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Historically, Musk’s earlier compensation deal, announced in January 2018, was itself considered groundbreaking, with incentives tied to Tesla’s market cap, vehicle production, and profitability. That package helped Musk ascend to the status of the world's richest person, with his wealth estimated at approximately $100 billion at the time. The new plan dwarfs that, with Owensman pointing out that Musk already holds nearly 40% of the way to a $1 trillion fortune—highlighting just how ambitious and speculative these targets are.