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SiriusXM Hits Record 26 Million Subscribers As Profit Declines

Sirius XM released its earnings report for the second quarter. Profit was down 4.4%. While the company managed to add significantly to its revenue and subscriber count, these just weren’t enough...
SiriusXM Hits Record 26 Million Subscribers As Profit Declines
Written by Chris Crum
  • Sirius XM released its earnings report for the second quarter. Profit was down 4.4%. While the company managed to add significantly to its revenue and subscriber count, these just weren’t enough to offset operating expenses.

    These expenses grew by 12% to $750 million due to revenue share and royalties as well as customer service and billing expenses. Profit was down to $120 million from $125.5 million for the same period last year.

    Still, SiriusXM hit a record 26 million subscribers.

    CEO Jim Meyer had this to say: “SiriusXM once again posted outstanding results in the second quarter by adding 475,000 total net new subscribers, including 380,000 net new self-pay subscribers. We set new records for trial conversions to self-pay, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin in the quarter, and we are raising our 2014 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow.”

    The company upped its guidance for the year to $4.1 billion from $4 billion.

    Here’s the release in its entirety:

    NEW YORK, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ —

    • Revenue Exceeds $1.0 Billion, Up 10% From Second Quarter of 2013
    • Net Income of $120 Million
    • Adjusted EBITDA Grows 31% to a Record $370 Million
    • Free Cash Flow Increases 42% to a Record $335 Million
    • Share Repurchases Exceed $1.6 Billion in 2014
    • 2014 Financial Guidance Raised

    SiriusXM announced second quarter 2014 financial and operating results, including revenue of $1.035 billion, up 10% from the second quarter 2013.  Net income was $120 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2014.

    Adjusted net income climbed 60% to $131 million in the second quarter of 2014 from $82 million in the second quarter of 2013.  Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2014 reached a record $370 million, up 31% from $283 million in the second quarter of 2013.

    “SiriusXM once again posted outstanding results in the second quarter by adding 475,000 total net new subscribers, including 380,000 net new self-pay subscribers.  We set new records for trial conversions to self-pay, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin in the quarter, and we are raising our 2014 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow,” stated Jim Meyer, Chief Executive Officer, SiriusXM.

    “Our extraordinary operating performance supported the buyback of over 350 million shares in the quarter, or approximately 6% of our outstanding stock.  Perhaps more importantly, we improved our superior content by adding even more channels and shows created with major brands and personalities, such as Joel Osteen, NBC’s TODAY Show, and YouTube, and we expanded the range and depth of our commercial-free music programming with the introduction of three new channels in the categories of country, women’s pop, and dance,” added Meyer. “As the leader in audio entertainment, we never rest in searching for new content that our subscribers will love.”

    Additional financial and operating highlights of the second quarter include:

    • Subscribers Exceed 26.3 Million.  Net subscriber additions in the second quarter of 2014 were 475,472.  The total paid subscriber base reached a record 26.3 million, up 5% from a year earlier.  Self-pay net subscriber additions were 379,711, and the self-pay subscriber base reached a record high of 21.6 million, up 7% from the second quarter of 2013. Paid and unpaid trials combined to produce a total trial funnel of 7.3 million at the end of the second quarter of 2014, the largest in our history.
    • Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Highest Ever.  Adjusted EBITDA climbed 31% from the second quarter of 2013 to a record quarterly amount of $370 million.  The Company’s adjusted EBITDA margin reached a record 35.7% in the second quarter of 2014, up approximately 570 basis points from the second quarter of 2013.
    • Free Cash Flow Per Share Climbs 47%.  Free cash flow in the second quarter of 2014 was $335 million, up 42% from $237 million in the second quarter of 2013.  Free cash flow per diluted share was 5.4 cents in the second quarter of 2014, up 47% from 3.7 cents in the second quarter of 2013.

    “Since we launched our capital return program in late 2012, we have returned approximately $3.75 billion to stockholders in less than two years,” noted David Frear, Chief Financial Officer, SiriusXM.

