Silicon Valley

　　 In September, the weather in California is still very hot. But the city of San Jose is close to the west coast, and there is a hint of coolness in the air.

　　Henry is looking at the development plan sent by Kailena via email. It is stated in the plan that she is going to spend 100 million US dollars in seed investment in start-up Internet companies, and also recommends that the company invest in game companies! In recent years, game companies have sprung up, their development speed is very fast, and their profitability is very high.

　　 Among them, she cited two examples respectively. One is Nintendo of Japan and the other is EA of the United States!

Nintendo is a giant in the video game industry. After the release of the FC game console in 1983, it has become the world's No. 1 game company in a few years. In 1988 alone, its total sales in one year were close to 2 billion U.S. dollars, and its profit exceeded 500 million U.S. dollars. !

　　 And EA company was established in 1982. It is a company specializing in the production and distribution of computer games. Although the company was short-established, it has developed rapidly. On October 1 this year, it is preparing to be listed on the Nasdaq.

　　Henry was silent after reading Kalena's plan.

　　He is familiar with these two companies, especially Nintendo!

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

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

　　 Nintendo has repeatedly replaced Honda and Toyota Group, becoming the number one company in Japan! !

　　 How awesome Nintendo is, you can see!

　　 As for EA, although it is not as legendary as Nintendo, it later developed into the overlord of the computer game industry and became the world's largest interactive entertainment software developer and publisher. And it also owns EA-Sports, EA-Games and three global brands, which is really amazing!

　　Nintendo, Henry can't get involved. Therefore, Kailena's suggestion to Henry is to acquire EA!

　　 Henry didn't even think about it, and he directly replied with an email: "Fully buy EA company!!"

　　 In order to emphasize this sentence, Henry deliberately added three exclamation marks at the end!

　　 It didn’t take long for Kailena to reply with an email: "Okay!"

　　 Henry stood up, stretched his body, and did a set of aerobics. This set of aerobics was learned in high school, and I don’t know if it works! No way, sitting in an office chair for a long time makes it very easy to get tired. If I don’t exercise every day, I’m afraid I’ll get sick in the future. I've traveled all the time, I can't be a tired ghost, right?

　　 In the beginning, I thought it could be cured by hanging down. I don't know, things are not as simple as I thought. If you really feel relieved to give it all to professional managers, then your company will not be far from bankruptcy. Others will vacate your company bit by bit, and eventually become an empty shelf there! Although the United States has a lot of supervision methods, there are more ways to exploit loopholes!

Henry has to ask about the development of the company under his name every time, and important matters have to be in charge, and many documents have to be signed by themselves to take effect. In this way, the safety of the company can be guaranteed as much as possible. Will be deceived by the company's management, or dove into the magpie's nest!

　　 However, Henry will be very tired if he does this, because he has a lot of companies...

"It seems that you have to hire a private doctor or a nutritionist... Chinese health regimen is well-known, and it has a long tradition. I don’t know if there is a health regimen master in the United States. If there is one, please come together! Little life, what does it cost to spend some money!!" Henry couldn't help lying on the chair and muttered to himself after finishing a set of broadcast gymnastics.

　　 After thinking for a while, Henry dialed a phone call, told his subordinates what he had just thought, ordered them to investigate, and then invited someone over!

　　 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. Three days later, Kailena called Henry and said: "Henry, things are a bit bad!"

　　 "What's wrong?" Henry asked hurriedly.

　　 "EA company rejected our purchase intention!"

　　 "Is the price unsatisfactory?"

　　 "No!"

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

　　 "Then if we invest in EA, can we get a controlling stake?"

"I'm afraid not... The company's largest shareholders are very optimistic about the development prospects of EA, unless we spend several times the price! Otherwise, they will not sell their shares! Moreover, EA is about to go public, once the financing is successful, they will not No more money! At that time, it will be even more difficult for us to want to buy it!!!"

　　 "You estimate, if we must take the controlling stake in EA, how much will it cost at least?" Henry frowned and said.

　　Karina had already done some preparatory work before, and she opened her mouth and replied: "At least $350 million!"

　　 "I want so much!!"

