had we operated autonomously. As a result of the Merger, certain of our predecessor accounting policies were changed to conform with SIRIUS’ current accounting policies. These changes have not had, and are not expected to have, a significant impact on our unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read together with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2009.

In connection with the Merger, our assets and liabilities were adjusted to fair value at the acquisition date by application of “push-down” accounting. Accordingly, our financial position and results of operations may not be comparable between the accompanying Successor and Predecessor periods.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

(Dollar amounts in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

 

We have evaluated events subsequent to the balance sheet date and prior to filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 through August 10, 2009 and determined there have not been any events that have occurred that would require adjustment to our unaudited consolidated financial statements.

(3) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and related disclosures.

Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition, asset impairment, useful lives of our satellites and valuation allowances against deferred tax assets. Financial market volatility and economic conditions in the United States have impacted and will continue to impact our business. Such conditions could have a material impact to our significant accounting estimates.

Inventory

Inventory consists of finished goods, refurbished goods, and other raw material components used in manufacturing radios. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, or market. We record an estimated allowance for inventory that is considered slow moving and obsolete or whose carrying value is in excess of net realizable value. The provision related to products purchased for our direct to consumer distribution channel is reported as a component of Cost of equipment in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations. The remaining provision is reported as a component of Subscriber acquisition costs in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations.

Inventory, net, consists of the following:

 

     June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

Raw materials

   $ 5,734      $ 5,781   

Finished goods

     3,159        6,898   

Allowance for obsolescence

     (5,259     (8,190
                

Total inventory, net

   $ 3,634      $ 4,489   
                

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in our prior period unaudited consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to our current period presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) 157-1, Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13 and FSP 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. FSP 157-1 amends SFAS No. 157 to remove certain leasing transactions from its scope. FSP 157-2, delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all nonfinancial assets and liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on at least an annual basis, until January 1, 2009 for calendar year end entities. In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active, which provides a detailed example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset in an inactive market, and emphasizes the requirements to disclose significant unobservable inputs used as a basis for estimating fair value. We adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008, except as it applies to nonfinancial assets and liabilities as noted in FSP 157-2.

 

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Neither the partial adoption nor the issuance of FSP 157-3 had any significant impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position. We adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157, as amended, on January 1, 2009 as it relates to nonfinancial assets and liabilities, and there has been no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position as a result of such action.

In November 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations, which continues to require that all business combinations be accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method, the acquirer recognizes and measures the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any contingent consideration and contractual contingencies, as a whole, at their fair value as of the acquisition date. Under SFAS No. 141R, all transaction costs are expensed as incurred. SFAS No. 141R rescinded EITF No. 93-07, Uncertainties Related to Income Taxes in a Purchase Business Combination. Under SFAS No. 141R, all subsequent adjustments to uncertain tax positions assumed in a business combination that previously would have impacted goodwill are recognized in the income statement. The guidance in SFAS No. 141R is applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2008. We adopted SFAS No. 141R effective January 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 141R-1, Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies, which clarifies the application of SFAS No. 141R to assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. FSP No. FAS 141R-1 requires the acquirer to recognize at fair value an asset acquired or liability assumed in a business combination that arises from a contingency if the acquisition-date fair value of that asset or liability can be determined during the measurement period. If the acquisition-date fair value cannot be determined, the acquirer would apply the recognition criteria in SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, and FASB Interpretation No. 14, Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of a Loss, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 5, to determine whether the contingency should be recognized as of the acquisition date or after it. The guidance in FSP No. FAS 141R-1 will be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2008. FSP No. FAS 141R-1 does not impact the accounting for the Merger.

In December 2007, the FASB ratified EITF No. 07-1, Accounting for Collaborative Agreements, which provides guidance on how the parties to a collaborative agreement should account for costs incurred and revenue generated on sales to third parties, how sharing payments pursuant to a collaboration agreement should be presented in the income statement and certain related disclosure requirements. This EITF is effective for the first annual or interim reporting period beginning after December 15, 2008, and should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for all collaborative arrangements existing as of the effective date. We adopted EITF No. 07-1 effective January 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets. FSP No. FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We adopted FSP No. FAS 142-3 effective January 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement), which amends the accounting requirements for certain convertible debt instruments. Additional disclosures are also required for these instruments. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We adopted FSP No. APB 14-1 effective January 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In June 2008, the FASB ratified EITF No. 07-5, Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock, which provides guidance for determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) issued by an entity is indexed to the entity’s stock, and therefore would qualify for the first part of the scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This EITF prescribes a two-step approach under which the entity would evaluate the instrument’s contingent exercise provisions and then the instrument’s settlement provisions, for purposes of evaluating whether the instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to the entity’s stock. This EITF is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We adopted EITF No. 07-5 effective January 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

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In November 2008, the FASB ratified EITF No. 08-6, Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations, which applies to all investments accounted for under the equity method. The EITF clarifies the accounting for certain transactions and impairment considerations involving these investments. This EITF is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We adopted EITF No. 08-6 effective January 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, which amend SFAS 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 also amend APB 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require these disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. This FSP is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted this FSP effective April 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments, which amend the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. This FSP is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted this FSP effective April 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly, which provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. If a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability has occurred, quoted prices may not be determinative of fair value. Consequently, further analysis of the transactions or quoted prices is needed, and a significant adjustment to the transactions or quoted prices may be necessary to estimate fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 157. This FSP is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted the FSP effective April 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events, to establish general standards of accounting for, and disclosure of, events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS No. 165 sets the period after the balance sheet date during which management should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements; the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. SFAS No. 165 is effective for interim or annual financial reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted this SFAS No. 165 effective April 1, 2009, with no impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140, to improve relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of information a reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement, if any, in transferred financial assets. SFAS No. 166 removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity from SFAS No. 140 and removes the exception from applying FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, to qualifying special-purpose entities. SFAS No. 166 is effective beginning the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, as well as for interim periods within that first annual reporting period. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of SFAS No. 166 will have on our consolidated results of operations and financial position.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), to improve financial reporting by entities involved with variable interest entities. SFAS No. 167 amends FIN No. 46(R) to require an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. This analysis indentifies the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as the enterprise that has both the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. SFAS No. 167 is effective beginning with the first annual reporting period that

 

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begins after November 15, 2009, as well as for interim periods within that first annual reporting period. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 166 will have on our consolidated results of operations and financial position.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162. SFAS No. 168 does not alter current U.S. GAAP, but rather integrates existing accounting standards with other authoritative guidance. SFAS No. 168 provides a single source of authoritative U.S. GAAP for nongovernmental entities and supersedes all other previously issued non-SEC accounting and reporting guidance. SFAS No. 168 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of SFAS No. 168 will not have an impact on our results of operations or financial position.

(4) Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of the following:

 

        June 30, 2009   December 31, 2008
    Weighted Average
Useful Lives
  Gross Carrying
Value
  Accumulated
Amortization
    Net Carrying
Value
  Gross Carrying
Value
  Accumulated
Amortization
    Net Carrying
Value

Indefinite life intangible assets

             

FCC licenses

  Indefinite   $ 2,000,000   $ —        $ 2,000,000   $ 2,000,000   $ —        $ 2,000,000

Trademark

  Indefinite     250,000     —          250,000     250,000     —          250,000

Definite life intangible assets

             

Subscriber relationships

  9 years   $ 380,000   $ (61,524   $ 318,476   $ 380,000   $ (29,226   $ 350,774

Proprietary software

  6 years     16,552     (5,027     11,525     16,552     (2,285     14,267

Developed technology

  10 years     2,000     (183     1,817     2,000     (83     1,917

Licensing agreements

  9.1 years     75,000     (8,998     66,002     75,000     (4,090     70,910

Leasehold interests

  7.4 years     132     (16     116     908     (105     803
                                         

Total intangible assets

    $ 2,723,684   $ (75,748   $ 2,647,936   $ 2,724,460   $ (35,789   $ 2,688,671
                                         

Indefinite Life Intangible Assets

We have identified our FCC licenses and our trademark as indefinite life intangibles after considering the expected use of the assets, the regulatory and economic environment within which they are being used, and the effects of obsolescence on their use.

We hold FCC licenses to operate our satellite digital audio radio service and provide ancillary services. Our FCC licenses for our satellites expire in 2013 and 2014. Prior to the expirations, we will be required to apply for a renewal of our FCC licenses. The renewal and extension of our licenses is reasonably certain at minimal cost which is expensed as incurred. The FCC licenses authorize us to use the broadcast spectrum, which is a renewable, reusable resource that does not deplete or exhaust over time.

 

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In connection with the Merger, $250,000 of the purchase price was allocated to our trademark. As of June 30, 2009 there are no legal, regulatory or contractual limitations associated with our trademark.

We evaluate our indefinite life intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis in accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, no impairment loss was recorded for intangible assets with indefinite lives.

Definite Life Intangible Assets

Definite life intangible assets consist primarily of subscriber relationships of $380,000 that were fair valued as a result of the Merger. Subscriber relationships are amortized on an accelerated basis over 9 years, which reflects the estimated pattern in which the economic benefits will be consumed. Other definite life intangibles include certain licensing agreements of $75,000, which are being amortized over a weighted average useful life of 9.1 years on a straight-line basis.

Amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $19,681 and $40,111. Expected amortization expense for each of the fiscal years through December 31, 2013 and for periods thereafter is as follows:

 

Year ending December 31,

   Amount

Remaining 2009

   $ 36,475

2010

     65,916

2011

     58,850

2012

     53,420

2013

     47,097

Thereafter

     136,178
      

Total intangibles, net

   $ 397,936
      

(5) Subscriber Revenue

Subscriber revenue consists of subscription fees, non-refundable activation fees and the effects of rebates. Revenues received from automakers for prepaid subscriptions included in the sale or lease price of a new vehicle are also included in subscriber revenue over the service period upon activation and sale to the customer.

Subscriber revenue consists of the following:

 

     Successor Entity          Predecessor Entity  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
         Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Subscription fees

   $ 291,151      $ 578,076           $ 287,182      $ 565,702   

Activation fees

     818        1,387             5,044        10,188   

Effect of rebates

     (110     (139          (454     (703
                                     

Total subscriber revenue

   $ 291,859      $ 579,324           $ 291,772      $ 575,187   
                                     

(6) Interest Costs

We capitalize a portion of the interest on funds borrowed to finance the construction costs of our satellites. The following is a summary of our interest costs:

 

     Successor Entity         Predecessor Entity
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
        Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008

Interest costs charged to expense

   $ 88,118    $ 156,319         $ 30,480    $ 59,807

Interest costs capitalized

     9,942      17,557           2,937      5,823
                                

Total interest costs incurred

   $ 98,060    $ 173,876         $ 33,417    $ 65,630
                                

 

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(7) Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:

 

     June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

Satellite system

   $ 490,126      $ 490,126   

Terrestrial repeater network

     41,865        41,850   

Leasehold improvements

     6,852        6,762   

Broadcast studio equipment

     7,965        7,804   

Capitalized software and hardware

     53,341        53,986   

Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities

     33,459        33,542   

Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other

     26,528        26,076   

Land

     38,100        38,100   

Building

     53,790        53,887   

Construction in progress - satellite system

     179,562        181,856   
                

Total property and equipment

     931,588        933,989   

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (125,268     (59,401
                

Property and equipment, net

   $ 806,320      $ 874,588   
                

Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment was $30,368 and $64,764 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $32,438 and $77,921 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

Satellites

We own four orbiting satellites; two of which, XM-3 and XM-4, currently transmit our signal and two of which, XM-1 and XM-2, serve as in-orbit spares. Our satellites were launched in March 2001, May 2001, February 2005 and October 2006.

Space Systems/Loral has constructed our fifth satellite, XM-5, for use in our system. We have entered into an agreement with Sea Launch to secure a launch for XM-5. In June 2009, Sea Launch filed for bankruptcy protection under Title 11 of the United States Code and as a result, we recorded a charge of $24,196 to Restructuring, impairments and related costs in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations for amounts previously paid, including capitalized interest.

(8) Related Party Transactions

Liberty Media

Liberty Media Corporation and its affiliate, Liberty Media, LLC (collectively, “Liberty Media”), have invested in us in the form of loans. Liberty Media is the holder of SIRIUS’ Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), has representatives on SIRIUS’ board of directors and is considered a related party. See Note 11, Debt, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information regarding indebtedness owed to Liberty Media.

 

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Investment Agreement

On February 17, 2009, SIRIUS entered into an Investment Agreement (the “Investment Agreement”) with Liberty Media. Pursuant to the Investment Agreement, SIRIUS agreed to issue to Liberty Radio, LLC 12,500,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock with a liquidation preference of $0.001 per share in partial consideration for certain loan investments. The Series B Preferred Stock was issued on March 6, 2009.

As a result of SIRIUS’ issuance of Series B Preferred Stock to Liberty Radio, LLC, we recorded a $113,280 increase to additional paid-in capital.

Loan Investments

On February 17, 2009, XM entered into a Credit Agreement with Liberty Media Corporation, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and Liberty Media, LLC, as lender. On March 6, 2009, XM amended and restated that credit agreement (the “Second-Lien Credit Agreement”) with Liberty Media Corporation. On June 30, 2009, XM terminated the Second-Lien Credit Agreement in connection with the sale of 11.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2013.

On March 6, 2009, XM amended and restated the $100,000 Term Loan, dated as of June 26, 2008 and the $250,000 Credit Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2006. These facilities were combined as term loans into the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2009. Liberty Media, LLC, purchased $100,000 aggregate principal amount of such loans from the existing lenders. On June 30, 2009, XM used a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of 11.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 to extinguish the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

In June 2009, Liberty Media Corporation purchased $100,000 aggregate principal amount of our 11.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 as part of the offering of such notes. As of June 30, 2009, we recorded $95,093 as Long-term related party debt related to the 11.25% Notes.

We recognized Interest expense related to Liberty Media of $10,453 and $12,903 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.

XM Canada

In 2005, we entered into agreements to provide XM Canada with the right to offer XM satellite radio service in Canada. The agreements have an initial term of ten years and XM Canada has the unilateral option to extend the term of the agreements for an additional five years at no additional cost beyond the current financial arrangements. XM Canada has expressed its intent to exercise this option at the end of the initial term of the agreements. We have the right to receive a 15% royalty for all subscriber fees earned by XM Canada each month for its basic service and a nominal activation fee for each gross activation of an XM Canada subscriber on XM’s system. XM Canada is obligated to pay us a total of $71,800 for the rights to broadcast and market National Hockey League (“NHL”) games for the 10-year term of our contract with the NHL. In accordance with EITF No. 99-19, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent, we recognize these payments on a gross basis as a principal obligor.

The estimated fair value of deferred revenue from XM Canada as of the Merger date was approximately $34,000, and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining expected term of the agreements. Subsequent to the Merger date, we began to record additional deferred revenue on our agreements with XM Canada involving royalties on subscriber and activation fees. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the carrying value of Deferred revenue related to XM Canada was $38,212 and $36,002, respectively.

We have extended a Cdn$45,000 standby credit facility to XM Canada which can be utilized to purchase terrestrial repeaters or finance the payment of subscription fees. The facility matures on December 31, 2012 and bears interest at a rate of 17.75% per annum. We have the right to convert unpaid principal amounts into Class A subordinate voting shares of XM Canada at the price of Cdn$16.00 per share. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, amounts drawn by XM Canada on this facility in lieu of payment of subscription fees recorded in Related party long-term assets were $12,515 and $8,311, respectively.

In connection with the deferred income related to XM Canada, we recorded amortization of $694 and $1,388 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $2,498 and $4,996 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. The royalty fees we earn related to subscriber and activation fees are reported as a component of Other revenue in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations. We recorded royalty fees of $160 and $274 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009,

 

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respectively, and recorded $196 and $347 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. XM Canada pays us a licensing fee and reimburses us for advertising, both of which are reported as a component of Other revenue in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations. We recognized licensing fee revenue of $1,500 and $3,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $1,500 and $3,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. We recognized advertising reimbursements of $367 and $733 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $417 and $833 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, amounts due from XM Canada recorded in Related party current assets were $2,406 and $5,594, respectively. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, amounts due from XM Canada (in addition to the amounts drawn on the standby credit facility) recorded in Related party long-term assets were $5,250 and $0, respectively.

General Motors

We have a long-term distribution agreement with General Motors Company (“GM”). GM has a representative on SIRIUS’ board of directors and is considered a related party. During the term of the agreement, GM has agreed to distribute the XM service. To encourage the broad installation of XM radios in GM vehicles, we subsidize a portion of the cost of XM radios and makes incentive payments to GM when the owners of GM vehicles with installed XM radios become subscribers to XM’s service. We also share with GM a percentage of the subscriber revenue attributable to GM vehicles with installed XM radios. As part of the agreement, GM provides certain call-center related services directly to XM subscribers who are also GM customers for which we reimburse GM.

XM makes bandwidth available to OnStar Corporation for audio and data transmissions to owners of XM-enabled GM vehicles, regardless of whether the owner is an XM subscriber. OnStar’s use of our bandwidth must be in compliance with applicable laws, must not compete or adversely interfere with our business, and must meet our quality standards. We also granted to OnStar a certain amount of time to use our studios on an annual basis and agreed to provide certain audio content for distribution on OnStar’s services.

We recorded total revenue from GM, primarily consisting of subscriber revenue, of $6,264 and $13,256 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $11,234 and $21,352 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

We recognized Sales and marketing expense with GM of $7,537 and $15,631 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $12,396 and $24,157 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. We recognized Revenue share and royalties expense with GM of $13,982 and $31,655 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $36,208 and $67,697 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. We recognized Subscriber acquisition costs with GM of $5,545 and $14,805 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and recognized $37,677 and $76,608 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

As of June 30, 2009, amounts due from GM and prepaid expenses with GM recorded in Related party current assets were $9,672 and $92,796, respectively. As of June 30, 2009, prepaid expenses with GM recorded in Related party long-term assets were $100,863. As of December 31, 2008, amounts due from GM and prepaid expenses with GM recorded in Related party current assets were $10,132 and $94,444, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, prepaid expenses with GM recorded in Related party long-term assets were $116,296. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, amounts due to GM recorded in Related party current liabilities were $54,329 and $63,023, respectively.

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, amounts due to GM recorded in Related party long-term liabilities were $21,123 and $0, respectively.

American Honda

We have an agreement to make a certain amount of our bandwidth available to American Honda. American Honda has a representative on SIRIUS’ board of directors and is considered a related party. American Honda’s use of our bandwidth must be in compliance with applicable laws, must not compete or adversely interfere with our business, and must meet our quality standards. This agreement remains in effect so long as American Honda holds a certain amount of its investment in SIRIUS. In January 2007, we announced a 10-year extension to our arrangement with American Honda to be its supplier of satellite radio and related data services in Honda and Acura vehicles. We also agreed to make incentive payments to American Honda for each purchaser of a Honda or Acura vehicle that becomes a self-paying XM subscriber and share with American Honda a portion of the subscriber revenue attributable to Honda and Acura vehicles with installed XM radios.

