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SIRI Sirius XM Holdings Inc

3.19
-0.26 (-7.54%)
Last Updated: 19:54:49
Delayed by 15 minutes
Share Name Share Symbol Market Type
Sirius XM Holdings Inc NASDAQ:SIRI NASDAQ Common Stock
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  -0.26 -7.54% 3.19 3.19 3.20 3.51 3.185 3.49 11,455,013 19:54:49

Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

01/08/2024 2:38pm

Edgar (US Regulatory)


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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
OR
 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO ________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-34295
SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 38-3916511
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1221 Avenue of the Americas, 35th Floor, New York, NY
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
10020
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212584-5100
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report: Not Applicable
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par valueSIRI
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☑        No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☑        No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting companyEmerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
(Class)(Outstanding as of July 30, 2024)
Common stock, $0.001 par value3,850,363,154shares


SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

Item No.Description

1


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 millions, except per share data)2024202320242023
Revenue:  
Subscriber revenue$1,658 $1,725 $3,338 $3,417 
Advertising revenue443 445 845 819 
Equipment revenue47 47 97 93 
Other revenue30 33 60 65 
Total revenue2,178 2,250 4,340 4,394 
Operating expenses:  
Cost of services:  
Revenue share and royalties708 732 1,411 1,432 
Programming and content148 153 305 303 
Customer service and billing108 123 224 246 
Transmission57 50 115 99 
Cost of equipment2 3 5 7 
Subscriber acquisition costs92 93 182 183 
Sales and marketing228 220 457 443 
Engineering, design and development71 83 157 162 
General and administrative108 157 223 303 
Depreciation and amortization133 139 273 275 
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs18 18 46 50 
Total operating expenses1,673 1,771 3,398 3,503 
Income from operations505 479 942 891 
Other (expense) income:  
Interest expense(102)(107)(206)(213)
Other income2  14 3 
Total other expense(100)(107)(192)(210)
Income before income taxes405 372 750 681 
Income tax expense(89)(62)(168)(138)
Net income$316 $310 $582 $543 
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax(3)7 (10)7 
Total comprehensive income$313 $317 $572 $550 
Net income per common share:  
Basic$0.08 $0.08 $0.15 $0.14 
Diluted$0.08 $0.08 $0.15 $0.14 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:  
Basic3,848 3,861 3,846 3,875 
Diluted3,855 3,873 3,858 3,892 
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

2


SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except per share data)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
ASSETS(unaudited)
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$100 $216 
Receivables, net644 709 
Related party current assets32 36 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets324 310 
Total current assets1,100 1,271 
Property and equipment, net1,874 1,754 
Intangible assets, net2,864 2,905 
Goodwill3,249 3,249 
Equity method investments
1,426 526 
Deferred tax assets155 155 
Operating lease right-of-use assets283 279 
Other long-term assets234 235 
Total assets$11,185 $10,374 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$1,118 $1,306 
Accrued interest167 166 
Current portion of deferred revenue1,128 1,195 
Current maturities of debt5 505 
Operating lease current liabilities45 46 
Related party current liabilities95 8 
Total current liabilities2,558 3,226 
Long-term deferred revenue83 88 
Long-term debt9,044 8,690 
Deferred tax liabilities479 509 
Operating lease liabilities296 292 
Other long-term liabilities838 134 
Total liabilities13,298 12,939 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):  
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 9,000 shares authorized; 3,851 and 3,843 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
4 4 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
(7)3 
Accumulated deficit(2,110)(2,572)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)(2,113)(2,565)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)$11,185 $10,374 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
3

SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Common StockAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury StockAccumulated
Deficit
Total
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
(in millions)SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 20233,843 $4 $3 $  $ $(2,572)$(2,565)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles— — — — — — 3 3 
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax— — (10)— — — 582 572 
Share-based payment expense— — — 102 — — — 102 
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units8 — — — — — — — 
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation— — — (20)— — — (20)
Cash dividends paid on common stock, $0.0532 per share
— — — (82)— — (123)(205)
Balance at June 30, 20243,851 $4 $(7)$  $ $(2,110)$(2,113)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
4

SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three months ended June 30, 2024
Common StockAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossAdditional Paid-in CapitalTreasury StockAccumulated DeficitTotal Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
(in millions)SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at March 31, 20243,847 $4 $(4)$  $ $(2,370)$(2,370)
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax— — (3)— — — 316 313 
Share-based payment expense— — — 52 — — — 52 
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units4 — — — — — — — 
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation— — — (5)— — — (5)
Cash dividends paid on common stock, $0.0266 per share
— — — (47)— — (56)(103)
Balance at June 30, 20243,851 $4 $(7)$  $ $(2,110)$(2,113)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
5

SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(UNAUDITED)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Common StockAccumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) IncomeAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury StockAccumulated
Deficit
Total
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
(in millions)SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 20223,891 $4 $(4)$  $ $(3,351)$(3,351)
Comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — 543 550 
Share-based payment expense — — — 94 — — — 94 
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units6 — — — — — — — 
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation— — — (18)— — — (18)
Capital contribution to Liberty Media related to Tax Sharing Agreement— — — — — — 4 4 
Cash dividends paid on common stock, $0.0484 per share
— — — (76)— — (112)(188)
Common stock repurchased — — — — 53 (202)— (202)
Common stock retired (52)— — — (52)199 (199) 
Balance at June 30, 20233,845 $4 $3 $ 1 $(3)$(3,115)$(3,111)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

6

SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Common StockAccumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) IncomeAdditional Paid-in CapitalTreasury StockAccumulated DeficitTotal Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity
(in millions)SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at March 31, 20233,879 $4 $(4)$ 1 $(5)$(3,254)$(3,259)
Comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — — 310 317 
Share-based payment expense — — — 46 — — — 46 
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units2 — — — — — — — 
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation— — — (4)— — — (4)
Capital contribution to Liberty Media related to Tax Sharing Agreement— — — — — — 18 18 
Cash dividends paid on common stock, $0.0242 per share
— — — (42)— — (52)(94)
Common stock repurchased — — — — 36 (135)— (135)
Common stock retired (36)— — — (36)137 (137) 
Balance at June 30, 20233,845 $4 $3 $ 1 $(3)$(3,115)$(3,111)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
7

SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net income$582 $543 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization273 275 
Non-cash impairment and restructuring costs1 20 
Non-cash interest expense, net of amortization of premium8 7 
Provision for doubtful accounts26 31 
Loss on unconsolidated entity investments, net57 4 
Gain on other investments(5)(5)
Share-based payment expense91 87 
Deferred income tax benefit
(22)(94)
Amortization of right-of-use assets24 21 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Receivables39 (36)
Related party, net4 17 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(14)(15)
Other long-term assets (1)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(179)(18)
Accrued interest1  
Deferred revenue(71)(40)
Operating lease liabilities(25)(25)
Other long-term liabilities32 30 
Net cash provided by operating activities822 801 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Additions to property and equipment(347)(333)
Purchase of other investments
 (1)
Investments in related parties and other equity investees(210)(31)
Net cash used in investing activities(557)(365)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Taxes paid from net share settlements for stock-based compensation(20)(18)
Revolving credit facility borrowings
1,352 1,117 
Revolving credit facility repayments
(1,002)(974)
Principal payments of long-term borrowings(505)(177)
Payment of contingent consideration for business acquisition(1)(3)
Common stock repurchased and retired (199)
Dividends paid(205)(188)
Net cash used in financing activities(381)(442)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(116)(6)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period (1)
224 65 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period (1)
$108 $59 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - Continued
(UNAUDITED)

For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)20242023
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash and Non-Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized$195 $205 
Income taxes paid$106 $177 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Finance lease obligations incurred to acquire assets
$ $7 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
$(10)$7 
Capital contribution from Liberty Media pursuant to Tax Sharing Agreement
$ $4 
Tax equity investments
$757 $ 


(1)The following table reconciles cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the statement of cash flows to the balance sheet. The restricted cash balances are primarily due to letters of credit which have been issued to the landlords of leased office space. The terms of the letters of credit primarily extend beyond one year.
(in millions)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents$100 $216 $51 $57 
Restricted cash included in Other long-term assets8 8 8 8 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$108 $224 $59 $65 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)

(1)Business & Basis of Presentation
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q presents information for Sirius XM Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Holdings”).  The terms “Holdings,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “our company” as used herein, and unless otherwise stated or indicated by context, refer to Sirius XM Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries. “Sirius XM” refers to our wholly owned subsidiary Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. “Pandora” refers to Sirius XM's wholly owned subsidiary Pandora Media, LLC and its subsidiaries. Holdings has no operations independent of Sirius XM and Pandora.
Business
We operate two complementary audio entertainment businesses - one of which we refer to as “SiriusXM” and the second of which we refer to as “Pandora and Off-platform”. 
SiriusXM
Our SiriusXM business features music, sports, entertainment, comedy, talk, news, traffic and weather channels and other content, as well as podcasts and infotainment services, in the United States on a subscription fee basis. SiriusXM packages include live, curated and certain exclusive and on demand programming. The SiriusXM service is distributed through our two proprietary satellite radio systems and streamed via applications for mobile devices, home devices and other consumer electronic equipment. Satellite radios are primarily distributed through automakers, retailers and our website. Our Sirius XM service is also available through our in-car user interface, which we call “360L,” that combines our satellite and streaming services into a single, cohesive in-vehicle entertainment experience.
The primary source of revenue from our SiriusXM business is subscription fees, with most of our customers subscribing to monthly or annual plans.  We also derive revenue from advertising on select non-music channels, which is sold under the SiriusXM Media brand, direct sales of our satellite radios and accessories, and other ancillary services.  As of June 30, 2024, our SiriusXM business had approximately 33.3 million subscribers.
In addition to our audio entertainment businesses, we provide connected vehicle services to several automakers. These services are designed to enhance the safety, security and driving experience of consumers. We also offer a suite of data services that includes graphical weather and fuel prices, a traffic information service, and real-time weather services in boats and airplanes.
SiriusXM also holds a 70% equity interest and 33% voting interest in Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc. (“Sirius XM Canada”). Sirius XM Canada's subscribers are not included in our subscriber count or subscriber-based operating metrics.
Pandora and Off-platform
Our Pandora and Off-platform business operates a music, comedy and podcast streaming discovery platform, offering a personalized experience for each listener wherever and whenever they want to listen, whether through mobile devices, vehicle speakers or connected devices.  Pandora enables listeners to create personalized stations and playlists, discover new content, hear artist- and expert-curated playlists, podcasts as well as search and play songs and albums on-demand.  Pandora is available as (1) an ad-supported radio service, (2) a radio subscription service (Pandora Plus) and (3) an on-demand subscription service (Pandora Premium).  As of June 30, 2024, Pandora had approximately 6.0 million subscribers.
The majority of revenue from Pandora is generated from advertising on our Pandora ad-supported radio service which is sold under the SiriusXM Media brand. We also derive subscription revenue from our Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium subscribers.
We also sell advertising on other audio platforms and in widely distributed podcasts, which we consider to be off-platform services. We have an arrangement with SoundCloud Holdings, LLC (“SoundCloud”) to be its exclusive ad sales representative in the US and certain European countries and offer advertisers the ability to execute campaigns across the Pandora and SoundCloud platforms. We also have arrangements to serve as the ad sales representative for certain podcasts. In addition, through AdsWizz Inc., we provide a comprehensive digital audio and programmatic advertising technology platform,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
which connects audio publishers and advertisers with a variety of ad insertion, campaign trafficking, yield optimization, programmatic buying, marketplace and podcast monetization solutions.
Liberty Media
As of June 30, 2024, Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) beneficially owned, directly and indirectly, 83.3% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.  As a result, we are a “controlled company” for the purposes of the NASDAQ corporate governance requirements. Refer to Note 10 for more information regarding related parties.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Holdings have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain numbers in our prior period unaudited consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been reclassified or consolidated to conform to our current period presentation.
In the opinion of our management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our unaudited consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2024 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 have been made.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read together with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 1, 2024.
Public companies are required to disclose certain information about their reportable operating segments.  Operating segments are defined as significant components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and is evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance of the segment. We have determined that we have two reportable segments as our chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, assesses performance and allocates resources based on the financial results of these segments. Refer to Note 16 for information related to our segments.
We have evaluated events subsequent to the balance sheet date and prior to the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and have determined that no events have occurred that would require adjustment to our unaudited consolidated financial statements.  For a discussion of subsequent events that do not require adjustment to our unaudited consolidated financial statements refer to Note 17.
As previously disclosed, we identified an error in our previously issued unaudited consolidated financial statements related to the presentation of cash flows associated with borrowings and repayments related to our Senior Secured Credit Facility. We have corrected this error in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to present on a gross basis the borrowings from the revolving credit facility of $1,117 and repayments of the revolving credit facility of $974. The corrections had no impact to the total net cash used in financing activities in the period. We evaluated the materiality of this error both qualitatively and quantitatively and have concluded that this error is immaterial to the impacted period.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes.  Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgment and available information.  Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.  Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include asset impairment, depreciable lives of our satellites, share-based payment expense and income taxes.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standard Update 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-09, which requires more detailed income tax disclosures. The guidance requires entities to disclose disaggregated information about their effective tax rate reconciliation as well as expanded information on income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The disclosure requirements will be applied on a prospective basis, with the option to apply them retrospectively. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are evaluating the disclosure requirements related to the new standard.
Accounting Standard Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through additional disclosures about significant segment expenses. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are evaluating the disclosure requirements related to the new standard.
Recently Adopted Accounting Policies
In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method, which expands the population of investments for which an investor may elect to apply the proportional amortization method. Under this ASU, an investor in a tax equity investment may elect the proportional amortization method for qualifying investments on a tax credit program-by-program basis. This ASU became effective in the first quarter of 2024. We adopted ASU 2023-02 as of January 1, 2024 using the modified retrospective approach.
Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional Equity method investments, Related party current liabilities, Other Long-term liabilities, Deferred tax liabilities and a cumulative effect adjustment to opening accumulated deficit. The effects of the changes made to our unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2024 for the adoption of ASU 2023-02 are included in the table below.
Balance at December 31, 2023
Adjustments Due to ASU 2023-02
Balance at January 1, 2024
Balance Sheet
Equity method investments
$526 $122 $648 
Related party current liabilities
$8 $15 $23 
Other long-term liabilities
$134 $109 $243 
Deferred tax liabilities
$509 $(5)$504 
Accumulated deficit
$(2,572)$3 $(2,569)
Fair Value Measurements
For assets and liabilities required to be reported at fair value, GAAP provides a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. Level 1 inputs are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments. Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted market prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximated fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
Our liabilities measured at fair value were as follows:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total Fair Value
Liabilities:        
Debt (a)
 $8,193  $8,193  $8,523  $8,523 
(a)The fair value for non-publicly traded debt is based upon estimates from a market maker and brokerage firm.  Refer to Note 11 for information related to the carrying value of our debt as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

(3)Restructuring Costs
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, restructuring costs were $3 and $15, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we realigned our business to focus on strategic priorities, reducing the size of our workforce, and recorded a charge of $15 primarily related to severance and other related costs. The restructuring charges were recorded to Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, restructuring costs were $5 and $35, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we initiated measures to pursue greater efficiency and to realign our business and focus on strategic priorities. As part of these measures, we reduced the size of our workforce by approximately 475 roles, or 8%. We recorded a charge of $28 primarily related to severance and other related costs. In addition, we vacated one of our leased locations and recorded an impairment of $5 to reduce the carrying value of the related right of use asset to its estimated fair value. Additionally, we accrued expenses of $2 for which we will not recognize any future economic benefits. The restructuring and related impairment charges were recorded to Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

(4)Earnings per Share
Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing the income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during each reporting period.  Diluted net income per common share adjusts the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the potential dilution that could occur if common stock equivalents (stock options, restricted stock units and convertible debt) were exercised or converted into common stock, calculated using the treasury stock method. We had no participating securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
Common stock equivalents of 207 and 175 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 185 and 162 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Numerator:  
Net Income available to common stockholders for basic net income per common share$316 $310 $582 $543 
Effect of interest on assumed conversions of convertible notes, net of tax   1 
Net Income available to common stockholders for dilutive net income per common share$316 $310 $582 $544 
Denominator:   
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic net income per common share3,848 3,861 3,846 3,875 
Weighted average impact of assumed convertible notes 3  3 
Weighted average impact of dilutive equity instruments7 9 12 14 
Weighted average shares for diluted net income per common share3,855 3,873 3,858 3,892 
Net income per common share:   
Basic$0.08 $0.08 $0.15 $0.14 
Diluted$0.08 $0.08 $0.15 $0.14 

(5)Receivables, net
Receivables, net, includes customer accounts receivable, receivables from distributors and other receivables. We do not have any customer receivables that individually represent more than ten percent of our receivables.
Customer accounts receivable, net, includes receivables from our subscribers and advertising customers, including advertising agencies and other customers, and is stated at amounts due, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Our allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon our assessment of various factors.  We consider historical experience, the age of the receivable balances, current economic conditions, industry experience and other factors that may affect the counterparty’s ability to pay.  Bad debt expense is included in Customer service and billing expense in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Receivables from distributors primarily include billed and unbilled amounts due from automakers for services included in the sale or lease price of vehicles, as well as billed amounts due from wholesale distributors of our satellite radios.  Other receivables primarily include amounts due from manufacturers of our radios, modules and chipsets where we are entitled to subsidies and royalties based on the number of units produced.  We have not established an allowance for doubtful accounts for our receivables from distributors or other receivables as we have historically not experienced any significant collection issues with automakers or other third parties and do not expect issues in the foreseeable future.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
Receivables, net, consists of the following:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Gross customer accounts receivable$562 $631 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(9)(15)
Customer accounts receivable, net$553 $616 
Receivables from distributors57 56 
Other receivables34 37 
Total receivables, net$644 $709 

(6)Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations. Our annual impairment assessment of our two reporting units is performed as of the fourth quarter of each year, and an assessment is performed at other times if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, states that an entity should perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. Our Sirius XM reporting unit, which has an allocated goodwill balance of $2,290, had a negative carrying amount as of June 30, 2024.
As of June 30, 2024, there were no indicators of impairment, and no impairment losses were recorded for goodwill during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. As of June 30, 2024, the cumulative balance of goodwill impairments recorded was $5,722, of which $4,766 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2008 and is included in the carrying amount of the goodwill allocated to our Sirius XM reporting unit and $956 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2020 and is included in the carrying amount of the goodwill allocated to our Pandora and Off-platform reporting unit.
As of each of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amount of goodwill for our Sirius XM and Pandora and Off-platform reporting units was $2,290 and $959, respectively.

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(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
(7)Intangible Assets
Our intangible assets include the following:
  June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
 Weighted
Average
Useful Lives
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet 
Carrying
Value
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet 
Carrying
Value
Indefinite life intangible assets:
       
FCC licensesIndefinite$2,084 $— $2,084 $2,084 $— $2,084 
TrademarksIndefinite250 — 250 250 — 250 
Definite life intangible assets:       
OEM relationships15 years220 (156)64 220 (149)71 
Licensing agreements12 years3 (3) 3 (3) 
Software and technology7 years28 (23)5 28 (22)6 
Due to Acquisitions recorded to Pandora
and Off-platform Reporting Unit:
Indefinite life intangible assets:
TrademarksIndefinite312 — 312 312 — 312 
Definite life intangible assets:
Customer relationships8 years442 (305)137 442 (279)163 
Software and technology5 years391 (379)12 391 (372)19 
Total intangible assets $3,730 $(866)$2,864 $3,730 $(825)$2,905 

Indefinite Life Intangible Assets
We have identified our FCC licenses and XM and Pandora trademarks as indefinite life intangible assets after considering the expected use of the assets, the regulatory and economic environment within which they are used and the effects of obsolescence on their use.
We hold FCC licenses to operate our satellite digital audio radio service and provide ancillary services. Each of the FCC licenses authorizes us to use radio spectrum, a reusable resource that does not deplete or exhaust over time.
Our annual impairment assessment of our identifiable indefinite lived intangible assets is performed as of the fourth quarter of each year. An assessment is performed at other times if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the asset below its carrying value. If the carrying value of the intangible assets exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. As of June 30, 2024, there were no indicators of impairment, and no impairment loss was recognized for intangible assets with indefinite lives during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Definite Life Intangible Assets
Amortization expense for all definite life intangible assets was $18 and $36 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $42 and $73 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were no retirements or impairments of definite lived intangible assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
The expected amortization expense for each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2028 and for periods thereafter is as follows:
Years ending December 31,Amount
2024 (remaining)$36 
202571 
202671 
202725 
202815 
Thereafter 
Total definite life intangible assets, net$218 

(8)Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Satellite system$1,598 $1,598 
Terrestrial repeater network117 117 
Leasehold improvements112 106 
Broadcast studio equipment157 146 
Capitalized software and hardware2,175 2,178 
Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities86 84 
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other109 110 
Land32 32 
Building75 74 
Construction in progress867 538 
Total property and equipment5,328 4,983 
Accumulated depreciation(3,454)(3,229)
Property and equipment, net$1,874 $1,754 
Construction in progress consists of the following:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Satellite system$613 $490 
Terrestrial repeater network9 7 
Capitalized software and hardware227 17 
Other18 24 
Construction in progress$867 $538 
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment was $115 and $103 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $231 and $202 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we retired property and equipment of less than $1 and $7, respectively, and during the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded related impairment charges of $1, primarily related to terminated software projects. There were no impairment charges recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2024. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we retired property and equipment of $16 and $269, respectively, and recorded related impairment charges of $10 and $13, respectively, primarily related to terminated software projects.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
We capitalize a portion of the interest on funds borrowed to finance the construction and launch of our satellites. Capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset’s cost and depreciated over the satellite’s useful life. Capitalized interest costs were $6 and $4 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $12 and $6 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which related to the construction of our SXM-9, SXM-10, SXM-11 and SXM-12 satellites. We also capitalize a portion of share-based compensation related to employee time for capitalized software projects. Capitalized share-based compensation costs were $6 and $3 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $11 and $7 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Satellites
As of June 30, 2024, we operated a fleet of five satellites.  Each satellite requires an FCC license, and prior to the expiration of each license, we are required to apply for a renewal of the FCC satellite license.  The renewal and extension of our licenses is reasonably certain at minimal cost, which is expensed as incurred. The chart below provides certain information on our satellites as of June 30, 2024:
Satellite DescriptionYear DeliveredEstimated End of
Depreciable Life
FCC License Expiration Year
SIRIUS FM-5200920242025
SIRIUS FM-6201320282030
XM-3200520202026
XM-5201020252026
SXM-8202120362029
Our XM-3 satellite remains available as an in-orbit spare.

(9)Leases
We have operating and finance leases for offices, terrestrial repeaters, data centers and certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than 1 year to 19 years, some of which may include options to extend the leases for up to 5 years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases within 1 year. We elected the practical expedient to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single component. Additionally, we elected the practical expedient to not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for short-term leases, which are those leases with a term of twelve months or less at the lease commencement date.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Operating lease cost$16 $11 $31 $32 
Finance lease cost2 1 3 1 
Sublease income(1)(1)(2)(2)
Total lease cost$17 $11 $32 $31 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we ceased using one of our leased locations and recorded an impairment charge of $5 to write down the carrying value of the right-of-use asset to its estimated fair value. Refer to Note 3 for additional information.

(10)Related Party Transactions 
In the normal course of business, we enter into transactions with related parties such as Sirius XM Canada, SoundCloud and our tax equity investments.
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(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)

Liberty Media
As of June 30, 2024, Liberty Media beneficially owned, directly and indirectly, 83.3% of the outstanding shares of our common stock. Liberty Media has three of its executives and one of its directors on our board of directors.  Gregory B. Maffei, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Media, is the Chairman of our board of directors.
On February 1, 2021, Holdings entered into a tax sharing agreement with Liberty Media governing the allocation of consolidated U.S. income tax liabilities and setting forth agreements with respect to other tax matters. The tax sharing agreement was negotiated and approved by a special committee of Holdings’ board of directors, all of whom are independent of Liberty Media. Refer to Note 15 for more information regarding the tax sharing agreement.
On December 11, 2023, Holdings entered into definitive agreements whereby, subject to the terms thereof, Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media (“New Sirius”), would split-off from Liberty Media. The transactions would be effectuated by means of a redemptive split-off of New Sirius (the “Split-Off”), which will own all of the assets and liabilities attributed to Liberty Media’s Series A Liberty SiriusXM common stock (“LSXMA”), Series B Liberty SiriusXM common stock (“LSXMB”) and Series C Liberty SiriusXM common stock (“LSXMK”, together with the LSXMB and LSXMA stock, the “Liberty SiriusXM Group”). Following the Split-Off, New Sirius will combine with Holdings through the merger of Radio Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of New Sirius (“Merger Sub”), with Holdings, with Holdings becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of New Sirius (the “Merger” and, together with the Split-Off, the “Transactions”). As part of the Merger, New Sirius will be renamed “Sirius XM Holdings Inc.”
To effect the Transactions, on December 11, 2023, Liberty Media entered into (i) a Reorganization Agreement (the “Reorganization Agreement”) with Holdings and New Sirius, and (ii) an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with New Sirius, Holdings and Merger Sub.
In connection with the Merger Agreement and the Reorganization Agreement, on December 11, 2023, certain trusts related to Dr. John C. Malone (collectively, the “Malone Stockholders”) entered into a voting agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) with Liberty Media, Holdings and New Sirius, pursuant to which, among other things, the Malone Stockholders agreed, subject to the terms of the Voting Agreement, to vote their respective shares of Liberty Media’s LSXMA and LSXMB in favor of the Split-Off.
The Transactions have been unanimously approved by Liberty Media’s Board of Directors and a Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Holdings and by Holdings’ Board of Directors. The Transactions are subject to approval by a majority of the aggregate voting power of the shares of Liberty SiriusXM common stock present, whether in-person or by proxy, at a stockholder meeting, the receipt by Liberty Media and New Sirius of tax opinions from their respective tax counsel, as well as the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. A subsidiary of Liberty Media owning a majority of the outstanding shares of Holdings has delivered a written consent approving the Transactions on behalf of a majority of Holdings’ stockholders. Following the Transactions, Liberty Media and New Sirius will operate independently, and neither is expected to have any ownership interest in the other. All of the executive officers of Holdings immediately prior to consummation of the Transactions will be the initial executive officers of New Sirius, and New Sirius will continue to operate under the SiriusXM name and brand.
On June 16, 2024, Holdings entered into amendments (the “Amendments”) to (i) the Reorganization Agreement and the Merger Agreement. The Amendments, among other things, ratably adjust the exchange ratios in each of the Reorganization Agreement and the Merger Agreement in connection with the Transactions to reduce the total number of outstanding shares of New Sirius common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“New Sirius Common Stock”), following the consummation of the Transactions. The revised exchange ratio in the Reorganization Agreement reduces by 90% the number of shares of New Sirius Common Stock that otherwise would have been issued to holders of Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock (as defined below). As a result of the revised exchange ratio under the Merger Agreement, each existing holder of SiriusXM common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“SiriusXM Common Stock”), will receive 1 share in New Sirius for every 10 shares of SiriusXM Common Stock it holds as of immediately prior to the consummation of the Transactions, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.
These changes to the exchange ratios affect SiriusXM stockholders and holders of shares of LSXMA, LSXMB and LSXMK uniformly and will not alter any such stockholder’s percentage interest in the outstanding shares of New Sirius
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Common Stock as of immediately following the consummation of the Transactions, except to the extent that it results in some stockholders receiving cash in lieu of owning a fractional share of New Sirius Common Stock as described above.
In addition, in order to facilitate the Transactions, Sirius XM Radio Inc., a Delaware corporation, intends to convert under Delaware state law to a Delaware limited liability company prior to the closing of the Transaction.
The Amendments were approved by Liberty’s Board of Directors, the SiriusXM Special Committee and SiriusXM’s Board of Directors. Liberty’s Board of Directors has recommended that holders of shares of LSXMA and LSXMB vote in favor of the Split-Off, as it has been amended. Additionally, in connection with the execution of the Amendments, Liberty Radio, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media that holds a majority of the outstanding shares of SiriusXM common stock, in its capacity as stockholder of SiriusXM, delivered to SiriusXM a written consent pursuant to Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, approving and adopting the Amendments. As a result, no meeting of the stockholders of SiriusXM will be held in connection with the Amendments.
Assuming satisfaction of all conditions to closing, the Transactions are expected to be completed after the close of business on Monday, September 9, 2024.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized costs associated with the Transactions of $14 and $29, respectively, which were recorded to Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Sirius XM Canada
Sirius XM holds a 70% equity interest and 33% voting interest in Sirius XM Canada, a privately held corporation. We own 591 shares of preferred stock of Sirius XM Canada, which has a liquidation preference of one Canadian dollar per share.
Sirius XM Canada is accounted for as an equity method investment, and its results are not consolidated in our unaudited consolidated financial statements. Sirius XM Canada does not meet the requirements for consolidation as we do not have the ability to direct the most significant activities that impact Sirius XM Canada's economic performance.
On March 15, 2022, Sirius XM and Sirius XM Canada entered into an amended and restated services and distribution agreement. Pursuant to the amended and restated services and distribution agreement, the fee payable by Sirius XM Canada to Sirius XM was modified from a fixed percentage of revenue to a variable fee, based on a target operating profit for Sirius XM Canada. Such variable fee is expected to be evaluated annually based on comparable companies. In accordance with the amended and restated services and distribution agreement, the fee is payable on a monthly basis, in arrears, beginning January 1, 2022.
Our Equity method investments as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 included the carrying value of our investment balance in Sirius XM Canada of $416 and $423, respectively, and, as of each of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, also included $8 for the long-term value of the outstanding loan to Sirius XM Canada.

