When Lin Qingya met Tim Cook, Apple executives had already set the minimum price for selling Apple.

Given that they cannot rely on large-scale stock market share reduction to cash out, and they cannot solve the huge dilemma faced by the IPD business, and Apple itself cannot find any way to break through, it is a long and dreamy way, and they have greatly lowered their quotations and reserve prices.

The quotation is to sign an intent agreement completely according to the current market value. If Apple's market value is US$3 billion on the day of the intent agreement, then Muye Technology will use this market value as a benchmark and pay the corresponding funds to Apple shareholders.

The reserve price is to sign an intent agreement based on 80% of the current market value, which is also an actual market value of 3 billion. Makino Technology only needs to make a benchmark payment based on 2.4 billion.

Whether it is the quotation or the transaction reserve price, Muye Technology must complete the privatization of Apple while acquiring the shares of Apple's major shareholder. In other words, it must help Apple solve the mess of shareholders.

Previously, Microsoft wanted to buy two major sectors, AS and Computer Systems, for $1.5 billion, and then leave the IPD business for Apple, so that they can wipe their own butts. This means that after Apple shareholders get the 500 million, they will have to take out a part of it to solve the IPD business.

When a listed company sells major assets, the funds obtained cannot be directly put into the pockets of these shareholders. If they want to finally get the money, they have to privatize the company. Then they have to give the current shareholders and investors a generally satisfactory explanation. This is equivalent to taking out a portion of the subsidies from the 500 million yuan. The remaining little money is not enough to be stuck.

If Muye Technology can help Apple solve the problems of shareholders and complete Apple's delisting, then these shareholders can cash out safely and leave.

Lin Qingya was originally ready to have a tug-of-war with Tim Cook, but unexpectedly, the offer given by Tim Cook on behalf of Apple was even lower than the reserve price that Li Mu expected.

Li Mu originally believed that the ideal price was to sign an agreement with Apple's shareholders at a price of about 20% of the market value, and then subsidize shareholders at a price of about 50% of the market value, forcing Apple to complete its delisting, but unexpectedly, the price he asked the other party to open was lower than the lowest price he expected.

Li Mu failed to fully grasp the current anxiety of Apple shareholders, and Apple did not completely control Li Mu's true intentions for Apple. One felt that the other party might not want to buy it, and the other felt that the other party might not want to sell it, so this actual gap occurred.

For Apple, they really dare not scare Li Mu, a potential buyer, away. This is no longer the time for Apple to be a rare product. Now Apple has become a mess that no one wants to take over. It is already very rare for Apple to encounter someone who actively inquire. If you want to kill a sucker, you really have to kill yourself.

Apple's quotation was somewhat unexpected for Lin Qingya, but she still used her professional qualities very well. On behalf of Li Mu, she expressed her opinion to Tim Cook: Muye Technology has not a high desire to buy Apple. There are two main reasons why it intends to acquire Apple. One is that it is interested in combining Apple's foundation in computer operating system and overall machine design and manufacturing with Shenzhou, which Muye Technology invests in, and can fight with Microsoft in the future; the other is to further clear up competitors on the road to development of ang-e.

Lin Qingya even told Tim Cook that according to Li Mu's opinion, if Muye Technology really acquires Apple in the end, he will directly abolish the IPD product line, including but not limited to termination of R&D and production, termination of sales through various channels, and even destroying or dismantling all IPD inventory.

This means that Muye Technology has to bear all the costs of abolishing the IPD business. But now it seems that the IPD business is on the verge of death. Muye Technology can completely abolish this business without personally abolishing it and letting it die at the hands of Apple. This is no different from Microsoft's current attitude.

After saying this, Lin Qingya changed the subject and said to Tim Cook: "However, Mr. Li respects Apple, a company. He feels that if certain prerequisites are met, Makino Technology can help Apple to bear all the costs brought by the IPD business."

Tim Cook nodded and asked her: "I don't know what are the prerequisites for Mr. Li?"

Lin Qingya said: "The first prerequisite is that Apple must ensure that more than 90% of the core team remain unmoved for three years. That is to say, Apple executives, core position leaders, and core position staff, including Mr. Cook, must continue to work for Apple after Makino Technology acquired in the next three years. In order to increase binding force, you must sign agreements with Makino Technology separately. If you want to leave within the next three years, you must pay at least three times the personal three-year contract salary as compensation, plus signing a three-year competition agreement."

The core team will not move for three years, with three times compensation withdrawal early, and the three-year competition agreement is a "333" plan formulated by Li Mu for Apple's core team.

