Chapter 1073： 0 billionaire

Just after the New Year, Netflix held a New Year reception, which is not only a routine event, but also a celebration of the company's market value exceeding 100 billion.

Looking at the United States, companies with a market value of hundreds of billions of dollars, but I just want to talk about a few. General Electric and Exxon Mobil, ranked at the top, have a market value of more than 300 billion.

In terms of market value alone, Netflix even surpassed the shareholders and investors of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch.

However, market value does not represent the true strength of a company.

A black Bentley car parked in front of the hotel. Ronan took the lead to get out of the car, then turned around and took Jessica Felton from the car and walked towards the hotel door together.

Jessica Felton dressed up tonight and immediately attracted a large number of reporters at the door.

The security staff isolates journalists from multiple professional media such as entertainment, finance, and social affairs, but cannot stop them from asking questions.

"Mr. Anderson!" The cluttered questions frequently spread here: "The market value of Netflix is ​​over 100 billion U.S. dollars. What do you think?"

Someone almost yelled out: "Mr. Anderson, are you very excited to become the first rich man ever to have a worth of over 100 billion US dollars?"

Ronan said nothing, and took Jessica Felton's hand and walked towards the hotel door.

There are also reporters who even Jessica Felton did not let go: "Miss Felton, is it stressful to become the girlfriend of a billionaire?"

"You are with Ronan Anderson, is it because of his money?"

"Will you get married?"

asked a variety of questions, even some entertainment reporters asked too much.

Although these issues have encountered the contempt of financial and social current affairs colleagues, entertainment reporters do not care at all.

Their bottom line is far lower than their peers.

But Jessica Felton has enough insight over the years and has accumulated a lot of experience in dealing with media reporters in the work she has been engaged in. Without saying a word, she silently followed Ronan into the hotel.

Immediately a Netflix staff came over and led them along the red carpet towards the banquet hall.

Jessica Felton tidied up her long skirt a little, and whispered to Ronan, "They are like a pack of wolves."

Ronan also lowered his voice and praised: "The main reason is that you are too beautiful."

Jessica Felton was self-aware and told the truth: "The main reason is that you are too rich. Oh, the richest man in the United States, the richest man in the world, the first billionaire in history, the most successful investor in the world... This series of titles makes me a little dizzy."

"Don't care about this." Ronan said calmly, "I am still me."

Jessica Felton understood the meaning of this, and nodded slightly: "I know, so I have always been at ease, and I have never bothered about it."

After nearly ten years of editors, post-producers and producers, she has also accumulated a net worth of millions of dollars.

has enough money by itself, so I won’t worry about money naturally.

Anyone with enough life experience knows very well that there are too many problems in this world, all about money.

The two entered the banquet hall, and Mark Randolph, CEO of Netflix, who greeted the guests, immediately greeted him and shook hands with Ronan.

"We did it!" Mark Randolph held Ronan's hand tightly, thinking of the situation when Relativity Entertainment had just acquired Netflix, and said, "I didn't expect that we did it so soon!"

Ronan smiled and said, "You and the entire management team are indispensable."

After a few casual chats, Ronan took Jessica Felton into the banquet hall, and people came to say hello in an endless stream.

There are too many people who want to establish a relationship with Ronan.

Steve Jobs walked over with his wife at this time. The two greeted Ronan and Jessica Felton, and they divided into two small circles.

"Congratulations, Ronan." Steve Jobs grew older.

Ronan laughed: "It should be congratulations to us."

Steve Jobs said: "It turns out that I was not mistaken. Netflix is ​​my most successful investment."

Just as Steve Jobs’s biggest asset source was Disney’s shares, today’s Jobs’s most valuable asset is also Netflix’s shares.

Ronan said seriously: "Netflix will not disappoint."

Steve Jobs nodded slightly, and said, "What I care most about now, when will Netflix's market value exceed $200 billion?"

Ronan is very confident: "It will definitely be, but it will take time."

He had some vague impressions, as if when Steve Jobs passed away, the market value of Apple was about $200 billion.

"Today, Netflix is ​​already a leading company in the Internet industry." Steve Jobs said: "The business is developing rapidly, and other companies may not even catch up in the short term."

He asked curiously: "Most of Netflix's main business originally came from you. Ronan, you always have so many ideas, I want to hire you as Apple's chief creative officer."

Ronan did not answer him, but instead asked: "How is Apple's second-generation mobile phone development?"

