A potential Tesla-SpaceX merger can give Elon Musk a shortcut to unlocking parts of his $1 trillion Tesla compensation package. A change-in-control provision in Tesla’s approved pay plan could eliminate some of the performance-based conditions attached to Musk’s stock award if Tesla gets merged into SpaceX. While the merger still remains speculative, the deal can increase Musk’s control over Tesla while allowing him to combine electric car, space and AI ambitions into one.

Musk's $1 trillion Tesla pay package may spark merger talks with SpaceX. Merger officially announced by December 31 at 17.5% YES.

See How a Tesla-SpaceX Merger Gives Musk a Shortcut to His $1 Trillion Payday