SoundHound AI Lays Out Pro Forma Financials for LivePerson Merger: $271.8M Deal, 42.6M Shares, and a $7–$12 Collar

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SoundHound AI filed pro forma financials for its acquisition of LivePerson, revealing a combined entity with $455M in 2025 revenue but a $43.7M net loss. The deal is valued at $271.8M, with 42.6M shares to be issued, subject to a collar between $7 and $12 per share—below the current $6.13 stock price, meaning dilution could be higher than estimated.

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• Pro Forma Financials Revealed

  The combined entity would have posted 2025 revenue of $455.4M and a net loss of $43.7M; for Q1 2026, revenue of $101.2M and a net loss of $24.6M. While the merger significantly scales revenue, it does not immediately deliver profitability.

• Deal Consideration and Dilution

  Estimated preliminary consideration stands at $271.8M, with 42.6M SoundHound shares to be issued. At the current stock price of $6.13, which is below the $7.00 floor, the actual share count could be higher, increasing dilution beyond the pro forma estimate.

• Collar Mechanism Adds Uncertainty

  The SoundHound Closing Stock Price is subject to a collar of $7.00 (floor) to $12.00 (cap). With the stock trading at $6.13, the deal would price at the floor, but sensitivity analysis shows consideration could range from $110M to $350M depending on stock price movements.

• Purchase Price Allocation

  Preliminary allocation includes $152M in goodwill and $118M in intangible assets (customer relationships, developed technology, trade name), reflecting a significant premium over LivePerson's net assets.

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For the first time, investors get a detailed view of the combined company's post-merger financials. The pro forma statements reveal a business with $455M in 2025 revenue that remains deeply unprofitable, posting a $43.7M net loss. A collar mechanism—with a $7 floor and $12 cap—makes the final share count and dilution highly sensitive to SoundHound's stock price at closing. With the stock currently at $6.13, below the $7 floor, the number of shares issued would rise, amplifying dilution. The filing also discloses $152M in goodwill and $118M in intangible assets, signaling a significant premium over LivePerson's net assets. This is a critical update for anyone assessing the merger's impact on SoundHound's capital structure and future earnings power.