Rebirth in a Perfect Era Chapter 1434: Chopping grass to eradicate roots
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When Lin Qingya met with Tim Cook, Apple executives had set a reserve price for selling Apple.
Given that it is impossible for them to rely on the stock market to reduce their cash holdings on a large scale, there is no way to solve the huge dilemma faced by the iPod business, and Apple itself cannot find any way to break through. It is a long dream, they have greatly reduced their own Quotes and reserve prices.
The quotation is an intent agreement signed in full accordance with the current market value. If the market value of Apple is 3 billion USD on the day the intent agreement is signed, then Muye Science and Technology will use this market value as a benchmark and pay the corresponding funds to Apple shareholders.
The reserve price is an intent agreement signed at 80% of the current market value, which is also the actual market value of 3 billion. Muye Science and Technology only needs to pay the benchmark of 2.4 billion.
Whether it is the quotation or the closing price, Muye Science and Technology must complete the privatization of Apple while acquiring the shares of Apple major shareholders. In other words, it must help Apple solve the mess of the shareholders.
Previously, Microsoft wanted to use 1.5 billion USD to buy the two big plates of MacOS and computer, and then left the iPod business to Apple to let them wipe their own ass, which means that Apple shareholders got After this 1.5 billion, a part of it must be taken out to solve the iPod business.
The listed company sells major assets, and the funds obtained cannot be directly put into the pockets of these shareholders. If they want to finally settle down, they must still privatize the company, and then they must give the current shareholders and investment. An overall satisfied accountant, this is equivalent to taking out a part of the 1.5 billion to subsidize the stockholders, and the remaining money is not enough to stop the teeth.
If Muye Science and Technology can help Apple solve the problem of stockholders and complete the delisting of Apple, then these shareholders will also be able to cash out and leave steadily.
Lin Qingya was originally prepared for a tug-of-war with Tim Cook, but for didn't expect, Tim Cook ’s offer on behalf of Apple was even lower than Li Mu ’s expected reserve price. .
Li Mu originally believed that the ideal price was to sign an agreement with the shareholders of Apple at a price of about 120% of the market value, and then subsidize the stockholders at a price of about 150% of the market value, forcing Apple to complete the delisting, but the price that didn't expect opened. It is lower than the expected base price.
Li Mu failed to fully grasp the current anxiety of Apple shareholders, and Apple failed to fully control the true intention of Li Mu for Apple. One thought that the other party might not want to buy, and the other thought that the other party might not want to sell, so This is the actual gap.
For Apple, they really dare not scare away the potential buyer Li Mu. This is no longer the time for Apple to be a rare commodity. Now Apple has become a mess that no one is willing to take over. Yes, it ’s already very rare for Apple. If you want to kill an injustice again, you really have to kill yourself.
The quotation of Apple was somewhat unexpected for Lin Qingya, but she still exerted her professional qualities very well. On behalf of Li Mu, she expressed to Tim Cook: Muye Science and Technology ’s desire to purchase Apple is not high. Therefore, there are two main reasons for intending to acquire Apple. One is the interest in using Apple in the computer operation of system and the design and manufacture of the whole machine. It will be combined with Muye Science and Technology's Hasee share. In the future, it can fight Microsoft; another one , Is to further eliminate competitors on the development path of Mango-ME.
Lin Qingya even told Tim Cook that, according to the meaning of Li Mu's, if Muye Science and Technology finally acquired Apple, he would directly abolish the iPod product line, including but not limited to termination of R & D and production, termination of sales in various channels, and even destruction Or disassemble all iPod inventory.
In this way, it means that Muye Science and Technology will bear all the costs of the abolition of the iPod business, but now it seems that the iPod business is on the verge of death. Muye Science and Technology can completely abolish this business without leaving it in its own hands, letting it die in the hands of Apple, This is no different from the current attitude of Microsoft.
After finishing this, Lin Qingya remarked and said to Tim Cook: "However, we Chief Li respect the company Apple very much, he feels that if certain prerequisites are established, Muye Science and Technology can help Apple, come Bear all the costs of the iPod business. "
Tim Cook nodded and asked her: "I do n’t know what are the prerequisites for Chief Li?"
Lin Qingya said: "The first prerequisite is that Apple must ensure that more than 90% of the core team will not move for three years, that is to say, Apple seniors, core positions person in charge, core positions including Mr. Cook The staff must continue to work for the Apple company after the acquisition of Muye Science and Technology in the next three years. In order to increase the binding force, you must sign separate agreements with Muye Science and Technology. If you want to leave within the next three years, you must pay at least three years ’contractual salary. Three times as compensation, plus signing a three-year competition agreement. "
The core team does not move for three years, withdrawing from the triple compensation and three-year competition agreement in advance. This is the "333" plan formulated by Li Mu for the Apple core team.
Take Cook, if he now has an annual salary of 5 million USD, Muye Science and Technology will sign an agreement with him for a period of three years and a total price of 15 million USD. If he works for three years, he will take at least one thousand. Five million USD is no problem, but if he wants to withdraw early, even one day in advance, he must compensate Muye Science and Technology45 million USD, and promise not to engage in any industry that overlaps with Muye Science and Technology ’s business for three years after the withdrawal.
