In the end, Qian Wenhuan sent Anthony and Jennifer to lead a team of negotiation experts to Los Angeles in North America.
Anthony and Jennifer were both Swiss. Like Qian Wenhuan, they used to be employees of Preston Company. After Preston was acquired by Chen Chen, they were sent to Africa because one was a business negotiator and the other was a legal consultant.
At first, they were only attracted by the high salaries here. They thought they would quit after a few years, but they did not expect Blacklight Biotechnology to develop so well in Africa, so they decided to stay.
After getting off the plane in Los Angeles, after a night of rest, they rushed to Osmond Biotech.
Jennifer was wearing a white-collar office lady outfit. When she got out of the rented business car, she could not help but frown.
This was close to the suburbs and it looked extremely desolate. The office building in front of them was even more dilapidated and had at least fifteen years of history.
"Is this the office of Osmond Biotech?"
Jennifer shook her head. "This company doesn't look like much. I really don't know why the higher-ups want us to go through so much trouble to acquire this company."
"Maybe this company has developed some new drug that the higher-ups have taken a liking to."
Anthony shrugged. "Alright, this isn't something we should be concerned about. Also, it seems like they don't want to welcome us. I think we should just go in."
With that, the two of them led the negotiation team into the office building.
"We're employees of Blackwatch. I'm Anthony from the Ministry of Commerce and this is Jennifer from the Legal Department. We're here to see the people from Osmond on the 23rd floor. We have an appointment."
Inside the office building, Anthony answered the security guard's questions calmly.
"Please wait a moment."
The security guard picked up the phone and dialed the number of Osmond Biotech.
After two minutes, the security guard put down the phone and said, "Alright, please go up. The people from Osmond Biotech are waiting on the 23rd floor."
"Thank you."
Everyone got into the elevator and quickly went up to the 23rd floor.
The office building used an indoor elevator. As soon as they got out of the elevator, they met the blonde waiting in front of the elevator.
This blonde had a sexy appearance and was dressed in a secretary's outfit. When she saw them, she was not very enthusiastic. "You must be from Blackwatch. Please come with me."
With that, she turned around and walked toward the conference room.
This attitude caused everyone to frown.
After leading everyone to the conference room, she left again after telling them to wait for a while, leaving them there.
"This doesn't feel right."
Jennifer looked around and said, "This company isn't welcoming us at all. Don't they know that we're here for financing?"
"The financing should have been completed."
Anthony said thoughtfully, "We're too late."
Just as everyone was whispering, a middle-aged man in a suit pushed open the door and entered. "Everyone, I'm sorry. I had a meeting to attend just now, so I've neglected everyone."
As he spoke, he extended his hand to Anthony. "I'm Parker, the founder of Osmond Biotechnology Co., Ltd. I'm also the current board member and CEO of the company."
Anthony and the others slowly stood up and held out their hands. "We're the business department managers of Blackwatch Biotechnology Company. Ms. Jennifer is the legal department manager. It's a pleasure to meet you."
After a round of pleasantries, the two parties sat down as host and guest. Parker went straight to the point. "Blackwatch has been rising to fame in the past two years. I wonder if the two of you have come this time to discuss any business with our company?"
"I heard that your company is in the midst of a Series B financing. I wonder if this is true?"
Anthony asked, "Based on our understanding, the development of your company has reached a stage of rapid growth. I don't know what your company's strategy is, but I think your company should need a strategic investor like Blackwatch."
With that, Anthony snapped his fingers. The subordinate behind him immediately took out a contract and handed it to Anthony. Anthony pushed the contract in front of Parker. "Mr. Parker, I won't introduce Blackwatch in detail. I believe that as a similar company, you already know a lot, so you can take a look at this contract."
Parker nodded, took the contract, and flipped through a few pages. Then, he said, "If you're looking for a strategic partner, Blackwatch is indeed a good choice. It's just a pity that our Series B financing goal has been reached and the board of directors has been settled. I'm afraid we can't accept your company's good intentions."
