Seattle, Washington, USA.

In the president's office of Starbucks headquarters, Howard Schultz looked at the news report on the LCD TV on the wall with a gloomy and solemn face, his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and no one knew the shock and helplessness in his heart at this time.

25% of the shares... In any case, Andy Smith's entry into the Starbucks board of directors is already irreversible.

Moreover, if the other party has another 5% of the shares, I am afraid that it can easily take the chairman's throne and dominate the board of directors, thus affecting the operation and planning of Starbucks.

"David, what do you think?"

David Pace, executive vice president with the same solemn expression, heard Howard's inquiry, and couldn't help but smile bitterly with an ugly face: "Now it seems that our stock price has continued to be suppressed during this period of time, and the root cause of all kinds of negative news has been found... ”

"What an unscrupulous means!" said Howard Schultz, frowning, grimacing, and helpless.

David Pace glanced at Howard, who was also the president and CEO, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this is the power of capital, even if Starbucks averages out all the shares, it still can't stand the encroachment and accumulation of people with intentions.

Few shareholders have more than 5 percent of the shares, and while Starbucks' management is in control, a change of shareholder doesn't have to be disclosed to the company and the market, and now Andy Smith has amassed enough shares to close the net.

"I'm afraid it's hard to change his ownership, and now it seems that the other party doesn't plan to accept it when it comes to it, but will continue to buy shares in the company to complete the complete control of Starbucks.

We must now convene a board of directors to stabilize our majority shareholders and come up with the money to continue to buy back Starbucks shares in the market.

As for Andy Smith ... “

David Pace glanced at the ugly expression of Howard Schultz, who was frowning, and finally said: "The board of directors needs to come up with a response attitude, whether it is welcome or condemnation, no matter what, it needs to meet with the other party to discuss, if his stock once exceeds 30%, we will have no way to prevent him from using his position as a major shareholder to occupy the position of chairman, once it exceeds 50%... ”

Howard nodded silently, although David Pace's words were not finished, he also knew what the result would be, not only Starbucks' long-term management method of focusing on employee initiative would be completely bankrupt, but also marked that Starbucks will truly be controlled by Andy Smith, a dominant family.

"Inform the independent directors of our Board of Directors and all members of the Audit and Standards Committee, the Compensation and Management Development Committee, and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and hold a video conference in half an hour to discuss the response as soon as possible... “

"Knock-"

"President, our stock is now up 30 percent and the stock price is $10.02... ”

The president's secretary knocked twice, pushed the door directly, and reported to Howard Schultz.

Howard and David Peston's faces changed greatly, and then they quickly looked at each other and smiled bitterly, the other party made a move, and Zhengda used the financial advantage to collect the stocks in the secondary market, unless, their board of directors also fought with Andy to buy back shares, otherwise, they could only watch the stock price rise, and let the other party collect the stocks little by little, after all, the dollar is moving, and many investors who have been tormented by the financial turmoil will take advantage of this opportunity to sell off.

Starbucks' layoffs and store closures have always dealt a very big blow to the company's stock price.

"David, go and inform the shareholders, whether it is war or peace, you must make a decision as soon as possible, I hope that the other party will not... ”

David Pace nodded and stood up, glanced at the spiritual pillar of Starbucks with a bitter expression and a little lost with some concern, gritted his teeth and said: "President, don't worry, I think Andy Smith is so smart, the reason why he is willing to buy Starbucks is to see the potential of Starbucks, it is to make profits, and he will never unwisely destroy the foundation of Starbucks." ”

"Oh, I hope so... Howard Schultz smiled helplessly.

Although Howard Schultz has not met and communicated with Andy Smith, he has also learned some things about this young man from various media, knows that the other party is a business genius, and at the same time, has seen a lot of negative reports about this young man.

After Summit Entertainment, AMC TV, and Weinstein Pictures were acquired, Andy Smith was decisive and ruthless in the purge of the company's founders and management.

Unless he chooses to compromise and surrender, he will definitely be targeted by Andy Smith and eventually be excluded from the company, not Howard Schultz will raise the morale of others to destroy his prestige, it is true, Andy Smith is too rich!

230 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan is the largest rooftop restaurant in New York, "Sky Coffee Break", giving the impression of sitting in the "sky" of New York, under the shade of palm trees, the Empire State Building is close in front of you, and a table under a parasol is filled with exquisite refreshments and two cups of fragrant coffee.

"Britney, seeing you right now, it's really happy for you. Andy looked at Britney Spears, who had blonde hair on the other side with a smile on his face, and had successfully recovered his figure in fitness, and had delicate makeup on her face, and said very sincerely.

"Haha, thank you, seriously, Andy, thank you for your advice. Wearing a gray T-shirt, a white cardigan and a pair of low-rise jeans, Britney Spears smiled heartily and thanked her.

"That's nothing, after all, I've fallen and seen the cruelest side of the world, but on the other side, you can also see the most beautiful side, from one extreme to the other, it's not contradictory and worth it...

Because I haven't seen one side with my own eyes, I can't see the other side, although the cruel side is very cruel and will be unforgettable, as for heaven, it is really heaven.

I've been to both hell and heaven ... “

Andy's handsome face had a faint smile and a flat tone, but Britney, who heard Andy's words, was moved, a pair of big eyes with mist rising, and empathetic showed a heartbreaking wry smile.

"I've been to both of these places too... All spurned!

Hehe, it is said that there are highs and lows in life, and my life can't be lower. But it was these lows that made me understand that if I was molded into a false dream, there would always be a day when it would be shattered, and I should be my true self!

When those dog mongrels can't take ugly pictures of me anymore, and no one is interested in my gossip, I'm back, and I'm going to live my best life and let those Bichi people down!"

Britney had a sweet smile on her face that had never changed, and her words were full of unwillingness and determination.

"Hehe, we should have a drink, but let's take coffee and champagne, for the black history of our respective lives, the disillusioned past, live our true selves, and live as a legend!"

"Cheers to living a legend!"

"Haha... ”

"Gurgle... ”

Andy and Britney laughed at the same time, and Britney looked at Andy with even more brilliance in her eyes, looking at Andy with some hot blinking.

Andy naturally found Britney's hot gaze, for this little sweetie, he really didn't have the urge to get off the bird, but for the next business, Andy still talked about business with a charming smile.

"Britney, I asked you to come out to meet today, I have a business to discuss with you, I know you are a major shareholder of Starbucks, I hope you can transfer your shares to me, I will buy it at today's closing price by another 20%. ”

"Huh?" Britney's big eyes widened, blinked a few times, and asked with some disbelief, "Andy, are you not mistaken?

Andy looked at Britney, who was stunned and wide-eyed, the corners of his mouth twitched a few times, and then he shook his head and smiled bitterly, "That's right, you do have 4.1% Starbucks shares in your name... ”