Chapter 144： The New York Times report arrived? (happy New Year)

With the arrival of Bill Ackerman, lunch officially began. Cucumber with cheese, Roman melon with smoked watermelon, and other red, yellow and green fruits and vegetables for the appetizer.

Yang Cheng was busy signing a contract with the people of Dassault Company in the morning. He didn't eat breakfast. He spread the bread with caviar and ate two yuan like a starving ghost.

"Didn't have breakfast?" Bill Ackerman slowly cut the smoked watermelon into small pieces with a knife, and asked amusedly when Yang Cheng gobbled it up.

"Well, I was in a hurry to sign the contract with the company. I didn't eat all morning and I was starving. By the way, Bill, didn't you contact Time Magazine? How about it?" Yang Cheng nodded, wiped his hands with a wet towel, and chatted casually. To.

"Sorry, let me interrupt, jason, are you still buying Time Magazine?" Little Arthur interrupted when he heard Yang Cheng's words before putting down his knife and fork.

Yang Cheng smiled secretly in his heart. He deliberately mentioned this. Properly showing muscles is also a negotiation skill.

"Yes, it's all to make up for the shortcomings of the new era media." Yang Cheng ate two pieces of pre-dinner bread, no longer so empty with food in his stomach, and his movements became elegant again.

"The communication over there is very smooth. The Board of Directors of Time Magazine has the intention of selling. Now we take the initiative to find the door. Naturally, it is welcome. The CEO of yours is called Ryze, right? The ability is very good, for the first time. Negotiations will firmly control the rhythm in our own hands, and we are the only intended acquirer, or full cash. This is a very heavy weight. Wait, it is a matter of time."

Bill Ackerman comprehended Yang Cheng’s intentions and said in cooperation. Of course, he did not lie. In fact, Ryze also reported to Yang Cheng on the first negotiation process. Both parties are willing and there is no strong buy-in. For the selling problem, the difficulty value instantly dropped by half.

Regarding Time Magazine’s question, I’m looking back at the emp restaurant. After the appetizer, the main course cooked by the chef is served on the table. The first is seafood. Freshly purchased Japanese wild peony prawns and seasonal vegetables and potatoes are served together. Grilled, a little bit of sea salt and black pepper locks the unique sweetness of peony shrimp. The meat is very elastic and gelatinous. Because it grows in the deep sea, it is not easy to catch. It is often used to make top sashimi in Japan and is called'shrimp. king'.

Then comes the red meat recommended by the chef today. The duck breast is marinated in lavender and honey. It is cooked in a Japanese-style teppanyaki style. The surface is scorched and quickly sliced ​​on an open flame. Cherry jam to embellish, the tenderness of duck meat and the sweetness of jam form a golden partner, which rages in people's mouths.

Finally, the delicious lunch ended with a lime cheese ice cream as dessert. The sweet and sour taste perfectly breaks down the greasy in the main dish, giving people an unsatisfied sense of emptiness. This is the top big The chef is so good that you can't satisfy you with a one-time meal. Who will patronize his restaurant in the future?

An authentic Western-style lunch was far from over, the restaurant thoughtfully delivered freshly ground coffee and homemade goat milk chocolate to replenish energy for the upcoming afternoon work.

After Yang Cheng’s veiled pressure, little Arthur’s already unstable balance began to tilt towards Yang Cheng. At least Yang Cheng was right. He couldn’t let the New York Times be completely ruined in his hands. This can get a lot of money, and it can't erase the fact that he personally ruined the glory of the Schulzberg family.

"Well, young man, I admit that what you said touched me. I want to work with you far more enjoyable than the guys in Silicon Valley, and you are our Manhattan kid, why should I give up and seek further?" Little Arthur sipped Espresso, bit down another piece of chocolate, savoured it carefully, and finally spoke for a while.

Yang Cheng's gaze first looked at Bill Ackerman, and saw a smile in his eyes. Then he heard him say, "Arthur, you made a very wise decision. I think your family will not only blame you. , And I will be pleased with this decision."

Little Arthur smiled bitterly and waved his hand. "Young man, tell me your offer."

Yang Cheng did not answer, but turned her head and whispered to Eddie, and then hesitated with a frown, "Sorry, Arthur, can I confirm how many shares your Schultzberg family actually holds?"

Little Arthur gave a forehead and hesitated for a while and said, "12% a common stock, 90% b stock."

Eddie pushed the glasses subconsciously. Little Arthur's ability is still very strong. It is not unreasonable that he can stand out from the many heirs of the family. How his business philosophy cannot be evaluated by outsiders, the domineering power of this person in power is fully revealed. The proportion of Class A shares is the same as what they have surveyed, but 90% of Class B shares are so strong. It is completely unspoken. Are the shareholders of the New York Times stupid?

Yang Cheng also slapped his tongue. The general shareholders who can delegate power to this level are nothing more than believing in the soul helmsman of a company, trusting him to lead all shareholders to make money, and then reaching an agreement before financing: only make financial investments and enjoy dividends without interference. Company management and operation.

Little Arthur Schulzberg has such a charm?

As far as Yang Cheng knows, it seems that only a certain e-commerce company has such a strong possessiveness. He once mastered up to 80% of Jingdong’s Class B shares. Otherwise, why should he hold the money of shareholders and shareholders? Vigorously promote his logistics scale concept?

"Arthur, with all due respect, if you only have 12% of Class A shares, at the current market price, I can only offer a price of US$80 million in cash plus 1% of the shares of the New Times Media Group." Yang Cheng sipped his coffee. After clearing his throat, he looked straight at Little Arthur.

When Bill Ackerman started bargaining with Yang Cheng and Arthur, UU reading www. Uukanshu.com closed his mouth. His work today has been completed, and the rest is up to Yang Cheng to use his abilities. Hearing Yang Cheng’s offer, he first glanced at Yang Cheng with a strange look, and then he knew it. Nodding, the price is unexpected and reasonable.

Yang Orange’s bid is entirely market price, neither premium nor deliberately lowered. The reason why it is said to be unexpected is that according to normal logic, the purchaser generally chooses a premium of 10-20%, and it is logically because of this. The price is worthy of the shares held by Arthur. The 1% of the original shares of New Times Media is already at a premium in disguise. Now people with a discerning eye can see that Yang Orange is preparing to promote New Times Media’s plan to go public. This 1% represents The future value will be much higher than the current net worth of Arthur.

They are all smart people, even if Little Arthur has many problems in management and operation, but the basic mathematical calculation ability is still there, he is very satisfied with this offer.

When I was about to say the deal, I vomited half of my words, and suddenly frowned and said, "I forgot one thing. The largest shareholder of the company’s Class A shares is no longer me, but Slim in Mexico. The New York Times He borrowed a sum of US$250 million from him 5 years ago. If the New York Times does not choose to repay it after maturity, it will automatically be converted into shares of the corresponding value, and has the option to reject the transaction. If the company is sold in the future, it must go through his agree."