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Tesla Shares Surge After Shareholders Vote in Favour of Elon Musk’s $56B Compensation Package

by Joan Aimuengheuwa
June 13, 2024
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Tesla Shares Surge After Shareholders Vote in Favour of Elon Musk’s $56B Compensation Package
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Tesla Inc. saw its shares surge by as much as 7.2% in early trading after shareholders voted to re-approve a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk and support the company’s move of incorporation from Delaware to Texas. 

This vote, which took place at Tesla’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas, involved investors who were in favour of, and others against Elon Musk’s pay package approval, ultimately leading to a rise in the company’s stock price after success.

Elon Musk announced via social media that shareholders had voted “by wide margins” in favour of his compensation package, leading to a rapid increase in Tesla’s stock value. 

This surge comes after a Delaware judge had previously voided the package due to conflicts of interest and insufficient disclosures among Tesla’s directors. Despite the vote’s symbolic nature, its impact on investor sentiment was immediate and significant, as evidenced by the sharp rise in share price.

The re-approved compensation package could make Elon Musk eligible for up to $55.8 billion in stock options, provided Tesla meets certain performance landmarks. 

This package had faced legal challenges earlier, but the recent shareholder endorsement may influence ongoing and future legal considerations. Analyst Alexander Potter from Piper Sandler noted that while the vote does not resolve all legal issues, it sends a positive signal to the market, bolstering investor confidence and driving the stock higher.

The vote saw backing from major investors like Baillie Gifford & Co., Ark Investment Management LLC, and Ron Baron of Baron Funds, who have argued that Musk’s leadership is indispensable to Tesla’s success. 

Conversely, there was opposition from entities such as Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank, and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, indicating a split in investor opinions. 

In addition to re-approving Musk’s compensation, shareholders also supported moving Tesla’s state of incorporation to Texas, aligning with the company’s operational shift to Austin. This decision, while potentially facing legal challenges, is a realignment to simplify operations and support future growth.

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