Elon Musk’s Big Day: What You Need to Know
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Today is a crucial day for Tesla and Elon Musk. Shareholders are voting on a proposal that includes a trillion-dollar pay package for Musk and giving him greater control over the company.
Key Points:
* The Vote: A preliminary tally is expected after a 3 p.m. central time meeting, wiht a final count filed with the SEC in a few days.
* Support & Opposition: Schwab Asset Management and the Florida State Board support the proposal, while Norway’s sovereign wealth fund and the New York State Common Retirement Fund oppose it.
* Prediction Markets: Prediction markets strongly suggest shareholders will approve the pay package.
* Tesla’s Stance: Tesla argues Musk’s vision is essential and the incentives are needed to keep him with the company.
* Past Approvals: Shareholders have previously approved compensation deals for Musk.
