Liberty Media Corp
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 27, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 27, 2025
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Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-02-28.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-27.
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Each of the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off and the Reclassification were intended to be tax-free to stockholders of the Company, except with respect to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares. In July 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) completed its review of the Reclassification and notified the Company that it agreed with the nontaxable characterization of the transaction. In September 2024, the IRS completed its review of the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off and notified the Company that it agreed with the nontaxable characterization of the transaction.
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On January 2, 2024, the Company purchased QuintEvents for total consideration of approximately $277 million, comprised of $205 million of cash, net of cash acquired of $66 million, and a $6 million settlement of a pre-existing condition.
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On September 9, 2024, the Company completed the split-off (the “Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off”) of its wholly owned subsidiary, Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (“Liberty Sirius XM Holdings”). The Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off was accomplished through the redemption by the Company of each outstanding share of Liberty SiriusXM common stock in exchange for 0.8375 of a share of Liberty Sirius XM Holdings common stock, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. Liberty Sirius XM Holdings was comprised of the businesses, assets and liabilities attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group immediately prior to the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off. The Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off was intended to be tax-free to holders of Liberty SiriusXM common stock (except with respect to cash received in lieu of fractional shares).
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On March 29, 2024, the Company agreed, subject to certain conditions, to acquire approximately 86% of the equity interests in Dorna Sports, S.L., (“Dorna”) for a purchase price of approximately€3.0 billion, to be funded with cash. The Company entered into foreign currency forward contracts for close to the full purchase price. In December 2024, the European Commission notified the Company that a Phase II investigation would occur, extending regulatory review beyond December 31, 2024. The Company agreed to pay €126 million to the sellers to extend the longstop date to June 30, 2025 in order to accommodate the Phase II investigation. The €126 million is considered prepaid purchase consideration and is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024. Subsequent to December 31, 2024, the Company extended a portion of the foreign currency forward contracts through the extended longstop date.
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On November 13, 2024, the Company announced that it is pursuing a plan to split-off the Liberty Live Group (the “Liberty Live Split-Off”). Immediately prior to the Liberty Live Split-Off, QuintEvents would be reattributed from the Formula One Group to the Liberty Live Group in exchange for certain private assets and cash. The Liberty Live Split-Off would be effected through the redemption of Liberty Live common stock in exchange for common stock of a newly formed company, Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. The Company would redeem each outstanding share of its Series A, Series B and Series C Liberty Live common stock for one share of the corresponding series of common stock of Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. As a result of the Liberty Live Split-Off, the Company and Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. would be separate publicly traded companies, and the Company would no longer have a tracking stock structure. The Liberty Live Split-Off is subject to various conditions including, among other things, shareholder approval and the receipt of an opinion of tax counsel. The Liberty Live Split-Off is intended to be tax-free to stockholders of the Company.
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Braves Holdings was a subsidiary of the Company until the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off on July 18, 2023. Braves Holdings is not presented as a discontinued operation in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off did not represent a strategic shift that had a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results.
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Revenue. Our consolidated revenue increased $81 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year, driven by an increase in Formula 1 revenue and revenue from QuintEvents, partially offset by a decrease in Braves Holdings revenue due to the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off in 2023 and an increase in intergroup eliminations. See “Results of Operations—Businesses” below for a more complete discussion of the results of operations of Formula 1.
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See “Results of Operations—Businesses” below for a more complete discussion of the results of operations of Formula 1.
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Impairment and acquisition costs. QuintEvents recognized a goodwill impairment loss of $73 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. See note 8 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information. The Company recorded $32 million of acquisition costs, primarily related to Dorna, during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Unrealized gains (losses) on intergroup interests, net. Unrealized gains (losses) on intergroup interests, net are driven by changes in the fair value of notional shares representing the intergroup interests. The intergroup interests were settled and extinguished during the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Liberty’s primary uses of corporate cash during the year ended December 31, 2024 (excluding cash used by Formula 1) were $205 million for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and $77 million for debt repayments, which were primarily funded by cash on hand and proceeds from dispositions. In addition, the Company generated approximately $939 million of net proceeds from the issuance of approximately 12.2 million shares of Series C Liberty Formula One common stock during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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As of December 31, 2024, Formula 1 had $3,956 million of goodwill and $178 million of goodwill was included in corporate and other.
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The Company performed a quantitative analysis of QuintEvents during the fourth quarter of 2024. Based on near-term business trends and their impact on long-term assumptions, we concluded that the estimated fair value of QuintEvents was less than its carrying value. As a result, QuintEvents recognized a goodwill impairment loss of $73 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. The fair value was determined using a discounted cash flow (income approach) calculation (Level 3). Due to the goodwill impairment loss recorded, QuintEvents’ carrying value approximates its estimated fair value as of December 31, 2024. The Company will monitor QuintEvents’ business performance versus the current and updated long-term forecasts, among other relevant considerations, to determine if the carrying value of its goodwill is appropriate. Declines in forecasted revenue, cash flows or other factors could result in a sustained decrease in fair value that may result in a determination that carrying value adjustments are required.
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Following the acquisition of QuintEvents, Formula 1’s results include intergroup revenue that is eliminated in consolidation.
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Other Formula 1 revenue decreased $8 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower hospitality revenue generated at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, partially offset by higher revenue from two more Events, continued growth in the Paddock Club, growth in other areas such as F1 Experiences’ license fees, secondary hospitality revenue share and F1 Garage sales, the sale of new Formula 2 cars and associated parts at the beginning of the new Formula 2 vehicle cycle, growth in licensing revenue and higher freight revenue, driven by one more Event taking place outside of Europe compared to the prior year.
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Cost of Formula 1 revenue increased $76 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year.
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Other costs of Formula 1 revenue increased $25 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to a full year of Las Vegas Grand Prix related lease costs, higher commissions and partner servicing costs associated with increased Primary Formula 1 revenue streams, costs of supplying new Formula 2 cars and associated parts at the beginning of the new vehicle cycle and costs associated with the two additional Events held, partially offset by lower event promotion and hospitality and experiences costs incurred in promoting and delivering the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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We own controlling and non-controlling interests in a broad range of media and entertainment companies. Our most significant operating subsidiary, which is a reportable segment, is Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (“Sirius XM Holdings”). Sirius XM Holdings operates two complementary audio entertainment businesses, Sirius XM and Pandora and Off-platform. Sirius XM features music, sports, entertainment, comedy, talk, news, traffic and weather channels and other content, as well as podcasts and infotainment services, in the United States (“U.S.”) on a subscription fee basis. Sirius XM’s packages include live, curated and certain exclusive and on demand programming. Sirius XM is distributed through its two proprietary satellite radio systems and streamed via applications for mobile devices, home devices and other consumer electronic equipment. Sirius XM also provides connected vehicle services and a suite of in-vehicle data services. The Pandora and Off-platform business operates a music, comedy and podcast streaming platform. Pandora is available as an ad-supported radio service, a radio subscription service, called Pandora Plus, and an on-demand subscription service, called Pandora Premium.
