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LivePerson (LPSN) has extended the deadline for stockholders to vote on its proposed transaction with SoundHound AI (SOUN) to September 2, 2026. Over 97% of votes cast so far support the deal, which offers a 22% premium. The transaction requires a majority of all outstanding shares to approve. LivePerson urges stockholders to vote to secure the benefits and protect their investment.

LIVEPERSON INC (LPSN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Exhibit 99.1 LivePerson Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Stockholders Results Show Over 97% of Votes Cast to Date Are in Favor of the Merger with SoundHound AI Meeting Adjourned to September 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time Urges Stockholders Who Have Not Voted to V

LivePerson (LPSN) adjourned its special meeting to Sept. 2, 2026, with over 97% of votes cast favoring its merger with SoundHound AI. The company urges stockholders to vote to meet the majority threshold. The meeting will be held virtually.

LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) said ISS recommended stockholders vote FOR its proposed transaction with SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) ahead of an Aug. 20 special meeting. ISS cited a thorough sales process, sound strategic rationale, and stock consideration. Glass Lewis also recommended approval on Aug. 7.

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) and LivePerson (NASDAQ:LPSN) signed an amended and restated merger agreement on July 2, 2026, restructuring their two-step deal. LivePerson will become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of SoundHound. Terms include stock-based consideration, capped cash for Tel Aviv-listed shares, option and RSU treatment, and a $5 million termination fee. Closing remains subject to approvals and regulatory clearances.

SoundHound AI agreed to acquire LivePerson in an all-stock merger, with LivePerson shareholders receiving SoundHound Class A shares based on a $42.78m consideration divided by SoundHound’s 10-day VWAP, collared at $7–$12. The deal also restructures about $261m secured notes. Closing is expected in 2H 2026, subject to votes and approvals.

LIVEPERSON INC (LPSN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. EX-2.1 2 d319553dex21.htm EX-2.1 EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version AMENDED AND RESTATED MERGER AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG SOUNDHOUND AI, INC., LIGHTSPEED MERGER SUB INC., LIGHTSPEED MERGER SUB II INC., AND LIVEPERSON, INC. DATED AS OF JULY 2, 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1

Halper Sadeh LLC says it is investigating potential securities-law or fiduciary-duty issues in proposed deals involving AvalonBay (AVB) and Equity Residential (EQR), Axalta (AXTA) and Akzo Nobel (AKZO), and LivePerson (LPSN) and SoundHound AI. The firm cites concerns that insiders could receive better terms and that deal terms may limit competing offers. It notes EQR shareholders would own about 48.8% of the combined company and LivePerson’s equity value is $43 million.

Halper Sadeh LLC said it is investigating potential federal securities law violations and fiduciary-duty breaches involving AvalonBay’s sale to Equity Residential (2.793 EQR shares per AVB share), Equity Residential’s merger with AvalonBay (EQR shareholders to own ~48.8% of the combined company), Axalta’s sale to Akzo Nobel (0.6539 AkzoNobel shares per AXTA share), and LivePerson’s sale to SoundHound AI (equity value $43 million). The firm may seek increased consideration and additional disclosu

John DeNeen Collins, the CFO and COO of LIVEPERSON (LPSN), sold 7,203 shares of common stock for $2.18 per share. This transaction was not a discretionary sale but rather a routine, tax-driven disposition to cover his tax liability from vesting restricted stock units. Following the sale, Collins directly holds 109,724 shares, including 84,053 unvested restricted stock units.