# Starman Optical agrees to acquire GoPro in $285 million merger

_Published Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Starman Optical has agreed to merge with GoPro in a transaction valued at $285 million, TechCrunch reported. Under the proposed deal, GoPro shareholders would receive $1.14 per share and retain about 10% of the combined public company. The merger is expected to close by year-end and would eliminate GoPro's $92 million in outstanding debt. The companies said they plan to invest in consumer, commercial, and defense markets and to onshore manufacturing for strategic products.

## Sources

- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/01/gopro-to-be-acquired-for-285m-will-remain-a-public-company/)
- [ca.finance.yahoo.com](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/gopro-becomes-next-company-announcing-170453426.html)

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Published: 2026-09-01T19:07:01.679Z
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Retrieved: 2026-10-17T00:57:27.663Z
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