"Yes, since EA was founded, it has released more than ten games in a row, all of which are very popular, especially sports games are very popular in the United States. Last year, the game "Madden's Rugby" invited the Oakland raid. The coach of the team, John Madden, joined the game. Once the game was released, the sales were very hot, and many sales outlets in the United States were growing up. Even the "New York Times", "Washington Post" and other major American newspapers made special reports on this! !"

　　 350 million?

　　 Henry touched his forehead, a little hesitant.

　　Karina said at this time: "350 million is only a conservative price, we want to truly win the controlling stake in EA, I am afraid we need more! So, I suggest that we look for the target again!"

　　 Looking for the target again? Henry shook his head, still didn't want to give up EA, after all, he was so famous in his previous life.

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

"Ok."

　　 The phone hangs up, Henry is silent, quietly thinking about the acquisition of EA.

　　 The next day, Kailena replied to Henry, "Henry, EA founder Tripp Hawkins promised to meet you at three o'clock in the afternoon, at the headquarters of Prestige Capital!"

"Okay, I know!"

　　 Henry then ordered someone to drive to Prestige Capital. When he got there, it was only at noon. Henry and Kailena had lunch together. Kailena and Henry talked about the situation of EA founder Tripp Hawkins. Tripp Hawkins graduated from Harvard University, served as the head of marketing at Apple in his early years, and personally witnessed the rise of Apple. But in 1982, he resigned resolutely and founded EA company! Therefore, he has high hopes for EA, and has no plans to sell the company at all, and he himself holds 45% of the company's shares! Prestige Capital wants to hold EA company, it is very difficult!

　　 Henry frowned after listening, "If we can't agree, we will give up this acquisition!"

　　 At three o'clock in the afternoon, Tripp Hawkins came to Prestige Capital on time. Henry exchanged a few words with him and asked him to meet in the conference room.

　　 "Mr. Hawkins, I would take the liberty to ask, do you want to make EA the world's number one game company?"

　　 "Of course!" Tripp Hawkins nodded, thinking secretly in his heart, he asked what exactly this sentence meant, and what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd?

　　 "In this case, EA company should accept the investment of Prestige Capital!"

　　 "EA companies can raise funds just as they go public!" If it is a general venture capital institution, Tripp Hawkins will definitely accept investment, but Weifeng Capital has bad intentions and wants to acquire EA, which he will never allow!

"Mr. Hawkins, if the company wants to grow and grow, it is not just a matter of money, but also connections and channels. We have a good relationship with Nicholas Group and Global Online Company. If EA accepts the investment from the company, In terms of online publicity, you can get a lot of help! And technically, you can also get a lot of support!" Henry said in a good way.

　　 Tripp Hawkins was slightly startled, but he did not expect that Weifeng Capital's connections would be so strong. Tripp Hawkins lowered his head, thought for a moment, and said: "If Prestige Capital promises to hold no more than 20% of EA's shares, I will agree!"

　　My ultimate goal is to acquire EA. If the agreement stipulates that the number of shares held by Weifeng Capital cannot exceed 20%, what do you want it to do? Just for investment income? !

　　No! !

　　 From the day it was established, Prestige Capital has never been an ordinary venture capital company, but a venture capital company dedicated to serving companies under Henry's name!

　　 If he can't control EA, how can Henry integrate the game industry into his Internet empire? This is a very serious problem! Therefore, instead of being unable to control EA, UU Kanshu www.uukanshu.com might as well support or establish a new game company. At least such a company is dominated by Henry, and it is easy to integrate it into its own empire!

　　 Obviously, this negotiation ended in failure!

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

　　 "Are you sighing for not acquiring EA?" Kelena asked.

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

　　 "Why?"

　　 "Because of me, EA's future destiny must be very difficult..." Henry looked into the distance and said lightly.

　　 EA company is nothing too good, and it also does a good job of sports games. As for other games, they are all made by acquiring other game companies. Henry said that in the future, he will buy all the well-known game companies that EA will acquire, such as the Distinctive-Software studio that produced "Need for Speed", Origin-Systems that produced "Genesis", and the production of "Dungeon Guardian." The British studio Bullfrog Company, the Maxis studio which produced "Sim City", and the Westwood Studio who produced "Command and Conquer"... (third update... New book top!!)

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