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SIRIUS Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

SIRIUS Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

* Revenue of $270.4 Million, Up 33% Year Over Year

* Total Subscribers of More Than 8.6 Million, Up 31% Year Over Year

* Record First Quarter Gross Subscriber Additions - Exceed 1 Million

* Adjusted Loss From Operations Improves 55%

NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced first quarter 2008 financial results, including a 33% increase in revenue to $270.4 million, total subscribers in excess of 8.6 million and a 55% decrease in the adjusted loss from operations.

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"SIRIUS continues to demonstrate robust subscriber and revenue growth, along with strong cost discipline and significant improvement in our bottom line," said Mel Karmazin, CEO of SIRIUS. "Compared with a year ago, first quarter 2008 subscribers grew 31%, revenue grew 33%, while cash operating costs only grew 8%, leading to a 55% decline in our adjusted loss from operations."

"We await the FCC decision on our pending merger with XM, and we are eager to deliver the strong benefits of the combined company to our subscribers and stockholders."

SIRIUS ended first quarter 2008 with 8,644,319 subscribers, up 31% from 6,581,045 subscribers at the end of first quarter 2007. Retail subscribers increased 10% in the first quarter 2008 to 4,643,215 from 4,234,804 at the end of first quarter 2007. OEM subscribers increased 72% in the first quarter 2008 to 3,986,818 from 2,323,683 at the end of first quarter 2007. During the first quarter 2008, SIRIUS added 322,534 net subscribers and achieved a 52% share of satellite radio net subscriber additions.

Total revenue for the first quarter 2008 increased to $270.4 million, up 33% from first quarter 2007 total revenue of $204.0 million. Average monthly revenue per subscriber (or "ARPU") was $10.42 in first quarter 2008 as compared with $10.46 for first quarter 2007. First quarter 2008 average all-in customer churn was 2.7%. SAC per gross subscriber addition was $91 in first quarter 2008, an improvement over first quarter 2007's SAC per gross subscriber addition of $101.

SIRIUS reported a first quarter 2008 net loss of ($104.1) million, or ($0.07) per share, an improvement of 28% over first quarter 2007 net loss of ($144.7) million, or ($0.10) per share. The adjusted loss from operations for first quarter 2008 improved 53% to ($39.5) million, as compared to the adjusted loss from operations of ($84.0) million in first quarter 2007.

2008 OUTLOOK

Following approval of the pending merger with XM by the Federal Communications Commission, SIRIUS will provide guidance for 2008.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The discussion of operating expenses below excludes the effects of stock-based compensation. SIRIUS believes this presentation improves the transparency of disclosure and is consistent with the way operating results are evaluated by management.

FIRST QUARTER 2008 VERSUS FIRST QUARTER 2007

For the first quarter of 2008, SIRIUS recognized total revenue of $270.4 million compared to $204.0 million for the first quarter of 2007. This 33%, or $66.4 million, increase in revenue was driven by a $64.8 million increase in subscriber revenue resulting from the net increase in subscribers of 2,063,274 from the first quarter of 2007.

The company's adjusted loss from operations decreased $44.5 million to ($39.5) million for the first quarter of 2008 from ($84.0) million for the first quarter of 2007 (refer to the reconciliation table of net loss to adjusted loss from operations). This decrease was driven by the increase in total revenue of $66.4 million offset by a $21.8 million increase in non-operating expenses.

Satellite and transmission expenses decreased $0.3 million to $7.0 million for the first quarter of 2008 compared to $7.3 million for the first quarter of 2007 as a result of lower maintenance expenses in the first of quarter 2008.

Programming and content expenses increased $1.8 million to $58.9 million for the first quarter of 2008 from $57.1 million for the first quarter of 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to higher compensation-related costs for additions to headcount.

Revenue share and royalties increased $15.2 million to $42.3 million for the first quarter of 2008 from $27.1 million for the first quarter of 2007. This increase was attributable to the determination by the Copyright Royalty Board in January 2008 of the royalty rate under the statutory license covering the performance of sound recordings. The 33% growth in the company's revenues also contributed to the increase in revenue share and royalties.

Customer service and billing expenses increased $4.9 million to $26.6 million for the first quarter of 2008 from $21.7 million for the first quarter of 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to higher call center operating costs necessary to accommodate the increase in the company's subscriber base. Customer service and billing expenses per average subscriber per month declined 9.0% to $1.05 for the first quarter of 2008 from $1.15 for the first quarter of 2007.

Sales and marketing expenses decreased $2.2 million to $33.2 million for the first quarter of 2008 from $35.4 million for the first quarter of 2007. This decrease was primarily attributable to lower advertising and reduced cooperative marketing spend with the company's distributors compared to the year-ago first quarter.