Steve Jobs vaguely said: "It is under development and testing. I am not sure when it will go public for the time being." He suddenly asked: "Apple is preparing to issue a batch of bonds, Ronan, you are a shareholder of Apple. interest?"

Ronan knew about this, Goldman Sachs was the dealer of this batch of bonds, and Jobs’s wife Lauren was the middleman.

Laurena Jobs once worked at Goldman Sachs as a fixed income analyst. This relationship has brought the two companies closer together.

Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, etc., are currently typical Apple blows and Netflix blows.

Of course, capital is ruthless, and when they have greater interests, they will also change their positions.

After chatting for a while, the Steve Jobs couple went elsewhere.

Ronan just fetched a glass of water for Jessica Felton, and Robert Iger appeared in front of them.

"Good evening, two." Robert Iger looked at Jessica Felton: "Jesse, can you lend your boyfriend some time?"

Jessica Felton smiled and said, "Of course." She turned to Ronan and said, "I'll talk to Mary for a while."

Ronan nodded slightly: "Go."

Waiting for Jessica Felton to leave, Robert Iger said: "I have checked carefully. The problem with Lehman Brothers should be very serious. It has not been made public yet, but they are sad."

Ronan asked: "What plans does Goldman Sachs and other investment banks have?"

Robert Iger whispered: "They are happy to see their competitors finished, they may be ready to push and grab a hand."

"You are professional in this area." Ronan is very aware of Robert Iger's ability. He is a good player in mergers and acquisitions: "Find the right time and negotiate with Lehman Brothers."

Robert Iger said: "As long as the price is right, they will not stop selling."

Ronan said: "This is the best way. The plan will always be realized step by step."

Robert Iger smiled like a Mickey Mouse: "I have the staff and funds ready." He saw several people and reminded: "The people from Goldman Sachs are here."

Lloyd Blankfein stretched out his right hand towards Ronan before he came close: "Ronan, you haven't been to New York for a long time, have you forgotten my old friend?"

Ronan shook his hand and said, "I was thinking about inviting you to a party in California. It's too cold in New York now."

Both of them laughed, like old friends they haven't seen for a long time.

Lloyd Blankfein smiled slightly and said, "Ronan, your investment vision is so good that it is shocking. I won't say anything about Netflix. You are the key to having a market value of hundreds of billions of dollars. Other investments The returns are also generous. Let me imagine, Apple, Amazon, and Google. How many times did your investment in these three companies return?"

These are all listed companies, and it will be clear if you look it up a little bit. Besides, there are so many wealth magazines in North America that specialize in statistics.

Ronan is also not humble: "I always believe that the Internet is a sunrise industry that will create the value accumulated over the years in traditional industries at the fastest speed."

Lloyd Blankfein solemnly said: "Now, I believe this too." He said with some compliments: "Congratulations again, the world's first billionaire."

Ronan waved his hand: "The people outside talk about it, forget it, there is no need between us."

Lloyd Blankfein said with a smile: "Goldman Sachs has a market value of only 80 billion U.S. dollars, and your finances alone far exceed the entire Goldman Sachs."

"Is this comparable?" Ronan asked deliberately: "The assets in the stock market are all imaginary, and the resources in Goldman Sachs's hands are real."

This is not a compliment but the truth.

The two chatted for a while, and Lloyd Blankfein said: "We should push the Netflix network over 200 billion US dollars as soon as possible."

Ronan said directly: "That needs to expand investment."

If Netflix wants to continue its rapid development, it must maintain the mode of burning money.

Lloyd Blankfein said: "Goldman Sachs is very interested in increasing investment in Netflix."

Ronan is very clear that just like Apple and Goldman Sachs in the past, Goldman Sachs will continue to act as Netflix for at least a period of time because it is in their interests.

"We will create a myth together," Ronan said.

Lloyd Blankfein said: "Goldman Sachs and Netflix, and Relativity Entertainment, will be the best strategic partners!"

Ronan would naturally listen to this kind of words, and would not take it seriously.

Within a short period of time, there will be no problems with the cooperation between the two sides, but he is also staring at Goldman Sachs and has never let his guard down.

Behind, Ronan met several Netflix investors and chatted with representatives from Conscat and AT&T.

Netflix can have today, and the technical support obtained after cross-shareholding with these two groups also has a considerable relationship.

Especially by borrowing the channel of Conscate, Netflix streaming has also successfully entered the cable television market in Latin America.

The atmosphere of this grand event tonight is very lively. Many people and companies have participated in the wealth myth created by Netflix. For now, every shareholder and investor of Netflix is ​​a big winner.