"Mr. Zhou, since we are going to jointly open a company, there is no need to divide it like this!"
"Yes! Isn't it the same as software systems being included in the shares?"
"Mr. Zhou, that's not how business works..."
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If they have to pay for something before they see it, is there anyone doing this kind of business? As soon as Zhou Wenhai finished speaking, the five bosses began to object.
Zhou Wenhai frowned and immediately fell down. Just when he was about to continue arguing, Ye Huilan suddenly smiled and said: "The bosses are right. Since we want to cooperate, we shouldn't be so fussy, but..."
Ye Huilan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said this, and all the bosses were surprised.
"But what?" Wu Baoquan, the CEO of Weiguang Group, asked interruptedly.
"However, if we add the software system technology investment, our shareholding ratio will be too high, and the remaining shares may not be enough. How about eliminating two companies?" Ye Huilan smiled and discussed with the five bosses.
Hearing this, the expressions of the five bosses suddenly froze.
Eliminate 2 companies.
It’s not even possible to eliminate one company, because there is a certain chance that they will be eliminated. They can’t afford to gamble. Once the 5-nanometer lithography machine is successfully operational, other companies that miss the opportunity to get on board will go bankrupt!
"Mr. Ye, it's better not to do this! It hurts your feelings too much!" Wu Baoquan said with a bitter smile:
"Yes! Mr. Ye, the transaction should be carried out according to Mr. Zhou's requirements!" Xu Mingwei said with a pained face:
"Mr. Zhou, how much is the buyout fee? What percentage of the photolithography machine shares do you want?" Xu Guoqiang asked Zhou Wenhai directly.
Ye Huilan's words made several bosses eagerly "raise their hands and hand over the white flag." Zhou Wenhai was so amused that he gave her a thumbs up in his heart, it was so awesome!
"The buyout fee is 2 billion, and I want 51% of the shares." Zhou Wenhai said loudly.
"Mr. Zhou, there is no problem with the buyout fee, but you want too many shares. The remaining shares are not enough for us to show off!"
"With this share distribution plan, Mr. Zhou, you want us to work for you!"
"Haha! Mr. Zhou, what a wishful thinking!"
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As soon as Zhou Wenhai finished speaking, the five group CEOs immediately quit their jobs. Zhou Wenhai demanded 51% of the shares. How many shares were left in their hands? They couldn't help but become anxious.
"Haha, let's do the math. The unit price of an ASML EUV NXE 3350B exceeds US$100 million, and the patented lithography machine in my hand is more advanced. It can expose 60,000 wafers every day, and its productivity is four times higher. times, and a nanometer-level process, with excellent performance and unparalleled potential political influence. What do you think is the appropriate price for such a patent?" Facing the indignant looks of the five bosses, Zhou Wenhai asked with a smile. .
After hearing this, the bosses looked at each other, but no one responded.
As we all know, the core component of smartphones and computers is the chip processor. Huawei and Xiaomi have successively developed and designed their own chip processors. However, production and processing still have to be completed by TSMC, because there is currently no chip foundry in China that can To complete high-end chip foundry, the world's three most advanced chip wafer factories are Intel, TSMC, and Samsung. They have a monopoly on the processing and production of high-end chips.
Chinese companies are not short of money, but Western countries have blocked China's high-tech technologies. Many high-tech equipment and technologies cannot be purchased even if they have money. This is the case with lithography machine technology.
As Zhou Wenhai said, this 5-nanometer lithography machine uses unique magnetic light control technology and is equipped with a powerful software system. Its performance is very powerful. More importantly, with the put into production of this lithography machine, it means that China Breaking through the technological blockade in the Western semiconductor field and overtaking others in a corner will exert enormous political influence.
The price of this kind of patent is low, but they are deceiving themselves. The price is too high and they cannot afford it. For a moment, none of the five bosses spoke. Amid heavy breathing, the venue fell into an eerie silence.
"Ahem, since everyone has nothing to say for now, let me say a few words." Director Zheng coughed twice and quickly came to the rescue to break the deadlock.
"The lithography machine project is crucial to the development of the country's semiconductor field. Everyone should work together to promote this project as soon as possible and strive to implement it within one month and start production after three months. If there are too many differences, each side will take a step back. I hope everyone can take the overall situation into account." Take it seriously." Director Zheng comforted everyone with his sincere words.
"Director Zheng, it's not that we don't cooperate, it's that Mr. Zhou is too ambitious!"
"That's right! Mr. Zhou is going to leave 51% at once, leaving no room at all. There is no way to continue the discussion."
"Mr. Zhou, since we are going to jointly open a company, we should be more flexible in terms of shares and capital allocation! It is impossible for such a large company to let you hold so many shares."
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As soon as Director Zheng finished speaking, the five bosses took advantage of this step to express their opinions.
Zhou Wenhai and Ye Huilan looked at each other, with a hint of joy flashing in their eyes. They were very satisfied with the reaction of the five bosses. Setting 51% of the shares was just a trial to test their bottom line. It seemed that their requirements for the shares were particularly strong. , Next, to truly reach a cooperation intention, a difficult transaction negotiation will be carried out.
Zhou Wenhai gave Ye Huilan a "Let's see your performance" look, looked at the five bosses with a smile, and stopped answering.
"Everyone, since you don't want to start the elimination system and want to get more shares, you can only bid!" Ye Huilan looked at the five bosses with a smile.
Hearing this, the five bosses stiffened and looked at Ye Huilan with a little fear. Mr. Ye kept silent and thought that his attack would be their Achilles heel. He was trying to push them to death!
"Since you bosses have no objections, let's make it this way! Our 51% shareholding with photolithography machines is indeed a bit too much. How about you price 49% of the shares first, and then we will sell them after you have finished bidding and allocating them?" What do you think of part of the equity?" Ye Huilan asked everyone with a smile:
"Do you want us to give you cash subsidies for the shares you gave up?" Wu Baoquan looked at Ye Huilan with a wry smile.
"Mr. Ye is so calculating! In this way, you can get both money and shares!" Xu Mingwei looked at Ye Huilan with a gloomy expression.
Facing everyone's gaze, Ye Huilan said with a smile: "Boss, the patent for the 5-nanometer lithography machine is worth the price, isn't it! If it weren't for our lack of strength, we would be willing to sell it! This kind of opportunity only comes once in a lifetime!"
Hearing this, the five bosses looked at each other, their eyes flashing with determination to win. The short-lived front alliance "collapsed" because of Ye Huilan's words.
Soon, the conference room was closed and an extremely difficult bidding transaction officially began.