Chapter 309： Apple goes public

After dealing with matters in the UK, Bao Zixuan returned to the United States; this time he wanted to prepare for the launch of Apple. As a major shareholder of the company, I usually talk about the past without exerting any effort. Now it is a bit inappropriate if I don't care about the listing.

At present, all Apple shareholders are constantly promoting their company, and Jobs is an incarnation of a salesman to introduce the company's business philosophy and future development strategy.

Because of the appearance of Bao Zixuan in this life, the development of the computer industry is faster than that in the previous life. Apple's sales are better than in the previous life due to Bao Zixuan's financial and software support. After all, Heiyun only produces high-end laptops, not desktops at all.

There is a lot of preparation work to be done for a company to go public, but none of these Bao Zixuan participated. I have already said before that I will not participate in any operation and decision-making of Apple, so I cannot break this rule.

At this time, Jobs was in high spirits and experienced the dilemma of working from the garage. At this time, he is about to become an American elite entrepreneurial youth who has reached the pinnacle of his life to achieve financial freedom, and can even become an American youth idol.

On December 12, 1980, Apple went public, and within less than an hour, all 4.6 million shares were snapped up, closing at $29 a share that day. At this closing price, Apple executives produced four billionaires and more than 40 millionaires. At the time they attracted more money than any IPO since Ford went public in 1956, and created more millionaires than any company in history. Within five years the company entered the Fortune 500, the fastest record at the time.

This is the data of the previous life, but the market share and sales of Apple in this life are better than those in the previous life. Bao Zixuan did not come to the stage to ring the bell. After all, he is already amazing enough, and investing in Apple is more of a strategic and economic investment. There is no desire to own it, and it is unlikely to be achieved.

At this time, Jobs, Wozniak, and Mike Markkula stood at the center of the Nasdaq. They have to ring the bell at nine o'clock in the morning before Apple actually goes public.

Bao Zixuan looked at the three high-spirited people in the VIP room on the second floor, but as the boss of the Black Cloud Group and the major shareholder of Apple, it was already very good for him to come here in person. So next to him stood Morgan Stanley, the underwriter of the IPO, and the CEO of Goldman Sachs. Both of them are very confident as the lead underwriters of Apple this time, and it took a lot of effort to get this opportunity. After all, everyone now knows that being able to get this opportunity means profit and money.

William Morgan, CEO of Morgan Stanley Investment Bank, said: "Mr. Bao, we old guys don't like to join in the harassment, how come you, a young man, want to hide your merits and fame, hiding behind the scenes is not your age. Things to do."

Bao Zixuan: "Mr. Morgan is joking, I just invested in this company early. And I have never participated in any management work of the company. It can be said that the assistance provided to the development of the company is limited. I will not rob the three of them. Credit, and making money is far more important than being in the limelight.”

Goldman Sachs investment bank Bruce Bowers said: "It is true that for us, making money is always more important than being in the limelight, but occasionally appearing in the media is also a kind of publicity and promotion for the company."

Bao Zixuan: "You're right, but I've been in the media too much recently, so leave it to Steve and the others! Otherwise, they'll really fight with me."

William - Morgan: "Heiyun's current volume is too large to be listed as a whole. Mr. Bao can let Heiyun Computer and Heiyun Software be listed first. Morgan Stanley will definitely give you a fair and reasonable price that will satisfy you. ."

Bruce Powers echoed, "Goldman Sachs won't let you down either."

Bao Zixuan: "I'm also considering this matter, but at present, Black Cloud Computer has a big project to be carried out. I want to wait until the research and development is successful to consider this matter, otherwise too much money will be invested to disclose information to shareholders, which is not conducive to the confidentiality of the project. ."

Hearing this, the two immediately became interested. After all, if Bao Zixuan could tell that he had invested too much money, then it must be indispensable, and they were more interested in big computer projects.

Although Bao Zixuan is young, he is definitely a product manager with an advanced vision. At least no failed products have been developed yet. If a major breakthrough can be made in computers, the company's market value can definitely increase several times. This has made the two bigwigs of Wall Street interested. This is a good opportunity to make money.

William - Morgan: If you need funds, you can contact Morgan Stanley, we will definitely provide you with funds as soon as possible.

Bruce Powers: "Goldman Sachs would also be very willing to join."

In fact, Bao Zixuan is more of an excuse, but Heiyun Computer is indeed developing large-scale industrial computers. Now I hear the two of them say that superficial work is still to be done. He said, "No problem, I will never be polite to the two of you if necessary."

As expected in the previous life, Apple's stock price has soared since its listing. Even compared to the previous life, the growth rate was even greater. By the end of the afternoon, the stock price had exceeded the $30/share mark.

In the evening at the New York Hilton Hotel, Apple's executives, employees, and representatives of investment banks celebrated with cups in the banquet hall.

Bao Zixuan knew that this party would definitely not be avoided. The money he invested had already reached a hundredfold profit. Although there are still certain trading restrictions, all investors and investors are optimistic about Apple's future. With huge growth potential going forward, it's definitely a stock worth owning.

Seeing Bao Zixuan in the corner, Jobs came over and said, "Bao, why are you hiding here, this is not your character."

Bao Zixuan: "Today's protagonist is you. At this time, no one should compete with you for the spotlight. I have achieved my goal as an investor, and that's enough. You don't need to take care of me. From today, you have to adapt to being a CEO of a listed company. . It's safe to say that tomorrow all the media will say about you will change, my friend."

After hearing my friend, Jobs said with a smile: "Bao, there are still some things I want to discuss with you this time. Apple hopes to get your help Bao Zixuan: "You are a character A straightforward person, when did you become such a mother-in-law, and if you have something to say, I will never delay if I can help. "

Jobs: "I hope that Heiyun can authorize Apple on laptops and allow Apple to use related patents and technologies. And Apple wants to develop its own computer operating system, and hopes to get the source code of Heiyun's office software for processing. implant."

Bao Zixuan knew that this day would come sooner or later, but he never expected that Jobs would bring it up on this occasion. But this is not necessarily a bad thing for Heiyun and Bao Zixuan, because it is also a way to avoid monopoly.

Bao Zixuan: "There is no problem with these, but Apple needs to pay for the fees that should be paid. Now Apple is neither yours nor mine. All our operations must conform to the process and interests."

Jobs didn't expect Bao Zixuan to talk so well, so he said excitedly: "So you agreed, that's great. I'm still thinking about how I can convince you!"

Bao Zixuan: "How can I say that I am also a major shareholder of Apple, and it is in my interest for Apple to develop well. And the most important thing is that Apple does not produce and other companies want to enter this field. The core of computing is tolerance, and we should work together to develop the market. Make it bigger and let customers choose whose products, instead of blindly monopolizing and causing aesthetic fatigue, then the technology will never progress."

Listening to Bao Zixuan's words, Jobs felt that it was no wonder that this kid was younger than himself, yet his career was so big. It is this dedication to technology, and the desire for competition that is beyond his reach. So the two began to discuss some details, and Apple's future development direction. Until the end of the celebration party, the two of them are still unfinished, and they will have a good chat next time when they meet.

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