Honda open to reviving merger talks if Nissan CEO exits

Nissan must first sack its CEO before Honda is reportedly willing to resume takeover talks
CEO Makoto Uchida could very well fall on his sword—whether or not Nissan’s board is still interested in a tie-up with its larger domestic rival. Japanese carmaker Honda Motor is reportedly demanding Nissan jettison CEO Makoto Uchida as a condition for reopening acquisition talks that could create the world’s third-largest carmaker by vehicle sales.
Honda CEO Insists Nissan CEO Must Resign For Merger To Go Ahead
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Honda ready to revive takeover talks if Nissan CEO Uchida leaves, FT reports
Honda Motor will resume talks with Nissan Motor to form the world's fourth-biggest automaker provided Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida steps down, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday citing a person familiar with discussions.
Will Honda revive takeover talks with Nissan if CEO Makoto Uchida steps down?
The Japanese automotive sector is at a crossroads as Nissan faces a pivotal leadership shake-up that could reignite stalled merger talks with Honda. The collapse of discussions last week between Japan’s second and third-largest automakers left Nissan grappling with uncertainty.
Honda open to resume Nissan merger talks, but only if Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida resigns – report
In a startling vote of no confidence, Honda is open to restarting merger talks with Nissan, but only if the latter’s CEO Makoto Uchida resigns from the company. That’s according to at least one insider,
Honda, Nissan Merger Talks Could Reportedly Restart on One Condition
Honda may be willing to restart negotiations that fell apart earlier this month, on the condition that Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida leaves the automaker, according to a Monday report from the Financial Times.
Tesla boss Elon Musk urged to rescue Nissan after merger talks with Honda collapse
Japanese business leaders are reportedly urging Tesla CEO Elon Musk to step in as a strategic investor in Nissan after the company’s merger talks with rival Honda collapsed last week. Hiro Mizuno, a former Tesla board member,
Nissan May Need A New CEO If It Still Wants Honda's Help
Talks broke down because Honda wanted Nissan to use its hybrid system. Now Honda is willing to resume talks if Nissan's CEO, Makoto Uchida steps down.
M&A News: Honda Ready to Restart $60B Merger Talks If Nissan Boss Lets Go of the Wheel
Honda Motor (HMC) could jump-start talks over a deal with fellow Japanese carmaker Nissan but only if its chief executive Makoto Uchida steps
Honda to re-enter Nissan talks if Japanese rival’s chief Uchida leaves
The 58-year-old had been one of the strongest advocates within Nissan for a deal with Honda. However, relations between Uchida and his counterpart Toshihiro Mibe deteriorated as Honda became frustrated with the speed of Nissan’s restructuring and the depth of its financial troubles.
The Honda-Nissan Merger Isn't Completely Dead Yet
Last year’s Honda-Nissan merger deal quickly fizzled in early 2025. Talks between the two companies ended last week as the pair clashed over the direction of the merger. An eventual tie-up between Nissan and Honda might not be entirely out of the question,
Honda open to resuming Nissan talks if Japanese rival’s chief Makoto Uchida leaves
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