Rebirth of the Financial Overlord

Stephen Jobs' face was livid, with veins popping out on his forehead.

Because, the guy who swaggered in his office and pointed out the country was exactly Ro Wayne who kicked him out of Apple.

And now this guy dared to humiliate him at his door, it was absolutely malicious.

Jobs has always been bitter about being kicked out by the partner who regarded him as a friend back then, and now he hears this kind of words, and he wants to buy the company he has put all his efforts in to turn around, and he immediately gritted his teeth.

Honestly.

For an animation studio, Luo Wayne has no interest at all.

Not at all.

But Shen Jiannan, the major shareholder of the company, was interested in this company, and he could take the opportunity to mock and suppress Jobs, so Luo Wayne was very interested.

What is happiness?

To be happy is to see one's enemy unhappy, and that is happiness.

If you can still get some benefits, it will be double the happiness.

Jobs didn't like Luo Wayne, and Luo Wayne didn't like this guy either. Seeing this former partner at this time, the lost dog was so angry that his face was livid, and he laughed happily.

"Oh. Stephen, my old friend. Is that how you welcome your old friend? My God. What about your training and qualities?"

Steven Jobs was about to grit his teeth.

He has been paying attention to Apple's changes all the time. He saw Apple's market value plummet last year, and felt that his opportunity had come while he was heartbroken.

As long as you make your Pixar bigger, you will still have a chance to get back everything that belongs to you in the future.

Unexpectedly, Luo Wayne, a bastard, actually came to his door.

Trying to adjust his breathing, Jobs said with a gloomy face, "Stop putting on an air here, and just say what you want to do. If you have nothing to do, please go out."

Luo Wayne clicked his tongue twice, took out the checkbook from his pocket in the attitude of a winner, and said, "Didn't I tell you, I think your place is pretty good, how much is it, I bought it. Fifty million dollars, Or 100 million? Just make a price."

Hearing this, Jobs smiled instead of anger: "Do you think I will believe your words? Given the company's current financial situation, do you have the money to buy my company?"

Luo Wayne looked at Jobs with pity, as if looking at a stray dog, which made people feel very uncomfortable.

It wasn't until Jobs' face changed that he said, "You're a frog in a well. Don't you turn on your computer to see how well I've developed the company? God, why should I say this to an idiot like you?"

Jobs was taken aback, and his expression changed instantly.

When the computer was turned on, I couldn't help shivering.

The price of Apple's continued slump actually rebounded by 30% from the bottom.

Looking at the information on the major shareholders who increased their holdings, Jobs felt that everyone was confused.

The largest shareholder: British First International Capital.

The second largest shareholder: Jiuding Bank.

The third largest shareholder: Nanbo Bank Investment Fund No. 2.

The top three shareholders account for 53% of the total outstanding shares.

Look at the news again.

First International Capital increased its shareholding in Apple by US$600 million. Shen Jiannan, CEO of First International Capital, said that he is very optimistic about the future economy of the United States and has very high expectations for Apple's future development. Under the leadership, Apple will bring new technological advancements to society.

Like an old lion whose lioness has been robbed, Jobs roared, "Wayne, you bastard, how can you sell the company to outsiders."

Jobs was blown up.

As one of the capital operation geniuses, he could tell at a glance that this was an agreement reached between Luo Wayne and foreign capital.

And if a multinational giant like First International Capital becomes the largest shareholder of Apple, even if he makes the current company ten times or a hundred times bigger, he will not be able to get back everything that belongs to him from such a giant.

Luo Wayne was very satisfied with Jobs' distraught look. He stared blankly at the 10,000-dollar tie around his neck, and said indifferently, "There is money to be made, so why don't I sell it? The company will get better results if it cooperates with First International Capital." Development, don't you think I'm better than you?"

Jobs stared at Luo Wayne and cursed: "You short-sighted capitalist."

Luo Wayne was not ashamed but proud of this scolding, he straightened his body and said: 'Thank you for the compliment! Now, your company makes an offer. '

A burst of tingling pain came from the finger, and then the tingling pain spread along the arm to the heart, bringing a huge dizziness.

Jobs covered his heart and said: "Don't think that you can do whatever you want if you have money. I will never sell the company to a capitalist like you."

