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GoPro to merge with Starman Optical in $1.14 cash deal

9/2/2026

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Summary

GoPro Merges

GoPro agreed to merge with Starman Optical in an all-cash transaction.
Shareholders will receive $1.14 per share in cash and keep about 10% of the new company.
The deal will repay $92 million of GoPro’s debt and close by the end of 2026 pending approvals.
GoPro will embed Starman’s U.S.-made optical transceivers to serve AI data-center, government, defense and aerospace markets.

Summary

GoPro Seeks Funding

GoPro warned shareholders in June it might not survive the next 12 months without new funding.
Sales fell 26% year-over-year to $99 million.
The company posted an $80.8 million loss for the quarter, driven by higher memory component costs.
CEO Nicholas Woodman provided $20 million in senior secured notes while evaluating alternatives.
YouTuber Mark Fischbach (Markiplier) disclosed an 8.5% stake, becoming the largest individual shareholder.

History

Historical Context

In January 2012 Eastman Kodak filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and emerged in September 2013 after selling patents for roughly $525 million and refocusing on commercial printing and film contracts. Its rebound showed a legacy imaging firm could recover from deep losses. GoPro’s 2023 $80.8 million loss and proposed 2026 merger with Starman Optical aim to follow a comparable restructuring path.

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GoPro Merges

GoPro agreed to merge with Starman Optical in an all-cash transaction.
Shareholders will receive $1.14 per share in cash and keep about 10% of the new company.
The deal will repay $92 million of GoPro’s debt and close by the end of 2026 pending approvals.
GoPro will embed Starman’s U.S.-made optical transceivers to serve AI data-center, government, defense and aerospace markets.

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