SoundHound Receives All Foreign Regulatory Approvals for Proposed LivePerson Merger

SoundHound AI, Inc. announced it has received all required foreign investment approvals for its previously disclosed merger with LivePerson, Inc. The receipt of the final clearance from Bulgarian authorities on July 20, 2026, satisfies all regulatory conditions required for the closing of the transaction.

Key Details

• Final Approval: The final required foreign investment clearance was received from Bulgarian authorities on July 20, 2026.
• Previous Approvals: Clearances were previously received from regulatory authorities in Italy and Canada (June 25), Germany (June 29), and the United Kingdom (July 1).
• Remaining Conditions: The merger remains subject to other closing conditions, most notably the approval of LivePerson's stockholders.