    “On July 15th, our Board of Directors increased our cumulative share repurchase authorization to $6 billion.  Total debt-to-adjusted EBITDA at the end of the second quarter 2014 was 3.5 times, and our $1.25 billion revolving credit was undrawn, leaving us ample liquidity to return capital to shareholders and pursue strategic opportunities as they arise,” added Frear.

    2014 GUIDANCE

    SiriusXM reaffirmed its previously issued 2014 guidance for net subscriber additions and increased its guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow:

    • Net subscriber additions of approximately 1.25 million,
    • Revenue of approximately $4.1 billion,
    • Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.425 billion, and
    • Free cash flow of approximately $1.1 billion.

    SECOND QUARTER 2014 RESULTS

     

    SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    (UNAUDITED)
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
    (in thousands, except per share data) 2014 2013 2014 2013
    Revenue:
    Subscriber revenue $             878,160 $             814,718 $          1,729,596 $          1,598,060
    Advertising revenue 25,498 21,757 47,712 41,968
    Equipment revenue 27,616 18,443 51,594 36,599
    Other revenue 104,071 85,192 204,154 160,881
    Total revenue 1,035,345 940,110 2,033,056 1,837,508
    Operating expenses:
    Cost of services:
    Revenue share and royalties 200,221 155,859 395,632 304,390
    Programming and content 69,570 70,381 144,440 144,991
    Customer service and billing 90,092 80,290 181,161 160,684
    Satellite and transmission 21,272 19,493 42,651 39,188
    Cost of equipment 12,030 5,442 19,834 12,469
    Subscriber acquisition costs 124,407 129,992 247,429 246,103
    Sales and marketing 77,759 68,058 154,086 133,956
    Engineering, design and development 15,630 15,052 31,541 29,894
    General and administrative 72,582 60,392 148,825 116,732
    Depreciation and amortization 67,204 67,415 135,471 134,433
    Total operating expenses 750,767 672,374 1,501,070 1,322,840
    Income from operations 284,578 267,736 531,986 514,668
    Other income (expense):
    Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (67,521) (49,728) (121,613) (95,902)
    Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net (16,377) (16,377)
    Interest and investment (loss) income (1,066) 294 3,283 1,932
    Loss on change in value of derivatives (7,463) (34,485)
    Other (loss) income (1,745) 256 (1,652) 502
    Total other expense (77,795) (65,555) (154,467) (109,845)
    Income before income taxes 206,783 202,181 377,519 404,823
    Income tax expense (86,822) (76,659) (163,570) (155,699)
    Net income $             119,961 $             125,522 $             213,949 $             249,124
    Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax (40) (109) 78 (281)
    Total comprehensive income $             119,921 $             125,413 $             214,027 $             248,843
    Net income per common share:
    Basic $                   0.02 $                   0.02 $                   0.04 $                   0.04
    Diluted $                   0.02 $                   0.02 $                   0.04 $                   0.04
    Weighted average common shares outstanding:
    Basic 5,865,032 6,354,755 5,979,273 6,307,541
    Diluted 6,210,078 6,447,517 6,054,771 6,526,698

     

    SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    As of June 30, As of December 31,
    2014 2013
    (in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents $                       169,980 $                       134,805
    Accounts receivable, net 109,117 103,937
    Receivables from distributors 93,159 88,975
    Inventory, net 21,555 13,863
    Prepaid expenses 110,994 110,530
    Related party current assets 4,937 9,145
    Deferred tax asset 846,612 937,598
    Other current assets 13,764 20,160
    Total current assets 1,370,118 1,419,013
    Property and equipment, net 1,549,881 1,594,574
    Long-term restricted investments 5,718 5,718
    Deferred financing fees, net 13,334 12,604
    Intangible assets, net 2,672,118 2,700,062
    Goodwill 2,203,409 2,204,553
    Related party long-term assets 108 30,164
    Long-term deferred tax asset 801,079 868,057
    Other long-term assets 8,769 10,035
    Total assets $                    8,624,534 $                    8,844,780
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses $                       560,591 $                       578,333
    Accrued interest 55,028 42,085
    Current portion of deferred revenue 1,635,901 1,586,611
    Current portion of deferred credit on executory contracts 3,285 3,781
    Current maturities of long-term debt 497,884 496,815
    Current maturities of long-term related party debt 10,981 10,959
    Related party current liabilities 4,961 20,320
    Total current liabilities 2,768,631 2,738,904
    Deferred revenue 144,717 149,026
    Deferred credit on executory contracts 1,394
    Long-term debt 4,115,429 3,093,821
    Related party long-term liabilities 15,055 16,337
    Other long-term liabilities 94,813 99,556
    Total liabilities 7,138,645 6,099,038
    Stockholders’ equity:
    Preferred stock, undesignated, par value $0.001 (liquidation preference of $0.001 per share); 50,000,000 shares authorized and 0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013
    Common stock, par value $0.001; 9,000,000,000 shares authorized; 5,712,347,567 and 6,096,220,526 shares issued; 5,706,347,567 and 6,096,220,526 outstanding atJune 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively 5,712 6,096
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (230) (308)
    Additional paid-in capital 7,221,372 8,674,129
    Treasury stock, at cost; 6,000,000 and 0 shares of common stock at June 30, 2014and December 31, 2013, respectively (20,739)
    Accumulated deficit (5,720,226) (5,934,175)
    Total stockholders’ equity 1,485,889 2,745,742
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $                    8,624,534 $                    8,844,780

