The next day.

Apple headquarters.

The first executive board meeting in May was held after the company's general meeting of shareholders in early May.

Board of Directors, also serves as Jobs;

Executive President and Executive Director of the Company: Tim Cook;

Former intuitive company CEO, Apple's current chief senior vice president, and board director: William Campbell;

One of the most outstanding hockey coaches in ncaa's history, Apple Director: Jerry York;

Former Vice President of America, Director and Consultant of Apple: Albert Gore;

Chairman of the American Firefighter Welfare Security Foundation, Apple shareholder representative: Ms. Ms. Mitchellson;

First Secretary-General of the American Marine Environmental Protection Association, Apple shareholder representative: Ms. Cech;

Representative of the Association for the Protection of Minor Children: Ms. Anar;

.........

Together with Zhu Ke, who has not attended Apple's board meeting for a long time, a total of 22 people attended Apple's executive board meeting.

There is only one topic this time.

[Does Apple need to enter the mobile phone market?]

"Must, enter the mobile phone market immediately!"

Facing a group of board members, Jobs said loudly: "Since the first mass-produced Motorola portable mobile phone was launched in 1998, the development of the mobile phone market has been changing with each passing day, creating one sales miracle after another."

"Electronics giants such as Sony, Samsung, and Nokia have entered it one after another."

"In March 2000, the Nokia D1 model mobile phone was launched in the North American market, selling at US$399, US$455 and US$530 respectively. So far, in a year, the cumulative sales of the North American market have reached 4.2 million units, and the global cumulative sales have exceeded 10 million."

"Do you know how much is the total sales?"

Hearing this, no one present spoke.

How?

"You, Jobs, want us to ask one by one, can you cooperate with me?"

Zucker said hilariously.

"$4.7 billion!"

Jobs directly replied: "Yes, it's $4.7 billion!"

"Guys, Nokia, based in Poland, had a turnover of only $6 billion last year, and the newly opened mobile phone market directly accounted for more than 75% of their profits. Why should we let go of such amazing returns?"

The shareholders did not speak and watched Jobs perform.

Zhuke didn't say anything either.

15 minutes!

In order to get shareholders to support his resolution, Jobs spoke on stage for a full 15 minutes alone!

However...his statement failed!

The first thing that jumped out to oppose is former American Vice President Albert Gore.

Gore said in a deep voice: "Jobs, give up your unrealistic ideas."

"Impossible! I can't be wrong." Jobs's words were cold.

"hehe!"

Upon hearing this, Gore sneered: "Then let me ask you, how much cash is available in the company's accounts at present?"

Jobs blurted out: "No less than $300 million."

As soon as this was said, Gore immediately retorted: "I say it is cash available in the accounts. Remove the dividends that will be issued to the company's shareholders and stock holders, the bank debts that will be due, and the debts of various suppliers will be repaid..."

"After removing these, what you call $300 million in cash, how much is left?"

Jobs's face suddenly looked extremely ugly.

I really can't leave anything left with 300 million US dollars~~~

He is not a person who can easily admit defeat.

Jobs said directly: "We can also borrow from the bank again after repaying the bank's debts that are about to expire. After all, our mp3 sales have been great since the beginning of this year."

"Stop teasing, man!"

Gore looked at Jobs with a fool's gaze and said slowly: "Don't forget, I was the vice president before, and I participated in the presidential election last year. Yes, I failed. But it is precisely because of my failure that I am extremely clear about the economic policies of the new authorities."

"After the Nasnack Internet bubble after the early 2000s, the new White House authorities have set a tone, that is, fiscal tightening."

"The bank, which is the first to bear the brunt, will definitely strictly control lending."

"I'm not sure about anything else. From this year to next year, it's impossible for the company to apply for more loans from the bank!"

One stone stirs up a thousand layers of waves.

Everyone looked at each other.

Jobs was very unwilling to give up, so he turned his attention to Zhuke: "Zuke, what do you think?"

Juke Wald?

In an instant, the shareholder representatives present focused their attention on Zhuke.

There is no way, who made Zhuke the richest cub in the whole game?

At the same time, Zucker is also the individual shareholder with the largest number of shares held by Apple.

"Please, everyone! Since attending the all shareholders' meeting in April last year, I will attend any meeting at Apple. I have a disgrace. What do you think I want to see? What do I say?" Zhuke spread his hands.

Want me to express my opinion directly?

Haha, I'm thinking too much!

During this period, Jobs winked at Zhuke more than once, wanting him to support his decision, but Zhuke ignored it all.

In 2001, Apple entered the mobile phone market?

It's just a joke!

Before smartphones were developed, how did Apple compete with those industry giants in the traditional non-smartphone market?

Looking for death?!

At this stage in the original time and space, the North American mobile phone market was divided by several industry giants such as Samsung, Sony, Nokia, and Motorola.

It was not until January 2007 that Jobs announced to the public that Apple entered the mobile phone market.

In August 2007, Apple's first mobile phone was born.

In the same year, Apple Computer Company was officially renamed Apple.

"Apple is just resusciting from the Internet bubble in early 2000. Where can I invest enough funds in the research and development of mobile phones?"

"With Apple's unstable foothold, rash entry into the mobile phone market will only panic investors and cause Apple's stock price to fall further."

"Will those shareholders of the company allow Jobs to do whatever he wants?"

"As long as you think about it, stability and greed are the strategies that are most suitable for Apple."

Zhu Ke thought to himself.

In fact, Zucker was right.

Not only former Vice President of the United States, Gore, are the people who oppose Jobs' resolution, but even Ms. Ms. Mitchellson, Ms. Cech, etc., more than 90% of people oppose Jobs' resolution.

Firefighter Welfare Security Foundation, Ms. Cech, Marine Environmental Protection Association, Representative of the Minor Children's Protection Association...

For the foundations that hold Apple stocks alone, in order to be safe, it is absolutely impossible for them to let Apple rashly enter a strange field under the current severe economic situation.

[Apple enters the mobile phone field?]

The proposal proposed by Jobs in 2001 was not possible with such a vote of more than 90% of the objections.

After the board meeting ends.

Old God Zhuke patted Jobs on the shoulder and said, "My man, let's take a look."

Jobs said grumblingly: "Why don't you support me?"

Zhuke shrugged and said, "More than 90% of the votes against you, I support you, is it useful?"

Before the advent of smartphones, Apple entered the mobile phone market and could not compete with these old giants!

Jobs, who was always willing to make trouble, made another mess.

“Haha~”

Before leaving, Zucker smiled at Jobs: "Don't care too much, be happy. Uh, my company's new film "The Ninth District" will be released on the 25th of this month, don't forget to buy tickets to watch the movie."

"You...!" Jobs was angry.
Chapter completed!