LivePerson (LPSN) mails SoundHound AI merger proxy, cites risks
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LivePerson, Inc. (LPSN) provides a communication describing the pending proposed acquisition of LivePerson by SoundHound AI. The text is largely cautionary, emphasizing that statements about timing of regulatory approvals, the LivePerson special meeting, closing of the transaction, integration, and anticipated benefits are forward‑looking and subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
The communication highlights potential failure points, including the right of either party to terminate the merger agreement, failure to obtain shareholder approvals or complete related notes restructuring, integration challenges, higher‑than‑expected costs, reputational and business‑partner reactions, management distraction, and possible legal proceedings. It notes that SoundHound AI has filed a Form S‑4 containing a proxy statement/prospectus for LivePerson stockholders, mailed beginning July 9, 2026, and urges investors to read that document and related SEC filings for detailed information before making any voting or investment decisions. It also clarifies that this communication is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities.
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Filing Explained
The filing adds that the proposed acquisition is structured around issuing SoundHound AI common stock, but it does not show that shares have been issued: closing remains conditional on required stockholder approvals and the notes restructuring, so the disclosure establishes planned issuance rather than a completed ownership change.
Key Figures
Form S-4 filing date: July 9, 2026
Form type: Form S-4
LivePerson fiscal year referenced: Year ended December 31, 2025
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Form S-4 filing date
July 9, 2026
Date of the proxy statement/prospectus included in SoundHound AI’s Form S-4 for the LivePerson acquisition
Form type
Form S-4
Registration statement filed by SoundHound AI for shares to be issued in the proposed LivePerson transaction
LivePerson fiscal year referenced
Year ended December 31, 2025
Period covered by LivePerson’s Form 10-K amendment cited for director and officer information
Key Terms
forward-looking statements, registration statement on Form S-4, proxy statement/prospectus, participants in the solicitation
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forward-looking statements regulatory
"This website contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
registration statement on Form S-4 regulatory
"SoundHound AI has filed ... a registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Form S-4")"
A registration statement on Form S-4 is a formal filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission used when a company issues shares or other securities as part of a merger, acquisition, exchange offer or similar corporate deal. It bundles the transaction terms, financial statements, risk factors and shareholder vote materials so investors can assess the deal; think of it as a detailed prospectus or buyer’s packet that explains what you would own and how the deal could change your stake.
proxy statement/prospectus regulatory
"includes a definitive proxy statement of LivePerson and that constitutes a prospectus of SoundHound AI"
A proxy statement or prospectus is a document that companies send to shareholders to provide important information about upcoming decisions or investments, such as voting on company issues or offering new shares to the public. It helps investors understand the details and risks involved, enabling them to make informed choices about their ownership or involvement with the company.
participants in the solicitation regulatory
"may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed transaction"
People or firms who actively seek to influence shareholders’ choices in a corporate action—such as a vote, merger, proxy contest, or tender offer. This can include company insiders, advisers, bankers, lawyers and professional solicitors who contact investors to persuade them. Investors care because knowing who is doing the persuading reveals potential conflicts, resources and credibility behind the campaign, much like checking who is organizing a political campaign before accepting its message.
Offering Details
shelf/merger consideration
Offering
Offering Type
shelf/merger consideration
FAQ
What transaction involving LPSN is discussed in this Form 425 communication?
The communication discusses SoundHound AI’s proposed acquisition of LivePerson, Inc. (LPSN). It focuses on forward‑looking statements, related risks, and procedural steps rather than providing financial terms or timing beyond what appears in referenced SEC filings.
What key SEC filing relates to the LivePerson (LPSN) acquisition by SoundHound AI?
SoundHound AI filed a registration statement on Form S‑4 that includes a proxy statement/prospectus for LivePerson. This document, dated July 9, 2026, contains detailed information about the proposed acquisition, including terms and related risks.
Has LivePerson (LPSN) begun mailing the proxy statement/prospectus to stockholders?
Yes. The proxy statement/prospectus related to the SoundHound AI acquisition of LivePerson was filed and mailing to LivePerson stockholders began on or about July 9, 2026, providing information needed to evaluate and vote on the proposed transaction.
Does this LivePerson (LPSN) communication constitute an offer to buy or sell securities?
No. The communication explicitly states it is not an offer or solicitation to sell, buy, or exchange any securities. Any securities offering would occur only through a prospectus meeting Section 10 of the Securities Act requirements.
Where can LPSN investors access detailed documents about the SoundHound AI transaction?
