According to a report by Reuters, Mitsubishi is considering not joining the planned merger between Honda and Nissan. Sources told the news outlet that Mitsubishi, which is 34.01% owned by Nissan, plans to remain listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange while working together with both automakers.
Last December, it was confirmed that Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of a merger. Both companies aim to reach a definitive agreement concerning execution of the business integration (including the share transfer plan) by June 2025, following which a holding company would be set up by August 2026.
As for Mitsubishi, it was announced at the time that the company reached a basic agreement to proceed with discussions for it to become the third member of the “new alliance.” In a release, the company said it aims to reach a decision on its participation by the end of January 2025.
While Mitsubishi has yet to issue a statement on whether it will join Honda and Nissan, media reports in Japan suggest the company isn’t keen on doing so over concerns it would be difficult for it to affect management decisions of the joint holding company given its relatively small size.
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3 obsolete loser
maybe mit aware something is not right
Honda is being forced by the Japanese government to “partner” with a loss making Nissan in order to prevent Nissan from falling into the hands of the French. Both brands will cannibalise each other in most segments. Mitsubishi already experienced that under Nissan so they know it wont work out in long term.
Nissan has already had bad rep when it merged with Renault previously which ended badly & Mit was also there. So, i think this will end badly too..lol!
This kind of mergers between desperate companies usually don’t end up with positive outcomes in the long term, Stellantis is another example of this.
Alphard and vellfire sold like hot cakes and Mitsubishi decides to keep delica for sale only in Japan.
MMC smarter don’t want to pay high dowry for forced marriage KEK
Bring back the pakero