据报道，两家日本公司之间的正式谈判，包括可能的合并，可能最早于12月23日开始。谈判有可能造就全球第三大汽车制造商，使其在动荡的全球市场中更好地与行业领导者丰田汽车(TM.US)和其他公司竞争。According to reports, Honda Motor threatened Nissan Motor, stating that if Nissan wishes to collaborate with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry), Honda will terminate its strategic software partnership with Nissan Motor.
According to Zhito Finance APP, Honda Motor (HMC.US) threatened Nissan Motor (NSANY.US), stating that if Nissan wishes to collaborate with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry), Honda will terminate its strategic software partnership with Nissan Motor.
Reports indicate that Honda also stated that if Foxconn attempts a hostile takeover, Honda will act as a white knight to protect Nissan.
According to reports, formal negotiations between the two Japanese companies, including a possible merger, could begin as early as December 23. The negotiations could create the third-largest Auto Manufacturers globally, better positioning it to compete with industry leaders Toyota Motor (TM.US) and others in the turbulent global market.
Honda's Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama stated that the company is weighing several options, including a merger, capital cooperation, or even establishing a holding company. The alliance may also include Mitsubishi Motors, with whom Nissan has already established a strategic partnership.
Representatives from Honda and Nissan did not immediately respond to requests for comments regarding the start date of negotiations.
According to reports on Wednesday, following Foxconn's engagement with Nissan regarding the acquisition of shares, Honda and Nissan took steps to strengthen their cooperation.
The merger of these two Japanese auto brands will establish a stronghold in Japan against Toyota, allowing Honda and Nissan to concentrate resources to compete in the global market against Chinese auto manufacturers such as Tesla (TSLA.US) and BYD (01211).
SUBARU CORP Unsponsored ADR CEO Atsushi Osaki said in an interview in Tokyo, "As the auto industry transitions to more technologically advanced vehicles, the integration of major auto manufacturers has become more common and this is natural. We need to work together to face challenges that are difficult to overcome alone."
Meanwhile, according to informed sources, Renault (RNLSY.US) is open to the idea of a merger between Honda and Nissan. Renault holds a 36% stake in Nissan and remains the largest shareholder, and its approval will be key to reaching any agreement.
