Chapter 369: Acquisition turmoil, Zhang Shuo wants to spend money on people!
Zhang Shuo's unremarkable remarks triggered a wave of ridicule on the Internet.
For a time, many people who claimed to be Zhang Shuo's classmates, teachers, next-door neighbors, former colleagues, etc. jumped out and told the stories they knew about Zhang Shuo's growth.
It strongly proves that Zhang Shuo is not ordinary.
"When King Meng was in elementary school, he could stand three feet in the wind. At that time, everyone said that King Meng would become a great person in the future. Isn't that true?"
"I always feel like someone is driving upstairs, but there is no evidence."
"When the cute king was in kindergarten, he often helped the old lady cross the street, which shows that he is a caring person."
"Kindergarten? Are you sure it's not the old lady holding him up?"
"Cute King, when I was in college, I seemed to be carefree and often skipped classes. I guess from that time on, I was thinking about starting a business. I admit, I am too small."
"That's right!"
"After graduating from Meng Wang, his first job was related to games, and it happened to be in the newly emerging mobile game industry. Who would believe it if he said he was not here to gain experience?"
"Sure enough, masters are all so humble."
"The master was by my side but didn't seize the opportunity. I hate it!!!"
"As a senior student of Meng Wang Shuo, I would like to ask weakly, I have dug out the love letter that Meng Wang Shuo sent me before, and I have dug it out of the trash can and glued it up again. Can it still be counted now?"
"It's too late for regrets upstairs!"
"Countless junior high school students fainted in the toilet because of crying. Why couldn't they find the shining point in the cute king at that time?"
"Is there a possibility that the cute king was really mediocre before he started his business?" someone said weakly.
"People upstairs, shut up!!!!"
"God is so mediocre, how can mediocre people single-handedly create the Sprout Group?"
"I was wrong, I was wrong." The man immediately gave up.
………
the next day.
As soon as Zhang Shuo got home from get off work, he saw Tang Yu standing guard at the door, "Why didn't you say hello in advance when you came?"
"Third brother, you are a busy man right now, so I don't have to make an appointment in advance." Tang Yu entered the room with a smile, and without being polite, he took out a bottle of water from the cabinet and drank it.
"You can drink cold water on a cold day and you won't have to worry about having a stomachache." Zhang Shuo was speechless.
"Haha, I'm not that delicate."
Tang Yu's health is indeed not bad. He went to teach in southern Sichuan last year and didn't get sick at all.
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
After Zhang Shuo sat down on the sofa, he subconsciously picked up a book and flipped through it casually.
"I can't come see you if I have nothing to do?" Tang Yu was not happy.
"Don't pretend!"
Zhang Shuo didn't even raise his head, he didn't believe it at all.
"Hey, third brother, you understand me." Tang Yu's face changed faster than the weather, and he said to please: "Third brother, our minister gave me a death order, and I must produce an exclusive interview report with you.
, you have to help me."
"Does your minister know about your relationship with me?" Zhang Shuo was very surprised.
"Who doesn't know now?"
Tang Yu felt very depressed when he mentioned this, and said pitifully: "Third brother, now that you have become famous on the Internet, all the past stories about Chen Guzi and rotten sesame seeds have been uncovered by omnipotent netizens, so I have been exposed."
"It's none of my business."
Zhang Shuo didn't want to be fooled and resolutely broke off the relationship.
He was still troubled.
Since becoming famous, I have been watched like monkeys wherever I go, and I have no privacy at all.
After get off work every day, if I don't have any social activities, I basically just go to the apartment, ignore what is going on outside the window, and limit my scope of activities to the small circle of Germination Industrial Park.
At least it's very safe in the industrial park.
"It's none of your business, what about the interview???" Tang Yu blinked.
"no way!"
Zhang Shuo decisively refused.
"No, Third Brother." Tang Yu was really anxious now, "If I don't come up with the interview, I won't be able to pay the salary, and my performance this month will be unsatisfactory. If my performance is not up to standard, my year-end bonus will be forfeited."
