Speaking of which!
Even Sarah, a vice president who knew nothing about games or even the gaming industry, couldn't help but be moved by the crazy profits.
Nearly 10 billion in two years.
Such horrific profits are even worth their risk!
Besides.
There is not much risk in acquiring a medium-sized Chinese gaming company.
but……
"Are you sure?"
Lady Sarah asked.
"hehe,"
Then Kodick smiled slightly:
"As everyone knows, Golden Wind is currently preparing a FPS masterpiece called OverWatch,"
"As long as we can convince them to start the listing, accept investment and formally integrate with the international community,"
"Then I have 100% confidence that I can acquire them and there is no way I will fail."
This is not just empty talk by Kotick.
As long as Golden Wind dares to go public, it will be easy to take down Golden Wind with the support of the wealthy Yunwei-Vivendi company.
What?
Is there Shen Capital, a top Chinese financial group, behind Golden Wind?
So what?
Do you think Prestige, a giant conglomerate spanning Europe and America, is just there to do nothing?
As long as the returns are greater than the investment costs, no matter whether it is Shen’s Capital, Zhang’s Capital or Li’s Capital, no one can stop us!
At this point, Sarah nodded:
"Okay... then..."
“If they insist on not going public, how should we deal with it?”
good.
You know, both Kodick's confidence and his plan.
All of this has a premise -
That means Golden Wind will go public and release its equity!
Because only in this way can Yunwei-Vivendi successfully acquire Golden Wind by acquiring equity.
But the problem is, what if Golden Wind is really determined not to go public?
"Then we will force them to go public,"
Kodick raised his brows slightly:
"or……"
…
“Direct acquisition.”
on Monday!
It is the third week after the successful “Golden Bull Challenge”!
Charles Pétain, who came all the way from the United States, led a "cooperation team" of up to seven people and arrived in Binjiang, China, and came to the Golden Wind.
Before getting off the car and entering Golden Wind Company!
Charlie Pétain, who led the team this time and is Cotick's right-hand man and vice president of Yunwei Group, gave these instructions to his team.
And they!
That is what Gu Sheng said - trouble.
As early as last week, a business call from Yunwei made Gu Sheng feel that something was wrong.
He first heard the name Vivendi three years ago. At that time, he had just traveled through time and was still in the process of understanding the gaming industry model and related companies in this world.
Gu Sheng still remembered that when he heard the name, his body trembled and he thought to himself that something was not good.
Vivendi, Vivendi.
Looking back to the past, in his previous life before he traveled through time, this company was already notorious in the gaming industry.
The most sensational case was the hostile takeover of his former employer, Ubisoft.
But in the end, with the efforts of all the players and the intervention of Penguin, Ayub finally survived the hostile takeover and regained his autonomy.
Now, the "business cooperation" call from Yunwei-Vivendi only made Gu Sheng feel creepy.
After he checked the information, he found out that Yunwei's chairman and CEO was actually called "fucking dog Codick".
This bad feeling reached its peak in an instant.
The infamous Vivendi + the top beast Kodick.
Tsk tsk.
Even Gu Sheng couldn't help but take a breath.
No wonder Vivendi has become the world's leading "successful" gaming giant.
Put these two together and you can accomplish anything.
If any company falls into their hands, it will probably become the 30 series graphics cards of the "mining era", which is a terrible sight.
However, although Gu Sheng had expressed on the phone that he was unwilling to accept any form of investment sponsorship, Yunwei was shameless and insisted on "discussing cooperation" in the name of "friendly exchange and inspection".
Helplessly, Gu Sheng had to accept the other party's request with great reluctance, and on behalf of Golden Wind, "welcome" Yunwei-Vendi to come for "inspection".
"...I have heard of President Petain's name for a long time. I am Gu Sheng, and this is our president, Ms. Shen Miaomiao."
Early in the morning, Gu Sheng and Shen Miaomiao came to the company gate to welcome the Yunwei team.
"Hello Mr. Gu, hello Ms. Shen,"
Seeing this, Petain reached out and shook hands gently with Gu Sheng and Shen Miaomiao, smiling:
"Then show us."
As soon as these words came out.
Gu Sheng couldn't help but frown secretly.
What is this occasion?
Business inspection and cooperation negotiation.
When working, you should refer to your job title.
Although this may sound like a joke now, there is no doubt that it is applicable everywhere.
Especially when this is the first time the two parties meet.
Moreover, Mr. Pétain, who looked slender and delicate, like a stick, seemed unwilling to use too many honorifics.
