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GCAC · Cepton, Inc.
GCACNASDAQCommon stockHistorical · closed Feb 11, 2022CIK 1498233Updated Sep 24, 2026
Name history
Growth Capital Acquisition Corp. · through Feb 9, 2022PinstripesNYS, Inc. · through May 8, 2013
GCAC price & chart
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About the company
Cepton is a Silicon Valley innovator of lidar-based solutions for automotive and smart infrastructure applications. With its patented lidar technology, Cepton aims to take lidar mainstream and achieve a balanced approach to performance, cost and reliability, while enabling scalable and intelligent 3D perception solutions across industries. Founded in 2016 and led by industry veterans with decades of collective experience across a wide range of advanced lidar and imaging technologies, Cepton is focused on the mass market commercialization of high performance, high quality lidar solutions. Cepton is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has a center of excellence facility in Troy, MI to provide local support to automotive customers in the Metro Detroit area. Cepton also has a presence in Germany to serve European customers. For more information, visit www.cepton.com and follow Cepton on LinkedIn and X (formerly known as Twitter).
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Financials
FY 2023 · USDSource
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 76,449,000Source | 50,316,000Source | 173,370,188Source | 9,355Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 1,450,000Source | 982,000Source | — | — |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 50,406,000Source | 31,953,000Source | — | 5,855Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 2,396,000Source | 2,985,000Source | — | — |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 63,649,000Source | 46,214,000Source | 864,674Source | 9,355Source |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 1,253,000Source | 6,151,000Source | — | — |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 10,038,000Source | 324,000Source | — | — |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 10,067,000Source | 555,000Source | — | — |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 15,925,000Source | 48,683,000Source | 7,215,256Source | 2,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | — | 0Source | — | 0Source |
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 0Source | — | — | 500Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 96,583,000Source | 88,056,000Source | -3,115,509Source | 44,500Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | -134,605,000Source | -86,059,000Source | -6,345,499Source | — |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -345,000Source | -366,000Source | — | — |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | -38,367,000Source | 1,633,000Source | -6,345,068Source | — |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 76,449,000Source | 50,316,000Source | 173,370,188Source | 9,355Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 7,069,000Source | 47,042,000Source | 73,756Source | 2,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 1,875,000Source | 211,000Source | — | — |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 8,720,000Source | 281,000Source | — | — |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | — | 281,000Source | — | — |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 4,066,000Source | 2,265,000Source | — | — |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 2,144,000Source | 0Source | — | — |
| Long-term Debt, Current MaturitiesUSD | 0Source | 42,587,000Source | — | — |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -48,546,000Source | 9,380,000Source | 8,261,624Source | -37,645Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 8,572,000Source | 8,243,000Source | — | — |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | 2,324,000Source | 801,000Source | — | — |
| Increase (Decrease) in InventoriesUSD | -575,000Source | 448,000Source | — | — |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | -1,073,000Source | -653,000Source | — | — |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 0Source | 0Source | — | — |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | -35,523,000Source | -57,997,000Source | -154,446Source | -39,145Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -2,362,000Source | -1,551,000Source | -172,500,000Source | — |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 1,292,000Source | — | — | — |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment ArrangementUSD | 63,000Source | — | — | — |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | 54,632,000Source | 88,550,000Source | 173,402,140Source | 45,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 17,171,000Source | 30,864,000Source | 747,694Source | — |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 51,689,000Source | 34,518,000Source | 749,737Source | — |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 63,000Source | 983,000Source | — | — |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 424,000Source | 1,862,000Source | — | — |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 8,572,000Source | 8,243,000Source | — | — |
| Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, NetUSD | 496,000Source | 344,000Source | — | — |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -757,000Source | -2,168,000Source | — | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, PretaxUSD | 397,000Source | 2,875,000Source | — | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant EquipmentUSD | — | 0Source | — | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of DebtUSD | -1,123,000Source | -958,000Source | — | — |
| General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | — | — | 93,265Source | 37,645Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | -5,514Source | — |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 16,000Source | 16,000Source | — | — |
| Inventory Write-downUSD | 1,000,000Source | 400,000Source | — | — |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | — | — | 5,514Source | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -48,546,000Source | 9,380,000Source | 8,261,624Source | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | -48,546,000Source | 9,380,000Source | — | — |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | 54,253,000Source | 61,642,000Source | — | — |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 37,000Source | -472,000Source | — | — |
| Proceeds from Contributed CapitalUSD | — | — | — | 20,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Common StockUSD | 0Source | 1,700,000Source | — | 25,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 13,056,000Source | 7,426,000Source | — |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 9,506,000Source | 7,232,000Source | — |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 24,374,000Source | 28,629,000Source | — |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | -50,703,000Source | -61,448,000Source | -93,265Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 37,000Source | -472,000Source | — |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -48,530,000Source | 9,396,000Source | — |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 16,000Source | 16,000Source | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -48,546,000Source | 9,380,000Source | 8,261,624Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | -3.08Source | 0.06Source | — |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | -3.08Source | 0.06Source | 1.78Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 15,776,387Source | 146,917,925Source | — |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 15,776,387Source | 155,728,451Source | 4,645,499Source |
| Additional Financial Items | |||
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 16,000Source | 16,000Source | — |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -757,000Source | -2,168,000Source | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, PretaxUSD | 397,000Source | 2,875,000Source | — |
| General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | — | — | 93,265Source |
| Gross ProfitUSD | 3,550,000Source | 194,000Source | — |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | -48,606,000Source | 9,620,000Source | — |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | -5,514Source |
| Interest Income (Expense), NetUSD | 2,792,000Source | -2,511,000Source | — |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | — | — | 5,514Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | -8,256,110Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | -48,546,000Source | 9,380,000Source | — |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | 54,253,000Source | 61,642,000Source | — |
| Research and Development ExpenseUSD | 29,879,000Source | 33,013,000Source | — |
Filing attachments
ea022693601ex4-2_cepton.htm · 8-K · 2025-01-07
EX-4.2 4 ea022693601ex4-2_cepton.htm AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE WARRANT AGREEMENT, DATED JANUARY 7, 2025, BY AND BETWEEN CEPTON, INC. AND CONTINENTAL STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, AS WARRANT AGENT Exhibit 4.2 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO WARRANT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO WARRANT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of January 7, 2025, by and between Cepton, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, a New York limited purpose trust company …
Read attachment ↗ea022693601ex99-1_cepton.htm · 8-K · 2025-01-07
EX-99.1 5 ea022693601ex99-1_cepton.htm PRESS RELEASE, DATED JANUARY 7, 2025 Exhibit 99.1 Cepton Announces Completion of Acquisition by Koito, Ushering in New Era of Long-Term Lidar Deployment Strategic partnership to drive full-scale industrialization of lidar technology, with a strong focus on quality, reliability and sustainability The acquisition combines Cepton’s cutting-edge lidar technology with Koito’s global automotive expertise, paving the way for new advancements in safe aut…
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