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Sirius XM Holdings. Sirius XM Holdings is focused on several initiatives to increase its revenue. Sirius XM Holdings regularly evaluates its business plans and strategy. Currently, its strategies include:
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Sirius XM Holdings faces certain key challenges in its attempt to meet these goals, including:
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Revenue. Our consolidated revenue increased $361 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, driven by an increase of $649 million at Formula 1, partially offset by a $238 million decrease at Braves Holdings, primarily due to Braves Holdings results only being included through the Split-Off date, and a $50 million decrease at Sirius XM Holdings. See “Results of Operations—Businesses” below for a more complete discussion of the results of operations of Sirius XM Holdings and Formula 1.
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Stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation includes compensation related to (1) options and stock appreciation rights for shares of our common stock that are granted to certain of our officers and employees, (2) phantom stock appreciation rights granted to officers and employees of certain of our subsidiaries pursuant to private equity plans and (3) amortization of restricted stock grants.
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See “Results of Operations—Businesses” below for a more complete discussion of the results of operations of Sirius XM Holdings and Formula 1.
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Contemporaneously with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, Liberty entered into bond hedges which were expected to offset potential cash payments Liberty would be required to make in excess of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes. These derivatives were marked to fair value on a recurring basis. The primary driver of the change in
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the fair value of bond hedges was the change in the fair value of the underlying stock. The bond hedges expired on October 15, 2023.
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Gains (losses) on dilution of investment in affiliate. Liberty’s interest in Live Nation was reattributed from the Liberty SiriusXM Group to the Liberty Live Group effective August 3, 2023. Gains (losses) on dilution of Liberty’s investment in Live Nation were reflected in the results of the Liberty SiriusXM Group prior to the Reclassification and are reflected in the results of the Liberty Live Group following the Reclassification.
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Liberty’s primary uses of corporate cash during the year ended December 31, 2023 (excluding cash used by Sirius XM Holdings, Formula 1 and Braves Holdings) were $659 million of net debt repayments, $314 million of capital expenditures and $140 million of investments in equity securities. These uses were primarily funded by cash on hand and dividends from Sirius XM Holdings.
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Sirius XM Holdings’ primary uses of cash during the year ended December 31, 2023 were dividends paid to stockholders, repurchase and retirement of outstanding Sirius XM Holdings common stock, additions to property and equipment and acquisitions. The Sirius XM Holdings uses of cash were funded by borrowings of debt and cash provided by operating activities. During the year ended December 31, 2023, Sirius XM Holdings declared quarterly dividends and paid in cash an aggregate amount of $383 million, of which Liberty received $318 million.
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Prior to the Split-Off, Braves Holdings’ primary uses of cash were debt service and capital expenditures, funded primarily by cash on hand and cash from operations.
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Sirius XM Holdings’ uses of cash are expected to be capital expenditures, including the construction of replacement satellites, working capital requirements, interest payments, repurchases of outstanding Sirius XM Holdings common stock, interest payments, taxes and scheduled maturities of outstanding debt. In addition, Sirius XM Holdings’ board of directors expects to declare regular quarterly dividends. On January 24, 2024, Sirius XM Holdings’ board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.0266 per share of common stock, payable on February 23, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 9, 2024. Liberty expects Sirius XM Holdings to fund its projected uses of cash with cash on hand, cash provided by operations and borrowings under its existing credit facility.
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As of December 31, 2023, the intangible assets not subject to amortization for each of our consolidated reportable segments were as follows (amounts in millions):
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Useful Life of Broadcast/Transmission System**.** Sirius XM Holdings’ satellite system includes the costs of satellite construction, launch vehicles, launch insurance, capitalized interest, spare satellites, terrestrial repeater network and satellite uplink facilities. Sirius XM Holdings monitors its satellites for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable.
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Sirius XM Holdings operates two in-orbit Sirius satellites, FM-5 and FM-6, which launched in 2009 and 2013, respectively, and estimates they will operate effectively through the end of their depreciable lives in 2024 and 2028, respectively.
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Sirius XM Holdings currently operates three in-orbit XM satellites, XM-3, XM-5 and SXM-8. The XM-3 satellite was launched in 2005, is used as an in-orbit spare and reached the end of its depreciable life in 2020. The XM-5 satellite was launched in 2010 and is expected to reach the end of its depreciable life in 2025. The SXM-8 satellite was launched in 2021 and is expected to reach the end of its depreciable life in 2036. The SXM-8 satellite replaced the XM-3 satellite. Sirius XM Holdings has entered into agreements for the design, construction and launch of four additional satellites, SXM-9, SXM-10, SXM-11 and SXM-12.
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Sirius XM Holdings’ satellites have been designed to last fifteen-years. Sirius XM Holdings’ in-orbit satellites may experience component failures which could adversely affect their useful lives. Sirius XM Holdings monitors the operating condition of its in-orbit satellites and if events or circumstances indicate that the depreciable lives of its in-orbit satellites have changed, the depreciable life will be modified accordingly. If Sirius XM Holdings were to revise its estimates, depreciation expense would change.
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Liberty SiriusXM Group
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Sirius XM Holdings Sirius XM Holdings operates two complementary audio entertainment business, Sirius XM and Pandora and Off-platform.
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Sirius XM features music, sports, entertainment, comedy, talk, news, traffic and weather channels and other content, as well as podcasts and infotainment services, in the U.S. on a subscription fee basis. Sirius XM’s packages include live, curated and certain exclusive and on demand programming. The Sirius XM service is distributed through its two proprietary satellite radio systems and streamed via applications for mobile devices, home devices and other consumer electronic equipment. Radios are primarily distributed through automakers, retailers and Sirius XM’s website. The Sirius XM service is also available through an in-car user interface called “360L,” that combines Sirius XM’s satellite and streaming services into a single, cohesive in-vehicle entertainment experience.
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Sirius XM’s primary source of revenue is subscription fees, with most of its customers subscribing to monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual plans. Sirius XM also derives revenue from advertising on select non-music channels, which is sold under the SiriusXM Media brand, direct sales of Sirius XM’s satellite radios and accessories, and other ancillary services. As of December 31, 2023, Sirius XM had approximately 33.9 million subscribers.
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In addition to Sirius XM’s audio entertainment businesses, it provides connected vehicle services to several automakers. These services are designed to enhance the safety, security and driving experience of consumers. Sirius XM also offers a suite of data services that includes graphical weather and fuel prices, a traffic information service and real-time weather services in vehicles, boats and airplanes.
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Sirius XM also holds a 70% equity interest and 33% voting interest in Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc. (“Sirius XM Canada”). Sirius XM Canada's subscribers are not included in Sirius XM’s subscriber count or subscriber-based operating metrics.