The first thing he said was, "Take us around."
That nonchalant attitude and tone really made people feel uncomfortable.
Gu Sheng doesn't think he is a naturally rude guy.
Otherwise, why don’t you call the chairman of Vivendi’s board of directors to see if he still has the same attitude?
This person just looks down on them from the bottom of his heart.
Gu Sheng frowned secretly and turned to little Nezha.
He wanted little Nezha to go back to the office .
Since you don't want the face we give you, there's no need for us to be polite to you.
Our president is busy and has no time to entertain your tour group. It is already the highest honor for you as a vice president for me to receive you.
However, before he could speak!
Then I heard the little Nezha beside me say:
"Mr. Gu, please take them around, sit in the leisure area or something, and feel the atmosphere of our Golden Wind."
"I have a small meeting. Let's discuss it in the conference room in 20 minutes."
After saying that.
Shen Miaomiao copied Bei Dang's gesture and raised her lips, also putting on a fake smile, then turned around and walked away!
OHHHHHHH——!!!
Gu Sheng exclaimed in his heart and cheered wildly.
Mr. Shen! Hard!
But think about it, what kind of family does he come from, and what kind of person is Shen Wanlin.
How can a rich girl who was brought up in such a family be so mean to you?
Since you don't want the face you give me, there's no need for me to be polite to you.
Shen Miaomiao deliberately spoke in English just now!
The purpose is to make this little skinny boy understand every word!
As expected!
Seeing Shen Miaomiao walk away after saying just one word, Pétain's face turned pale!
"Ms. Shen...are you busy with official duties? We are honored that you can take the time to greet us at the door."
Pétain felt a little embarrassed and wanted to make amends.
Unexpectedly, Gu Sheng was not a good person, he waved his hand and smiled:
"Haha, it's just a small regular meeting at the head office. Everyone please follow me."
I fucking...
It would have been better if Gu Sheng didn’t finish off the opponent.
The knife stabbed down with a "whoosh" sound, and Pétain's face turned even darker.
regular meeting?
Why the hell did they leave our business negotiation team, who came all the way from the United States and are affiliated with Vivendi, the world's largest integrated game manufacturer, out in the cold just because of a small regular meeting?
Pétain's Adam's apple moved up and down.
He swallowed obviously with great difficulty.
Just as Gu Sheng said.
He looked down on Golden Wind from the bottom of his heart.
Yes, you are very popular now, but so what?
Think about it, which of the manufacturers we acquired back then was not at its peak?
In other words.
The companies that we are interested in and decide to acquire are all leaders in their fields, or even in their time!
A medium-sized gaming company that has grown from nothing to something in just three years.
To put it bluntly, if it weren’t for the fact that the Golden Wind is now so powerful and gaining momentum.
Given their small size, Yunwei-Weiwangdi wouldn't even look at them.
Pétain did have the capital to set his sights too high.
Unexpectedly, Shen Miaomiao gave him a cold shoulder.
Although Pétain did not show any sign of it, he was secretly furious in his heart.
Let’s see if you will still look like this after you are acquired.
Thinking about it!
Under the leadership of Gu Sheng, the group also circled around the Golden Wind Company.
When he arrived at the [Gold Experience Project Department], Petain couldn't help but stop:
"Mr. Gu, wouldn't you like us to come in and take a look at your work environment?"
Pétain is quite curious about the "Overwatch" project that Golden Wind is currently working on.
If you take another look, you might be able to learn more about their current progress and gain more bargaining chips for subsequent negotiations.
Pétain took the initiative to ask for a visit.
Generally speaking, a game company of the level of Golden Wind would not refuse such a request from him, the vice president of Yunwei.
To be more precise, I would not offend him.
"No,"
Unexpectedly, Gu Sheng didn't even smile at him, as expected:
"The development process is kept secret. Mr. Pétain, can you understand that?"
…
"I don't understand,"
In the conference room, Petain's face almost turned eggplant color:
"Yunwei alone is willing to invest $180 million, plus Vivendi Ventures' $300 million,"
"The investment of nearly 500 million has far exceeded the total value of your company, but it only accounts for 23% of the equity."
"Such conditions...are they really worth hesitating about?"
Pétain didn't understand.
I really don't understand!
Five hundred million dollars! Nearly three and a half billion dollars!
After that, you don’t have to worry about the entire listing procedures and process. You just need to go to Nasdaq and ring the bell!
And such generous conditions only require you to agree to the listing and agree that Yunwei-Vivendi Joint Company will be a shareholder and hold 23% of the shares!
Three billion and a half billion!
