The Elon Musk Playbook: Unpacking a Potential Tesla SpaceX Merger A proposed merger between Tesla and SpaceX has sent shockwaves through Wall Street, but beneath its surface lies a more complex dynamic: the potential for Elon Musk to tap into billions of dollars in equity payouts.
A loophole in the $1 trillion compensation plan approved by Tesla shareholders could allow him to unlock this money if he merges with SpaceX. This move is consistent with Mr.
Musk's long standing strategy of consolidation and concentration.