Chapter 651 Agent and Behind-the-Scenes Boss

"Listen to me...... We are now in urgent need of revitalizing funds, and on the premise of revitalizing funds, we can grit our teeth and persist for a while.

I pledged my equity to Populus Hu and got some cash back. In this process, Hu Yang can hold shares on our behalf, doesn't he temporarily get control of the company?"

As soon as Wu Zunyou said this, Yang Hu was also a little tempted.

But there will still be many problems, such as what if Hu Yang gets temporary control of the company, what if he makes a new round of financing?

The capital increase and share expansion will inevitably dilute the rights and interests of the original shareholders, and people will take this opportunity to take away the permanent control of the company.

"Mr. Yang, there is some truth to your worries. However, don't forget, for us at Peak Capital, the purpose is not to control the company itself, but to make profits. Of course, in the event of a failed investment, it is also important to minimize losses. ”

Wu Zunyou has no opinion on the capital increase and share increase, but the capital increase and share increase must not let the original shareholders suffer.

For example, at the beginning, the peak capital spent 10 billion yuan to get 30% of the equity of microelectronic equipment. If the company really conducts the next round of financing in the future, the valuation of the company cannot be lower than this, but only higher than this.

If there is such a good thing, what are you against? Isn't this equivalent to someone paying to share the losses for them?

Wu Zunyou patiently gave Yang Hu such an explanation, and Yang Hu couldn't help nodding frequently.

This guy is worthy of being an old fox, and he is more thoughtful than himself.

"Come on, then I'll go to Populus euphratica again now. ”

Yang Hu was an anxious man, and when he saw that the matter had been decided, he stood up and prepared to go to the International Building again.

Wu Zunyou stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Mr. Yang, don't be in such a hurry. Let's wait a little longer, and wait for the results of the talks between Li Qi and Nikon. ”

A lot of things are mixed up and seem very messy. But no matter how messy it is, there must be a sequence of solutions to the problem. That is to say, the so-called grasping the big and letting go of the small.

The highest priority now should be the negotiations between Nikon and microelectronics.

Because this involves not only the exchange of technology between the two companies, but also the question of reconstructing the supply chain of microelectronic devices.

If Nikon can supply some parts for microelectronic devices, and then find a few new suppliers for microelectronic devices in the international market (outside of North America), this hurdle will probably be overcome.

Now that the most difficult times have passed, the stock price of microelectronic equipment will naturally rise sharply. In Wu Zunyou's heart, it was this wishful thinking.

So, he asked Yang Hu to wait a few more days. At that time, Yang Hu said that he would call Hu Yang back within three days, and he would wait for three days before speaking.

Yang Hu quickly figured out this truth, and admired Wu Zunyou even more in his heart. At this moment, he even hoped to cooperate with Wu Zunyou for a long time.

With such a vicious guy here, the company should develop better, right?

But this idea was extinguished by himself as soon as it was born, if Wu Zunyou really entered the peak capital, then where should his Yang Hu's position go?

What's more, Wu Zunyou is the behind-the-scenes boss of Summit Capital, and "they" temporarily sent people to help Yang Hu. At that time, there was a huge subsidy, and they sent a general. He estimated that after the matter of microelectronic equipment was completely resolved, it would be difficult for him to have the opportunity to deal with the other party again.

Peak Capital seems to respect Yang Hu, but in fact he is just an agent.

Just like this time, Wu Zunyou didn't know where to find an RB person, Kitahara Kurusuke, served as the executive president of microelectronic devices.

The explanation given by Wu Zunyou is that he wants to fight for more voice within the company. But he didn't explain to Yang Hu the background of this RB person and the real purpose of the other party.

Yang Hu didn't dare to ask more, because Wu Zunyou revealed that this was what "they" meant.

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Kurusuke Kitahara has been doing his duty since he came to Microelectronics. He also never asks about technical matters, let alone takes the initiative to contact technical materials.

Hu Yang also analyzed with Zhang Xiao in private, but he also couldn't understand the role of this person. If you say that the other party is coming for the double workbench, it doesn't look like it yet.

Until now, this is the only technology that others should be concerned about.

It's not a big deal, though. Microelectronic devices do not belong to the Huijia system now, and Populus euphratica has no intention of interfering in advance.

Besides, there is a Li Qi over there with microelectronics. Li Qi is not a good man and a woman, and it is really not an easy thing to make a name for himself under his nose.