Sirius XM Canada paid gross dividends to us of less than $1 during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Dividends are first recorded as a reduction to our investment balance in Sirius XM Canada to the extent a balance exists and then as Other (expense) income for any remaining portion.
We recorded revenue from Sirius XM Canada as Other revenue in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income of $23 and $26 during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $47 and $51 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

SoundCloud
We have an investment in SoundCloud which is accounted for as an equity method investment and recorded in Equity method investments in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets. Sirius XM has appointed two individuals to serve on SoundCloud's ten-member board of managers. Sirius XM's share of SoundCloud's loss was $2 and $1 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, which was recorded in Other (expense) income in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
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In addition to our investment in SoundCloud, Pandora has an agreement with SoundCloud to be its exclusive ad sales representative in the US and certain European countries. Through this arrangement, Pandora offers advertisers the ability to execute campaigns across the Pandora and SoundCloud platforms. We recorded revenue share expense related to this agreement of $15 and $14 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $30 and $25 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We also had related party liabilities of $21 and $20 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to this agreement.
Tax equity investments
Sirius XM has entered into certain tax-effective clean energy technology investments. We invested $23 and $2 during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $210 and $31 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, in these clean energy projects. As of January 1, 2024, we adopted ASU 2023-02 using the modified retrospective approach and have accounted for these investments using the proportional amortization method. The unamortized investment balance as of June 30, 2024 was $937 and was recorded to Equity method investments in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets. Under the proportional amortization method, the investment balance will be amortized over the term of the investments based on the current period income tax benefits as a proportion to the total expected income tax benefits. We also recorded liabilities of $767 related to future contractual payments and contingent payments which we determined to be probable, of which $87 is recorded in Related party current liabilities and the balance is recorded in Other long-term liabilities in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets.

(11)Debt
Our debt as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:
     Principal Amount at
Carrying value(a) at
Issuer / BorrowerIssuedDebtMaturity DateInterest
Payable
June 30, 2024June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Sirius XM
(b) (d)
April 2022Incremental Term LoanApril 11, 2024variable fee paid monthly  500 
Sirius XM
(b)
August 2021
3.125% Senior Notes
September 1, 2026semi-annually on March 1 and September 11,000 995 994 
Sirius XM
(b)
July 2017
5.00% Senior Notes
August 1, 2027semi-annually on February 1 and August 11,500 1,495 1,494 
Sirius XM
(b)
June 2021
4.00% Senior Notes
July 15, 2028semi-annually on January 15 and July 152,000 1,986 1,985 
Sirius XM
(b)
June 2019
5.500% Senior Notes
July 1, 2029semi-annually on January 1 and July 11,250 1,242 1,241 
Sirius XM
(b)
June 2020
4.125% Senior Notes
July 1, 2030semi-annually on January 1 and July 11,500 1,489 1,488 
Sirius XM
(b)
August 2021
3.875% Senior Notes
September 1, 2031semi-annually on March 1 and September 11,500 1,487 1,487 
Sirius XM
(c) (e)
December 2012Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility")August 31, 2026variable fee paid quarterly350 350  
Sirius XMVariousFinance leasesVarious n/a n/a13 15 
Total Debt9,057 9,204 
Less: total current maturities5 505 
Less: total deferred financing costs8 9 
Total long-term debt$9,044 $8,690 
(a)The carrying value of the obligations is net of any remaining unamortized original issue discount.
(b)All material domestic subsidiaries, including Pandora and its subsidiaries, that guarantee the Credit Facility have guaranteed the Incremental Term Loan and these notes.
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(c)In August 2021, Sirius XM entered into an amendment to extend the maturity of the $1,750 Credit Facility to August 31, 2026. Sirius XM's obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by its material domestic subsidiaries, including Pandora and its subsidiaries, and are secured by a lien on substantially all of Sirius XM's assets and the assets of its material domestic subsidiaries.  Sirius XM's borrowings are based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus an applicable rate based on its debt to operating cash flow ratio. Sirius XM is also required to pay a variable fee on the average daily unused portion of the Credit Facility which is payable on a quarterly basis.  The variable rate for the unused portion of the Credit Facility was 0.25% per annum as of June 30, 2024.  All of Sirius XM's outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility are classified as Long-term debt within our unaudited consolidated balance sheets due to the long-term maturity of this debt.
(d)In April 2022, Sirius XM entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to incorporate an Incremental Term Loan borrowing of $500. Interest on the Incremental Term Loan borrowing was based on SOFR plus an applicable rate. On April 11, 2024, the Incremental Term Loan matured and was retired with cash for 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of maturity.
(e)On January 26, 2024, Sirius XM entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to, among other things, incorporate a $1,100 delayed draw incremental term loan. Subject to the conditions described in the amendment, the delayed draw incremental term loan shall be available to be drawn by Sirius XM in up to three separate drawings until December 31, 2024. If drawn, interest on the delayed draw incremental term loan is based on SOFR plus an applicable rate.
Covenants and Restrictions
Under the Credit Facility, Sirius XM, our wholly owned subsidiary, must comply with a debt maintenance covenant that it cannot exceed a total leverage ratio, calculated as consolidated total debt to consolidated operating cash flow, of 5.0 to 1.0.  The Credit Facility generally requires compliance with certain covenants that restrict Sirius XM's ability to, among other things, (i) incur additional indebtedness, (ii) incur liens, (iii) pay dividends or make certain other restricted payments, investments or acquisitions, (iv) enter into certain transactions with affiliates, (v) merge or consolidate with another person, (vi) sell, assign, lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of Sirius XM's assets, and (vii) make voluntary prepayments of certain debt, in each case subject to exceptions.
The indentures governing Sirius XM's notes restrict Sirius XM's non-guarantor subsidiaries' ability to create, assume, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness without such non-guarantor subsidiary guaranteeing each such series of notes on a pari passu basis.  The indentures governing the notes also contain covenants that, among other things, limit Sirius XM's ability and the ability of its subsidiaries to create certain liens; enter into sale/leaseback transactions; and merge or consolidate.
Under Sirius XM's debt agreements, the following generally constitute an event of default: (i) a default in the payment of interest; (ii) a default in the payment of principal; (iii) failure to comply with covenants; (iv) failure to pay other indebtedness after final maturity or acceleration of other indebtedness exceeding a specified amount; (v) certain events of bankruptcy; (vi) a judgment for payment of money exceeding a specified aggregate amount; and (vii) voidance of subsidiary guarantees, subject to grace periods where applicable.  If an event of default occurs and is continuing, our debt could become immediately due and payable.
At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we were in compliance with our debt covenants.

(12)Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
We are authorized to issue up to 9,000 shares of common stock. There were 3,851 and 3,843 shares of common stock issued and outstanding on June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
As of June 30, 2024, there were 228 shares of common stock reserved for issuance in connection with outstanding stock-based awards to members of our board of directors, employees and third parties.
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Quarterly Dividends
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, our board of directors declared and paid the following dividends:
Declaration DateDividend Per ShareRecord DateTotal AmountPayment Date
January 24, 2024$0.0266 February 9, 2024$102 February 23, 2024
April 24, 2024$0.0266 May 10, 2024$103 May 29, 2024
Stock Repurchase Program
As of June 30, 2024, our board of directors had approved for repurchase an aggregate of $18,000 of our common stock.  Our board of directors did not establish an end date for this stock repurchase program.  Shares of common stock may be purchased from time to time on the open market, pursuant to pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, in privately negotiated transactions, including transactions with Liberty Media and its affiliates, or otherwise.  As of June 30, 2024, our cumulative repurchases since December 2012 under our stock repurchase program totaled 3,731 shares for $16,834, and $1,166 remained available for future share repurchases under our stock repurchase program. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.
The following table summarizes our total share repurchase activity for the six months ended:
 June 30, 2024June 30, 2023
Share Repurchase TypeSharesAmountSharesAmount
Open Market Repurchases
 $ 53 $202 
Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share
We are authorized to issue up to 50 shares of undesignated preferred stock with a liquidation preference of $0.001 per share.  There were no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

(13)Benefit Plans 
We recognized share-based payment expense of $46 and $42 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $91 and $87 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
2015 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan
In May 2015, our stockholders approved the Sirius XM Holdings Inc. 2015 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”).  Employees, consultants and members of our board of directors are eligible to receive awards under the 2015 Plan.  The 2015 Plan provides for the grant of stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards that the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors deems appropriate.  Stock-based awards granted under the 2015 Plan are generally subject to a graded vesting requirement, which is generally three to four years from the grant date.  Stock options generally expire ten years from the date of grant.  Restricted stock units include performance-based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”), the vesting of which are subject to the achievement of performance goals and the employee's continued employment and generally cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit entitles the holder to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.  As of June 30, 2024, 79 shares of common stock were available for future grants under the 2015 Plan.
The Compensation Committee intends to award equity-based compensation to our senior management in the form of: stock options, restricted stock units, PRSUs, which will cliff vest after a performance period target established by the Compensation Committee is achieved, and PRSUs, which will cliff vest after a performance period based on the performance of our common stock relative to the companies included in the S&P 500 Index, which we refer to as a relative “TSR” or “total stockholder return” metric. TSRs based on the relative total stockholder return metric will only vest if our performance achieves at least the 25th percentile, with a target payout requiring performance at the 50th percentile. The settlement of
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PRSUs earned in respect of the applicable performance period will be generally subject to the executive’s continued employment with us through the date the total stockholder return performance is certified by the Compensation Committee.
Other Plans
We maintain six share-based benefit plans in addition to the 2015 Plan — the Sirius XM Radio Inc. 2009 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, the Amended and Restated Sirius Satellite Radio 2003 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan of AdsWizz Inc., the Pandora Media, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, the Pandora Media, Inc. 2004 Stock Plan and the TheSavageBeast.com, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan. Excluding dividend equivalent units granted as a result of a declared dividend, no further awards may be made under these plans.
The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to compute the fair value of options granted to employees, members of our board of directors and non-employees:

 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Risk-free interest rate4.7%3.6%4.4%4.0%
Expected life of options — years3.753.803.763.80
Expected stock price volatility41%34%40%31%
Expected dividend yield3.9%2.6%2.8%2.0%
The following table summarizes stock option activity under our share-based plans for the six months ended June 30, 2024:
 OptionsWeighted-Average
Exercise Price
Per Share
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2023122 $5.60 
Granted29 $4.19 
Exercised(1)$3.56 
Forfeited, cancelled or expired(6)$5.75 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2024144 $5.33 5.41$1 
Exercisable as of June 30, 202492 $5.57 4.14$ 
The weighted average grant date fair value per stock option granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $1.23.  The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1.  During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the number of net settled shares issued as a result of stock option exercises was less than 1.
We recognized share-based payment expense associated with stock options of $8 and $7 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $16 and $15 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit, including PRSU, activity under our share-based plans for the six months ended June 30, 2024:
 SharesGrant Date
Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested as of December 31, 202389 $5.59 
Granted15 $4.30 
Vested(12)$6.06 
Forfeited(7)$5.54 
Nonvested as of June 30, 202485 $5.27 
The total intrinsic value of restricted stock units, including PRSUs, vesting during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $51 and $44, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the number of net settled shares issued as
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a result of restricted stock units vesting totaled 8. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we granted 9 PRSUs to certain employees. We believe it is probable that the performance target applicable to these PRSUs will be achieved.
In connection with the cash dividends paid during the six months ended June 30, 2024, we granted 1 restricted stock units, including PRSUs, in accordance with the terms of existing award agreements. These grants did not result in any additional incremental share-based payment expense being recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
We recognized share-based payment expense associated with restricted stock units, including PRSUs, of $38 and $35 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $75 and $72 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested share-based payment awards for stock options and restricted stock units, including PRSUs, granted to employees, members of our board of directors and third parties at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $385 and $423, respectively.  The total unrecognized compensation costs at June 30, 2024 are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.
401(k) Savings Plans
Sirius XM sponsors the Sirius XM Radio Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan (the “Sirius XM Plan”) for eligible employees. The Sirius XM Plan allows eligible employees to voluntarily contribute from 1% to 50% of their pre-tax eligible earnings, subject to certain defined limits. We match 50% of an employee’s voluntary contributions per pay period on the first 6% of an employee’s pre-tax salary up to a maximum of 3% of eligible compensation.  We may also make additional discretionary matching, true-up matching and non-elective contributions to the Sirius XM Plan.  Employer matching contributions under the Sirius XM Plan vest at a rate of 33.33% for each year of employment and are fully vested after three years of employment for all current and future contributions.  Our cash employer matching contributions are not used to purchase shares of our common stock on the open market, unless the employee elects our common stock as their investment option for this contribution.
We recognized expenses of $5 for each of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $11 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 in connection with the Sirius XM Plan.
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan
The Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “DCP”) allows members of our board of directors and certain eligible employees to defer all or a portion of their base salary, cash incentive compensation and/or board of directors’ cash compensation, as applicable.  Pursuant to the terms of the DCP, we may elect to make additional contributions beyond amounts deferred by participants, but we are under no obligation to do so.  We have established a grantor (or “rabbi”) trust to facilitate the payment of our obligations under the DCP.
Contributions to the DCP, net of withdrawals, were $(1) and less than $(1) for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $1 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of the investments held in the trust were $58 and $53, respectively, which is included in Other long-term assets in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets and classified as trading securities.  Trading gains and losses associated with these investments are recorded in Other (expense) income within our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  The associated liability is recorded within Other long-term liabilities in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets, and any increase or decrease in the liability is recorded in General and administrative expense within our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  We recorded gains on investments held in the trust of $1 and $3 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $5 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

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(14)Commitments and Contingencies 
The following table summarizes our expected contractual cash commitments as of June 30, 2024:
 20242025202620272028ThereafterTotal
Debt obligations$3 $6 $1,355 $1,500 $2,000 $4,249 $9,113 
Cash interest payments207 406 397 345 269 367 1,991 
Satellite and transmission163 211 92 41 1 4 512 
Programming and content199 347 238 148 79 63 1,074 
Sales and marketing52 29 18 6 1  106 
Satellite incentive payments4 8 3 3 3 12 33 
Operating lease obligations29 55 50 45 36 67 282 
Royalties, minimum guarantees and other331 550 695 267 262 275 2,380 
Total (1)
$988 $1,612 $2,848 $2,355 $2,651 $5,037 $15,491 
(1)The table does not include our reserve for uncertain tax positions, which at June 30, 2024 totaled $71.
Debt obligations.    Debt obligations include principal payments on outstanding debt and finance lease obligations.
Cash interest payments.    Cash interest payments include interest due on outstanding debt and capital lease payments through maturity.
Satellite and transmission.    We have entered into agreements for the design, construction and launch of four additional satellites, SXM-9, SXM-10, SXM-11 and SXM-12. We also have entered into agreements with third parties to operate and maintain satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities and certain components of our terrestrial repeater networks.
Programming and content.    We have entered into various programming and content agreements. Under the terms of these agreements, our obligations include fixed payments, advertising commitments and revenue sharing arrangements. In certain of these agreements, the future revenue sharing costs are dependent upon many factors and are difficult to estimate; therefore, they are not included in our minimum contractual cash commitments.
Sales and marketing.    We have entered into various marketing, sponsorship and distribution agreements to promote our brands and are obligated to make payments to sponsors, retailers, automakers, radio manufacturers and other third parties under these agreements. Certain programming and content agreements also require us to purchase advertising on properties owned or controlled by the licensors.
Satellite incentive payments.    Maxar Technologies (formerly Space Systems/Loral), the manufacturer of certain of our in-orbit satellites, may be entitled to future in-orbit performance payments upon XM-5, SIRIUS FM-5, SIRIUS FM-6, and SXM-8 meeting their fifteen-year design life, which we expect to occur.
Operating lease obligations.    We have entered into both cancelable and non-cancelable operating leases for office space, terrestrial repeaters, data centers and equipment. These leases provide for minimum lease payments, additional operating expense charges, leasehold improvements and rent escalations that have initial terms ranging from one to fifteen years, and certain leases have options to renew.
Royalties, Minimum Guarantees and Other. We have entered into music royalty arrangements that include fixed payments. In addition, certain of our podcast agreements also contain minimum guarantees. As of June 30, 2024, we had future fixed commitments related to music royalty and podcast agreements of $912, of which $141 will be paid in 2024 and the remainder will be paid thereafter. On a quarterly basis, we record the greater of the cumulative actual content costs incurred or the cumulative minimum guarantee based on forecasts for the minimum guarantee period. The minimum guarantee period is the period of time that the minimum guarantee relates to, as specified in each agreement, which may be annual or a longer period. The cumulative minimum guarantee, based on forecasts, considers factors such as listening hours, downloads, revenue, subscribers and other terms of each agreement that impact our expected attainment or recoupment of the minimum guarantees based on the relative attribution method.
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We have entered into certain tax equity investments in which we expect to make future contributions. These future contributions are expected to be made over the remaining respective terms of the investments and totaled $767 as of June 30, 2024, of which $33 is expected to be paid in 2024 and the remainder thereafter.
Several of our content agreements also include provisions related to the royalty payments and structures of those agreements relative to other content licensing arrangements, which, if triggered, cause our payments under those agreements to escalate. In addition, record labels, publishers and performing rights organizations with whom we have entered into direct license agreements have the right to audit our content payments, and such audits often result in disputes over whether we have paid the proper content costs.
We have also entered into various agreements with third parties for general operating purposes.
In addition to the minimum contractual cash commitments described above, we have entered into other variable cost arrangements. These future costs are dependent upon many factors and are difficult to anticipate; however, these costs may be substantial. We may enter into additional programming, distribution, marketing and other agreements that contain similar variable cost provisions. We do not have any other significant off-balance sheet financing arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of business, we are a defendant or party to various claims and lawsuits, including those discussed below.

We record a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We evaluate developments in legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued and make adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount of a loss or potential loss. We may be unable to reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss for a particular legal contingency for various reasons, including, among others, because: (i) the damages sought are indeterminate; (ii) the proceedings are in the relative early stages; (iii) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending proceedings (including motions and appeals); (iv) there is uncertainty as to the likelihood of settlement and the outcome of any negotiations with respect thereto; (v) there remain significant factual issues to be determined or resolved; (vi) the relevant law is unsettled; or (vii) the proceedings involve novel or untested legal theories. In such instances, there may be considerable uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of such matters, including the likelihood or magnitude of a possible eventual loss, if any.

New York State v. Sirius XM Radio Inc. On December 20, 2023, the People of the State of New York, by Letitia James, Attorney General of the State of New York (the “NY AG”), filed a Petition in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, against Sirius XM. The Petition alleges various violations of New York law and the federal Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (“ROSCA”) arising out of our subscription cancellation practices. In general, the Petition alleges that Sirius XM requires consumers to devote an excessive amount of time to cancel subscriptions and have not implemented cancellation processes that are simple and efficient.

The Petition claims to be brought under certain provisions of New York law that authorize the NY AG to initiate special proceedings seeking injunctive and other equitable relief in cases of persistent business fraud or illegality. The Petition seeks: a permanent injunction against violating provisions of New York law and ROSCA arising out of the alleged deceptive practices associated with our subscription cancellation procedures; an accounting of each consumer who cancelled, or sought to cancel, a satellite radio subscription, including the duration of the cancel interaction and the funds collected from such consumers after that interaction; monetary restitution and damages to aggrieved consumers; disgorgement of all profits resulting from the alleged improper acts; civil penalties; and the NY AG’s costs.

In March 2024, Sirius XM filed its Answer to the Petition which was supported by various factual declarations and asserts affirmative defenses to the allegations contained in the Petition. In connection with the Answer, Sirius XM cross moved for summary judgment with respect to various claims asserted in the Petition. In April 2024, the NY AG filed its responsive pleadings in support of the Petition and in opposition to Sirius XM’s cross motion for summary judgment. In May 2024, Sirius XM filed a further opposition to the Petition, and a reply in support of its cross-motion. The Petition and Sirius XM’s cross-
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motion are now fully submitted. The parties have jointly requested that the Court set oral argument; the Court has yet to act upon that request.

Sirius XM believes it has substantial defenses to the action and intends to defend this action vigorously.

U.S. Music Royalty Fee Actions and Mass Arbitrations. A number of class actions and mass arbitrations have been commenced against Sirius XM relating to our pricing, billing and subscription marketing practices. Although each class action and mass arbitration contains unique allegations; in general, the actions and arbitrations allege that Sirius XM falsely advertised its music subscription plans at lower prices than it actually charges, that it allegedly did not disclose its “U.S. Music Royalty Fee”, and that Sirius XM has taken other actions to prevent customers from discovering the existence, amount and nature of the U.S. Music Royalty Fee in violation of various state consumer protection laws.

The plaintiffs and claimants seek to enjoin Sirius XM from advertising its music subscription plans without more specifically disclosing the existence and amount of the U.S. Music Royalty Fee. The plaintiffs and claimants also seek disgorgement, restitution and/or damages in the aggregate amount of U.S Music Royalty Fees paid by customers, as well as statutory and punitive damages where available.

To date, the actions and arbitrations filed against Sirius XM include:

On April 14, 2023, Ayana Stevenson and David Ambrose, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other California persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Contra Costa. The case was removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, which issued an Order on November 9, 2023 granting Sirius XM’s Motion to Compel Arbitration and dismissed the complaint. Plaintiffs appealed the Court’s granting of the Motion, and Sirius XM cross-appealed the Court’s dismissal in lieu of the issuance of a stay pending arbitration. The appeal and cross-appeal have been dismissed leaving the District Court’s order compelling arbitration in place.

On May 17, 2023, Robyn Posternock, Muriel Salters and Philip Munning, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other New Jersey persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Sirius XM filed a Motion to Compel Arbitration on August 18, 2023. Sirius XM renewed that motion on June 14, 2024 and the renewed motion remains pending.

On June 5, 2023, Christopher Carovillano and Steven Brandt, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other U.S. persons similarly situated (excluding persons in the states of California, New Jersey and Washington), filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. On February 6, 2024, the Court issued an Order denying Sirius XM’s Motion to Dismiss and Sirius XM filed an Answer to the complaint on February 20, 2024. On May 24, 2024, Sirius XM filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and to Strike Class Allegations. On July 18, 2024, the Court issued an Opinion and Order granting Sirius XM’s motion for partial summary judgment and striking the plaintiffs’ class allegations. This case is now expected to proceed solely as to plaintiffs’ individual claims.

On June 1, 2024, Elenamarie Burns, Jacqueline Gardner, and Lynne Silver filed a petition on behalf of 7,628 individuals in the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, seeking to compel Sirius XM to arbitrate and advance the payment of American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) arbitration fees in connection with individual arbitrations. On July 3, 2024, those petitioners filed an amended petition seeking the same relief on behalf of a revised list of 7,628 petitioners. The Court has not taken any action in connection with the amended petition.

On June 14, 2024, Kara Kirkpatrick, Gillian Maxfield, Anna Demarco and Cody Michael, individually and on behalf of all other Oregon persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.

On June 21, 2024, Cindy Balmores, Justin Braswell, Deborah Garvin, and Thea Anderson, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other Washington persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
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On June 25, 2024, Denise Woods and Sherry Tapia, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other California persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. On July 3, 2024, plaintiffs filed an administrative motion to relate this case to the earlier filed Stevenson case.

On June 26, 2024, Bonnie Wilson, individually and on behalf of all other U.S. persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Commencing in June 2023, various law firms began filing mass arbitration claims against Sirius XM before the AAA. Collectively, the law firms purport to act on behalf of approximately 70,000 claimants. Several of the law firms have asserted additional causes of action under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act.

Sirius XM believes it has substantial defenses to the claims asserted in these actions and arbitrations, and it intends to defend these actions vigorously.

Other Matters.  In the ordinary course of business, we are a defendant in various other lawsuits and arbitration proceedings, including derivative actions; actions filed by subscribers, both on behalf of themselves and on a class action basis; former employees; parties to contracts or leases; and owners of patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property. None of these other matters, in our opinion, is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

(15)Income Taxes
We have historically filed a consolidated federal income tax return for all of our wholly owned subsidiaries, including Sirius XM and Pandora. On February 1, 2021, we entered into a tax sharing agreement with Liberty Media governing the allocation of consolidated U.S. income tax liabilities and setting forth agreements with respect to other tax matters. The tax sharing agreement contains provisions that we believe are customary for tax sharing agreements between members of a consolidated group. On November 3, 2021, Liberty Media informed us that it beneficially owned over 80% of the outstanding shares of our common stock; as a result of this, we were included in the consolidated tax return of Liberty Media beginning November 4, 2021. The tax sharing agreement and our inclusion in Liberty Media’s consolidated tax group has not had any material adverse effect on us.
We have calculated the provision for income taxes by using a separate return method.  Any difference between the tax expense (or benefit) allocated to us under the separate return method and payments to be made for (or received from) Liberty Media for tax expense are treated as either dividends or capital contributions. Income tax expense was $89 and $62 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $168 and $138 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 22.0% and 16.7%, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 22.4% and 20.3%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was negatively impacted by tax losses related to share-based compensation. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily impacted by the release of valuation reserves against state net operating losses we now expect to realize. We estimate our effective tax rate for the year ending December 31, 2024 will be approximately 22%.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized net tax benefits of $12 and $16, respectively, related to our tax equity investments. These recognized net tax benefits were recorded to Income tax expense in our unaudited consolidated statement of comprehensive income. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the net tax benefits included tax credits and other income tax benefits of $54 and $79, respectively, which were partially offset by amortization expense of $42 and $63, respectively. Refer to Note 10 for more information on our tax equity investments.
As of each of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets of $88 that were not likely to be realized due to the timing of certain federal and state net operating loss limitations.
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(16)Segments and Geographic Information
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, we disaggregate our operations into two reportable segments: Sirius XM and Pandora and Off-platform. The financial results of these segments are utilized by the chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, for evaluating segment performance and allocating resources. We report our segment information based on the "management" approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of our reportable segments. For additional information on our segments refer to Note 1.
Segment results include the revenues and cost of services which are directly attributable to each segment. There are no indirect revenues or costs incurred that are allocated to the segments. There are planned intersegment advertising campaigns which will be eliminated. We had intersegment advertising revenue of $1 and less than $1 during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2 and $1 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Segment revenue and gross profit were as follows during the period presented:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$1,520 $138 $1,658 
Advertising revenue43 400 443 
Equipment revenue47  47 
Other revenue30  30 
Total revenue1,640 538 2,178 
Cost of services (a)
(654)(358)(1,012)
Segment gross profit$986 $180 $1,166 
The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Segment Gross Profit$1,166 
Subscriber acquisition costs(92)
Sales and marketing (a)
(217)
Engineering, design and development (a)
(60)
General and administrative (a)
(95)
Depreciation and amortization(133)
Share-based payment expense(46)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(18)
Total other expense(100)
Consolidated income before income taxes$405 
(a)     Share-based payment expense of $11 related to cost of services, $11 related to sales and marketing, $11 related to engineering, design and development and $13 related to general and administrative has been excluded.