"This is simple. I'll help you make up for it. Is one hundred thousand enough?" Zhang Shuo is very rich.
"Hey!" Tang Yu was so unprepared that he stomped his feet and said, "Then what you gave me, third brother, is the same as what I earned through my own hard work?"
Year-end bonuses and the like are just an excuse.
With Tang Yu's family background, who would really dare to deduct her year-end bonus?
You're not asking for trouble.
"Don't even think about the interview."
Zhang Shuo was as cold as ever, "If you really want to be interviewed, then go through the formal channels and submit an application to the Media Department of Sprout Group. If the Media Department has heard of it, then I have no problem."
"Then I'll tell them that you are my third brother." Tang Yu still wanted to go through the back door.
"hehe."
Zhang Shuo sneered, "I told the Ministry of Media early in the morning that anyone who applies under the guise of being my relatives or friends will be shot directly and will be passed in the first round of review. You can try it."
"I***!"
Tang Yu was speechless and simply said, "Third brother, if you don't agree, I will stay here and not leave."
"what ever."
Zhang Shuo smiled and picked up the phone, "Then I'll call the second aunt to report it."
"Ting!!!"
Tang Yu was really stunned, and then his eyes rolled.
"Hey, third brother, if you don't agree to accept my interview, then, since I know a little bit about your life and past, aren't you afraid that I will just fabricate an interview?" Tang Yu is really resilient.
"It's up to you."
Zhang Shuo was as calm as ever, "When the time comes, if your newspaper office receives a lawyer's letter from the Sprout Group, don't blame me."
"Uh-huh-huh, garlic paste is so hard!!!"
Tang Yu retreated completely, hiding his face and running away. There was no way to talk that day.
………
What Zhang Shuo didn't expect was...
The next day, Binhai Daily published an exclusive interview article the size of a tofu cube in the financial section.
Astonishingly, it was Tang Yu who collected a series of conversations with Zhang Shuo from the time he blocked the door yesterday to the time he left, and compiled them into a "special" interview.
It was quickly posted on the Internet by the bad guys, triggering a lot of complaints.
"Haha, as expected of you, the cute king!!"
"Unselfish: x, falling into a trap: √"
"Please tell me, Omnipotent netizen, where can I get such a lovely sister? I want one too."
"LSp upstairs, identification completed!"
"I didn't expect that the cute king is really so boring in real life. Is it okay to just read a book as soon as I get home?"
"Real nerds change the world!"
In any case, the task assigned to Tang Yu by the minister was barely completed.
"The garlic paste is fierce!"
Zhang Shuo was also speechless. He sent a Wei letter to Tang Yu and received only one reply.
"snort!"
As expected, it is better to offend a villain than a woman.
Even a little woman.
………
Thursday, January 10th.
The aftermath of that interview is still brewing online, but Zhang Shuo has no time to pay attention.
Anyway, his goal has been achieved.
With Yang Ma standing in the way, and the interview being truly "earth-shattering," the subsequent media harassment was significantly reduced, and Jiang Yue was able to cope with it.
This counts as completing the mission.
On the contrary, a major event happened in the Internet circle today——
Tenda and Jumei Youpin jointly held a press conference, announcing that the two parties would reach a strategic cooperation, and Tenda would inject all of its e-commerce business into Jumei Youpin.
At the same time, it also invested US$300 million in Jumei Youpin.
Tengda's purpose is to control Jumei Youpin and at the same time assist the development of Jumei Youpin, transforming from a single vertical e-commerce to a full-category e-commerce, especially in the oversized clothing, footwear and hats category.
"sure."
Apart from anything else, Zhang Shuo admires Zhang Shuo just for being able to express this damn desire for survival.
If you say cut off the e-commerce business, cut it off.
After Erye hit a wall with Zhang Shuo before, he immediately reached a cooperation with Jumei Youpin.
The speed is not bad.
Although this marriage, from the perspective of Jumei Premium, it is inevitable that She Tunxiang will follow suit. While gaining great development opportunities, it also lost its controlling stake.
Even if Tenda declares to the outside world, Jumei Youpin will maintain independent operations and will not interfere.
