Chapter 800 This is our opportunity [Third update]
"What did you think about it?" Gao Jin looked at Lin Zhentang and asked.
Lin Zhentang hesitated for a while, the expression on his face became much more determined, and he said seriously, "Boss, I don't want to conduct a patent exchange."
"The main purpose of my coming here this time is to hope that the chairman can support our acquisition of Activision Blizzard!".
Hearing Lin Zhentang's words, Gao Jin was really surprised, and Anderson was also surprised. Neither of them expected that Lin Zhentang's appetite would be so big.
"Have you ever thought about how much money it would cost to acquire Blizzard?" Gao Jin asked after calming down and staring into Lin Zhentang's eyes.
Lin Zhentang knew what Gao Jin meant, and said with a bitter look, "The cash acquisition will not be less than 100 billion euros."
"It's good if you know," Gao Jin said and rubbed his head.
Activision Blizzard has only relied on the game World of Warcraft to remain the leader in the global gaming industry for decades. In recent years, even though it has launched several major IP movie shootings of World of Warcraft, it has lost money.
The main reason for the loss was also because too much money was spent on special effects. Losing money and making a profit ultimately allowed the game World of Warcraft to have a lot more fans around the world.
Taken together, it cannot be called a loss.
Nowadays, Activision Blizzard's annual net profit of more than 10 to 2 billion is still no problem. If you want to acquire such a profitable company, you can imagine the cost.
"Chairman, it's not like we don't have opportunities now."
"I got news that there is a lot of internal fighting at Activision Blizzard right now."
"Years ago, Activision Blizzard's board of directors rejected Microsoft's more than 80 billion US dollars in advanced acquisitions, laying the groundwork for a fight."
"At that time, many shareholders hoped that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could pass the board of directors' resolution, but in the end it failed with an extremely small shareholding ratio."
“Many shareholders’ dreams of getting rich were shattered”
"According to Activision Blizzard's report last year, the number of players logging into World of Warcraft worldwide decreased by more than four million last year. It can be seen that this online game is almost coming to an end."
"Once Activision Blizzard loses World of Warcraft, their profits will be significantly reduced. For their own benefit, shareholders launched a proposal to sell Activision Blizzard years ago."
"Although it failed again, it can also show that Activision Blizzard is in great internal turmoil at the moment."
"I think this is an excellent opportunity for us."
After Lin Zhentang told his analysis, Gao Jin sat there and started to think. If it is true as Lin Zhentang said, acquiring Activision Blizzard at this moment is really a good opportunity.
"Star Spirit, investigate Activision Blizzard," Gao Jin said in his mind.
He raised his head and looked at Lin Zhentang and said, "First stabilize the vice president sent by Activision Blizzard to negotiate, and try to get something out of him."
"I'll arrange for someone to start an investigation into Activision Blizzard to see if there are any acquisition opportunities."
"No matter what, it will take a week."
"Understand?"
After Gao Jin said this, he looked at Lin Zhentang. Lin Zhentang nodded seriously and said, "No problem."
Isn't it just delaying the other party for a week? It's trivial.
In front of the two of them, Gao Jin called Alinda, vice president of Venus Housekeeping Group, and asked her to investigate the current situation of Activision Blizzard.
"Gao, are you planning to acquire Activision Blizzard?" Alinda asked with a smile.
"If you have this plan, let's take a look at the specific situation," Gao Jin admitted.
"Gao, Activision Blizzard is not that easy to acquire. You have to be careful. The US Department of Commerce will most likely not approve your acquisition."
"However, if you give us a lobbying contract, we promise to help you solve these troubles."
Elinda was keenly aware that Gao Jin was determined to acquire Activision Blizzard.
"Elinda, I have no problem giving you the lobbying contract."
"However, let's finish the current things first and see if there is internal turmoil at Activision Blizzard and whether now is a good time to make an acquisition."
"I believe you are professionals and will not fool me for a lobbying contract."
Gao Jin said this with a smile. The meaning is very simple. It is no problem to lobby you for the contract and let you make this money.
The premise is to investigate clearly first. If it is not the right time for the acquisition and the cost is too high, then the acquisition will be abandoned.
Don't give me false information just to get a discount. If I find out, the consequences will be serious.
"Gao, you have to understand that we are professionals."
"Give me four days, and I will give you a complete investigation report." Alinda said this with great certainty.
"OK, I'm waiting for your report." Gao Jin said this simply.
After chatting for a while, Gao Jin hung up the phone, looked at Anderson and said to Lin Zhentang, "This matter is top secret. You two should not spread the news outside for the time being."
"Understood" and "understood" they said immediately, knowing the seriousness of the matter.
"Boss, do you know the consulting company you just found?" Anderson asked curiously.
Gao Jin glanced at Anderson and said with a smile, "Don't ask, this consulting company does not serve ordinary people, nor does it serve wealthy people with assets below 500 million euros."
