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LivePerson Agrees to $43 Million Sale After 99% Value Collapse
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אלמוג עזר, כלכליסט
First reported by Ice · Sep 3, 2026
What happened
LivePerson shareholders approved the sale of the company to SoundHound AI for $43 million, a drastic decline from its peak valuation of $4.7 billion. The deal, expected to close September 4, comes as LivePerson faces significant financial losses and debt.
- 01LivePerson to be sold for $43 million to SoundHound AI.
- 02Company's value collapsed 99% from its $4.7 billion peak.
- 03Sale approved by shareholders, closing expected September 4.
- 04LivePerson faced significant financial losses and debt.
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