But after all, there is a sharp sword hanging above his head.
From Tengda's perspective, choosing Jumei Premium is actually a helpless move.
Belongs to the next sign.
The best option would be to work with Ahri, Jingdong, and Pinxixi, but unfortunately I was rejected by them all.
We can only settle for the next best thing.
Apart from the three giants Ali, Jingdong, and Pinxixi, the only options left for Tenda are Jumei Youpin and Weipinhui, two vertical e-commerce companies.
In comparison, Weipinhui is better than Jumei Youpin.
The reason why Tenda chose Jumei Youpin, in Zhang Shuo's opinion, is that Weipinhui has been listed, while Jumei Youpin has not yet been listed, making it easier to operate.
In the future, after promoting the listing of Jumei Youpin, we can also take advantage of the opportunity to escape.
Compared with the cooperation with Jumei Youpin, Zhang Shuo is more concerned about Tenda's determination and courage in reducing non-core businesses. Compared with Qiandu's coyness, Tenda is really vigorous and resolute.
He not only has the courage to cooperate with Qiandu, but also puts down his posture to cooperate with Jumei Youpin.
Unfortunately.
Even with such determination, Tengda's prospects in the Chinese market are still bleak.
Because as time goes by, Tenda's two core businesses of games and social networking will only be suppressed more and more by Germination, and the gap will become wider and wider.
This is the most deadly.
It’s not just that games and social networking are Tenda’s core businesses and the foundation of Tenda, but that these two businesses are also Tenda’s main blood pool.
Just imagine, can a shrinking blood pool still support Tenda to become the largest investment institution?
Obviously it doesn't work.
This means that in this life, Tengda has not only shrunk in its core business, but has also been unable to build a huge investment network through capital.
This is the most deadly.
You know, in 2021 alone, Tenda's external investment assets accounted for 48% of its total assets.
Nearly half.
No wonder it is said that Tenda is handing over half of its life to its partners.
Tenda's future loneliness is almost inevitable. After all, Qiandu still has some technical accumulation in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, while Tenda basically has no unique secrets except Icq.
This is the problem.
So, looking back, the overseas strategy that Zhang Shuo gave to the second master at the party last week is really the only way out for Tenda in the future.
Unfortunately.
The second master obviously didn't really listen.
………
In addition to the news about Tengda, there is also some news within Sprout.
For example, just yesterday, Qingyun Data successfully completed a capital increase of 4 billion. As a major shareholder, Moya injected a huge amount of 3.6 billion into Qingyun Data to support its development in 2013.
also.
Faced with Akane Data's interference, the Dream Fund and Daosui Group consortium accelerated the acquisition process of Japan Storage and officially issued an acquisition invitation yesterday.
The total planned acquisition price is US$4.3 billion.
Still the old rules, Dream Fund holds 55% of the shares and Daosui Group holds 45%.
That means——
If the acquisition is successful, Daosui Group will need to pay US$1.935 billion, approximately 12.4 billion.
And next.
The Germination Department also needs to acquire Jing Jiawei, invest in Longxin and Amd, take control of Jiangxia Xinxin, and prepare to build a software industrial park. Each of these items represents an astronomical amount of expenditure.
Not to mention, there will be a steady stream of subsequent R&D investment.
"I really can't live in peace for a moment."
There is no way, Zhang Shuo is born with a life of tossing, and he can only continue to toss new businesses in order to show his ambition and do his own little bit for the rejuvenation of China.
While I was worrying about funds, Tan Yunsong, chief scientist of the Fertile Soil Research Institute, knocked on the door and came in.
"Chairman, let me report on next year's scientific research plan."
"good."
Zhang Shuo suddenly had a bad premonition, but still asked Tan Yunsong to sit on the sofa.
"In addition to regular scientific research projects next year, I suggest that a new 3D printing laboratory be added. This technology has broad application prospects in the future and is worth increasing investment." Tan Yunsong said.
"Can."
Zhang Shuo readily agreed.