     

    SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (UNAUDITED)
    For the Six Months Ended June 30,
    (in thousands) 2014 2013
    Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income $                      213,949 $                      249,124
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization 135,471 134,433
    Non-cash interest expense, net of amortization of premium 10,779 10,932
    Provision for doubtful accounts 21,287 20,153
    Amortization of deferred income related to equity method investment (1,388) (1,388)
    Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net 16,377
    Gain on unconsolidated entity investments, net (966) (1,382)
    Dividend received from unconsolidated entity investment 8,554 13,217
    Loss on disposal of assets 126
    Loss on change in value of derivatives 34,485
    Share-based payment expense 36,027 30,012
    Deferred income taxes 157,965 159,191
    Other non-cash purchase price adjustments (1,890) (137,889)
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Accounts receivable (26,467) (15,214)
    Receivables from distributors (4,184) (6,863)
    Inventory (7,692) 8,649
    Related party assets 2,388 205
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,057) (28,317)
    Other long-term assets 1,238 1,353
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses (40,098) (69,310)
    Accrued interest 12,943 3,868
    Deferred revenue 44,981 59,116
    Related party liabilities 449 1,171
    Other long-term liabilities (4,702) (5,543)
    Net cash provided by operating activities 592,072 442,021
    Cash flows from investing activities:
    Additions to property and equipment (58,417) (62,980)
    Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired 1,144
    Return of capital from investment in unconsolidated entity 24,178
    Net cash used in investing activities (33,095) (62,980)
    Cash flows from financing activities:
    Proceeds from exercise of stock options 260 21,658
    Taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for stock-based compensation (7,313)
    Proceeds from long-term borrowings and revolving credit facility, net of costs 1,921,230 1,136,640
    Payment of premiums on redemption of debt (14,719)
    Repayment of long-term borrowings and revolving credit facility (905,815) (283,180)
    Common stock repurchased and retired (1,532,164) (1,108,616)
    Net cash used in financing activities (523,802) (248,217)
    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 35,175 130,824
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 134,805 520,945
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $                      169,980 $                      651,769

     

    Key Operating Metrics

    The following table contains our key operating metrics for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Subscribers to our connected vehicle services are not included in our subscriber count:

     

    Unaudited
    (in thousands, except subscriber, per subscriber and per installation amounts) For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
    2014 2013 2014 2013
    Self-pay subscribers 21,635,008 20,297,736 21,635,008 20,297,736
    Paid promotional subscribers 4,666,573 4,771,252 4,666,573 4,771,252
    Ending subscribers 26,301,581 25,068,988 26,301,581 25,068,988
    Self-pay subscribers 379,711 423,076 553,191 727,462
    Paid promotional subscribers 95,761 292,686 189,080 441,190
    Net additions 475,472 715,762 742,271 1,168,652
    Daily weighted average number of subscribers 26,005,691 24,651,268 25,805,030 24,331,646
    Average self-pay monthly churn 1.8% 1.7% 1.9% 1.8%
    New vehicle consumer conversion rate 42% 45% 42% 44%
    ARPU $                        12.36 $                        12.28 $                        12.27 $                        12.16
    SAC, per installation $                             33 $                             47 $                             34 $                             47
    Customer service and billing expenses, per average subscriber $                          1.05 $                          1.08 $                          1.07 $                          1.09
    Free cash flow $                    335,044 $                    236,560 $                    557,833 $                    379,041
    Adjusted EBITDA $                    370,437 $                    282,979 $                    705,220 $                    544,850

