Silicon Valley

v2 Chapter 102: Sign a contract

   George Moore was very dissatisfied with Apple’s conditions and negotiated for more than ten minutes. However, Apple stopped concession and insisted on a chip for $105. In view of the fact that neither side had the slightest intention of compromise, the first round of negotiations was declared over. There will be a second round of negotiations tomorrow morning!

   After the negotiation, George Moore immediately called to inform Henry of the negotiation.

   Henry thought for a while. The handheld computer Newton sold less than 10,000 units. If ARM was billed by piece, it would be a loss!

   "Since Apple has produced two sets of plans, then we choose the first set of plans and only take chip design fees and production authorization fees!!!" Henry said.

   When George Moore heard this, he was anxious and said quickly: "Mr. Williams, if we follow the first plan, we will lose a lot of money..."

Henry interrupted him and said: "George Moore, the premise that we will lose a lot of money is that Apple’s handheld computer Newton will sell, but what if Newton does not sell? What if Newton does not sell 10,000 units? Don't have a fluke mentality!"

   After Steve Jobs used Newton, he thought it was **** and worthless. He cut Newton as soon as he took the stage. But before Jobs came to power, Apple's CEO Scully believed that Newton failed because it was too far ahead and Apple was too ambitious to change the entire personal computer. In Henry's view, leading is leading, but the technology is immature, leading to imperfect functions. The product is a failed product, and naturally it cannot be sold. Jobs decisively cut Newton, it is definitely a wise move!

George Moore listened to Henry's words, pondered, and then agreed with him: "Yes, Mr. Williams, you are right, we cannot have a fluke. In case Apple's Newton cannot be sold, we It's a loss! In this way, we ARM chooses the first plan, but they want them to add money!!!"

   "Hehe, that's right!" Henry smiled, and then said, "Huh? Let Apple add another million dollars!!!"

   Since Apple is so ambitious to develop Newton and change the personal computer market in one fell swoop, it obviously has great confidence in Newton, with a sales target of at least 500,000 units. If billing by piece, ARM will make a lot of money, so Apple has always wanted to force ARM to choose the first set of solutions. If ARM is willing to compromise and choose the first set of solutions to authorize Apple to produce it at one time, then Apple doesn't mind giving some extra money!

   George Moore nodded: "Okay, I will discuss this with Apple!"

The next day, after the Apple negotiating team came, George Moore said to Ronald Reid: "Mr. Reid, after careful consideration, ARM decided to choose the first set of plans, but you Apple must An additional one million dollars! In other words, a total of three million dollars is required for design fees and licensing fees! If Apple agrees, we can sign immediately!!!" George Moore’s tone is decisive and does not allow Apple to bargain. .

ARM was able to choose the first set of plans. Ronald Reid was very satisfied. He tasted coffee with great interest, and his expression was slightly proud. "Mr. George Moore, Apple can only increase the price by half a million US dollars. !"

   "Well, since Apple is only willing to increase the price by half a million dollars, then ARM can only choose the second plan!" George Moore glanced at Ronald Reid and said lightly.

   Ronald Reid was as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly.

   If ARM really chooses the second plan, he will have the heart to vomit blood! ! !

At this moment, George Moore has an indifferent look on his face. You love Apple. Anyway, I broke the jar. Or give me a million dollars, or I will choose the second plan... …

Ronald Reid felt helpless, and said in a slow tone, "Well, since ARM is willing to choose the first solution, we, Apple, should also make concessions. One million dollars is one million dollars... …"

   George Moore smiled and said, "Hehe, that's great. It seems that we have reached an agreement."

   "Yes, you can draw up a contract now and sign it right away!" Ronald Reid was afraid that ARM would regret it after a while, and quickly urged ARM to sign the contract.

   George Moore nodded: "Okay, no problem!"

   Half an hour later, ARM and Apple formally signed the contract.

   The rise of ARM is inseparable from the cultivation of Apple. This time the cooperation, ARM will emerge. Although Newton does not sell well, ARM's technology has been recognized globally. Subsequent orders continued. Although it was not as popular as Intel, there was no problem at all to support oneself and grow stronger!

After signing the contract, George Moore called Henry to inform him: "Mr. Williams, ARM has officially signed a contract with Apple. The way of cooperation is to choose the first package. Apple is willing to pay ARM for a total of 300 Ten thousand dollars in expenses!"

Henry laughed and said: "Very good, then try to design a good chip for Apple! Apple will be a springboard for us, and Newton will be the best platform for us to show the strength of ARM~lightnovelpub.net~I I believe that through this cooperation, AMR can achieve very good results!"

  George Moore nodded and said: "Mr. Williams, please rest assured, ARM will not disappoint you!"

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   On the other side, Ronald Reid and others returned to the hotel and happily opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

   Ronald Reid smiled: "Come on, let us have a toast to celebrate the successful negotiation of this negotiation!!!"

   "Cheers!!!"

   "Cheers!!!"

   Everyone was drinking and teasing. ARM was too stupid and too embarrassed. When I was forced by myself, I chose the first plan.

   However, when Apple treats others as fools, it does not know that they are fools.

  You stand on the bridge and look at the scenery, and the people watching the scenery look at you upstairs. Apple is so self-righteous, Ronald Reid and others think they have succeeded, forcing ARM to choose the first solution! But I don't know that ARM has decided to abandon the second set of plans and choose the first set of plans. If Apple is tougher, then ARM will also choose to compromise in the end!

   AMR company now depends on Apple for its food, so no matter how harsh the conditions are set by Apple, AMR can only accept it!

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