646 Motorola, I’m sure (4k)(1/2)
As the sun sets, No. 1 Observatory Ring Road.
In a simple official residence with two floors and lofts, Cook walked down the steps with a gloomy face.
"Tim, say hello to Steve for me!"
Lu Fei stood on the wraparound porch with the winner's smile on his face and waved at him.
"Lu, thank you for your concession."
Bill Gates' laughter came from behind.
Beside him, Bai Dingqiao, who was smiling faced with a smile.
"Do you know why I promised to give in?"
Lu Fei's lips curled up, "It's just for you to help me like this in the future. Are we friends?"
"That's certain."
Bill Gates smiled smartly, "You are one of my best friends, and if you can, I even want you to be the godfather of my children."
"It's a pity that we are not Italians, and I am not Victor Corleon." Lu Fei turned his attention to Baidengqiao, which is easily overlooked. After all, his identity is quite embarrassing.
Anyone who has watched "House of Cards" knows that to put it bluntly, it is a mascot.
"Haha, I think you're more like McCorion."
Bai Dianqiao showed a cunning smile.
During the entire mediation process just now, Mr. Lu gave him a kind of respect and care for the elderly who had Alzheimer's disease, and his heart felt warm.
"But you won't be MP Grey, aren't you?"
Lu Fei cast a meaningful look.
"That's all right."
Bai Dianqiao smiled knowingly, and from the Three-Body Fund, he deeply felt the sincerity and benefits of Mr. Lu making friends.
"Say hello to Lucian and Xilaili for me."
Lu Fei shook hands with the two of them, then got into the car, drove out of the observatory, and called Schmidt.
The negotiations were naturally a big victory, but some concessions were made.
First, it ensures that more than 6,000 patents of Nortel Network are only self-defense and will not be used as attack weapons for patent infringement.
Second, help Apple stabilize its stock price.
Third, Apple can revoke its accusations against HTC, Samsung and Motorola, but in exchange, it must sell or authorize part of the patents from Nortel Networks, especially wireless communications and data networks to the consortium headed by Apple...
"What patent? How many do they want?"
Schmidt frowned.
"It's related to wireless communication."
Lu Fei disagreed, "But I didn't clearly agree to how much. We can mix and sell irrelevant patents together. 100 patents, 20 useful, and 80 useless. You also know that some of the patents of Nortel Networks are difficult to meet our patent licensing transaction needs, so it's okay to sell them to Apple."
"But Lu, have you ever thought about it..."
"What?"
"We don't have many patent libraries. Including Nortel Networks, there are only more than 7,000 patents."
Schmidt said helplessly: "Although Apple's lawsuit has been resolved now, Oracle, Nokia, and even Microsoft may bite us back. Without enough patents, Android will lose its strength to compete with Apple, and Microsoft will continue to compete."
"Didn't we provide a solution? Google can buy more than 1,000 patents from Ial."
Lu Fei took out a cigar from the box.
"Not enough, not enough at all. We need more patents to arm the Android system and strengthen the competitive advantage of Android devices!"
Schmidt said something vibrant.
"Eric, why didn't you say it earlier? In fact, we have another plan, but the number is quite large."
"Money is not a problem, the key is to have enough patents!"
"What do you think of Motorola Mobile?"
“Motorola is indeed suitable.”
Schmidt was startled and pondered for a moment, "There are more than 20,000 patents in total, but the price is too expensive, at least $11 billion, but if logic is willing to bear half of it..."
"I do, but will the Justice Department agree?"
“Will the Trade Commission agree?”
"Do you think we'll get involved?"
Lu Fei curled his lips. The Nortel Network in Canada alone is already full of difficulties. He has to form a consortium, clear up relations, and consume "points". The plan is almost dead.
As a local American giant, how could Motorola allow logic to be involved in a Chinese company! It has not been listed yet!
“That’s right.”
