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Craig Christensen appointed Interim CFO, Treasurer, Secretary, and Principal Accounting Officer of LiveOne, PodcastOne, and Slacker effective May 1, 2026.

Ryan Carhart departed as VP, CFO, Treasurer, and Secretary on May 1, 2026 to pursue another opportunity, with no disputes.

Consulting agreement provides $6,250 weekly fee, payable bi-weekly.

Equity bonuses: 10,000 shares for filing FY2026 10-Ks, 5,000 shares for Q1 FY2027 10-Qs, subject to continuous service.

Month-to-month term; potential transition to full-time CFO within 90 days.

Shares issued in unregistered private placement under Section 4(a)(2)/Regulation D.

Full analysis

LiveOne's appointment of Craig Christensen as Interim CFO addresses immediate leadership needs following Ryan Carhart's departure, which was amicable. Christensen's 25+ years of experience, including CFO roles at public companies like Montrose Environmental Group and prior Big Four audit work, positions him to oversee financial reporting, filings, and capital markets activities. The consulting structure via LiveXLive provides flexibility with a modest $6,250 weekly fee and performance-tied equity of up to 15,000 shares linked to timely SEC filings, aligning incentives for critical 10-K and 10-Q submissions. The month-to-month term with potential full-time transition discussions within 90 days signals intent for stability. Item 7.01 press release emphasizes Christensen's M&A and capital markets expertise to support growth strategies.

LVO · LiveOne, Inc.

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