---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-313370"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LPSN"
cik: "0001102993"
company_name: "LIVEPERSON INC"
filed_at: "2026-07-23T12:02:57+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-23T12:05:16.477647+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# LivePerson urges shareholders to vote FOR SoundHound AI merger; cites $3.33/share value, 22% premium

## Summary
- Most LivePerson stockholders to receive SoundHound stock valued at ~$3.33/share (22% premium over 30-day VWAP) as of April 21, 2026.
- Secured noteholders agreed to exchange ~$350M par value notes at substantial discount; without concessions, no value for common shareholders.
- Combined company expected to achieve at least $350-400M revenue in 2027, reaching $500M from existing customer base.
- Special meeting August 20, 2026; record date July 6, 2026; shares not voted count as against.
- If deal fails, LivePerson faces debt/liquidity pressures, revenue decline (FY2025 -22% to $243.7M, FY2026 guidance -15-20%).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-313370
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LPSN
- cik: 0001102993
- company_name: LIVEPERSON INC
- filed_at: 2026-07-23T12:02:57+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1102993/000119312526313370/0001193125-26-313370-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1102993/000119312526313370/d861476d8k.htm

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