Chapter 610 The battle begins

After Larry Page and Sergey Brin looked at each other and secretly exchanged a few glances, Sergey Brin spoke for the first time.

"Mr. Lin, with all due respect, we are very interested in your financing plan, but you own Baidu. Let's not shy away from saying that your Baidu will be a competitor of Google in the future. It is impossible for us to let you own Google.

'shares, and joining the board of directors of Google." Sergey Brin's tone was not polite at all.

"Mr. Lin, you should know that this is related to the company's core secrets. Even if we agree, other shareholders may not agree. After all, this is unprecedented in the industry." Larry Page followed Sergey -

Brin said this, but his tone was much gentler and more tactful.

Lin Feng smiled secretly - he was singing red and white faces! But this also gave Lin Feng some confidence.

By doing this, Larry Page and Sergey Brin are obviously very concerned about the acquisition of "aquantive" by "Microsoft". Otherwise, they would not have acted in this drama. I am afraid they would politely decline Lin Feng's request, and then

He walked away with a puff of his sleeves.

They will not follow Steve Ballmer's example and sit idle with Lin Feng for 2 hours.

"Mr. Page, Mr. Brin, our boss has not agreed to Microsoft's acquisition conditions yet, but you must also know that the price of US$39 per share is very attractive." Abby Cohen spoke on behalf of Lin Feng.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin frowned, not understanding what Abby Cohen meant by this.

"Haha, to put it simply, our boss is very interested in this financing and believes that 'Google' is a company worth investing in. As for the concerns of Mr. Page and Mr. Brin, we have a contract here with a very detailed description

Regarding the future conflict between 'Google' and 'Baidu'." Abby Cohen handed the contract to Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

The two took a look. The contract stipulated that if there was a conflict between "Google" and "Baidu" in the future, Lin Feng would not have the right to participate in any decision about "Baidu" made on the "Google" board of directors, nor would he.

No right to inspect relevant documents and files.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin appreciated this proposal very much. If this is true, Lin Feng's financing may not be unacceptable for 5% of the equity of US$500 million, which is far more generous than those investment banks.

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But what puzzles Larry Page and Sergey Brin is why Lin Feng is so obsessed with financing "Google". On the contrary, many companies can invest, such as Lin Feng's own "Phantom Technology" and "Baidu"

etc., are all companies that the industry is very optimistic about. This US$500 million is enough to bring these two companies to a higher level. The future prospects may not be inferior to "Google".

Lin Feng saw the doubts of Larry Page and Sergey Brin in his eyes, smiled slightly, and winked at Abby Cohen.

"As for why our boss wants to raise money for Google, I believe you will understand after reading this contract. This is also the only request from our boss." Abby Cohen handed the two people a contract again.

After reading it carefully, Larry Page and Sergey Brin suddenly realized.

This contract is the cooperation contract between Lin Feng's "Dingdang.com" and "Google". The contract stipulates that "Google's" search engine must list "Dingdang.com" as the first choice for netizens searching for online trading platforms. Also,

When searching for "Avril" or "Michael Jackson", the advertisement for "Dingdang.com" will pop up first.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin looked at each other, and finally understood why Lin Feng was so determined to raise money for "Google". News that Avril Records was blocked by global record companies, Larry Page

Of course, Sergey Brin and I know this. Although they are in the IT world, they are in the search engine business after all, so they have heard a little bit about it.

The global record company's ban on Avril Records is almost a one-sided "war". Although Avril Records has the recently popular pop diva and the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson joining them, it is simply unable to fight against it.

Record companies around the world banned them. As a result, Lin Feng jumped out to support Avril and Michael Jackson.

It's a pity that it's useless how much money Lin Feng has. In the record industry, the alliance of global record companies is something that no company, or even a country, can resist. Not only do all record stores not sell Avril Records' records, but even online trading platforms

It cannot be sold. Now only Lin Feng's "Dingdang.com" can sell it.