Schmidt sighed, "But Motorola is too expensive, equivalent to one-third of Google's cash reserves. Even if Larry and Brin agree, it will not be possible to pass on the board."
"Wrong, Eric, you're so wrong!"
"I was wrong?"
"Wrong! In fact, Motorola is not expensive at all. We have investigated it a long time ago and have done some calculations."
Lu Fei held a cigar in his mouth and counted one by one.
Not to mention that Motorola has more than 20,000 patents, but its factories in Brazil and China alone are worth at least $150 million, and its set-top box business can cash out $2.4 billion.
With just these two transactions, it can recover about US$2.5 billion, and with more than US$3 billion in cash reserves, it has recovered almost US$5.5 billion in cost.
"That is to say, Google spent $5.5 billion to buy 17,000 patents and two or three thousand patents on file, an average of $275,000?!"
Schmidt's eyes lit up instantly.
"Not only, you can also sell Motorola's business unit and useless patents to other companies."
Lu Fei's lips rose, "IBM can cash out 1.25 billion US dollars in a blank shell for the PC department, and Motorola can double it, more than 2.5 billion US dollars, right?"
"No, no, Lu, if we can really acquire Motorola Mobile, we won't consider selling the mobile phone business for the time being."
Schmidt's heart was pounding when he heard this.
In fact, seeing logic, Samsung and HTC made a lot of money with Android smartphones, Google had long had the idea of making mobile phones in person, and Motorola's brand was just as loud as it was.
"You don't have to worry about money. Although logic cannot be directly involved, the three-body can indirectly assist Google."
Lu Fei offered his own conditions.
Motorola's patents must be transferred to their joint venture Android name. Logic has permanent free use rights and must be open to other members of the Android camp, with discounts and discounts on authorization.
"There is no problem with this, but will Motorola agree?" Schmidt's excited tone was filled with a hint of confusion.
"Did you forget that I am the major shareholder of Motorola."
Lu Fei spitted a mouthful of cigarettes. The reason why Google was not afraid of Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobile was because he was confident that he had no self or logic. He could not make this deal, only he could match it.
"But Lu, you don't have a seat on the board."
Schmidt was shocked, and you were involved in the investment!
"I really don't, but don't forget Car Yinkan. He is now the general manager of Motorola's spin-off and reorganization. You won't know what kind of person he is, right? As long as the conditions are in place, he will not dare to sell any high-quality assets."
Lu Fei smiled and said, "I can give him a condition that cannot be refused. Even if I cannot directly agree to sell it to us, at least I can help me win a seat on the board of directors. At that time, as long as the proposal is on the board of directors, will you still worry that the proposal will not be passed?"
"hiss!"
Schmidt suddenly felt creepy.
Through the phone, you can feel the yin energy of Mr. Lu, who is like a demon who eats people and does not spit bones!
Motorola is in trouble!
The front foot attracted Carl Yinkan, the Wall Street wolf king, and the back foot introduced Mr. Lu, who was better than the blue than the blue, was a sin!
But after only sympathizing with Motorola for one second, he immediately joined Mr. Lu. After all, Google's acquisition of Motorola can combine software and hardware and get a share of the mobile terminal market.
Even in the worst case, if the business is broken, the entire business department can be packaged and sold back, no matter what.
This deal is absolutely cost-effective!
After weighing the pros and cons, he decisively agreed: "I can go and convince the board of directors, as for Motorola..."
"I will help you build a bridge with Yin Kan."
Lu Fei hung up the phone and curled his lips.
If America hadn't allowed it, why bother to use the routine of purchasing overseas rare earth resources by borrowing shell dolls, and use Google's hand to bring Motorola's fat piece into its stomach.
After winning Motorola's patents, plus existing patents such as Nortel Networks, the total number has exceeded 25,000.
It is sufficient to form a comprehensive three-dimensional patent defense system.
Not to mention Apple, Nokia cannot target it!
To be continued...