Elon Musk and Tesla secured a major legal victory. The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Musk's 2018 CEO compensation package, valued at $56 billion—one of the largest executive payouts in corporate history. This wasn't a standard salary deal; it was a performance-based package tied to ambitious milestones that many industry experts initially deemed unrealistic. The achievement underscores how audacious goal-setting and execution can reshape corporate governance and wealth creation in high-stakes industries. The ruling reflects broader debates about executive compensation, innovation incentives, and how boards evaluate transformative leadership.

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StablecoinGuardianvip
· 6h ago
5.6 billion directly credited, I really don’t understand this logic, it’s just absurd.
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CoffeeOnChainvip
· 12-20 07:03
5.6 billion just like that? Truly impressive, this execution capability really speaks for itself.
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ContractTearjerkervip
· 12-20 02:48
5.6 billion, to be honest, this deal is a bit outrageous, but I have to say this guy really achieved all his goals.
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BetterLuckyThanSmartvip
· 12-20 02:47
5.6 billion, to be honest, I'm more concerned about whether Tesla's actual performance can justify this number...
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SeasonedInvestorvip
· 12-20 02:40
5.6 billion USD in hand? The verdict is truly incredible, Elon Musk really won this round beautifully. --- I have to say, achieving the impossible goal through sheer effort—that's what leadership is all about. --- Alright, wealthy people are still wealthy people; the law has to give them a green light. --- Wait, why was this compensation plan rejected back then? Now it's reinstated... feels like the legal process isn't that simple. --- So, can the performance bonus package really be played like this? Learned something new—next time I confront the CEO's pay at the company, I'll do it the same way. --- Can the Delaware court's ruling also explain why there was so much opposition back then... --- Honestly, this 5.6 billion definitely touched a lot of people's nerves, but the results are right there; can't argue with that.
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TaxEvadervip
· 12-20 02:31
Hmm... Did they really just get back 5.6 billion like that? What were those shareholders arguing about back then?
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MEV_Whisperervip
· 12-20 02:25
5.6 billion, this guy really went all out... Elon Musk won again, but this time the Delaware court is on his side. Truly meaningful. Performance-based compensation packages—there really aren't many who dare to play like this. Honestly, how outrageous were the initial goals? Now they've all been achieved... A madman is just a madman.
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Fren_Not_Foodvip
· 12-20 02:24
5.6 billion is truly incredible; this is the price of daring to think and dare to do.
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