Age of Dreams

Vol 2 Chapter 2672: bargain

Xiao Qi didn't doubt that the Yankees would fall into trouble. ",

Because the Yankee fell into trouble, that's for sure!

No one likes being a **** stick and a siskin more than a Yankee.

As long as there are benefits to be accounted for, the Yankees will definitely follow suit.

Although Skype is a US company, the companies that control its equity are all overseas financial freedoms. In terms of taxation, the US can't take advantage of it.

Moreover, Xiao Qi is not an American. If you can turn your company into an American-run company and control the network communications industry, there will be a lot of benefits.

Xiao Qi had thought before that if the roads in Europe were cut off, he would still have the United States, Canada, South America, Japan and South Korea to develop.

But now if the United States is also following the investigation of Skype, then the road of Skype will basically be cut off, and it will be meaningless.

Not to mention the 8.5 billion U.S. dollars by then, even the 6 billion U.S. dollars given by Microsoft will not reach it!

No wonder Microsoft has given this price. It turns out that they have known the dilemma that Fairy Company is about to face.

Since Ballmer took control of Microsoft, his attitude was much tougher than that of Bill's children's shoes. He knew the news from the first time, so he came to take advantage of the fire, and he also knew what Microsoft's attitude was.

Microsoft, a company, has never been a fuel-efficient lamp.

In the era of personal computers, they are the software hegemons of the computer industry and can be called the world's largest giants.

This expressiveness is not only manifested in Bill's children's shoes, the world's richest man for more than a decade, but also in Microsoft's absolute control over computer software.

In that era, what Microsoft wanted to do, no other company dared to do, because no matter who you are, you can only be crushed by Microsoft.

Of course. In the current Internet age, Microsoft's dominance has been greatly weakened, and in a few years it will become the same as Microsoft's existence, surpassing them.

But even in 2013, Microsoft still showed great dominance in the electronics industry, and Bill Children's Shoes is still the world's top three super-rich.

The decline in recent years. Microsoft has actually noticed it a long time ago, otherwise there would be no such thing as Ballmer taking office to seek a new breakthrough.

Ballmer is not an ordinary professional manager, he himself is a super rich man, now has a net worth of more than 10 billion US dollars, and will exceed 20 billion US dollars in the future.

Therefore, the ability he possesses is far from what professional managers can compare, and it is world-class in terms of means and vision.

In his previous life, Microsoft did not reproduce its brilliance. There are indeed many factors. The mainstream people on Wall Street did not criticize him too much. This is already an appreciation for Ballmer.

Now, as Microsoft who wants to swallow Skype, Ballmer personally negotiates with Xiao Qi. On the one hand, it is to put pressure on Xiao Qi, and on the other hand, it also expresses the importance of Microsoft.

Xiao Qi thought like a telegraph in his heart, but the words did not fall, "Stephen, if the United States is also going to be ready to target us, it seems that we have to sell Skype. Silver Lake Capital and Green Pine Capital have been in contact with us before. Prices. It's much higher than your Microsoft."

Ballmer was stunned, "Are you going to sell Skype?"

There was an uncontrollable joy in his heart.

Microsoft was thinking of Xiao Qi's character. It's absolutely impossible to spit out the meat they got, so they thought it would be best to have 50%. If it doesn't work, you can buy less.

Anyway, the momentum of skype has developed so well that Microsoft also wants to step into it, and then slowly enjoy the huge benefits it brings and the influence within the industry.

The previously mentioned 3 billion US dollars will invest 50% of the shares. It was purely a test, and Microsoft didn't even think about tearing up Xiao Qi.

In business, we always want you to be willing to make money together, which is the best way to cooperate.

Unexpectedly. When he was so scared, Xiao Qi actually said that he would sell Skype! ?

This is an unexpected surprise to Ballmer.

If Skype is swallowed, Microsoft will immediately become the overlord in the network communications industry, and it will take a big lead in future network development.

More importantly, Skype will have more benefits for Microsoft's network layout, and it can extend many more projects, such as the online video market, the online advertising market, and so on.

As soon as his thoughts turned, Ballmer made up his mind.

Once Xiao Qi says to let go of skype, then Microsoft must take it!

As everyone knows, although Xiao Qi doesn’t know what the old and cunning Ballmer thinks, Xiao Qi also knows that it was under Ballmer’s support in his previous life that Microsoft would buy Skype at a sky-high price of US$8.5 billion. Skype is not as developed and promising as the current Skype in this life.

