Tesla shareholders are set to vote on a historic compensation package that could make CEO Elon Musk the first person ever to hold a trillion-dollar fortune. The proposal involves shares and stock options granted over a decade, significantly increasing Musk’s stake beyond his current estimated 13% ownership.
The vote, taking place in Texas, is among the largest corporate pay decisions ever presented to investors. If approved, Musk would receive stock vesting rights tied to achieving a series of performance milestones. This could potentially lead to compensation exceeding the GDP of more than 170 countries, including Singapore, Sweden, Norway, and Qatar.
“On Thursday, Tesla shareholders could anoint Elon Musk as the world’s first trillionaire.” — @will_gottsegen, The Atlantic Daily
The award depends on Tesla reaching ambitious 10-year financial targets. The company aims for a market capitalization near $8.5 trillion and generating up to $400 billion in maximum EBITDA. According to Tesla, Musk’s leadership is key to meeting these objectives.
Summary: Elon Musk stands to become the first trillionaire through a groundbreaking Tesla compensation plan linking his future rewards to bold company growth targets and financial performance.