Tesla has awarded Chief Executive Elon Musk 96 million shares worth approximately $29bn after the billionaire threatened to depart unless he was given greater control. The grant, approved by a special committee comprising just two board members, will increase Musk's stake from 13% to about 16% when it goes through in two years.
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