This chapter explores the recent decision by Tesla shareholders to grant Elon Musk a $48 billion pay raise and its implications. A business law professor discusses the complex nature of the shareholder vote and its legal implications, including concerns raised by a Delaware court. The chapter also delves into the influence of proxy advisors on institutional and retail shareholders' voting decisions and questions the effectiveness of incentive pay for CEOs in improving company performance.
Starboard Value would like to see some changes at Autodesk and isn’t shy about it. And Jensen Huang’s commencement address at Caltech has some timeless life and investing advice.
(00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Why Starboard Value is putting Autodesk’s management team and board on notice.
- Broadcom’s 10-for-1 stock split, and why the 90s are alive and well in tech.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s advice for graduates at Caltech and wisdom from 30 years at the helm.
Then, at (18:02) Ricky Mulvey talks with Bryce Tingle, business law professor and author of the new book, “Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance,” about Elon Musk’s big pay raise.
Companies discussed: ADSK, AVGO, NVDA, TSLA.
Catch Jensen Huang’s Caltech commencement speech here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qXDdToZHzE&t=3138s
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Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Tim Beyers, Ricky Mulvey, Bryce Tingle
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Dez Jones
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