"What do you think of the future of computing?"
Hearing Chen Wenqi talk about this topic, Lin Chen thought for a moment, and then slowly replied:
“The computer field in the future will definitely be dominated by Sugon Computer, and at least half of the computers or spare parts should be developed and produced by us.
Because we will never give up solving the problems of domestic computers! "
"Well."
Hearing Lin Chen's domineering words, Chen Wenqi immediately held the words in her mouth, not knowing what to say.
"Hahaha, Mr. Lin Chen is really confident."
Mrs. Wang on the side also came out to chat, to ease the tense atmosphere at the scene.
At this time, Chen Wenqi also came to her senses, and then said with a smile:
“I personally support your company’s desire to purchase my company’s CPU and graphics card business as well as purchase the chipset patent license.
However, Weisheng Electronics has invested close to more than two billion US dollars in the past few years.
Let’s not talk about the graphics card business. As far as the CPU business is concerned, we have also become the world’s third largest x86 processor manufacturer. This is an unprecedented breakthrough.
Therefore, if your company acquires our Wei Sheng Electronics' CPU business, your company will directly become the world's third largest X86 processor manufacturer. "
Hearing the words of Chen Wenqi, the head of Weisheng Electronics, and looking at his slightly complacent expression, Lin Chen couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
As for Weisheng Electronics' market share of less than 1%, its actual long-term market share is 0.2% to 0.5%. Even if it becomes the world's third largest X86 processor manufacturer, what is there to be proud of?
Moreover, this less than 1% share is strongly supported by the Wandao official server. It is the result of all official agencies and official indirect control agency computers using Weisheng CPU processors.
In the civilian market, the sales of Weisheng CPU processors are simply appalling, and they cannot be sold at all.
Of course, Lin Chen knew why Chen Wenqi said such complacent words. The purpose was simply to increase his own worth and sell it at a high price.
"Your company's CPU processor market share is less than 2%, right?"
Lin Chen gave him face and took the initiative to increase the market share from less than 1% to less than 2%, which was enough for him to increase several times.
But it is obvious that the impact of this blow is the same, which can be seen from the proud expression of Chen Wenqi, the "world's third CPU manufacturer", who froze instantly.
Seeing this, Lin Chen laughed secretly in his heart, and then continued:
"Boss Chen, it's not that I don't give you face, it's that the price you ask is too high, and you are just treating us like pigs.
Your cost of acquiring those companies should not exceed US$450 million. Even if you add in the costs of R&D and production lines over the years to compensate Intel for patent infringement, the total cost should not exceed US$2 billion.
At this time, you quoted US$4 billion. This is simply treating us like pigs. Our money is not blown by the wind, but earned through hard work.
And as far as I know, your company is currently unable to make ends meet. At this time, I think you should be more pragmatic.
When you get the cash, stop your losses and recuperate as soon as possible, and concentrate on your outstanding chipset and motherboard business, instead of continuing to lose money on the CPU road. "
Hearing Lin Chen's straightforward and to the point words, the expressions of Chen Wenqi and Mrs. Wang suddenly collapsed like wilted eggplants.
As a businessman, you naturally want to sell your goods as high as possible, but if your bottom line is known, it is naturally impossible to sell them at a high price.
At this time, Lin Chen pointedly pointed out the dilemma of Weisheng Electronics, and then it would be impossible to negotiate a high price.
It took a few seconds before Chen Wenqi, the head of Weisheng Electronics, finally calmed down, then spread his hands and said:
"Okay, Mr. Lin Chen, I admit that the price of US$4 billion is indeed a bit high.
How about we each take a step back and give you US$2.2 billion. As long as US$2.2 billion is required, we will package it and sell it to you. "
Hearing Chen Wenqi's words, Lin Chen couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
It seems that Weisheng Electronics has not been beaten enough. At this time, it dared to quote a high price of US$2.2 billion.
I want to hand over all the losses in these years to Sugon R&D Center, and even estimate that I can make a little profit.
After all, it is impossible for the outside world to know how much Wei Sheng Electronics has spent on the CPU and graphics card business in the past few years.
Sugon R&D Center only gave an estimate based on various data that it would burn up to 2 billion US dollars in a few years.
The real situation may be that they only spent less than 1.5 billion US dollars. In this case, they can still make a lot of money by selling it to Sugon R&D Center for 2.2 billion US dollars.
"$2.2 billion is still too high!"
Lin Chen gave his opinion.
Seeing this, the two people across from each other frowned for a moment, and then they seemed to look at each other. Soon Mrs. Wang turned around and said:
"Mr. Lin Chen, US$2.2 billion is really not high. After all, this is the world's third-largest X86 processor.
Although our market share is indeed not high, it is an indisputable fact that we are the third largest S86 processor manufacturer in the world.
So, $2 billion!
For only $2 billion, how about you buy our CPU and graphics card business in a package, and also take away our chipset patent license? "
In response, Lin Chen naturally shook his head slightly and rejected the offer of US$2 billion again.
Because in Lin Chen's opinion, given the difficult dilemma that Weisheng Electronics is facing at this time, a maximum of 1.5 billion US dollars is completely enough.
After all, how much money you Weisheng Electronics has lost in the past few years is your business. I don’t buy things based on how much money you have lost in the past few years.
It depends on how much your things are currently worth. I can’t bear the loss of your money, so Lin Chen shouldn’t be taken advantage of!
"Then let's discuss it later. Let's eat first, eat first..."
At this time, after Mrs. Wang saw such a stiff negotiation atmosphere, she also came out to relax the atmosphere.
"Well, let's eat first."
Lin Chen also nodded lightly and agreed.
It is unrealistic for a negotiation involving more than ten to two billion US dollars to be completed over a meal. It is normal for both parties to have back and forth.
So Lin Chen finished the meal while concentrating on talking and laughing with them, and then the meal ended like this.
What they didn't know was that at this time, news about the official meeting between the head of Sugon Technology and the head of Weisheng Electronics had spread all over the Internet.
Netizens in Daxia were naturally very excited about this, and many knowledgeable "civilian science experts" also expressed various opinions on BBS forums or Penguin groups.
Discussing what would happen if Sugon R&D Center acquires Weisheng Electronics, etc., their final conclusion is that Sugon CPU can be expected! (End of chapter)