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For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$1,597 $128 $1,725 
Advertising revenue45 400 445 
Equipment revenue47  47 
Other revenue33  33 
Total revenue1,722 528 2,250 
Cost of services (b)
(675)(376)(1,051)
Segment gross profit$1,047 $152 $1,199 
    The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Segment Gross Profit$1,199 
Subscriber acquisition costs(93)
Sales and marketing (b)
(209)
Engineering, design and development (b)
(72)
General and administrative (b)
(147)
Depreciation and amortization(139)
Share-based payment expense(42)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(18)
Total other expense(107)
Consolidated income before income taxes$372 
(b)     Share-based payment expense of $10 related to cost of services, $11 related to sales and marketing, $11 related to engineering, design and development and $10 related to general and administrative has been excluded.

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$3,067 $271 $3,338 
Advertising revenue83 762 845 
Equipment revenue97  97 
Other revenue60  60 
Total revenue3,307 1,033 4,340 
Cost of services (c)
(1,329)(709)(2,038)
Segment gross profit$1,978 $324 $2,302 
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The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Segment Gross Profit$2,302 
Subscriber acquisition costs(182)
Sales and marketing (c)
(434)
Engineering, design and development (c)
(134)
General and administrative (c)
(200)
Depreciation and amortization(273)
Share-based payment expense(91)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(46)
Total other expense(192)
Consolidated income before income taxes$750 
(c)     Share-based payment expense of $22 related to cost of services, $23 related to sales and marketing, $23 related to engineering, design and development and $23 related to general and administrative has been excluded.


For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$3,160 $257 $3,417 
Advertising revenue85 734 819 
Equipment revenue93  93 
Other revenue65  65 
Total revenue3,403 991 4,394 
Cost of services (d)
(1,340)(727)(2,067)
Segment gross profit$2,063 $264 $2,327 
The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Segment Gross Profit$2,327 
Subscriber acquisition costs(183)
Sales and marketing (d)
(423)
Engineering, design and development (d)
(140)
General and administrative (d)
(278)
Depreciation and amortization(275)
Share-based payment expense(87)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(50)
Total other expense(210)
Consolidated income before income taxes$681 
(d)     Share-based payment expense of $20 related to cost of services, $20 related to sales and marketing, $22 related to engineering, design and development and $25 related to general and administrative has been excluded.
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A measure of segment assets is not currently provided to the Chief Executive Officer and has therefore not been provided.
As of June 30, 2024, long-lived assets were predominantly located in the United States. No individual foreign country represented a material portion of our consolidated revenue during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.


(17)Subsequent Events
Capital Return Program
On July 24, 2024, our board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on our common stock in the amount of $0.0266 per share of common stock payable on August 26, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 9, 2024.
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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
All amounts referenced in this Item 2 are in millions, except subscriber amounts are in thousands and per subscriber and per installation amounts are in ones, unless otherwise stated.
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q presents information for Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (“Holdings”).  The terms “Holdings,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “our company” as used herein, and unless otherwise stated or indicated by context, refer to Sirius XM Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries. "Sirius XM" refers to our wholly owned subsidiary Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. "Pandora" refers to Sirius XM's wholly owned subsidiary Pandora Media, LLC and its subsidiaries. Holdings has no operations independent of Sirius XM and Pandora.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The following cautionary statements identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents published by us from time to time. Any statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions, future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection” and “outlook.” Any forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents published by us from time to time, including the risk factors described under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” herein and in Part II, Item 7, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Among the significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are:

Risks Relating to our Business and Operations:

we face substantial competition and that competition is likely to increase over time;
if our efforts to attract and retain subscribers and listeners, or convert listeners into subscribers, are not successful, our business will be adversely affected;
we engage in extensive marketing efforts and the continued effectiveness of those efforts is an important part of our business;
we rely on third parties for the operation of our business, and the failure of third parties to perform could adversely affect our business;
we are migrating our billing system and payment processing function to a new service provider;
failure to successfully monetize and generate revenues from podcasts and other non-music content could adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition;
we may not realize the benefits of acquisitions or other strategic investments and initiatives;
the impact of economic conditions may adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition; and
we may be adversely affected by the war in Ukraine.

Risks Relating to our Sirius XM Business:

a substantial number of our Sirius XM service subscribers periodically cancel their subscriptions and we cannot predict how successful we will be at retaining customers;
our ability to profitably attract and retain subscribers to our Sirius XM service is uncertain;
our business depends in part upon the auto industry;
failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; and
our Sirius XM service may experience harmful interference from wireless operations.

Risks Relating to our Pandora and Off-platform Business:

our Pandora ad-supported business has suffered a substantial and consistent loss of monthly active users, which may adversely affect our Pandora and Off-platform business;
our Pandora and Off-platform business generates a significant portion of its revenues from advertising, and reduced spending by advertisers could harm our business;
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our failure to convince advertisers of the benefits of our Pandora ad-supported service could harm our business;
if we are unable to maintain revenue growth from our advertising products our results of operations will be adversely affected;
changes to mobile operating systems and browsers may hinder our ability to sell advertising and market our services; and
if we fail to accurately predict and play music, comedy or other content that our Pandora listeners enjoy, we may fail to retain existing and attract new listeners.

Risks Relating to Laws and Governmental Regulations:

privacy and data security laws and regulations may hinder our ability to market our services, sell advertising and impose legal liabilities;
consumer protection laws and our failure to comply with them could damage our business;
failure to comply with FCC requirements could damage our business;
environmental, social and governance expectations and related reporting obligations may expose us to potential liabilities, increased costs, reputational harm, and other adverse effects; and
we may face lawsuits, incur liability or suffer reputational harm as a result of content published or made available through our services.

Risks Associated with Data and Cybersecurity and the Protection of Consumer Information:

if we fail to protect the security of personal information about our customers, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions and private litigation and our reputation could suffer;
we use artificial intelligence in our business, and challenges with properly managing its use could result in reputational harm, competitive harm, and legal liability and adversely affect our results of operations; and
interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems could impair the delivery of our service and harm our business.

Risks Associated with Certain Intellectual Property Rights:

the market for music rights is changing and is subject to significant uncertainties;
our Pandora services depend upon maintaining complex licenses with copyright owners, and these licenses contain onerous terms;
failure to protect our intellectual property or actions by third parties to enforce their intellectual property rights could substantially harm our business and operating results;
some of our services and technologies may use “open source” software, which may restrict how we use or distribute our services or require that we release the source code subject to those licenses; and
rapid technological and industry changes and new entrants could adversely impact our services.

Risks Related to our Capital and Ownership Structure:

we have a significant amount of indebtedness, and our debt contains certain covenants that restrict our operations;
we are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the NASDAQ listing rules and, as a result, qualify for, and rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements;
our principal stockholder has significant influence, including over actions requiring stockholder approval, and its interests may differ from the interests of other holders of our common stock;
the Transactions may adversely affect our business and financial condition; and
while we currently pay a quarterly cash dividend to holders of our common stock, we may change our dividend policy at any time.

Other Operational Risks:

if we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel, our business could be harmed;
our facilities could be damaged by natural catastrophes or terrorist activities;
the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation could have an adverse impact on our operations and financial condition;
we may be exposed to liabilities that other entertainment service providers would not customarily be subject to; and
our business and prospects depend on the strength of our brands.
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Because the risk factors referred to above could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf, you should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. In addition, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made, to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise, except as required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise or to assess with any precision the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.


Executive Summary
We operate two complementary audio entertainment businesses - one of which we refer to as “Sirius XM” and the second of which we refer to as “Pandora and Off-platform”. 

Sirius XM
Our Sirius XM business features music, sports, entertainment, comedy, talk, news, traffic and weather channels and other content, as well as podcasts and infotainment services, in the United States on a subscription fee basis. Sirius XM's packages include live, curated and certain exclusive and on demand programming. The Sirius XM service is distributed through our two proprietary satellite radio systems and streamed via applications for mobile devices, home devices and other consumer electronic equipment. Satellite radios are primarily distributed through automakers, retailers and our website. Our Sirius XM service is also available through our in-car user interface, which we call “360L,” that combines our satellite and streaming services into a single, cohesive in-vehicle entertainment experience.
The primary source of revenue from our Sirius XM business is subscription fees, with most of our customers subscribing to monthly or annual plans.  We also derive revenue from advertising on select non-music channels, which is sold under the SiriusXM Media brand, direct sales of our satellite radios and accessories, and other ancillary services.  As of June 30, 2024, our Sirius XM business had approximately 33.3 million subscribers.
In addition to our audio entertainment businesses, we provide connected vehicle services to several automakers. These services are designed to enhance the safety, security and driving experience of consumers. We also offer a suite of data services that includes graphical weather and fuel prices, a traffic information service, and real-time weather services in boats and airplanes.
Sirius XM also holds a 70% equity interest and 33% voting interest in Sirius XM Canada. Sirius XM Canada's subscribers are not included in our subscriber count or subscriber-based operating metrics.

Pandora and Off-platform
Our Pandora and Off-platform business operates a music, comedy and podcast streaming discovery platform, offering a personalized experience for each listener wherever and whenever they want to listen, whether through mobile devices, vehicle speakers or connected devices.  Pandora enables listeners to create personalized stations and playlists, discover new content, hear artist- and expert-curated playlists, podcasts as well as search and play songs and albums on-demand.  Pandora is available as (1) an ad-supported radio service, (2) a radio subscription service (Pandora Plus) and (3) an on-demand subscription service (Pandora Premium).  As of June 30, 2024, Pandora had approximately 45.1 million monthly active users and 6.0 million subscribers.
The majority of revenue from Pandora is generated from advertising on our Pandora ad-supported radio service which is sold under the SiriusXM Media brand. We also derive subscription revenue from our Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium subscribers.
We also sell advertising on other audio platforms and in widely distributed podcasts, which we consider to be off-platform services. We have an arrangement with SoundCloud Holdings, LLC ("SoundCloud") to be its exclusive ad sales representative in the US and certain European countries and offer advertisers the ability to execute campaigns across the Pandora and SoundCloud platforms. We also have arrangements to serve as the ad sales representative for certain podcasts. In addition, through AdsWizz Inc., we provide a comprehensive digital audio and programmatic advertising technology platform,
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which connects audio publishers and advertisers with a variety of ad insertion, campaign trafficking, yield optimization, programmatic buying, marketplace and podcast monetization solutions.

Liberty Media
As of June 30, 2024, Liberty Media beneficially owned, directly and indirectly, 83.3% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.  As a result, we are a “controlled company” for the purposes of the NASDAQ corporate governance requirements.
On December 11, 2023, Holdings entered into definitive agreements whereby, subject to the terms thereof, Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media (“New Sirius”), would split-off from Liberty Media. The transactions would be effectuated by means of a redemptive split-off of New Sirius (the “Split-Off”), which will own all of the assets and liabilities attributed to Liberty Media’s Series A Liberty SiriusXM common stock (“LSXMA”), Series B Liberty SiriusXM common stock (“LSXMB”) and Series C Liberty SiriusXM common stock (“LSXMK”, together with the LSXMB and LSXMA stock, the “Liberty SiriusXM Group”). Following the Split-Off, New Sirius will combine with Holdings through the merger of Radio Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of New Sirius (“Merger Sub”), with Holdings, with Holdings becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of New Sirius (the “Merger” and, together with the Split-Off, the “Transactions”). As part of the Merger, New Sirius will be renamed “Sirius XM Holdings Inc.”
To effect the Transactions, on December 11, 2023, Liberty Media entered into (i) a Reorganization Agreement (the “Reorganization Agreement”) with Holdings and New Sirius, and (ii) an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with New Sirius, Holdings and Merger Sub.
In connection with the Merger Agreement and the Reorganization Agreement, on December 11, 2023, certain trusts related to Dr. John C. Malone (collectively, the “Malone Stockholders”) entered into a voting agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) with Liberty Media, Holdings and New Sirius, pursuant to which, among other things, the Malone Stockholders agreed, subject to the terms of the Voting Agreement, to vote their respective shares of Liberty Media’s LSXMA and LSXMB in favor of the Split-Off.
The Transactions have been unanimously approved by Liberty Media’s Board of Directors and a Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Holdings and by Holdings’ Board of Directors. The Transactions are subject to approval by a majority of the aggregate voting power of the shares of Liberty SiriusXM common stock present, whether in-person or by proxy, at a stockholder meeting, the receipt by Liberty Media and New Sirius of tax opinions from their respective tax counsel, as well as the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. A subsidiary of Liberty Media owning a majority of the outstanding shares of Holdings has delivered a written consent approving the Transactions on behalf of a majority of Holdings’ stockholders. Following the Transactions, Liberty Media and New Sirius will operate independently, and neither is expected to have any ownership interest in the other. All of the executive officers of Holdings immediately prior to consummation of the Transactions will be the initial executive officers of New Sirius, and New Sirius will continue to operate under the SiriusXM name and brand.
On June 16, 2024, Holdings entered into amendments (the “Amendments”) to (i) the Reorganization Agreement and the Merger Agreement. The Amendments, among other things, ratably adjust the exchange ratios in each of the Reorganization Agreement and the Merger Agreement in connection with the Transactions to reduce the total number of outstanding shares of New Sirius common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“New Sirius Common Stock”), following the consummation of the Transactions. The revised exchange ratio in the Reorganization Agreement reduces by 90% the number of shares of New Sirius Common Stock that otherwise would have been issued to holders of Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock (as defined below). As a result of the revised exchange ratio under the Merger Agreement, each existing holder of SiriusXM common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“SiriusXM Common Stock”), will receive 1 share in New Sirius for every 10 shares of SiriusXM Common Stock it holds as of immediately prior to the consummation of the Transactions, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.
These changes to the exchange ratios affect SiriusXM stockholders and holders of shares of LSXMA, LSXMB and LSXMK uniformly and will not alter any such stockholder’s percentage interest in the outstanding shares of New Sirius Common Stock as of immediately following the consummation of the Transactions, except to the extent that it results in some stockholders receiving cash in lieu of owning a fractional share of New Sirius Common Stock as described above.
In addition, in order to facilitate the Transactions, Sirius XM Radio Inc., a Delaware corporation, intends to convert under Delaware state law to a Delaware limited liability company prior to the closing of the Transaction.
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The Amendments were approved by Liberty’s Board of Directors, the SiriusXM Special Committee and SiriusXM’s Board of Directors. Liberty’s Board of Directors has recommended that holders of shares of LSXMA and LSXMB vote in favor of the Split-Off, as it has been amended. Additionally, in connection with the execution of the Amendments, Liberty Radio, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media that holds a majority of the outstanding shares of SiriusXM common stock, in its capacity as stockholder of SiriusXM, delivered to SiriusXM a written consent pursuant to Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, approving and adopting the Amendments. As a result, no meeting of the stockholders of SiriusXM will be held in connection with the Amendments.
Assuming satisfaction of all conditions to closing, the Transactions are expected to be completed after the close of business on Monday, September 9, 2024.
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Results of Operations
Set forth below are our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared with the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The results of operations are presented for each of our reporting segments for revenue and cost of services and on a consolidated basis for all other items.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,2024 vs 2023 Change
Three MonthsSix Months
2024202320242023Amount%Amount%
Revenue
Sirius XM:
Subscriber revenue$1,520 $1,597 $3,067 $3,160 $(77)(5)%$(93)(3)%
Advertising revenue43 45 83 85 (2)(4)%(2)(2)%
Equipment revenue47 47 97 93 — — %%
Other revenue30 33 60 65 (3)(9)%(5)(8)%
Total Sirius XM revenue1,640 1,722 3,307 3,403 (82)(5)%(96)(3)%
Pandora and Off-platform:
Subscriber revenue138 128 271 257 10 %14 %
Advertising revenue400 400 762 734 — — %28 %
Total Pandora and Off-platform revenue538 528 1,033 991 10 %42 %
Total consolidated revenue2,178 2,250 4,340 4,394 (72)(3)%(54)(1)%
Cost of services
Sirius XM:
Revenue share and royalties391 405 786 796 (14)(3)%(10)(1)%
Programming and content135 135 275 271 — — %%
Customer service and billing87 100 184 203 (13)(13)%(19)(9)%
Transmission49 41 99 82 20 %17 21 %
Cost of equipment(1)(33)%(2)(29)%
Total Sirius XM cost of services664 684 1,349 1,359 (20)(3)%(10)(1)%
Pandora and Off-platform:
Revenue share and royalties317 327 625 636 (10)(3)%(11)(2)%
Programming and content13 18 30 32 (5)(28)%(2)(6)%
Customer service and billing21 23 40 43 (2)(9)%(3)(7)%
Transmission16 17 (1)(11)%(1)(6)%
Total Pandora and Off-platform cost of services359 377 711 728 (18)(5)%(17)(2)%
Total consolidated cost of services1,023 1,061 2,060 2,087 (38)(4)%(27)(1)%
Subscriber acquisition costs92 93 182 183 (1)(1)%(1)(1)%
Sales and marketing228 220 457 443 %14 %
Engineering, design and development71 83 157 162 (12)(14)%(5)(3)%
General and administrative108 157 223 303 (49)(31)%(80)(26)%
Depreciation and amortization133 139 273 275 (6)(4)%(2)(1)%
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs18 18 46 50 — — %(4)(8)%
Total operating expenses1,673 1,771 3,398 3,503 (98)(6)%(105)(3)%
Income from operations505 479 942 891 26 %51 %
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense(102)(107)(206)(213)(5)(5)%(7)(3)%
Other income— 14 nm11 367 %
Total other expense(100)(107)(192)(210)(7)(7)%(18)(9)%
Income before income taxes405 372 750 681 33 %69 10 %
Income tax expense(89)(62)(168)(138)27 44 %30 22 %
Net income$316 $310 $582 $543 $%$39 %
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Sirius XM Revenue
Sirius XM Subscriber Revenue includes fees charged for self-pay and paid promotional subscriptions, U.S. Music Royalty Fees and other ancillary fees.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, subscriber revenue was $1,520 and $1,597, respectively, a decrease of 5%, or $77. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, subscriber revenue was $3,067 and $3,160, respectively, a decrease of 3%, or $93. The decreases were primarily driven by a reduction in self-pay revenue resulting from a decline in average subscribers as well as a lower self-pay ARPU driven by an increase in subscribers on promotional and streaming-only self-pay subscription plans and a reduction in paid promotional revenue.
We expect subscriber revenues to decrease due to a decrease in average subscribers as well as a decline in the average price of our subscriptions.
Sirius XM Advertising Revenue includes the sale of advertising on Sirius XM’s non-music channels.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, advertising revenue was $43 and $45, respectively, a decrease of 4%, or $2. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, advertising revenue was $83 and $85, respectively, a decrease of 2%, or $2. Lower revenue from entertainment channels was partially offset by higher revenue earned on sports and comedy channels.
We expect our Sirius XM advertising revenue to increase as we continue to promote our brand and as a result of co-selling initiatives among our brands and platforms.
Sirius XM Equipment Revenue includes revenue and royalties from the sale of satellite radios, components and accessories.
For each of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, equipment revenue was $47. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, equipment revenue was $97 and $93, respectively, an increase of 4%, or $4. The increase for the six month period was driven by increased chipset production.
We expect equipment revenue to decrease as we transition to our next generation chipset at higher costs partially offset by increased production.
Sirius XM Other Revenue includes service and advisory revenue from Sirius XM Canada, revenue from our connected vehicle services, and ancillary revenues.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, other revenue was $30 and $33, respectively, a decrease of 9%, or $3. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, other revenue was $60 and $65, respectively, a decrease of 8%, or $5. The decreases were primarily driven by lower royalty revenue from Sirius XM Canada.
We expect other revenue to continue to decrease primarily due to lower revenue from Sirius XM Canada and our connected vehicle services.
Pandora and Off-platform Revenue
Pandora and Off-platform Subscriber Revenue includes fees charged for Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Pandora and Off-platform subscriber revenue was $138 and $128, respectively, an increase of 8%, or $10. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Pandora and Off-platform subscriber revenue was $271 and $257, respectively, an increase of 5%, or $14. The positive results were driven by rate increases on Pandora subscription plans, partially offset by a decline in the subscriber base.
We expect Pandora and Off-platform subscriber revenues to remain relatively flat as higher ARPU is anticipated to be offset by a lower subscriber base.
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Pandora and Off-platform Advertising Revenue is generated primarily from audio, display and video advertising from on-platform and off-platform advertising.
For each of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Pandora and Off-platform advertising revenue was $400. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Pandora and Off-platform advertising revenue was $762 and $734, respectively, an increase of 4%, or $28. The increase for the six month period was primarily driven by higher podcasting revenue and tech fees as well as higher sell-through on the Pandora ad-supported service.
We expect Pandora and Off-platform advertising revenue to increase due to growth in podcast and programmatic revenue.
Total Consolidated Revenue
Total Consolidated Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $2,178 and $2,250, respectively, a decrease of 3%, or $72. Total Consolidated Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $4,340 and $4,394, respectively, a decrease of 1%, or $54.
Sirius XM Cost of Services
Sirius XM Cost of Services includes revenue share and royalties, programming and content, customer service and billing, and transmission expenses.
Sirius XM Revenue Share and Royalties include royalties for transmitting content, including streaming royalties, as well as automaker, content provider and advertising revenue share.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, revenue share and royalties were $391 and $405, respectively, a decrease of 3%, or $14, but increased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, revenue share and royalties were $786 and $796, respectively, a decrease of 1%, or $10, but increased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. The decreases were driven by lower revenue, partially offset by higher web streaming royalty rates.
We expect our Sirius XM revenue share and royalty costs to remain flat as a percentage of revenue but to decrease overall due to lower eligible subscription revenue, partially offset by higher royalty rates under the statutory webcasting license resulting from increases in the Consumer Price Index.
Sirius XM Programming and Content includes costs to acquire, create, promote and produce content. We have entered into various agreements with third parties for music and non-music programming that require us to pay license fees and other amounts.
For each of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, programming and content expenses were $135 and increased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, programming and content expenses were $275 and $271, respectively, an increase of 1%, or $4, and increased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. The increase for the six month period was primarily driven by higher personnel-related costs.
We expect our Sirius XM programming and content expenses to slightly increase due to higher license fees.
Sirius XM Customer Service and Billing includes costs associated with the operation and management of internal and third-party customer service centers, and our subscriber management systems as well as billing and collection costs, bad debt expense, and transaction fees.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, customer service and billing expenses were $87 and $100, respectively, a decrease of 13%, or $13, and decreased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, customer service and billing expenses were $184 and $203, respectively, a decrease of 9%, or $19, and decreased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. The decreases were primarily driven by lower call center costs, transaction and payment process fees, bad debt expense, and personnel-related costs.
We expect our Sirius XM customer service and billing expenses to decline due to lower call center and personnel-related costs.
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Sirius XM Transmission consists of costs associated with the operation and maintenance of our terrestrial repeater networks; satellites; satellite telemetry, tracking and control systems; satellite uplink facilities; studios; and delivery of our Internet and 360L streaming and connected vehicle services.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, transmission expenses were $49 and $41, respectively, an increase of 20%, or $8, and increased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, transmission expenses were $99 and $82, respectively, an increase of 21%, or $17, and increased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. The increases were primarily driven by higher hosting costs associated with our streaming platform.
We expect our Sirius XM transmission expenses to increase as costs associated with consumers using our new platforms rise and investments in internet streaming grow.
Sirius XM Cost of Equipment includes costs from the sale of satellite radios, components and accessories and provisions for inventory allowance attributable to products purchased for resale in our direct to consumer distribution channels.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, cost of equipment was $2 and $3, respectively, a decrease of 33%, or $1, and decreased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, cost of equipment was $5 and $7, respectively, a decrease of 29%, or $2, and decreased as a percentage of total Sirius XM revenue. The decreases were driven by fewer sales and lower shipping costs.
We expect our Sirius XM cost of equipment to decrease as sales of our satellite radios decline.
Pandora and Off-platform Cost of Services
Pandora and Off-platform Cost of Services includes revenue share and royalties, programming and content, customer service and billing, and transmission expenses.
Pandora and Off-platform Revenue Share and Royalties includes licensing fees paid for streaming music or other content costs related to podcasts as well as revenue share paid to third party ad servers. We make payments to third party ad servers for the period the advertising impressions are delivered or click-through actions occur, and accordingly, we record this as a cost of service in the related period.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, revenue share and royalties were $317 and $327, respectively, a decrease of 3%, or $10, and decreased as a percentage of total Pandora and Off-platform revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, revenue share and royalties were $625 and $636, respectively, a decrease of 2%, or $11, and decreased as a percentage of total Pandora and Off-platform revenue. The decreases were primarily due to lower revenue share related to podcasts.
We expect our Pandora and Off-platform revenue share and royalties to increase with the growth in our podcast revenue and higher royalty rates, including as a result of increases in the Consumer Price Index.
Pandora and Off-platform Programming and Content includes costs to produce owned and operated podcasts, live listener events and promote content.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, programming and content expenses were $13 and $18, respectively, a decrease of 28%, or $5, and decreased as a percentage of total Pandora and Off-platform revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, programming and content expenses were $30 and $32, respectively, a decrease of 6%, or $2, and decreased as a percentage of total Pandora and Off-platform revenue. The decrease for the three month period was primarily attributable to lower live event, personnel-related and license fee costs. The decrease for the six month period was primarily attributable to lower license fee and personnel-related costs.
We expect our Pandora and Off-platform programming and content costs to remain relatively flat as higher costs associated with producing podcasts and listener events are offset by lower personnel-related costs.
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Pandora and Off-platform Customer Service and Billing includes transaction fees on subscription purchases through mobile app stores and bad debt expense.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, customer service and billing expenses were $21 and $23, respectively, a decrease of 9%, or $2, and decreased as a percentage of total Pandora and Off-platform revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, customer service and billing expenses were $40 and $43, respectively, a decrease of 7%, or $3, and decreased as a percentage of total Pandora and Off-platform revenue. The decreases were driven by lower bad debt expense primarily during the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
We expect our Pandora and Off-platform customer service and billing costs to remain relatively flat.
Pandora and Off-platform Transmission includes costs associated with content streaming, maintaining our streaming radio and on-demand subscription services and creating and serving advertisements through third-party ad servers.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, transmission expenses were $8 and $9, respectively, a decrease of 11%, or $1, and decreased as a percentage of total Pandora and Off-platform revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, transmission expenses were $16 and $17, respectively, a decrease of 6%, or $1, and decreased as a percentage of total Pandora and Off-platform revenue. The decreases were driven by lower bandwidth costs.
We expect our Pandora and Off-platform transmission costs to increase due to higher hosting costs, partially offset by lower personnel-related costs.
Operating Costs
Subscriber Acquisition Costs are costs associated with our satellite radio service and include hardware subsidies paid to radio manufacturers, distributors and automakers; subsidies paid for chipsets and certain other components used in manufacturing radios; device royalties for certain radios and chipsets; product warranty obligations; and freight. The majority of subscriber acquisition costs are incurred and expensed in advance of acquiring a subscriber. Subscriber acquisition costs do not include advertising costs, marketing, loyalty payments to distributors and dealers of satellite radios or revenue share payments to automakers and retailers of satellite radios.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, subscriber acquisition costs were $92 and $93, respectively, a decrease of 1%, or $1, but increased as a percentage of total revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, subscriber acquisition costs were $182 and $183, respectively, a decrease of 1%, or $1, but increased as a percentage of total revenue. The decreases were driven by lower hardware subsidies driven by installations as well as lower commission and hardware subsidy rates.
We expect subscriber acquisition costs to increase driven by growth in penetration with certain automakers as well as higher subsidies and other incentives offered to induce automakers to include our latest technology in their vehicles.
Sales and Marketing includes costs for marketing, advertising, media and production, including promotional events and sponsorships; cooperative and artist marketing; and personnel related costs including salaries, commissions, and sales support. Marketing costs include expenses related to direct mail, outbound telemarketing, email communications, social media, television and streaming performance media, and third party promotional offers.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, sales and marketing expenses were $228 and $220, respectively, an increase of 4%, or $8, and increased as a percentage of total revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, sales and marketing expenses were $457 and $443, respectively, an increase of 3%, or $14, and increased as a percentage of total revenue. The increases were primarily due to an increase in brand and content marketing.
We expect sales and marketing expenses to remain relatively flat.
Engineering, Design and Development consists primarily of compensation and related costs to develop chipsets and new products and services, including streaming and connected vehicle services, research and development for broadcast information systems and the design and development costs to incorporate Sirius XM radios into new vehicles manufactured by automakers.
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For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, engineering, design and development expenses were $71 and $83, respectively, a decrease of 14%, or $12, and decreased as a percentage of total revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, engineering, design and development expenses were $157 and $162, respectively, a decrease of 3%, or $5, and decreased as a percentage of total revenue. The decreases were driven by higher capitalized personnel-related costs, partially offset by higher personnel-related and cloud hosting costs.
We anticipate engineering, design and development expenses to remain relatively flat.
General and Administrative primarily consists of compensation and related costs for personnel and facilities, and includes costs related to our finance, legal, human resources and information technologies departments.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, general and administrative expenses were $108 and $157, respectively, a decrease of 31%, or $49, and decreased as a percentage of total revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, general and administrative expenses were $223 and $303, respectively, a decrease of 26%, or $80, and decreased as a percentage of total revenue. The decreases were primarily driven by lower personnel-related costs as well as lower legal costs resulting from litigation insurance recoveries and reduced legal reserves, including amounts associated with settlement of certain litigation matters of $24 during the three months ended June 30, 2023.
We expect our general and administrative expenses, excluding litigation insurance recoveries, to remain relatively flat as higher technology and consulting costs will be offset by lower personnel-related costs.
Depreciation and Amortization represents the recognition in earnings of the cost of assets used in operations, including our satellite constellations, property, equipment and intangible assets, over their estimated service lives.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, depreciation and amortization expense was $133 and $139, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, depreciation and amortization expense was $273 and $275, respectively. The decreases were associated with certain acquired intangible assets that reached the end of their useful lives, partially offset by higher capitalized software and hardware.
Impairment, Restructuring and Acquisition Costs represents impairment charges, associated with the carrying amount of an asset exceeding the asset's fair value, restructuring expenses associated with the abandonment of certain leased office spaces as well as employee severance charges associated with organizational changes, and acquisition costs.
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For each of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs were $18. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs were $46 and $50, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded costs associated with the Transactions of $14, a charge of $3 associated with severance and other employee costs, and impairments, primarily related to vacated office space, of $1. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded costs associated with the Transactions of $29, a charge of $15 associated with severance and other employee costs, and impairments, primarily related to terminated software projects and vacated office space of $2. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded impairments primarily related to terminated software projects of $10, restructuring costs of $5, and a cost-method investment impairment, of $2. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded a charge of $23 associated with severance and other employee costs, impairments, primarily related to terminated software projects, of $13, vacated office space impairments of $7, restructuring costs of $5, and a cost-method investment impairment of $2.
Other (Expense) Income
Interest Expense includes interest on outstanding debt.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, interest expense was $102 and $107, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, interest expense was $206 and $213, respectively. The decreases were driven by a lower average outstanding debt balance and higher capitalized interest.
Other Income primarily includes realized and unrealized gains and losses from our Deferred Compensation Plan and other investments, interest and dividend income, our share of the income or loss from equity investments in Sirius XM Canada and SoundCloud, and transaction costs related to non-operating investments.

