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Tesla and SpaceX form committees to explore largest merger in history
Tesla and SpaceX form committees to explore largest merger in history
Elon Musk says the companies have taken preliminary steps towards sealing what would rank as the largest corporate tie-up of all time. Richard Clough and Ed Ludlow Updated October 21, 2026 — 11:26am, first published October 21, 2026 — 9:21am Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to explore a potential merger, a preliminary step towards what would rank as the largest corporate tie-up of all time. Musk has in the past tantalised shareholders with the idea of combining SpaceX and Tesla.
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Tesla and SpaceX form committees to explore largest merger in history
Elon Musk announced that Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to explore a potential merger, a preliminary step toward what would be the largest corporate tie-up in history. Musk has previously floated the idea of combining the electric vehicle maker and the aerospace company. The combined entity would be valued at roughly $5 trillion, according to the report. No final decision has been made, and the committees will evaluate the strategic and financial implications. Musk said the companies have taken preliminary steps toward sealing the deal.