Tesla and SolarCity reach $2.6bn merger agreement

James Murray
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Tesla announces major step towards acquisition as boards reach agreement to create "the world's only vertically integrated sustainable energy company"

Tesla's proposed acquisition of SolarCity has taken a major step forward, after the electric vehicle giant today announced the two companies have agreed to the $2.6bn share-based takeover deal. In a...

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