LiveOne Acquires Palm Beach Records

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LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) has successfully acquired Palm Beach Records, enhancing its global platform for music and podcasting. This acquisition is designed to be immediately accretive to earnings and strengthen the balance sheet. Palm Beach Records, founded by Christian Ocampo, is known for its management of top hip-hop talent including Kodak Black and Lil Boosie. LiveOne plans to expand its music operations and launch a full-service podcast studio, positioning itself to sign new talent and deepen its South Florida market presence.

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• Immediate accretion to earnings from the acquisition.
• Strengthening of LiveOne's balance sheet.
• Expansion of music and podcast operations with a new studio.
• Opportunity to sign and break new music and podcast talent.

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• None.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) ("LiveOne"), a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video, and podcast/vodcast content in music, comedy, and pop culture, and owner of LiveXLive, PodcastOne, Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, and Custom Personalization Solutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Palm Beach Records. As part of the deal, LiveOne also plans to expand the studio's music operations and launch a full-service podcast recording studio. LiveOne will use the studio to break and sign new music and podcast talent, broaden its publishing, management and recording divisions, offer exclusive content to drive new LiveOne members and use the studio for franchises and South Florida-based events - where it continues to bolster its operations and events.

Palm Beach Records will operate as a stand-alone wholly-owned subsidiary of LiveOne. The acquisition is to be immediately accretive to LiveOne's earnings and strengthen LiveOne's balance sheet.

Palm Beach Records is home to some of South Florida's biggest hip-hop talent. The studio, founded by Christian "Rekstarr'' Ocampo, is where Kodak Black started out and recorded his first three mixtapes. Ocampo was an early and frequent collaborator with Kodak Black and Sniper Gang and was part of many of their  hit songs including his debut hit single "No Flockin'." 

Ocampo will continue to lead all operations for the studio and brings a stellar roster of talent, including Kodak Black, Supreme Patty, Haitian Fresh, Lil Boosie, Jack Boy, 21 Savage, Koly P, Soldier Kid, C Glizzy, Wyatt Ray, Patrick Peterson, Tyrann Mathieu, Sniper Gang, Scrilla, Mmg, Kat Dahlia, Mallory Merk, Jay Dirty, Sarah Gibson and Cxdy.

"We are excited to announce our seventh acquisition through the purchase of iconic label Palm Beach Records. This acquisition will expand our music and podcast operations with a full-service studio in South Florida. It will position LiveOne to break and sign new music and podcast talent adding to an impressive roster of Palm Beach Records artists," said Robert Ellin, Chairman and CEO of LiveOne.

"I am overwhelmed with gratitude to join the LiveOne family. Rob Ellin, Dermot McCormack, Jackie Stone, and the whole team are visionaries," said Christian Ocampo, Founder of Palm Beach Records. "The legacy and history Palm Beach Records carries is deep-rooted in South Florida, and I know the future is bright with all of us working together. "

About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is a global talent-first, interactive music, sports, and entertainment subscription platform delivering premium content and livestreams from the world's top artists. The Company has streamed over 1,800 artists since January 2020, has a library featuring close to 30 million songs, 500 expertly curated radio stations, 235 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and has created a valuable connection between brands, fans, and bands. The Company's other major wholly-owned subsidiaries are LiveXLive, PPVOne, Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Custom Personalization Solutions, Palm Beach Records and PodcastOne which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top podcasts. The combination of acquisitions and the expansion of products and franchises have secured LiveOne as a top-rated music, entertainment, and media services company. LiveXLive is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, Sling, and XUMO, in addition to its app, online website, and social channels. For more information, visit www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @livexlive.

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FAQ

What is the significance of LiveOne's acquisition of Palm Beach Records?

The acquisition is significant as it expands LiveOne's music and podcast operations and is expected to enhance earnings immediately.

How will the acquisition of Palm Beach Records impact LiveOne (LVO)?

The acquisition is expected to strengthen LiveOne's balance sheet and help sign new talent in the competitive music industry.

Who founded Palm Beach Records and what is its history?

Palm Beach Records was founded by Christian Ocampo and is known for managing prominent hip-hop artists, including Kodak Black.

What new services will LiveOne offer following the acquisition?

LiveOne plans to launch a full-service podcast recording studio as part of its expanded operations.