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Court Deems Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla Pay Excessive, Sparks Compensation Review

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01/30/2024
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In a recent court ruling, a Delaware judge has sided with investors who contested Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package, deeming it excessive. The judge found that the electric-vehicle maker’s board inappropriately set Musk’s compensation and subsequently invalidated the package. If the decision stands through any potential appeal, Tesla’s board will be required to devise a new compensation plan for Musk.

The lawsuit, filed by Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta five years ago, alleged that Musk exerted undue influence over negotiations for the compensation package and argued that the board lacked independence in its decision-making. The court’s decision mandates Tornetta to collaborate with Musk’s legal team on implementing the judge’s ruling, with the possibility of an appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court.

Elon Musk responded to the ruling on Twitter, cautioning against incorporating companies in the state of Delaware.

Tesla’s agreement with Musk represents the most substantial compensation deal ever for an executive and forms a significant portion of his vast fortune. Musk, during the compensation trial in November 2022, stated that the funds would be directed towards financing interplanetary travel, emphasizing its role in achieving humanity’s journey to Mars.

The defense presented by Tesla directors during the trial asserted that the compensation package was crucial to securing Musk’s continued commitment to the electric-vehicle maker. However, the judge found that the defense failed to establish the necessity of the “historically unprecedented compensation plan” for retaining Musk’s dedication to Tesla.

Judge Kathaleen St J McCormick noted in her decision that the board overlooked questioning whether the plan was essential for Tesla to retain Musk and accomplish its objectives. She called attention to the board’s failure to ask the critical question of whether the plan was necessary.

Tornetta’s legal team argued that the Tesla board did not transparently convey that the goals were more achievable than acknowledged, and internal projections indicated rapid qualification for significant portions of the pay package by Musk. The plaintiff’s lawyers contended that the board had a duty to propose a smaller pay package or consider alternative CEO options, insisting on Musk’s full-time commitment to Tesla rather than allowing him to pursue other ventures.

Elon Musk’s compensation package included stock option awards tied to escalating financial and operational targets. The court ruling, which puts the focus on Tesla’s future compensation negotiations with Musk, will likely prompt a reassessment of the CEO’s pay structure. Musk’s desire for 25% voting control of Tesla and his recent sale of Tesla shares will add further scrutiny to upcoming compensation discussions.

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