Chapter 207 The whole world trembles! ! (big chapter)
Li Zetian has now acquired Marvel, and is also setting up Marvel Studios to make movies. This has undoubtedly changed the history of Marvel. Even Li Zetian himself doesn't know whether this is a good or bad thing.
However, since DC and Warner Bros. can successfully launch "Superman" and "Batman", Marvel Studios should also be able to produce successful movies. Moreover, Marvel Studios also has the help of Industrial Light and Magic, which makes it more successful.
Right now, not only Marvel, but the historical trend of the entire era has changed.
As we all know, semiconductors involve all walks of life.
Under the influence of Li Zetian, the science and technology and entertainment culture of the entire era have developed rapidly! If lithography giant ASML develops a new lithography machine, and if Applied Materials develops a single-chip integrated process technology, Moore's Law can be broken and the global semiconductor industry will undergo a leap forward. develop! In fact, I'm afraid this time won't take long...
By then, the graphics workstations used by Industrial Light and Magic will become more powerful, and the level of computer special effects will naturally be greatly enhanced.
Li Zetian injected another 50 million US dollars into Marvel to let them make movies. He did not ask about the specifics of how to make movies, so as to avoid the need for laymen to guide experts.
At this time, Thomas Rockefeller had contacted him many times. Apple had lost most of the market to the Commodore-64 computer. To make matters worse, the building was about to collapse. Thomas Rockefeller finally admitted his failure. The Rockefeller Foundation had extremely strong control over traditional industries such as energy, finance, and military industry. However, in the computer field, technology updated too fast, and if you were not careful, you would fall behind other companies. Therefore, They are a little bit out of their depth.
Li Zetian felt that the time was almost up and he could not do anything. After all, the Rockefeller Group and the California Group were the two major financial groups in the United States, so he accepted Thomas Rockefeller's invitation to start the second round of negotiations.
When Li Zetian came to Apple's headquarters this time, the faces of Thomas Rockefeller and others looked more haggard than before, and they had lost their past confidence and arrogance.
"Chronos, please take a seat!" said Thomas Rockefeller.
"Okay." Li Zetian sat down in the first seat on the right side of the negotiation table, and the people accompanying him also took their seats in turn.
Li Zetian said in a calm tone: "In the first round of negotiations, I said that US$2.5 billion to acquire Apple is a good price, but you don't accept it. Now, the Commodore-64 computer is selling well all over the world, and for Apple It is undoubtedly a heavy blow. And as far as I know, Apple’s recent launch of Apple printers has also failed. It is far from being a rival to printer giants such as HP, Epson, and Xerox. There are a large number of printers stored in the warehouse that cannot be sold!”
Thomas Rockefeller looked embarrassed. He was the one who proposed the game console project, which brought Apple into the abyss. He was also the one who proposed the printer project, and now it is a money-losing product!
Many directors of Apple were very dissatisfied with Thomas Rockefeller, including two directors of the California Consortium. Apple was almost destroyed at the hands of Thomas Rockefeller...
Li Zetian smiled secretly. It seemed that Apple's board of directors had already fallen apart!
At this time, Thomas Rockefeller gritted his teeth, looked at Li Zetian and said: "Chronos, how much money do you plan to pay to acquire Apple now?"
Li Zetian did not answer immediately, but lowered his head, pretending to be thoughtful.
The atmosphere was solemn and tense. The longer Li Zetian thought about it, the greater the pressure he put on the other party!
The major directors of Apple are bent on selling the hot potato of Apple and changing hands as soon as possible to recover more losses.
The conference room was eerily quiet.
All eyes were on him.
At this time, Li Zetian spoke, and he slowly spit out a number: "1.5 billion US dollars!"
Upon hearing this quotation, everyone almost wanted to lift the table and curse.
Only a short time has passed, and one billion US dollars has been lost all of a sudden. This is really looking down on Apple!
Apple directors were furious and talking.
"Chronos·Li, this price is too low!"
"Hmph, wanting to buy Apple for $1.5 billion is just a dream. I firmly disagree!"
"Chronos Li, we can barely accept US$2 billion!"?
"..."
