The morning of December 9th is a historically significant day for Apple. It was on this day that Apple began its legendary journey to Nasdaq. Although there were some moments of loneliness in the process, after the arrival of the 21st century, under Steve Jobs
Under his leadership, Apple's market value has successfully reached the top, becoming the world's most valuable listed company.
Li Guangyu set off for the trading center where Nasdaq is located at eight o'clock. At this time, Apple's top executives had already arrived at Nasdaq, and many news media were interviewing Steve Jobs and Steve Jobs.
Wozniak, and even Roy Wayne, one of the founders who quit Apple management, came to Nasdaq today.
A New York Times reporter asked Steve Jobs: "Mr. Jobs, under your leadership, Apple will be listed on Nasdaq in just a few years. What are your expectations for Apple when it goes public?"
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Steve Jobs was very proud that Apple was able to be listed on the Nasdaq so quickly under his leadership.
Steve Jobs said: "We are very confident in the strength of Apple. Our company's performance has been increasing year by year. Being able to obtain the qualification to be listed on NASDAQ shows that everyone is optimistic about our company.
I believe that after Apple goes public today, our company's market value will reach a new high."
A reporter from the Los Angeles Daily asked: "Mr. Jobs, in addition to your company's top executives attending the company's IPO bell, who else from your company will attend this time?"
Steve Jobs said: "Other shareholders of our company also attach great importance to the listing of our company. For example, Mr. Li Guangyu will attend. I think you should have known this news very early, as well as Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and Bells."
The vice presidents of the three major investment banks will come to attend.”
The three major market makers for Apple's listing this time are these three major investment banks. Their senior executives will naturally attend. Li Guangyu's attendance is that in addition to the equity held by the company's senior executives, Li Guangyu holds the largest number of shares. Now he is also Apple's
As a major shareholder, it is natural to invite him to attend Apple’s listing.
The reporter in Los Angeles naturally knew the news about Li Guangyu coming to New York. The US headquarters of Li Guangyu's major groups are basically in Los Angeles. They naturally paid special attention to the news about Li Guangyu, especially after the Lakers won the championship, about the Li Group and Li Guangyu.
Reporting is their daily routine.
The reporter asked Luo Wayne next to him: "Mr. Wayne, this is your first time attending Apple's public event after you quit Apple's management. How do you feel about Apple's listing?"
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Roy Wayne said: "I am very happy with what Apple has achieved under the leadership of Jobs and Wozniak. Although we left Apple for some reasons, it is also very exciting to see Apple's rapid development.
I'm glad that Steve Jobs and the others did not disappoint everyone."
Li Guangyu and his party arrived at Nasdaq at 8:40. Many reporters came to interview Li Guangyu, and they all told him that the stock market was about to open.
After Li Guangyu entered the Nasdaq exchange, he saw that it was very lively. Many investment banking elites were here waiting for the opening of the stock market.
Steve Wozniak saw Li Guangyu coming and said: "Mr. Li, thank you for coming to attend Apple's listing."
Steve Wozniak is very satisfied with Li Guangyu, an Apple shareholder. Li Guangyu has never interfered in the company's affairs, nor opposed any of the company's decisions. They are also very comfortable leading the company's development.
Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Wozniak, our investment in your company is the most successful investment of our investment company. Under your leadership, the company's market value has increased tenfold in a short period of time. This is inseparable from
Credit goes to your senior management."
Steve Wozniak is also very happy. As long as Apple goes public today, he will immediately become a billionaire, which was unimaginable a few years ago.
While Li Guangyu and Steve Wozniak were chatting, Goldman Sachs Vice President West Parsons came here and said to Li Guangyu: "Mr. Li, nice to meet you."
After listening to his introduction, Li Guangyu said to him: "Mr. Parsons, I am also very happy to meet you, and I would also like to thank Goldman Sachs for its attention to our Lee Group."
West Parsons smiled and said: "Mr. Li, your achievements in recent years have made countless people feel ashamed. We at Goldman Sachs believe that the Lee Group will achieve brilliant achievements under your leadership. Goldman Sachs hopes to work with you."
You maintain long-term cooperation."
Li Guangyu said: "Mr. Parsons, our Lee Group will definitely cooperate with you, Goldman Sachs, when necessary."
At nine o'clock, as the stock market opened, after Apple completed various procedures, several Apple founders rang the listing bell, and Apple was officially listed on Nasdaq.
Under the operation of the three major market makers, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and Bear Stearns, the stock price of Apple stock rose rapidly, and the trading volume became active. Apple opened at a price of US$22 per share, and the price soared in less than half an hour.
At $25, Apple is in great shape.
West Parsons said to Li Guangyu: "Mr. Li, congratulations to you, but unfortunately we at Goldman Sachs are not as determined as you, so we don't have many shares in hand."
Li Guangyu said with a smile: "We did not expect Apple to be so popular among investors. We have to thank you, Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns for this. Without your operation, Apple would not have achieved such results."
After Li Guangyu watched the stock market for a while, he said goodbye to the senior executives of several major investment banks and the founders of Apple, and then returned to the hotel.
Li Guangyu doesn't have much interest in watching the changes in Apple's stock price. Anyway, he will not sell his Apple shares no matter what.
After the stock market closed in the afternoon, Yuan Tianfan reported to Li Guangyu the situation of Apple's stock market today.
Yuan Tianfan said excitedly: "Li Sheng, we made a lot of money this time by investing in Apple. We spent a total of 35 million U.S. dollars to purchase the shares, and recovered 12.7 million U.S. dollars from the listed shares. Today, Apple's market value has reached 1.778 billion."
dollars, our shares are now worth over $170 million."
Although Yuan Tianfan used to think that this investment would be very profitable, he didn't expect it to be so fast. In order to get more shares, the price for the subsequent financing was a bit high, but now he is making a lot of money. This investment has earned the company more than 100 million US dollars.
, this is still Apple’s current market value. As Apple’s stock price rises, Tianyu Investment will earn more profits.
Li Guangyu was not shocked. After the 21st century, Apple's market value will be as high as 600 to 700 billion. Where is this?
Li Guangyu said: "Tianfan, we just need to keep this share for a long time. No matter what changes happen to Apple in the market, we should not let go of our shares."
Yuan Tianfan said: "Li Sheng, don't worry, regarding the shares of Apple, Oracle and Intel, we will not release them without your instructions."