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shares Honda and April Rose on Wednesday, after a local newspaper reported that Japanese car manufacturers were considering leaving the merger talks.
The councils of both companies meet soon to direct the end of the integration, Ashai Shimbon mentionedQuoted from sources.
Nissan shares rose by 7.4 %, while Honda rose to 4.2 %.
The talks were not going as expected by Honda, which suggested that Nissan a subsidiary – the idea that the latter was opposing him, Report He said.
Both companies have announced official negotiations Mercy last DecemberAnd discussions were appointed to a conclusion in June this year. The quadruple integration would have turned them into The third largest car maker in the world through sales.
Nissan strategic partner Mitsubishi He was also invited to participate in the planned integration, a decision that was Mitsubishi According to what was stated, it is scheduled to be made in mid -February or later.
Analysts said previously The merger was suggested as a result of Nissan's financial difficulties and the restructuring of her long alliance with Renault from France. There Second quarter reportNissan revealed intentions to reduce 9,000 jobs and reduce their global production capacity by 20 %.
The shift in the global auto industry, which is led by the emergence of electric cars, is exposed to traditional car manufacturers.
Nissan was in particular A challenge in its largest marketAs well as in China and other emerging markets. The auto operating profits decreased by 90 %, and net income decreased by 94 % in the first half of the fiscal year 2024, compared to the same period last year.
Nissan and Honda did not immediately respond to CNBC's comments requests.
Here is the full Asahi Shimbun report.
