LiveOne (LVO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call August 13, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. My name is Jim, and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the LiveOne, Inc. Q1 Fiscal Year twenty twenty '6 Financial Results and Business Update.As a reminder, all phone participants are in a listen only mode, but later you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Today's session is also being recorded. It is now my pleasur ...

Core Insights - LiveOne, Inc.'s music streaming service, Slacker Radio, has partnered with Intuizi to enhance the adoption of its Plus and Premium offerings through AI-driven customer acquisition strategies [1][10] - The collaboration aims to leverage Intuizi's large quantitative model to identify potential subscribers with high precision, utilizing real-time behavioral and location-based data [2][4] Group 1: Partnership and Strategy - The partnership will initially target the automotive sector, with future plans to expand into consumer electronics and retail [3][10] - The campaign, launching this summer across North America, will utilize data-driven insights to provide personalized upgrade offers, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates [3][4] Group 2: Technological Advancements - Intuizi's technology allows Slacker to deliver timely and relevant promotions, representing a significant innovation in digital marketing for music streaming services [4] - LiveOne has also formed a partnership with Synervoz Communications to develop voice-enabled experiences, potentially unlocking over 70 B2B opportunities across various industries [5][6] Group 3: Company Performance - LiveOne has secured significant B2B agreements, including a deal with Amazon valued at over $16.5 million and another with a Fortune 50 company worth more than $25 million [6] - The company currently has 75 additional B2B deals in the pipeline, indicating a strong focus on expanding its business partnerships [6] Group 4: Market Position - LiveOne holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with its shares having decreased by 42.8% over the past year, contrasting with the 32.5% growth of the Zacks Audio Video Production industry [7]

Core Insights - LiveOne's music streaming service, Slacker Radio, has formed a strategic partnership with Intuizi to enhance the adoption of its Plus and Premium services [1][4] - The collaboration will leverage Intuizi's large quantitative model to target potential subscribers in real-time, focusing initially on the automotive sector [2][3] Company Overview - Slacker Radio is recognized for its personalized listening experience, offering a variety of curated stations and playlists [5] - Intuizi specializes in AI-driven consumer data solutions, enabling precise audience targeting and optimized marketing strategies [6] - LiveOne operates as a creator-first platform in the music and entertainment industry, with various subsidiaries including Slacker and PodcastOne [7] Strategic Focus - The initial marketing campaigns will target the automotive sector, with plans to expand into consumer electronics and retail [3] - The partnership aims to deliver personalized upgrade messages to users at optimal times, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates [2][4] Technological Innovation - Intuizi's AI model utilizes deidentified consumer signals to execute real-time marketing strategies, representing a significant advancement in online consumer marketing [2][4] - The collaboration is expected to transform customer acquisition processes for streaming services, showcasing a data-driven approach to marketing [4]

Core Insights - LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) reported a fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 GAAP loss of 8 cents per share, compared to a loss of 3 cents per share in the previous year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 5 cents per share [1] - Quarterly revenues decreased by 37.6% year over year to $19.3 million, primarily due to lower revenues from Slacker Radio, which is undergoing a business model transformation [1][9] - Despite the revenue decline, LVO exceeded its full-year revenue guidance by $2.4 million, reporting total revenues of $114.4 million for fiscal 2025, a decrease of 3.4% [2] Financial Performance - The Audio division achieved record revenues of $108.9 million for fiscal 2025, surpassing guidance by $2.9 million, and delivered a record adjusted EBITDA of $18.2 million, exceeding expectations by over 51% [3] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $1.6 million, down 42.9%, with a $4.1 million contribution from the Audio Division, offsetting losses from Other Operations and Corporate [5] - The company reported an operating loss of $8.2 million for the quarter, significantly wider than the $1.2 million loss reported a year ago, primarily due to revenue decreases [6] User Engagement and Growth - LVO's total user base, including subscribers and ad-supported users, surpassed 1.45 million, driven by a partnership with Tesla and strong audience engagement [2][9] - The company is focused on a creator-first approach, aiming to foster superfan relationships [3] Strategic Initiatives - LVO is undergoing an operational reset with major cost initiatives showing positive impacts [3] - The company invested approximately $3.1 million in capital expenditures during the fourth quarter, primarily for capitalized software development costs, aimed at enhancing monetization capabilities through an integrated music player and pay-per-view services [6][7] Market Performance - Following the financial results, LVO's shares fell 11% in trading, closing at 77 cents on June 18, 2025, with a 37.1% decline over the past six months, contrasting with a 19.8% growth in the Zacks Audio Video Production industry [4]