It’s a pity that Lam Feng’s “Dingdang.com” can’t save the fire in mainland China. However, now that Lam Feng is financing “Google”, I’m afraid “Dingdang.com” will enter the U.S. market.

These record companies will probably have a headache. -Larry Page and Sergey Brin muttered secretly. Of course, for them, and for "Google", this is just a farce, and they just feel relieved

The development of "Google" will do.

At this time, Larry Page had already agreed with Lam Feng's financing plan, but he was still worried about Microsoft's acquisition of Lam Feng Holdings' "aquantive". He hoped that Lam Feng would not sell "aquantive" to "Microsoft"

", but as a businessman pursues profits, he has no reason to ask Lin Feng to give up this seemingly extremely profitable acquisition plan.

Unless "Google" is willing to acquire Lin Feng's "aquantive", but first of all, "Google" does not have that much money to acquire "aquantive". If it is acquired with stocks, the share of Lin Feng's personal capital in "Google" will be too large.

It is very possible to become the largest shareholder of "Google", which is obviously unacceptable to Larry Page. What's more, "Google" also owns "aquantive" technology, so the acquisition is unnecessary.

It allows "Microsoft" to acquire it smoothly, which is also a huge threat to "Google".

Tangled, Larry Page is extremely tangled.

Regarding Larry Page's entangled psychology, Lin Feng and Abby Cohen saw it in their eyes and laughed in their hearts.

"Mr. Page, regarding the acquisition of Aquantive by 'Microsoft', you also know that we cannot refuse such a huge profit." Abby Cohen's words made Larry Page and Sergey Brin feel sad.

Sunk to the bottom.

However, then Abby Cohen's tone changed.

"Of course, if our boss can raise funds for 'Google', he will naturally become a shareholder of 'Google'. Naturally, he will not want to see the interests of 'Google' damaged, but we cannot let our boss' interests be harmed." Abby Cohen said this.

The words made Larry Page and Sergey Brin feel dizzy, wondering what Abby Cohen wanted to say.

Abby Cohen smiled.

"As long as our boss can successfully raise funds for Google, I guarantee that unless Microsoft's offer is above $50 per share, our boss will never sell any equity in Aquantive to Microsoft," Abby Cohen said with a confident smile.

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After hearing this, Larry Page and Sergey Brin fell into deep thought. Abby Cohen’s words were both soft and hard. Not only did he promise that Lin Feng would not be involved in any board meetings related to "Baidu", he also promised that unless "Microsoft"

With an asking price of US$50 per share, otherwise the "aquantive" will not be sold to him, and with the temptation of US$500 million, it is strange that Larry Page cannot be tempted.

What's more, if they don't agree, Lin Feng will definitely sell "aquantive" to "Microsoft" immediately, which can not only earn huge profits, but also hit "Google". Larry Page believes that Lin Feng will definitely do this, in exchange for

It was him who made it, and it was definitely like this.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin looked at each other and nodded secretly.

"Mr. Lin, welcome to the Google family!" Larry Page smiled and extended his right hand to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng and Abby Cohen looked at each other and smiled.

"Happy cooperation!" Lin Feng held Larry Page's hand.

Later, when "Google" announced that it had successfully raised funds from Chinese investor Lin Feng and the four major investment banks, the industry was shocked. The industry was not surprised by this financing. What surprised everyone was that Lin Feng, a Chinese, actually raised funds.

"Google", and raised 5% of Google's equity at a high price of US$500 million.

What on earth does this Chinese want to do? Everyone can't help but ask themselves secretly. Especially as Lin Feng's current direct opponent, the founder of the global ban on Avril Records and the president of Sony Records, Motola, could never guess that Lin Feng spent 500 million.

Why does Google raise US dollars?

The only person who thought he had "guessed" Lin Feng's intentions was naturally Steve Ballmer, the president of Microsoft. When he heard the news, Steve Ballmer's face was livid, thinking that Lin Feng was trying to trick him.

pressure.

