Chapter 338 Hot
One side really wants to buy, the other really wants to sell, and the shareholders, CEO, and investors are all their own people.
Even the price was negotiated in advance, so the negotiations between the two parties were extremely smooth. The rest were all insignificant details, which could be left to the lawyers and the people below.
Davis was very excited and busy, as if his company was being acquired.
Representatives of the new shareholders of Yiku.com and YouTube CEO David Banks held hands together, and people from the two companies completed the signing in a villa in Silicon Valley.
There was no shortage of anyone at the scene except reporters. YouTube had arranged photographers in advance to capture the signing ceremony.
In the flash, the two parties signed, then exchanged contracts, and finally opened champagne to celebrate. The rest is to wait until YouTube is acquired by Microsoft before the news will be announced to the public.
Davis was half relieved at this time.
Why is it half? Because although the two parties signed the contract, the funds for the acquisition have not yet arrived.
The new shareholders of Yiku.com will have to wait until YouTube is acquired by Microsoft before they can get the money.
Davis walked to the corner and clinked glasses with Qin Shaoyan, "John, you know, I was a little nervous when I signed the contract just now."
"The last time I was nervous was when I was going to When you become a father."
"You were nervous last time because your identity was different, and you are also nervous this time." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "From today on, your identity is also different. "
"No, my current identity has not changed." Davis said modestly.
“A good start means half the battle is won.” Qin Shaoyan said with a pun, “Just complete the remaining half.”
Davis took a sip of champagne and suddenly asked: "What do you think Mr. Chen is doing now?"
"They are enjoying their vacation." Qin Shaoyan shrugged, "Maybe in Hollywood, Maybe in Las Vegas, who knows, no one can contact them for the time being.”
“Then let’s wish Mr. Chen and his team a happy holiday,” Davis revealed. An easy smile.
At this time, Chen Guangxia, shareholder and CEO of Yuanyiku.com, was taking his direct relatives to see the scenery in several national parks in the United States and enjoy the joy of camping close to nature.
They put down their burdens, had fun, and started a one-month travel vacation in the United States.
Maybe there was some reluctance to fail in starting a business, but now it’s all gone.
It’s not that they are all broad-minded and generous, but each of them received a windfall of one to two million RMB.
Compared with the huge amount of money received, other things were trivial, so everyone looked away.
However, compared to the new shareholders of Yiku.com, the money they received is just a hair on the body of Jiuniu.
Qin Shaoyan put down his wine glass, "Next, our next step is how to talk to Mr. Bill Gates."
"Leave this matter to me." Davis said confidently, "I will help you make an appointment with Mr. Bill Gates."
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With the huge power of money, , Davis got things done quickly.
Qin Shaoyan soon received another invitation from Bill Gates to visit his "House of the Future" again.
This time Qin Shaoyan not only took Zhang Pingyi with him, but Davis also followed.
As the middleman who brokered the acquisition between the two parties, coupled with his keen eye for investing in YouTube, Davis was naturally favored by the big boss, so he was asked to come with him.
After the three people drove into the Bill Gates Manor in a car, Davis looked around, with a look of envy and jealousy in his eyes, staring at the surrounding scenery.
Qin Shaoyan asked: "You haven't been here before?"
"I've been here once, with my boss." Davis sighed, "I was a little nervous at the time. I dared to look everywhere and left quickly."
"I never thought I would be able to come here as a guest one day."
"Damn, it's great to be a rich man!"
Qin Shaoyan smiled and said nothing.
The car soon arrived in front of the "Future House". Bill Gates was already waiting at the door, warmly welcoming the guests.
After greetings, several people entered Bill Gates' living room, and both parties sat on the sofa, and then service staff brought snacks and drinks.
Bill Gates said straight to the point: "I heard Davis said that you are now interested in selling YouTube?"
"That's right." Qin Shaoyan nodded.
“Why now?” Bill Gates looked at Qin Shaoyan with interest.
"I also considered selling after I talked to you last time, but I gave up the idea." Qin Shaoyan said seriously, "I didn't think it was a good time to sell at that time. YouTube seemed very promising. Prospects, I think it’s not good enough.”
Bill Gates nodded noncommittally, “So what price are you planning to offer now?”
“I think the 2 billion we talked about before. The dollar is a reasonable price," Qin Shaoyan said with a smile.
"$2 billion?" Bill Gates was very surprised.
Because Qin Shaoyan proposed 2 billion before, but a few months later he did not increase the price.
However, if Qin Shaoyan really wanted to sell YouTube at that time, it would be difficult to sell YouTube at a price of US$2 billion because the premium was too serious.
