SpaceX-Tesla Merger Talks Could Shift Musk's Control
Discussions on a possible SpaceX and Tesla merger may give Elon Musk greater voting control at Tesla. Musk's pay packages at both companies are tied to ambitious goals, including Mars missions and robotaxi milestones. The report suggests the merger could give him that control even without meeting those targets.
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Context: Musk leads SpaceX, the rocket and satellite company, and Tesla, the electric carmaker. Large pay packages tied to hard targets are a common way companies try to align top executives with shareholders.
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