 

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We recorded total revenue from American Honda, primarily consisting of subscriber revenue, of $2,995 and $5,827 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $4,746 and $8,861 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

We recognized Sales and marketing expense with American Honda of $1,414 and $2,745 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $1,712 and $3,795 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. We recognized Revenue share and royalties expense with American Honda of $1,530 and $2,965 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $866 and $1,525 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, amounts due from American Honda recorded in Related party current assets were $2,268 and $2,194, respectively.

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, amounts due to American Honda recorded in Related party current liabilities were $3,546 and $4,190, respectively.

SIRIUS

SIRIUS allocates certain expenses to us based on the estimated costs incurred by SIRIUS that pertain to us. Additionally, certain costs incurred by us benefit SIRIUS and are allocated to SIRIUS based on estimated costs incurred by us pertaining to SIRIUS. We settle amounts due between the parties on a semi-monthly and monthly basis, except for share-based payment arrangements which are settled at times agreed to between us and SIRIUS. Our financial position, results of operations and cash flows could differ from those that might have resulted had we operated autonomously.

We recorded total advertising revenue allocated from SIRIUS of $2,282 and $4,848 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.

We recognized total allocated operating expenses with SIRIUS of $47,667 and $90,803 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, net costs attributable to these costs recorded in Related party current liabilities were $56,912 and $16,717, respectively.

(9) Investments

Investments consist of the following:

 

     June 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Marketable securities

   $ 11,236    $ 10,525

Restricted investments

     250      120,250

Embedded derivative accounted for separately from the host contract

     3      2

Equity method investments

     5,583      8,873
             

Total investments

   $ 17,072    $ 139,650
             

XM Canada

We have a 23.33% economic interest in XM Canada. The amount of the Merger purchase price allocated to the fair value of our investment in XM Canada was $41,188. Our investment in XM Canada is recorded using the equity method (on a one-month lag) since we have significant influence, but less than a controlling voting interest in XM Canada. Under this method, our investment in XM Canada is adjusted quarterly to recognize our share of net earnings or losses as they occur, rather than at the time dividends or other distributions are received, limited to the extent of our investment in, advances to, and commitments to fund XM Canada. Our share of net earnings or losses of XM Canada is recorded to Loss on investments in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations. We recorded $4,847 and $943 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, for our share of XM Canada’s net earnings and $4,373 and $8,550 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, for our share of XM Canada’s net loss. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we reduced the carrying value of our investment in XM Canada due to decreases in fair value that were considered to be other than temporary and recorded impairment charges of $1,700 and

 

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$4,734, respectively. In addition, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded $666 and $501, respectively, as a foreign exchange gain to Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax.

We hold an investment in Cdn$4,000 face value of 8% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures issued by XM Canada for which the embedded conversion feature is required under SFAS No. 133 to be bifurcated from the host contract. The host contract is accounted for as an available-for-sale security at fair value with changes in fair value recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. The embedded conversion feature is accounted for as a derivative at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in earnings as Interest and investment income. As of June 30, 2009, the carrying value of our equity method investment in XM Canada was $5,583, while the carrying values of the host contract and embedded derivative related to our investment in the debentures was $2,623 and $3, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, the carrying value of our equity method investment in XM Canada was $8,873, while the carrying values of the host contract and embedded derivative related to our investment in the debentures was $2,540 and $2, respectively.

Auction Rate Certificates

Auction rate certificates are long-term securities structured to reset their coupon rates by means of an auction. We account for our investment in auction rate certificates as available-for-sale securities. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the carrying value of these securities was $8,613 and $7,985, respectively.

Restricted Investments

Restricted investments relate to deposits placed into escrow for the benefit of third parties pursuant to programming agreements. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, $120,000 of escrowed funds was released to a programming provider. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the carrying value of our long-term restricted investments was $250 and $120,250, respectively.

(10) Fair Value

The following table summarizes the fair value of our financial instruments at June 30, 2009:

 

     Fair Value Measurements Using
(in thousands)    Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
   Carrying
Value

Assets:

           

Auction rate securities

     N/A      N/A    $ 8,613    $ 8,613

Debentures and embedded derivatives

     N/A      N/A      2,626      2,626
                   

Total assets

         $ 11,239    $ 11,239
                   

Liabilities:

           

Debt-related embedded derivatives

   $ —      $ —      $ 100,661    $ 100,661
                           

Total liabilities

   $ —      $ —      $ 100,661    $ 100,661
                           

The following table presents the changes in the Level 3 fair-value category for the six months ended June 30, 2009. We classify financial instruments in Level 3 of the fair-value hierarchy when there is reliance on at least one significant unobservable input to the valuation model. In addition to these unobservable inputs, the valuation models for Level 3 financial instruments typically also rely on a number of inputs that are readily observable either directly or indirectly. Thus, the gains and losses presented below include changes in the fair value related to both observable and unobservable inputs. Fair values are determined using lattice models or market quotes. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, $19,766 and $77,943 of net unrealized losses were recognized in earnings.

 

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     Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
     Auction Rate Securities    Debentures and
Embedded Derivatives
   Debt-Related
Embedded Derivatives

Balance at December 31, 2008

   $ 7,985    $ 2,542    $ 22,658

Total gains and losses (realized /unrealized)

     —        60      78,003

Included in other comprehensive income

     628      24      —  
                    

Balance at June 30, 2009

   $ 8,613    $ 2,626    $ 100,661
                    

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the aggregate carrying value of our long-term debt was $1,934,545 and $1,772,183 (excludes embedded derivatives), respectively; while the aggregate fair value approximated $1,768,705 and $760,897, respectively.

(11) Debt

Our debt consists of the following:

 

     Conversion
Price (per
(SIRIUS share)
   Long-term debt  
        June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

10% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009

   $ 10.87      227,515        400,000   

Less: discount

        (4,658     (17,367

10% Senior Secured Discount Convertible Notes due 2009

   $ 0.69      33,249        33,249   

Less: discount

        (2,932     (5,471

10% Senior PIK Secured Notes due 2011

     N/A      172,485        —     

Less: discount

        (15,145     —     

11.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2013

     N/A      525,750        —     

Less: discount

        (25,799     —     

13% Senior Notes due 2013

     N/A      778,500        778,500   

Less: discount

        (69,627     (74,986

9.75% Senior Notes due 2014

     N/A      5,260        5,260   

7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014

   $ 1.875      550,000        550,000   

Less: discount

        (258,494     (270,368

Senior Secured Term Loan due 2009

     N/A      —          100,000   

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility due 2009

     N/A      —          250,000   

Add: premium

        —          151   

Other debt:

       

Capital leases

     N/A      18,441        23,215   

Embedded derivatives

        100,661        22,658   
                   

Total debt

        2,035,206        1,794,841   

Less: current maturities

        271,279        355,739   
                   

Total long-term

        1,763,927        1,439,102   

Less: related party

        95,093        —     
                   

Total long-term, excluding related party

      $ 1,668,834      $ 1,439,102   
                   

10% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009

We have issued $400,000 aggregate principal amount of 10% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009 (the “10% Convertible Notes”). Interest is payable semi-annually at a rate of 10% per annum. The 10% Convertible Notes mature on December 1, 2009. The 10% Convertible Notes may be converted by the holder, at its option, into shares of SIRIUS’ common stock at a conversion rate of 92.0 shares of SIRIUS common stock per $1,000 principal amount, which is equivalent to a conversion price of $10.87 per share of SIRIUS common stock (subject to adjustment in certain events). As a result of the fair valuation at the acquisition date, we recognized an initial discount of $23,700.

 

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In February 2009, we exchanged $172,485 aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 10% Convertible Notes for a like principal amount of XM Holdings’ 10% Senior PIK Secured Notes due June 2011. We accounted for the exchange as a modification of debt and recorded $2,008 to General and administrative expense in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations and $10,990 of additional debt discount in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets.

In July 2009, we used a portion of the net proceeds received from the issuance of our 11.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 plus cash on hand to purchase at par $179,065 aggregate principal amount of the 10% Convertible Notes. We will record a loss of $3,285 related to the unamortized discount to Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations as a result of this transaction in the third quarter of 2009.

10% Senior Secured Discount Convertible Notes due 2009

XM Holdings (with XM as co-obligors) have outstanding $33,249 aggregate principal amount of 10% Senior Secured Discount Convertible Notes due 2009 (the “10% Discount Convertible Notes”). Interest is payable semi-annually at a rate of 10% per annum. The 10% Discount Convertible Notes mature on December 31, 2009. At any time, a holder of the notes may convert all or part of the accreted value of the notes at a conversion price of $0.69 per share of SIRIUS common stock. The 10% Discount Convertible Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of our other existing and future senior indebtedness, and rank senior in right of payment to all of our existing and future subordinated indebtedness. As a result of the fair valuation at the acquisition date, we recognized an initial discount of $7,324.

10% Senior PIK Secured Notes due 2011

In February 2009, we exchanged $172,485 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 10% Convertible Notes for a like principal amount of XM Holdings’ 10% Senior PIK Secured Notes due June 2011 (the “PIK Notes”). Interest is payable on the PIK Notes semiannually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year at a rate of 10.0% per annum paid in cash from December 1, 2008 to December 1, 2009; at a rate of 10.0% per annum paid in cash and 2.0% per annum paid in kind from December 1, 2009 to December 1, 2010; and at a rate of 10.0% per annum paid in cash and 4.0% per annum paid in kind from December 1, 2010 to the maturity date.

The PIK Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by XM 1500 Eckington LLC and XM Investment LLC (together, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) and are secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all of the property of the Subsidiary Guarantors. XM Holdings may, at its option, redeem some or all of the PIK Notes at any time at 100% of the principal amount prepaid, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

We paid a fee equal to, at each exchanging noteholders’ election, either (i) 833 shares of SIRIUS’ common stock (the “Structuring Fee Shares”) for every $1 principal amount of 10% Convertible Notes exchanged or (ii) an amount in cash equal to $0.05 for every $1 principal amount of 10% Convertible Notes exchanged. The total number of Structuring Fee Shares delivered was 59,178,819, and the aggregate cash delivered was approximately $5,100.

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement due 2011

In March 2009, we amended and restated the $100,000 Senior Secured Term Loan due 2009, dated as of June 26, 2008 and the $250,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility due 2009, dated as of May 5, 2006. These facilities were combined as term loans into the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2009. Liberty Media LLC (“Liberty”) purchased $100,000 aggregate principal amount of such loans from the lenders.

In June 2009, we used net proceeds from the sale of our 11.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 to extinguish the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Under the terms of our agreement, we paid a repayment premium of $6,500. We recorded an aggregate loss on extinguishment of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement of $49,786 consisting primarily of the unamortized discount, deferred financing fees and unaccreted portion of the repayment premium to Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations.

11.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2013

In June 2009, XM issued $525,750 aggregate principal amount of 11.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 (the “11.25% Notes”). Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year at a rate of 11.25% per annum. The 11.25% Notes mature on June 15, 2013. The 11.25% Notes were issued for $499,951, resulting in an original issuance discount of $25,799.

XM Holdings and the domestic subsidiaries of XM that guarantee certain of the indebtedness of XM and its restricted subsidiaries guarantee XM’s obligations under the 11.25% Notes. The 11.25% Notes and related guarantees are secured by

 

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first-priority liens on substantially all of the assets of XM Holdings, XM and the guarantors (subject to certain exceptions). XM, at its option, may redeem the 11.25% Notes at a “make-whole” redemption price prior to June 15, 2011, subject to certain restrictions. In addition, prior to June 15, 2011, XM may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of 11.25% Notes at a redemption price equal to 111.25% of the principal amount of the 11.25% Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption with the proceeds of certain equity offerings or contributions made to XM with the proceeds from certain equity offerings of its direct or indirect parent.

In June 2009, XM used a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 11.25% Notes to repay in full $325,000 principal amount outstanding under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. In connection with the sale of the 11.25% Notes, XM terminated the Second-Lien Credit Agreement.

13% Senior Notes due 2013

In July 2008, XM issued $778,500 aggregate principal amount of 13% Senior Notes due 2013 (the “13% Notes”). Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year at a rate of 13% per annum. The 13% Notes were issued for $700,105, resulting in an original issuance discount of $78,395. The 13% Notes are unsecured and mature on August 1, 2013.

9.75% Senior Notes due 2014

XM has outstanding $5,260 aggregate principal amount of 9.75% Senior Notes due 2014 (the “9.75% Notes”). Interest on the 9.75% Notes is payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 at a rate of 9.75% per annum. The 9.75% Notes are unsecured and mature on May 1, 2014. XM, at its option, may redeem the 9.75% Notes at declining redemption prices at any time on or after May 1, 2010, subject to certain restrictions. Prior to May 1, 2010, XM may redeem the 9.75% Notes, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.

In March 2009, XM executed and delivered a Third Supplemental Indenture (the “9.75% Notes Supplemental Indenture”). The 9.75% Notes Supplemental Indenture amended the indenture to eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants, eliminated certain events of default and modified or eliminated certain other provisions contained in the indenture and the 9.75% Notes.

7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014

In August 2008, XM issued $550,000 aggregate principal amount of 7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the “Exchangeable Notes”). The Exchangeable Notes are senior subordinated obligations of XM and rank junior in right of payment to its existing and future senior debt and equally in right of payment with its existing and future senior subordinated debt. XM Holdings, XM Equipment Leasing LLC and XM Radio Inc. have guaranteed the Exchangeable Notes on a senior subordinated basis. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year at a rate of 7% per annum. The Exchangeable Notes mature on December 1, 2014. The Exchangeable Notes are exchangeable at any time at the option of the holder into shares of SIRIUS’ common stock at an initial exchange rate of 533.3333 shares of SIRIUS common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Exchangeable Notes, which is equivalent to an approximate exchange price of $1.875 per share of SIRIUS common stock.

Second-Lien Credit Agreement

In February 2009, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Liberty Media Corporation, as administrative agent and collateral agent. The Credit Agreement provided for a $150,000 term loan. On March 6, 2009, we amended and restated the Credit Agreement (the “Second-Lien Credit Agreement”) with Liberty Media.

In June 2009, we terminated the Second-Lien Credit Agreement in connection with the sale of the 11.25% Notes. We recorded a loss on termination of the Second-Lien Credit Agreement of $57,663 related to deferred financing fees to Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations.

Embedded Derivatives

We issued convertible debt securities, including the 10% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009, the 10% Senior Secured Discount Convertible Notes due 2009 and 7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 containing non-detachable conversion or exchange features. Upon completion of the Merger, these debt agreements were amended such that the settlement of conversion features is into shares of SIRIUS common stock.

 

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The convertible and exchangeable features are embedded derivatives, and subsequent to the Merger are required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Hedging and Derivative Instruments. The embedded derivatives are recorded as derivative liabilities and included in our debt balances in our statement of financial position and the changes in fair value of those derivatives are reported as a realized investment gain or loss in the period in which the fair value changes.

Due to the change in fair value of these embedded derivatives, we recognized $19,799 and $78,003 of Loss on change in value of embedded derivatives during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. The balance of derivative liabilities was $100,661 and $22,658 as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Covenants and Restrictions

Our non-convertible debt generally requires compliance with certain covenants that restrict our ability to, among other things, (i) incur additional indebtedness, (ii) incur liens, (iii) pay dividends or make certain other restricted payments, investments or acquisitions, (iv) enter into certain transactions with affiliates, (v) merge or consolidate with another person, (vi) sell, assign, lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets, and (vii) make voluntary prepayments of certain debt, in each case subject to exceptions. XM Holdings operates as an unrestricted subsidiary of SIRIUS for purposes of compliance with the covenants contained in our debt instruments. If we fail to comply with these covenants, our debt could become immediately payable.

At June 30, 2009, we were in compliance with all financial covenants.

(12) Benefit Plans

During the second quarter of 2009, we merged the XM Satellite Radio 401(k) Savings Plan (the “Savings Plan”) into the Sirius Satellite Radio 401(k) Savings Plan (the “Sirius Plan”), which is sponsored by SIRIUS, and transferred the assets held in the Savings Plan to the Sirius Plan. Eligible employees under the Savings Plan became subject to the contribution, matching and vesting rules of the Sirius Plan.

The Sirius Plan allows eligible employees to voluntarily contribute from 1% to 50% of their pre-tax salary subject to certain defined limits. SIRIUS matches 50% of an employee’s voluntary contributions, up to 6% of an employee’s pre-tax salary, in the form of shares of SIRIUS common stock. Matching contributions under the Sirius Plan vest at a rate of 33 1/3% for each year of employment and are fully vested after three years of employment.

(13) Income Taxes

We recorded income tax expense of $578 and $1,156 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, and $673 and $1,004 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. Such expense primarily represents the recognition of a deferred tax liability related to the difference in accounting for the FCC license intangible asset, which is amortized over 15 years for tax purposes but is not amortized for book purposes.

(14) Commitments and Contingencies

The following table summarizes our expected contractual cash commitments as of June 30, 2009:

 

(in thousands)    Remaining
2009
   2010    2011    2012    2013    Thereafter    Total

Long-term debt obligations

   $ 265,509    $ 10,886    $ 175,268    $ 27    $ 1,304,250    $ 555,260    $ 2,311,200

Cash interest payments

     119,688      217,430      208,253      199,365      169,791      35,548      950,075

Lease obligations

     10,634      18,000      7,229      3,927      1,563      1,986      43,339

Satellite and transmission

     44,542      42,267      —        —        —        8,635      95,444

Programming and content

     31,220      56,441      110,021      100,326      20,683      14,350      333,041

Satellite performance incentive payments

     2,083      4,384      4,695      5,030      5,392      42,831      64,415

Marketing and distribution

     13,497      9,888      9,212      9,033      3,000      4,500      49,130

Other

     368      664      328      45      —        —        1,405
                                                

Total

   $ 487,541    $ 359,960    $ 515,006    $ 317,753    $ 1,504,679    $ 663,110    $ 3,848,049
                                                

Long-term debt obligations. Long-term debt obligations include principal payments on outstanding debt.

 

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Cash interest payments. Cash interest payments include interest due on outstanding debt through maturity.

Satellite and transmission. We have entered into agreements with third parties to operate and maintain the off-site satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities and certain components of our terrestrial repeater network. We have also entered into various agreements to design and construct satellites for use in our systems and to launch those satellites.

Space Systems/Loral has constructed a fifth satellite, XM-5, for use in the our system. We have an agreement with Sea Launch to secure a launch for XM-5. In June 2009, Sea Launch filed for bankruptcy protection under Title 11 of the United States Code.

Programming and content. We have entered into various programming agreements. Under the terms of these agreements, we are obligated to provide payments to other entities that may include fixed payments, advertising commitments and revenue sharing arrangements.

Marketing and distribution. We have entered into various marketing, sponsorship and distribution agreements to promote our brand and are obligated to make payments to sponsors, retailers, automakers and radio manufacturers under these agreements. Certain programming and content agreements also require us to purchase advertising on properties owned or controlled by the licensors. We also reimburse automakers for certain engineering and development costs associated with the incorporation of satellite radios into vehicles they manufacture. In addition, in the event certain new products are not shipped by a distributor to its customers within 90 days of the distributor’s receipt of goods, we have agreed to purchase and take title to the product.

Satellite incentive payments. Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc., the manufacturer of our four in-orbit satellites, may be entitled to future in-orbit performance payments with respect to two of our four satellites. As of June 30, 2009, we have accrued $28,572 related to contingent in-orbit performance payments for XM-3 and XM-4 based on expected operating performance over their fifteen year design life. Boeing may also be entitled to an additional $10,000 if XM-4 continues to operate above baseline specifications during the five years beyond the satellite’s fifteen year design life.

