【特稿】马斯克“天价”薪酬案再次开庭

Core Points - The case regarding Elon Musk's "exorbitant" compensation package is being heard in Delaware, where Tesla and Musk are appealing a lower court's ruling that deemed the $56 billion compensation plan invalid [1] - A Tesla shareholder claims that the board failed to fulfill its duties and that Musk exerted undue influence over the approval of the compensation plan, leading to "unjust enrichment" [1] - The Delaware Court of Chancery previously ruled the compensation plan invalid, but Tesla's shareholders later voted to approve it again [1] Summary by Sections Legal Proceedings - The Delaware Supreme Court is being asked to overturn a ruling by Judge Katharine McCormick, who found the compensation plan invalid [1] - Tesla's current and former board members deny any wrongdoing and argue that the judge misunderstood the facts and law [1] Compensation Plan Details - The compensation plan, approved in 2018, is structured around 12 performance milestones, with Musk receiving stock options for each milestone achieved [1] - If the appeal fails, Musk could still receive hundreds of billions in stock under an alternative plan approved by the company in August [2] Financial Implications - Tesla announced a new 10-year compensation plan for Musk, which could yield approximately $1 trillion in stock if all targets are met [2] - Musk's net worth has surpassed $500 billion, making him the first person to reach this milestone, with projections suggesting he could become the world's first trillionaire by March 2033 if asset growth continues [2]