Elon Musk's Billion-Dollar Renewal: Steering Tesla Through New Challenges

Tesla has awarded CEO Elon Musk stock worth $29 billion to ensure his leadership as the company pivots toward AI and robotics. This move follows a court ruling that annulled Musk's 2018 compensation plan. The share award strengthens Musk’s influence and aligns his goals with shareholders’ interests.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-08-2025 18:17 IST | Created: 04-08-2025 18:17 IST
Elon Musk's Billion-Dollar Renewal: Steering Tesla Through New Challenges
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Tesla has made headlines by awarding its CEO, Elon Musk, shares valued at around $29 billion to retain his leadership. This decision comes in the wake of a court judgment nullifying his previous $50 billion pay package from 2018. The company is expanding its focus from automotive to AI and robotics.

The Delaware court identified issues with the original board's approval process, prompting Musk to contest the ruling. Despite a dip in car sales and stock price, Musk, who owns a 13% stake, is steering Tesla towards new ventures.

The stock allocation aims to escalate Musk's voting power, crucial for propelling Tesla's pursuit of innovation. The shares require Musk to stay in a pivotal role until 2027, ensuring ongoing leadership during the company's transformative phase.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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