Operating lease obligations. We have entered into cancelable and non-cancelable operating leases for office space, equipment and terrestrial repeaters. These leases provide for minimum lease payments, additional operating expense charges, leasehold improvements, and rent escalations that have initial terms ranging from one to fifteen years, and certain leases that have options to renew. The effect of the rent holidays and rent concessions are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Other. We have entered into various agreements with third parties for general operating purposes. In addition to the minimum contractual cash commitments described above, we have entered into agreements with automakers, radio manufacturers, distributors and others that include per-radio, per-subscriber, per-show and other variable cost arrangements. These future costs are dependent upon many factors, including subscriber growth, and are difficult to anticipate; however, these costs may be substantial. We may enter into additional programming, distribution, marketing and other agreements that contain similar provisions.

We are required under the terms of certain agreements to deposit monies in escrow, which place restrictions on cash and cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, $250 and $120,250, respectively, were classified as Restricted investments as a result of obligations under these escrow deposits.

We do not have any other significant off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Legal Proceedings

FCC Merger Order. On July 25, 2008, the FCC adopted an order approving the Merger. The order became effective immediately upon adoption. In September 2008, Mt. Wilson FM Broadcasters, Inc. filed a Petition for Reconsideration of this order. This Petition for Reconsideration remains pending.

Copyright Royalty Board Proceeding. In January 2008, the Copyright Royalty Board, or CRB, of the Library of Congress issued its decision regarding the royalty rate payable by XM and SIRIUS under the statutory license covering the performance of sound recordings over their satellite digital audio radio services for the six-year period starting January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2012. In July 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit confirmed in all material respects the decision of the CRB.

 

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Atlantic Recording Corporation, BMG Music, Capital Records, Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Interscope Records, Motown Record Company, L.P., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, UMG Recordings, Inc., Virgin Records, Inc. and Warner Bros. Records Inc. v. XM Satellite Radio Inc. In May 2006, the plaintiffs filed this action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint seeks monetary damages and equitable relief, and alleges that XM radios that include advanced recording functionality infringe upon plaintiffs’ copyrighted sound recordings. XM filed a motion to dismiss this matter, and that motion was denied in January 2007. XM has resolved the lawsuit with respect to Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Group, and each of these parties has withdrawn as a party to the lawsuit, and this lawsuit has been dismissed with respect to such parties.

Music publishing companies and certain other record companies also have filed lawsuits, purportedly on a class basis, with similar allegations. We believe these allegations are without merit and that our products comply with applicable copyright law, including the Audio Home Recording Act. We intend to vigorously defend this matter. There can be no assurance regarding the ultimate outcome of these matters, or the significance, if any, to our business, consolidated results of operations or financial position.

Matthew Enderlin v. XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc. In January 2006, the plaintiff filed this action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas on behalf of a purported nationwide class of all XM subscribers. The complaint alleges that XM engaged in a deceptive trade practices under Arkansas and other state laws by representing that its music channels are commercial-free. The court stayed the litigation and directed the parties to arbitration. XM instituted arbitration with the American Arbitration Association pursuant to the compulsory arbitration clause in its customer service agreement. In July 2009, the arbitrator issued a partial, final arbitration award denying the plantiff’s application to certify the matter as a class action. We believe this matter is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the ongoing arbitration.

Other Matters. In the ordinary course of business, we are a defendant in various lawsuits and arbitration proceedings, including actions filed by former employees, parties to contracts or leases and owners of patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property. None of these actions are, in our opinion, likely to have a material adverse effect on our cash flows, financial position or results of operations.

(15) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

XM 1500 Eckington LLC, XM Investment LLC, XM Satellite Radio Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, XM Radio Inc. and XM Equipment Leasing LLC (collectively, the “XM Holdings Guarantor Subsidiaries”) are wholly owned subsidiaries of XM Holdings. XM Holdings Guarantor Subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally, directly or indirectly, guaranteed, on an unsecured basis, certain of the debt issued by XM Holdings.

XM Radio Inc. and XM Equipment Leasing LLC (collectively, the “XM Guarantor Subsidiaries”) are wholly owned subsidiaries of XM. The XM Guarantor Subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally, directly or indirectly, guaranteed, on an unsecured basis, the debt issued by XM in connection with certain of XM’s financings.

These condensed consolidating financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries.

Basis of Presentation

In presenting our condensed consolidating financial statements of XM Holdings and XM, the equity method of accounting has been applied to (i) XM Holdings’ interests in the XM Holdings Guarantor Subsidiaries, (ii) XM’s interests in the XM Guarantor Subsidiaries and (iii) XM’s interests in the XM Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, where applicable, even though all such subsidiaries meet the requirements to be consolidated under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. All intercompany balances and transactions between XM Holdings, the XM Holdings Guarantor Subsidiaries, XM Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries have been eliminated, as shown in the column “Eliminations.”

Our accounting bases in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and identified intangible assets, have been “pushed down” to the applicable subsidiaries.

 

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XM SATELLITE RADIO INC., SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2009

(in thousands)   XM
Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM
Radio Inc.
    XM
Equipment
Leasing LLC
    XM Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM
Satellite
Radio
Holdings
Inc.
    XM 1500
Eckington
LLC
    XM
Investment
LLC
    Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
 

Current assets:

                     

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 411,809      $ —        $ 16      $ —     $ —        $ 411,825      $ 40      $ 2,629      $ 442      $ —        $ 414,936   

Accounts receivable, net

    39,040        —          —          —       —          39,040        —          —          —          —          39,040   

Due from subsidiaries/affiliates

    4,822        648,285        58,433        757,107     (1,468,603     44        —          45,888        5,883        (51,815     —     

Inventory, net

    3,634        —          —          —       —          3,634        —          —          —          —          3,634   

Prepaid expenses

    83,553        —          —          —       —          83,553        —          —          —          —          83,553   

Related party current assets

    107,004        —          —          —       —          107,004        138        —          —          —          107,142   

Other current assets

    52,887        —          64        —       —          52,951        5,602        327        (110     705        59,475   
                                                                                     

Total current assets

    702,749        648,285        58,513        757,107     (1,468,603     698,051        5,780        48,844        6,215        (51,110     707,780   

Property and equipment, net

    519,980        —          (1,528     —       —          518,452        216,719        59,470        11,679        —          806,320   

Investment in subsidiaries/affiliates

    2,739,970        —          —          —       (2,739,970     —          (496,396     —          —          496,396        —     

FCC license

    —          2,000,000        —          —       —          2,000,000        —          —          —          —          2,000,000   

Restricted investments

    250        —          —          —       —          250        —          —          —          —          250   

Deferred financing fees, net

    39,053        —          —          —       —          39,053        —          —          —          —          39,053   

Intangible assets, net

    647,936        —          —          —       —          647,936        —          —          —          —          647,936   

Related party long-term assets

    118,628        —          —          —       —          118,628        —          —          —          —          118,628   

Other long-term assets

    25,312        —          (100     —       —          25,212        34,779        752        (221     2,728        63,250   
                                                                                     

Total assets

  $ 4,793,878      $ 2,648,285      $ 56,885      $ 757,107   $ (4,208,573   $ 4,047,582      $ (239,118   $ 109,066      $ 17,673      $ 448,014      $ 4,383,217   
                                                                                     

Current liabilities:

                     

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $ 189,715      $ —        $ 92      $ —     $ —        $ 189,807      $ 10,794      $ 266      $ 87      $ (441   $ 200,513   

Accrued interest

    47,022        —          —          —       —          47,022        4,316        —          —          —          51,338   

Due to subsidiaries/affiliates

    1,554,306        (43,416     250        12,089     (1,468,603     54,626        8,754        3,493        492        (10,453     56,912   

Current portion of deferred revenue

    461,888        —          —          —       —          461,888        2,776        —          —          —          464,664   

Current portion of deferred credit on executory contracts

    244,116        —          —          —       —          244,116        —          —          —          —          244,116   

Current maturities of long-term debt

    41,415        —          —          —       —          41,415        229,864        —          —          —          271,279   

Current maturities of long-term related party debt

    —          —          —          —       —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Related party current liabilities

    57,875        —          —          —       —          57,875        —          —          —          —          57,875   
                                                                                     

Total current liabilities

    2,596,337        (43,416     342        12,089     (1,468,603     1,096,749        256,504        3,759        579        (10,894     1,346,697   

Deferred revenue

    133,652        —          —          —       —          133,652        28,680        —          —          —          162,332   

Deferred credit on executory contracts

    918,678        —          —          —       —          918,678        —          —          —          —          918,678   

Long-term debt

    1,511,494        —          —          —       —          1,511,494        157,340        —          —          —          1,668,834   

Long-term related party debt

    95,093        —          —          —       —          95,093        —          —          —          —          95,093   

Deferred tax liability

    103,631        753,292        —          —       —          856,923        76,089        —          —          (37,891     895,121   

Related party long-term liability

    21,123        —          —          —       —          21,123        —          —          —          —          21,123   

Other long-term liabilities

    37,721        —          —          —       —          37,721        —          (1,315     —          (3,336     33,070   
                                                                                     

Total liabilities

    5,417,729        709,876        342        12,089     (1,468,603     4,671,433        518,613        2,444        579        (52,121     5,140,948   
                                                                                     

Commitments and contingencies Stockholder’s equity (deficit):

                     

Capital stock

    —          —          —          —       —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    —          —          —          —       —          —          (6,986     —          —          —          (6,986

Additional paid-in-capital

    (563,333     1,781,641        55,262        691,811     (2,528,714     (563,333     5,989,719        100,271        16,691        446,372        5,989,720   

Retained earnings (deficit)

    (60,518     156,768        1,281        53,207     (211,256     (60,518     (6,740,464     6,351        403        53,763        (6,740,465
                                                                                     

Total stockholder’s equity (deficit)

    (623,851     1,938,409        56,543        745,018     (2,739,970     (623,851     (757,731     106,622        17,094        500,135        (757,731
                                                                                     

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity (deficit)

  $ 4,793,878      $ 2,648,285      $ 56,885      $ 757,107   $ (4,208,573   $ 4,047,582      $ (239,118   $ 109,066      $ 17,673      $ 448,014      $ 4,383,217   
                                                                                     

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008

 

(in thousands)   XM
Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Radio Inc.     XM
Equipment
Leasing LLC
  XM Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM
Satellite
Radio
Holdings
Inc.
    XM 1500
Eckington
LLC
    XM
Investment
LLC
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings
Inc.
 

Current assets:

                     

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 199,938      $ —        $ 15   $ —     $ —        $ 199,953      $ 5,923      $ 760      $ 104   $ —        $ 206,740   

Accounts receivable, net

    52,727        —          —       —       —          52,727        —          —          —       —          52,727   

Due from subsidiaries/affiliates

    554,882        605,231        55,425     742,499     (1,957,994     43        —          42,213        5,337     (47,593     —     

Inventory, net

    4,489        —          —       —       —          4,489        —          —          —       —          4,489   

Prepaid expenses

    37,351        —          —       —       —          37,351        —          —          —       —          37,351   

Related party current assets

    112,232        —          —       —       —          112,232        131        —          —       —          112,363   

Other current assets

    50,090        —          64     —       —          50,154        155        258        —       (155     50,412   
                                                                                 

Total current assets

    1,011,709        605,231        55,504     742,499     (1,957,994     456,949        6,209        43,231        5,441     (47,748     464,082   

Property and equipment, net

    577,368        —          3,912     —       —          581,280        221,011        59,454        12,843     —          874,588   

Investment in subsidiaries/affiliates

    2,625,148        —          —       —       (2,625,148     —          (351,193     —          —       351,193        —     

FCC license

    —          2,000,000        —       —       —          2,000,000        —          —          —       —          2,000,000   

Restricted investments

    120,250        —          —       —       —          120,250        —          —          —       —          120,250   

Deferred financing fees, net

    30,303        —          —       —       —          30,303        —          —          —       —          30,303   

Intangible assets, net

    688,671        —          —       —       —          688,671        —          —          —       —          688,671   

Related party long-term assets

    124,607        —          —       —       —          124,607        —          —          —       —          124,607   

Other long-term assets

    12,830        —          —       —       —          12,830        19,400        2,054        —       —          34,284   
                                                                                 

Total assets

  $ 5,190,886      $ 2,605,231      $ 59,416   $ 742,499   $ (4,583,142   $ 4,014,890      $ (104,573   $ 104,739      $ 18,284   $ 303,445      $ 4,336,785   
                                                                                 

Current liabilities:

                     

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $ 237,139      $ —        $ 97   $ —     $ —        $ 237,236      $ 153      $ 268      $ 84   $ (442   $ 237,299   

Accrued interest

    47,118        —          —       —       —          47,118        3,425        —          —       —          50,543   

Due to subsidiaries/affiliates

    1,929,803        271        3,121     26,373     (1,957,994     1,574        —          3,669        493     (5,736     —     

Current portion of deferred revenue

    416,931        —          —       —       —          416,931        2,776        —          —       —          419,707   

Current portion of deferred credit on executory contracts

    234,774        —          —       —       —          234,774        —          —          —       —          234,774   

Current portion of long-term debt

    135,257        —          —       —       —          135,257        220,482        —          —       —          355,739   

Related party current liabilities

    83,930        —          —       —       —          83,930        4,057        —          —       (4,057     83,930   
                                                                                 

Total current liabilities

    3,084,952        271        3,218     26,373     (1,957,994     1,156,820        230,893        3,937        577     (10,235     1,381,992   

Deferred revenue

    101,187        —          —       —       —          101,187        30,068        —          —       —          131,255   

Deferred credit on executory contracts

    1,037,190        —          —       —       —          1,037,190        —          —          —       —          1,037,190   

Long-term debt

    1,274,149        —          —       —       —          1,274,149        164,953        —          —       —          1,439,102   

Deferred tax liability

    134,301        752,174        —       —       —          886,475        —          —          —       —          886,475   

Other long-term liabilities

    32,805        (38     —       —       —          32,767        45,067        (1,315     —       (40,194     36,325   
                                                                                 

Total liabilities

    5,664,584        752,407        3,218     26,373     (1,957,994     4,488,588        470,981        2,622        577     (50,429     4,912,339   
                                                                                 

Commitments and contingencies

                     

Stockholder’s equity (deficit):

                     

Capital stock

    —          —          —       —       —          —          —          —          —       —          —     

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    —          —          —       —       —          —          (7,871     —          —       —          (7,871

Additional paid-in-capital

    (673,156     1,781,641        55,262     691,811     (2,528,715     (673,157     5,870,502        99,347        17,557     556,253        5,870,502   

Retained earnings (deficit)

    199,458        71,183        936     24,315     (96,433     199,459        (6,438,185     2,770        150     (202,379     (6,438,185
                                                                                 

Total stockholder’s equity (deficit)

    (473,698     1,852,824        56,198     716,126     (2,625,148     (473,698     (575,554     102,117        17,707     353,874        (575,554
                                                                                 

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity (deficit)

  $ 5,190,886      $ 2,605,231      $ 59,416   $ 742,499   $ (4,583,142   $ 4,014,890      $ (104,573   $ 104,739      $ 18,284   $ 303,445      $ 4,336,785   
                                                                                 

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (SUCCESSOR ENTITY)

 

(in thousands)   XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Radio Inc.     XM
Equipment
Leasing LLC
    XM Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
    XM 1500
Eckington
LLC
  XM
Investment
LLC
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
 

Revenue

  $ 306,138      $ —        $ —        $ —     $ —        $ 306,138      $ 694      $ 2,566   $ 332   $ (2,899   $ 306,831   

Cost of services

    120,333        —          9        —       107        120,449        —          —       —       —          120,449   

Sales and marketing

    26,797        —          —          —       —          26,797        —          —       —       —          26,797   

Subscriber acquisition costs

    22,226        —          —          —       —          22,226        —          —       —       —          22,226   

General and administrative

    36,478        —          —          —       —          36,478        130        334     87     (2,308     34,721   

Engineering, design and development

    6,631        —          —          —       —          6,631        —          —       —       —          6,631   

Depreciation and amortization

    44,907        —          3,441        —       —          48,348        1,092        507     102     —          50,049   

Restructuring, impairments and related costs

    2,389        —          —          —       —          2,389        24,197        —       —       —          26,586   
                                                                                 

Total operating expenses

    259,761        —          3,450        —       107        263,318        25,419        841     189     (2,308     287,459   
                                                                                 

Income (loss) from operations

    46,377        —          (3,450     —       (107     42,820        (24,725     1,725     143     (591     19,372   

Other income (expense):

                     

Interest and investment income

    446        —          —          —       —          446        144        —       —       —          590   

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

    (83,149     —          —          —       —          (83,149     (4,969     —       —       —          (88,118

Loss on change in value of embedded derivative

    (19,854     —          —          —       —          (19,854     55        —       —       —          (19,799

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

    (107,450     —          —          —       —          (107,450     —          —       —       —          (107,450

Gain (loss) on investments

    —          —          —          —       —          —          3,147        —       —       —          3,147   

Other income (expense)

    (3,770     43,686        2,903        14,445     (56,899     365        (165,071     —       —       165,545        839   
                                                                                 

Net income (loss) before income taxes

    (167,400     43,686        (547     14,445     (57,006     (166,822     (191,419     1,725     143     164,954        (191,419
                                                                                 

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

    —          (578     —          —       —          (578     (578     —       —       578        (578
                                                                                 

Net income (loss)

    (167,400     43,108        (547     14,445     (57,006     (167,400     (191,997     1,725     143     165,532        (191,997

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

    —          —          —          —       —          —          —          —       —       —          —     
                                                                                 

Net income (loss): XM Satellite Radio Holdings and Subsidiaries

  $ (167,400   $ 43,108      $ (547   $ 14,445   $ (57,006   $ (167,400   $ (191,997   $ 1,725   $ 143   $ 165,532      $ (191,997
                                                                                 

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 (PREDECESSOR ENTITY)

 

(in thousands)   XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Radio Inc.     XM
Equipment
Leasing
LLC
    XM Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
    Satellite
Leasing
(702-4),
LLT
    XM 1500
Eckington
LLC
  XM
Investment
LLC
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
 

Revenue

  $ 315,537      $ 43,840      $ 2,740      $ —        $ (46,580   $ 315,537      $ 2,498      $ 9,039      $ 2,424   $ 324   $ (11,787   $ 318,035   

Cost of services

    188,295        —          11        —          107        188,413        —          —          —       —       —          188,413   

Sales and marketing

    59,280        —          —          —          —          59,280        —          —          —       —       —          59,280   

Subscriber acquisition costs

    69,193        —          —          —          —          69,193        —          —          —       —       —          69,193   

General and administrative

    43,747        —          —          —          —          43,747        69        —          250     78     (2,129     42,015   

Engineering, design and development

    9,414        —          —          —          —          9,414        —          —          —       —       —          9,414   

Depreciation and amortization

    30,962        —          2,995        —          —          33,957        48        —          347     154     (2,068     32,438   
                       
                                                                                           

Total operating expenses

    400,891        —          3,006        —          107        404,004        117        —          597     232     (4,197     400,753   
                                                                                           

