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SiriusXM Appoints Zac Coughlin as New CFO

SiriusXM, a leading audio entertainment company in North America, has announced the appointment of Zac Coughlin as its new Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2026. Coughlin brings nearly 30 years of financial operational experience from global consumer, retail, and automotive companies, having served as the CFO at PVH Corp, DFS (a subsidiary of LVMH), and Converse (a division of Nike), along with over a decade in finance at Ford Motor Company.

During the announcement, Jennifer Witz, CEO of SiriusXM, emphasized Coughlin's proven track record of driving sustainable, profitable growth and his expertise from decades of experience at global iconic brands. She highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet, driving margins, and optimizing cash flows to increase shareholder value, indicating the company's strategic focus under Coughlin's leadership.

Tom Barry, the current CFO of SiriusXM, is set to step down effective December 31, 2025. In reflecting on his tenure, Barry expressed pride in the accomplishments of the team and his confidence in the company's long-term success.

The press release also noted that the company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance as provided on October 30, 2025, maintaining a sense of continuity despite the upcoming change in CFO.

Coughlin's appointment comes at a pivotal time for SiriusXM, as the company looks to leverage its live and curated programming, diverse talent, and expanding portfolio of must-listen podcasts to capitalize on the tremendous business opportunities ahead.

As SiriusXM prepares for this transition, the focus remains on maintaining financial discipline and executing its renewed strategic focus to create meaningful value for listeners and shareholders. Today the company's shares have moved -0.81% to a price of $20.93. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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