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, other income was $2 and $0, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, other income was $14 and $3, respectively. For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded our share of Sirius XM Canada's net income as well as trading gains associated with the investments held for our Deferred Compensation Plan, partially offset by our share of SoundCloud's net losses.
Income Taxes
Income Tax Expense includes the change in our deferred tax assets, current federal and state tax expenses, and foreign withholding taxes.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, income tax expense was $89 and $62, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, income tax expense was $168 and $138, respectively.
Our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 22.0% and 16.7%, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 22.4% and 20.3%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 was negatively impacted by tax losses related to share-based compensation. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily impacted by the release of valuation reserves against state net operating losses we now expect to realize. We estimate our effective tax rate for the year ending December 31, 2024 will be approximately 22%.


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Key Financial and Operating Performance Metrics
In this section, we present certain financial performance measures, some of which are presented as Non-GAAP items, which include free cash flow and adjusted EBITDA. We also present certain operating performance measures. Our adjusted EBITDA excludes the impact of share-based payment expense.  Additionally, when applicable, our adjusted EBITDA metric excludes the effect of significant items that do not relate to the on-going performance of our business.  We use these Non-GAAP financial and operating performance measures to manage our business, to set operational goals and as a basis for determining performance-based compensation for our employees. See the accompanying Glossary for more details and for the reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure (where applicable).
We believe these Non-GAAP financial and operating performance measures provide useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations. We believe these Non-GAAP financial and operating performance measures may be useful to investors in evaluating our core trends because they provide a more direct view of our underlying costs. We believe investors may use our adjusted EBITDA to estimate our current enterprise value and to make investment decisions. We believe free cash flow provides useful supplemental information to investors regarding our cash available for future subscriber acquisitions and capital expenditures, to repurchase or retire debt, to acquire other companies and our ability to return capital to stockholders. By providing these Non-GAAP financial and operating performance measures, together with the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measure (where applicable), we believe we are enhancing investors' understanding of our business and our results of operations.
Our Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for or superior to, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.  In addition, our Non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures by other companies.  Please refer to the Glossary for a further discussion of such Non-GAAP financial and operating performance measures and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measure (where applicable).  Subscribers and subscription related revenues and expenses associated with our connected vehicle services and Sirius XM Canada are not included in Sirius XM's subscriber count or subscriber-based operating metrics. Subscribers to the Cloud Cover music programming service are now included in Pandora's subscriber count.
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Set forth below are our subscriber balances as of June 30, 2024 compared to June 30, 2023.
As of June 30,2024 vs 2023 Change
(subscribers in thousands)20242023Amount%
Sirius XM
Self-pay subscribers31,484 31,907 (423)(1)%
Paid promotional subscribers1,773 2,156 (383)(18)%
Ending subscribers33,257 34,063 (806)(2)%
Sirius XM Canada subscribers2,586 2,628 (42)(2)%
Pandora and Off-platform
Monthly active users - all services45,129 47,419 (2,290)(5)%
Self-pay subscribers (1)
5,951 6,270 (319)(5)%
(1)    Pandora and Off-platform self-pay subscribers includes Cloud Cover subscribers of 51 and 41 as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table contains our Non-GAAP financial and operating performance measures which are based on our adjusted results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 vs 2023 Change
Three MonthsSix Months
(subscribers in thousands)2024202320242023Amount%Amount%
Sirius XM
Self-pay subscribers(100)(132)(458)(479)32 24 %21 %
Paid promotional subscribers(73)171 (160)237 (244)(143)%(397)(168)%
Net additions(173)39 (618)(242)(212)(544)%(376)(155)%
Weighted average number of subscribers33,290 34,016 33,419 34,065 (726)(2)%(646)(2)%
Average self-pay monthly churn1.5 %1.5 %1.6 %1.6 %— %— %— %— %
ARPU (1)
$15.24 $15.66 $15.30 $15.47 $(0.42)(3)%$(0.17)(1)%
SAC, per installation$13.85 $13.73 $13.20 $14.05 $0.12 %$(0.85)(6)%
Pandora and Off-platform
Self-pay subscribers (2)
(41)(102)18 (49)(613)%(120)(667)%
Net additions(41)(102)18 (49)(613)%(120)(667)%
Weighted average number of subscribers5,944 6,195 5,971 6,199 (251)(4)%(228)(4)%
Ad supported listener hours (in billions)2.60 2.73 5.08 5.31 (0.13)(5)%(0.23)(4)%
Advertising revenue per thousand listener hours (RPM)$98.99 $97.13 $95.03 $91.28 $1.86 %$3.75 %
Total Company
Adjusted EBITDA$702 $702 $1,352 $1,327 $— — %$25 %
Free cash flow$343 $323 $475 $467 $20 %$%
(1)    ARPU for Sirius XM excludes subscriber revenue from our connected vehicle services of $41 and $43 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $82 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

(2)    Pandora and Off-platform self-pay subscriber net additions includes Cloud Cover net additions of 3 and 1 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 6 and 4 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Sirius XM
Subscribers. At June 30, 2024, Sirius XM had approximately 33,257 subscribers, a decrease of 806, from the approximately 34,063 subscribers as of June 30, 2023. Our self-pay subscriber base declined as a result of lower vehicle conversion rates and higher vehicle related churn, and we saw a decrease in paid promotional subscribers as certain automakers transitioned from paid promotional subscriptions to unpaid.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net subscriber additions were (173) and 39, respectively, a decrease of 212. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net subscriber additions were (618) and (242), respectively, a decrease of 376. Paid promotional net additions decreased compared to the prior year periods as certain automakers transitioned from paid promotional subscriptions to unpaid. Self-pay net additions declined less compared to the prior year periods primarily due to lower voluntary churn as well as higher automaker volumes, partially offset by higher vehicle related churn as well as lower vehicle conversion rates and streaming net additions.
Sirius XM Canada Subscribers. At June 30, 2024, Sirius XM Canada had approximately 2,586 subscribers, a decrease of 42, or 2%, from the approximately 2,628 Sirius XM Canada subscribers as of June 30, 2023.
Average Self-pay Monthly Churn is derived by dividing the monthly average of self-pay deactivations for the period by the average number of self-pay subscribers for the period. (See accompanying Glossary for more details.)
For each of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, our average self-pay monthly churn rate was 1.5%. For each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, our average self-pay monthly churn rate was 1.6%.
ARPU is derived from total earned Sirius XM subscriber revenue (excluding revenue derived from our connected vehicle services) and net advertising revenue, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period. (See the accompanying Glossary for more details.)
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, ARPU was $15.24 and $15.66, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, ARPU was $15.30 and $15.47, respectively. The decreases were driven by an increase in subscribers on promotional and streaming-only self-pay subscription plans.
SAC, Per Installation, is derived from subscriber acquisition costs and margins from the sale of radios, components and accessories (excluding connected vehicle services), divided by the number of satellite radio installations in new vehicles and shipments of aftermarket radios for the period. (See the accompanying Glossary for more details.)
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, SAC, per installation, was $13.85 and $13.73, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, SAC, per installation, was $13.20 and $14.05, respectively. The increase for the three month period was driven by a transition to higher cost chipsets. The decrease for the six month period was driven by a change in the mix of automakers including satellite radios in their vehicles, partially offset by a transition to higher cost chipsets.
Pandora and Off-platform
Monthly Active Users. At June 30, 2024, Pandora had approximately 45,129 monthly active users, a decrease of 2,290 monthly active users, or 5%, from the 47,419 monthly active users as of June 30, 2023. The decrease in monthly active users was driven by churn and a decline in the number of new users.
Subscribers. At June 30, 2024, Pandora had approximately 5,951 subscribers, a decrease of 319, or 5%, from the approximately 6,270 subscribers as of June 30, 2023.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net subscriber additions were (41) and 8, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net subscriber additions were (102) and 18, respectively. The decrease in ending subscribers was driven by decreases in trial starts and lower retention due to certain price increases.
Ad supported listener hours are a key indicator of our Pandora business and the engagement of our Pandora listeners. We include ad supported listener hours related to Pandora's non-music content offerings in the definition of listener hours.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, ad supported listener hours were 2,599 and 2,729, respectively, a decrease of 5%, or 130. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, ad supported listener hours were 5,085 and 5,315, respectively, a decrease of 4%, or 230. The decreases in ad supported listener hours were primarily driven by the decline in monthly active users.
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RPM is a key indicator of our ability to monetize advertising inventory created by our listener hours on the Pandora services. Ad RPM is calculated by dividing advertising revenue by the number of thousands of listener hours of our Pandora advertising-based service.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, RPM was $98.99 and $97.13, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, RPM was $95.03 and $91.28, respectively. The increases were driven by growth in the demand for programmatic advertising.
Total Company
Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization.  Adjusted EBITDA excludes the impact of other expense (income), loss on extinguishment of debt, impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs, other non-cash charges such as share-based payment expense, and legal settlements and reserves (if applicable). (See the accompanying Glossary for a reconciliation to GAAP and for more details.)
For each of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, adjusted EBITDA was $702. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, adjusted EBITDA was $1,352 and $1,327, respectively, an increase of 2%, or $25. For the three month period adjusted EBITDA was flat as lower subscriber revenue and higher sales and marketing costs were offset by lower costs of services, personnel-related costs, and general and administrative expenses. The increase for the six month period was primarily driven by lower general and administrative expenses, costs of services, personnel-related costs and higher advertising revenue, partially offset by lower subscriber revenue.
Free Cash Flow includes cash provided by operations, net of additions to property and equipment, and restricted and other investment activity. (See the accompanying Glossary for a reconciliation to GAAP and for more details.)
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, free cash flow was $343 and $323, respectively, an increase of 6%, or $20. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, free cash flow was $475 and $467, respectively, an increase of 2%, or $8. The increases were primarily driven by lower cash taxes paid, partially offset by higher capital expenditures and lower cash receipts.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table presents a summary of our cash flow activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared with the six months ended June 30, 2023.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
202420232024 vs 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities$822 $801 $21 
Net cash used in investing activities(557)(365)(192)
Net cash used in financing activities(381)(442)61 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(116)(6)(110)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period224 65 159 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$108 $59 $49 
Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities increased by $21 to $822 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $801 for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Our largest source of cash provided by operating activities is cash generated by subscription and subscription-related revenues.  We also generate cash from the sale of advertising through our Pandora and Off-platform business, advertising on certain non-music channels on Sirius XM and the sale of satellite radios, components and accessories.  Our primary uses of cash from operating activities include revenue share and royalty payments to distributors, programming and content providers, and payments to radio manufacturers, distributors and automakers. In addition, uses of cash from operating activities include payments to vendors to service, maintain and acquire listeners and subscribers, general corporate expenditures, and compensation and related costs.
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Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily due to spending for capitalized software and hardware, the construction of satellites and acquisitions of tax-effective equity investments for total cash consideration of $210. Cash flows used in investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2023 were primarily due to spending for capitalized software and hardware, the construction of satellites and acquisitions of tax-effective equity investments for total cash consideration of $31. We spent $200 and $130 on capitalized software and hardware as well as $132 and $174 to construct satellites during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities
Cash flows used in financing activities consists of the issuance and repayment of long-term debt, the purchase of common stock under our share repurchase program, the payment of cash dividends and taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for stock-based compensation.  Proceeds from long-term debt have been used to fund our operations, construct and launch new satellites, fund acquisitions, invest in other infrastructure improvements and purchase shares of our common stock.
Cash flows used in financing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily due to repayments under our Credit Facility of $1,002, the repayment of Sirius XM's Incremental Term Loan of $500, the payment of cash dividends of $205, and payment of $20 for taxes in lieu of shares issued for share-based compensation, partially offset by borrowings under our Credit Facility of $1,352. Cash flows used in financing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2023 were primarily due to repayments under our Credit Facility of $974, the payment of cash dividends of $188, the repurchase of $173 in principal amount of Pandora's 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023, the purchase and retirement of shares of our common stock under our repurchase program for $199, and payment of $18 for taxes in lieu of shares issued for share-based compensation, partially offset by borrowings under our Credit Facility of $1,117.
Future Liquidity and Capital Resource Requirements
Based upon our current business plans, we expect to fund operating expenses, capital expenditures, including the construction of replacement satellites, working capital requirements, interest payments, taxes and scheduled maturities of our debt with existing cash, cash flow from operations and borrowings under our Credit Facility.  As of June 30, 2024, $350 of borrowings were outstanding under our Credit Facility and $1,400 was available for future borrowing under our Credit Facility.  We believe that we have sufficient cash and cash equivalents, as well as debt capacity, to cover our estimated short- and long-term funding needs, including amounts to construct, launch and insure replacement satellites, as well as fund future stock repurchases, future dividend payments and to pursue strategic opportunities.
Our ability to meet our debt and other obligations depends on our future operating performance and on economic, financial, competitive and other factors.
We regularly evaluate our business plans and strategy. These evaluations often result in changes to our business plans and strategy, some of which may be material and significantly change our cash requirements. These changes in our business plans or strategy may include: the acquisition of unique or compelling programming; the development and introduction of new features or services; significant new or enhanced distribution arrangements; investments in infrastructure, such as satellites, equipment or radio spectrum; and acquisitions and investments, including acquisitions and investments that are not directly related to our existing business.
We may from time to time purchase our outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Purchases or retirement of debt, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.
We have made, and expect to continue to make, certain tax-efficient equity investments in clean energy technologies, including industrial carbon capture and storage. These investments will produce tax credits and related tax losses. The payments on these equity investments will be classified as investing activities from a cash flow perspective, while the tax credits and losses will benefit our federal cash taxes in operating activities.
Capital Return Program
As of June 30, 2024, our board of directors had authorized for repurchase an aggregate of $18,000 of our common stock.  As of June 30, 2024, our cumulative repurchases since December 2012 under our stock repurchase program totaled
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3,731 shares for $16,834, and $1,166 remained available for additional repurchases under our existing stock repurchase program authorization. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.
Shares of common stock may be purchased from time to time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions, including in accelerated stock repurchase transactions and transactions with Liberty Media and its affiliates. We intend to fund the additional repurchases through a combination of cash on hand, cash generated by operations and future borrowings. The size and timing of any purchases will be based on a number of factors, including price and business and market conditions.
On July 24, 2024, our board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on our common stock in the amount of $0.0266 per share of common stock payable on August 26, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 9, 2024.
Debt Covenants
The indentures governing Sirius XM's senior notes and the agreement governing the Sirius XM Credit Facility include restrictive covenants.  As of June 30, 2024, we were in compliance with such covenants.  For a discussion of our “Debt Covenants,” refer to Note 11 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any significant off-balance sheet arrangements other than those disclosed in Note 14 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Contractual Cash Commitments
For a discussion of our “Contractual Cash Commitments,” refer to Note 14 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Related Party Transactions
For a discussion of “Related Party Transactions,” refer to Note 10 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
For a discussion of our “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates,” refer to “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2023.
Glossary
Self-pay subscriber - A self-pay subscriber is a user that, as of the date of determination, was party to a customer agreement with SiriusXM or Pandora, and (i) has paid or agreed to pay a subscription fee, including at a promotional price, or (ii) the subscription fee has been paid by an automaker for a period of three years or greater. Lifetime subscribers to the SiriusXM service are counted as Self-Pay Subscribers because they are party to a customer agreement with SiriusXM and have paid a subscription fee, although in almost all cases the revenue from such subscriptions have been fully recognized in prior periods. Certain users that are party to a customer agreement with Sirius XM or Pandora and have paid or agreed to pay a small promotional price for a trial subscription are not counted as Self-Pay Subscribers because the promotional price is considered to be de minimis and, in management’s view, the payment is not indicative of the user’s intent to subscribe to the service in the near-term.
Paid promotional subscriber - A paid promotional subscriber is a user that, as of the date determination, has their subscription fee paid for by a third party, for a fixed trial subscription period, which typically range from one to twelve months but is less than three years. We count prepaid shipped but not activated vehicles as paid promotional subscribers.
Monthly active users - the number of distinct registered users on the Pandora services, including subscribers, which have consumed content within the trailing 30 days to the end of the final calendar month of the period. The number of monthly active users on the Pandora services may overstate the number of unique individuals who actively use our Pandora service, as one individual may use multiple accounts. To become a registered user on the Pandora services, a
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person must sign-up using an email address or access our service using a device with a unique identifier, which we use to create an account for our service.
Average self-pay monthly churn - for satellite-enabled subscriptions, the Sirius XM monthly average of self-pay deactivations for the period divided by the average number of self-pay subscribers for the period.
Adjusted EBITDA - EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP financial measure that excludes or adjusts for the impact of other expense (income), loss on extinguishment of debt, impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs, costs associated with the Transactions, other non-cash charges such as share-based payment expense, and legal settlements and reserves (if applicable). 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 capital structure and purchase price accounting. We believe investors find this Non-GAAP financial measure useful when analyzing our past operating performance with our current performance and comparing our operating performance to the performance of other communications, entertainment and media companies. We believe investors use adjusted EBITDA to estimate our current enterprise value and to make investment decisions. As a result of large capital investments in our satellite radio system, our results of operations reflect significant charges for depreciation expense. We believe the exclusion of share-based payment expense is useful as it is not directly related to the operational conditions of our business. We also believe the exclusion of the legal settlements and reserves, impairment, restructuring and acquisition related costs, to the extent they occur during the period, is useful as they are significant expenses not incurred as part of our normal operations for the period.
Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to our consolidated statements of comprehensive income of certain expenses, including share-based payment expense. 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:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net income:$316 $310 $582 $543 
Add back items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:
Legal settlements and reserves— 24 — 24 
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs18 18 46 50 
Share-based payment expense (1)
46 42 91 87 
Depreciation and amortization133 139 273 275 
Interest expense102 107 206 213 
Other income
(2)— (14)(3)
Income tax expense89 62 168 138 
Adjusted EBITDA$702 $702 $1,352 $1,327 
(1)Allocation of share-based payment expense:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Programming and content$$$17 $15 
Customer service and billing
Transmission
Sales and marketing11 11 23 20 
Engineering, design and development11 11 23 22 
General and administrative13 10 23 25 
Total share-based payment expense$46 $42 $91 $87 
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Free cash flow - is derived from cash flow provided by operating activities, net of additions to property and equipment and purchases of other investments. Free cash flow is a metric that our management and board of directors use to evaluate the cash generated by our operations, net of capital expenditures and other investment activity. In a capital intensive business, with significant investments in satellites, we look at our operating cash flow, net of these investing cash outflows, to determine cash available for future subscriber acquisition and capital expenditures, to repurchase or retire debt, to acquire other companies and to evaluate our ability to return capital to stockholders. We exclude from free cash flow certain items that do not relate to the on-going performance of our business, such as cash flows related to acquisitions, strategic and short-term investments, including tax efficient investments in clean energy as well as net loan activity with related parties and other equity investees. We believe free cash flow is an indicator of the long-term financial stability of our business.  Free cash flow, which is reconciled to “Net cash provided by operating activities,” is a Non-GAAP financial measure.  This measure can be calculated by deducting amounts under the captions “Additions to property and equipment” and deducting or adding Restricted and other investment activity from “Net cash provided by operating activities” from the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows. Free cash flow should be used in conjunction with other GAAP financial performance measures and may not be comparable to free cash flow measures presented by other companies.  Free cash flow should be viewed as a supplemental measure rather than an alternative measure of cash flows from operating activities, as determined in accordance with GAAP.  Free cash flow is limited and does not represent remaining cash flows available for discretionary expenditures due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt maturities. We believe free cash flow provides useful supplemental information to investors regarding our current cash flow, along with other GAAP measures (such as cash flows from operating and investing activities), to determine our financial condition, and to compare our operating performance to other communications, entertainment and media companies. Free cash flow is calculated as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Cash Flow information
Net cash provided by operating activities$514 $451 $822 $801 
Net cash used in investing activities(194)(130)(557)(365)
Net cash used in financing activities(291)(323)(381)(442)
Free Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities514 451 822 801 
Additions to property and equipment(173)(128)(347)(333)
Sales (purchases) of other investments
— — (1)
Free cash flow$343 $323 $475 $467 
ARPU - Sirius XM ARPU is derived from total earned subscriber revenue (excluding revenue associated with our connected vehicle services) and advertising revenue, divided by the number of months in the period, divided by the daily weighted average number of subscribers for the period.
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Subscriber acquisition cost, per installation - or SAC, per installation, is derived from subscriber acquisition costs less margins from the sale of radios and accessories (excluding connected vehicle services), divided by the number of satellite radio installations in new vehicles and shipments of aftermarket radios for the period. SAC, per installation, is calculated as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Subscriber acquisition costs, excluding connected vehicle services$92 $93 $182 $183 
Less: margin from sales of radios and accessories, excluding connected vehicle services(45)(44)(92)(86)
$47 $49 $90 $97 
Installations (in thousands)3,498 3,567 6,895 6,901 
SAC, per installation (a)
$13.85 $13.73 $13.20 $14.05 
(a)Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.
Ad supported listener hours - is based on the total bytes served over our Pandora advertising supported platforms for each track that is requested and served from our Pandora servers, as measured by our internal analytics systems, whether or not a listener listens to the entire track. For non-music content such as podcasts, episodes are divided into approximately track-length parts, which are treated as tracks. To the extent that third-party measurements of advertising hours are not calculated using a similar server-based approach, the third-party measurements may differ from our measurements.
RPM - is calculated by dividing advertising revenue, excluding AdsWizz and other off-platform revenue, by the number of thousands of listener hours on our Pandora advertising-based service.
ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISKS
As of June 30, 2024, we did not hold or issue any free-standing derivatives.  We hold investments in money market funds and certificates of deposit.  These securities are consistent with the objectives contained within our investment policy.  The basic objectives of our investment policy are the preservation of capital, maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet operating requirements and maximizing yield.
Our debt includes fixed rate instruments and the fair market value of our debt is sensitive to changes in interest rates. Sirius XM’s borrowings under the Credit Facility carry a variable interest rate. Sirius XM's borrowings are based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus an applicable rate based on its debt to operating cash flow ratio. We may, in the future, hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using hedging instruments such as swaps, caps, options, forwards, futures or other similar products. These instruments may be used to selectively manage risks, but there can be no assurance that we will be fully protected against material interest rate fluctuations.
ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Controls and Procedures
We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

As of June 30, 2024, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2024.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For a discussion of our “Legal Proceedings,” refer to Note 14 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in response to Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 1, 2024.

