Elon Musk leaves Tesla with $56 Billion Pay!?
The upcoming vote on Musk's compensation package, scheduled for june 13, will mark the second time shareholders have had the opportunity to approve it. Earlier this year, a Delaware court invalidated the initial approval, citing flaws in the process. Denholm underscored Musk's unconventional nature and the need for unique incentives to retain his focus and commitment to Tesla.
Denholm's letter to shareholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, highlighted Musk's limited time and abundant ideas, which could be directed elsewhere if not incentivized to remain at Tesla. She stressed the importance of mutual respect in retaining Musk's contributions to the company for the benefit of its stakeholders.
Despite concerns among investors about Musk's involvement in other ventures like SpaceX and xAI, Denholm maintained that the vote on the compensation plan is not solely about money. Even if approved, making Musk the highest-paid CEO in modern history, Denholm assured shareholders that Musk's wealth would remain substantial, indicating that the decision is more about securing Musk's continued commitment to Tesla's mission and goals.