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- Xiao Qi did not doubt whether the Yankees would add insult to injury.
Because the Yankees are definitely adding insult to injury!
No one likes to be a troublemaker and a bastard more than a Yankee.
As long as they see something good to take advantage of, the Americans will definitely follow suit. Although Skype is an American company, the companies that control its equity are all from overseas financial free zones, and the United States cannot take advantage of it in terms of taxation.
¡°Besides, Xiao Qi is not an American. If we can turn the company into an American-run company and control the network communications industry, there will be many benefits.
Xiao Qi had thought before that if the road to Europe was cut off, he would still have the United States, Canada, South America, Japan and South Korea and other countries where he could develop.
But now if the United States also follows the investigation of Skype, then basically all Skype routes will be cut off, and it will be meaningless at all.
By then, let alone US$8.5 billion, even the US$6 billion offered by Microsoft will not be reached!
No wonder Microsoft gave this price. It turns out that they have long known about the difficulties that Fairy Company will face.
Since Ballmer took charge of Microsoft, his attitude has been much tougher than Bill's. From the fact that he knew the news as soon as possible and came to take advantage of it, we know what Microsoft's attitude is.
Microsoft, the company, has never been a fuel-efficient company.
In the era of personal computers, they were the software overlords of the computer industry and could be called the world¡¯s largest giant.
This expressiveness is not only reflected in Bill's title of the world's richest man for more than ten consecutive years, but also in Microsoft's absolute control of computer software.
In that era, no other company dared to do what Microsoft wanted to do, because no matter who you were, you would only be crushed if you encountered Microsoft.
Of course. In the current Internet age, Microsoft's dominance has been greatly weakened. In a few years, Google will become the existence that Microsoft was back then, surpassing them.
But even in 2013, Microsoft still showed great dominance in the electronics industry, and Bill was still among the top three super rich people in the world.
The decline in recent years. Microsoft has actually noticed it a long time ago, otherwise there would be no chance that Ballmer would take over as CEO to seek breakthroughs again.
Ballmer is not an ordinary professional manager. He is a super rich man himself. He currently has a net worth of more than 10 billion US dollars, and will exceed more than 20 billion US dollars in the future.
Therefore, his abilities are far beyond what professional managers can match, and his means and vision are world-class.
There are actually many factors that led to Microsoft not regaining its glory in his previous life, and mainstream people on Wall Street did not criticize him too much. This is already a compliment to Ballmer.
Now, as Microsoft wants to swallow up Skype, Ballmer personally negotiates with Xiao Qi. On the one hand, it puts pressure on Xiao Qi, and on the other hand, it also expresses the importance of Microsoft.
Xiao Qi's thoughts were spinning in his mind, but his words did not fall. "Stephen, if the United States is also planning to target us, it seems that we have no choice but to sell Skype. Silver Lake Capital and Green Pine Capital have all contacted us before. Price Much higher than your Microsoft.¡±
Ballmer was stunned, "Are you planning to sell Skype?"
There was uncontrollable joy in his heart.
Microsoft originally wanted to use Xiao Qi¡¯s character. It was absolutely impossible to spit out the meat they got, so they thought it would be best to have 50%. If not, they could just buy less.
Anyway, the momentum of Skype is developing so well that Microsoft also wants to get involved in it, and then slowly enjoy the huge benefits it brings and its influence within the industry.
The previously mentioned US$3 billion was used to acquire 50% of the shares. It was purely a test, and Microsoft had no intention of breaking up with Xiao Qi.
When doing business, you always have to be willing to do it. The best way to cooperate is to make a fortune together.
What I didn¡¯t expect was. When he threatened, Xiao Qi actually said he would sell Skype! ?
This is an unexpected surprise for Ballmer.
If Skype is swallowed up, then Microsoft will immediately become the dominant player in the network communications industry, and will have a big head start in future network development.
More importantly, Skype will have more benefits for Microsoft¡¯s network layout and can be extended to many more projects, such as the online video market, online advertising market, etc.
With a thought in his mind, Ballmer made up his mind.
Once Xiao Qi says he wants to let go of Skype, then Microsoft must win it!
?As everyone knows, although??Xiao Qi doesn't know what the cunning Ballmer is thinking, but Xiao Qi also knows that it was under Ballmer's support in his previous life that Microsoft bought Skype for a sky-high price of 8.5 billion U.S. dollars. At that time, Skype , Skype is not as developed and promising as it is today.
