XM Satellite Radio today announced a set of financing agreements totaling $450 million -- consisting of $200 million in new funds from strategic and financial investors and $250 million in payment
deferrals and related credit facilities from General Motors. Purchasers of the Notes include American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Hughes Electronics Corporation, The Hearst Corporation and other VCs.
General Motors, which is currently factory-installing XM radios in 25 different 2003 vehicle lines, has agreed to defer or finance up to $250 million of payments through 2006.
