https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gopro-says-it-s-moving-into-ai-data-centers-as-part-of-a-285-million-mergerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gopro-says-it-s-moving-into-ai-data-centers-as-part-of-a-285-million-mergerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gopro-says-it-s-moving-into-ai-data-centers-as-part-of-a-285-million-merger#u60216Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:50:27 +0000Action camera maker GoPro has agreed to merge with optical-photonics company Starman Optical in a transaction valued at least at $285 million, pivoting operations toward artificial intelligence data center optics, aerospace, defense, and robotics. Following the announcement, GoPro shares closed up 40 percent on September 1. Starman will acquire about a 90 percent stake in the combined entity for cash, while GoPro shareholders retain a roughly 10 percent stake. GoPro intends to use funds from the transaction to retire $92 million in debt and shift manufacturing back to the United States.Why it https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gopro-says-it-s-moving-into-ai-data-centers-as-part-of-a-285-million-mergerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gopro-says-it-s-moving-into-ai-data-centers-as-part-of-a-285-million-merger#u55480Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:11:02 +0000GoPro has entered a definitive agreement to merge with optical-photonics company Starman Optical in a deal worth at least $285 million. The merger allows GoPro to pivot into AI data center optics, defense, government, robotics, and aerospace while maintaining its consumer camera business. Under the terms, GoPro shareholders will receive $285 million in cash, or $1.14 per share, while retaining a roughly 10% stake in the combined entity. The company plans to use the deal to retire $92 million in debt and move its manufacturing operations back to the United States.Why it mattersThe move addresse