Subscriber acquisition costs (SAC) decreased $8.4 million, or 9%, to $89.8 million for the first quarter of 2008 from $98.2 million for the first quarter of 2007. This decrease was primarily attributable to production efficiencies and a higher average retail selling price, offset by increased OEM unit production.

SAC per gross subscriber addition decreased 10% to $91 for the first quarter of 2008 from $101 for the first quarter of 2007. The decrease was driven by lower per unit subsidies due to production efficiencies and a higher average retail selling price, offset by a higher mix of OEM gross additions.

General and administrative expenses increased $13.4 million to $36.8 million for the first quarter of 2008 from $23.4 million for the first quarter of 2007. The increase was primarily the result of higher litigation related costs and compensation-related costs to support the growth of our business.

Engineering, design and development expenses decreased $3.9 million to $7.5 million for the first quarter of 2008 from $11.4 million for the first quarter of 2007. This decrease was attributable to reduced OEM and product development costs.

SIRIUS reported a net loss of ($104.1) million, or ($0.07) per share, for the first quarter of 2008 compared to a net loss of ($144.7) million, or ($0.10) per share, for the first quarter of 2007.

                SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                          SUBSCRIBER DATA, METRICS                   AND OTHER NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES              (Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)    Subscriber Data:                                             For the Three Months                                                Ended March 31,                                            2008              2007     Beginning subscribers                8,321,785         6,024,555    Net additions                          322,534           556,490      Ending subscribers                 8,644,319         6,581,045       Retail                             4,643,215         4,234,804      OEM                                3,986,818         2,323,683      Hertz                                 14,286            22,558    Ending subscribers                   8,644,319         6,581,045       Retail                                 2,506           192,978      OEM                                  321,186           364,674      Hertz                                 (1,158)           (1,162)    Net additions                          322,534           556,490      Metrics:                                              For the Three Months                                                 Ended March 31,                                           2008              2007     Gross subscriber additions           1,003,422           988,458    Deactivated subscribers                680,888           431,968    Average monthly churn (1)(6)               2.7%              2.3%    SAC per gross subscriber     addition (3)(6)                           $91              $101    Customer service and billing     expenses per average     subscriber (3)(6)                       $1.05             $1.15    Total revenue                         $270,350          $204,037    Free cash flow (4)(6)                $(186,535)        $(146,715)     Monthly ARPU:      Average monthly subscriber       revenue per subscriber       before the effects of       Hertz subscribers and rebates        $10.09            $10.30      Effects of Hertz subscribers            0.04              0.04      Effects of rebates                     (0.04)            (0.24)      Average monthly subscriber       revenue per subscriber                10.09             10.10      Average monthly net       advertising revenue per       subscriber                             0.33              0.36      ARPU                                  $10.42            $10.46                   SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                          SUBSCRIBER DATA, METRICS             AND OTHER NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CONTINUED              (Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)     Adjusted Loss from Operations:                                             For the Three Months                                                Ended March 31,                                             2008              2007      Net loss                            $(104,118)        $(144,745)       Depreciation                         26,906            26,786       Stock-based compensation             22,262            24,260       Other non operating expense          14,950             9,145       Income tax expense                      543               555      Adjusted loss from       operations (7)                     $(39,457)         $(83,999)       Adjusted Net Loss:                                             For the Three Months                                                Ended March 31,                                            2008              2007      Net loss                            $(104,118)        $(144,745)       Stock-based compensation             22,262            24,260     Adjusted net loss                    $(81,856)        $(120,485)     Net loss per share (basic      and diluted) (8)                      $(0.07)           $(0.10)     Weighted average common      shares outstanding      (basic and diluted)                1,475,496         1,457,011                   SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                          SUBSCRIBER DATA, METRICS             AND OTHER NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - CONTINUED              (Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:                                              For the Three Months                                                Ended March 31,                                           2008               2007     Total revenue                        $270,350           $204,037    Operating expenses     (excludes depreciation and     stock-based compensation     shown separately below):      Satellite and transmission            7,025              7,330      Programming and content              58,903             57,063      Revenue share and royalties          42,320             27,134      Customer service and billing         26,646             21,654      Cost of equipment                     7,588              6,458      Sales and marketing                  33,227             35,352      Subscriber acquisition costs         89,810             98,237      General and administrative           36,780             23,403      Engineering, design and development   7,508             11,405      Depreciation                         26,906             26,786      Stock-based compensation             22,262             24,260    Total operating expenses              358,975            339,082    Loss from operations                  (88,625)          (135,045)      Other expense                       (14,950)            (9,145)    Loss before income taxes             (103,575)          (144,190)      Income tax expense                     (543)              (555)    Net loss                            $(104,118)         $(144,745)                   SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS                  (In thousands, except per share amounts)                                                      For the Three Months                                                       Ended March 31,                                                   2008              2007    Revenue:      Subscriber revenue, including       effects of rebates                        $255,640          $190,796      Advertising revenue, net of agency fees       8,408             6,721      Equipment revenue                             6,063             4,671      Other revenue                                   239             1,849    Total revenue                                 270,350           204,037    Operating expenses (excludes     depreciation shown separately below) (1):      Cost of services:        Satellite and transmission                  7,822             7,986        Programming and content                    61,692            59,998        Revenue share and royalties                42,320            27,134        Customer service and billing               26,922            21,853        Cost of equipment                           7,588             6,458      Sales and marketing                          38,467            40,996      Subscriber acquisition costs                 89,824           100,117      General and administrative                   48,778            35,343      Engineering, design and development           8,656            12,411      Depreciation                                 26,906            26,786    Total operating expenses                      358,975           339,082      Loss from operations                        (88,625)         (135,045)    Other income (expense):      Interest and investment income                2,802             6,042      Interest expense, net of amounts       capitalized                                (17,675)          (15,192)      Other (expense) income                          (77)                5    Total other expense                           (14,950)           (9,145)      Loss before income taxes                   (103,575)         (144,190)      Income tax expense                             (543)             (555)        Net loss                                $(104,118)        $(144,745)    Net loss per share (basic and diluted)         $(0.07)           $(0.10)    Weighted average common shares     outstanding (basic and diluted)            1,475,496         1,457,011    (1) Amounts related to stock-based       compensation included in other       operating expenses were as follows:        Satellite and transmission                    $797              $656       Programming and content                      2,789             2,935       Customer service and billing                   276               199       Sales and marketing                          5,240             5,644       Subscriber acquisition costs                    14             1,880       General and administrative                  11,998            11,940       Engineering, design and development          1,148             1,006       Total stock-based compensation             $22,262           $24,260                   SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                             BALANCE SHEET DATA                           (Dollars in thousands)                                                          As of                                           March 31, 2008   December 31, 2007                                             (unaudited)    Cash, cash equivalents and     marketable securities                     $252,969          $439,289    Restricted investments                       56,000            53,000    Working capital                            (741,218)         (394,989)    Total assets                              1,469,823         1,694,149    Total debt                                1,282,743         1,314,418    Total liabilities                         2,309,257         2,486,886    Accumulated deficit                      (4,503,090)       (4,398,972)    Stockholders' deficit                      (839,434)         (792,737)                   SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS                           (Dollars in thousands)                                                     For the Three Months                                                       Ended March 31,                                                   2008               2007    Cash flows from operating activities:      Net loss                                  $(104,118)         (144,745)      Adjustments to reconcile net loss       to net cash used in operating       activities:        Depreciation                               26,906            26,786        Non-cash interest expense                   1,004               754        Provision for doubtful accounts             2,560             2,088        Gain on disposal of assets                    -                  (4)        Stock-based compensation                   22,262            24,260        Deferred income taxes                         543               555      Changes in operating assets and       liabilities:        Accounts receivable                        18,765             6,639        Inventory                                   4,193              (473)        Receivables from distributors              (9,988)           (7,569)        Prepaid expenses and other current         assets                                    14,256            (9,173)        Other long-term assets                      3,256               (23)        Accounts payable and accrued expenses    (116,741)          (47,811)        Accrued interest                          (11,885)          (11,763)        Deferred revenue                           14,712            21,731        Other long-term liabilities                (5,017)            7,702          Net cash used in operating activities  (139,292)         (131,046)    Cash flows from investing activities:      Additions to property and equipment         (39,225)          (12,458)      Sales of property and equipment                 -                  96      Purchases of restricted and other       investments                                 (3,000)             (310)      Sale of investments                           5,000               -      Merger related costs                        (10,018)           (2,901)      Sales of available-for-sale securities            8            10,850          Net cash used in investing           activities                             (47,235)           (4,723)    Cash flows from financing activities:      Repayment of long-term borrowings              (625)              -      Proceeds from exercise of stock options         840             1,510          Net cash provided by financing           activities                                 215             1,510    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents    (186,312)         (134,259)    Cash and cash equivalents at the     beginning of period                          438,820           393,421    Cash and cash equivalents at the     end of period                               $252,508          $259,162      FOOTNOTES TO PRESS RELEASE AND TABLES FOR NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES   

This press release, including the selected financial information above, includes the following non-GAAP financial measures: average monthly churn; SAC per gross subscriber addition; customer service and billing expenses per average subscriber; free cash flow; average monthly revenue per subscriber, or ARPU; adjusted loss from operations; and adjusted net loss. The definitions and usefulness of such non-GAAP financial measures are as follows (dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated):

    (1) SIRIUS defines average monthly churn as the number of deactivated        subscribers divided by average quarterly subscribers.     (2) SIRIUS defines SAC per gross subscriber addition as subscriber        acquisition costs, excluding stock-based compensation, and margins        from the direct sale of SIRIUS radios and accessories divided by the        number of gross subscriber additions for the period. SAC per gross        subscriber addition is calculated as follows:                                               For the Three Months                                                   March 31,                                             2008              2007    Subscriber acquisition costs            $89,824          $100,117   Less:  stock-based compensation             (14)           (1,880)   Add:  margin from direct sales of    SIRIUS radios and accessories            1,525             1,787   SAC                                     $91,335          $100,024   Gross subscriber additions            1,003,422           988,458   SAC per gross subscriber addition           $91              $101      (3) SIRIUS defines customer service and billing expenses per average        subscriber as total customer service and billing expenses, excluding        stock-based compensation, divided by the daily weighted average        number of subscribers for the period. Customer service and billing        expenses per average subscriber is calculated as follows:                                                    For the Three Months                                                     Ended March 31,                                                 2008              2007    Customer service and billing expenses       $26,922           $21,853   Less:  stock-based compensation                (276)             (199)   Customer service and billing expenses,    as adjusted                                $26,646           $21,654   Daily weighted average number of    subscribers                              8,446,343         6,295,282   Customer service and billing expenses,     as adjusted, per average subscriber         $1.05             $1.15      (4) SIRIUS defines free cash flow as cash flow from operating activities,        capital expenditures, merger related costs and restricted and other        investment activity. Free cash flow is calculated as follows:                                                  For the Three Months                                                   Ended March 31,                                                2008              2007   Net cash used in operating activities     $(139,292)        $(131,046)   Additions to property and equipment         (39,225)          (12,458)   Merger related costs                        (10,018)           (2,901)   Restricted and other investment    activity                                     2,000              (310)   Free cash flow                            $(186,535)        $(146,715)      (5) SIRIUS defines ARPU as the total earned subscriber revenue and net        advertising revenue divided by the daily weighted average number        of subscribers for the period. ARPU is calculated as follows:                                                  For the Three Months                                                   Ended March 31,                                                2008              2007   Subscriber revenue                         $255,640          $190,796   Net advertising revenue                       8,408             6,721   Total subscriber and net advertising    revenue                                   $264,048          $197,517   Daily weighted average number    of subscribers                           8,446,343         6,295,282   ARPU                                         $10.42            $10.46      (6) SIRIUS believes average monthly churn; SAC per gross subscriber        addition; customer service and billing expenses per average        subscriber; free cash flow; and ARPU provide meaningful information        regarding operating performance and liquidity and are used for        internal management purposes; when publicly providing the business        outlook; as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons; and        to compare the company's performance to that of its competitors.        SIRIUS also believes that investors use current and projected metrics        to monitor performance of the business and make investment decisions.         SIRIUS believes the exclusion of stock-based compensation expense in        the calculations of SAC per gross subscriber addition and customer        service and billing expenses per average subscriber is useful given        the significant variation in expense that can result from changes in        the fair market value of SIRIUS common stock, the effect of which is        unrelated to the operational conditions that give rise to variations        in the components of subscriber acquisition costs and customer        service and billing expenses. Specifically, the exclusion of        stock-based compensation expense in the calculation of SAC per gross        subscriber addition is critical in being able to understand the        economic impact of the direct costs incurred to acquire a subscriber        and the effect over time as economies of scale are reached.         These non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in        conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. These        non-GAAP financial measures 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 for, or superior to measures of financial performance        prepared in accordance with GAAP.     (7) SIRIUS refers to net loss before taxes; other income        (expense) -- including interest and investment income, interest        expense, equity in net loss of affiliate; depreciation; and        stock-based compensation expense as adjusted loss from operations.        Adjusted loss from operations is not a measure of financial        performance under GAAP. The company believes adjusted loss from        operations is a useful measure of its operating performance. The        company uses adjusted loss from operations for budgetary and planning        purposes; to assess the relative profitability and on-going        performance of consolidated operations; to compare performance from        period to period; and to compare performance to that of its        competitors. The company also believes adjusted loss from operations        is useful to investors to compare operating performance to the        performance of other communications, entertainment and media        companies. The company believes that investors use current and        projected adjusted loss from operations to estimate the current or        prospective enterprise value and make investment decisions.         Because the company funds and builds-out its satellite radio system        through the periodic raising and expenditure of large amounts of        capital, results of operations reflect significant charges for        interest and depreciation expense. The company believes adjusted loss        from operations provides useful information about the operating        performance of the business apart from the costs associated with the        capital structure and physical plant. The exclusion of interest        expense and depreciation is useful given fluctuations in interest        rates and significant variation in depreciation expense that can        result from the amount and timing of capital expenditures and        potential variations in estimated useful lives, all of which can vary        widely across different industries or among companies within the same        industry. The company believes the exclusion of taxes is appropriate        for comparability purposes as the tax positions of companies can vary        because of their differing abilities to take advantage of tax        benefits and because of the tax policies of the various jurisdictions        in which they operate. The company also believes the exclusion of        stock-based compensation expense is useful given the significant        variation in expense that can result from changes in the fair market        value of the company's common stock. Finally, the company believes        that the exclusion of equity in net loss of affiliate (SIRIUS Canada,        Inc.) is useful to assess the performance of its core consolidated        operations in the continental United States. To compensate for the        exclusion of taxes, other income (expense), depreciation, impairment        charges and stock-based compensation expense, the company separately        measures and budgets for these items.         There are material limitations associated with the use of adjusted        loss from operations in evaluating the company compared with net        loss, which reflects overall financial performance, including the        effects of taxes, other income (expense), depreciation, impairment        charges and stock-based compensation expense. The company uses        adjusted loss from operations to supplement GAAP results to provide        a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the        business than GAAP results alone. Investors that wish to compare and        evaluate the operating results after giving effect for these costs,        should refer to net loss as disclosed in the unaudited consolidated        statements of operations. Since adjusted loss from operations is a        non-GAAP financial measure, the calculation of adjusted loss from        operations 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 in accordance with        GAAP.     (8) SIRIUS refers to adjusted net loss as net loss per share excluding        stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted net loss is not a measure        of financial performance under GAAP. The company believes adjusted        net loss is useful to investors to compare its operating performance        to the performance of other communications, entertainment and media        companies. The company also believes the exclusion of stock-based        compensation expense is useful given the significant variation in        expense that can result from changes in the fair market value of the        company's common stock.         There are material limitations associated with the use of adjusted        net loss in evaluating the company compared with net loss, which        reflects overall financial performance, including the effects of        stock-based compensation expense. The company uses adjusted net loss        to supplement GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding        of the factors and trends affecting the business than GAAP results        alone. Investors that wish to compare and evaluate the operating        results after giving effect for these costs, should refer to net loss        as disclosed in the unaudited consolidated financial statements of        operations. Since adjusted net loss is a non-GAAP financial measure,        the calculation of adjusted net loss 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.     About SIRIUS  

SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR, NBA, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is an Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 80 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.

SIRIUS Backseat TV (TM) is the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring three channels of children's programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network, for the subscription fee of $6.99 plus applicable audio subscription fee.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available at shop.sirius.com and in more than 20,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and RadioShack.

As of March 31, 2008, SIRIUS radios were available as a factory and dealer-installed option in 125 vehicle models and as a dealer only-installed option in 29 vehicle models.

SIRIUS has agreements with Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lincoln, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MINI, Mitsubishi, Rolls-Royce, Volvo, and Volkswagen to offer SIRIUS radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment in their vehicles. SIRIUS has relationships with Toyota and Scion to offer SIRIUS radios as dealer-installed equipment, and a relationship with Subaru to offer SIRIUS radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment. SIRIUS radios are also offered to renters of Hertz vehicles at airport locations nationwide.

Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed are: our pending merger with XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. ("XM"), including related uncertainties and risks and the impact on our business if the merger is not completed; any events which affect the useful life of our satellites; our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers; and our competitive position versus other audio entertainment providers.

   E-SIRI     CONTACT INFORMATION FOR INVESTORS AND FINANCIAL MEDIA:     Paul Blalock    SIRIUS    212.584.5174    pblalock@siriusradio.com     Hooper Stevens    SIRIUS    212.901.6718    hstevens@siriusradio.com  

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: sresendez@siriusradio.com

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CONTACT: Paul Blalock, +1-212-584-5174, pblalock@siriusradio.com, or
Hooper Stevens, +1-212-901-6718, hstevens@siriusradio.com, both of SIRIUS

Web site: http://www.sirius.com/
http://shop.sirius.com/


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