M&A
confidence high
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GoPro to merge with Starman Optical; shareholders get $1.14/share cash, retain 10% stake
GoPro, Inc.
- GoPro shareholders receive $285M aggregate cash ($1.14/share) and retain ~10% ownership in combined company.
- GoPro's ~$92M debt repaid at closing; company remains publicly listed on Nasdaq.
- Adds Starman's U.S.-made optical transceivers targeting AI data center, defense, and aerospace markets.
- Transaction expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to stockholder approval and regulatory conditions.
- GoPro will continue supporting existing consumer products and its subscription/cloud platform.