FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026 LIVEONE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Delaware 001-38249 98-0657263 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 269 South Beverly Drive, Suite 1450 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (Address o ...

B2B partnerships across Amazon, YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Paramount, YouTube, DAX, TextNow, Telly and AI partners Listener.com and Intuizi continue to drive growth Anticipates launching three Fortune 500 partnerships by year-end across carrier, retail, and TV100+ potential partnerships in the pipelineAchieves 52% YoY OpEx reduction; targeting a 34% YoY headcount reduction ($4M - $5M in savings) by year-end through AI-driven cost optimizationPaid off $2.5M of debt LOS ANGELES, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - ...

Core Insights - LiveOne has announced significant financial and strategic milestones, focusing on growth, profitability, and balance-sheet strength [1] - The company is expanding B2B partnerships, reducing costs, paying down debt, and raising capital to enhance long-term value creation [1] Company Overview - LiveOne is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, and operates as a creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform [2] - The platform offers premium experiences and content through memberships and live and virtual events, with subsidiaries including Slacker, PodcastOne, and others [2] Financial and Strategic Developments - LiveOne has identified $4–5 million in incremental cost savings through expanded AI initiatives [5] - The company has surpassed 1.4 million total members and ad-supported subscribers, including Tesla customers [5] - LiveOne has established a record B2B pipeline with over 100 partnerships across various sectors including carriers, retail, consumer electronics, entertainment, automotive, and hospitality [5]

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Core Insights - LiveOne has renewed and expanded its audio advertising partnership with DAX, enhancing opportunities for advertisers in the growing in-car audio market [1][2][3] Company Overview - LiveOne is a creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, offering premium experiences and content through memberships and live events [4] - The company operates several subsidiaries, including Slacker, PodcastOne, and LiveXLive, and is accessible on various platforms such as iOS, Android, and Roku [4] Partnership Details - The exclusive contract with DAX, originally signed in 2015, now includes new in-car audio opportunities, capitalizing on the increase in connected vehicles and audio streaming [2][3] - DAX is a leading digital advertising platform in the U.S., connecting brands with over 108 million monthly listeners across various audio formats [5] Market Projections - LiveOne anticipates a 30% year-over-year increase in programmatic audio ad revenue for 2026, indicating strong growth potential in the audio advertising sector [3]

Group 1 - LiveOne will introduce its B2B partners to shareholders and investors at Mar-a-Lago on December 17, 2025 [1] - LiveOne is a creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform headquartered in Los Angeles, CA [2] - The company focuses on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events [2] Group 2 - LiveOne's subsidiaries include Slacker, PodcastOne, PPVOne, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify, and Splitmind [2] - The company operates an over-the-top application powered by Slacker, available on multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Roku, and others [2] - For more investor information, LiveOne provides resources on its investor relations website [2]

Core Insights - LiveOne has renewed its strategic partnership with Telly, enhancing its music and entertainment offerings through Telly's innovative platform [1][4] - The partnership aims to provide users with free access to millions of songs, leveraging Telly's built-in Harman Kardon soundbar for an immersive audio experience [3][4] Company Overview - LiveOne is a creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with a focus on delivering premium experiences through memberships and live events [6] - The company operates several subsidiaries, including Slacker Radio and PodcastOne, and is available on multiple platforms, including Tesla vehicles and various streaming services [6] Partnership Details - The partnership with Telly, originally launched in 2024, has resulted in a fully integrated dual-screen audio experience, allowing users to access music directly from Telly's Smart Home Screen [2][4] - LiveOne's usage on Telly has surged by over 200% in the past 90 days, with average listening sessions increasing significantly as households adopt the free audio service [3][7] User Engagement - The built-in Harman Kardon soundbar in Telly enhances user engagement, contributing to longer listening sessions and increased audience retention [3][7] - The collaboration is expected to drive further innovation in the audio experience for users in the coming years [4]

Core Insights - LiveOne's subsidiary PodcastOne and Dr. Phil's Envoy Media Co. have launched a co-branded multi-platform podcast network, debuting with over 200 podcasts and 15,000 hours of premium content [1][3] - The network aims to leverage Dr. Phil's extensive social media following, which exceeds 27 million across various platforms, to enhance audience engagement [1][3] - The partnership combines PodcastOne's top-tier creators with Dr. Phil's media presence, creating a comprehensive podcast listening and advertising suite across multiple platforms [3][4] Company Overview - PodcastOne has surpassed 3.9 billion total downloads and has a community of 200 top podcasters, reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions across channels like YouTube and Spotify [5] - Envoy Media Co. was launched in July 2025 and focuses on multi-platform content development, production, and distribution, led by Dr. Phil, a prominent media figure [6][9] - The new network will provide a scalable platform for both established stars and emerging creators, enhancing promotional reach and advertising opportunities [4][9] Distribution and Reach - The network will be available on Envoy TV, which is accessible via Charter/Spectrum Cable in 41 major US markets, and on the free streaming service Envoy FAST, reaching over 110 million homes [2][8] - The partnership will also broadcast new Envoy podcast content on national TV networks, expanding its audience reach significantly [2][3] - The combined efforts of Dr. Phil and PodcastOne aim to deliver engaging content to millions of podcast fans across various media platforms [4][9]