Although the concept of video websites has exploded and YouTube occupies the majority of the market share, it is not worth the price.
Both parties know this.
The valuation is a valuation, but if it really wants to be acquired, it cannot be calculated based on US$2 billion. Moreover, the YouTube that Bill Gates wants to get is YouTube that enters the Chinese market, otherwise its value will only be discounted.
Now after several months of accumulation, the number of YouTube users has reached an astonishing level, and is close to the value of 2 billion US dollars.
Of course, there is still some premium here.
“But.” Qin Shaoyan’s words took a turn. “After a period of development, YouTube has achieved certain results, so the price has increased slightly.”
"After discussing with other shareholders, we feel that US$2.3 billion is more appropriate."
"Huh?!" Bill Gates was stunned for a moment, a little strange about this number.
How was this valuation of US$2.3 billion derived?
"We are not raising prices without reason, Mr. Gates." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "The extra three hundred million US dollars is definitely worth it."
"Because The US$300 million needs to be used to acquire a Chinese video website.”
Bill Gates immediately became interested, "Which video website is it?"
Davis quickly took out a report from his briefcase, "BOSS, this is a Chinese video website issued by a Chinese think tank. Market investigation report. "
"The first one is Kuaibo.com, and the second is Yiku.com, which we acquired this time."
Qin Shaoyan explained: "Initially. Our idea was to acquire Kuaibo.com, which would be more beneficial to YouTube.”
“But other shareholders of Kuaibo.com proposed a price of US$300 million, and there were great differences among the shareholders. In the end, the acquisition plan failed. .”
"But Mr. Davis Hansen has also hatched a plan B, which is to build a new video website, which is Yiku.com."
Bill Gates was a little surprised when he heard this and looked at Davis , "Is this Yiku.com invested by Microsoft?"
"Yes, Mr. Gates used five million US dollars in exchange for 33% of the shares." Davis smiled, "It was just A small attempt, I admit that I have some gambling elements.”
“This website also gave me a big surprise, it grew very fast, far beyond our expectations.”< br>
Bill Gates showed a satisfied smile and praised: "Well done, Davis, this is really a great investment, you are really an investment genius."
While flipping through the report in his hand, he happily asked about the situation of Yiku.com.
Davis did a lot of homework before coming and answered Bill Gates' questions fluently.
Bill Gates asked happily: "So YouTube is planning to acquire this website?"
"The acquisition has been completed." Qin Shaoyan replied, "It's just that it hasn't been announced to the public yet. Dai Weiss suggested that we keep the news secret for now."
"I also think it's not the time to announce it yet."
Bill Gates agreed and said, "This suggestion is great."
"So, 2.3 billion US dollars, 2 billion US dollars is to buy YouTube, and 300 million US dollars is to buy Yiku.com?"
"Do you agree with this price? Mr. Bill Gates?" Qin Shaoyan asked.
"No problem." Bill Gates stretched out his hand, "Deal."
Qin Shaoyan reached out and shook hands with Bill Gates with a joyful face. Davis next to him saw This scene made me tremble with excitement.
As the person who knows the two websites best, Davis was appointed by Bill Gates as the person in charge of the acquisition. After completing the acquisition, he will receive a promotion and a salary increase.
Not only did he get a huge sum of money from this acquisition, but he also gained the appreciation of his boss. It was a double happiness.
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A few days later, Microsoft announced big news to the media.
Microsoft will acquire YouTube as a whole for $2.3 billion.
After the news came out, not only public opinion, but also the entire Internet industry was boiling.
The US$2.3 billion acquisition added fire to the myth of Internet wealth. An Internet company that was established less than a year ago created several billionaires and batches of people in a very short period of time. Millionaires, multi-millionaires.
What makes people in the Internet industry even more crazy is that the video website track is already a new gold mine.
After the news of Microsoft's acquisition of YouTube came out, the valuations of several other video websites in the United States also skyrocketed, making those entrepreneurs very excited and wanted to kowtow to YouTube.
Video websites have once again become an emerging hot spot, and feedback was quickly given in the capital market. Microsoft's stock rose that day.
Three days later, YouTube announced that they had completed the acquisition of Yiku.com and officially entered the Chinese market.
The news spread back to China, and the entire Internet was boiling.
$2.3 billion, YouTube.
USD 300 million, Yiku.com.
Are current video websites so valuable?
That's not a website, it's a gold mine.
Whether it is Tudou or Youku, whether it is Liujianfang or 56.com, video websites of all sizes have received calls from investors.
Compared with no one paying attention before, now video websites have suddenly become very popular.
Everyone is looking forward to the next Yiku.com and YouTube.
(End of this chapter)