LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) Subsidiary PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Receives $5.5M Cash Payment from $3 Per Share Warrant Exercise
Rhea-AI Summary
LiveOne (Nasdaq:LVO) reported that subsidiary PodcastOne (Nasdaq:PODC) received approximately $5.5 million in cash from the exercise of PodcastOne common stock warrants at $3 per share.
Proceeds are earmarked for podcast and network acquisitions, TV Network and Celebrity Brands expansion, and AI initiatives. LiveOne currently owns about 20.5 million PODC shares and is evaluating strategic alternatives, including potential consolidation of PodcastOne and additional M&A.
Positive
- PodcastOne receives approximately $5.5M cash from warrant exercise at $3 per share
- Capital planned for podcast/network acquisitions and TV Network and Celebrity Brands expansion
- Funding to accelerate AI initiatives across 250,000+ hours of audio and video content
- LiveOne holds approximately 20.5M PODC common shares, retaining significant economic interest
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – LVO
In the May 12 session, LVO gained 0.40%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +8.8% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 05 | Conference participation | Positive | +4.3% | Selection to present at the 2026 Sohn Investment Conference in New York. |
| Apr 30 | AI platform launch | Positive | +4.3% | Launch of PodcastOneAI to monetize 200,000+ content hours in AI markets. |
| Apr 30 | Guidance correction | Positive | +4.3% | Clarified Fiscal 2027 guidance with revenue and Adjusted EBITDA ranges. |
| Apr 29 | Guidance update | Positive | -2.1% | Updated Fiscal 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA outlook and repurchase plan. |
| Apr 28 | Preliminary results | Positive | -10.3% | PodcastOne anticipated record FY2026 revenue and sharply higher EBITDA. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive catalysts often triggered gains, but strong operational updates have also coincided with notable selloffs, indicating inconsistent reactions to good news.
Over the past few weeks, LiveOne issued multiple positive updates, including Sohn Conference participation on May 12, 2026, the April 30 launch of PodcastOneAI targeting $20B and $40B AI-related markets, and updated guidance of $82M–$90M revenue with $5M–$10M Adjusted EBITDA. PodcastOne also projected record FY2026 results with revenue of $61M+ and adjusted EBITDA of $6.3M+. Market reactions alternated between rallies and sharp pullbacks, underscoring volatile sentiment around the story.
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- Proceeds to support podcast and podcast network acquisitions, expand LVO’s TV Network and Celebrity Brands division, and accelerate AI initiatives across 250,000+ hours of audio and video content
- LVO and its bankers are actively evaluating strategic alternatives, including potential consolidation of PodcastOne and additional M&A opportunities
- LVO currently owns ~20.5M shares of PODC common stock
LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVO) today announced that its subsidiary, PodcastOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PODC), has received approximately
“Receiving this additional capital meaningfully strengthens our balance sheet and positions us to aggressively pursue strategic growth opportunities across podcasting, television, celebrity brands and AI,” said Robert Ellin, Chairman and CEO of LiveOne. “We believe the combination of our content library, distribution platform and AI capabilities creates a significant opportunity to drive long-term shareholder value.”
About LiveOne
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide and live and virtual events. LiveOne's subsidiaries include Slacker, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive and DayOne Music Publishing. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR's OTT applications. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter at @liveone. For more investor information, please visit ir.liveone.com.
About PodcastOne
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) is a leading podcast platform that provides creators and advertisers with a comprehensive 360-degree solution in sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution. PodcastOne has surpassed 3.9 billion total downloads with a community of 200 top podcasters, including Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Jordan Harbinger, LadyGang, A&E's Cold Case Files, and Varnamtown. PodcastOne has built a distribution network reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions across all channels, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. PodcastOne is also the parent company of PodcastOne Pro which offers fully customizable production packages for brands, professionals, or hobbyists. For more information, visit www.podcastone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X at @podcastone.
Forward-Looking Statements
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