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Liveperson Inc. Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2023

Oct 5, 2023

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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LivePerson, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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PROXY STATEMENT SUPPLEMENT FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

This Proxy Statement Supplement (the "Supplement") amends and supplements the definitive proxy statement of LivePerson, Inc. (the "Company"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on September 8, 2023 (the "Proxy Statement") for the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on October 5, 2023 (the "Annual Meeting"). This Supplement is being filed with the SEC and made available to stockholders on or about October 4, 2023.

This Supplement provides incremental detail with respect to the required vote applicable to Proposals, Two, Three, Five and Six, in particular that the affirmative vote of a majority of stock having voting power that is present virtually or represented by proxy at the Meeting, and entitled to vote on the subject matter of the proposal, is required to approve each these proposals. Accordingly, as previously disclosed in the Proxy Statement, broker non-votes will not affect the outcome of voting on these proposals.

The Company hereby revises the discussion under "What is the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals?" on pages 12-13 of the Proxy Statement to read in its entirety as follows:

What is the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals?

So long as there is a quorum, the voting requirements for the proposals to be presented at the Annual Meeting and the effects of abstentions, withhold votes and broker non-votes is as follows:

Proposal Vote Required Effect of Abstentions, Withhold Votes and
Broker Non-Votes
Election of directors Plurality of votes cast, meaning that
the two nominees who receive the
most "for" votes will be elected to the
Board
Withhold votes have no effect on the outcome of
the election of directors. Broker discretionary
voting is not permitted, and broker non-votes
have no effect on the outcome of this proposal
Ratification of the appointment
of the independent registered
public accounting firm
Majority of the stock having voting
power present in person or
represented by proxy and entitled to
vote on the subject matter of the
proposal
An abstention has the same effect as a vote
against the proposal. Broker discretionary voting
is permitted with respect to this proposal
Advisory approval of the
compensation of the Company's
named executive officers
Majority of the stock having voting
power present in person or
represented by proxy and entitled to
vote on the subject matter of the
proposal
An abstention has the same effect as a vote
against the proposal. Broker discretionary voting
is not permitted, and broker non-votes have no
effect on the outcome of this proposal
Advisory vote on frequency of
future advisory votes to approve
executive compensation
The frequency (every one, two or three
years) receiving the most votes will be
considered the frequency
recommended by stockholders
An abstention has no effect on the outcome of
this proposal. Broker discretionary voting is not
permitted, and broker non-votes have no effect
on the outcome of this proposal
Amendment to the 2019 Stock
Incentive Plan to increase the
number of shares available for
issuance thereunder
Majority of the stock having voting
power present in person or
represented by proxy and entitled to
vote on the subject matter of the
proposal
An abstention has the same effect as a vote
against the proposal. Broker discretionary voting
is not permitted, and broker non-votes have no
effect on the outcome of this proposal
Amendment to the 2019
Employee Stock Purchase Plan to
increase the number of shares
available for issuance thereunder
Majority of the stock having voting
power present in person or
represented by proxy and entitled to
vote on the subject matter of the
proposal
An abstention has the same effect as a vote
against the proposal. Broker discretionary voting
is not permitted, and broker non-votes have no
effect on the outcome of this proposal

The Company hereby revises the discussion under "Proposal No. 2 Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—Required Vote" on page 32 of the Proxy Statement to read in its entirety as follows:

Required Vote

The affirmative vote of a majority of the stock having voting power that is present virtually or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting at which a quorum is present, and entitled to vote on the subject matter of the proposal, is required to ratify the Audit Committee's selection of BDO. Even if the selection is ratified, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may direct the appointment of a different independent accounting firm at any time during the year if the Audit Committee believes that such a change would be in the Company's or our stockholders' best interests.

The Company hereby revises the discussion under "Proposal No. 3 Advisory Approval of the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers—Required Vote" on page 36 of the Proxy Statement to read in its entirety as follows:

Required Vote

Although, as an advisory vote, this proposal is not binding upon us or the Board or the Compensation Committee, which is responsible for approving or recommending to the full Board the amount and form of compensation to be paid to our executive officers, including our NEOs, will carefully consider the stockholder vote on this matter, along with all other expressions of stockholder views it receives on specific policies and desirable actions. The affirmative vote of a majority of the stock having voting power that is present virtually or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting at which a quorum is present, and entitled to vote on the subject matter of the proposal, is required to approve this Proposal No. 3.

The Company hereby revises the discussion under "Proposal No. 5 Amendment to the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan—Required Vote" on page 90 of the Proxy Statement to read in its entirety as follows:

Required Vote

The affirmative vote of a majority of the stock having voting power that is present virtually or represented by proxy at our 2023 Annual Meeting at which a quorum is present, and entitled to vote on the subject matter of the proposal, is required to approve the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan Amendment.

The Company hereby revises the discussion under "Proposal No. 6 Amendment to the 2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan— Required Vote" on page 94 of the Proxy Statement to read in its entirety as follows:

Required Vote

The affirmative vote of a majority of stock having voting power that is present virtually or represented by proxy at our 2023 Annual Meeting at which a quorum is present, and entitled to vote on the subject matter of the proposal, is required to approve the ESPP Amendment.

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Except as described in this Supplement, none of the items or information presented in the Proxy Statement is affected by this Supplement. This Supplement does not provide all the information that you should read and consider before voting at the Annual Meeting, and the Proxy Statement contains other important additional information. We encourage you to read the Supplement together with the Proxy Statement.

If you have already voted, you do not need to take any action unless you wish to change your vote. This Supplement does not change the proposals to be acted upon at the Annual Meeting, which are described in the Proxy Statement.