XM-Sirius

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XM-Sirius

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Satellite Radio : XM versus Sirius

Brief introduction

The BusinessWeek electronic publishing has covered the developments of XM and Sirius Radio Companies which have been close competitors in satellite radio broadcasting . Recently , the competition has ended by the merging of the two companies . However , some perceptions points out unprofitability of the merging . Thus , this will briefly discuss and examine some points of considerations , relating the capital structure and the short-term and long-term

implications of this structure

Discussions

Relatively the mergers Sirius-XM Radio has indicated swing of momentum ' leading to its profitability . Based on the 2008 Consolidated Statements of Operations , it manifested about 5 increase in the first quarter of 2008 valued at gross revenue of 578 .8 Million and adjusted from operation losses . The indications of upswing capital performance can be noted from the independent revenue generations prior to the merging . This can be traced from the year 2003 financial-audit reports that indicated the consistent independent performances of both companies , as shown below in the significant `Return of Revenues in US Million Dollars from year 2003 to 2007

Company 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

XM 91 .8 243 .5 469 .7 790 1 ,138

Sirius 12 .9 68 .2 186 .7 520 .7 1 ,383 .4

Source : Securities and Exchange Commission (2009

With the above illustrations and to the most recent financial performance update , the short-term financial performance upon the merging signifies capital liquidity , accordingly...