Damn, your appetite is too big! - Steve Ballmer angrily cursed Lin Feng secretly, but now that "Google" has obtained financing, it will be even more unstoppable, and "Microsoft" must come up with corresponding strategies, and the acquisition of Lin Feng

Feng Holdings' "aquantive" is the best way.

"Mr. Lin, should we discuss the acquisition of 'aquantive' again?" Steve Ballmer called Lin Feng helplessly.

Lin Feng received a call from Steve Ballmer and smiled slightly.

"Mr. Ballmer, I'm sorry. I have appointed my authorized agent, Ms. Abby Cohen, to take charge of this matter. If you have any questions, please talk to her." Lin Feng then handed the phone to Abby Cohen.

"Hello, Mr. Ballmer, I believe you are no stranger to me. I am now fully responsible for the acquisition of 'aquantive'. Now, on behalf of my boss, I would like to formally inform you that if the price is lower than 65 US dollars per share,

"My boss will never sell 'aquantive'." Abby Cohen temporarily raised the price again.

Now affected by the successful financing of "Google", the stock price of "Aquantive" has also continued to rise, reaching a price of 22 US dollars. Abby Cohen's request for 65 US dollars is not too much. Who makes "Microsoft" need "Aquantive" now?

This is the truth of "rare things can live in"! At this time, if she didn't take the opportunity to ask for a price, she wouldn't be Abby Cohen.

However, when Abby Cohen opened her mouth, Steve Ballmer jumped in shock. Lin Feng's opening of asking for $50 was enough to Steve Ballmer, but now this Abby Cohen

Even more "black" in heart, he actually asked for $65.

"Ms. Abby Cohen, your asking price is too high. We at Microsoft are definitely not taking advantage of you!" Steve Ballmer hung up the phone rudely.

Abby Cohen didn't care. Shouting out $65 not only told "Microsoft" that Lin Feng didn't have to sell "aquantive", but also gave "Microsoft" room to bargain.

Bargaining is valuable regardless of the transaction value of the goods.

After hanging up the phone, Steve Ballmer walked around the office angrily, but in the end he had no choice but to convene a temporary board of directors of "Microsoft" to discuss the acquisition of "aquantive".

At the meeting, everyone was extremely angry about the $65 price offered by Abby Cohen, thinking it was taking advantage of the situation. But facing the fact that Google is currently raising funds again, everyone was helpless.

"Everyone, 'aquantive' must be acquired. As for the price, I believe it can still be negotiated. But don't forget, Lin Feng just raised funds for 'Google'. Although I don't know why he wanted to raise funds for 'Google', but if

He sold 'Aquantive' to our 'Microsoft', and I believe it will have some impact on their cooperative relationship." Bill Gates concluded after listening carefully to everyone's speech.

After everyone looked at each other, they nodded. Although Steve Ballmer felt that the matter was not that simple, he couldn't figure out the mystery for a while. In the end, everyone voted and agreed to do their best to acquire Lin Feng's "aquantive".

Finally, after a difficult conversation between Abby Cohen and "Microsoft", "Microsoft" finally successfully acquired 51% of "Aquantive" shares from Lin Feng at a price of US$55 per share.

The industry was once again shocked. Lin Feng originally invested US$180 million to acquire "aquantive". One year later, it was sold to "Microsoft" and made a full US$2.7 billion. This is so enviable, no, it is jealous.

When he signed the contract with Lin Feng, Steve Ballmer's face involuntarily jumped a few times, but he secretly thought in his heart - Humph, let's see how you explain it to the shareholders of "Google".

Steve Ballmer didn't know that Larry Page and Sergey Brin just sighed a few words about this transaction. After all, everyone had already agreed before that if the price exceeded 50 US dollars per share, Lin Feng could sell it.

"aquantive".

In a word, "Microsoft" is still too rich!

Now, after the transaction, Lin Feng owns 5% of the shares of "Google" and his personal account currently has 5.15 billion US dollars.
Chapter completed!