Chapter 2209: Excellent Opportunity

"Let's talk to them about the acquisition of the domestic joint venture first, that is, do you agree to the acquisition of NAVTEQ?" Jin Ling asked on the other end of the phone.

"Yes," Feng Yiping stood by the window, looking at the calm Lake Michigan outside, "It seems that everyone agrees to this acquisition, and I can't stop it,"

This is why Collins was stunned at first and then immediately happy after hearing his request.

Jin Ling immediately heard his regret, "So, you seem to be interested in it too?"

"Yes, of course I am interested, but Nokia's conditions are better, and it seems that we can't compete with it at present,"

"It's Nokia," Jin Ling obviously knows how powerful Nokia is.

At this time, Samsung is nothing, Nokia and Motorola can be said to be the world's most well-known technology brands with strong financial strength.

"Yes, and this time, it has some intention to win," Feng Yiping said.

"That is, this offer may rise sharply?"

"Yes,"

In the past hour, American companies have collected more information in this field.

TomTom of the Netherlands, the largest navigation equipment manufacturer in Europe, and Garmin, the largest navigation system manufacturer in the world, are believed to be in close contact with Tele Atlas to discuss acquisition matters.

Tele Atlas is another most powerful electronic map company in the United States besides NAVTEQ, and the world's largest digital map and navigation information supplier.

This also means that NAVTEQ can be said to be Nokia's only and best choice. No wonder Collins is so sure that the final transaction price will be above $6.5 billion.

"If you are really interested, even if you are reluctant to give up the shares of the American company, you can also raise funds from foreign banks with domestic companies as the main body," Jin Ling said.

"No need," Feng Yiping shook his head, "For now, we just need to acquire the domestic joint venture company."

In terms of electronic maps, compared with Nokia's global needs, Feng Yiping's company is still more focused on the domestic market.

There are other options abroad in the future, such as Google.

In this field, Google's investment is also increasing, and it will also meet Feng Yiping's needs for global development in the future.

Of course, the most important thing is that this fund of at least 6.5 billion US dollars will definitely be more useful after the subprime mortgage crisis breaks out next year.

"I understand. I will arrange for them to come up with a corresponding plan immediately," Jin Ling said.

"Are you sure you can get NAVTEQ to agree to this request? You know, the branch in China must be one of the bargaining chips they use to negotiate with Nokia,"

"I can," Feng Yiping was sure.

He is one of the largest shareholders of NAVTEQ. If this acquisition is to proceed smoothly, both the board of directors of NAVTEQ and Nokia must do his work.

Therefore, it can be said that there is no better opportunity to lower the price than this time.

"That's good," Jin Ling paused, "Will you come back during the Spring Festival?"

"If not during the Spring Festival, I will come back after the Spring Festival, because I have to attend the two sessions,"

At this time, someone knocked on the door, "Dad, dad, Amanda ran in, "Are you ready?"

"Okay, let's go now,"

The NAVTEQ board of directors will meet with Little O'Hei tomorrow morning, and the meeting with Xiao Zhijie will be arranged tonight. Xiao Zhijie and the other three are in Chicago for the first time, so before dinner, they naturally have to go shopping with them.

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At 9 o'clock in the evening, in a quiet villa with beautiful environment beside Lake Michigan, Feng Yiping met Little O'Hei and his wife again.

"Feng," Little O'Hei strode over, shook hands with him very enthusiastically, and then hugged him, "I'm so happy to see you in Chicago,"

"Me too," Feng Yiping looked at the senator for a few times.

Compared with the first contact, Little O'Hei seemed more confident and more generous, that is, more charming, but he seemed to be a little darker.

Maybe it was because of him It must be related to the busy schedule.

"Thank you, Feng," Michelle smiled and shook hands with Feng Yiping, "Thank you for coming all the way here,"

"We are old friends, aren't we," Feng Yiping said.

"Thank you," Michelle also looked at Feng Yiping.

Compared with the first meeting, Feng Yiping also seemed more stable and more generous. At this time, his personal strength and influence had greatly improved compared with the first meeting.

Given his personal perspective on the problem, and his NEXTDOOR, which provided him with a lot of help during Obama's campaign for the Senate, and the more popular social product Facebook, it is indeed very rare for him to arrange a special trip to Chicago at such a critical time.

In fact, what they also valued about Feng Yiping was that Feng Yiping had a luxurious circle of friends in Silicon Valley and the American business community.

Because in the United States, no matter what level of election, it is a money-burning activity, and the presidential election is even more so.

"Can you adapt to the severe cold in Chicago? "Michelle asked.

"I'm used to it. Besides, I still have this," Feng Yiping smiled and picked up a pair of gloves, which was the gift Michelle gave him.

"Haha," Feng Yiping's action obviously made the future first family of the United States feel more at home.

"Feng, you have given me a lot of sincere help since we met. Now is the time when I need your help as an old friend the most." Xiao Aohei sat opposite Feng Yiping and leaned forward, "In your opinion, Is this the right time for me?"

