Kobe complained about something on the phone and congratulated Fan Xi.
Finally, he said to Fan Xi: "If possible, I would like to invest some. Of course, what I mean is that I can pay you tens of millions of dollars first, and when I retire, I will convert this part of the loan into equity. Equity.
It can be calculated based on the market value when I retire."
Kobe Bryant is a very business-savvy person, and his plan is a win-win solution that does not take advantage of Fan Xi, and can even help Fan Xi solve the current urgent fundraising problem.
Fan Xi expressed his gratitude to Kobe and said that if he needed money, he would definitely call Kobe.
Kobe Bryant said that he could prepare about 60 million in cash for Fan Xi before New Year's Day.
Fan Xi expressed her gratitude again.
He was very fortunate that the friends he met were sincerely helping him.
This is true for Derrick Rose and Kobe Bryant.
Fanxi's current funding gap is actually quite large.
The amount of money Fan Xi's parents can raise domestically is about 200 million U.S. dollars. This is already their limit. You must know that this is more than 1.3 billion yuan. Even if it is China's richest man, it is not unusual to take out so much cash from his hands.
Something easy.
At the same time, Fan Xi himself was able to raise US$120 million through various channels without selling other investments, which was also his limit.
There is still a long way to go before reaching US$750 million.
Including the 30 million borrowed by Derrick Rose and the 60 million invested by Kobe in advance, it is still only 410 million U.S. dollars, leaving a gap of 340 million U.S. dollars from the 750 million U.S. dollars.
At this time, Ballmer came to the door again.
He seemed sincere. He brought a lawyer, a work team, and a negotiation consultant. He made an appointment with Fan Xi and Fan Xi's brokerage team in a conference room of a luxury hotel.
Interestingly, before the meeting started, Fanshi saw Sterling's interview on TV. He said: "...I don't think Jack Fan can come up with 750 million U.S. dollars at all. He doesn't have the strength, and there are few in the entire United States.
An individual can take out so much money at once. I will not accept installment payments or any negotiation because I have been the victim from the beginning to the end.”
Sterling is a poor man, but what he said did not make the audience sympathize.
Black people just hope he gets worse and worse.
Even Clippers fans want him to get out of here.
Some radical Clippers fans even asked Fan Xi to open a fundraising account, and they were willing to donate money to Fan Xi.
But legal provisions have restrictions on this thing.
Professional analysis reports on Wall Street believe that based on Fan Xi's business income this year, plus domestic industries, he and his family can spend up to 250 million U.S. dollars, and the remaining funds need to be raised from outside.
The Wall Street Journal even pessimistically pointed out: "Although Jack Fan has been hit by God's cake, the cake is so big that he may only be able to eat a part, or a small part. The logic of how this world works
It’s very different from the plot in Hollywood movies. It’s always about who has more money and who can make the bigger money. Rich people will get richer, and opportunities are often reserved for rich people.”
Fan Xi read this report and felt the strong irony, which aroused his fighting spirit, just like when he was provoked on the court.
However, the market is not the NBA, and the market has no miracles. The market is the accumulation of capital, and it is the logic of the big fish eating the small fish.
This is why Fan Xi is willing to appear here.
Ballmer said he would make an offer Vandenheede couldn't refuse.
He told Lu Yuan on the phone: "I am ready to take charge of the Clippers with Fan Xi."
When Ballmer met Fan Xi this time, his "benefactor" light shrank a lot, and he began to truly have an equal dialogue with Fan Xi.
When the two parties sat at both ends of the conference table, Ballmer first explained to Fanshie his business philosophy, the direction he wanted to take the Clippers, his views on the current situation, and measures to change it.
It can be heard that he loves basketball very much and has a deep understanding of basketball. Moreover, his business philosophy, operational direction, including change paths are similar to Fan Xi, but of course there are also differences.
Fan Xi sometimes nodded and sometimes thought deeply.
Then, Ballmer said a price, $1.2 billion.
