EXHIBIT 10.32
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TAX SHARING AGREEMENT
This TAX SHARING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of September 9, 2024, between Liberty Media Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Distributing”), and Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Splitco”).
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Distributing has determined that it would be appropriate and desirable for Distributing to separate the Splitco Business from the Distributing Business;
WHEREAS, immediately following the Contribution, Distributing will own all of the Splitco Stock and will have “control” of Splitco within the meaning of Section 368(c) of the Code;
WHEREAS, following the Contribution, Distributing intends to distribute all of the stock of Splitco to the holders of Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock, in exchange for their shares of Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock (the “Distribution,” and together with the Contribution, the “Transactions”);
WHEREAS, the Transactions, taken together, are intended to qualify as a transaction described under Sections 368(a)(1)(D), 355, 361 and related provisions of the Code;
WHEREAS, the parties set forth in the Reorganization Agreement the principal arrangements between them regarding the separation of the Splitco Business from the Distributing Business; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to provide for and agree upon the allocation between the parties of liabilities for Taxes and credits for Tax Benefits arising prior to, as a result of, and subsequent to the Distribution, and to provide for and agree upon other matters relating to Taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the covenants and agreements set forth below, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Distributing and Splitco hereby agree as follows:
“1.375% Cash Convertible Notes” means the 1.375% Cash Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 issued by Distributing, all of which have been repaid in full as of the date hereof.
“2016 Recapitalization” means the recapitalization of Distributing’s then outstanding LMC Common Stock into Liberty Braves Common Stock, Liberty Media Common Stock and Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock that was effected on the Issue Record Date.
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“2016 Respective Percentage” means (i) in the case of Distributing, the percentage obtained by dividing the sum of the Liberty Media Market Capitalization and the Liberty Braves Market Capitalization by the Aggregate 2016 Market Capitalization, and (ii) in the case of Splitco, the percentage obtained by dividing the Liberty SiriusXM 2016 Market Capitalization by the Aggregate 2016 Market Capitalization.
“2023 Recapitalization” means the recapitalization of Distributing’s outstanding stock effected on August 3, 2023, in which (i) each share of Liberty Formula One Common Stock was reclassified into one share of the same series of new Liberty Formula One Common Stock and 0.0428 of a share of the same series of Liberty Live Common Stock, and (ii) each share of Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock was reclassified into one share of the same series of new Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock and 0.2500 of a share of the same series of Liberty Live Common Stock.
“2023 Respective Percentage” means (i) in the case of Distributing, the percentage obtained by dividing the sum of the Liberty Formula One Market Capitalization and the Liberty Live Market Capitalization by the Aggregate 2023 Market Capitalization, and (ii) in the case of Splitco, the percentage obtained by dividing the Liberty SiriusXM 2023 Market Capitalization by the Aggregate 2023 Market Capitalization.
“2.75% Exchangeable Senior Debentures” means the 2.75% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2049 issued by Distributing.
“3.75% Convertible Senior Notes” means the 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 issued by Distributing.
“ABHI” means Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
“ABHI Split-off Transaction” means the “Transactions” and the “Debt-for-Equity Exchange,” in each case as defined in the ABHI Tax Sharing Agreement.
“ABHI Tax Sharing Agreement” means the Tax Sharing Agreement dated as of July 18, 2023, by and between Distributing and ABHI.
“Affiliate” means with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such first Person. No member of the Splitco Group will be treated as an Affiliate of any member of the Distributing Group, and no member of the Distributing Group will be treated as an Affiliate of any member of the Splitco Group.
“Aggregate 2016 Market Capitalization” means the sum of the Liberty Braves Market Capitalization, Liberty Media Market Capitalization, and the Liberty SiriusXM 2016 Market Capitalization.
“Aggregate 2023 Market Capitalization” means the sum of the Liberty Formula One Market Capitalization, the Liberty Live Market Capitalization, and the Liberty SiriusXM 2023 Market Capitalization.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereof.
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“Braves Group” has the meaning given to such term in the Distributing Restated Charter as in effect at any time on or after the Issue Record Date and on or before the 2023 Recapitalization.
“business day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or a day on which banking institutions in New York City, New York are authorized or required by law or executive order to close.
“Code” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.
“Combined Return” means (i) with respect to any Tax Return for a Tax Period beginning on or before the Distribution Date, any Tax Return that includes Tax Items of both the Distributing Business and the Splitco Business, determined in accordance with the allocation rules of Section 2.2 (treating Tax Items allocated to Distributing under Section 2.2 as Tax Items of the Distributing Business and Tax Items allocated to Splitco under Section 2.2 as Tax Items of the Splitco Business), and (ii) with respect to any Tax Return for a Tax Period beginning after the Distribution Date, any Tax Return that includes one or more members of the Distributing Group and one or more members of the Splitco Group.
“Company” means Distributing or Splitco, as the context requires.
“Compensatory Equity Interests” means options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or other similar rights with respect to the equity of any entity that are granted on or prior to the Distribution Date in connection with employee, independent contractor or director compensation (including options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or other similar rights issued in respect of any of the foregoing by reason of the Distribution or any subsequent transaction).
