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Proxy Advisor ISS Urges Tesla Investors to Reject Musk’s Massive Compensation Package

Leading proxy advisor ISS has recommended Tesla investors reject CEO Elon Musk’s proposed compensation package that could grant him up to $1 trillion in additional stock. The advisory firm cited concerns about the award’s “astronomical” size and design despite acknowledging the ambitious performance targets.

Proxy Advisor Opposes Musk’s Compensation Plan

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), one of the most influential proxy voting advisory firms, has recommended that Tesla investors vote against a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that could reportedly be worth nearly $1 trillion, according to analysis published Friday. The recommendation comes ahead of Tesla’s scheduled November 5 annual shareholder meeting and proxy vote.