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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

AutomotiveFounded 1933
Reviewed by Swet Parvadiya
Company data updated: October 2026

Acquisitions

Nissan Acquisitions

3

Major Deals Covered

$2.2B

Disclosed Deal Value

What are Nissan's biggest acquisitions?

Nissan's largest disclosed acquisition here is Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (34% Controlling Stake) for $2.2B in 2016. This page covers 3 major deals from 1966 to 2016, each with its price where disclosed and the reason behind it.

Major deals covered
3
Largest deal
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (34% Controlling Stake) ($2.2B)
First deal
1966
Most recent
2016
CompanyYearPricePurpose
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (34% Controlling Stake)2016$2.2BAcquired a 34% controlling equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors following Mitsubishi's domestic fuel economy scandal, bringing Mitsubishi into the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.
Prince Motor Company1966UndisclosedHistoric merger with Japanese luxury and sports car manufacturer Prince Motor Company.
Mitsubishi Motors2016UndisclosedAcquired a controlling interest to integrate into the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.
What companies has Nissan bought?
Major acquisitions by Nissan documented here include Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (34% Controlling Stake) (2016), Mitsubishi Motors (2016) and Prince Motor Company (1966).
What is Nissan's most recent acquisition?
The most recent Nissan acquisition documented here is Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (34% Controlling Stake), in 2016, for $2.2B.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (34% Controlling Stake)

2016

$2.2B

Why

Acquired a 34% controlling equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors following Mitsubishi's domestic fuel economy scandal, bringing Mitsubishi into the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

Impact

Expanded the Alliance's combined global vehicle sales beyond 10 million units annually, dominating pickup truck and plug-in hybrid markets in Southeast Asia.

Outcome

Formed the tripartite Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, the world's largest automotive group by sales in 2017.

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Mitsubishi Motors

2016

Why

Acquired a controlling interest to integrate into the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

Prince Motor Company

1966

Why

Historic merger with Japanese luxury and sports car manufacturer Prince Motor Company.

Impact

Brought the well-known Skyline and Gloria model lines and advanced aerospace engineering talent into Nissan, giving birth to the well-known Nissan Skyline GT-R.

Outcome

Gave Nissan its flagship Skyline and GT-R performance dynasties.

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.'s Growth & Acquisition Strategy

Re:Nissan, announced in May 2025, is a restructuring plan before it is a growth plan. It targets ~$3.35 billion (¥500 billion) in fixed and variable cost savings against FY2024, about 20,000 job reductions, and cutting vehicle plants from 17 to 10 by FY2027. Vehicle production at Oppama will end in FY2027 and move to Nissan Motor Kyushu. Nissan also agreed to sell its Yokohama headquarters building for ~$650 million (¥97 billion). On the product side, it is focusing on its core markets (the U.S., Japan, China, Mexico, the Middle East and Europe), adding hybrids and plug-in hybrids in the U.S., and leaning on partners such as Honda (software-defined vehicle components), Dongfeng (China NEVs) and Renault and Mitsubishi (shared models) to cut development costs.

How Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Makes Money

Nissan makes money in two segments. The automobile business designs, builds and wholesales Nissan, Infiniti and NISMO vehicles (crossovers such as the Rogue/X-Trail, Kicks and Qashqai, sedans such as the Sentra and Altima, pickups such as the Frontier/Navara, and EVs such as the Leaf, Ariya and Sakura) to franchised dealers, and also sells parts. The sales financing segment (for example NMAC in the U.S.) earns interest and lease income from retail loans, leases and dealer floorplan credit. In China, Nissan sells mainly through its 50:50 joint venture with Dongfeng, which is accounted for under the equity method, so those sales are not in reported revenue.

Nissan Acquisitions FAQ

What was the landmark 1999 Alliance acquisition by Renault in Nissan?

In March 1999, French automaker Renault SA invested $5.4 billion to acquire a 36.8% equity stake in a near-bankrupt Nissan, forming the Renault-Nissan Alliance and dispatching Carlos Ghosn to execute the historic Nissan Revival Plan.

How did Nissan acquire a controlling 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors in 2016?

In October 2016, following Mitsubishi's domestic fuel economy reporting scandal, Nissan acquired a controlling 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation for 237 billion JPY ($2.2B USD), bringing Mitsubishi into the Alliance to dominate Southeast Asia and plug-in hybrid technology.

What was the historic 1966 merger with Prince Motor Company?

In August 1966, Nissan merged with Prince Motor Company, gaining the well-known Skyline, Gloria, and Laurel product lines, high-performance inline-six engine designs, and aerospace manufacturing facilities in Mitaka and Murayama, Tokyo.

How did Nissan acquire full ownership of the e.dams Formula E racing team in 2022?

In April 2022, Nissan acquired 100% of the French e.dams racing organization, taking full operational control of the Nissan Formula E Team to accelerate electric vehicle powertrain and software development on the international racing circuit.

Why did Nissan divest its battery manufacturing subsidiary AESC to Envision Group in 2018?

In 2018, Nissan sold its battery manufacturing unit, Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC), to Chinese renewable energy group Envision (forming Envision AESC) while retaining a 20% minority stake to secure multi-source battery cell supplies.

How did Nissan acquire its vehicle distribution subsidiaries across Australia and Europe?

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Nissan bought out independent private vehicle importers and distributors across Europe, North America, and Australia, establishing wholly owned national sales companies to control retail pricing and customer service.

What was Nissan's joint venture acquisition in China with Dongfeng Motor?

In 2003, Nissan created Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL), a 50:50 joint venture with China's state-owned Dongfeng Motor Corporation, investing billions to manufacture and sell Nissan and Venucia passenger cars across the Chinese mainland.

What is Nissan's current M&A strategy regarding software and autonomous technology?

Nissan focuses M&A and corporate venture capital on strategic partnerships in software-defined vehicle architectures, advanced connected services, and solid-state battery material development rather than acquiring capital-intensive legacy automakers.

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