Luo Wayne saw that Jobs was covering his heart with his anger, and his face showed the pride of the winner. He took out his check book and said, "You are so naive and cute. Now you have only two choices, make a price, and sell the company. Sell ​​it to me. Or, I will talk to your employees now and buy them all. At that time, if you can’t complete the contract with Disney, just wait for the defendant to go bankrupt.”

"By the way, no matter who you recruit, I will buy them. Do you think someone will use love to generate electricity for you?"

After speaking, Luo Wayne laughed heartily.

This former partner who was better than me is so powerless at this time, this feeling is really cool.

But Jobs was so angry that he almost died, he covered his heart, gritted his teeth and cursed: "You are shameless."

Luo Wayne just shrugged his shoulders and said, "I've made a choice for you. I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible tomorrow. For the sake of old friends, I'll give you a day."

After speaking, Luo Wayne laughed and left.

Looking at his back, Jobs felt that all his strength was drained, and he slumped on the chair all of a sudden.

This kind of capital dimensionality reduction attack is simply not something he can resist.

what to do?

what to do?

Thinking of what Luo Wayne said, one after another severe pain spread from his heart.

Yi Luo Wayne has always been shameless and will definitely do this. If he poachs the owner of the company at a high price, he will be unable to fulfill the animation delivery contract with Disney, and he will definitely be sued for bankruptcy.

This is how to do?

It was dark.

Stephen Jobs turned purple and fell headfirst onto the desk.

California Meconda Hospital, ICU ward.

The white-haired Stephen Jobs was lying on the bed, unknown.

Shen Jiannan was outside the glass window, looking at this legendary figure who should have been recorded in history, with calm eyes and a calm face.

Beside him, Luo Wayne couldn't tell what his boss was thinking, and he was a little uneasy. He didn't expect that his few words would make Jobs so angry that he was admitted to the ICU.

Just now the doctor has notified Jobs' wife and asked her to prepare for the funeral.

This guy is too impatient.

Unable to see Shen Jiannan's joy or anger, Luo Wayne said awkwardly: "I didn't expect this to happen."

Shen Jiannan turned around and walked out of the hospital with big strides. He didn't lower the glass until he got into the car and said to Luo Wayne: "Tomorrow, I need to see the news of Pixar's acquisition."

Rolls-Royce, already turned on the headlights and went away.

Luo Wayne was shivered by a chill in his heart, but when he thought of Shen Jiannan's last words, he felt ecstasy again.

With the means of this financial giant, as long as he wins Pixar, the company's stock price will surely rise again, and his net worth will follow suit.

Soon, Jobs' wife, Laura Powell, rushed to the hospital from Manhattan.

The strategist who worked on varieties of income at Goldman Sachs is obviously much more rational.

Apple, which has been the hottest hot topic in the market recently, has received a large-scale capital injection from First International Capital. It cannot compete with the acquisition of Pixar no matter what.

On the contrary, with the despicable means of that oriental devil, Pixar can even be brought down completely, and the company can be turned into an empty shell without paying a dime.

Unless a large consortium such as Rockefeller or Goldman Sachs can help.

But Rockefeller would not be interested in animation studios, and Goldman Sachs also mainly cooperates with the Federal Reserve, and it will certainly not be at odds with First International Capital because of Pixar.

Several trade-offs.

Laura Powell, as the legal heir, signed a Pixar equity transfer contract with Apple.

the next day.

Apple Inc. announced that the company has acquired 100% of the shares of Pixar Animation Company for US$120 million.

On the same day, Apple's stock price soared 16%, and its market value rose to three billion U.S. dollars.

Three days later.

The Silicon Valley News released a piece of news: Steve Jobs, one of the founders of Apple, died yesterday in the California Meconda Hospital.

at this time.

Conference room at Apple headquarters.

More than a dozen major shareholders from various countries sat in the conference room and listened to the analysis of the company's operating policies for the second half of the year by the president Jean-Louis Gassi.

Since 1985, due to the restriction of Microsoft patents on the computer industry, the market share of Apple products has been declining.

Because the vast majority of computers are used for business purposes, their primary value lies in the software that is loaded on them.

And nearly all software developed is designed for windows, and every software developer has to make a choice: spend only what is necessary to create programs for windows or spend almost twice as much and eat apples.