After hearing Gao Jin's words, Anderson understood somewhat and stopped asking about the matter.
Lin Zhentang was confused on the sidelines. Seeing that Anderson stopped asking, he did not ask about the matter.
This is the difference.
It is not a problem of their ability, but of their environment.
There are too many things happening in the world that ordinary people in China have no access to.
Look at the so-called business tycoons in China today. Nine times out of ten, after going abroad to experience things, they changed the skin, modified it, copied it, and started making money in the country.
There is too little innovation going on.
The reason why Xingling Group and Weiwei Group have a high status is because the big bosses know that these two companies are truly innovative companies, not just pasted and copied companies.
The three of them drank tea and chatted. Around 11:30, Guan Hongsheng and Zhou Ziru came. Gao Jin looked at the time and asked Guan Hongsheng to inform those who didn't come to meet him downstairs.
Several people accompanied Gao Jin downstairs. They had a drink at noon today and went home to rest in the afternoon.
As long as you drink, you are not allowed to go to work. This is Gao Jin's rule.
However, if you drink with the chairman at noon and take an afternoon break, it does not count as asking for leave. If Gao Jin is not present, if you take an afternoon break, it does not count as asking for leave, and your money will be deducted.
At noon, a group of people were chatting, laughing and drinking a lot, including Shan Xiangyun, who also had a drink.
The day before yesterday and yesterday, Gao Jin went to Shan Xiangyun's place for two days in a row. He was in a good mood and drank a glass of white wine.
After having enough wine and food, Shan Xiangyun arranged for the driver from the administrative department to drive everyone home to rest, and sent Lin Zhentang back to the hotel to rest, while Gao Jin took the car home to rest.
At around five o'clock in the afternoon, Jane and Sonia returned home and immediately asked the housekeeper what time Gao Jin came home. They learned that Gao Jin came back around one o'clock or two o'clock and was still sleeping. They felt relieved.
Despite Gao Jin's secretive behavior, Jane and Sonia had already begun to suspect that Gao Jin had another woman in the morning market.
Time passed day by day, and on this day, Venus Housekeeping Company's investigation report on Activision Blizzard was sent over, and Gao Jin started to read it.
After reading it, I called Haider Hill and asked Haider Hill to come to China. Heide Hill agreed immediately. Anyway, there is nothing to do now.
Three days later, Haider Hill arrived at the morning market and rested for a day before going to the Xingling Group headquarters to meet Gao Jin.
In Gao Jin's office, the two of them were drinking tea in the leisure area. After a cup of tea, Gao Jin took out the document and handed it to Haider Hill, "Take a look and we'll talk after reading it."
Heidehir took the file and started to look through it. After a while, he closed the file.
"Boss, are you planning to acquire Activision Blizzard?" Hyde Hill asked this question. Gao Jin nodded calmly and admitted the matter.
"Hyde Hill, now is the time to take action against Activision Blizzard"
"Their internal shareholders are currently fighting fiercely. Many shareholders are unanimously demanding to sell the company. They believe that Activision Blizzard has reached its end."
“It is difficult to achieve greater development”
"After selling, you can get large sums of money to invest in other companies that can bring huge returns."
"This is our opportunity, and I want you to preside over the acquisition of Activision Blizzard."
Gao Jin expressed his thoughts. Within the Variable Star Spirit Group, Hyde Hill is the most suitable candidate.
"Boss, you have to consider that the U.S. Department of Commerce will not approve our acquisition." Heidhill knows very well how unfavorable the United States is to the Protoss Group.
This year is still an election year, and the protoss group is not a concern for the time being as the two sides are fighting. When the election is over, it is probably time to find trouble with the protoss group.
"You don't need to worry about this. I have arranged for a lobbying company to handle this matter. There will be no administrative resistance." Gao Jin said this with certainty.
The strength of Venus Housekeeping Group cannot be underestimated. Back then, Gao Jin hired a security team from a French security company and experienced the escort service of Venus Housekeeping Group for the first time.
Later, after the rise of Xingling Group, Alinda, the vice president of Venus Housekeeping Group, personally found Gao Jin and gave Gao Jin a new account password.
Venus Housekeeping Group is able to operate escort business all over the world, and it has been operating for decades without any problems. You can only imagine the strength of this company.
In the service industry, Venus Housekeeping Group is the absolute overlord.
The two parties have been cooperating. Although Gao Jin ordered less escorts, he lobbied for the contract and gave him no less.
The profit from one lobbying contract is more than ten escort services. For Venus Housekeeping Group, customers like Gao Jin are considered big customers.
Of course, the execution of lobbying contracts is also very powerful. Whenever the Xingling Group encounters problems, Gao Jin will secretly provide a lobbying contract as a powerful auxiliary force.
This time when it comes to Activision Blizzard, the lobbying contract is planned to be handed over to Venus Housekeeping Group. Gao Jin believes that Venus Housekeeping Group will solve this problem.