Take Cook for example. If he earns $5 million now, Makino Technology will sign an agreement with him for three years, with a total price of $5 million. If he works for three years, it will be fine to take at least $15 million. However, if he wants to withdraw early, he must compensate Makino Technology for $45 million even a day in advance, and promise not to engage in any industry that overlaps with Makino Technology's business for three years after the withdrawal.

Such an agreement seems very strict and is somewhat unfair to individuals, but in fact, as long as both parties agree, it has legal effect. This is the same as the brokerage contract signed by an agency and a celebrity. Be honest and obedient to ensure that you get rich well. But if you dare to have a second intention, you will first make a large amount of compensation, and then restrict you from developing in other companies. If you dare to act like a gangster and a bachelor, you will definitely be able to sue you for bankruptcy.

Tim Cook felt that Li Mu's condition was too strict. Three years were not long or short. If something happened in the middle, wouldn't he have to face huge responsibilities? Even if he agreed, others might not agree.

At this time, Lin Qingya added: "Of course, we are not blindly restricting you. As long as you comply with our requirements, Makino Technology will also give you enough financial compensation. For example, we will give all Apple core team members a 50% salary and benefits, and at the same time promise to give you a considerable number of Makino Technology original options. At the end of this year or next year, Makino Technology IP will be a good opportunity for you."

Cook nodded slightly. In this way, he felt much better. Blind restrictions would give people a huge sense of oppression, but if other relaxations were given while restricting, he could neutralize this sense of oppression. With 50% salary and benefits, plus options from Makino Technology, such good income conditions, I believe most people would not refuse.

So Cook asked her: "Does Mr. Lin have other prerequisites?"

"Yes." Lin Qingya said: "What I just said is that you must ensure that more than 90% of the core team's personnel remain unchanged, and more than 80% of the basic team's personnel remain unchanged. So the second prerequisite is that 0%-20% of the team members who may have any changes must sign a three-year competition agreement if they are determined to leave Apple. They will not engage in any career that overlaps with Makino Technology's business in these three years. In exchange, Makino Technology will also pay its additional annual salary as compensation for the Competitive Agreement."

Cook couldn't understand.

Why does Li Mu impose so many restrictions on Apple's core team? The more such restrictions are in business, the more it shows that the other party is afraid of, but why is Li Mu afraid of Apple?

Lin Qingya saw some of Cook's doubts and said calmly: "Mr. Cook doesn't need to think too much. Mr. Li likes to eliminate the root cause in his personality. Even one-tenth of the risk should be eliminated as early as possible. And you have to be clear. We ask you to ensure that the team is as constant as possible, which is much better than asking you to carry out large-scale layoffs. If it is the latter, you will have to make an astronomical figure just for compensation."

Cook suddenly felt a chill on his back.

Is this the secret of Li Mu's victory that has always been? Cook has studied Li Mu's development history and has a lot of companies and products that have died at Li Mu's hands, but none of them can resist under Li Mu's formation. Tengxun has become history, and Alibaba has become history. At the same time, a group of people have entered the detention center, waiting for criminal trial. It can be said that both opponents have been eradicated by Li Mu.

And now, Li Mu's target is aimed at Apple.

Cook suddenly thought of what Lin Qingya talked about just now, Li Mu's general idea of ​​the IPD business. Under normal circumstances, since Muye Technology acquired Apple, it can completely dump the inventory IPD at a low price to recover part of the losses. If the inventory IPD with a market value of US$100 million and a cost of US$0 million is sold at a price of US$40 million, the overall actual loss will be around US$20 million, recovering the loss of .% which is also the operation method that most companies and entrepreneurs will choose.

However, what Li Mu thought was not to sell the inventory at a low price to reduce the losses, but to destroy all the inventory IPDs so that the IPDs would disappear completely from the market as soon as possible. This also reflects Li Mu's character of cutting off the roots from a certain aspect.

Cook felt a little frightened by Li Mu's tricks, but he still tried to make his performance less obvious. Then he asked Lin Qingya: "Mr. Lin, is there any?"

Lin Qingya nodded and said, "The third prerequisite, and the last one: Mr. Jobs must rejoin Apple, and then apply to the 333 plan; if he does not rejoin Apple, he must sign a six-year competition agreement with Muino Technology."

Li Mu was unwilling to acquire Apple but let Jobs go outside. Li Mu dared not doubt Jobs' ability, creativity, and vision. He respected and admired Jobs very much, but now he must lock him in his system, otherwise Jobs is likely to become a huge hidden danger on the future development of Muye technology.

Cook subconsciously said: "Mr. Lin, Mr. Steven Jobs, has resigned from Apple. Strictly speaking, he is not an Apple employee now, and Apple has no binding force on him."
Chapter completed!