TOKYO — Nissan and Renault are working nicely collectively to signal a remaining settlement in regards to the reshaping of their alliance and are assured {that a} deal will likely be reached quickly, Nissan stated in a press release on Friday.

The automaker was responding to an earlier report by Japanese information company Jiji which stated that the ultimate contract on the reboot of the alliance could also be delayed till after April because of prolonged dialogue on electrical autos and mental property.

The businesses plan to reshape their troubled alliance to ease longstanding tensions. Nissan needs to cut back the affect of Renault in its enterprise.

The businesses stated in January that Renault will cut back its stake in Nissan to fifteen % from about 43 % now. Renault will switch 28.4 % of Nissan shares right into a French belief, making the 2 extra equal companions within the alliance.

A remaining pact was set to be reached by the top of the primary quarter and the deal is scheduled to shut within the fourth quarter, the businesses stated in January.