     

    Glossary

    Adjusted EBITDA – EBITDA is defined as net income before interest and investment income (loss); interest expense, net of amounts capitalized; income tax expense and depreciation and amortization. We adjust EBITDA to exclude the impact of other income and expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, loss on change in value of derivatives as well as certain other charges discussed below. This measure is one of the primary Non-GAAP financial measures on which we (i) evaluate the performance of our businesses, (ii) base our internal budgets and (iii) compensate management. Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP financial performance measure that excludes (if applicable):  (i) certain adjustments as a result of the purchase price accounting for the merger of Sirius and XM, (ii) depreciation and amortization and (iii) share-based payment expense. The purchase price accounting adjustments include: (i) the elimination of deferred revenue associated with the investment in XM Canada, (ii) recognition of deferred subscriber revenues not recognized in purchase price accounting, and (iii) elimination of the benefit of deferred credits on executory contracts, which are primarily attributable to third party arrangements with an OEM and programming providers.  We believe adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure of the underlying trend of our operating performance, which provides useful information about our business apart from the costs associated with our physical plant, capital structure and purchase price accounting. We believe investors find this Non-GAAP financial measure useful when analyzing our results and comparing our operating performance to the performance of other communications, entertainment and media companies. We believe investors use current and projected adjusted EBITDA to estimate our current and 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 depreciation expense. The exclusion of depreciation and amortization expense is useful given significant variation in depreciation and amortization expense that can result from the potential variations in estimated useful lives, all of which can vary widely across different industries or among companies within the same industry. 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 value as determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton model which varies based on assumptions used for the expected life, expected stock price volatility and risk-free interest rates.

    Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to our statements of comprehensive income of certain expenses, including share-based payment expense and certain purchase price accounting for the merger of Sirius and XM. We endeavor to compensate for the limitations of the Non-GAAP measure presented by also providing the comparable GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the Non-GAAP measure.  Investors that wish to compare and evaluate our operating results after giving effect for these costs, should refer to net income as disclosed in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Since adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP financial performance measure, our calculation of adjusted EBITDA 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 net income to the adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows (in thousands):

     

    Unaudited
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
    2014 2013 2014 2013
    Net income (GAAP): $             119,961 $             125,522 $           213,949 $           249,124
    Add back items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:
    Purchase price accounting adjustments:
    Revenues 1,813 1,813 3,626 3,626
    Operating expenses (945) (69,479) (1,890) (137,889)
    Share-based payment expense (GAAP) 17,787 15,494 36,027 30,012
    Depreciation and amortization (GAAP) 67,204 67,415 135,471 134,433
    Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (GAAP) 67,521 49,728 121,613 95,902
    Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities, net (GAAP) 16,377 16,377
    Interest and investment loss (income) (GAAP) 1,066 (294) (3,283) (1,932)
    Loss on change in value of derivatives (GAAP) 7,463 34,485
    Other loss (income) (GAAP) 1,745 (256) 1,652 (502)
    Income tax expense (GAAP) 86,822 76,659 163,570 155,699
    Adjusted EBITDA $             370,437 $             282,979 $           705,220 $           544,850

     

    Adjusted Net Income – We define this Non-GAAP financial measure as our actual net income adjusted to exclude the impact of certain purchase price accounting adjustments and the loss on change in value of derivatives, net of income tax expense. The following table reconciles our actual income before income taxes to our adjusted net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

     

