My 1999

Back at the hotel, Xu Liang took out his cell phone and called Xie Wen.

"Lao Xie, have you checked it out?"

“I just found out that Google paid 15% of its shares and received US$900 million in investment from DFJ, Goldman Sachs and Carlyle at a valuation of US$6 billion.

The remaining $600 million has not yet been found. "

"No need to check. It's Oracle. Larry Ellison guaranteed Google and asked Google to issue an ABS asset-backed bond."

"Larry Ellison?"

"yes."

"This guy is really haunted." Xie Wen couldn't help but said.

Xu Liang responded and said nothing more.

"What about Vivendi?" Xie Wen continued to ask.

"Vivendi Games is related to our global game industry layout and must not be missed." Xu Liang said firmly.

Although the prices of Vivendi games are getting higher and higher now, it is a big loss to buy them. But Xu Liang knew very well how amazing its potential was, so he never wanted to miss it.

"Just in case..."

"Without any eventuality, Google's $1.5 billion in cash is almost the limit. Unless Oracle goes out personally, there is no need to worry about them."

"What if Oracle ends up personally?" Xie Wen asked slowly.

Xu Liang fell silent.

Oracle is not the new Google.

It is a world-class technology giant with an annual revenue of over 10 billion, a net profit of US$2.3 billion, a cash balance of US$5.6 billion, and a total market value of over US$50 billion.

"Let me think about it. ...Lao Xie, please pay more attention to Google's trends during this time."

"OK."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Liang stood up and walked to the window, looking at the brightly lit Big Apple City at his feet, his eyes flickering, and thoughts flashed through his mind.

After a long time.

"It would be better to divert Larry Ellison's attention away from Google and Hongmeng." Xu Liang said.

He took out his cell phone and called Richard Sanders.

"BOSS."

"Richard, for Vivendi games, we don't have to rush to make an offer first. Let's first look at the trends of Microsoft and Sony. If they clearly withdraw, we will make another offer without having to increase the price too much. Add an additional 30 million to Google's price tag. Just dollars.”

"Okay, BOSS. What if Microsoft and Sony don't quit and continue to compete?"

"Then let's wait for the time being. When Google, Sony and Microsoft decide the final winner, we will add more." Xu Liang said.

"clear."

"If there are any changes, remember to notify me as soon as possible."

"OK."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Liang looked at the time.

He waited until late at night, when it was dawn over China, and then called Jiang Xiaoyang.

"Is it okay to call me so early?"

"How much money has the Phoenix Fund II raised?"

"We just passed two hundred million dollars, what happened?"

"New Dream Education may have to be brought forward."

Jiang Xiaoyang frowned instantly, "What happened?"

"Hongmeng's acquisition of Vivendi Games has encountered setbacks..."

Xu Liang explained the matter briefly.

"So I need more money to deal with possible competition."

Jiang Xiaoyang was silent for a while, "Does Vivendi Games have to acquire it?"

"Yes. That is the only way for Hongmeng Games to dominate the world. We must not miss it."

"I understand. I will immediately find a third-party agency to evaluate New Dreams."

Although Hanhua and New Dream are both companies owned by Xu Liang, the funds from Phoenix Fund II were raised, so if the two parties want to trade, the price must be based on the evaluation of a third party.

Otherwise, insider trading can easily lead to legal problems.

"Have you talked to Teng Huaming?"

"Not yet. It's not convenient for me to be in the United States right now. Let's call him first." Xu Liang said.

"That's fine."

After chatting for a while, Xu Liang hung up the phone.

Seeing that it was getting late, I didn't call again.

Go to bed and rest, the night passes quickly.

After getting up to work out the next day, Lu Hui hurriedly came over.

"Mr. Xu, Google's financing conference is being broadcast on TV."

Xu Liang's expression changed slightly, he threw the towel to Lu Hui and hurried to the living room.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin soon appeared on the TV that had been adjusted in advance.

In addition to the two of them, there are also representatives from DFJ, Goldman Sachs and Carlyle.

On the big screen at the back, it was written in clear English.

Google raises one billion US dollars press conference.

"A billion dollars? That's a lot to boast about." Xu Liang said.

Anyone who knows the inside story knows that Google only raised $900 million.

"Mr. Larry Page, how many shares did Google pay to raise $1 billion?"

"Not much, only 15%." Larry Page said proudly.

There was a burst of exclamation from the audience.

This number is much lower than they imagined.

"Mr. Page, Mr. Brin, is Google worth this valuation? Or is there an ulterior secret in this valuation?"

The Washington Post reporter continued to ask.

