Chapter 519 Give up Mengshandu and start the second equity incentive!
Time has come to May in a blink of an eye.
On this day, as soon as Zhang Shuo walked into the office building, he felt something different.
First of all, the card machine that enters and exits has been changed to facial recognition. The sound coming out of the machine is the Xingling sound that was collected from Lin Weiwei's voice and then edited.
From the lobby on the first floor to entering the office, Zhang Shuo had a smooth journey.
Wherever you go, the door opens automatically.
It can be seen that the face recognition laboratory under the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has basically matured in the development and application of face recognition technology.
This is also the reason why Maili X4 was the first to launch face recognition.
"Chairman, good morning!"
When Zhang Shuo sat down in the office, the desktop computer was controlled by Xingling to automatically turn on, and according to Zhang Shuo's habits, the news website he usually used was opened.
If necessary, Xingling can even help Zhang Shuo with news screening.
As for the compilation of work briefings, documents that need to be reviewed and approved, etc., with the powerful computing power of Xingling, it is no problem and all can be completed.
"Boss, am I going to lose my job?"
Administrative Secretary Tang Lili brought a cup of freshly brewed tea and asked half-jokingly, half-seriously.
"That's not the case."
Zhang Shuo smiled and shook his head, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, "At least Xing Ling doesn't know how to make tea."
"..."
Tang Lili did not feel comforted.
"You don't know how to make tea, do you?"
Zhang Shuo put down his teacup and looked at Tan Yunsong, who had been guarding his office early in the morning.
"Not absolutely."
Tan Yunsong answered seriously, "If we can equip Xingling with a robot body and perform some deep learning, theoretically, Xingling can also make tea."
"Then you can contact WALLI Intelligent Manufacturing to build a prototype machine."
Zhang Shuo became interested immediately.
A big reason for the previous decision to acquire Walli Intelligent Manufacturing was to use the research and development results of Fertile Land Research Institute in the field of artificial intelligence to better apply it in the field of robotics.
"..."
Tang Lili on the side was even more speechless and quietly exited the office. She had never thought that one day it would be artificial intelligence that would squeeze her out, not her colleagues in the CEO's office.
What is this thing called?
After Tang Lili left, Zhang Shuo looked at Tan Yunsong and asked, "Is there something wrong with blocking my door so early in the morning?"
"Yes." Tan Yunsong did not go around in circles and said directly: "Chairman, Xingling's virtual image has been generated and is currently being tested and applied internally in the Germination Industrial Park."
After all, this is the first time that we are using artificial intelligence to participate in business management, so we must be cautious.
In the early stage, the Germination Industrial Park will still be used as the test base.
"As Xingling comes to the stage, more and more data will need to be processed in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to tailor a real body for Xingling - that is, a data center."
The robot body just mentioned is more like a spare part for Xing Ling.
"How large a data center is needed?" Zhang Shuo asked.
"That depends, Chairman, how high are your expectations for the future of Star Zero? If the whole sprout is to realize semi-automatic management of artificial intelligence in the next ten years, the scale cannot be smaller than the data center built by Qingyun Data in Houhai
.And at best, it will not be a pure data center, but also have supercomputing functions."
Because Xingling does not only simple data storage, but also data analysis and calculation.
"Super computing..."
Zhang Shuo thought thoughtfully, "Can't the supercomputing center we invested in and built in Houhai be used together?"
As early as three years ago, Tan Yunsong suggested to Zhang Shuo that in order to meet the computing needs of artificial intelligence research and development, it was necessary to invest in the construction of a supercomputing center in Houhai.
The supercomputing center was completed last year and provides supercomputing services to enterprises throughout the Houhai area.
"For safety reasons, it is best to meet alone."
It can be seen that as the developer of Star Zero, Tan Yunsong is very concerned about the security of Star Zero. "My suggestion is to change part of the design plan of the smart island and build an underground data center on the smart island."
"If you think it's feasible, I have no objection."
Zhang Shuo also has high expectations for Xing Ling.
………
At the same time, Tenda Building.
"You said before that you would wait until the end of the year, but now it's the second year, and Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment is still unstoppable. How do you say that?" In the office, the second master looked at Renyu.
Just last month, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment launched its new game "Yi Nian Xiao Yao".
Pushing ahead one month, "Black Myth", a game owned by Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, has set off a "Journey to the West" craze in the global gaming circle since it started its closed beta.
The industry generally predicts that "Black Myth" is even expected to break the sales record of 3A masterpieces.
There are various signs that the departure of Cao Yanhua and others has almost no impact on the development of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, and it is still so unstoppable.
"Well…"
Renyu also had a tight scalp and said with a wry smile: "Qingniao's mutual entertainment is indeed very evil. I was wrong."
In fact, it's not just him.
What I regret most now is Marumi who recruited Cao Yanhua and his team.