"Mr. Hu, the state-owned assets of Modu are tantamount to rejecting our tender offer? What should we do next? Pin your hopes on the pinnacle capital?"

Zhang Xiao's feelings for the magic capital are very complicated, but no matter what, he was swept out of the house. Therefore, for this acquisition, his will is even stronger than that of Populus euphratica.

"What you said is not accurate, it's not that the magic capital refused, but Director You refused! I'll go back and look at the city, they should look at the problem from a more comprehensive perspective than Director You. ”

Hu Yang smiled slightly, and didn't say much.

He also had some new ideas in the past two days, but he was not very mature, so he didn't say it in front of Zhang Xiao.

"Well, I hope so. Mr. Hu, our plan to build a new supply chain has been implemented relatively smoothly. Most of the parts are fine, and now only the high-resolution objective lens is a bit of a problem. ”

In a few months, Bolong Optics' 45nm lithography machine will be mass-produced.

Zhang Xiao's main task during this period is to establish a new supply chain to meet future production needs.

Optical lenses are not difficult for Bolong Optics, they can produce them themselves. However, there is still a certain degree of technical difficulty in the application of high-precision lenses for objective lenses.

Like the production of chips, they are all in nanometers, which has quite high requirements for technical indicators. The technical level of domestic high-precision lenses is still at a disadvantage compared with Zeiss and even RB manufacturers.

If, without the suppression of North America, it would not be difficult to establish a cooperative relationship with Zeiss Semiconductor. But with North America in the way, ZEISS Semiconductor has more to think about. Anyway, ASML's big customer is ASML, so he must focus on the other party's side.

"Well, it's a bit of a problem. You talk to RB manufacturers more to see if it's possible to cooperate with them. ”

As he spoke, Hu Yang suddenly began to be stunned.

In fact, some things may not be as complicated as you think. The purpose of Kurusuke Kitahara's appointment as CEO of Microelectronics is not important, but who he represents.

Does Kurusuke Kitahara really represent Summit Capital?

Hu Yang thinks not.

If Summit Capital wants to occupy the position of CEO, they have a lot of candidates to choose from, so why send an RB person?

He heard Li Qi say that after Kurasuke Kitahara came to the company, in addition to sensitive related technologies, he almost left the company's corners and corners all over.

Of course, the work that Kurusuke Kitahara is responsible for is also impeccable.

"Mr. Hu?"

Zhang Xiao was stunned when she saw Hu Yang there, and waited for a while before shouting.

Hu Yang came back to his senses and said to Zhang Xiao: "Mr. Zhang, I suddenly had an idea just now. That Kitahara Kurusuke could only be Nikon's man, otherwise many things would not make sense. ”

Zhang Xiao thought for a minute, then shook his head and said:

"Impossible, isn't it? If Kitahara Kurusuke is from Nikon, why would they send someone else to discuss the exchange of technology with Chairman Li?"

He couldn't think of what the other party had to do, wasn't it superfluous?

Hu Yang couldn't think of it, but he was confident in his judgment, "Mr. Zhang, let's wait and see, this answer should be revealed soon." ”

As she was talking, Wu Xinhui knocked on the door and walked in.

"Mr. Hu, Dong Li of microelectronic equipment said that he wanted to visit you, do you have time to meet him?"

"Hmm...... Let him come now, just say I'll wait for him in the office. ”

Hu Yang nodded in agreement, and Wu Xinhui turned around and went out to call Li Qi back.

"Mr. Hu, since Dong Li is coming, then I'd better avoid it. ”

Zhang Xiao didn't want to see Li Qi very much, there were various reasons, and even he couldn't say it clearly.

"It's okay, you can sit here and listen. I guess there was progress in his negotiations with Nikon, so he came to talk to me. ”

Li Qi's negotiation results still need to be approved by the board of directors.

Therefore, before reaching an agreement with the other party, Li Qi must first communicate with several major shareholders.

Zhang Xiao listened to Hu Yang's words, and did not insist on his own opinions, so he patiently sat down and continued to drink tea, and by the way, he talked to Hu Yang about some of his thoughts on the future development of Bolong Optics.

In less than an hour, Li Qi came to Hu Yang's office.