No one knows better than him that ten years later, although 3D printing technology is still not mature, it has made great progress and has become the first choice equipment for some DIY players.
Investing in 3D printing will definitely not make you lose money.
"In addition, it is recommended that the group invest in building a supercomputer center in Houhai, which is mainly to provide computing power support for artificial intelligence research, and can also radiate to the entire Houhai, including the Eastern University of Science and Technology under construction." Tan Yunsong put forward the second suggestion.
"Hasn't one of the supercomputing centers already been built in Binhai City and just put into use?"
Zhang Shuo was a little surprised.
"The more supercomputing centers, the better. In such a large coastal city, one supercomputing center is obviously not enough, especially for artificial intelligence research, which is inseparable from a supercomputing center."
Tan Yunsong was very persistent.
"Okay, then you will take the lead in this matter and leave it to the Maili Group for implementation." It was rare for Tan Yunsong to take the initiative to make a request, and Zhang Shuo could not refuse.
In my impression, the original space-time coastal city is also planning the second phase of the supercomputing center around 2020.
In this generation, due to the existence of the bud, the demand for computing power has already surged. It is worthwhile to build a supercomputing center in Houhai, even if it is a little advanced.
Enantang Technology, the original artificial intelligence unicorn of Spacetime, once invested 4 billion to build an exclusive supercomputing center, which shows the huge demand for computing power in artificial intelligence research and development.
Such a comparison shows that Tan Yunsong's request is indeed very reasonable.
As for listing the supercomputing center under the Maili Group instead of the more relevant Qingyun Data, it is naturally because Qingyun Data is not wholly owned by Sprout.
Qingyun Data, which has just completed its capital increase, cannot afford such a large project.
"Thank you, Chairman!"
Tan Yunsong was very happy that his goal was achieved, and then turned around and left.
"Ting!!!"
Zhang Shuo feels that in the eyes of senior executives, he may be just an ATM.
The tool man is really impressed!
………
It's Friday in the blink of an eye.
Lu Kai, the vice president in charge of investment business, reported to Zhang Shuo on the investigation of Linxiang Jing Jiawei.
“It’s very efficient.”
Zhang Shuo really admires Lu Kai's work efficiency. It has only been a few days.
"It's almost the end of the year, let's make a quick decision."
Lu Kai has been working in the Pirate Saint Group all year round and is obviously used to this kind of high-load work. He smiled and said: "The initial valuation of Jing Jiawei is 2.5 billion."
"Can it be won?" Zhang Shuo was concerned about this.
"There should be no problem in convincing Jing Jiawei's major shareholders. Being acquired by Buya is generally regarded as a good thing in the industry. The problem now is that Linxiang may have some ideas."
In the industry, Sprout Investment is notoriously generous.
"Tell me."
"Linxiang proposed that in order for them to approve the acquisition of Jing Jiawei by Meiya, at least two conditions must be met. First, Jing Jiawei cannot move out of Linxiang after the acquisition."
"no problem."
Zhang Shuo readily agreed, let alone Linxiang, the original Demon City did not set restrictions in this area.
These are all basic operations.
"The second condition is about Pinxixi Group's construction of a modern logistics park in Linxiang. They want to join the queue and be ranked second after Jiangcheng." Gu Mingzhang said with a smile.
"this…"
Zhang Shuo was also stunned.
It can be seen that Pinxixi Group’s tens of billions of investment in logistics parks has indeed become a hot topic.
There are overt and covert struggles everywhere.
Jiangcheng is the headquarters of Pinxixi Group. The land for Jiangcheng Logistics Park has been approved and preparations are underway for the start of construction. Other cities cannot compete for the designation.
Then this second logistics park is of great significance.
Because obviously.
Wherever the logistics park is built, Pinxixi's business will be the first to expand.
It is understandable that Linxiang is greedy.
"Okay, we agree to this condition."
Although it was said that Linxiang's approach was taking advantage of others' danger, Zhang Shuo still agreed.
There is no need to worry about this.
"That's it."
With the big boss's promise, Lu Kai no longer has any worries, "I have the investment and M&A department working overtime to finalize this acquisition before the Spring Festival holiday."