Income (loss) from operations

    (85,354     43,840        (266     —          (46,687     (88,467     2,381        9,039        1,827     92     (7,590     (82,718

Other income (expense):

                       

Interest and investment income

    856        —          160        14,609        (14,768     857        (114     —          —       —       —          743   

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

    (46,260     —          —          (160     14,768        (31,652     (515     (5,887     —       —       7,574        (30,480

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —       —       —          —     

Gain (loss) on investments

    —          —          —          —          —          —          (4,373     —          —       —       —          (4,373

Other income (expense)

    11,095        —          151        —          (11,069     177        (116,278     —          —       —       117,183        1,082   
                                                                                           

Net income (loss) before

                       

income taxes

    (119,663     43,840        45        14,449        (57,756     (119,085     (118,899     3,152        1,827     92     117,167        (115,746
                                                                                           

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

    —          (578     —          —          —          (578     (673     —          —       —       578        (673
                                                                                           

Net income (loss)

    (119,663     43,262        45        14,449        (57,756     (119,663     (119,572     3,152        1,827     92     117,745        (116,419

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —       —       (3,153     (3,153
                                                                                           

Net income (loss): XM Satellite Radio Holdings and Subsidiaries

  $ (119,663   $ 43,262      $ 45      $ 14,449      $ (57,756   $ (119,663   $ (119,572   $ 3,152      $ 1,827   $ 92   $ 114,592      $ (119,572
                                                                                           

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (SUCCESSOR ENTITY)

 

(in thousands)   XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Radio Inc.     XM
Equipment
Leasing
LLC
    XM Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
    XM 1500
Eckington
LLC
  XM
Investment
LLC
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
 

Revenue

  $ 607,677      $ —        $ —        $ —     $ —        $ 607,677      $ 1,388      $ 5,135   $ 664   $ (5,800   $ 609,064   

Cost of services

    249,811        —          18        —       214        250,043        —          —       —       —          250,043   

Sales and marketing

    58,510        —          —          —       —          58,510        —          —       —       —          58,510   

Subscriber acquisition costs

    48,475        —          —          —       —          48,475        —          —       —       —          48,475   

General and administrative

    68,883        —          —          —       —          68,883        1,387        646     172     (4,616     66,472   

Engineering, design and development

    11,383        —          —          —       —          11,383        —          —       —       —          11,383   

Depreciation and amortization

    96,189        —          5,440        —       —          101,629        2,099        908     239     —          104,875   

Restructuring, impairments and related costs

    2,390        —          —          —       —          2,390        24,196        —       —       —          26,586   
                                                                                 

Total operating expenses

    535,641        —          5,458        —       214        541,313        27,682        1,554     411     (4,616     566,344   
                                                                                 

Income (loss) from operations

    72,036        —          (5,458     —       (214     66,364        (26,294     3,581     253     (1,184     42,720   

Other income (expense):

                     

Interest and investment income

    837        —          —          —       —          837        282        —       —       —          1,119   

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

    (144,431     —          —          —       —          (144,431     (11,888     —       —       —          (156,319

Loss on change in value of embedded derivative

    (78,003     —          —          —       —          (78,003       —       —       —          (78,003

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

    (103,871     —          —          —       —          (103,871     (4,205     —       —       —          (108,076

Gain (loss) on investments

    —          —          —          —       —          —          (3,791     —       —       —          (3,791

Other income (expense)

    (6,545     86,740        5,804        28,893     (114,609     283        (255,228     —       —       256,171        1,226   
                                                                                 

Net income (loss) before income taxes

    (259,977     86,740        346        28,893     (114,823     (258,821     (301,124     3,581     253     254,987        (301,124
                                                                                 

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

    —          (1,156     —          —       —          (1,156     (1,156     —       —       1,156        (1,156
                                                                                 

Net income (loss)

    (259,977     85,584        346        28,893     (114,823     (259,977     (302,280     3,581     253     256,143        (302,280

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

    —          —          —          —       —          —          —          —       —       —          —     
                                                                                 

Net income (loss): XM Satellite Radio Holdings and Subsidiaries

  $ (259,977   $ 85,584      $ 346      $ 28,893   $ (114,823   $ (259,977   $ (302,280   $ 3,581   $ 253   $ 256,143      $ (302,280
                                                                                 

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 (PREDECESSOR ENTITY)

 

(in thousands)   XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Radio Inc.     XM
Equipment
Leasing
LLC
    XM Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
    Satellite
Leasing
(702-4),
LLT
    XM 1500
Eckington
LLC
  XM
Investment
LLC
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
 

Revenue

  $ 621,494      $ 87,081      $ 5,481      $ —        $ (92,562   $ 621,494      $ 4,996      $ 18,025      $ 6,820   $ 648   $ (25,493   $ 626,490   

Cost of services

    371,557        —          22        —          221        371,800        —          —          —       —       —          371,800   

Sales and marketing

    108,786        —          —          —          —          108,786        —          —          —       —       —          108,786   

Subscriber acquisition costs

    140,717        —          —          —          —          140,717        —          —          —       —       —          140,717   

General and administrative

    86,700        —          —          —          —          86,700        138        —          501     155     (4,259     83,235   

Engineering, design and development

    20,435        —          —          —          —          20,435        —          —          —       —       —          20,435   

Depreciation and amortization

    74,965        —          5,993        —          —          80,958        96        —          695     308     (4,136     77,921   
                                                                                           

Total operating expenses

    803,160        —          6,015        —          221        809,396        234        —          1,196     463     (8,395     802,894   
                                                                                           

Income (loss) from operations

    (181,666     87,081        (534     —          (92,783     (187,902     4,762        18,025        5,624     185     (17,098     (176,404

Other income (expense):

                       

Interest and investment income

    2,112        —          319        29,217        (29,535     2,113        306        —          —       —       —          2,419   

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

    (91,500     —          —          (319     29,535        (62,284     (1,027     (11,635     —       —       15,139        (59,807

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —       —       —          —     

Gain (loss) on investments

    —          —          —          —          —          —          (8,550     —          —       —       —          (8,550

Other income (expense)

    21,746        —          151        —          (21,976     (79     (243,328     —          —       —       244,302        895   
                                                                                           

Net income (loss) before income taxes

    (249,308     87,081        (64     28,898        (114,759     (248,152     (247,837     6,390        5,624     185     242,343        (241,447
                                                                                           

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

    —          (1,156     —          —          —          (1,156     (1,004     —          —       —       1,156        (1,004
                                                                                           

Net income (loss)

    (249,308     85,925        (64     28,898        (114,759     (249,308     (248,841     6,390        5,624     185     243,499        (242,451

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —       —       (6,390     (6,390
                                                                                           

Net income (loss): XM Satellite Radio Holdings and Subsidiaries

  $ (249,308   $ 85,925      $ (64   $ 28,898      $ (114,759   $ (249,308   $ (248,841   $ 6,390      $ 5,624   $ 185   $ 237,109      $ (248,841
                                                                                           

 

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XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

(Dollar amounts in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

 

XM SATELLITE RADIO INC., SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER’S DEFICIT AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

 

(in thousands)   XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Radio Inc.   XM
Equipment
Leasing
LLC
  XM Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
    XM 1500
Eckington
LLC
  XM
Investment
LLC
    Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
 

Balance at December 31, 2008

  $ (473,697   $ 1,852,825   $ 56,198   $ 716,125   $ (2,625,148   $ (473,697   $ (575,554   $ 102,117   $ 17,707      $ 353,873      $ (575,554

Net income (loss)

    (259,977     85,584     346     28,893     (114,823     (259,977     (302,280     3,581     253        256,143        (302,280

Other comprehensive loss:

                     

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities

    —          —       —       —       —          —          548        —       —          —          548   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    —          —       —       —       —          —          337        —       —          —          337   
                                 

Comprehensive loss

                (301,395           (301,395

Contributions (distributions) to (from) paid-in capital

    109,823        —       —       —       —          109,823        119,218        924     (866     (109,881     119,218   
                                                                               

Balance at June 30, 2009

  $ (623,851   $ 1,938,409   $ 56,544   $ 745,018   $ (2,739,971   $ (623,851   $ (757,731   $ 106,622   $ 17,094      $ 500,135      $ (757,731
                                                                               

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

(Dollar amounts in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

 

XM SATELLITE RADIO INC., SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (SUCCESSOR ENTITY)

 

(in thousands)   XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Radio Inc.   XM
Equipment
Leasing
LLC
  XM Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations   Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
    XM 1500
Eckington
LLC
  XM
Investment
LLC
  Eliminations   Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  $ 99,879      $ —     $ 1   $ —     $ —     $ 99,880      $ (684   $ 1,869   $ 339   $ —     $ 101,404   

Cash flows from investing activities:

                     

Additions to property and equipment

    (3,994     —       —       —       —       (3,994     (127     —       —       —       (4,121

Sale of restricted and other investments

    —          —       —       —       —       —          —          —       —       —       —     
                                                                         

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (3,994     —       —       —       —       (3,994     (127     —       —       —       (4,121
                                                                         

Cash flows from financing activities:

                     

Long-term borrowings, net of costs

    387,427        —       —       —       —       387,427        —          —       —       —       387,427   

Related party long-term borrowings, net of costs

    95,093        —       —       —       —       95,093        —          —       —       —       95,093   

Repayment of long-term borrowings

    (255,035     —       —       —       —       (255,035     —          —       —       —       (255,035

Repayment of long-term related party borrowings

    (100,000     —       —       —       —       (100,000     —          —       —       —       (100,000

Payment of premiums on redemption of debt

    (11,500     —       —       —       —       (11,500     (5,072     —       —       —       (16,572
                                                                         

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    115,985        —       —       —       —       115,985        (5,072     —       —       —       110,913   
                                                                         

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    211,870        —       1     —       —       211,871        (5,883     1,869     339     —       208,196   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    199,938        —       15     —       —       199,953        5,923        760     104     —       206,740   
                                                                         

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 411,808      $ —     $ 16   $ —     $ —     $ 411,824      $ 40      $ 2,629   $ 443   $ —     $ 414,936   
                                                                         

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

(Dollar amounts in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

 

XM SATELLITE RADIO INC., SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 (PREDECESSOR ENTITY)

 

(in thousands)   XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Radio Inc.   XM
Equipment
Leasing
LLC
    XM Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations   Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
    XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
    Satellite
Leasing
(702-4),
LLT
    XM 1500
Eckington
LLC
    XM
Investment
LLC
  Eliminations     Consolidated
XM Satellite
Radio
Holdings Inc.
 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  $ (238,275   $ —     $ 5,198      $ —     $ —     $ (233,077   $ (5,385   $ 5,937      $ (1   $ —     $ (2,488   $ (235,014

Cash flows from investing activities:

                       

Additions to property and equipment

    (20,624     —       —          —       —       (20,624     (6,823     —          —          —       —          (27,447

Purchases of restricted and other investments

    —          —       —          —       —       —          (9,450     —          —          —       —          (9,450

Sale of restricted and other investments

    25        —       —          —       —       25        —          —          —          —       —          25   
                                                                                       

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (20,599     —       —          —       —       (20,599     (16,273     —          —          —       —          (36,872
                                                                                       

Cash flows from financing activities:

                       

Proceeds from exercise of warrants and stock options

    —          —       —          —       —       —          956        —          —          —       —          956   

Capital contributions from Holdings

    13,125        —       —          —         13,125        (13,125     —          —          —       —          —     

Long-term borrowings, net of costs

    340,634        —       —          —       —       340,634        —          —          —          —       —          340,634   

Payments to minority interest holder

    —          —       —          —       —       —          —          (5,937     —          —       —          (5,937

Repayment of long-term borrowings

    (31,445     —       (5,185     —       —       (36,630     —          —          —          —       2,488        (34,142

Other, net

    —          —       —          —       —       —          (2,458     —          —          —       —          (2,458
                                                                                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    322,314        —       (5,185     —       —       317,129        (14,627     (5,937     —          —       2,488        299,053   
                                                                                       

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    63,440        —       13        —       —       63,453        (36,285     —          (1     —       —          27,167   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    100,111        —       11        —       —       100,122        56,554        —          10        —       —          156,686   
                                                                                       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 163,551      $ —     $ 24      $ —     $ —     $ 163,575      $ 20,269      $ —        $ 9      $ —     $ —        $ 183,853   
                                                                                       

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(All dollar amounts referenced in this Item 2 are in thousands, unless otherwise stated)

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The following cautionary statements identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents published by us from time to time. Any statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions, future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection” and “outlook.” Any forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed throughout our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (the “Form 10-K”), and in other reports and documents published by us from time to time, particularly the risk factors described under “Business – Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Form 10-K.

Among the significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are:

 

   

the substantial indebtedness of XM Holdings and XM;

 

   

the possibility that the benefits of the merger of SIRIUS and XM Holdings may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize; and the risks associated with the undertakings made to the FCC and the effects of those undertakings on the business of XM in the future;

 

   

the useful life of our satellites, which have experienced component failures including, with respect to a number of satellites, failures on their solar arrays and in certain cases, are not insured;

 

   

our dependence upon automakers, many of which have experienced a dramatic drop in sales and are in financial distress, and other third parties, such as manufacturers and distributors of satellite radios, retailers and programming providers; and

 

   

our competitive position versus other forms of audio and video entertainment including terrestrial radio, HD radio, internet radio, mobile phones, iPods and other MP3 devices, and emerging next-generation networks and technologies.

Because the risk factors referred to above could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf, you should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. In addition, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made, to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise or to assess with any precision the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Executive Summary

We broadcast our music, sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather channels in the United States on a subscription fee basis through our proprietary satellite radio system. On July 28, 2008, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. merged with and into Vernon Merger Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of SIRIUS; and as a result, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of SIRIUS. Our system consists of four in-orbit satellites, over 700 terrestrial repeaters that receive and retransmit signals, satellite uplink facilities and studios. Subscribers can also receive certain of our music and other channels over the Internet.

Our satellite radios are primarily distributed through automakers (“OEMs”), national, regional and specialty retail locations, pre-owned vehicle retailers and through our website. We have agreements with major automakers to offer satellite radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment in their vehicles. Our radios are also offered to customers of rental car companies.

As of June 30, 2009, we had 9,641,800 subscribers. Our subscriber totals include subscribers under our regular pricing plans; discounted pricing plans; subscribers that have prepaid, including payments either made or due from automakers for prepaid subscriptions included in the sale or lease price of a new vehicle; certain radios activated for daily rental fleet programs; subscribers to XM Radio Online, our Internet service; and certain subscribers to our weather, traffic and data services.

Our primary source of revenue is subscription fees, with most of our customers subscribing on an annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthly basis. We offer discounts for pre-paid and long-term subscriptions as well as discounts for multiple subscriptions. In 2009,

 

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we increased the discounted price for additional subscriptions from $6.99 per month to $8.99 per month. We also derive revenue from activation fees, the sale of advertising on select non-music channels, the direct sale of satellite radios, components and accessories, and other ancillary services, such as data and weather services.

In certain cases, automakers include a subscription to our radio services in the sale or lease price of vehicles. The length of these prepaid subscriptions varies, but is typically three months. We also reimburse various automakers for certain costs associated with satellite radios installed in their vehicles.

We also have an interest in a satellite radio service offered in Canada. Subscribers to the Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (“XM Canada”) service are not included in our subscriber count.

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, now operates as an unrestricted subsidiary under the agreements governing SIRIUS’ existing indebtedness. As an unrestricted subsidiary, transactions between the companies are required to comply with various contractual provisions in our respective debt instruments.

Unaudited Actual and Pro Forma Information

Our discussion of our unaudited pro forma information includes non-GAAP financial results that assume the Merger occurred on January 1, 2008. These financial results exclude the impact of purchase price accounting adjustments and refinancing transactions related to the Merger. The discussion also includes the following non-GAAP financial measures: average self-pay monthly churn; conversion rate; average monthly revenue per subscriber, or ARPU; subscriber acquisition cost, or SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition; customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber; free cash flow; and adjusted income (loss) from operations. We believe this non-GAAP financial information provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our operating performance and is used for internal management purposes, when publicly providing the business outlook, and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Please refer to the footnotes (pages 49 through 58) following our discussion of results of operations for the definitions and a further discussion of the usefulness of such non-GAAP financial information and reconciliation to GAAP.

 

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Subscriber and Key Operating Metrics. The following tables contain our pro forma subscriber and key operating metrics for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively:

Unaudited Actual and Pro Forma Quarterly Subscribers and Metrics:

 

     Unaudited  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Beginning subscribers

     9,656,062        9,850,741        9,330,212        9,026,837   

Gross subscriber additions

     754,727        1,455,676        1,082,368        2,120,602   

Deactivated subscribers

     (768,989     (1,664,617     (759,889     (1,494,748
                                

Net additions

     (14,262     (208,941     322,479        625,854   
                                

Ending subscribers

     9,641,800        9,641,800        9,652,691        9,652,691   
                                

Retail

     3,952,790        3,952,790        4,509,138        4,509,138   

OEM

     5,602,687        5,602,687        5,053,945        5,053,945   

Rental

     86,323        86,323        89,608        89,608   
                                

Ending subscribers

     9,641,800        9,641,800        9,652,691        9,652,691   
                                

Retail

     (169,892     (366,842     (37,574     (88,868

OEM

     161,526        159,963        348,444        686,309   

Rental

     (5,896     (2,062     11,609        28,413   
                                

Net additions

     (14,262     (208,941     322,479        625,854   
                                

Self-pay

     8,921,031        8,921,031        8,686,843        8,686,843   

Paid promotional

     720,769        720,769        965,848        965,848   
                                

Ending subscribers

     9,641,800        9,641,800        9,652,691        9,652,691   
                                

Self-pay

     (70,147     (174,548     271,106        498,561   

Paid promotional

     55,885        (34,393     51,373        127,293   
                                

Net additions

     (14,262     (208,941     322,479        625,854   
                                

Daily weighted average number of subscribers

     9,628,373        9,677,490        9,491,606        9,330,473   
                                
     Unaudited  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Average self-pay monthly churn (1)(7)

     2.0     2.1     1.7     1.7

Conversion rate (2)(7)

     48.0     48.4     52.7     53.0

ARPU (3)(7)

   $ 10.80      $ 10.69      $ 10.61      $ 10.62   

SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition (4)(7)

   $ 44      $ 46      $ 65      $ 69   

Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber (5)(7)

   $ 1.07      $ 1.11      $ 1.25      $ 1.23   

Total revenue

   $ 323,838      $ 644,573      $ 318,035      $ 626,490   

Free cash flow (6)(7)

   $ 59,781      $ 97,283      $ (137,872   $ (262,436

Adjusted income (loss) from operations (8)

   $ 71,201      $ 124,858      $ (37,333   $ (68,032

Net loss

   $ (167,687   $ (216,082   $ (119,572   $ (248,841

 

Note: See pages 49 through 58 for footnotes.

