Fenwick Represents GoPro in $285M Acquisition by Starman Optical

Fenwick is representing GoPro, Inc. (Nasdaq: GPRO), a U.S.-based technology company specializing in action cameras, accessories, and subscription-based services, in its pending acquisition by Starman Optical, Inc. ("Starman"), a privately held optical-photonics company.

The transaction is expected to expand GoPro's presence in AI data centers, government, defense, and aerospace markets through the addition of a U.S. onshore optical transceiver business, while enabling the company to continue supporting its consumer products, subscription offerings, and cloud platform while investing in future growth. More information can be obtained from GoPro’s announcement.

The Fenwick transaction team includes corporate partners David Michaels, Bomi Lee, Aman Singh and Dawn Belt and associates Rob O’Connor, Emma McBride, Spencer LeRoux, Doo Soo Kim and Sydney Everett; technology transactions partner Julia Arruda and associate Rob Ferrari; executive compensation and employee benefits partner Matt Cantor, counsel Laura McIntyre and associate Nathan Pope; privacy and cybersecurity partner Ana Razmazma, counsel Melanie Joslon and associate Alyona Eidinger; antitrust and competition partner Steve Albertson and associate Brittney Dimond; and tax partner William Skinner and associate Kris Hatch.