Li Zetian raised the corner of his mouth and chuckled: "Haha, it seems that everyone is not satisfied with my offer. However, please think carefully about Apple's current situation and debt. Apple still owes the bank US$700 million, which means, After I bought Apple, I had to pay back $700 million to the bank. Originally, I thought Apple had a chance of turning around, but the popularity of the Commodore-64 computer was beyond my expectation. I'm afraid no one is willing to buy Apple now. If I were not the founder of Apple and didn’t want to watch this once brilliant company decline, I probably wouldn’t acquire it!”
"But you are Chronos Li. If you acquire Apple, Apple will naturally develop!" said a director of Apple.
When Li Zetian heard this, he couldn't help but laugh, "Haha, your logic is really interesting. Because I am Chronos Li, I can develop Apple again, so I should buy Apple at a high price?"
When the man heard this, his face was full of embarrassment.
"But $1.5 billion is really too little!"
"Is 1.5 billion US dollars a small amount?" Li Zetian said lightly, "1.5 billion US dollars is enough for me to establish several new Apple companies!!!"
When everyone heard this, they were all speechless.
Since Li Zetian woke up, he has founded three companies: Flamingo Company, Galaxy Network Company, and Sun Computer Systems Company. Now these three companies have become leaders in their respective industries!
Needless to say, Flamingo Company defeated Sunbird Company and became the dominant player in game consoles.
Galaxy Networks launched the GalaxyNet1.0 network card, which caused a sensation in the industry and made Ethernet defeat other LAN technologies and become the standard. Apple once suffered a big loss because of its unwillingness to cooperate with Galaxy Networks.
Sun Computer Systems launched the Sun 1.0 graphics workstation, which was immediately welcomed by graphics workers and launched a charge towards the minicomputer dominance of IBM and DEC!
Wall Street has evaluated the market value of these three companies. Flamingo has a market value of more than 30 billion U.S. dollars, Galaxy Networks has a market value of more than 5 billion U.S. dollars, and Sun Computer Systems has a market value of more than 4 billion U.S. dollars.
Although the market value of Galaxy Networks is currently only US$5 billion, the industry is very optimistic about this company. With the popularity of computers, network cards are an indispensable product!
As for Sun Computer Systems, its development momentum is very strong. Once it defeats IBM and DEC, its market value will soon reach 10 billion US dollars!
Li Zetian founded these three companies with a total capital of no more than US$300 million.
Seeing everyone's silence, Li Zetian said: "The longer it is delayed, the worse it will be for Apple. Now you think clearly, should you sell it or not? In addition, I would like to remind you that if this acquisition fails, I will establish a new company. Get involved in a personal computer company. I am not bragging, but if I enter the personal computer market, I will definitely be number one! When the time comes, don’t blame me for not reminding you..."
The expressions of Apple's directors suddenly changed.
"Chronos Li re-establishes the company and enters the personal computer market. Is that okay?! Wouldn't Apple's market share be reduced again?!"
Apple's directors were immediately restless.
Li Zetian couldn't help but smile when he saw the other party's expression. He was already winning!
Thomas Rockefeller's face darkened. Based on his understanding of Li Zetian, he had no doubt about what Li Zetian just said.
Every time a monster-like genius gets involved in an industry, he will defeat the original overlord of that industry!
He is always creative and insightful, as if he can see into the future.
No one is afraid of such an opponent!
Thomas Rockefeller said: "Chronos, this is the end of the second round of negotiations! Both parties will discuss it separately, and the third round of negotiations will be held tomorrow morning!"
Li Zetian smiled and nodded: "Okay, then I'll do as you say!"
With that said, Li Zetian stood up, Dongfang Yuqin and others also stood up, and then left Apple together.
On the way back, Dongfang Yuqin smiled and said: "Mr. Li, you are so famous. When they heard that you were going to establish a personal computer company, they were all scared!"
Li Zetian smiled and said: "Hey, Dongfang Yuqin, when did you learn to flatter me?"
"I'm not flattering, what I said is the truth!" Dongfang Yuqin smiled and said, "In the third round of negotiations, 80% of them will agree to our acquisition conditions! Oh, they acquired Apple for 1.5 billion US dollars, it must be It will shock the whole world!”
Li Zetian smiled and said nothing. In fact, as long as he returns to Apple, it will be enough to shock the whole world, isn't it?
…
The next day, the sun shone brightly and the weather was very good.
Li Zetian, Dongfang Yuqin and his team came to Apple again.
