Chapter 389 Google’s Strategy
“Here.”
Looking at the stack of business cards handed over by Xu Liang, Lin Junrui was a little surprised.
“So many?”
Looking at the thickness, there are forty or fifty sheets.
"Many of them are models and starlets. If you want them, keep them. If you don't, throw them away. Take the rest and contact them. You should be able to dig out a lot of customers."
Lin Junrui nodded. Then he took it over.
"In addition, Duan Yongping agreed to join Hanhua Capital Silicon Valley Company as a partner, so you register another 'Jupiter No. 3 PE Fund' under the company for him to manage."
In When the banquet was about to end, Duan Yongping came to him specifically to tell him about it.
“Understood.”
"There is no need to control Duan Yongping's investment direction, but his investment must pass the inspection of the company's compliance department."
Xu Liang made it clear.
No matter how talented an investor is, there will be times when he makes a mistake. If you want your company to develop steadily and continue to grow, an effective system is very critical.
“With Duan Yongping and Chen Shijun joining us, shall we continue to recruit partners?”
“As long as they are really talented, we can recruit them.” Xu Liang was decisive road.
Those who can be recruited by Hanhua are basically successful entrepreneurs or top talents in the industry. These people "bring their own traffic." Once you join, it will be a great boost to the development of Hanhua.
Even if the investment suffers a loss, the loss is the client’s money, not Hanhua’s money.
If money is made, Hanhua will get at least 20%.
Why not do such a deal?
And people like Duan Yongping are destined to not be willing to be subordinated to others. After working for two years, he has become familiar with the gameplay of the investment industry, and after accumulating customers, he will definitely leave and work alone.
Therefore, recruitment cannot stop.
What’s more, Shuixing Fund No. 3 currently has no person in charge.
After giving Lin Junrui instructions, the two of them separated and went home.
In the next seven days, after reviewing the investment projects of Mercury Fund one by one, Xu Liang was also ready to return to China.
‘Dingle bell…. ’
The phone suddenly rang.
Picked it up, looked at it, and quickly pressed the answer button.
“BOSS, we just received news that Google is offering US$3.6 billion to purchase Vivendi Games.” Richard Sanders said anxiously.
“What? 3.6 billion US dollars?!”
Xu Liangliang was shocked.
"Yes. The news came from Assistant Jean Foch, so it should be very accurate."
"Wasn't it only 3 billion US dollars a few days ago? Why did it jump so high all of a sudden?"< br>
"I don't know, the people at Google may have found more money. ...BOSS, what should we do? Do we want to follow?"
"Is there any news from Microsoft?" Xu Liang Frowning.
“Not yet.”
"Pay close attention to Microsoft's trends and news about Google CEO Eric Schmidt."
"BOSS, Eric Schmidt has returned to the United States."
"Back to the United States ?”
“Yes. I have arranged for people to keep an eye on them at the Langting Hotel, and they took a flight back to the United States this morning.” Richard Sanders said.
Xu Liang frowned.
It doesn't make sense.
Follow normal behavioral logic.
The high price of US$3.6 billion must be an attempt to settle the matter and put down both Microsoft and Hongmeng. As Google's main negotiating partner at this time, Eric Schmidt should stay in Paris and actively wait for Vivendi's opinions instead of returning to the United States immediately.
“Is there anyone left at Google in Paris?”
“There are three people left.” Richard Sanders replied.
"Three people?"
"Yes. ... It's a bit strange to say that the high price of US$3.6 billion was quoted, and Vivendi Games was about to be won, but the person responsible for the main negotiations left. "Richard Sanders also noticed something strange.
“It’s indeed a bit strange.” Xu Liang was thoughtful.
“Boss, could there be a problem at Google headquarters?”
“I will investigate this matter. You are paying close attention to the movements of Microsoft, Vivendi and Google in Paris. . As for the quotation, don’t worry about it now, let’s see what Microsoft does first.”
"Okay."
After hanging up the phone, he pondered for a while and then called Yang Zhiyuan.
The phone rang for a long time before being answered.
"Xu Liang, are you okay? I was in a meeting just now."
"Brother Yang, I want to ask you about something important."
"What's going on? Tell me?"
"What's going on with Google recently?"
When asking about Google's news in the United States, Yang Zhiyuan is definitely the first choice.
“You don’t know?”
“What do you know?”
Xu Liang was a little confused and his heart skipped a beat.
“I almost forgot, you are not an American, and you really don’t know about the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is equivalent to the Chinese Spring Festival Gala in the United States, with more than 100 million people watching it every year, and it has a huge influence.
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Just three days ago, Google spent $9 million to get one minute of advertising time in the Super Bowl.
And Google is still negotiating with the New York Times to get theirs. Layout.
