Chapter 743

"Li, can you venture to ask me, what is the rate of return of the clipper?" Asked Ballmer curiously.

"Ten percent." Richard said firmly.

Under normal circumstances, Ballmer bought the clipper for $2 billion. Later, the market value of the clipper was $2.2 billion, which was not only a 10% yield, but also an increase of 10% in five years. In fact, it was the same as no increase

"What? It's impossible... " Said Ballmer, frowning.

His financial team conservatively estimated that the rate of return would be around 25% if he bought clipper!

What's more, if it's only 25%, Richard will go to buy the clipper?

Ballmer didn't believe Richard for a moment. He felt that Richard would deliberately use this kind of statement to dispel his idea of acquiring clipper.

However, Richard is not naive to this extent. There is no fool in this room.

"Listen to me, Mr. Ballmer."

"First of all, the 10% I said is based on the premise that you get the clipper, rather than the situation that I get the clipper. You should know that different people operate the clipper, and the rate of return must be different."

"And I think Mr. Ballmer should know a lot about my ability in this field." Richard was full of great confidence.

When it comes to basketball, Richard has absolute confidence.

Ballmer nodded. Richard admitted that he was reasonable, but he didn't think he could only get 10% of the yield from operating the clipper. Although he was certainly not as good as Richard, there was no problem to reach 25%.

"Second, the most important reason is that the acquisition price of $2 billion, with a 10% yield, is pretty good," said Richard

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Just after that, not only Ballmer was surprised, but Paul Allen on the other side opened his eyes.

"What? Two billion dollars? Li, are you crazy? Are you going to buy clipper for $2 billion? It's absolutely a madman's job. " Ballmer's focus is on what Richard calls a $2 billion acquisition price.

He had prepared $1.2 billion, and could add another $100 million after the day. He felt that this could defeat all competitors.

But now Richard is going to spend two billion dollars to open his mouth directly, which scares Ballmer.

It's crazy. Triple the premium to buy clipper? This is not a madman!

The market value of clippers is more than 600 million, and Richard's investment of 2 billion is not three times the premium.

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"What? Li, do you think the market value of express ship will reach 2.2 billion dollars in the future? " Paul Allen obviously focused on something different from Ballmer's.

After a brief shock, Ballmer also realized the problem. Can the market value of the express ship reach 2.2 billion in the future?

If the clippers can reach 2.2 billion, then the Hornets can reach 1.2 billion dollars, which is quite possible.

Seeing the shocked faces of the two old men, Richard nodded.

"God, what will happen in the future? Is the dollar going to depreciate? Otherwise, how can the market value of these teams reach such a high level Said Ballmer incredulously.

Richard smiled and didn't say much. It's better not to say something.

"Mr. Ballmer, I can give you the bottom line. My ultimate offer is $2 billion. You may know that I can't get so much cash now, but Paul can help me." Richard is going to talk to Ballmer directly.

Ballmer nodded. Richard's limit was $2 billion. He had no doubt about it.

He also knew that Richard would make a lot of money even if he paid $2 billion.

If his market value is only 2.2 billion then Richard may be 3 billion.

So he could figure out why Richard was so crazy about buying a clipper.

But he still has some doubts. What if Richard lied to him?

It's necessary to be defensive. Knowing people, knowing faces and not knowing hearts. Paul Allen and I are old acquaintances, but he doesn't know Richard very well.

It's hard to guarantee that Richard didn't mean to say these words today, and beat back his plan to buy the clipper. At that time, he bought the hornet according to Richard's plan, which may not make a dime.

For a while, Ballmer's face showed embarrassment. Now things are a little difficult

In a dilemma, he is not sure what to do.

At the moment, Richard is also admired in his heart. What he said made the old Jianghu hesitate. He is really a terrible young man.

"Steve, what are you still hesitating about?"

"Don't worry, Li's character is very good. If not, do you think I will marry Tiana to him?" Paul Allen is helping to persuade Ballmer to give up his plan to buy clipper."What's more, the 2 billion US dollars we said is the limit. It's not a joke. Why don't you want to raise the price with us and then take advantage of that stupid Stirling?"

Richard waved and interrupted Paul Allen.

"Mr. Ballmer, why don't you do that? I can sign a gambling agreement with you."

"If you buy the Hornets, if the market value of the Hornets in 2019 does not reach US $1.2 billion, how much difference will I make up for you?"

Richard is ready to enlarge his recruitment. Wealth is inspiring. Even a super rich like Ballmer can't resist the temptation of US dollars.

Ballmer was in a good mood for the first time.

If Richard didn't have so much value at the moment, he might think Richard is a fool

Such an agreement, is not in vain cheap oneself?!

"What if it's $1.2 billion?" Asked Ballmer with interest.

"What do you mean, give me a $100 million consultant fee?" Said Richard with a smile.

"Deal!" Before Paul Allen could respond, Ballmer stood up and drank the champagne in front of him.

There's no reason not to close the deal. In Ballmer's view, Richard just gives himself warmth.

I'm sure I'll make no loss. Even if I give Richard 100 million yuan, I'll invest 300 million yuan and return 800 million yuan, it's also a very cost-effective business.

Paul Allen laughed bitterly. Before he came, he had no idea that Richard had prepared such a gambling agreement.

If he had known, he would have dissuaded Richard

But now that the two sides have decided to cooperate, he has no room to dissuade.

Now he only hopes that Richard is right. In the future, the market value of the Hornets will reach US $1.2 billion.

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In Ballmer's and Paul Allen's eyes, Richard is really a young impulse. In their age, he can't do such crazy things.

But Richard naturally has his own ideas and grasp.

First of all, the market value of the Hornets is unlikely to be less than $1.2 billion, which Richard is very sure.

As soon as the big broadcast contract is signed, Richard is helping a little. The market value of $1.2 billion is light and loose.

Secondly, Richard also wanted to strengthen Ballmer's confidence in giving up the clipper

If Ballmer joined in the competition, Richard had a hunch that Ballmer could even raise the price to $1.45 billion.

But now Ballmer quit the competition, he can save a lot of money, and also can earn 100 million dollars from Ballmer, why not.

After the gambling agreement was established, Ballmer asked Richard and Paul Allen to have a good meal. Ballmer felt that today might be his lucky day

I didn't take any risks. I picked up $89 billion in vain. Who said there was no pie in the sky.

Richard is also very relaxed and happy. Under his step-by-step operation, he is about to get the ownership of the clipper.

No one can stop Richard from buying the clipper now, no one can.

After dinner with Ballmer, Richard went back to his apartment and called stern directly.

Tell stern that Ballmer will quit the competition.

Stern was a little shocked. He didn't expect Richard to do it, and he did it perfectly. He was absolutely impeccable.

In Stern's prediction, it is possible that Richard and Ballmer will eventually cooperate in the operation of the clipper, just like the previous pirate team.

And now Richard directly let Ballmer get rid of the idea of buying clippers, which in Stern's view, is just amazing.

He really couldn't figure out how Richard did it, and what kind of card could he have to make Ballmer give up his plan to buy clippers, even without any resistance.