Chapter 290: Sprout wants to discuss cooperation with Tengda? Change of business ideas!
The meeting is still going on.
After completing next year's budget, the heads of each subsidiary began to report on their work. In fact, they simply summarized the results achieved this year and deployed development plans for next year.
Pei Weiping was the first to report.
“In 2011, Qingcheng Group expanded into two new businesses: Qingcheng Bicycle and Qingcheng Power Bank. Qingcheng Retail successfully separated two sub-brands: Qingcheng Coffee and Qingcheng Milk Tea. Qingcheng Technology added an online ticketing business.
The number of Qingcheng APP users exceeded the five million mark."
In the absence of Weixin's traffic and the impact of the food delivery subsidy war, the number of users of Qingcheng app can still achieve reverse growth, which is already a small miracle.
In this regard, Du Qingqing was indispensable.
"In addition, Qingcheng Group has opened a total of 45 Qingcheng Xiaozhu flagship stores and 215 ordinary stores in 25 large and medium-sized cities across the country, and established regional companies such as Modu, Jingshi, and Shancheng."
"So far, Qingcheng Group has achieved annual operating income of 4.5 billion, profit of 1.15 billion, and net profit of -820 million. At the same time, it has also conducted Series A financing and obtained 3.2 billion in working capital."
Qingcheng Group's profits mainly come from Qingcheng Xiaozhu's online and offline catering business.
"In 2012, Qingcheng Group will consolidate the two new businesses of Qingcheng Bicycle and Qingcheng Power Bank, covering every Qingcheng Xiaozhu. It will also expand and strengthen the two sub-brands of Qingcheng Coffee and Qingcheng Milk Tea, and implement Qingcheng Coffee
Entering supermarkets and entering campuses with Qingcheng milk tea strategy. Continue to increase the promotion of Qingcheng APP and strive to exceed 20 million users. Open 1,000 new Qingcheng Xiaozhu stores, covering Beijing, Magic City, Yangcheng, etc.
First and second tier cities.”
After financing, Qingcheng Group is obviously more confident.
"In terms of research and development, Qingcheng Group will strengthen the synergy with Qingyun Data, strengthen the linkage with the algorithm laboratory, and at the same time invest more R&D funds in environmentally friendly tableware and Qingcheng bicycles."
After Pei Weiping finished his report, Zhang Shuo did not make too many comments.
Something to talk about.
When he had a conversation with Pei Weiping and Du Qingqing alone before, they had almost finished the conversation.
In a word, although Qingcheng Group will accelerate its development next year, it will also become more independent and will still not be the business focus of Sprout Group.
Following the report was Cao Yanhua, President of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment.
"In 2011, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment released a total of 23 new games including "Clash of Clans", with an average of two new games released every month, ranking first in the world in terms of market share in the mobile game market."
A very eye-catching set of data.
It can also be seen from this that Zhang Shuo has the biggest interest in Jade Bird Entertainment.
Not much to worry about.
"In the investment sector, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment completed its strategic investment in EPIC, successively acquired Xiami Music and Dota 2, established five major studio groups, and further improved the organizational structure."
After the five major studio groups have been established one by one, Zhang Shuo has no plans to continue to expand the scale of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment’s game studio in the short term.
The release of more than 20 new mobile games throughout the year is already the upper limit of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment.
After all, they are all top quality.
Even if Zhang Shuo was immersed in the game industry in his previous life, it is impossible to say that if he had caught all the high-quality mobile games in his previous life, there would definitely be fish that slipped through the net.
"As of now, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment has achieved annual operating income of 28.5 billion and turned in profits of 10.25 billion."
That's it.
This has not even included the profits expected to be handed over in December.
The pillars of the platform are solid.
"In 2012, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment will continue to consolidate its leading position in the field of mobile games. While developing new mobile games, it will continue to tap the growth potential of old mobile games."
When he said this, Cao Yanhua was actually under a lot of pressure.
