Chapter 3027 Opposition to the Acquisition

Zhou Buqi doesn't think Google has any chance if it really bids for LinkedIn.

However, if Google can withdraw early and not participate in this dispute, it will be very beneficial for Ziweixing International, and it can complete the acquisition of LinkedIn at a relatively low cost. If all parties compete, the highest bidder wins, and the price paid will be high.

It may cost $20 billion to complete the acquisition of LinkedIn.

In the past, Microsoft successfully acquired LinkedIn under the circumstances of bidding, and was really cheated by Google. It paid a 50% premium to complete the acquisition of LinkedIn, spending more than $10 billion.

Zhou Buqi handled the relationship with all parties well.

This gave him the opportunity to operate under the table.

Zhou Buqi said: "The cooperation between Yahoo and Microsoft in search is about to expire. I haven't considered whether to renew the contract with Microsoft."

"Oh?" This topic really hit Larry Page's soft spot, "In the search market, Google is the better choice."

Zhou Buqi nodded, "I have also considered this. If everything goes well, Yahoo's search business will use Google's search services. The cooperation conditions can copy Microsoft's model, and the advertising revenue will be divided 50-50."

After some internal discussions, Yahoo's proposal to rebuild its search business was still rejected internally.

Because it is meaningless.

Even if Yahoo rebuilds its own search business, it is impossible to make any waves in this market. Google's market share will still be as high as 95%. Once the search business is rebuilt, Yahoo's business structure will become more bloated, with PC search and mobile search...To do both, at least 300 technicians will be hired.

Instead of focusing on this business that is destined to have no prospects, it is better to focus more on developing emerging businesses on the mobile side.

When the times change and AIGC rises, we can re-plan the search business.

Larry Page was very happy. Search is Google's core business, and the fewer competitors the better. "It should have been like this a long time ago! No problem, when you have time, I will arrange the contract! I can send a technical team to complete the connection between Yahoo Search and Google."

Zhou Buqi said: "These are all trivial matters. The key is that if Google and Yahoo return to the earliest stage to resume cooperation, what is Google's sincerity?"

It is indeed the same formula and the same taste. Larry Page laughed and said: "Do you want me to withdraw from the competition with LinkedIn?"

Zhou Buqi said as a matter of course: "You should have withdrawn! Aren't you going to set up an independent car company? This is just right, focusing on the past. If you acquire LinkedIn, it may not be integrated in two or three years."

Larry Page said: "If you withdraw like this, the board of directors may have opinions."

"This is not a reason."

Zhou Buqi didn't listen to his explanation.

Larry Page smiled and said, "Then I will re-evaluate with the team to see the conflict between Google+ and LinkedIn."

Zhou Buqi said the same old thing: "Again, even if you participate, you will get nothing. I asked someone to do an audit and analysis, and I got nothing after all the hard work. With this time and energy, you might as well develop Google+ seriously!"

"I will consider it."

"There is no better advice than this. From a genetic point of view, LinkedIn is not suitable for Google."

"When can the cooperation between Yahoo and Google start?"

Larry Page turned to the topic he was most concerned about.

Zhou Buqi said, "September."

Larry Page asked, "Have you talked to Microsoft?"

Zhou Buqi said, "Not yet, it's still confidential. I can tell you first. In any case, Yahoo will not renew its contract with Microsoft. Either we cooperate and Yahoo search adopts Google's solution. Or, I will rebuild Yahoo's search business and do it myself! If Yahoo rebuilds its search business, it will compete head-on with Google's core business, which is not what I want to see."

Larry Page said, "No need, it's better to cooperate and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "I will take a step back in the search business, and you will take a step back in the social business, which is just right."

Larry Page pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Even if Google does not withdraw from the competition with LinkedIn, it will not put pressure on you. If there is an offer, Google will only make an offer based on the real-time stock price, without any premium."

"Okay!"

Zhou Buqi's goal was achieved.

...

In the afternoon, go to Los Angeles.

Bring two new secretaries, Wang Langli and Huo Hua.

It's hard to say about Wang Langli, and Boss Zhou has to take care of her emotions. As for the little girl Huo Hua, we have already made arrangements, and we should get her in the near future. We can't disappoint her enthusiasm. This time when we come to Los Angeles, we will take them to see the world.

Don't rush to Hollywood.

Follow Boss Zhou and get to know American professional basketball first.

The Los Angeles Clippers are for sale.

The main reason for selling a team in a metropolis like Los Angeles at a time when the sports market is booming and about to explode is due to a leaked recording.

The big boss of the Clippers, Sterling, cheated on his girlfriend and flirted with her.

This is nothing.

It's common for rich and famous people.

However, when he was on the phone with his little girlfriend, he was recorded. During this conversation, he made a lot of racist remarks against black people, and even discriminated against the legendary NBA star "Magic" Johnson.

Basketball is a predominantly black sport.

This time he stepped into a fatal minefield.

It would be impossible for him to survive in the basketball circle anymore.

This news was exposed last month and shocked the United States and the basketball world. Even Aunt Xue, who didn't understand basketball, knew about it and warned Zhou Buqi: "The women outside are too dangerous, you must pay attention!"

Zhou Buqi was also very alert to this, as many rich and famous people fell in love with women.

Fortunately, I am relatively restrained in this regard.

When he met Ballmer, Zhou Buqi smiled and shook his hand, "Now is really a rare opportunity."

Ballmer asked strangely: "Why did I hear that Sterling doesn't want to sell the team?"

Zhou Buqi snorted: "If he doesn't want to sell, how can he not sell? The NBA is a business league, and Sterling's behavior has destroyed the commercial nature of the entire league. This is no longer something he can decide. Moreover, he is cheating. , His wife will definitely be unhappy.”

Ballmer laughed and said, "I heard there's a lawsuit."

Zhou Buqi said: "This matter is probably going to end like this. Even if Sterling is unwilling to sell, his wife can come forward on his behalf. There is no need to think about the outcome of the lawsuit. His wife will definitely win the case and it will be declared that his wife has the right to sell. Clippers. This is California, a woman and a black man, Sterling has no chance.”

"Okay, thank you!" Ballmer is a senior and avid fan. "I was a little worried before, but with you, I feel relieved. Then I can prepare funds with my financial assistant."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "Get ready, this will definitely happen! By the way, where is Bill Gates? Have you contacted him?"

"Well, I made it clear to him that I am opposed to the acquisition of LinkedIn." Ballmer paused, "At least not at this stage."