GoPro CEO reassures customers after $285M Starman acquisition announcement

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GoPro CEO Nick Woodman addressed customers in an open letter following the announcement of a $285 million acquisition by Starman. He emphasized that camera-making remains the company's 'core DNA' and that the merger will strengthen its content creation capabilities. The deal announcement had previously noted plans to collaborate with Starman on national security matters related to cameras, optics, and AI infrastructure. Notably, the letter made no mention of YouTuber Mark 'Markiplier' Fischbach, who had recently become GoPro's largest individual shareholder ahead of the acquisition.

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