SpaceX and Tesla are said to be progressing in merger talks, with a deal possible as early as December
The companies have also discussed an announcement slipping into early 2027, and boards and advisers are negotiating price and control. SpaceX and Tesla could not be immediately reached for comment.
By Marcus Rodriguez ·
Why it matters: A deal announced in December would be the largest merger ever. No deal has been announced.
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Combining the companies would bring Musk's artificial intelligence, robotics, electric vehicle and aerospace businesses together within one corporate entity. Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the discussions, that SpaceX and Tesla have advanced their merger talks and could announce an agreement in December.1
Bloomberg also reported that the companies have considered announcing the transaction in early 2027 instead,1 while Electrek said the potential combination would be the largest merger in history.2 Boards and advisers on both sides are now negotiating price and control.2
SpaceX and Tesla could not be immediately reached for comment.1 Musk last month called a merger a “good idea.”1
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