Such an agreement looks harsh and unfair to individuals, but in fact, as long as both parties agree, it is legally effective. This is the same as the brokerage agreement signed by the brokerage company and the star. Obediently make a fortune, but if you dare to have a second heart, let you compensate a large sum first, and then restrict you from going to other companies to develop, dare to play rogues and bachelors, and you can definitely sue you for ruin.
Tim Cook feels that the condition of Li Mu is really too harsh. In three years, it ’s not long or short. In case of any change in the middle, would n’t it be a huge responsibility? Even if you agree, others may not agree.
At this time, Lin Qingya added: "Of course, we are not blindly restricting you. As long as you follow our requirements, Muye Science and Technology will also give you sufficient financial compensation, for example, we will give all Apple core team members 150% Salary package, and promised to give you a considerable number of Muye Science and Technology original options, Muye Science and TechnologyIPO at the end of this year or next year, is a good opportunity for you. "
Cooker nodded lightly. In this way, I feel much better in my heart. Blind restrictions will give people a huge sense of oppression, but if you give other leniency while restricting, you can neutralize this oppression. Feeling, 150% salary, plus Muye Science and Technology options, such a good income condition, most people will not refuse.
So Cook asked her: "Is there any other prerequisites for Lin Zong?"
"Yes." Lin Qingya said: "You just said that you must ensure that more than 90% of the core team's personnel will not change, and the basic team's 80% or more personnel will not change. So the second prerequisite is that another 10% -20 % There may be changes in the team members. If you decide to leave Apple, you must sign a three-year competition agreement. During these three years, you must not engage in any occupation that overlaps with Muye Science and Technology. In exchange, Muye Science and Technology will also pay an additional one-year salary as a competition. Compensation for industry agreements. "
Cook is a bit confused.
Why does Li Mu impose so many restrictions on the core team of Apple? The more such restrictions in the business, the more the other side's fears, but what does Li Mu fear Apple?
Lin Qingya saw Cook ’s doubts and said indifferently: "Mr. Cook does n’t need to think too much. We Chief Li like to cut the grass and eradicate the character. Even if the risk of 1 in 10,000 is eliminated as much as possible in advance, and you have to be clear , We ask you to ensure that the team is as constant as possible, which is much stronger than requiring you to carry out large-scale layoffs. If the latter is the case, you will have to pay an astronomical figure for the compensation. "
Cook suddenly felt a chill in his back.
Chopping the grass and removing the roots, is this Li Mu's secret of winning all along? Cook has studied the development history of Li Mu's, and there are a lot of companies and products that died in the hands of Li Mu, but none of them can resist resistance under the Li Mu's array. Tencent has become history, Alibaba has become history, and there are still a bunch of People entered the detention center, waiting for a criminal trial. It can be said that both opponents were eradicated by Li Mu.
Now, Li Mu's is aiming at Apple.
Cooker suddenly thought of the general idea of Li Mu about the iPod business that Lin Qingya talked about just now. Under normal circumstances, since Muye Science and Technology acquired Apple, it is possible to dump the stocked iPod at a low price to recover part of the loss. Selling a stock iPod with a market value of 100 million USD USD and a cost of 60 million USD at a price of 40 million USD, then the overall actual loss is about 20 million USD, which has recovered 66.6% of the losses. This is also the vast majority of companies and entrepreneurs. Will choose the mode of operation.
But what Li Mu thinks is not to sell the inventory at a low price to reduce the loss, but to destroy all the iPods in stock, so that the iPods will disappear from the market as soon as possible, which also reflects the Li Mu kind of eradication Character characteristics.
Cook was shocked by the wrist like Li Mu's, but he tried to make his performance less obvious, and then asked Lin Qingya: "Lin Zong, is there any more?"
Lin Qingya nodded and said, "The third prerequisite and the last one: Mr. Jobs must rejoin Apple and then apply to the 333 plan; if he does not rejoin Apple, he must sign a six-year competition agreement with Muye Science and Technology. "
Li Mu was reluctant to buy Apple but let Jobs toss out. Jobs ’ability, creativity, and foresight. Li Mu is 10,000 who ca n’t doubt it. He respects and admires Jobs very much, but now he has to treat him Locked in its own system, otherwise Jobs is likely to become a huge hidden danger on the future development path of Muye Science and Technology.
Cook subconsciously said: "Lin Zong, Mr. Steven Jobs has resigned from Apple. Strictly speaking, he is not currently an employee of Apple, and Apple has no binding force on him."
Lin Qingya said: "Mr. Cook, this is one of the conditions for Muye Science and Technology to acquire Apple. If Apple wants to facilitate this acquisition cooperation, please try to implement these few things. Similarly, we will also strive to implement our commitments. , In this way, your shareholders do not need to pay extra to subsidize the shareholders, nor to pay extra to the Apple employees to pay compensation, you can do more than one thing, so you still try to persuade Mr. Jobs to accept this offer. "