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After Andy's words, the office entered a strange silence. Arthur Carter looked at Andy, who was bending his head to taste coffee, with astonished eyes. He was speechless for a long time.
After smoking a cigar, Arthur Carter calmed down his inner surprise, spit out the smoke in the outlet, closed his eyes, and seriously thought about what Andy said. The young man's vision and analytical ability are really terrible.
He met Robert and Judd two or three times because of the acquisition, and the communication was not very smooth. Although oston was his private lawyer, he didn't know very well about these situations.
At present, the young man can only speculate and analyze the attitudes and thoughts of the other two people on the acquisition of "Observer" through limited information, which is just incredible.
Andy's analysis is right. Robert's Tribeca group doesn't want to pay any money, but repeatedly emphasizes that it will make the newspaper have a good future and thrive. Arthur Carter has basically excluded Tribeca group.
If Andy doesn't show up, maybe he will sell the newspaper to Judd KSN. He and Judd's father have some friendship. He is also very optimistic about Judd's future. He is a talented young man who has made great profits in several real estate investments. His ability is very strong, but it also shows that Judd is a standard businessman, all for the purpose of making money. As Andy said, Yasser Carter It is certain that Judd will definitely carry out newspaper reform in order to make profits, and it is not impossible to become an entertainment tabloid.
Now, it seems that Judd is not a good choice, but Judd is willing to pay $7 million for it, which is one of the reasons why he is attracted. If Andy can give a suitable price, he will not hesitate to agree to sell him.
It seems that Arthur Carter opened his eyes and said in a low voice, "young man, you have succeeded in persuading me. Then, Mr. Smith, what price are you going to pay for the New York Observer?"
Yasser Carter's words let the Smiths and their sons breathe a sigh of relief. Otton really admired his son a little. Think about what he was doing when he was 21 years old? It seems that I am still studying law in University, and I study hard for a lawyer's license.
Andy frowned a little, pondered for a while, and made a quick analysis in his mind. The final price was $10 million. Arthur's contact with Judd was just at the beginning. With Judd's family, his initial price should be between 5 million and 7 million. After all, no one wants to be the wrong leader in the buffer zone of negotiation.
"Eight million, I'm willing to pay eight million for the New York Observer!" Andy secretly bit his lower teeth and decided to take a chance. If he could spend less, he would never spend more. A number came out.
Arthur Carter did not change his face, but he kept thinking. His psychological price was $10 million, and Judd offered $7 million. Now Andy offered $8 million, which is a little behind his psychological price, but it's not unacceptable. After all, there are dozens of employees in the newspaper office who need to be negotiated.
"Young man, after all, to sell the observer, I still need to hear what the management of the newspaper has to say. You can wait here for a moment." Then he stood up, went back to his desk and pressed the phone. "Annie, inform Pete, and hold a management meeting in the conference room later."
"Otton, you'd better stay here with Andy. I'll be back soon." Arthur Carter picked up the suit on the clothes rack and put it on, said to Austin Smith.
"Yes, Mr. Carter." Otton nodded and agreed.
Watching Yasser Carter leave the office, Andy apologizes to his father in a bit of a tangle: "Dad, it doesn't affect your relationship with Mr. Carter, does it?"
"Ho Ho, what do you think? I'm his private lawyer. I'm only responsible for him. His newspaper is in the charge of another lawyer. Don't worry. It has no impact." Osten explained with a chuckle that he was extremely pleased and proud of his son's performance today.
"Well, I'm afraid Arthur Carter will misunderstand you for breaking the confidentiality rules and disclosing the information to me." Andy listened to his father's explanation and let go of his worries this time.
"Ha ha, I'm a lawyer. How can 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 knows me. Don't worry." Oston took a sip of coffee and then asked, "eight million dollars, do you think Arthur will agree?"
"Maybe, but it's not the final price. After all, I can't tell the price in my heart as soon as I come up. It's not good for the next negotiation." Andy shrugs and spreads his hand.
Osten nodded and said nothing more.
The waiting time was a bit boring. Andy left Arthur Carter's office and whispered with his negotiation team in the rest area of the Secretary's room. He said the contents of the conversation with Arthur Carter in detail and let the negotiation team know.
