Filed by Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the
Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed
pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the
Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed
pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.
Commission File No.: 0-27441
Commission File No.: 0-27441
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to,
statements about the benefits of the business combination transaction involving Sirius Satellite
Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., including potential synergies and cost savings and
the timing thereof, future financial and operating results, the combined company’s plans,
objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services;
and other statements identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,”
“expect,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “may,” or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking
statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of SIRIUS’ and XM’s management and
are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and
contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of SIRIUS
and XM. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking
statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the
anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement: general
business and economic conditions; the performance of financial markets and interest rates; the
ability to obtain governmental approvals of the transaction on a timely basis; the failure of
SIRIUS and XM stockholders to approve the transaction; the failure to realize synergies and
cost-savings from the transaction or delay in realization thereof; the businesses of SIRIUS and XM
may not be combined successfully, or such combination may take longer, be more difficult,
time-consuming or costly to accomplish than expected; and operating costs and business disruption
following the merger, including adverse effects on employee retention and on our business
relationships with third parties, including manufacturers of radios, retailers, automakers and
programming providers. Additional factors that could cause SIRIUS’ and XM’s results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in SIRIUS’ and XM’s
Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”) and available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The
information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and SIRIUS and XM disclaim any
intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments
occurring after the date of this communication.
Important Additional Information Will be Filed with the SEC
This communication is being made in respect of the proposed business combination involving
SIRIUS and XM. In connection with the proposed transaction, SIRIUS plans to file with the SEC a
Registration Statement on Form S-4 containing a Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and each of SIRIUS
and XM plans to file with the SEC other documents regarding the proposed transaction. The
definitive Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of SIRIUS and XM.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SIRIUS AND XM ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN
THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED
TRANSACTION.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration
Statement and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with
the SEC by SIRIUS and XM through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Free copies of
the Registration Statement and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (when available) and other
documents filed with the SEC can also be obtained by directing a request to Sirius Satellite Radio
Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Floor, New York, NY 10020, Attention: Investor
Relations or by directing a request to XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., 1500 Eckington Place, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002, Attention: Investor Relations.
SIRIUS, XM and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be
deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction.
Information regarding SIRIUS’ directors and executive officers is available in its Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on March 1, 2007, and
its proxy statement for its 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on
April 23, 2007, and information regarding XM’s directors and executive officers is available in
XM’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC
on March 1, 2007 and its proxy statement for its 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, which was
filed with the SEC on April 17, 2007. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy
solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or
otherwise, will be contained in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials
to be filed with the SEC when they become available.
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The following are press releases first issued on July 9, 2007.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2007
July 9, 2007
Sirius, XM Highlight Growing Momentum In Favor of Merger
Strong and Diverse Public Support Demonstrates Merger is in the Public Interest
Strong and Diverse Public Support Demonstrates Merger is in the Public Interest
NEW YORK, NY and WASHINGTON, DC — July 9, 2007 — XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: XMSR) and SIRIUS
Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) said today that the volume, diversity and strength of the public
comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) during its public comment period
demonstrate persuasively that their merger is in the public interest and should be approved.
“The support for our merger is as diverse as the programming we provide,” said Mel Karmazin, CEO of
SIRIUS Satellite Radio. “The thousands of pro merger comments from organizations representing
diverse populations and interests, individuals, businesses, and experts plainly demonstrate that
the combination of SIRIUS and XM is in the public interest.”
“These FCC comments strongly validate our contention that the merger will produce substantial
public interest benefits,” said Gary Parsons, Chairman of XM Satellite Radio. “These include
greater programming choices, better prices, rigorous competition and more rapid innovation.”
Since the FCC opened its docket on the merger, more than 3,500 individuals have filed in support of
combining the two companies. The FCC docket also includes positive comments from 20 organizations
and businesses, representing a broad spectrum of Americans. Among the most notable names are
Circuit City, the NAACP and League of United Latin American Citizens, American Trucking
Associations, National Council of Women’s Organizations, League of Rural Voters and American
Values.
The groups filing comments include a wide array of minority, women, religious and rural
organizations who support the merger in part because of its capacity to strengthen the diverse
programming satellite radio already provides for their members, and businesses and conservative
organizations who tout the impact the merger will have on innovation and competition. Many of the
comments also cite the combined company’s plan to offer one or more new, lower priced services
below $12.95, maintain current services at $12.95 and offer the best of both services at a modest
premium over today’s price. Others who commented noted the plan to offer a “block and rebate”
feature, by which subscribers can opt out of certain channels they find objectionable and receive a
credit on their monthly subscription.