Subscribers. At June 30, 2009 we had 9,641,800 subscribers, a decrease of 10,891 subscribers, or less than 1%, from the 9,652,691 subscribers as of June 30, 2008. The decrease was principally the result of 245,079 fewer paid promotional trials due to the

 

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decline in the North American auto sales. This decline was partially offset by an increase of 234,188 in self pay subscribers. Gross subscriber additions decreased approximately 30% during the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008. OEM gross subscriber additions decreased due to the 32% decline in the North American automobile sales and retail gross subscriber additions decreased due to declines in consumer spending. Deactivation rates for self-pay subscriptions in the quarter increased to 2.0% per month compared to 2008 reflecting reductions in consumer discretionary spending, subscriber response to our increase in prices for multi-subscription accounts, the institution of a monthly charge for our streaming service and channel line-up changes in 2008; deactivations due to non-conversions of subscribers in paid promotional trial periods increased as production penetration rates increased.

ARPU. ARPU is derived from total earned subscriber revenue and net advertising revenue, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. See accompanying footnotes for more details.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, total ARPU was $10.80 and $10.61, respectively. The increase was driven mainly by the sale of “Best of” programming, increased rates on our multi-subscription packages and revenues earned on our internet streaming packages, partially offset by lower ad revenue.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, total ARPU was $10.69 and $10.62, respectively. Increases in subscriber revenue were driven mainly by the sale of “Best of” programming, increased rates on our multi-subscription packages and revenues earned on our internet streaming packages, partially offset by lower ad revenue.

SAC, As Adjusted, Per Gross Subscriber Addition. SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition is derived from subscriber acquisition costs and margins from the direct sale of radios and accessories, excluding share-based payment expense divided by the number of gross subscriber additions for the period. See accompanying footnotes for more details.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition was $44 and $65, respectively. The decrease in SAC was primarily driven by fewer OEM installations relative to gross subscriber additions, decreased production of certain radios and lower OEM subsidies compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition was $46 and $69, respectively. The decrease was primarily driven by fewer OEM installations relative to gross subscriber additions, lower OEM subsidies and higher aftermarket inventory reserves in the 2008 period.

Customer Service and Billing Expenses, As Adjusted, Per Average Subscriber. Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per weighted average subscriber is derived from total customer service and billing expenses, excluding share-based payment expense, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. See accompanying footnotes for more details.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per weighted average subscriber was $1.07 and $1.25, respectively. The decline was primarily due to decreases in personnel costs and customer call center expenses across a larger subscriber base.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per weighted average subscriber was $1.11 and $1.23, respectively. The decline was primarily due to decreases in personnel costs and customer call center expenses across a larger subscriber base.

Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations. We refer to net loss before interest and investment income; interest expense, net of amounts capitalized; income tax expense, loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net; gain (loss) on investments, other expense (income), restructuring, impairments and related costs, depreciation and amortization, and share-based payment expense as adjusted income (loss) from operations. See accompanying footnotes for more details.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our adjusted income (loss) from operations was $71,201 and ($37,333), respectively. Adjusted income (loss) from operations was favorably impacted by an increase of 2%, or $5,803, in revenues and a decrease of 29%, or $102,731, in total expense categories included in adjusted income (loss) from operations. The increase in revenue is due mainly to an increase in weighted average subscribers as well as increased rates on multi-subscription packages, revenues earned on internet streaming packages and the sale of “Best of” programming. The decreases in expenses were primarily driven by lower Subscriber acquisition costs, lower Sales and marketing discretionary spend, savings in Programming and content expenses, and lower legal and consulting costs in General and administrative expenses.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our adjusted income (loss) from operations was $124,858 and ($68,032), respectively. Adjusted income (loss) from operations was favorably impacted by an increase of 3%, or

 

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$18,083, in revenues and a decrease of 25%, or $174,807, in total expense categories included in adjusted income (loss) from operations. The increase in revenue is due mainly to an increase in weighted average subscribers as well as increased rates on multi-subscription packages, revenues earned on internet streaming packages and the sale of “Best of” programming. The decreases in expenses were primarily driven by lower Subscriber acquisition costs, lower Sales and marketing discretionary spend, savings in Programming and content expenses, and lower legal and consulting costs in General and administrative expenses.

Unaudited Pro Forma Results of Operations. Set forth below are certain pro forma items that give effect to the Merger as if it had occurred on January 1, 2008. The pro forma information below does not give effect to any adjustments as a result of the purchase price accounting for the Merger. See footnote 8 (pages 50 to 51) for a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted income (loss) from operations.

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Revenue:

        

Subscriber revenue, including effects of rebates

   $ 307,054      $ 611,207      $ 291,772      $ 575,187   

Advertising revenue, net of agency fees

     4,807        9,328        10,432        19,550   

Equipment revenue

     6,107        12,024        7,491        11,812   

Other revenue

     5,870        12,014        8,340        19,941   
                                

Total revenue

     323,838        644,573        318,035        626,490   

Operating expenses:

        

Satellite and transmission

     11,286        25,109        18,775        37,482   

Programming and content

     44,278        90,289        47,784        96,803   

Revenue share and royalties

     68,245        138,656        73,586        142,408   

Customer service and billing

     31,020        64,372        35,636        69,057   

Cost of equipment

     3,442        6,907        9,055        17,606   

Sales and marketing

     28,514        62,363        56,657        102,509   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     35,563        72,454        69,193        140,717   

General and administrative

     24,223        49,704        36,970        71,669   

Engineering, design and development

     6,066        9,861        7,712        16,271   

Depreciation and amortization

     19,009        42,950        32,438        77,921   

Share-based payment expense

     15,371        27,555        12,947        30,451   

Restructuring, impairments and related costs

     26,586        26,586        —          —     
                                

Total operating expenses

     313,603        616,806        400,753        802,894   
                                

Income (loss) from operations

     10,235        27,767        (82,718     (176,404

Other expense

     (177,344     (242,693     (33,028     (65,043
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (167,109     (214,926     (115,746     (241,447

Income tax expense

     (578     (1,156     (673     (1,004
                                

Net loss

     (167,687     (216,082     (116,419     (242,451

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     —          —          (3,153     (6,390
                                

Net loss - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries

   $ (167,687   $ (216,082   $ (119,572   $ (248,841
                                

 

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Highlights for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009. Our revenue grew 2%, or $5,803, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. This revenue growth was driven by a 1% growth in weighted average subscribers, the sale of “Best of” programming and rate increases on our multi-subscription and Internet packages resulting in the growth of Subscriber revenue by 5%, or $15,282, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Advertising revenue decreased 54%, or $5,625, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The decrease in advertising revenue was driven by the decline in the national radio advertising market and the current economic environment. Equipment revenue decreased 18%, or $1,384, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The decrease in equipment revenue was driven by declines in sales through our direct to consumer distribution channel. Other revenue decreased 30%, or $2,470, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The overall increase in revenue, combined with a decrease of 29%, or $102,731, in adjusted operating costs (total operating expense excluding restructuring, impairments and related costs, depreciation and amortization and share-based payment expense), resulted in improved adjusted income (loss) from operations of $71,201 in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to ($37,333) in the same three month period in 2008.

Satellite and transmission costs decreased 40%, or $7,489, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 due to reductions in maintenance costs, repeater lease expense, and personnel costs. Programming and content costs decreased 7%, or $3,506, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, due mainly to reductions in personnel and on-air talent costs as well as savings on certain content agreements. Revenue share and royalties decreased by 7%, or $5,341, while maintaining a relatively flat percentage of revenue in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Customer service and billing costs decreased by 13%, or $4,616, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Cost of equipment decreased by 62%, or $5,613, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 as a result of a decrease in direct to customer sales and lower inventory write-downs. Sales and marketing costs decreased 50%, or $28,143, and have decreased as a percentage of revenue to 9% from 18% in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 due to reduced advertising and cooperative marketing spend, as well as, reductions to personnel costs and third party distribution support expenses.

Subscriber acquisition costs decreased 49%, or $33,630, and decreased as a percentage of revenue to 11% from 22% in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. This improvement was driven by fewer OEM installations relative to gross subscriber additions, lower OEM subsidies and decreased production of certain radios compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008. Subscriber acquisition costs also decreased as a result of the 30% decline in gross additions during the three months ended June 30, 2009.

General and administrative costs decreased 34%, or $12,747, mainly due to the absence of charges related to certain legal and regulatory matters incurred in 2008 and lower personnel costs. Engineering, design and development costs decreased 21%, or $1,646, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, due to lower costs associated with manufacturing of radios, OEM tooling and manufacturing, and personnel.

Restructuring, impairments and related costs increased $26,586 mainly due to a loss of $24,196 on capitalized installment payments, which are expected to provide no future benefit due to the counterparty’s bankruptcy filing, for the launch of a satellite.

Other expenses increased 437%, or $144,316, in the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 driven mainly by the loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities of $107,450, and an increase in interest expense of $43,990, offset by an increase of $7,520 in gain on investments. The loss on the extinguishment of debt and credit facilities was incurred on the full repayment of our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and termination of our Second-Lien Credit Agreement. Interest expense increased due primarily to the issuance of the 13% Senior Notes due 2013 and the 7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 in the third quarter of 2008 and the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement in the first quarter of 2009.

 

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Highlights for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009. Our revenue grew 3%, or $18,083, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. This revenue growth was driven by a 4% growth in weighted average subscribers. Subscriber revenue grew 6%, or $36,020, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Advertising revenue decreased 52%, or $10,222, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The decrease in advertising revenue was driven by the decline in the current economic environment and the national radio advertising market. Equipment revenue increased 2%, or $212, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The increase in equipment revenue was primarily due to the reduction in incentives offered at the time of purchase. Other revenue decreased 40%, or $7,927, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The overall increase in revenue, combined with a decrease of 25%, or $174,807, in adjusted operating costs (total operating expenses excluding restructuring, impairments and related costs, depreciation and amortization and share-based payment expense), resulted in improved adjusted income (loss) from operations of $124,858 in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to ($68,032) in the same period in 2008.

Satellite and transmission costs decreased 33%, or $12,373, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 due to reductions in maintenance costs, repeater lease expense, and personnel costs. Programming and content costs decreased 7%, or $6,514, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, due mainly to reductions in personnel and on-air talent costs as well as savings on certain content agreements. Revenue share and royalties decreased by 3%, or $3,752, while maintaining a relatively flat percentage of revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. Customer service and billing costs decreased by 7%, or $4,685, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 due to scale efficiencies over a larger average subscriber base. Cost of equipment decreased by 61%, or $10,699, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 as a result of a decrease in direct to customer sales and lower inventory write-downs. Sales and marketing costs decreased 39%, or $40,146, and have decreased as a percentage of revenue to 10% from 16% in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 due to reduced advertising and cooperative marketing spend as well as reductions to personnel costs and third party distribution support expenses.

Subscriber acquisition costs decreased 49%, or $68,263, and decreased as a percentage of revenue to 11% from 22% in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. This improvement was driven by a 33% improvement in SAC, as adjusted, per gross addition due to fewer OEM installations relative to gross subscriber additions, lower OEM subsidies and lower production of certain radios compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008. Subscriber acquisition costs also decreased as a result of the 31% decline in gross additions during the six months ended June 30, 2009.

General and administrative costs decreased 31%, or $21,965, mainly due to the absence of charges related to certain legal and regulatory matters incurred in 2008 and lower personnel costs. Engineering, design and development costs decreased 39%, or $6,410, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, due to lower costs associated with manufacturing of radios, OEM tooling and manufacturing, and personnel.

Restructuring, impairments and related costs increased $26,586 mainly due to a loss of $24,196 on capitalized installment payments, which are expected to provide no future benefit due to the counterparty’s bankruptcy filing, for the launch of a satellite.

Other expenses increased 273%, or $177,650, in the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 driven mainly by the loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities of $108,076, an increase in interest expense of $73,364. The loss on the extinguishment of debt and credit facilities was incurred on the full repayment of our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and termination of our Second-Lien Credit Agreement. Interest expense increased due primarily to the issuance of the 13% Senior Notes due 2013 and the 7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 in the third quarter of 2008 and the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement in the first quarter of 2009.

 

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Unaudited Actual Results of Operations

Our discussion of our results of operations, along with the selected financial information in the tables that follow, includes the following non-GAAP financial measures: average self-pay monthly churn; conversion rate; average monthly revenue per subscriber, or ARPU; subscriber acquisition cost, or SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition; customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber; free cash flow; and adjusted income (loss) from operations. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our operating performance and are used for internal management purposes, when publicly providing the business outlook, and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Please refer to the footnotes (pages 49 through 58) following our discussion of results of operations for the definitions and a further discussion of the usefulness of such non-GAAP financial measures.

Subscriber and Key Operating Metrics:

The following tables contain our subscriber and key operating metrics for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

Unaudited Actual Quarterly Subscribers and Metrics:

 

     Unaudited  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Beginning subscribers

   9,656,062      9,850,741      9,330,212      9,026,837   

Gross subscriber additions

   754,727      1,455,676      1,082,368      2,120,602   

Deactivated subscribers

   (768,989   (1,664,617   (759,889   (1,494,748
                        

Net additions

   (14,262   (208,941   322,479      625,854   
                        

Ending subscribers

   9,641,800      9,641,800      9,652,691      9,652,691   
                        

Retail

   3,952,790      3,952,790      4,509,138      4,509,138   

OEM

   5,602,687      5,602,687      5,053,945      5,053,945   

Rental

   86,323      86,323      89,608      89,608   
                        

Ending subscribers

   9,641,800      9,641,800      9,652,691      9,652,691   
                        

Retail

   (169,892   (366,842   (37,574   (88,868

OEM

   161,526      159,963      348,444      686,309   

Rental

   (5,896   (2,062   11,609      28,413   
                        

Net additions

   (14,262   (208,941   322,479      625,854   
                        

Self-pay

   8,921,031      8,921,031      8,686,843      8,686,843   

Paid promotional

   720,769      720,769      965,848      965,848   
                        

Ending subscribers

   9,641,800      9,641,800      9,652,691      9,652,691   
                        

Self-pay

   (70,147   (174,548   271,106      498,561   

Paid promotional

   55,885      (34,393   51,373      127,293   
                        

Net additions

   (14,262   (208,941   322,479      625,854   
                        

Daily weighted average number of subscribers

   9,628,373      9,677,490      9,491,606      9,330,473   
                        

 

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     Unaudited  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Average self-pay monthly churn (1)(7)

     2.0 %       2.1 %       1.7 %       1.7

Conversion rate (2)(7)

     48.0 %       48.4 %       52.7 %       53.0

ARPU (7)(10)

   $ 10.27      $ 10.14      $ 10.61      $ 10.62   

SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition (7)(11)

   $ 26      $ 30      $ 65      $ 69   

Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber (7)(12)

   $ 1.07      $ 1.11      $ 1.25      $ 1.23   

Total revenue

   $ 306,831      $ 609,064      $ 318,035      $ 626,490   

Free cash flow (7)(13)

   $ 59,781      $ 97,283      $ (137,872 )    $ (262,436

Adjusted income (loss) from operations (14)

   $ 110,076      $ 199,113      $ (37,333 )    $ (68,032

Net loss

   $ (191,997   $ (302,280   $ (119,572   $ (248,841

 

Note: See pages 49 through 58 for footnotes.

Subscribers. At June 30, 2009 we had 9,641,800 subscribers, a decrease of 10,891 subscribers, or less than 1%, from the 9,652,691 subscribers as of June 30, 2008. The decrease was principally the result of 245,079 fewer paid promotional trials due to the decline in the North American auto sales. This decline was partially offset by an increase of 234,188 in self pay subscribers. Gross subscriber additions decreased approximately 30% during the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008. OEM gross subscriber additions decreased due to the 32% decline in the North American automobile sales and retail gross subscriber additions decreased due to declines in consumer spending. Deactivation rates for self-pay subscriptions in the quarter increased to 2.0% per month compared to 2008 reflecting reductions in consumer discretionary spending, subscriber response to our recent increase in prices for multi-subscription accounts, the institution of a monthly charge for our streaming service and channel line-up changes in November 2008; deactivations due to non-conversions of subscribers in paid promotional trial periods increased as production penetration rates increased.

ARPU. ARPU is derived from total earned subscriber revenue and net advertising revenue, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. See accompanying footnotes for more details.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, total ARPU was $10.27 and $10.61 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease was driven by the decrease in advertising revenues and the effect of purchase price accounting.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, total ARPU was $10.14 and $10.62 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease was driven by the decrease in advertising revenues and the effect of purchase price accounting.

We expect ARPU to fluctuate based on the growth of our subscriber base, promotions, rebates offered to subscribers and corresponding take-rates, plan mix, subscription prices, advertising sales and the identification of additional revenue from subscribers.

SAC, As Adjusted, Per Gross Subscriber Addition. SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition is derived from subscriber acquisition costs and margins from the direct sale of radios and accessories, excluding share-based payment expense divided by the number of gross subscriber additions for the period. See accompanying footnotes for more details.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition was $26 and $65, respectively. The decrease was primarily driven by the effect of purchase price accounting adjustments, lower OEM subsidies and improved equipment margins.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition was $30 and $69, respectively. The decrease was primarily driven by the effect of purchase price accounting adjustments, lower OEM subsidies and improved equipment margins.

We expect SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition to decline as the costs of subsidized components of XM radios decrease in the future. Our SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition will continue to be impacted by changes in our mix of OEM and retail additions.

 

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Customer Service and Billing Expenses, As Adjusted, Per Average Subscriber. Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber is derived from total customer service and billing expenses, excluding share-based payment expense, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. See accompanying footnotes for more details.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per weighted average subscriber was $1.07 and $1.25 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decline was primarily due to decreases in personnel costs and customer call center expenses.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per weighted average subscriber was $1.11 and $1.23 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decline was primarily due to decreases in personnel costs and customer call center expenses.

We expect customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber to decrease on an annual basis as our subscriber base grows due to scale efficiencies in our call centers and other customer care and billing operations.

Adjusted Income (Loss) from Operations. We refer to net loss before interest and investment income, interest expense net of amounts capitalized, income tax expense, loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net, loss on investments, other expense (income), restructuring, impairments and related cost, depreciation and amortization, and share related payment expense as adjusted income (loss) from operations.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our adjusted income (loss) from operations was $110,076 and ($37,333), respectively, an increase of $147,409. The increase was primarily driven by improvements in operating expenses, excluding restructuring, impairments and related cost, depreciation and amortization and share-based payment expense, of $158,613, offset slightly by a decrease in total revenue of $11,204.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, our adjusted income (loss) from operations was $199,113 and ($68,032), respectively, an increase of $267,145. The increase was primarily driven by improvements in operating expenses, excluding restructuring, impairments and related cost, depreciation and amortization and share-based payment expense, of $284,571 offset slightly by a decrease in total revenue of $17,426.

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared with Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 — Actual

Total Revenue

Subscriber Revenue. Subscriber revenue includes subscription fees, activation fees and the effects of rebates.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, subscriber revenue was $291,859 and $291,772, respectively, an increase of less than 1% or $87. The increase was attributable to the sale of “Best of” programming and rate increases on our multi-subscription and Internet packages, offset by the effect from purchase price accounting adjustments.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, subscriber revenue was $579,324 and $575,187, respectively, an increase of 1% or $4,137. The increase was attributable to increase in average subscribers from 2008, the sale of “Best of” programming and rate increases on our multi-subscription and Internet packages, offset by the effect from purchase price accounting adjustments.

