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Bending Spoons S.p.A. Ordinary Shares (BSP)

Q3 2026
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Bending Spoons IPO, Airtable Deal, and Mixed Q2 Results

  • IPO raises $1.1B, lists on Nasdaq Bending Spoons raised $1.10 billion in net proceeds from its July IPO and began trading on Nasdaq under ticker BSP. This gives the company fresh capital to fund acquisitions and growth, supporting the stock price.

    The IPO is a major capital event that directly affects BSP's balance sheet and investor base.

  • Acquires Airtable for $1.285B Bending Spoons agreed to buy Airtable for $1.285 billion, its first acquisition since going public. Airtable has ~$480M annual recurring revenue and serves 80% of Fortune 100, expanding BSP's software portfolio and growth prospects.

    This acquisition is a key growth driver and shows BSP's strategy of using capital to expand.

  • Q2 earnings beat but guidance disappoints Q2 revenue jumped 126% to $704M and EPS beat estimates, but full-year revenue guidance came in below Wall Street expectations, and organic growth was only 3%. The stock fell on the weak outlook, highlighting reliance on acquisitions.

    The earnings report shows strong current performance but raises concerns about future organic growth.

July 2026
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Bending Spoons IPO, Airtable Deal, and Mixed Q2 Results

  • IPO raises $1.1B, lists on Nasdaq Bending Spoons raised $1.10 billion in net proceeds from its July IPO and began trading on Nasdaq under ticker BSP. This gives the company fresh capital to fund acquisitions and growth, supporting the stock price.

    The IPO is a major capital event that directly affects BSP's balance sheet and investor base.

  • Acquires Airtable for $1.285B Bending Spoons agreed to buy Airtable for $1.285 billion, its first acquisition since going public. Airtable has ~$480M annual recurring revenue and serves 80% of Fortune 100, expanding BSP's software portfolio and growth prospects.

    This acquisition is a key growth driver and shows BSP's strategy of using capital to expand.

  • Q2 earnings beat but guidance disappoints Q2 revenue jumped 126% to $704M and EPS beat estimates, but full-year revenue guidance came in below Wall Street expectations, and organic growth was only 3%. The stock fell on the weak outlook, highlighting reliance on acquisitions.

    The earnings report shows strong current performance but raises concerns about future organic growth.

Latest
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Bending Spoons IPO, Airtable Deal, and Mixed Q2 Results

  • IPO raises $1.1B, lists on Nasdaq Bending Spoons raised $1.10 billion in net proceeds from its July IPO and began trading on Nasdaq under ticker BSP. This gives the company fresh capital to fund acquisitions and growth, supporting the stock price.

    The IPO is a major capital event that directly affects BSP's balance sheet and investor base.

  • Acquires Airtable for $1.285B Bending Spoons agreed to buy Airtable for $1.285 billion, its first acquisition since going public. Airtable has ~$480M annual recurring revenue and serves 80% of Fortune 100, expanding BSP's software portfolio and growth prospects.

    This acquisition is a key growth driver and shows BSP's strategy of using capital to expand.

  • Q2 earnings beat but guidance disappoints Q2 revenue jumped 126% to $704M and EPS beat estimates, but full-year revenue guidance came in below Wall Street expectations, and organic growth was only 3%. The stock fell on the weak outlook, highlighting reliance on acquisitions.

    The earnings report shows strong current performance but raises concerns about future organic growth.

LivePerson Inc (LPSN)

Q3 2026
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SoundHound merger advances as vote nears, reshaping LivePerson's future

  • SoundHound merger vote scheduled SoundHound AI set a shareholder vote on its amended merger agreement with LivePerson for August 20, 2026. A successful vote moves the deal toward closing, giving LPSN holders a clearer path to a payout or SoundHound stock, which supports the share price.

    This is the key new event that directly determines LivePerson's ownership and value.

