kvmb Chapter 241: Obtaining the Sentaurus Compatibility License!
Chapter 241: Obtaining the Sentaurus Compatibility License!
However, as long as Vilan does not sell the licenses for the use of the MEMS simulation library on a large scale.
Therefore, the competitive pressure in the MEMS industrial simulation equipment market is not too great, and the profit margins are quite good.
If Vilan were willing to license the MEMS simulation library behind the third-order thermo-elastic coupling paper and the formal verification algorithm engine from Qifeng Institute to Magwel under the name of "Qifeng Institute Route," then, while others may not be able to say for sure, as long as Magwel performs consistently, they could live very comfortably with Vilan's on-site engineers handling the manufacturing, Qiming's second-layer pre-launch, and Qifeng Institute's feedback.
This is a long-term investment. As long as they don't mismanage it, Magwel's market value could potentially multiply several times over in the future.
"Mr. Su, are you sure?"
At this moment, Bellata's voice trembled slightly as she asked Su Chen.
At this moment, he realized that if Magwel cooperated with Su Chen or, in other words, with Wei Lan, Magwel could gain so many benefits! Thinking about those benefits and how Magwel's future market value might multiply several times, Bellata naturally felt somewhat uneasy.
"Whether you are sure or not is up to you to decide."
Su Chen didn't say anything, but just smiled and looked at the other person.
Of all the benefits Su Chen offered, none of them involved actual cash.
Whether it's the outsourcing of Vilan, the initial launch of the second floor of Qiming, or the supplementary funding from Qifeng Academy, Su Chen didn't offer any tangible cash for any of these things. Instead, he offered Magwel's current or future growth opportunities.
The value of these growth opportunities naturally depends on Magwel, or rather, on how much the couple is willing to offset the price of the 1999 global exclusive licensing agreement.
Maria sighed softly, her eyes seemingly lost in memories.
"Back then, Magwel spent $1.4 million to acquire Yong-Lab. We took it all, including the 1999 Sentaurus compatibility license and the three simulation-related patents."
She paused.
"Adding to the processing behind the old factory in Leuven over the years, and the legal fees behind the three rounds of patent litigation, Magwel has gone from 1999 to 2024, a journey of 2 years, with a total of US$4.7 million in funding behind it."
Su Chen nodded slightly.
Maria continued.
"But times have changed, and the prospects that Mr. Su has shown us are something that Magwel greatly admires."
She looked up.
"Therefore, Magwel is willing to offer you, Vilan, the exclusive global rights to use our 1999 Sentaurus-compatible license, along with the rights to use the three MEMS simulation patents in mainland China, and the product name held by Bel-Sim 1.0, all for $3 million."
She looked up.
"Magwel retains all rights."
"Wife," Bellata said anxiously.
They initially spent $4.7 million, but ended up gaining nothing. Magwel's tangible and intangible losses likely amounted to $4.7 million. Having paid a huge price and received nothing in return, their only achievement—the 1999 Sentaurus compatibility license and the three simulation-like patents behind it—was ultimately sold to Villand for only $3 million. Considering such a low price and the enormous costs Magwel had incurred, Bellatha felt a deep pang of regret.
But faced with her husband's hesitant behavior and gaze, Maria gently waved her hand and then looked at Su Chen with a determined expression.
While it's heartbreaking to see Magwel sell the 1999 Sentaurus compatibility license and three patents to Su Chen for a mere $3 million, continuing to hold onto them would only be like a vampire octopus sucking blood from Magwel, making Magwel weaker and weaker. Therefore, sometimes decisive decisions are necessary.
Moreover, although Vilan only provided $3 million, the three things it offered were far more valuable than money. Outsourcing, early access, and the Qifeng Institute's support—these three things represent not just a monetary amount, but a strategic positioning for Magwel's global expansion over the next twenty years.
On the other side, seeing his wife's resolute gaze, Bellata could only sigh helplessly.
Having tacitly agreed to this, Su Chen smiled and spoke.
"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."
"I wish us a pleasant cooperation."
"It's a pleasure working with you..."
July 10th, 12:30 AM.
The three items plus $3 million have been decided.
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At 9:00 AM on July 11th, at the Bund Maokai, Vilan Legal and Magwel Legal held a meeting. What could have been a six-hour legal document negotiation session was completed in two hours and thirty-three minutes. At 3:00 PM, the formal legal text of the Vilan-Magwel joint framework agreement was finalized.
10:00 AM on July 12th.
Shanghai Pudong Zhangjiang Weilan Headquarters.
Hundreds of reporters were invited and excitedly discussed the press conference while waiting for Su Chen to take the stage.
