American Fortune Life

Seattle, Washington, USA.

In the CEO's office of Starbucks headquarters, Howard Schultz looked at the news report on the LCD TV on the wall with a gloomy expression, with a sharp light in his eyes. No one knew the shock and helplessness in his heart at this moment.

25% stake. . . In any case, Andy Smith's entry into the Starbucks board of directors is irreversible.

Moreover, if the other party has another 5% of the shares, I am afraid that they can easily take away the chairman's throne and dominate the board of directors, which will affect the operation and planning of Starbucks.

"David, what do you think?"

David Pace, the executive vice president with the same dignified expression, heard Howard's question and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "It seems that our stock price has been continuously suppressed during this period, and the root cause of all kinds of negative news has been found... "

"It's really unscrupulous!" Howard Schultz frowned, with a dark face, and said helplessly at the same time.

David Pace glanced at Howard, the president and CEO, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This is the power of capital. Even if Starbucks averaged out all the shares, it still couldn't hold back the encroachment and accumulation of caring people.

Few shareholders have more than 5% of the shares. Although it can ensure that Starbucks' management has control over power, similarly, changes in shareholders do not need to be disclosed to the company and the market. Now Andy Smith has accumulated enough shares to start closing the net .

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to change his ownership. Now it seems that the other party does not intend to accept as soon as it is good, but will continue to acquire the company's shares to complete the complete control of Starbucks.

We must now convene a board of directors, stabilize our major shareholders, and at the same time use money to continue to repurchase Starbucks shares in the market.

As for Andy Smith. . . "

David Pace glanced at the ugly expression of Howard Schultz who was frowning tightly, and finally said: "The board of directors needs to adopt a coping attitude, whether to welcome or condemn, no matter what, they need to meet with the other party to discuss, if they Once the stock exceeds 30%, we will have no way to prevent him from using his status as a major shareholder to occupy the position of chairman, once it exceeds 50%... "

Howard nodded silently. Although David Pace didn't finish his words, he also knew what the result would be. Not only would Starbucks' long-term management approach centered on employees' initiative be completely bankrupt, but it also marked that Starbucks would truly All of them are under the control of Andy Smith, a dominant family.

"Notify all members of our board of directors' independent directors, audit and compliance committee, compensation and management development committee, nomination and corporate governance committee, and conduct a video conference in half an hour to discuss a response as soon as possible..."

"Boom——"

"President, our stock has risen by 30% at present, and the stock price is 10.02 dollars..."

The president's secretary knocked twice, pushed the door straight in, and reported to Howard Schultz.

Howard and David Peston suddenly changed their expressions, and then quickly looked at each other with wry smiles. The other party made a move, using their capital advantage to collect stocks in the secondary market, unless their board of directors also fought with Andy to buy back stocks Otherwise, you can only watch the stock price rise and let the other party buy the stock little by little. After all, the US dollar is attractive, and many investors who have been tortured by the financial turmoil will take advantage of this opportunity to sell and leave the market.

Starbucks' massive layoffs and wave of store closures have always dealt a huge blow to the company's stock price. Now that someone is taking over the offer, I don't know how many people are wishing for it.

"David, let's inform the shareholders. It's war or peace. We have to make a decision as soon as possible. I hope the other party won't..."

David Pace nodded and stood up. He glanced worriedly at the spiritual pillar of Starbucks with a bitter expression and a little bit of disappointment. He gritted his teeth and said, "President, don't worry. I think Andy Smith is so smart. The reason why he is willing to acquire Starbucks is to see To realize the potential of Starbucks is to earn profits,

Never unwisely destroy the foundation of Starbucks. "

"Hehe, I hope..." Howard Schultz smiled helplessly.

Although Howard Schultz has never met and communicated with Andy Smith, he has also learned about this young man from various media. He knows that the other party is a business genius. negative reports.

After Summit Entertainment, AMC Television, and Weinstein Films were acquired, Andy Smith did not hesitate to purge the company's founders and management.

Unless he chooses to compromise and surrender, he will definitely be targeted by Andy Smith and eventually be kicked out of the company. It's not that Howard Schultz raises others' aspirations to destroy his prestige. It's true that Andy Smith is too rich!

230 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, as the largest rooftop restaurant in New York, "Sky Tea Break", gives people a feeling of sitting in the "air" of New York. Under the cover of palm trees, the Empire State Building is in front of you, and a parasol The dining table below was filled with exquisite refreshments and two cups of fragrant coffee.

"Britney, seeing your current state, I'm really happy for you." Andy looked at the blond hair across the face with a smile on his face. He had successfully recovered from fitness and had a beautiful makeup on Britney Spears Lanny said very sincerely.

"Haha, thank you. Seriously, Andy, thank you for your advice." Wearing a gray T-shirt, a white cardigan long sweater, and a pair of low-slung jeans, Britney smiled heartily. Thank you.

"That's nothing, after all, I have also fallen, and I have seen the cruelest side of the world, but on the other side, I can also see the most beautiful side, from one extreme to another, this is not contradictory and worthwhile...

Because I haven't witnessed one side, I can't see the other side. Although the cruel side is very cruel, it will be unforgettable for a lifetime. As for heaven, it is really heaven.

I have been to both hell and heaven. . . "

There was a faint smile on Andy's handsome face, and his tone was flat. However, Britney, who heard Andy's words, had a moving expression, mist rose from her big eyes, and she showed a heartbreaking wry smile empatheticly. .

"I've been to these two places too...everyone despises them!

Hehe, it is said that there are highs and lows in life, but my life is already too low. But it is also these troughs that make me understand that if you shape me into a false dream, there will always be a day when it will be shattered. What I should do is to be my true self!

When those bastards can no longer take ugly photos of me, and no one is interested in my gossip, I am back, and I want to live my best life and disappoint those bitches! "

There was a sweet smile on Britney's face that had never changed, and her words were full of unwillingness and firmness.

"Hehe, we should have a drink, but let's bring champagne with coffee. Cheers to the dark history in our respective lives, the disillusioned past, living out our true selves, living out into legends!"

"Cheers to living a legend!"

"Ha ha..."

"Giggle..."

Andy and Britney laughed at the same time, and Britney looked at Andy with even more brilliance, looking at Andy unblinkingly.

Andy naturally noticed Britney's fiery gaze, and he really didn't have the urge to get down on this Britney, but for the sake of the next business, Andy still talked about the business with a charming smile on his face.

"Britney, I asked you out to meet today because I have a business to discuss with you. I know that you are the major shareholder of Starbucks. I hope you can transfer the shares in your hand to me. I will repay you at today's closing price. A 20% increase in acquisitions."

"Ah?" Britney opened her big eyes, blinked a few times, and asked with some doubts: "Andy, are you right? I'm the major shareholder of Starbucks?"

Andy looked at Britney, who was stunned and staring wide-eyed, the corners of his mouth twitched a few times, then he shook his head and smiled wryly, "That's right, you do own 4.1% of Starbucks shares under your name..."