Elon Musk Could Become History’s First Trillionaire
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been given an opportunity to become the first trillionaire in history. On Thursday, Tesla shareholders approved a pay package that could grant Musk stock worth $1 trillion if he meets specific performance goals over the next ten years.
Shareholder Vote Highlights
The approval followed intense debate about Musk’s leadership at Tesla and whether such an extraordinary compensation package was justified. The discussion attracted opinions from small investors to large pension funds, and even the pope weighed in.
“Fantastic group of shareholders,” Musk said after the vote, adding, “Hang on to your Tesla stock.”
More than 75% of shareholders supported the plan during the annual meeting in Austin, Texas, marking a significant endorsement of Musk’s vision despite Tesla’s recent challenges.
Challenges Facing Tesla
Tesla is currently experiencing a sharp decline in sales, market share, and profits. Many attribute this downturn partly to Musk's political engagements in the U.S. and Europe and his involvement in controversial conspiracy theories, which have alienated some customers.
Just days before the vote, a European report revealed Tesla sales dropped again, including a 50% decrease in Germany alone.
Summary
Despite facing substantial obstacles and criticism, Elon Musk continues to retain strong investor support with a groundbreaking compensation deal ahead.
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