PodcastOne Inc SEC Filings

LiveOne, Inc., a more than 10% owner of PodcastOne, Inc. (PODC), reported acquiring additional common shares in two zero-price transactions. On September 11, 2025, LiveOne acquired 347,305 shares of PodcastOne common stock, and on January 22, 2026, it acquired a further 186,636 shares. After these transactions, LiveOne directly beneficially owned 19,194,991 shares of PodcastOne common stock. According to the footnote, the shares were acquired via settlement of PodcastOne’s intercompany balances with LiveOne, meaning they reflect an internal balance-settlement rather than an open-market purchase.

PodcastOne, Inc. furnished an update saying it has issued a press release with estimated preliminary unaudited financial results for its fiscal quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The company explains these figures are based on information available as of January 23, 2026, and may change once normal closing procedures are completed.

The release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, includes forward-looking statements and is intended as a supplement to the company’s annual and quarterly reports. Management prepared the preliminary numbers, and the independent auditor, Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP, has not audited, reviewed, or compiled them. The company also notes that this information is being furnished rather than filed and is not subject to certain Exchange Act liabilities.

PodcastOne, Inc. director D. Jonathan Merriman reported buying 6,100 shares of common stock on December 16, 2025 at $2.08 per share. The transaction increased his indirect holdings in PodcastOne stock.

After the purchase, he is reported as beneficially owning 283,252 shares held indirectly through the D. Jonathan and Odile Merriman Family Trust, where he shares voting and dispositive power. He is also reported as beneficially owning 5,200 shares held indirectly in a custodial account for his son under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, and 216,452 shares held directly in his own name. Merriman disclaims beneficial ownership of the indirect holdings except for his pecuniary interest.

PodcastOne, Inc. director D. Jonathan Merriman reported buying 5,700 shares of the company’s common stock on December 5, 2025 at $2.16 per share. After this transaction, he is shown with 216,452 shares held directly, 277,152 shares held indirectly through the D. Jonathan and Odile Merriman Family Trust, and 5,200 shares held in a custodial account for his son. He has voting and dispositive power over the trust and custodial shares but disclaims beneficial ownership of those indirect holdings except for his pecuniary interest.

PodcastOne, Inc. (PODC) announced that it plans to use a new corporate presentation with investors and at industry conferences, and has made this presentation available as an exhibit. The material is being provided as supplemental investor information and is not treated as part of its statutory reports.

The presentation includes extensive forward-looking statements covering PodcastOne and its parent LiveOne, Inc., with risks tied to financing, acquisitions, potential mergers or distributions, stock repurchase activity, legal proceedings, competition and broader economic conditions. It also highlights uncertainties around PodcastOne’s ability to continue as a going concern, attract and retain listeners, develop content, execute its growth strategy and the ability of LiveOne to meet debt obligations, comply with covenants and pursue a digital assets treasury strategy. Investors are directed to PodcastOne’s most recent annual and quarterly reports and other SEC submissions for a full description of these risks.

PodcastOne, Inc. (PODC) filed a Form 4 reporting an insider share purchase. A director of the company bought 11,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2.20 per share on 11/19/2025. After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 216,452 shares directly.

The filing also shows 264,079 shares held indirectly through a family trust and 5,200 shares held in a custodial account for the director’s son. The director has voting and dispositive power over these indirect holdings but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest in them.

PodcastOne, Inc. (PODC) director reports open-market share purchase. Director D. Jonathan Merriman bought 10,700 shares of PodcastOne common stock on 11/14/2025 at a price of $2.16 per share in a transaction coded "P" for a purchase. After this trade, he reports 216,452 shares held directly, 253,079 shares held indirectly through the D. Jonathan and Odile Merriman Family Trust, and 5,200 shares held indirectly in a custodial account for his son. For the trust and custodial holdings, he notes that he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

PodcastOne, Inc. filed its Q2 FY2026 10‑Q, reporting revenue of $15.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, up from $12.2 million a year ago. The company recorded a quarterly net loss of $0.98 million (basic and diluted loss per share of $0.04), improving from a $1.67 million loss last year. For the first half, revenue was $30.2 million with a net loss of $2.03 million.

Cash and equivalents were $2.75 million as of September 30, 2025, with total assets of $22.6 million and stockholders’ equity of $14.7 million. Management disclosed substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the filing date, citing limited liquidity and an accumulated deficit of $38.1 million. The 10‑Q notes revenue recognized of $4.1 million during the first half under a three‑year hosting and monetization agreement with ART19 that includes a stated minimum guarantee.

As of November 12, 2025, 26,910,733 common shares were issued and outstanding.

PodcastOne, Inc. (PODC) furnished an 8-K stating it issued a press release with operating and financial highlights for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2025. The company also announced a conference call and audio webcast to discuss its second-quarter results on November 11, 2025.

The materials were furnished, not filed, including Exhibit 99.1 (press release dated November 11, 2025) and Exhibit 99.2 (press release dated November 6, 2025), along with the Cover Page Inline XBRL file as Exhibit 104.