SiriusXM Kicks off New Phase as an Independent Public Company

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has kicked off a new chapter as an independent public company with a simplified capital structure and strategy for continued success following the closing of its transaction with Liberty Media.

"Today SiriusXM embarks on a new phase in our journey as an independent public company, building on our leading position in audio entertainment," said Jennifer Witz, Chief Executive Officer of SiriusXM. "We've created a strong and profitable business, anchored by a subscription service that fosters deep and loyal connections with our listeners and a growing digital audio advertising platform which extends our reach to fans around the world, and we are excited about the future as we look to expand and strengthen both platforms."

Jennifer Witz

"As we look ahead, we remain committed to three key objectives: enhancing subscriber value with a focus on content, technology and pricing; growing our advertising offerings to both engage new listeners and deliver effective results for advertisers; and driving efficiency across the organization to continue our strong track record of financial performance. We look forward to building upon SiriusXM's twenty-year history as the audio platform of choice for millions of North Americans in their vehicles, at home, and on the go, with the goal of creating long-term value for our stockholders."

Financial Update

SiriusXM reiterated its full-year 2024 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance. As the company has stated in past earnings releases, the company planned to update its free cash flow guidance for transaction impacts. The company estimates these costs to be approximately $200 million and include transaction costs, incremental interest expense related to the debt assumed and incurred in connection with the Liberty Media transaction, and cash outflows at Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Inc. prior to the closing.

SiriusXM also announced that, with the completion of the Liberty Media transaction, the company will perform an evaluation of its goodwill and other intangible assets, particularly the goodwill and other intangible assets attributed from the Liberty Media transaction. The company has regularly assessed any asset impairments or impairment indicators of its legacy assets, and, as a result, any such post-transaction charges would primarily relate to goodwill and intangible assets associated with the Liberty Media transaction. The company expects to complete its analysis of this goodwill and the other intangible assets in the third quarter of 2024.