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PodcastOne holder LiveOne now owns 68.8% stake

LiveOne continues to control about 68.8% of PodcastOne after acquiring 374,109 additional shares through settlement of intercompany balances.

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PodcastOne, Inc. (PODC) has an updated Schedule 13D/A showing that LiveOne, Inc. remains the controlling stockholder after acquiring additional shares. LiveOne now directly beneficially owns 20,804,235 shares of PodcastOne common stock, representing 68.8% of the 30,252,696 shares outstanding as of August 12, 2026.

The amendment reports LiveOne’s acquisition of 374,109 shares on September 18, 2026 through settlement of intercompany balances owed by PodcastOne. The filing recaps that PodcastOne was originally acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary in 2020, later spun out via a September 8, 2023 direct listing, and notes prior Bridge Notes and warrant financings. It also details LiveOne’s $16.75 million original issue discount senior secured convertible debentures (with up to $11 million of additional debentures) that are secured by, among other assets, PodcastOne’s assets. LiveOne states it acquired the PodcastOne shares for investment purposes but may in the future buy or sell shares or pursue strategic or capital-raising transactions involving PodcastOne.

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Shares beneficially owned 20,804,235 shares PodcastOne common stock directly beneficially owned by LiveOne as of the filing
Ownership percentage 68.8% Portion of PodcastOne’s 30,252,696 outstanding common shares owned by LiveOne as of August 12, 2026
Shares outstanding 30,252,696 shares PodcastOne common stock issued and outstanding as of August 12, 2026 per Form 10-Q
Recent shares acquired 374,109 shares PodcastOne shares acquired by LiveOne on September 18, 2026 via intercompany balance settlement
Bridge Notes gross proceeds $8,835,800 Private placement of unsecured convertible notes by PodcastOne on July 15, 2022
Debentures principal amount $16.75 million Aggregate principal of LiveOne’s Initial Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debentures
Debenture conversion price $21.00 per share Conversion price for LiveOne’s senior secured convertible debentures, subject to adjustments
Debenture interest rate 11.75% per year Annual interest rate on LiveOne’s Initial Debentures maturing May 19, 2028
Direct Listing market
"the Issuer completed its spin out from the Reporting Person to become a separate publicly trading company (the "Spin-Out") as a result of its direct listing"
A direct listing is a way for a company to become publicly available for trading without issuing new shares or raising additional money beforehand. Instead, existing shares are simply made available for purchase on the stock market, allowing current investors and employees to sell their holdings. This process can offer a simpler and faster way for a company to go public, giving investors quicker access to buy and sell shares.
Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debentures financial
"the Reporting Person sold to the Purchasers its Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debentures"
Bridge Notes financial
"completed a private placement offering of the Bridge Notes for gross proceeds"
Bridge Warrants financial
"the holders of the Bridge Notes, including the Reporting Person, received warrants to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share (the "Bridge Warrants")"
Spin-Out market
"completed its spin out from the Reporting Person to become a separate publicly trading company (the "Spin-Out")"
A spin-out is when a company separates part of its operations, assets, or a business unit into a new, independent company and gives existing shareholders an ownership stake in the new entity. Think of it like slicing a specific product line out of a larger store and opening it as its own shop; investors watch spin-outs because they can reveal the true value of the separated business, allow focused management, change risk profiles, and affect share value or ownership stakes.
Change of Control Transaction financial
"required to prepay the entire outstanding principal amount of all of then outstanding Initial Debentures in connection with a Change of Control Transaction"
A change of control transaction is when a company’s ownership shifts so dramatically that new people effectively run it, such as through a merger, sale of most shares, or takeover. Investors care because this can alter management, strategy, and deal terms—like a house sold to a new owner who rewrites the rules—potentially changing a stock’s value, accelerating employee equity payouts, or triggering debt and contract clauses that affect returns.

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How much of PodcastOne (PODC) does LiveOne currently own?

LiveOne directly beneficially owns 20,804,235 shares of PodcastOne common stock, representing approximately 68.8% of the 30,252,696 shares outstanding as of August 12, 2026, based on PodcastOne’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

What new shares of PodcastOne (PODC) did LiveOne acquire in this amendment?

Within the past 60 days, LiveOne acquired 374,109 shares of PodcastOne common stock on September 18, 2026 as a result of the settlement of intercompany balances owed by PodcastOne to LiveOne.

How did PodcastOne (PODC) become a separate public company from LiveOne?

PodcastOne was acquired by LiveOne on July 1, 2020 and later spun out as a separate publicly trading company via a direct listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market on September 8, 2023, when the spin-out from LiveOne was completed.

What were the key terms of PodcastOne’s Bridge Notes and warrants mentioned in the filing?

On July 15, 2022, PodcastOne completed a private placement of unsecured convertible Bridge Notes for $8,835,800 of gross proceeds. Holders, including LiveOne, received Bridge Warrants with an exercise price of $3.00 per share; LiveOne was issued 1,100,000 such warrants, which it exercised on May 11, 2026.

What are the main terms of LiveOne’s senior secured convertible debentures described in the PodcastOne Schedule 13D/A?

On May 19, 2025, LiveOne issued $16.75 million of original issue discount senior secured convertible debentures for $15.25 million in cash, with potential $11 million of additional debentures. They mature on May 19, 2028, bear 11.75% annual interest, and are convertible at $21.00 per share, subject to adjustments.

What are LiveOne’s stated intentions regarding its investment in PodcastOne (PODC)?

LiveOne states that all reported shares were acquired for investment purposes and that it will continually evaluate the investment. It may in the future acquire or dispose of PodcastOne securities and may consider strategic transactions, including capital-raising, acquisitions, mergers, or other combinations involving PodcastOne.

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22275C105

(CUSIP Number)
Robert S. Ellin
c/o LiveOne, Inc., 269 South Beverly Dr., Suite #1450
Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
(310) 601-2505

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
09/18/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D


LiveOne, Inc.
Signature:/s/ Robert Ellin
Name/Title:Robert Ellin /Chief Executive Officer
Date:09/22/2026

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