Lidar solutions provider Cepton, Inc. (CPTN) entered a merger agreement on July 29, 2024, to be acquired by Japan-based Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd for $125.4 million.
As per the agreement, Koito will acquire all of Cepton’s remaining outstanding shares that it does not already own for $3.17 per share in cash, representing a 25.3% premium from the stock’s last close.
Cepton is a Silicon Valley company that creates advanced lidar technology for cars, smart cities, and industrial uses, offering both hardware and software to improve 3D perception and safety. The lidar technology uses laser pulses to measure distances and create precise 3D maps of the environment.
Koito Manufacturing is a company that makes high-quality lighting products for cars, aircraft, and rail vehicles. They also develop advanced lighting solutions and support systems for driver assistance.
After the deal closes, Cepton will become a privately held indirect subsidiary of Koito in the U.S., with its corporate headquarters in San Jose, California.
Cepton’s current Price/Sales (TTM) ratio is 2.96, below the sector median of 3.03.
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.
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Editor’s Note: Baranjot Kaur contributed to this article