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The Pandora and Off-platform business operates a music, comedy and podcast streaming discovery platform, offering a personalized experience for each listener wherever and whenever they want to listen, whether through mobile devices, vehicle speakers or connected devices. Pandora enables listeners to create personalized stations and playlists, discover new content, hear artist- and expert-curated playlists and podcasts as well as search and play songs and albums on-demand. Pandora is available as (1) an ad-supported radio service, (2) a radio subscription service (Pandora Plus) and (3) an on-demand subscription service (Pandora Premium). As of December 31, 2023, Pandora had approximately 46.0 million monthly active users and 6.0 million subscribers.
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The majority of Pandora’s revenue is generated from advertising on its ad-supported radio service which is sold under the SiriusXM Media brand. Pandora also derives subscription revenue from its Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium subscribers.
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Pandora also sells advertising on other audio platforms and in widely distributed podcasts, which it considers to be off-platform services. Pandora has an arrangement with SoundCloud Holdings, LLC (“SoundCloud”) to be its exclusive ad sales representative in the U.S. and certain European countries and offer advertisers the ability to execute campaigns across the Pandora and SoundCloud platforms. Sirius XM Holdings also has arrangements to serve as the ad sales representative for certain podcasts. In addition, through AdsWizz, Inc. (“AdsWizz”), Pandora provides a comprehensive digital audio and programmatic advertising technology platform, which connects audio publishers and advertisers with a variety of ad insertion, campaign trafficking, yield optimization, programmatic buying, marketplace and podcast monetization solutions.
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We acquired a controlling interest in Sirius XM Holdings on January 18, 2013 and applied purchase accounting and consolidated the results of Sirius XM Holdings from that date. The results presented below include the impacts of acquisition accounting adjustments in all periods presented.
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On November 1, 2021, Liberty entered into an exchange agreement with certain counterparties to acquire an aggregate of 43,658,800 shares of Sirius XM Holdings common stock in exchange for the issuance by Liberty to the counterparties of an aggregate of 5,347,320 shares of Series A Liberty SiriusXM common stock. Following the closing of the exchange on November 3, 2021, Liberty and Sirius XM Holdings became members of the same consolidated federal income tax group. The tax sharing agreement with Sirius XM Holdings, dated February 1, 2021, governs the allocation of consolidated and combined tax liabilities and sets forth agreements with respect to other tax matters.
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Also on November 1, 2021, Sirius XM Holdings entered into (i) an agreement with Liberty whereby Liberty agreed not to effect any merger with Sirius XM Holdings pursuant to Section 253 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (or any successor to such statute) without obtaining the prior approval ofa special committee of the Sirius XM Holdings board of directors, all of whom are independent of Liberty (the “Special Committee”) (or any successor special committee of Sirius XM Holdings’ independent and disinterested directors) and (ii) an agreement regarding certain tax matters relating to the exchange. Each of these agreements wasnegotiated by the Special Committee with Liberty.
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As of December 31, 2023, there is an approximate 17%** **noncontrolling interest in Sirius XM Holdings, and the net earnings of Sirius XM Holdings attributable to such noncontrolling interest is eliminated through the noncontrolling interest line item in the consolidated statement of operations. Sirius XM is a separate publicly traded company and additional information about Sirius XM can be obtained through its website and its public filings, which are not incorporated by reference herein.
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Sirius XM Subscriber revenueincludes self-pay and paid promotional subscriptions, U.S. Music Royalty Fees and other ancillary fees. Subscriber revenue decreased less than 1% for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, primarily driven by a reduction in paid promotional revenue resulting from lower overall rates from automakers offering paid promotional subscriptions and lower revenue generated from Sirius XM’s connected vehicle services, partially offset by an increase in self-pay revenue.
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Sirius XM Advertising revenue includes the sale of advertising on Sirius XM’s non-music channels. Advertising revenue decreased 14% for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, due to a decline in the number of spots sold and aired, primarily on news and entertainment channels.
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Sirius XM Equipment revenue includes revenue and royalties from the sale of satellite radios, components and accessories. Equipment revenue increased 2% for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to higher chipset production driven by an increase in Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) demand, partially offset by lower royalty rates.
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Sirius XM Other revenueincludes service and advisory revenue from Sirius XM Canada, connected vehicle services and ancillary revenue. Other revenue decreased 9% for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, driven by lower royalty revenue generated by Sirius XM Canada and Sirius XM’s connected vehicle services.
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Pandora and Off-platform subscriber revenueincludes fees charged for Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium subscriptions. Pandora and Off-platform subscriber revenue increased less than 1% during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, driven by a rate increase on Pandora Plus, partially offset by a decline in the subscriber base.
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Formula 1 is a wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary and is also a reportable segment. Formula 1 is a global motorsports business that holds exclusive commercial rights with respect to the World Championship, an annual, approximately nine-month long, motor race-based competition in which teams compete for the Constructors' Championship and drivers compete for the Drivers' Championship. The World Championship takes place on various circuits with a varying number of events (“Events”) taking place in different countries around the world each season. Formula 1 is responsible for the commercial exploitation and development of the World Championship as well as various aspects of its management and administration.
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We own controlling and non-controlling interests in a broad range of media and entertainment companies. Our most significant operating subsidiary, Formula 1, is wholly-owned and is also a reportable segment. Formula 1 is a global motorsports business that holds exclusive commercial rights with respect to the World Championship (as defined below), an annual, approximately nine-month long, motor race-based competition in which teams compete for the Constructors' Championship and drivers compete for the Drivers' Championship. The World Championship takes place on various circuits with a varying number of events (“Events”) taking place in different countries around the world each season. Formula 1 is responsible for the commercial exploitation and development of the World Championship as well as various aspects of its management and administration.
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We hold an ownership interest in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (“Live Nation”), which is accounted for as an equity method investment as of December 31, 2023. Live Nation is considered the world’s leading live entertainment company. As of December 31, 2023, Live Nation met the Company’s reportable segment threshold for equity method affiliates.
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We hold an ownership interest in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (“Live Nation”), which is accounted for as an equity method investment. Live Nation is considered the world’s leading live entertainment company. As of December 31, 2024, Live Nation met the Company’s reportable segment threshold for equity method affiliates.
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Our “Corporate and Other” category includes corporate expenses and minority positions in other public companies. Braves Holdings, LLC ("Braves Holdings"), a consolidated subsidiary, was included in “Corporate and Other” prior to the Split-Off (defined below).
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Our “Corporate and Other” category includes our consolidated subsidiary QuintEvents, LLC (“QuintEvents”), corporate expenses and investments and related financial instruments in other public companies. Braves Holdings, LLC ("Braves Holdings"), a consolidated subsidiary, was included in “Corporate and Other” prior to the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off (defined below).
