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Although both made a final offer, it was clear that neither side was too happy with the other's offer.
However, one wanted to buy it, the other wanted to sell it, and after another war of words, an agreement was finally reached. Nikon agreed to sell 30 S62OD lithography equipment to Tianshu Technology, and pay an additional $1.3 billion in exchange for Tianshu Technology's EUV lithography technology research materials, and at the same time, Nikon will sell every lithography machine designed with EUV technology in the future, and must share 5% of Tianshu Technology's profits.
Of course, the corresponding parties must sign a series of restrictive clauses. For example, Tianshu Technology is not allowed to transfer the EUV technology to other companies; Tianshu Technology has the right to inquire about the production and sales of EUV lithography machines in Nikon's lithography department at any time.
Hayama Jiro even proposed to use this deal in exchange for more ice core battery shares and lower prices. However, all of them were categorically rejected by Wang Zhengyu.
In Wang Zhengyu's original words: "Do you think I look like a wronged man? ā
In short, Wang Zhengyu was still very satisfied with the whole transaction. Not only did he get the equipment he needed the most, but he also made $1.3 billion, and the company will have a steady stream of income in the future, although it is not much, but it is better than nothing. And what he paid for was just a technology that would be doomed to be obsolete in a few years. What's more, he still has follow-up plans, and the future will definitely not be as good as Nikon imagined at this time. At the very least, Wang Zhengyu will not give Nikon the opportunity to monopolize the high-end lithography machine market.
So at ten o'clock in the evening, after the two sides finally signed a draft agreement, Wang Zhengyu's mood was simply very happy. There is not even the fatigue that a day of tongue fighting. At least when sitting in the car after politely declining Nikon's invitation. Wang Zhengyu is still very energetic.
"Boss, are you really going to sell the EUV lithography machine technology to Nikon just like that?" Compared to the pleasure of this time. Huang Shanshan was obviously not very interested.
"Or else? The conditions have basically been negotiated, am I still going back? Wang Zhengyu said naturally.
"Don't you think it's too cheap? As far as I know, ASML spends a lot of dollars on research on EUV devices, billions of dollars. Aren't we too cheap for the Japanese islanders? Huang Shanshan said sullenly.
"That's not how the accounts are counted. That has to be added to the research investment of the real yĆ n room, the purchase or opening of the EUV light source, and so on. You have to know that Nikon is not starting from scratch now, in fact, they have already spent all the money that should have been spent in the early stage, even without the technology I provided, they used so much money to smash it. In the end, it can be opened. My technology just saves them time. Of course, it is also necessary for them to take this time, considering that ASML started selling their EUV pre-production equipment three years ago. Therefore, this is called the principle of harmony and mutual benefit. Wang Zhengyu, who was in a good mood, patiently explained.
"Well, boss, you seem to have a point. But it always feels weird to do business with the people of Hijima. By the way, now that the deal is complete, do we change our itinerary and go back directly, or do we go back to visit Canon as originally planned? After listening to Wang Zhengyu's answer, Huang Shanshan asked instead.
"Since you're here, of course I'm going to pay a visit. Anyway, both companies are not far from Tokyo, and I want to do business with Canon. Wang Zhengyu stretched his waist and said.
"Haven't we already bought the equipment we need? What else to trade? Huang Shanshan asked puzzled.
"Of course, it's still the business of lithography machine technology! We've got to give Nikondo a competitor. It's not fun when there's less competition. "Wang Zhengyu's old god is in the way.
The only pity that Wang Zhengyu feels is that these two lithography machine manufacturers are both Japanese island enterprises. Although their products coincide, they have always maintained a certain tacit understanding in terms of competition with each other. For example, the camera business of the two companies in Huaxia. The dislocation competition method is adopted, and their camera products can be said to have mutual advantages.
However, Wang Zhengyu also believes that lithography machines are different from cameras after all. Especially in the most high-end lithography machine products, this shows the core competitiveness of the two companies. They must also use the best industrial design and manufacturing processes to enhance the core competitiveness of the brand.
So he definitely wants to sell the technical difficulties of nanoimprint lithography to Canon. Even if it was just for the sake of creating a competitor for Nikon, he had to sit at this point.
"Boss. Don't say you still have that nanoimprint lithography technology in your hand? Huang Shanshan covered her head and said.
"Isn't that weird? When I came to Hijima, I was prepared for both. If Nikon refuses to agree to the deal, I've got to have a backup plan, right? Is it really worth 80 million US dollars to buy the S62OD lithography machine that is destined to be obsolete? I'm not wronged, and I'm short of money! Wang Zhengyu pouted.
"Boss, just tell us what you say, if you really want to tell others, it's easy to attract hatred and you will be beaten!" Lin Bai really couldn't help but say.
