Former Luminar CEO Austin Russell Makes Surprise Bid to Acquire Lidar Company He Founded
Billionaire founder Austin Russell has launched a bid to acquire Luminar Technologies five months after being replaced as CEO. The proposed acquisition would involve his new company, Russell AI Labs, purchasing all outstanding shares of the lidar maker according to regulatory filings.
Surprise Acquisition Bid Follows CEO Ouster
Austin Russell, the billionaire founder of lidar company Luminar Technologies, has reportedly made a bid to acquire the company just five months after being replaced as CEO following an ethics inquiry, according to recent SEC filings. The proposed takeover would involve his new venture, Russell AI Labs, purchasing 100% of Luminar’s outstanding Class A Common Stock at an undisclosed price.
