Chapter 194(1/2)
192. Bomi Niu criticizes it!
The subsequent negotiations were indeed as Cao Yang expected, and were extremely smooth.
Behind Bomi is the strong Chinese market, and there are no other Chinese market and there are many people.
The effect of the large number of people is that there is a large demand for game products. With the future growth, you will definitely make a lot of money.
Everyone comes from different countries and can cooperate and become international partners to make money together.
What's more, Bomi's own wealth is able to provide Epic with financial support and expand the market.
According to Cao Yang's plan, Bomi will support Epic to become one of the largest game publishers in the United States. Bomi will hand over the excellent products it produces to Epic for a long time in the future, so this can be considered mutual benefit.
Although Epic is still doubtful about what kind of game Bomi can make, Bomi is a good thigh, and Tim still knows this.
Finally, after a day of bargaining, the preliminary intention was finally reached:
Epic agrees to sell 49% of its shares to Bomi for $15 million.
Although not more than half of it, it is because Tim himself insists on needing control.
However, Bomi also put forward several conditions:
First of all, in the Omi market, Epic, as the exclusive publisher, must be issued. There is no right to refuse, and the revenue share after issuance is 55 points.
In the future, Epic's engine-related technologies must be opened to Bomi, and the sales of the engine are divided into Bomi and Epic.
There are many other details about future developments...
It will definitely be endless to discuss for a day or two.
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This time the intention was reached, Bomi actually made concessions.
However, for Cao Yang, this may be the bottom line for Epic. It is already quite good to be able to achieve unconditional issuance and engine technology opening.
The main purpose of the engine technology is to add a lock to the Epic.
The purpose of this lock is to prevent Unreal Engine from surpassing Bomi's X-Engine.
As long as technology is always leading, the X engine will become Bomi's largest weapon worldwide.
Cao Yang is already quite satisfied with achieving these items. The road ahead is still long, especially Bomi's routine.
Slowly erode, sooner or later, Bomi will gain control of Epic.
By then, if Unreal Engine is retired, you can complete the dominance of X Engine.
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After reaching the intention, the rest of things will be much easier. In the next week, Bomi and Epic will discuss the remaining content in detail...
After tug-of-war with each other, the initial letter of intent was signed.
After that, Cao Yang didn't have to come here in person. He completely entrusted his company's legal department to complete the remaining process.
As long as the US regulatory authorities do not deliberately block you, it is basically a foregone conclusion that Bomi acquires Epic.
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After returning to China, Cao Yang handed over the news of his acquisition of Epic to the media.
All major media, as long as there are games-related ones, were basically shocked by this news.
This time, Bomi Company was really big, and Boss Cao was so high-profile, it was completely different from the last time he was interviewed at the airport.
As long as the media dares to ask, Boss Cao will dare to answer.
"Mr. Cao, what is your company's consideration for wanting to acquire Epic?"
"The biggest reason is that we hope that the company's "Shan Hai Jing" can be released globally. In the United States, we urgently need a publisher. Epic is a good choice for cooperation. Their games are very good, and they have strong engines and R&D capabilities, so we chose Epic."
"So Mr. Cao, is there no hope for the acquisition you discussed at Vivendi before? Bomi Company was once infinitely close to Blizzard. Will this connection be lost in the future?"
Cao Yang smiled. The reporter asked very well, and he had just gone to his heart.
"I can only say that there is no absolute in the world. We used to be very interested and sincere in seeking Blizzard's acquisition, and also offered very high prices, but the outcome may not be as we expected.
Now that we have Epic, a partner, we believe in Epic's capabilities, their future in the United States may not be worse than Blizzard.
I hope that with our sincere cooperation, we can open up a broader market."
"Mr. Cao, there is another problem," a young reporter brought the microphone to Cao Yang. "Since Blizzard talks, I have heard rumors before that North Blizzard resigned because Bomi was the behind-the-scenes pusher. This time, after the Northern Blizzard team left Vivendi, they will reorganize a new company. It is said that Bomi was also behind the scenes. There are even rumors that Bomi is the boss behind the scenes of the new company of North Blizzard team. What do you think about this matter?"
