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Ex-Presidential Candidate Ramaswamy Criticizes Court’s Ruling on Musk’s Pay

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  • Judge nullifies Musk's Tesla compensation deal.

  • Ramaswamy deems the court's decision a capitalist threat.

  • Appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court is possible.

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Last updated: 1 February, 2024 - 5:10 am 5:10 am
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In the wake of a judicial decision concerning Elon Musk’s compensation from Tesla, former presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has voiced significant criticism, suggesting that the ruling endangers the very fabric of capitalist enterprise. Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen McCormick recently annulled Musk’s hefty remuneration deal, ruling in favor of a shareholder’s lawsuit which argued the package did not serve the interests of Tesla’s investors. Musk had earned this package upon reaching certain milestones that contributed to Tesla’s growth.

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Ruling Against Musk’s CompensationImplications for Corporate Governance

Ruling Against Musk’s Compensation

Despite a strong endorsement of Musk’s compensation by over 70% of voting shareholders, Judge McCormick sided with plaintiff Richard Tornetta. Tornetta contested the package’s benefits to the investors, challenging its alignment with their interests. Ramaswamy entered the fray, asserting in a video that the court’s intervention to revise Musk’s earnings is a direct threat to the essence of capitalism.

Implications for Corporate Governance

Ramaswamy underscored the broader implications for the business judgment rule, a principle that typically shields corporate boards from judicial scrutiny over their business decisions. He argued that the court’s move to override the board’s decision could undermine the risk-taking that is central to the shareholder value maximization. Echoing Ramaswamy’s sentiment, Musk responded concisely, indicating his agreement.

The fallout from the court’s ruling continues to reverberate, with Musk contemplating relocating Tesla’s state of registry from Delaware—citing Texas as a potential new base. Notably, Texas became the new headquarters for Tesla in 2022. The ruling could still face an appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court, leaving open the possibility of an overturned decision.

Ramaswamy’s stark warning reflects the concern among certain business leaders and investors over judicial overreach into corporate governance. His comments have resonated with Musk and potentially with a broader audience of supporters who see the court’s decision as a misstep in the balance between regulation and free enterprise.

The debate over Musk’s compensation and the role of judicial oversight in business decisions remains a contentious issue, with ramifications that could extend well beyond Tesla and its high-profile CEO.

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