M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.95
SiriusXM and Liberty Media agree tracking stock merger; New SiriusXM single share class, ~8.4:1 ratio for LSXM holders
SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC.
- Transaction combines Liberty Media's Liberty SiriusXM tracking stock (LSXMA/B/K) with SiriusXM into New SiriusXM, traded under SIRI.
- LSXM stockholders receive ~8.4 shares of New SiriusXM per LSXM share; existing SIRI minority holders receive 1:1.
- Pro forma ownership: former LSXM holders ~81%, SIRI minority ~19%; approximately 3,392M basic shares outstanding.
- Expected close early Q3 2024, subject to LSXM stockholder vote, tax opinions, and regulatory approvals; Malone trusts committed to vote in favor.
- Committed $1.1B financing from Morgan Stanley, BofA, J.P. Morgan to refinance Liberty Media's exchangeable notes and margin loan.