Chapter 1175: Forcing the Emperor to Abdicate

The American media are indeed professional.

They have a very mature operating mechanism and a large number of practitioners who are familiar with this mechanism and have outstanding abilities.

To a certain extent, these reporters are actually no different from the police. They have been paying close attention to market trends and tracking a piece of news for several months or even longer.

They are good at collecting news through various means. They also have their own news channels, that is, information providers like the "informers" of the police.

Of course, they still collect information more through public channels. After all, with the rise of the Internet, the days of the media are quite like Wang Xiaoer's New Year, which is worse than the previous year.

That is, the relevant budgets are not as sufficient as before.

But in any case, the business registration in Delaware has always been the focus of their attention, because according to the process of American corporate mergers and acquisitions, before the merger, they generally choose to register a new company here.

After NEXTDOOR ingeniously registered a company called "Blue Ocean 1" and successfully acquired Coin Star, many media outlets became interested in it, because they all knew that when NEXTDOOR's "Blue Ocean 2" appeared, it meant that its new merger and acquisition had begun.

So, when these reporters almost simultaneously knew that Blue Ocean 2 had been registered, they immediately contacted NEXTDOOR and Feng Yiping's recent movements and deduced the company's mission.

Led by the Wall Street Journal, many mainstream media reported the news.

"Target Netflix", soon, newspapers with such news were delivered to thousands of households.

The only thing they were not sure about was the nature of this merger and acquisition, whether it was an agreement acquisition like the last time, or a hostile acquisition.

On this point, the Wall Street Journal reporter gave his own judgment that it should be a forced merger and acquisition, because they had just acquired Netflix shares held by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Asset Management Company off-site.

If it was an agreement acquisition agreed by both boards of directors, there should not be such a move.

Of course, business affairs are true and false, and there are intrigues and deceptions. It is not ruled out that NEXTDOOR is using this method to urge Netflix's board of directors to agree to its proposal for an agreement acquisition.

"So, both are possible, but one thing is certain, the answer is about to be revealed," the Wall Street Journal concluded.

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Hastings hurried into Netflix. He knew best what NEXTDOOR's move meant - the forced acquisition war was about to start.

Next, it was the most critical period of his life.

Such pressure was also great for a strong man like him, especially after experiencing the previous painful choice, and the board of directors did not seem to stand on his side.

The only consolation was that he finally found a strong external aid.

But he was also vaguely worried that if the board of directors did not stand on his side, could his white knight successfully save him.

The deeper concern was that even he was reluctant to think about whether the powerful white knight could strongly support him?

This was what he had to do now.

Because this matter was too important, very important to him and Netflix, so when he entered the company, he had no time to pay attention to it for the first time, and no time to boost the morale of employees, but let all those who paid attention to him see the solemnity on his face.

If he could look at everyone's expressions at this time, he would find that so many employees were confused and disappointed.

Almost as soon as the news of NEXTDOOR's registration of Blue Ocean 2 was announced, the mission of this company spread in a small range in Netflix and spread rapidly.

The more important the news, the more there is no impenetrable wall, and this situation seems to apply everywhere.

At that time, there would always be some people who disclosed such important news to the outside world. This time, the one who pushed Netflix behind the scenes was naturally Randolph.

With his influence as a co-founder, it was naturally easy to spread such news in the company.

While spreading this news, he also focused on conveying other information, "Now Netflix, being acquired by NEXTDOOR is actually the best choice. This can be seen from the current development of Coin Star, which was previously stagnant."

Also, "It is said that NEXTDOOR has made more thorough preparations for this merger and acquisition. Once announced, it will drive the stock price up sharply."

After yesterday afternoon, even Netflix employees who originally knew nothing about NEXTDOOR searched for relevant information on the Internet and read relevant reports in newspapers. Now, they have a detailed understanding of it.

The current situation of the company is very similar to that of Coin Star before it was acquired by it. The development has also stagnated.

There are also differences.

And this difference is more fatal. Coin Star is good because no one competed with it at that time, while his company has two main competitors, and both of them are stronger than his company in comprehensive strength.

And the company's top management has not yet proposed any specific response strategy, as if they just let it go, and then the competitors will disappear by themselves.

How can such an arrangement make people feel at ease?

And NEXTDOOR seems to have a complete solution. Its Chinese boss is famous not only in Silicon Valley but also in the entire American business community for his accurate vision and his ability to solve problems with forward-looking and innovative means and methods.

The fact that they are willing to spend such a large price to acquire the company this time is a strong proof.

Then, it would be best if they can acquire the company through an agreement.

But looking at the current trend, it seems that the road of agreement acquisition is not feasible, and the main resistance comes from Mr. Hastings.

Mr. Hastings, why don’t you agree? Many employees are looking forward to getting Hastings’ explanation.

But at this time, Hastings completely ignored their calls. This morning, he did not communicate with any employees, not even eye contact.

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When Hastings walked to Randolph, oh no, now Wilson’s office, he habitually paused. In the past, at such moments, this office and the people in it were his main objects of consultation. Even if he did not provide opinions in many cases, it would give him great psychological support.

