Nissan and Honda Terminate $60 Billion Merger Deal

Wajahat

14 Feb 2025

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Nissan and Honda Terminate $60 Billion Merger Deal

The global automobile sector has encountered a significant disruption as Honda and Nissan have officially abandoned their plans to form a $60 billion alliance. This decision leaves Nissan vulnerable to financial distress, raising fears of potential bankruptcy.

Why the Merger Talks Failed

Negotiations between Honda, Japan’s second-largest car manufacturer, and Nissan, the third-largest, began in December 2023. However, fundamental disagreements over leadership control derailed the discussions. Honda’s proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary became a major roadblock, leading to the talks' eventual collapse.

Continued Collaboration in Innovation

Despite the failed merger, both brands have agreed to continue their technological and research partnerships, an essential move considering increasing competition from Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD.

Key Factors Behind the Breakdown

Several elements contributed to the unsuccessful negotiations:

Factor	Impact
Nissan’s reluctance to acknowledge financial instability	Created resistance to Honda’s terms
Honda’s revised proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary	Caused further tensions
Nissan’s demand for equal partnership	Clashed with Honda’s strategy
Honda’s demand for job cuts and factory closures	Met with opposition from Nissan
Slow decision-making at Nissan	Frustrated Honda’s leadership

In addition, both automakers face increased tariff risks in the United States, making the deal even more complex.

Foxconn as a Potential Investor

With the merger off the table, Taiwanese tech powerhouse Foxconn has shown interest in investing in Nissan. Foxconn’s Chairman, Young Liu, hinted at potential stock acquisitions, stating, “If required for collaboration, we will consider investing.”

Nissan’s Future Strategy

Following the failed talks with Honda, Nissan is now exploring alternative partnerships. Reports indicate that a major U.S.-based technology firm is in discussions with Nissan, although details remain undisclosed.

Urgent Need for Nissan’s Revival

In November 2024, the Financial Times reported that Nissan executives believe they have only 12-14 months to turn the company around.

To make matters more challenging, Nissan is set to lay off 9,000 employees and scale down production by 20%. As the company restructures, securing a strong financial and strategic partner is imperative for its survival in the competitive global market.

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