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On July 18, 2023, the Company completed the split-off (the “Split-Off”) of its wholly owned subsidiary, Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (“ABH”). The Split-Off was accomplished by a redemption by the Company of each outstanding share of Liberty Braves common stock in exchange for one share of the corresponding series of ABH common stock. ABH is comprised of the businesses, assets and liabilities attributed to the Liberty Braves Group (the “Braves Group”) immediately prior to the Split-Off, except for the intergroup interests in the Braves Group attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group and Liberty Formula One Group (the “Formula One Group”), which were settled and extinguished in connection with the Split-Off.
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On July 18, 2023, the Company completed the split-off (the “Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off”) of its wholly owned subsidiary, Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (“Atlanta Braves Holdings”). The Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off was accomplished by a redemption by the Company of each outstanding share of Liberty Braves common stock in exchange for one share of the corresponding series of Atlanta Braves Holdings common stock. Atlanta Braves Holdings was comprised of the businesses, assets and liabilities attributed to the Liberty Braves Group (the “Braves Group”) immediately prior to the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off, except for the intergroup interests in the Braves Group attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group and Liberty Formula One Group (the “Formula One Group”), which were settled and extinguished in connection with the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off.
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On August 3, 2023, the Company reclassified its then-outstanding shares of common stock into three new tracking stocks—Liberty SiriusXM common stock, Liberty Formula One common stock and Liberty Live common stock, and, in connection therewith, provided for the attribution of the businesses, assets and liabilities of the Company’s remaining tracking stock groups among its newly created Liberty SiriusXM Group, Formula One Group and Liberty Live Group (the “Reclassification”). As a result of the Reclassification, each then-outstanding share of Liberty SiriusXM common stock
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On August 3, 2023, the Company reclassified its then-outstanding shares of common stock into three new tracking stocks—Liberty SiriusXM common stock, Liberty Formula One common stock and Liberty Live common stock, and, in connection therewith, provided for the attribution of the businesses, assets and liabilities of the Company’s remaining tracking stock groups among its newly created Liberty SiriusXM Group, Formula One Group and Liberty Live Group (the “Reclassification”). As a result of the Reclassification, each then-outstanding share of Liberty SiriusXM common stock was reclassified into one share of the corresponding series of new Liberty SiriusXM common stock and 0.2500 of a share of the corresponding series of Liberty Live common stock and each outstanding share of Liberty Formula One common stock was reclassified into one share of the corresponding series of new Liberty Formula One common stock and 0.0428 of a share of the corresponding series of Liberty Live common stock.
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Each of the Split-Off and the Reclassification were intended to be tax-free to stockholders of the Company, except with respect to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares. The Split-Off and the Reclassification are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements on a prospective basis.
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The Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off and the Reclassification are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements on a prospective basis.
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On December 11, 2023, Liberty entered into definitive agreements, subject to the terms thereof, to redeem each outstanding share of its Liberty SiriusXM common stock in exchange for a number of shares of common stock of a newly formed entity (the “Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off”), Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (“Liberty Sirius XM Holdings”) equal to the Exchange Ratio (as defined in the Reorganization Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2023, by and among Liberty, Liberty Sirius XM Holdings and Sirius XM Holdings (the “Reorganization Agreement”)). The Exchange Ratio will be calculated prior to the effective time of the redemption and is estimated to be approximately 8.4 shares of Liberty Sirius XM Holdings common stock. Liberty Sirius XM Holdings will be comprised of the businesses, assets and liabilities attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group. The Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off is intended to be tax-free to holders of Liberty SiriusXM common stock (except with respect to cash received in lieu of fractional shares) and the completion of the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off will be subject to various conditions, including the receipt of opinions of tax counsel. On December 11, 2023, Liberty also entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, pursuant to which a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Sirius XM Holdings (“Merger Sub”) will merge with and into Sirius XM Holdings, with Sirius XM Holdings surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Sirius XM Holdings (the “Merger” and, together with the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off, the “Transactions”), subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Merger is dependent and conditioned on the approval and completion of the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off, and the Merger will not be completed unless the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off is completed. If the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off is completed, the Merger will also be completed. Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions, the Company expects to complete the Transactions early in the third quarter of 2024.
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Following the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off, on September 9, 2024, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Sirius XM Holdings merged with and into Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (“Sirius XM Holdings”), with Sirius XM Holdings surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Sirius XM Holdings (the “Merger” and, together with the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off, the “Transactions”). As a result of the Transactions, Liberty Sirius XM Holdings became an independent public company, separate from the Company. Liberty Sirius XM Holdings is presented as a discontinued operation in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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While the Liberty SiriusXM Group, the Formula One Group and the Liberty Live Group have separate collections of businesses, assets and liabilities attributed to them, no group is a separate legal entity and therefore cannot own assets, issue securities or enter into legally binding agreements. Holders of tracking stock have no direct claim to the group's stock or assets and therefore, do not own, by virtue of their ownership of a Liberty tracking stock, any equity or voting interest in a public company, such as Sirius XM Holdings, in which Liberty holds an interest that is attributed to a Liberty tracking stock group, the Liberty SiriusXM Group. Holders of tracking stock are also not represented by separate boards of directors. Instead, holders of tracking stock are stockholders of the parent corporation, with a single board of directors and subject to all of the risks and liabilities of the parent corporation.
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While the Formula One Group and the Liberty Live Group have separate collections of businesses, assets and liabilities attributed to them, no group is a separate legal entity and therefore cannot own assets, issue securities or enter into legally binding agreements. Holders of tracking stock have no direct claim to the group's stock or assets and therefore, do not own, by virtue of their ownership of a Liberty tracking stock, any equity or voting interest in a public company, such as Live Nation, in which Liberty holds an interest that is attributed to a Liberty tracking stock group, the Liberty Live Group. Holders of tracking stock are also not represented by separate boards of directors. Instead, holders of tracking stock are stockholders of the parent corporation, with a single board of directors and subject to all of the risks and liabilities of the parent corporation.
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As of December 31, 2023, the Formula One Group is primarily comprised of Liberty’s interest in Formula 1, cash and Liberty’s 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027. As of December 31, 2023, the Formula One Group has cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1,408 million, which includes $1,002 million of subsidiary cash.
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As of December 31, 2024, the Formula One Group is primarily comprised of Liberty’s interests in Formula 1 and QuintEvents, cash and Liberty’s 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027. As of December 31, 2024, the Formula One Group has cash and cash equivalents of approximately $2,631 million, which includes $1,389 million of subsidiary cash.
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As of December 31, 2023, the Liberty Live Group is primarily comprised of Liberty’s interest in Live Nation, cash, certain public and private assets previously attributed to the Formula One Group, Liberty’s 2.375% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2053, Liberty’s 0.5% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2050 and a margin loan obligation incurred by a wholly-owned special purpose subsidiary of Liberty. As of December 31, 2023, the Liberty Live Group has cash and cash equivalents of approximately $305 million.
