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Hon Hai Precision buys 8.88% stake in GoPro - J Blox - 12-20-2012
http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/20/f...r-200-million/
Foxconn Acquires $200 Million Stake in GoPro
World's Largest Electronics Manufacturing Company Buys 8.88% of GoPro, Foxconn Founder and CEO Terry Gou to Join GoPro's Board
SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro� announced today that Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd, the world's largest electronics manufacturing company also known as Foxconn, has acquired an 8.88% full-diluted stake in GoPro for $200 million, valuing the company at $2.25 billion. GoPro makes the world's most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture and share immersive and engaging footage of themselves during their favorite activities. Terry Gou, Foxconn's Founder and CEO, will join GoPro's board. Notable products manufactured by Foxconn include Apple's iPhone�, iPad�, Sony PlayStation�, and Microsoft Xbox�.
"Needless to say, we are over the moon to have Terry Gou and Foxconn join us on our mission to scale GoPro into one of the great enabling companies of our time," said GoPro Founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman. "Foxconn and GoPro see a future where personal content capture and enjoyment will play an increasingly important role in our lives and we're excited to combine efforts to strengthen GoPro's position in that future."
Terry Gou added, "I saw a great opportunity in investing in GoPro, not only the company's product lines but also the man who is running the company. The first time I saw Nick Woodman, I immediately knew he was an outstanding entrepreneur who has the caliber to be very successful in this business. And together with Foxconn, the outlook of this company is even brighter as we commit to helping it achieve its fullest potential."
About GoPro
GoPro makes the world's most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture immersive and engaging footage of themselves during their favorite activities. GoPro's HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. Based in San Mateo, California, GoPro's products are available in more than 30,000 stores in over 100 countries worldwide and direct via GoPro.com.
GOPRO�, HERO�, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Woodman Labs, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other company, product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their rightful owners.
Hon Hai Precision buys 8.88% stake in GoPro - StrictlyStunt - 12-20-2012
Means they will be around for awhile. Good to see.
I would love for them to grow and start releasing higher end cameras.
Hon Hai Precision buys 8.88% stake in GoPro - J Blox - 12-20-2012
^ This. I think Honhai/foxconn being on the board will open new avenues for cheaper manufacturing = cheaper prices or better products for same price.
Hon Hai Precision buys 8.88% stake in GoPro - NickLAudio - 12-21-2012
That's pretty cool, and a huge step for GoPro. Who knows what the future entails? Maybe GoPro quality cameras in phones, tablets, computers, cams for Xbox and PlayStaion, plus anything else they can think of. Can't wait!