ITEM 2.     UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
As of June 30, 2024, our board of directors had approved for repurchase an aggregate of $18.0 billion of our common stock.  Our board of directors did not establish an end date for this stock repurchase program.  Shares of common stock may be purchased from time to time on the open market, pursuant to pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, in privately negotiated transactions, including transactions with Liberty Media and its affiliates, or otherwise.  As of June 30, 2024, our cumulative repurchases since December 2012 under our stock repurchase program totaled 3.7 billion shares for $16.8 billion, and $1.2 billion remained available under our existing $18.0 billion stock repurchase program. The size and timing of these purchases will be based on a number of factors, including price and business and market conditions.
There were no purchases of equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act during the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

ITEM 3.     DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.

ITEM 5.     OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 Plan Elections
On May 1, 2024, Carl Vogel, a member of our Board of Directors, entered into a 10b5-1 sales plan (the “Vogel
10b5-1 Sales Plan”) intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. The Vogel 10b5-1
Sales Plan will be in effect until the earlier of (1) October 31, 2024 and (2) the date on which an aggregate of 408,296 shares of our common stock have been sold under the Vogel 10b5-1 Sales Plan.

ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS
See Exhibit Index attached hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
2.1†
10.1†
10.2*
10.3*
31.1 
31.2 
32.1 
32.2 
101.1 
The following financial information from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (Inline XBRL): (i) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023; (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2023; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited); (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023; and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
104 
The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL.
 ____________________

*This document has been identified as a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
Schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. Sirius XM Holdings Inc. hereby undertakes to furnish supplemental copies of any of the omitted schedules upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); provided, however, that Sirius XM Holdings Inc. may request confidential treatment pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for any schedules so furnished.
The agreements and other documents filed as exhibits to this report are not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure other than with respect to the terms of the agreements or other documents themselves, and you should not rely on them other than for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by us in these agreements or other documents were made solely within the specific context of the relevant agreement or document as of the date they were made and may not describe the actual state of affairs for any other purpose or at any other time.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on this 1st day of August 2024.
SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC.
By:/s/  Thomas D. Barry
Thomas D. Barry
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Authorized Officer)
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Exhibit 10.3
TRANSITION LETTER TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Transition Letter (this “Letter”) amends and supplements certain provisions set forth in the Employment Agreement by and between SIRIUS XM RADIO INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and JOSEPH A. VERBRUGGE (the “Executive”), dated as of June 28, 2022 (the “Employment Agreement”). Terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Employment Agreement.

In consideration for the promises and the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Company and Executive hereby agree as follows:

1.Term. The Executive shall be employed on, and expected to perform his duties and responsibilities on, a full-time basis from June 28, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) through July 31, 2024 (the “Full-Time End Date”); provided that the Company may determine in its sole discretion to end the Full-Time End Date earlier than July 31, 2024 (the period of time from the Effective Date through the Full-Time End Date shall be the “Full-Time Term”). The Executive shall be employed on, and expected to perform his duties and responsibilities on, a part-time basis following the Full-Time End Date through December 31, 2024 (the “Part-Time Term”, together with the Full-Time Term, through the Termination Date, the “Term”). Notwithstanding Section 3 of the Employment Agreement, the Term shall end on the date on which the Executive’s employment with the Company terminates, which last day of employment shall be the Termination Date for purposes of the Employment Agreement and this Letter.

2.Title. During the Term, the Executive shall retain his title as the Chief Commercial Officer of the Company until the Company hires a new officer to assume his duties and responsibilities. Once the Company has hired such new officer, the Executive’s title for the remainder of the Term shall be Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer.

3.Duties and Reporting Relationship. During the Full-Time Term, but until the Company has hired a new officer to assume his duties and responsibilities, Section 2 of the Employment Agreement will continue in full force and effect. Once the Company has hired a new officer to assume his duties and responsibilities, and during the Part-Time Term, the Executive shall assist the Company with any transition of the Executive’s duties and responsibilities and assist the Chief Executive Officer with any special projects, as requested by the Company. During the Part-Time Term, the Executive shall work the equivalent of three full-time days per week.

4.Compensation. Notwithstanding Section 4 of the Employment Agreement, starting on the Effective Date and continuing for the remainder of the Full-Time Term, the Executive’s Base Salary will continue to be $1,100,000. During the Part-Time Term, the Executive’s Base Salary shall be $660,000.

5.Bonus. During the Full-Time Term, the Executive will remain eligible to earn a Bonus in accordance with Section 5(c) of the Employment Agreement. Notwithstanding Section 5(c) of the Employment Agreement, any Bonus earned by the Executive in respect of the 2024 fiscal year (the “2024 Bonus”) shall be prorated by multiplying any 2024 Bonus by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days the Executive remained employed as a full-time employee of the Company during the 2024 fiscal year and the denominator of which is 366 (such amount, the “Pro-Rated 2024 Bonus”), subject to the Executive remaining employed with the Company through the last day of the Full-Time Term. Any Pro-Rated 2024 Bonus shall become payable in 2025, when the Company’s bonuses are



normally paid, but in no event later than March 15, 2025. The 2024 Bonus shall be subject to the Executive’s individual performance and satisfaction of objectives established by the CEO or the Board or the Compensation Committee, and further is subject to the exercise of discretion by the CEO and review and approval by the Compensation Committee.

6.Benefits. During the Full-Time Term, the Executive shall be entitled to participate fully in any other benefit plans, programs, policies and fringe benefits which may be made available to the executive officers of the Company and/or Holdings generally, including, without limitation, disability, medical, dental and life insurance and benefits under the Company’s and/or Holdings’ 401(k) savings plan and deferred compensation plan. During the Part-Time Term, the Executive shall be entitled to participate in such plans to the extent eligible pursuant to the terms of such plan(s) and the Company’s existing policies, and in accordance with applicable law. To the extent the Executive is not eligible for medical, dental or vision insurance during the Part-Time Term, the Company shall pay the Executive for the employer-portion of obtaining those benefits under COBRA while the Executive remains employed during the Part-Time Term.

7.Termination.

        (a) Notwithstanding Section 6 of the Employment Agreement, if during the Term, the employment of the Executive is terminated by the Company without Cause, the Executive shall only be entitled to receive (i) the Accrued Payments and Benefits; (ii) the Pro-Rated 2024 Bonus; and (iii) if such termination occurs prior to July 31, 2024, the amount of the Executive’s Base Salary that would have been paid to the Executive had the Executive remained employed until July 31, 2024. The Executive shall not be entitled to receive any severance or other benefits under the Employment Agreement upon his termination of employment with the Company for any reason (including as a result of a termination by the Company without Cause), and including on the last day of the Term.

    (b) The Executive understands and acknowledges that the implementation of the modifications described herein shall not constitute “Good Reason” under the Employment Agreement or any other agreement. Notwithstanding Section 6 of the Employment Agreement, the Executive understands and acknowledges that by signing this Letter, the Executive is waiving any right he may have to resign for “Good Reason” during the Term (including under Section 6(f)(ii) of the Employment Agreement).

    (c) Nothing in this Letter shall limit the Company’s ability to terminate the Executive for Cause during the Term in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement.

8.Restrictive Covenants; Survival.

    (a) Upon the termination of the Term or termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the respective rights and obligations of the parties under the Employment Agreement shall survive to the extent necessary to carry out the intentions of the parties under the Employment Agreement.

    (b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Sections 7 and 8 of the Employment Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

    (c) For purposes of Section 8 of the Employment Agreement, the Restricted Period shall mean a period of one (1) year beginning on the Termination Date.
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9.Governing Law. This Letter shall in all respects be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York as to all matters, including but not limited to matters of validity, construction, effect and performance.

10.Severability. If any provision of this Letter shall be declared to be invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect.



    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Letter effective as of June 25, 2024.

                                 
SIRIUS XM RADIO INC.
By:/s/  Faye Tylee
Faye Tylee
Chief People + Culture Officer

/s/  Joseph A. Verbrugge
JOSEPH A. VERBRUGGE
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, Jennifer C. Witz, certify that:
1.    I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 of Sirius XM Holdings Inc.;
2.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.    The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.    The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)    all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

By:
/s/ JENNIFER C. WITZ
Jennifer C. Witz
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
August 1, 2024



Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, Thomas D. Barry, certify that:
1.    I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 of Sirius XM Holdings Inc.;
2.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.    The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.    The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)    all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

By:
/s/ THOMAS D. BARRY
Thomas D. Barry
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
August 1, 2024



Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY
ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jennifer C. Witz, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)    The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)    The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

By:
/s/ JENNIFER C. WITZ
Jennifer C. Witz
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
August 1, 2024

    A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.



Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY
ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Thomas D. Barry, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)    The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)    The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

By:
/s/ THOMAS D. BARRY
Thomas D. Barry
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
August 1, 2024
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
    

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Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jul. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-34295  
Entity Registrant Name SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 38-3916511  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1221 Avenue of the Americas  
Entity Address, Address Line Two 35th Floor  
Entity Address, City or Town New York  
Entity Address, State or Province NY  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10020  
City Area Code 212  
Local Phone Number 584-5100  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.001 par value  
Trading Symbol SIRI  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   3,850,363,154
Entity Central Index Key 0000908937  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 2,178 $ 2,250 $ 4,340 $ 4,394
Cost of services:        
Subscriber acquisition costs 92 93 182 183
Sales and marketing 228 220 457 443
Engineering, design and development 71 83 157 162
General and administrative 108 157 223 303
Depreciation and amortization 133 139 273 275
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs 18 18 46 50
Total operating expenses 1,673 1,771 3,398 3,503
Income from operations 505 479 942 891
Other (expense) income:        
Interest expense (102) (107) (206) (213)
Other income 2 0 14 3
Total other expense (100) (107) (192) (210)
Income before income taxes 405 372 750 681
Income tax expense (89) (62) (168) (138)
Net income 316 310 582 543
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax (3) 7 (10) 7
Total comprehensive income $ 313 $ 317 $ 572 $ 550
Net income per common share:        
Basic (in USD per share) $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.15 $ 0.14
Diluted (in USD per share) $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.15 $ 0.14
Weighted average common shares outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 3,848 3,861 3,846 3,875
Diluted (in shares) 3,855 3,873 3,858 3,892
Subscriber revenue        
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 1,658 $ 1,725 $ 3,338 $ 3,417
Advertising revenue        
Revenue:        
Total revenue 443 445 845 819
Equipment revenue        
Revenue:        
Total revenue 47 47 97 93
Cost of services:        
Cost of services 2 3 5 7
Other revenue        
Revenue:        
Total revenue 30 33 60 65
Revenue share and royalties        
Cost of services:        
Cost of services 708 732 1,411 1,432
Programming and content        
Cost of services:        
Cost of services 148 153 305 303
Customer service and billing        
Cost of services:        
Cost of services 108 123 224 246
Transmission        
Cost of services:        
Cost of services $ 57 $ 50 $ 115 $ 99
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 100 $ 216
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 324 310
Total current assets 1,100 1,271
Property and equipment, net 1,874 1,754
Intangible assets, net 2,864 2,905
Goodwill 3,249 3,249
Equity method investments 1,426 526
Deferred tax assets 155 155
Operating lease right-of-use assets 283 279
Other long-term assets 234 235
Total assets 11,185 10,374
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,118 1,306
Accrued interest 167 166
Current portion of deferred revenue 1,128 1,195
Current maturities of debt 5 505
Operating lease current liabilities 45 46
Related party current liabilities 95 8
Total current liabilities 2,558 3,226
Long-term deferred revenue 83 88
Long-term debt 9,044 8,690
Deferred tax liabilities 479 509
Operating lease liabilities 296 292
Other long-term liabilities 838 134
Total liabilities 13,298 12,939
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):    
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 9,000 shares authorized; 3,851 and 3,843 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 4 4
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (7) 3
Accumulated deficit (2,110) (2,572)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) (2,113) (2,565)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) 11,185 10,374
Nonrelated Party    
Current assets:    
Receivables, net 644 709
Related Party    
Current assets:    
Receivables, net $ 32 $ 36
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 16, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock authorized (in shares) 9,000,000,000   9,000,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares) 3,851,000,000   3,843,000,000
Common stock outstanding (in shares) 3,851,000,000   3,843,000,000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Cumulative Effect, Adjustment
Common Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Additional Paid-in Capital
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Cumulative Effect, Adjustment
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     3,891          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ (3,351)   $ 4 $ (4) $ 0 $ 0 $ (3,351)  
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022           0    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax 550           543  
Share-based payment expense 94       94      
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)     6          
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation (18)       (18)      
Capital contribution from Liberty Media related to Tax Sharing Agreement 4           4  
Cash dividends paid on common stock (188)       (76)   (112)  
Common stock repurchased (in shares)           53    
Common stock repurchased (202)         $ (202)    
Common stock retired (in shares)     (52)     (52)    
Common stock retired 0         $ 199 (199)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023     3,845          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ (3,111)   $ 4 3 0 $ (3) (3,115)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023           1    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Dividend per share (in USD per share) $ 0.0484              
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration] Accounting Standards Update 2020-06 [Member]              
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     3,891          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ (3,351)   $ 4 (4) 0 $ 0 (3,351)  
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022           0    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 3,843   3,843          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ (2,565) $ 3 $ 4 3 0 $ 0 (2,572) $ 3
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023           0    
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023     3,879          
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023 (3,259)   $ 4 (4) 0 $ (5) (3,254)  
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023           1    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax 317           310  
Share-based payment expense 46       46      
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)     2          
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation (4)       (4)      
Capital contribution from Liberty Media related to Tax Sharing Agreement 18           18  
Cash dividends paid on common stock (94)       (42)   (52)  
Common stock repurchased (in shares)           36    
Common stock repurchased (135)         $ (135)    
Common stock retired (in shares)     (36)     (36)    
Common stock retired 0         $ 137 (137)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023     3,845          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ (3,111)   $ 4 3 0 $ (3) (3,115)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023           1    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Dividend per share (in USD per share) $ 0.0242              
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 3,843   3,843          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ (2,565) $ 3 $ 4 3 0 $ 0 (2,572) $ 3
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023           0    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax 572     (10)     582  
Share-based payment expense 102       102      
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)     8          
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation (20)       (20)      
Cash dividends paid on common stock $ (205)       (82)   (123)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 3,851   3,851          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024 $ (2,113)   $ 4 (7) 0 $ 0 (2,110)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024           0    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Dividend per share (in USD per share) $ 0.0532              
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024     3,847          
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ (2,370)   $ 4 (4) 0 $ 0 (2,370)  
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024           0    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax 313     (3)     316  
Share-based payment expense 52       52      
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)     4          
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation (5)       (5)      
Cash dividends paid on common stock $ (103)       (47)   (56)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 3,851   3,851          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024 $ (2,113)   $ 4 $ (7) $ 0 $ 0 $ (2,110)  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024           0    
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Dividend per share (in USD per share) $ 0.0242 $ 0.0532 $ 0.0484
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 582 $ 543
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 273 275
Non-cash impairment and restructuring costs 1 20
Non-cash interest expense, net of amortization of premium 8 7
Provision for doubtful accounts 26 31
Loss on unconsolidated entity investments, net 57 4
Gain on other investments (5) (5)
Share-based payment expense 91 87
Deferred income tax benefit (22) (94)
Amortization of right-of-use assets 24 21
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Receivables 39 (36)
Related party, net 4 17
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (14) (15)
Other long-term assets 0 (1)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (179) (18)
Accrued interest 1 0
Deferred revenue (71) (40)
Operating lease liabilities (25) (25)
Other long-term liabilities 32 30
Net cash provided by operating activities 822 801
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Additions to property and equipment (347) (333)
Purchase of other investments 0 (1)
Investments in related parties and other equity investees (210) (31)
Net cash used in investing activities (557) (365)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Taxes paid from net share settlements for stock-based compensation (20) (18)
Revolving credit facility borrowings 1,352 1,117
Revolving credit facility repayments (1,002) (974)
Principal payments of long-term borrowings (505) (177)
Payment of contingent consideration for business acquisition (1) (3)
Common stock repurchased and retired 0 (199)
Dividends paid (205) (188)
Net cash used in financing activities (381) (442)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (116) (6)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period [1] 224 65
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period [1] 108 59
Cash paid during the period for:    
Interest, net of amounts capitalized 195 205
Income taxes paid 106 177
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Finance lease obligations incurred to acquire assets 0 7
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (10) 7
Capital contribution from Liberty Media pursuant to Tax Sharing Agreement 0 4
Tax equity investments $ 757 $ 0
[1] The following table reconciles cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the statement of cash flows to the balance sheet. The restricted cash balances are primarily due to letters of credit which have been issued to the landlords of leased office space. The terms of the letters of credit primarily extend beyond one year.
(in millions)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents$100 $216 $51 $57 
Restricted cash included in Other long-term assets
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$108 $224 $59 $65 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 100 $ 216 $ 51 $ 57
Restricted cash included in Other long-term assets 8 8 8 8
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period [1] $ 108 $ 224 $ 59 $ 65
[1] The following table reconciles cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the statement of cash flows to the balance sheet. The restricted cash balances are primarily due to letters of credit which have been issued to the landlords of leased office space. The terms of the letters of credit primarily extend beyond one year.
(in millions)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents$100 $216 $51 $57 
Restricted cash included in Other long-term assets
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$108 $224 $59 $65 
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Business & Basis of Presentation
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Business & Basis of Presentation Business & Basis of Presentation
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q presents information for Sirius XM Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “Holdings”).  The terms “Holdings,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “our company” as used herein, and unless otherwise stated or indicated by context, refer to Sirius XM Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries. “Sirius XM” refers to our wholly owned subsidiary Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. “Pandora” refers to Sirius XM's wholly owned subsidiary Pandora Media, LLC and its subsidiaries. Holdings has no operations independent of Sirius XM and Pandora.
Business
We operate two complementary audio entertainment businesses - one of which we refer to as “SiriusXM” and the second of which we refer to as “Pandora and Off-platform”. 
SiriusXM
Our SiriusXM business features music, sports, entertainment, comedy, talk, news, traffic and weather channels and other content, as well as podcasts and infotainment services, in the United States on a subscription fee basis. SiriusXM packages include live, curated and certain exclusive and on demand programming. The SiriusXM service is distributed through our two proprietary satellite radio systems and streamed via applications for mobile devices, home devices and other consumer electronic equipment. Satellite radios are primarily distributed through automakers, retailers and our website. Our Sirius XM service is also available through our in-car user interface, which we call “360L,” that combines our satellite and streaming services into a single, cohesive in-vehicle entertainment experience.
The primary source of revenue from our SiriusXM business is subscription fees, with most of our customers subscribing to monthly or annual plans.  We also derive revenue from advertising on select non-music channels, which is sold under the SiriusXM Media brand, direct sales of our satellite radios and accessories, and other ancillary services.  As of June 30, 2024, our SiriusXM business had approximately 33.3 million subscribers.
In addition to our audio entertainment businesses, we provide connected vehicle services to several automakers. These services are designed to enhance the safety, security and driving experience of consumers. We also offer a suite of data services that includes graphical weather and fuel prices, a traffic information service, and real-time weather services in boats and airplanes.
SiriusXM also holds a 70% equity interest and 33% voting interest in Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc. (“Sirius XM Canada”). Sirius XM Canada's subscribers are not included in our subscriber count or subscriber-based operating metrics.
Pandora and Off-platform
Our Pandora and Off-platform business operates a music, comedy and podcast streaming discovery platform, offering a personalized experience for each listener wherever and whenever they want to listen, whether through mobile devices, vehicle speakers or connected devices.  Pandora enables listeners to create personalized stations and playlists, discover new content, hear artist- and expert-curated playlists, podcasts as well as search and play songs and albums on-demand.  Pandora is available as (1) an ad-supported radio service, (2) a radio subscription service (Pandora Plus) and (3) an on-demand subscription service (Pandora Premium).  As of June 30, 2024, Pandora had approximately 6.0 million subscribers.
The majority of revenue from Pandora is generated from advertising on our Pandora ad-supported radio service which is sold under the SiriusXM Media brand. We also derive subscription revenue from our Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium subscribers.
We also sell advertising on other audio platforms and in widely distributed podcasts, which we consider to be off-platform services. We have an arrangement with SoundCloud Holdings, LLC (“SoundCloud”) to be its exclusive ad sales representative in the US and certain European countries and offer advertisers the ability to execute campaigns across the Pandora and SoundCloud platforms. We also have arrangements to serve as the ad sales representative for certain podcasts. In addition, through AdsWizz Inc., we provide a comprehensive digital audio and programmatic advertising technology platform,
which connects audio publishers and advertisers with a variety of ad insertion, campaign trafficking, yield optimization, programmatic buying, marketplace and podcast monetization solutions.
Liberty Media
As of June 30, 2024, Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) beneficially owned, directly and indirectly, 83.3% of the outstanding shares of our common stock.  As a result, we are a “controlled company” for the purposes of the NASDAQ corporate governance requirements. Refer to Note 10 for more information regarding related parties.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Holdings have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain numbers in our prior period unaudited consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been reclassified or consolidated to conform to our current period presentation.
In the opinion of our management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our unaudited consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2024 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 have been made.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read together with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 1, 2024.
Public companies are required to disclose certain information about their reportable operating segments.  Operating segments are defined as significant components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and is evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance of the segment. We have determined that we have two reportable segments as our chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, assesses performance and allocates resources based on the financial results of these segments. Refer to Note 16 for information related to our segments.
We have evaluated events subsequent to the balance sheet date and prior to the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and have determined that no events have occurred that would require adjustment to our unaudited consolidated financial statements.  For a discussion of subsequent events that do not require adjustment to our unaudited consolidated financial statements refer to Note 17.
As previously disclosed, we identified an error in our previously issued unaudited consolidated financial statements related to the presentation of cash flows associated with borrowings and repayments related to our Senior Secured Credit Facility. We have corrected this error in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to present on a gross basis the borrowings from the revolving credit facility of $1,117 and repayments of the revolving credit facility of $974. The corrections had no impact to the total net cash used in financing activities in the period. We evaluated the materiality of this error both qualitatively and quantitatively and have concluded that this error is immaterial to the impacted period.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes.  Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgment and available information.  Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.  Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include asset impairment, depreciable lives of our satellites, share-based payment expense and income taxes.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standard Update 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-09, which requires more detailed income tax disclosures. The guidance requires entities to disclose disaggregated information about their effective tax rate reconciliation as well as expanded information on income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The disclosure requirements will be applied on a prospective basis, with the option to apply them retrospectively. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are evaluating the disclosure requirements related to the new standard.
Accounting Standard Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through additional disclosures about significant segment expenses. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are evaluating the disclosure requirements related to the new standard.
Recently Adopted Accounting Policies
In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method, which expands the population of investments for which an investor may elect to apply the proportional amortization method. Under this ASU, an investor in a tax equity investment may elect the proportional amortization method for qualifying investments on a tax credit program-by-program basis. This ASU became effective in the first quarter of 2024. We adopted ASU 2023-02 as of January 1, 2024 using the modified retrospective approach.
Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional Equity method investments, Related party current liabilities, Other Long-term liabilities, Deferred tax liabilities and a cumulative effect adjustment to opening accumulated deficit. The effects of the changes made to our unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2024 for the adoption of ASU 2023-02 are included in the table below.
Balance at December 31, 2023
Adjustments Due to ASU 2023-02
Balance at January 1, 2024
Balance Sheet
Equity method investments
$526 $122 $648 
Related party current liabilities
$$15 $23 
Other long-term liabilities
$134 $109 $243 
Deferred tax liabilities
$509 $(5)$504 
Accumulated deficit
$(2,572)$$(2,569)
Fair Value Measurements
For assets and liabilities required to be reported at fair value, GAAP provides a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. Level 1 inputs are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments. Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted market prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximated fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
Our liabilities measured at fair value were as follows:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total Fair Value
Liabilities:        
Debt (a)
— $8,193 — $8,193 — $8,523 — $8,523 
(a)The fair value for non-publicly traded debt is based upon estimates from a market maker and brokerage firm.  Refer to Note 11 for information related to the carrying value of our debt as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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Restructuring Costs
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Costs Restructuring Costs
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, restructuring costs were $3 and $15, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we realigned our business to focus on strategic priorities, reducing the size of our workforce, and recorded a charge of $15 primarily related to severance and other related costs. The restructuring charges were recorded to Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, restructuring costs were $5 and $35, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we initiated measures to pursue greater efficiency and to realign our business and focus on strategic priorities. As part of these measures, we reduced the size of our workforce by approximately 475 roles, or 8%. We recorded a charge of $28 primarily related to severance and other related costs. In addition, we vacated one of our leased locations and recorded an impairment of $5 to reduce the carrying value of the related right of use asset to its estimated fair value. Additionally, we accrued expenses of $2 for which we will not recognize any future economic benefits. The restructuring and related impairment charges were recorded to Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
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Earnings per Share
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per Share Earnings per Share
Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing the income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during each reporting period.  Diluted net income per common share adjusts the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the potential dilution that could occur if common stock equivalents (stock options, restricted stock units and convertible debt) were exercised or converted into common stock, calculated using the treasury stock method. We had no participating securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Common stock equivalents of 207 and 175 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 185 and 162 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Numerator:  
Net Income available to common stockholders for basic net income per common share$316 $310 $582 $543 
Effect of interest on assumed conversions of convertible notes, net of tax— — — 
Net Income available to common stockholders for dilutive net income per common share$316 $310 $582 $544 
Denominator:   
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic net income per common share3,848 3,861 3,846 3,875 
Weighted average impact of assumed convertible notes— — 
Weighted average impact of dilutive equity instruments12 14 
Weighted average shares for diluted net income per common share3,855 3,873 3,858 3,892 
Net income per common share:   
Basic$0.08 $0.08 $0.15 $0.14 
Diluted$0.08 $0.08 $0.15 $0.14 
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Receivables, net
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Receivables, net Receivables, net
Receivables, net, includes customer accounts receivable, receivables from distributors and other receivables. We do not have any customer receivables that individually represent more than ten percent of our receivables.
Customer accounts receivable, net, includes receivables from our subscribers and advertising customers, including advertising agencies and other customers, and is stated at amounts due, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Our allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon our assessment of various factors.  We consider historical experience, the age of the receivable balances, current economic conditions, industry experience and other factors that may affect the counterparty’s ability to pay.  Bad debt expense is included in Customer service and billing expense in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Receivables from distributors primarily include billed and unbilled amounts due from automakers for services included in the sale or lease price of vehicles, as well as billed amounts due from wholesale distributors of our satellite radios.  Other receivables primarily include amounts due from manufacturers of our radios, modules and chipsets where we are entitled to subsidies and royalties based on the number of units produced.  We have not established an allowance for doubtful accounts for our receivables from distributors or other receivables as we have historically not experienced any significant collection issues with automakers or other third parties and do not expect issues in the foreseeable future.
Receivables, net, consists of the following:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Gross customer accounts receivable$562 $631 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(9)(15)
Customer accounts receivable, net$553 $616 
Receivables from distributors57 56 
Other receivables34 37 
Total receivables, net$644 $709 
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Goodwill
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations. Our annual impairment assessment of our two reporting units is performed as of the fourth quarter of each year, and an assessment is performed at other times if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, states that an entity should perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. Our Sirius XM reporting unit, which has an allocated goodwill balance of $2,290, had a negative carrying amount as of June 30, 2024.
As of June 30, 2024, there were no indicators of impairment, and no impairment losses were recorded for goodwill during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. As of June 30, 2024, the cumulative balance of goodwill impairments recorded was $5,722, of which $4,766 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2008 and is included in the carrying amount of the goodwill allocated to our Sirius XM reporting unit and $956 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2020 and is included in the carrying amount of the goodwill allocated to our Pandora and Off-platform reporting unit.
As of each of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amount of goodwill for our Sirius XM and Pandora and Off-platform reporting units was $2,290 and $959, respectively.
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Intangible Assets
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets Intangible Assets
Our intangible assets include the following:
  June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
 Weighted
Average
Useful Lives
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet 
Carrying
Value
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet 
Carrying
Value
Indefinite life intangible assets:
       
