Chapter 1163 Calmness and Panic

Hastings was really angry. He glared at Luke, "Why?"

To emphasize, he slapped his hand hard on the table, "Why?"

Why can you lend them money and let them buy your stocks, but I can't even raise funds?

"Hastings," Luke is not in a good temper right now. The transfer agreement talks that were about to bring a series of benefits to his company and the group were brutally interrupted, and this meeting will definitely become the most important meeting in the history of the company. One of the "wonderful" meetings, no one else would be in a good mood.

"Let me ask you, what do you use to negotiate financing with our bank?" Luke said.

Hastings hesitated again, yes, why discuss financing with the bank? It seems that it can only be equity.

So, in order to repurchase these seven or more equities, you must first pledge at least ten more equities (equity financing is usually discounted) plus at least a 20% premium, which means at least 15% must be pledged. The above shares of Netflix.

Even if the board of directors can agree to such a large amount of repurchase, even if the board of directors can come up with the 15% of the equity pledged, it is absolutely impossible to approve his plan: in order to recover this 7% from the Imperial Bank of Commerce, we must first If you mortgage 15% to him, how stupid can you be to agree to do this?

Unless he got kicked in the head by a wild horse in the Arizona desert.

Hastings instantly figured out the impediment, and found that Luke's shaking of his head was quite correct. They must have understood the impediment long ago.

So, maybe I personally finance the buyback? This thought was just a fleeting thought, and he threw it behind his ears.

In a country like the United States that advocates consumption and investment, a businessman who does not rely on his own company can recruit more than 200 million people in just a few days, but it is definitely not at his level.

"How about it? No," Luke also patted the table. "Business is business. We can freely transfer our shares without restrictions. We will definitely make relevant announcements in the future. Hastings, what you did today is What's the meaning?"

He pointed to the window where snowflakes were still flying and covered with silver, "This is not Silicon Valley,"

He pointed to the conference room and the office area outside, "This is not your Netflix, either."

He finally pointed to his nose and said, "I am not your subordinate either,"

Every sentence of his words makes sense, so every sentence is harsh.

Hastings could not refute, but he was still angry. He believed this was a betrayal by Luke and the Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Defeated, he stopped talking to Luke and looked at Cummins, "So, does this mean that you have officially started?"

"Yes, Mr. Hastings," Cummins said, still smiling. "Does this mean you are withdrawing from the bidding?"

"You will never succeed," Hastings stared at him for a long time until his eyes turned red, "We'll see."

He stood up and pulled out the chair so hard that the legs of the chair made a screeching sound on the ground.

"I look forward to meeting you at the next Netflix shareholder, Mr. Hastings," Cummins said in an unassuming voice. "If that happens, I think we will meet again very soon."

His little provocation added fuel to the fire, making Hastings want to flip the table over, but he obviously understood that this was really not a good time to be impulsive.

He ignored the objections of Luke, who had just broken up and was still angry, and sat down on the chair next to him, "Man, I apologize to you for my impulsiveness just now. I was too rude just now. I was wrong."

"It doesn't matter," Luke said, but his body turned to the other side, obviously it didn't really matter.

"Luke, you are one of the earliest investors in Netflix. You have been with us all the way and have gone through many ups and downs together to get where we are today. You know how difficult it was for us at the beginning, so you should know that since we are in such difficult circumstances, , we have all made it to where we are today, then Netflix will definitely have a better future, and I have always firmly believed in this,"

He was moved by Luke.

"Your return on investment has not been ideal since the listing, but if you look at your entire investment cycle, the numbers are still very good, right? Now is the time when I need your support the most, and I very much hope that you can Got your back,"

"We have cooperated for so many years and have a tacit understanding with each other. Why waste time to re-establish contact with an unfamiliar company?"

This is Xiao Zhili.

"Sorry Hastings," Luke's expression softened, "As I said, business is business. This is one of our series of cooperation with Mr. Feng and NEXTDOOR, and it is also the premise. So, I can not help you,"

Hastings was stunned for a long time, then managed to pat Luke on the shoulder twice, stood up slumped, and walked out with a gloomy face.

This is the second time he has heard Luke talk about the so-called series of agreements. If this is true, no matter how hard he tries, it will be useless. Business is business. Imperial Commercial Bank cannot give up its choice because of its friendship with him. A cooperation agreement that is very beneficial to you.

"Then Luke, we'll never see each other again," he said without looking back.

But of course he said it too early - he just didn't know it at this time.

Luke looked at his back and shook his head, "I'm sorry Cummins,"

"I can totally understand that, and I think it all qualifies as force majeure," Cummins said with a smile.

He found that he laughed a lot today. He couldn't help it. He was just as happy as Hastings was frustrated at this moment.

"I have to hurry up now, don't you think?" he said to Luke.

"I agree,"

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From yesterday afternoon to now, they took their daughter to visit Mount Royal, the underground city, and several well-known churches in the city. Feng Yiping has never been to Rome, but someone sent by the Imperial Bank of Commerce said that the Gothic culture here is There are more churches than in Rome.

I also ate all kinds of maple sugar-related delicacies, from ice cream to maple sugar tarts that are only available in winter.