These and other benefits have also been detailed in FCC filings by experts and think tanks
including former FCC Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth, former FCC Chief Economist Thomas Hazlett
and the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
The merger also has received the editorial endorsement of leading newspapers including The Wall
Street Journal, USA Today, LA Times and Washington Times.
The following organizations have made public comments in support of the XM-SIRIUS merger:
| • | 60 Plus Association | |
| • | African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dist. 2 | |
| • | American Trucking Associations | |
| • | American Values | |
| • | Americans for Tax Reform | |
| • | Circuit City | |
| • | Competitive Enterprise Institute | |
| • | FamilyNet | |
| • | Free State Foundation | |
| • | Hispanic Federation | |
| • | League of United Latin American Citizens | |
| • | NAACP | |
| • | National Black Chamber of Commerce | |
| • | National Council of Women’s Organizations | |
| • | National Taxpayers Union | |
| • | NY State Fed. of Hispanic Chambers | |
| • | The Latino Coalition | |
| • | Women Impacting Public Policy | |
| • | League of Rural Voters | |
| • | Women Involved in Farm Economics |
The National Association of Broadcasters and its industry allies are expected to file comments
today arguing satellite radio comprises its own distinct market and does not compete with
terrestrial radio. However, the government filings and statements of numerous broadcast interests,
including NAB and companies like Clear Channel, CBS, Spanish Broadcasting System, Entravision,
Entercom, Univision, Citadel, Cox, Cumulus Media, Emmis Communications, Beasley and Westwood One,
tell a much different story. For example:
“Our broadcasting businesses face increasing competition from new broadcast technologies, such
as... satellite television and radio... These new technologies and alternative media platforms
compete with our radio and television stations for audience share and advertising revenue, and in
the case of some products, allow listeners and viewers to avoid traditional commercial
advertisements.” —Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (2006 Form 10-K, filed March 16, 2007)
“In 2006, we have satellite and Internet radio. And barely a day passes without the introduction
of a new competing device or service. But we have news for our
competitors: We will beat you — as we have beaten those change agents in the past.” —David K. Rehr, President and CEO, National
Association of Broadcasters (2006 NAB Radio Show, September 21, 2006)
“Our broadcasting businesses face increasing competition from new broadcast technologies, such as
broadband wireless and satellite television and radio, and new consumer products, such as portable
digital audio players and personal digital video recorders.” Clear Channel Communications (2005 Form 10-K; page 24)
SIRIUS and XM will file reply comments by the July 24 deadline. Following that, regulators (FCC
and DOJ) will consider the merger. Pending regulatory approval, both companies expect to close on
the merger by the end of 2007.
More information on the SIRIUS-XM merger can be found at www.siriusmerger.com or www.xmmerger.com.
# # #
About SIRIUS
On February 19, 2007 SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio entered into a merger agreement to combine the
companies’ businesses. Boards of both companies have approved the merger. The completion of the
merger is subject to various closing conditions, including obtaining the approval of stockholders
and XM’s stockholders and receiving certain regulatory and anti-trust approvals, including from the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the
Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. SIRIUS
believes that its merger with XM will close by the end of 2007.
SIRIUS, “The Best Radio on Radio,” delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all
of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite
radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk,
entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the
NFL, NASCAR, NBA and NHL, and broadcasts live play-by- play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL, as well
as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only
$12.95.
SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service,
without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75
channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.
SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail
locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club,
RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com.
SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti,
Jaguar, Jeep®, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI,
Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in
its rental cars at major locations around the country.
Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.
About XM
XM (Nasdaq: XMSR — News) is America’s number one satellite radio company with more than 8 million
subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, the
Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM’s 2007 lineup includes more than
170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news,
talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and
weather information.
XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market
through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki and
Toyota is available in 140 different vehicle models for 2007. XM’s industry-leading products are
available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware,
programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com.
