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   Chapter 422 Seeking Skin with the Tiger

  For this mansion, Ballmer, public relations president Todd, general counsel Brad Smith and others who came here today are naturally no strangers, but every time they come here, they are still visually impacted.

Beaches, piers, horse farms, music pools, private libraries, etc. Not to mention, when Brad Smith passed by the hall where the huge "fish tank" was placed, he couldn't help but glance at it every time, saying it was a fish tank , and a large aquarium, it is estimated that it is not much different, and even the inner area, maybe there is a big one, the media has been reporting that there is a whale shark in it, although Brad Smith has not seen it...

  Bill Gates, in pajamas, saw Ballmer, Todd and the others, and when he heard the news they brought, he couldn't help but be stunned, "Bruno Song's hand?!"

"According to the information we have received, the two sides have already started a comprehensive cooperation. Apple sold its ARM stake, and Bruno Song has become the youngest director in Apple's history. In addition, we have received some special news. It may also be that Apple deliberately The news released..."

  Todd said to Bill Gates, "It has been revealed that Apple is seeking to sue Microsoft for its monopoly in the computer systems industry!"

As soon as he heard about the monopoly, Bill Gates couldn't help frowning. Now Microsoft and Netscape are fighting in dire straits because of the browser bundling incident. Although Microsoft has stabilized the situation, Netscape is following behind. Holding on to it, Man Amelica was arguing with Microsoft, which made Microsoft very passive.

   Now I heard that Apple is also ready to come up and take a bite, which made Bill Gates feel a little big for a while.

   "Apple is going to sue us at this time?!" Bill Gates couldn't help saying.

   Ballmer, who is considered to be the next head of Microsoft, suddenly said, "Apple's move, this is more like the handwriting of one of our "old friends"!"

   Hearing this, Todd's face became a little subtle and embarrassed, of course he knew who Ballmer was talking about.

   When Bill Gates heard this, he immediately understood Ballmer's words. At this time, Apple suddenly poured fuel into the fire, and it really seemed like a good "brother" of Microsoft.

  Brad Smith saw this and felt that the atmosphere was a little subtle, and immediately said, "It's not about worrying about this time. Why is Apple taking a shot at Microsoft this time? We can't have new opponents, and..."

   sighed. As Microsoft's general counsel, Brad Smith, during this time, his hair has begun to turn a little white because of Microsoft's antitrust case.

   "No matter what Apple's purpose is, Microsoft cannot let Apple initiate this lawsuit, and Microsoft must save Apple, and must not let Apple fall!"

   Hearing Brad Smith's words, Bill Gates and Ballmer couldn't help but look at him in surprise. Brad Smith asked Microsoft to save his nemesis? !

"Microsoft's situation is very delicate now. If it's just the browser and Microsoft's system, then Microsoft can still fight that lawsuit with Netscape, but if Apple falls, and there is no Microsoft's opponent in the computer operating system, then I'm afraid Microsoft is really going to face the fate of being split..."

   Listening to Brad Smith's words, Bill Gateston fell silent for a while. Once Apple fell, the operating system would basically be dominated by Microsoft, and its market share would probably exceed 95%!

This is of course a good thing for Microsoft. Ten years ago, when Microsoft heard the news, it was afraid that it was going to celebrate, but at this juncture, it was like a talisman, slashing Microsoft's neck with a knife. .

Now Netscape and the Federal Department of Justice are looking for loopholes in Microsoft and trying to break up Microsoft. If Apple collapses at this time, the Federal Department of Justice is afraid that it will immediately propose anti-monopoly against Microsoft in the operating system industry. Well, then Microsoft has no room to resist at all. Who makes it impossible to pick a serious opponent in the market? !

   It's true that he understands what's going on, but when he thinks that he has to pull the apple with his own hands, and even throw money at his former nemesis, Bill Gates is also heartbroken.

With a wave of his hand, Bill Gates became irritable and said to Ballmer, Todd, and Brad Smith, "You handle this matter, let Apple withdraw that **** lawsuit, as long as Apple's If you don't ask too much, promise Jobs!"

After    finished speaking, Bill Gates left quickly. After the Chinese New Year this year, things went wrong for Microsoft. The lawsuit with Netscape involved Bill Gates too much energy.

   "PA Semiconductor should acquire another 43% stake in ARM from Acorn!"