  • SoundHound's strong Q2 and raised outlook SoundHound reported record Q2 revenue of $61.9 million, up 45%, and raised its 2026 revenue floor to $230 million. Its guidance excludes any LivePerson contribution, so the deal is pure upside. A healthier acquirer makes the pending merger more likely to close and more valuable to LPSN holders.

    The acquirer's financial strength directly affects the deal's certainty and value for LPSN.

  • Deal expected to close by end of 2026 Multiple reports confirm SoundHound still expects to close the LivePerson acquisition before the end of 2026, with 2027 revenue guidance of $350–$400 million including LPSN. This timeline gives investors a concrete horizon, reducing uncertainty and supporting LPSN's price.

    A firm closing timeline is new information that reduces deal risk for LPSN.

  • SoundHound seen as acquisition target itself Analysts named SoundHound a takeover candidate, with General Motors considered a clean fit. If SoundHound is acquired, its pending deal for LivePerson would likely still close or be assumed by the buyer, adding another layer of potential value for LPSN shareholders.

    This new speculation adds a second possible path to value for LPSN beyond the current merger.

August 2026
▲4

SoundHound merger advances as vote nears, reshaping LivePerson's future

  • SoundHound merger vote scheduled SoundHound AI set a shareholder vote on its amended merger agreement with LivePerson for August 20, 2026. A successful vote moves the deal toward closing, giving LPSN holders a clearer path to a payout or SoundHound stock, which supports the share price.

    This is the key new event that directly determines LivePerson's ownership and value.

  • SoundHound's strong Q2 and raised outlook SoundHound reported record Q2 revenue of $61.9 million, up 45%, and raised its 2026 revenue floor to $230 million. Its guidance excludes any LivePerson contribution, so the deal is pure upside. A healthier acquirer makes the pending merger more likely to close and more valuable to LPSN holders.

    The acquirer's financial strength directly affects the deal's certainty and value for LPSN.

  • Deal expected to close by end of 2026 Multiple reports confirm SoundHound still expects to close the LivePerson acquisition before the end of 2026, with 2027 revenue guidance of $350–$400 million including LPSN. This timeline gives investors a concrete horizon, reducing uncertainty and supporting LPSN's price.

    A firm closing timeline is new information that reduces deal risk for LPSN.

  • SoundHound seen as acquisition target itself Analysts named SoundHound a takeover candidate, with General Motors considered a clean fit. If SoundHound is acquired, its pending deal for LivePerson would likely still close or be assumed by the buyer, adding another layer of potential value for LPSN shareholders.

    This new speculation adds a second possible path to value for LPSN beyond the current merger.

Latest
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SoundHound merger advances as vote nears, reshaping LivePerson's future

  • SoundHound merger vote scheduled SoundHound AI set a shareholder vote on its amended merger agreement with LivePerson for August 20, 2026. A successful vote moves the deal toward closing, giving LPSN holders a clearer path to a payout or SoundHound stock, which supports the share price.

    This is the key new event that directly determines LivePerson's ownership and value.

  • SoundHound's strong Q2 and raised outlook SoundHound reported record Q2 revenue of $61.9 million, up 45%, and raised its 2026 revenue floor to $230 million. Its guidance excludes any LivePerson contribution, so the deal is pure upside. A healthier acquirer makes the pending merger more likely to close and more valuable to LPSN holders.

    The acquirer's financial strength directly affects the deal's certainty and value for LPSN.

  • Deal expected to close by end of 2026 Multiple reports confirm SoundHound still expects to close the LivePerson acquisition before the end of 2026, with 2027 revenue guidance of $350–$400 million including LPSN. This timeline gives investors a concrete horizon, reducing uncertainty and supporting LPSN's price.

    A firm closing timeline is new information that reduces deal risk for LPSN.

  • SoundHound seen as acquisition target itself Analysts named SoundHound a takeover candidate, with General Motors considered a clean fit. If SoundHound is acquired, its pending deal for LivePerson would likely still close or be assumed by the buyer, adding another layer of potential value for LPSN shareholders.

    This new speculation adds a second possible path to value for LPSN beyond the current merger.

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