# GoPro Merger With Starman Optical On Track

> GoPro's merger with Starman Optical is closing quickly, CEO says.
- Title: GoPro Merger With Starman Optical On Track | Shortify
- Summary: GoPro's merger with Starman Optical is closing quickly, CEO says. GoPro and Starman Optical will merge as planned to become debt-free, with CEO Nicholas…
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- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/action-cameras/gopros-merger-with-starman-optical-is-on-track-to-close-as-quickly-as-possible-starman-says
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:18:21+00:00
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- Topics: gopros, starman optical, merger, securities and exchange commission, proxy statement, financial statements, debt accounting
## GoPro Files Proxy Statement
GoPro filed preliminary proxy statement with Securities and Exchange Commission on October 19.
## CEO Says Merger Closing Soon
GoPro CEO Nicholas Woodman says filing proxy is next step toward closing merger with Starman Optical.
## Starman CEO Confirms Timeline
Starman Holdings CEO Charles Tebele states both companies remain committed to completing transaction as quickly as possible.
## Merger Diversifies GoPro
GoPro plans merger with Starman Optical to become more diversified while keeping action camera focus.

> Making amazing cameras for all of you is our core DNA and reason for being and that will never change
## Financial Errors Corrected
GoPro updated financial statements after audit found errors in debt accounting for previous quarters.
## Merger Leaves GoPro Debt-Free
If merger completes as planned, GoPro will be largely debt-free and expand into consumer, commercial and defense markets.
## Key takeaway

GoPro and Starman Optical will merge as planned to become debt-free, with CEO Nicholas Woodman stating the transaction will close 'as quickly as possible'.