"In the past year, under the leadership of Cao Yanhua, Marumi's game business has hardly improved. As far as I know, Marumi is already considering cutting Cao Yanhua's salary and equity incentives." Rengyu added.
"Are you still thinking of laughing at Marumi now?"
The second master frowned, wasn't Tengda's own game business also in decline?
Not only the game business, Tenda has been shrinking in almost every business line in the past year, including the entertainment business, which has the most high hopes.
Until now, Tenda Video’s road to spin-off and listing has been full of difficulties.
By contrast.
What was once a budding competitor is now thriving and making big moves.
It’s really enviable!
………
Two days later, Zhang Shuo attended the regular meeting on Monday.
"Chairman, Bayer has recently announced the launch of the acquisition process for Monsanto, with a price quote of US$63 billion." Senior Vice President Lin Zhengdong reported.
Compared with Xianzhengda, which is worth US$43.5 billion, Mengsanto’s “worth” is nearly US$20 billion higher.
Definitely a super giant!
Of course, Bayer, as the acquirer, is a real giant and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Its medicines sell well all over the world.
The most famous one is the analgesic aspirin, in addition to Mirena, Darcy that neutralizes gastric acid, Claritan, Kangwang, Baijiahei, etc. are all its products.
Even cockroach poison is produced by Bayer.
"How was the due diligence investigation on Bayer and Monsanto completed?" Zhang Shuo asked.
Although he prefers to let Xianzhengda acquire Mengsandu, this is after all a super merger worth more than 60 billion, and due diligence must be conducted no matter what.
It’s better not to step into a trap.
"One piece of good news, one piece of bad news."
Similarly, Lin Zhengdong led the due diligence investigations on Bayer and Monsanto.
"The good news is that Bayer, as the acquirer, has very average financial strength. The current market value is only US$80 billion, but it has to spend more than US$60 billion to acquire Monsanto."
"Even if it can't be said that it's a snake swallowing an elephant, it's basically blocking everything."
"More importantly, Bayer itself has a serious debt problem. The current debt has reached 17 billion. If it acquires Monsanto, the debt scale will inevitably approach 40 billion."
It can be seen from this that driving Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto is likely to be the capital hidden behind the scenes.
Bayer is just a trader.
"So, what's the bad news?" Zhang Shuo asked.
Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto in the original time and space spanned two years and may also be related to funds.
But anyway.
Without Xian Zhengda's intervention, Bayer should still be able to successfully acquire the company in this life.
"The bad news is that Monsanto, the target of the acquisition, has great potential litigation risks. According to our investigation, Monsanto will face hundreds of thousands of lawsuits just because herbicides cause cancer."
"Once Monsanto is acquired, it is very likely that it will be in trouble."
This is one of the reasons why Mengshandu chose to sell itself after its acquisition of Xianzhengda failed.
It's just that it can barely hold on inside.
"That's it..."
Zhang Shuo frowned, picked up the investigation report, and flipped through it. His brain was also running at high speed, trying to recall some fragments of information about the follow-up news about Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto in the original time and space.
Then compare it with the investigation report in front of you and try to piece together the truth of some facts.
Something seems not quite right?
The most obvious point is that the report said that Bayer's current market value is US$80 billion, but if Zhang Shuo remembers correctly, a few years later, Bayer's market value will be only about US$60 billion.
It is actually lower than the valuation when it acquired Monsanto.
This means that Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto can be said to be one of the most failed transactions in modern business history. In just a few years, all Monsanto's market value has evaporated.
It's really puzzling.
No, Zhang Shuo didn't understand it before, but after reading the investigation report on Monsanto, he gradually became more aware. It was probably because of Monsanto's lawsuit that Bayer suffered a big fall.
In my memory.
Bayer has paid tens of billions of dollars just to settle the lawsuit over herbicides causing cancer.
It’s simply a huge pit!!!
"So, these two due diligence reports do not support Xianzhengda's participation in the acquisition of Mengsandu?" Zhang Shuo also came to his senses.
I have to admit that I just thought about buying and buying, but ignored the potential risks involved.
"I think so."
Lin Zhengdong obviously does not support the acquisition of Mengsandu.
"That's it..."
Zhang Shuo quickly came up with an idea, "The acquisition of Monsanto should proceed as usual, and we should try our best to show that we are bound to win, but we should not actually carry out the acquisition."
"What I mean, do you understand?"
"clear!"
Lin Zhengdong was so sophisticated, he said with a smile: "This is a great move by the chairman."
"It not only delayed the process of Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto, but also increased the acquisition cost of Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto, and gained enough space and time for the development of Xianzhengda."
"Maybe it can also disrupt Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto in one fell swoop."
"That's what I mean."
Zhang Shuo smiled and nodded, "It is better to reshape the pattern of global agrochemical giants as late as possible."
"Chairman, don't worry, I will communicate with the Dream Fund and make this matter as seamless as possible." Lin Zhengdong also issued a military order.
Once the matter is completed, it will be a major benefit to Lime Agriculture and Xinghai Chemical Industry.