About half an hour later, Yasser Carter's secretary came back and asked Andy to come to the press conference room.
Andy knew that the play was going on. He whispered a few words with his lawyer Nelson and financial David, and then he took the lead to follow Anne to the meeting room.There are already six people sitting at one table in the conference room, and the other is empty. Arthur Carter stands at the door and sees Andy and his party coming in, smiling and introducing him.
When it was his turn to editor Peter Kaplan, he nodded at Andy and said, "nice to meet you."
Both sides sit down. Arthur Carter basically agrees with Andy's purchase, but he still has some objections on the price. He also gives Andy's negotiation team the detailed information and financial statements of the newspaper.
Andy and Yasser Carter have never interfered in the negotiation. After all, they are the boss. They tell their subordinates the results they want and let them fight for them to be a qualified boss.
Andy's side killed the loss of the newspaper and refused to increase the acquisition funds, while Arthur Carter's side constantly emphasized the influence and credibility of the observer. Not only that, the newspaper wanted Andy's side to make a commitment that it would not change by layoffs.
Hearing this, Andy's negotiation team immediately exploded, blushed and began to shout. Two groups of well-dressed gentlemen were quarreling with each other.
In the meeting room, there was a quarrel, and the staff of the newspaper finally knew what the group of people who appeared this morning were doing. For a while, people were in danger. After all, with a new boss, everyone's future also changed. The newspaper lost money every year, which no boss would like. The easiest way to avoid loss is to reduce staff and capital expenditure.
The news quickly spread to the newspaper office. Even the reporters who went out to collect and edit in the early morning came back from the outside. They gathered and discussed with great anxiety. Seeing Anne, Secretary of Arthur Carter, coming out of the conference room, she was immediately surrounded and inquired by some middle-level managers.
Annie, who came back to the meeting room from the outside, whispered something in Arthur Carter's ear. Yasser Carter's face showed a trace of anger. She waved to Pete Kaplan, whispered a few words to Pete standing in front of her and waved impatiently.
Pete Kaplan walked out of the conference room with a black face. Then he heard his roar. Then there were some disordered voices, which were not true.
"Andy, I agree to sell you eight million, but you have to agree that you can't lay off a lot of staff due to loss within one year after you take over!" Yasser Carter listened to the noise outside and sighed. Today, the newspaper he founded 20 years ago is still very sad and disappointed. It's not that he has no money to support, but that he has no heart to open up. His children can't read the damaged newspaper again, so they can only find a suitable new owner for it.
"Good! I agree. " Andy didn't hesitate at all. He ignored the shaking of the head of lawyer Nelson and financial manager David, and happily agreed.
Now that Andy and Arthur Carter have reached an agreement, it's easy to draw up a contract quickly, and Andy has made a check.
To sign, exchange, and deliver a check.
Yasser Carter put the check in his pocket, reached out and held it with Andy in a low, sad voice. "It's yours. 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.
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After Andy's words, the office entered a strange silence. Arthur Carter looked at Andy, who was bending his head to taste coffee, with astonished eyes. He was speechless for a long time.
After smoking a cigar, Arthur Carter calmed down his inner surprise, spit out the smoke in the outlet, closed his eyes, and seriously thought about what Andy said. The young man's vision and analytical ability are really terrible.
He met Robert and Judd two or three times because of the acquisition, and the communication was not very smooth. Although oston was his private lawyer, he didn't know very well about these situations.
At present, the young man can only speculate and analyze the attitudes and thoughts of the other two people on the acquisition of "Observer" through limited information, which is just incredible.
Andy's analysis is right. Robert's Tribeca group doesn't want to pay any money, but repeatedly emphasizes that it will make the newspaper have a good future and thrive. Arthur Carter has basically excluded Tribeca group.
If Andy doesn't show up, maybe he will sell the newspaper to Judd KSN. He and Judd's father have some friendship. He is also very optimistic about Judd's future. He is a talented young man who has made great profits in several real estate investments. His ability is very strong, but it also shows that Judd is a standard businessman, all for the purpose of making money. As Andy said, Yasser Carter It is certain that Judd will definitely carry out newspaper reform in order to make profits, and it is not impossible to become an entertainment tabloid.
