M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Ouster and Velodyne merger progresses; $315M combined cash, board designees set, FY2022 guidance achieved
Ouster, Inc.
- Ouster achieved FY2022 revenue guidance of $40M-$55M and gross margin of 25%-30%.
- Velodyne exceeded Q4 2022 guidance with billings of $13M-$15M and revenue of $12M-$14M.
- Combined cash balance ~$315M as of Dec 31, 2022; expects to pay off ~$40M credit facility debt after close.
- Annualized cost savings of at least $75M within 9 months of closing, based on standalone cost structures.
- Ouster and Velodyne each designated four directors for Combined Company board, including CEOs Pacala and Tewksbury.