    Unaudited
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
    2014 2013 2014 2013
    Income before income taxes (GAAP): $             206,783 $             202,181 $             377,519 $             404,823
    Add back items excluded from adjusted net income:
    Purchase price accounting adjustments:
    Revenues 1,813 1,813 3,626 3,626
    Operating expenses (945) (69,479) (1,890) (137,889)
    Loss on change in value of derivatives (GAAP) 7,463 34,485
    Adjusted income before income taxes $             215,114 $             134,515 $             413,740 $             270,560
    Allocable income tax expense (83,679) (52,461) (160,945) (105,518)
    Adjusted net income $             131,435 $               82,054 $             252,795 $             165,042

     

    Adjusted Revenues and Operating Expenses – We define this Non-GAAP financial measure as our actual revenues and operating expenses adjusted to exclude the impact of certain purchase price accounting adjustments from the merger of Sirius and XM and share-based payment expense. We use this Non-GAAP financial measure to manage our business, to set operational goals and as a basis for determining performance-based compensation for our employees. The following tables reconcile our actual revenues and operating expenses to our adjusted revenues and operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

     

    Unaudited For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
    (in thousands) As Reported Purchase Price Accounting Adjustments Allocation of Share-based Payment Expense Adjusted
    Revenue:
    Subscriber revenue $ 878,160 $ – $ – $ 878,160
    Advertising revenue 25,498 25,498
    Equipment revenue 27,616 27,616
    Other revenue 104,071 1,813 105,884
    Total revenue $ 1,035,345 $ 1,813 $ – $ 1,037,158
    Operating expenses
    Cost of services:
    Revenue share and royalties $ 200,221 $ – $ – $ 200,221
    Programming and content 69,570 945 (2,254) 68,261
    Customer service and billing 90,092 (587) 89,505
    Satellite and transmission 21,272 (956) 20,316
    Cost of equipment 12,030 12,030
    Subscriber acquisition costs 124,407 124,407
    Sales and marketing 77,759 (3,407) 74,352
    Engineering, design and development 15,630 (1,937) 13,693
    General and administrative 72,582 (8,646) 63,936
    Depreciation and amortization (a) 67,204 67,204
    Share-based payment expense 17,787 17,787
    Total operating expenses $ 750,767 $ 945 $ – $ 751,712
    (a) Purchase price accounting adjustments included above exclude the incremental depreciation and amortization associated with the$785,000 stepped up basis in property, equipment and intangible assets as a result of the merger of Sirius and XM. The increased depreciation and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was $10,000.

     

    Unaudited For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
    (in thousands) As Reported Purchase Price Accounting Adjustments Allocation of Share-based Payment Expense Adjusted
    Revenue:
    Subscriber revenue $               814,718 $                         – $                         – $               814,718
    Advertising revenue 21,757 21,757
    Equipment revenue 18,443 18,443
    Other revenue 85,192 1,813 87,005
    Total revenue $               940,110 $                   1,813 $                         – $               941,923
    Operating expenses
    Cost of services:
    Revenue share and royalties $               155,859 $                 40,831 $                         – $               196,690
    Programming and content 70,381 2,478 (1,639) 71,220
    Customer service and billing 80,290 (511) 79,779
    Satellite and transmission 19,493 (827) 18,666
    Cost of equipment 5,442 5,442
    Subscriber acquisition costs 129,992 22,017 152,009
    Sales and marketing 68,058 4,153 (3,182) 69,029
    Engineering, design and development 15,052 (1,634) 13,418
    General and administrative 60,392 (7,701) 52,691
    Depreciation and amortization (a) 67,415 67,415
    Share-based payment expense 15,494 15,494
    Total operating expenses $               672,374 $                 69,479 $                         – $               741,853
    (a) Purchase price accounting adjustments included above exclude the incremental depreciation and amortization associated with the$785,000 stepped up basis in property, equipment and intangible assets as a result of the merger of Sirius and XM. The increased depreciation and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was $12,000.

