LiveOne, Inc. - LVO STOCK NEWS

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) will host the "Music Gives" charity festival on July 29, 2022, livestreamed globally to support women's rights, benefiting WRRAP. This marks LiveOne's 240th livestream event, featuring 20 artists with a combined reach of over 8 million on social media. CEO Robert Ellin will match donations up to $100,000. The "Music Gives" initiative follows the successful "Music Lives" franchise, which achieved over 5 billion engagements. LiveOne continues to leverage music for philanthropic efforts, reinforcing its commitment to social causes.

On July 21, 2022, LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) announced that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, following a previous notification of non-compliance on April 1, 2022. The company maintained a closing bid price of over $1.00 for 10 consecutive trading days, meeting Nasdaq's standards. As of May 31, 2022, LiveOne boasts over 2.3 million members, a library of 30 million songs, and has streamed over 2,900 artists. The company's diverse offerings include curated radio stations, podcasts, and music-related NFTs.

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) announced plans to spin out its subsidiary PodcastOne as a separate public entity, anticipated by year-end 2022. This follows PodcastOne's successful private placement of $8.1 million, valuing the subsidiary at $60 million. PodcastOne expects to report over $9 million in revenue for Q1 2023, with a monthly audience of 6.9 million. LiveOne's investment reflects confidence in PodcastOne's potential to attract major podcast talent and platforms. The spin-out aims to maximize stockholder value and provide PodcastOne with enhanced market opportunities.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) has announced an expanded multi-year partnership with ReachTV to enhance the distribution of its music, entertainment, and vodcast/podcast content. The collaboration will feature LiveOne's content across ReachTV’s network, reaching over 40 million Nielsen-rated viewers monthly, including distribution in over 2,500 airport screens and 400,000 hotel rooms across North America. This partnership aims to produce original programming and expand LiveOne's audience significantly.

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has made significant strides to enhance its balance sheet, reducing the minimum cash holding requirement from $10 million to $7 million to facilitate potential acquisitions. The company converted $1.5 million in music royalty liabilities into shares priced at $2.10 each and extinguished approximately $6.5 million in liabilities since April 2022. By July 15, 2022, LiveOne expects to hold about $13 million in cash and cash equivalents. Additional cost-cutting initiatives aim to save over $23 million in the fiscal year ending March 2023.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) announces the launch of its new OneRising program aimed at promoting emerging artists through its extensive music platform. The program includes the OneRising Radio station, featuring initial artists like Le Coco Ramos and Austin George, who collectively attract millions of streams. LiveOne's offerings include live performances, NFTs, and podcasts, with a membership base exceeding 2.35 million. The initiative aligns with LiveOne's goal to connect new talents with global audiences and bolster its competitive standing within the music and entertainment industry.

On July 5, 2022, LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) announced a partnership with ZYNC to launch the first-ever in-car livestream entertainment platform. This collaboration aims to deliver personalized audio and video music content in ZYNC-enabled vehicles, starting in late 2022. Offerings will include live concerts, documentaries, vodcasts, pay-per-view events, and more, enhancing the in-car experience for users. The partnership emphasizes modernizing in-car entertainment while targeting electric and autonomous vehicle markets.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) reported a Q4 Fiscal 2022 revenue of $23.4 million, reflecting an 11% increase year-over-year, while revenue for Fiscal 2022 grew 79% to $117 million. The company expects Q1 Fiscal 2023 revenue of approximately $23 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $0.5 million and $1 million. LiveOne maintains its Fiscal 2023 guidance of $125 million to $140 million in revenue and $5 million to $10 million in Adjusted EBITDA. Recent cost-cutting measures are projected to save over $23 million annually.

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 financial results after the market closes on June 28, 2022. A live conference call will occur on June 29, 2022, at 10 AM ET to discuss these results. The company has over 2.26 million members and a vast content library, including 30 million songs and 600 curated radio stations. Despite its achievements, the company faces challenges, including reliance on key customers and uncertain market conditions.