Honda-Nissan Deal Is Credit Positive, Honda Faces Risks: Moody’s

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(Bloomberg) -- The proposed business integration of Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. is positive overall for the credit quality of the two Japanese automakers, but it carries risks especially for ...

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