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MERGERS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 30, 2019
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA Group exploring potential merger
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and French carmaker PSA Group are exploring a merger, in a potential deal that would reshape the global auto industry and create a European powerhouse to rival Volkswagen AG, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 14, 2019
Japan drugstore giants Cocokara and Matsumotokiyoshi in merger talks
Major drugstore chain Cocokara Fine Inc. said Wednesday it will enter merger negotiations with industry peer Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2019
Nissan shareholders express concern over strained partnership with Renault
A number of stakeholders showed distrust toward Renault, as the two automakers have clashed over a proposed merger and Renault's recent attempt to tie up with Fiat Chrysler.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 22, 2019
Japanese government played hidden role in breakdown of Fiat-Renault deal
Concerned that a merger could harm Nissan Motor Co., the Japanese government played a role in the breakdown of talks between Renault SA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 20, 2019
Macron to discuss Renault and Nissan with Abe next week, French official says
French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the situation regarding the alliance between carmakers Renault and Nissan with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next week, an official at Macron's Elysee office said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 17, 2019
Revival of Fiat-Renault deal hinges on Nissan's backing and France's role
As Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and Renault SA move on from their failed merger talks, a revival of discussions would depend on overcoming at least two major obstacles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 12, 2019
Renault's Jean-Dominique Senard weakened as Macron snubs meeting, say sources
French President Emmanuel Macron has turned down a request to meet Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Senard, who is furious over the government's interference at the carmaker, sources told Reuters, raising questions over Senard's future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2019
Nissan extends olive branch to Renault as relations hit new low
In an interview with the Financial Times, Saikawa said Nissan must “make our peace” with the French carmaker and that the companies need to “stabilize and reinforce” their partnership.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 10, 2019
Revival of Fiat Chrysler merger plan may hinge on Renault cutting its stake in Nissan
Nissan is poised to urge Renault to significantly reduce its 43.4 percent stake in the Japanese company in return for supporting any FCA-Renault tie-up, sources said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Jun 7, 2019
How the Fiat-Renault merger plan fell apart
Shortly after 9 p.m., as the sun began to set on the rotund glass facade housing Renault SA's headquarters on the outskirts of Paris, the board called a break. The group had gathered for the second time in as many days to sign off on a proposed merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV. As the talks dragged...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 3, 2019
France presses for concessions from Fiat in Renault merger proposal
The French government, Renault SA's biggest shareholder, wants additional guarantees from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV in its proposal to merge the two carmakers as it seeks to avoid job cuts in France and protect national interests, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 30, 2019
Jobs and Nissan will be safe with any Fiat Chrysler deal, Renault's Jean-Dominique Senard says
Tapped to lead a Franco-Italian carmaking giant formed by merging Renault SA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, Jean-Dominique Senard is in Tokyo to make what may be the sales pitch of his career.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 27, 2019
Fiat Chrysler proposes operational tie-up with Renault SA
In a deal that would create the world's third-biggest carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Monday proposed a merger with Renault SA.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
May 15, 2019
Nissan faces mounting problems on its turnaround path, analysts say
The earnings report and forecast disclosed Tuesday by the automaker underscored a big problem after the arrest and ouster of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn— stabilizing its auto business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 13, 2019
Nissan pushes back on Renault's renewed efforts to merge
Nissan Motor Co. is opposing renewed efforts by alliance partner Renault SA to merge under a holding company because such a structure won't help turn it around, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions.

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