Chapter 2412 Tang Monk's Meat

In the American business world, Steve Jobs is very crazy, but he is certainly not stupid at all.

He will not be so arrogant as to think that he alone can fight against these fund management companies, which are the leading fund management companies in the world, not to mention Wall Street.

He knows very well how much power there will be if these companies join forces.

The most important thing is that what Lawrence Fink said before is not untenable at all.

Because of his personal relationship with Feng Yiping, especially the fund that Feng Yiping helped set up with him, if it is publicized, and the negative impact Android may have on Apple, if he does not take some decisive measures, it will definitely make people I am very passive.

In the board of directors, no one can do anything to him, but what if it is a shareholders' meeting?

As Apple's situation has gradually improved over the years, Apple's stock has become a popular investment option for many individuals and families. It is certainly foreseeable that small and medium-sized investors will become enthusiastic as soon as the relevant situation is revealed.

Apple's stock price has indeed been rising in the past two years, but this does not mean that investors have no objections to them. Everyone knows that Apple has made a lot of profits over the years, but why have you not paid dividends?

——This is also because of Jobs. His public reason for this is, "Dividends mean that the company has lost its imagination."

This is of course a very official explanation. In fact, in the past period of time, Apple has been short of funds, so that it had to find ways to raise funds, which is one of the reasons for not paying dividends.

In his plan, Apple has too many new products to develop, which is another reason.

The most fundamental reason should be that he has never wanted to please investors. You know, he is a person who really doesn’t even bother to please consumers. I don’t care what kind of needs you have, but I believe that you Will definitely buy the products we launch - he is awesome here, he really did it!

But when it comes to this matter specifically, people's hearts are not satisfied. Since there is so much profit, why not pay dividends?

He can imagine that many investors must have opinions about him for this reason. If Android is added...

"I want to tell you that the company's board of directors and management team have the best plan on how to deal with the possible impact of Android," Jobs said patiently, and reiterated, "If you have any doubts about our handling of this matter, You are not satisfied with the methods and methods, or you doubt our professional ethics in handling this matter,"

He paused and said, "Then you can negotiate according to normal procedures, including filing a complaint with the Securities Commission."

No matter what, you must not show weakness at this time.

"Or, you can completely sell off your Apple shares, since you question our management capabilities, right?"

"I believe that over the years of investing in Apple, Apple has already brought you enough returns,"

"Anyway, Johnson," he didn't want to call the other person by his first name because of his irritation, "I want to reiterate that we do not welcome investors who want to guide us on how to run the company,"

What annoys him the most is that Android hasn't even been released yet. We don't know what the operating system will be like and how effective it will be. You just jump out one by one and ask me to do something. Who do you think you are?

"Steve, why is this so?" Johnson said quickly, "Haha, the Apple you founded and the Apple you led, how can you find another company like this in Silicon Valley?"

"The board of directors and management team you lead are equally capable. We have no doubts about Apple under your leadership,"

"I said that Lawrence, who is not good at communication, did not express our wishes clearly." - He stabbed Lawrence a little again. This is how an opponent should be treated.

"Steve, actually, we're here to ask for your help," Johnson said.

"Help?" Jobs felt a little more at ease, "But why can't I see it at all?"

To be honest, Lawrence's statement was indeed problematic, it was more like a threat.

"Steve, don't think too much, believe me, we have no intention of uniting to put pressure on you," Johnson continued to explain.

Jobs was about to say this, "All I know is that within a few minutes of putting down Lawrence's phone, I received a call from you."

"I'm anxious to explain the misunderstanding caused by Lawrence," Johnson said immediately, "Steve, we really want to ask for your help,"

"You also know the recent status quo in the investment field. We really need some good investment projects,"

"And you know, those companies owned by Feng, whether they are Facebook, YouTube or NEXTDOOR, are all very good investment targets,"

Of course, Jobs knew this. In the entire Silicon Valley, there is indeed no project worth investing in than Feng Yiping's projects, because, as we all know, they all have very good prospects.

Users have been growing at a high speed, and as everyone can guess, advertising and other revenue are also growing at a high speed...

This is not the ".com" concept stocks before the Internet bubble burst. This is a good project with a mature business model and it seems to be profitable soon.

But what’s even more exciting is that none of them are currently on the market.

Even Steve Jobs knew that investing in a good company with a bright future before it goes public would definitely bring the highest returns.

He naturally thought that apart from Tesla, Feng Yiping had no intention of accepting external investment in other projects. This not only showed that he had strong financial resources, but also showed that he had sufficient confidence in the development of his company.

And everyone knows that he has excellent vision, so he can really understand the covetousness of Lawrence and Johnson.

But he still doesn't know, what does this have to do with letting him take Apple to target Feng Yiping? Could it be that if I target him, he will be short of money and need investment?

But he would not ask questions that seemed like he did not understand, because he knew that Johnson would definitely explain the relevant reasons next.

Sure enough, Johnson began to explain, "But you also know that Feng should be a unique entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. He seems to have no shortage of funds for development. Even if he needs it, he will only get financing from banks, but he will not accept investment."

There are quite a few companies on Wall Street that have good relations with Feng Yiping. In order to successfully list the two domestic companies, Feng Yiping accepted investment from several venture capital and Wall Street banks. Later, in some mergers and acquisitions, he also cooperated with some Wall Street companies. For example, when the company acquired Netflix, it established a fairly good friendship with Vanguard Group.

But neither Black Rock, Fidelity, or State Street have been able to get a share of the pie. They have been placing their hope on several of Feng Yiping's projects to bring them along, but at present, that hope is really slim.

"Frankly speaking, we have been thinking of ways, but we have never had a good opportunity until now,"

Jobs said nothing.

I would like to know what kind of good opportunity is now.

"Because of you, Steve, Apple has become a representative of Silicon Valley high-tech companies, a representative of American high-tech companies, and an American brand that is widely loved by consumers around the world,"

Jobs once again interrupted Johnson's compliment rudely, "I know this better than anyone else."

"Haha," Johnson was not annoyed at all. He laughed softly, "That's for sure, because it is precisely because of your outstanding abilities that Apple has such achievements and reputation."

Jobs was not relaxed at all because of Johnson's continuous praise. He felt the pressure again.

If an old guy like Johnson can keep such a low profile, it's obvious that their intentions and determination must be great.

"The owner of Android is Feng. We all know that the biggest concern about Feng's booming business in the United States is that he is Chinese," Johnson said easily.

The biggest worry... He is a Chinese... Jobs was like Lawrence who was scolded by him and doubted his life. He felt his head explode with shock. "Teng", he suddenly stood up again.

Although he still didn't know much about Johnson's plan, he roughly guessed what they would do next.

His face immediately turned cold, but his breath suddenly became louder...