Honda Asks Nissan If It Can Buy Out Renault’s Stake, Kyodo Reports

  • Renault holds a 35.7% stake in Nissan, which is struggling
  • Whether Nissan would have the money to do that is questionable

Renault holds a 35.7% interest in Nissan, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

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Honda Motor Co. has asked Nissan Motor Co. whether it would be able to acquire Renault SA’s shareholding, according to a Kyodo News reportBloomberg Terminal, as the two Japanese automakers prepare to combine in an effort to gain scale in an increasingly competitive car market.

French auto manufacturer Renault holds a 35.7% interest in Nissan, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, which is worth around ¥557 billion yen ($3.6 billion).