Therefore, after knowing that the US government was likely to add insult to injury, Xiao Qi immediately made a decision and prepared to sell Skype in advance.
There are many restrictions when it comes to using Skype, so it¡¯s better to get rid of it now if the price is right.
It is impossible to have everything in your own hands when doing business. Skype was originally planned to be sold after it grew and grew. Although you will get less when you sell it now, it is better than waiting until it is investigated and restricted by Europe and the United States. Sold well.
And Ballmer is very interested in Skype, Xiao Qi naturally knows that selling to him is the most cost-effective.
"They gave me a valuation of 10 billion US dollars, and I expected to sell it for 12 billion US dollars." Xiao Qi said with a smile, "So if you want to buy half of it, you have to double it to 6 billion US dollars!"
"No, no, no! It's too expensive!" Ballmer shook his head directly, "Skype's current market value is only a little bit more at most. How can it reach as much as 10 billion U.S. dollars? Don't lie to me, Mr. Qi!"
"It's up to you whether you believe it or not." Xiao Qi smiled, "Thank you for telling me the reaction from the United States, Stephen, then I will contact the buyer."
"Wait a minute!" Ballmer called out immediately, "Qi Shao, you are going to sell it to someone else anyway, so why not seriously negotiate a price and sell it to us, Microsoft?"
"You want to buy them all?" Xiao Qi said in surprise.
"If you want to sell, then Microsoft is willing to accept it." Ballmer said seriously.
"Then 11 billion U.S. dollars." Xiao Qi pondered.
Ballmer laughed angrily, "Qi Shao, it's not like I don't understand the market. You have invested no more than 5 billion US dollars in total. How come the price has more than doubled now? How much time does it take?"
"This is different, Stephen." Xiao Qi shook his head, "Skype is in my hands, that means I have invested in the right owner. Although it is only worth seven or eight billion US dollars now, considering its future growth, I will give Its valuation of US$11 billion is definitely not high.¡±
"But if you don't sell it, once it is investigated by Europe and the United States, will the value still reach 11 billion U.S. dollars? I'm afraid the 6 billion U.S. dollars will be on the line?" Ballmer asked rhetorically.
"If the price I want cannot be reached, I would rather cooperate with communication operators in Europe or the United States." Xiao Qidao, "Although my shares will be much smaller at that time, in the long run, I will The profit gained must be more than 11 billion US dollars.¡±
Ballmer was silent for a while.
He knew that Xiao Qi was not trying to scare people, but that it was really possible to do so.
After all, no one can bear to sell a company with great growth potential at a low price.
In this case, it is better to give up part of the benefits and tie it up with the giants in the industry. This will not only solve the customer difficulties, but also obtain huge profits in the long-term future, which is far more cost-effective than selling at a low price.
The only difference is that Fairy Company can no longer control Skype, or even hold a controlling stake, but is only one of its shareholders.
"Eight billion dollars, all acquired by Microsoft." After a pause, Ballmer said to Xiao Qi seriously: "As long as you agree, we can sign the contract today."
"No." Xiao Qi also replied directly to him, "Stephen, let's do this. We are also acquaintances. I will give you the most conservative price, 10.6 billion U.S. dollars, which is a little more than Silver Lake's bid. If you are not willing, , then it¡¯s as if I didn¡¯t say that I will continue to act according to the previous plan.¡±
"Wait a minute!"
Ballmer sighed, "Well, don't go negotiating with those communication operators first. Give me three days, and we will discuss the price carefully. 10.6 billion US dollars is too much, you have to give me a little bit." "
"Okay, I will specifically entrust Skype's management to talk to you." Xiao Qi said, "But if you don't reply after three days, then Microsoft will lose the qualification to bid."
"OK!"
Ballmer nodded.
Although he is the CEO of Microsoft, he does not always stick to his word.
When encountering such a large acquisition, he needs to discuss it with Chairman Bill Tongshoes and reach a consensus with the board of directors before he can do his best to acquire Skype.
But Ballmer is also confident.
Because he knows how much Bill Gates regrets that he lost the opportunity in the Internet era. The previous $45 billion acquisition of Yahoo was an excellent opportunity for him to get involved in the Internet era.???Ming.
Now Skype is another excellent opportunity, and its development potential is not much smaller than that of Yahoo, and the price is not 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 fields with great development potential in the future. Bill Gates and the Microsoft board of directors will definitely not think of such a lesson again! Skype, that must be won! (To be continued.)
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