Musk Tries to Lock In His Tesla-SpaceX Dream Before Trump’s Exit
Elon Musk is pursuing a merger between Tesla and SpaceX to form a giant valued between $3.5 trillion and $3.7 trillion. Organizers are aiming to announce the transaction by the first half of 2027 so that it can close before the current United States administration leaves office. This would represent the largest corporate transaction ever attempted, though Wall Street remains split on pricing mechanics and some analysts question the merger math. Musk publicly endorsed the combination while holding significant influence and having repaired his relationship with President Donald Trump.
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- ✓ Elon Musk has opened the door to merging Tesla and SpaceX into a giant valued between $3.5 trillion and $3.7 trillion.
- ✓ There is a push to announce a deal by the first half of 2027 so that it closes during the current administration.
- ✓ Wall Street sees the Tesla-SpaceX merger as inevitable, but remains split on price.
What changed
Elon Musk publicly endorsed the merger of Tesla and SpaceX, sparking a push to lock in the transaction before the current administration exits.
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Elon Musk Pushes for Multi-Trillion-Dollar Tesla and SpaceX Merger
Elon Musk is pursuing a merger between Tesla and SpaceX to form a giant valued between $3.5 trillion and $3.7 trillion. Organizers are aiming to announce the transaction by the first half of 2027 so that it can close before the current United States administration leaves office. This would represent the largest corporate transaction ever attempted, though Wall Street remains split on pricing mechanics and some analysts question the merger math. Musk publicly endorsed the combination while holding significant influence and having repaired his relationship with President Donald Trump.
Why it matters
The two companies have been closely aligned for years through various cross-business ventures, and a formal merger would legally bind them. Proponents and market observers view a combination as inevitable given shared technology initiatives like Starlink and artificial intelligence revenue. However, Musk's public endorsement of the deal could complicate ongoing negotiations.
What is confirmed
- Elon Musk has opened the door to merging Tesla and SpaceX into a giant valued between $3.5 trillion and $3.7 trillion.
- There is a push to announce a deal by the first half of 2027 so that it closes during the current administration.
- Wall Street sees the Tesla-SpaceX merger as inevitable, but remains split on price.
Still unconfirmed
- Balancing the benefits of the merger implies a 30 percent Tesla premium using ARK's 2031 projections, but a 50 percent discount using its 2036 projections.
What to watch next
- An official announcement of the merger terms by mid-2027.
- Formal valuation metrics and pricing disclosures agreed upon by both corporate boards.
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- The New York Times — Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger
- Reuters — Wall St sees Tesla-SpaceX merger as inevitable, but split on price
- Bloomberg.com — Musk Tries to Lock In His Tesla-SpaceX Dream Before Trump’s Exit
- WSJ — SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.
- Financial Times — Transcript: Elon Musk’s $3.6tn gamble to merge SpaceX and Tesla
- Reuters — EXCLUSIVE: Musk’s public endorsement of SpaceX-Tesla deal may throw a wrench in talks
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- www.fortune.com — Elon Musk's SpaceX-Tesla merger math doesn't add up | Fortune
- news.bloomberglaw.com — Musk Tries to Lock In His Tesla-SpaceX Dream Before Trump’s Exit - Bloomberg Law News
- finance.yahoo.com — Why Elon Musk wants to merge Tesla and SpaceX before Trump ...
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