Ethernet adapters are actually network cards, and their importance is self-evident. Li Zetian calculated the time and felt that he still had enough time to intervene in the Ethernet standard. The most urgent task at the moment was to develop the Walkman first.
In addition, headphones are an important part of the Walkman, and the profit margin is huge. When the Walkman was released, the headphones were naturally bundled!
In this way, Apple has to build its own headphone company!
When you think of Apple's headphones, it's easy to think of Bests headphones. Apple spent $3 billion to acquire the Bests Headphone Company in its previous life, and the Bests Headphone Company was originally designed and produced by the Magic Sound Company to provide technology. Li Zetian has paid attention to the news, so he also knows something about the Magic Sound Company.
The company was established in 1978 by a Chinese-American Li Meisheng. In 1971, Meisheng Li graduated from California Institute of Technology, majoring in electrical engineering, and was employed by the National Lawrence Laboratory as a design engineer.
At this time, he has not made a fortune.
Li Zetian can dig him over and establish a magic sound company! Presumably Li Zetian invited him to join as a Chinese and with a high salary, it should not be a problem.
Under the influence of Li Zetian, the Chinese in the United States will become more and more brilliant!
Except, of course, for those who are against him.
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The next day, Tian Shuai took the negotiating team to Dolby Laboratories to negotiate with the other party.
Li Zetian took the company's financial officer to the First Intercontinental Bank to go through the loan procedures.
The loan thing went well, but the acquisition negotiations at Dolby Laboratories encountered a little trouble.
Dolby Laboratories can be said to be Dr. Dolby's private company. If he doesn't want to sell it, no one can take him. With the booming development of the recorder market in the 1970s, noise reduction has become a demand. Dolby Laboratories has a good performance and is thriving, and there are no competitors in the same industry. The top talents in the industry have generally been recruited by him to the Dolby Laboratories. room.
Therefore, Dr. Dolby does not intend to sell Dolby Laboratories.
Li Zetian thought about it for a while. Since the acquisition could not be completed, he would raise funds, take the shares first, form an alliance, and then slowly figure it out.
Li Zetian conveyed his order to Tian Shuai.
Therefore, in the next round of negotiations with Dolby Laboratories, Tian Shuai proposed to raise US$4 million from Dolby Laboratories and hold a 33.3% stake in the company.
"Dr. Dolby, if Dolby Laboratories can marry Apple, it will certainly be able to quickly promote the development of Dolby Laboratories! In 1970, Dolby began to promote the concept of releasing pre-recorded cassettes encoded with Dolby B-type characteristics, and today What Apple has to do is to make Dolby B noise reduction tapes popular all over the world!" Tian Shuai said with great confidence.
Hearing this, Dr. Dolby frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
"How can Apple guarantee that Dolby B-type noise reduction tapes will be popular all over the world?" After a while, Dr. Dolby asked.
"Dr. Dolby, before I tell you why, would you mind signing a non-disclosure agreement?" Tian Shuai asked with a smile.
Dr. Dolby nodded, "I don't mind."
So, Tian Shuai handed him a non-disclosure agreement.
After he finished signing, Tian Shuai spoke up and took out the Walkman's design drawing from the file bag.
"This is a brand new product that Apple is developing - the Walkman tape player!" Tian Shuai paused, giving Dr. Dolby enough time to think, and then continued, "Walkman will be the world's first personal portable cassette player. A player that music lovers can take with them. Listen to music when you go for a walk, listen to music when you are in the car... With the Walkman, people can listen to music anytime, anywhere!”
After speaking, Tian Shuai smiled at Dr. Dolby and asked, "Dr. Dolby, you said that with the Walkman, will it speed up the development of Dolby Laboratories?"
"Yes!"
At this moment, Dr. Dolby was very shocked and excited!
There is no doubt that Walkman, a product full of infinite innovation, will be popular all over the world. If Walkman's tapes use the noise reduction technology of Dolby Laboratories, then Dolby Laboratories will take off! ! !
Dr. Dolby took a deep breath and praised him sincerely: "Apple is indeed a company full of innovation! The designer of Walkman must be a genius! Mr. Tian, who is this design master?"
Tian Shuai smiled slightly and replied, "This person is none other than Chronos li, the founder of Apple, and he also designed and developed Apple's Apple-l and Apple-ll! In fact, this acquisition of Dolby The laboratory is also his decision! Chronos·li believes that Dolby Laboratories is a great and innovative company, and only such a company is worthy of Apple's acquisition!"
Thousands of wears, no flattery.
When Dr. Duby heard it, he felt very comfortable, and he couldn't help but feel good about Li Zetian who had never met before.
Tian Shuai then asked, "Dr. Dolby, do you accept Apple's financing conditions now?"
There was nothing to hesitate, Dr. Dolby nodded and said, "I accept!"
"Another point is that if Dr. Dolby wants to sell his shares, Apple has the right of first refusal."
Dr. Dolby pondered, because of the existence of the Walkman, Apple naturally attaches great importance to Dolby Laboratories, so it is reasonable to ask for the right of first refusal. Moreover, Dolby Laboratories rely on Apple to develop faster. Not only Walkman, but also personal computers will use Dolby Laboratories' technology. Apple, as the industry giant of personal computers, will play a very important role in the promotion of Dolby technology. effect. Selling who is not selling, not to mention selling to Apple is beneficial to Dolby Laboratories.
In fact, what company founder wouldn't want to see his company thrive? Jobs was kicked out of Apple's board of directors in his previous life, but he still deliberately retained a share in order to focus on Apple's development.
Dr. Dolby agreed without hesitation.
He nodded to Tian Shuai and said, "Okay, no problem, I agree to this request!"
"Dr. Dolby, in this case, let's sign the contract as soon as possible! In addition, Chronos·li hopes that Dolby Laboratories can send a technical team to Apple to assist the Walkman development team to develop the product as soon as possible."
Dr. Dolby said with a smile: "Okay, then we will sign the contract today! Tomorrow, I will personally take the team to Apple!"
Tian Shuai said with a smile: "With Dr. Dolby's personal participation, the development speed of Walkman will be even better!"
Saying that, Tian Shuai stood up and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Dr. Dolby.
Later, Tian Shuai and Dr. Dolby chatted about the Walkman project, and the rest were busy drafting contracts.
Before noon, Tian Shuai and Dr. Dolby officially signed a financing contract. Apple became the second largest shareholder of Dolby Laboratories, holding 33.3% of the shares, second only to Dr. Dolby, who held 42.5%, and the remaining shares. Excellent talents belonging to the company.
After Tian Shuai left the Dolby Laboratory, he immediately called Li Zetian to report the situation.
After Li Zetian listened to the report and hung up the phone, he muttered with a smile: "Apple and Dolby Laboratories have joined forces, and the core competitiveness of the Walkman has become even stronger. Even if Sony also released the Walkman, what can I do? Still crushing!"
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