FCC licensesIndefinite$2,084 $— $2,084 $2,084 $— $2,084 
TrademarksIndefinite250 — 250 250 — 250 
Definite life intangible assets:       
OEM relationships15 years220 (156)64 220 (149)71 
Licensing agreements12 years(3)— (3)— 
Software and technology7 years28 (23)28 (22)
Due to Acquisitions recorded to Pandora
and Off-platform Reporting Unit:
Indefinite life intangible assets:
TrademarksIndefinite312 — 312 312 — 312 
Definite life intangible assets:
Customer relationships8 years442 (305)137 442 (279)163 
Software and technology5 years391 (379)12 391 (372)19 
Total intangible assets $3,730 $(866)$2,864 $3,730 $(825)$2,905 

Indefinite Life Intangible Assets
We have identified our FCC licenses and XM and Pandora trademarks as indefinite life intangible assets after considering the expected use of the assets, the regulatory and economic environment within which they are used and the effects of obsolescence on their use.
We hold FCC licenses to operate our satellite digital audio radio service and provide ancillary services. Each of the FCC licenses authorizes us to use radio spectrum, a reusable resource that does not deplete or exhaust over time.
Our annual impairment assessment of our identifiable indefinite lived intangible assets is performed as of the fourth quarter of each year. An assessment is performed at other times if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the asset below its carrying value. If the carrying value of the intangible assets exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. As of June 30, 2024, there were no indicators of impairment, and no impairment loss was recognized for intangible assets with indefinite lives during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Definite Life Intangible Assets
Amortization expense for all definite life intangible assets was $18 and $36 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $42 and $73 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There were no retirements or impairments of definite lived intangible assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
The expected amortization expense for each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2028 and for periods thereafter is as follows:
Years ending December 31,Amount
2024 (remaining)$36 
202571 
202671 
202725 
202815 
Thereafter— 
Total definite life intangible assets, net$218 
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Property and Equipment
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Satellite system$1,598 $1,598 
Terrestrial repeater network117 117 
Leasehold improvements112 106 
Broadcast studio equipment157 146 
Capitalized software and hardware2,175 2,178 
Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities86 84 
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other109 110 
Land32 32 
Building75 74 
Construction in progress867 538 
Total property and equipment5,328 4,983 
Accumulated depreciation(3,454)(3,229)
Property and equipment, net$1,874 $1,754 
Construction in progress consists of the following:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Satellite system$613 $490 
Terrestrial repeater network
Capitalized software and hardware227 17 
Other18 24 
Construction in progress$867 $538 
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment was $115 and $103 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $231 and $202 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we retired property and equipment of less than $1 and $7, respectively, and during the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded related impairment charges of $1, primarily related to terminated software projects. There were no impairment charges recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2024. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we retired property and equipment of $16 and $269, respectively, and recorded related impairment charges of $10 and $13, respectively, primarily related to terminated software projects.
We capitalize a portion of the interest on funds borrowed to finance the construction and launch of our satellites. Capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset’s cost and depreciated over the satellite’s useful life. Capitalized interest costs were $6 and $4 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $12 and $6 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which related to the construction of our SXM-9, SXM-10, SXM-11 and SXM-12 satellites. We also capitalize a portion of share-based compensation related to employee time for capitalized software projects. Capitalized share-based compensation costs were $6 and $3 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $11 and $7 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Satellites
As of June 30, 2024, we operated a fleet of five satellites.  Each satellite requires an FCC license, and prior to the expiration of each license, we are required to apply for a renewal of the FCC satellite license.  The renewal and extension of our licenses is reasonably certain at minimal cost, which is expensed as incurred. The chart below provides certain information on our satellites as of June 30, 2024:
Satellite DescriptionYear DeliveredEstimated End of
Depreciable Life
FCC License Expiration Year
SIRIUS FM-5200920242025
SIRIUS FM-6201320282030
XM-3200520202026
XM-5201020252026
SXM-8202120362029
Our XM-3 satellite remains available as an in-orbit spare.
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Leases
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have operating and finance leases for offices, terrestrial repeaters, data centers and certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than 1 year to 19 years, some of which may include options to extend the leases for up to 5 years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases within 1 year. We elected the practical expedient to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single component. Additionally, we elected the practical expedient to not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for short-term leases, which are those leases with a term of twelve months or less at the lease commencement date.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Operating lease cost$16 $11 $31 $32 
Finance lease cost
Sublease income(1)(1)(2)(2)
Total lease cost$17 $11 $32 $31 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we ceased using one of our leased locations and recorded an impairment charge of $5 to write down the carrying value of the right-of-use asset to its estimated fair value. Refer to Note 3 for additional information.
Leases Leases
We have operating and finance leases for offices, terrestrial repeaters, data centers and certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than 1 year to 19 years, some of which may include options to extend the leases for up to 5 years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases within 1 year. We elected the practical expedient to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single component. Additionally, we elected the practical expedient to not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for short-term leases, which are those leases with a term of twelve months or less at the lease commencement date.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Operating lease cost$16 $11 $31 $32 
Finance lease cost
Sublease income(1)(1)(2)(2)
Total lease cost$17 $11 $32 $31 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we ceased using one of our leased locations and recorded an impairment charge of $5 to write down the carrying value of the right-of-use asset to its estimated fair value. Refer to Note 3 for additional information.
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Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions 
In the normal course of business, we enter into transactions with related parties such as Sirius XM Canada, SoundCloud and our tax equity investments.
Liberty Media
As of June 30, 2024, Liberty Media beneficially owned, directly and indirectly, 83.3% of the outstanding shares of our common stock. Liberty Media has three of its executives and one of its directors on our board of directors.  Gregory B. Maffei, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Media, is the Chairman of our board of directors.
On February 1, 2021, Holdings entered into a tax sharing agreement with Liberty Media governing the allocation of consolidated U.S. income tax liabilities and setting forth agreements with respect to other tax matters. The tax sharing agreement was negotiated and approved by a special committee of Holdings’ board of directors, all of whom are independent of Liberty Media. Refer to Note 15 for more information regarding the tax sharing agreement.
On December 11, 2023, Holdings entered into definitive agreements whereby, subject to the terms thereof, Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media (“New Sirius”), would split-off from Liberty Media. The transactions would be effectuated by means of a redemptive split-off of New Sirius (the “Split-Off”), which will own all of the assets and liabilities attributed to Liberty Media’s Series A Liberty SiriusXM common stock (“LSXMA”), Series B Liberty SiriusXM common stock (“LSXMB”) and Series C Liberty SiriusXM common stock (“LSXMK”, together with the LSXMB and LSXMA stock, the “Liberty SiriusXM Group”). Following the Split-Off, New Sirius will combine with Holdings through the merger of Radio Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of New Sirius (“Merger Sub”), with Holdings, with Holdings becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of New Sirius (the “Merger” and, together with the Split-Off, the “Transactions”). As part of the Merger, New Sirius will be renamed “Sirius XM Holdings Inc.”
To effect the Transactions, on December 11, 2023, Liberty Media entered into (i) a Reorganization Agreement (the “Reorganization Agreement”) with Holdings and New Sirius, and (ii) an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with New Sirius, Holdings and Merger Sub.
In connection with the Merger Agreement and the Reorganization Agreement, on December 11, 2023, certain trusts related to Dr. John C. Malone (collectively, the “Malone Stockholders”) entered into a voting agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) with Liberty Media, Holdings and New Sirius, pursuant to which, among other things, the Malone Stockholders agreed, subject to the terms of the Voting Agreement, to vote their respective shares of Liberty Media’s LSXMA and LSXMB in favor of the Split-Off.
The Transactions have been unanimously approved by Liberty Media’s Board of Directors and a Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Holdings and by Holdings’ Board of Directors. The Transactions are subject to approval by a majority of the aggregate voting power of the shares of Liberty SiriusXM common stock present, whether in-person or by proxy, at a stockholder meeting, the receipt by Liberty Media and New Sirius of tax opinions from their respective tax counsel, as well as the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. A subsidiary of Liberty Media owning a majority of the outstanding shares of Holdings has delivered a written consent approving the Transactions on behalf of a majority of Holdings’ stockholders. Following the Transactions, Liberty Media and New Sirius will operate independently, and neither is expected to have any ownership interest in the other. All of the executive officers of Holdings immediately prior to consummation of the Transactions will be the initial executive officers of New Sirius, and New Sirius will continue to operate under the SiriusXM name and brand.
On June 16, 2024, Holdings entered into amendments (the “Amendments”) to (i) the Reorganization Agreement and the Merger Agreement. The Amendments, among other things, ratably adjust the exchange ratios in each of the Reorganization Agreement and the Merger Agreement in connection with the Transactions to reduce the total number of outstanding shares of New Sirius common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“New Sirius Common Stock”), following the consummation of the Transactions. The revised exchange ratio in the Reorganization Agreement reduces by 90% the number of shares of New Sirius Common Stock that otherwise would have been issued to holders of Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock (as defined below). As a result of the revised exchange ratio under the Merger Agreement, each existing holder of SiriusXM common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“SiriusXM Common Stock”), will receive 1 share in New Sirius for every 10 shares of SiriusXM Common Stock it holds as of immediately prior to the consummation of the Transactions, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.
These changes to the exchange ratios affect SiriusXM stockholders and holders of shares of LSXMA, LSXMB and LSXMK uniformly and will not alter any such stockholder’s percentage interest in the outstanding shares of New Sirius
Common Stock as of immediately following the consummation of the Transactions, except to the extent that it results in some stockholders receiving cash in lieu of owning a fractional share of New Sirius Common Stock as described above.
In addition, in order to facilitate the Transactions, Sirius XM Radio Inc., a Delaware corporation, intends to convert under Delaware state law to a Delaware limited liability company prior to the closing of the Transaction.
The Amendments were approved by Liberty’s Board of Directors, the SiriusXM Special Committee and SiriusXM’s Board of Directors. Liberty’s Board of Directors has recommended that holders of shares of LSXMA and LSXMB vote in favor of the Split-Off, as it has been amended. Additionally, in connection with the execution of the Amendments, Liberty Radio, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media that holds a majority of the outstanding shares of SiriusXM common stock, in its capacity as stockholder of SiriusXM, delivered to SiriusXM a written consent pursuant to Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, approving and adopting the Amendments. As a result, no meeting of the stockholders of SiriusXM will be held in connection with the Amendments.
Assuming satisfaction of all conditions to closing, the Transactions are expected to be completed after the close of business on Monday, September 9, 2024.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized costs associated with the Transactions of $14 and $29, respectively, which were recorded to Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Sirius XM Canada
Sirius XM holds a 70% equity interest and 33% voting interest in Sirius XM Canada, a privately held corporation. We own 591 shares of preferred stock of Sirius XM Canada, which has a liquidation preference of one Canadian dollar per share.
Sirius XM Canada is accounted for as an equity method investment, and its results are not consolidated in our unaudited consolidated financial statements. Sirius XM Canada does not meet the requirements for consolidation as we do not have the ability to direct the most significant activities that impact Sirius XM Canada's economic performance.
On March 15, 2022, Sirius XM and Sirius XM Canada entered into an amended and restated services and distribution agreement. Pursuant to the amended and restated services and distribution agreement, the fee payable by Sirius XM Canada to Sirius XM was modified from a fixed percentage of revenue to a variable fee, based on a target operating profit for Sirius XM Canada. Such variable fee is expected to be evaluated annually based on comparable companies. In accordance with the amended and restated services and distribution agreement, the fee is payable on a monthly basis, in arrears, beginning January 1, 2022.
Our Equity method investments as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 included the carrying value of our investment balance in Sirius XM Canada of $416 and $423, respectively, and, as of each of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, also included $8 for the long-term value of the outstanding loan to Sirius XM Canada.

Sirius XM Canada paid gross dividends to us of less than $1 during each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Dividends are first recorded as a reduction to our investment balance in Sirius XM Canada to the extent a balance exists and then as Other (expense) income for any remaining portion.
We recorded revenue from Sirius XM Canada as Other revenue in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income of $23 and $26 during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $47 and $51 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

SoundCloud
We have an investment in SoundCloud which is accounted for as an equity method investment and recorded in Equity method investments in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets. Sirius XM has appointed two individuals to serve on SoundCloud's ten-member board of managers. Sirius XM's share of SoundCloud's loss was $2 and $1 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, which was recorded in Other (expense) income in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
In addition to our investment in SoundCloud, Pandora has an agreement with SoundCloud to be its exclusive ad sales representative in the US and certain European countries. Through this arrangement, Pandora offers advertisers the ability to execute campaigns across the Pandora and SoundCloud platforms. We recorded revenue share expense related to this agreement of $15 and $14 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $30 and $25 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We also had related party liabilities of $21 and $20 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to this agreement.
Tax equity investments
Sirius XM has entered into certain tax-effective clean energy technology investments. We invested $23 and $2 during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $210 and $31 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, in these clean energy projects. As of January 1, 2024, we adopted ASU 2023-02 using the modified retrospective approach and have accounted for these investments using the proportional amortization method. The unamortized investment balance as of June 30, 2024 was $937 and was recorded to Equity method investments in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets. Under the proportional amortization method, the investment balance will be amortized over the term of the investments based on the current period income tax benefits as a proportion to the total expected income tax benefits. We also recorded liabilities of $767 related to future contractual payments and contingent payments which we determined to be probable, of which $87 is recorded in Related party current liabilities and the balance is recorded in Other long-term liabilities in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets.
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Debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
Our debt as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:
     Principal Amount at
Carrying value(a) at
Issuer / BorrowerIssuedDebtMaturity DateInterest
Payable
June 30, 2024June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Sirius XM
(b) (d)
April 2022Incremental Term LoanApril 11, 2024variable fee paid monthly— — 500 
Sirius XM
(b)
August 2021
3.125% Senior Notes
September 1, 2026semi-annually on March 1 and September 11,000 995 994 
Sirius XM
(b)
July 2017
5.00% Senior Notes
August 1, 2027semi-annually on February 1 and August 11,500 1,495 1,494 
Sirius XM
(b)
June 2021
4.00% Senior Notes
July 15, 2028semi-annually on January 15 and July 152,000 1,986 1,985 
Sirius XM
(b)
June 2019
5.500% Senior Notes
July 1, 2029semi-annually on January 1 and July 11,250 1,242 1,241 
Sirius XM
(b)
June 2020
4.125% Senior Notes
July 1, 2030semi-annually on January 1 and July 11,500 1,489 1,488 
Sirius XM
(b)
August 2021
3.875% Senior Notes
September 1, 2031semi-annually on March 1 and September 11,500 1,487 1,487 
Sirius XM
(c) (e)
December 2012Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility")August 31, 2026variable fee paid quarterly350 350 — 
Sirius XMVariousFinance leasesVarious n/a n/a13 15 
Total Debt9,057 9,204 
Less: total current maturities505 
Less: total deferred financing costs
Total long-term debt$9,044 $8,690 
(a)The carrying value of the obligations is net of any remaining unamortized original issue discount.
(b)All material domestic subsidiaries, including Pandora and its subsidiaries, that guarantee the Credit Facility have guaranteed the Incremental Term Loan and these notes.
(c)In August 2021, Sirius XM entered into an amendment to extend the maturity of the $1,750 Credit Facility to August 31, 2026. Sirius XM's obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by its material domestic subsidiaries, including Pandora and its subsidiaries, and are secured by a lien on substantially all of Sirius XM's assets and the assets of its material domestic subsidiaries.  Sirius XM's borrowings are based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus an applicable rate based on its debt to operating cash flow ratio. Sirius XM is also required to pay a variable fee on the average daily unused portion of the Credit Facility which is payable on a quarterly basis.  The variable rate for the unused portion of the Credit Facility was 0.25% per annum as of June 30, 2024.  All of Sirius XM's outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility are classified as Long-term debt within our unaudited consolidated balance sheets due to the long-term maturity of this debt.
(d)In April 2022, Sirius XM entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to incorporate an Incremental Term Loan borrowing of $500. Interest on the Incremental Term Loan borrowing was based on SOFR plus an applicable rate. On April 11, 2024, the Incremental Term Loan matured and was retired with cash for 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of maturity.
(e)On January 26, 2024, Sirius XM entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to, among other things, incorporate a $1,100 delayed draw incremental term loan. Subject to the conditions described in the amendment, the delayed draw incremental term loan shall be available to be drawn by Sirius XM in up to three separate drawings until December 31, 2024. If drawn, interest on the delayed draw incremental term loan is based on SOFR plus an applicable rate.
Covenants and Restrictions
Under the Credit Facility, Sirius XM, our wholly owned subsidiary, must comply with a debt maintenance covenant that it cannot exceed a total leverage ratio, calculated as consolidated total debt to consolidated operating cash flow, of 5.0 to 1.0.  The Credit Facility generally requires compliance with certain covenants that restrict Sirius XM's ability to, among other things, (i) incur additional indebtedness, (ii) incur liens, (iii) pay dividends or make certain other restricted payments, investments or acquisitions, (iv) enter into certain transactions with affiliates, (v) merge or consolidate with another person, (vi) sell, assign, lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of Sirius XM's assets, and (vii) make voluntary prepayments of certain debt, in each case subject to exceptions.
The indentures governing Sirius XM's notes restrict Sirius XM's non-guarantor subsidiaries' ability to create, assume, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness without such non-guarantor subsidiary guaranteeing each such series of notes on a pari passu basis.  The indentures governing the notes also contain covenants that, among other things, limit Sirius XM's ability and the ability of its subsidiaries to create certain liens; enter into sale/leaseback transactions; and merge or consolidate.
Under Sirius XM's debt agreements, the following generally constitute an event of default: (i) a default in the payment of interest; (ii) a default in the payment of principal; (iii) failure to comply with covenants; (iv) failure to pay other indebtedness after final maturity or acceleration of other indebtedness exceeding a specified amount; (v) certain events of bankruptcy; (vi) a judgment for payment of money exceeding a specified aggregate amount; and (vii) voidance of subsidiary guarantees, subject to grace periods where applicable.  If an event of default occurs and is continuing, our debt could become immediately due and payable.
At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we were in compliance with our debt covenants.
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Stockholders' Equity
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
We are authorized to issue up to 9,000 shares of common stock. There were 3,851 and 3,843 shares of common stock issued and outstanding on June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
As of June 30, 2024, there were 228 shares of common stock reserved for issuance in connection with outstanding stock-based awards to members of our board of directors, employees and third parties.
Quarterly Dividends
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, our board of directors declared and paid the following dividends:
Declaration DateDividend Per ShareRecord DateTotal AmountPayment Date
January 24, 2024$0.0266 February 9, 2024$102 February 23, 2024
April 24, 2024$0.0266 May 10, 2024$103 May 29, 2024
Stock Repurchase Program
As of June 30, 2024, our board of directors had approved for repurchase an aggregate of $18,000 of our common stock.  Our board of directors did not establish an end date for this stock repurchase program.  Shares of common stock may be purchased from time to time on the open market, pursuant to pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, in privately negotiated transactions, including transactions with Liberty Media and its affiliates, or otherwise.  As of June 30, 2024, our cumulative repurchases since December 2012 under our stock repurchase program totaled 3,731 shares for $16,834, and $1,166 remained available for future share repurchases under our stock repurchase program. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock.
The following table summarizes our total share repurchase activity for the six months ended:
 June 30, 2024June 30, 2023
Share Repurchase TypeSharesAmountSharesAmount
Open Market Repurchases
— $— 53 $202 
Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share
We are authorized to issue up to 50 shares of undesignated preferred stock with a liquidation preference of $0.001 per share.  There were no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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Benefit Plans
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Benefit Plans Benefit Plans 
We recognized share-based payment expense of $46 and $42 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $91 and $87 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
2015 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan
In May 2015, our stockholders approved the Sirius XM Holdings Inc. 2015 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”).  Employees, consultants and members of our board of directors are eligible to receive awards under the 2015 Plan.  The 2015 Plan provides for the grant of stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards that the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors deems appropriate.  Stock-based awards granted under the 2015 Plan are generally subject to a graded vesting requirement, which is generally three to four years from the grant date.  Stock options generally expire ten years from the date of grant.  Restricted stock units include performance-based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”), the vesting of which are subject to the achievement of performance goals and the employee's continued employment and generally cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit entitles the holder to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.  As of June 30, 2024, 79 shares of common stock were available for future grants under the 2015 Plan.
The Compensation Committee intends to award equity-based compensation to our senior management in the form of: stock options, restricted stock units, PRSUs, which will cliff vest after a performance period target established by the Compensation Committee is achieved, and PRSUs, which will cliff vest after a performance period based on the performance of our common stock relative to the companies included in the S&P 500 Index, which we refer to as a relative “TSR” or “total stockholder return” metric. TSRs based on the relative total stockholder return metric will only vest if our performance achieves at least the 25th percentile, with a target payout requiring performance at the 50th percentile. The settlement of
PRSUs earned in respect of the applicable performance period will be generally subject to the executive’s continued employment with us through the date the total stockholder return performance is certified by the Compensation Committee.
Other Plans
We maintain six share-based benefit plans in addition to the 2015 Plan — the Sirius XM Radio Inc. 2009 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, the Amended and Restated Sirius Satellite Radio 2003 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan of AdsWizz Inc., the Pandora Media, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, the Pandora Media, Inc. 2004 Stock Plan and the TheSavageBeast.com, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan. Excluding dividend equivalent units granted as a result of a declared dividend, no further awards may be made under these plans.
The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to compute the fair value of options granted to employees, members of our board of directors and non-employees:

 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Risk-free interest rate4.7%3.6%4.4%4.0%
Expected life of options — years3.753.803.763.80
Expected stock price volatility41%34%40%31%
Expected dividend yield3.9%2.6%2.8%2.0%
The following table summarizes stock option activity under our share-based plans for the six months ended June 30, 2024:
 OptionsWeighted-Average
Exercise Price
Per Share
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2023122 $5.60 
Granted29 $4.19 
Exercised(1)$3.56 
Forfeited, cancelled or expired(6)$5.75 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2024144 $5.33 5.41$
Exercisable as of June 30, 202492 $5.57 4.14$— 
The weighted average grant date fair value per stock option granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $1.23.  The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1.  During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the number of net settled shares issued as a result of stock option exercises was less than 1.
We recognized share-based payment expense associated with stock options of $8 and $7 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $16 and $15 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit, including PRSU, activity under our share-based plans for the six months ended June 30, 2024:
 SharesGrant Date
Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested as of December 31, 202389 $5.59 
Granted15 $4.30 
Vested(12)$6.06 
Forfeited(7)$5.54 
Nonvested as of June 30, 202485 $5.27 
The total intrinsic value of restricted stock units, including PRSUs, vesting during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $51 and $44, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the number of net settled shares issued as
a result of restricted stock units vesting totaled 8. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we granted 9 PRSUs to certain employees. We believe it is probable that the performance target applicable to these PRSUs will be achieved.
In connection with the cash dividends paid during the six months ended June 30, 2024, we granted 1 restricted stock units, including PRSUs, in accordance with the terms of existing award agreements. These grants did not result in any additional incremental share-based payment expense being recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
We recognized share-based payment expense associated with restricted stock units, including PRSUs, of $38 and $35 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $75 and $72 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested share-based payment awards for stock options and restricted stock units, including PRSUs, granted to employees, members of our board of directors and third parties at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $385 and $423, respectively.  The total unrecognized compensation costs at June 30, 2024 are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.
401(k) Savings Plans
Sirius XM sponsors the Sirius XM Radio Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan (the “Sirius XM Plan”) for eligible employees. The Sirius XM Plan allows eligible employees to voluntarily contribute from 1% to 50% of their pre-tax eligible earnings, subject to certain defined limits. We match 50% of an employee’s voluntary contributions per pay period on the first 6% of an employee’s pre-tax salary up to a maximum of 3% of eligible compensation.  We may also make additional discretionary matching, true-up matching and non-elective contributions to the Sirius XM Plan.  Employer matching contributions under the Sirius XM Plan vest at a rate of 33.33% for each year of employment and are fully vested after three years of employment for all current and future contributions.  Our cash employer matching contributions are not used to purchase shares of our common stock on the open market, unless the employee elects our common stock as their investment option for this contribution.
We recognized expenses of $5 for each of the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $11 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 in connection with the Sirius XM Plan.
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan
The Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “DCP”) allows members of our board of directors and certain eligible employees to defer all or a portion of their base salary, cash incentive compensation and/or board of directors’ cash compensation, as applicable.  Pursuant to the terms of the DCP, we may elect to make additional contributions beyond amounts deferred by participants, but we are under no obligation to do so.  We have established a grantor (or “rabbi”) trust to facilitate the payment of our obligations under the DCP.
Contributions to the DCP, net of withdrawals, were $(1) and less than $(1) for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $1 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of the investments held in the trust were $58 and $53, respectively, which is included in Other long-term assets in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets and classified as trading securities.  Trading gains and losses associated with these investments are recorded in Other (expense) income within our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  The associated liability is recorded within Other long-term liabilities in our unaudited consolidated balance sheets, and any increase or decrease in the liability is recorded in General and administrative expense within our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  We recorded gains on investments held in the trust of $1 and $3 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $5 for each of the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies 
The following table summarizes our expected contractual cash commitments as of June 30, 2024:
 20242025202620272028ThereafterTotal
Debt obligations$$$1,355 $1,500 $2,000 $4,249 $9,113 
Cash interest payments207 406 397 345 269 367 1,991 
Satellite and transmission163 211 92 41 512 
Programming and content199 347 238 148 79 63 1,074 
Sales and marketing52 29 18 — 106 
Satellite incentive payments12 33 
Operating lease obligations29 55 50 45 36 67 282 
Royalties, minimum guarantees and other331 550 695 267 262 275 2,380 
Total (1)
$988 $1,612 $2,848 $2,355 $2,651 $5,037 $15,491 
(1)The table does not include our reserve for uncertain tax positions, which at June 30, 2024 totaled $71.
Debt obligations.    Debt obligations include principal payments on outstanding debt and finance lease obligations.
Cash interest payments.    Cash interest payments include interest due on outstanding debt and capital lease payments through maturity.
Satellite and transmission.    We have entered into agreements for the design, construction and launch of four additional satellites, SXM-9, SXM-10, SXM-11 and SXM-12. We also have entered into agreements with third parties to operate and maintain satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities and certain components of our terrestrial repeater networks.
Programming and content.    We have entered into various programming and content agreements. Under the terms of these agreements, our obligations include fixed payments, advertising commitments and revenue sharing arrangements. In certain of these agreements, the future revenue sharing costs are dependent upon many factors and are difficult to estimate; therefore, they are not included in our minimum contractual cash commitments.
Sales and marketing.    We have entered into various marketing, sponsorship and distribution agreements to promote our brands and are obligated to make payments to sponsors, retailers, automakers, radio manufacturers and other third parties under these agreements. Certain programming and content agreements also require us to purchase advertising on properties owned or controlled by the licensors.
Satellite incentive payments.    Maxar Technologies (formerly Space Systems/Loral), the manufacturer of certain of our in-orbit satellites, may be entitled to future in-orbit performance payments upon XM-5, SIRIUS FM-5, SIRIUS FM-6, and SXM-8 meeting their fifteen-year design life, which we expect to occur.
Operating lease obligations.    We have entered into both cancelable and non-cancelable operating leases for office space, terrestrial repeaters, data centers and equipment. These leases provide for minimum lease payments, additional operating expense charges, leasehold improvements and rent escalations that have initial terms ranging from one to fifteen years, and certain leases have options to renew.
Royalties, Minimum Guarantees and Other. We have entered into music royalty arrangements that include fixed payments. In addition, certain of our podcast agreements also contain minimum guarantees. As of June 30, 2024, we had future fixed commitments related to music royalty and podcast agreements of $912, of which $141 will be paid in 2024 and the remainder will be paid thereafter. On a quarterly basis, we record the greater of the cumulative actual content costs incurred or the cumulative minimum guarantee based on forecasts for the minimum guarantee period. The minimum guarantee period is the period of time that the minimum guarantee relates to, as specified in each agreement, which may be annual or a longer period. The cumulative minimum guarantee, based on forecasts, considers factors such as listening hours, downloads, revenue, subscribers and other terms of each agreement that impact our expected attainment or recoupment of the minimum guarantees based on the relative attribution method.
We have entered into certain tax equity investments in which we expect to make future contributions. These future contributions are expected to be made over the remaining respective terms of the investments and totaled $767 as of June 30, 2024, of which $33 is expected to be paid in 2024 and the remainder thereafter.
Several of our content agreements also include provisions related to the royalty payments and structures of those agreements relative to other content licensing arrangements, which, if triggered, cause our payments under those agreements to escalate. In addition, record labels, publishers and performing rights organizations with whom we have entered into direct license agreements have the right to audit our content payments, and such audits often result in disputes over whether we have paid the proper content costs.
We have also entered into various agreements with third parties for general operating purposes.
In addition to the minimum contractual cash commitments described above, we have entered into other variable cost arrangements. These future costs are dependent upon many factors and are difficult to anticipate; however, these costs may be substantial. We may enter into additional programming, distribution, marketing and other agreements that contain similar variable cost provisions. We do not have any other significant off-balance sheet financing arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of business, we are a defendant or party to various claims and lawsuits, including those discussed below.