“Consolidated Return Regulations” shall mean the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Chapter 6 of Subtitle A of the Code, including, as applicable, any predecessor regulations thereto.
“Contribution” has the meaning given to such term in the Reorganization Agreement.
“Control” means, with respect to any Person, the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through ownership of securities or partnership, membership, limited liability company, or other ownership interests, by contract or otherwise and the terms “Controls” and “Controlled” have meanings correlative to the foregoing.
“Controlling Party” means, with respect to any Combined Return or Separate Return, the Company that is responsible for the preparation and filing of the Combined Return or Separate Return, as applicable, pursuant to Section 3.
“Disclosing Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.
“Dispute” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.
“Distributing” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereof.
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“Distributing Acquired Subsidiary” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(j).
“Distributing Assumed Debt” means the 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes, the 2.75% Exchangeable Senior Debentures, the Siri Margin Loan, and any other debt instruments of Distributing included in the definition of “Splitco Liabilities”.
“Distributing Business” means, (i) with respect to any Tax Period (or portion thereof) ending at or before the Effective Time, the assets, liabilities, and businesses of Distributing and its Subsidiaries during such Tax Period (or portion thereof) (other than the Splitco Business); and (ii) with respect to any Tax Period (or portion thereof) beginning after the Effective Time, the assets, liabilities, and businesses of the Distributing Group during such Tax Period (or portion thereof).
“Distributing Group” means, with respect to any Tax Period (or portion thereof) beginning after the Effective Time, Distributing and each Subsidiary of Distributing (but only while such Subsidiary is a Subsidiary of Distributing).
“Distributing Indemnitees” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.
“Distributing Restated Charter” means Distributing’s restated certificate of incorporation, as filed on the Issue Record Date, as the same has been amended, or amended and restated, from time to time following such date.
“Distributing Section 355(e) Event” means the application of Section 355(e) of the Code to the Distribution as a result of the Distribution being “part of a plan (or series of related transactions) pursuant to which 1 or more persons acquire directly or indirectly stock representing a 50-percent or greater interest” in Distributing or any successor corporation (within the meaning of Section 355(e) of the Code).
“Distributing Tax Counsel” means Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
“Distribution” has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereof.
“Distribution Date” means the effective date of the Distribution.
“DIT” shall mean any “deferred intercompany transaction” or “intercompany transaction” within the meaning of the Consolidated Return Regulations, or any similar provisions of state, local or prior federal Tax Law.
“Due Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.4.
“Effective Time” means the effective time of the Distribution.
“ELA” shall mean any “excess loss account” within the meaning of the Consolidated Return Regulations, or any similar provisions of state or local Tax Law.
“Employing Party” means the Company whose Group includes any entity that is required under applicable Tax Law to satisfy, jointly or otherwise, any Tax withholding and reporting
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obligations with respect to any employee, independent contractor, or director compensation attributable to any Compensatory Equity Interests.
“Final Allocation” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.6.
“Final Determination” shall mean the final resolution of liability for any Tax for any Tax Period, by or as a result of: (i) a closing agreement or similar final settlement with the IRS or the relevant state or local governmental authorities, (ii) an agreement contained in IRS Form 870-AD or other similar form, (iii) an agreement that constitutes a determination under Section 1313(a)(4) of the Code, (iv) any allowance of a refund or credit in respect of an overpayment of Tax, but only after the expiration of all periods during which such refund or credit may be recovered by the jurisdiction imposing the Tax, (v) a deficiency notice with respect to which the period for filing a petition with the Tax Court or the relevant state or local tribunal has expired, (vi) a decision, judgment, decree or other order of any court of competent jurisdiction that is not subject to appeal or as to which the time for appeal has expired, or (vii) the payment of any Tax with respect to any item disallowed or adjusted by a Tax Authority provided that Distributing and Splitco mutually agree that no action shall be taken to recoup such payment.
“Formula One Group” has the meaning given to such term in the Distributing Restated Charter as in effect at any time on or after the Redesignation (including prior to the 2023 Recapitalization).
“Group” means the Distributing Group or the Splitco Group, as the context requires.
“Independent Accountant” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.4.
“Interest Rate” means the Rate determined below, as adjusted as of each Interest Rate Determination Date. The “Rate” means, with respect to each period between two (2) consecutive Interest Rate Determination Dates, a rate determined two (2) business days before the earlier Interest Rate Determination Date equal to the interest rate that would be applicable at such time to a “large corporate underpayment” (within the meaning of Section 6621(c) of the Code) under Sections 6601 and 6621 of the Code. Interest will be calculated on the basis of a year of 365 days and the actual number of days for which due.
“Interest Rate Determination Date” means the Due Date and each March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 thereafter.
“Intended Tax Treatment” means (i) the qualification of the Transactions, taken together, as a transaction described under Sections 368(a)(1)(D), 355 and 361 of the Code, and (ii) the treatment of the Distribution as a distribution to which the provisions of Sections 355(d)(2) and 355(e)(2) of the Code do not apply.