How many high-quality original mobile games Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment can produce next year does not depend on the three major mobile game studio groups of Fire Phoenix, Jingwei, and Jade Bird, but on Zhang Shuo, the big boss behind the scenes.
Therefore, Cao Yanhua did not dare to speak too fully.
From his perspective, of course, he is also worried that Zhang Shuo will one day run out of talents.
When that time really comes, it will definitely be a catastrophe for Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment. In one fell swoop, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment will be stripped down to its shiny underwear, leaving nothing behind.
I guess I will have to rest on my laurels from now on.
Because of this, Cao Yanhua has been taking precautions. As early as three months ago, he had been consciously organizing the planning staff of the studio to plan new games on his own.
But as of now, the headquarters has not received a very satisfactory game plan.
This shows Zhang Shuo’s incredible level.
"In addition to mobile games, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment will also accelerate its layout in the field of client games. While vigorously promoting TI events, it will also rapidly promote the two projects of "Tianya Mingyue Dao" and "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds"."
So far, the success of TI1 has undoubtedly given many people confidence.
"Tianya Mingyue Dao" is expected to be ready for internal testing before the end of next year, and "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" will be later, estimated to have to wait until the first half of 2013.
Just formed a more reasonable time echelon.
In other words, it will take until after 2013 for Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment's layout in the PC game field to be basically formed. As for the 3A masterpiece "Black Myth", there is no need to have high expectations before 2015.
No chance!
“In terms of research and development, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment will strengthen the research and development of virtual engines, motion capture, game AI, anti-addiction systems, minor protection systems, etc., make the engine laboratory and game AI laboratory bigger and stronger, and provide better solutions for the development of PC games.
R&D provides strong technical support.”
Cao Yanhua's work report was very concise, but he handed over the most eye-catching report card.
"Next year, how much profit does Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment expect to hand over to the group?" Zhang Shuo asked.
"About 17 billion."
Cao Yanhua is not ambiguous at all.
This 17 billion expected profit includes 12 billion in recharge revenue and 5 billion in overseas agency revenue, an increase of more than 60% compared to 2011.
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"One hundred and seventeen billion..."
Zhang Shuo, however, is not very satisfied. With the 3.6 billion support fund, it will barely exceed the 20 billion mark. How can it support the great development of the budding next year? "We have to work harder."
"I try my best."
Cao Yanhua was under great pressure, and the others were even more stressed.
For example, Zhao Xiaohu will report next.
“In 2011, Weixin’s users reached 180 million, making it the second largest mobile social network in China. Next year, Weixin will focus on promoting industry-wide solutions for smart life and complete platform transformation.”
"Feixun has become increasingly mature. Next year, in addition to integrating with Qingyun, the main goal is to expand the toC market externally and strive for a thousand large-scale enterprises to use Feixun."
"Motu Xiuxiu has been included in the list for sale, and we are not making long-term plans for the time being."
"The primary goal of AutoNet next year is to complete the development, testing, launch and promotion of AutoNet APP and complete the mobile transformation."
"Pangda Live will be based on the games of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, delve into the game live broadcast track, use Dundun Interactive Entertainment as a platform, strengthen support for game anchors, and strive to exceed the 30 million user mark."
Obvious.
Zhao Xiaohu focused on next year’s plans because there is really nothing to talk about this year.
"In addition to completing the mobile transformation, Automotive Network also has two goals. One is to maintain a certain level of profitability, and the other is to prepare for listing and strive to go public around 2013."
Since the release of Qingcheng Group’s Series A financing, Zhang Shuo’s business strategy has also slowly changed.
No longer blindly pursue 100% control.
Especially in the Internet business, except for the game business, other businesses basically have been burning money in the early stage, and it will be difficult to make profits within three to five years.
Even if it makes a profit, the profit turned over is very limited.
If we still insist on 100% control, it means that all these subsidiaries can only suck blood from the Germination Group, and sooner or later they will be squeezed dry.
It is also not conducive to the expansion of new business for the Germination Group.
In view of this, it is a good choice to use various flexible methods such as financing, sales, and listing to obtain funds for different Internet assets under the Sprout Group.