Core Insights - LiveOne reported record revenue and adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025, surpassing guidance significantly, indicating strong operational performance and effective cost-reduction initiatives [1][2]. Financial Performance - Fiscal 2025 consolidated revenue reached $114.4 million, exceeding guidance by $2.4 million [1]. - Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025 was $18.2 million, beating guidance by over 51% or $6.2 million [1]. - Q4 Fiscal 2025 revenue was $19.3 million, down from $30.9 million in Q4 Fiscal 2024, primarily due to reduced Slacker radio revenues [4]. - The operating loss for Q4 Fiscal 2025 was $8.2 million, compared to a loss of $1.2 million in Q4 Fiscal 2024 [4]. - Q4 Fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $1.6 million, down from $2.8 million in Q4 Fiscal 2024 [5]. Operational Highlights - The Audio Division, which includes Slacker Radio and PodcastOne, contributed an adjusted EBITDA of $4.1 million in Q4 Fiscal 2025, driven by improved contribution margins and reduced operating expenses [5]. - The company implemented cost-reduction initiatives that improved profitability and strengthened market position [2]. Future Outlook - LiveOne plans to host a conference call and webcast on June 26, 2025, to discuss earnings and current B2B partnerships, including with Tesla [1][8].

Financial Performance & Guidance - LiveOne reported Q3 FY2025 consolidated revenue of $29.4 million and adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 million[14] - Full Year FY2024 consolidated revenue was $118.4 million and adjusted EBITDA was $11.0 million[14] - Full FY2025 guidance projects consolidated revenue between $112 million and $120 million, with adjusted EBITDA between $6 million and $10 million[14] - The Audio Division (Slacker and PodcastOne) reported FY2024 revenue of $109.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $20.6 million[14] - Audio Division's FY2025 revenue guidance is $106 million to $115 million, with adjusted EBITDA between $12 million and $20 million[14] PodcastOne (PODC) Highlights - PodcastOne reported Q3 FY2025 revenue of $12.7 million and adjusted EBITDA of -$670K[33] - Full Year FY2024 revenue for PodcastOne was $43.3 million and adjusted EBITDA was $663K[33] - LiveOne owns approximately 72% of PodcastOne's common stock[33] User & Content Metrics - LiveOne's Slacker Radio has over 50 million tracks in its music catalog and over 400,000 hours of podcast episodes[30] - Slacker Radio has over 100 million app downloads[30] - PodcastOne produces over 350 episodes weekly, resulting in over 600 million annual downloads[32] - PodcastOne has over 5.2 million monthly unique listeners[32] Market Opportunity - The global video streaming market is expected to reach $252 billion by 2029[21] - The live streaming pay-per-view market is expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 15% from 2020 to 2027[21] - The global licensed merchandise market is expected to reach $500 billion by 2030[21]

Core Viewpoint - LiveOne is set to announce preliminary financial results for FY25 on June 18, 2025, highlighting its focus on creator-first music and entertainment experiences [1] Company Overview - LiveOne, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a music, entertainment, and technology platform that offers premium experiences through memberships and events [3] - The company operates several subsidiaries, including Slacker, PodcastOne, and LiveXLive, and is accessible on various platforms such as iOS, Android, and Roku [3] Financial Performance - LiveOne reaffirms audio revenue of over $108 million and adjusted EBITDA of over $16 million for FY25 [5] - The company has improved efficiency by leveraging AI technology, launching over 25 new radio stations, and reducing Slacker's staff by one-third, achieving an additional $1.3 million in cost savings [5] Strategic Focus - The integration of AI is aimed at scaling and personalizing programming while maintaining human-centered curation and storytelling [2]