Elon Musk claims he is heading for victory in Tesla $56bn pay vote

Chief says resolutions on his remuneration and electric-car maker’s Texas move are passing by ‘wide margins’

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has claimed that shareholders are set to vote in favour of his $56 billion (€52 billion) pay award and a proposal to reincorporate the electric-car maker in Texas at its annual meeting on Thursday. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has claimed that shareholders are set to vote in favour of his $56 billion (€52 billion) pay award and a proposal to reincorporate the electric-car maker in Texas at its annual meeting on Thursday. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP
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