"Mr. Parker, don't you want to reconsider?"
Anthony frowned. "After the Series B financing, your company should be ready to expand into new business. I don't know what your company's direction of development is. Perhaps our company can provide some assistance after the cooperation."
Parker shook his head when he heard this. "Our company's next direction will be announced soon. The next step is to try to conquer Alzheimer's disease."
With that, Parker chuckled. "I know that Blackwatch also has a project called" Alzheimer's Disease Reversal Treatment "that can suppress the deterioration of Alzheimer's disease. However, our goals are different. We hope to completely cure this disease, not suppress it."
Anthony and Jennifer looked at each other and a flash of realization flashed in their eyes. No wonder the other party was not so friendly toward them. It turned out that the other party thought that they had received the news and were here to obstruct the research of Alzheimer's disease?
Anthony thought about it further. The reason why Parker was so stubborn, did it not mean that he had more than a simple drug development plan in his hands. He should have achieved some results already!
With this in mind, Anthony could not help but shake his head. Obviously, the company's higher-ups already knew that Parker had the results to cure Alzheimer's disease, so they came to get a piece of the pie and sent him here to invest.
However, it seemed that his mission was going to fail.
Therefore, Anthony followed the procedure and tried to persuade him one last time. Seeing that Parker still refused, he stood up with a regretful expression. "In that case, we won't force it. Goodbye."
On the side, Jennifer took out her business card and handed it to Parker. "If you change your mind or want to do Series C financing, you can consider our company."
"Okay, for sure. Take care everyone."
After sending Anthony and the others into the elevator and waiting for the elevator door to close completely, Parker's expression became completely gloomy. "D * mn it, so many people already know that we're developing AD-001? But how is this possible... "
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"Yes, CEO Qian, they've rejected us..."
"So far, according to the information we've gathered, they seem to be preparing to develop a drug to cure Alzheimer's disease. They haven't responded to the contract we drafted."
"Alright, I understand. I'll go to the venture capital firm and have a look."
After leaving the company, Anthony gave Qian Wenhuan a call and reported the situation. Then, he hurried to the venture capital firms that had invested in Osmond Biotechnology.
There were a total of six venture capital firms that had invested in Osmond Biotechnology. All of them were venture capital firms under various financial groups. These institutions had a total of eighty percent of Osmond's shares.
Among them, a company called "Munster Capital" had a fifty percent stake in Osmond Biotechnology.
Therefore, Anthony naturally went straight to the Munster Capital Company.
"When Munster Capital and Osmond Biotechnology signed the contract, they've already signed a VAM agreement."
In the car, Jennifer looked at the information on the computer and could not help but frown. "The terms of the agreement are: Munster Capital invests one billion US dollars in Osmond Biotechnology and holds fifty percent of the company's shares. However, if Osmond Biotechnology fails to develop a drug to cure Alzheimer's disease by December 31, 2025, Munster Capital has the right to ask Osmond Biotechnology to buy back its shares in cash. The price of the buyback is the principal plus eight percent annual interest."
Anthony's expression changed when he heard this. "Is Osmond Biotechnology crazy? How many leading pharmaceutical companies in the world have failed in the face of Alzheimer's disease? Won't they lose for sure by signing this VAM agreement?"
"Unless..."
Anthony pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "Unless this company has made some kind of breakthrough in the field of Alzheimer's disease and that's why they're so confident!"
"If that's the case, I'm afraid they won't even transfer their shares in Osmond Biotechnology."
Jennifer was deeply worried. "After all, if they really manage to develop a drug to cure Alzheimer's disease, it might even lead to a revolution in the medical field. The impact is second only to our company's announcement of the 'Age-reversal Treatment' project."
"Yes, I'll include my speculation in the report."
