---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-088449"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SIRI"
cik: "0000908937"
company_name: "SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC."
filed_at: "2026-07-30T11:00:23+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-30T11:05:26.422788+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Sirius XM COO Wayne Thorsen to depart July 31; no successor named

## Summary
- Wayne Thorsen, EVP and COO, will cease employment effective July 31, 2026.
- No disagreements with company operations, policies, or practices.
- Company will not appoint a successor COO at this time.
- Thorsen receives $1.05M lump sum (prorated 2026 bonus); unvested equity forfeited.
- Separation agreement includes non-disparagement and restrictive covenants.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-088449
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SIRI
- cik: 0000908937
- company_name: SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC.
- filed_at: 2026-07-30T11:00:23+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/908937/000110465926088449/0001104659-26-088449-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/908937/000110465926088449/tm2621617d1_8k.htm

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