He is willing to spend a little more than 600 million to acquire 51% of Fan Xi's shares at a valuation of US$1.2 billion, which means that Fan Xi can get 49% of the shares for less than US$150 million.
This is indeed the most sincere offer Lu Yuan has heard in a long time.
Fan Xi paid almost nothing to get 49% of the shares.
It's like pie in the sky.
Lu Yuan's heart was moved, and he fell into deep thought.
Then, he suspended the negotiation and said that he wanted to talk to Fan Xi alone for a while.
Fan Xi came outside with him, along with Chen Ye.
Three people are exchanging opinions.
Lu Yuan said: "Maybe we can get him to increase a little bit, but this is indeed the most sincere offer we have ever seen. Imagine, 150 million U.S. dollars in exchange for 49% of the Clippers' shares. This is too much
What a deal.”
Fan Xi frowned.
To be fair, Ballmer solved his urgent need and allowed him to get a huge return with a minimal investment.
At this time, Chen Ye suddenly said: "Boss, I think the key to the problem is not how much investment we can reduce now, but... will we still have to listen to others in the future? And... what if the Clippers' market value continues to rise?
, when it reaches 2 billion U.S. dollars, will we regret our current decision, and when it reaches 3 billion U.S. dollars, will we regret not persisting even more."
"I am a rough person and a martial arts practitioner, so what I say may not make sense. However, my master once taught me one thing: look at problems from a developmental perspective."
Chen Ye's words awakened the dreamer.
Fan Xi was still hesitating at first, but his eyes suddenly became clear.
He has confidence in the NBA. As Chen Ye said, Fan Xi is also extremely confident in himself. He believes that he can take the Clippers to a higher level. Once the Clippers and Lakers are evenly matched in Los Angeles, the market value will definitely exceed
3 billion US dollars, and once the Clippers surpass the Lakers, the market value will probably be even higher.
After a short discussion, Fan Xi returned to the conference room.
He is smiling.
Ballmer was also smiling. He thought Fanci could not refuse the offer.
His negotiation consultant put pressure on him and said: "Mr. Fan, I don't think you need to think about it anymore. You should know that this is the highest offer you can get in the market now. The Clippers' current market value is only
1 billion US dollars, Mr. Ballmer has added an additional 200 million US dollars based on his recognition of you... Please make a decision as soon as possible."
Fan Xi smiled and then looked at Ballmer. He said: "Thank you very much for your recognition of me. The valuation of 1.2 billion is also the highest valuation I have heard recently, but it is far from reaching my heart."
Estimated market value. Moreover, it is difficult for me to accept that others control 51% of the shares and I only have 49%.”
"God has given me an opportunity to control my own destiny. I don't want to throw it away again. God will be sad because of it."
Fanshi looked directly at Ballmer and said in a very solemn tone: "So, I reject this offer."
Ballmer didn't expect it.
The negotiator beside him was also stunned. He quickly said: "Mr. Fan, please don't be confused. Young people are all emotional. This is a business negotiation. There is no need for so many battles of temper. We hope you will think with a business mindset."
This matter."
"Okay, let me answer you with a business perspective. If we follow the 1.2 billion valuation you gave us, if we win the championship this year, next year, and the year after that, coupled with the NBA's new broadcast agreement, our market value will soar.
How much? US$2 billion? US$3 billion? Or US$4 billion?”
Fan Xi asked the negotiator: "You should know very well that the overall market value of the NBA is growing crazily. You should also know that the Clippers have always been profitable, and this year's profit margin will reach at least 70%. This is before the calculation of the quarter."
In the case of post-game income.'
"Why do you think you can win the championship?" The negotiator said in a panic: "From a business perspective, this is an unstable factor, and any business report will indicate risks..."
"If I say I can win the championship, I will definitely win the championship." Fan Xi said in an extremely decisive and shocking tone.
