Vol 2 Chapter 698: Acquired Alcatel

Chapter 698 Acquisition of Alcatel

The 19th century was the era of the Industrial Revolution. Everyone was fascinated by inventions. Generators, electric motors, electric lights, telegraphs, and radio communications made the entire world smaller.

The 20th century was a century of war and politics. The outbreak of two world wars and the "nuclear crisis" that shrouded the hearts of mankind throughout the world during the Cold War kept the sword of Damocles in the hearts of mankind around the world.

In the 21st century, after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the United States became the only superpower in the world. The process of global economic integration has made the entire world smaller and smaller. At this time, in the hearts of global human beings, more attention should be paid to the economy rather than war. . While the rapid economic development has made mankind more and more wealthy, it has also made mankind feel more and more empty. A variety of entertainment facilities have also been presented like never before, just like the industrial revolution in the 19th century, new entertainment facilities are completed and new entertainment projects appear almost every day.

After the long years of mankind have accumulated, the 21st century is a century of enjoyment. According to some authoritative statistics, the proportion of human expenditure on entertainment in the 21st century will be higher than housing, food, and clothing for the first time, and spiritual enjoyment will become a more important aspect of people.

Electronic games are an important entertainment item that satisfies people's spiritual enjoyment. Whether it is stand-alone games, online games, or various handheld game consoles, it can bring countless joy to people, and it will also become the biggest profit point.

Lin Feng's own "Second Entertainment" has become a leader in the online game industry, but it is still very weak in the stand-alone market, except for its "transmission system, mobile communication system, wireless local loop system, satellite communication system, adsl access In terms of systems, Internet terminal equipment, etc., Alcatel has an absolute advantage in the world.

The main customer base of Alcatel mobile phones previously launched is in Asia, especially China. However, due to the “blowout” of mobile phone manufacturers in China’s domestic market last year, coupled with the rise of Korean mobile phones, and the strength of Nokia and Motorola, Alcatel Carter’s market share was in decline. When Tang Jun approached him and made up his mind to sell Alcatel’s mobile phone ownership, his mobile phone brand’s market share in Asia was less than 1%, while in Europe, including France, it was About 3%, coupled with the avalanche of mobile phone prices, Alcatel’s mobile phone market is losing money month by month. In 2002, the total loss was as high as 95 million euros. Alcatel had the intention to sell it. At this time, Tang Jun contacted him. Only because of the French people's consistent arrogance, the acquisition process was full of hardships.

Under Tang Jun's unremitting lobbying, and Lin Feng appropriately throwing Tang Jun an ultimate bargaining chip-the fixed asset investment scale of China's telecommunications operation industry in 2003 will reach 210 billion yuan (RMB), and next year it will still be 210 billion yuan. Through Tang Jun's mouth, he told Alcatel that he could get a market share of about 10%-15%, or even more.

After receiving this shocking news, Alcatel was still swinging around, and its indecisive mentality completely changed. After all, businessmen are chasing profits. Alcatel, a century-old store, wants to continue to operate in the 21st century. It must judge the current situation, and it is impossible to stick to the rules. After final discussions, Alcatel decided to sell its Alcatel mobile phone brand, and cooperated with Linfeng’s "Phantom Technology" to develop China's booming communications market.

"Boss, this is the final contract. Look, if there is dissatisfaction, we can negotiate with Alcatel." Tang Jun handed the final contract template to Lin Feng.

auzw.com

Lin Feng doesn’t know anything about French, but fortunately, this contract has three templates: Chinese, French, and English, and when Lin Feng rushed to Porto to enjoy the showdown between Porto and AC Milan, Lin Feng’s **** secretary knew French Lin Zhiling rushed. To Paris, France, on behalf of Lin Feng to assist Tang Jun and Alcatel in the final negotiation.

"By the way, friends, Avril, and Allegra, I have something important to do, so I can't accompany you. Go and play by yourself. Haven't you always wanted to visit Paris. And there is also the United States on the outskirts of Paris. The largest'Disneyland' overseas." Lin Feng turned around and said.

"En." The three girls nodded. The romantic city of Paris has a fatal attraction for all girls. There is not only a strong atmosphere of French culture and art, but also a variety of fashionable clothes, perfumes, and red wine. It seems that every minute of this can feel the romantic atmosphere. After hearing Lin Feng's words, Li Zhiyou, Avril, and Allegra ran away under the "invisible" protection of several bodyguards.

After the girls had left, Lin Feng and Tang Jun returned to the hotel, just as Lin Zhiling had just returned from Alcatel, and under Lin Zhiling's explanation, they read the final contract carefully.

The contract to acquire Alcatel’s mobile phone department is not complicated. Linfeng’s "Phantom Technology" acquired the ownership of Alcatel’s mobile phone company at a price of 250 million euros. In the first three years, Alcatel will guarantee the original "Alcatel" The employees are still working under the new "Alcatel" banner. Three years later, whether they will return to the Alcatel headquarters or continue to work at the "Phantom Technology" according to their wishes.

This did not exist originally. According to Alcatel, once sold, these technical talents are to be recycled. However, under the super bait that Lin Feng's 2003 fixed asset investment in China's telecommunications operation industry will reach 210 billion yuan, Alcatel had to give Lin Feng a bit of sweetness. In China, a very special "red" country, it is impossible to do business without any personal connections.

Especially with such a large cake worth tens of billions (RMB), it may be difficult to do it with normal competition alone. After all, although Alcatel has the most advanced technology in the communications industry, it does not mean that other companies are worse than Alcatel. The difference is really limited. So Alcatel must rely on Lin Feng's relationship to get this contract.

Except for the purchase price and employee arrangements, the rest are all minor details. Tang Jun and Lin Zhiling have already negotiated one by one, and there is no possibility that the company will suffer. After all, for a subsidiary that loses money every year, Alcatel really doesn't have to play any tricks on this.

As for the cooperation between the two parties, the contract to jointly develop the communications market in Mainland China is a little bit more troublesome. The profits involved are too great, and any one percentage point is a profit of hundreds of millions. This is also an important reason why Tang Jun and Alcatel have been entangled. Fortunately, when Tang Jun was the president of Microsoft China, he had dealt with many similar cases and had experience. Together with Lin Zhiling's assistance, this contract was finally finalized.

"Phantom Technology" and "Alcatel" invested a total of 500 million euros to establish-Shanghai Phantom Alcatel Co., Ltd., of which "Phantom Technology" invested 250 million euros, Alcatel invested 250 million euros, and "Phantom Technology" took the market Share shares, Alcatel uses technology to invest, and jointly holds 50% of the shares. "Phantom Technology" is responsible for administration and "Alcatel" for technology. Both parties perform their own duties.

After reading the contract, Lin Feng nodded, and everything is waiting for tomorrow's signing. Lin Feng believes that after signing the contract tomorrow, a huge wave will be set off in the industry. The mobile phone market with fierce market competition will usher in a bigger "giant".