30 Months Ago, NewsFactor Network says (in XM and Sirius Detail New Plans for Merger) Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. announced last February that it would acquire XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for $4.7 billion. The combination requires approval from antitrust regulators and the Federal Communications Commission.

33 Months Ago, NewsFactor Network says (in Sirius CEO Faces Skeptics in Senate) A Senate committee chairman said Tuesday Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. has "a steep hill to climb" in showing that its proposed purchase of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will not hurt competition in the audio entertainment market.

34 Months Ago, NewsFactor Network says (in Sirius: XM Deal Would Reduce Prices) Satellite radio customers will get the option to pay a lower price for just the channels they want if the industry's two big providers are allowed to merge, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. said Wednesday in a securities filing of its bid to buy XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.