It not only reduces the blood transfusion burden of the Sprout Group, but also helps improve the external image of the Sprout Group——
No more solitary eating!
Take the listing of Auto.com, for example. Although it is said that Qinghe Technology is 100% controlled, new investors can be introduced before the listing to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.
"Understood!"
Zhao Xiaohu quickly wrote it down.
It is not that simple to promote a company to go public. The preparation period can be as short as one year, as long as two or three years, and some even fail to go public successfully after seven or eight years.
Before listing.
The governance structure of AutoNet must comply with the requirements of listed companies.
From the perspective of the Sprout Group, promoting the listing of Autonet itself can also be regarded as a practical exercise to accumulate valuable experience for promoting the listing of other companies in the future.
Du Ruiwen was the fourth to report on his work.
"In 2011, Qingyun Data started from scratch and successfully built the Binhai Data Center, Magic City, and Haijin City data centers. It is expected that they will be completed and delivered by the end of the year. By the beginning of next year, Qingyun Data will basically realize the eastern region data network
The formation and erection work.”
"In the investment sector, Qingyun Data has also completed the acquisition and integration of Bajie.com."
“In 2012, Qingyun Data will focus on investing in the construction of global data centers in northern Sichuan Province. By building a new computing power network system that integrates data centers, cloud computing, and big data, it will orderly guide the computing power demand from the east to the west and optimize data.
The center’s construction layout will promote coordinated linkage between the east and the west.”
This is why.
In 2012, Qingyun Data's other budget was as high as 1.8 billion, mainly to build a global data center.
"In the research and development sector, Qingyun Data will strictly abide by the development strategy finalized at the October strategic meeting, cooperate with other companies, and make efforts in the three major sectors of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS at the same time."
The original strategic meeting had already set the general direction for Qingyun Data’s development in the next year.
Because Zhang Shuo didn’t make too many comments.
after.
Lu Kai, Zhu Zhenghong, and Gu Mingzhang also gave their work reports one after another.
Not to mention the two tool companies Jiaoyang Holdings and Sprout Real Estate, Maili Technology has one and only one goal for next year, which is to complete the production and manufacturing of Maili X1.
The purpose is very clear.
What is basically certain is that the Germinal Group next year will still be in a state of rapid development.
Can't stop for a moment!
………
At the end of the meeting, Zhang Shuo called Zhao Xiaohu to the office, chatted alone about Panda's live broadcast, and asked with a smile: "How is the popularity of Panda's live broadcast recently?"
"The exclusive broadcast of TI1 has indeed brought a large number of users to Panda Live. Since the start of the competition alone, the number of registered users of Panda Live has increased by two million." Zhao Xiaohu is also very excited.
"With so many new players coming in, there is no problem with the server, right?"
Zhang Shuo is very clear that one of the biggest expenditures of a live broadcast platform is broadband expenditure. If the bandwidth is not sufficient, the live broadcast may be stuck, which will affect the user experience.
"There were several minor glitches, but they were all resolved in time. In this regard, both the group's technical center and Qingyun Data have given great support."
"That's good!"
Zhang Shuo was very pleased. Unknowingly, there was already a strong technical team within Germination.
"In the next stage, Panda Live must develop the barrage function and strengthen supervision of the reward system to prevent any mistakes." Zhang Shuo specifically warned.
"clear!"
Zhao Xiaohu himself has a background in product research and development, and he will only strive for excellence in new software functions.
"Also, after the TI1 game, Dundun Interactive Entertainment can consider signing contracts with team members and inviting these professional players to join Panda Live and become a member of the game anchor. This can not only continue to attract traffic, but also consolidate this period of time
The influx of Dota players." Zhang Shuo reminded.
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"When professional players become anchors, will it affect their daily training and make outsiders think that they are not doing their jobs properly?" Zhao Xiaohu said he was confident that professional players would not want to sign the contract.
"It's not required to live broadcast 24 hours a day, just interact with players every day."