At this time, Ballmer gritted his teeth and said a number: "1.26 billion U.S. dollars. I will acquire 51% of your shares at a valuation of 1.26 billion U.S. dollars. I can't increase it any more. This is the largest amount in my business investment history."
The most emotional act of risk taking.”
This number shocked everyone.
The assistants, consultants, and negotiators around him all looked at Ballmer in disbelief.
This means that Fanshie got 49% of the shares with almost no return, and all he relied on was an agreement from Sterling.
This agreement is too valuable.
Lu Yuan also pulled Fan Xi's clothes under the table. He was a top student from a business school. He knew very well what this meant. This was simply a waste of time, using other people's money to do his own things.
However, what he didn't expect was.
Fan Xi shook his head.
"Mr. Ballmer, thank you very much for your sensitivity and risk-taking to me. You are the only person who has spent so much money to express your recognition to me. However, I really want to say it again, I cannot accept that I cannot control my own destiny.
The truth is, I can’t give you 51% of the shares.”
"1.3 billion!" Ballmer gritted his teeth and once again said a number that made everyone present feel suffocated.
This means that Fan Xi can get 49% of the Clippers' shares without even spending 100 million US dollars.
Lu Yuan stepped on Fan Xi hard under the table.
He hopes that Fan Xi will agree quickly. This is not a joke. What if Ballmer calms down and withdraws the offer.
However, Fan Xi still shook his head!
But Lu Yuan had already rushed to say: "Mr. Ballmer, this quotation is too shocking. We need time to digest it. Please give us a few days. We will reply to you before New Year's Day."
Ballmer stood up and said: "I can only leave this offer until three days later, which is noon the day after Christmas."
"Jack, I hope you wake up. This is not a basketball court, and this is not a game that you can kill by just carrying a basketball. You should know clearly that you have already received enough. You are only 20 years old, and you are not yet
When you take control of everything. I am just like you, I also grow up slowly."
"In fact, I am now a billionaire, but I am still only the second largest shareholder of Microsoft."
"This is not your negotiating opponent talking to you, this is an elder admonishing you."
"Also, I will do my best to prevent you from taking out loans or financing in the market. This is a shopping mall rule. Those banks and institutions will definitely choose me between you and me, because I am the bigger one."
"I'm not LeBron James, you can never kill me."
"We should cooperate and I will make a lot of money with you."
"Think about it."
Ballmer left the meeting room with his team after these words.
Fan Xi has been sitting there calmly.
His mind became calmer and calmer, and became clearer and clearer.
"Jack, imagine that less than 100 million US dollars is exchanged for 49% of the shares of an upper-middle-level NBA team. This is a business that even a fool would do. Rounding it off, it's a waste of money. Why not agree immediately?"
"You have to know that if he can say it, he can definitely do it. He does have the ability to make banks and institutions delay your loan or even refuse to give you a loan."
Lu Yuan analyzed it from a business perspective.
Fan Xi stood up, rubbed his hair, and said, "I still don't like being controlled by others."
"But do you have any other ideas? No one can give more than him."
Lu Yuan's voice chased out.
Fan Xi shrugged his shoulders and said nothing.
"Go and persuade him." Lu Yuan said to Chen Ye.
Chen Ye shook his head and said, "I think the boss is pretty cool. It's hard for me to accept the way Ballmer was condescending and bossing around just now."
"Don't be too impulsive. Can cool be enough for you?" Lu Yuan asked Chen Ye a little angrily. He felt that both of them were immature.
"Can't you?" Chen Ye asked, touching his slicked-back hair.
…
Fan Xi went to the training hall, and the staff at the training hall showed more respect for him. When they saw him, they even shouted: Boss.
These people are eager to work for Fan Xi, because they think Fan Xi can change everything.
Fan Xi smiled and nodded, but the pressure inside became heavier.
He sweated profusely on the court from noon to night.
By the time he walked into the dressing room, the phone was already ringing with calls from Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson.
He quickly went back and the one he chose was Scarlett Johansson.