Age of Dreams

Xiao Qi didn't doubt whether the Yankee would make trouble.

Because the Yankee hit the rocks, that's for sure!

No one enjoys being a shit-scrambler and a weasel more than a Yankee.

As long as there are benefits that can be taken advantage of, the Yankees will definitely follow suit.

Although SKYPE is an American company, the companies that control its equity are all from overseas financial free zones. In terms of taxation, the United States can't take advantage of it.

Besides, Xiao Qi is not an American. If he can turn the company into an American-run company and control the network communication industry, there will be a lot of benefits.

Before Xiao Qi thought about it, if the road to Europe is cut off, he still has the United States, Canada, South America, Japan, South Korea and other countries that can develop.

But now if the United States follows up with the investigation of SKYPE, then basically all the roads of SKYPE will be cut off, and it will be meaningless at all.

At that time, let alone 8.5 billion U.S. dollars, even the 6 billion U.S. dollars given by Microsoft will not be able to reach it!

No wonder Microsoft gave this price. It turned out that they already knew the impending difficulties Fairy Company was about to face.

Since Ballmer took charge of Microsoft, his attitude has been much tougher than that of Bill's children's shoes. From the moment he knew the news, he came to take advantage of the fire, and he knew what Microsoft's attitude was.

Microsoft, a company, has never been a fuel-efficient lamp.

In the era of personal computers, they are the software overlords in the computer industry, and they can be called the world's largest giants.

This expressive power is not only manifested in Bill Children's Shoes' title of the world's richest man for more than ten consecutive years, but also manifested in Microsoft's absolute control over computer software.

At that time, no other company dared to do what Microsoft wanted to do, because no matter who you were, you would only be crushed if you met Microsoft.

Of course, in the current Internet age, Microsoft's dominance has been greatly weakened. In a few years, Google will become the same existence as Microsoft back then and surpass them.

But even in 2013. Microsoft still shows great dominance in the electronics industry, and Bill Boys is still the top three super rich in the world.

The decline of the past few years. Microsoft has actually noticed it a long time ago, otherwise there would be no such thing as Ballmer becoming CEO to seek a breakthrough again.

Ballmer is not an ordinary professional manager. He is a super rich man. He now has a net worth of more than 10 billion U.S. dollars, and will break through more than 20 billion U.S. dollars in the future.

Therefore, his ability is far beyond that of a professional manager, and his means and vision are world-class.

In his previous life, Microsoft did not regain its glory in his hands. There are really many factors, and the mainstream people on Wall Street have not criticized him too much, which is already a kind of appreciation for Ballmer.

Now, as Microsoft, which wants to swallow SKYPE, Ballmer personally negotiates with Xiao Qi. On the one hand, it is to put pressure on Xiao Qi, and on the other hand, it also expresses the importance of Microsoft.

Xiao Qi's thoughts turned like electricity, but his words did not fall, "Stephen, if the United States is also planning to target us. It seems that we have to sell SKYPE. Silver Lake Capital and Green Pine Capital have contacted us before. The price It is much higher than your Microsoft."

Ballmer was stunned, "Are you going to sell SKYPE?"

There was uncontrollable joy in his heart.

Microsoft originally thought of Xiao Qi's character. It was absolutely impossible to spit out the meat they got, so they thought it would be best to have 50%. If not, just buy some less.

Anyway, the momentum of SKYPE has developed so well that Microsoft also wants to get involved in it, and then slowly enjoy the huge benefits it brings and the influence within the industry.

The 50% stake of 3 billion US dollars mentioned earlier was purely a test. Microsoft did not intend to tear itself apart with Xiao Qi.

Doing business always requires your love and my willingness, and everyone making a fortune together is the best way to cooperate.

Unexpectedly. As soon as he threatened him like this, Xiao Qi actually said that he wanted to sell SKYPE! ?

This is what gave Ballmer an unexpected surprise.

If you swallow SKYPE. Then Microsoft will immediately become the overlord in the network communication industry, and will take a big lead in the future network development.

More importantly, SKYPE will have more benefits for Microsoft's network layout, and can extend many more projects, such as the online video market, online advertising market, and so on.

As soon as the thought changed in his mind, Ballmer made up his mind.

Once Xiao Qi said that he wanted to let go of SKYPE, then Microsoft must take it down!

As everyone knows, although Xiao Qi doesn't know what the old and cunning Ballmer thinks, Xiao Qi also knows that it was under Ballmer's strong support in his previous life that Microsoft bought SKYPE at a sky-high price of 8.5 billion U.S. dollars. SKYPE is not as developed and promising as the current SKYPE in this life.