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Important Additional Information Will be Filed with the SEC
This communication is being made in respect of the proposed business combination involving SIRIUS
and XM. In connection with the proposed transaction, SIRIUS plans to file with the SEC a
Registration Statement on Form S-4 containing a Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and each of SIRIUS
and XM plan to file with the SEC other documents regarding the proposed transaction. The
definitive Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of SIRIUS and XM.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SIRIUS AND XM ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY
BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement and
the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by
SIRIUS and XM through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Free copies of the
Registration Statement and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (when available) and other
documents filed with the SEC can also be obtained by directing a request to SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, Attention: Investor
Relations.
SIRIUS, XM and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to
be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information
regarding SIRIUS’ directors and executive officers is available in its Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on March 1, 2007, and its proxy
statement for its 2006 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 21,
2006, and information regarding XM’s directors and executive officers is available in XM’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on March 1,
2007 and its proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed
with the SEC on April 25, 2006. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy
solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or
otherwise, will be contained in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials
to be filed with the SEC when they become available.
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Contacts:
SIRIUS
Media Relations
Patrick Reilly
212-901-6646
PReilly@siriusradio.com
Media Relations
Patrick Reilly
212-901-6646
PReilly@siriusradio.com
Joele Frank / Eric Brielmann
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449
ebrielmann@joelefrank.com
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449
ebrielmann@joelefrank.com
XM
Media Relations
Nathaniel Brown
212-708-6170
Nathaniel.Brown@xmradio.com
Media Relations
Nathaniel Brown
212-708-6170
Nathaniel.Brown@xmradio.com
Chance Patterson
202-380-4318
Chance.Patterson@xmradio.com
202-380-4318
Chance.Patterson@xmradio.com
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July 9, 2007
July 9, 2007
In Their Own Words: Organizations, Experts Voice Their Support for the SIRIUS-XM Merger
NEW YORK, NY and WASHINGTON, DC — July 9, 2007 — Since SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI)
and XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: XMSR) announced their plan to merge, the diverse list of
organizations, experts and major newspapers supporting the merger has continued to grow. Together
their comments make a compelling case for the merger and the many ways it stands to benefit
consumers. A sampling of quotes from the thousands of supportive letters, comments, analyses and
editorials:
ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES SUPPORTING THE SIRIUS-XM MERGER
“Satellite radio has afforded our community access to a wealth of new programs...”
—African Methodist Episcopal Church- 2nd District, Adam J. Richardson Jr., Presiding Bishop
—African Methodist Episcopal Church- 2nd District, Adam J. Richardson Jr., Presiding Bishop
“Rather than being forced to choose between content that currently is exclusive to one
satellite radio provider, consumers will gain access to packages offering the ‘best of both’
services for significantly less than the current combined price.”
—American Trucking Associations, Richard D. Holcomb, General Counsel and Senior VP
—American Trucking Associations, Richard D. Holcomb, General Counsel and Senior VP
“With all of the indecent and violent programming bombarding American families today, we
applaud the efforts of Sirius and XM to empower consumers who want to avoid such content. This is
clearly a step in the right direction.”
—American Values, Gary Bauer, President
—American Values, Gary Bauer, President
“Sirius and XM have shown in their public filings and congressional testimony that a combined
satellite radio company will expand consumer programming choices, result in lower prices, and spur
deployment of technology.”
—Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist, President
—Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist, President
“Circuit City believes that the interests of consumers should be paramount in the FCC’s
consideration of this proposed merger. When viewed from this perspective, we believe that this
merger should be approved by the FCC.”
—Circuit City, Philip J. Schoonover, Chairman, President and CEO
—Circuit City, Philip J. Schoonover, Chairman, President and CEO
“FamilyNet has found satellite radio to be an ideal medium for bringing our message to
consumers, particularly those that live in remote areas, and may not be able to access such
programming through traditional radio or other means. We support any efforts, including the
proposed Sirius-XM merger, than will help satellite radio survive and continue to benefit the
public for many years to come.”
—FamilyNet Radio, R. Martin Coleman, Chief Operating Officer
—FamilyNet Radio, R. Martin Coleman, Chief Operating Officer
“Perhaps the most convincing confirmation comes in the form of the National Association of
Broadcasters’ fierce opposition to the proposed merger. If satellite radio constitutes a distinct
market, why would the terrestrial broadcasters devote so many resources to trying to defeat the
merger?”
—Free State Foundation, Randolph J. May, President
—Free State Foundation, Randolph J. May, President
“We believe that satellite radio provides expanding and vibrant platforms for news and
entertainment for Hispanic Americans.”