Zhang Shuo was very calm, "Professional players also need to monetize their fame, don't they? If the level really declines due to live broadcasting, it can only be said to be unqualified."
"Okay, I will arrange for someone to contact you."
"How is the planning of Weixin's Spring Festival marketing campaign going?" Zhang Shuo asked.
"We have cooperated with the group's marketing center to finalize a detailed marketing plan, and it is estimated that 200 million funds will be allocated to carry out Weixin's red envelope grabbing activity during the Spring Festival."
Compared with last year’s Spring Festival marketing, Qinghe Technology seems to have become more stingy.
actually not.
Last year's Spring Festival marketing was to grab new users and increase user stickiness, but this year Weixin's Spring Festival marketing has only one purpose - to promote Weixin payment.
The reason is also very simple.
Next year, whether Weixin is a public account, a small program, or even a smart city, smart travel, etc., one of the pillars will be Weixin Payment.
If the number of Weixin Pay card-bound users is insufficient, then all this will be a castle in the air.
Since it is so important, why not increase investment?
Like the entire 500 million?
In addition to the fact that the Sprout Group is strapped for funds, it is also because this is the first time in China, or even in the world, to carry out an activity similar to "all the people share the cash prize", which is already eye-catching in itself.
An additional budget of 300 million yuan is just icing on the cake at best.
It is better to spend more funds on the cutting edge for offline promotion and use.
By 2013, giants such as Ali and Tenda will see the magical power of giving out red envelopes during the Spring Festival, and the marketing expenditures will be estimated to increase several times, or even more than ten times.
This is the advantage of foresight.
There is another very important factor. It is now 2011, and the number of Weixin users has not yet exceeded the 200 million mark. Sharing 200 million in cash red envelopes is enough.
When the number of users exceeds 500 million or 1 billion in the future, it will certainly not be this number.
………
After Zhao Xiaohu left, Zhang Shuo called Luo Changan again.
"How are the talks with Qiandu and Ahri about the sale of 71 Assistant and Motu Xiuxiu going?"
Although 71 Assistant is affiliated to Qingniao Interactive Entertainment and Motu Xiuxiu is affiliated to Qinghe Technology, the sale of the two softwares is solely responsible for the investment and mergers and acquisitions department of the group.
Luo Changan executes it, and Lu Kai checks it.
"We are still in contact. At present, Ahri's offer for 71 Assistant is 5 billion, and he is not very interested in Motu Xiuxiu. Qiandu's offer for 71 Assistant is 5.5 billion, and his offer for Motu Xiuxiu is 500 million.
."
"too low!"
Zhang Shuo shook his head, "My base price for Assistant 71 is 10 billion. I still have to stay patient and continue to contact you. Don't appear too eager. It's best to whet the appetite of both companies."
Although the capital chain of Germination is tight, it is not in a hurry.
"clear!"
Luo Changan also knows very well that such a big deal cannot be concluded in a short time. If it is really finalized, it may be the largest deal of China Internet to date.
………
Friday arrived in a blink of an eye.
In the evening, Zhang Shuo and Jiang Yue went to attend the award ceremony officially organized by Binhai City. As expected, they met a group of big guys from Binhai City in the reception room.
Different from the little transparent guy last year, this year Zhang Shuo became the center of attention as soon as he appeared.
"It's hard for me to even meet you, a big boss."
Linde New Energy CEO Zeng Qun, who attended this kind of gathering for the first time, was the first to come over and say hello. He was also accompanied by Professor Wu and Wang Tao.
They are all acquaintances.
"I have said before that Sprout Group's investment in Linde New Energy is a strategic and financial investment and will not interfere with the company's daily operations. Isn't this what I said?"
Zhang Shuo was already able to deal with this kind of situation with ease.
The rise of Linde New Energy has not been smooth sailing. Especially in the first few years after its establishment, when the market prospects were still unclear, it was always a small matter.
Zhang Shuo naturally let Zeng Qun do what he did.
"Okay, okay, I can't tell you anything!"
Seeing Zhang Shuo again, Zeng Qun was actually very emotional.
