SoundHound AI agrees to buy LivePerson in deal valued at $271.84 million
SOUN•Deal consideration and debt treatment
The Secured Notes exchange drives most of the payout, with about $261.22 million satisfied in SoundHound Class A stock.
LivePerson common stockholders are expected to receive $42.8 million in value, mainly stock for non-TASE shares, while TASE holders will be paid cash capped at $7.5 million.
LivePerson is also expected to retire about $20.1 million of 0% Convertible Notes due 2026 before closing.
SoundHound AI to acquire LivePerson in two-step merger
SoundHound AI agreed to acquire LivePerson in a two-step merger, leaving LivePerson as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary at closing.
Total consideration is estimated at $271.84 million, based on SoundHound shares valued at $6.21 each as of June 25, 2026.
