Chapter 1371

Seattle, Washington, USA.

Howard Schultz, in the president's office of Starbucks headquarters, looked at the news report on the LCD TV on the wall with a gloomy and dignified face, with a sharp light in his eyes. No one knew his inner shock and helplessness at this time.

25% shares... In any case, Andy Smith's move to the Starbucks board is irreversible.

Moreover, if the other party has 5% more shares, I'm afraid that it can easily take away the chair of the chairman of the board of directors, which will affect the operation and planning of Starbucks.

"David, what do you think?"

David pace, the executive vice president with the same solemn expression, heard Howard's inquiry and said with a wry smile: "now it seems that our stock price has been kept under pressure during this period, and the root cause of various negative news has been found."

"What a unscrupulous way!" Howard Schultz frowned, dark faced, and said helplessly.

David pace took a look at Howard, the president and CEO, and he couldn't help sighing that this is the power of capital. Even if Starbucks averaged out all its shares, it still couldn't stand the cannibalism and accumulation of interested people.

Few shareholders hold more than 5% of the shares, which can ensure the management of Starbucks to control the power, but similarly, the change of shareholders does not need to be disclosed to the company and the market. Now Andy Smith has accumulated enough shares and started to close the network.

"I'm afraid it's very difficult to change his ownership. Now it seems that the other party doesn't intend to take over the company as soon as possible, but will continue to buy shares of the company to complete the complete control of Starbucks.

Now we have to hold a board of directors to stabilize our major shareholders, and at the same time put out money to continue to buy back Starbucks shares in the market.

As for Andy Smith... "

David pace took a look at Howard Schultz's ugly expression, and finally said:" the board of directors needs to take a response attitude, which is welcome or condemnation. No matter what, they need to meet with each other to discuss. If his stock exceeds 30% in one day, we will have no way to prevent him from occupying the position of chairman of the board of directors by taking advantage of his status as a major shareholder , once more than 50%. "

Howard nodded his head in silence. Although David pace didn't finish his words, he also knew what the result would be. Not only will Starbucks go bankrupt in a long time, but also it will be under the control of Andy Smith.

"Inform our independent directors and the audit and regulation committee, the compensation and Management Development Committee, all members of the nomination and Corporate Governance Committee of the board of directors, and hold a video conference half an hour later to discuss the countermeasures as soon as possible... "

" Dong Dong -- "

" president, at present, our stock has risen 30%, and the stock price is $10.02... "

The Secretary of the president knocked twice, pushed the door directly and reported to Howard Schultz.

Howard and David pace suddenly changed their faces. Then they looked at each other and laughed bitterly. The other side made a move. They used their capital advantage to close the stocks in the secondary market. Unless their board of directors also worked with Andy to buy back the stocks, they could only watch the stock price rise and let the other side close the stocks bit by bit. After all, the US dollar has moved people's hearts and turned the financial storm Many investors who are dead or alive will use this opportunity to sell and leave the market.

Starbucks's layoffs and store closures have been hitting the company's stock price very hard. Now some people are accepting the offer. I don't know how many people can't get it.

"David, let's inform the shareholders whether it's war or peace. We need to make a decision as soon as possible. I hope that the other party won't..."

David pace nodded and stood up, looked at the spirit pillar of Starbucks company with a worried expression and a bit of bitterness, and said: "president, don't worry, I think Andy Smith is so smart. The reason why he is willing to buy Starbucks is that he saw the potential of Starbucks, in order to make profits, and would not unwisely destroy the foundation of Starbucks."

"Ha ha, I hope..." Howard Schultz said with a wry, helpless smile.

Although Howard Schultz has not met Andy Smith, he has also learned some things about the young man from various media. He knows that the other side is a business genius. At the same time, he has seen many negative reports about the young man.

After Pinnacle entertainment, AMC TV and Weinstein film were acquired, Andy Smith did not hesitate to be decisive and ruthless in cleaning the company's founder and management.

Unless he chooses to compromise and surrender, he will definitely be targeted by Andy Smith and finally be excluded from the company. It's not Howard Schulz who inflates others' morale and destroys his prestige. In fact, Andy Smith is too rich!

230 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, the largest rooftop restaurant in New York, "air tea break", gives people a kind of sitting in the "air" of New York. Under the shade of palm trees, the Empire State building is nearby. The table under a sunshade is filled with exquisite tea and two cups of fragrant coffee.

"Britney, I'm really happy for you to see you as you are now." Andy smiled and looked at the blonde hair on the opposite side. He recovered his body successfully. Britney Spears, with delicate makeup on his face, said sincerely."Haha, thank you. Really, Andy, thank you for your advice." Wearing a gray T-shirt and a long white cardigan, Britney, a low waisted jeans, said with a hearty smile.

"It's nothing. After all, I've fallen and seen the cruelest side of the world. On the other side, I can see the most beautiful side, moving from one extreme to another. It's not contradictory and worth it...

Because I haven't seen one side with my own eyes, I can't see the other. Although the cruel side is very cruel, it will be unforgettable for my whole life. As for heaven, it's really heaven.

And I've been to hell and heaven... "

Andy's handsome face has a light smile, and her tone is plain. However, Britney Spears, who heard Andy's words, has a moving expression. Her big eyes are filled with water mist, and her heartbreaking smile appears.

"I have also been to these two places... Everyone spits!

Ha ha, it's said that my life is too low to be lower. But it is these low points that make me understand that if I am shaped into a false dream, there will be a day of disillusionment, and what I should do is to be true myself!

When those bastards can't take my ugly photos any more and nobody is interested in my gossip, I'm back. I want to live in the most beautiful way and let those green pond people down! "

Britney's face has never changed the sweet smile, words are full of unwilling and firm.

"Ha ha, we should have a drink, but let's drink coffee and champagne. Cheers to the black history and disillusioned past in our lives, to live our true self and become a legend!"

"To live a legend, cheers!"

"Ha ha..."

"Cluck..."

Andy and Britney laugh at the same time, and Britney looks at Andy's eyes are even more colorful, some of the hot blink does not blink at Andy.

Andy naturally found Britney's hot eyes. He had no impulse to give up on Britney. But for the next business, Andy started to talk with a charming smile.

"Britney, I'm going to meet you today. I have a business to talk with you. I know you are a major shareholder of Starbucks. I hope you can transfer your shares to me, and I'll raise the closing price by 20% today."

"Ah?" Britney's big eyes were wide, and she blinked for several times. Some of them were not sure: "Andy, are you right? I'm a big shareholder in Starbucks? "

Andy looks at Britney Spears, who is dazed and has big eyes. She twitches a few times at the corner of her mouth, then shakes her head and wryly smiles, "yes, you do own 4.1% of Starbucks shares..."