     

    Unaudited For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
    (in thousands) As Reported Purchase Price Accounting Adjustments Allocation of Share-based Payment Expense Adjusted
    Revenue:
    Subscriber revenue $ 1,729,596 $ – $ – $ 1,729,596
    Advertising revenue 47,712 47,712
    Equipment revenue 51,594 51,594
    Other revenue 204,154 3,626 207,780
    Total revenue $ 2,033,056 $ 3,626 $ – $ 2,036,682
    Operating expenses
    Cost of services:
    Revenue share and royalties $ 395,632 $ – $ – $ 395,632
    Programming and content 144,440 1,890 (4,469) 141,861
    Customer service and billing 181,161 (1,164) 179,997
    Satellite and transmission 42,651 (1,902) 40,749
    Cost of equipment 19,834 19,834
    Subscriber acquisition costs 247,429 247,429
    Sales and marketing 154,086 (6,973) 147,113
    Engineering, design and development 31,541 (3,863) 27,678
    General and administrative 148,825 (17,656) 131,169
    Depreciation and amortization (a) 135,471 135,471
    Share-based payment expense 36,027 36,027
    Total operating expenses $ 1,501,070 $ 1,890 $ – $ 1,502,960
    (a) Purchase price accounting adjustments included above exclude the incremental depreciation and amortization associated with the$785,000 stepped up basis in property, equipment and intangible assets as a result of the merger of Sirius and XM. The increased depreciation and amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $20,000.

     

    Unaudited For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
    (in thousands) As Reported Purchase Price Accounting Adjustments Allocation of Share-based Payment Expense Adjusted
    Revenue:
    Subscriber revenue $ 1,598,060 $ – $ – $ 1,598,060
    Advertising revenue 41,968 41,968
    Equipment revenue 36,599 36,599
    Other revenue 160,881 3,626 164,507
    Total revenue $ 1,837,508 $ 3,626 $ – $ 1,841,134
    Operating expenses
    Cost of services:
    Revenue share and royalties $ 304,390 $ 80,592 $ – $ 384,982
    Programming and content 144,991 4,956 (3,281) 146,666
    Customer service and billing 160,684 (981) 159,703
    Satellite and transmission 39,188 (1,677) 37,511
    Cost of equipment 12,469 12,469
    Subscriber acquisition costs 246,103 44,022 290,125
    Sales and marketing 133,956 8,319 (6,243) 136,032
    Engineering, design and development 29,894 (3,281) 26,613
    General and administrative 116,732 (14,549) 102,183
    Depreciation and amortization (a) 134,433 134,433
    Share-based payment expense 30,012 30,012
    Total operating expenses $ 1,322,840 $ 137,889 $ – $ 1,460,729
    (a) Purchase price accounting adjustments included above exclude the incremental depreciation and amortization associated with the$785,000 stepped up basis in property, equipment and intangible assets as a result of the merger of Sirius and XM. The increased depreciation and amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $25,000.

     

    ARPU – is derived from total earned subscriber revenue, advertising revenue and other subscription-related revenue, excluding revenue associated with our connected vehicle business, net of purchase price accounting adjustments, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. Other subscription-related revenue includes the U.S. Music Royalty Fee.  ARPU is calculated as follows (in thousands, except for subscriber and per subscriber amounts):

     

    Unaudited
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended

    June 30,

    2014 2013 2014 2013
    Subscriber revenue, excluding connected vehicle (GAAP) $        855,846 $        814,718 $     1,688,649 $     1,598,060
    Add: advertising revenue (GAAP) 25,498 21,757 47,712 41,968
    Add: other subscription-related revenue (GAAP) 82,990 71,648 163,758 135,785
    $        964,334 $        908,123 $     1,900,119 $     1,775,813
    Daily weighted average number of subscribers 26,005,691 24,651,268 25,805,030 24,331,646
    ARPU $            12.36 $            12.28 $            12.27 $            12.16

     

    Average self-pay monthly churn – is defined as the monthly average of self-pay deactivations for the period divided by the average number of self-pay subscribers for the period.

