https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/14/teslas-board-forms-a-special-committee-to-evaluate-going-private.html > Tesla's board has formed a special committee to evaluate CEO Elon Musk's desire to go private, the company said Tuesday. The committee has not yet received a formal proposal from Musk, the statement says, but it's another signal that the company is seriously considering the option. > Any action to take the company private will need the approval of the special committee, made up of three Tesla board members, the company said.