Potenzieller Megadeal: Musk bestätigt: Tesla und SpaceX prüfen Zusammenschluss

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, has confirmed that the companies are considering a merger. The automaker and space firm have formed special committees at the request of shareholders to explore the possibility, according to Musk during a SpaceX quarterly earnings video conference. Musk clarified that he would not participate in the committee due to potential conflicts of interest.

Both companies are majority-owned by Musk, whose estimated net worth of $920 billion (820 billion euros) makes him the world's richest person.

Speculation about a Tesla-SpaceX merger has been ongoing, but Musk previously avoided the subject. However, he now expressed his personal belief that such a merger could be a good idea, while cautioning that it would be "exaggerated" to claim it would "definitely" happen. Musk emphasized that the approval of at least 50% of all Tesla shareholders would be required for such a step.

As of now, SpaceX is valued at over $1.9 trillion, while Tesla is worth approximately $1.48 trillion. This would make the proposed merger the largest of its kind. The high valuations for both companies largely reflect bets on Musk delivering on his promises for future successes. Tesla is transitioning from selling electric cars to autonomous robotaxis and humanoid robots, facing strong competition in both areas.

SpaceX, on the other hand, started with rocket launches and now primarily earns revenue from the satellite internet service Starlink and data centers for AI computing.