In the end, Qian Wenhuan dispatched Anthony and Jennifer to fly to Los Angeles in North America with a team of negotiators.
Anthony and Jennifer are both Swiss. Like Qian Wenhuan, they were both employees of Preston Company. After Preston was acquired by Chen Chen, one of them was a business negotiator and the other was a legal consultant. , so they were all sent to Africa.
At first, the two of them were attracted by the high salary offered here. They thought they would resign after earning a few years. However, they did not expect that Blacklight Technology would develop better and better in Africa, so the two of them stayed with peace of mind.
After everyone got off the plane from Los Angeles, after a night of repair, they rushed towards Osmond Biotechnology.
Jennifer, wearing a white-collar OL outfit, stepped out of the rented business car, but couldn't help but frown.
This place is close to the suburbs and looks extremely desolate. The office building in front of us is even more dilapidated and has a history of at least fifteen years.
"Is this where Osmond Biotech's offices are located?"
Jennifer shook his head, "This company doesn't look very good. I really don't know why the superiors want us to go to all the trouble to acquire this company."
"Maybe it's because this company has developed some new drugs that the higher-ups are interested in."
Anthony shrugged, "Okay, these are not what we should care about, and it seems that the other party doesn't want to welcome us. I think we should go in directly."
With that said, the two led the negotiation team into the office building.
"We are employees of Blackwatch Company. I am Anthony from the Commerce Department, and this is Jennifer from the Legal Department. We want to meet with the people from Osmond Company on the 23rd floor. We have an appointment."
In the office building, Anthony calmly answered the security guard's questioning.
"please wait for a moment."
The security guard picked up the phone and dialed Osmond's company number from the address book.
After two minutes, the security guard put down the phone and said, "Okay, please come up. People from Osmond Company are waiting on the 23rd floor."
"Thanks."
Everyone got on the elevator one after another and soon reached the 23rd floor.
The office building uses an entrance-type elevator, so as soon as they got out of the elevator, they met the blonde waiting in front of the elevator.
This blonde girl looked sexy and was dressed in a secretary's outfit. She was not very enthusiastic when she saw everyone. "A few of them are from Blackwatch Company. Please come with me."
With that said, she turned around and walked towards the conference room.
This attitude made everyone frown.
After leading everyone to the conference room, she just said "wait a moment" and left again, leaving everyone here.
"Something doesn't feel right."
Jennifer looked around and said, "This company is not enthusiastic about our arrival at all. Don't they know we are here to raise funds?"
"The financing should be completed."
Anthony mused, "We came too late."
While everyone was talking in low voices, a middle-aged man wearing a suit and leather shoes pushed the door open and said, "I'm sorry, everyone, I had a meeting to hold just now, so I ignored you all."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand towards Anthony, "I am Parker, the founder of Osmond Biotechnology Co., Ltd., and I am also the current board member and CEO of the company."
Anthony and the others slowly stood up and stretched out their hands, "We are the business department manager of Blackwatch Biotechnology Company. Ms. Jennifer next to us is the legal department manager. Nice to meet you."
After some greetings, the two parties sat down separately, and Parker said directly, "Blackwatch Company has become famous in the past two years. I wonder if you two are here this time, do you have any business that can be cooperated with our company? "
"I heard that your company is conducting Series B financing. I wonder if this is the case?"
Anthony asked, "After our understanding, your company's development has reached a stage of rapid growth. I don't know what your company's strategy is, but I think your company should need a strategic investment like ours at Blackwatch." By."
As he spoke, Anthony snapped his fingers, and the men behind him immediately took out a contract and handed it to Anthony, and Anthony pushed the contract in front of Pike, "Mr. Pike, I won't introduce our Blackwatch Company in detail. I believe that as a similar company, you already know a lot, so you can take a look at this contract.”
Pike nodded, took the contract, flipped through a few pages, and then said, "If you choose a strategic partner, Blackwatch Company is indeed a good choice. It's just a pity that our Series B financing goal has been reached. The board of directors team has also settled down, and I am afraid that we will not be able to accept your company’s good intentions.”
"Mr. Pike won't you give it another thought?"
Anthony frowned, "After the B-round financing, your company should be preparing to expand new business. I don't know what the development direction of your company is. Maybe our company can provide some help after cooperation."
Parker shook his head after hearing this, "The next direction of our company will be announced soon. The next step is to try to conquer Alzheimer's disease."
As he spoke, Pike chuckled and said, "I know that Blackwatch Company also has a project called "Alzheimer's Disease Reversal Treatment" that can suppress the progression of Alzheimer's disease, but our purpose is different. Hopefully, this disease will be cured, not suppressed.”
Anthony and Jennifer looked at each other, and there was a flash of surprise in their eyes. No wonder the other party didn't have a good attitude towards them. It turned out that the other party thought that they had received the news and that they came here to stop Alzheimer's disease. Did you come here just for the research
Anthony thought a little deeper. The reason why the other party is so tough doesn't mean that the other party is not just a simple plan to develop drugs, but should have already achieved certain results!
Thinking of this, Anthony couldn't help but shook his head. Apparently the company's upper management already knew that the other party had results in curing Alzheimer's disease, so they came to take a share of the pie and sent themselves to invest, right
But now it seems that his mission is about to fail.
So Anthony followed the procedure and gave some final persuasion. Seeing that the other party still refused, he stood up with regret and said, "In that case, we won't force it and leave."
Jennifer on the side took out her business card and handed it to Parker, "If you change your mind or want to raise Series C financing, you can consider our company."
"Okay, sure, everyone, walk slowly."
After sending Anthony and his party into the elevator, Pike's expression turned completely gloomy after the elevator door was completely closed. "Damn it, so many people already know that we are developing AD-001? But how is this possible... "
…
"Yes, Mr. Qian, the other party rejected us..."