 

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The following table contains a breakdown of our subscriber revenue for the periods presented:

 

     Successor Entity          Predecessor Entity  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
         Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Subscription fees

   $ 291,151      $ 578,076           $ 287,182      $ 565,702   

Activation fees

     818        1,387             5,044        10,188   

Effect of rebates

     (110     (139          (454     (703
                                     

Total subscriber revenue

   $ 291,859      $ 579,324           $ 291,772      $ 575,187   
                                     

Future subscriber revenue will be dependent upon, among other things, the growth of our subscriber base, promotions, rebates offered to subscribers and corresponding take-rates, plan mix, subscription prices and the identification of additional revenue streams from subscribers.

Advertising Revenue. Advertising revenue includes the sale of advertising on our non-music channels, net of agency fees. Agency fees are based on a contractual rate applied to gross billing revenue.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, net advertising revenue was $4,807 and $10,432, respectively, which represents a decrease of 54% or $5,625. The decrease was driven by the current economic environment.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, net advertising revenue was $9,328 and $19,550, respectively, which represents a decrease of 52% or $10,222. The decrease was driven by the current economic environment.

Our advertising revenue is subject to fluctuation based on the national economic environment. We believe these general economic conditions have negatively affected our advertising revenue in recent quarters. We expect advertising revenue to grow as our subscribers increase, as we continue to improve brand awareness and content, and as we increase the size and effectiveness of our advertising sales force.

Equipment Revenue. Equipment revenue includes revenue and royalties from the sale of radios, components and accessories.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, equipment revenue was $6,107 and $7,491, respectively, a decrease of 18% or $1,384. The decrease was primarily due to fewer radios sold through our direct to consumer distribution channel.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, equipment revenue was $12,024 and $11,812, respectively, an increase of 2% or $212. The increase was primarily due to an increase in royalties partially offset by a decrease in the number of radios sold through our direct to consumer distribution channel.

We expect equipment revenue to increase as we introduce new products, integrate with SIRIUS products and as sales grow through our direct to consumer distribution channel.

Other Revenue. Other revenue consists primarily of revenue related to various agreements with XM Canada, as well as other miscellaneous revenue that includes content licensing fees, technology licensing fees and billing fees.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, other revenue was $4,058 and $8,340, respectively, a decrease of 51% or $4,282. The decrease was primarily due to the effect of purchase price accounting and decreases in content licensing fees and recording reveue.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, other revenue was $8,388 and $19,941, respectively, a decrease of 58% or $11,553. The decrease was primarily due to the effect of purchase price accounting and decreases in content licensing fees and recording revenue.

Future other revenue will be dependent upon, among other things, the growth of subscriber base, new content and technology agreements and the development of other sources of revenue.

 

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Operating Expenses

Satellite and Transmission. Satellite and transmission expenses consist of costs associated with the operation and maintenance of our satellites; satellite telemetry, tracking and control system; terrestrial repeater network; satellite uplink facility; and broadcast studios.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, satellite and transmission expenses were $11,362 and $19,780, respectively, a decrease of 43% or $8,418. The decrease was primarily due to lower maintenance and repeater network expenses as well as lower personnel costs.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, satellite and transmission expenses were $25,468 and $39,922, respectively, a decrease of 36% or $14,454. The decrease was primarily due to lower maintenance and repeater network expenses as well as lower personnel costs.

We expect satellite and transmission expenses to decrease as we consolidate terrestrial repeater sites and other satellite and transmission activities as well as realize other cost savings as a result of the Merger.

Programming and Content. Programming and content expenses include costs to acquire, create and produce content and on-air talent costs. We have entered into various agreements with third parties for music and non-music programming that require us to pay license fees, share advertising revenue, purchase advertising on media properties owned or controlled by the licensor and pay other guaranteed amounts. Purchased advertising is recorded as a sales and marketing expense, and the cost of sharing advertising revenue is recorded as Revenue share and royalties in the period the advertising is broadcast.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, programming and content expenses were $27,893 and $49,604, respectively, a decrease of 44% or $21,711. The decrease was primarily attributable to the lower costs recognized subsequent to the Merger due to the impact of purchase price accounting adjustments, reductions in personnel and on-air talent costs, as well as savings on various content agreements.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, programming and content expenses were $56,542 and $101,166, respectively, a decrease of 44% or $44,624. The decrease was primarily attributable to the lower costs recognized subsequent to the Merger due to the impact of purchase price accounting adjustments, reductions in personnel and on-air talent costs, as well as savings on various content agreements.

Our programming and content expenses, excluding share-based payment expenses, are expected to decrease as a result of the Merger, as we reduce duplicate programming and content costs .

Revenue Share and Royalties. Revenue share and royalties include distribution and content provider revenue share, residuals and broadcast and web streaming royalties. Residuals are monthly fees paid based upon the number of subscribers using radios purchased from retailers. Advertising revenue share is recorded to revenue share and royalties in the period the advertising is broadcast.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, revenue share and royalties were $46,405 and $73,586, respectively, a decrease of 37% or $27,181. This decrease was primarily attributable to the effect of purchase price accounting, offset by an increase in our revenues and an increase in the statutory royalty rate due for the performance of sound recordings.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, revenue share and royalties were $96,021 and $142,408, respectively, a decrease of 33% or $46,387. This decrease was primarily attributable to the effect of purchase price accounting, offset by an increase in our revenues and an increase in the statutory royalty rate due for the performance of sound recordings.

We expect these costs to increase as our revenues grow, as we expand our distribution of radios through automakers and retailers, and as a result of increases in the royalty for sound recording performances.

Customer Service and Billing. Customer service and billing expenses include costs associated with the operation of our customer service centers and subscriber management system as well as bad debt expense.

 

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Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, customer service and billing expenses were $31,347 and $36,388, respectively, a decrease of 14% or $5,041. The decline was primarily due to decreases in personnel costs and customer call center expenses across a larger subscriber base.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, customer service and billing expenses were $65,105 and $70,698, respectively, a decrease of 8% or $5,593. The decline was primarily due to decreases in personnel costs and customer call center expenses across a larger subscriber base.

We expect our customer care and billing expenses to decrease on a per subscriber basis, but increase overall as our subscriber base grows due to increased call center operating costs, transaction fees and bad debt expense.

Cost of Equipment. Cost of equipment includes costs from the sale of our radios, components and accessories.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, cost of equipment was $3,442 and $9,055, respectively, a decrease of 62% or $5,613. The decrease was primarily attributed to fewer radios sold through our direct to consumer distribution channel and lower inventory related charges for obsolescence.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, cost of equipment was $6,907 and $17,606, respectively, a decrease of 61% or $10,699. The decrease was primarily attributed to fewer radios sold through our direct to consumer distribution channel and lower inventory related charges for obsolescence.

We expect cost of equipment to vary in the future with changes in sales through our direct to consumer distribution channel.

Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses include costs for advertising, media and production, including promotional events and sponsorships; cooperative marketing; customer retention and compensation. Cooperative marketing costs include fixed and variable payments to reimburse retailers and automakers for the cost of advertising and other product awareness activities.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, sales and marketing expenses were $26,797 and $59,280, respectively, a decrease of 55% or $32,483. This decrease was primarily attributable to lower consumer advertising, reduced cooperative marketing spend with our distributors, reduced personnel costs and the effect of purchase price accounting.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, sales and marketing expenses were $58,510 and $108,786, respectively, a decrease of 46% or $50,276. This decrease was primarily attributable to lower consumer advertising, reduced cooperative marketing spend with our distributors, reduced personnel costs and the effect of purchase price accounting.

We expect sales and marketing expenses, excluding share-based payment expense, to decrease as we consolidate our advertising and promotional activities with SIRIUS, gain efficiencies in marketing management and eliminate overlapping distribution support costs.

Subscriber Acquisition Costs. Subscriber acquisition costs include hardware subsidies paid to radio manufacturers, distributors and automakers, including subsidies paid to automakers who include our radio and a prepaid subscription to our service in the sale or lease price of a new vehicle; subsidies paid for chip sets and certain other components used in manufacturing radios; commissions paid to retailers and automakers as incentives to purchase, install and activate our radios; product warranty obligations; and compensation costs associated with stock-based awards granted in connection with certain distribution agreements. The majority of subscriber acquisition costs are incurred and expensed in advance or concurrent with acquiring a subscriber. Subscriber acquisition costs do not include advertising, loyalty payments to distributors and dealers of our radios and revenue share payments to automakers and retailers of our radios.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, subscriber acquisition costs were $22,226 and $69,193, respectively, a decrease of 68% or $46,967. This decrease was primarily driven by purchase price accounting adjustments associated with the Merger, along with lower retail and OEM subsidies due to better product economics and fewer OEM installations due to the weakening automotive market.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, subscriber acquisition costs were $48,475 and $140,717, respectively, a decrease of 66% or $92,242. This decrease was primarily driven by purchase price accounting adjustments associated with the Merger, along with lower retail and OEM subsidies due to better product economics and fewer OEM installations due to the weakening automotive market.

 

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We expect total subscriber acquisition costs to fluctuate as increases or decreases in our gross subscriber additions are accompanied by continuing declines in the costs of subsidized components of our radios. We intend to continue to offer subsidies, commissions and other incentives to acquire subscribers.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses include rent and occupancy, finance, legal, human resources, information technology and investor relations costs.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, general and administrative expenses were $34,721 and $42,015, respectively, a decrease of 17% or $7,294. This decrease was the result of lower costs for certain Merger, litigation and regulatory matters.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, general and administrative expenses were $66,472 and $83,235, respectively, a decrease of 20% or $16,763. This decrease was the result of lower costs for certain Merger, litigation and regulatory matters.

We expect our general and administrative expenses, excluding share-based payment expense, to decrease in future periods as we realize cost savings as a result of the Merger. General and administrative expenses may fluctuate in certain periods as a result of litigation costs.

Engineering, Design and Development. Engineering, design and development expenses include costs to develop our future generation of chip sets and new products, research and development for broadcast information, and costs associated with the incorporation of radios into vehicles manufactured by automakers.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, engineering, design and development expenses were $6,631 and $9,414, respectively, a decrease of 30% or $2,783. This decrease was primarily attributable to reduced OEM and product development costs and personnel costs.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, engineering, design and development expenses were $11,383 and $20,435, respectively, a decrease of 44% or $9,052. This decrease was primarily attributable to reduced OEM and product development costs and personnel costs.

We expect engineering, design and development expenses, excluding share-based payment expense, to decrease in future periods as we realize cost savings as a result of the Merger and gain efficiencies in engineering, design and development activities.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest and Investment Income. Interest and investment income includes realized gains and losses, dividends and interest income, including amortization of the premium and discount arising at purchase.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, interest and investment income was $590 and $743, respectively, a decrease of 21% or $153. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower interest rates in 2009.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, interest and investment income was $1,119 and $2,419, respectively, a decrease of 54% or $1,300. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower interest rates in 2009.

Interest Expense. Interest expense includes interest on outstanding debt, reduced by interest capitalized in connection with the construction of our new satellite and launch vehicle.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, interest expense was $88,118 and $30,480, respectively, an increase of 189% or $57,638. Interest expense increased significantly due to the additional debt issuances in July and August 2008 as a result of the Merger, the financing transactions in February and March 2009, and the impact of the purchase price adjustments which set the existing debt at fair value and caused interest expense to increase. The increase in our interest expense was partially offset by the capitalized interest associated with satellite construction.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, interest expense was $156,319 and $59,807, respectively, an increase of 161%, or $96,512. Interest expense increased significantly due to the additional debt issuances in July and August 2008 as a result of the Merger, the financing transactions in February and March 2009, and the impact of the purchase price adjustments which set the existing debt at fair value and caused interest expense to increase. The increase in our interest expense was partially offset by the capitalized interest associated with satellite construction.

 

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Loss on change in value of embedded derivative. We are required to account for the conversion feature of our exchangeable debt, which is exchangeable into SIRIUS common stock, separately and recognize the changes in the fair value of these embedded derivatives in earnings. The fair value of the derivative will be impacted by the value of the underlying SIRIUS common shares.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded a loss on change in value of embedded derivative of $19,799. As a result of the Merger, we recorded derivative liabilities reflecting the fair value of the embedded derivative as of the Merger date. Subsequent to July 28, 2008, the SIRIUS stock price decreased significantly resulting in a decreased fair value and a gain on the change in value of the derivative. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, the SIRIUS stock price increased resulting in an increased fair value and a loss in value of the derivative.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded a loss on change in value of embedded derivative of $78,003. As a result of the Merger, we recorded derivative liabilities reflecting the fair value of the embedded derivative as of the Merger date. Subsequent to July 28, 2008, the SIRIUS stock price decreased significantly resulting in a decreased fair value and a gain on the change in value of the derivative. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, the SIRIUS stock price increased resulting in an increased fair value and a loss in value of the derivative.

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net. Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net includes losses incurred as a result of the conversion of certain of our debt instruments.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net was $107,450 and $0, respectively.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net was $108,076 and $0, respectively.

Gain (loss) on investments. Gain (loss) on investments includes our share of XM Canada’s net losses and losses recorded from our investment in XM Canada when the decrease in fair value was determined to be other than temporary.

 

   

Three Months: For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, gain on investments was $3,147 and loss on investment was $4,373, respectively, an increase of 172% or $7,520. The increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of our share of XM Canada’s net income for the three months ended June 30, 2009, offset by an impairment charge recorded on our investment in XM Canada during the three months ended June 30, 2009.

 

   

Six Months: For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, loss on investments was $3,791 and $8,550, respectively, a decrease of 56% or $4,759. The decrease was primarily attributable to the inclusion of our share of XM Canada’s net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009, net of an impairment of $4,734 versus our share of XM Canada’s net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

Income Taxes

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense primarily represents the recognition of a deferred tax liability related to the difference in accounting for our FCC license and trade name, which is amortized over 15 years for tax purposes but not amortized for book purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

   

Three Months: We recorded income tax expense of $578 and $673 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

   

Six Months: We recorded income tax expense of $1,156 and $1,004 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared with the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

As of June 30, 2009 and 2008, we had $414,936 and $183,853, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents and $206,740 as of December 31, 2008.

The following table presents a summary of our cash flow activity for the periods set forth below.

 

     Successor Entity          Predecessor Entity     Variance  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
         Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
   

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 101,404           $ (235,014   $ 336,418   

Net cash used in investing activities

     (4,121          (36,872     32,751   

Net cash provided by financing activities

     110,913             299,053        (188,140
                             

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     208,196             27,167        181,029   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     206,740             156,686        50,054   
                             

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 414,936           $ 183,853      $ 231,083   
                             

Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities increased $336,418 to $101,404 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from net cash used in operating activities of $235,014 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase was primarily the result of a decreased net loss, net of non-cash operating activities of $135,481, and a decrease in cash used in other operating assets and liabilities of $200,937.

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities decreased $32,751 to $4,121 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from $36,872 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease of $23,326 in capital expenditures associated with our satellite construction and launch.

We will incur significant capital expenditures to construct and launch our new satellites and improve our terrestrial repeater network and broadcast and administrative infrastructure. These capital expenditures will support our growth and the resiliency of our operations, and will also support the delivery of future new revenue streams.

Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities decreased $188,140 to $110,913 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from $299,053 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to an increase in debt payment of $320,893, principally under our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and premiums on the redemption of debt of $16,572, offset partially by an increase of $141,886 in net proceeds from the issuance of debt.

Financings and Capital Requirements

We have historically financed our operations through the sale of debt and equity securities. The Certificate of Designations for SIRIUS’ Series B Preferred Stock provides that so long as Liberty beneficially owns at least half of its initial equity investment, we need the consent of Liberty for certain actions, including the grant or issuance of SIRIUS’ equity securities and the incurrence of debt in amounts greater than a stated threshold.

Future Liquidity and Capital Resource Requirements

Based upon our current plans we believe that we have sufficient cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities to cover the estimated funding needs through cash flow breakeven, the point at which revenues are sufficient to fund expected operating expenses, capital expenditures, working capital requirements, interest payments and taxes. The ability to meet our debt and other obligations depends on our future operating performance and on economic, financial, competitive and other factors. We continually review our operations for opportunities to adjust the timing of expenditures to ensure that sufficient resources are maintained. We have the ability and intend to manage the timing and related expenditures of certain activities, including the launch of satellites, the deferral of capital projects, as well as the deferral of other discretionary expenses. Our financial projections are based on assumptions, which we believe are reasonable but contain significant uncertainties. There can be no assurance that our plan will be successful.

 

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We operate as unrestricted subsidiaries under the agreements governing SIRIUS’ existing indebtedness. Under certain circumstances, SIRIUS may be unwilling or unable to contribute or loan us capital to support our operations. To the extent our funds are insufficient to support our business, we may be required to seek additional financing, which may not be available on favorable terms, or at all. If we are unable to secure additional financing, our business and results of operations may be adversely affected.

Tightening credit policies could also adversely impact our operational liquidity by making it more difficult or costly for our subscribers 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.

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 or cause us to achieve cash flow breakeven at a later date. 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. In addition, our operations will also be affected by the FCC order approving the Merger which imposed certain conditions upon, among other things, our program offerings and our ability to increase prices. Our future liquidity also may be adversely affected by, among other things, the nature and extent of the benefits we achieve as a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of SIRIUS.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We are required under the terms of certain agreements to deposit monies in escrow, which place restrictions on cash and cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2008, $120,000 was classified as restricted investments as a result of obligations under escrow deposits. In February 2009, we released to a programming provider $120,000 held in escrow in satisfaction of future obligations under our agreement with them.

We do not have any significant off-balance sheet arrangements other than those disclosed in Note 14 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Contractual Cash Commitments

For a discussion of our “Contractual Cash Commitments” refer to Note 14 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Related Party Transactions

For a discussion of “Related Party Transactions” refer to Note 8 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

For a discussion of our “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and Note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

 

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Footnotes to Results of Operations

 

(1) Average self-pay monthly churn represents the monthly average of self-pay deactivations by the quarter divided by the average self-pay subscriber balance for the quarter.

 

(2) We measure the percentage of subscribers that receive our service and convert to self-paying after the initial promotion period. We refer to this as the “conversion rate.” At the time of sale, vehicle owners generally receive a three month prepaid trial subscription and we receive a subscription fee from the OEM. Promotional periods generally include the period of trial service plus 30 days to handle the receipt and processing of payments. We measure conversion rate three months after the period in which the trial service ends. Based on our experience it may take up to 90 days after the trial service ends for subscribers to respond to our marketing communications and become self-paying subscribers.