Investors can access the Form S‑4 and proxy statement/prospectus and other related filings free of charge on the SEC’s website, and also via the investor relations sections of both SoundHound AI’s and LivePerson’s websites.
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Filed by: LivePerson, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: LivePerson, Inc.
Commission File No. 001-41926
Date: August 19, 2026
LivePerson Social Post
08.19.26
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Forward-Looking Statements
This website contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws about the expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions, prospects, financial results and strategies relating to SoundHound AI’s proposed acquisition of LivePerson. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the timing of filing the definitive proxy/prospectus and timing of LivePerson’s special meeting, obtaining regulatory approvals, the timing of closing of the proposed acquisition, and the parties’ expectations, intentions, strategies, assumptions or beliefs about future events, results of operations or performance or that do not solely relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events or conditions that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication, including: (1) the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between LivePerson and SoundHound; (2) the possibility that the transaction does not close when expected or at all due to the failure to satisfy all of the conditions to closing on a timely basis or at all, including the failure to obtain the required shareholder approvals or to consummate the notes restructuring transactions contemplated by the Notes Restructuring Agreement; (3) the risk that the benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, including as a result of changes in, or problems arising from, general economic and market conditions, interest and exchange rates, monetary policy, trade policy (including tariff levels), laws and regulations and their enforcement, and the degree of competition in the geographic and business areas in which LivePerson and SoundHound operate; (4) any failure to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of LivePerson and SoundHound; (5) the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than
anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (6) reputational risk and potential adverse reactions of LivePerson’s or SoundHound’s customers, employees or other business partners, including those resulting from the announcement, pendency or completion of the transaction; (7) the diversion of management’s attention and time to the transaction from ongoing business operations and opportunities; and (8) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against LivePerson or SoundHound or in connection with the transaction. Further information on factors that could affect the forward-looking statements and expectations above are contained in the filings that LivePerson and/or SoundHound AI have filed, or that will be filed, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including as set forth in the Form S-4 and the proxy statement/prospectus contained therein, as well as the documents incorporated by reference therein.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth above. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and LivePerson does not undertake or assume any obligation to update publicly any of these statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is not intended to be, and shall not constitute, an offer to sell, buy or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to sell, buy or exchange any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, SoundHound AI has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Form S-4”) that includes a definitive proxy statement of LivePerson and that constitutes a prospectus of SoundHound AI with respect to the shares of the SoundHound AI common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction, dated July 9, 2026 (the “proxy statement/prospectus”). The proxy statement/prospectus was filed with the SEC on July 9, 2026 by LivePerson, and the mailing of the proxy statement/prospectus to LivePerson’s stockholders began on or about the same date. Each of SoundHound AI and LivePerson may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction.
This communication is not a substitute for the Form S-4, the proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that SoundHound AI or LivePerson has filed, or may file, with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF SOUNDHOUND AI AND LIVEPERSON ARE URGED TO READ THE FORM S-4, THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of these documents (if and when available), as well as other filings containing information about SoundHound AI and LivePerson, free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC by the Company will be available free of charge on SoundHound AI’s website at https://investors.soundhound.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Copies of the documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC by LivePerson will be available free of charge on LivePerson’s website at https://ir.liveperson.com/financial-information/sec-filings. The information included on, or accessible through, SoundHound AI’s or LivePerson’s website is not incorporated by reference into this communication.
Participants in the Solicitation
SoundHound, LivePerson and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of SoundHound, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in SoundHound’s definitive proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders under the heading “Proposal 1 – Election of Directors”, which was filed with the SEC on April 9, 2026 and is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001840856/000121390026041978/ea0285618-01.htm. Information about the directors and executive officers of LivePerson and their ownership of LivePerson equity interests can be found in the section entitled “Interests of LivePerson Directors and Executive Officers in the Mergers” and “Owners and Management of LivePerson” included in the proxy/prospectus, which was filed with the SEC on July 9, 2026 and is available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1102993/000121390026076759/ea0297465-01.htm. Further information about the directors and executive officers of LivePerson may be found in its amendment to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 under the headings “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance,” “Executive Compensation,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” and is available at: https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001102993/000110299326000020/lpsn-20251231.htm; in the Form 3 and Form 4 statements of beneficial ownership and statements of changes in beneficial ownership filed with the SEC by LivePerson’s directors and executive officers; and is in other documents filed by LivePerson with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of the participants in the solicitation of proxies will be included in other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC if and when they become available. You should read the Form S-4 and the proxy statement/prospectus carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above.