Business Buzz: Elon Musk Pushes Tesla-SpaceX Merger for $1 Trillion Payday?

At the end of last year, Tesla's shareholder meeting approved a $1 trillion compensation package for founder Elon Musk. This package comes with several conditions, including shipping 20 million Tesla vehicles, securing 10 million active FSD (Full Self-Driving) subscriptions, and delivering 1 million Optimus robots. However, there's a critical detail many overlook: a hidden special clause. If Musk merges Tesla into SpaceX, he could receive the $1 trillion compensation more easily. Mary Ellen Carter, an accounting professor at Boston College who studies executive pay, said, "This $1 trillion target was originally meant to be extremely difficult to achieve. But it turns out it's not that hard—just get the company acquired." Indeed, on the bottom of page five of the 16-page "2025 CEO Performance Incentive Agreement," a quiet line reads: "If Tesla is acquired or otherwise taken over, half of the performance goals shall be deemed achieved." This clause is now drawing attention for how it might influence Musk's strategic decisions. VVIP members, unlock the full report. Let's discuss global economic trends and investment markets together! Join the 'Hot Talk! Wall Street' LINE community to exchange insights with industry elites (password: WSJWSJ)