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Delaware High Court Reinstates Musk’s 2018 Tesla Options, Lifting His Reported Wealth Past $700 Billion

The ruling faults the lower court for denying Tesla a fair chance to defend the award.

Overview

  • The restored package grants options on 303 million adjusted Tesla shares at a $23.30 strike price, versus recent trading around $481, implying roughly $139 billion in value at the latest close.
  • The decision reverses Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick’s annulments that followed a shareholder suit by Richard Tornetta alleging Musk’s control over the board.
  • News outlets citing billionaire indices report Musk’s net worth at about $749 billion following the reinstatement.
  • Attorneys for the shareholder plaintiffs say they are evaluating next steps after the Delaware Supreme Court’s decision.
  • Separately from the 2018 award, Tesla’s board approved a November 2025 compensation plan that could reach $1 trillion if aggressive performance targets are achieved.