Form 8-K SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. For: May 12

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2016 (May 12, 2016)

 

SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware	001-34295	38-3916511
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Fl., New York, NY	10020
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 584-5100

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Item 8.01

Other Events

 

On May 12, 2016, our subsidiary, Sirius XM Radio Inc. (“Sirius XM”), entered into an arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) with Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc. (“Sirius XM Canada”), an entity in which Sirius XM currently holds an approximate 37% economic interest and 25% voting interest. Pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement, Sirius XM and certain Canadian shareholders will form a new company to acquire shares of Sirius XM Canada not already owned by them pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”). In connection with the Transaction, Sirius XM Canada’s shareholders will be entitled to elect to receive, for each share of Sirius XM Canada held, C$4.50 (U.S.$3.50 as of May 12, 2016) in (i) cash, (ii) shares of our common stock, (iii) a security exchangeable for shares of our common stock, or (iv) a combination thereof; provided that no more than 35.0 million shares of our common stock will be issued in the Transaction. All of the obligations of Sirius XM under the Arrangement Agreement are guaranteed by us.

 

Following the Transaction, Sirius XM is expected to hold a 70% economic interest and 33% voting interest in Sirius XM Canada, with the remainder of the voting power and economic interest held by Slaight Communications and Obelysk Media, two of Sirius XM Canada’s current Canadian shareholders. Sirius XM expects to contribute to Sirius XM Canada approximately U.S.$275 million in connection with the Transaction (assuming that all shareholders elect to receive cash in connection with the Transaction), which amount is expected to be used to pay the cash consideration to Sirius XM Canada’s shareholders and will be decreased proportionately if shareholders elect to receive consideration in shares of our common stock or securities exchangeable for our common stock.

 

The Transaction is subject to the approval of two-thirds of the shareholders of Sirius XM Canada, as well as a majority of the minority shareholders of Sirius XM Canada. The Transaction is also subject to receipt of court and Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission approval. Pending receipt of all necessary approvals, the Transaction is expected to close no later than end of the fourth quarter of 2016.

 

  On May 13, 2016, we issued a press release announcing the Transaction. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This current report (including the exhibits and attachments hereto) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations to complete the Transaction, expectations regarding our ownership interest in Sirius XM Canada and other non-historical statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “projects,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including risks related to

consummating the Transaction and those risks described under the section entitled “Part I — Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this current report, the exhibits and attachments hereto and in our filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Item 9.01.		Statements and Exhibits
(d)		Exhibits.

 

Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release dated May 13, 2016

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

	SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC.
	By:	/s/ Patrick L. Donnelly
		Patrick L. Donnelly
		Executive Vice President, General
		Counsel and Secretary

 

Dated: May 13, 2016

EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release dated May 13, 2016

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

SiriusXM Enters into Agreement to Back Sirius XM Canada’s Going Private Transaction

 

SiriusXM Economic Interest in Canadian Operations Expected to Increase to 70%

 

NEW YORK – May 13, 2016 – SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced it and Sirius XM Radio Inc., its operating subsidiary, have entered into agreements with Sirius Canada Holdings Inc. (Sirius XM Canada) to recapitalize Sirius XM Canada (TSX: XSR). SiriusXM and certain Canadian shareholders will form a new company to acquire shares of Sirius XM Canada not already owned by them pursuant to a plan of arrangement.

 

In connection with the transaction, Sirius XM Canada’s shareholders will be entitled to elect to receive, for each share of Sirius XM Canada held, consideration of C$4.50 in cash, shares of SiriusXM common stock, a security exchangeable for shares of SiriusXM common stock, or a combination thereof. No more than 35.0 million shares of SiriusXM’s common stock will be issued in connection with the transaction.

 

Following the closing of the recapitalization, Sirius XM Canada will continue to operate under Canadian voting control. Slaight Communications and Obelysk Media will, on a combined basis, own 67% of the voting shares of Sirius XM Canada and 30% of the economic interest in the recapitalized business. SiriusXM will increase its economic ownership of Sirius XM Canada from 37% to 70% and own 33% of the voting shares.

 

“This proposed transaction shows SiriusXM’s and Sirius XM Canada’s commitment to serving the Canadian market with our leading bundle of premium content, much of which will continue to be created in Canada. The existing Canada-led governance structure will be preserved while vastly improving cooperation between the two companies on next generation products and services that will ensure a healthy future for satellite radio in Canada,” said Jim Meyer, Chief Executive Officer, SiriusXM. “While the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will cease to be a shareholder in Sirius XM Canada following the transaction, it will continue to support the company as a programming provider.”

 

SiriusXM expects to contribute approximately US$275 million to facilitate the transaction. Additionally, the licensing and services agreements between SiriusXM and Sirius XM Canada will be renewed and extended upon the consummation of the proposed transaction.

 

The proposed recapitalization is subject to approval of the Sirius XM Canada shareholders, receipt of Canadian regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. SiriusXM expects the recapitalization to close no later than the end of the fourth quarter of 2016. Upon closing of the recapitalization, Sirius XM Canada will no longer be a publicly traded stock.

 

SiriusXM’s financial and legal advisors, respectively, were J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP.

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About SiriusXM

 

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world’s largest radio company measured by revenue and has more than 30 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and offers commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment, and a wide-range of Latin music, sports and talk programming. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers through SiriusXM Traffic™, SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™. SiriusXM delivers weather, data and information services to aircraft and boats through SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine™, Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation™, XMWX Weather, and XMWX Marine™. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides commercial-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has approximately 2.7 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services to major automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

 

To download SiriusXM logos and artwork, visit http://www.siriusxm.com/LogosAndPhotos.

 

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 future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “outlook” or words of similar meaning.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

 

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:  our substantial competition, which is likely to increase over time; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is uncertain; consumer protection laws and their enforcement; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; the market for music rights, which is changing and subject to uncertainties; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic conditions; the security of the personal information about our customers; existing or future government laws and regulations could harm our business; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; the interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems; our failure to realize benefits of acquisitions or other strategic initiatives; rapid technological and industry changes; failure of third parties to perform; harmful interference to our service from new and existing wireless operations; our failure to comply with FCC requirements; modifications to our business plan; our indebtedness; our principal stockholder has significant influence over our affairs and over actions requiring stockholder approval and its interests may differ from interests of other holders of our common stock; and impairment of our business by third-party intellectual property rights.  Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is 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 we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

 

Source: SiriusXM

 

Contact for SiriusXM:

 

Hooper Stevens

212-901-6718

[email protected]

 

Patrick Reilly
212-901-6646
[email protected]

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