—Hispanic Federation, Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez, President
—Hispanic Federation, Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez, President
“We believe this deal will allow the companies to offer services more efficiently, cutting
costs while creating additional channel space for even more programming—including channels
dedicated to public safety and homeland security.”
—League of Rural Voters, Niel Ritchie, Executive Director
—League of Rural Voters, Niel Ritchie, Executive Director
“We believe that the merger... will give the combined company a new and otherwise unavailable
opportunity to increase its programming capabilities.”
—League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Brent Wilkes, Executive Director
—League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Brent Wilkes, Executive Director
“We are convinced that the pending Sirius-XM merger will be a positive development for
consumers...”
—National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Hilary Shelton, Director
—National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Hilary Shelton, Director
“More channel capacity for new programmers, and more choices for consumers are clearly matters
that meet the FCC’s public interest test.”
—National Black Chamber of Commerce, Harry Alford, President
—National Black Chamber of Commerce, Harry Alford, President
“...NCWO believes the proposed merger will result in considerable benefits via greater
competition, lower prices and more diverse programming for women and other minority groups all over
the nation.”
—National Council of Women’s Organizations (NCWO), Susan Scanlan, Chair
—National Council of Women’s Organizations (NCWO), Susan Scanlan, Chair
“Competitors that are threatened by the prospect of a thriving satellite radio company have
launched a self-interested campaign aimed at killing the merger... Despite their claims, the merger
of XM and Sirius would be beneficial to consumers and deserves support.”
—National Taxpayers Union, John Berthoud, President
—National Taxpayers Union, John Berthoud, President
“The bottom line is that with expanded choices and better prices, satellite radio will be an
even more attractive option for consumers...”
—New York Federation of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Alfred P. Placeres, Esq., President
—New York Federation of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Alfred P. Placeres, Esq., President
“The satellite radio industry... has been a launching pad for Hispanic programmers and an
increasingly popular service for vast numbers of Latino consumers and other listeners who enjoy the
richness of Hispanic culture, arts and news.”
—The Latino Coalition, Robert G. de Posada, President
—The Latino Coalition, Robert G. de Posada, President
“WIPP believes approval of the merger between Sirius and XM will substantially enhance
programming choices by creating a stronger satellite radio company.”
—Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Barbara Kasoff, President
—Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Barbara Kasoff, President
“Approval of the merger between Sirius and XM will ensure that our rural communities continue
to receive important informational service via satellite radio and will provide our members and
rural neighbors with more programming choices at improved prices.”
—Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE), Pam Potthoff, National President
—Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE), Pam Potthoff, National President
EXPERTS AND ANALYSTS SUPPORING THE SIRIUS-XM MERGER
“...American consumers have a wide and rapidly expanding range of choices for communications
services that compete with XM and Sirius. These competitive choices discipline
the prices that XM and Sirius charge subscribers today and will continue to do so regardless of
whether the firms merge.”
—Harold Furchtgott-Roth, Former FCC Commissioner, White Paper: “An Economic Review of the Proposed Merger of XM and Sirius” (June 29, 2007)
—Harold Furchtgott-Roth, Former FCC Commissioner, White Paper: “An Economic Review of the Proposed Merger of XM and Sirius” (June 29, 2007)
“Given the incentives of the merged satellite radio form to expand its subscriber base, and
facing alternative media that include not only analog and HD broadcasting but MP3 players, Internet
radio, and cellular phones... the competitive constraints are tight. The merger is seen not as an
attempt to restrict output, but as an effort to strengthen the product, offering consumers more
content per dollar.”
—Thomas Hazlett, Former FCC Chief Economist, Professor of Law & Economics at George Mason University, White Paper: “The Economics of the Satellite Radio Merger” (June 14, 2007)
—Thomas Hazlett, Former FCC Chief Economist, Professor of Law & Economics at George Mason University, White Paper: “The Economics of the Satellite Radio Merger” (June 14, 2007)
“The primary opponents to the merger are the terrestrial broadcasters, who argue that
the merger would produce a monopoly. Paradoxically, in an effort to remove the industry’s
ownership restriction, the broadcasting lobby has testified on numerous occasions that the market
is quite broad.”
—George Reed-Dellinger, Washington Analysis (June 13, 2007)
—George Reed-Dellinger, Washington Analysis (June 13, 2007)
“The real goal of this merger is not to become a monopoly and gouge customers, but to offer
more channels to consumers in order to better compete with radio and cut costs dramatically.”
