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Tesla's Chair Robyn Denholm warns shareholders that CEO Elon Musk may leave if his proposed $1 trillion performance-based compensation plan is rejected, emphasizing its importance for Musk's continued leadership and Tesla's future growth, amid opposition from proxy advisers and scrutiny over board independence.
Elon Musk bought around $1 billion of Tesla stock, his first purchase in over five years, amid a proposed compensation plan that could pay him nearly $1 trillion if certain ambitious performance goals are met, leading to a rise in Tesla's stock price.
A Morgan Stanley survey indicates that Tesla shareholders are likely to ratify Elon Musk's 2018 compensation plan at the 2024 Annual Stockholders' Meeting, with 57% of respondents expecting approval. Analyst Adam Jonas maintains an "Overweight" rating and $310 price target for Tesla, noting the significance of the vote for the company's strategic direction and potential stock volatility.
Delaware Judge Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick is confident that Tesla will not contest her decision to rescind Elon Musk's 2018 pay package outside of Delaware, despite concerns from TSLA shareholder Richard Tornetta's legal team. Tesla's legal team has dismissed these concerns as speculative, asserting that Delaware retains jurisdiction over the dispute. The 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting will include a vote on Musk's 2018 compensation plan and Tesla's potential reincorporation from Delaware to Texas.
Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommends voting against Elon Musk's $56 billion 2018 Tesla compensation plan due to its "excessive size" and potential dilutive effect on shareholders. This comes as Tesla shareholders prepare to vote on the proposal, which was previously voided by a Delaware judge. The company is actively encouraging a "yes" vote, while some major shareholders oppose the plan. The vote will take place at Tesla's annual shareholders meeting on June 13.
Tesla has sent a letter to shareholders emphasizing its "American Growth Story" and urging them to vote for the ratification of Elon Musk’s 2018 compensation plan and the company’s proposed reincorporation from Delaware to Texas. The letter highlights Musk's successful leadership and the company's significant growth, emphasizing the impact of Giga Texas on the state’s economy and quoting Warren Buffett's praise for Musk's achievements.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing for a $56 billion pay package while the company faces layoffs and financial challenges. Musk apologized for incorrectly low severance packages for laid-off employees, but this comes after a history of shortchanging former employees. The company's decision to abandon the Model 2 in favor of a "robotaxi" has disappointed investors, leading to a significant drop in Tesla's stock value.
Despite a Delaware judge voiding Elon Musk's 2018 pay package, Tesla has gained support from T. Rowe Price, its tenth-largest shareholder, for its reinstatement. This backing adds intrigue to the upcoming special vote at Tesla's annual shareholder meeting, seeking re-approval of the compensation plan. T. Rowe Price's significant stake in Tesla and support for Musk's leadership indicate confidence in the long-term value-creation potential tied to the performance-based pay package, shifting the focus to the broader investor base.
Tesla has launched a website to persuade shareholders to vote for reinstating Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation plan, which was rescinded due to governance issues. The judge found that the board and Musk did not follow the rules of a public company when presenting the plan to shareholders. The website emphasizes that the compensation plan was aligned with shareholders’ interests and achieved its goals, but it does not address the irregularities in how the plan was put together and negotiated. Shareholders will vote on the plan again in June, along with the move to Texas and the re-election of board members.
Over 5,800 retail Tesla investors, representing $4.1 billion worth of shares, have expressed their support for CEO Elon Musk's 2018 compensation plan, which was recently rescinded by a Delaware judge. The investors are urging the Tesla Board of Directors to affirm their vote of support for Musk's plan, design a new compensation plan for him, and consider moving the company's state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas. The effort, led by a diverse group of shareholders, demonstrates the continued dedication and support for Musk and Tesla among retail investors.
The Biden administration has proposed a new rule that would require airlines to compensate passengers for expenses and lost time caused by carrier-caused flight delays and cancellations. Under the new rule, airlines would have to cover certain expenses for passengers as well as pay them in cash, miles, or travel vouchers. The Department of Transportation is still working out the specifics of how much travelers will be able to expect to be paid for their lost time or how claims will be handled. The rule could still evolve or be scrapped, and for now, passengers can keep track of airline compensation policies at FlightRights.gov.