
MergerJul 24, 2026, 06:17 AM
LivePerson Merger with SoundHound AI Receives All Regulatory Approvals
AI Summary
LivePerson Inc. announced that its merger with SoundHound AI, Inc. has received all necessary foreign investment approvals. The final clearance came from the Bulgarian authority on July 20, 2026, following earlier approvals from Italy, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. While all regulatory conditions are now met, the merger still requires LivePerson stockholder approval to be consummated.
Key Highlights
- LivePerson and SoundHound AI's merger received final foreign investment clearance from Bulgarian authorities on July 20, 2026.
- Clearance was previously received from Italian and Canadian authorities on June 25, 2026.
- German regulatory authority clearance was obtained on June 29, 2026.
- United Kingdom regulatory authority clearance was received on July 1, 2026.
- All foreign investment approvals, including Bulgaria, Canada, Italy, Germany, and the UK, have now been satisfied.
- The Mergers remain subject to other closing conditions, including LivePerson stockholder approval.
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