Meta Cuts Deal to Keep Zuckerberg in California Amid Tax Threat
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 24 Oct, 12:29headline rewritten
Meta Offers Zuckerberg New Shares to Keep Him in CaliforniaMeta Cuts Deal to Keep Zuckerberg in California Amid Tax Threat
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Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics20:26first to reportedited after publishing
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Meta Offers Zuckerberg New Shares to Keep Him in CaliforniaMeta Platforms Inc. is taking no chances that Mark Zuckerberg ends up living far away from the company he co-founded.
Thu, 22 October 2026
14 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:21
How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax The New York Times Mark Zuckerberg Discussed Leaving California Over Wealth Tax WSJ Zuckerberg weighed leaving California over the wealth tax. Meta answered with a new class of stock Fortune Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns Reuters Mark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over billionaire tax SFGATE
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:20
In Kalifornien droht eine Abgabe auf Milliardenvermögen – und Mark Zuckerberg setzt vorsorglich auf Umstrukturierung. Rechtsstreite belasten die Meta-Quartalszahlen.
- Google News - Top Stories05:20
Meta Stock Split Deal Will Keep Mark Zuckerberg In California Amid Billionaire Tax Threat Forbes Zuckerberg weighed leaving California over the wealth tax. Meta answered with a new class of stock Fortune Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal. WSJ Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns Reuters How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax The New York Times
- Google News - Top Stories10:10
Meta strikes deal with Zuckerberg to help him foot billionaire tax bill The Guardian Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal. WSJ Mark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over proposed billionaire tax, Meta says CBS News How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax The New York Times Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns Reuters
- Google News - Top Stories14:28
Mark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over proposed billionaire tax, Meta says CBS News Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal. WSJ Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns Reuters How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax The New York Times Zuckerberg weighed leaving California over the wealth tax. Meta answered with a new class of stock Fortune
- South China Morning Post15:20
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg will get a new chunk of shares in the company he founded, and in return, he has agreed to stay in California, where the company is headquartered, for at least eight more years. It is partly a financial carrot intended to keep Zuckerberg in California, where voters in November will decide whether to approve a temporary tax on wealth held by billionaires who live in the state. Meta announced the deal on Wednesday in a securities filing that coincided with its...
- dailymail.com15:26
According to a regulatory filing, negotiations between Zuckerberg and a special committee of Meta's board were lengthy and, at times, contentious.
- El País (Spain)15:29
El grupo tecnológico entregará nuevas acciones sin derecho a voto y le permitirán venderlas paulatinamente para pagar el nuevo tributo sobre el patrimonio
- dailycaller.com15:38
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg struck a deal with his company’s board that he would remain in California if voters pass an initiative to tax billionaires.
- The Guardian World15:40
Chief executive agrees to remain in California for eight years even if state brings in one-off 5% wealth tax Meta has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to help him foot a possible California wealth tax targeting billionaires. The social media company behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp revealed on Wednesday night that the arrangement would keep its chief executive living in California, where Meta’s headquarters are located. Continue reading...
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)17:19
Il numero uno di Meta Mark Zuckerberg si prepara a pagare la tassa sui miliardari, se la California approverà la misura. E il gruppo a cui fanno capo Facebook, Instagram e Whatsapp corre ai ripari per consentirgli di farlo senza mettere a rischio il controllo della società. Meta infatti, come emerge da un documento depositato […] L'articolo Mark Zuckerberg si prepara a pagare la tassa californiana sui miliardari. Meta gli dà nuove azioni per blindarlo per otto anni proviene da Il Fatto...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:02
Tech company creates new share class allowing chief executive to sell half of stake without ceding voting power
- Bloomberg Politics20:34
Mark Zuckerberg had a dinner-table ultimatum with his board, which came after months of wrangling over the company's financing needs and a proposed California wealth tax. Meta will offer a new class of non-voting shares to existing investors, and Zuckerberg will have a special agreement that will give him the ability to sell some of that stock without diluting his majority voting power. Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech Host has the details. Plus, Jackie Reses, co-founder and CEO of Lead on becoming...
- Google News - Top Stories20:35
Meta’s deal to keep Zuckerberg in California adds fuel to wealth tax debate ahead of election CNBC Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal. WSJ How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax The New York Times Zuckerberg Wants to Keep His Votes Bloomberg.com Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns Reuters
Fri, 23 October 2026
4 reports- Le Monde (France)03:15
Les électeurs californiens voteront, le 3 novembre, sur une proposition prévoyant de mettre en place un impôt exceptionnel de 5 % sur la fortune des milliardaires.
- Google News - Top Stories06:51
Mark Zuckerberg owns 13% of Meta but controls 61% of its votes. California’s wealth tax would bill him on the 13% Fortune How Mark Zuckerberg went to war with his own board of directors over pay and power The Washington Post Meta agrees to let Mark Zuckerberg remain in California amid proposed billionaire wealth tax Fox Business Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield...
- Bloomberg Politics18:13
Progressive Democrat Ro Khanna lashed out at opponents of California’s proposed wealth tax after Meta Platforms Inc. revealed stunning details of how Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg negotiated a deal to fund his potential payment of the levy and stay in the state if the measure passes.
- Google News - Top Stories18:15
Mark Zuckerberg’s deal to stay in California cheered by wealth tax campaign Financial Times Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns Reuters Mark Zuckerberg’s creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of Meta Yahoo Finance How Mark Zuckerberg went to war with his own board of directors over pay and power The Washington Post Zuckerberg Wants to Keep His Votes Bloomberg.com
Mon, 26 October 2026
3 reports- Times of India03:17
Meta Platforms has revealed an innovative structure of new Class C shares, empowering CEO Mark Zuckerberg to sustain his voting dominance. This strategic maneuver is aimed at enhancing opportunities for capital enhancement, rewarding employees, and pursuing acquisitions, especially in the realm of artificial intelligence. Each shareholder will be granted one Class C share for every Class A or B share held, with trading slated to begin on January 19, 2027.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:23
O jednokratnom porezu od pet posto odlučivat će se na izborima 3. studenog
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:02
Společnost Meta uzavřela dohodu s Markem Zuckerbergem, díky které generální ředitel získá další akcie společnosti. Akcie mu mají vynahradit majetek, o který by mohl přijít, pokud by v Kalifornii došlo ke schválení jednorázové pětiprocentní daně pro obyvatele s čistým jměním přesahujícím miliardu dolarů. Meta oznámila, že díky dohodě bude její generální ředitel i nadále bydlet v Kalifornii.
Wed, 28 October 2026
1 report- Tagesschau (Germany)10:17
Kalifornien stimmt bei den Midterms auch über die Einführung einer Reichensteuer ab. In dem US-Bundesstaat leben viele Tech-Milliardäre. Einer von ihnen macht schon mal mobil. Von Gabi Biesinger.