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StocksUpdated•Originally published 21 April 2026•Updated 22 April 2026•

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Legal Probe Launched into SoundHound AI’s $43 Million Acquisition of LivePerson

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Key Facts

1Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating the fairness of the $43 million acquisition price for LivePerson, Inc.

2The deal involves the acquisition of LivePerson, Inc. by SoundHound AI, Inc.

Legal scrutiny surrounding SoundHound AI’s (SOUN) $43 million acquisition of LivePerson (LPSN) has intensified as a second law firm joins the investigation. Monteverde & Associates PC, recognized as a Top 50 firm in the 2025 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report, has launched a probe into the fairness of the transaction for LivePerson shareholders. This follows an initial investigation by Halper Sadeh LLC regarding potential breaches of fiduciary duties by the board of directors. The dual investigations aim to determine if the $43 million valuation is adequate and if the sales process maximized shareholder value. The involvement of multiple specialized firms increases the likelihood of class-action challenges, which could potentially delay the merger's closing. Market participants are closely watching these legal developments as they may impact the near-term stock performance of both AI-focused entities.

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What changed: A second law firm, Monteverde & Associates PC, has joined the legal scrutiny regarding the acquisition, increasing the potential for a class-action challenge.