The growth was absolutely predicted as to the first tranches, to quote the ruling
> Tesla determined that three operational milestones were “considered probable of achievement,” which meant that they were greater than 70% probable of achievement within approximately one year of the Grant date
> [...]
> Defendants failed to prove the factual predicate for their argument that all the milestones were “ambitious” and difficult to achieve.
> Tesla determined that three operational milestones were “considered probable of achievement,” which meant that they were greater than 70% probable of achievement within approximately one year of the Grant date
> [...]
> Defendants failed to prove the factual predicate for their argument that all the milestones were “ambitious” and difficult to achieve.