 

(3) ARPU is derived from total earned subscriber revenue and net advertising revenue, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. ARPU is calculated as follows (in thousands, except for per subscriber amounts):

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
   Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008

Subscriber revenue

   $ 307,054    $ 611,207    $ 291,772    $ 575,187

Net advertising revenue

     4,807      9,328      10,432      19,550
                           

Total subscriber and net advertising revenue

   $ 311,861    $ 620,535    $ 302,204    $ 594,737
                           

Daily weighted average number of subscribers

     9,628,373      9,677,490      9,491,606      9,330,473

ARPU

   $ 10.80    $ 10.69    $ 10.61    $ 10.62

 

(4) SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition is derived from subscriber acquisition costs and margins from the direct sale of radios and accessories, excluding share-based payment expense divided by the number of gross subscriber additions for the period. SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition is calculated as follows (in thousands, except for per subscriber amounts):

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008

Subscriber acquisition cost

   $ 35,563      $ 72,454      $ 69,193    $ 140,717

Less: share-based payment expense granted to third parties and employees

     —          —          —        —  

Less/Add: margin from direct sales of radios and accessories

     (2,665     (5,117     1,564      5,794
                             

SAC, as adjusted

   $ 32,898      $ 67,337      $ 70,757    $ 146,511
                             

Gross subscriber additions

     754,727        1,455,676        1,082,368      2,120,602

SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition

   $ 44      $ 46      $ 65    $ 69

 

(5) Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber is derived from total customer service and billing expenses, excluding share-based payment expense, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber is calculated as follows (in thousands, except for per subscriber amounts):

 

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     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Customer service and billing expenses

   $ 31,347      $ 65,348      $ 36,388      $ 70,698   

Less: share-based payment expense

     (453     (976     (752     (1,641
                                

Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted

   $ 31,020      $ 64,372      $ 35,636      $ 69,057   
                                

Daily weighted average number of subscribers

     9,628,373        9,677,490        9,491,606        9,330,473   

Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber

   $ 1.07      $ 1.11      $ 1.25      $ 1.23   

 

(6) Free cash flow is calculated as follows:

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 60,345      $ 101,404      $ (127,318   $ (235,014

Additions to property and equipment

     (564     (4,121     (10,579     (27,447

Restricted and other investment activity

     —          —          25        25   
                                

Free cash flow

   $ 59,781      $ 97,283      $ (137,872   $ (262,436
                                

 

(7) Average self-pay monthly churn; conversion rate; ARPU; SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition; customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber; and free cash flow are not measures of financial performance under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our operating performance and are used by us for budgetary and planning purposes; when publicly providing our business outlook; as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons; and to compare our performance to that of our competitors. We also believe that investors also use our current and projected metrics to monitor the performance of our business and to make investment decisions.

We believe the exclusion of share-based payment expense in our calculations of SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition and customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber is useful given the significant variation in expense that can result from changes in the fair market value of SIRIUS’ common stock, the effect of which is unrelated to the operational conditions that give rise to variations in the components of our subscriber acquisition costs and customer service and billing expenses. Specifically, the exclusion of share-based payment expense in our calculation of SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition is critical in being able to understand the economic impact of the direct costs incurred to acquire a subscriber and the effect over time as economies of scale are reached.

These non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures may be susceptible to varying calculations; may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies; and should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

(8) We refer to net loss before interest and investment income; interest expense net of amounts capitalized; income tax expense; loss from redemption of debt; loss on investments; other expense (income); restructuring, impairments and related costs; depreciation and amortization; and share related payment expense as adjusted income (loss) from operations. Adjusted income (loss) from operations is not a measure of financial performance under U.S. GAAP. We believe adjusted income (loss) from operations is a useful measure of our operating performance. We use adjusted income (loss) from operations for budgetary and planning purposes; to assess the relative profitability and on-going performance of our consolidated operations; to compare our performance from period–to-period; and to compare our performance to that of our competitors. We also believe adjusted income (loss) from operations is useful to investors to compare our operating performance to the performance of other communications, entertainment and media companies. We believe that investors use current and projected adjusted income (loss) from operations to estimate our current or prospective enterprise value and to make investment decisions.

Because we fund and build-out our satellite radio system through the periodic raising and expenditure of large amounts of capital, our results of operations reflect significant charges for interest and depreciation expense. We believe adjusted income (loss) from operations provides useful information about the operating performance of our business apart from the costs associated with our capital structure and physical plant. The exclusion of interest and depreciation and amortization expense is

 

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useful given fluctuations in interest rates and significant variation in depreciation and amortization expense that can result from the amount and timing of capital expenditures and potential variations in estimated useful lives, all of which can vary widely across different industries or among companies within the same industry. We believe the exclusion of taxes is appropriate for comparability purposes as the tax positions of companies can vary because of their differing abilities to take advantage of tax benefits and because of the tax policies of the various jurisdictions in which they operate. We believe the exclusion of restructuring, impairments and related costs is useful given the non-recurring nature of these expenses. We also believe the exclusion of share-based payment expense is useful given the significant variation in expense that can result from changes in the fair market value of Sirius’ common stock. To compensate for the exclusion of taxes, other (expense) income, depreciation and amortization and share-based payment expense, we separately measure and budget for these items.

There are material limitations associated with the use of adjusted income (loss) from operations in evaluating our company compared with net loss, which reflects overall financial performance, including the effects of taxes, other income (expense), depreciation and amortization, restructuring, impairments and related costs and share-based payment expense. We use adjusted income (loss) from operations to supplement GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the business than GAAP results alone. Investors that wish to compare and evaluate our operating results after giving effect for these costs, should refer to net loss as disclosed in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations. Since adjusted income (loss) from operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, our calculation of adjusted income (loss) from operations may be susceptible to varying calculations; may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies; and should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The reconciliation of the pro forma unadjusted net loss to the pro forma adjusted income (loss) from operations is calculated as follows (see footnotes for reconciliation of the pro forma amounts to their respective GAAP amounts):

 

     Successor Entity          Predecessor Entity  
(in thousands)    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
         Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Reconciliation of Net loss to Adjusted income (loss) from operations:

           

Net loss

   $ (167,687   $ (216,082        $ (116,419   $ (242,451

Add back Net loss items excluded from Adjusted income (loss) from operations:

             

Interest and investment income

     (590     (1,119          (743     (2,419

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

     74,470        133,171             30,480        59,807   

Income tax expense

     578        1,156             673        1,004   

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

     107,450        108,076             —          —     

(Gain) loss on investments

     (3,147     3,791             4,373        8,550   

Other expense (income)

     (839     (1,226          (1,082     (895
                                     

Income (loss) from operations

     10,235        27,767             (82,718     (176,404

Restructuring, impairments and related costs

     26,586        26,586             —          —     

Depreciation and amortization

     19,009        42,950             32,438        77,921   

Share-based payment expense

     15,371        27,555             12,947        30,451   
                                     

Adjusted income (loss) from operations

   $ 71,201      $ 124,858           $ (37,333   $ (68,032
                                     

There are material limitations associated with the use of a pro forma unadjusted results of operations in evaluating our company compared with our GAAP Results of operations, which reflects overall financial performance. We use pro forma unadjusted results of operations to supplement GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the business than GAAP results alone. Investors that wish to compare and evaluate our operating results after giving effect for these costs, should refer to Results of operations as disclosed in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations. Since pro forma unadjusted results of operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, our calculations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies; and should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

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(9) The following tables reconcile our GAAP Results of operations to our non-GAAP pro forma unadjusted results of operations:

 

     Unaudited For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009  
     As
Reported
    Purchase Price
Accounting
Adjustments
    Allocation of Share-
based Payment Expense
    Pro Forma  

Revenue:

        

Subscriber revenue, including effects of rebates

   $ 291,859      $ 15,195      $ —        $ 307,054   

Advertising revenue, net of agency fees

     4,807        —          —          4,807   

Equipment revenue

     6,107        —          —          6,107   

Other revenue

     4,058        1,812        —          5,870   
                                

Total revenue

     306,831        17,007        —          323,838   

Operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization shown separately below) (1)

        

Cost of services:

        

Satellite and transmission

     11,362        354        (430     11,286   

Programming and content

     27,893        17,701        (1,316     44,278   

Revenue share and royalties

     46,405        21,840        —          68,245   

Customer service and billing

     31,347        126        (453     31,020   

Cost of equipment

     3,442        —          —          3,442   

Sales and marketing

     26,797        3,173        (1,456     28,514   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     22,226        13,337        —          35,563   

General and administrative

     34,721        406        (10,904     24,223   

Engineering, design and development

     6,631        247        (812     6,066   

Depreciation and amortization

     50,049        (31,040     —          19,009   

Share-based payment expense

     —          —          15,371        15,371   

Restructuring, impairments and related costs

     26,586        —          —          26,586   
                                

Total operating expenses

     287,459        26,144        —          313,603   
                                

Income (loss) from operations

     19,372        (9,137     —          10,235   

Other income (expense)

        

Interest and investment income

     590        —          —          590   

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

     (88,118     13,648        —          (74,470

Loss on change in value of embedded derivatives

     (19,799     19,799        —          —     

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

     (107,450     —          —          (107,450

Gain (loss) on investments

     3,147        —          —          3,147   

Other income

     839        —          —          839   
                                

Total other expense

     (210,791     33,447        —          (177,344
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (191,419     24,310        —          (167,109

Income tax expense

     (578     —          —          (578
                                

Net loss

     (191,997     24,310        —          (167,687

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     —          —          —          —     

Net loss - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

        
                                

and Subsidiaries

   $ (191,997   $ 24,310      $ —        $ (167,687
                                

 

        

(1) Amounts related to share-based payment expense included in operating expenses were as follows:

        

Satellite and transmission

   $ 297      $ 133      $ —        $ 430   

Programming and content

     1,111        205        —          1,316   

Customer service and billing

     327        126        —          453   

Sales and marketing

     1,272        184        —          1,456   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     —          —          —          —     

General and administrative

     10,497        407        —          10,904   

Engineering, design and development

     565        247        —          812   
                                

Total share-based payment expense

   $ 14,069      $ 1,302      $ —        $ 15,371   
                                

 

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     Unaudited For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009  
     As Reported     Purchase Price
Accounting
Adjustments
    Allocation of Share-
based Payment Expense
    Pro Forma  

Revenue:

        

Subscriber revenue, including effects of rebates

   $ 579,324      $ 31,883      $ —        $ 611,207   

Advertising revenue, net of agency fees

     9,328        —          —          9,328   

Equipment revenue

     12,024        —          —          12,024   

Other revenue

     8,388        3,626        —          12,014   
                                

Total revenue

     609,064        35,509        —          644,573   

Operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization shown separately below) (1)

        

Cost of services:

        

Satellite and transmission

     25,468        681        (1,040     25,109   

Programming and content

     56,542        36,592        (2,845     90,289   

Revenue share and royalties

     96,021        42,635        —          138,656   

Customer service and billing

     65,105        243        (976     64,372   

Cost of equipment

     6,907        —          —          6,907   

Sales and marketing

     58,510        6,831        (2,978     62,363   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     48,475        23,979        —          72,454   

General and administrative

     66,472        878        (17,646     49,704   

Engineering, design and development

     11,383        548        (2,070     9,861   

Depreciation and amortization

     104,875        (61,925     —          42,950   

Share-based payment expense

     —          —          27,555        27,555   

Restructuring, impairments and related costs

     26,586        —          —          26,586   
                                

Total operating expenses

     566,344        50,462        —          616,806   
                                

Income (loss) from operations

     42,720        (14,953     —          27,767   

Other income (expense)

        

Interest and investment income

     1,119        —          —          1,119   

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

     (156,319     23,148        —          (133,171

Loss on change in value of embedded derivatives

     (78,003     78,003        —          —     

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

     (108,076     —          —          (108,076

Gain (loss) on investments

     (3,791     —          —          (3,791

Other income

     1,226        —          —          1,226   
                                

Total other expense

     (343,844     101,151        —          (242,693
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (301,124     86,198        —          (214,926

Income tax expense

     (1,156     —          —          (1,156
                                

Net loss

     (302,280     86,198        —          (216,082

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     —          —          —          —     

Net loss - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

        
                                

and Subsidiaries

   $ (302,280   $ 86,198      $ —        $ (216,082
                                

 

        

(1) Amounts related to share-based payment expense included in operating expenses were as follows:

        

Satellite and transmission

   $ 800      $ 240      $ —        $ 1,040   

Programming and content

     2,509        336        —          2,845   

Customer service and billing

     733        243        —          976   

Sales and marketing

     2,601        377        —          2,978   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     —          —          —          —     

General and administrative

     16,767        879        —          17,646   

Engineering, design and development

     1,522        548        —          2,070   
                                

Total share-based payment expense

   $ 24,932      $ 2,623      $ —        $ 27,555   
                                

 

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     Unaudited For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008  
     As Reported     Allocation of Share-
based Payment Expense
    Pro Forma  

Revenue:

      

Subscriber revenue, including effects of rebates

   $ 291,772      $ —        $ 291,772   

Advertising revenue, net of agency fees

     10,432        —          10,432   

Equipment revenue

     7,491        —          7,491   

Other revenue

     8,340        —          8,340   
                        

Total revenue

     318,035        —          318,035   

Operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization shown separately below) (1)

      

Cost of services:

      

Satellite and transmission

     19,780        (1,005     18,775   

Programming and content

     49,604        (1,820     47,784   

Revenue share and royalties

     73,586        —          73,586   

Customer service and billing

     36,388        (752     35,636   

Cost of equipment

     9,055        —          9,055   

Sales and marketing

     59,280        (2,623     56,657   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     69,193        —          69,193   

General and administrative

     42,015        (5,045     36,970   

Engineering, design and development

     9,414        (1,702     7,712   

Depreciation and amortization

     32,438        —          32,438   

Share-based payment expense

     —          12,947        12,947   
                        

Total operating expenses

     400,753        —          400,753   
                        

Loss from operations

     (82,718     —          (82,718

Other income (expense)

      

Interest and investment income

     743        —          743   

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

     (30,480     —          (30,480

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

     —          —          —     

Gain (loss) on investments

     (4,373     —          (4,373

Other income

     1,082        —          1,082   
                        

Total other expense

     (33,028     —          (33,028
                        

Loss before income taxes

     (115,746     —          (115,746

Income tax expense

     (673     —          (673
                        

Net loss

     (116,419     —          (116,419

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (3,153     —          (3,153

Net loss - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

      
                        

and Subsidiaries

   $ (119,572   $ —        $ (119,572
                        

 

      

(1) Amounts related to share-based payment expense included in operating expenses were as follows:

      

Satellite and transmission

   $ 1,005      $ —        $ 1,005   

Programming and content

     1,820        —          1,820   

Customer service and billing

     752        —          752   

Sales and marketing

     2,623        —          2,623   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     —          —          —     

General and administrative

     5,045        —          5,045   

Engineering, design and development

     1,702        —          1,702   
                        

Total share-based payment expense

   $ 12,947      $ —        $ 12,947   
                        

 

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     Unaudited For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008  
     As Reported     Allocation of Share-
based Payment Expense
    Pro Forma  

Revenue:

      

Subscriber revenue, including effects of rebates

   $ 575,187      $ —        $ 575,187   

Advertising revenue, net of agency fees

     19,550        —          19,550   

Equipment revenue

     11,812        —          11,812   

Other revenue

     19,941        —          19,941   
                        

Total revenue

     626,490        —          626,490   

Operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization shown separately below) (1)

      

Cost of services:

      

Satellite and transmission

     39,922        (2,440     37,482   

Programming and content

     101,166        (4,363     96,803   

Revenue share and royalties

     142,408        —          142,408   

Customer service and billing

     70,698        (1,641     69,057   

Cost of equipment

     17,606        —          17,606   

Sales and marketing

     108,786        (6,277     102,509   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     140,717        —          140,717   

General and administrative

     83,235        (11,566     71,669   

Engineering, design and development

     20,435        (4,164     16,271   

Depreciation and amortization

     77,921        —          77,921   

Share-based payment expense

     —          30,451        30,451   
                        

Total operating expenses

     802,894        —          802,894   
                        

Loss from operations

     (176,404     —          (176,404

Other income (expense)

      

Interest and investment income

     2,419        —          2,419   

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

     (59,807     —          (59,807

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

     —          —          —     

Gain (loss) on investments

     (8,550     —          (8,550

Other income

     895        —          895   
                        

Total other expense

     (65,043     —          (65,043
                        

Loss before income taxes

     (241,447     —          (241,447

Income tax expense

     (1,004     —          (1,004
                        

Net loss

     (242,451     —          (242,451

Add: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (6,390     —          (6,390

Net loss - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.

      
                        

and Subsidiaries

   $ (248,841   $ —        $ (248,841
                        

 

      

(1) Amounts related to share-based payment expense included in operating expenses were as follows:

      

Satellite and transmission

   $ 2,440      $ —        $ 2,440   

Programming and content

     4,363        —          4,363   

Customer service and billing

     1,641        —          1,641   

Sales and marketing

     6,277        —          6,277   

Subscriber acquisition costs

     —          —          —     

General and administrative

     11,566        —          11,566   

Engineering, design and development

     4,164        —          4,164   
                        

Total share-based payment expense

   $ 30,451      $ —        $ 30,451   
                        

 

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(10) ARPU is derived from total earned subscriber revenue and net advertising revenue, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. ARPU is calculated as follows (in thousands, except for per subscriber amounts):

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
   Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008

Subscriber revenue

   $ 291,859    $ 579,324    $ 291,772    $ 575,187

Net advertising revenue

     4,807      9,328      10,432      19,550
                           

Total subscriber and net advertising revenue

   $ 296,666    $ 588,652    $ 302,204    $ 594,737
                           

Daily weighted average number of subscribers

     9,628,373      9,677,490      9,491,606      9,330,473

ARPU (a)

   $ 10.27    $ 10.14    $ 10.61    $ 10.62

 

(a) Under the original calculation of ARPU for the three months ended June 30, 2008, subscriber revenue excluded activation revenue and net advertising revenue was not included in the calculation. Net advertising revenue per subscriber was disclosed separately as a component of Total revenue per subscriber; while activation revenue per subscriber was a component of Activation, merchandise and other revenue per subscriber disclosed separately as a component of Total revenue per subscriber. The previously reported amounts for ARPU, Net advertising revenue per subscriber and Activation, merchandise and other revenue per subscriber were $9.98, $0.37 and $0.81 (of which $0.18 was related to activation revenue), respectively, or a total of $10.53 for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

 

(11) SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition is derived from subscriber acquisition costs and margins from the direct sale of radios and accessories, excluding share-based payment expense divided by the number of gross subscriber additions for the period. SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition is calculated as follows (in thousands, except for per subscriber amounts):

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008

Subscriber acquisition cost

   $ 22,226      $ 48,475      $ 69,193    $ 140,717

Less: share-based payment expense granted to third parties and employees

     —          —          —        —  

Add: margin from direct sales of radios and accessories

     (2,665     (5,117     1,564      5,794
                             

SAC, as adjusted

   $ 19,561      $ 43,358      $ 70,757    $ 146,511
                             

Gross subscriber additions

     754,727        1,455,676        1,082,368      2,120,602

SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition (b)

   $ 26      $ 30      $ 65    $ 69

 

(b) Under the original definition of SAC, as adjusted, per gross subscriber addition, for the three months ended June 30, 2008, share-based payment expense was not excluded from the calculation. The previously reported amounts under the prior definition for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $65.

