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

From the Filing

0001104659-25-097147.txt : 20251006 0001104659-25-097147.hdr.sgml : 20251006 20251006165028 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-25-097147 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 FILED AS OF DATE: 20251006 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251006 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Tesla, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001318605 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES [3711] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing EIN: 912197729 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34756 FILM NUMBER: 251377363 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 TESLA ROAD CITY: AUSTIN STATE: TX ZIP: 78725 BUSINESS PHONE: 512-516-8177 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 TESLA ROAD CITY: AUSTIN STATE: TX ZIP: 78725 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TESLA MOTORS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20050222 DEFA14A 1 tm252289d30_defa14a.htm DEFA14A 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 x 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 x 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): x 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 receiv