Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package

SOURCE www.cnbc.com
Glass Lewis urges Tesla shareholders to reject a $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk, citing excessive size, dilutive effect, and time-consuming projects. The package has no salary or cash bonus and sets rewards based on Tesla's market value rising to as much as $650 billion over 10 years.

Key Points

  • Glass Lewis recommends rejecting the pay package
  • The pay package is based on Tesla's market value reaching $650 billion over 10 years
  • Judge voided the original pay package in January

Pros

  • Tesla's board of directors believes Musk deserves the pay package due to hitting ambitious revenue and stock price targets.

Cons

  • Glass Lewis criticizes the pay package for its excessive size, dilutive effect, and Musk's time-consuming projects.