LivePerson said its board is urging shareholders to vote "FOR" the pending acquisition by SoundHound AI at a special meeting set for August 20, 2026, arguing the deal delivers immediate premium value and reduces the risks tied to remaining a standalone company. The company said most shareholders would receive SoundHound common stock worth about $3.33 per share as of the April 21, 2026 announcement, equal to a 22% premium to LivePerson's 30-day volume-weighted average price before that date, while holders on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange would receive substantially equivalent cash value. LivePerson said both Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services, or ISS, support the board's recommendation. It also warned that because approval requires a majority of all outstanding shares, failing to vote has the same effect as voting against the merger, and that remaining independent could leave investors exposed to debt-servicing pressure, possible Nasdaq delisting and, in a potential reorganization, little or no value for shareholders.