The nonbinding measure garnered 1.06 billion votes in favor of authorization, exceeding the 916.3 million that were against, Tesla disclosed in a late Friday regulatory filing. Tesla’s bylaws consider abstentions as votes against, so the measure did not pass. Since it was an advisory proposal, the board will consider next steps in light of the level of shareholder support, General Counsel Brandon Ehrhart said Thursday during Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting.
