My 1999

Peter Jackson, representative of 3i Group.

Sequoia Capital representative Carl Robin.

Temasek representative Zhou Ping.

As well as the South African MIH company representative network Dawei.

"Everyone, Hongmeng Company's plan is not difficult to guess. It just wants us to bid separately, and then they will enjoy the benefits. I think we need to communicate in advance and negotiate a bottom line.

In this way, we can obtain the maximum benefit at the minimum cost. "

Silva James said.

After everyone looked at each other's expressions, Carl Robin nodded in agreement.

"I agree with Mr. James. This matter concerns everyone's interests and the outcome of this game with Hongmeng. It is necessary for everyone to stand together."

"I agree."

Peter Jackson nodded.

Son Zhengyi looked on with cold eyes. He was not optimistic about everyone's alliance.

Without it, there are too many people.

It's okay for two or three people, but it's too difficult to unify the interests of seven groups.

Hongmeng could easily find a breakthrough point in them and defeat them one by one.

However, he did not intend to confront James and others.

Anyway, he already owns 10% of Hongmeng Dongying's equity. After converting into Hongmeng International, he still has about 4% left. He has already eaten the meat in his mouth, so he is not so anxious.

Of course, this is what he is thinking now.

After a while, he will regret extremely why SoftBank owned this 4% stake in advance.

"I agree with Mr. James."

After Son Zhengyi finished speaking, Park Junxi and others also nodded.

After Silva James smiled and nodded.

“Everyone, Hongmeng International’s monthly revenue in June was US$32 million. According to their development speed, a 10% monthly increase is guaranteed.

In other words, Hongmeng’s net revenue in 2001 should be around US$400 million.

According to the financial data they provided, it can be estimated that the net profit in 2001 was around 20%, which is US$80 million.

If valued at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35 times.

Hongmeng International's market capitalization will be US$2.8 billion, which is too high for us.

In the context of the current Nasdaq winter, there should not be such a high valuation, otherwise we will face other Internet companies that will be overwhelmed by such requirements. "

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Once word of Hongmeng's financing spreads, it will inevitably become big news that will cause a stir in the global Internet industry.

If Internet companies in need of financing see it, they will definitely follow suit, which will greatly increase their investment costs and amplify investment risks.

"If we insist on a price-to-earnings ratio of 20 times, I'm afraid Hongmeng will not sign a contract with us." Peter Jackson said.

"So, I think 25 times is an appropriate number, which means we have to stick to a $2 billion valuation."

As soon as he finished speaking, Silva James' eyes quickly swept across everyone.

"What do you think about this?"

"No objection, our 3i Group recognizes such conditions." Peter Jackson said.

"We also agree."

Everyone nodded.

"Since everyone has no objection, then this matter has been decided. If someone reaches an agreement with Hongmeng in private and goes against everyone's joint decision-making, then future financing and investment activities will not be welcomed by Goldman Sachs." Silva James said.

Son was secretly disdainful.

If Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson said this, he would still have some scruples.

The person in charge of the Asian department has not been able to truly enter the decision-making circle of Goldman Sachs. He is afraid of something.

Everyone is an old man who has been in the financial field for many years, and they did not openly refute what Silva James said.

After a few words of agreement, they dispersed.

After leaving the hotel, Son Zhengyi just got into the car.

The phone suddenly rang.

I picked it up and looked at it, and quickly pressed the answer button.

"Mr. Sun, I just made a reservation at the Peninsula Hotel. Do you want to have a drink with me?"

"Haha, of course I want to drink your Xu Liang's wine."

"Then I'll be waiting for you."

"Fifteen minutes at most."

Xu Liang hung up the phone, opened the cork of the red wine, and poured it into the decanter next to him.

"Are you going to open a breakthrough from Sun Zhengyi?" Xie Wen asked.

Xu Liang nodded and said: "This old guy has the highest status among all the representatives, and he is the CEO of SoftBank, so he can make decisions.

Unlike other people, they have to go back and discuss with the decision-makers at their head office. Talking to him is the most efficient.

The most important thing is that this old guy only has interests in his eyes and is relatively easy to convince. "

"What if he doesn't want to?" Xie Wen said.

"Then go to Wang Dawei. MIH Group has no foundation in East Asia and is not very powerful in Europe. They can't give us much support. The only thing they can give us is money. I believe Wang Dawei also knows this."

As he spoke, he put the empty bottle of wine on the table, gently shook the decanter, and continued while looking at the crimson liquid under the light.

“If they are going to follow Goldman Sachs’ path to the bottom, kick them out.

If they agree, give them a 4% share and can add anti-dilution clauses. "

The reason why he kept the MIH Group was because he wanted them to be like a catfish.

If they can't even play this role, then why are they still there?

Xie Wen nodded and stood up.

"I'll go find him."

"Remember to notify me as soon as you have the results."