Therefore, after knowing that the U.S. government is likely to make trouble, Xiao Qi immediately made a decision and prepared to sell SKYPE in advance.

In any case, there will be many restrictions on doing SKYPE, so it is better to sell it now that the price is right.

It is impossible to control everything in business. SKYPE was originally intended to be sold after it grows. Although it sells for less now, it is better than waiting until it is investigated and restricted by Europe and the United States. Selling well.

And Ballmer is very interested in SKYPE, Xiao Qi naturally knows that selling him is the most cost-effective.

"They gave me an estimate of 10 billion US dollars, and I expect to sell it for 12 billion US dollars." Xiao Qi laughed, "So if you want to buy half, you have to double it to 6 billion US dollars!"

"No, no, no! It's too expensive!" Ballmer shook his head directly, "The current market value of SKYPE is at most a little bit more, how can it reach as much as 10 billion U.S. dollars? Don't lie to me!"

"Believe it or not." Xiao Qi smiled, "Thank you for telling me the reaction from the US, Stephen, then I will contact the buyer."

"Wait a minute!" Ballmer yelled immediately, "Qi Shao, you're going to sell it to someone else anyway, so why not seriously negotiate a price and sell it to Microsoft."

"You want to buy them all?" Xiao Qi asked in surprise.

"If you want to sell, then Microsoft is willing to accept." Ballmer said seriously.

"Then it's 11 billion US dollars." Xiao Qi pondered.

Ballmer laughed angrily, "It's rare, it's not that I don't understand the market. You have invested no more than 5 billion US dollars in total. How come the price has more than doubled now? How long has it been?"

"This is different, Stephen." Xiao Qi shook his head, "If SKYPE is in my hands, then it is the right owner. Although it is only worth seven or eight billion U.S. dollars now, considering the future growth, I give Its valuation of $11 billion is definitely not high.”

"But if you don't sell it, once it is investigated by Europe and the United States, can its value reach 11 billion U.S. dollars? I'm afraid the 6 billion U.S. dollars will be suspended?" Ballmer asked rhetorically.

"If the price I want cannot be reached, I would rather cooperate with communication operators in Europe or the United States." Xiao Qi said, "Although my shares will be much less at that time, in the long run, I will The profit must be more than $11 billion."

Ballmer was silent for a while.

He knew that Xiao Qi was not trying to scare people, but that it was really possible to do so.

After all, selling a very growing company at a low price is reluctant for anyone.

That being the case, it is better to give up part of the profits and tie them up with the industry giants. This will not only overcome the difficulties, but also get huge profits in the long-term future, which is far more cost-effective than selling at a low price.

The only difference is that Fairy Company can no longer control SKYPE, or even hold shares, but is only one of the shareholders.

"For $8 billion, Microsoft will buy it all." After a pause, Baller said to Xiao Qi: "As long as you agree, we can sign the contract today."

"No." Xiao Qi also replied him directly, "Stephen, how about it, we are also acquaintances, I will give you the most conservative price, 10.6 billion US dollars, a little more than Silver Lake's bid. If you don't want to , that means I didn’t say it, and I will continue to act according to the previous plan.”

"Wait a minute!"

Ballmer sighed, "In this way, don't negotiate with those communication operators, give me three days, and we will discuss the price carefully. 10.6 billion US dollars is too much, you have to let me do it. "

"Okay, I specifically entrusted the management of SKYPE to talk to you." Xiao Qi said, "But if you don't reply after three days, then Microsoft will lose the qualification to bid."

"Row!"

Ballmer nodded.

Although he is the CEO of Microsoft, he doesn't say what he says, and what he says is what he says.

Encountering such a large acquisition, he needs to discuss it with Chairman Bill Children's Shoes and reach a consensus with the board of directors before he can do his best to acquire SKYPE.

But Ballmer is also confident.

Because he knows how much Bill Gates regrets that he has lost the opportunity of the Internet age. The previous $45 billion acquisition of YAHOO is an excellent proof that he wants to participate in the Internet age.

Now SKYPE is another excellent opportunity, and its development potential is not much smaller than that of YAHOO, and the price is not expensive. Of course, Bill Gates will not miss it.

Microsoft is not short of money.

Bill Gates and Microsoft's board of directors will never think about the lesson of having money without going to fields with great development potential in the future!

SKYPE, that must be won! (to be continued ~^~)

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