Anthony's expression was grim. Since he was a member of Blacklight Biotechnology, he naturally understood the importance of this matter. If this company really managed to develop a drug to cure Alzheimer's disease, it might even turn the "Alzheimer's Disease Reversal Treatment" project of Eco Science City into a pile of waste paper. The impact on Blacklight Biotechnology would be too great.
Therefore, the best way to cut their losses was to acquire this company and make this drug a product under their own company.
Of course, Anthony was not the only one who thought this way. Presumably, Munster Capital and other venture capital firms were also thinking the same.
With such a heavy heart, Anthony and his group once again went to the building of Munster Capital. However, this time, Anthony and his group did not even meet the person in charge of Munster Capital, only a branch manager.
The manager was not the least bit interested in Anthony's proposal and merely maintained a superficial courtesy.
Seeing this, Anthony naturally understood the manager's attitude, so he told the manager that he would come back another day, then turned around and left.
"There's another investor named Clifford. He's the second largest shareholder of Osmond Biotechnology and a partner of Parker's from the same period."
Jennifer continued to look at the information, still making one last effort. "It shows that Clifford invested three million US dollars in the beginning and owned forty percent of Osmond Biotechnology's shares. After two rounds of dilution, there's still seven percent left. Although it's not much, if we can get it, it'll be enough for the company."
"Let me take a look."
Anthony came forward and looked at the image of a stout man on the computer screen. "Very good, let's go find him now."
Based on the information provided by Blacklight Biotechnology, Anthony and Jennifer quickly found Clifford's home, but they found that he was about to leave.
This was an old man over sixty years of age, his beard and hair already grizzled.
"You're from Blacklight Biotechnology?"
Hearing Anthony's introduction, Clifford's eyes lit up and he said enthusiastically, "I've heard so much about you. I've just made up my mind to go to Eco Science City at the beginning of next year. I didn't expect to see you here."
"Then, do you have time to sit down with us and talk about the issue of Osmond Biotechnology's shares?" Jennifer quickly said, "It won't take up too much of your time."
Hearing this, Clifford put on an awkward expression. "I'm sorry, I'm about to attend a friend's appreciation party. How about this, you come with me and we can talk about it in detail at the party."
"Is that alright?" Anthony felt that this was inappropriate.
"There's nothing inappropriate about it. The other party is a very warm and hospitable gentleman. People often come uninvited. As long as I introduce you, your arrival won't cause any trouble for the host..."
With that, Clifford invited the two of them to his car while the rest of the negotiation team returned to the hotel.
Soon, Anthony and Jennifer arrived at a manor in Holmby Mountain.
Although she had seen many grand occasions, this magnificent manor still attracted Jennifer's inner amazement. This manor was as magnificent as the White House and was filled with the aura of British aristocracy.
At this time, the manor was already full of luxury cars. From time to time, attendants would come and greet these successful people who got out of the luxury cars and into the manor. Anthony received the same treatment.
"Clifford, my old friend, long time no see!"
"Old friend!"
In front of the gate of the manor, a middle-aged man in his fifties stood at the door and gave Clifford a gentle hug. Then, the old man looked behind Clifford and asked curiously, "Who are these two?"
"These two are senior executives of Blacklight Biotechnology. They also came here because of the reputation. Old friend, don't neglect them."
The two seemed to have a good personal relationship. At this time, Clifford smiled without thinking.
"Is this the Blacklight Biotechnology that developed the 'Age-reversal treatment' and anti-cancer drugs?" The middle-aged man's eyes lit up and carefully sized up the two.
"Yes, I'm Anthony, the manager of Blacklight Biotechnology's business department. This is Jennifer, the manager of the legal department. I've heard a lot about you."
Anthony put on a gentleman's etiquette.
"My friends, welcome to the party. You've really made the right choice this time."
Hearing this, the middle-aged man laughed heartily. Hearing this, only then did the middle-aged man laugh. "Later, we'll show you a few rare gadgets. I guarantee that you'll be surprised!"
With that, he warmly welcomed them in.
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