“IRS” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
“Issue Record Date” means April 15, 2016.
“issuing corporation” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4(f).
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“Joint Claim” means any pending or threatened Tax Proceeding, or other claim, action, suit, investigation or proceeding brought by a third party, relating to any Transaction Taxes, Transaction Tax-Related Losses, or Tracking Stock Taxes and Losses.
“Liberty Braves Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series A Liberty Braves Common Stock, Series B Liberty Braves Common Stock, and Series C Liberty Braves Common Stock.
“Liberty Braves Market Capitalization” means the product obtained by multiplying the VWAP of the Series A Liberty Braves Common Stock by the number of shares of Liberty Braves Common Stock outstanding immediately following the 2016 Recapitalization.
“Liberty Broadband” means Liberty Broadband Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
“Liberty Broadband Spin-off Transaction” means the “Restructuring” and the “Distribution,” in each case as defined in the Liberty Broadband Tax Sharing Agreement.
“Liberty Broadband Tax Sharing Agreement” means the Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of November 4, 2014, by and between Distributing and Liberty Broadband.
“Liberty Formula One Common Stock” means (i) Distributing’s Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock, Series B Liberty Formula One Common Stock, and Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock, (ii) for any periods prior to the Redesignation and on or after the Issue Record Date, Distributing’s Series A Liberty Media Common Stock, Series B Liberty Media Common Stock, and Series C Liberty Media Common Stock, and (iii) any series or classes of stock into which Distributing’s Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock, Series B Liberty Formula One Common Stock, or Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock is redesignated, reclassified, converted or exchanged following the Effective Time and any series or classes of stock into which any such successor stocks are thereafter redesignated, reclassified, converted or exchanged following the Effective Time.
“Liberty Formula One Market Capitalization” means the product obtained by multiplying the VWAP of the Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock by the number of shares of Liberty Formula One Common Stock outstanding immediately following the 2023 Recapitalization.
“Liberty Live Common Stock” means (i) Distributing’s Series A Liberty Live Common Stock, Series B Liberty Live Common Stock, and Series C Liberty Live Common Stock, and (ii) any series or classes of stock into which Distributing’s Series A Liberty Live Common Stock, Series B Liberty Live Common Stock, or Series C Liberty Live Common Stock is redesignated, reclassified, converted or exchanged following the Effective Time and any series or classes of stock into which any such successor stocks are thereafter redesignated, reclassified, converted or exchanged following the Effective Time.
“Liberty Live Market Capitalization” means the product obtained by multiplying the VWAP of the Series C Liberty Live Common Stock by the number of shares of Liberty Live Common Stock outstanding immediately following the 2023 Recapitalization.
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“Liberty Media Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series A Liberty Media Common Stock, Series B Liberty Media Common Stock, and Series C Liberty Media Common Stock.
“Liberty Media Market Capitalization” means the product obtained by multiplying the VWAP of the Series A Liberty Media Common Stock by the number of shares of Liberty Media Common Stock outstanding immediately following the 2016 Recapitalization.
“Liberty SiriusXM 2016 Market Capitalization” means the product obtained by multiplying the VWAP of the Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock by the number of shares of Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock outstanding immediately following the 2016 Recapitalization.
“Liberty SiriusXM 2023 Market Capitalization” means the product obtained by multiplying the VWAP of the Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock by the number of shares of Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock outstanding immediately following the 2023 Recapitalization.
“Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock, Series B Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock, and Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock.
“Live Group” has the meaning given to such term in the Distributing Restated Charter as in effect at any time on or after the 2023 Recapitalization.
“LMC Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, Series B common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and Series C common stock, par value $0.01 per share, prior to the 2016 Recapitalization.
“Losses” means any and all damages, losses, deficiencies, liabilities, obligations, penalties, judgments, settlements, claims, payments, fines, interest, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of any and all actions and demands, assessments, judgments, settlements and compromises relating thereto and the costs and expenses of attorneys’, accountants’, consultants’ and other professionals’ fees and expenses incurred in the investigation or defense thereof or the enforcement of rights hereunder); provided, however, that “Losses” shall exclude any special or punitive damages; provided, further, that the foregoing proviso will not be interpreted to limit indemnification for Losses incurred as a result of the assertion by a claimant (other than the parties hereto and their successors and assigns) in a third-party claim for special or punitive damages.
“Media Group” has the meaning given to such term in the Distributing Restated Charter as in effect at any time on or after the Issue Record Date and on or before the Redesignation.
“Merger Agreement” means the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of December 11, 2023, by and among Distributing, Splitco, Radio Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Sirius XM, as amended from time to time.
“Net Tax Amount” has the meaning given to such term in the Reorganization Agreement.
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“Non-Controlling Party” means, with respect to any Combined Return or Separate Return, the Company that is not responsible for the preparation and filing of the Combined Return or Separate Return, as applicable, pursuant to Section 3.
