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Musk's voting power—holding nearly 14.5% of Tesla’s outstanding shares—gives him substantial influence over the upcoming vote. The leadership’s shared understanding is that Musk’s active participation is essential, especially since this will be his last chance to communicate directly with institutional investors before their votes.
Jeff remarks that Musk’s recent billion-dollar share buyback reinforced his confidence in Tesla’s prospects. Such actions are not merely custodial but signal a strong belief in the company's future growth and valuation.