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Potential SpaceX–Tesla merger could accelerate Musk’s share vesting
According to ITHome, Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla have each established special committees to evaluate a possible merger. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimates that accelerated vesting of Tesla shares could add over $110 billion to his wealth. Those shares otherwise vest in 2028, and acceleration depends on whether the transaction triggers a change-of-control provision.
What to know
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The approximately 286 million shares are scheduled to vest in January 2028 and are currently worth more than $110 billion.
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Under Musk’s 2025 compensation plan, a change-of-control clause is triggered if existing Tesla shareholders hold less than 50% of voting power in the surviving entity or its parent.
Why it matters
The potential merger’s implications for Musk’s compensation depend on the transaction structure and how existing equity-award provisions apply.
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