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Insiders Reportedly Say Tesla-SpaceX Merger Must Close Before Trump Leaves Office

Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX have formed committees to discuss a potential merger that would combine the two firms into a super-firm valued between $3.5 trillion and $3.7 trillion. According to reports citing people familiar with the matter, there is a push to complete the massive deal before Donald Trump leaves office. The potential combination would create the largest merger ever and could serve as a loophole enabling Musk to secure a pay package near $1 trillion. Tesla, SpaceX, and representatives for Musk did not return requests for comment regarding the timing or structure of the deal.

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  • ✓ Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX have formed committees to discuss a potential merger.
  • ✓ The combined valuation of Tesla and SpaceX is estimated between $3.5 trillion and $3.7 trillion.
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Elon Musk publicly confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX have established committees to explore a merger.

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  1. Insiders Reportedly Say Tesla-SpaceX Merger Must Close Before Trump Leaves Office

    Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX have formed committees to discuss a potential merger that would combine the two firms into a super-firm valued between $3.5 trillion and $3.7 trillion. According to reports citing people familiar with the matter, there is a push to complete the massive deal before Donald Trump leaves office. The potential combination would create the largest merger ever and could serve as a loophole enabling Musk to secure a pay package near $1 trillion. Tesla, SpaceX, and representatives for Musk did not return requests for comment regarding the timing or structure of the deal.

    Why it matters

    Combining Tesla and SpaceX consolidates vast corporate control under Elon Musk while testing regulatory and shareholder patience. The proposed arrangement faces skepticism over its financial logic, political baggage, and the complex math required to balance valuations between public and private entities. Observers note the deal arrives amid broader questions about corporate governance and executive compensation structures.

    What is confirmed

    • Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX have formed committees to discuss a potential merger.
    • The combined valuation of Tesla and SpaceX is estimated between $3.5 trillion and $3.7 trillion.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Insiders or individuals involved claim the merger must be completed before Donald Trump's presidential term ends.
    • The merger could function as a loophole to secure a pay package worth approximately $1 trillion for Elon Musk.

    What to watch next

    • Formal announcements regarding committee findings or merger structures.
    • Responses from regulatory bodies and institutional shareholders.
    • Further financial projections or valuation analyses from market analysts.
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    5. BBC — Tesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?
    6. CNN — SpaceX and Tesla have formed committees to discuss potential merger, Musk says
    7. CNBC — Futures orbit around SpaceX as Tesla merger talk cheers investors
    8. Reuters — Musk's political baggage clouds prospects for SpaceX-Tesla deal
    9. Gizmodo — Insiders Reportedly Say Tesla-SpaceX Merger Must Close Before Trump Leaves Office
    10. www.fortune.com — Elon Musk's SpaceX-Tesla merger math doesn't add up | Fortune
    11. finance.yahoo.com — TSLA, SPCX Slip Overnight: Musk Reportedly Pushes Merger ...
    12. investinglive.com — Musk races to seal $3.7 trillion SpaceX-Tesla merger before ...
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