Makarim looked at the mysterious Zhang Yida and was also curious about his so-called "bold idea".
"Don't you want to merge GoJek and Grab?" Makarim suddenly thought of something and blurted out.
Zhang Yida shook his head slightly, "Wrong, can this be called a bold idea? You underestimate my structure too much."
Makarim thought for a while and his eyes lit up: "Add RPay and GrabPay!"
"That's not all!" Zhang Yida chuckled.
“That plus Buy Together!”
Zhang Yida stopped talking and looked at Makarim silently.
Makarim felt that Zhang Yida’s idea was too bold. By merging so many companies, the giant formed would completely dominate Southeast Asia and would have no rivals.
"Mr. Zhang, your idea is a bit unrealistic. Needless to say, you know where the biggest resistance is?"
Although he found the plan amazing, Makarim found it difficult to implement it.
"You mean Chen Bingyao's side?"
Zhang Yida smiled and looked confident.
Makarim nodded, "Yes, there was an intermediary who took the lead in merging our two companies, and I agreed to meet with him at that time.
But Chen Bingyao refused and said that he could defeat us by spending only half of the purchase price, so why spend the full amount?"
Speaking of this, Makarim showed disdain. He is also a proud man. In terms of family background and prestigious school resume, he is no worse than Chen Bingyao.
Being so despised by the other party, he vowed at that time that he would trample Grab under his feet.
Zhang Yida had heard about these news and said with a smile: "It's just a temporary dispute of temper, there is no need to take it to heart.
I believe Chen Bingyao also regrets it at this moment, because not only did he fail to defeat GoJek, but GoJek became stronger!"
Hearing Zhang Yida's praise, Makarim's face softened and he said calmly: "I have to say, Mr. Zhang, your idea is very beautiful, even I was very moved after hearing it.
But after the merger, who is the leader and who is the leader?"
Zhang Yida had already thought about this problem clearly and said with a smile: "I heard that your family intends for you to enter politics?"
Makarim glanced at Zhang Yida calmly. He didn't know where Zhang Yida heard such secret news. Who leaked the news?
He is still thinking about which side to choose between his prosperous business empire and his family's political legacy.
"According to what Mr. Zhang means, I should go into politics and hand over the business management rights to Chen Bingyao?"
Zhang Yida waved his hand, "That's not what I meant. What I meant was that before you go into politics, you can be the CEO of this new group.
After you enter the political arena, you will give up your position to Chen Bingyao."
Makarim thought it sounded pretty good, and he had served as CEO longer than Chen Bingyao, so he could avenge his past shame.
Moreover, before officially entering the political arena, he can enhance his reputation through his status as CEO of Southeast Asia's largest Internet group.
As for financial interests, he now only holds less than 10% of GoJek's shares.
If you merge into a new company, although the equity will be diluted, the value will not change, and it may even appreciate significantly due to the head effect.
Seeing Makarim's hesitation, Zhang Yida struck again while the iron was hot: "Once this new group is born, let's take Chinese Internet companies as an example.
Equivalent to the combination of Ali + Leech Financial Services + Didi + Magnesium Tuan, these four Chinese Internet companies are worth more than 600 billion US dollars in total.
The population of Southeast Asia is only half that of China, even if it costs 300 billion US dollars.
Are you familiar with these Chinese companies? Each one has its own moat, and forming a company would be even more terrifying.
Most of the benefits generated by the Internet economy in Southeast Asia will be put into the belly of this new group.
Moreover, your two taxi-hailing apps no longer need to fight to the death, and you can directly start commercial monetization.
The financial resources saved can also be invested in other directions, such as financial technology, e-commerce, social entertainment, etc.”
Makarim shook his head, "Mr. Zhang, you are exaggerating. Southeast Asia's per capita GDP and Internet economic level are very different from China's. We cannot directly calculate the company's valuation based on population.
Moreover, each of the six major countries in Southeast Asia has its own culture, laws, and religions. It is impossible for them to reach the level of China's Internet giants when integrated.