Now, it seems that Judd is not a good choice, but Judd is willing to pay $7 million for it, which is one of the reasons why he is attracted. If Andy can give a suitable price, he will not hesitate to agree to sell him.
It seems that Arthur Carter opened his eyes and said in a low voice, "young man, you have succeeded in persuading me. Then, Mr. Smith, what price are you going to pay for the New York Observer?"
Yasser Carter's words let the Smiths and their sons breathe a sigh of relief. Otton really admired his son a little. Think about what he was doing when he was 21 years old? It seems that I am still studying law in University, and I study hard for a lawyer's license.
Andy frowned a little, pondered for a while, and made a quick analysis in his mind. The final price was $10 million. Arthur's contact with Judd was just at the beginning. With Judd's family, his initial price should be between 5 million and 7 million. After all, no one wants to be the wrong leader in the buffer zone of negotiation.
"Eight million, I'm willing to pay eight million for the New York Observer!" Andy secretly bit his lower teeth and decided to take a chance. If he could spend less, he would never spend more. A number came out.
Arthur Carter did not change his face, but he kept thinking. His psychological price was $10 million, and Judd offered $7 million. Now Andy offered $8 million, which is a little behind his psychological price, but it's not unacceptable. After all, there are dozens of employees in the newspaper office who need to be negotiated.
"Young man, after all, to sell the observer, I still need to hear what the management of the newspaper has to say. You can wait here for a moment." Then he stood up, went back to his desk and pressed the phone. "Annie, inform Pete, and hold a management meeting in the conference room later."
"Otton, you'd better stay here with Andy. I'll be back soon." Arthur Carter picked up the suit on the clothes rack and put it on, said to Austin Smith.
"Yes, Mr. Carter." Otton nodded and agreed.
Watching Yasser Carter leave the office, Andy apologizes to his father in a bit of a tangle: "Dad, it doesn't affect your relationship with Mr. Carter, does it?"
"Ho Ho, what do you think? I'm his private lawyer. I'm only responsible for him. His newspaper is in the charge of another lawyer. Don't worry. It has no impact." Osten explained with a chuckle that he was extremely pleased and proud of his son's performance today.
"Well, I'm afraid Arthur Carter will misunderstand you for breaking the confidentiality rules and disclosing the information to me." Andy listened to his father's explanation and let go of his worries this time.
"Ha ha, I'm a lawyer. How can 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 knows me. Don't worry." Oston took a sip of coffee and then asked, "eight million dollars, do you think Arthur will agree?"
"Maybe, but it's not the final price. After all, I can't tell the price in my heart as soon as I come up. It's not good for the next negotiation." Andy shrugs and spreads his hand.
Osten nodded and said nothing more.
The waiting time was a bit boring. Andy left Arthur Carter's office and whispered with his negotiation team in the rest area of the Secretary's room. He said the contents of the conversation with Arthur Carter in detail and let the negotiation team know.
About half an hour later, Yasser Carter's secretary came back and asked Andy to come to the press conference room.
Andy knew that the play was going on. He whispered a few words with his lawyer Nelson and financial David, and then he took the lead to follow Anne to the meeting room.There are already six people sitting at one table in the conference room, and the other is empty. Arthur Carter stands at the door and sees Andy and his party coming in, smiling and introducing him.
When it was his turn to editor Peter Kaplan, he nodded at Andy and said, "nice to meet you."
Both sides sit down. Arthur Carter basically agrees with Andy's purchase, but he still has some objections on the price. He also gives Andy's negotiation team the detailed information and financial statements of the newspaper.
Andy and Yasser Carter have never interfered in the negotiation. After all, they are the boss. They tell their subordinates the results they want and let them fight for them to be a qualified boss.
Andy's side killed the loss of the newspaper and refused to increase the acquisition funds, while Arthur Carter's side constantly emphasized the influence and credibility of the observer. Not only that, the newspaper wanted Andy's side to make a commitment that it would not change by layoffs.
Hearing this, Andy's negotiation team immediately exploded, blushed and began to shout. Two groups of well-dressed gentlemen were quarreling with each other.
In the meeting room, there was a quarrel, and the staff of the newspaper finally knew what the group of people who appeared this morning were doing. For a while, people were in danger. After all, with a new boss, everyone's future also changed. The newspaper lost money every year, which no boss would like. The easiest way to avoid loss is to reduce staff and capital expenditure.