"Um."

After Xie Wen left, the room became quiet.

Not long after, Lu Hui knocked on the door and walked in.

"Boss, Mr. Son Zhengyi is here."

Xu Liang nodded, stood up, straightened his clothes and walked towards the door.

Soon the bodyguard outside opened the door, and Son Zhengyi, wearing a gray suit, strode in.

"Haha, Xu Sang, we meet again."

"I have always been very grateful to Mr. Sun and his wife for their warm hospitality last time in Japan. If we have the opportunity to meet each other this time, I will definitely treat Mr. Sun to a drink."

"Then I won't be polite." Son Zhengyi smiled.

"please."

"please."

The two sat down on the chairs.

"I ordered some of their special dishes. I hope Mr. Sun will like them."

"I have heard about the delicious food at Peninsula Hotel for a long time when I was in Japan, but unfortunately I was too busy with work and never tasted it. This time Xu Sang made my wish come true."

"Then we have to have a good time today." Xu Liang said with a smile.

"certainly."

Xu Liang waved, and Lu Hui next to him poured half a glass of sobered red wine for the two of them.

"Mr. Sun, come and have a drink for our reunion after a long separation."

"Dry."

After raising glasses and clinking them from a distance, Xu Liang put them to his lips and took a sip.

Subconsciously, he looked towards the opposite side, and it happened that Son Zhengyi also looked over.

Their eyes met.

The bastard has ulterior motives towards mung bean.

Xu Liang put down his wine glass and said with a smile: "Mr. Sun, what do you think of our Hongmeng's financing conditions?"

Son Zhengyi also put down his cup and had a change of heart.

"Everyone thinks it's a bit expensive."

He wisely left himself a way out.

"Mr. Sun has always been known for his boldness in the investment community. Why is he so cautious this time?" Xu Liang said with a smile.

"You can't be cautious. I believe Xu Sang has seen with his own eyes how miserable the global Internet companies and venture capital industry have been after the Nasdaq crisis.

Especially our SoftBank, whose market value of nearly 100 billion US dollars is now less than 20 billion US dollars, and the board of directors is firmly opposed to my investment in the Internet.

Therefore, this time I came to Xiangjiang, I also took a big risk, and it is difficult to give Hongmeng an overly high valuation. "Sun Zhengyi said with a smile.

"So, Mr. Sun plans to stand with James and the others?"

While Son Zhengyi's mind was running at high speed, he stared at the man opposite him, trying to get some clues from his face so that he could make a choice that was most beneficial to him.

But no matter how he looked at it, the other person still looked the same as he had met many times before, without any flaws at all.

At such a young age, he behaves like an old man, which is simply unbelievable.

After taking a slight breath and suppressing a trace of depression in his heart, Son Zhengyi said slowly: "Unless Xu Sang allows SoftBank to obtain the qualification to invest in Hongmeng China, or let SoftBank lead this financing, it will be difficult for me to convince the board of directors to give you the right to invest." The company’s valuation is too high.”

"Is this Mr. Sun's final answer?"

"yes."

"I see."

Xu Liang picked up the chopsticks and said, "I'm a little hungry. How about we eat first?"

Sun Zhengyi frowned slightly, looking at the smiling man opposite him, somewhat unsure of his details. But now he has said everything he needs to say, and his attitude has been given to the other party, so there is nothing left to say.

Picked up the chopsticks and started eating too.

However, the originally delicious food became tasteless in his mouth.

After the meal was over, Xu Liang didn't mention financing again.

Wiping his mouth, Xu Liang stood up.

"I am very happy to have a meal with Mr. Sun. I hope we can continue to sit together after a while."

Son Zhengyi also stood up, "Xu Sang, our SoftBank investment in Hongmeng is very sincere..."

Xu Liang interrupted: "Mr. Sun, I have seen your sincerity. Please rest assured, I will seriously consider it."

Son Zhengyi opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"Mr. Sun, please." Lu Hui said.

After Son Zhengyi nodded to Xu Liang, he was sent out by Lu Hui.

Watching him leave, Xu Liang frowned slightly.

"Pity."

This was originally the goal he felt most certain about, but he never thought he would reject it?

Son's refusal deprived him of the best tool to fish in troubled waters.

"Now it depends on the MIH Group's choice." Xu Liang said.

Time passed little by little, about half an hour later, Xie Wen came back in a hurry.

Seeing the smile on his face, Xu Liang's heart suddenly dropped.

"Mr. Xu, Wangdawei has agreed to our financing conditions."

Xu Liang looked excited.

"The breakthrough finally appeared."

Xie Wen was also very happy. Winning a net would mean that there was a loophole in the alliance organized by Goldman Sachs.

Where there is one there are two.

"I will continue to contact several other companies tomorrow to find out their attitudes."

"clear."

Xie Wen felt excited.