Chapter 529

The next day.

Apple headquarters.

Following the general meeting of shareholders in early May, the first meeting of the Executive Board of directors was held in May.

Chairman of the board of directors and concurrently CEO: Steve Jobs;

CEO and executive director: Tim Cook;

William Campbell: former CEO of intuitive company, current chief senior vice president and board director of Apple company;

One of the most meritorious Ice Hockey Coaches in NCAA history, Apple director: Jerry York;

Former vice president of the United States, director and consultant of apple: Albert Gore;

President of American firefighters welfare foundation and representative of Apple shareholders: Ms. Michelson;

Ms. Cech, first Secretary General of American Marine Environmental Protection Association and representative of Apple shareholders;

Representative of the Association for the protection of minor children: Ms. ananer;

.......

Together with Zhu Ke, who has not attended the board meeting of apple for a long time, a total of 22 people attended the meeting of Apple's executive board.

There is only one issue.

Does Apple need to enter the mobile phone market

"Must, immediately, immediately enter the mobile phone market!"

Facing a group of board members, Jobs said: "since the first mass-produced Motorola portable mobile phone came out in 1998, the development of the mobile phone market has changed with each passing day, creating one sales miracle after another."

"Sony, Samsung, Nokia and other electronics giants have entered one after another."

"In March 2000, Nokia D1 mobile phones were put on sale in the North American market at the prices of 399 US dollars, 455 US dollars and 530 US dollars respectively. So far, in one year, the cumulative sales volume in the North American market has reached 4.2 million units, and the global cumulative sales volume has exceeded 10 million units."

"Everybody, how much is the total sales, do you know?"

Hearing the speech, all the people present did not speak.

How?

"Do you want us to ask one by one, to cooperate with you?"

Chuckles.

"4.7 billion dollars!"

Jobs directly replied, "yes, it's $4.7 billion!"

"Guys, the turnover of Nokia in Poland last year was only 6 billion US dollars, and the newly opened mobile phone market directly accounted for more than 75% of their profit ratio. Why should we let go of such amazing benefits? "

A group of shareholders did not speak and watched jobs perform.

Zucker didn't speak either.

15 minutes!

In order to get shareholders to support his resolution, jobs spoke on stage for 15 minutes!

However... His statement is a failure!

The first person who jumped out to oppose it was former Vice President Albert Gore of the United States.

Gore said in a deep voice: "jobs, give up your unrealistic ideas."

"No way! I can't be wrong. " Jobs's words are cold.

"Ha ha!"

Hearing the speech, Gore sneered: "then I ask you, how much cash is still available in the company's accounts?"

Jobs blurted out: "no less than $300 million."

As soon as this remark came out, Gore immediately retorted: "I said it's cash available for accounting. Eliminate the dividends to be paid to shareholders and stockholders of the company, the bank debts to be due, and the debt repayment of various suppliers. "

"After that, how much of your so-called $300 million in cash is left?"

Jobs's face, immediately ugly.

300 million dollars. There's nothing left~~~

He's not a man to admit defeat easily.

Jobs said directly: "we can repay the bank debt that is about to mature, and we can borrow from the bank again. After all, our MP3 sales have been very good since the beginning of this year."

"Stop teasing, man!"

Gore looked at jobs with a fool's eye and said slowly, "don't forget, I was vice president before, and I participated in the presidential election last year. Yes, I failed. However, it is because of my failure that I am very clear about the economic policy of the new administration. "

"After the early morning of 2000, the new administration of the white house set the tone for tightening the fiscal policy," he said.

"The banks that bear the brunt will definitely strictly control lending."

"Other than that, I'm not sure. From this year to next year, it's impossible for the company to apply for more loans from banks."

A stone stirs a thousand waves.

Everyone looked at each other.

Jobs is very unwilling, so he turned his eyes to Zhuke: "Zhuke, what do you think?"

Chuck Wald?

For a moment, a group of shareholders' representatives gathered their eyes on Zhuke.

No way. Who makes Jack the richest kid in the game?

At the same time, Zucker is Apple's largest individual shareholder.

"Please, everyone! Since I attended the all shareholders' meeting in April last year, I have attended any meeting of apple at a time. My eyes are black. What do you say to me? What am I going to say? " Zucker spread his hands.

You want me to say it directly?

Ha ha, think too much!

During this period, jobs winked at Zhuke more than once, trying to get him to support his decision. However, Zhuke ignored it.

In 2001, apple entered the mobile phone market?

It's a joke!

Before the development of smart phones, how can Apple compete with those industry giants in the traditional non smart phone market?

Do you want to die?!

At this stage of the original time and space, the North American mobile phone market was divided up by Samsung, Sony, Nokia, Motorola and other industry giants.

It was not until January 2007 that Jobs announced that Apple had entered the mobile phone market.

In August 2007, Apple's first mobile phone was born.

In the same year, apple computer company officially changed its name to Apple company.

"Apple Corp now just got over the Internet bubble in early 2000, where is there enough money to invest in mobile phone development?"

"In the case of Apple's unstable foothold, rushing into the mobile phone market will only make investors panic and cause Apple's share price to fall further."

"Will the company's shareholders allow jobs to mess around?"

"We all know that stability and prudence are the most suitable strategies for apple at present."

There's a secret in Zhuk's heart.

In fact, Zucker was right.

Those who oppose jobs' resolution are not only former Vice President Al Gore, but also Ms. Michelson, Ms. Cech and so on. More than 90% of the people oppose jobs' resolution.

Representatives of the foundation for the welfare and protection of firefighters, Ms. Cech of the marine environment protection association, and the minor children Protection Association

For the sake of safety, these foundations holding Apple shares alone are absolutely impossible to let Apple venture into a strange field in the current grim economic situation.

Apple's move into mobile phones

With more than 90% of the votes against the motion proposed by jobs in 2001, there is no possibility of its realization.

After the board meeting.

Mr. Zucker patted Mr. jobs on the shoulder and said, "man, take a look."

Jobs complained: "why don't you support me?"

Zucker shrugged his shoulders and said, "more than 90% of the votes are against. I support you. Does it work?"

Before the advent of smart phones, apple entered the mobile phone market and could not compete with these old giants!

Jobs, who has always been willing to toss, once again made a disheartened face.

"Ha ha ~"

Before leaving, Zhuke gave jobs a smile: "don't care too much, be happy. Er, on the 25th of this month, our company's new film "District 9" will be released. Don't forget to buy tickets to watch the film. "

"You...!" Jobs is in a hurry.

The second watch is on.