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Zhou Buqi felt a little troubled.

I feel that this Zuckerberg is really a big shot. He would rather die than inflict serious damage on his competitors. This courage is enough.

Unexpectedly, after calling back and contacting the other party, it was not the case at all.

"What?" Zhou Buqi was stunned, "You want to pay the stock repurchase transaction fee in advance?"

Zuckerberg said: "Yes, pay in advance. The first tranche of US$1.5 billion will be paid directly, and the remaining US$5 billion will be paid in five tranches, but each tranche will be paid one month in advance."

"this……"

Zhou Buqi couldn't believe there was such a good thing.

What does this mean?

Is Xiao Zha kneeling down to beg for mercy?

Zuckerberg coughed and said, "However, there is an additional condition."

Zhou Buqi said cautiously: "What are the conditions?"

"We need to sign a firm term," Zuckerberg said.

"What's the meaning?"

"We need to turn this stock repurchase transaction into a deterministic transaction. Add a liquidated damages clause to ensure the rights and interests of both parties."

The previous terms were uncertain.

After all, it is a large transaction worth billions of dollars, and the hidden dangers are relatively high, so there is an exit mechanism. Once you find that something is wrong, you will quit and stop playing.

For example, if Facebook's stock suddenly skyrockets, it would be uneconomical for Ziweixing International to sell it at the closing price on March 25; if Facebook's stock plummets, Zuckerberg will not be able to bear it. Subscription at high price.

This time it will become a deterministic clause.

Just add a liquidated damages.

As long as the interest rate difference between changes in the stock price is not greater than the default amount, both parties can only continue to implement the contract and cannot withdraw midway.

Of course Zhou Buqi was happy to see the success and said with a smile: "Okay, no problem!"

Zuckerberg said: "Then sign the contract tomorrow?"

"Ah?" Zhou Buqi was slightly startled, "Are you in such a hurry?"

Zuckerberg smiled and said: "The delivery date of the first phase is April 25th, which is only half a month left. Sign the contract quickly, and then I will raise the money."

Zhou Buqi tried to ask: "USD 1.5 billion in the first phase?"

"right!"

Zuckerberg made the promise emphatically.

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Why do I feel something is wrong? Don't you have any plans?"

"No." Of course, Zuckerberg couldn't admit it, and categorically rejected it. "Business is business, and there is no interference from other factors. This stock buyback is very important to both Facebook and me. I need certainty." The guarantee can also be better explained to the board of directors.”

This reason cannot convince Zhou Buqi.

But it's not a bad thing after all.

Facebook's current market capitalization is around US$140 billion, which is about the same and won't go up much. Moreover, with the competition from Ziweixing International in this life, the resistance to rising prices will be even greater.

This condition is very good!

The most important thing is that after getting the money, Tang Binchen's matter of buying an office building has been solved.

Oops!

This little Zha is such a good person!

"No problem, it's settled. Let's coordinate the legal affairs of both parties. We can sign the contract right away."

Zhou Buqi didn't think much about it and immediately agreed to the other party's new plan.

So much the better.

Zuckerberg was sitting in his office with a smile on his face. Next to him, his assistant Kapinsky was standing on his desk, cautiously and expectantly.

After Zuckerberg ended the call, Kapinski asked impatiently: "How was it? He agreed?"

Zuckerberg smiled and said: "Go and notify the legal department."

"YSE!"

Kapinski clenched his fist and waved it hard, his excitement palpable.

Zuckerberg asked: "How's it going with Marcus? Have you made an appointment?"

Kapinski said: "We have an appointment. This Friday... after get off work the day after tomorrow, he will come over here and you can have a cup of coffee with him."

Zuckerberg was very satisfied and nodded, "Let's make arrangements."

I was secretly proud of myself.

It's settled now.

Finally, I got a shot with the surname Zhou!

…

Manchester is transforming towards the entertainment industry, and Changyou has a key presence here.

There is a game against Barcelona tonight.

In the afternoon, Zhou Buqi came to the Manchester branch of Changyou. There are two new games being developed here. They are both very lightweight mobile games and the audience range will not be too large.

What gets the most attention is the football game.

Manchester is now developing with all its might into a football city.

Fried Patel, the president of the branch, introduced enthusiastically, "Our "FIFA2K13 Live Football" has sold more than 1.5 million copies in the Manchester area, which is 10 times that of our competitors."

"So many?" Zhou Buqi was somewhat surprised, "How did you do it?"

Fried said with a smile: "We cut off their sales channels. Game sales here in Manchester are mainly physical, and digital games are not mainstream. I control almost all sales channels for physical games. "

This is the benefit of local snakes.

He is a die-hard Manchester City fan and an important leader of the Manchester City fan club.

At the same time, Zhou Buqi is still the big boss of Manchester United and has a circle of Manchester United fans.

With Manchester United and Manchester City, you can basically catch all the local fans. With two clubs taking the lead in promoting "FIFA2K13 Live Football", it will be difficult for EA's "EA Football 13" to be competitive.

Zhou Buqi was satisfied with the results and said, "Where are the sales?"

Fried said: "Over £30 million."

Zhou Buqi asked: "How much does a set of games cost? 30 pounds?"

Fried said with a smile: "It's about the same. The physical version is 35.99 pounds and the digital version is 29.99 pounds. It is estimated that the entire Manchester area will sell about 3 million copies of "FIFA2K13 Live Football" throughout the year, and the net profit can reach 40 million pounds. "

"Um."

Zhou Buqi is very satisfied with this result.

In the past few years, "Pro Evolution Soccer" has basically lost ground in the European market, especially the British market, which has almost become the world of EA's "FIFA Soccer".

It's different now. Boss Zhou took action decisively and quickly turned the situation around in a short period of time.

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "There is Manchester United's Champions League game tonight, will you go too?"

Fried immediately refused, "That's impossible, I will never cheer for Manchester United."

Zhou Buqi burst out laughing.

Fried hesitated and said, "I have a little suggestion."

"Oh?" Zhou Buqi waved his hand, "Just say it."

Fried said: "The star doll figures of Chaowan Commune are very popular in the European market. It is estimated that more than 50 million doll figures will be sold in Europe this season. Football games and football figures are both geared towards football. ."

Zhou Buqi understood what he meant immediately, "You want to link up?"

Fried said: "It's hard to say in other places, but in Manchester, I know it quite well. There are many people who like to play games but don't like figurines; there are also some people who like to play figurines but don't like playing games. You can launch a linked promotion. When you buy the game, you can give away a Manchester United or Manchester City figure; when you buy a figure, if you reach a certain amount, you can also give a "FIFA2K13 Live Football" game CD. You can even follow the Manchester United and Manchester City clubs cooperate, because in the Manchester area, whether locals or tourists, they basically come to Manchester United and Manchester City."

Zhou Buqi nodded, "I think this idea is okay. The marketing strategy of the market must not be static. A rigid market strategy will not only hinder the development of the market, but also lead to the staleness of the entire company system. Change is the key The biggest way out, especially since we are still a challenger to EA, is to rely on changes."

Fried was very happy after being recognized by the big boss, "Then I will try it first. If it is done well, I can promote it to other regions in the future."

This is awesome.

If you really do a good job, this will be your credit, and you can be promoted in the future and be responsible for game promotion channels throughout the UK and even Europe.