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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000947871-23-001160"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LIDR"
cik: "0001818644"
company_name: "AEye, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-12-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T11:26:00.036098+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Continental ends joint lidar development with AEye; company to seek other Tier 1 partners

## Summary
- Continental AG informed AEye it will discontinue the joint lidar development program and the HRL131 product line.
- AEye and Continental are negotiating a transition of the joint lidar program.
- AEye intends to pursue ongoing discussions with other Tier 1 automotive suppliers for lidar.
- AEye continues focus on commercializing its 4Sight Flex 1550 nm lidar product for in-cabin integration.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000947871-23-001160
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LIDR
- cik: 0001818644
- company_name: AEye, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-12-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1818644/000094787123001160/0000947871-23-001160-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1818644/000094787123001160/ss2829530_8k.htm

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