—Kit Spring, Stifel Nicolaus (May 7, 2007)
—Kit Spring, Stifel Nicolaus (May 7, 2007)
MAJOR NEWSPAPERS SUPPORTING THE SIRIUS-XM MERGER
“...consumers who want what these firms provide have more options than the Milky Way has stars...
Raising prices would not be easy, because consumers have plenty of affordable options.”
—Chicago Tribune, Columnist Steve Chapman (June 21, 2007)
—Chicago Tribune, Columnist Steve Chapman (June 21, 2007)
“The FCC shouldn’t stop the nation’s two providers of satellite radio from joining forces
because they would be only one of many in the audio entertainment business.”
—Los Angeles Times (February 20, 2007)
—Los Angeles Times (February 20, 2007)
“In the name of preventing some phantom ‘monopoly’ from forming, the NAB is effectively asking
regulators at Justice and the Federal Communications Commission to help keep the competition in
check and thus depriving consumers of figuring out whether this is viable alternative radio
service.”
—Wall Street Journal (April 21, 2007)
—Wall Street Journal (April 21, 2007)
Yes, the merger should be approved because (1) it is not anti-competitive and (2) it clearly
is in the interest of consumers, especially where consumer choice is concerned.”
—Washington Times (July 6, 2007)
—Washington Times (July 6, 2007)
More information on the SIRIUS-XM merger can be found at www.siriusmerger.com or
www.xmmerger.com.
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About SIRIUS
On February 19, 2007 SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio entered into a merger agreement to combine the
companies’ businesses. Boards of both companies have approved the merger. The completion of the
merger is subject to various closing conditions, including obtaining the approval of stockholders
and XM’s stockholders and receiving certain regulatory and anti-trust approvals, including from the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. SIRIUS believes that its merger with XM will
close by the end of 2007.
SIRIUS, “The Best Radio on Radio,” delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all
of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite
radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk,
entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the
NFL, NASCAR, NBA and NHL, and broadcasts live play-by- play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL, as well
as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only
$12.95.
SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service,
without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75
channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.
SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail
locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club,
RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com.
SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti,
Jaguar, Jeep®, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI,
Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in
its rental cars at major locations around the country.
Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.
About XM
XM (Nasdaq: XMSR — News) is America’s number one satellite radio company with more than 7.6million
subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, the
Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM’s 2007 lineup includes more than
170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news,
talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and
weather information.
XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market
through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki and
Toyota is available in 140 different vehicle models for 2007. XM’s industry-leading products are
available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware,
programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com.
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Important Additional Information Will be Filed with the SEC
This communication is being made in respect of the proposed business combination involving SIRIUS
and XM. In connection with the proposed transaction, SIRIUS plans to file with the SEC a
Registration Statement on Form S-4 containing a Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and each of SIRIUS
and XM plan to file with the SEC other documents regarding the proposed transaction. The
definitive Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of SIRIUS and XM.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SIRIUS AND XM ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY
BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement and
the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by
SIRIUS and XM through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Free copies of the
Registration Statement and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (when available) and other
documents filed with the SEC can also be obtained by directing a request to SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, Attention: Investor
Relations.
SIRIUS, XM and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to
be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information
regarding SIRIUS’ directors and executive officers is available in its Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was
filed with the SEC on March 1, 2007, and its proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of
stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 21, 2006, and information regarding XM’s
directors and executive officers is available in XM’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year
ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on March 1, 2007 and its proxy statement for
its 2006 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 25, 2006.
Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their
direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become
available.
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Contacts:
SIRIUS
Media Relations
Patrick Reilly
212-901-6646
PReilly@siriusradio.com
Media Relations
Patrick Reilly
212-901-6646
PReilly@siriusradio.com
Joele Frank / Eric Brielmann
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449
ebrielmann@joelefrank.com
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449
ebrielmann@joelefrank.com
XM
Media Relations
Nathaniel Brown
212-708-6170
Nathaniel.Brown@xmradio.com
Media Relations
Nathaniel Brown
212-708-6170
Nathaniel.Brown@xmradio.com
Chance Patterson
202-380-4318
Chance.Patterson@xmradio.com
202-380-4318
Chance.Patterson@xmradio.com