How much is the market value of your company?
Pétain was well aware that, generally speaking, a company's available liquid assets accounted for 30%-40% of its total assets.
Not long ago, Golden Wind successfully became a medium-sized gaming company with disposable assets exceeding 1 billion yuan.
In other words, today, the total asset valuation of their company is about 2.5-3 billion.
We will invest in you for only 23% of your equity, but give you a full investment of 3.5 billion!
What else do you want?
Pétain's face turned pale, even a little purple.
This is enough to create another Golden Wind!
Then you build it, what do you want us to do?
Gu Sheng and Shen Miaomiao looked normal and even smiled.
The two looked at each other, and Gu Sheng smiled:
" Mr. , this condition is indeed not worth hesitating about."
Upon hearing this, Pétain's eyes lit up and a glimmer of hope seemed to ignite in his pupils.
"Because we said from the beginning that the company would not go public."
Swish!
A basin of ice water soaked Beidang like a drowned chicken.
Shen Miaomiao waved the shovel again and covered it with two handfuls of soil:
"We appreciate your kindness, but this is not about money."
Hearing this.
The two sides were silent for a moment, and exchanged glances with the accompanying personnel:
"So...what if we think differently?"
"oh?"
Gu Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly:
"What does M. Pétain mean?"
"Eight hundred million?"
Petain said:
"800 million dollars, we will start in-depth cooperation. We will be responsible for providing more favorable conditions including IP operation, subsequent development capital investment, personnel recruitment and expansion, etc."
Wow.
Gu Sheng couldn't help but marvel at this grandson's mouth.
That sounds really nice.
IP operation, capital investment, and personnel recruitment.
What a beautiful word.
But Gu Sheng managed to make out words like "IP plunder", "interference with development", "personnel reorganization" etc. from the gaps between the words!
Damn it, seeing that we can’t persuade you, you’re going to use force, right?
You are really rich and powerful. Are you planning to buy our company directly?
In fact, theoretically speaking, Yunwei-Vivendi can really buy their Golden Wind in this way.
Because according to Chinese laws and regulations: a subsidiary company has independent legal personality, when a subsidiary company's equity is transferred, no resolution of the parent company's shareholders meeting is required. As long as it complies with the law and the company's articles of association, the equity can be transferred.
Yunwei obviously understood this, which is why they offered such an unscrupulous price, ready to use money to buy them out.
Shen Miaomiao was speechless.
Eight hundred million dollars is certainly tempting, but in that case, Yun Wei would lose all the decision-making power of the company.
Don’t say that Lao Gu can’t be the manager.
In the future, when setting up projects, even she, the so-called "president", will succumb to the will of Yunwei Group.
"laugh--"
Shen Miaomiao really didn't know what to say, she sneered with a bit of a laugh:
"Mr. Pétain, I told you, this is not about money..."
"Nine hundred million swords!"
Before Shen Miaomiao could finish, Pei Dang interrupted her and raised his eyebrows slightly, implying something:
“Jiuyi, Ms. Shen, it’s not easy to be a female CEO.”
Shen Miaomiao was stunned.
Then, the smile on his face gradually faded: "Mr. Pétain, I repeat again..."
"One billion!"
Again, Shen Miaomiao was not given a chance to finish her words!
Pétain spoke again!
But this time, the fake smile on Pétain's face slowly disappeared, and he slowly spoke in a serious tone:
"Ms. Shen, Mr. Gu, I hope you two will consider this carefully,"
"A medium-sized gaming company, a billion dollars, a total acquisition price of more than 7 billion yuan"
"This is unprecedented not only in China but also in the world,"
"We at Yunwei-Vivendi do this because we admire your creativity and see your development potential,"
“You two…”
Speaking of this.
Petain hugged his shoulders and finally stopped pretending. He raised his head slightly and looked down at Gu Sheng and Shen Miaomiao opposite him:
"Golden Wind is good, but it is still too weak,"
"Especially..."
“In front of a joint company of the level of Yunwei-Vivendi.”
silence.
There was a long silence.
a long time!
I saw Gu Sheng opposite me taking a deep breath, then sighing softly and shaking his head, looking a little helpless.
It looks like a blessing rather than a curse.
Shen Miaomiao, on the other hand, slightly raised the corners of her mouth, looking amiable.
Dressed simply, Pétain put on a smiling face again: "Ms. Shen, you have figured it out..."
But this time!
Before he could finish!
Then Shen Miaomiao opened her thin lips slightly, with a smile on her face and a sweet voice:
"Get out."