After thinking about it, Xiao Qi met David's expectant eyes: "What do you want to say to me? The film industry?"
David was stunned and asked subconsciously: "How do you know?"
"How much did you invest in "Heroes of Air Combat" the year before last? How much did you lose?" Xiao Qi asked, "Losing so much still doesn't make you give up the idea of continuing to invest. How can you still use the second method?
Will the project invite me to board the pirate ship?"
"Pirate ship? Haha, interesting!" David laughed and said, "Don't be so nervous! I didn't understand it before, but I have a lot of experience now. If we work together, we will definitely establish a reputation in the film industry.
How about a force that belongs to us?"
"Investment is not that simple. Come to me after you have specific plans." Xiao Qi smiled lightly, "I only invest in things with the most investment value. You don't have to look for those who invest in movies."
Me."
David spread his hands and nodded regretfully.
He approached Xiao Qi just to invest in a movie with Xiao Qi. Xiao Qi refused immediately. What else could he say?
David never imagined that just a few months later, he would face a huge debt that would be a turning point in his life, and Xiao Qi was waiting for that time.
To be honest, Xiao Qi doesn't have much interest in making movies, but if he can take advantage of this opportunity to grab some shares of Paramount, it would be a very good gift for little Taylor.
Anyway, Paramount is backed by the Viacom Group, and Viacom owns numerous theater chains. It is both a referee and an athlete, so there is no way it will fail.
Since he couldn't reach an agreement with Xiao Qi, David had no choice but to get up and leave.
When facing Xiao Qi, he felt like facing his father.
He felt that Xiao Qi didn't look like a 20-year-old young man at all. Instead, he looked like a cunning and cunning person like his father.
I really don’t know how Xiao Qi practiced it. It seems that comparing people to each other is really annoying!
Not to mention David's departure, after Xiao Qi finished breakfast and strolled around the yard, Ellison came over happily.
"Okay! I have convinced several major shareholders. Everyone agrees with your opinion, 50% success!" Ellison said with emotion: "You really took a big advantage! If you hadn't faced the situation now,
Under the huge pressure of the financial crisis, our major shareholders are not so easy to talk to."
"They are not easy to talk to, so should I be easy to talk to?" Xiao Qi sneered: "It's best not to spoil people like this! Give them a slap when it's time to give them a slap! If you say it's not Larry this time, you
Personally speaking, I have no interest in paying attention to them! They like to cooperate or not, and I don’t send people rushing to ask for cooperation.”
"Hey, that's you!" Ellison, always known for his character, sighed at this time: "In this place in the United States, the power of capital is the most powerful! Don't look at me now as the founder and chairman.
, but if one day I am no longer useful, I will definitely be kicked out of the company I founded like Stephen!"
"That's why I refuse to invest in big investors and go public through IPOs." Xiao Qi agreed, "I just want to do things by myself and be more comfortable. No one should interfere with me!"
"That's why I envy you!" Ellison smiled, "Speaking of which, are you interested in buying some Oracle shares?"
"What kind of conspiracy do you have?" Xiao Qi looked at him warily, "Don't you want to use me as your Oracle's signboard again? It shows that you have always been strong and worthy of investment, right?"
Ellison was very surprised that Xiao Qi responded so quickly: "You are so smart! Has anyone done the same thing?"
"No." Xiao Qi shook his head and said, "But for no reason, and I have nothing to do with Oracle, you asked me to buy stocks. Are you not just using my influence? Are you asking me to make money out of kindness?"
"Actually, our stocks are quite profitable, and the dividends are extremely high. You will never suffer a loss if you buy them." Ellison said shamelessly.
"Why do I think you are just talking about yourself?" Xiao Qi responded: "Last year you used 1.93% of Oracle's shares in exchange for my Dream% shares. Which one of us gets more dividends? It's not just that. Your annual
How much is the salary and equity incentive? The shares have increased a lot this year, right? If I can enjoy 80% of your rights and interests with the same shares after buying Oracle's shares, I will buy it! Buy as much as you want!"
Ellison smiled and didn't dare to answer.
At that time, he bought the shares of Dreampad purely because he was optimistic about Dreampad, and the facts proved his vision.
When the two exchanged their shares, the value was equivalent to about US$2.06 billion. However, a year later, Oracle's stock price is still hovering between 20-25, with almost no change, while Dreampad has gone from an estimated value of US$130 billion.
The value has soared to around 250 billion, almost doubled. In this aspect alone, Ellison earned 2 billion U.S. dollars, while Xiao Qi’s Oracle investment was only at par.