We record a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We evaluate developments in legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued and make adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount of a loss or potential loss. We may be unable to reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss for a particular legal contingency for various reasons, including, among others, because: (i) the damages sought are indeterminate; (ii) the proceedings are in the relative early stages; (iii) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending proceedings (including motions and appeals); (iv) there is uncertainty as to the likelihood of settlement and the outcome of any negotiations with respect thereto; (v) there remain significant factual issues to be determined or resolved; (vi) the relevant law is unsettled; or (vii) the proceedings involve novel or untested legal theories. In such instances, there may be considerable uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of such matters, including the likelihood or magnitude of a possible eventual loss, if any.

New York State v. Sirius XM Radio Inc. On December 20, 2023, the People of the State of New York, by Letitia James, Attorney General of the State of New York (the “NY AG”), filed a Petition in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, against Sirius XM. The Petition alleges various violations of New York law and the federal Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (“ROSCA”) arising out of our subscription cancellation practices. In general, the Petition alleges that Sirius XM requires consumers to devote an excessive amount of time to cancel subscriptions and have not implemented cancellation processes that are simple and efficient.

The Petition claims to be brought under certain provisions of New York law that authorize the NY AG to initiate special proceedings seeking injunctive and other equitable relief in cases of persistent business fraud or illegality. The Petition seeks: a permanent injunction against violating provisions of New York law and ROSCA arising out of the alleged deceptive practices associated with our subscription cancellation procedures; an accounting of each consumer who cancelled, or sought to cancel, a satellite radio subscription, including the duration of the cancel interaction and the funds collected from such consumers after that interaction; monetary restitution and damages to aggrieved consumers; disgorgement of all profits resulting from the alleged improper acts; civil penalties; and the NY AG’s costs.

In March 2024, Sirius XM filed its Answer to the Petition which was supported by various factual declarations and asserts affirmative defenses to the allegations contained in the Petition. In connection with the Answer, Sirius XM cross moved for summary judgment with respect to various claims asserted in the Petition. In April 2024, the NY AG filed its responsive pleadings in support of the Petition and in opposition to Sirius XM’s cross motion for summary judgment. In May 2024, Sirius XM filed a further opposition to the Petition, and a reply in support of its cross-motion. The Petition and Sirius XM’s cross-
motion are now fully submitted. The parties have jointly requested that the Court set oral argument; the Court has yet to act upon that request.

Sirius XM believes it has substantial defenses to the action and intends to defend this action vigorously.

U.S. Music Royalty Fee Actions and Mass Arbitrations. A number of class actions and mass arbitrations have been commenced against Sirius XM relating to our pricing, billing and subscription marketing practices. Although each class action and mass arbitration contains unique allegations; in general, the actions and arbitrations allege that Sirius XM falsely advertised its music subscription plans at lower prices than it actually charges, that it allegedly did not disclose its “U.S. Music Royalty Fee”, and that Sirius XM has taken other actions to prevent customers from discovering the existence, amount and nature of the U.S. Music Royalty Fee in violation of various state consumer protection laws.

The plaintiffs and claimants seek to enjoin Sirius XM from advertising its music subscription plans without more specifically disclosing the existence and amount of the U.S. Music Royalty Fee. The plaintiffs and claimants also seek disgorgement, restitution and/or damages in the aggregate amount of U.S Music Royalty Fees paid by customers, as well as statutory and punitive damages where available.

To date, the actions and arbitrations filed against Sirius XM include:

On April 14, 2023, Ayana Stevenson and David Ambrose, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other California persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Contra Costa. The case was removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, which issued an Order on November 9, 2023 granting Sirius XM’s Motion to Compel Arbitration and dismissed the complaint. Plaintiffs appealed the Court’s granting of the Motion, and Sirius XM cross-appealed the Court’s dismissal in lieu of the issuance of a stay pending arbitration. The appeal and cross-appeal have been dismissed leaving the District Court’s order compelling arbitration in place.

On May 17, 2023, Robyn Posternock, Muriel Salters and Philip Munning, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other New Jersey persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Sirius XM filed a Motion to Compel Arbitration on August 18, 2023. Sirius XM renewed that motion on June 14, 2024 and the renewed motion remains pending.

On June 5, 2023, Christopher Carovillano and Steven Brandt, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other U.S. persons similarly situated (excluding persons in the states of California, New Jersey and Washington), filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. On February 6, 2024, the Court issued an Order denying Sirius XM’s Motion to Dismiss and Sirius XM filed an Answer to the complaint on February 20, 2024. On May 24, 2024, Sirius XM filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and to Strike Class Allegations. On July 18, 2024, the Court issued an Opinion and Order granting Sirius XM’s motion for partial summary judgment and striking the plaintiffs’ class allegations. This case is now expected to proceed solely as to plaintiffs’ individual claims.

On June 1, 2024, Elenamarie Burns, Jacqueline Gardner, and Lynne Silver filed a petition on behalf of 7,628 individuals in the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of New York, County of New York, seeking to compel Sirius XM to arbitrate and advance the payment of American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) arbitration fees in connection with individual arbitrations. On July 3, 2024, those petitioners filed an amended petition seeking the same relief on behalf of a revised list of 7,628 petitioners. The Court has not taken any action in connection with the amended petition.

On June 14, 2024, Kara Kirkpatrick, Gillian Maxfield, Anna Demarco and Cody Michael, individually and on behalf of all other Oregon persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.

On June 21, 2024, Cindy Balmores, Justin Braswell, Deborah Garvin, and Thea Anderson, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other Washington persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
On June 25, 2024, Denise Woods and Sherry Tapia, individually, as private attorneys general, and on behalf of all other California persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. On July 3, 2024, plaintiffs filed an administrative motion to relate this case to the earlier filed Stevenson case.

On June 26, 2024, Bonnie Wilson, individually and on behalf of all other U.S. persons similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Sirius XM in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Commencing in June 2023, various law firms began filing mass arbitration claims against Sirius XM before the AAA. Collectively, the law firms purport to act on behalf of approximately 70,000 claimants. Several of the law firms have asserted additional causes of action under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act.

Sirius XM believes it has substantial defenses to the claims asserted in these actions and arbitrations, and it intends to defend these actions vigorously.

Other Matters.  In the ordinary course of business, we are a defendant in various other lawsuits and arbitration proceedings, including derivative actions; actions filed by subscribers, both on behalf of themselves and on a class action basis; former employees; parties to contracts or leases; and owners of patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property. None of these other matters, in our opinion, is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
We have historically filed a consolidated federal income tax return for all of our wholly owned subsidiaries, including Sirius XM and Pandora. On February 1, 2021, we entered into a tax sharing agreement with Liberty Media governing the allocation of consolidated U.S. income tax liabilities and setting forth agreements with respect to other tax matters. The tax sharing agreement contains provisions that we believe are customary for tax sharing agreements between members of a consolidated group. On November 3, 2021, Liberty Media informed us that it beneficially owned over 80% of the outstanding shares of our common stock; as a result of this, we were included in the consolidated tax return of Liberty Media beginning November 4, 2021. The tax sharing agreement and our inclusion in Liberty Media’s consolidated tax group has not had any material adverse effect on us.
We have calculated the provision for income taxes by using a separate return method.  Any difference between the tax expense (or benefit) allocated to us under the separate return method and payments to be made for (or received from) Liberty Media for tax expense are treated as either dividends or capital contributions. Income tax expense was $89 and $62 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $168 and $138 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 22.0% and 16.7%, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 22.4% and 20.3%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was negatively impacted by tax losses related to share-based compensation. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily impacted by the release of valuation reserves against state net operating losses we now expect to realize. We estimate our effective tax rate for the year ending December 31, 2024 will be approximately 22%.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized net tax benefits of $12 and $16, respectively, related to our tax equity investments. These recognized net tax benefits were recorded to Income tax expense in our unaudited consolidated statement of comprehensive income. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the net tax benefits included tax credits and other income tax benefits of $54 and $79, respectively, which were partially offset by amortization expense of $42 and $63, respectively. Refer to Note 10 for more information on our tax equity investments.
As of each of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets of $88 that were not likely to be realized due to the timing of certain federal and state net operating loss limitations.
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Segments and Geographic Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segments and Geographic Information Segments and Geographic Information
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, we disaggregate our operations into two reportable segments: Sirius XM and Pandora and Off-platform. The financial results of these segments are utilized by the chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, for evaluating segment performance and allocating resources. We report our segment information based on the "management" approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of our reportable segments. For additional information on our segments refer to Note 1.
Segment results include the revenues and cost of services which are directly attributable to each segment. There are no indirect revenues or costs incurred that are allocated to the segments. There are planned intersegment advertising campaigns which will be eliminated. We had intersegment advertising revenue of $1 and less than $1 during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2 and $1 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Segment revenue and gross profit were as follows during the period presented:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$1,520 $138 $1,658 
Advertising revenue43 400 443 
Equipment revenue47 — 47 
Other revenue30 — 30 
Total revenue1,640 538 2,178 
Cost of services (a)
(654)(358)(1,012)
Segment gross profit$986 $180 $1,166 
The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Segment Gross Profit$1,166 
Subscriber acquisition costs(92)
Sales and marketing (a)
(217)
Engineering, design and development (a)
(60)
General and administrative (a)
(95)
Depreciation and amortization(133)
Share-based payment expense(46)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(18)
Total other expense(100)
Consolidated income before income taxes$405 
(a)     Share-based payment expense of $11 related to cost of services, $11 related to sales and marketing, $11 related to engineering, design and development and $13 related to general and administrative has been excluded.
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$1,597 $128 $1,725 
Advertising revenue45 400 445 
Equipment revenue47 — 47 
Other revenue33 — 33 
Total revenue1,722 528 2,250 
Cost of services (b)
(675)(376)(1,051)
Segment gross profit$1,047 $152 $1,199 
    The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Segment Gross Profit$1,199 
Subscriber acquisition costs(93)
Sales and marketing (b)
(209)
Engineering, design and development (b)
(72)
General and administrative (b)
(147)
Depreciation and amortization(139)
Share-based payment expense(42)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(18)
Total other expense(107)
Consolidated income before income taxes$372 
(b)     Share-based payment expense of $10 related to cost of services, $11 related to sales and marketing, $11 related to engineering, design and development and $10 related to general and administrative has been excluded.

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$3,067 $271 $3,338 
Advertising revenue83 762 845 
Equipment revenue97 — 97 
Other revenue60 — 60 
Total revenue3,307 1,033 4,340 
Cost of services (c)
(1,329)(709)(2,038)
Segment gross profit$1,978 $324 $2,302 
The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Segment Gross Profit$2,302 
Subscriber acquisition costs(182)
Sales and marketing (c)
(434)
Engineering, design and development (c)
(134)
General and administrative (c)
(200)
Depreciation and amortization(273)
Share-based payment expense(91)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(46)
Total other expense(192)
Consolidated income before income taxes$750 
(c)     Share-based payment expense of $22 related to cost of services, $23 related to sales and marketing, $23 related to engineering, design and development and $23 related to general and administrative has been excluded.


For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$3,160 $257 $3,417 
Advertising revenue85 734 819 
Equipment revenue93 — 93 
Other revenue65 — 65 
Total revenue3,403 991 4,394 
Cost of services (d)
(1,340)(727)(2,067)
Segment gross profit$2,063 $264 $2,327 
The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Segment Gross Profit$2,327 
Subscriber acquisition costs(183)
Sales and marketing (d)
(423)
Engineering, design and development (d)
(140)
General and administrative (d)
(278)
Depreciation and amortization(275)
Share-based payment expense(87)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(50)
Total other expense(210)
Consolidated income before income taxes$681 
(d)     Share-based payment expense of $20 related to cost of services, $20 related to sales and marketing, $22 related to engineering, design and development and $25 related to general and administrative has been excluded.
A measure of segment assets is not currently provided to the Chief Executive Officer and has therefore not been provided.
As of June 30, 2024, long-lived assets were predominantly located in the United States. No individual foreign country represented a material portion of our consolidated revenue during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
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Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
Capital Return Program
On July 24, 2024, our board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on our common stock in the amount of $0.0266 per share of common stock payable on August 26, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 9, 2024.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure    
Net income $ 582 $ 543
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
shares
Jun. 30, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Expiration Date October 31, 2024  
Carl Vogel [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
On May 1, 2024, Carl Vogel, a member of our Board of Directors, entered into a 10b5-1 sales plan (the “Vogel
10b5-1 Sales Plan”) intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. The Vogel 10b5-1
Sales Plan will be in effect until the earlier of (1) October 31, 2024 and (2) the date on which an aggregate of 408,296 shares of our common stock have been sold under the Vogel 10b5-1 Sales Plan.
Name Carl Vogel  
Title Board of Directors  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date May 1, 2024  
Arrangement Duration 183 days  
Aggregate Available 408,296 408,296
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Holdings have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain numbers in our prior period unaudited consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been reclassified or consolidated to conform to our current period presentation.
In the opinion of our management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our unaudited consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2024 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 have been made.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read together with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 1, 2024.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes.  Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgment and available information.  Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.  Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include asset impairment, depreciable lives of our satellites, share-based payment expense and income taxes.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements/Recently Adopted Accounting Policies
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standard Update 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-09, which requires more detailed income tax disclosures. The guidance requires entities to disclose disaggregated information about their effective tax rate reconciliation as well as expanded information on income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The disclosure requirements will be applied on a prospective basis, with the option to apply them retrospectively. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are evaluating the disclosure requirements related to the new standard.
Accounting Standard Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"). In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through additional disclosures about significant segment expenses. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are evaluating the disclosure requirements related to the new standard.
Recently Adopted Accounting Policies
In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method, which expands the population of investments for which an investor may elect to apply the proportional amortization method. Under this ASU, an investor in a tax equity investment may elect the proportional amortization method for qualifying investments on a tax credit program-by-program basis. This ASU became effective in the first quarter of 2024. We adopted ASU 2023-02 as of January 1, 2024 using the modified retrospective approach.
Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional Equity method investments, Related party current liabilities, Other Long-term liabilities, Deferred tax liabilities and a cumulative effect adjustment to opening accumulated deficit.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
For assets and liabilities required to be reported at fair value, GAAP provides a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. Level 1 inputs are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments. Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted market prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
Earnings per Share Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing the income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during each reporting period.  Diluted net income per common share adjusts the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the potential dilution that could occur if common stock equivalents (stock options, restricted stock units and convertible debt) were exercised or converted into common stock, calculated using the treasury stock method.
Receivables, net
Receivables, net, includes customer accounts receivable, receivables from distributors and other receivables. We do not have any customer receivables that individually represent more than ten percent of our receivables.
Customer accounts receivable, net, includes receivables from our subscribers and advertising customers, including advertising agencies and other customers, and is stated at amounts due, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Our allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon our assessment of various factors.  We consider historical experience, the age of the receivable balances, current economic conditions, industry experience and other factors that may affect the counterparty’s ability to pay.  Bad debt expense is included in Customer service and billing expense in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Receivables from distributors primarily include billed and unbilled amounts due from automakers for services included in the sale or lease price of vehicles, as well as billed amounts due from wholesale distributors of our satellite radios.  Other receivables primarily include amounts due from manufacturers of our radios, modules and chipsets where we are entitled to subsidies and royalties based on the number of units produced.  We have not established an allowance for doubtful accounts for our receivables from distributors or other receivables as we have historically not experienced any significant collection issues with automakers or other third parties and do not expect issues in the foreseeable future.
Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations. Our annual impairment assessment of our two reporting units is performed as of the fourth quarter of each year, and an assessment is performed at other times if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, states that an entity should perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value.
Indefinite Life Intangible Assets
Indefinite Life Intangible Assets
We have identified our FCC licenses and XM and Pandora trademarks as indefinite life intangible assets after considering the expected use of the assets, the regulatory and economic environment within which they are used and the effects of obsolescence on their use.
We hold FCC licenses to operate our satellite digital audio radio service and provide ancillary services. Each of the FCC licenses authorizes us to use radio spectrum, a reusable resource that does not deplete or exhaust over time.
Equity Method Investments
Sirius XM Canada is accounted for as an equity method investment, and its results are not consolidated in our unaudited consolidated financial statements. Sirius XM Canada does not meet the requirements for consolidation as we do not have the ability to direct the most significant activities that impact Sirius XM Canada's economic performance.
Commitments and Contingencies
We record a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We evaluate developments in legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued and make adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount of a loss or potential loss. We may be unable to reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss for a particular legal contingency for various reasons, including, among others, because: (i) the damages sought are indeterminate; (ii) the proceedings are in the relative early stages; (iii) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending proceedings (including motions and appeals); (iv) there is uncertainty as to the likelihood of settlement and the outcome of any negotiations with respect thereto; (v) there remain significant factual issues to be determined or resolved; (vi) the relevant law is unsettled; or (vii) the proceedings involve novel or untested legal theories. In such instances, there may be considerable uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of such matters, including the likelihood or magnitude of a possible eventual loss, if any.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of New ASU Adoption Impact on Financial Statements The effects of the changes made to our unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2024 for the adoption of ASU 2023-02 are included in the table below.
Balance at December 31, 2023
Adjustments Due to ASU 2023-02
Balance at January 1, 2024
Balance Sheet
Equity method investments
$526 $122 $648 
Related party current liabilities
$$15 $23 
Other long-term liabilities
$134 $109 $243 
Deferred tax liabilities
$509 $(5)$504 
Accumulated deficit
$(2,572)$$(2,569)
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
Our liabilities measured at fair value were as follows:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total Fair Value
Liabilities:        
Debt (a)
— $8,193 — $8,193 — $8,523 — $8,523 
(a)The fair value for non-publicly traded debt is based upon estimates from a market maker and brokerage firm.  Refer to Note 11 for information related to the carrying value of our debt as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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Earnings per Share (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Numerator:  
Net Income available to common stockholders for basic net income per common share$316 $310 $582 $543 
Effect of interest on assumed conversions of convertible notes, net of tax— — — 
Net Income available to common stockholders for dilutive net income per common share$316 $310 $582 $544 
Denominator:   
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic net income per common share3,848 3,861 3,846 3,875 
Weighted average impact of assumed convertible notes— — 
Weighted average impact of dilutive equity instruments12 14 
Weighted average shares for diluted net income per common share3,855 3,873 3,858 3,892 
Net income per common share:   
Basic$0.08 $0.08 $0.15 $0.14 
Diluted$0.08 $0.08 $0.15 $0.14 
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Receivables, net (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Net
Receivables, net, consists of the following:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Gross customer accounts receivable$562 $631 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(9)(15)
Customer accounts receivable, net$553 $616 
Receivables from distributors57 56 
Other receivables34 37 
Total receivables, net$644 $709 
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Intangible Assets (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Our intangible assets include the following:
  June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
 Weighted
Average
Useful Lives
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet 
Carrying
Value
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet 
Carrying
Value
Indefinite life intangible assets:
       
FCC licensesIndefinite$2,084 $— $2,084 $2,084 $— $2,084 
TrademarksIndefinite250 — 250 250 — 250 
Definite life intangible assets:       
OEM relationships15 years220 (156)64 220 (149)71 
Licensing agreements12 years(3)— (3)— 
Software and technology7 years28 (23)28 (22)
Due to Acquisitions recorded to Pandora
and Off-platform Reporting Unit:
Indefinite life intangible assets:
TrademarksIndefinite312 — 312 312 — 312 
Definite life intangible assets:
Customer relationships8 years442 (305)137 442 (279)163 
Software and technology5 years391 (379)12 391 (372)19 
Total intangible assets $3,730 $(866)$2,864 $3,730 $(825)$2,905 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Our intangible assets include the following:
  June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
 Weighted
Average
Useful Lives
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet 
Carrying
Value
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet 
Carrying
Value
Indefinite life intangible assets:
       
FCC licensesIndefinite$2,084 $— $2,084 $2,084 $— $2,084 
TrademarksIndefinite250 — 250 250 — 250 
Definite life intangible assets:       
OEM relationships15 years220 (156)64 220 (149)71 
Licensing agreements12 years(3)— (3)— 
Software and technology7 years28 (23)28 (22)
Due to Acquisitions recorded to Pandora
and Off-platform Reporting Unit:
Indefinite life intangible assets:
TrademarksIndefinite312 — 312 312 — 312 
Definite life intangible assets:
Customer relationships8 years442 (305)137 442 (279)163 
Software and technology5 years391 (379)12 391 (372)19 
Total intangible assets $3,730 $(866)$2,864 $3,730 $(825)$2,905 
Schedule of Expected Future Amortization Expense
The expected amortization expense for each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2028 and for periods thereafter is as follows:
Years ending December 31,Amount
2024 (remaining)$36 
202571 
202671 
202725 
202815 
Thereafter— 
Total definite life intangible assets, net$218 
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Property and Equipment (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Satellite system$1,598 $1,598 
Terrestrial repeater network117 117 
Leasehold improvements112 106 
Broadcast studio equipment157 146 
Capitalized software and hardware2,175 2,178 
Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities86 84 
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other109 110 
Land32 32 
Building75 74 
Construction in progress867 538 
Total property and equipment5,328 4,983 
Accumulated depreciation(3,454)(3,229)
Property and equipment, net$1,874 $1,754 
Construction in progress consists of the following:
 June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Satellite system$613 $490 
Terrestrial repeater network
Capitalized software and hardware227 17 
Other18 24 
Construction in progress$867 $538 
Schedule of Orbiting Satellites The chart below provides certain information on our satellites as of June 30, 2024:
Satellite DescriptionYear DeliveredEstimated End of
Depreciable Life
FCC License Expiration Year
SIRIUS FM-5200920242025
SIRIUS FM-6201320282030
XM-3200520202026
XM-5201020252026
SXM-8202120362029
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Leases (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Lease Expense
The components of lease expense were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Operating lease cost$16 $11 $31 $32 
Finance lease cost
Sublease income(1)(1)(2)(2)
Total lease cost$17 $11 $32 $31 
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Debt (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Our debt as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:
     Principal Amount at
Carrying value(a) at
Issuer / BorrowerIssuedDebtMaturity DateInterest
Payable
June 30, 2024June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Sirius XM
(b) (d)
April 2022Incremental Term LoanApril 11, 2024variable fee paid monthly— — 500 
Sirius XM
(b)
August 2021
3.125% Senior Notes
September 1, 2026semi-annually on March 1 and September 11,000 995 994 
Sirius XM
(b)
July 2017
5.00% Senior Notes
August 1, 2027semi-annually on February 1 and August 11,500 1,495 1,494 
Sirius XM
(b)
June 2021
4.00% Senior Notes
July 15, 2028semi-annually on January 15 and July 152,000 1,986 1,985 
Sirius XM
(b)
June 2019
5.500% Senior Notes
July 1, 2029semi-annually on January 1 and July 11,250 1,242 1,241 
Sirius XM
(b)
June 2020
4.125% Senior Notes
July 1, 2030semi-annually on January 1 and July 11,500 1,489 1,488 
Sirius XM
(b)
August 2021
3.875% Senior Notes
September 1, 2031semi-annually on March 1 and September 11,500 1,487 1,487 
Sirius XM
(c) (e)
December 2012Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility")August 31, 2026variable fee paid quarterly350 350 — 
Sirius XMVariousFinance leasesVarious n/a n/a13 15 
Total Debt9,057 9,204 
Less: total current maturities505 
Less: total deferred financing costs
Total long-term debt$9,044 $8,690 
(a)The carrying value of the obligations is net of any remaining unamortized original issue discount.
(b)All material domestic subsidiaries, including Pandora and its subsidiaries, that guarantee the Credit Facility have guaranteed the Incremental Term Loan and these notes.
(c)In August 2021, Sirius XM entered into an amendment to extend the maturity of the $1,750 Credit Facility to August 31, 2026. Sirius XM's obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by its material domestic subsidiaries, including Pandora and its subsidiaries, and are secured by a lien on substantially all of Sirius XM's assets and the assets of its material domestic subsidiaries.  Sirius XM's borrowings are based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus an applicable rate based on its debt to operating cash flow ratio. Sirius XM is also required to pay a variable fee on the average daily unused portion of the Credit Facility which is payable on a quarterly basis.  The variable rate for the unused portion of the Credit Facility was 0.25% per annum as of June 30, 2024.  All of Sirius XM's outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility are classified as Long-term debt within our unaudited consolidated balance sheets due to the long-term maturity of this debt.
(d)In April 2022, Sirius XM entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to incorporate an Incremental Term Loan borrowing of $500. Interest on the Incremental Term Loan borrowing was based on SOFR plus an applicable rate. On April 11, 2024, the Incremental Term Loan matured and was retired with cash for 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of maturity.
(e)On January 26, 2024, Sirius XM entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to, among other things, incorporate a $1,100 delayed draw incremental term loan. Subject to the conditions described in the amendment, the delayed draw incremental term loan shall be available to be drawn by Sirius XM in up to three separate drawings until December 31, 2024. If drawn, interest on the delayed draw incremental term loan is based on SOFR plus an applicable rate.
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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Dividends Declared
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, our board of directors declared and paid the following dividends:
Declaration DateDividend Per ShareRecord DateTotal AmountPayment Date
January 24, 2024$0.0266 February 9, 2024$102 February 23, 2024
April 24, 2024$0.0266 May 10, 2024$103 May 29, 2024
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements
The following table summarizes our total share repurchase activity for the six months ended:
 June 30, 2024June 30, 2023
Share Repurchase TypeSharesAmountSharesAmount
Open Market Repurchases
— $— 53 $202 
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Benefit Plans (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value of Options Granted
The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to compute the fair value of options granted to employees, members of our board of directors and non-employees:

