Zhu Rui and others immediately heard Zhang Hao’s hidden words. As long as it relies on Sugon New Energy, Minde Era can greatly save scientific research costs.
You know, Shuguang Company has a total investment of hundreds of billions. This is purely scientific research expenditure and does not involve production links, which is a bit amazing.
However, not everyone is moved, and most investment companies still want to cash out and leave.
"Ahem, Director Zhang, we really want to sell, can we raise the purchase price a little more? We are not greedy, how about adding 50 yuan per share?"
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"Is this called not being greedy? Let me tell you the truth, 300 yuan is our bottom line, and there is no room for any price increase." Zhang Hao refused directly.
"Director Zhang, we are the major shareholder, don't we even have any privileges?" Someone said dissatisfied.
"Sorry, I treat everyone equally."
Zhou Jianneng took the opportunity to persuade: "Everyone, the purchase price we have given is not low. If it were someone else, let alone a premium, it would be good if they could not lower the price."
Although they knew that what the other party said was true, no one thought it was too much money. The person opposite was a newly wealthy man.
"Mr. Zhou, if you add a little more, we can sign the contract on the spot."
"It's really not possible." Zhou Jianneng shook his head.
Zhu Rui spoke again: "Director Jay, I have a small request. If you can agree, our company can retain the shares and continue to be a shareholder."
"Please tell me." Zhang Hao was noncommittal.
"If your acquisition is successful, I hope you will not dilute our company's shares."
Zhu Rui said simply.
Although they are the largest shareholders, their shares are not large, just over 5%. Once their shares are diluted, they may be kicked off the board of directors.
"Sorry, I cannot agree to this. As I said just now, we want to develop a new generation of batteries, and investment in scientific research is definitely indispensable. It is impossible to suppress the development of the company just to take care of you."
Zhang Hao shook his head.
It has been discussed before that if they cannot obtain absolute controlling rights, they will try to increase their shareholding ratio through capital increase.
This is an upright conspiracy.
"Director Zhang, then I'll take a step back and don't dilute our shares within three years. What's the condition?" Zhu Rui gritted his teeth and changed his words.
He is betting that the general environment will improve in three years and the company will get out of its current predicament.
Zhang Hao did not answer immediately, but glanced at Zhou Jianneng and others.
Zhou Jianneng naturally nodded repeatedly. The more shareholders, the better for him. If given the opportunity, he would like all shareholders to stay.
As for other members of the delegation, some were reluctant to give up profits, but most people agreed. They mainly wanted to complete the acquisition as soon as possible to avoid long nights and dreams.
BYD’s lessons learned are vivid in our minds.
Zhang Hao finally chose to follow the crowd: "Okay, three years will be three years, but resuming production also requires funds. This is unavoidable. I hope Mr. Zhu can understand."
"Uh..."
Seeing this, Jiao Huaxian immediately interjected: "Don't worry, the money can be settled through loans. The city is willing to guarantee it, and Minde Times itself is not a small company, so it shouldn't be difficult."
"OK, then there is no problem on my side."
Zhang Hao reluctantly accepted the loan plan.
Zhu Rui was immediately overjoyed: "Great, we can sign the agreement now."
After signing a cooperation agreement, Zhu Rui left the conference room without looking back.
Zhang Hao looked at the others again: "Mr. Zhu has already made his choice. I wonder what your attitude is? Let me declare again that the signing period is only one week and the price will not change."
"Okay, we at Midtown Capital are willing to sell all the stocks, but when will the funds arrive?"
"As long as the acquisition is confirmed to be successful, the funds will be transferred to your account in the order of signing the contract, no later than one month. This clause can be written into the contract."
Zhang Hao promised on the spot.
"Okay, let's sign the contract!"
Soon, under the witness of Mayor Jiao, the two parties signed a stock transfer agreement.
In fact, this is also a gambling agreement. If Zhang Hao fails to obtain the controlling stake, the agreement will be directly void without compensating the other party's losses.
The shareholders have the same agreement.
Immediately afterwards, two more shareholder representatives signed the stock transfer agreement. These three were all in difficulty and wanted to get the money as soon as possible.
The remaining people said they wanted to go back and think about it.
It is human nature to have immediate interests.
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In the next three days, many small shareholders chose to sell their stocks one after another. Some of them lacked confidence in the future, and some were simply short of money.
That night, Zhou Jianneng held a document and knocked on Zhang Hao's door excitedly.
"Uncle Zhou, what are you so happy about?"
Zhang Hao invited the other party into the room.
"Xiao Hao, let me tell you some good news. Just now, we have successfully acquired half of the shares. Next, no matter what Liang Longba and the others choose, it will not affect our control of the Minde era."
Zhou Jianneng said excitedly.
Zhang Hao pulled the other party to sit on the sofa: "So, our acquisition plan has been successful?"
"Yes, it worked."
"Congratulations, Uncle Zhou."
Yang Huaqing personally brought a cup of tea.
"It should be a joy, don't forget that your Zhang Hao is also a major shareholder." Zhou Jianneng said with a grin.
Yang Huaqing smiled and couldn't help but feel curious:
"Uncle Zhou, I heard Zhang Hao say two days ago that many investors and major shareholders are waiting and watching. How come the acquisition was successful all of a sudden?"
"Speaking of this, we have to thank our old rival BYD." Zhou Jianneng sighed.
"What should I say? Are they so kind?"
Yang Huaqing was surprised.
Zhou Jianneng shook his head: "How is that possible? Their real purpose is to suppress us. This is just a side effect and can be considered a part of the suppression."
Zhang Hao followed up by explaining: "Just yesterday, BYD suddenly released a new battery. Its performance is about 30% higher than the mainstream batteries on the market. This is a huge breakthrough."
"I understand, some people look down on us?"
"It's normal to be bearish." Zhou Jianneng couldn't help but sigh: "After all, our opponents are BYD and Faraday, and there is also Li Shufu. We have a hard time against the last one, let alone three companies joining forces." "Then aren't we..."
Yang Huaqing instantly became worried.
"Don't be afraid." Zhang Hao waved his hand, "On the front, we will definitely not be able to compete. Their accumulation is too deep. If we want to surpass them, there is only one way at the moment."
"What way?" Yang Huaqing asked quickly.
"Overtaking in corners."
Zhang Hao solemnly uttered four words.
"Overtaking on a curve? How to overtake?"
"No matter how outstanding BYD's battery is, it is still a traditional lithium battery. Its potential has almost reached its end. What we will develop next is a graphene battery. Once successful, its performance will definitely beat that of lithium batteries."
"Since graphene batteries are so powerful, doesn't BYD study them?"
Yang Huaqing expressed doubts.
Zhang Hao took a sip of tea: "Of course they won't miss it. Our main advantage is that we have more funds than them, and we also have Shuguang New Energy as a partner. It depends on who can make a breakthrough first."
"Hua Qing, BYD's current focus is still on lithium batteries. In addition, they also have an automobile business and their energy is limited. It is impossible to fully develop graphene batteries.
It's different for us. According to Xiaohao's wishes, we are prepared to go all the way to the dark side and fight against graphene batteries. We will not give up until we achieve our goal."