“Payment Date” means (i) with respect to any U.S. federal income tax return, the due date for any required installment of estimated taxes determined under Section 6655 of the Code, the due date (determined without regard to extensions) for filing the return determined under Section 6072 of the Code, and the date the return is filed, and (ii) with respect to any other Tax Return, the corresponding dates determined under the applicable Tax Law.
“Person” means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, or other entity.
“Post-Distribution Period” means any Tax Period beginning after the Distribution Date and, in the case of any Straddle Period, that part of the Tax Period that begins at the beginning of the day after the Distribution Date.
“Pre-Distribution Period” means any Tax Period that ends on or before the Distribution Date and, in the case of any Straddle Period, that part of the Tax Period through the end of the day on the Distribution Date.
“Pre-Issue Date Period” means any Tax Period (or portion thereof) that ends prior to the effective time of the 2016 Recapitalization on the Issue Record Date.
“Privilege” means any privilege that may be asserted under applicable law, including, any privilege arising under or relating to the attorney-client relationship (including the attorney-client and work product privileges), the accountant-client privilege and any privilege relating to internal evaluation processes.
“Proposed Acquisition Transaction” means a transaction or series of transactions (or any agreement, understanding, or arrangement, within the meaning of Section 355(e) of the Code and Treasury Regulations Section 1.355-7, or any other Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, to enter into a transaction or series of transactions), whether such transaction is supported by Splitco management or shareholders, is a hostile acquisition, or otherwise, as a result of which one or more Persons would (directly or indirectly) acquire, or have the right to acquire, from Splitco (or any successor thereto) and/or one or more holders of Splitco Stock, respectively, any amount of Splitco Stock, that would, when combined with any other direct or indirect changes in ownership of Splitco Stock pertinent for purposes of Section 355(e) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder (including as a result of the issuance of Splitco Stock pursuant to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement), comprise forty-five percent (45%) or more of (i) the value of all outstanding shares of stock of Splitco as of immediately after such transaction, or in the case of a series of transactions, immediately after the last transaction of such series, or (ii) the total combined voting power of all outstanding shares of voting stock of Splitco as of immediately after such transaction, or in the case of a series of transactions, immediately after the last transaction of such series. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Proposed Acquisition Transaction shall not include (i) the adoption by Splitco of a shareholder rights plan, (ii) issuances by Splitco that satisfy Safe Harbor VIII (relating to acquisitions in connection with a person’s performance
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of services) or Safe Harbor IX (relating to acquisitions by a retirement plan of an employer) of Treasury Regulations Section 1.355-7(d) or (iii) transfers of Splitco Stock that satisfy Safe Harbor VII (relating to public trading) of Treasury Regulations Section 1.355-7(d). For purposes of determining whether a transaction constitutes an indirect acquisition, any recapitalization resulting in a shift of voting power or any redemption of shares of stock shall be treated as an indirect acquisition of shares of stock by the non-exchanging shareholders. This definition and the application thereof are intended to monitor compliance with Section 355(e) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder and shall be interpreted accordingly. Any clarification of, or change in, the statute or Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 355(e) of the Code shall be incorporated in this definition and its interpretation. For the avoidance of doubt, the Transactions shall not constitute a Proposed Acquisition Transaction.
“Proposed Allocation” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.6.
“Protective Section 336(e) Election” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
“Receiving Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.
“Redesignation” means the filing of Distributing’s restated certificate of incorporation on January 24, 2017, to, among other things, rename its “Media Group” as the “Formula One Group” and rename its Series A Liberty Media Common Stock, Series B Liberty Media Common Stock, and Series C Liberty Media Common Stock as its Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock, Series B Liberty Formula One Common Stock, and Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock, respectively.
“Reorganization Agreement” means the Reorganization Agreement dated as of December 11, 2023, by and between Distributing, Splitco and Sirius XM, as amended from time to time.
“Restricted Period” means the period which begins with the Distribution Date and ends two (2) years thereafter.
“SAG” means, with respect to a corporation, the “separate affiliated group” of such corporation (within the meaning of Section 355(b)(3)(B) of the Code).
“Section 336(e) Tax Basis” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(l).
“Senior Executives” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.
“Separate Return” means any Tax Return that is not a Combined Return.
“Separation TSA Payment Benefits” means any right of Distributing to receive a payment (including any indemnification payment) pursuant to the Starz Tax Sharing Agreement, the Liberty Broadband Tax Sharing Agreement, or the ABHI Tax Sharing Agreement.
“Separation TSA Payment Liabilities” means any obligation or liability of Distributing to make a payment (including any indemnification payment) pursuant to the Starz Tax Sharing Agreement, the Liberty Broadband Tax Sharing Agreement, or the ABHI Tax Sharing Agreement.
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“Series A Liberty Braves Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series A Liberty Braves common stock, par value $0.01 per share, prior to such stock’s redemption pursuant to the ABHI Split-off Transaction.
“Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series A Liberty Formula One common stock, par value $0.01 per share, including such series of stock prior to the 2023 Recapitalization.
