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Tesla and SpaceX have each formed special committees to explore a possible merger, according to reporting on Elon Musk’s disclosure during a SpaceX earnings call on October 20, 2026. The proposal remains exploratory and is not a completed transaction.

The committees consist of independent directors, according to the supplied reporting. Musk said he supports combining the two companies but is not participating in the committee discussions because he is a conflicted party.

The Guardian Business reported that no agreement on the terms of a transaction had been reached at the time of its report. The available accounts describe the process as an effort to explore, discuss or review a potential merger rather than an announced deal.

The development links two companies led by Musk, but the supplied evidence does not establish any merger terms, valuation, timetable or approval outcome. It also does not establish whether either committee will recommend proceeding with a transaction.

For now, the reported action is the creation of the two committees and their examination of a possible combination. Whether that examination produces a transaction remains unresolved in the available reporting.

SOURCES

  1. The Guardian BusinessTesla and SpaceX explore merger as Elon Musk gives backing
  2. TechCrunchSpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger
  3. Business InsiderElon Musk says Tesla and SpaceX have set up committees to explore a merger
  4. ElectrekTesla and SpaceX take first step towards merger, would dilute all shareholders
  5. TagesschauTesla und SpaceX prüfen Zusammenschluss - noch mehr Macht für Musk?