LivePerson Inc. Gets Final Foreign Clearances for SoundHound Merger

What Happened
LivePerson Inc. announced that SoundHound AI, Inc. and its merger subsidiaries executed an Amended and Restated Merger Agreement under which LivePerson will first merge into Lightspeed Merger Sub I and then into Lightspeed Merger Sub II, making LivePerson an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of SoundHound if the transactions close. The 8-K reports that all required foreign investment approvals have now been received: Italy and Canada (June 25, 2026), Germany (June 29, 2026), the United Kingdom (July 1, 2026) and Bulgaria (July 20, 2026). These clearances satisfy the regulatory approval conditions to closing; the Mergers still require other conditions, including LivePerson stockholder approval.

Key Details

• Parties: LivePerson, SoundHound AI, Lightspeed Merger Sub I and II (all Delaware corporations).
• Foreign clearances: Italy & Canada — June 25, 2026; Germany — June 29, 2026; UK — July 1, 2026; Bulgaria — July 20, 2026.
• Proxy/Form S-4: SoundHound filed a Form S-4 (including LivePerson’s definitive proxy statement/prospectus) dated July 9, 2026; mailing to LivePerson stockholders began on or about July 9, 2026.
• Remaining steps: LivePerson stockholder vote and satisfaction of other closing conditions before the Mergers can be consummated.

Why It Matters
Receiving all required foreign investment approvals removes a major regulatory hurdle for the proposed SoundHound acquisition of LivePerson, increasing the likelihood the deal can proceed to the shareholder vote stage. Investors should note the transaction is still subject to stockholder approval and other closing conditions; the companies’ proxy materials and the Form S-4 contain further details and risk factors that may affect timing and outcome.