GoPro to Recapitalize and Merge With Starman Optical in $285 Million Cash Deal

September 1, 2026

GoPro and Starman Optical entered into a definitive merger agreement under which GoPro will receive Starman’s U.S.-manufactured optical transceivers and related photonics capabilities. GoPro shareholders will receive $285 million in cash, GoPro will repay about $92 million of debt at closing, and the combined company is expected to remain publicly listed on Nasdaq, closing by year-end 2026 subject to approvals.

Buyers
GoPro, Inc.
Targets
Starman Optical, Inc.
Industry
Cloud & SaaS
Location
California, United States
Transaction Type
Recapitalization

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