After entering the conference room, Li Zetian was the first to speak: "How have you considered the conditions I proposed yesterday?"
Thomas Rockefeller said: "$1.5 billion is indeed too little. We both have to make concessions. How about $1.8 billion?"
"$1.8 billion?"
Li Zetian became thoughtful and tapped the table with his right fingers rhythmically.
Bang bang bang...
The sound disturbs the mind.
Li Zetian said solemnly: "I can accept US$1.6 billion! If it was more, I would rather create my own company."
Thomas Rockefeller looked at the other directors with questioning eyes. They thought for a moment and nodded helplessly.
"Okay, Chronos, we agree to the conditions you proposed!" Thomas Rockefeller turned his head and looked at Li Zetian and said.
Li Zetian felt happy for a while, but he did not express joy. He still smiled lightly and said, "In that case, let's sign the contract as soon as possible! The longer the delay, the more detrimental it will be to Apple."
"Then let's do it today!"
"good!"
At that moment, the two parties began to draft documents, and half an hour later, the two parties formally signed the agreement.
Li Zetian lowered his head and stared at the contract, feeling filled with emotion.
“Apple is finally back in my hands!!!”
Apple is in a mess right now, and it’s not that simple to restore it to its former glory.
On the day the agreement was signed, Apple held a press conference. Li Zetian, Thomas Rockefeller and others attended the press conference.
In fact, the outside world knows that Li Zetian is negotiating with Apple.
Apple suddenly held a press conference at this time. Something big must have happened. The media and the industry paid attention to this press conference immediately.
At the press conference, Li Zetian sat in the middle.
The media reporters turned their cameras on him.
Click, click, click!
The flashlight kept flashing, it was so damn dazzling!
"Welcome to Apple's press conference. There is only one content in today's conference..." Apple CEO Vincent Gay paused deliberately, and then said, "Mr. Chronos Li has reached an agreement with the Apple board of directors." Agreement to fully acquire Apple for US$1.6 billion! Yes, that’s right, Mr. Li will re-enter Apple!!!”
As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was shocked, and then the applause was like waves, one wave after another!
“I’d like to invite Mr. Li to speak next!”
Li Zetian picked up the microphone on the table and said slowly: "I have nothing to say, I just want to tell everyone that I am back, and Apple will make the whole world tremble!!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the whole place was in an uproar!
This self-confidence is simply too igniting and awesome!
I'm back and Apple is going to make the world tremble! ! !
Oh, who else can do it but Chronos·Li? Who can have this confidence and confidence? !
Click, click, click!
The flashbulbs were flashing like crazy, and every pore of the reporters' bodies was filled with excitement.
This news is so sensational!
The newspapers will be sold out tomorrow!
The TV news ratings will definitely explode!
The reporters also wanted to interview Li Zetian and ask him how to develop Apple again, which has fallen into a trough.
Li Zetian smiled softly: "You will know soon, please wait and see!"
At the press conference, reporters asked many questions, but Li Zetian basically ignored them and never said anything about his plans to reorganize Apple. Once leaked, competitors will be on guard!
"Chronos Li, I remember that the reason why Mrs. Li sold most of her shares in Apple was to cooperate with IBM. Now that you have bought Apple again, aren't you worried that IBM will cancel its partnership with Microsoft? Cooperation with Intel?"
This question is very sensitive.
Li Zetian thought for a while and decided to answer. In fact, Microsoft and Intel are already very powerful now, but if they can still hold each other, then try to continue to hold them, thereby strengthening and consolidating their monopoly positions in their respective fields.
He said: "Microsoft and Intel are partners of IBM, and they will never change because I acquired Apple. Whether Microsoft, Intel, or Apple, they all operate independently! To put it simply, I The relationship with IBM is both competitive and cooperative!"
IBM has actually realized the importance of personal operating systems and microprocessors to personal computers, so it has also developed its own operating systems and processors, seeming to compete with Microsoft and Intel, but... IBM itself The operating system and processor are not very popular. In order to expand their personal computer market share, they still rely heavily on Microsoft and Intel.
After the press conference ended, it caused shock around the world.
IBM, HP, Compaq, Commodore, Sony and other companies are facing serious enemies!
PS: I have been busy these two days and I am very tired, so the updates are few and late, but I will recover from tomorrow, and I will update the target of 30,000 words tomorrow!
