Tesla is reportedly under investigation by the DOJ and SEC over it’s mysterious ‘Project 42’::The project was internally believed to involve building a glass house for Elon Musk, the Journal previously reported.

  • Dntshoot@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    So if he were to give himself a bonus and use that money to build the house would it still be illegal? Genuinely asking

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      No CEO of a public company has the power to just “give himself a bonus” if the sum is to be any more than pocket money. The board has to approve it.

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      The board would need to approve of that bonus, and in turn the board is accountable to shareholders. If a CEO starts using a public company as a personal piggy bank, shareholders have grounds to sue.