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Elon Musk has started work toward his $1 trillion Tesla pay package. But 2 loopholes foreshadow how it could be a bust for shareholders

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Elon Musk has started work toward his $1 trillion Tesla pay package. But 2 loopholes foreshadow how it could be a bust for shareholders The $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk that Teslashareholders approved on Nov…
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  • Elon Musk believes he stands a great chance at achieving all 12 operational milestones to reach the full $1 trillion payout

    80% confidence

  • Musk is pledging to expand Tesla's vehicle lineup to encompass a new affordable EV and sell self-driving cars to customers

    80% confidence

  • The compensation package is labeled by Tesla's board as an exemplar of pay for performance

    80% confidence

  • Three-quarters of Wall Street analysts issue either a buy or hold rating on Tesla

    80% confidence

  • Elon Musk needs to reach ownership percentage in the mid-20s to ensure enough voting control to give strong influence

    80% confidence

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