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These excerpts taken from the SIRI 10-K filed Mar 10, 2009. PART I
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 systems the SIRIUS system and the XM system. On July 28, 2008, our wholly owned subsidiary, Vernon Merger Corporation, merged (the Merger) with and into XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and, as a result, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. is now our wholly owned subsidiary. The SIRIUS system consists of three in-orbit satellites, approximately 120 terrestrial repeaters that receive and retransmit signals, satellite uplink facilities and studios. The XM 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); at more than 19,000 retail locations; and through our websites. We have agreements with every major automaker to offer SIRIUS or XM satellite radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment in their vehicles. SIRIUS and XM radios are also offered to customers of rental car companies, including Hertz and Avis. As of December 31, 2008, we had 19,003,856 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; active SIRIUS radios under our agreement with Hertz; active XM radios under our agreement with Avis; subscribers to SIRIUS Internet Radio and XM Internet Radio, our Internet services; and certain subscribers to our weather, traffic, data and video 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 on each platform. In 2009, 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 and accessories, and other ancillary services, such as our Backseat TV, data and weather services. Since October 1, 2008, we have entered into a series of transactions to improve our liquidity and strengthen our balance sheet, including:
See Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on certain of these transactions. Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. was incorporated in the State of Delaware as Satellite CD Radio, Inc. on May 17, 1990. On December 7, 1992, Satellite CD Radio, Inc. changed its name to CD Radio Inc., and Satellite CD Radio, Inc. was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary. On November 18, 1999, CD Radio Inc. changed its name to Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. On August 5, 2008, we changed our name from Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. to Sirius XM Radio Inc. XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is operated as an unrestricted subsidiary under the agreements governing our existing indebtedness. As an unrestricted subsidiary, transactions between the companies are required to comply with various covenants in our respective debt instruments.
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We broadcast in the United States our Our satellite SIZE="2">As of December 31, 2008, we had 19,003,856 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 Our primary source of revenue is Since October 1, 2008, we have entered into
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">See Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on certain of these transactions. STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. was incorporated in the State of Delaware as Satellite CD Radio, Inc. on May 17, 1990. On December 7, 1992,Satellite CD Radio, Inc. changed its name to CD Radio Inc., and Satellite CD Radio, Inc. was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary. On November 18, 1999, CD Radio Inc. changed its name to Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. On August 5, 2008, we changed our name from Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. to Sirius XM Radio Inc. XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is operated as an unrestricted subsidiary under the agreements governing our existing indebtedness. As an unrestricted subsidiary, transactions between the companies are required to comply with various covenants in our respective debt instruments.
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Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol SIRI. The following table sets forth the high and low sales price for our common stock, as reported by Nasdaq, for the periods indicated below:
On March 6, 2009, the closing sales price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market was $0.14 per share. On March 6, 2009, there were approximately 850,000 beneficial holders of our common stock. We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain earnings, if any, for use in our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
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price for our common stock, as reported by Nasdaq, for the periods indicated below:
On March 6, 2009, the closing sales price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select We have never SIZE="1"> 30 Table of ContentsPART III SIZE="2">ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SIZE="2">Information required by this item for executive officers is set forth under the heading Executive Officers of the Registrant in Part I, Item 1, of this report. FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information
Wednesday, May 27, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The information required by this item is included in our definitive proxy statement for our 2009 annual meeting of stockholders scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, and is incorporated herein by PART IV SIZE="2">ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
See Exhibit Index appearing on pages E-1
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