"good."
Zhang Shuo also had the same idea, and took this as an opportunity to promote the acquisition of Japan Storage.
At least say.
It is to show the strength of the Germination Group to the outside world, and it is not under the so-called Akane's data.
"Oh, right."
Lu Kai just mentioned this matter, "After us, Qianbu Data also quoted a price for Japan Storage, with the same total price of US$4.3 billion. The difference is that Qianbu Data proposed a share exchange agreement."
"To be specific -"
"Qianbu Data plans to acquire 25 million common shares of the company valued at US$750 million in exchange for US$3.5 billion in cash. When the transaction is completed, Xuedong Group will own approximately 10% of the outstanding shares of Qianbu Data,"
And holds two seats on the board of directors of Akane Data Company."
The actual total purchase price was US$4.25 billion.
"This plan is more tempting to Japan." Zhang Shuo frowned slightly.
"yes."
Lu Kai obviously also has this concern. "As an old company, the Yueli Group is forced to sell its hard drive business, but it obviously does not want to completely withdraw from this industry."
If you can hold 10% of the shares of Xinqianbu Data, it is undoubtedly the best choice.
The combination of powerful forces belongs to Yes.
"What's your opinion?" Zhang Shuo was not in a hurry to express his opinion.
"If we want to overpower Western Digital again, we must either follow Akane Data's example and implement a share exchange agreement, and the conditions must be more attractive; or we must increase the acquisition price."
Apart from this, Gu Mingzhang had no other better way.
In itself.
In terms of sensory comparison, Akane data has an inherent advantage.
"Qian's data, you can't get 3.5 billion US dollars at once, right?" Zhang Shuo asked seemingly casually.
"I definitely can't get it out."
Lu Kai's eyes also flashed, "The overall market value of Qianbu Data is only US$7.5 billion. This acquisition of Japan Storage, even if it is not She Tunxiang, is an acquisition of the same magnitude."
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Qianbu Data would not have any conscience to let the Japan Li Group hold its shares.
"As far as I know, Akane Data should have sought help from investment banks such as Thieves Group and Morgan for this acquisition, and obtained a temporary loan by pledging part of its shares."
Lu Kai is still very well informed.
"Then this will be easy to handle."
Zhang Shuo smiled, "Qianbu Data has the advantages of Qianbu Data, and we also have our strengths. Let's just raise the acquisition price. A premium of less than US$500 million is acceptable to us."
If you throw a lot of cash at it, you won't be afraid that the Japan Li Group won't be tempted.
"Understood."
With the big boss's promise, Lu Kai has the confidence.
"In addition, if we have no choice, we can also consider letting Japan-Li Group retain a part of Japan-Li Storage's shares. We do not necessarily want to seek 100% control."
Considering the attitude of Yue Li Group, the resistance to a 100% acquisition will obviously be great.
and.
Because it is an overseas acquisition, it is in a relatively sensitive field, and it involves high-tech companies. Even if the attitude of the Japan Group softens, it will still have to go through the Japanese test in the future.
The difficulty of a wholly-owned acquisition is even better.
After comprehensive consideration, Zhang Shuo is not a person who doesn't know how to adapt. "Let the Sunrise Group retain a part of the shares of Sunrise Storage. Maybe, Germination will be able to have more technical cooperation with the Sunrise Group in the future."
"I understand!"
Lu Kai admired the big boss's foresight and said immediately: "Chairman, this is to acquire Jing Jiawei and Japan Storage. The designated cash flow of the group is not enough. Should you consider asking the bank urgently?"
Apply for a special loan?”
As a professional manager, Lu Kai is obviously accustomed to considering difficulties in advance.
"Definitely."
Zhang Shuo smiled and nodded, "There is no reason to say that we are charging ahead and others are just watching the fun."
When it's time to act coquettishly, Zhang Shuo can also act coquettishly.
Crying children need milk, right?
"In addition to banks, you can also consider seeking help from Ping An, after all, they are also partners." Zhang Shuo reminded.