# GoPro Sells Majority Stake to Starmon Optical for $2.85 Billion

GoPro sells 90% stake to US optics firm Starmon Optical for $2.85 billion amid financial struggles.

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GoPro agreed to sell 90% of its shares to US optical component company Starmon Optical for $2.85 billion on 2026-06-01. [^1]

GoPro announced on September 3, 2026, that it has finalized a merger agreement with US optical communications company Starman Optical. [^2]

GoPro has faced difficulties due to rising memory semiconductor prices driven by big tech AI infrastructure investments and competition from Chinese companies DJI and Insta360. [^3]

The $2.85 billion acquisition funds will be used to repay $92 million in GoPro's debt. [^4]

The acquisition price per share is $1.14, and existing shareholders will retain the remaining 10% stake. [^5]

GoPro shareholders will receive a total of $285 million in cash and approximately 10% equity in the merged entity. [^6]

GoPro's stock price rose by another 37.4% to $1.69 on the second trading day, marking a consecutive two-day surge. [^7]

Starman Optical will acquire approximately 90% of GoPro's equity following the merger. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. GoPro agreed to sell 90% of its shares to US optical component company Starmon Optical for $2.85 billion on 2026-06-01. (세계일보, News)
2. GoPro announced on September 3, 2026, that it has finalized a merger agreement with US optical communications company Starman Optical. (AI주 변신에 주가 40% 폭등...새 주인 맞는 ‘고프로’- 매경ECONOMY, News)
3. GoPro has faced difficulties due to rising memory semiconductor prices driven by big tech AI infrastructure investments and competition from Chinese companies DJI and Insta360. (세계일보, News)
4. The $2.85 billion acquisition funds will be used to repay $92 million in GoPro's debt. (세계일보, News)
5. The acquisition price per share is $1.14, and existing shareholders will retain the remaining 10% stake. (세계일보, News)
6. GoPro shareholders will receive a total of $285 million in cash and approximately 10% equity in the merged entity. (AI주 변신에 주가 40% 폭등...새 주인 맞는 ‘고프로’- 매경ECONOMY, News)
7. GoPro's stock price rose by another 37.4% to $1.69 on the second trading day, marking a consecutive two-day surge. (AI주 변신에 주가 40% 폭등...새 주인 맞는 ‘고프로’- 매경ECONOMY, News)
8. Starman Optical will acquire approximately 90% of GoPro's equity following the merger. (AI주 변신에 주가 40% 폭등...새 주인 맞는 ‘고프로’- 매경ECONOMY, News)

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