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As of December 31, 2024, the Liberty Live Group is primarily comprised of Liberty’s interest in Live Nation, cash, other minority investments, Liberty’s 2.375% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2053 and an undrawn margin loan. As of December 31, 2024, the Liberty Live Group has cash and cash equivalents of approximately $325 million.
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As of December 31, 2023, the Liberty SiriusXM Group is primarily comprised of Liberty’s interest in Sirius XM Holdings, corporate cash, Liberty’s 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, Liberty’s 2.75% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2049 and a margin loan obligation incurred by a wholly-owned special purpose subsidiary of Liberty. As of December 31, 2023, the Liberty SiriusXM Group has cash and cash equivalents of approximately $306 million, which includes $216 million of subsidiary cash.
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Prior to the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off, the Liberty SiriusXM common stock was intended to track and reflect the separate economic performance of the businesses, assets and liabilities attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group. At the time of the Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Split-Off, the Liberty SiriusXM Group was comprised of Liberty’s interest in Sirius XM Holdings, corporate cash, Liberty’s 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, Liberty’s 2.75% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2049 and a margin loan obligation incurred by a wholly-owned special purpose subsidiary of Liberty. Prior to the Reclassification, Liberty’s interest in Live Nation, Liberty’s 0.5% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2050 and a margin loan secured by shares of Live Nation were attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group and are presented as continuing operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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Prior to the Split-Off, the Braves Group was primarily comprised of Braves Holdings, which indirectly owns the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball Club (“ANLBC” or the “Braves”), certain assets and liabilities associated with the Braves’ stadium (the “Stadium”) and a mixed-use development around the Stadium that features retail, office, hotel and entertainment opportunities (the “Mixed-Use Development”) and corporate cash.
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Prior to the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off, the Braves Group was primarily comprised of Braves Holdings, which indirectly owns the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball Club (the “Braves”), certain assets and liabilities associated with the Braves’ stadium (the “Stadium”) and a mixed-use development around the Stadium that features retail, office, hotel and entertainment opportunities and corporate cash.
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As of December 31, 2021,6,792,903 notional shares representing an 11.0% intergroup interest in the Braves Group were held by the Formula One Group, 2,292,037 notional shares representing a 3.7% intergroup interest in the Braves Group were held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group and 5,271,475 notional shares representing a 2.2% intergroup interest in the Formula One Group were held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group.
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As of December 31, 2021,6,792,903 notional shares represented an 11.0% intergroup interest in the Braves Group previously held by the Formula One Group, 2,292,037 notional shares represented a 3.7% intergroup interest in the Braves Group previously held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group and 5,271,475 notional shares represented a 2.2% intergroup interest in the Formula One Group previously held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group.
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During September 2022, the Formula One Group and the Braves Group paid approximately $64 million and $14 million, respectively, to the Liberty SiriusXM Group to settle a portion of the intergroup interests in the Formula One Group and Braves Group held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group, as a result of the repurchase of a portion of Liberty’s 1.375% Cash Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (the “Convertible Notes”), as described in note 9. During March 2023, the Formula One Group paid approximately $202 million to the Liberty SiriusXM Group to settle a portion of the intergroup interest in the Formula One Group held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group, as a result of the repurchase of a portion of the Convertible Notes, as described in note 9. On July 12, 2023, the Formula One Group paid approximately $71 million to the Liberty SiriusXM Group to settle and extinguish the remaining intergroup interest in the Formula One Group held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group.
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During September 2022, the Formula One Group and the Braves Group paid approximately $64 million and $14 million, respectively, to the Liberty SiriusXM Group to settle a portion of the intergroup interests in the Formula One Group and Braves Group held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group, as a result of the repurchase of a portion of Liberty’s 1.375% Cash Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (the “Convertible Notes”). During March 2023, the Formula One Group paid approximately $202 million to the Liberty SiriusXM Group to settle a portion of the intergroup interest in the Formula One Group held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group, as a result of the repurchase of a portion of the Convertible Notes. On July 12, 2023, the Formula One Group paid approximately $71 million to the Liberty SiriusXM Group to settle and extinguish the remaining intergroup interest in the Formula One Group held by the Liberty SiriusXM Group.
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In connection with the Split-Off, the intergroup interests in the Braves Group attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group and Formula One Group were settled and extinguished through the attribution, to the respective tracking stock group, of ABH Series C common stock on a one-for-one basis equal to the number of notional shares representing the intergroup interest. On July 19, 2023, the shares of ABH Series C common stock attributed to the Formula One Group to settle and extinguish the intergroup interest in connection with the Split-Off were distributed on a pro rata basis to holders of Liberty Formula One common stock. During November 2023, Liberty exchanged the shares of ABH Series C common stock attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group with a third party to satisfy certain debt obligations attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group.
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In connection with the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off, the intergroup interests in the Braves Group attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group and Formula One Group were settled and extinguished through the attribution, to the respective tracking stock group, of Atlanta Braves Holdings Series C common stock on a one-for-one basis equal to the number of notional shares representing the intergroup interest. On July 19, 2023, the shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings Series C common stock attributed to the Formula One Group to settle and extinguish the intergroup interest in connection with the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off were distributed on a pro rata basis to holders of Liberty Formula One common stock. During November 2023, Liberty exchanged the shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings Series C common stock attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group with a third party to satisfy certain debt obligations attributed to the Liberty SiriusXM Group.
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Operating income. Our consolidated operating income decreased $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, driven by an $82 million decrease in Sirius XM Holdings operating results and a decrease in corporate and other operating results primarily driven by the write-down of a building to its estimated fair value and costs associated with various corporate transactions, partially offset by a $153 million increase in Formula 1’s operating results. See “Results of Operations—Businesses” below for a more complete discussion of the results of operations of Sirius XM Holdings, and Formula 1.
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Operating income. Our consolidated operating income increased $21 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year, driven by an increase in Formula 1’s operating results and the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off in 2023, partially offset by QuintEvents’ operating loss, largely driven by the goodwill impairment, disclosed below. See “Results of Operations—Businesses” below for a more complete discussion of the results of operations of Formula 1.
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We recorded $232 million and $237 million of stock compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decrease in 2023 as compared to 2022 is primarily due to a decrease of $13 million at Sirius XM Holdings, partially offset by an increase in corporate and other stock compensation expense.
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Stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation includes compensation related to options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units and other stock-based awards granted to officers, employees, nonemployee directors and employees of our subsidiaries. We recorded $34 million and $29 million of stock compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in 2024 as compared to 2023 is primarily due to an increase in corporate and other stock compensation expense.
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As of December 31, 2023, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Liberty equity awards was approximately $29 million. Such amount will be recognized in our consolidated statements of operations over a weighted average period of approximately 1.7 years.
