American Fortune Life

After Andy finished speaking, the office fell into an eerie silence. Arthur Carter looked at Andy, who was sipping coffee with his head down, in astonishment, and was speechless for a long time.

After taking a puff of the cigar, Arthur Carter calmed down the surprise in his heart, exhaled the smoke, closed his eyes, and seriously thought about what Andy said. This young man's vision and analytical ability are really terrifying.

He and Robert Judd met two or three times because of the acquisition issue, and the communication was not very smooth. Although Auston was his personal lawyer, he didn't know very well about these situations.

And the young man in front of him can speculate and analyze the attitudes and thoughts of the other two towards the acquisition of "Observer" only through limited information, which is simply incredible.

Andy's analysis was right. Robert's Tribeca Group didn't want to pay a penny. He just repeatedly emphasized that it would make the newspaper have a better future and make the newspaper flourish. Arthur Carter has basically eliminated the Tribeca Group. out.

If Andy didn't show up, maybe he would really sell the newspaper to Judd KSN. He has some friendship with Judd's father and is also very optimistic about Judd's future. He is a young and promising talent with several real estate investments. Both have made a lot of money and are very capable, but it also shows that Judd is a standard businessman, and everything is for the purpose of making money. As Andy said, Arthur Carter is very sure that Judd will definitely carry out newspaper reforms for profit. It is not impossible to become an entertainment tabloid.

Now it seems that Judd is not a good choice, but Judd is willing to bid 7 million US dollars for the acquisition, which is one of the reasons why he is so excited. If Andy can give a suitable price, he will agree to sell it to him without hesitation.

As if something had been decided, Arthur Carter opened his eyes and said in a low voice, "Young man, you have successfully convinced me. Then, Mr. Smith, at what price are you going to pay for the New York Observer?"

Arthur Carter's words made the Smiths and his sons heave a sigh of relief. Auston really admired his son. Think about what he was doing when he was 21 years old. It seems that he is still studying law in college, studying hard for a lawyer's license.

Andy frowned slightly, pondered for a while, and quickly analyzed in his mind. The final price was 10 million US dollars, and the contact between Arthur and Judd was just beginning. With Judd's net worth, his initial offer should be 500 US dollars. Between 10,000 and 7 million, after all, there is a buffer zone for negotiation, and no one wants to be taken advantage of.

"8 million, I'm willing to bid 8 million to acquire the New York Observer!" Andy secretly gritted his teeth and decided to take a risk. He would never spend more if he could spend less, and quoted a figure.

Arthur Carter didn't change his face, but he was still thinking in his heart. His psychological price was 10 million US dollars, Judd offered 7 million, and now Andy offered 8 million, which is a little bit different from his mental price, but it's okay. It's not unacceptable, after all, there are still dozens of employees of the newspaper that need to be negotiated.

"Young man, after all, I want to sell "The Observer". I still need to hear the opinions and requests of the newspaper's management. You wait here for a while." After speaking, he stood up, walked back to the desk and pressed The phone, "Annie, inform Pete that a management meeting will be held in the conference room later."

"Auston, you can stay here with Andy for a while, I'll be back soon." Arthur Carter picked up the suit on the clothes rack and put it on, and said to Auston Smith.

"Okay, Mr. Carter." Auston nodded and agreed.

Watching Arthur Carter leave the office, Andy apologized to his father a bit tangled: "Dad, did it affect your relationship with Mr. Carter?"

"Hehe, what are you thinking? I'm his personal lawyer, and I'm only responsible to him. His newspaper office is in charge of another lawyer. Don't worry, it won't have any impact." Alston explained with a chuckle,

I feel extremely gratified and proud of my son's performance today.

"That's good. I'm afraid that Arthur Carter will misunderstand you for violating the confidentiality code and reveal the news to me." Hearing his father's explanation, Andy let go of his worries this time.

