Inside the collapse of Nissan and Honda's $60 billion mega deal By Reuters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Investing.com
Nissan and Honda Merger Talks: Nissan faced significant challenges, including declining sales and management issues, leading to a proposed $60 billion merger with Honda that ultimately collapsed due to Nissan's reluctance to accept subsidiary status and make necessary cuts.
Future Prospects for Nissan: Following the failed merger, Nissan is exploring partnerships with new companies like Foxconn while grappling with internal management problems and the need for a realistic strategy in the evolving automotive industry.
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About HMC
Honda Motor Co Ltd is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the motorcycle business, the automobile business, the financial service business and the life creation business. The Company operates through four business segments. The Motorcycle segment is engaged in the research and development, production and sale of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-side vehicles and related parts. The Automobile segment is engaged in the research and development, production and sale of automobiles and related parts. The Financial Service segment is engaged in the sales financing and leasing of its products. The Power Products and Other Business segment is engaged in the research and development, production and sale of power products and related parts.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