Damn it!
Cao Yang was shocked.
There are actually such rumors in the world.
This is really awesome.
The reporter asked the question very well, it was a magical assist, which hit Cao Yang's thoughts.
If this question was not asked at this press conference, Cao Yang felt that it was really not perfect at all.
Cao Yang showed a charming smile and adjusted his best posture in front of the camera and countless flashes, "I can only say that the rumors are too wonderful and are actually unreliable.
Our company cannot be the mastermind behind it.
I have only heard about the Northern Blizzard's personnel earthquake in recent days.
But I don't mind the world connecting the resigned personnel of Blizzard in North and Bomi. If they need to seek financial assistance or technical support as you said, Bomi is happy to cooperate with the resigned team of Blizzard in North and Bomi."
Wow!
Boss Cao's words were like a bombshell.
This should be considered the biggest melon in the gaming industry this year.
The atmosphere at the scene was warm and countless reporters rushed up.
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The next day, major domestic media rushed to report an interview about Bomi's acquisition of Epic:
[Bomi Technology Company may become the first company to acquire a game company in Mi?]
[Bomi will acquire Epic soon, and "Shan Hai Jing" is expected to be released globally.]
[Bomi acquires Epic, will the light of domestic games be lit up from now on?]
[The world's best game engine company is about to be acquired by Bomi!]
In addition to the news of the acquisition of Epic, there are many reports about Bomi and Blizzard in the North:
[Northern Blizzard collectively resigned: Bomi doesn't mind the acquisition?]
[Bomi ushers in a new opportunity: may support the former Northern Blizzard team to create a company?]
[The secret that Blizzard and Bomi in the North have to tell?]
[Insider story of Northern Blizzard's collective resignation!]
[Northern Blizzard Resignation: Who is the driving force behind it?]
[Thinking carefully: the connection between Blizzard's resignation and Bomi acquisition incident!]
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These big melons are released, which has completely overturned the game circle.
The first reaction of the colleagues at Xishanju when they saw the news was-
"Damn it, isn't it fake? Bomi actually wants to acquire Epic?"
"That's over, how can I fight in the future? Everyone has Epic behind it, and Bomi Games' engine is completely settled. Isn't it equivalent to stabbing people with the dragon-slaying sword?"
"How do you say it? I can only say that we don't have the funds and courage like Boss Cao? I also hope that when will Kingsoft buy an engine company come back!"
"By the way, have you seen this news? Bomi said he didn't mind working with the former Northern Blizzard team."
"It's a bit amazing. Boss Cao is making a fool of himself, right?"
"Who knows? A month ago, everyone thought that Bomi bought Blizzard as a joke. Although it is still a joke now, they bought an American game company."
"It can be considered a curve to save the country? Although Epic is not as good as Blizzard, for Bomi, he will have a foothold in the future to explore the foreign game market."
"Damn it, can we force us to go out to sea?"
"Going to sea?! I think you are going to sea!"
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Just when domestic peers were shocked, countless players on the Internet were also amazed by Bomi's operation.
"Damn it! Bomi Niuzi! He actually bought a game company from the United States."
"It's amazing my blog! I announced that from today on, I will be a blog fan."
"Tsk, you want to become a Blog fan, have they agreed? Have you played Jin Dance Group? Have you played Three Kingdoms Online?"
"I'm fucking...I can't wait to play "Shan Hai Jing"?"
"Boss Cao's operations are really beyond expectations. When you think they are going to acquire Blizzard, Bomi gets an Epic back."
"The Unreal Engine developed by Epic seems to be one of the best engines in the world right now?"
"It should be that Epic people are all a bunch of program greats!"
"There is hope, and the game in our country has hope!"
"So the people who were black Bomi came out and slapped the face before. What did you say about Bomi come back then? This company's acquisition of Blizzard is a joke."
"It's not me that it's still a joke now. What's wrong with me not taking it back? If Bomi can acquire Blizzard, I'll go eat shit!"
"hehe."
"You vow not to stand too early, maybe this is really possible."
To be continued...