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LiveOne(LVO) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, the company reported revenues of $112 million, with $108 million from the audio business and an EBITDA of $18 million, exceeding previous guidance by $6 million [7][16] - The full year fiscal 2025 results showed consolidated revenue of $114.4 million and adjusted EBITDA of $8.4 million [17] - The company posted a consolidated net loss of $10.9 million or $0.07 per diluted share in Q4 2025 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The podcast business generated over $52 million in revenue, up from $38 million the previous year, with Q4 alone contributing $14 million [7][8] - The audio division's revenue for Q4 was $18.2 million with an adjusted EBITDA of $4.1 million [16][17] - The podcast business has seen six consecutive months as a top 10 podcaster globally, with over 1 billion impressions across its network [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has converted over 1.3 million subscribers from Tesla's 2 million cars, indicating strong market penetration [10][46] - The company is expecting to launch its largest B2B partnership in August, which could potentially have 10 times the subscriber base of Tesla [11][53] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI and Web3 crypto initiatives, aiming to leverage technology to transform the industry [11][12] - There are 75 additional B2B deals in the pipeline, with a run rate of nearly $50 million from new partnerships [10][18] - The company is actively pursuing 17 potential acquisitions in the podcast industry to consolidate its business [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to grow aggressively, citing a strong balance sheet and transformative partnerships [12][13] - The management highlighted the importance of building a database of Tesla subscribers, which could significantly enhance future revenue opportunities [46][48] - The company is optimistic about the future, expecting substantial revenue growth from converting ad-supported users to paid subscribers [24][28] Other Important Information - The company has eliminated over $10 million in short-term liabilities and cut costs significantly, contributing to improved EBITDA performance [9] - The company has initiated a stock buyback program, purchasing over 350,000 shares of LiveOne and 1 million shares of PODC [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you clarify the fill rate of over 50%? - The fill rate indicates that over 50% of advertising inventory is being utilized, which is a significant improvement from previous levels [23][24] Question: Are you focusing on podcast content in the Web3 and crypto space? - The focus is on creating a podcast network centered around Web3 and crypto, leveraging AI for content creation and community building [29][30] Question: When will the 10-K be filed? - The filing is expected early next week, pending final documentation from auditors [33] Question: Can you discuss new B2B deals? - The company is experiencing momentum in signing new B2B deals, with a significant upcoming partnership expected to launch soon [39][40] Question: Is the largest B2B deal already signed? - Yes, the deal is signed, and the company is confident about its potential success [55][56]