Chapter 55

In September, the weather in California is still very hot. But San Jose is close to the west coast, and the air is a bit cool.

Henry is browsing the development plan sent by kellina via email. It says that she is going to invest 100 million US dollars in the seed investment of new Internet enterprises, and also suggests that the company invest in game companies! In recent years, game companies have sprung up, developed rapidly, and the profit rate is very high.

Among them, she gave two examples. One is RB Nintendo, the other is ea!

Nintendo is a giant in the video game industry. After the release of FC game console in 1983, Nintendo has become the number one game company in the world in a few years. In 1988 alone, the total sales of Nintendo was close to 2 billion US dollars, and the profit was more than 500 million US dollars!

EA was founded in 1982. Is a company specializing in the production and distribution of computer games, although the company was established short, but rapid development, October 1, this year, ready to be listed on NASDAQ.

Henry was silent after reading kellina's plan.

He knows both companies very well, especially Nintendo!

Presumably a lot of people have used red and white machine, played Super Mario, soul, Tetris and other classic games. In this period, Nintendo has reached the level that no one knows! Its games are sold all over the world, and the characters in the game are also popular all over the world. Among the 30 best-selling toys in the world, 25 of them are related to Nintendo!

By 1992, Nintendo's profit will be equal to that of Hollywood, and equal to that of the three major television networks in the United States in this year alone!!!

Nintendo has replaced Honda and Toyota group many times to become RB's first enterprise!!!

It can be seen to what extent Nintendo has been forced!

As for EA company, although it is not as legendary as Nintendo, it later developed into the overlord of computer game industry and became the largest interactive entertainment software developer and publisher in the world. It also owns EA Sports, EA games and three world brands, which is really amazing!

Nintendo, Henry can't touch it. So, kailinna's advice to Henry is to buy EA company!

Henry didn't even think about it, so he replied to an email directly: "go all out to buy EA company!"

In order to emphasize this sentence, Henry added three exclamation marks after it!

It wasn't long before Kalina replied with an email: "OK!"

Henry stood up, stretched out and did a set of calisthenics, which he had learned in high school, and he didn't know whether it would work or not! No way, sitting in the office chair for a long time, very easy to fatigue. If you don't exercise every day, I'm afraid that when you get old, you'll get sick. All through once, can't you be a tired ghost?

At the beginning, I thought that it could be ruled by the arch. How do you know, things are not as simple as you think. If you really trust to give all to professional managers, then your company is not far away from bankruptcy. Others will empty your company bit by bit, and finally become an empty shelf there! Although the United States has many means of supervision, there are more ways to exploit the loopholes!

Henry has to ask about the development of the company under his name every once in a while, and he has to decide the important things by himself. Many documents have to be signed by himself before they come into force. In this way, we can ensure the safety of the company as much as possible, and will not be cheated by the management of the company, or even be cheated by the company!

However, by doing so, Henry will be very tired, because he has many companies

"It seems that it's necessary to invite a private doctor or a nutrition expert... Chinese health preserving technique is well-known and has a long history. I don't know if there are any health preserving masters in the United States. If there are any, just invite them together! For the sake of small life, what's a little money to spend! " After a set of radio gymnastics, Henry couldn't help muttering to himself in his armchair.

After thinking about it for a while, Henry dials a phone and tells his subordinates what he just thought. He orders them to investigate and invite them to come here!

The investigation may take a while, but Henry is still young and in no hurry. What he is most anxious about now is whether Weifeng capital can acquire EA company. Three days later, kellina called Henry and said, "Henry, it's a bit of a mess!"

"What's the matter?" Henry asked hastily.

"EA rejected our offer!"

"Is the price unsatisfactory?"

"No!"

"The main reason is that their founders are determined not to sell the company!"

"Can we take a controlling stake when we invest in EA?"

"I'm afraid not... The biggest shareholders of the company are very optimistic about the development prospect of EA company, unless we spend several times the price! Otherwise, they won't sell shares! Moreover, EA companies will be listed soon, once the financing is successful, they will no longer be short of money! At that time, it will be more difficult for us to acquire it again! "

"How much would it cost if we had to take control of EA?" Said Henry, frowning.

