nashuaworldcup Chapter 284 Eight rebel generals entered the scene, and Smit became more and more arrogant.
Chapter 284 Eight rebel generals entered the scene, and Smit became more and more arrogant.
Smit privately contacted Silicon Valley processor giant Intel.
Speaking of which, Smit has some connection with Intel founder Moore.
Founder Moore was once his boss, and the two worked together at the famous Fairchild Semiconductor.
Fairchild Semiconductor is the ancestor of most of Silicon Valley technology. After the Eight Rebels left, they established large companies such as Intel, Nvidia, and Sequoia Capital.
Moore is one of the core figures of the Eight Rebel Generals.
He was also filled with emotion when he saw Smit, who was cheering in front of him and surrounded by others.
The little assistant who was once submissive to him has now become a big shot in the semiconductor industry.
Today, ASML’s market value has reached an exaggerated $500 billion mark.
Smit, who was once abandoned by Philips, also followed the rising tide and became a tycoon worth more than one billion by relying on 2% of his shares.
The other party relies on its old generals to firmly control the entire group.
This additional issuance of shares is also a "gongdou drama" led by him.
Moore couldn't understand Smit's motives for contacting him privately. After the two resigned from Fairchild Semiconductor, they didn't have much contact.
If they hadn't met at a semiconductor conference, the two would have almost broken off their friendship.
"Mr. Moore, I am meeting you for coffee this time to discuss ASML's share increase."
"Intel will definitely go all out."
Smit shook his head and said:
"I hope that you and your former colleagues will be enlightened and join forces to win 7000 million new shares."
Moore instantly understood what the little assistant was thinking:
"You want us to buy shares in ASML in the name of the Semiconductor Association and then help you stand up?"
Smit, whose thoughts were exposed, nodded and explained:
"Teacher, ASML has always been controlled by Cayman Capital. The reason why it has been unable to make a breakthrough in the dry method is because it is restricted by capital.
I also admit that Cayman Capital saved ASML, but in the past few years I have deeply realized that capital is a double-edged sword.
If ASML wants to truly surpass Peninsula Technology, it must take back control. "
Speaking of this, Smit smiled:
"Teacher, we are all our own people who came out of Fairchild. You will definitely stand by my side, right?"
Moore fell into deep thought and analyzed:
"Even if we help you get back 12.22% of the shares, plus the 4.4% of the shares in the hands of your management, it will only be 16.62%."
Smit shook his head again and whispered:
"Don't forget that the Roth family director Kembauer owns 13.15% of the shares."
Added up, the total shares account for more than 29.77%!
Moore immediately realized that this was a very dangerous number.
As far as he knows, Cayman Capital has been selling shares when the stock price is high in recent years. Before the issuance of new shares, it held 35% of the shares, but after the issuance, it reached a historical low of 30.7%!
In other words, as long as they work harder, their combined equity will be larger than Cayman Capital.
Moore couldn't help but glance at Smit. Who would have thought that the assistant beside him in the past would have such thoughts.
"Smit, don't worry, our Semiconductor Association will be on your side."
After hearing this, Smit was ecstatic, and he realized that his plan had been mostly successful.
As long as the eight rebel generals stand firmly on his side, he can check and balance each other through these shareholders to achieve the goal of truly controlling ASML.
But when the regular share increase actually started, Smit was caught off guard.
Microsoft, invited by Cayman Capital, also joined the fight for ASML.
Microsoft is the overlord of technology stocks and the monopoly of operating systems. Why are they joining in the fun?
Gates, who was invited, was confused at first as to what Cayman Capital was thinking.
He is a person who works on operating systems. What does the family affairs in the semiconductor industry have to do with him?
Robert immediately painted a pie for Gates.
"Cayman Capital never considered entering the semiconductor industry before. Do you know how much we spent to buy ASML?"
"I think it was $4000 million!"
"Yes, do you know how much we earned from this transaction?"
"ASML has been running a deficit, but in financial markets..."
Gates' heart began to beat faster, because according to ASML's market value, this is an astronomical figure.
"The accurate figure should be around US$220 billion."
“Cayman’s capital arbitrage is more than 200 billion US dollars?”
Gates couldn't help but take a breath, knowing that his net worth is only 200 billion US dollars.
Cayman Capital made a fortune of 220 billion in one entry and one exit!
Gates immediately realized that this was a good opportunity to increase his net worth again.
Global technology stocks have been skyrocketing in recent years. Everyone knows how crazy the stock price will be if ASML is really allowed to develop the next generation of lithography machines.
If he takes 15% of the shares, he will definitely make a fortune in the future.
"Why? Why did you give me such a good opportunity to make money?"
Capital is greedy, and Gates does not believe that there is love for no reason in this world.
Speaking of this, Robert naturally showed an embarrassed look:
"To tell you the truth, our Cayman Capital's control of ASML has reached a precarious level. If we don't find a strong ally, we are likely to lose our absolute voice on the board of directors."
As a big entrepreneur, Bill Gates suddenly understood.
Conflicts between shareholders and management are a common problem for large companies, and now it seems that ASML has encountered the same problem.
Gates immediately assured:
"You can rest assured that as long as we successfully invest in ASML, we will definitely be on the side of Cayman Capital."
"Okay, then we will make an agreement!"
That's why Microsoft made its debut in the private placement of shares.
Smit immediately understood that this was Robert's response.
Microsoft has no roots in the semiconductor industry and is not a member of the semiconductor industry.
If the other party is allowed to take shares, they will definitely not be on their side.
Thinking of this, Smit's mentality exploded. Why, even though he had made all the plans, something unexpected happened at the critical moment.
It was Moore who stood up and calmed him down:
"Smit, don't lose your composure, don't forget that we represent the entire American Semiconductor Association, and Microsoft is just one company no matter how powerful it is.
It’s unclear who will have the last laugh. "
After hearing this, Smit immediately calmed down and said sincerely:
"Leave everything to the teacher."
"Don't worry, ASML's research and development of new generation lithography machines is crucial to several of our semiconductor companies, and we will definitely support you to the end."