Tesla Updates Shareholder Voting Info Online

TL;DR

Tesla's got a new video on VoteTesla.com to show you how to vote your shares. Check it out!

AI Summary

Tesla, Inc. filed a DEFA14A on October 6, 2025, announcing updates to its website, www.VoteTesla.com. The website now features a video titled "Learn How to Vote With Op," providing information on how shareholders can cast their votes. This filing is a proxy statement related to the company's shareholder meeting.

Why It Matters

This filing informs shareholders about how to participate in corporate governance by voting, which is a fundamental right and responsibility of stock ownership.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a standard proxy statement update and does not contain information that suggests significant financial or operational risk.

Key Players & Entities

• Tesla, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• www.VoteTesla.com (company) — Website for voting information
• October 6, 2025 (date) — Filing date and website update date

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $100 billion — pledged as collateral (valued at nearly $100 billion) if the maximum permitted loan or inves
• $3.5 billion — collateralized by pledged stock is only $3.5 billion? Basically, we would like to understand

Filing Documents

• tm252289d30_defa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 25KB
• tm252289d30_defa14aimg001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 32KB
• tm252289d30_defa14aimg002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 13KB
• tm252289d30_defa14aimg003.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 9KB
• tm252289d30_defa14aimg004.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 23KB
• tm252289d30_defa14aimg005.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 25KB
• tm252289d30_defa14aimg006.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 84KB
• 0001104659-25-097147.txt ( ) — 282KB

From the Filing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 Tesla, Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 On October 6, 2025, Tesla, Inc. (“ Tesla ”) updated its website, www.VoteTesla.com, to include, among other things, a video titled “Learn How to Vote With Optimus.” A copy of the updated materials, including a transcript of the video, is below. Optimus: On November 6th, we will hold our annual shareholders meeting. This year we have some critical measures on the ballot. We have a bold and ambitious plan to drive Tesla’s next wave of growth and value creation for you, the owners of the Company. To execute on this plan, and to continue to realize extraordinary shareholder value, we need to put in place the adequate incentive structure for our CEO and ensure the stability of our Board of Directors. The future of Tesla and the future of your investment are in your hands and require you to participate in the shareholder vote. We are counting on you to make your voice heard. You can visit VoteTesla.com for more information about what’s on the ballot, and to get more detailed information on how to vote. We understand the shareholder voting process can be confusing and we’re here to help. We made it easy to take action. The three fastest ways are: one, online; two, by QR code; or thee, by phone. To vote online, look for an e-mail from your broker. For most shareholders, you can either search your inbox for a message from id@proxyvote.com and follow the instructions in the e-mail. Or you can take the shareholder voting materials you received in the mail and locate your control number. For most shareholders, it will be a unique 16-digit number. Visit proxyvote.com to cast your vote. Even easier, most of you can vote by QR code. On those same shareholder voting materials you receive by mail, scan the unique QR code provided. Follow the instructions as shown to cast your vote. If you prefer to deal with your so-called smartphone, vote by phone. Find your unique control number on the insert in the shareholder voting materials you received by mail. Call the phone number on the insert to cast your vote. While these instructions apply for most shareholders, please follow the specific instructions you have received. If you have not received voting instructions, please contact your broker. If you need further help voting your shares or you have any questions, please call our proxy solicitor Innisfree M&A Incorporated. Innisfree M&A Incorporated Shareholders: +1 (877) 717-3936 (U.S. and Canada) +1 (412) 232-3651 (all other countries) Banks & Brokers: +(212) 750-5833 (collect) Optimus: Most shareholders must submit their votes no later than 11:59 PM Eastern on November 5th. Other brokers may have an earlier deadline, so vote now. Today, Tesla is at a critical inflection point that has the potential to create continued extraordinary value for you, the shareholders. We have a strong belief that shareholder input is important as we continue to innovate and grow our business. Please do your part to help us accelerate our bold vision for Tesla’s future by taking action and voting today. 2025 Annual Meeting Vote with Tesla on ALL proposals VoteTesla.com Also on October 6, 2025, the following posts were made on X. On October 6, 2025, Tesla provided the below response to a question received from a proxy advisory firm. Question: Why does Mr. Musk have approximately 236 million shares pledged as collateral (valued at nearly $100 billion) if the maximum permitted loan or investment amount that can be collateralized by pledged stock is only $3.5 billion? Basically, we would like to understand why the pledged share amount is so much higher than any loan could be under the Tesla pledging policy. Answer: In short, the disclosure you reference is a result of certain securities rules regarding what stock that has been historically pledged (and what may potentially have a loan against it) versus loans actually collateralized from such stock. Your question correctly states that for Elon, our policy caps the aggregate loan or investment amount collateralized by the pledged stock at the lesser of $3.5 billion or twenty-fi

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