Now Google is firing on all cylinders, and Yahoo search is under great pressure. By the way, Xu Liang, I remember, isn't he competing with you for the Vivendi game? Why do you still have so much money for promotion? "
"Brother Yang, you may not know that Google has just offered to acquire Vivendi Games for US$3.6 billion. This price already exceeds 80% of the actual value of the Vivendi game. "Xu Liang said slowly.
"What? Where does Google get so much money? ! "
"I was also surprised, so I wanted to ask your brother to find out. After all, this is the United States, and your connections must be better than mine. "
After a moment of silence, Yang Zhiyuan said: "Xu Liang, I'll hang up first. I'll call you when I have news. ”
"Okay."
Xu Liang hung up the phone and his eyes became deep.
“Fuck both sides? Interesting. I don’t know if Larry Ellison is taking action again, or if Google is bluffing.”
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“Why do we have to report 36 billion instead of 4 billion? Wouldn’t this cause more trouble for Hongmeng?”
Sergey Brin asked in the Google conference room.
“Of course we can’t quote 4 billion US dollars.
The price is not nonsense. 3.6 billion US dollars is already the limit. If 4 billion US dollars is quoted, not only Microsoft and Hongmeng, even Vivendi’s The management will also think that we are making random offers.
They will not adopt them at all, and they will lose the meaning of delaying Hongmeng with the offer," Larry Page explained.
“We can give it a try and see Vivendi’s attitude before deciding on the specific price. Otherwise, I think US$3.6 billion may not cause much hindrance to Hongmeng.” Sergey Bu Lindau.
"Sergey, Hongmeng and Yahoo have already surrounded us. We don't have much time to continue dealing with Hongmeng on Vivendi games." Larry Page said.
Afraid that they would quarrel, Eric Schmidt, who returned to Silicon Valley, quickly changed the topic.
"Brin, Page, Google is making a lot of noise in publicity. Hongmeng and Microsoft can easily detect the problems, so our plan may not be hidden for long."
" Of course. But it can always be postponed for a while. The most important thing for Google now is time. Every month and even every day is precious to us," Larry Page said.
Eric Schmidt nodded in agreement.
"By the way, don't break the relationship with Ellison. Our competitive relationship with Hongmeng will become long-term. With Oracle as an ally, we can provide certain help at critical moments."
"Don't worry, Eric. Sergey is dating Ellison's daughter now," laughed Larry Page.
This sentence really made Eric Schmidt burnt on the outside and tender on the inside.
“If I remember correctly, Ellison’s daughter Megan is only 17 years old now.”
Looking at Eric Schmidt’s disbelieving eyes, Sergey Brin quickly waved his hand.
"I didn't interact with her anymore, I just contacted her a few times occasionally."
Everyone who knows Ellison knows how much he dotes on his baby daughter. If he knew about Sergey Brin, A guy who is one step older than his daughter, if he wants to take advantage of his little baby, he can probably rush over with his MiG-29 fighter jet and kill him.
Looking at the two of them, Larry Page couldn't help laughing out loud.
After laughing for a while, several people calmed down.
“Okay, we have one more thing to discuss.”
Larry Page took out a document and handed it to Eric Schmidt.
"This is a letter of intent signed by Bill Gates. Microsoft wants to acquire Google for US$8 billion."
After Eric Schmidt read it.
"Page, Brin, what are your opinions?"
"Of course I refuse."
Sergey Brin said carelessly: "If he offers 20 billion US dollars, maybe I will consider it. 8 billion? Who are you looking down on?"
Eric Schmidt casually said The file was tossed aside.
“Last year Google turned a profit. This year our revenue has nearly five times increased and our net profit has increased more than ten times. Next year our net revenue and profit will be even higher.
Whether it’s $8 billion or $20 billion, Google shouldn’t be sold.
Page and Brin, we have the best company in the world.
We couldn't have had a better opportunity to start a business by selling it. "Eric Schmidt said solemnly.
"Eric, since we rejected Hongmeng's acquisition last year, we have never thought about selling the company. "Larry Page smiled.
"That's right. ”
Sergey Brin nodded affirmatively.
Eric Schmidt smiled and looked at the acquisition document that was still next to him.
"It seems that we will add another Microsoft to the list of enemies."
Thinking of the behemoth represented by these two words, Sergey Brin and Larry Page could not help but feel a surge in their hearts. Heavy pressure.
Noticing the changes in the expressions of the two people, Eric Schmidt quickly comforted them.
“In fact, we don’t need to worry too much. Although Microsoft is rich, their accumulation in the Internet field, especially Internet search, is too far behind.
Now the United States has a strong Internet search Most of the company was acquired by Yahoo
Internationally it is Hongmeng Bing.
It is impossible for Microsoft to get it.
So, they have a huge amount of money, but they cannot turn it into a sharp knife that threatens us.
Wait for Microsoft to catch up through its own research and development.
Google has long become the dominant player in Internet search.
So there is no need to worry too much. ”
Eric Schmidt’s comfort relieved most of Sergey Brin and Larry Page’s worries.
(End of this chapter)