Company file
Starman
U.S. optical manufacturing
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Starman and Gemtek plan U.S. production of 800G and 1.6T transceivers
The partners plan to manufacture optical transceivers at a New Jersey facility where Starman expects to invest $150M and has approval for up to $37.5M in state tax credits. The project targets 250 jobs and combines Starman's photonics platform with Gemtek's automated manufacturing experience.
Watch: Track facility equipment, tax-credit conditions and actual 800G/1.6T production.
Starman New Photonics / Gemtek / SEC ↗GoPro agrees to merge with U.S. optical-transceiver maker Starman
GoPro shareholders are set to receive $285M cash, or $1.14 per share subject to adjustment, and retain about 10% of the combined public company. Roughly $92M of GoPro debt is due to be repaid at closing, expected by year-end 2026 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Watch: Check the merger's closing disclosure and treatment of cash and outstanding debt.
GoPro / SEC ↗