"Frankly speaking, although we also feel that this timing is good, you also know that in many aspects, whether it is support within the party or related experience and foundation, we cannot say that we are very powerful,"

"And if such an opportunity succeeds, it may continue, but if it fails, it will be difficult to have a chance to make a comeback."

In a presidential campaign, if you succeed once, it's obviously possible to succeed again, that is, to win re-election.

But if you fail once, there is basically no next chance.

Every campaign requires a huge amount of funds. After the first failure, it will obviously be more difficult to raise funds for the second time.

On the other hand, specifically on this issue, voters clearly do not support the idea that failure is the mother of success.

After you fail once, many people will not give you a second chance.

"I have been thinking about this issue these days," Feng Yiping said solemnly. "From my personal point of view, I think there may not be a more suitable opportunity for Ballack than this one."

The couple's eyes suddenly lit up, "Really?"

Indeed, although they probably already had an idea at this time, Feng Yiping's affirmation still had a great effect on them.

And not just in terms of confidence.

"I bought your copy of "The Fearless Hope" and recommended it to many of my friends," Feng Yiping said.

"The Audacity of Hope" is O'Hei's second book after his first book, "My Father's Dream", published in 1995. It is also his second autobiographical novel, which was published in October last year. Meet American readers this month.

The title of the book comes from his famous speech, which mainly tells about his experience in running for the Senate.

"Thank you," O'Hei said.

"I noticed that this book was also No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list,"

"The reading version of your first book, "Dreams from My Father," not only became a bestseller again, but also won last year's Grammy Award for Best Spoken Album,"

"I believe you also know what this means,"

Michelle glanced at little O'Hei who was a little proud, especially because the second book was selling like hotcakes, which meant that more people liked her husband.

Because compared to the first book, "The Audacity of Hope" mainly talks about political issues and current national policies. Although the tone is high, it is very abstract and empty, and it is by no means a reading that the general public likes.

But it still sold more than 2 million copies quickly, which fully shows that many people buy books just because of his name.

"You know Feng, this is also an aspect that worries me," Michelle said. "Some fans are crazy. Likewise, because of the inevitable racial issues, you also know that his candidacy will bring about What a shock,"

"I'm very worried about his safety because of this,"

"Your concerns are not unreasonable, but I think if we increase our efforts in security, we can still effectively avoid this risk,"

"I have to say that the current American society is more tolerant than before, and fans are more rational than before,"

Little O'Hei patted his wife's hand a few times and asked another question that he had been worried about, "What about competition?"

"You know, I have junior qualifications, and I am not a traditional elite representative. I have no advantage compared with Hillary in the party, or compared with those in the Republican Party who are interested in competing for the presidency this time,"

This was the aspect that worried him the most.

A black man with a grassroots background and a recent successful campaign is competing against the former president's wife, Clinton's wife, and the Republican veteran who is currently rumored to run for president again, and is also a representative of America's traditional elite, McCain. He felt that there was some lack of strength.

Of those two, one’s husband is a two-term former president, the other’s father, and his father’s father are both admirals in the U.S. Navy, and their connections in the upper echelons and recognition among the elite are higher than his. Much, much higher.

"This is true, but I think this is exactly one of our strengths," Feng Yiping said.

"First of all, the Republican Party, I think, this time, we don't have to think too much, because this time, they will definitely not get the support of the people,"

"Look at the current economic situation and think about the suffering that the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have brought to so many families in the United States," Feng Yiping said.

"How bad the current president is, you can see it from his popular approval rating and the unpopularity of this Congress,"

"Under such circumstances, how can people still support the Republican candidate?"

"Practically speaking, how can Republican candidates differentiate themselves from George W. Bush during the campaign?"

"They had no way to do the cutting,"

Xiao O'Hei nodded excitedly. This is also an important advantage in his team's analysis.

"As for the Democratic Party, based on the information I have, the 'Clinton machine,' Ms. Hillary, is obviously going to decide to run,"

"From a general perspective, she does have a lot of advantages, but considering the current poor economic situation in the United States and my judgment on the future direction of the US economy,"

"I would say that in the rest of this year or next year, the US economic situation will only get worse, and it will be worse than many people expected, and it will make many people want to take to the streets to oppose it,"

"I think the American people may not happily welcome the rule of the Clinton family after experiencing the bad rule of the Bush family,"

"Even if the bad situation I expected did not happen, it would still be the same,"

"I think that the current American society, because of military and economic Mistakes, there is a general anti-elite trend,"

"This trend will continue to ferment in the future,"

"So, your non-elite image, at least in this election, is not a disadvantage, but an advantage,"

"Your lack of experience is also an advantage, because relatively speaking, you have no burden..."

"... and for other candidates who may also come from the grassroots and have the same lack of experience, you are more popular with the public than them..."

"So, considering the end, my opinion is that this time, Barack, is an unprecedented and excellent opportunity for you that you cannot miss,"

Comrade Obama, his face was a little red at this time, he tightly grasped Michelle's hand, and was a little excited.

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