"Hehe, I'm a lawyer. How could I make such a low-level mistake? I won't violate my professional ethics. Arthur and I have been friends for 7 or 8 years. He understands me, so don't worry." Oss Dun picked up the coffee and took a sip, then asked: "The purchase price of 8 million, do you think Arthur will agree?"

"Perhaps, but this is not the final price. After all, I can't tell the price in my heart right away. It won't do any good for the next negotiation." Andy shrugged and spread his hands.

Auston nodded and said nothing more.

The waiting time was a bit boring. Andy left Arthur Carter's office, and whispered with his negotiating team in the lounge area of ​​the secretary's room. He explained in detail what he had just talked to Arthur Carter, and let the negotiating team I know what I know.

About half an hour later, Arthur Carter's secretary came back and invited Andy and the others to the meeting room of the newspaper office.

Andy knew that the main show was about to start, and whispered a few words to his lawyer Nelson and Finance David, and followed Annie to the conference room first.

There were already six people sitting at one table of the conference room, and the other was empty. Arthur Carter stood at the door, saw Andy and his party coming in, and introduced Andy with a smile.

When it was the turn of the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, Peter Kaplan, he nodded slightly to Andy, and then said, "Nice to meet you."

The two parties settled down, and Arthur Carter basically agreed to Andy's acquisition, but he still had some objections on the price. He also handed over the newspaper's detailed information and financial statements to Andy's negotiating team for review.

Neither Andy nor Arthur Carter interfered too much in the negotiations. After all, they were the bosses, and they were qualified bosses who told their subordinates what they wanted and asked them to help them fight for it.

Andy's party killed the newspaper's loss problem and refused to increase the acquisition funds, while Arthur Carter's party kept emphasizing the influence and credibility of "The Observer". Not only that, the newspaper also wanted Andy's party to make a promise , will not carry out reforms by means of layoffs.

Hearing this, Andy's negotiating team exploded immediately, and the blushing and thick-necked men began to yell, and two groups of well-dressed gentlemen were quarreling with each other.

There was arguing in the conference room, and the employees of the newspaper office finally knew what the group of people who appeared this morning were doing. For a while, everyone was in danger. After all, the new boss changed, and everyone's future changed. Losses are not liked by any boss. The easiest way to avoid losses is to lay off employees and reduce capital expenditures.

The news quickly spread throughout the newspaper office. Even the reporters who went out to edit and edit early this morning rushed back from the outside and gathered together to discuss with anxiety. Seeing Arthur Carter's secretary Annie come out of the conference room, they immediately went to Surrounded by some middle managers for questioning.

Annie, who returned to the conference room from the outside, whispered something in Arthur Carter's ear with a pale face. Arthur Carter's face showed a hint of anger, and he waved to Peter Kaplan, and whispered to Peter who was standing in front of him. After saying a few words, he waved his hand impatiently.

Pete Kaplan walked out of the conference room with a dark face, and then heard his roar, and then some messy voices sounded, which were inaudible.

"Andy, I agree to sell it to you for 8 million, but you must agree not to lay off a large number of employees due to losses within one year after you take over!" Arthur Carter couldn't help sighing while listening to the noise outside, 20 years ago He is still very sad and disappointed that the newspaper he founded is still very sad and disappointed. It’s not that he has no money to support it, but that he no longer has the energy to develop it, and his children look down on this loss-making newspaper. It has found a suitable new owner.

"Okay! I agree." Andy didn't hesitate at all. He ignored the shaking of the heads of the lawyer Nelson and the financial manager David, and readily agreed.

Now that Andy and Arthur Carter have reached a consensus, things are simple. The contract is drawn up quickly, and Andy writes a check.

Signing, exchange contract signing, handing over the check.

Arthur Carter put the check in his pocket, stretched out his hand and held it with Andy, his voice was low and sad, "It's yours now, I hope you treat it well!"

"I will! You'll see it get stronger!" Andy said confidently and firmly with a sunny smile on his face.