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Starman Optical to merge with GoPro for $285M, wiping out $92M debt while keeping consumer products
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GoPro is merging with optical-photonics company Starman Optical in a $285M deal that eliminates GoPro's $92M debt and leaves existing shareholders with roughly 10% of the combined company.
The merger redirects GoPro's optical and imaging IP toward AI infrastructure and defense markets alongside its consumer products, with stated plans to onshore manufacturing in the US. The acquirer, Starman Optical, was only incorporated in August and has no significant track record, making the strategic outcome uncertain for anyone depending on GoPro's product roadmap.
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Starman Optical will pay GoPro shareholders $1.14 per share and leave them with about 10% of the combined company.
The deal eliminates GoPro's $92M in outstanding debt and is expected to close by the end of this year.
GoPro will continue supporting existing consumer products while investing in growth across consumer, commercial, and defense markets.
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