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Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a possible merger, Musk says

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In short

Tesla and SpaceX have announced they are forming special committees to discuss a possible merger, with Musk calling it a "good idea." However, there's no guarantee of a transaction and the terms are up to the special committees of both companies.

Key points

  • The possibility of a Tesla-SpaceX merger is a "good idea.": The possibility of a Tesla-SpaceX merger is a "good idea."
  • It's up to the special committees of both companies to decide on the terms of any transac…: It's up to the special committees of both companies to decide on the terms of any transaction.
  • The merger could be announced ahead of Tesla's annual shareholder meeting scheduled for D…: The merger could be announced ahead of Tesla's annual shareholder meeting scheduled for December 3, 2026.

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Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss a possible merger, Elon Musk said during the latter’s third quarter earnings call Tuesday.

Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a possible merger, Musk says

Musk called the merger “a good idea,” though it cautioned it wasn’t a guarantee.

Musk called the merger “a good idea,” though it cautioned it wasn’t a guarantee.

Musk, who serves as CEO of both companies, said the special committees have not reached agreement on the terms of any transaction — and that there’s no guarantee that they will. That said, he called the possibility of a Tesla-SpaceX merger a “good idea.”

“I think it would be a good idea,” Musk said. “But it’s really up the special committees of both companies.”

Earlier this month, Barclays published a client note suggesting a potential Tesla-SpaceX combination could be announced ahead of Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting scheduled for December 3, 2026.

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Original source: www.theverge.com

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