LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) Earmarked to Join Prestigious Russell Index

NewMediaWire
Tue, May 28, 2024, 5:30 AM

LOS ANGELES, CA – (NewMediaWire) – May 28, 2024 – LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), a dynamic music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced today that it is included in the preliminary reconstitution portfolio which was communicated to the marketplace at the close of trading on Friday, May 24, 2024. Updates will be provided on May 31, June 7, June 14, and June 21. The newly reconstituted indexes will take effect after the market close on June 28, 2024.

On Friday, May 24, 2024, LiveOne was included on the preliminary Russell 3000 Index and fully anticipates inclusion into the Russell 2000 when finalized.

“We are thrilled to be part of the Russell Index,” said Robert Ellin, CEO and Chairman of LiveOne. “This achievement reflects the hard work of our team and our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. As we continue to expand our platform and engage with audiences worldwide, we remain focused on creating value for our shareholders.”

About LiveOne

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne’s subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, CPS, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR’s OTT applications. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter at @liveone. For more investor information, please visit ir.liveone.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements,” which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as “may,” “might,” “will,” “will likely result,” “would,” “should,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “target” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: LiveOne’s reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; LiveOne’s ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, special dividend, merger, distribution or transaction, the timing of the consummation of any such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to the consummation of any such event would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the consummation of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, merger, special dividend, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; LiveOne’s ability to continue as a going concern; LiveOne’s ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid members; LiveOne identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; LiveOne’s intent to repurchase shares of its and/or PodcastOne’s common stock from time to time under LiveOne’s announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; LiveOne’s ability to maintain compliance with certain debt covenants; LiveOne successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management’s relationships with industry stakeholders; uncertain and unfavorable outcomes in legal proceedings; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of LiveOne’s subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in LiveOne’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 29, 2023, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 13, 2024, and in LiveOne’s other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and LiveOne disclaims any obligation to update these statements, except as may be required by law. LiveOne intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. On December 18, 2023, and ending December 18, 2024, Liviakis Financial Communications, Inc. (LFC) was retained by LiveOne, Inc. in various consulting capacities including strategic management planning, investor relations and other business development responsibilities. LFC was compensated four hundred ninety thousand (490,000) shares of stock for this contract. Officers and employees of LFC will buy or sell shares in LiveOne, Inc. prior, during or after this release. LFC advises LiveOne, Inc. but does not provide investment advice. LFC is not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer. All material provided regarding LiveOne, Inc. including, but not limited to its history, corporate status, and other developments was prepared using information approved and signed off by LiveOne, Inc. management as approved for public dissemination. Although the information contained herein is believed to be reliable, LFC makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the description of any of the content herein and accepts no liability for how readers may choose to utilize it.

LiveOne IR Contact:
Liviakis Financial Communications, Inc.
(415) 389-4670
john@liviakis.com

LiveOne Press Contact:
LiveOne
press@liveone.com