"Mr. Hu, Mr. Zhang, hello. ”

"Chairman Li, please be seated. You must have nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, let's talk about it. ”

Hu Yang asked Wu Xinhui to pour Li Qi a cup of tea, and then looked at him with a smile.

Li Qi was not hypocritical, he didn't even bother to take a sip of tea, and said:

"Mr. Hu, Nikon wants our dual-workbench technology, and they are willing to help the company restructure the supply chain and come up with several technologies as compensation. ”

After speaking, Li Qi took out a document from his bag, which contained the details of this negotiation and the catalog of technology exchange as an annex.

Hu Yang took it and glanced at it a few times, and then handed it to Zhang Xiao casually.

After reading it, Zhang Xiao snorted and said, "Nikon wants to get it very beautiful, is this going to be a white wolf with empty gloves? Mr. Hu, look at it, what kind of technology are they used as an exchange? Microelectronic equipment was mastered a few years ago, what's the use of coming?"

The expression on Li Qi's face was a little embarrassed, and he said in a low voice: "But the supply chain is a big problem, and if it is not solved, the company will soon shut down." ”

There is no talk of a complete shutdown, after all, the company still has low-end lithography equipment. Production in this area is very little constrained by the supply chain, and the problems are basically solved.

However, high-end lithography equipment had to be shut down, and the losses in this area were huge, with the company's profit loss of more than half, and major losses would occur if there were no layoffs.

Zhang Xiao just wanted to refute, but Hu Yang hurriedly gave him a look.

Zhang Xiao closed her mouth at this time, looking at her expression very unwillingly.

"Dong Li, put the information here for me first, and I'll take a closer look at it later. In two days, I'll tell you about our attitude, okay?"

Hu Yang didn't say anything to death, but in his heart he had actually denied the negotiation.

Li Qi sighed and said:

"Mr. Hu, then I'll talk to the other party again. Nikon's sincerity is not enough, and it is obvious that there is an idea of falling into the ground.

But when microelectronics are at stake, I really feel powerless. The two of you continue to talk, and I'll go first. ”

Li Qi quickly left Hu Yang's office, Hu Yang didn't know if it was his own delusion, he felt that Li Qi had aged a lot in a short period of time.

Indeed, can Li Qi not grow old? As soon as he took over, the company began to be in turmoil. The three major shareholders never forget to intrigue all the time, and he is caught in the middle, not to mention how uncomfortable it is.

Back at Microelectronics, Li Qi called Nikon's representative and told them that their conditions were difficult for the company's board of directors to accept.

There is no need to hold another board meeting. Before he reported to Director You, Director You disagreed. Now, Hu Yang played procrastination again, and obviously didn't approve of it, so he directly gave the other party a reply.

Nikon's representative didn't say anything, other than whether there was a second round of negotiations, and that he needed to consult the company.

The news was fed back to Wu Zunyou and Yang Hu, and both of them felt a little disappointed.

"Mr. Wu, this means that the matter of technology exchange is yellow? So what should we do? Or do we follow your plan?"

Yang Hu doesn't like to drag it out like this, he prefers to reach an agreement with Hu Yang, even if it is to hand over the equity in his hand to the other party to hold the shares on his behalf.

"It seems that this can only be the case! Nikon, as a large international company, is also picking on the door like this? Or is it because of the situation of microelectronic equipment, they want to take advantage of the fire to rob?

Hmph, Hu Yang is a hardliner, he will never agree. Director You can't afford to be infamous, let alone agree. So, it's really no fun to do it well.

Mr. Yang, tomorrow you will go to Hu Yang, talk to him according to the plan, I hope he is not too greedy, and we will have an explanation. ”

Wu Zunyou knows that those so-called international giants are almost the same virtues, who is polite to you in front of interests?

"Okay, I'll go to the International Building tomorrow. By the way, Mr. Wu, it seems that it is useless for Kurasuke Kitahara to go to microelectronic devices, he can't quietly end the company's technical foundation, right?"

Yang Hu still couldn't hold back and asked about Kitahara Kurasuke.

"Mr. Yang, the reality is not, it's better not to talk nonsense about some things. As for the matter of Kurusuke Kitahara, I know as much as you do. ”

Wu Zunyou really didn't know the true purpose of Kitahara Kurasuke, this person was arranged by "them", and he himself just acted according to orders.

Summit Capital is just a company on the table, and the funding sources behind the company are complex, and "they" are the people behind the company.

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