GoPro cuts 200-300 jobs in aerial products unit

The decision is part of a bigger restructuring in the company


Reuters January 05, 2018
A GoPro camera is seen on a skier's helmet as he rides down the slopes in the ski resort of Meribel, French Alps, January 7, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS

Action camera maker GoPro is cutting about 200 to 300 jobs in its aerial products division this week, technology news website TechCrunch reported on Thursday.

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The job cuts are part of a bigger restructuring in the company, TechCrunch reported, citing a letter sent to impacted employees.

The employees were relieved from duties on Thursday, but will continue to be on the company’s payroll until February 16, TechCrunch reported, citing sources.

GoPro — whose cameras are worn by surfers, skydivers and other action junkies — has been struggling in recent years as cheaper rivals emerge and smartphones feature increasingly advanced cameras.

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GoPro did not respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.

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