SiriusXM Canada Reports Record Total Subscribers and Revenue for Fiscal 2015 Year-End and Fourth Quarter

SiriusXM Canada Reports Record Total Subscribers and Revenue for Fiscal 2015 Year-End and Fourth Quarter

- Net self-pay subscriber growth for the year fuels total subscriber
all-time high, top-line improvements and increased profitability -


TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc. ("SiriusXM
Canada" or the "Company") (TSX: XSR), parent of Sirius XM Canada Inc.,
today released financial results for its fiscal year 2015 ("FY2015") and fourth quarter ("Q4 FY2015") ended August 31, 2015 prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). A summary of IFRS financial results for Q4 FY2015 and FY2015 is attached. All results are reported in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.


Q4 and Year-End FY2015 Financial and Operating Metrics


The figures below include certain non-GAAP measures and industry
metrics. These figures are subject to the qualification and assumptions
set out in the Company's notes to such results. For easier
comparability, the table and financial review below exclude the impact
of income tax expense and withholding tax expense due to Canada Revenue
Agency reassessments in FY2015 and the impact of the Company's debt
refinancing in FY2014. Please see the Company's reconciliation table
below or the Company's MD&A for more detail.






Financial1 Q4 % %
FY2015 Q4 FY2014 Change FY2015 FY2014 Change

Aug
31, Aug 31, Aug 31, Aug 31,
2015 2014 2015 2014

(Restated)



Revenue 83,709 77,121 8.5% 325,874 303,500 7.4%

Adjusted
EBITDA2 12,792 12,202 4.8% 79,214 79,025 0.2%

Normalized
net income3 2,406 1,200 100.5% 28,227 19,708 43.2%

Normalized
free cash
flow4 15,817 10,501 50.6% 55,157 45,944 20.1%



Operating1

Self-Paying
Subscribers 1,925 1,852 4.0% 1,925 1,852 4.0%

Total
Subscribers 2,726 2,612 4.4% 2,726 2,612 4.4%

Self-Pay
ARPU5 $12.69 $12.25 3.6% $12.61 $12.15 3.8%

Subscriber
Acquisition
Cost (SAC) $40 $38 5.3% $39 $38 2.6%

Cost Per
Gross
Addition
(CPGA) $71 $66 7.6% $66 $64 3.1%





1All figures in the table above are in thousands except, ARPU, SAC and
CPGA.

2Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of income
(loss) before taxes to both EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA,
including a one-time $15.9 million withholding tax in FY2015 is
provided below.

3Adjusted for a one-time after-tax $12.2 million debt refinancing
charge in FY2014 as well as a $15.9 million withholding tax
expense and a $19.1 million, non-cash income tax expense for FY2015.
Please refer to the reconciliation tables below and
the Company's MD&A for more detail.

4FY2014 adjusted for $10.4 million call premium related to the
Company's debt refinancing.

5Self-Pay ARPU is derived from the total of earned subscription revenue
from Self-Pay subscribers and the music royalty and
regulatory fee and activation fees, divided by the monthly weighted
average number of Self-Paying subscribers. Please see
the Company's MD&A for a more detailed description.






"Fiscal 2015 ended on a high note, with us delivering growth across all
of our key metrics," said Mark Redmond, President and CEO, SiriusXM
Canada. "Total subscribers reached at an all-time high, and we
delivered record quarterly and annual revenue. Supported by substantial
net self-pay subscriber additions in Q4, we achieved our stated goal of
mid-single digit growth for the year. We also generated year-over-year
improvements in Adjusted EBITDA and normalized free cash flow. This was
despite a much larger cost base due to higher copyright fees and
increasing foreign exchange headwinds as we moved through the year. As
expected, we saw churn continue to improve in Q2, Q3 and Q4, with it
coming in particularly strong at 1.76 per cent for the quarter."