The news quickly spread to the newspaper office. Even the reporters who went out to collect and edit in the early morning came back from the outside. They gathered and discussed with great anxiety. Seeing Anne, Secretary of Arthur Carter, coming out of the conference room, she was immediately surrounded and inquired by some middle-level managers.
Annie, who came back to the meeting room from the outside, whispered something in Arthur Carter's ear. Yasser Carter's face showed a trace of anger. She waved to Pete Kaplan, whispered a few words to Pete standing in front of her and waved impatiently.
Pete Kaplan walked out of the conference room with a black face. Then he heard his roar. Then there were some disordered voices, which were not true.
"Andy, I agree to sell you eight million, but you have to agree that you can't lay off a lot of staff due to loss within one year after you take over!" Yasser Carter listened to the noise outside and sighed. Today, the newspaper he founded 20 years ago is still very sad and disappointed. It's not that he has no money to support, but that he has no heart to open up. His children can't read the damaged newspaper again, so they can only find a suitable new owner for it.
"Good! I agree. " Andy didn't hesitate at all. He ignored the shaking of the head of lawyer Nelson and financial manager David, and happily agreed.
Now that Andy and Arthur Carter have reached an agreement, it's easy to draw up a contract quickly, and Andy has made a check.
To sign, exchange, and deliver a check.
Yasser Carter put the check in his pocket, reached out and held it with Andy in a low, sad voice. "It's yours. 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.
After Andy's words, the office entered a strange silence. Arthur Carter looked at Andy, who was bending his head to taste coffee, with astonished eyes. He was speechless for a long time. After smoking a cigar, Arthur Carter calmed down his inner surprise, spit out the smoke in the outlet, closed his eyes, and seriously thought about what Andy said. The young man's vision and analytical ability are really terrible. He met Robert and Judd two or three times because of the acquisition, and the communication was not very smooth. Although oston was his private lawyer, he didn't know very well about these situations. At present, the young man can only speculate and analyze the attitudes and thoughts of the other two people on the acquisition of "Observer" through limited information, which is just incredible. Andy's analysis is right. Robert's Tribeca group doesn't want to pay any money, but repeatedly emphasizes that it will make the newspaper have a good future and thrive. Arthur Carter has basically excluded Tribeca group. If Andy doesn't show up, maybe he will sell the newspaper to Judd KSN. He and Judd's father have some friendship. He is also very optimistic about Judd's future. He is a talented young man who has made great profits in several real estate investments. His ability is very strong, but it also shows that Judd is a standard businessman, all for the purpose of making money. As Andy said, Yasser Carter It is certain that Judd will definitely carry out newspaper reform in order to make profits, and it is not impossible to become an entertainment tabloid. Now, it seems that Judd is not a good choice, but Judd is willing to pay $7 million for it, which is one of the reasons why he is attracted. If Andy can give a suitable price, he will not hesitate to agree to sell him. It seems that Arthur Carter opened his eyes and said in a low voice, "young man, you have succeeded in persuading me. Then, Mr. Smith, what price are you going to pay for the New York Observer?" Yasser Carter's words let the Smiths and their sons breathe a sigh of relief. Otton really admired his son a little. Think about what he was doing when he was 21 years old? It seems that I am still studying law in University, and I study hard for a lawyer's license. Andy frowned a little, pondered for a while, and made a quick analysis in his mind. The final price was $10 million. Arthur's contact with Judd was just at the beginning. With Judd's family, his initial price should be between 5 million and 7 million. After all, no one wants to be the wrong leader in the buffer zone of negotiation. "Eight million, I'm willing to pay eight million for the New York Observer!" Andy secretly bit his lower teeth and decided to take a chance. If he could spend less, he would never spend more. A number came out. Arthur Carter did not change his face, but he kept thinking. His psychological price was $10 million, and Judd offered $7 million. Now Andy offered $8 million, which is a little behind his psychological price, but it's not unacceptable. After all, there are dozens of employees in the newspaper office who need to be negotiated. "Young man, after all, to sell the observer, I still need to hear what the management of the newspaper has to say. You can wait here for a moment." Then he stood up, went back to his desk and pressed the phone. "Annie, inform Pete, and hold a management