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Elon Musk's pay package debate
CNBC Television· 2025-10-27 17:12
All right, we are going to debate this trillion dollar pay package that is on the table for Elon Musk. The board chair was on squawk this morning. Basically said if we don't approve the pay package, he's going to leave.All right, Bin. So, what's your vote. Is he worth a trillion dollars.Should he get this pay package. What do you think. >> Uh, yes and yes.I voted. And for all those Robin Hood shareholders, Robin Hood actually makes it really simple to vote. I think what's getting lost for everyone out there ...
Tesla Analyst Says Elon Musk Will 'Be Heavy On Optimism And Light On Truth' For Q3 Earnings Call
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-23 10:46
Core Viewpoint - Tesla Inc is expected to report third-quarter financial results soon, with a bearish outlook from GLJ Research analyst Gordon Johnson, who maintains a Sell rating and a price target of $19.05 [1][2]. Group 1: Analyst Insights - Johnson anticipates that CEO Elon Musk will be "heavy on the optimism" during the earnings call, particularly ahead of the Nov. 1 shareholder vote on Musk's pay package [2][4]. - Despite being bearish, Johnson believes that consensus estimates for Tesla's third-quarter results may be "too conservative" [3]. - The analyst suggests that the narrative Musk presents during the call will significantly influence Tesla's stock performance post-earnings, rather than the actual financial numbers [3][4]. Group 2: Market Expectations - Investors are optimistic about Tesla's performance, with prediction markets indicating an 80% chance that the company will beat third-quarter earnings per share estimates [6]. - Tesla previously reported record third-quarter deliveries of 497,099 vehicles and production of 447,450 vehicles, contributing to positive market sentiment [5][6]. - Over $535,000 has been bet on prediction market Polymarket regarding Tesla's ability to exceed earnings expectations [6].
Musk attacks ‘corporate terrorists’ for voting against his $1tn pay deal
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-23 08:44
Core Points - Elon Musk has criticized shareholder proxy advisers Glass Lewis and ISS for opposing his proposed $1 trillion pay package, labeling them as "corporate terrorists" [1][4] - The proposed compensation plan would allow Musk to receive millions of shares if he successfully increases Tesla's valuation from $1 trillion to $8.5 trillion over the next decade, potentially making him the world's first trillionaire [2] - Glass Lewis and ISS have recommended that Tesla shareholders vote against Musk's pay package, citing concerns over shareholder dilution and the potential for excessive pay without exceptional performance [3][4] Company Strategy - Musk's pay package is designed not only as compensation but also to enhance his voting power within Tesla, as he expressed discomfort with the idea of being ousted due to proxy advisers' recommendations [4] - The Tesla board has indicated that retaining Musk is crucial for the company's future success and achieving its ambitious goals [5] Regulatory and Governance Issues - Musk has called for proxy advisory firms to register as investment advisers, arguing that they should face more regulatory scrutiny due to their significant influence on corporate governance [5][6] - He criticized the voting practices of Glass Lewis and ISS, suggesting they often act based on political motivations rather than shareholder interests [6]
Why Tesla gave Elon Musk a $1 trillion pay package
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-06 18:00
Elon Musk, the trillion dollar man. Tesla unveiling an IPOP and pay package for its CEO with a series of ambitious benchmarks the company must meet to unlock the compensation and an increased stake in the EV giant. Join me now got Steven Jenaro Stifl nextgen transport analyst and go to Makunda Yale School of Management lecturer and author of picking presidents.Stephen, I'm going to start with you as a financial analyst on this panel. You of course Stephen you know this company backwards and forwards. What d ...
Kimbal Musk on Elon's Tesla pay package: 'My brother deserves to be paid'
CNBC Television· 2025-08-22 16:45
Hey, Kimell, before I before I let you go, I got to ask you're on the board of Tesla, of course, and your brother is Elon. Um, he just uh received a new pay package, a down payment uh on the pay package that we've talked about at this table almost endlessly for for years now. Um, I know it's a third of it, and I know you didn't vote on it because of the independent directors who did, but how do you see that whole situation playing itself out.I know we're going to learn a lot more hopefully in November. Well ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-09 18:20
If Elon Musk’s old Tesla pay package is not revived, he can cash in new options worth $24bn. That’s much less than his original award but is still the largest pay cheque in history. The carmaker’s boss says it’s not about the money https://t.co/y8xXsRUu8Q ...