Liveperson

LivePerson has extended the deadline for the shareholder vote on the planned transaction with SoundHound AI; the extraordinary general meeting will now be held on Sept. 2, 2026, and online/telephone voting ends on Sept. 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. So far, more than 97% of votes cast are in favor of the transaction, but completion requires the approval of a majority of all outstanding shares; LivePerson is only a few percentage points short. Under the terms, LivePerson shareholders will receive SoundHound shares worth about $3.33 per common share, roughly a 22% premium to the 30-day VWAP before the announcement. » More on de.investing.com

LivePerson has postponed the extraordinary general meeting scheduled for today to vote on the merger with SoundHound AI to September 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET, and will hold the meeting as a live audio webcast. Provisionally, more than 97% of votes cast so far have voted in favor of the merger, but a small percentage is still needed to reach a majority of all outstanding shares. Votes already submitted by proxy remain valid; shareholders who hold shares listed on the Tel-Avis exchange and wish to participate must provide proof of ownership as of the record date of July 6, 2026. MacKenzie Partners has been engaged as voting rights advisor. » More on de.investing.com

Proxy advisor ISS recommends LivePerson shareholders approve the proposed merger with SoundHound AI, aligning with Glass Lewis’s recommendation. ISS judged the sale process to be thorough and the strategic rationale convincing, and views the stock distribution as an opportunity for shareholders to participate in potential upside. ISS also pointed to a lack of public opposition and to risks for LivePerson if it remains standalone (delisting, high leverage). The vote requires a majority of outstanding common shares; the extraordinary general meeting is set for August 20, and Tel Aviv‑listed shareholders must submit proofs by July 6, 2026. » More on de.investing.com