Chapter 497: Returns that exceed expectations
20% of Microsoft's equity in exchange for one DOS?!
This really exceeded Carter's psychological expectations.
Historically, Carter didn't know how much Microsoft spent to obtain the full copyright of DOS from Patterson. But just looking at the various rich people created after Microsoft's IPO, you can see...
There is a high probability that they have not paid any equity in DOS, otherwise the future equity will not be enough, right?!
By requesting more shares, Carter's purpose is just to increase his voice within Microsoft. In order to ensure the interests of his joint venture with Tsinghua University, and in the long run, to ensure that he is on the operating system track.
Gains from the Chinese market!
Now that "dos has gone to China" has become a foregone conclusion, Carter can only think of doing this for the time being. Losing part of Microsoft's income, but not losing himself...
"Are you sure? Use 20% of Microsoft's equity to buy back the copyright of dos?"
Carter looked at the two people opposite him suspiciously...
As the saying goes, there must be something wrong when something goes wrong. Carter is satisfied with 20% of the shares. It can even be said that he couldn't be more satisfied. It's just that the income is too high, which inevitably makes Carter suspect that there is something wrong.
"Sure, just as you told us directly, dos will be given to us. We don't want to continue to negotiate with you in a roundabout way. 20% is our bottom line. If you want more, then you can just take it back
Dos authorization, the worst we can do is go back to the past and start from scratch..."
Paul nodded affirmatively and walked towards Carter:
"We have never been enemies, Carter! Give you more shares. On the one hand, you have our current lifeline. If someone else comes, it may not be able to solve it with 20%. On the other hand, I think, in some cases,
We may not be mature enough here, even though we are bigger than you. Overall, increasing your shares is not a bad thing, maybe..."
Paul wanted to say: Maybe in the future, you will be the one who can lead Microsoft to glory.
But taking into account Gates's thoughts, Paul did not say these words...
Is it just because his lifeline was taken away?!
Carter touched his chin and looked at the two of them again:
Gates' face was stern, but he didn't look very angry; Paul's expression was serious, and in his eyes, Carter seemed to see a trace...a trace of very complicated content...
It seems like entrustment, like struggle, like reluctance, but also like hesitation...
"Okay, I agree! I hope we can have a happy cooperation in the future! In addition, Paul, and Bill, I may arrange for someone to go to Microsoft. Don't worry, I don't mean to worry about you. It's just..."
Carter, who was reluctantly convinced by the first reason Paul told, nodded. In order to protect the interests of the new company and guard against the risks that might be associated with this time, Carter continued.
"I understand, no need to say so much, man!"
Reaching out and patting Carter on the shoulder, Paul suddenly smiled:
"After all, you are the second shareholder, and you should have your own team...or, in the simplest terms, a spokesperson! I still say the same thing, we have never been enemies. Just tell me this, and that is enough
!”
"Well...we have always been friends, I said..."
...
...
People from Microsoft come quickly and leave quickly!
The farewell was carried out in a somewhat stiff and weird atmosphere. Except for the smile on Paul Allen's face, Gates did not have a smile on his face even during the hug. Carter, because of his worries, had a smile on his face.
The smile on his face also looked very fake...
The atmosphere among the bosses was strange, and the others were not blind. What made them even more puzzled was that they had prepared various technical solutions that might be possible if Carter refused to sell the DOS copyright, in an attempt to resist Carter's pressure. As a result,
From beginning to end, their efforts in the past few days have not been effective...
In a few words, a negotiation involving the transfer of one-fifth of the company's ownership was completed. The speed was almost unreal...
"Rick, what do you think they mean?"
"You still think 20% is too high?"
"Yes, Bill Gates...I have to admit that he is a very capable person, but he is also very tempered, stubborn, and even paranoid! I have helped in their company before, sometimes, someone
If he does something wrong, he will scold the other person mercilessly. It's hard to say outside, but inside the company, I've never seen him give anyone face..."
Walking on York Street, Carter still had doubts about the offer made by Microsoft.
"This kind of person usually has a characteristic. As long as he does something he thinks is right, no one can persuade him! And according to my understanding, he still values Microsoft very much. Shares... I can't say that he is free from money.
, but I will never be so generous as to give 12% of the shares as I say..."
"What was your original plan? Maybe someone else persuaded him? That guy named Paul Allen, didn't you say that they were growing up?"
"It should have been him who persuaded me. Apart from him, I can't think of anyone else who can say something in this. My original plan was just to exchange DOS for 5-8%, and then use cash to acquire the remaining part. Anyway, that's the goal in my mind
20% or 20% of the equity was enough for me to achieve the results I wanted, I just didn’t expect there would be more, and there was no additional effort.”
Breaking off a section of the newly born young seedlings on the side of the road, Carter grabbed a young leaf...
"This is too much beyond my psychological expectations, although it seems that the situation is good now. I also asked the professor at the law school to help me read the contract, and there is no problem. It's just... I'm still not sure mentally!"
"Maybe there is something else that we don't know about. Since there is no problem with the contract, how about this for now? It doesn't make sense for us to think like this. Or should we go back and arrange club members and pay more attention to it?"
Taking the young seedlings from Carter's hand, Rick strongly condemned Carter's behavior of destroying the flowers:
"Let's take a look at our Club of Practitioners. The name is really tongue-in-cheek... Collins and I have basically built the structure for you. Based on your goals, we have established four main departments: political and economic investigation; research and report analysis.
; Publicity and Outreach; Public Utilities..."
"I'm curious about a question, how long do you plan to get a return on it? I'm simply talking about the financial aspect. You can't always be asked to spend money to support a group of people, right?"
"Don't worry about financial returns. I can support a group of outstanding students until three years after they graduate. It's not difficult for me, and I also need to use it to cultivate my spokesperson team!"
"The stall is getting bigger and bigger, and I feel quite overwhelmed now. I can't take care of all the places at the same time. There always needs to be someone to sit in charge on my behalf. It's hard to find such a person. Someone who can put my mark on me since I was a student.
For me, it’s worth investing no matter how much money you invest!”
"By the way, do you have the list? Come back and show it to me?"
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