MicroVision Acquires Luminar Assets for $33M
MicroVision entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets from Luminar Technologies, Inc., including IP and inventory related to the Iris and Halo lidar sensors, key engineering and operations talent, and certain commercial contracts and orders. MicroVision was selected as the winning bidder at a competitive auction conducted by Luminar under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code with a cash purchase price of $33M for certain assets, employees, and contracts associated with Luminar's lidar business. The closing of the acquisition is subject to customary conditions, including approval by the bankruptcy court. A hearing to seek court approval is scheduled for January 27, 2026 and the acquisition is expected to be completed on or shortly after February 2, 2026. The Company expects to provide additional information regarding the acquisition at its next regularly scheduled earnings call.
