SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 26, 2006
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
0-24710 |
52-1700207 |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1221
Avenue of the Americas, 36th Fl., New York, NY |
10020 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 584-5100 |
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Section 8.01 |
Other Events. |
The lawsuit brought by CBS Radio Inc. against us along with Howard Stern and others referenced in Item 3 of our 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K has been settled. As part of the settlement, CBS Radio is conveying its rights in the recordings of the Howard Stern Show that aired on CBS Radio from 1985 through 2005. We will have the right to use those recordings as part of our Howard Stern channels through December 2010. We are making a total payment of $2 million to CBS Radio. This is the only payment we will make under the settlement agreement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. |
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By: /s/ Patrick L. Donnelly |
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Patrick L. Donnelly |
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Executive Vice President, General |
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Counsel and Secretary |
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Dated: May 30, 2006
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