Chapter 392 Hidden Opportunity
That is to say, he, who has experienced more than 20 years of ups and downs in his previous life, is an ordinary young Chinese man, and is most likely very grateful to be entertained by the world's richest man. , arousing a feeling of being valued.
In subsequent negotiations, you may be at a disadvantage unconsciously.
"Mr. Xu came to visit with precious gifts. Of course I have to treat him well."
After finishing speaking with a smile, Bill Gates changed the subject.
"What does Mr. Xu think of Google's US$3.6 billion offer to acquire Vivendi Games?"
Xu Liang said calmly: "It's very simple. Larry Ellison is indeed a madman who will seek revenge."
Bill Gates was stunned for a moment, then came back to his senses.
Of course he knew about Larry Ellison's guarantee for Google, but that was not what he wanted to hear from Xu Liang.
"Ellison is indeed a stubborn bastard, but he is also a smart man. In Google's current situation, issuing $600 million in asset-backed securities is already the limit.
He can no longer use Oracle to promote Google's development.
Even if he is willing, Oracle's shareholders, board of directors and management are not willing. ”
Xu Liang did not interrupt, his face still looked like he was listening attentively.
Bill Gates saw this, and after secretly saying "cunning", he stopped playing riddles.
“So, with Google’s current financial situation and their continuous winning of the Super Bowl and New York Times advertising expenses, even if they use leverage, it is impossible to come up with $3.6 billion. ”
"Mr. Gates, do you mean that Google is bluffing?"
"Yes."
"So what?" Xu Liang said calmly.
“So, Hongmeng can continue to negotiate with Vivendi. As for Microsoft, we can give up the competition, as long as Mr. Xu agrees to put all its games on the Xbox platform after successfully acquiring Vivendi Games.”
Xu Liang smiled and shook his head.
"Mr. Gates, I cannot agree to this condition."
"Why? This is something that is beneficial to both of us."
Bill Gates asked with a smile on his face. There is no trace of anger or dissatisfaction after being rejected.
“It’s very simple.
If Vivendi Games, Hongmeng and Microsoft are the only ones competing now, your condition is true. But now it’s not just us competing, but also Google , and their bids are higher
Even so, Mr. Gates said, Google was bluffing. But Vivendi probably doesn’t think so.
Jean Foch will probably still negotiate based on US$3.6 billion. After all, Vivendi is too short of money now.
Therefore, if Hongmeng continues to offer to acquire Vivendi Games, it will not be competing with Microsoft, but with Google.
Therefore, Mr. Gates cannot give up Microsoft in exchange for benefits. "Xu Liang smiled.
He is almost certain that Microsoft has already contacted Vivendi.
The latter must have adopted Google's $3.6 billion offer and talked to Microsoft.
Microsoft foresaw Vivendi's greed, understood the difficulty of subsequent negotiations, and the exorbitant price of Vivendi's games, and no longer planned to continue.
But they were a little unwilling to quit like this.
After all, a lot of silence costs have been paid.
And Vivendi games are indeed very important to the development of Xbox.
So I talked to Xu Liang and obtained the publishing rights for games such as "World of Warcraft" and "Diablo", which could be regarded as ensuring my own interests.
Losing the Vivendi game is nothing.
Rejected by Xu Liang, Bill Gates' eyes flashed, but the smile on his face did not diminish.
Things were more troublesome than he expected.
“Does Mr. Xu think it is difficult for Microsoft to suppress Google’s acquisition of Vivendi Games?”
"No, just the opposite. It is not difficult to acquire Google with Microsoft's strength, but everything must be worth the money. Acquisition of Vivendi Games for US$3.6 billion.
Not worth it." Bill Gates smiled and said: "Mr. Xu is wrong. Whether it is worth it depends not only on the value of Vivendi's game itself, but also on Microsoft's own development strategy.
And the game is exactly that It is one of Microsoft's main businesses, and Vivendi games are an important supplement to Microsoft's own business.
The acquisition of Vivendi at a premium is a very important business acquisition for Microsoft, and we will not give up easily. .”
"Mr. Gates, if Microsoft really planned to acquire Vivendi Games at a high price, I wouldn't be sitting in front of you now." Xu Liang said with a smile.
"Haha. I just want to meet Mr. Xu this time and make friends. I just mentioned the cooperation casually. If Mr. Xu is not willing, forget it. We each rely on our abilities."
Looking at the calm man opposite, Xu Liang thought for a moment and said directly.
"Mr. Gates, there is no problem with the cooperation between Microsoft and Hongmeng. But the method needs to be changed.
We can publish all the games under Vivendi Games on the Xbox platform after the acquisition , and even Hongmeng's "King of Fighters", "Samurai Shodown", "Metal Slug" and "Hungry Wolf" can also be sold on Microsoft's platform
In exchange, Microsoft guaranteed Hongmeng and issued US$1.5 billion in ABS asset-backed bonds to acquire Vivendi Games.
By the way, Hongmeng is preparing to launch Series B financing in June next year, and I sincerely invite Mr. Gates to join us. ”
Xu Liang’s strategy is very clear, exchange benefits for benefits, don’t think about getting nothing.
Of course, Gates and Microsoft are strong, so he will inevitably pay more.
Just like Hongmeng’s Series B financing qualification, it is the exchange condition for him to give more
Hongmeng’s Series B financing qualifications are now very popular.
A flash of thought flashed in Bill Gates' eyes.
After a while.
"Mr. Xu is indeed a successful businessman."
Xu Liangang breathed a sigh of relief and smiled on his face.
"I'm just a newbie. When Mr. Gates becomes a shareholder of Hongmeng, I still have many business matters to ask Mr. Gates for advice."
Although there is support from the memory of the previous life, there is a high probability that Microsoft will not He would spend too much time on the merger and acquisition of Vidywang Games, but in this life, he has disrupted the situation, and he has become less sure.
Now that the other party is letting go, the pressure on him is much less.
Looking at the relaxed young man opposite, Bill Gates smiled slightly.
"Mr. Xu, I remember that Microsoft reached a deal with Hongmeng a year ago?"
Xu Liang was startled for a moment, then reacted.
Bill Gates was talking about the deal last year when Hongmeng sold its website list to Microsoft for US$120 million.
Xu Liang nodded and said: "Hongmeng and Hanhua have had good cooperation since very early on, and I believe it will be the same this time."
Bill Gates smiled slightly, "Just like Xu Liang As Mr. Xu said, we have already had a basis for cooperation. Therefore, Microsoft wants to cooperate with Mr. Xu again this time."
After a pause, he said slowly.
"USD 15 billion to acquire Hongmeng International."
Xu Liangliang shuddered.
Looking at the smiling old Gates, I cursed in my heart.
In exchange for Microsoft's withdrawal, I have already transferred some of my interests.
But the guy across from me planned to swallow the soup and water in one gulp.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Gates. Hongmeng is not for sale." Xu Liang said decisively.
He has two flagships.
Hongmeng and Hanhua are our foundation.
No amount of money is needed to sell it.
"Mr. Xu may wish to think more about it. Moreover, what Microsoft acquired is only part of Hongmeng International. Mr. Xu also has the rapidly developing and promising Chinese market. This is the foundation of Hongmeng and Mr. Xu’s Hongmeng International." Subject.”
(End of this chapter)