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Tesla Grants Elon Musk $29 Billion Stock Award Despite Recent Challenges

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Tesla's board of directors gave Elon Musk a substantial stock grant of $29 billion on Monday, citing the company's "transformative and unprecedented" growth and Musk's leadership in various ventures. The award comes after a Delaware judge revoked Musk's 2018 compensation package, which had a potential maximum value of about $56 billion. The move aims to retain Musk and keep him focused on the company, despite his recent controversies, including his association with President Donald Trump and plummeting stock prices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tesla granted Elon Musk 96 million restricted shares, worth $29 billion, as a reward for his leadership and growth.
  • The award is a "first step, good faith" way of retaining Musk and keeping him focused, according to Tesla.
  • Musk's 2018 compensation package was revoked by a Delaware judge in December, citing sham negotiations with directors who were not independent.
  • Tesla's stock has plunged 25% this year amid controversies over Musk's association with Trump and increased competition from Detroit automakers and China.
  • Quarterly profits plunged from $1.39 billion to $409 million, and revenue fell short of lowered expectations.
  • Musk must first pay Tesla $23.34 per share of restricted stock that vests, equal to the exercise price per share of the 2018 pay package.
  • Tesla's board of directors created a special committee to look at Musk's compensation as CEO in April after he appealed the order.

Statistics:

  • Tesla's stock price has fallen 25% this year.
  • Quarterly profits plunged from $1.39 billion to $409 million.
  • Revenue fell short of lowered expectations.
  • Musk's 2018 compensation package had a potential maximum value of about $56 billion.
  • Tesla's stock rose nearly 2% in midday trading.
  • Musk's wealth is worth billions, with estimates suggesting at least $200 billion.

Sources:

  • Tesla's regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Reuters: "Tesla revokes Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package"
  • CNBC: "Tesla's stock price has plummeted 25% this year"
  • Bloomberg: "Tesla's quarterly profits plunge to $409 million"
  • WSJ: "Elon Musk's Wealth Hits Billions Amid Tesla's Growth"

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