Therefore, after knowing that the US government is likely to fall into trouble, Xiao Qi immediately made a decision and prepared to sell Skype in advance.

There are many restrictions on skype anyway, so it's better to get rid of it if the price is right now.

It’s impossible to control everything in your own hands when doing business. Skype was originally intended to be sold after it has grown. Now, although you can get less from selling, it’s better than waiting until it is restricted by all investigations in Europe and the United States. Selling well.

Ballmer was very interested in Skype, so Xiao Qi naturally knew that it would be the best deal to sell him.

"They gave me an estimate of 10 billion U.S. dollars, and I expected to sell it for 12 billion U.S. dollars." Xiao Qi smiled, "So if you want to buy half of it, you have to double it to 6 billion U.S. dollars!"

"No way, no! It's too expensive!" Ballmer shook his head directly, "Skype's current market value is at most a little more. Where can you get as much as 10 billion US dollars? Don't lie to me!"

"Believe it or not." Xiao Qi smiled, "Thank you for telling me the reaction from the U.S., Stephen, then I will contact the buyer."

"Wait a minute!" Ballmer called out immediately, "Qiao Shao, you are going to sell it to others anyway, it is better to say a price seriously and sell it to us Microsoft."

"Do you want to buy all?" Xiao Qi asked in surprise.

"If you want to sell, then Microsoft is willing to accept." Ballmer said sternly.

"Then 11 billion U.S. dollars." Xiao Qi muttered.

Ballmer laughed angrily. "Sorry, I don't understand the market. You have invested no more than 5 billion US dollars. Why do you double the price now? How long is this?"

"This is different, Stephen." Xiao Qi shook his head, "Skype is in my hands, that is the right owner. Although it is worth only seven or eight billion US dollars now, considering the future growth, I give Its valuation of 11 billion U.S. dollars is definitely not high."

"But if you don't sell it, once it is investigated by Europe and the United States, will it be worth 11 billion US dollars? I am afraid that the 6 billion US dollars will be suspended?" Ballmer asked rhetorically.

"If the price I want is not reached, I would rather work with European and American telecom operators." Xiao Qi said, "Although my shares will be much less at that time, but in the long run, I will The profit gained is definitely more than 11 billion U.S. dollars."

Ballmer was silent for a while.

He knew that Xiao Qi was not frightening people, but that it was really possible to do so.

After all, it is hard for anyone to sell a very growth company at a low price.

If this is the case, it is better to give up part of the benefits and tie up with the giants of the industry. This will not only overcome the difficulties, but also get rich profits in the long-term future, which is far more worthwhile than selling at a low price.

The only difference is that the fairy company can no longer control Skype, or even holding it, but is only one of the shareholders.

"8 billion U.S. dollars, Microsoft will buy it all." After a while, Bauer said to Xiao Qi by default: "As long as you agree, we can sign the contract today."

"No." Xiao Qi also replied directly, "Stephen, let's do this, we are also acquaintances, I will give you the most conservative price, 10.6 billion U.S. dollars, a little more than Silver Lake's bid. If you don't want to. , Then as I didn’t say, I will continue to act in accordance with the previous plan."

"Wait a minute!"

Ballmer sighed, "In this way, don't negotiate with those communication operators. Give me three days, and we will discuss the price carefully. 10.6 billion US dollars is too much, you have to let me a little bit. "

"Well, I entrust the management of Skype to talk to you specifically." Xiao Qi said, "But if you don't reply after three days, then Microsoft will lose the bidding qualification."

"Row!"

Ballmer nodded.

Although he is from Microsoft, he doesn't say everything he says is what he says.

Encountering such a large acquisition ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ he needs to discuss with the chairman Bill Children's Shoes, and reach a consensus with the board of directors, and then he can do his best to acquire skype.

But Ballmer is also confident.

Because he knows how much Bill Gates regrets that he has lost the opportunity in the Internet era. The 45 billion US dollars he wanted to acquire before is an excellent proof that he wants to intervene in the Internet era.

Now Skype is an excellent opportunity, and its development potential is not much smaller, and the price is not too expensive. Of course, Bill Gates will not miss it.

Microsoft is not short of money.

If you have money, you don't need to go to areas with great development potential in the future. Bill Gates and Microsoft's board of directors will definitely never want to have such a lesson!

Skype, that must be won! (To be continued.)

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