Reborn in Hong Kong as a Tycoon

Chapter 358 Apple is preparing for financing
"Alan, IBM is an industry giant. Its entry will indeed put great pressure on our company, but also because IBM is a giant, its internal relationships are intricate. It is not just a matter of talking about entering the personal computer market. It can be implemented immediately. We think that this time will not be too short, plus the product needs to be designed, and it will take more than a year for the product to actually go on sale, and this period is a great period for our development.”

Jobs said aloud, but he was worried that Lin Baicheng would sell his shares in advance because he was afraid that IBM would enter the market and the company would not be able to develop.

Lin Baicheng nodded and asked, "What do you think about IBM's entry?"

Jobs said: "We decided to unify the ideas of all shareholders and directors first, and hope that everyone can work together and not sell their shares to IBM. This is the most important thing."

"I have no problem here."

Lin Baicheng nodded and said, "Mr. Markkula's side, what are you going to do?"

"Steve and I will persuade Mike, but if Mike insists on selling the shares, we can't force it. We can only find other capital to buy Mike's shares to prevent Mike's shares from being taken by IBM. .”

Jobs talked about their plan after discussing that IBM will definitely become a competitor of Apple in the future, so the company's shares must not be sold to IBM, otherwise when the two parties are in a competitive relationship, it will be detrimental to Apple.It is very obvious that shareholders have the right to know the company's development plan. If IBM becomes a shareholder of Apple, then Apple can't hide some decisions from IBM. How can it compete with IBM?

Lin Baicheng nodded: "If I can't find the capital to take over, I can cover these shares."

Hearing this, Jobs couldn't help being silent for a while, and finally said: "Alan, you already own 30% of the company's shares, if you buy Mike's shares, it will be too much."

"I know what you mean. What I'm talking about is that if there is no capital to take over, if there is capital to take over, then of course someone else will buy it."

Lin Baicheng knew that Jobs was worried that he had too many shares, and finally Apple became controlled by him, which was unacceptable to Jobs and the others.

"Alan, you just need to understand."

Jobs stopped talking about this topic, and changed the subject: "Alan, regardless of whether Mike wants to sell his shares this time, there is one thing that needs to be consulted with you, the major shareholder."

"what's up?"

"We refused to be acquired by IBM, so IBM will definitely enter the personal computer market, and before IBM enters this market, we think we should accelerate the company's development speed. Let's put it this way, we think the company should raise financing and get a Funds are invested in development and strive to occupy more markets before IBM enters the market." Jobs said.

"That's a good idea."

Lin Baicheng pondered for a moment, then nodded approvingly. IBM is a giant in the computer industry. If it enters the personal computer market, it will inevitably have an impact on Apple. Therefore, before IBM enters this market, it is indeed a good strategy to accelerate its own development.

"Alan, then you agreed?"

Jobs immediately asked, Lin Baicheng holds 30% of Apple's shares, if Lin Baicheng disagrees, this matter can't be done at all.In fact, if they can, they don't want to dilute their shares, but with IBM as the enemy, in order to prevent their shares from becoming worthless in the future, it is necessary to dilute the shares so that the company can obtain development funds.

Lin Baicheng did not answer, but asked instead: "How many shares have you decided to take out for financing?"

"At least 10%, at most no more than 15%, we will talk about the details later."

Jobs didn't hide anything when he heard the words, and said their general plan.

"A lot."

Lin Baicheng pondered after hearing this, and said after a while: "Jobs, it's no problem to take out shares for financing, but I don't want my shares to be diluted, and I can pay the corresponding financing funds."

"Alan, if possible, Steve and I don't want to dilute the shares before the company goes public, because the company is developing quite well. However, now we have IBM as a potential competitor, and we must accelerate development before IBM enters the market. speed, so each of our shareholders should contribute together.”

"Alan, you are the major shareholder of the company and hold 30% of the company's shares. Once the company can't compete with IBM, it doesn't make sense for you to hold more shares. Therefore, you should set an example and let us let To contribute shares, everyone contributes together.”

Jobs persuaded out loud that if Lin Baicheng was unwilling to dilute the shares, it would mean that they would have to dilute more shares, which they did not want.

"Jobs, you are right."

Lin Baicheng guessed that Jobs would not agree, and immediately said: "Then I will let half of it go, I accept half of the shares will be diluted, and I will pay the remaining half in cash, so it's okay, right?"

"Alan."

Jobs heard the words and tried to persuade him.

"Jobs!"

Lin Baicheng raised his hand to stop Jobs from persuading him, and said sternly, "I have contributed a lot to the development of Apple, and Apple was able to obtain a $1000 million unsecured loan from Goldman Sachs, which was guaranteed by my credit. .Without me, it is impossible for the company to develop so fast, you should not deny this, right?"

"Alan, you are right."

This is a fact, and Jobs certainly wouldn't deny it.

Lin Baicheng said: "I didn't have any requirements for Apple before. Now I just want to dilute some shares less. Besides, Mr. Markkula wants to sell the shares to IBM. If he doesn't sell the shares, let him It’s good to have some more shares, anyway, he is not as optimistic about Apple as I am.”

The reason why Lin Baicheng wants to dilute some companies less is because he thinks that after Apple's financing, it should still be able to go public like it was before his rebirth.In this way, the less shares will be diluted now, and the more he will earn after the listing.

"Well, since you have said so, Allen."

Jobs didn't say much anymore, and said: "As for the financing, it should wait until after New Year's Day, and we will contact you, Allen, at that time."

"Well, I will send people to participate when the time comes."

The amount involved in Apple's financing this time is not small, so Lin Baicheng will send people to participate in the whole process, instead of waiting for Apple to complete the relevant negotiations, and then directly pay the money.

After discussing the business, Lin Baicheng and Jobs did not stay in the study for too long, they left the second floor and went downstairs.

The party was still going on, Lin Baicheng greeted the guests and chatted with them in turn.Although most of the guests are his subordinates, even if they are subordinates, Lin Baicheng still wants to chat with them more to enhance their relationship.

　[In the previous chapter, IBM’s bid for Apple was changed to 8000 million US dollars, 1.5 million US dollars is too high, and it does not affect the reading]

　　
　
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