SpaceX and Tesla merger talks advance, with an announcement possibly as early as December
According to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, merger talks between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Tesla are progressing, and both companies' boards and advisers are negotiating the terms of the deal and the governance structure of the merged entity.
The people said the companies could announce the potentially record-breaking deal as early as December, but they have also discussed a scenario in which the announcement slips to early 2027. That timeline is earlier than the first-half 2027 timing the market had previously expected.
SpaceX and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment. As of the time of the report, SpaceX had a market value of more than $1.9 trillion, while Tesla had a market value of about $1.5 trillion.
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Title: SpaceX and Tesla Talks on Record Merger Are Said to Progress
Publisher: Bloomberg
Publication date: 2026-11-12
URL: bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-12/spacex-and-tesla-talks-on-record-merger-are-said-to-progress
Source nature: Media report (citing people familiar with the matter)
Verification status: Key contents of the report were actually read for this article
Supporting content: Talks are progressing; boards and advisers are discussing the terms and governance structure; announcement could be as early as December, or slip to early 2027; the aggressive timeline reflects Musk's style
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SpaceX and Tesla were publicly confirmed by Elon Musk in October 2026, and each side has formed a special committee composed of independent directors to explore a potential merger. Bloomberg's November 12 report shows that the talks have moved from preliminary discussions to negotiations over terms.
The current discussion focuses include the deal consideration, governance arrangements, and how to handle the separation between SpaceX's U.S. government and defense contracts and Tesla's China business. People familiar with the matter said the announcement could come as early as December, but early 2027 remains an alternative.
If a deal is ultimately reached, its size would far exceed the record for the largest M&A transaction in history. Market expectations lean more toward SpaceX absorbing Tesla rather than the other way around. Tesla is scheduled to hold its annual shareholder meeting on December 3, but merger-related voting items are not yet on the agenda.
So far, the two sides have not reached agreement on final terms, and no official confirmation has been issued. Whether the transaction can proceed on the expected timetable still depends on progress in term negotiations, shareholder approval, and regulatory review results.
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People familiar with the matter said SpaceX and Tesla's merger talks are progressing, with boards and advisers negotiating the terms and governance structure.
The deal could be announced as early as December, or slip to early 2027.
The two sides have not reached agreement on final terms, and the companies have not issued an official comment.