Core Insights - Tesla's board members have earned over $3 billion through stock awards, significantly exceeding the compensation of board members from other major U.S. tech companies during the same period [1][3] Compensation Analysis - Kimbal Musk, CEO Elon Musk's brother, has profited nearly $1 billion since 2004; board member Ila Ehrenpreis has accumulated $869 million since 2007; and board chair Robyn Denholm has earned $650 million since joining in 2014 [1][3] - Despite not granting new stock awards since 2020, board members have still amassed substantial wealth [1][3] - From 2018 to 2020, the average cash and stock compensation for Tesla's board members was approximately $12 million, which is about eight times the average compensation of Alphabet's board during the same period [1][3] - Tesla is the only company in the analyzed group where original stock awards have played a decisive role in the wealth accumulation of part-time board members [1][3] - Even considering the four years of suspended compensation, the average pay for Tesla's board members from 2018 to 2024 is still 2.5 times that of Meta's board members, who are the second highest paid in the last seven years [1][3] Company Statement - A Tesla spokesperson stated that the board's compensation is not excessive but directly linked to stock performance and shareholder value creation [2][4] - The spokesperson emphasized that board members provide "extraordinary service" and invest significant time and effort, attending 58 board and committee meetings in 2024, which is well above industry standards [2][4]

Core Insights - The 2024 Hong Kong Listed Companies Director Compensation Ranking was released, highlighting significant earnings among top executives, with Li Xiang of Li Auto leading the list with a total compensation of approximately 680 million HKD [3][5]. Summary by Categories Director Compensation - A total of 31 directors received over 100 million HKD in total compensation for 2024 [3]. - Li Xiang (Li Auto) topped the list with nearly 680 million HKD, followed by Wang Xuning (JS Global) at about 521 million HKD, and Li Jie (Jitu Express) at approximately 519 million HKD [3][5]. - Liu Qiangdong (JD.com) ranked fourth with around 449 million HKD [3]. Detailed Compensation Breakdown - Li Xiang's compensation included 2.83 million HKD in salary and benefits, with a significant portion (approximately 676.77 million HKD) attributed to share-based payments [4]. - Wang Xuning received a salary of 8.69 million HKD and a bonus of about 4.97 million HKD, totaling 521 million HKD [4]. - Liu Qiangdong's reported compensation was primarily share-based, with no cash salary or benefits listed [4]. Clarifications on Li Xiang's Compensation - Li Auto clarified that the reported 639 million RMB (approximately 6.39 billion HKD) was misunderstood; the actual cash salary was only 266,500 RMB [5]. - The high figure included stock-based compensation calculated under US GAAP, contingent on achieving sales targets, with no actual shares received yet [6].

Core Insights - Webb-site released the ranking of director remuneration for Hong Kong listed companies over the past 20 years, highlighting that 31 individuals earned over 100 million HKD in total compensation for the year 2024, with Li Xiang of Ideal Auto leading at nearly 680 million HKD [1] Group 1: Top Earners - Li Xiang, Chairman and CEO of Ideal Auto, ranks first with total compensation of nearly 680 million HKD [1] - Wang Xuning, Chairman of JS Global Life, and Li Jie, Founder and Chairman of J&T Express, rank second and third with total compensations exceeding 520 million HKD and 519 million HKD respectively [3] - Liu Qiangdong, Chairman of JD.com, dropped two places to fourth with nearly 449 million HKD, while Peng Yongdong, Chairman and CEO of Beike, fell to fifth with 426 million HKD [3] Group 2: Notable Rankings - JS Global Life and Beike each have two directors in the top ten, with Wang Xuning and CFO Han Run ranking second and ninth, and Peng Yongdong and co-founder Shan Yigang ranking fifth and seventh respectively [5] - Ho Yulong, Chairman and CEO of Melco International, ranks tenth with compensation of nearly 214 million HKD, an increase of one rank from the previous year [5] Group 3: Other High Earners - Other directors earning over 100 million HKD include Li Zeju, Chairman of Cheung Kong, at 212 million HKD, ranking 11th, and Noel Quinn, CEO of HSBC, at 128 million HKD, ranking 23rd [7] - Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered, ranks 29th with over 103 million HKD, while Zheng Jiachun, Chairman of New World Development, ranks 32nd with 98.83 million HKD [7] - Tencent's Chairman Ma Huateng ranks 92nd with compensation of 47.94 million HKD [7] - Shi Liqian, known as the "Independent Director King" for serving on 15 companies' boards, ranks 878th with 7.119 million HKD [7]