“Series A Liberty Live Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series A Liberty Live common stock, par value $0.01 per share.
“Series A Liberty Media Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series A Liberty Media common stock, par value $0.01 per share, prior to such stock’s redesignation as Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock.
“Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series A Liberty SiriusXM common stock, par value $0.01 per share, including such series of stock prior to the 2023 Recapitalization.
“Series B Liberty Braves Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series B Liberty Braves common stock, par value $0.01 per share, prior to such stock’s redemption pursuant to the ABHI Split-off Transaction.
“Series B Liberty Formula One Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series B Liberty Formula One common stock, par value $0.01 per share, including such series of stock prior to the 2023 Recapitalization.
“Series B Liberty Live Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series B Liberty Live common stock, par value $0.01 per share.
“Series B Liberty Media Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series B Liberty Media common stock, par value $0.01 per share, prior to such stock’s redesignation as Series B Liberty Formula One Common Stock.
“Series B Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series B Liberty SiriusXM common stock, par value $0.01 per share, including such series of stock prior to the 2023 Recapitalization.
“Series C Liberty Braves Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series C Liberty Braves common stock, par value $0.01 per share, prior to such stock’s redemption pursuant to the ABHI Split-off Transaction.
“Series C Liberty Braves Rights” means rights to acquire Series C Liberty Braves Common Stock that were distributed by Distributing on May 18, 2016.
“Series C Liberty Braves Rights Distribution” means the distribution of Series C Liberty Braves Rights on May 18, 2016.
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“Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series C Liberty Formula One common stock, par value $0.01 per share, including such series of stock prior to the 2023 Recapitalization.
“Series C Liberty Live Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series C Liberty Live common stock, par value $0.01 per share.
“Series C Liberty Media Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series C Liberty Media common stock, par value $0.01 per share, prior to such stock’s redesignation as Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock.
“Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock” means Distributing’s Series C Liberty SiriusXM common stock, par value $0.01 per share, including such series of stock prior to the 2023 Recapitalization.
“Series C Liberty SiriusXM Rights” means rights to acquire Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock that were distributed by Distributing on May 15, 2020.
“Series C Liberty SiriusXM Rights Distribution” means the distribution of Series C Liberty SiriusXM Rights on May 15, 2020.
“Siri Margin Loan” means that Third Amended and Restated Margin Loan Agreement, dated as of February 24, 2021 (as amended by that First Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Margin Loan Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2023, and as may be further amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), by and among Liberty Siri MarginCo, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as borrower, the lenders from time to time party thereto, BNP Paribas, New York Branch, as administrative agent, and BNP Paribas as calculation agent.
“SiriusXM Active Businesses” has the meaning given to such term in the representation letter delivered to Distributing Tax Counsel by Sirius XM on the date hereof in connection with the delivery of the Tax Opinion by Distributing Tax Counsel to Distributing.
“SiriusXM Group” has the meaning given to such term in the Distributing Restated Charter as in effect at any time on or after the Issue Record Date (including prior to the 2023 Recapitalization).
“Sirius XM” means Sirius XM Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation.
“Splitco” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereof.
“Splitco Acquired Subsidiary” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(j).
“Splitco Business” means: (i) with respect to any Pre-Issue Date Period, the assets, liabilities, and businesses attributed to the SiriusXM Group immediately following the 2016 Recapitalization during such Pre-Issue Date Period (or portion thereof); (ii) with respect to any Tax Period (or portion thereof) beginning on or after the effective time of the 2016 Recapitalization and ending at or before the Effective Time, the assets, liabilities, and businesses attributed to the
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SiriusXM Group during such Tax Period (or portion thereof), but only while such assets, liabilities, and businesses were so attributed to the SiriusXM Group (including any equity or debt interests in any entities so attributed); and (iii) with respect to any Tax Period (or portion thereof) beginning after the Effective Time, the assets, liabilities, and businesses of the Splitco Group during such Tax Period (or portion thereof). With respect to any Tax Period (or portion thereof) beginning at or after the effective time of the 2023 Recapitalization, the Splitco Business does not include any assets, liabilities, and businesses attributed to the Live Group.
“Splitco Group” means, with respect to any Tax Period (or portion thereof) beginning after the Effective Time, Splitco and each Subsidiary of Splitco (but only while such Subsidiary is a Subsidiary of Splitco).
“Splitco Indemnitees” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.
“Splitco Liabilities” has the meaning given to such term in the Reorganization Agreement.
“Splitco Section 355(e) Event” means the application of Section 355(e) of the Code to the Distribution as a result of the Distribution being “part of a plan (or series of related transactions) pursuant to which 1 or more persons acquire directly or indirectly stock representing a 50-percent or greater interest” in Splitco or any successor corporation (within the meaning of Section 355(e) of the Code).
“Splitco Stock” means (i) Splitco’s common stock, and (ii) any series or classes of stock into which Splitco’s common stock is redesignated, reclassified, converted or exchanged following the Effective Time and any series or classes of stock into which any such successor stocks are thereafter redesignated, reclassified, converted or exchanged following the Effective Time.