   After returning to the ICQ office building, Doberpool immediately said to Song Yang that taking 43% of ARM's shares from Apple would be considered to have acquired half of ARM at most. Doberpool was not satisfied with this.

ARM was established by three major shareholders. In addition to Apple, the British Acorn Computer Company, like Apple, is one of the major shareholders holding 43% of ARM, and the remaining 14% is owned by the chip manufacturer. Owned by the processing plant Vlsi.

  The original intention of ARM was basically that Acorn was responsible for the design, Vlsi was responsible for the production, and Apple installed the ARM chip on the computer, and the three companies formed a closed-loop industrial chain.

   Therefore, PA Semiconductor, getting 43% of the ARM equity, can only be regarded as getting half of the ARM at most, and Dobble naturally wants to take the entire ARM.

   But Marcus directly poured cold water on Dobble, "North American Global Investment Foundation, it is impossible to buy the entire ARM for PA Semiconductor. On ARM, it has already spent enough!"

The acquisition of ARM's equity from Apple has cost more than five billion dollars, and it is in cash. This has cost a lot of funds for the North American Global Investment Foundation. As Marcus, who is in charge of Song Yang's money bag, he is not allowed to spend any more. Several hundred million in cash, from the British Acorn Computer Company, and then acquired the remaining 43% stake.

   Last year, Song Yang cashed out North American telecommunications and shorted hedge funds by hunting Wall Street through various sleazy operations. He obtained a lot of US dollars in cash, but the expenses were equally huge.

Invested in Western Pictures in Hollywood, filmed "The Matrix", established the PayPal payment project, acquired Snow Mountain, invested in Blizzard, developed new games by Valve, acquired Alcatel Mobile, invested in PA Semiconductor, invested in stores in America Telecom, venture capital Amazon, The stick game company, coupled with the investment of more than one billion dollars in Asia, these things are much more expensive than buying yachts, luxury houses, and private jets. In comparison, that's not worth mentioning at all.

Song Yang's ICQ, America Telecom, etc. seem to have huge valuations, but those things are only on paper, and they are all hooligans if they don't turn into beautiful knives on the account. Seriously, to think that they can come up with the same amount of cash as they are worth is bullshitting!

   The capital flow of the entire North American Investment Foundation has always been tight. Song Yang has the industry in his hands, and there is also a large amount of debt in Comerica and Deutsche Bank. Part of the interest has to be repaid every quarter!

Marcus won't really use up all his cash. If he encounters a risk and the Internet industry suddenly gets cold, all of Song Yang's investments will collapse in an instant. The risk is too great. Accountants, always keep a sum of cash to deal with possible risks!

When Dobble heard Marcus's words, his face was slightly embarrassed. He also knew that he wanted too much, but he was really unwilling to give up like this. "ARM definitely has potential, and now ARM We are building our own industry chain to allow more partners to join the ARM camp. Once this plan is successful, purchasing an ARM license means obtaining development tools, software, systems, and production based on ARM chips.”

As a veteran of the semiconductor industry, Dobble's vision is naturally vicious. He can see what ARM is playing. The current ARM president, Saxby, who used to work in Motorola's semiconductor department, is indeed a skill. Outstanding, is making a special way for ARM.

  Saxby operates ARM using the IP model. ARM does not produce chips, but authorizes chip designs to other semiconductor companies.

It’s hard to say whether this road can be successful, but once it does, it basically becomes an existence riding on the heads of major semiconductor manufacturers. It doesn’t seem to have much weight, but it can be strangled. Other productions also use ARM-licensed chips. The manufacturer neck!

   "I'm afraid it's not easy to get the equity in Acorn," Song Yang said at this time, "I'm afraid Acorn will not let go of ARM so easily."

The current ARM is about to go public. Seeing that the plate is about to be done, Acorn will definitely not be so willing to hand over ARM. Knife.

   "From the Vlsi manufacturer, take the remaining 13% stake, and get this stake before Acorn!"

Song Yang opened his mouth and said that after spending so much money this time, he must still get control of ARM. If Acorn takes control, then PA Semiconductor, I am afraid that this time it will not be a waste of money. .

   On Song Yang's side, PA Semiconductor was still looking for opportunities. When he got ARM in his hands, on Apple's side, Joe helped start a big move again.

  Apple first released a new advertisement, which made the whole Silicon Valley appreciate the style of the leader of Joe...

   (end of this chapter)