The McAfee Board Meeting is convening?
That's right. Today is the day the McAfee Board of Directors meets. Logically speaking, it's currently early July, and it hasn't reached the scheduled date for the board meeting yet.
This is an additional board meeting!
Before the meeting officially started, some shareholders and shareholder representatives who arrived early began to discuss in low voices.
"Have you heard?"
"Of course I have. The initiator of this additional board meeting is Mr. Kyle Page!"
"Exactly. Just a few days ago, Mr. Page acquired the 25% stake in McAfee Company held by Microsoft in one fell swoop. Combined with his original 15% stake, he has suddenly become the largest shareholder of McAfee Company."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk~ A total of 40% of the shares. He initiated this board meeting, presumably aiming for the position of Chairman."
The shareholders and shareholder representatives present were no ordinary people; on the contrary, they were very well-informed.
A few days ago, right after the news reported that Kyle had bought Microsoft's shares in McAfee, they had a premonition and made guesses.
Even though the board meeting had not yet convened, they had already sensed the development of the situation, just as they had expected.
"Humph!"
Just then, a cold snort was heard.
"Heh, I wondered who it was. So it's Mr. Hopson. What, seeing your Master about to lose power, are you venting your impotent rage?" one shareholder mocked the newcomer.
Jack Hopson, male, 47 years old, is one of the founders of McAfee Company.
He resigned years ago, but as of now, he still holds a 2.5% stake in McAfee.
At the same time, he is the best friend of George Samenuk, the Chairman and CEO of McAfee Company. In the board of directors, he absolutely supports all of George Samenuk's decisions.
"William Kville, stop your sarcasm. Samenuk won't necessarily lose because he has our support," Jack Hopson said in a low voice.
"You're just deceiving yourself!"
William Kville sneered, "Mr. Page now holds over 40% of the shares,"
"And several of us are also on Mr. Page's side. Do you think Samenuk still has a chance of winning? You're dreaming!"
The struggle for equity between Kyle and McAfee Chairman George Samenuk had long been an open battle; they didn't think Samenuk could win.
Thump, thump, thump~
At that moment, Chairman Samenuk arrived!
Simultaneously, he was followed by several shareholders, all of whom were senior executives of McAfee Company and people who had built the company alongside Samenuk. Unquestionably, they were Samenuk's die-hard supporters.
"George, you're here."
As Samenuk's best friend, Jack Hopson immediately showed great enthusiasm upon seeing him.
"Buddy, long time no see."
Samenuk gave him a big bear hug, and his solemn expression vanished. Conversely, William Kville and the others standing on Kyle's side turned their heads away one after another.
Before the board meeting even started, the entire scene was filled with an invisible air of tension... Shortly after, Kyle arrived as well.
Not only that, but Kyle was followed by a large group of people. Led by the great lawyer Paul Goodman, the legal team consisted of eight people, a truly massive entourage.
Everyone took their seats.
"Kyle Page, you initiated today's additional board meeting, so I want to ask you, what exactly do you want to do?" Chairman Samenuk, sitting at the head, asked with a dark face.
"Exactly!"
As Samenuk's die-hard friend, Jack Hopson immediately followed up, "If there's nothing important, don't waste everyone's time. Everyone's time is very precious."
For a moment, everyone's gaze in the room was focused on Kyle.
Why?
Heh!
Are you all pretending to be confused while knowing exactly what's going on?
Kyle looked around and then said loudly, "It's simple. I believe George Samenuk's ability is no longer sufficient for the position of Chairman. I even think he can step down from the role of McAfee CEO as well."
Whoosh!!!
A single stone caused a thousand ripples!
Although many people present had long expected it, they still couldn't help but feel shocked when the fact actually came out of Kyle's mouth.
In particular, the shareholders in Chairman Samenuk's faction saw their expressions change drastically.
The shareholders standing on Kyle's side, such as William Kville, immediately showed looks of joy.
Bang!
Before Chairman Samenuk could speak, Jack Hopson couldn't help but shout, "Who do you think you are? McAfee Company was founded by Samenuk, me, and others! I'm telling you, even if you own over 40% of the shares, don't even think about taking McAfee away!"
As he finished speaking...
He immediately received support from many shareholders and shareholder representatives.
But... was their rage of any use?
"Everyone, we are now in a civilized era of the rule of law. Whether Samenuk steps down is not decided by whether he is a founder, but by the opinion of the majority of shareholders," Kyle sneered.
"You!" Jack Hopson was beyond furious.
At this moment, Jack Hopson's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Kyle, his gaze looking as if it could kill.
Taking away the fruits of their hard work?
Even though Jack Hopson had already left his specific management position at McAfee Company, he was still unwilling to accept Kyle using such means to "steal" the company they had worked so hard to create.
That's right!
In the eyes of Jack Hopson and the others, Kyle was a thief!
If it were a game, Kyle would be the big boss in their eyes, an evil existence!
"Alright, everyone is busy and time is precious. Let's just vote directly. For the future development of McAfee Company, I nominate myself to be the new Chairman. Well, we can vote now, right?"
Kyle ignored the bloodthirsty gazes of Jack Hopson and the others, instead looking at Chairman Samenuk at the head of the table.
Samenuk was very annoyed!
However, did he have a choice?
Kyle had acquired the shares held by Microsoft and was now clearly the company's largest shareholder!
"Support!"
William Kville was the first to speak, "I also believe Samenuk is no longer suitable for the position of Chairman. Mr. Kyle Page is already a world-renowned super-rich man at such a young age. I firmly believe that having Mr. Page as Chairman is the best choice for McAfee."
"Seconded!"
"Nothing more to say, I support it!"
"Mr. Page has successively invested in ICQ, Yahoo, Amazon, and LinkedIn Corporation. He is someone very familiar with the internet; no one is more suitable than him to serve as the Chairman of McAfee."
"Agreed!"
In a short time, several people led by William Kville expressed their views one after another, standing firmly on Kyle's side.
Chairman Samenuk?
To hell with him!
Given the current situation, who would still care about Samenuk? Naturally, they wanted to cling to Kyle's coattails.
The vote was over!
As many as 82% of the equity holders stood on Kyle's side.
Samenuk stepped down dejectedly.
Not only that, but he also stepped down from his management position as CEO.
From this day forward, Kyle officially took control of McAfee Company and assumed the role of Chairman.
It's true that Samenuk is a talent, but since he chose to oppose Kyle, there was no need to be friendly. Completely suppressing the opponent is the way to go.