“Starz” means Starz, a Delaware corporation.
“Starz Spin-off Transaction” means the “Restructuring” and the “Distribution,” in each case as defined in the Starz Tax Sharing Agreement.
“Starz Tax Sharing Agreement” means the Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2013, by and between Starz and Distributing.
“Straddle Period” means any Tax Period commencing on or prior to, and ending after, the Distribution Date.
“Subsidiary” when used with respect to any Person, means (i)(A) a corporation a majority in voting power of whose share capital or capital stock with voting power, under ordinary circumstances, to elect directors is at the time, directly or indirectly, owned by such Person, by one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, or by such Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, whether or not such power is subject to a voting agreement or similar encumbrance, (B) a partnership or limited liability company in which such Person or a Subsidiary of such Person is, at the date of determination, (1) in the case of a partnership, a general partner of such partnership with the power affirmatively to direct the policies and management of such partnership or (2) in the case of a limited liability company, the managing member or, in the absence of a managing
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member, a member with the power affirmatively to direct the policies and management of such limited liability company, or (C) any other Person (other than a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company) in which such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or such Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, directly or indirectly, at the date of determination thereof, has or have (1) the power to elect or direct the election of a majority of the members of the governing body of such Person, whether or not such power is subject to a voting agreement or similar encumbrance, or (2) in the absence of such a governing body, at least a majority voting interest or (ii) any other Person of which an aggregate of 50% or more of the equity interests are, at the time, directly or indirectly, owned by such Person and/or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person.
“Tax” and “Taxes” means any and all federal, state, local or non-U.S. taxes, charges, fees, duties, levies, imposts, rates or other like governmental assessments or charges, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include income, gross receipts, net worth, property, sales, use, license, excise, franchise, capital stock, employment, payroll, unemployment insurance, social security, Medicare, stamp, environmental, value added, alternative or added minimum, ad valorem, trade, recording, withholding, occupation or transfer taxes, together with any related interest, penalties and additions imposed by any Tax Authority.
“Tax Advisor” means (i) Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, (ii) Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, (iii) PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP or (iv) such other tax counsel or accountant of recognized national standing which is reasonably acceptable to Distributing.
“Tax Attribute” means net operating losses, capital losses, research and development deductions, credits and carryovers, general business credits and carryovers, investment tax credit carryovers, earnings and profits, foreign tax credit carryovers, overall foreign losses, previously taxed income, separate limitation losses and any other losses, deductions, credits or comparable items that could affect a Tax liability for a past or future Tax Period.
“Tax Authority” means, with respect to any Tax, the governmental entity or political subdivision, agency, commission or authority thereof that imposes such Tax, and the agency, commission or authority (if any) charged with the assessment, determination or collection of such Tax for such entity or subdivision.
“Tax Benefit” means a reduction in the Tax liability (or increase in a Tax Refund) of a Company (or any of its Subsidiaries) for any Tax Period that is utilized or realized in accordance with Section 4.3(c) of this Agreement.
“Tax Item” means any item of income, gain, loss, deduction, credit, recapture of credit or any similar item which increases or decreases Taxes paid or payable, including an adjustment under Section 481 of the Code resulting from a change in accounting method.
“Tax Law” means the law of any governmental entity or political subdivision thereof, and any controlling judicial or administrative interpretations of such law, relating to any Tax.
“Tax Materials” means the representation letters delivered to Distributing Tax Counsel by Distributing, Splitco, Sirius XM and others in connection with the delivery of the Tax Opinion by
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Distributing Tax Counsel to Distributing, including any and all exhibits, schedules, and other attachments thereto.
“Tax Opinion” means the opinion to be delivered by Distributing Tax Counsel to Distributing in connection with the Distribution to the effect that, under applicable U.S. federal income tax law, the Transactions, taken together, will qualify for the Intended Tax Treatment.
“Tax Period” means, with respect to any Tax, the year, or shorter period, if applicable, for which the Tax is reported as provided under applicable Tax Law. For the avoidance of doubt, references to “Tax Period” for any franchise or other doing business Tax (including, but not limited to, the Texas franchise Tax) shall mean the Tax Period during which the income, operations, assets, or capital comprising the base of such Tax is measured, regardless of whether the right to do business for another Taxable period is obtained by the payment of such Tax.
“Tax Proceeding” means any Tax audit, assessment, or other examination by any Tax Authority, as well as any controversy, litigation, other proceeding, or appeal thereof relating to Taxes, whether administrative or judicial, including proceedings relating to competent authority determinations.
“Tax Records” means Tax Returns, Tax Return work papers, documentation relating to any Tax Proceedings, and any other books of account or records required to be maintained under applicable Tax Laws (including but not limited to Section 6001 of the Code) or under any record retention agreement with any Tax Authority.
“Tax Refund” means a refund of Taxes previously paid and any overpayment interest within the meaning of Section 6611 of the Code or any similar provision under applicable Tax Law (whether paid by way of a refund or credited against any liability for related Taxes).
