Chapter 192： Series B financing (2)

"I just want to remind you, don't forget that Pershing Plaza will lead the vote tonight!"

Bill Ackerman poked his head, blinked and said.

Yang Cheng was taken aback, and immediately understood what Bill Ackerman meant. This was because he was worried that he would dilute his shares, and could not help but comfort him, "Relax, Pershing Square is the most important partner of New Era Media, and this time You know the financing plan, and you still need your strong support."

"That's natural. The IP resources of DreamWorks are the envious existence of the entire Hollywood. If New Age Media takes DreamWorks animation in one fell swoop, it can complete the media group's layout in the field of content manufacturing. This is equivalent to the foundation of a tall building. Only when the foundation is stabilized can it withstand a magnitude 12 earthquake."

Yang Cheng's words were in line with Bill Ackerman's appetite, and then he agreed.

But then the conversation turned, "But, is your valuation of New Era Media too high? I think 14 billion is a good number."

"14 billion? Then my shareholding will be reduced to the edge of danger, which is not conducive to my control of the new era media. This is impossible." Yang Orange did not hesitate at all, and flatly rejected Bill Ackerman's proposal.

What's the joke, 14 billion? Before the official launch of Toutiao app, he dared to value New Era Media, which integrates multiple high-quality assets, at 15 billion. Now Toutiao has tens of millions of users, and the value of Toutiao alone is more than $34 billion. Not to mention that he is also preparing to acquire DreamWorks. Don’t forget that Time Magazine is already in the bag of New Times Media. In Yang Cheng’s financing plan, the valuation of 20 billion US dollars is really not high. Of course, this price is also for follow-up. The negotiations have left room for price cuts, and Yang Cheng's ideal valuation is between 17 billion and 18 billion.

Yang Cheng didn't stay here too much. Now before the formal negotiation, many of the guests he invited are still waiting for him to entertain him, such as Alibaba's board chairman Jack Ma.

"Good evening, Jack, are you alone tonight?" Yang Cheng found Jack Ma who had just sent away a group of investors, clinked glasses with him, looked around and asked.

Jack Ma knows the rich body language of the old beauty, shrugs his shoulders and jokingly said, "I am an old man with a family, not as good at playing as you young people."

"Hey, it has nothing to do with age. Warren Buffett and his two confidantes are very respectful. Successful men conquer outstanding women. This is the natural law of the animal kingdom. There is nothing wrong with it. As long as you don’t easily abandon your wife of chaff, no one will Use this to attack you." Yang Cheng despises the kind of men who are guilty and courageous, and there is no such thing as a good man in this world. If you are drunk or not, it means that you drink less and if you are not obsessed with stains, it is intangible. , Man, that thing in the crotch, who doesn't know who.

"Haha, jason, don't you try to seduce me with those fallacies, let's just talk about business?" Jack Ma was very clear-headed, and he stopped the topic in time after a haha. Although everyone is a man, Yang Cheng, a young man who can be his son, discussing women's issues, is really awkward.

"OK, let's talk about business, Jack, what do you think about New Times Media's Series B financing?" Yang Orange's EQ Online, sipped champagne and said seriously.

As the main champagne of the reception today, Cook’s Flowering Tree Quail was well received by the guests. This champagne is named after a quail perching on a flowering tree was carved on a bottle. It is produced from Cook’s wine. The characteristics of rich taste, complex aroma, delicate and elegant taste are fully demonstrated in this champagne, and the maturation period of this aged champagne is as long as 20 years or more.

The batch of wines opened tonight are all produced in 90 years. It is a rare good wine in the most flavorful drinking period. Yang Cheng sent someone to the Cook Winery to buy this batch of wine as early as a week ago. The price of a single bottle is more than 10,000 U.S. dollars. In order to fudge more money, he has also paid a lot of money.

"I probably understand the scale of your financing and the use of funds. Your own company is more convincing than mine. I have no doubts. The only thing I want to discuss with you is that I am not going to put this investment under the name of Ari. It was invested in a private equity fund established with a friend in China." Jack Ma’s Mandarin sounds not like Yang Cheng’s standards, but he can only think of his previous life in computer videos and see Jack Ma’s accent. With a spirited speech, Yang Cheng felt like a world away, um~ it was indeed a life away.

"Jack, you should understand what is the significance of Ari’s strategic investment in New Era Media." Yang Cheng did not directly answer whether he agreed or not, but rather vaguely reminded that he did not believe in Jack Ma’s ingenuity. Do not understand the strategic vision of Toutiao.

Sure enough, Jack Ma explained sincerely, "Jason, I understand what you mean. My fund is called Yunfeng Fund. The partners have gathered the most powerful and visionary companies in the business community and various industries in the country. Home, with our connections and background, it is enough to help Toutiao gain a foothold in China."

Yang Cheng suddenly remembered the name of Yunfeng Fund, especially the beautiful CEO.

Although Yang Cheng agrees with the strength of this private equity fund, to be honest, the three-day financial policy of country Z is actually not suitable for private equity funds to survive I was listed on that day. Feng strangled the door with a password. If Yang Cheng agreed to Jack Ma's entry in the name of Yunfeng, it would inevitably bring security risks to the new era media. This is something he cannot tolerate, but Ah Li is totally different.

After pondering for a moment, Yang Cheng still shook his head and declined. Of course, he changed his rhetoric and said, "I'm sorry Jack, forgive me for not agreeing to your request. Compared with Yunfeng Fund, Ari's international influence is what I value, and New Era Media and Ari can reach a comprehensive strategic cooperation. I help you build a pan-entertainment industry and you help me open up the global market. This is the best of both worlds. I don't understand why you made such a decision."

Jack Ma shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Inevitable human relations~"

Yang Cheng was stunned, and immediately understood what Jack Ma said. It was nothing more than that his friends were also optimistic about the development of media in the new era. After learning that he had the opportunity to become a shareholder, they begged Jack Ma to take it and play with him. It’s not a good person. Don’t talk about those friends who don’t know Yang Cheng. Even if you really know how strong the relationship is, don’t even think about getting a dime on the issue of interest. Everyone is a businessman, no one else. Who is selfish!

"Then I can't do anything, Jack, I have to greet other guests. You think about it and don't rush to make a decision."

Jack Ma nodded solemnly, "Go ahead, I'll make some calls."

After Jack Ma left, before Yang Cheng could take a breath, David Ellison found him, "fuck, jason, I swear, it’s the first time I have seen more than my father since I was born. Proud person!"

Yang Cheng took a sip of her wine first, and then rolled her eyes to a back figure, and then she knew who Ellison was talking about. Haha, this scene is interesting. . .