BofA Reports 23.4M-Share Stake in SoundHound AI (SOUN)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of America Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 23,413,582 shares of SoundHound AI Class A common stock, representing 6.3% of the class. The filing shows 0 sole voting power and sole dispositive power, with 23,387,061 shares of shared voting power and 23,413,582 shares of shared dispositive power, indicating the position is held across the reporting entity and its subsidiaries.

The Schedule 13G states these securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control. The filing names related subsidiaries including BofA Securities, Inc., Bank of America N.A., Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., and U.S. Trust Co. of Delaware.

Positive

• Material institutional stake: Bank of America beneficially owns 23,413,582 shares, representing 6.3% of SoundHound AI Class A stock.
• Passive filing: The Schedule 13G certification states the holdings are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control.

Negative

• No sole control: The reporting person reports 0 sole voting power and 0 sole dispositive power, indicating no unilateral control over the shares.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Bank of America holds a material passive stake—6.3%—in SoundHound AI, reported under Schedule 13G as ordinary-course holdings.

The holding of 23,413,582 shares, representing 6.3% of the Class A stock, is material in size and reported with shared voting and dispositive power rather than sole control. The filer explicitly states the position is not held to influence control. For investors, this is a significant institutional ownership signal without an active control intent.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR This Schedule 13G indicates a passive, above-5% institutional stake held collectively by BofA and subsidiaries, not a control bid.

The report discloses 0 sole voting/dispositive power and substantial shared voting/dispositive power, and names the subsidiaries holding the position. The certification affirms ordinary-course holdings and no intent to change control, which aligns with a passive investor profile under Rule 13d-1.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SOUNDHOUND AI, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

836100107

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 836100107

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 23,387,061.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 23,413,582.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

23,413,582.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: SOUNDHOUND AI, INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2093 PHILADELPHIA PIKE #1968, CLAYMONT, DELAWARE, 19703.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 836100107
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 23,413,582.00
(b)	Percent of class: 6.3%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 23,387,061.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 23,413,582.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. This statement on Schedule 13G is being filed by Bank of America Corporation on behalf of itself and its wholly owned subsidiaries BofA Securities, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); Bank of America N.A., a bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); and U.S. Trust Co of Delaware, a corporation which holding does not exceed one percent of the reported securities.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

Signature:	Andres Ortiz
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2025

FAQ

How many SoundHound AI (SOUN) shares does Bank of America beneficially own?

Bank of America beneficially owns 23,413,582 Class A shares of SoundHound AI, representing 6.3% of the class.

Does Bank of America have sole voting power over its SoundHound AI shares?

No. The filing reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 23,387,061 shares with shared voting power.

Is the Bank of America stake intended to influence control of SoundHound AI (SOUN)?

According to the filing's certification, the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

Which Bank of America subsidiaries are identified as holding the securities?

The filing names subsidiaries including BofA Securities, Inc., Bank of America N.A., Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., and U.S. Trust Co. of Delaware.

What voting and dispositive powers are reported for the position?

The report shows 0 sole voting and dispositive power, 23,387,061 shared voting power, and 23,413,582 shared dispositive power.