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Norway’s $2 Trillion Wealth Fund Votes Against Musk’s $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Ahead of Nov. 6 Ballot

Tesla’s board says approving the plan is critical to retaining Musk.

Overview

  • Norway’s sovereign wealth fund (NBIM), a roughly 1%–plus Tesla holder, said it has already voted no, citing the award’s size, dilution and unmitigated key‑person risk.
  • NBIM also disclosed votes against two long‑tenured Tesla directors and the company’s general stock compensation plan, escalating its governance push before the meeting.
  • Influential proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis recommend rejection, while investors are split, with Baron Capital supporting the package and several large institutions publicly opposed.
  • Prediction markets imply high odds of shareholder approval this week, though the outcome may hinge on retail participation and positions from major index holders that have not disclosed votes.
  • The 10‑year performance award ties potential stock grants to steep milestones—including an $8.5 trillion market value, 1 million robots and 1 million robotaxis—and could lift Musk’s ownership to roughly a quarter of Tesla if fully earned.