Chapter 829: Second Place
When Alibaba was hit hard by the Nasdaq crisis, he did not hesitate to give half of the voting rights of his shares to Lao Ma, so that the other party signed an anti-dilution clause.
But since Ali broke out of the crisis and developed rapidly.
More and more institutions want to invest.
This cunning guy tried to dilute Xu Liang's excessive shareholding countless times, but was blocked by this clause.
However, the main purpose of his meeting with Ma Yun this time was not for Yahoo China.
"Lao Ma, Hongmeng Pay has obtained the third-party payment license given by the above. Do you know about this?"
As soon as these words came out, Ma Yun instantly became envious.
Although Alibaba’s Alipay appeared later than Hongmeng Pay, there is not much difference in the development of the two parties.
The eldest brother, not to mention the second brother, are all gangsters.
Who would have thought that during the Chinese New Year, the good news would come from the delivery room, that she would be promoted.
Joined the career department and got a job in the public service.
"Brother Xu, you are the major shareholder of Alibaba. You will do anything to help this time." Ma Yun said quickly.
Xu Liang smiled and said: "It's okay to help, but do you know the rules regarding the issuance of third-party payment licenses?"
"Just wanted to ask your brother for advice?"
"It's very simple.
Third-party payment is a financial license. According to my country's current financial regulations, foreign equity cannot exceed 49%.
So you should be careful with future financing."
He is not talking nonsense. Why did Lao Ma establish a partnership system within Alibaba in his previous life?
Why separate Alipay from Alibaba?
The biggest reason is that most of Alibaba’s shares are in the hands of SoftBank and Yahoo.
This is not in compliance with China’s financial industry regulations.
"Brother Xu, is this what the above told you?"
"Otherwise?"
"Brother Xu, our Ali must comply with the regulations. After all, nearly 50% All the equity is in your hands, and coupled with the management’s shareholding, there will never be the problem of excessive foreign ownership.”
Ma Yun said quickly.
Xu Liang nodded, "I'm just giving you a reminder.
When you go back, please hurry up and prepare the materials. I will tell you, but when will the application be approved? Not necessarily.”
The reason why he mentioned this was to give Jack a beating.
By the way, put a tight spell on him and stop thinking about diluting his equity.
"The result is not important. We are very grateful that your brother is willing to help." Ma Yun said with a smile.
Cai Chongxin nodded in agreement.
Xu Liang waved his hand, "You're welcome, we are all a family. If Ali is well, he will be good to me too."
"Yes, we are all a family."
The three of them looked at each other and smiled, and for a while they talked happily.
However, only the three of them knew how genuine and how fake the smile was.
After sending Ma Yun away.
"Mr. Xu, do you really plan to help Alipay apply for a third-party license?"
Xu Liang nodded.
“Since Hongmeng Pay has been opened by the above, it is impossible to only give it to us.
If you hold it tight for half a year, you will gradually let go.
Say something to Ali, it can somewhat ease the conflict between Ma Yun and I. ”
Lv Hui nodded.
In the past two years, Ma Yun has repeatedly tried to attract external investment to dilute Hongyan’s equity, but failed because of the ‘anti-dilution clause’.
< br>The relationship between the two parties has become less happy because of this.
In addition, China is not the United States.
No monopoly is allowed above.
So, the third-party payment license will definitely be liberalized.
He was just going along with the flow of the situation.
“I hold half of Alibaba’s equity. If it develops well, it will be of great benefit to me.” Xu Liang continued.
After Lu Hui nodded, "What about Yahoo? Do you really agree to Yahoo's investment in Alibaba?"
"Of course I don't want to.
Although Yang Zhiyuan's Yahoo is still somewhat prosperous now, it is already He is a dead man and is close to death.
But Ali is brilliant and has a bright future.
Lao Ma is a rare business elite.
The key is still a stubborn donkey.
The more you try to suppress him, the more he will kick you in the ass.
In order for my 49.99% stake in Alibaba to continue to increase in value, I can only follow him at this stage.
But Lao Yang is not a fuel-efficient guy.
If he wants to sell the rotten cabbage of Yahoo China at a gold price, he can't get through with me. ”
"It seems that Yang Zhiyuan will talk to you personally." Lu Hui said with a smile.
"Definitely.
This matter has just begun, and it is still early to end."
——
After leaving Lilac Garden, Ma Yun endured I couldn’t help but sigh.
"I didn't expect it to be so easy."
Cai Chongxin nodded. They had prepared so many excuses and even traveled hundreds of miles to the magical capital to meet Xu Liang in person.
In the end, they agreed without using anything.
It felt like a heavy punch to cotton.
Didn't panic.
"It always feels a little too smooth."
Ma Yun turned around and looked over, "I think so too.
Agreed to our acquisition of Yahoo China to compete with Hongmeng, and also took the initiative to secure a third party for us Pay for a license? ”
Buy one get one free?
Big opening bonus?
How could the first generation be so stupid? Even if you are lucky and one or two appear occasionally, you will never reach Xu Liang's current position.
