SoundHound AI names Tyler Moore principal accounting officer

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SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) appointed Tyler Moore as principal accounting officer effective November 9, 2026. Moore, who joined as executive vice president and chief accounting officer on November 2, succeeds John Collins in the accounting role; Collins remains chief financial officer and principal financial officer. Moore’s annual base salary is $345,000, and he is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus targeted at up to 40% of base salary. He received 100,000 restricted stock units vesting in equal monthly installments over four years, subject to continued service, and 50,000 performance stock units tied to performance criteria.

Outside a change-in-control period, a company termination without cause or resignation for good reason entitles Moore to six months of continued base salary, up to six months of company-paid COBRA premiums, and six months of accelerated RSU vesting; unearned PSUs are forfeited. During the period beginning three months before and ending 12 months after a change in control, the offer letter instead provides a six-month salary lump sum, up to six months of COBRA premiums, and full vesting of RSUs and time-based stock options.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Annual base salary: $345,000 Annual bonus target: Up to 40% of base salary Restricted stock units: 100,000 RSUs +3 more

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Annual base salary $345,000 Tyler Moore’s offer letter

Annual bonus target Up to 40% of base salary Discretionary executive bonus plan

Restricted stock units 100,000 RSUs Vest in equal monthly installments over four years, subject to continued service

Performance stock units 50,000 PSUs Vesting depends on completion of certain performance criteria

Continued base salary after qualifying termination Six months Outside a change-in-control period

Change-in-control period Beginning three months before and ending 12 months after a change in control Period specified in Moore’s offer letter

Key Terms

principal accounting officer, restricted stock units, performance stock units, COBRA premiums, +1 more

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principal accounting officer financial

"assumed the role of principal accounting officer"

The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.

restricted stock units financial

"100,000 restricted stock units ("RSUs")"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

performance stock units financial

"50,000 performance stock units ("PSUs")"

Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.

COBRA premiums medical

"up to six months of Company-paid COBRA premiums"

change in control technical

"during the period beginning three months before and ending 12 months after a change in control"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

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What change-in-control severance does Tyler Moore receive at SOUN?

If SoundHound AI terminates Tyler Moore without cause or he resigns for good reason during the period beginning three months before and ending 12 months after a change in control, he is entitled to a lump-sum payment equal to six months of base salary, up to six months of company-paid COBRA premiums, and full vesting of his RSUs and any time-based stock options.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 9, 2026

SOUNDHOUND AI, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-40193		85-1286799
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5400 Betsy Ross Drive Santa Clara, CA		95054
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 441-3200

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share		SOUN		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment		SOUNW		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Appointment of Chief Accounting Officer

Effective November 9, 2026, Tyler Moore assumed the role of principal accounting officer of SoundHound AI, Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Tyler was previously hired as Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company on November 2, 2026, pursuant to an offer letter dated October 26, 2026 (the “Offer Letter”). Mr. Moore succeeds John Collins, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, who had served as principal accounting officer in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Collins will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer.

Mr. Moore, age 42, is a Certified Public Accountant. Before joining the Company, Mr. Moore was an independent consultant from June 2025 to November 2026, and one of his independent consulting roles was with LivePerson, Inc. as an interim controller. From October 2023 to June 2025, Mr. Moore served as SVP of Accounting at Waldencast, plc. Before that, from June 2021 to September 2023, he served in various roles at Health IQ, including Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Moore began his career in the audit practice of Deloitte and Ernst & Young. Mr. Moore holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Florida and a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Compensatory Arrangements

Pursuant to the Offer Letter, Mr. Moore will receive an annual base salary of $345,000. He is eligible for an annual bonus under the Company’s discretionary executive bonus plan, with a target of up to 40% of base salary. In addition, Mr. Moore received a grant of 100,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) which vest in equal monthly installments over four years from his start date, subject to his continued service, and also received 50,000 performance stock units (“PSUs”) that will vest upon completion of certain performance criteria.

If the Company terminates Mr. Moore’s employment without cause, or he resigns for good reason (each as defined in the Offer Letter), outside a change in control period, he is entitled to: (a) six months of continued base salary; (b) up to six months of Company-paid COBRA premiums; and (c) six months of accelerated vesting of his RSUs. Any PSUs not yet earned would be forfeited. If such a termination occurs during the period beginning three months before and ending 12 months after a change in control, he is entitled instead to: (a) a lump-sum payment equal to six months of base salary; (b) up to six months of Company-paid COBRA premiums; and (c) full vesting of his RSUs and any time-based stock options.

Other Disclosures

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Moore and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer of the Company. There are no family relationships between Mr. Moore and any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Moore has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: November 13, 2026	SoundHound AI, Inc.
	By:	/s/ Keyvan Mohajer
		Name:	Keyvan Mohajer
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 3.8 KB
• EX-101 XBRL DEFINITION FILE 26.2 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 36.2 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 24.9 KB