Every material Form 8-K PodcastOne, Inc. has filed with the SEC since November 02, 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
PodcastOne said it expects record first-half revenue of $31.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $3.0 million, up 76% year over year, for the six months ended September 30, 2026. Second-quarter revenue is expected to be $15.2 million with Adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 million. These figures are preliminary, unaudited and subject to change, and the company's board has formed a special committee to evaluate inbound strategic interest, which may or may not lead to a transaction.
Expected first-half revenue of $31.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $3.0 million, up 76% year over year
Expected second-quarter revenue of $15.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 million
Special committee of independent directors formed after inbound interest from multiple strategic parties, first announced October 28; company intends to retain a financial advisor
Figures are preliminary and unaudited, not reviewed by MGO; no GAAP net income reconciliation was provided
On October 29, 2026, PodcastOne, its majority parent LiveOne, and subsidiary guarantors entered into a Forbearance Agreement with holders of LiveOne's 11.75% senior secured convertible debentures. The lenders agreed not to exercise remedies for certain Events of Default that may have occurred, in exchange for cash payments, a fee in PodcastOne shares, and a new exit fee. The share issuance adds to the common stock outstanding, and the filing indicates the debt remains in default-related negotiations.
PodcastOne issued 275,000 common shares to the holders in a private placement as a fee for the forbearance
LiveOne must pay $1,000,000 within 30 days and $1,250,000 within 60 days of October 29, 2026
Exit fee of the greater of $1,000,000 or 1.5% of Company Sale Proceeds above $50,000,000, payable on maturity or a Company Sale
PodcastOne must file a resale registration statement within 30 days; late filing triggers payments of 2% per 30 days, up to 4%
PodcastOne director Ramin Arani resigned from the board effective October 27, 2026, citing personal reasons and stating no disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices. He had served on the Audit, Compensation and Nominating committees, and the company plans to fill those seats with existing independent directors and to search for a new board candidate.
Resignation notified and effective October 27, 2026, for personal reasons
Mr. Arani held seats on the Audit, Compensation and Nominating committees
Filing states no disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices
Company anticipates appointing existing independent directors and launching a search for a new candidate
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