“Lao Cai, you said he wouldn’t agree on the surface, is there some conspiracy behind it?”
Cai Chongxin recalled the previous meeting, He shook his head slowly.
“It’s not like that.”
"I don't think so either. But this thing is weird from the inside out."
Cai Chongxin pondered for a while, "Is it possible that he really just wants to support Ali's development? After all, he He holds 49.99% of Alibaba's shares.
Although it is not as good as his shareholding in Hongmeng, to some extent, Alibaba is also a direct subsidiary of Hongyan.
An additional 0.1%. Equity, Hongyan can incorporate Ali into its financial report
So, it is in his interest to develop better.”
Ma Yun nodded, "This is the most reasonable explanation I can think of."
"Jack, actually we don't have to think so much.
Just move forward according to our established plan.
As for Xu Liang, whether he really allows it or has other considerations, all we can do is wait and see."
"That's all." Ma Yun. sighed.
For him, who was proud and arrogant, this moment was frustrating.
But the strength is not as good as others, so what can be done about it.
——
“Dad, Dad.”
Looking at his second son who barged in like crazy, Li Zhaoji frowned and scolded.
"You are already in your thirties, why are you still so unstable?"
Li Jiacheng trembled with fright.
He has been severely disciplined by his father since he was a child, and the fear and respect for his father have been engraved in his bones.
But today is an exception.
Li Jiacheng recovered quickly and waved the magazine in his hand.
"Dad, Forbes just released the 2005 Global Rich List, and Xu Liang ranked second with $45.2 billion."
"Got it."
"Got it?"
< br>Li Jiacheng turned his eyes and quickly saw the "Forbes" magazine placed on the low table next to his father.
On April 29, "Forbes" magazine announced the 2005 list of the world's richest people in New York.
The number of global billionaires with a net wealth of US$1 billion or more reached 691, an increase of 131 from the previous year.
Among them, the United States added 69 new billionaires, bringing the total number to 341, far ahead of other countries.
These rich people control US$2.2 trillion in wealth, an increase of US$300 billion from the previous year.
Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, continues to rank first with $46.5 billion, ranking first for 11 consecutive times.
American investor Warren Buffett ranks third with $44 billion.
Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal replaced German supermarket magnate Karl Albrecht, who originally ranked fourth, with a personal fortune of US$25 billion.
Mexican telecommunications giant Carlos Slim Horu ranks fifth with $23.8 billion.
Saudi Prince Assoud ranks sixth with $23.7 billion.
Ingvar Caprad, founder of IKEA, ranks seventh with $23 billion.
Paul Allen, one of the Microsoft Big Three, ranks eighth with $21 billion.
German supermarket giant Carl Albachter ranks ninth with $18.5 billion.
Robson Walton, one of the heirs to Walmart, ranks tenth with $18.3 billion.
Once a frequent visitor to the top 10 richest people in the world, Oracle founder Larry Ellison slipped to 24th, and his net worth is only US$12.9 billion.
Before him was Lao Li, the former richest man in China.
His personal wealth increased from US$12.4 billion announced the year before to US$13 billion, ranking 23rd.
This year's Forbes list of the world's richest people, the biggest attraction is Xu Liang.
This fast-rising Chinese tycoon ranked third in the rankings like a comet the year before last.
In 2004, it went a step further and suppressed the veteran investment giant Buffett.
The huge wealth of US$45.2 billion is even more dazzling.
“The younger generation is to be feared!”
Li Zhaoji sighed.
“Dad, the newspapers said that Xu Liang’s wealth has been omitted a lot.
But his equity interests in Hongmeng and Hanhua add up to more than 45.2 billion US dollars.
< br>What's more, he still holds the beverage and food giant Master Kong, and the market value of this company has now exceeded 100 billion Hong Kong dollars," Li Jiacheng said.
“It is normal for wealth to be under-counted. After all, Forbes is not the FBI. Even the FBI would have a hard time counting all the wealth of the super rich.
Compared with wealth, people are more worthy of attention. ”
Looking at his son, Li Zhaoji shook his head inwardly.
Before, he thought that his youngest son was smart and skillful, and he was a good candidate to inherit the family business.
But compared with Xu Liang...
Li Zhaoji sighed again.
"Why isn't Xu Liang's surname Li?"
Ding-ling-ling...
The phone suddenly rang.
Li Zhaoji picked it up, took a look at it, thought for a moment and then pressed the answer button.
“Brother Tong, hello.”
"Fourth, I heard that Mr. Xu Liang came to Xiangjiang?"
"I don't know? I didn't receive his call."
After secretly cursing for being cunning, Zheng Yutong smiled and said : "Someone told me that his Kunpeng is now parked on Lantau Island."
"The Kunpeng is his private jet, but it is sometimes lent to executives of his companies, so it is just that the aircraft is parked on Lantau Island." If so, the person may not be in Xiangjiang."
Paused.
"Brother Tong, are you so concerned about Xu Liang's behavior that you have something to do with him?"
"Old Si, you don't know, right?"
Li Zhaoji's eyes flashed, "Brother Tong, you This sentence really confused me.”
(End of this chapter)