Liberty Media Corporation Proposes Combination with Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
26 Septiembre 2023 - 6:15AM
Business Wire
Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty”) (Nasdaq: LSXMA, LSXMB,
LSXMK, FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLYVK) announced today that it
communicated a proposal to the Special Committee of the Board of
Directors (the “Special Committee”) of Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
(Nasdaq: SIRI) (“SiriusXM”), which outlined the terms of a proposed
combination of the Liberty SiriusXM tracking stock group (“LSXM”)
with SiriusXM to form a new, consolidated public company (“New
SiriusXM”).
In the proposed transaction, Liberty would separate LSXM by
means of a redemptive split-off of a newly formed subsidiary of
Liberty (“SplitCo”), which would own all of the assets and
liabilities attributed to LSXM. In the split-off, holders of each
series of LSXM common stock would receive a number of shares of a
single series of common stock of SplitCo calculated based upon each
underlying share of SiriusXM common stock held by SplitCo being
exchanged for 1.05 shares of common stock of New SiriusXM. SplitCo
would then combine with SiriusXM to form New SiriusXM, with the
minority shareholders of SiriusXM receiving shares in New SiriusXM
on a one-for-one basis. In addition, the minority shareholders of
SiriusXM would receive a pro rata cash payment calculated based on
the amount of the outstanding net debt of LSXM effectively assumed
by New SiriusXM in the proposed transaction. New SiriusXM would
have a single outstanding series of common stock, with each share
entitling the holder thereof to one vote per share. By way of
example, based on recent outstanding share counts, holders of LSXM
common stock would receive 10.3 shares of New SiriusXM common stock
for each share of LSXM common stock held at closing, and, based on
the projected outstanding principal amount of LSXM net debt at year
end, the minority shareholders of SiriusXM would receive 1 share of
New SiriusXM common stock plus $0.55 in cash for each share of
SiriusXM common stock held at closing. The minority shareholders of
SiriusXM would collectively own approximately 16% of New SiriusXM,
and the former holders of LSXM common stock would collectively own
approximately 84% of New SiriusXM.
“Liberty’s proposal rationalizes the dual corporate structure
between LSXM and SiriusXM and provides value to all shareholders
with a more flexible and attractive currency in New SiriusXM,” said
Greg Maffei, Liberty President & CEO. “SiriusXM minority
shareholders will also benefit from enhanced trading dynamics,
including increased liquidity and likelihood of future index
inclusion. We are excited about the prospects for New SiriusXM and
look forward to remaining meaningfully invested in the business.
This simplified structure will also allow management to better
focus on its strategic priorities, drive the company’s continued
growth and simplify the investor relations story.”
The proposed transaction is intended to be tax-free (except with
respect to any cash received) and would be subject to, among other
things, the negotiation and execution of mutually acceptable
definitive transaction documents and applicable board approvals,
including the approval of a Special Committee. No further updates
on the proposed transaction will be provided unless and until
definitive documents are executed or discussions between the
parties terminate.
The proposed transaction would not result in any changes to the
Liberty Formula One tracking stock group or the Liberty Live
tracking stock group.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, including certain statements relating to the completion of
the proposed transaction, proposed trading of New SiriusXM common
stock and other matters related to such proposed transaction. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are
“forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state
securities laws. These forward-looking statements generally can be
identified by phrases such as “possible,” “potential,” “intends” or
“expects” or other words or phrases of similar import or future or
conditional verbs such as “will,” “may,” “might,” “should,”
“would,” “could,” or similar variations. These forward-looking
statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by such statements, including, without limitation, the satisfaction
of all other conditions to the proposed transaction. These
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press
release, and Liberty expressly disclaims any obligation or
undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any
forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in
Liberty’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Please refer to the publicly filed documents of Liberty, including
its most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q, as such risk factors may be
amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other
reports Liberty subsequently files with the SEC, for additional
information about Liberty and about the risks and uncertainties
related to Liberty’s business which may affect the statements made
in this press release.
Additional Information
Nothing in this press release shall constitute a solicitation to
buy or an offer to sell shares of common stock of Liberty,
SiriusXM, SplitCo, or New SiriusXM. The proposed offer and issuance
of shares of common stock of SplitCo and of the shares of New
SiriusXM common stock, as applicable, in the proposed split-off and
the proposed combination will be made only pursuant to an effective
registration statement. Liberty and SiriusXM stockholders and other
investors are urged to read the registration statement when it is
available, together with all relevant SEC filings regarding the
proposed transaction, and any other relevant documents filed as
exhibits therewith, as well as any amendments or supplements to
those documents, because they will contain important information
about the proposed transaction. Copies of these SEC filings will be
available free of charge at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov).
Copies of the filings together with the materials incorporated by
reference therein will also be available, without charge, by
directing a request to Liberty Media Corporation, 12300 Liberty
Boulevard, Englewood, Colorado 80112, Attention: Investor
Relations, Telephone: (877) 772-1518.
Participants in a Solicitation
Liberty and SiriusXM and their respective directors and
executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be
participants in a solicitation in respect of any proposals relating
to the proposed transaction. Information regarding the directors
and executive officers of Liberty and any participants in a
solicitation and a description of their respective direct and
indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be
available in relevant SEC filings regarding the proposed
transaction to be filed with the SEC. Investors should read
relevant SEC filings regarding the proposed transaction carefully
before making any voting or investment decisions. Free copies of
these materials from Liberty may be obtained as indicated
above.
About Liberty Media Corporation
Liberty Media Corporation operates and owns interests in a broad
range of media, communications and entertainment businesses. Those
businesses are attributed to three tracking stock groups: the
Liberty SiriusXM Group, the Formula One Group and the Liberty Live
Group. The businesses and assets attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM
Group (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK) include Liberty’s interest in
SiriusXM. The businesses and assets attributed to the Formula One
Group (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK) include Liberty’s subsidiary Formula 1
and other minority investments. The businesses and assets
attributed to the Liberty Live Group (NASDAQ: LLYVA, LLYVK) include
Liberty’s interest in Live Nation and other minority
investments.
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