There is also the aspect of dividends. In April last year, the shares held were exchanged. In the seven months to the end of the year, Oracle's dividends to Xiao Qi were only 16 million US dollars, almost less than 1%, and Dreampad even after excluding the high tax
expenses, development and research expenses, advertising office and other operating expenses, the actual profit also reached 30% of the purchase price, which is 1.58% of Ellison's shares, and the dividend received was as high as 612 million US dollars, which was more than thirty times that of Xiao Qi!
Although Oracle pays less dividends to shareholders, it gives Ellison much more dividends and equity incentives than ordinary shareholders. Last year, his rewards and equity incentives alone accounted for 2.1% of Oracle shares, directly ranking him among the CEOs of Silicon Valley.
The first.
That's why Xiao Qicai said that he wanted the same rights as him.
Ellison is indeed a bit selfish in this matter. With his strong influence in the company, he passed this reward mechanism and allowed his own shares to continue to increase every year, enjoying the benefits brought by Oracle's rapid growth.
Huge profits.
In comparison, Xiao Qi is much kinder. On Dreampad, he did not set any equity incentives for himself, nor did he receive a high salary. That is, 5 million U.S. dollars per month. At most, he received 50 million U.S. dollars last year.
The year-end bonuses were all donated to Mingxiang Primary School and Mingxiang Middle School for the maintenance of school equipment and teachers’ salary and benefits. In terms of China’s charitable donation environment, Xiao Qi received absolutely nothing.
Xiao Qi didn't tell anyone about the donation, only his family knew about it.
To be fair, Ellison is a good friend. When Xiao Qi was questioned and embarrassed many times, he jumped out and scolded his opponents. He can be regarded as a loyal person.
But when it comes to doing business, Xiao Qi has to be more cautious.
It's not that Xiao Qi doesn't like Oracle's stock. In fact, in terms of stability and long-term development, Oracle has unusual value. It is definitely safer than bank stocks and can be compared with giants such as IBM and General Electric.
It can last for at least 100 years.
Buying such high-quality stocks as gifts to your children is also a good asset supplement.
Diversification of investment is also reflected in these aspects.
However, Ellison is now asking Xiao Qi for help. Xiao Qi will definitely not buy Oracle stock for no reason. He will only buy it if Oracle provides sufficient benefits.
Because it also involves Xiao Qi’s own personal brand issues. It is no exaggeration to say that with Xiao Qi’s name as a shareholder, it is possible for Oracle’s value to increase by 5%-20%, and this kind of intangible value must
It should be reflected in the transaction!
"Larry, actually there is no need to think so complicated." Looking at Ellison's embarrassed look, Xiao Qi "kindly" gave him a suggestion: "Do you remember the last time we exchanged shares? You can still do this now.
!”
"Are you still willing to exchange your Dreampad shares for Oracle shares?" Ellison perked up. "How much can you exchange for?"
Dreampad's growth is definitely better than Oracle's. After all, Oracle has already entered a large range, and it is impossible to double its growth every year. However, there is no pressure at all for Dreampad to continue to grow explosively for a few more years.
The previous shareholders of Oracle were so regretful that they rejected Ellison's proposal to exchange shares. If they had this opportunity again, they would definitely not let it go - even if Dreampad's valuation has now doubled.
!
"Don't be happy yet." Xiao Qi shook his hand, "The current estimate given by JP Morgan for Dreampad is 230 billion US dollars, the estimate given by Deutsche Bank is 250 billion US dollars, and the estimate given by Citibank for Dreampad is 260 billion US dollars. I request the highest price for Dreampad.
Based on the valuation, and in exchange for Oracle’s shares, you need a premium of 30%.”
"Are you too greedy?" Ellison stared, and even the timid ones would be frightened by him: "260 billion U.S. dollars is a 30% premium. Let me calculate... 338 billion U.S. dollars! You might as well go grab the money!
"
"This is my condition. If you want to change it, you can change it. Otherwise, if you ask me to come up with the money alone, I don't have the spare money." Xiao Qi shrugged and said, "Let them discuss it. If it doesn't work, forget it."
"That's all..." Ellison nodded heavily, and then changed his smile: "If I buy it, you won't be so cruel, right?"
"You don't have to pay a premium to buy it. We are friends." Xiao Qi also replied smoothly.
Ellison nodded slightly again, his smile getting brighter.
Of course he knows why Xiao Qi wants a premium of 30%. He has no worries about buyers and doesn’t want to sell at all. If he has to buy it, the premium is normal. You can’t just buy it if you want to, and you have to do what you say.
Let’s calculate the price. Where can you find such a good thing in the world?
And I can buy it at a fair price, of course it is Xiao Qi who gave me face and is a good friend! (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!
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