---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-059839"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GPRO"
cik: "0001500435"
company_name: "GoPro, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-01T20:17:39+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-01T20:19:30.937467+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GoPro to merge with Starman Optical; shareholders get $1.14/share cash, retain 10% stake

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-059839
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GPRO
- cik: 0001500435
- company_name: GoPro, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-01T20:17:39+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1500435/000162828026059839/0001628280-26-059839-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1500435/000162828026059839/gpro-20260901.htm

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