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Elon Musk 's unprecedented pay package from Tesla could see him pocket billions even if he doesn't meet revolutionary targets. The potential value of the deal could reach $878 billion in Tesla stock over 10 years if all the ambitious goals set by the board are met. The deal was presented as performance-based by the company's board. However, an analysis shows that Musk could earn tens of billions just by achieving a few easier targets.

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Musk could earn billions even with minimal targets

A Reuters analysis found that even if Musk hits just two of the easier targets, he could earn $26 billion. That's more than the combined lifetime pay of the next eight highest-paid CEOs. The analysis also showed that if Musk sells an average of 1.2 million cars a y

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