However, now, he looked at the nameplate on the door and had no interest in pushing the door open.

But the people inside were interested. Wilson had obviously been paying attention to the movements outside. At this time, he opened the door, "Hastings,"

"No, Wilson, not now," Hastings raised his right hand and waved, and walked quickly towards his office.

He was not in the mood to communicate with Wilson now.

Undoubtedly, and obviously without the intention to communicate with him, Hastings's attitude hurt Wilson. No wonder he and Randolph, who had been partners for many years, ended up in such a situation. He was indeed an extremely self-centered guy.

It was a miracle that Randolph could tolerate him for so many years.

Well, I actually wanted to remind you of some dynamics of the company. Since you don't care, then do I, who has just been here for a few days, still need to care?

What annoyed me was that from the current situation, it seemed that I had to find another job.

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"Mr. Hastings," the secretary came over, but Hastings ignored her and handed her the briefcase in his hand, "Coffee, please,"

"But, sir,"

There was no need for buts, Hastings had already pushed open the door of his office and immediately choked and started coughing, "What's going on?" He asked his secretary in a stern voice.

"Mr. Randolph, he..."

"It's me," a man stood up on the sofa with his back to the door, it was Randolph, he bent down and crushed the cigarette in his hand, "It's me here,"

He looked haggard, tired, messy hair, bloodshot eyes, as if he hadn't slept all night.

Looking at the pile of cigarette butts next to him, Hastings was about to open the window, but found that the one that could be opened was already opened, "Why are you smoking again..." He frowned and walked to the back of the desk and sat down.

"Please ask Mr. Randolph to leave, notify the security department, and take back his pass," he was too lazy to talk to Randolph directly now.

"Give me a cup of coffee, too," Randolph pushed his secretary out the door, "Remember not to let anyone disturb us,"

"Mr. Hastings," his secretary called.

Hastings sensed Randolph's abnormality and waved to his secretary, who, like a secretary who had been pardoned, quickly closed the door of his office.

"Speak quickly if you have anything to say, I'm busy now," Hastings called Gary at Walmart without even raising his head. Until now, he didn't care to let Randolph know about this.

"Call Walmart?" Randolph said.

"How do you know?" Hastings, who was dialing, was shocked.

"Of course I know," Randolph said, "Give it up, Hastings," he advised.

"Give up? What do you know?" Hastings sneered at him, the phone was connected, "Hi, Gary," he said, "Just like what I said, the registration of Blue Ocean 2 means that NEXTDOOR's compulsory acquisition will officially begin. When will you take action?"

Then he frowned, "Is that so? Okay, I'll wait for your news,"

"No definite answer?" Randolph said, "Wake up Hastings, how could Walmart bid with NEXTDOOR? Don't you understand? I think you came to the door, but just gave them an opportunity to watch and prepare to pick up bargains,"

"Is that so? I think you will know the answer soon," Hastings said with a relaxed face.

In fact, at this moment, the hidden worry that he didn't want to touch in his heart has been expanding.

"Knock knock," the secretary knocked on the door, "Sir, your coffee,"

She lowered her head carefully, put the coffee in front of the two founders with different expressions, and then fled out. The atmosphere in the office was too tense and too depressing, and she was not used to it.

"Even if it's true as you said, I think it doesn't make any sense," Randolph said, holding a cup of hot coffee.

Hastings simply didn't bother to pay attention to his crazy talk, picked up the phone and informed the secretary, "Let the secretary of the board of directors draft a statement that we reject any hostile takeover and notify all departments..."

"Click," the phone was suddenly hung up.

"What are you doing?" he said angrily.

Randolph shook his head, "Useless Hastings,"

"What are you talking about? What are you doing?" Hastings slapped the table. "Do you want to go out by yourself, or should I call security?"

Randolph went back to sit down leisurely, and actually lit another cigarette in front of him. "You guessed it right. I didn't sleep last night. I came to the company at three in the morning. Look, it's here."

"I thought about it for a long time and couldn't figure out why it became the current situation. But there is one thing that you can't object to. For your own good, Hastings..."

Just then, "Knock knock," the door was knocked again, and Hastings' secretary walked in carefully, "Mr. Hastings, the secretary of the board of directors, I can't get in touch with him."

Can't get in touch? How is it possible!

Hastings glanced at Randolph who was talking nonsense over there, "I'll contact him,"

"Then, do we need to notify the heads of various departments to come to the meeting?" The secretary asked.

Hastings waved his hand impatiently, and the secretary was waiting, and immediately disappeared behind the door.

It's not that I can't get in touch with him, Hastings thought, listening to the "beep" sound from the other end, but no one answered the phone.

After the third call, Hastings got angry and left an angry message, "I don't care where you are now, come to the company immediately,"

"Hasstings is useless, don't you understand, you can't get in touch with him, and he won't come to the company today," Randolph stubbed out the cigarette he had just taken a few puffs of, and walked to Hastings' desk, "Although I don't want to do this, Hastings, for your own good, you should resign, resign from the position of chairman of the board and CEO of the company,"

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