“Tax Return” means any return or report of Taxes due, any claims for refund of Taxes paid, any information return with respect to Taxes, or any other similar report, statement, declaration, or document filed or required to be filed (by paper, electronically or otherwise) under any applicable Tax Law, including any attachments, exhibits, or other materials submitted with any of the foregoing, and including any amendments or supplements to any of the foregoing.
“Tracking Stock Taxes and Losses” means any Taxes and Losses resulting from (i) the 2016 Recapitalization or the 2023 Recapitalization failing to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, (ii) the treatment, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, of the Liberty Braves Common Stock, Liberty Media Common Stock, or Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock issued in the 2016 Recapitalization as other than stock of Distributing or as Section 306 stock within the meaning of Section 306(c) of the Code as a result of the 2016 Recapitalization, (iii) the treatment, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, of the new Liberty Formula One Common Stock, new Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock, or Liberty Live Common Stock issued in the 2023 Recapitalization as other than stock of Distributing or as Section 306 stock within the meaning of Section 306(c) of the Code as a result of the 2023 Recapitalization, (iv) any deemed disposition or exchange of any assets or liabilities of Distributing and its Subsidiaries for U.S. federal income tax purposes resulting from the 2016 Recapitalization or the 2023 Recapitalization, or (v) any income, gain or loss recognized by the stockholders of Distributing for U.S. federal income tax
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purposes as a result of the 2016 Recapitalization or the 2023 Recapitalization (except, in each case, with respect to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares).
“Transaction Agreements” has the meaning given to such term in the Merger Agreement.
“Transaction Taxes” means any Taxes resulting from the Transactions. For the avoidance of doubt, any Taxes resulting from payments made between the parties after the Distribution Date pursuant to this Agreement or the Reorganization Agreement shall not be treated as Transaction Taxes.
“Transaction Tax-Related Losses” means any Losses resulting from the Transactions as a result of the failure of the Transactions to qualify (i) as a transaction described under Sections 368(a)(1)(D), 355 and 361 of the Code or (ii) for nonrecognition of income, gain and loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the holders of Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock that receive stock of Splitco in the Distribution (except with respect to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares).
“Transactions” has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereof.
“Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated from time to time under the Code as in effect for the relevant Tax Period (or portion thereof).
“Unqualified Tax Opinion” means an unqualified “will” opinion of a Tax Advisor on which Distributing may rely to the effect that a transaction will not affect the Intended Tax Treatment. Any such opinion must assume that the Transactions would have qualified for the Intended Tax Treatment if the transaction in question did not occur.
“VWAP” means, (i) in the case of the Series A Liberty Braves Common Stock and with respect to the Liberty Braves Market Capitalization, a price per share of Series A Liberty Braves Common Stock equal to the volume-weighted average price of the shares of Series A Liberty Braves Common Stock over the first three (3) trading days following the commencement of regular way trading of the Series A Liberty Braves Common Stock after the 2016 Recapitalization (without regard to pre-open or after hours trading outside of any regular trading session for such trading days); (ii) in the case of the Series A Liberty Media Common Stock and with respect to the Liberty Media Market Capitalization, a price per share of Series A Liberty Media Common Stock equal to the volume-weighted average price of the shares of Series A Liberty Media Common Stock over the first three (3) trading days following the commencement of regular way trading of the Series A Liberty Media Common Stock after the 2016 Recapitalization (without regard to pre-open or after hours trading outside of any regular trading session for such trading days); (iii) in the case of the Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock and with respect to the Liberty SiriusXM 2016 Market Capitalization, a price per share of Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock equal to the volume-weighted average price of the shares of Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock over the first three (3) trading days following the commencement of regular way trading of the Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock after the 2016 Recapitalization (without regard to pre-open or after hours trading outside of any regular trading session for such trading days); (iv) in the case of the Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock and with respect to the Liberty Formula One Market Capitalization, a price per share of Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock equal to
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the volume-weighted average price of the shares of Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock over the first three (3) trading days following the commencement of regular way trading of the Series C Liberty Formula One Common Stock after the 2023 Recapitalization (without regard to pre-open or after hours trading outside of any regular trading session for such trading days); (v) in the case of the Series C Liberty Live Common Stock and with respect to the Liberty Live Market Capitalization, a price per share of Series C Liberty Live Common Stock equal to the volume-weighted average price of the shares of Series C Liberty Live Common Stock over the first three (3) trading days following the commencement of regular way trading of the Series C Liberty Live Common Stock after the 2023 Recapitalization (without regard to pre-open or after hours trading outside of any regular trading session for such trading days); and (vi) in the case of the Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock and with respect to the Liberty SiriusXM 2023 Market Capitalization, a price per share of Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock equal to the volume-weighted average price of the shares of Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock over the first three (3) trading days following the commencement of regular way trading of the Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock after the 2023 Recapitalization (without regard to pre-open or after hours trading outside of any regular trading session for such trading days).
