Cepton, INC

Market Movers (8-K)

Cepton, a lidar technology innovator, has been acquired by Koito, a major automotive supplier, to accelerate the industrialization and global commercialization of lidar solutions.
Cepton Inc. stockholders have approved the merger agreement with Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd., paving the way for the company to become a private subsidiary.
Cepton Inc. has released supplemental disclosures to its proxy statement regarding its merger with Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd., following demand letters and lawsuits from some stockholders.
Worse than expected
Delay expected
Cepton Inc. announced its Q3 2024 financial results, showing a revenue decrease but highlighting progress in commercialization and a pending acquisition by Koito.
Worse than expected
Cepton, Inc. has approved new employment agreements for its CEO and CTO, effective upon the closing of its acquisition by Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Cepton reported a significant increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2024 and announced a merger agreement with Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Better than expected

Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)

Cepton Inc. announced its Q3 2024 financial results, highlighting a significant decrease in lidar sensor revenue offset by a substantial increase in development revenue, while also progressing with its planned merger with Koito.
Worse than expected
Cepton Inc. saw a significant increase in revenue in Q2 2024 due to a major development contract, despite a decrease in lidar sensor sales.
Better than expected
Cepton Inc. announced its first quarter 2024 financial results, highlighting a new engineering services contract while managing the impact of a previous automotive program cancellation.
Worse than expected

Annual Reports (10-K)

Cepton Inc.'s 10-K filing details a reverse stock split, authorized share reduction, and provides a comprehensive overview of the company's securities, financial performance, and future outlook.
Delay expected
Capital raise
Worse than expected

Insider Trading (Form 4)

Cepton Inc.'s Interim CFO, Dong Chang, reports the disposal of shares and options following the completion of the merger with KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
Liqun Han, Chief Operating Officer of Cepton Inc., disposed of shares and stock options as part of the company's merger with KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
Mitchell Hourtienne, Chief Commercial Officer of Cepton Inc., disposed of shares and stock options as part of the company's merger with Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
A Cepton Inc. director, George Syllantavos, reported the disposal of common stock and warrants following the completion of the merger with KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Project Camaro Holdings, LLC completed the acquisition of Cepton, Inc. through a merger on January 7, 2025.
Cepton Inc.'s Chief Technology Officer, Dongyi Liao, sold 25,243 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Proxy Statements (Def-14A)

Cepton Inc. has released supplemental disclosures to its proxy statement regarding its merger with Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd., following demands and lawsuits from shareholders.
Delay expected
Worse than expected
Cepton, Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in a going private transaction for $3.17 per share in cash.