Cepton(US:CPTN) Globenewswire·2025-10-30 14:00Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cepton, Inc. and certain officers for alleged violations of federal securities laws during the Class Period from July 29, 2024, to January 6, 2025, related to the company's merger with Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. [1] Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for investors who purchased or sold Cepton common stock during the specified Class Period [1] - Investors have until December 8, 2025, to request to be appointed as Lead Plaintiff for the class [2] Group 2: Company Background - Cepton is an electronics company focused on high-performance lidar technologies for the Automotive and Smart Infrastructure markets, offering various lidar systems and software [4] - Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. invested $200 million in Cepton in July 2023, acquiring 30.1% of Cepton's voting power and two board seats [5] Group 3: Merger Information - Cepton accepted Koito's bid of $3.17 per share in July 2024, which closed on January 7, 2025, providing cash to all outstanding Cepton shareholders [6] - The merger was described as a strategic milestone for Cepton, aimed at enhancing its lidar technology commercialization [6] Group 4: Allegations in the Complaint - The Complaint alleges that Cepton's executives made materially false and misleading statements regarding the company's operations and compliance, including failing to disclose a credible third-party bid valuing Cepton at more than double the Koito Acquisition [6][8] - It is claimed that the Board did not adequately explore this third-party offer and misled shareholders regarding the terms of the Koito Acquisition [6][8] - Allegations also include conflicts of interest involving Cepton's CEO, who is said to have prioritized personal economic interests over those of the shareholders [8]