"Um."
Zhang Shuo nodded, obviously very confident in Lin Zhengdong's ability to do things.
"When it comes to the Dream Fund, I just announced something -"
"Just yesterday, Howard, chairman and president of the Dream Fund, contacted me and said that the Dream Fund is raising more funds for investment layout on a global scale."
"It is planned to transfer 10% of the sprout holding shares held by Dream Fund again at a valuation of 3.5 trillion."
In August last year, when Dream Fund transferred 10% of its shares in Sprout, the valuation was still only RMB 2.5 trillion. In just half a year, the valuation of Sprout Holdings increased by another trillion.
certainly--
Such a valuation is still an underestimation for Sprout Holdings.
Needless to say, this was promoted by Zhang Shuo behind the scenes. He originally wanted to use this equity transfer to allow the Dream Fund to raise enough funds to participate in the acquisition of Monsanto.
Although it has been decided not to acquire Monsanto, the funds that need to be raised must continue to be raised.
There are many suitable investment targets in the global market.
More importantly, Zhang Shuo needs to take advantage of the fact that the overall valuation of Bu Ya is still at a "low" stage to dilute the equity held by Dream Fund as much as possible to make Bu Ya's bloodline more pure.
Also avoid letting outsiders gossip.
"Chairman, then, will we still adopt equity repurchase this time?" Lu Kai asked tentatively.
As one of the major shareholders of Sprout, Dream Fund has significantly reduced its stake in Sprout twice in a row in just six months, which is obviously very unusual.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! If this was done in other companies, such as Tengda, the stock price would plummet.
However, given the current development trend of Sprout, the outside world is optimistic about Sprout's future. Dream Fund's reduction of holdings seems a bit short-sighted in the eyes of the investment circle.
It's also too eager for quick success.
The only explanation may be that the Dream Fund is anxious to cash out, grow bigger, and want to expand globally.
Very wild at heart!!!
"We will not adopt equity buybacks this time. We will continue to follow the old rules and invite national teams such as China Investment, Lingnan Provincial Investment, and Binhai City Investment to jointly participate in this equity subscription," Zhang Shuo said.
This is what he promised his second uncle before.
While Dream Fund is reducing its holdings, it will share the Germination cake with more investment institutions to ensure that Germination's subsequent development can go smoothly.
Eliminate some invisible reefs.
Otherwise, even if Germination's management has been exemplary and has been hailed as the light of national trends, it will still face some obstacles, both overt and covert.
Be willing to give up, be willing to give up, and only when you are willing to give up can you gain something!
"Understood!"
Lu Kai is obviously also a smart man and thoughtful.
"In this equity subscription, only 9% will be allocated to the national team, and the remaining 1% of the equity in Germination will be used as a new round of equity incentives within Germination." Zhang Shuo once again made a shocking statement.
The so-called equity incentive allows employees of Sprout to subscribe for shares in Sprout at a valuation of 3.5 trillion.
You will definitely make money once you subscribe.
"Thank you, Chairman..."
At this time, even Lu Kai was a little uneasy and his lips almost trembled.
No wonder Lu Kai was so excited.
Because the facts are clear. As the president of Sprout Holdings, there is no doubt that Lu Kai will be the biggest beneficiary of this equity incentive, and will also truly use the equity in Sprout and become one of the "owners" of Sprout.
"Don't be in a hurry to thank me. This equity incentive will require you to spend a lot of money."
Looking at the excited executives, Zhang Shuo was also in a happy mood.
This was originally his decision to use 1% of the shares of Sprout as an equity incentive. One of the main purposes was to tie the management team of Sprout more deeply to the giant ship of Sprout.
Become the real owner of the sprout, instead of just a mere wage earner.
As for why he chose this time, Zhang Shuo also thought carefully because three years ago, in June 2013, Suya had already conducted a round of employee equity incentive plans.
What was taken out at that time was 15% of the equity of Qingcheng Group for three years.
Seeing that the last round of equity incentive period was about to expire, Zhang Shuo also launched a new round of equity incentive plan at the right time to attract talents from the past three years, including the next few years.
after all.
Compared with three years ago, the size of the Germination Department has more than doubled.
Similarly, although this equity incentive only holds 1% of the equity of Sprout Holdings, its overall value is as high as 35 billion, which is not lower than the 15% equity of Qingcheng Group.
Even more so.
Because the valuation of Qingcheng Group at that time was only 100 billion, its 15% equity value, which was 15 billion, was less than half of this equity incentive.
This is why Zhang Shuo said that Lu Kai and others are going to do a lot of blood this time. If Lu Kai wants to complete this equity subscription, he may have to spend more than half of his savings.
"It should."
However, Lu Kai and others were very happy with it and tried their best to complete the subscription.
Not to mention, the value of the stock after subscription will directly double. Even if it is held for a long time, the stock dividends received every year in the future will be a large amount.
Definitely the most valuable investment, bar none!