Core Viewpoint - The Delaware Supreme Court ruled that Elon Musk's previously canceled $56 billion compensation plan must be reinstated, stating that the lower court did not allow Tesla the opportunity to explain fair compensation [1][3]. Group 1: Court Rulings and Legal Proceedings - The Delaware Supreme Court's decision may end years of disputes regarding Musk's high compensation [3]. - The original compensation plan, approved by Tesla's board and shareholders in 2018, was valued at approximately $56 billion and included 12 performance targets for stock options [3]. - A lower court had previously ruled the compensation plan invalid, but the Delaware Supreme Court did not fully overturn the original ruling regarding Musk's influence over the board [4]. Group 2: Compensation Plan Details - Musk's compensation plan has increased in value from $56 billion to approximately $140 billion, and if fully exercised, his stock ownership could rise to 18.1% [3]. - In November, Tesla shareholders approved a new compensation plan for Musk, potentially worth up to $1 trillion, with similar performance targets [5]. - A "Plan B" was created to allow Musk to purchase approximately 96 million shares at the price set by the canceled $56 billion plan, but this plan is now void [5]. Group 3: Corporate Governance and Future Implications - To prevent future lawsuits from shareholders, Tesla has relocated its corporate registration from Delaware to Texas, where laws limit lawsuits from investors holding less than 3% of shares [5]. - Musk is currently the world's richest person, with a net worth exceeding $600 billion according to Forbes [5].
美国一法院放行马斯克原560亿美元薪酬方案