Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn – will shareholders agree?
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn – will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
Read the full article on BBC Technology
Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, focusing on Tesla's push for Elon Musk's $1tn pay package and the upcoming shareholder vote. There's a slight bias towards highlighting the controversy and potential consequences of rejecting the deal. The core claim about the pay package and the shareholder vote is well-supported.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Tesla is lobbying for Elon Musk's $1tn pay package.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms Tesla proposed a $1tn award for Musk if he hits ambitious targets.
- Verification Source #3: Tesla chair warns Musk could quit if the pay deal is rejected.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms Musk should be given shares worth almost $1tn.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The pay package is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
- Verification Source #1: Mentions the annual shareholder meeting.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Musk's wealth could rise to more than $2tn if the Tesla pay package is agreed by shareholders.
- Verification Source #1: States Musk's wealth could rise to more than $2tn if the pay package is agreed.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Norway's oil fund is voting against the pay deal.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Norway's oil fund will vote against Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3: Tesla chair warns Musk could quit if shareholders reject $1tn pay deal
- Source 1: Elon Musk's $1tn Tesla pay deal to be rejected by huge Norway ...
- Source 2: Tesla proposes $1tn award for Elon Musk if he hits ambitious targets