    Customer service and billing expenses, per average subscriber – is derived from total customer service and billing expenses, excluding connected vehicle customer service and billing expenses and 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. We believe the exclusion of share-based payment expense in our calculation of customer service and billing expenses, per average subscriber, is useful given the significant variation in expense that can result from changes in the fair market value of our common stock, the effect of which is unrelated to the operational conditions that give rise to variations in the components of our customer service and billing expenses. Customer service and billing expenses, per average subscriber, is calculated as follows (in thousands, except for subscriber and per subscriber amounts):

     

    Unaudited
    For the Three Months Ended

    June 30,

    For the Six Months Ended

    June 30,

    2014 2013 2014 2013
    Customer service and billing expenses, excluding connected vehicle (GAAP) $          82,705 $          80,290 $        166,809 $        160,684
    Less: share-based payment expense (GAAP) (587) (511) (1,164) (981)
    $          82,118 $          79,779 $        165,645 $        159,703
    Daily weighted average number of subscribers 26,005,691 24,651,268 25,805,030 24,331,646
    Customer service and billing expenses, per average subscriber $              1.05 $              1.08 $              1.07 $              1.09

     

    Free cash flow – is derived from cash flow provided by operating activities, capital expenditures and restricted and other investment activity.  The calculation for free cash flow and free cash flow per diluted share are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

     

    Unaudited
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
    2014 2013 2014 2013
    Cash Flow information
    Net cash provided by operating activities $             340,682 $             273,106 $             592,072 $             442,021
    Net cash used in investing activities $               (5,638) $             (36,546) $             (33,095) $             (62,980)
    Net cash used in financing activities $           (286,235) $             208,482 $           (523,802) $           (248,217)
    Free Cash Flow
    Net cash provided by operating activities $             340,682 $             273,106 $             592,072 $             442,021
    Additions to property and equipment (29,816) (36,546) (58,417) (62,980)
    Return of capital from investment in unconsolidated entity 24,178 24,178
    Free cash flow $             335,044 $             236,560 $             557,833 $             379,041
    Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 6,210,078 6,447,517 6,054,771 6,526,698
    Free cash flow per diluted share $                   0.05 $                   0.04 $                   0.09 $                   0.06

     

    New vehicle consumer conversion rate – is defined as the percentage of owners and lessees of new vehicles that receive our satellite radio service and convert to become self-paying subscribers after the initial promotion period. At the time satellite radio enabled vehicles are sold or leased, the owners or lessees generally receive trial subscriptions ranging from three to twelve months. We measure conversion rate three months after the period in which the trial service ends. The metric excludes rental and fleet vehicles.

    Subscriber acquisition cost, per installation – or SAC, per installation, is derived from subscriber acquisition costs and margins from the sale of radios and accessories, excluding purchase price accounting adjustments, divided by the number of satellite radio installations in new vehicles and shipments of aftermarket radios for the period. Purchase price accounting adjustments associated with the merger of Sirius and XM include the elimination of the benefit of amortization of deferred credits on executory contracts recognized at the merger date attributable to an OEM. SAC, per installation, is calculated as follows (in thousands, except for installation amounts):

     

    Unaudited
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
    2014 2013 2014 2013
    Subscriber acquisition costs (GAAP) $             124,407 $             129,992 $             247,429 $             246,103
    Less: margin from direct sales of radios and accessories (GAAP) (15,586) (13,001) (31,760) (24,130)
    Add: purchase price accounting adjustments 22,017 44,022
    $             108,821 $             139,008 $             215,669 $             265,995
    Installations 3,279,564 2,973,267 6,358,074 5,684,160
    SAC, per installation $                      33 $                      47 $                      34 $                      47

     

    Second quarter 2014 financial information about Sirius XM Radio Inc. will be posted to our website at investor.siriusxm.com.  Sirius XM Radio Inc. is furnishing this information in order to comply with the reporting obligations in the indentures governing its outstanding notes.

    About SiriusXM

    Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world’s largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 26.3 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and from retailers nationwide as well as at shop.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is available through the SiriusXM Internet RadioApp for smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs, boats and aircraft through SiriusXM Traffic™, SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™, SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine™, Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation™, and XMWX Marine™.  SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.

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    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 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 statements:  our competitive position versus other radio and audio entertainment providers; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is uncertain; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic conditions; failure of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured; the interruption or failure of our information and communications systems; the security of the personal information about our customers; royalties we pay for music rights, which increase over time; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; our failure to realize benefits of acquisitions; rapid technological and industry change; failure of third parties to perform; changes in consumer protection laws and their enforcement; failure to comply with FCC requirements and other government regulations; and our indebtedness.  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, 2013, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available at the SEC’sInternet 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. 

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