The board of France’s PSA, owner of Peugeot, has given chief executive Carlos Tavares approval to launch a full-scale merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which would create one of the world’s largest carmakers.
The FCA board is expected to follow suit, paving the way for the companies to pursue a deal that would create a combined group with a market value in excess of €44bn, say people familiar with the talks. An announcement could come as soon as Thursday morning.
The plan is an all-stock merger in which Mr Tavares runs the business and John Elkann — the scion of Italy’s Agnelli family, which controls FCA — becomes chairman. Mr Tavares will have an initial mandate of five years.
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