Su Chen suddenly sent messages to major newspapers and even internet media companies saying that there was big news to announce, so these reporters naturally had no choice but to rush over overnight.
Many reporters who had traveled from afar had dark circles under their eyes. However, these dark circles didn't affect their work at all; they were excitedly discussing the press conference and what news would be released.
Amidst the whispers of the reporters, Su Chen, along with Magwel's Bellata and Maria, slowly entered the press conference venue.
Reporters at the scene quickly took photos.
Taking the microphone from the employee, Su Chen looked at the reporters with excited eyes and spoke.
"It's a pleasure to meet everyone. The theme of this press conference is to announce the formal cooperation agreement that Vilan has reached with Magwel. In this agreement, Vilan has spent US$3 million to purchase the exclusive global rights to use Magwel's 1999 Sentaurus-compatible license, as well as the rights to use three MEMS simulation patents within mainland China!"
"Whoosh—"
The reporters at the scene were instantly in an uproar.
Su Chen actually managed to purchase the exclusive global rights to a 1999 Sentaurus-compatible license from Magwel in Leuven? And it even included three MEMS simulation patents!
The reporters at the scene looked on in disbelief and shock.
作为记者,他们了解的情报消息比普通人多得多。他们了解到1999年Magwel曾花费1.4亿美金为代价吞下Yong-Lab。这是1999年的1.4亿美金,加上接26年背后后面那一面三轮专利诉讼里律师费用,总资金走4.7亿美金。
What's even more unbelievable is that Vilan only spent 33 billion US dollars to buy the global exclusive rights to Magwel's license and even three MEMS patents.
Is Magwel being sold too cheaply?
In people's minds, it's normal for a Sentaurus-compatible license to sell for 1.5 billion or 1.3 billion US dollars worldwide. Yesterday morning, Harvey presented all of WIPI's documents, and after the entire internet verified them, the 12 billion US dollar offer that Vilan had on Harvey's desk was revealed. That was the most sincere price Vilan could offer.
"Mr. Su, are you sure you're not mistaken? Are you sure that Vilan purchased the global exclusive rights to use the Sentaurus-compatible license for the incredibly low price of 3 million US dollars? And that includes the rights behind the three MEMS simulation patents as well?"
Maria didn't wait for Su Chen's reply. As the party that sold the 1999 license, it was best for her to answer now. So, amidst the disapproving gazes of the crowd, she slowly began to speak.
"We at Magwel did indeed sell the exclusive global rights to the Sentaurus-compatible license we held in 1999, along with our three MEMS simulation patents, to Vilan for $3 million! This included the product name Bel-Sim 1.0. From this point forward, Magwel no longer has the exclusive global rights to the Sentaurus-compatible license, and we can no longer independently market any Bel-Sim products under the Magwel name!"
"Whoosh—"
Hearing Maria say that Magwel had lost its exclusive global license to use Sentaurus compatible products and could no longer sell any Bel-Sim models under the Magwel name was incredibly disheartening.
People finally understood what Wei Lan had gained this time, and what she had bought!
The shock in people's eyes could no longer be concealed. The reporters exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock and horror.
"Clatter clatter clatter clatter clatter clatter clatter clatter..."
After the initial shock, the reporters quickly pressed their cameras and stared intently at the two sides on the stage.
Two minutes later, the camera lights stopped flashing.
A female reporter slowly raised her hand, and Su Chen gestured for her to speak.
"Ms. Maria, may we interview you?"
Upon hearing the reporter's words, Maria nodded slightly, indicating that the reporter could speak.
「马丽亚女士,你们Magwel公司为什幺要以这幺低的价格,将Sentaurus兼容许可的全球独家使用权以及其他三项MEMS仿真专利转让给薇澜。我个人感觉这些东西叠加在一起,也许卖个10亿美金也不算低。毕竟你们Magwel当初可是花费了1.4亿美金吞下Yong-Lab。加上后面二十二年里背后那一手三轮专利诉讼里律师费用,总资金走4.7亿美金。此时考虑到通货膨胀因素,您将刚才那些东西以10亿美金乃至15亿美金的价格卖给薇澜,那也是合情合理的。」
Hearing the tall female reporter's words, the hundreds of reporters present nodded slightly. Indeed, Magwel may have spent nearly $1.4 million in cash to acquire Yong-Lab, so it's reasonable to resell it to Villand for $15 billion.
At this moment, Maria suddenly sighed as the reporters cast curious glances at her.
She silently took her husband's hand and slowly began to speak amidst the curious gazes of the reporters present.
"The reason I did this is for the dream behind my husband's 36 years of hard work since 1985, a dream called 'the dream of basic algorithms'."