Zhang Yi coveted TSMC, which surprised Jobs.

The previous micro-hardware software gave people the feeling that it was deeply cultivated in the software market, and most of the profits of the current main business also came from the computer game industry. He feels that this skilled partner is completely ignorant of the hardware industry.

However, this time, I don't know why, Zhang Yi is unusual, and wants to get involved in the chip industry with the largest investment, the most intensive technology, and the longest profit recovery cycle.

Looking at the young man opposite, looking eagerly at himself, Jobs shook his head imperceptibly.

"Zhang Yi, do you understand how big the scale of investment is in the chip manufacturing industry?"

Intel is just one of their factories in Portland, Oregon, Sam's country, with an investment of up to $2 billion, and will continue to invest in expansion. You must know that the investment in chip factories is astronomical, but the benefits are far away. What's more, the risk is still huge, in case the new investment in the factory, the manufacturing process is outdated, the huge investment will be wasted!"

"Don't talk about you, it's a giant like Apple, and there has always been a chip investment plan, but after so many years, Apple's chips have been manufactured, not to mention the finished products, and even the theoretical products on paper have no shadow at all. ”

"Steve, I've thought about all of this. However, have you ever thought about it, if Apple is still fond of the manufacture of high-tech products, in the short term, you can rely on IB, Intel, or TSMC in terms of chips. ”

"If one day, Intel or IB change their corporate policy and join the computer manufacturing industry, will they sit back and watch Apple plunder their market share? Not to mention, IB is a traditional computer manufacturer, just because its computers are too expensive and less competitive. However, who can guarantee that if IB changes its CEO, changes its business thinking, and makes efforts in the computer industry, will they still give Apple as a competitor, the CPU?"

"The answer, of course, is no!"

Watching Jobs's face gradually become ugly, Zhang Yi understood that he was talking about his sore spot, he was a paranoid and arrogant person, and it was impossible to tolerate other people or companies to sit on top of his head and give orders.

"Therefore, there is only one way to get out of this difficulty, and that is to control a chip manufacturing company ourselves!"

"Steve, don't tell me what the board of directors of Apple will oppose, I, as the largest individual shareholder of Apple at present, absolutely support you! As for the other people on the board of directors, is it a problem for you? If you are disobedient, just let him get out of the board! The shares he holds can be repurchased by the company or by me!"

Looking at the expression of this young man in front of him, when he downplayed the issue of determining the ownership of stocks worth hundreds of millions of dollars, Jobs hearted

Trembling, at a young age, he was so decisive.

Shaking his head, he seemed to want to shake off the strange emotions in his heart.

Jobs's hesitation and hesitation, Zhang Yi saw it in his eyes and decided to add another fire.

"Steve, I received inside information that Philips of the Netherlands, which currently holds the largest stake in TSMC, is preparing to reduce its holdings in TSMC shares and completely withdraw from TSMC's board of directors!"

When Jobs heard this, his spirit was shocked, and his eyes shot a burning essence.

In addition, the second largest shareholder, the Treasure Island Enterprise Federation, is also reducing its holdings in TSMC shares. ”

"Are all these messages true?"

"Yes, it's true! TSMC's development concept, Philips does not recognize. As for the Baodao Enterprise Federation, the reduction is due to the need to weaken the company's official background. ”

"In other words, the first largest shareholder wants to withdraw, and the second largest shareholder wants to reduce its holdings, right?"

Zhang Yi nodded affirmatively.

Jobs smacked both hands and muttered, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Previously, although he intellectually approved Zhang Yi's acquisition plan, if it was forcibly acquired, it would definitely lead to a backlash from TSMC shareholders and would make the acquisition cost rise sharply.

However, in the case of the two major shareholders currently reducing their holdings, the price should be able to be pressed to the lowest, that is, the acquisition can be completed at the minimum price, and it will even be welcomed by other shareholders.

"By the way, Zhang Yi, I don't remember the news that Philips and Baodao Enterprise Federation have reduced their holdings of TSMC shares in the market, how did you know?"

"Oh, Steve, that's my little secret!"

Pointing at Zhang Yi, he laughed and did not continue to inquire about the source of the news.

In terms of Zhang Yi's previous style of doing things, although he is young, since he met, he has always done things steadily, with one thing to say, two to say, and he will never joke at will. He still has a deep understanding of this.

Philips and Apple have had a lot of cooperation, and the relationship between the two sides is relatively close, so I will leave the matter of contacting Philips to him.

After all, Apple's acquisition of TSMC shares does not have any political obstacles, but if Zhang Yi buys it, it is estimated that it will be difficult, even if the treasure island side agrees, Western countries will jump out to oppose it.

This is where the offshore company, which was previously registered in the BVI, comes into play, and this company obscures the true information of the company's shareholders through complex shareholding relationships.

Zhang Yi just needs TSMC's manufacturing capabilities to complete his complete layout in terms of mobile Internet, from hardware to software.

Of course, the final goal must be to transfer part of TSMC's manufacturing capacity to the Celestial Empire and completely reverse the Celestial Empire's weak capabilities in chip manufacturing.

It is undeniable that Zhang Yi's purpose is not only to chase profits, but also to make up for the shortcomings of the Celestial Empire in the manufacturing industry

one's own country, in the chip industry, will always be controlled by others, and being choked by others is simply a shame for the reborn.

What's more, now there is the acquisition, the flat panel chip technology from Intel, and the manufacturing capacity of TSMC. In the future, micro-hardware and software also have the right to speak in the chip industry.

It's not that Jobs doesn't know some of Zhang Yi's plans, but are these important to him?

The answer is not important, what he pursues is to make Apple the most advanced company in the world.

And enterprises, need a market, from the huge market of the Celestial Empire, which far exceeds the population of Sam Country, after the reform and opening up, people's income is increasing in great strides every year, such a market, is the most needed for Apple products.

Therefore, he did not hesitate to give Zhang Yi Apple's agency in the Celestial Empire, allowing the micro-hardware software store to be embedded in Apple's operating system.

For those who know him, it is hard to imagine that a person who is extremely conceited and arrogant will put down his shelf and cooperate deeply with a company from the Celestial Empire.

And he, Jobs, did not hesitate to do so, for many reasons, but the core is Zhang Yi, who can bring a catfish effect to Apple.

(End of chapter)

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