Rhind: This is a merit based package with steep milestone

CEO Compensation & Company Performance - Tesla shareholders largely anticipated Elon Musk's continued leadership, evidenced by the muted stock reaction to the pay package news [1][2] - The proposed pay package is potentially valued at $1 trillion, contingent on achieving ambitious milestones [2][3][4] - Milestones include achieving an $8.5 trillion market cap, significant car deliveries, and advancements in robotics [3] - The pay package is merit-based, requiring the achievement of substantial milestones such as 1 million robo taxis and 20 million vehicle deliveries [4][5] - The agreement includes "covered events" like wars and pandemics, potentially impacting milestone achievement [6][7] - A more immediate goal for Elon Musk is gaining more ownership in Tesla, with achievable milestones potentially granting him an additional $50 billion in shares [8] Robotics & AI Focus - Tesla is shifting its focus towards AI and autonomous robotics, highlighted by the target of 1 million Optimus robot deliveries [9][10] - The commercial release and sale of Optimus robots represent a significant step forward for the company [10]