meeting in the conference room later." "Otton, you'd better stay here with Andy. I'll be back soon." Arthur Carter picked up the suit on the clothes rack and put it on, said to Austin Smith. "Yes, Mr. Carter." Otton nodded and agreed. Watching Yasser Carter leave the office, Andy apologizes to his father in a bit of a tangle: "Dad, it doesn't affect your relationship with Mr. Carter, does it?" "Ho Ho, what do you think? I'm his private lawyer. I'm only responsible for him. His newspaper is in the charge of another lawyer. Don't worry. It has no impact." Osten explained with a chuckle that he was extremely pleased and proud of his son's performance today. "Well, I'm afraid Arthur Carter will misunderstand you for breaking the confidentiality rules and disclosing the information to me." Andy listened to his father's explanation and let go of his worries this time. "Ha ha, I'm a lawyer. How can 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 knows me. Don't worry." Oston took a sip of coffee and then asked, "eight million dollars, do you think Arthur will agree?" "Maybe, but it's not the final price. After all, I can't tell the price in my heart as soon as I come up. It's not good for the next negotiation." Andy shrugs and spreads his hand. Osten nodded and said nothing more. The waiting time was a bit boring. Andy left Arthur Carter's office and whispered with his negotiation team in the rest area of the Secretary's room. He said the contents of the conversation with Arthur Carter in detail and let the negotiation team know. About half an hour later, Yasser Carter's secretary came back and asked Andy to come to the press conference room. Andy knew that the play was going on. He whispered a few words with his lawyer Nelson and financial David, and then he took the lead to follow Anne to the meeting room.There are already six people sitting at one table in the conference room, and the other is empty. Arthur Carter stands at the door and sees Andy and his party coming in, smiling and introducing him. When it was his turn to editor Peter Kaplan, he nodded at Andy and said, "nice to meet you." Both sides sit down. Arthur Carter basically agrees with Andy's purchase, but he still has some objections on the price. He also gives Andy's negotiation team the detailed information and financial statements of the newspaper. Andy and Yasser Carter have never interfered in the negotiation. After all, they are the boss. They tell their subordinates the results they want and let them fight for them to be a qualified boss. Andy's side killed the loss of the newspaper and refused to increase the acquisition funds, while Arthur Carter's side constantly emphasized the influence and credibility of the observer. Not only that, the newspaper wanted Andy's side to make a commitment that it would not change by layoffs. Hearing this, Andy's negotiation team immediately exploded, blushed and began to shout. Two groups of well-dressed gentlemen were quarreling with each other. In the meeting room, there was a quarrel, and the staff of the newspaper finally knew what the group of people who appeared this morning were doing. For a while, people were in danger. After all, with a new boss, everyone's future also changed. The newspaper lost money every year, which no boss would like. The easiest way to avoid loss is to reduce staff and capital expenditure. The news quickly spread to the newspaper office. Even the reporters who went out to collect and edit in the early morning came back from the outside. They gathered and discussed with great anxiety. Seeing Anne, Secretary of Arthur Carter, coming out of the conference room, she was immediately surrounded and inquired by some middle-level managers. Annie, who came back to the meeting room from the outside, whispered something in Arthur Carter's ear. Yasser Carter's face showed a trace of anger. She waved to Pete Kaplan, whispered a few words to Pete standing in front of her and waved impatiently. Pete Kaplan walked out of the conference room with a black face. Then he heard his roar. Then there were some disordered voices, which were not true. "Andy, I agree to sell you eight million, but you have to agree that you can't lay off a lot of staff due to loss within one year after you take over!" Yasser Carter listened to the noise outside and sighed. Today, the newspaper he founded 20 years ago is still very sad and disappointed. It's not that he has no money to support, but that he has no heart to open up. His children can't read the damaged newspaper again, so they can only find a suitable new owner for it. "Good! I agree. " Andy didn't hesitate at all. He ignored the shaking of the head of lawyer Nelson and financial manager David, and happily agreed. Now that Andy and Arthur Carter have reached an agreement, it's easy to draw up a contract quickly, and Andy has made a check. To sign, exchange, and deliver a check. Yasser Carter put the check in his pocket, reached out and held it with Andy in a low, sad voice. "It's yours. 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.
