PodcastOne Files Definitive Proxy Statement
Ticker: PODC · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Jul 26, 2024 · CIK: 1940177
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, corporate-governance
TL;DR
PodcastOne proxy filing out - shareholders vote Sept 12 on exec pay & board.
AI Summary
PodcastOne, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement on July 26, 2024, for its annual meeting on September 12, 2024. The company, formerly known as Courtside Group, Inc., is seeking shareholder approval for matters related to corporate governance and executive compensation. The filing provides details on the company's business operations and financial performance.
Why It Matters
This filing is crucial for shareholders as it outlines the proposals they will vote on, including executive compensation and board nominations, directly impacting the company's future direction and governance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Proxy statements can reveal potential shareholder activism, changes in executive compensation, or governance issues that may impact stock price.
Key Players & Entities
- PodcastOne, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Courtside Group, Inc. (company) — Former company name
- 20240912 (date) — Annual meeting date
- 20240726 (date) — Filing date
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this DEF 14A filing?
The primary purpose is to provide shareholders with information and solicit their votes for the annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for September 12, 2024.
When is the annual meeting of shareholders for PodcastOne, Inc.?
The annual meeting of shareholders is scheduled for September 12, 2024.
What was PodcastOne, Inc. formerly known as?
PodcastOne, Inc. was formerly known as Courtside Group, Inc.
On what date was this definitive proxy statement filed?
This definitive proxy statement was filed on July 26, 2024.
Under which section of the SEC Act is this filing made?
This filing is made pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Filing Stats: 4,030 words · 16 min read · ~13 pages · Grade level 12.7 · Accepted 2024-07-26 16:15:22
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — 23,991,767 shares of our common stock, $0.001 par value per share. 1 Table of Conte
Filing Documents
- ea0210056-01.htm (DEF 14A) — 944KB
- tpodcast_logo.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 58KB
- tproxy_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 1327KB
- tproxy_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 1380KB
- 0001013762-24-001606.txt ( ) — 4755KB
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT   18 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS   20 PROPOSAL NO. 2 — RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM   23 PROPOSAL NO. 3. — APPROVAL OF AN ADJOURMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR TIME IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE ANNUAL MEETING   25 REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS   26
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION   27 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS   34 OTHER INFORMATION   39 i Table of Contents 269 South Beverly Drive, Suite 1450 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 The board of directors of PodcastOne, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“we,” “us,” “our,” PodcastOne,” the “Company” or “our Company”) solicits the enclosed proxy for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. local time at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel, located at 627 N La Peer Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069, and for any adjournment or postponement thereof. This proxy statement (this “Proxy Statement”) is being made available to stockholders on or about July 26, 2024. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROXY MATERIALS AND THE ANNUAL MEETING 1.        Q:    Why did I receive a notice regarding the availability of proxy materials on the internet? A:       Instead of mailing paper proxy materials, we sent a “Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials” to our stockholders of record. We refer to that notice as the Notice of Availability. The Notice of Availability provides instructions on how to view our proxy materials over the internet, how to vote and how to request a paper or email copy of our proxy materials. This method of providing proxy materials is permitted under rules adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We hope that following this procedure will allow us to save money on the printing and mailing of those materials and to reduce the impact that our Annual Meeting h