"At least 350 million dollars," she replied, having already done the preparatory work

"It's so much!"

"Yes, EA company has produced more than ten kinds of games since its establishment, which are very popular. Especially sports games are very popular in the United States. Last year, John Madden, coach of Auckland Raiders, was invited to join the game. Once the game was released, the sales volume was very hot, and there were many sales outlets in the United States, Even the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major American newspapers have made special reports on this issue! "

350 million?

Henry felt his head, hesitant.

But kailinna said at this time: "350 million is just a conservative price. If we want to really take control of EA company, I'm afraid we need more! So, I suggest, look for the target again! "

Looking for a new target? Henry shook his head, still did not want to give up EA company, after all, the previous life so famous.

"Kalina, you asked the founder of EA company to come out, I want to talk to him!"

"All right."

When the phone hung up, Henry was silent and quietly thinking about the acquisition of EA company.

The next day, kellina replied to Henry, "Henry, EA founder Tripp Hawkins promised to meet you at 3 p.m. at the headquarters of prestige capital!"

"OK, I see!"

Henry then ordered someone to drive to prestige capital. When he got there, it was just noon. Henry and kailina had lunch together. Kailina and Henry talked about Tripp Hawkins, the founder of EA. Tripp Hawkins graduated from Harvard University. In his early years, he was the head of marketing department of apple and witnessed the rise of apple. But in 1982, he resolutely resigned and founded EA company! Therefore, he has high hopes for EA company, and has no intention to sell the company at all, and he holds 45% of the shares of the company himself! It's very difficult for Weifeng capital to hold EA company!

After hearing this, Henry frowned deeply, "if we can't get along with each other, we'll give up this acquisition!"

By 3 p.m., Tripp Hawkins arrived at prestige capital on time. Henry exchanged a few words with him and asked him to meet him in the conference room.

"Mr. Hawkins, I venture to ask, do you want to make EA the number one game company in the world?"

"Of course!" Tripp Hawkins nodded, thinking to himself, what does that mean, and what medicine is sold in gourd?

"In this case, EA company should accept the investment of prestige capital!"

"EA companies can also raise funds through listing!" If it is a general venture capital organization, Tripp Hawkins will definitely accept the investment, but Weifeng capital has a bad intention and wants to buy EA company, which he will never allow!

"Mr. Hawkins, if the company wants to grow, it's not only a matter of money, but also a matter of contacts and channels. Our prestige capital has a good relationship with Nicholas group company and global online company. If EA company accepts the investment of prestige capital, it can get great help in network publicity! And technically, it can also get strong support! " Henry was earnest and persuasive.

Tripp Hawkins was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that prestige capital's network was so strong. Tripp Hawkins bowed his head, thought for a moment, and said, "if prestige capital promises to hold no more than 20% of EA, I will promise!"

My ultimate goal is to acquire EA company. If the agreement stipulates that the number of shares held by Weifeng capital cannot exceed 20%, what should it do? Just for the return on investment?!

No！！！

Since its establishment, prestige capital has never been an ordinary venture capital company, but a venture capital company dedicated to Henry's company!

If not holding EA company, how can Henry integrate the game industry into his Internet empire? This is a serious problem! Therefore, instead of holding EA, it is better to support or establish a new game company. At least such a company is controlled by Henry, and it is easy to integrate it into its own empire!

Obviously, the negotiation ended in failure!

After Tripp Hawkins left, Henry shook his head and said with pity: "it's a pity for EA company..."

"Are you sighing for not buying EA?" Kalina asked.

"No, I'm sighing for the future of EA."

"Why?"

"Because of me, the future of EA company must be very difficult..." Henry looked to the distance.

EA company has nothing to offer. It has done well in sports games. As for other games, it has acquired other game companies. Henry said that in the future, EA will acquire well-known game companies, such as the distinctive software studio for "the best flying car", the origin systems company for "Genesis", the bullfrog company for "the guardian of the dungeon", and the Maxis studio for "the simulated city", There's also Ximu studio, which makes command and conquest

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