Besides, Sea Group and Lazada will not sit still and wait for death, and will definitely compete with us for the market."
When Zhang Yida heard what the other party said, he knew something was going on.
Penguin wanted to lay a trap for himself, or to sow trouble, but he couldn't let them succeed.
If GoJek withdraws from RPay, it will definitely cause a heavy blow to the latter, and it is likely to slip from the first tier to the second tier.
Nowadays, GrabPay and RPay have the highest market share in Southeast Asia. Depending on their respective payment scenarios, the market is very stable.
If there is civil strife between the two companies, AirPay, which ranks third, will become the biggest gainer.
"China's Ali and Penguin have been standing for 20 years, and several Internet companies at the same time have fallen behind.
Makarim, if this Internet super ship we want to build develops, its status in Southeast Asia will be higher and more stable than Ali and Penguin's status in China.
When the time comes when you go into politics, the equity can be passed down as family assets."
Zhang Yida paused and then said: "It is no exaggeration to say that if GoJek and Grab continue to fight like this, it is difficult to say clearly what the outcome will be in the future.
Uber, Lyft, Ola, Didi, none of the taxi-hailing apps have successfully made a profit.
But e-commerce and the financial technology extended by mobile payment are different. These are successful models that have successfully passed the market test, can make money, and can exist for a long time."
Zhang Yida didn't speak very nicely, he just said directly that this industry is doomed to lose money.
But Makarim was not unhappy, because what Zhang Yida said was true. It is notoriously difficult for travel platforms to make money, and the world is exploring it.
And I may enter politics in the next one or two years, and it is really time to make a long-term plan for the assets I own.
You cannot waste the career you have built just because you are in politics.
If you want to be an official, you must not lose your business career. You must grasp both politics and business.
Form a giant company, create the Matthew Effect, and capture most of the Internet market in Southeast Asia, making the equity in your hands more valuable and passed on in the long run.
It sounds like a good plan, and it can also serve as the CEO of this giant company for one term.
Everything is so perfect, but the key is can it really be realized?
Makarim asked Zhang Yida: "Mr. Zhang, are you sure you can convince Chen Bingyao?"
Makarim's eyes were as sharp as knives, as if he wanted to confirm the authenticity.
He thought that there was another possibility for Zhang Yida to make such a big deal: to disturb Huang Penguin's investment in the company.
It sounds very mysterious, but in theory there is this motive. After all, disturbing Penguin's investment will be very beneficial to Ruixiang.
The business society is cruel and ruthless, and Makarim has to guard against it.
Zhang Yida has never communicated with Chen Bingyao at all, so he is confident.
He gave Makarim such a big deal just to stabilize him and then go talk to Chen Bingyao himself.
Of course it would be best if we can negotiate. If we can't negotiate, the situation won't get any worse.
After weighing the effort and reward, Zhang Yida decided to play He Zong Lian Heng again.
Although he had no confidence in his heart, Zhang Yida still had confidence written all over his face, looking calm and calm, trying to send some signals to Makarim.
"He is an ambitious man and will be tempted."
Makarim was not stupid either. He thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Zhang, I can wait for you here for a week.
If it takes more than a week, I will accept Penguin’s investment.”
Zhang Yida frowned, "One week is too short. How can a transaction worth tens of billions of dollars be so careless?"
Makarim smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang is definitely not an ordinary person to have such a big career. I believe in your ability!"
"Not only Chen Bingyao, but also a group of shareholders who bought together, I need to communicate.
A week is too short, at least a month!"
Makarim felt that one month was too long, and some accidents could easily occur, causing the Penguins' transaction to go awry.
By then the merger plan has not been successful, then he will really be a complete loser.
"Half a month, it can't be longer."
Zhang Yida wanted to continue bargaining, but when he saw Makarim's eyes were firm and he seemed unwilling to let go.
"Okay, just half a month!"
The main target is still Chen Bingyao. If he cannot convince him in half a month, Zhang Yida believes that even if he is given half a year, the result will still be the same.