Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta deal explained: What he wanted, what the board opposed and what changed

Mark Zuckerberg’s battle with Meta Platforms’ board of directors over voting control, compensation and a proposed new class of shares ended in a compromise after months of tense negotiations, according to a company filing released on Wednesday.

The dispute exposed the challenges facing the $1.7 trillion technology company as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence (AI) while trying to preserve its founder-led management structure.