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As of December 31, 2024, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Liberty equity awards was approximately $15 million. Such amount will be recognized in our consolidated statements of operations over a weighted average period of approximately 1.4 years.
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Adjusted OIBDA. To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, we also disclose Adjusted OIBDA, which is a non-GAAP (as defined below) financial measure. We define Adjusted OIBDA as operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separately reported litigation settlements, restructuring, acquisition and impairment charges. Our chief operating decision maker and management team use this measure of performance in conjunction with other measures to evaluate our businesses and make decisions about allocating resources among our businesses. We believe this is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of our businesses by identifying those items that are not directly a reflection of each business’ performance or indicative of ongoing business trends. In addition, this measure allows us to view operating results, perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking between businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. generally
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Adjusted OIBDA. To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, we also disclose Adjusted OIBDA, which is a non-GAAP (as defined below) financial measure. We define Adjusted OIBDA as operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separately reported litigation settlements, restructuring, acquisition and impairment charges. Our chief operating decision maker and management team use this measure of performance in conjunction with other measures to evaluate our businesses and make decisions about allocating resources among our businesses. We believe this is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of our businesses by identifying those items that are not directly a reflection of each business’ performance or indicative of ongoing business trends. In addition, this measure allows us to view operating results, perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking between businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP’). The following table provides a reconciliation of Operating income (loss) to Adjusted OIBDA:
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Consolidated Adjusted OIBDA increased $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase of $132 million in Formula 1 Adjusted OIBDA, partially offset by a $59 million decrease in Sirius XM Holdings Adjusted OIBDA and a $44 million decrease in Braves Holdings Adjusted OIBDA, primarily due to Braves Holdings results only being included in the current period through the Split-Off date. See “Results of Operations—Businesses” below for a more complete discussion of the results of operations of Sirius XM Holdings and Formula 1.
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Consolidated Adjusted OIBDA increased $76 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase in Formula 1 Adjusted OIBDA, partially offset by the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off in 2023. See “Results of Operations—Businesses” below for a more complete discussion of the results of operations of Formula 1.
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Interest expense. Consolidated interest expense increased $93 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year. Interest expense for the Formula One Group increased primarily due to an increase in interest rates on Formula 1’s Senior Loan Facility and interest expense for the Liberty SiriusXM Group increased primarily due to increases in interest rates on the margin loan secured by shares of Sirius XM Holdings common stock and the Sirius XM Holdings Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility and Incremental Term Loan. As previously disclosed, certain debt was reattributed from the Liberty SiriusXM Group to the Liberty Live Group effective August 3, 2023. The interest related to such debt is reflected in interest expense for the Liberty SiriusXM Group prior to the Reclassification and in interest expense for the Liberty Live Group following the Reclassification.
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Interest expense. Consolidated interest expense decreased $11 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year. Interest expense for the Braves Group decreased due to the Atlanta Braves Holdings Split-Off. Interest expense for the Liberty Live Group increased due to an increase in the average amount of debt outstanding. Certain debt was reattributed from the Liberty SiriusXM Group to the Liberty Live Group effective August 3, 2023. The interest related to such debt is reflected in interest expense for the Liberty SiriusXM Group prior to the Reclassification and in interest expense for the Liberty Live Group following the Reclassification.
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Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments are comprised of changes in the fair value of the following:
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Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net are comprised of changes in the fair value of the following:
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The changes in unrealized gains (losses) on debt and equity securities (as defined in note 3 of our accompanying consolidated financial statements) are due to market factors primarily driven by changes in the fair value of the stock underlying these financial instruments.
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Changes in unrealized gains (losses) on debt measured at fair value are due to market factors primarily driven by changes in the fair value of the underlying shares into which the debt is exchangeable. Changes in unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts are driven by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Gains (losses) on interest rate swaps are primarily driven by changes in the fair value of Formula 1’s interest rate swaps and realized gains (losses) on Formula 1’s interest rate swaps. The changes in unrealized gains (losses) on debt and equity securities (as defined in note 4 of our accompanying consolidated financial statements) are due to market factors primarily driven by changes in the fair value of the stock underlying these financial instruments.
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Other, net. Other, net income decreased during 2023, as compared to the prior year, primarily driven by losses on early extinguishment of debt, gains on the sale of three Professional Development League clubs at Braves Holdings recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022 and tax related expense pursuant to a tax sharing agreement with Qurate Retail, Inc., partially offset by an increase in interest and dividend income.
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Other, net. Other, net income increased during 2024, as compared to the prior year, primarily driven by an increase in interest and dividend income, a decrease in losses on early extinguishment of debt and a decrease in tax related expense pursuant to a tax sharing agreement with QVC Group, Inc., formerly known as Qurate Retail, Inc., partially offset by an increase in foreign exchange losses.
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Income taxes. The Company had income tax expense of $223 million and $164 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was 19% and 7%, respectively. Our effective tax rate both years was impacted for the following reasons:
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Income taxes. The Company had income tax expense of $39 million and a tax benefit of $1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was 163% and 4%, respectively. Our effective tax rate both years was impacted for the following reasons:
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Net earnings. We had net earnings of $962 million and $2,029 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The change in net earnings was the result of the above-described fluctuations in our revenue, expenses and other gains and losses.
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Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations. We had net losses from continuing operations of $63 million and $24 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The change in net losses from continuing operations was the result of the above-described fluctuations in our revenue, expenses and other gains and losses.
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The following are potential sources of liquidity: available cash balances, cash generated by the operating activities of our subsidiaries (to the extent such cash exceeds the working capital needs of the subsidiaries and is not otherwise restricted), proceeds from net asset sales, monetization of our public investment portfolio (including derivatives), debt borrowings and equity issuances, available borrowing capacity under margin loans, and dividend and interest receipts.
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The following are potential sources of liquidity: available cash balances, cash generated by the operating activities of our subsidiaries (to the extent such cash exceeds the working capital needs of the subsidiaries and is not otherwise restricted), proceeds from net asset sales, monetization of our public investment portfolio (including derivatives), debt borrowings and equity issuances, available borrowing capacity under a margin loan, and dividend and interest receipts.
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The Company has a controlling interest in Sirius XM Holdings which has significant cash flows provided by operating activities, although due to Sirius XM Holdings being a separate public company and the significant noncontrolling interest, we do not have ready access to its cash. Cash held by Formula 1 is accessible by Liberty, except when a restricted payment (“RP”) test imposed by the first lien term loans and the revolving credit facility at Formula 1 is not met. Pursuant to the RP test, Liberty does not have access to Formula 1’s cash when Formula 1’s leverage ratio (defined as net debt divided by covenant earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization for the trailing twelve months) exceeds a certain threshold. During the year ended December 31, 2023, Formula 1 distributed $300 million to Liberty and the RP test was met, pro forma for such distribution. If distributions are made in the future, the RP test, pro forma for such distributions, would have to be met. As of December 31, 2023, Liberty had $1,075 million available under Liberty’s margin loan secured by shares of Sirius XM Holdings and $400 million available under Liberty’s margin loan secured by shares of Live Nation. Liberty believes that it currently has appropriate legal structures in place to repatriate foreign cash as tax efficiently as possible and meet the business needs of the Company.