Now, in this weather, Feng Yiping, who felt sweaty all over his body, walked into a street cafe with his daughter in his arms.

The streets of Montreal, known as Little Paris, are also dotted with cafes. Influenced by French culture, the customers who drink coffee in these romantic cafes do not have the standard American coffee drink - newspapers, but are lazy and simple. Waste the time of this cup of coffee, just looking at the street lazily, or just gently holding the hand of your partner beside you, saying nothing.

Huang Jingping said as soon as she came in, "I like this place,"

Amanda pointed to her favorite place and asked her father to carry her there quickly. That was naturally the counter where various snacks were placed.

"Amanda, ask mom, what is there that she doesn't like?"

Feng Yiping is really not joking. Basically, when Huang Jingping goes to a place and says she likes it, she will only see the good side of a city.

This is of course a bit immature, but it also illustrates Huang Jingping's innocence from another perspective.

If a man is still innocent after getting married and having children, that is not a good thing, but if a woman is like this, that is a good thing, especially for Feng Yiping now.

"What are you talking about?" Huang Jingping glared at him, "Of course there are things I don't like. Wow, Amanda, there are so many delicious foods here. I want this, this, and this."

She ordered poutine, baked goods and maple caramel French toast, all local snacks.

After ordering, I asked my daughter, "What do you want?"

Maybe I feel embarrassed too, "Chocolate, okay?"

Amanda was still biting her little finger, her eyes lingering on the beautiful and fragrant snacks in the glass cabinet, and she didn't hear her mother's words at all.

"Then let's take these. These are also a waste. I'll see how you finish them."

"Hehe, I won't have dinner," Huang Jingping smiled.

Amanda was just a child after all. She ate a few puddings and listened to soft music. After a while, she fell asleep quietly in this quiet and warm cafe. "Growing up so fast," Feng Yiping looked at the baby in the stroller. said the daughter.

"Ah, open your mouth," Huang Jingping said.

Feng Yiping followed her and stuffed the endless bread into his mouth, "Well, the toast is soft and the maple syrup is fragrant, it's really good,"

"Didn't I say that there are many agreements to be negotiated in the past two days, as well as the acquisition of Cummins, are you really not worried?" Huang Jingping asked.

"There is nothing to worry about," Feng Yiping said, "I hired these many people to help with the work, and from the current point of view, they are also very competent."

"No, that's not the case," Huang Jingping held his hand, "I think you have actually changed a lot compared to before."

"Of course, I'm his father now,"

"That's not what I'm talking about. What I'm talking about is, how can you say it better than before, oh, be calmer," Huang Jingping described seriously.

"Is that so?" Feng Yiping really didn't pay attention to this.

"Yes, so it looks more dignified, more elegant, and more masculine," she leaned forward and kissed Feng Yiping gently on the face.

The reason why she dared to do this was because everyone around her turned a blind eye to such a thing.

"You have changed a lot," he said, holding Huang Jingping's hand.

"What's the point," Huang Jingping said, "the kiss on the cheek is more than once,"

It should be said that Feng Yiping is not the only one who has changed after having children.

"If you really become calmer, apart from you and your children, I think the other reason is because you finally have a certain foundation," Feng Yiping said.

In the context of the new era, the country later proposed that people should live with dignity, but what is more difficult than this dignity is calmness.

Like when he was running a small unsuccessful business, he was worried about paying suppliers at the end of every month, and stocking up on goods at the end of every year... How could he be calm?

"Fortunately, you are just telling me," Huang Jingping said, "Now you finally have a certain foundation? If other people hear what you say, they will definitely call you arrogant,"

Isn't it true? You are only twenty years old and you have already become the richest man in the country and ranked among the top 100 in the world. Does this mean you have "a certain foundation?"

Even if you are very good, this is still crazy talk.

"To me, that's really the case," Feng Yiping said, "Let's go back, otherwise the phone call will come in a moment,"

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When he returned to the hotel, Cummins was waiting for him excitedly. "Feng," he waved the folder in his hand proudly.

"Signed?"

"Signed!" Cummins said happily. "You may not know that Hastings actually broke into our conference room early this morning."

"Ah? Why didn't you tell me about this?"

"Isn't it because I'm afraid it will affect your mood?" Cummins said, "What if he comes? It still can't change anything."

Listening to his vivid description of Hastings's break-in and departure, Feng Yiping felt that this was really Hastings' style. Wasn't it the same when he competed with Redbox last time?

"I'll give him a call," Feng Yiping said. Not only Netflix, but Hastings himself was also favored by him. He still had to ease the relationship in time.

"Turn off the phone?"

"Maybe he's on the flight back to Silicon Valley," Cummins guessed.

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Hastings was still in Montreal at this time. The reason why he turned off his phone was because he was thinking about something very important.

Not just thinking, in the early stage he just ran wild in the hotel room like a trapped beast.

The situation was obvious. The wolf finally came and stretched out his claws.

However, Hastings actually found that he really had no good way to resist. Could he just watch Netflix, which he founded, being acquired by others?

Thinking of Cummins confidently saying that he looked forward to seeing him again at another shareholder's place, Hastings felt very panicked. How could he stop it? Is there any way to stop it? Can it be stopped?

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