"Which one?" Wang Zhengyu didn't come back to his senses for a while.
"What do you say you're short of money!" Lin Bai emphasized.
"Hey!" Wang Zhengyu sighed, looked out the window and said in a rare lonely tone: "It's true, I'm really short of money!" ā
Wang Zhengyu's tone of voice, which he didn't know if it was true or false, made a car full of people without words, and everyone silently digested all kinds of feelings. Eventually, the three stayed on Hijima for another three days. Wang Zhengyu's negotiations with Canon are simply a continuation of Nikon's negotiation steps, except for the fact that he did not put forward a request to purchase a lithography machine, everything else was carried out according to the routine.
threw out the information, gave the other party time to study, and then there was a tug-of-war of bargaining all day, and even Wang Zhengyu's defense in the negotiation was the same, if it wasn't for the fact that the occasion was too formal, Huang Shanshan couldn't help but give her boss a few hygienic eyes for free.
In the end, the two sides closed the deal at a price of $2 billion, which is the same as the contract signed with Nikon, and each of the nano-engraver technology sold by Canon in the future must also give Tianshu Technology a 5% profit.
At this point, Wang Zhengyu's trip to the island can be regarded as a successful end. The lithography machine was in hand, and there were still $3.3 billion in the pocket. In Lin Bai and Huang Shanshan's opinion, this trip to Japan Island should be considered perfect, but obviously Wang Zhengyu was not satisfied, and as soon as he got on the plane, he was excited to discuss the next wave of money-making plans with the two.
"Shanshan, how much do you think our complete set of 193nm immersive lithography technology is sold to that Mingzhu Microelectronic Equipment Company?"
"Boss, you have sold the two latest technologies to the people of Nishima, and you still want to waste this backward technology?" Huang Shanshan obviously didn't expect Wang Zhengyu to still think about this problem, and asked incredulously.
"It can't be said that in terms of the future, this set of technology will indeed lag behind, but for the time being, it is still the world's most high-end lithography technology. Besides, even if we don't sell it, doesn't it cost them money to invest in research? Do you think that the Japanese or the Dutch will give us this technology for free? What's more, this technology is not meaningless, not all chips need 1onm or even lower processing technology, in fact, except for some of the most important chips, the general chip 45nm-22nm process is enough. Therefore, this set of 193nm immersive lithography technology is still very practical. Wang Zhengyu once again talked to Huang Shanshan about science.
"I don't know much about these things, but boss, you also said that this set of technology is destined to lag behind, so why don't you sell the latest technology to China?" Huang Shanshan asked angrily.
"You don't understand that. Whether it is EUV lithography technology or nanoimprint lithography technology, domestic research is far from catching up with the world's three major lithography machine providers. Take the light source of EUV as an example, this is a blocked technology, and it is impossible to produce it in China at all, let alone the various equipment needed to study EUV. So for Huaxia, these techniques are of little use. Even if I sell it to China, it will be difficult to produce results in two or three years, and when the domestic results are produced, these technologies will be eliminated again. Aren't you saying I'm cheating on our own people? But the 193nm immersive technology is different, they already have almost the ability to produce such products, with my information, they can produce results in the real room in about half a year, and basically produce energy in one year, so this is the most suitable technology for the current stage in China. Wang Zhengyu said.
"Okay, I can't compete with you, but boss, I think you're really in the eyes of money!" Huang Shanshan raised her hand and surrendered.
"Huh? Is it that obvious? Okay, then I decided to sell it to the Pearl Microelectronics Company cheaply, just one billion, absolutely good quality and low price. Wang Zhengyu said to himself.
"Billion?" Huang Shanshan looked at Wang Zhengyu with wide eyes, and said, "I said boss, you're too dark-hearted, aren't you?" ā
"I'm talking about the yuan, where is the heart black. It's not enough for them to study a billion yuan on their own! Wang Zhengyu shook his head and said, "It's decided, since you are very enthusiastic about this matter, this matter will be handed over to you, and you will contact them when you go back, just this price!" Wang Zhengyu decided.
"But ......"
"Alright, Sansan, don't do that for you. I think it's a reasonable price. If you don't let them bleed, you can't let others take this technique seriously. It's not impossible to start research again after a year and a half of delaying in the pimple, and at least it can be valued if you give this money! Lin Bai interjected lazily.
"That's it, it's still our comrade Xiaobai who understands the reason, in fact, I think so too!" Wang Zhengyu echoed dispensably.
"Boss, I'm older than you!"
"That's not the point!"
Huang Shanshan looked at the two men who were so bored that they began to complain to each other, and were completely speechless. (To be continued!)
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