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Cash held by Formula 1 is accessible by Liberty, except when a restricted payment (“RP”) test imposed by the first lien term loan and the revolving credit facility at Formula 1 is not met. Pursuant to the RP test, Liberty does not have unlimited access to Formula 1’s cash when Formula 1’s leverage ratio (defined as net debt divided by covenant earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization for the trailing twelve months) exceeds a certain threshold. During the year ended December 31, 2024, Formula 1 distributed $150 million to Liberty and the RP test was met, pro forma for such distribution. If distributions are made in the future, the RP test, pro forma for such distributions, would have to be met. As of December 31, 2024, Liberty had $400 million available under a margin loan secured by shares of Live Nation. Liberty
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As stated in note 9 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company, Sirius XM Holdings and Formula 1 are in compliance with all debt covenants as of December 31, 2023.
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The Company and Formula 1 are in compliance with all debt covenants as of December 31, 2024.
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The cash provided (used) by our operations was as follows:
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The cash provided (used) by our continuing operations was as follows:
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, Formula 1’s primary use of cash was $112 million of capital expenditures largely related to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, funded primarily by cash on hand and cash from operations.
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During the year ended December 31, 2024, Formula 1’s primary use of cash was $73 million of capital expenditures, funded primarily by cash on hand and cash from operations.
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The projected uses of Liberty’s cash (excluding Sirius XM Holdings’ and Formula 1’s uses of cash) are primarily capital expenditures, the investment in new or existing businesses, including the acquisition of QuintEvents, LLC in January 2024, debt service, including further repayment of the margin loan secured by shares of Sirius XM Holdings, and the potential buyback of common stock under the approved share buyback program. Liberty expects to fund its projected uses of cash with cash on hand, borrowing capacity under margin loans and outstanding or new debt instruments, or dividends or distributions from operating subsidiaries. Liberty expects to receive quarterly cash dividends from Sirius XM Holdings, which are non-taxable because Liberty and Sirius XM Holdings are members of the same consolidated federal income tax group. Net payments of income tax liabilities may be required to settle items under discussion with tax authorities.
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The projected uses of Liberty’s cash (excluding Formula 1’s uses of cash) are primarily capital expenditures, the investment in new or existing businesses, including the acquisition of Dorna and the related€126 million extension payment, debt service and the potential buyback of common stock under the approved share buyback program. Liberty expects to fund its projected uses of cash with cash on hand, borrowing capacity under a margin loan and outstanding or new debt instruments, or distributions from operating subsidiaries. Net payments of income tax liabilities may be required to settle items under discussion with tax authorities.
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Non-Financial Instrument Valuations. Our non-financial instrument valuations are primarily comprised of our determination of the estimated fair value allocation of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations, our annual assessment of the recoverability of our goodwill and other nonamortizable intangibles, such as trademarks, and our evaluation of the recoverability of our other long-lived assets upon certain triggering events. If the carrying value of our long-lived assets exceeds their estimated fair value, we are required to write the carrying value down to fair value. Any such write-down is included in impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs, net of recoveries in our consolidated statement of operations. A high degree of judgment is required to estimate the fair value of our long-lived assets. We may use quoted market prices, prices for similar assets, present value techniques and other valuation techniques to prepare these estimates. We may need to make estimates of future cash flows and discount rates as well as other assumptions in order to implement these valuation techniques. Due to the high degree of judgment involved in our estimation techniques, any value ultimately derived from our long-lived assets may differ from our estimate of fair value. As each of our operating segments has long-lived assets, this critical accounting policy affects the financial position and results of operations of each segment.
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Non-Financial Instrument Valuations. Our non-financial instrument valuations are primarily comprised of our determination of the estimated fair value allocation of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations, our annual assessment of the recoverability of our goodwill and other nonamortizable intangibles, such as trademarks, and our evaluation of the recoverability of our other long-lived assets upon certain triggering events. If the carrying value of our long-lived assets exceeds their estimated fair value, we are required to write the carrying value down to fair value. Any such write-down is included in impairment, restructuring and acquisition costs, net of recoveries in our consolidated statement of operations. A high degree of judgment is required to estimate the fair value of our long-lived assets. We may use quoted market prices, prices for similar assets, present value techniques and other valuation techniques to prepare these estimates. We may need to make estimates of future cash flows and discount rates as well as other assumptions in order to implement these valuation techniques. Due to the high degree of judgment involved in our estimation techniques, any value ultimately derived from our long-lived assets may differ from our estimate of fair value.
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We perform our annual assessment of the recoverability of our goodwill and other nonamortizable intangible assets in the fourth quarter each year, or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. The accounting guidance permits entities to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The accounting guidance also allows entities the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The entity may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. In evaluating goodwill on a qualitative basis, the Company reviews the business performance of each reporting unit and evaluates other relevant factors as identified in the relevant accounting guidance to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indicated impairment exists for any of our reporting units. The Company considers whether there are any negative macroeconomic conditions, industry specific conditions, market changes, increased competition, increased costs in doing business, management challenges, the legal environments and how these factors might impact company specific performance in future periods. As part of the analysis, the Company also considers fair value determinations for certain reporting units that have been made at various points throughout the current and prior year for other purposes. If based on the qualitative analysis it is more likely than not that an impairment exists, the Company performs the quantitative impairment test.
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than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The accounting guidance also allows entities the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The entity may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. In evaluating goodwill on a qualitative basis, the Company reviews the business performance of each reporting unit and evaluates other relevant factors as identified in the relevant accounting guidance to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indicated impairment exists for any of our reporting units. The Company considers whether there are any negative macroeconomic conditions, industry specific conditions, market changes, increased competition, increased costs in doing business, management challenges, the legal environments and how these factors might impact company specific performance in future periods. As part of the analysis, the Company also considers fair value determinations for certain reporting units that have been made at various points throughout the current and prior year for other purposes. If based on the qualitative analysis it is more likely than not that an impairment exists, the Company performs the quantitative impairment test.
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The 2023 World Championship calendar was originally scheduled to have 23 Events. However, following the cancellation of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola (the “Imola Event”) due to severe flooding in the region, 22
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The 2024 World Championship calendar was comprised of 24 Events. The 2023 World Championship calendar was originally scheduled to have 23 Events. However, following the cancellation of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola due to severe flooding in the region, 22 Events took place.