Mr. Redmond continued: "With the superior overall audio entertainment
experience we provide and our growing addressable market, our long-term
opportunities are significant. Our content is a major competitive
advantage. It is unrivaled. As we continue to demonstrate with the
launch of new shows and channels, we are committed to further enhancing
our programming line-up to attract even more listeners. We remain
confident in our ability to continue to deliver top-line growth, strong
Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow."


Key Factors Affecting FY2015 and FY2014 Reported Results

For FY2014 and FY2015 periods, there were one-time events that affected
the Company's results. In Q3 FY2014, the Company redeemed $130.8
million outstanding 9.75% senior notes that were due 2018. This
resulted in a total pre-tax debt refinancing charge of $16.6 million
(after-tax - $12.2 million) including $10.4 million call premium for
early redemption of debt. For FY2015, the company recognized a
one-time, non-cash $19.1 million income tax expense and a $15.9 million
withholding tax expense in Q2 2015 related to Canada Revenue Agency
reassessments that the Company is currently disputing. For the
discussion below, the Company has compared normalized results as it
believes this approach provides a more accurate depiction of its
year-over-year performance. Please refer to the reconciliation tables
below and the Company's MD&A for more detail.


Q4 and Year-End FY2015 Results Financial Review

For Q4 FY2015, revenue was $83.7 million, up $6.6 million, or 8.5%, from
$77.1 million in Q4 FY2014. The year-over-year improvement reflects
growth in the Company's self-paying subscriber base and an increase in
Self-Pay ARPU. Q4 FY2015 Self-Pay ARPU was $12.69, up 3.6% from $12.25
in Q4 FY2014 driven by the Company's implementation of its increased
Music Royalty and Regulatory Fee (MRF) on renewing subscribers. For
FY2015, revenue was $325.9 million, up $22.4 million, or 7.4%, from
$303.5 million for FY2014. Self-Pay ARPU for FY2015 was $12.61, up 3.8%
compared to $12.15 for FY2014.



Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 FY2015, increased $0.6 million, or 4.8%, to $12.8
million from $12.2 million in Q4 FY2014. The year-over-year increase
was a result of revenue growth partially offset by an increase in the
Company's copyright fees and higher overall marketing costs due to
increased volumes and penetration rates, investments in the pre-owned
vehicle market and product development costs. For FY2015, Adjusted
EBITDA, which excludes a one-time adjustment related to the withholding
tax provision the Company took, was $79.2 million, an increase of $0.2
million, or 0.2%, from $79.0 million for the same period in FY2014.



The Company recorded net income of $2.4 million in Q4 FY2015, up $1.2
million, or 100.5%, compared to net income of $1.2 million in Q4
FY2014. For FY2015, net income was $28.2 million, excluding a one-time
income tax expense and withholding tax expense. This was up $8.5
million, or 43.2%, from net income of $19.7 million for FY2014, after
normalizing for the after-tax debt refinancing charge the Company
incurred in FY2014.



SAC for Q4 FY2015 was $40, up from $38 in Q4 FY2014 as a result of
higher subsidy costs and an unfavorable impact of a weakened Canadian
dollar versus the US dollar. SAC increased marginally to $39 in FY2015
from $38 in FY2014.



CPGA was $71 in Q4 FY2015, up from $66 in Q4 FY2014, reflecting higher
subsidy and marketing costs, offset, in part, by higher gross additions
from the pre-owned vehicle channel. CPGA increased to $66 in FY2015
from $64 in FY2014.



In Q4 FY2015, the Company generated $18.3 million in cash from operating
activities, up $4.1 million, or 29.0%, from $14.2 million in cash from
operating activities in Q4 FY2014. As a result of year-over-year
changes in working capital and lower interest payments in FY2015, the
Company generated $71.0 million in cash from operating activities, up
$11.0 million, or 18.3%, from $60.0 million in cash from operating
activities in FY2014, after adjusting for the call premium of $10.4
million related to the Company's debt refinancing.



The Company generated free cash flow of $15.8 million in Q4 FY2015, up
$5.3 million, or 50.6%, from $10.5 million in Q4 FY2014 reflecting a
$4.1 million increase in cash from operations coupled with a $1.2
million decrease in capital spending, as the Company completed the
implementation of its unified Subscriber Management System, in Q3
FY2015. For FY2015, the Company generated $55.2 million of free cash
flow, up $9.2 million, or 20.1%, compared to $45.9 million in FY2014,
after adjusting for call premium for repayment of debt. The
year-over-year increase reflects higher cash from operations offset by
higher capital expenditures in FY2015.



As at August 31, 2015, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents
of $26.1 million compared to $23.8 million as at May 31, 2015. The
increase is primarily due to cash flow from operating activities of
$18.3 million in Q4 FY2015 offset by dividend payments of $13.5 million
and capital expenditures of $2.5 million.


Conference Call and Webcast Details

SiriusXM Canada will hold a conference call to discuss the Company's Q4
and year-end FY2015 results on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
ET. All interested parties can join the call by dialing 647-427-7450,
or 1-888-231-8191. Please dial in 15 minutes prior to the call to
secure a line. The conference will be archived for replay until
Friday, November 6, 2015 at midnight. To access the archived conference
call, please dial 416-849-0833 or 1-855-859-2056 and enter reservation
code: 56558816. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be
available here: http://bit.ly/1juTkrt . Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call top
ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
An archived replay will be available for 90 days.


Reconciliations

The following is a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to
Income (loss) before income taxes.






Adjusted Three months ended Fiscal year ended
EBITDA: August 31, August 31,
Reconciliation

In ($ 000's) 2015 2014 2015 2014

Q4 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014

(Restated)



Income (loss) 3,564 2,029 24,416 11,373
before income
taxes

Interest 3,071 2,888 12,213 14,407
expense &
income

Loss on debt -- -- -- 16,636
repayment

Foreign 280 13 331 265
exchange loss

Amortization 5,514 6,837 22,936 33,727

EBITDA 12,429 11,767 59,896 76,408

Withholding -- -- 15,887 --
tax expense

Stock-based 363 431 3,427 2,550
compensation

Fair value -- 4 4 67
adjustments *

Adjusted EBITDA 12,792 12,202 79,214 79,025





* Fair value adjustment relates to reduction in revenue due to
valuation of deferred revenue as per purchase price accounting






For easier comparability, the table below shows the normalized results
for fiscal FY2015 and FY2014 after adjusting for income tax expense and
withholding tax expense in FY2015 and early redemption of debt in
FY2014.




FY 2015 FY 2014 Change

As CRA Tax FY 2015 As Loss on FY 2014
in ($000's) Reported Reassessment Normalized Reported Debt Normalized $ %

Revenue 325,874 -- 325,874 303,500 -- 303,500 22,374 7.4%

Operating 250,091 -- 250,091 227,093 -- 227,093 22,998 10.1%
costs

Depreciation 22,936 -- 22,936 33,727 -- 33,727 (10,791) (32.0)%
and
amortization

Operating 52,847 -- 52,847 42,680 -- 42,680 10,167 23.8%
income

Withholding (15,887) 15,887 -- -- -- -- -- --%
tax expense

Finance (12,544) -- (12,544) (31,307) 16,636 (14,671) 2,127 (14.5)%
costs, net

Income tax (31,164) 19,088 (12,076) (3,892) (4,409) (8,301) (3,775) 45.5%
expense
(recovery)

Net income (6,748) 34,975 28,227 7,481 12,227 19,708 8,519 43.2%
(loss)

Add back:

Finance (12,544) -- (12,544) (31,307) 16,636 (14,671) 2,127 (14.5)%
costs, net

Income tax (31,164) 19,088 (12,076) (3,892) (4,409) (8,301) (3,775) 45.5%
expense
(recovery)

Depreciation 22,936 -- 22,936 33,727 -- 33,727 (10,791) (32.0)%
and
amortization

EBITDA 59,896 15,887 75,783 76,408 -- 76,408 (625) (0.8)%

Withholding (15,887) (15,887) -- -- -- -- -- --%
tax expense

Stock based 3,427 -- 3,427 2,550 -- 2,550 877 34.4%
compensation

Fair value 4 -- 4 67 -- 67 (63) (94.0)%
adjustments

Adjusted 79,214 -- 79,214 79,025 -- 79,025 189 0.2%
EBITDA





For complete definition of non-GAAP measures and for more details on the
Company's Q4 and FY2015 results, please see the Company's Annual
Management Discussion & Analysis filed October 29, 2015 which is
incorporated herein by reference. The non-GAAP measures used in this
press release should be used in addition to, but not as a substitute
for, the analysis provided in the condensed consolidated financial
statements for FY 2015.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included above may be forward-looking in nature. Such
statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology
such as "expects," "may," "will," "should," "intend," "plan," or
"anticipates" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, or by
discussions of strategy. Forward-looking statements include estimates,
plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, targets,
guidance, or other statements that are not statements of fact,
including with respect to the payment of dividends in the future and
future performance. Although SiriusXM Canada believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove
to have been correct, including with respect to the ability of the
Company to pay dividends in the future, the redemption of Sirius XM
Canada's 5.625% Senior Unsecured Notes, and the terms, timing and
conditions of any refinancing of such notes. SiriusXM Canada's
forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by
this cautionary statement. SiriusXM Canada makes no commitment to
revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect
events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made,
except as required by applicable law. Additional information
identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in Sirius XM Canada
Holdings Inc.'s filings with the Canadian securities regulators,
available at www.sedar.com.


About SiriusXM Canada
Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX: XSR) operates as SiriusXM Canada. SiriusXM Canada, with more
than 2.7 million subscribers, is the country's leading audio
entertainment company and broadcasts more than 120 satellite radio channels featuring premier sports, news, talk, entertainment and commercial-free
music. SiriusXM Canada offers an array of content from the most
recognized news, entertainment and major sports brands including the
NHL, NFL, NBA, NASCAR, CNN, CBC, FOX, BBC, Howard Stern, Disney, Comedy
Central and more.



SiriusXM programming is available on a variety of devices including
pre-installed and after-market radios in cars, trucks and boats,
smartphones and mobile devices, and consumer electronics products for
homes and offices. SiriusXM programming is also available online at www.siriusxm.ca and on Apple and Android-powered mobile devices.



SiriusXM Canada has partnerships with every major automaker and its
radio products are available at more than 2,500 retail locations
nationwide. To find out more about SiriusXM Canada, visit our website
at www.siriusxm.ca.



SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada's 50 Best Managed
Companies six years in a row and 2013, 2014 and 2015 rankings in PROFIT
500's list of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies.



Join SiriusXM Canada on Facebook at facebook.com/siriusxmcanada, on Twitter at twitter.com/siriusxmcanada and on Youtube at youtube.com/siriusxmcanada.






CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



At August 31, August 31,

(in thousands of 2015 2014
Canadian dollars)



ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash 26,128 23,868
equivalents

Accounts receivable 9,436 13,455

Prepaid expenses 5,337 4,251

Inventory 35 559

Total current assets 40,936 42,133

Long-term prepaid 305 456
expenses

Property and 4,285 4,508
equipment

Intangible assets 131,410 134,971

Deferred tax assets 19,428 50,592

Goodwill 96,733 96,733

Total assets 293,097 329,393



LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS'
DEFICIENCY

Current liabilities

Trade and other 52,545 44,121
payables

Due to related 15,950 9,146
parties

Interest payable 3,966 3,966

Deferred revenue 153,076 146,111

Provisions 983 506

Total current 226,520 203,850
liabilities

Deferred revenue 12,033 15,076

Other long-term 651 533
liabilities

Due to related 1,208 1,324
parties

Long-term debt 196,036 195,464

Provisions 95 374

Total liabilities 436,543 416,621



Shareholders'
deficiency

Share capital 178,479 176,862

Contributed surplus 8,817 6,067

Accumulated deficit (330,742) (270,157)