 

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(12) Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber is derived from total customer service and billing expenses, excluding share-based payment expense, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber is calculated as follows (in thousands, except for per subscriber amounts):

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Customer service and billing expenses

   $ 31,347      $ 65,105      $ 36,388      $ 70,698   

Less: share-based payment expense

     (327     (733     (752     (1,641
                                

Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted

   $ 31,020      $ 64,372      $ 35,636      $ 69,057   
                                

Daily weighted average number of subscribers

     9,628,373        9,677,490        9,491,606        9,330,473   

Customer service and billing expenses, as adjusted, per average subscriber

   $ 1.07      $ 1.11      $ 1.25      $ 1.23   

 

(13) Free cash flow is calculated as follows:

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 60,345      $ 101,404      $ (127,318   $ (235,014

Additions to property and equipment

     (564     (4,121     (10,579     (27,447

Restricted and other investment activity

     —          —          25        25   
                                

Free cash flow

   $ 59,781      $ 97,283      $ (137,872   $ (262,436
                                

 

(14) We refer to net loss before interest and investment income; interest expense net of amounts capitalized; income tax expense; gain on change in value of embedded derivative; loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net; loss on investments; other expense (income); depreciation and amortization; and share-based payment expense as adjusted income (loss) from operations. Adjusted income (loss) from operations is not a measure of financial performance under U.S. GAAP. We believe adjusted income (loss) from operations is a useful measure of our operating performance. We use adjusted income (loss) from operations for budgetary and planning purposes; to assess the relative profitability and on-going performance of our consolidated operations; to compare our performance from period–to-period; and to compare our performance to that of our competitors. We also believe adjusted income (loss) from operations is useful to investors to compare our operating performance to the performance of other communications, entertainment and media companies. We believe that investors use current and projected adjusted income (loss) from operations to estimate our current or prospective enterprise value and make investment decisions.

Because we fund and build-out our satellite radio system through the periodic raising and expenditure of large amounts of capital, our results of operations reflect significant charges for interest and depreciation expense. We believe adjusted income (loss) from operations provides useful information about the operating performance of our business apart from the costs associated with our capital structure and physical plant. The exclusion of interest and depreciation and amortization expense is useful given fluctuations in interest rates and significant variation in depreciation and amortization expense that can result from the amount and timing of capital expenditures and potential variations in estimated useful lives, all of which can vary widely across different industries or among companies within the same industry. We believe the exclusion of taxes is appropriate for comparability purposes as the tax positions of companies can vary because of their differing abilities to take advantage of tax benefits and because of the tax policies of the various jurisdictions in which they operate. We believe the exclusion of restructuring, impairments and related costs is useful given the non-recurring nature of these expenses. We also believe the exclusion of share-based payment expense is useful given the significant variation in expense that can result from changes in the fair market value of Sirius’ common stock. To compensate for the exclusion of taxes, other (expense) income, depreciation and amortization and share-based payment expense, we separately measure and budget for these items.

There are material limitations associated with the use of adjusted income (loss) from operations in evaluating our company compared with net loss, which reflects overall financial performance, including the effects of taxes, other income (expense),

 

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depreciation and amortization and share-based payment expense. We use adjusted income (loss) from operations to supplement GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the business than GAAP results alone. Investors that wish to compare and evaluate our operating results after giving effect for these costs, should refer to net loss as disclosed in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations. Since adjusted income (loss) from operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, our calculation of adjusted income (loss) from operations may be susceptible to varying calculations; may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies; and should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted income (loss) from operations is calculated as follows:

 

     Successor Entity          Predecessor Entity  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
         Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
 

Reconciliation of Net loss to Adjusted income (loss) from operations:

           

Net loss as reported

   $ (191,997   $ (302,280        $ (116,419   $ (242,451

Add back Net loss items excluded from Adjusted income (loss) from operations:

             

Interest and investment income

     (590     (1,119          (743     (2,419

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

     88,118        156,319             30,480        59,807   

Income tax expense

     578        1,156             673        1,004   

Loss on change in value of embedded derivatives

     19,799        78,003             —          —     

Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net

     107,450        108,076             —          —     

(Gain) loss on investments

     (3,147     3,791             4,373        8,550   

Other expense (income)

     (839     (1,226          (1,082     (895
                                     

Income (loss) from operations

     19,372        42,720             (82,718     (176,404

Restructuring, impairments and related costs

     26,586        26,586             —          —     

Depreciation and amortization

     50,049        104,875             32,438        77,921   

Share-based payment expense

     14,069        24,932             12,947        30,451   
                                     

Adjusted income (loss) from operations

   $ 110,076      $ 199,113           $ (37,333   $ (68,032
                                     

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of June 30, 2009, we did not hold or issue any free-standing derivatives. Upon completion of the Merger, the convertible and exchangeable features in the 10% Senior Secured Discount Convertible Notes due 2009, and the 10% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009 became settleable in SIRIUS common stock and were subsequently accounted for as embedded derivatives. In the event the debt holders exercise their conversion or exchange option, SIRIUS intends to issue common stock to fulfill the obligation.

We hold investments in marketable securities, which consist of auction rate certificates and a debt security. We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale. We hold an investment in auction rate certificates which are classified as available-for-sale. These securities are consistent with the investment objectives contained within our investment policy. The basic objectives of our investment policy are the preservation of capital, maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet operating requirements and maximizing yield.

Our debt includes fixed and variable rate instruments and the fair market value of our debt is sensitive to changes in interest rates. Under our current policies, we do not use interest rate derivative instruments to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Controls and Procedures

As of June 30, 2009, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including Mel Karmazin, our President, and David J. Frear, our Treasurer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our President and our Treasurer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2009. There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2009.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

FCC Merger Order. On July 25, 2008, the FCC adopted an order approving the Merger. The order became effective immediately upon adoption. Inc September 2008, Mt. Wilson FM Broadcasters, Inc. filed a Petition for Reconsideration of this order. This Petition for Reconsideration remains pending.

Copyright Royalty Board Proceeding. In January 2008, the Copyright Royalty Board, or CRB, of the Library of Congress issued its decision regarding the royalty rate payable by XM and SIRIUS under the statutory license covering the performance of sound recordings over their satellite digital audio radio services for the six-year period starting January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2012. In July 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit confirmed in all material respects the decision of the CRB.

Atlantic Recording Corporation, BMG Music, Capital Records, Inc., Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., Interscope Records, Motown Record Company, L.P., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, UMG Recordings, Inc., Virgin Records, Inc. and Warner Bros. Records Inc. v. XM Satellite Radio Inc. In May 2006, the plaintiffs filed this action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint seeks monetary damages and equitable relief, and alleges that XM radios that include advanced recording functionality infringe upon plaintiffs’ copyrighted sound recordings. XM filed a motion to dismiss this matter, and that motion was denied in January 2007. XM has resolved the lawsuit with respect to Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Group, and each of these parties has withdrawn as a party to the lawsuit, and this lawsuit has been dismissed with respect to such parties.

Music publishing companies and certain other record companies also have filed lawsuits, purportedly on a class basis, with similar allegations. We believe these allegations are without merit and that our products comply with applicable copyright law, including the Audio Home Recording Act. We intend to vigorously defend this matter. There can be no assurance regarding the ultimate outcome of these matters, or the significance, if any, to our business, consolidated results of operations or financial position.

Matthew Enderlin v. XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc. In January 2006, the plaintiff filed this action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas on behalf of a purported nationwide class of all XM subscribers. The complaint alleges that XM engaged in a deceptive trade practices under Arkansas and other state laws by representing that its music channels are commercial-free. The court stayed the litigation and directed the parties to arbitration. XM instituted arbitration with the American Arbitration Association pursuant to the compulsory arbitration clause in its customer service agreement. In July 2009, the arbitrator issued a partial, final arbitration award denying the plantiff’s application to certify the matter as a class action. We believe this matter is without merit and intend to vigorously defend the ongoing arbitration.

Other Matters. In the ordinary course of business, we are a defendant in various lawsuits and arbitration proceedings, including actions filed by former employees, parties to contracts or leases and owners of patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property. None of these actions are, in our opinion, likely to have a material adverse effect on our cash flows, financial position or results of operations.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Except as disclosed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2009, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in response to Part 1, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Note applicable.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

See Exhibits Index attached hereto.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

      

Description

2.1      Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 19, 2007, among Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., Vernon Merger Corporation and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 21, 2007).
3.1      Restated Certificate of Incorporation of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 4 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-83619).
3.2      Bylaws of Vernon Merger Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 30, 2008).****
3.3      Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Amendment No. 1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-89132).
3.4      Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002).
3.5      Restated Certificate of Incorporation of XM Satellite Radio Inc. (incorporated by reference to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, File No. 333-391789).
3.6      Amended and Restated Bylaws of XM Satellite Radio Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.10 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
3.7      Amendments to the Amended and Restated By-Laws of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 7, 2007).
3.8      Certificate of Ownership and Merger, dated August 5, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 5, 2008).
4.1      Form of certificate for shares of Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-74782)).
4.2      Form of certificate for shares of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Class A common stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on September 23, 1999).
4.3      Warrant Agreement, dated March 15, 2000, between XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., as Issuer, and United States Trust Company of New York, as Warrant Agent (incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to Exhibit 4.5 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-39176).
4.4      Warrant Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 15, 2000, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette Securities Corporation, Salomon Smith Barney Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Amendment No. 1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-39176).
4.5      Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Amendment No. 1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-39176).
4.6      Security Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC, and The Bank of New York, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2003).
4.7      Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2003, between XM Satellite Radio Inc. and The Bank of New York (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2003).
4.8      Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2003, between XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and The Bank of New York (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2003).

 

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4.9      Second Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and certain shareholders and noteholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 29, 2003).
4.10      Form of 10% Senior Secured Discount Convertible Note due 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2003).
4.11      Global Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2003).
4.12      First Amendment to Security Agreement, dated as of June 12, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC and The Bank of New York (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, File No. 333-106823).
4.13      Third Amended and Restated Shareholders and Noteholders Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and certain shareholders and noteholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003).
4.14      Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and certain investors named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003).
4.15      Form of Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Shareholders and Noteholders Agreement, dated as of January 13, 2004, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and the parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.61 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003).
4.17      Indenture, dated as of May 1, 2006, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc. and The Bank of New York, as trustee, relating to the 9.75% Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2006).
4.18      Form of 9.75% Senior Note due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2006).
4.19      Form of 10% senior secured note (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 14, 2007).
4.20      Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2008, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., the undersigned holders of XM’s 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009, Brown Rudnick LLP and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008).
4.21      First Supplemental Indenture, dated July 24, 2008, between XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, relating to the 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.64 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.22      Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 24, 2008, among XM Escrow LLC, XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC, XM Radio Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and UBS Securities LLC, relating to the 13% Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.65 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.23      Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2008, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC, XM Radio Inc., Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and UBS Securities LLC, relating to the 7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.66 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.24      First Supplemental Warrant Agreement, dated July 28, 2008, among Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon relating to the Warrants, dated March 15, 2000, with the United States Trust Company of New York (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.67 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).

 

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4.25      First Supplemental Warrant Agreement, dated July 28, 2008, among Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, relating to the Warrants, dated January 28, 2003, with The Bank of New York Mellon as warrant agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.68 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.26      Written instrument, dated July 28, 2008, between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. relating to the Warrant Agreement with Space Systems / Loral, dated June 3, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.69 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.27      Written instrument, dated July 28, 2008, between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. relating to the Warrant Agreement with Boeing Satellite Systems International Inc., dated July 31, 2003 and assigned to Bank of America, N.A. on May 24, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.70 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.28      Second Supplemental Indenture, dated July 28, 2008, between XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., relating to the 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.71 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.29      First Supplemental Indenture, dated July 28, 2008, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., as issuer, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC, XM Radio Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, relating to the 9.75% Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.72 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.30      Second Supplemental Indenture, dated July 28, 2008, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., as issuer, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC, XM Radio Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, relating to the 9.75% Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.73 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.31      Notice from XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., dated July 28, 2008, relating to the 10% Senior Discount Convertible Notes due 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.75 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.32      Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2008, among XM Escrow LLC and The Bank of New York Mellon, relating to the 13% Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.77 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.33      Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2008, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC, XM Radio Inc., and The Bank of New York Mellon, relating to the 13% Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.78 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.34      Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 31, 2008, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Escrow LLC and The Bank of New York Mellon, relating to the 13% Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.79 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.35      Indenture, dated as of August 1, 2008 among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Equipment LLC, XM Radio Inc., Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, relating to the 7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.80 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.36      Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 1, 2008, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC, XM Radio Inc., Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and UBS Securities LLC, relating to the 7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.81 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008).
4.38      Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2009, among Sirius XM Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM 1500 Eckington LLC, XM Investment LLC and the purchasers listed on schedule I thereto, relating to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Senior PIK Secured Notes due 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2009).

 

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4.39     Indenture, dated as of February 13, 2009, among Sirius XM Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM 1500 Eckington LLC, XM Investment LLC and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and collateral trustee, relating to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Senior PIK Secured Notes due 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2009).
4.40     Security Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2009, among XM 1500 Eckington LLC, XM Investment LLC and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral trustee, relating to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Senior PIK Secured Notes due 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2009).
4.41     Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of February 13, 2009, from XM 1500 Eckington LLC, as grantor, to Stewart Title of Maryland Inc., as trustee for the benefit of U.S. Bank National Association as collateral agent, as beneficiary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2009).
4.42     Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated as of February 13, 2009, from XM Investment LLC, as grantor, to Stewart Title of Maryland Inc., as trustee for the benefit of U.S. Bank National Association as collateral agent, as beneficiary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2009).
4.43     Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2009, among Sirius XM Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM 1500 Eckington LLC, XM Investment LLC and the purchasers signatory thereto, relating to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Senior PIK Secured Notes due 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2009).
4.44     Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 6, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC, XM Radio Inc. and the Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, relating to the 9.75% Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.56 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008).
4.45     Indenture, dated June 30, 2009, between XM Satellite Radio Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to the 11.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.59 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009).
4.46     Third Amendment to Security Agreement, dated June 30, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc., certain subsidiaries thereof, and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.60 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009).
*10.1     Operational Assistance Agreement, dated as of June 7, 1999, between XM Satellite Radio Inc. and Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Amendment No. 1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-83619).
**10.2     Technology Licensing Agreement among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., WorldSpace Management Corporation and American Mobile Satellite Corporation, dated as of January 1, 1998, amended by Amendment No. 1 to Technology Licensing Agreement, dated June 7, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period year December 31, 2007).
***10.3     Third Amended and Restated Distribution and Credit Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2008, among General Motors Corporation, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.63 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period year December 31, 2007).
**10.5     Third Amended and Restated Satellite Purchase Contract for In-Orbit Delivery, dated as of May 15, 2001, between XM Satellite Radio Inc. and Boeing Satellite Systems International Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to Amendment No. 1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-89132).
10.6     Assignment and Novation Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2001, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc. and Boeing Satellite Systems International Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2001).
**10.7     Amendment to the Satellite Purchase Contract for In-Orbit Delivery, dated as of December 5, 2001, between XM Satellite Radio Inc. and Boeing Satellite Systems International Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2001).

 

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10.8      GM/DIRECTV Director Designation Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., General Motors Corporation and DIRECTV Enterprises LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2003).
10.9      Amended and Restated Assignment and Use Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2003, between XM Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Radio Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2003).
10.10      Amended and Restated Director Designation Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and the shareholders and noteholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003).
**10.11      Amended and Restated Amendment to the Satellite Purchase Contract for In-Orbit Delivery, dated May 23, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003).
**10.12      July 2003 Amendment to the Satellite Purchase Contract for In-Orbit Delivery, dated July 31, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003).
**10.13      Contract for Launch Services, dated August 5, 2003, between Sea Launch Limited Partnership and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003).
10.14      Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Director Designation Agreement, dated as of September 9, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and the shareholders and noteholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.56 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report in Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003).
10.15      December 2003 Amendment to the Satellite Purchase Contract for In-Orbit Delivery, dated December 19, 2003, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.57 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003).
10.16      First Amendment dated as of June 26, 2008 to the Intercreditor Agreement dated as of May 5, 2006 among The Bank of New York, in its capacity as collateral agent under certain intercreditor agreements dated as of January 28, 2003, JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, in its capacity as administrative agent under the Original Facility, JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, as new collateral agent for the secured parties under that certain Collateral Agency Agreement dated as of June 26, 2008 and General Motors Corporation, acknowledged and agreed to by XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and certain other parties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to XM Satellite Radio Holding Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008).
10.17      Consent and Amendment Agreement, dated as of July 10, 2008, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and the undersigned holders of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to XM Satellite Radio Holding’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008).
10.18      Waiver and Letter Agreement, dated as of July 14, 2008, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and certain beneficial owners of XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s 9.75% Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 17, 2008).
10.19      Credit Agreement, dated as of February 17, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc., the lender parties thereto and Liberty Media Corporation, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009).

 

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10.20      Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc., the lender parties thereto and Liberty Media Corporation, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-158079).
10.21      Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and Liberty Media Corporation, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-158079).
10.22      Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc., the lender parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-158079).
10.23      Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Liberty Media Corporation agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-158079).
10.24      Second Amendment to Security Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-158079).
10.25      Joinder Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc., XM Equipment Leasing LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-158079).
10.26      Amended and Restated Guarantee Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2009, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., certain of its subsidiaries named therein and certain subsidiaries of XM Satellite Radio Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to XM Satellite Radio Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-158079).
*10.27      Form of Employee Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Amendment No. 1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-83619).
*10.28      Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between Gary Parsons and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., dated July 16, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Amendment No. 5 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-83619).
*10.29      Form of Director Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to Amendment No. 5 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-83619).
*10.30      XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Talent Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99. to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-65022).
*10.31      Form of 2003 Executive Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003).
*10.32      1998 Shares Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-106827).
*10.33      Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 333-106827).
*10.34      Form of Employment Agreement, dated as of August 6, 2004, among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., XM Satellite Radio Inc. and Gary Parsons (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004).
*10.35      Form of 2004 Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004).
*10.36      Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005).

 

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*10.37      Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2007, among Gary Parsons, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 10, 2007).
*10.38      Form of Severance Agreement for executive officers other than Chairman, CEO, President and COO (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 10, 2007).
*10.39      Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 1, 2007).
*10.40      Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 1, 2007).
*10.41      XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007).
*10.42   _    Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2008, among Gary Parsons, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.64 to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period year December 31, 2007)
*10.43   _    Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2008, among Gary Parsons, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to XM Satellite Radio Holding Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008).
*10.44   _    Letter agreement dated June 30, 2009 amending the Employment Agreement dated November 18, 2004 between Mel Karmazin and Sirius XM Radio Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Sirius XM Radio Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 1, 2009).
31.1   _    Certificate of Mel Karmazin, President of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.2   _    Certificate of Mel Karmazin, President of XM Satellite Radio Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.3   _    Certificate of David J. Frear, Treasurer of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.4   _    Certificate of David J. Frear, Treasurer of XM Satellite Radio Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.1   _    Certificate of Mel Karmazin, President and David J. Frear, Treasurer of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.2   _    Certificate of Mel Karmazin, President and David J. Frear, Treasurer of XM Satellite Radio Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

 

* This document has been identified as a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

** Pursuant to the Commission’s Orders Granting Confidential Treatment under Rule 406 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 24(b)-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, certain confidential portions of this Exhibit were omitted by means of redacting a portion of the text.

 

*** Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to portions of this Exhibit that have been omitted by redacting a portion of the text.

 

**** In accordance with the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 17, 2007, entered into by and among XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and Vernon Merger Corporation (filed as Exhibit 2.1 herewith), the bylaws of Vernon Merger Corporation became the bylaws of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. upon the effectiveness of the Merger.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

            XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC.
      By:  

/s/    DAVID J. FREAR

       

David J. Frear

Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

August 10, 2009

     
      XM SATELLITE RADIO INC.
      By:  

/s/    DAVID J. FREAR

       

David J. Frear

Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

August 10, 2009

     

 

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