I remember that when he was discussing investment with Zhang Shuo, Zhang Shuo and his Germinal Group were still "unknown". Now they are famous all over the world and have become the backbone of China's Internet industry.
This.
Only eight short months have passed, which is incredible to think about.
"Don't say it's you, it's hard for me to see Zhang Shuo even once." Professor Wu was also amusing.
"I was wrong, I was wrong." Zhang Shuo quickly begged for mercy, "Let's do this. I'll host you another day and invite you two to get together. How about it?"
"That's pretty much it."
Professor Wu then let Zhang Shuo go. He also wanted to talk to Zhang Shuo about WALLI Intelligent Manufacturing.
Several people were chatting when there was a commotion at the door.
But it was the second master and Mr. Ren who came together. Even Zhang Shuo had to get up to greet him. He wanted to chat for a while, but he couldn't squeeze in at all.
It can be seen from this.
One year later, Zhang Shuo's status has improved, but there is still a gap compared with the second master and Mr. Ren.
This is normal.
But after the second master finished dealing with those people, he took the initiative to find Zhang Shuo and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, I heard that Mei Ya is planning to sell 71 Assistant?"
"Yes, there is no shortage of money!" Zhang Shuo did not deny it.
"Then, can Tengda participate in the competition?" The second master was looking forward to it.
The strength of Tenda Games lies in its channels. It cannot compete with Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment in the field of mobile games. This is certainly due to its lack of originality, but it is also related to the fact that Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment does not rely on Tenda's channels.
If we can win 71 Assistant, it will definitely be a major benefit to Tenda Games.
Even if it costs a lot of money.
"It's a pity," Zhang Shuo shook his head, "Tengda is not within the scope of Suya's consideration."
"Why?"
The second master was very disappointed, "You don't doubt Tengda's financial strength, do you?"
In the second half of this year, Tenda spent huge sums of money to expand entertainment. There were indeed occasional rumors that Tenda was strapped for funds, but this is by no means true.
With Tengda's size, even if things go badly, they can still squeeze out billions.
"That's not true."
Of course, Zhang Shuo also knew that Tengda was a real rich man and explained with a smile: "I am worried that once 71 Assistant falls into Tengda's hands, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment will have to look at Tengda's face."
"..."
The second master was also choked by Zhang Shuo's frankness.
"Tengda can sign a supplementary agreement with Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment regarding 71 Assistant to ensure that games published by Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment will not be treated differently on 71 Assistant. It can take two years, three years, or even longer."
The second master still doesn’t want to give up.
"In this case, it's not impossible to consider it."
Zhang Shuo was hesitant on his face, but he was actually overjoyed in his heart.
Only he knows that in one or two years, as major mobile phone manufacturers launch their own APP malls, the value of 71 Assistant will be greatly reduced.
The really valuable period is the two or three years.
That’s why Zhang Shuo is eager to sell 71 Assistant, even if it is sold to Tenda, because Weixin will add the “Game Center” function next year and officially guide the traffic of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment.
By then, reliance on 71 Assistant will drop rapidly.
At the same time, the MaiLi X1 released next year will also come with its own MaiLi Mall, which will be a potential distribution channel, so there is no need to worry about being blocked by Tenda.
Now that the second master has promised, it is even more foolproof.
The bidding between Qiandu and Ahli was too fiddly and had already made Zhang Shuo dissatisfied. If a competitor like Tengda could be introduced, it would undoubtedly be good for Germination.
No matter who bids the highest, the one who will benefit the most will definitely be Germination.
"Then it's settled?"
The second master was very pleased that he finally didn't get a rejection from Zhang Shuo.
"Fine!"
Zhang Shuo pretended to agree reluctantly, "Please ask someone to contact Mo Ya."
"Okay!" The second master finally showed a smile on his face, "Actually, our two families can also cooperate in other fields, such as takeout or live broadcast."
"Well, let's forget about this for now." Zhang Shuo declined.
"Okay, let's talk in detail next time when we have time."
The second master, however, is very resilient and thinks that opening an opening is a good start.