Total shareholders' (143,446) (87,228)
deficiency

Total liabilities and 293,097 329,393
shareholders'
deficiency







Approved by the Board of Directors



(signed) Christine Magee (signed) Anthony Viner

Christine Magee, Director Anthony Viner, Director









CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIENCY)

Total

For the year Share Contributed Accumulated Shareholders'
ended August
31,

(in Capital Surplus Deficit Equity
thousands of (Deficiency)
Canadian
dollars)



Balance, 151,795 6,161 (149,713) 8,243
September 1
, 2013

Net income -- -- 7,481 7,481
for the
period

Stock-based -- 2,550 -- 2,550
compensation

Dividends -- -- (127,925) (127,925)

Stock 3,528 (1,105) -- 2,423
options
exercised

Conversion 21,539 (1,539) -- 20,000
of
convertible
notes

Balance at 176,862 6,067 (270,157) (87,228)
August 31,
2014



Balance, 176,862 6,067 (270,157) (87,228)
September 1
, 2014

Net loss for -- -- (6,748 (6,748)
the period

Stock-based -- 3,427 -- 3,427
compensation

Dividends -- -- (53,837) (53,837)

Stock 1,617 (677) -- 940
options
exercised

Balance at 178,479 8,817 (330,742) (143,446)
August 31,
2015











CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)



For the year ended August 31,

(in thousands of Canadian
dollars, except per share 2015 2014
amounts)



Revenue 325,874 303,500



Operating expenses

Operating costs 250,091 227,093

Depreciation and amortization 22,936 33,727

Operating income 52,847 42,680



Withholding tax recovery (15,887) --
(expense)



Finance costs, net

Interest income 288 843

Interest expense (12,501) (15,249)

Loss on debt repayment -- (13,196)

Change in fair value of -- (3,440)
embedded derivative

Foreign exchange loss (331) (265)

Finance costs, net (12,544) (31,307)



Net income before income tax 24,416 11,373

Income tax expense (31,164) (3,892)

Net income (loss) and (6,748) 7,481
comprehensive income (loss)



Earnings (loss) per share - (0.05) 0.06
basic and diluted









CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



For the year ended August 31,

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2015 2014

Cash provided by (used in)



OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income (loss) for the period (6,748) 7,481

Add (deduct) items not involving
cash

Amortization of intangible assets 21,013 30,861

Depreciation of property and 1,923 2,866
equipment

Income tax expense 31,164 3,892

Stock-based compensation 3,427 2,550

Accrued interest -- 1,261

Interest accretion 572 3,821

Change in fair value of embedded -- 3,440
derivative

Foreign exchange loss 583 171

Net change in non-cash working 19,021 (6,778)
capital and deferred revenue related
to operations

Cash provided by operating 70,955 49,565
activities



INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of property and equipment (1,845) (1,148)

Purchase of intangible assets (13,098) (12,884)

Prepayment for property and (855) --
equipment

Maturity of short-term investments -- 5,063

Interest received on short-term -- 199
investments

Cash used in investing activities (15,798) (8,770)



FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Payment of dividends (53,837) (127,925)

Proceeds from issuance of debt -- 200,000

Debt financing fees -- (4,733)

Repayment of debt -- (130,771)

Proceeds from exercise of stock 940 2,424
options

Cash used in financing activities (52,897) (61,005)



Net increase (decrease) in cash and 2,260 (20,210)
cash equivalents during the year

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 23,868 44,078
of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of 26,128 23,868
year







SOURCE Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc.

Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc.

CONTACT: Robbie Sra
SiriusXM Canada
Tel: 416-513-7407
Robbie.Sra@siriusxm.caKristen Dickson
NATIONAL Equicom
416-848-1429
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