FridayNov 08, 2024 9:00 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) Advances Lidar Commercialization Amid Acquisition by Koito and Growing OEM Partnerships

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN) shared updates for Q3 2024, highlighting advancements in its lidar technology commercialization, with a major long-range lidar RFQ in final stages with a Top 10 global automotive OEM. Cepton’s CEO, Jun Pei, noted the company’s solid positioning in the automotive lidar market, strengthened by a pending acquisition by Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and continued development with OEMs for near-range lidar. The acquisition, set at $3.17 per share in an all-cash transaction, is anticipated to close in early 2025, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. For Q3, Cepton reported $0.5 million in revenue, with a GAAP net loss…

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MondayMay 13, 2024 1:00 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) Enters Engineering Services Contract with Koito

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions for automotive and smart infrastructure applications, has entered a contract with Koito Manufacturing to jump-start the execution of a new original equipment manufacturing (“OEM”) program, which the two companies have secured. The two companies have worked together as tier 1 partners, and Koito is a shareholder of Cepton. The engineering services agreement calls for Koito to provide Cepton with a total of $10 million in engineering services for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. The announcement noted that the agreement will support Cepton’s customer-specific product-development and program execution efforts…

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WednesdayMay 01, 2024 2:31 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) Schedules Q1 2024 Earnings Release, Conference Call

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high performance lidar solutions, today announced that it will provide a business update and release its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 following the close of the market on Monday, May 13, 2024. Cepton will hold a conference call and webcast that same day at 2:30 p.m. PT (5:30 p.m. ET). Interested parties should dial 1-877-423-9813 (toll-free) or 1-201-689-8573 (international) to join the live call and visit https://investors.cepton.com to access the webcast. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after the live…

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MondayJan 08, 2024 3:15 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) Unveils Ultimate Solution for Automotive Industry – Ultra

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator of high-performance lidar solutions, has announced the unveiling of its new flagship automotive lidar, Ultra. The world’s slimmest adaptive, long-range lidar, Ultra is designed based on real OEM requirements for next-generation consumer vehicle ADAS and automated driving capabilities. It boasts Cepton’s latest innovation – MagnoSteer(TM) – enabling an unmatched combination of performance, power efficiency and compactness. “Powered by MagnoSteer, Ultra breaks the performance bottleneck of 905 nm lidars while taking advantage of a mature, mass-market-ready laser technology. With a 300 m detection range at 10% reflectivity, it can detect and locate a dark…

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FridayDec 22, 2023 1:08 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks — Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) Receives Indication of Interest from Koito Manufacturing Co.

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, has received a nonbinding indication of interest from Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Koito indicated an interest in acquiring 100% of the outstanding shares of the company not already owned by Koito or certain other potential rollover participants; those participants include Cepton president and CEO Dr. Jun Pei. The terms of any potential agreement between the two companies would be based on certain conditions, which were outlined in the announcement. The announcement noted that Cepton’s board of directors will carefully evaluate Koito’s indication of interest. “No assurance can be…

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MondayDec 18, 2023 2:37 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) COO Featured in Most Recent Proactive Video Interview Focused on Cost-Efficiency, Strategic Partnerships

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, is in the spotlight. Cepton chief commercial officer Mitch Hourtienne is the featured guest on the latest video interview from Proactive. During the segment, Hourtienne and Proactive host Steve Darling talked about the evolution of LiDAR technology, including the fact that in the past decade-plus, the cost of LiDAR has decreased, making the technology more widely accessible. During his comments, Hourtienne explained Cepton’s commitment to cost efficiency, noting the company’s use of a low-cost base material and strategic supplier partnerships. Hourtienne also mentioned that the company opted to…

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ThursdayDec 07, 2023 3:40 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks — Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) LiDAR Tech Topic of Latest Proactive Video Release

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, is in the spotlight. Cepton senior vice president of product Brunno Moretti is the featured guest on the latest video interview from Proactive. During the segment, Moretti and Proactive host Steve Darling talked about how Cepton’s proprietary LiDAR tech is revolutionizing truck safety. Noting that the sheer size and weight of semi-trucks create challenges, Moretti explained the need for effective detection systems, especially for autonomous and advanced driver-assistance systems. Cepton’s LiDAR is capable of detecting small objects as far away as 300 meters, providing comprehensive coverage around the…

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TuesdayDec 05, 2023 12:39 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks — Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) COO Talks Integration of LiDAR in Latest Proactive Interview

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, is spotlighted in a recent Proactive interview. During the interview, Cepton chief commercial officer Mitch Hourtienne and Proactive host Steve Darling talked about LiDAR technology, with Hourtienne specifically clarifying misconceptions and explaining the categories of deals in the automotive sector related to LiDAR adoption. Hourtienne provided an overview of Cepton's progress, including successful hardware validation and software milestones; he also addressed the company’s ongoing focus on both hardware and software development, emphasizing Cepton’s commitment to advancing LiDAR technology in the auto industry. During the interview, Hourtienne also discussed…

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FridayNov 10, 2023 1:25 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) Announces Q3 2023 Results

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, has announced business updates and financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2023. Among the highlights, the company reported $3.8 million in total revenue for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 112% compared to the prior year comparable period and 38% sequentially. The company attributed revenue growth to record shipment volumes. “For the second consecutive quarter, we set new company records for shipment volumes for the automotive end market,” said Jun Pei, Cepton’s co-founder and CEO. “Our continued dedication to executing our milestones…

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FridayOct 20, 2023 12:00 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks — Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) CEO Featured in Latest Proactive Segment

Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, is in the spotlight. Cepton cofounder and CEO Dr. Jun Pei is the featured guest on the latest release from Proactive. During the segment, Pei and Proactive host Steve Darling discussed the connection between LiDAR technology and eye safety, with Pei explaining how LIDAR can protect eyes. Pei also summarized how Cepton’s processes and approach ensures safety standards are met. During his comments, Pei observed that all devices placed on vehicles must meet regulatory eye safety standards and explained misconceptions about the impact of different wavelengths on safety;…

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