As a result, Apple's sales have been greatly affected and continue to decline.

Jean-Louis Garcy was previously the director of the French branch. As one of the world's largest luxury brand countries, Garcy believes that the product line should be pushed in two directions, namely more "open" and higher prices. He sells low-end low-profit Apple products will only erode the added value of the brand.

If a more advanced brand is created and a cutting-edge route is taken, it may be able to make up for the decline in profits caused by the decline in market share.

Major shareholders are investment institutions from various countries.

After listening to Jean-Louis Gassi's speech, they all looked at Wang Jianchuan, the representative of the chief shareholder, First International Capital.

This high-achieving student who graduated from Tsinghua University in the past joined First International Capital not long ago, and his duty is to be responsible for the shareholder representative of Apple.

At this time, I saw a pair of eyes cast over, and said: "I think. The company's current problem is not a market problem, but our own technology problem is seriously threatened by Microsoft. Compared with the increase in the brand value of the product, the core technology Only by improving can the company develop in the long run.”

This proposal immediately drew opposition from other major shareholders.

Microsoft's core computer technology accounts for more than 90%. Apple wants to break through its defenses under this monopoly, and it is simply hitting a stone with a pebble.

"The company's current profits can still be seen. There is no shortage of rich people in various countries. I support the strategy of Jiaxi. If the brand value is redeveloped, I believe it can make up for the loss of market share decline."

"The research and development of the core system requires very high costs, and the company's finances are currently not enough to support us to develop technologies that can compete with Microsoft."

"Mr. Wang, I think you have overlooked the obstacles that Microsoft software has hindered us. Even if we can improve our core technology, it is impossible to compete with Microsoft. This is not worth the candle."

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be opposed to.

Unanimous opposition.

Apart from the fact that Wang Jianchuan's Huaxia identity is uncomfortable, it can be regarded as a well-organized objection.

Under the premise of cooperation, it is undoubtedly a very uneconomical deal to invest high costs by yourself.

that's all.

Wang Jianchuan looked at everyone's objection indifferently, and then said: "Then let's vote to decide."

This is the practice of the board of directors.

When there are major policy differences, votes are used to resolve issues.

As soon as Wang Jianchuan said this, many established major shareholders raised their opponents one after another.

one.

two

three

Fifteen shareholder representatives raised twelve hands.

All against it.

After briefly sweeping around the major shareholders who raised their hands, Wang Jianchuan also raised his hands: "53% of the shares."

I'm a grass mud horse!

A group of people who raised their hands almost wanted to scold their mothers.

This makes everyone vote. If you play a one-vote veto, aren't you playing with people?

Wang Jianchuan ignored the reactions of these people and said: "The company's current problems are not only due to technical problems. Our products are too scattered. We can completely reduce the number of engineers developing, reduce the intensity of software development and reduce the number of dealers. , Concentrating limited energy and funds on the cutting edge."

"At the same time. The production cost in the United States is too high. We can completely build assembly lines and production lines in underdeveloped countries with lower costs."

"For example, China."

"Huaxia's labor cost is about 80 US dollars per person per month. Moreover, there is no need to pay additional expenses such as insurance. On this basis, our production costs can be reduced by at least ten times, or even twenty times."

fifty dollars?

a month?

The major shareholders present were all dumbfounded.

The salary in the United States is about 300 yuan a week, and workers need to pay various government-regulated social insurances.

Calculated by each person, the labor cost per person needs to pay more than 2,000 U.S. dollars per month.

And these are just ordinary workers.

Electronic production is a labor-intensive industry. Therefore, Apple's labor expenses account for a huge cost.

If the production cost can be reduced on a large scale, the company's competitiveness in the market can be reduced and the market share can be greatly increased.

Wang Jianchuan looked indifferently at the shareholders and executives who were whispering to each other, and continued: "We can continue to submit Microsoft's monopoly issue to the Ministry of Justice. Their unlimited monopoly poses a fatal threat to all companies in Silicon Valley."

"According to the Antitrust Act, Microsoft's software has mandatory installation, which is a huge obstacle to technological progress. We can contact other companies to request the Department of Justice to conduct an antitrust investigation."

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