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Primary Formula 1 revenueis derived from the commercial exploitation and development of the World Championship through a combination of race promotion fees (earned from granting the rights to host, stage and promote each Event on the World Championship calendar, fees from certain race promoters to license additional commercial rights from Formula 1 to secure Formula 2 and Formula 3 races at their Events, technical service fees from promoters to support the origination of program footage and, beginning in 2023, ticketing revenue from Formula 1’s direct promotion of the Las Vegas Grand Prix), media rights fees (earned from licensing the right to broadcast Events and Formula 2 and Formula 3 races on television and other platforms, F1 TV subscriptions and other related services, the origination of program footage, footage from Formula 1’s archives and the licensing of radio broadcast and other ancillary media rights) and sponsorship fees (earned from the sale of World Championship and Event-related advertising and sponsorship rights and the servicing of such rights, rights to advertise on Formula 1’s digital platforms and at non-Championship related events).
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Primary Formula 1 revenueis derived from the commercial exploitation and development of the World Championship through a combination of race promotion fees (earned from granting the rights to host, stage and promote each Event on the World Championship calendar, fees from certain race promoters to license additional commercial rights from Formula 1 to secure Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy races at their Events, technical service fees from promoters to support the origination of program footage and ticketing revenue from Formula 1’s direct promotion of the Las Vegas Grand Prix), media rights fees (earned from licensing the right to broadcast Events and Formula 2 and Formula 3 races on television and other platforms, F1 TV subscriptions and other related services, the origination of program footage, footage from Formula 1’s archives and the licensing of radio broadcast and other ancillary media rights) and sponsorship fees (earned from the sale of World Championship and Event-related advertising and sponsorship rights and the servicing of such rights, rights to advertise on Formula 1’s digital platforms and at non-Championship related events).
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Race promotion revenue increased during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, due to ticketing revenue from the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, higher fees generated from the mix of Events held, with two additional races held outside of Europe (including the Las Vegas Grand Prix) compared to 2022 and other contractual increases in fees. Sponsorship revenue increased during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, due to sponsorship revenue from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, revenue from other new sponsors and additional revenue from existing sponsors. Media rights revenue increased during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, due to the effect of contractual increases in season-based fees and the continued growth in F1 TV subscription revenue.
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Primary Formula 1 revenue increased $197 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year. Media rights revenue increased during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year, due to the effect of contractual increases in fees and the continued growth in F1 TV subscription and distribution revenue. Race promotion revenue increased during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year, due to two more Events held, contractual increases in fees and new fees from F1 Academy races, partially offset by lower revenue generated from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Sponsorship revenue increased during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year, due to revenue from new sponsors, contractual increases in revenue from existing sponsors and additional sponsorship inventory with the two additional Events held.
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Other Formula 1 revenueis generated from miscellaneous and ancillary sources primarily related to facilitating the shipment of cars and equipment to and from events outside of Europe, the sale of tickets to the Paddock Club at most Events, the sale of hospitality and experiences at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the operation of the Formula 2, Formula 3 and the new F1 Academy series, other licensing opportunities, various television production activities and other ancillary operations.
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Other Formula 1 revenueis generated from miscellaneous and ancillary sources primarily related to the sale of tickets to the Paddock Club at most Events, facilitating the shipment of cars and equipment to and from events outside of Europe, the sale of hospitality and experiences at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the operation of the Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy series, other licensing opportunities, various television production activities and other ancillary operations.
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Cost of Formula 1 revenue consists primarily of team payments. Other costs of Formula 1 revenue are largely variable in nature and relate to both primary and other Formula 1 revenue. The largest components of other costs of Formula 1 revenue are costs related to promoting, organizing and delivering the Las Vegas Grand Prix, hospitality costs, which are principally related to catering and other aspects of the production and delivery of hospitality offerings at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Paddock Club at other Events, and costs incurred in the provision and sale of freight, travel and logistical services. Other costs of Formula 1 revenue also include sponsorship and digital product sales’ commissions, circuit rights’ fees payable under various agreements with race promoters to acquire certain commercial rights at Events, including the right to sell advertising, hospitality and support race opportunities, annual Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (“FIA”) regulatory fees, Formula 2 and Formula 3 cars, parts and maintenance services, costs related to the new F1 Academy series, television production and post-production services, advertising production services and digital and social media activities.
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Grand Prix, hospitality costs, which are principally related to catering and other aspects of the production and delivery of hospitality offerings at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Paddock Club at other Events, and costs incurred in the provision and sale of freight, travel and logistical services. Other costs of Formula 1 revenue also include sponsorship and digital product sales’ commissions, circuit rights’ fees payable under various agreements with race promoters to acquire certain commercial rights at Events, including the right to sell advertising, hospitality and support race opportunities, annual Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (“FIA”) regulatory fees, Formula 2 and Formula 3 cars, parts and maintenance services, costs related to the F1 Academy series, television production and post-production services, advertising production services and digital and social media activities.
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Team payments increased $58 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, driven by the increase in Formula 1 revenue and the associated impact on the calculation of variable Prize Fund elements, which are calculated with reference to Formula 1’s revenue and costs.
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Team payments increased $51 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year, driven by the increase in Formula 1 revenue and the associated impact on the calculation of variable Prize Fund elements, which are calculated with reference to Formula 1’s revenue and costs.
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believes that it currently has appropriate legal structures in place to repatriate foreign cash as tax efficiently as possible and meet the business needs of the Company.
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We perform our annual assessment of the recoverability of our goodwill and other nonamortizable intangible assets in the fourth quarter each year, or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. The accounting guidance permits entities to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely
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Cost of Formula 1 revenue consists of team payments and other costs of Formula 1 revenue. Other costs of Formula 1 revenue are largely variable in nature and relate to both primary and other Formula 1 revenue. The largest components of other costs of Formula 1 revenue are costs related to promoting, organizing and delivering the Las Vegas
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
was reclassified into one share of the corresponding series of new Liberty SiriusXM common stock and 0.2500 of a share of the corresponding series of Liberty Live common stock and each outstanding share of Liberty Formula One common stock was reclassified into one share of the corresponding series of new Liberty Formula One common stock and 0.0428 of a share of the corresponding series of Liberty Live common stock.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
As of December 31, 2023, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Sirius XM Holdings stock options and restricted stock units was $423 million. The Sirius XM Holdings unrecognized compensation cost will be recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations over a weighted average period of approximately 2.6 years.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
accepted accounting principles (“GAAP’). The following table provides a reconciliation of Operating income (loss) to Adjusted OIBDA:
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) on debt measured at fair value are due to market factors primarily driven by changes in the fair value of the underlying shares into which the debt is exchangeable.
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Other unrealized gains (losses) are primarily driven by changes in the fair value of Formula 1’s interest rate swaps and the realized gains (losses) on Formula 1’s interest rate swaps.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Sirius XM Holdings’ operating results were as follows: