Summit Farmer
Chapter 103: Persuasion

Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Persuasion

The two of them discussed for a while, and Phoenix Taylor looked at Peter Brown and said, "You don’t understand the wine situation, so let me give you an example. Do you know the annual revenue of the largest beer factory now? I’ll tell you, it’s nearly 30 billion yuan, and the shareholder’s profit is almost 2 billion yuan. Do you know what this represents? It means that your villagers do not have to do anything, and they can enjoy a lifetime of leisure by relying on your group company, and they don’t even have to do anything for the rest of their lives. Their descendants don’t have to do anything either. You are not helping the villagers, but creating a group of parasites!"

Peter Brown had never really thought deeply about this issue, and he was genuinely shocked when he heard it, so he couldn’t help but laugh: "That’s the largest beer company in the country, too many people drink beer, my product is a health wine, it can’t be compared, right?"

Mansell Thompson said seriously, "Mr. Wang, if it were before, I would not believe that your wine factory could develop, but after today’s meal, I have great confidence. You underestimate the products here. If they are well packaged and operated, they are not ordinary things. Not only in the domestic market but also in the world without any problem!"

Seeing Mansell Thompson’s confident expression, Edward Martin also said seriously, "Peter, to be honest, I think so too. The design of your company’s shares is unreasonable. If it’s just a casual operation, it’s not a big deal, but if you want to operate it well, I think a serious design is needed. Besides, think about it – if your company develops, you will have a lot of money in your hands, and you can help as many people as you want. It’s up to you to decide. It’s meaningless to distribute money to those who get it without working for it, and you can’t help those you want to help more."

Briar Henderson also said solemnly, "Peter, it’s true, not to mention anything else, from the fact that there are so many agents before your wine is even produced, we can know that everyone has high expectations. Others may not know, but we do. Drinking wine not only makes that place awesome but also cures some hidden diseases on our bodies. This effect is far better than the so-called health products on the market. I believe that as long as it is pushed to the market, this wine will become a high-end brand, and making money will be extremely easy. The design of the shares is too casual, and it cannot be done like this!"

While they were talking, Quinn Walker walked in angrily.

"What’s wrong?" Seeing Quinn’s expression, Peter Brown asked in confusion.

"Peter, you tell me if it’s annoying or not! Some villagers have been gossiping behind our backs, claiming that your refusal to make the wine recipe public is selfish, and they also criticize you for having so many beautiful houses built on the mountain by yourself, while the houses built for everyone else are just average..."

Hearing this, Peter Brown’s face started to look ugly.

After a while, Peter said, "After all, it’s just a minority, don’t take it to heart."

"Peter, it’s a good thing that you care about everyone, but you can’t be too indulgent. Some people are just lazy and will complain even when they get something for free."

Although they said this, Peter had an idea in his mind. He suddenly realized that there might be a problem with his idea of common prosperity and that the shareholding system might indeed be problematic.

At this point, Phoenix Taylor said, "CEO Wang, you see, there is a problem with what you’re doing. You have to let everyone know that what they get is not so easy to appreciate!"

"But the group company has been established!" Peter Brown was now experiencing a significant shift in his mindset, thinking that everyone else might be right. It’s unnecessary to distribute so much money to everyone, and even so, everyone’s income would undoubtedly not be meager.

Seeing that Peter Brown was finally persuaded, a smile appeared on Phoenix Taylor’s face: "You don’t have to face them for this matter, let me talk to everyone. I have looked at your contracts, and they were signed too casually. There is nothing specific, such as when your wine factory was merged, it just mentioned the merge of the wine factory, but not the wine formula or anything like that. Even if everyone disagrees, you can easily set up another wine factory somewhere else using your recipe. Also, your land, for example, the technology is controlled by you, and the contract does not mention your technology. You can give them the land and compensate them with some money. As for your equity investment, there is even less of a problem. You are the major shareholder, and even if the company is dissolved, it’s up to you!"

After hearing Phoenix Taylor’s account of the contract, Peter Brown realized that there was a significant problem with it. He thought that a legal department should be established in the future, or else there could be significant issues.

"How do you plan to divide the company’s shares?" Seeing Phoenix Taylor so excited, Peter Brown wanted to see what she ultimately wanted to gain.

However, the result was somewhat unexpected for Peter Brown. When it came to interests, Phoenix Taylor did not demand a large share like last time.

"CEO Wang, this is how I divide it: Since you have so many technologies and funds, there is no dispute that you are the majority shareholder of the company, holding 80% of the company’s shares; your father’s 5% remains unchanged; the village community council holds 5% of the shares as an investment in the form of land. Frankly, they hold so many shares simply because you want to help them, but they are not qualified to have so many shares. Liza Smith, Rachel Williams, Quinn Walker, and Hellen Brown, as key workers, each have 0.5% of the shares; each of us four invests 100 million and has 1% of the shares, is that okay?"

Hearing this, Peter looked at several people.

Mansell Thompson said, "I am very optimistic about this project and plan to invest. I don’t know if Mr. Wang agrees?"

Edward Martin looked at Briar Henderson and said, "Indeed, it’s a good project. We will raise money and join one share too, Peter. We will take advantage."

Phoenix Taylor added, "After dividing the shares like this, 96% of the shares will be split, and the remaining 4% will be used as incentive shares for corporate talent. As long as they work in the company, they will enjoy this share, but if they leave, they will not. What do you think?"

Quinn Walker, who was listening on the side, agreed, "Peter, I think this can work. The company also needs funds, and it’s not appropriate for us to hold so many shares."

Peter Brown thought for a moment and said, "This is how it’ll be: since Phoenix Taylor is going to be fully in charge, you’ll invest 100 million and have 3% of the shares. Let me make this clear: 1% is yours, and the other 2% is the company’s shares – you’ll have them as long as you are in position; the remaining 2% will be used for incentives, and if that’s not enough, I will divide more from my shares."

Peter Brown approved Phoenix Taylor’s division method.

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