Sergey Brin's face changed slightly and he quickly calmed down.

"I can tell you clearly that the valuation of US$6 billion is a reflection of Google's own value. From its establishment to the present, Google's business has been growing rapidly every moment.

We have now created 3 billion indexed documents, and 150 million people use Google every day.

Our enterprise users have exceeded 300,000, and we have just reached a cooperation with America Online, the world's leading wireless operator and service provider.

We have a bright future and development prospects.

In 2001, Google's net revenue was only US$86 million and its net profit was US$7 million. By 2002, Google's net revenue had increased more than fivefold, reaching $439 million, and its profits had soared more than ten times, to more than $100 million.

We are growing rapidly and are on the path to becoming a great technology company.

It is these great achievements that have won the favor of investors and are the fundamental reason why Google is valued at US$6 billion. "

The impassioned words he spoke were truly heartwarming to listen to.

Sergey Brin was even more passionate and finally stood up.

But the reporters here are not here to hear Google sing its praises.

"Mr. Sergey, I heard that Google is competing with Microsoft, Sony and Hongmeng to buy Vivendi games?"

Sergey Brin nodded.

"Yes. In order to provide more returns to shareholders, Google is also developing new businesses, and the game business is one of our next development directions."

"Mr. Brin, is Google imitating Hongmeng? They also focus on games and search."

Sergey Brin looked calm.

"Google is unique, we are not imitating any company."

Seeing that he kept silent, the reporters quickly changed the target of their attack.

"Mr. Page, many people on the Internet have accused Google of copying Hongmeng's Bing search business model, especially their bidding ranking advertising model and advertising alliance model.

Do you have any explanation for this? "

"Slander, this is a naked slander against Google. All of Google's technologies and applications are independently developed by us, and we have not copied any company. In this regard, Google will initiate a lawsuit to protect our reputation." Larry Page said quickly.

To prevent reporters from asking more tricky questions.

After briefly answering a few questions from reporters, the press conference ended quickly.

Google held a cocktail reception in the banquet hall of the Hilton Hotel in Silicon Valley.

"Sergey, Larry, I watched today's press conference, and you performed very well."

Larry Ellison came over with a wine glass and congratulated.

"Thanks."

"I really want to see what stupid Chinese people will look like after seeing today's scene and hearing the news that Google is bidding for Vivendi Games?" Larry Ellison said with regret in his tone.

"I believe it will be very exciting." Larry Page smiled.

"That's right, hahaha."

The three of them looked at each other and laughed at the same time.

"Ellison, I just received Schmidt's email, and Microsoft has raised its offer again. Therefore, we may need more funds to acquire Vivendi Games." Sergey Brin said.

"Don't worry, with Oracle as a guarantee, you can raise your bid with confidence." Larry Ellison assured, patting his chest.

Regardless of whether it can really be provided, a promise must be made at this time.

"Thanks."

Larry Page and Sergey Brin were delighted.

"Haha, you're welcome. Now we are steel allies against the evil Chinese." Larry Ellison laughed.

Just as the three of them were chatting happily, a middle-aged man in a crisp suit came over holding a wine glass.

"What are you so happy about?"

"Mr. Thain."

Sergey Brin and Larry Page said hello quickly.

"John, you have to help these two little guys more, they need money now." Larry Ellison said carelessly.

John Thain smiled slightly, "With Google's development potential, we at Goldman Sachs are happy to provide you with more funds."

His old enemy John Thornton chose to befriend Hongmeng and Xu Liang. He originally had a bad relationship with Hongmeng, but he took advantage of the opportunity to win over Ellison and Google.

Google wants to leverage its acquisition of Vivendi Games, and Goldman Sachs is the investor and middleman.

"Thank you Mr. Thain."

Sergey Brindau.

Although Google is developing well, they are not yet qualified to act arrogantly in front of Goldman Sachs, not to mention that they will later ask for help in acquiring Vivendi Games.

"You're welcome. We are mutually beneficial. By the way, what's the news about Hongmeng regarding your joining?"

"Not yet, only Microsoft has updated its offer." Larry Page said.

John Thane nodded slightly.

"Please pay more attention, Xu Liang is not an easy person to deal with."

"John, you praise that Chinese guy too much. He is just a lucky bastard. This time we join forces and we will definitely be able to kill him." Larry Ellison said coldly.

John Thain just smiled and didn't say much.

He doesn't think that the person who was able to found Hongmeng and create such a great reputation in financial investment is some lucky fool.

But guarding so many people, he didn't want to lose face to Larry Ellison.

This guy is not a good-tempered person.

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