Revenue Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, the company reported revenue of $38.0 million, a decrease from $65.7 million in the same period of 2024[163]. - Revenue from the OEM customer was $3.1 million in the first half of 2025, significantly down from $36.0 million in the same period of 2024[163]. - Revenue decreased by 42% to $18.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $32.6 million in the same period of 2024[181]. - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was $37.97 million, a decrease of 42% compared to $65.67 million for the same period in 2024[216]. - Membership revenue decreased by $31.9 million, or 83%, to $6.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $38.3 million for the same period in 2024[216]. - Advertising revenue increased by $4.9 million, or 19%, to $30.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $25.4 million for the same period in 2024[218]. - Revenue for the Audio Group - PodcastOne operations increased by $4.8 million, or 19%, to $30.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $25.3 million in 2024[234]. - Revenue for the Audio Group - Slacker operations decreased by $31.8 million, or 83%, to $6.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to a change in terms with the largest OEM customer[240]. - Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $18,762 thousand, a decrease of 42.7% from $32,594 thousand in 2024[256]. Customer Concentration - The company's largest OEM customer accounted for 45% of revenue in the first half of 2025, down from 73% in the same period of 2024[163]. - Membership services revenue fell by 84% to $3.1 million, down from $19.5 million, primarily due to changes in terms with the largest OEM customer[182][183]. - Revenue decreased by $16.5 million, or 84%, during the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to a change in terms with the largest OEM customer[203]. Operating Expenses and Profitability - Total operating expenses decreased by 31% to $23.3 million, down from $34.0 million, with significant reductions in cost of sales and other operating expenses[180]. - Total operating expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2025, were $46.57 million, a decrease of 31% compared to $67.86 million for the same period in 2024[213]. - Net loss attributable to LiveOne was $5.5 million, compared to a loss of $1.9 million in the prior year, resulting in a net loss per share of $0.52[179]. - Net loss attributed to LiveOne for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was $9.14 million, compared to a net loss of $3.03 million for the same period in 2024[214]. - Operating income decreased by $4.9 million, or 105%, for the three months ended September 30, 2025, driven by the decrease in revenue[204]. - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $6.2 million, or 107%, to $(0.4) million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $5.8 million for the same period in 2024[205]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 369% to $1.1 million for the Audio Group, reflecting improved revenue and reduced operating expenses[201]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the Audio Group - PodcastOne operations increased by $2.4 million, or 335%, to $1.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of $0.7 million in 2024[238]. Cash Flow and Financing - As of September 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, totaling $11.8 million, primarily invested in Bitcoin and U.S. banking institutions[257]. - The company has a convertible note balance of $15.2 million and a Capchase Loan of $0.5 million as of September 30, 2025[257]. - The company completed a public offering on July 17, 2025, raising approximately $9.5 million to fund digital asset acquisitions and working capital[165]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $6.3 million, primarily due to a net loss of $9.6 million[273]. - Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was $6.8 million, largely due to the purchase of equipment and crypto digital assets totaling $5.0 million[275]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, net cash provided by financing activities was $20.7 million, driven by $15.2 million from convertible debt and $9.4 million from common stock offerings, offset by $3.0 million repayment on the line of credit, $0.2 million repayment of the Capchase Loan, and $0.6 million for share repurchase[277]. - The company has the ability to raise up to $150 million in cash from the sale of equity, debt, and other financial instruments under a new universal shelf Registration Statement filed with the SEC[270]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to invest significantly in product development and technology solutions over the next 12 to 24 months to enhance its service offerings[171]. - The company aims to convert OEM drivers to direct subscribers of the LiveOne app, which is expected to create a meaningful revenue opportunity[173]. - The company announced a digital asset treasury strategy of up to $500 million, including a bitcoin yield treasury strategy, following a public offering on July 16, 2025[257]. - Future growth will rely on expanding international operations in regions such as Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, incurring significant upfront expenses[177]. Compliance and Going Concern - As of September 30, 2025, the company had a working capital deficiency of $13.1 million, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern[258]. - The company entered into a new Business Loan Agreement on January 28, 2025, reducing the principal amount outstanding to $3.75 million and extending the maturity date to November 20, 2025[261]. - The company borrowed $1.7 million under a Loan and Security Agreement with Capchase Inc. in August 2023, with a 9% interest rate and monthly amortization payments of approximately $73,100[262]. - As of September 30, 2025, the company was in compliance with the Capchase Loan and the Initial Debentures[279].