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to the Tax Authority. The amounts paid under this Agreement shall be redetermined, and additional payments relating to such redetermination shall be made, as appropriate, if as a result of an audit by a Tax Authority or for any other reason (x) additional Taxes to which such determination relates are subsequently paid, (y) a Tax Refund or a Tax Benefit relating to such Taxes is received or realized, or (z) the amount or character of any Tax Item is adjusted or redetermined. Each payment required by the immediately preceding sentence (i) as a result of a payment of additional Taxes will be due ten (10) business days after the date on which the additional Taxes were paid or, if later, ten (10) business days after the date of a request from the other Company for the payment, (ii) as a result of the receipt or realization of a Tax Refund or Tax Benefit will be due ten (10) business days after the Tax Refund or Tax Benefit was received or realized, or (iii) as a result of an adjustment or redetermination of the amount or character of a Tax Item will be due ten (10) business days after the date on which the final action resulting in such adjustment or redetermination is taken by a Tax Authority or either Company or any of their Subsidiaries. If a payment is made as a result of an audit by a Tax Authority which does not conclude the matter, further adjusting payments will be made, as appropriate, to reflect the outcome of subsequent administrative or judicial proceedings.
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shared by and between the parties in carrying out the intent of this Agreement, except as may otherwise be necessary in connection with the filing of Tax Returns or any Tax Proceedings or unless disclosure is compelled by a governmental authority. Information and documents of one party (the “Disclosing Party”) shall not be deemed to be confidential for purposes of this Section 6.3 to the extent such information or document (i) is previously known to or in the possession of the other party or parties (the “Receiving Party”) and is not otherwise subject to a requirement to be kept confidential, (ii) becomes publicly available by means other than unauthorized disclosure under this Agreement by the Receiving Party or (iii) is received from a third party without, to the knowledge of the Receiving Party after reasonable diligence, a duty of confidentiality owed to the Disclosing Party.
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and (e) of this Section 7.2, Distributing shall not be responsible for, and shall have no obligation to indemnify or hold harmless any Splitco Indemnitee for, (x) any Transaction Taxes, Transaction Tax-Related Losses, or Tracking Stock Taxes and Losses that are allocated to Splitco pursuant to Sections 2.2(b) or (c), or (y) any Taxes or Losses arising out of or based upon any breach or non-performance of any covenant or agreement made or to be performed by Splitco contained in this Agreement.
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either party, the disputed matters shall be escalated to general counsels (or equivalent positions) of the parties or such other officers of the parties at a senior level of management as the parties may designate (the “Senior Executives”). The Senior Executives shall negotiate in good faith for a reasonable period of time to attempt to resolve the Dispute. All offers, promises, conduct and statements, whether oral or written, relating to trying to resolve the Dispute shall be treated as confidential and privileged information developed for the purpose of settlement and shall be exempt from discovery or production and shall not be admissible in any subsequent proceeding between the parties.
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party to the Independent Accountant for its determination is frivolous, has not been asserted in good faith, or is not supported by substantial authority, then 100% of such costs, fees, and expenses shall be borne by such party.
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enforcement of any judgment in respect of this Agreement, and the rights and obligations arising hereunder brought by the other party hereto or its successors or assigns, shall be brought and determined exclusively in the Delaware Court of Chancery and any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Delaware (or, if the Delaware Court of Chancery declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, any state or federal court within the State of Delaware). Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably submits with regard to any such action or proceeding for itself and in respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, to the personal jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and agrees that it will not bring any action relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in any court other than the aforesaid courts. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement (a) any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above named courts for any reason other than the failure to serve in accordance with Section 9.6 and this Section 9.4, (b) any claim that it or its property is exempt or immune from jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any claim that (i) the suit, action or proceeding in such court is brought in an inconvenient forum, (ii) the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper or (iii) this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by such courts. Process in any such suit, action or proceeding may be served on any party anywhere in the world, whether within or without the jurisdiction of any such court. Without limiting the foregoing, each party agrees that service of process on such party as provided in Section 9.6 shall be deemed effective service of process on such party.
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when so received by electronic mail or courier, or, if mailed, three (3) calendar days after the date of mailing, as follows:
(a) If to Distributing, to:
Liberty Media Corporation
12300 Liberty Boulevard
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Attn: Chief Legal Officer
Email: [Separately Provided]
(b) If to Splitco, to:
Liberty Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
c/o Sirius XM Radio LLC
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
Attention: Neil Leibowitz
E-Mail: [Separately Provided]
or to such other address as the party to whom notice is given may have previously furnished to the other parties in writing in the manner set forth above, provided that any such notice, request or other communication to Distributing or Splitco not made by electronic mail shall be accompanied by a confirming copy sent by electronic mail.
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acceptable manner in order that the provisions contemplated hereby are consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers as of the date set forth above.
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION
By: /s/ Tim Lenneman
Name:Tim Lenneman
Title:Senior Vice President
LIBERTY SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC.
By: /s/ Ty Kearns
Name:Ty Kearns
Title:Senior Vice President
[Signature Page to Tax Sharing Agreement]