"The information we have learned so far is that they seem to be preparing to develop drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease, and they have not responded to the contract we drafted."
"Yeah, I know, I'll go to the venture capital and have a look."
After leaving the company, Anthony called Qian Wenhuan and reported the situation, and then went to the venture capital companies that invested in Osmond Biotechnology.
There are a total of six venture capital companies investing in Osmond Biotechnology Company, all of which are venture capital institutions under various consortiums. These institutions collectively occupy 80% of the shares of Osmond Company.
Among them, a company called "Munster Capital" occupies 50% of Osmond's shares.
So, Anthony naturally went directly to Munster Capital's company.
"When Munster Capital and Osmond Company signed the contract, they had already signed a gambling agreement."
In the car, Jennifer looked at the information on the computer and couldn't help but frowned, "The terms of the agreement are: Munster Capital will invest US$1 billion in Osmond Company and occupy 50% of the company's shares. However, if Osmond Company fails to develop a drug to treat Alzheimer's disease before December 31, 2025, Munster Capital has the right to require Osmond Company to repurchase its equity in cash and repurchase the shares. The purchase price is the principal plus 8% annual interest.”
Anthony's expression changed when he heard this, "Is Osmond Company crazy? Many of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies have failed in the face of Alzheimer's disease. Doesn't he lose by signing this gambling agreement?"
"unless… "
Anthony pondered for a moment and then suddenly said, "Unless this company has made some breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease, that's why it's so sure!"
"If this is the case, I'm afraid the other party will not transfer the shares of Osmond Company at all."
Jennifer was worried, "After all, if a drug to treat Alzheimer's disease is really developed, it could even lead to changes in medicine, which would be second only to the announcement of our company's 'aging reversal treatment' project. "
"Yes, I will write my speculation on this matter into the report."
Anthony looked stern. Since he is a member of Blacklight Technology, he naturally understands the importance of this matter. Once this company really develops a drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, it will even make the "Alzheimer's disease" of the Life Sciences City The "Music Disease Reversal Treatment" project has become a pile of waste paper, and its impact on Blacklight Technology is really great.
Therefore, the best way to stop losses is to acquire this company and make this drug a product of your own company.
Of course, this is not only what Anthony thinks, but also Munster Capital and even various venture capital firms.
With such a heavy heart, Anthony and the others went to the Munster Capital building again, but this time Anthony and his group did not even see the principal of Munster Capital, only the manager of a branch. .
The other party was not interested in Anthony's proposal at all, and just maintained the superficial etiquette.
Seeing this, Anthony naturally knew the other party's attitude, so he told the other party that he would come back another day, and then turned and left.
"There is also an investor named Clifford, who is the second largest shareholder of Osmond Company and a partner of Parker at the same time."
Jennifer continued to look at the information and was still making her final efforts. "It shows that Clifford invested three million US dollars in the earliest stage and occupied 40% of the shares of Osmond Company. After angel rounds and AB After two rounds of dilution, we still have 7% left. Although it’s not much, if we can win it, it will be considered as an explanation for the company.”
"Let me take a look."
Anthony stepped forward and looked at the appearance of a wealthy man on the computer, "Very good, let's go find him now."
According to the information provided by Blacklight Technology, Anthony and Jennifer soon found Clifford's home, but found that the other party was about to go out.
This is an old man over sixty years old, with gray beard and hair.
"Are you from Blackwatch Company?"
When he heard Anthony introduce himself to his family, Clifford's eyes lit up and he said enthusiastically, "I have admired his name for a long time. I have just made up my mind to go to the Life Sciences City at the beginning of next year. I didn't expect to see him here. Everyone."
"So do you have time to sit down with us and talk about the equity issues of Osmond Company?" Jennifer said quickly, "It won't take you a long time."
Hearing this, Clifford looked embarrassed, "I'm sorry, I'm preparing to attend my friend's appreciation party. How about this? Come with me and we can talk in detail at the dance."
"Is this okay?" Anthony felt a little inappropriate.
"There is nothing inappropriate. He is a very warm and hospitable gentleman. People often come uninvited. As long as you are introduced by me, your arrival will not cause any trouble to the host..."
With that said, Clifford invited the two of them to get into his car, while the remaining negotiating team had to return to the hotel first.
Soon, Anthony and Jennifer arrived at a manor in Mount Holbey.
Although he has seen many grand scenes, this splendid manor still aroused Jennifer's inner wonder. This manor is as magnificent and colorful as the White House, full of the atmosphere of British aristocracy.
At this time, the manor was already full of luxury cars. From time to time, a famous waiter came to welcome these successful people who stepped out of the luxury cars and dressed in luxurious clothes into the manor. Anthony also received the same treatment.
"Old Clifford, long time no see!"
"Old boy!"
In front of the gate of the manor, a middle-aged man in his fifties stood at the door and gently hugged Clifford. Then the old man looked behind Clifford and asked curiously, "Who are these two? "
"These two are senior members of Blackwatch Company. They also come here because of their reputation. Old man, don't neglect us."
The personal relationship between the two did seem to be very good, at this time Clifford smiled without thinking.
"Is this the Blackwatch company that developed 'aging reversal treatment' and anti-cancer drugs?" The middle-aged man's eyes lit up and he looked at the two of them carefully.
"Yes, I am Anthony, the manager of the commercial department of Blackwatch Company, and this is Jennifer, the manager of the legal department, whose name I have known for a long time."
Anthony behaved like a gentleman.
"My friends, you are welcome to come and support me. You really came to the right place this time."
Hearing this, the middle-aged man laughed loudly, "We will show you some rare things later, I guarantee you will be surprised!"
With that said, he welcomed everyone in with great enthusiasm.