 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Risk-free interest rate4.7%3.6%4.4%4.0%
Expected life of options — years3.753.803.763.80
Expected stock price volatility41%34%40%31%
Expected dividend yield3.9%2.6%2.8%2.0%
Schedule of Stock Options Activity Under Share-based Payment Plans
The following table summarizes stock option activity under our share-based plans for the six months ended June 30, 2024:
 OptionsWeighted-Average
Exercise Price
Per Share
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2023122 $5.60 
Granted29 $4.19 
Exercised(1)$3.56 
Forfeited, cancelled or expired(6)$5.75 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2024144 $5.33 5.41$
Exercisable as of June 30, 202492 $5.57 4.14$— 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit and Stock Award Activity
The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit, including PRSU, activity under our share-based plans for the six months ended June 30, 2024:
 SharesGrant Date
Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested as of December 31, 202389 $5.59 
Granted15 $4.30 
Vested(12)$6.06 
Forfeited(7)$5.54 
Nonvested as of June 30, 202485 $5.27 
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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Expected Contractual Cash Commitments
The following table summarizes our expected contractual cash commitments as of June 30, 2024:
 20242025202620272028ThereafterTotal
Debt obligations$$$1,355 $1,500 $2,000 $4,249 $9,113 
Cash interest payments207 406 397 345 269 367 1,991 
Satellite and transmission163 211 92 41 512 
Programming and content199 347 238 148 79 63 1,074 
Sales and marketing52 29 18 — 106 
Satellite incentive payments12 33 
Operating lease obligations29 55 50 45 36 67 282 
Royalties, minimum guarantees and other331 550 695 267 262 275 2,380 
Total (1)
$988 $1,612 $2,848 $2,355 $2,651 $5,037 $15,491 
(1)The table does not include our reserve for uncertain tax positions, which at June 30, 2024 totaled $71.
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Segments and Geographic Information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Segment revenue and gross profit were as follows during the period presented:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$1,520 $138 $1,658 
Advertising revenue43 400 443 
Equipment revenue47 — 47 
Other revenue30 — 30 
Total revenue1,640 538 2,178 
Cost of services (a)
(654)(358)(1,012)
Segment gross profit$986 $180 $1,166 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$1,597 $128 $1,725 
Advertising revenue45 400 445 
Equipment revenue47 — 47 
Other revenue33 — 33 
Total revenue1,722 528 2,250 
Cost of services (b)
(675)(376)(1,051)
Segment gross profit$1,047 $152 $1,199 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$3,067 $271 $3,338 
Advertising revenue83 762 845 
Equipment revenue97 — 97 
Other revenue60 — 60 
Total revenue3,307 1,033 4,340 
Cost of services (c)
(1,329)(709)(2,038)
Segment gross profit$1,978 $324 $2,302 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Sirius XMPandora and Off-platformTotal
Revenue
Subscriber revenue$3,160 $257 $3,417 
Advertising revenue85 734 819 
Equipment revenue93 — 93 
Other revenue65 — 65 
Total revenue3,403 991 4,394 
Cost of services (d)
(1,340)(727)(2,067)
Segment gross profit$2,063 $264 $2,327 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated
The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Segment Gross Profit$1,166 
Subscriber acquisition costs(92)
Sales and marketing (a)
(217)
Engineering, design and development (a)
(60)
General and administrative (a)
(95)
Depreciation and amortization(133)
Share-based payment expense(46)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(18)
Total other expense(100)
Consolidated income before income taxes$405 
(a)     Share-based payment expense of $11 related to cost of services, $11 related to sales and marketing, $11 related to engineering, design and development and $13 related to general and administrative has been excluded.
The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Segment Gross Profit$1,199 
Subscriber acquisition costs(93)
Sales and marketing (b)
(209)
Engineering, design and development (b)
(72)
General and administrative (b)
(147)
Depreciation and amortization(139)
Share-based payment expense(42)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(18)
Total other expense(107)
Consolidated income before income taxes$372 
(b)     Share-based payment expense of $10 related to cost of services, $11 related to sales and marketing, $11 related to engineering, design and development and $10 related to general and administrative has been excluded.
The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Segment Gross Profit$2,302 
Subscriber acquisition costs(182)
Sales and marketing (c)
(434)
Engineering, design and development (c)
(134)
General and administrative (c)
(200)
Depreciation and amortization(273)
Share-based payment expense(91)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(46)
Total other expense(192)
Consolidated income before income taxes$750 
(c)     Share-based payment expense of $22 related to cost of services, $23 related to sales and marketing, $23 related to engineering, design and development and $23 related to general and administrative has been excluded.
The reconciliation between reportable segment gross profit to consolidated income before income tax is as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Segment Gross Profit$2,327 
Subscriber acquisition costs(183)
Sales and marketing (d)
(423)
Engineering, design and development (d)
(140)
General and administrative (d)
(278)
Depreciation and amortization(275)
Share-based payment expense(87)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs(50)
Total other expense(210)
Consolidated income before income taxes$681 
(d)     Share-based payment expense of $20 related to cost of services, $20 related to sales and marketing, $22 related to engineering, design and development and $25 related to general and administrative has been excluded.
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Business & Basis of Presentation (Details)
subscriber in Millions, $ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
satelliteRadioSystem
subscriber
segment
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Number of reportable segments | segment 2  
Number of satellite radio systems | satelliteRadioSystem 2  
Revolving credit facility borrowings | $ $ 1,352 $ 1,117
Revolving credit facility repayments | $ $ 1,002 $ 974
Pandora    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Number of subscribers | subscriber 6.0  
Sirius XM Canada | Equity Method Investee    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Equity method investment, equity interest percentage 70.00%  
Equity method investment, voting interest percentage 33.00%  
Liberty Media | Management | Common Stock    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Related party ownership percentage 83.30%  
Sirius XM    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Number of subscribers | subscriber 33.3  
v3.24.2.u1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of New ASU Adoption Impact on Financial Statements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
Jan. 01, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Equity method investments $ 1,426 $ 648 $ 526
Related party current liabilities 95 23 8
Other long-term liabilities 838 243 134
Deferred tax liabilities 479 504 509
Accumulated deficit $ (2,110) (2,569) $ (2,572)
Cumulative Effect, Adjustment      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Equity method investments   122  
Related party current liabilities   15  
Other long-term liabilities   109  
Deferred tax liabilities   (5)  
Accumulated deficit   $ 3  
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt $ 8,193 $ 8,523
Level 1    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt 0 0
Level 2    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt 8,193 8,523
Level 3    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt $ 0 $ 0
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Restructuring Costs (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
employee
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring costs $ 3 $ 5 $ 15 $ 35
Positions eliminated | employee       475
Percent of positions eliminated       8.00%
Severance costs     15 $ 28
Impairment loss       5
Accrued restructuring expense   2   2
Wrote off of fixed assets $ 0 $ 10 $ 1 $ 13
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Earnings per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Participating securities (in shares) 0 0 0 0
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents (in shares) 207,000,000 175,000,000 185,000,000 162,000,000
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Earnings per Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Numerator:        
Net Income available to common stockholders for basic net income per common share $ 316 $ 310 $ 582 $ 543
Effect of interest on assumed conversions of convertible notes, net of tax 0 0 0 1
Net Income available to common stockholders for dilutive net income per common share $ 316 $ 310 $ 582 $ 544
Denominator:        
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic net income per common share (in shares) 3,848 3,861 3,846 3,875
Weighted average impact of assumed convertible notes (in shares) 0 3 0 3
Weighted average impact of dilutive equity instruments (in shares) 7 9 12 14
Weighted average shares for diluted net income per common share (in shares) 3,855 3,873 3,858 3,892
Net income per common share:        
Basic (in USD per share) $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.15 $ 0.14
Diluted (in USD per share) $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.15 $ 0.14
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Receivables, net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]    
Gross customer accounts receivable $ 562 $ 631
Allowance for doubtful accounts (9) (15)
Customer accounts receivable, net 553 616
Receivables from distributors 57 56
Other receivables 34 37
Total receivables, net $ 644 $ 709
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Goodwill - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
reportingUnit
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2008
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Number of reporting units | reportingUnit     2        
Goodwill $ 3,249,000,000   $ 3,249,000,000   $ 3,249,000,000    
Goodwill, impairment loss 0 $ 0 0 $ 0      
Accumulated impairment of goodwill since the merger 5,722,000,000   5,722,000,000        
Sirius XM              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Goodwill $ 2,290,000,000   $ 2,290,000,000        
Accumulated impairment of goodwill since the merger             $ 4,766,000,000
Pandora and Off-platform              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Goodwill         $ 959,000,000    
Accumulated impairment of goodwill since the merger           $ 956,000,000  
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Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Definite life intangible assets:    
Accumulated Amortization $ (866) $ (825)
Total definite life intangible assets, net 218  
Gross Carrying Value    
Total intangible assets 3,730 3,730
Net  Carrying Value    
Total intangible assets 2,864 2,905
FCC licenses    
Indefinite life intangible assets:    
Gross Carrying Value 2,084 2,084
Trademarks    
Indefinite life intangible assets:    
Gross Carrying Value 250 250
Trademarks | Pandora and Off-platform    
Indefinite life intangible assets:    
Gross Carrying Value $ 312 312
OEM relationships    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 15 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 220 220
Accumulated Amortization (156) (149)
Total definite life intangible assets, net $ 64 71
Licensing agreements    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 12 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 3 3
Accumulated Amortization (3) (3)
Total definite life intangible assets, net $ 0 0
Software and technology    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 7 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 28 28
Accumulated Amortization (23) (22)
Total definite life intangible assets, net $ 5 6
Software and technology | Pandora and Off-platform    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 5 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 391 391
Accumulated Amortization (379) (372)
Total definite life intangible assets, net $ 12 19
Customer relationships | Pandora and Off-platform    
Definite life intangible assets:    
Weighted Average Useful Lives 8 years  
Gross Carrying Value $ 442 442
Accumulated Amortization (305) (279)
Total definite life intangible assets, net $ 137 $ 163
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Intangible Assets - Indefinite Life Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]        
Impairment of indefinite lived assets $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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Intangible Assets - Definite Life Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]        
Amortization of intangible assets $ 18,000,000 $ 36,000,000 $ 42,000,000 $ 73,000,000
Retirement of assets     0 0
Impairments of definite lived intangible assets     $ 0 $ 0
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Intangible Assets - Schedule of Expected Future Amortization Expense (Details)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Expected amortization expense for each of the fiscal years  
2024 (remaining) $ 36
2025 71
2026 71
2027 25
2028 15
Thereafter 0
Total definite life intangible assets, net $ 218
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Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment $ 5,328 $ 4,983
Accumulated depreciation (3,454) (3,229)
Property and equipment, net 1,874 1,754
Satellite system    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 1,598 1,598
Terrestrial repeater network    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 117 117
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 112 106
Broadcast studio equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 157 146
Capitalized software and hardware    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 2,175 2,178
Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 86 84
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 109 110
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 32 32
Building    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment 75 74
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total property and equipment $ 867 $ 538
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Property and Equipment - Schedule of Construction in Progress (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Construction in progress $ 867 $ 538
Satellite system    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Construction in progress 613 490
Terrestrial repeater network    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Construction in progress 9 7
Capitalized software and hardware    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Construction in progress 227 17
Other    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Construction in progress $ 18 $ 24
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Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
satellite
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
satellite
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment $ 115 $ 103 $ 231 $ 202
Write off of fixed assets 0 10 1 13
Disposal of property and equipment 1 16 7 269
Capitalized interest costs 6 4 12 6
Capitalized stock-based compensation costs $ 6 $ 3 $ 11 $ 7
Number of owned satellites | satellite 5   5  
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Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Impairment loss   $ 5
Minimum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Lease obligations, term (years) 1 year  
Maximum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Lease obligations, term (years) 19 years  
Operating lease, renewal term (years) 5 years  
Finance lease, renewal term (years) 5 years  
Option to terminate lease, term of option (years) 1 year  
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Leases - Schedule of Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]        
Operating lease cost $ 16 $ 11 $ 31 $ 32
Finance lease cost 2 1 3 1
Sublease income (1) (1) (2) (2)
Total lease cost $ 17 $ 11 $ 32 $ 31
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Related Party Transactions (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
boardMember
director
executive
$ / shares
shares
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
boardMember
director
executive
$ / shares
shares
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Jun. 16, 2024
$ / shares
Jan. 01, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Preferred stock liquidation preference per share (in CAD per share) | $ / shares $ 0.001   $ 0.001          
Equity method investments $ 1,426   $ 1,426       $ 648 $ 526
Revenue 2,178 $ 2,250 4,340 $ 4,394        
Loss from equity method investments     (57) (4)        
Related party current liabilities $ 95   95       $ 23 $ 8
Investments in related parties and other equity investees     $ 210 31        
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 0.001   $ 0.001     $ 0.001   $ 0.001
Reverse stock split percentage           90.00%    
Stock split ratio           0.1    
Merger And Split-Off Transactions, Charges                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Related party transaction $ 14   $ 29          
SoundCloud                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Number of board members | boardMember 10   10          
SoundCloud                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Cost of services $ 15 14 $ 30 25        
Related party current liabilities 21   21         $ 20
Clean Energy Technology Investments                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Investments in related parties and other equity investees 23 2 210 31        
Unamortized investment balance 937   937          
Equity method investment payment liability $ 767   $ 767          
Management | Executives | Liberty Media                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Number of related party members on board of directors | executive 3   3          
Management | Director | Liberty Media                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Number of related party members on board of directors | director 1   1          
Equity Method Investee                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Loss from equity method investments $ (2) (1) $ (2)          
Equity Method Investee | Sirius XM Canada                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Equity method investment, equity interest percentage 70.00%   70.00%          
Equity method investment, voting interest percentage 33.00%   33.00%          
Number of preferred shares owned (in shares) | shares 591,000,000   591,000,000          
Preferred stock liquidation preference per share (in CAD per share) | $ / shares         $ 1      
Equity method investments $ 416   $ 416         423
Other receivable 8   8         $ 8
Equity method investment, dividends, including reduction of investment 1 1 1 1        
Revenue $ 23 $ 26 $ 47 $ 51        
Equity Method Investee | SoundCloud                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Number of board members appointed | boardMember 2   2          
Related Party | Clean Energy Technology Investments                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Equity method investment payment liability $ 87   $ 87          
Common Stock | Management | Liberty Media                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Related party ownership percentage 83.30%   83.30%          
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Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 11, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Jan. 26, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2022
Aug. 31, 2021
Debt            
Total   $ 13,000,000   $ 15,000,000    
Total Debt   9,057,000,000   9,204,000,000    
Less: total current maturities   5,000,000   505,000,000    
Less: total deferred financing costs   8,000,000   9,000,000    
Total long-term debt   9,044,000,000   8,690,000,000    
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility")            
Debt            
Principal amount   350,000,000        
Carrying value   $ 350,000,000   0    
Credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage   0.25%        
Senior Notes | 3.125% Senior Notes Due 2026            
Debt            
Stated interest rate (as a percent)   3.125%        
Principal amount   $ 1,000,000,000        
Carrying value   $ 995,000,000   994,000,000    
Senior Notes | 5.00% Senior Notes Due 2027            
Debt            
Stated interest rate (as a percent)   5.00%        
Principal amount   $ 1,500,000,000        
Carrying value   $ 1,495,000,000   1,494,000,000    
Senior Notes | 4.00% Senior Notes Due 2028            
Debt            
Stated interest rate (as a percent)   4.00%        
Principal amount   $ 2,000,000,000        
Carrying value   $ 1,986,000,000   1,985,000,000    
Senior Notes | 5.500% Senior Notes Due 2029            
Debt            
Stated interest rate (as a percent)   5.50%        
Principal amount   $ 1,250,000,000        
Carrying value   $ 1,242,000,000   1,241,000,000    
Senior Notes | 4.125% Senior Notes Due 2030            
Debt            
Stated interest rate (as a percent)   4.125%        
Principal amount   $ 1,500,000,000        
Carrying value   $ 1,489,000,000   1,488,000,000    
Senior Notes | 3.875% Senior Notes Due 2031            
Debt            
Stated interest rate (as a percent)   3.875%        
Principal amount   $ 1,500,000,000        
Carrying value   1,487,000,000   1,487,000,000    
Line of Credit | Incremental Term Loan            
Debt            
Principal amount   0 $ 1,100,000,000   $ 500,000,000  
Carrying value   $ 0   $ 500,000,000    
Debt instrument redemption price (as a percent of aggregate principal) 100.00%          
Line of Credit | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility")            
Debt            
Line of credit facility           $ 1,750,000,000
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Debt - Narrative (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio 5.0
v3.24.2.u1
Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 16, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]      
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock authorized (in shares) 9,000,000,000   9,000,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares) 3,851,000,000   3,843,000,000
Common stock outstanding (in shares) 3,851,000,000   3,843,000,000
Common stock reserved for issuance (in shares) 228,000,000    
v3.24.2.u1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Dividends Declared (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
Apr. 24, 2024
Jan. 24, 2024
Equity [Abstract]    
Dividend Per Share (in USD per share) $ 0.0266 $ 0.0266
Total Amount $ 103 $ 102
v3.24.2.u1
Stockholders' Equity - Stock Repurchase Program (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended 139 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Stock repurchased during period (in shares) | shares 0 3,731,000,000
Stock repurchased during period   $ 16,834
Remaining amount authorized under the stock repurchase program $ 1,166 1,166
Common Stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Stock repurchase program, aggregate authorized amount $ 18,000 $ 18,000
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Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Repurchase Agreements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended 139 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Shares Repurchase Activity [Line Items]      
Stock repurchased during period (in shares) 0   3,731,000,000
Stock repurchased during period     $ 16,834
Open Market Repurchases      
Shares Repurchase Activity [Line Items]      
Stock repurchased during period (in shares) 0 53,000,000  
Stock repurchased during period $ 0 $ 202  
v3.24.2.u1
Stockholders' Equity - Preferred Stock (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]    
Preferred stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.001  
Undesignated preferred stock authorized (in shares) 50,000,000  
Preferred stock liquidation preference per share (in USD per share) $ 0.001  
Preferred stock issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock outstanding (in shares) 0 0
v3.24.2.u1
Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based payment expense $ 46 $ 42 $ 91 $ 87  
Share-based payment expense     $ 91 87  
Employees and Non Employee Stock Option          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Grant date fair value of options ( in USD per share)     $ 1.23    
Options exercised in period, intrinsic value     $ 1 1  
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)     1    
Share-based payment expense 8 7 $ 16 15  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Shares          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based payment expense 38 $ 35 75 72  
Restricted stock units vested, intrinsic value     $ 51 $ 44  
Granted (in shares)     15    
Restricted stock units granted (in shares)     1    
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)     8    
Performance-based Share Awards          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Granted (in shares)     9    
Restricted Stock Units Rsu And Stock Options          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Unrecognized compensation costs $ 385   $ 385   $ 423
Weighted-average service period (in years)     2 years 4 months 24 days    
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Benefit Plans - 2015 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (Narrative) (Details) - 2015 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan
shares in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Restricted stock conversion to common stock 1
Common stock available for future grants (in shares) 79
Employees and Non Employee Stock Option  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Stock option expiration period 10 years
Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 3 years
Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 4 years
v3.24.2.u1
Benefit Plans - Other Plans (Narrative) (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
plan
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Number of other share-based benefit plans 6
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Benefit Plans - Schedule of Fair Value of Options Granted (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]        
Risk-free interest rate 4.70% 3.60% 4.40% 4.00%
Expected life of options — years 3 years 9 months 3 years 9 months 18 days 3 years 9 months 3 days 3 years 9 months 18 days
Expected stock price volatility 41.00% 34.00% 40.00% 31.00%
Expected dividend yield 3.90% 2.60% 2.80% 2.00%
v3.24.2.u1
Benefit Plans - Schedule of Stock Options Activity Under Share-Based Payment Plans (Details) - Employees and Non Employee Stock Option
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Options  
Outstanding as of beginning of period (in shares) | shares 122
Granted (in shares) | shares 29
Exercised (in shares) | shares (1)
Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in shares) | shares (6)
Outstanding as of end of period (in shares) | shares 144
Exercisable (in shares) | shares 92
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share  
Outstanding as of beginning of period (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 5.60
Granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares 4.19
Exercised (in USD per share) | $ / shares 3.56
Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in USD per share) | $ / shares 5.75
Outstanding as of end of period (in USD per share) | $ / shares 5.33
Exercisable (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 5.57
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)  
Outstanding 5 years 4 months 28 days
Exercisable 4 years 1 month 20 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value  
Outstanding | $ $ 1
Exercisable | $ $ 0
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Benefit Plans - Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit and Stock Award Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Shares
shares in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Nonvested as of beginning of period (in shares) | shares 89
Granted (in shares) | shares 15
Vested (in shares) | shares (12)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (7)
Nonvested as of end of period (in shares) | shares 85
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share  
Nonvested as of beginning of period ( in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 5.59
Granted ( in USD per share) | $ / shares 4.30
Vested ( in USD per share) | $ / shares 6.06
Forfeited ( in USD per share) | $ / shares 5.54
Nonvested as of end of period ( in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 5.27
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Benefit Plans - 401(k) Savings Plan (Narrative) (Details) - Sirius XM Savings Plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Minimum of employee contributions of pre-tax eligible earnings to company 401(k) savings plan   1.00%
Maximum of employee contributions of pre-tax eligible earnings to company 401(k) savings plan   50.00%
Percent of Company match of employee's voluntary contributions   50.00%
Percent of employee's pre-tax salary   6.00%
Maximum annual contributions per employee, percent   3.00%
Vesting percentage of employer contributions for each year of employment   33.33%
Savings plan, fully vested period   3 years
Recognized cost $ 5 $ 11
v3.24.2.u1
Benefit Plans - Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]          
Net contributions     $ 1 $ 1  
Contributions (withdrawals) $ (1) $ (1)      
Fair value of investment assets related to deferred compensation plan 58   58   $ 53
Gains (losses) on investments $ 1 $ 3 $ 5 $ 5  
v3.24.2.u1
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Expected Contractual Cash Commitments (Details)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Expected contractual cash commitments  
2024 $ 988
2025 1,612
2026 2,848
2027 2,355
2028 2,651
Thereafter 5,037
Total 15,491
Uncertain tax positions are recognized in other long-term liabilities 71
Debt obligations  
Expected contractual cash commitments  
2024 3
2025 6
2026 1,355
2027 1,500
2028 2,000
Thereafter 4,249
Total 9,113
Cash interest payments  
Expected contractual cash commitments  
2024 207
2025 406
2026 397
2027 345
2028 269
Thereafter 367
Total 1,991
Satellite and transmission  
Expected contractual cash commitments  
2024 163
2025 211
2026 92
2027 41
2028 1
Thereafter 4
Total 512
Programming and content  
Expected contractual cash commitments  
2024 199
2025 347
2026 238
2027 148
2028 79
Thereafter 63
Total 1,074
Sales and marketing  
Expected contractual cash commitments  
2024 52
2025 29
2026 18
2027 6
2028 1
Thereafter 0
Total 106
Satellite incentive payments  
Expected contractual cash commitments  
2024 4
2025 8
2026 3
2027 3
2028 3
Thereafter 12
Total 33
Operating lease obligations  
Expected contractual cash commitments  
2024 29
2025 55
2026 50
2027 45
2028 36
Thereafter 67
Total 282
Royalties, minimum guarantees and other  
Expected contractual cash commitments  
2024 331
2025 550
2026 695
2027 267
2028 262
Thereafter 275
Total $ 2,380
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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
plaintiff in Thousands, $ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 05, 2023
plaintiff
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
satellite
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of replacement satellites | satellite   4
Clean Energy Technology Investments    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Equity method investment payment liability   $ 767
Equity method investment liability, remainder of fiscal year   33
American Arbitration Association    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of claimants | plaintiff 70  
Music Royalty And Podcast Content Minimum Gaurantee    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Future minimum guarantee payments   912
Other commitment, to be paid, year one   $ 141
Minimum    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Operating lease obligations, term (years)   1 year
Maximum    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Operating lease obligations, term (years)   15 years
XM-5, SIRIUS FM-5, SIRIUS FM-6, and SXM-8    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Operating performance over design life   15 years
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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]            
Income tax benefit (expense) $ 89 $ 62 $ 168 $ 138    
Effective income tax rate percent 22.00% 16.70% 22.40% 20.30%    
Valuation allowance $ 88   $ 88     $ 88
Tax credits and other income tax benefits, net 12   16      
Tax credits and other income tax benefits 54   79      
Amortization expense $ 42   $ 63      
Forecast            
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]            
Effective income tax rate percent         22.00%  
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Segments and Geographic Information - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
segment
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Number of reportable segments | segment     2  
Total revenue $ 2,178 $ 2,250 $ 4,340 $ 4,394
Advertising revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 443 445 845 819
Advertising revenue | Intersegment Eliminations        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 $ 1
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Segments and Geographic Information - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue $ 2,178 $ 2,250 $ 4,340 $ 4,394
Cost of services (1,012) (1,051) (2,038) (2,067)
Segment gross profit 1,166 1,199 2,302 2,327
Subscriber revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 1,658 1,725 3,338 3,417
Advertising revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 443 445 845 819
Equipment revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 47 47 97 93
Other revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 30 33 60 65
Sirius XM        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 1,640 1,722 3,307 3,403
Cost of services (654) (675) (1,329) (1,340)
Segment gross profit 986 1,047 1,978 2,063
Sirius XM | Subscriber revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 1,520 1,597 3,067 3,160
Sirius XM | Advertising revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 43 45 83 85
Sirius XM | Equipment revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 47 47 97 93
Sirius XM | Other revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 30 33 60 65
Pandora and Off-platform        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 538 528 1,033 991
Cost of services (358) (376) (709) (727)
Segment gross profit 180 152 324 264
Pandora and Off-platform | Subscriber revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 138 128 271 257
Pandora and Off-platform | Advertising revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 400 400 762 734
Pandora and Off-platform | Equipment revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue 0 0 0 0
Pandora and Off-platform | Other revenue        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total revenue $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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Segments and Geographic Information - Schedule of Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Segment gross profit $ 1,166 $ 1,199 $ 2,302 $ 2,327
Subscriber acquisition costs (92) (93) (182) (183)
Sales and marketing (228) (220) (457) (443)
Engineering, design and development (71) (83) (157) (162)
General and administrative (108) (157) (223) (303)
Depreciation and amortization (133) (139) (273) (275)
Share-based payment expense (46) (42) (91) (87)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs (18) (18) (46) (50)
Consolidated income before income taxes 405 372 750 681
Cost of Sales        
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Share-based payment expense (11) (10) (22) (20)
Sales and Marketing        
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Share-based payment expense (11) (11) (23) (20)
Research and Development Expense        
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Share-based payment expense (11) (11) (23) (22)
General and Administrative Expense        
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Share-based payment expense (13) (10) (23) (25)
Segment Reconciling Items        
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Subscriber acquisition costs (92) (93) (182) (183)
Sales and marketing (217) (209) (434) (423)
Engineering, design and development (60) (72) (134) (140)
General and administrative (95) (147) (200) (278)
Depreciation and amortization (133) (139) (273) (275)
Share-based payment expense (46) (42) (91) (87)
Impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs (18) (18) (46) (50)
Total other expense $ (100) $ (107) $ (192) $ (210)
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Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Common stock, dividends, declared (in dollars per share)   $ 0.0266 $ 0.0266        
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Principal amount       $ 350,000,000      
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Line of credit facility             $ 1,750,000,000
Incremental Term Loan | Line of Credit              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Principal amount       $ 0 $ 1,100,000,000 $ 500,000,000  
Subsequent Event              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Common stock, dividends, declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.0266            

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