Reborn since 1993

Chapter 799: Counter-Encirclement
Li Dongling also expressed to Zhang Ailun with great "sincerity" his expectation for cooperation with Goldman Sachs.

As a local boss on Wall Street, Goldman Sachs has incredible influence on Capitol Hill and the President's Office.

In the future, whether Dongling Hi-Tech wants to obtain overseas resources or avoid being targeted by America, it will inevitably require the intervention of Goldman Sachs, and it will definitely need to be pulled onto the chariot of Dongling Hi-Tech.

The relationship between Goldman Sachs and even Wall Street institutions, big and small, and Americans, Capitol Hill, and the President is very delicate. They are part of America, but they are not just for America.

Wall Street institutions are made up of the most elite group of people in American society. Their existence is not for Americans, nor for the President, but for the US dollar!

As long as the profits are high enough, Wall Street institutions represented by Goldman Sachs don’t care where the national borders are. As long as it is profitable, they dare to sell the rope that may hang themselves tomorrow to their opponents today!
As long as Dongling Hi-Tech can generate enough profits, it can drive Goldman Sachs to do things for Dongling Hi-Tech in America. Even many things that may be prohibited by the President's Office, Capitol Hill, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Federal Department of Justice, Goldman Sachs and Wall Street institutions dare to do.

All of these are based on the premise that Goldman Sachs must be fed and that Goldman Sachs must be guarded against being swallowed up by Goldman Sachs, which is like trying to get the skin of a tiger.

But in this world, nothing can be done without risk. Things that are profitable only exist in plans. In reality, there will always be various accidents.

Between two evils, choose the lesser one. Compared with being targeted by America every now and then, forming an alliance of interests with Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and others, to be honest, the risk is relatively small.

What Li Dongling needs to pay most attention to is to control the equity of Dongling Hi-Tech. Whether it is Doxin Semiconductor or other companies, they all revolve around Dongling Hi-Tech. Only by controlling the controlling rights of Dongling Hi-Tech can it be said to be relatively safe!
Zhang Ailun was very satisfied after hearing Li Dongling's statement. As long as Dongling Hi-Tech started to cooperate with Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs would one day find an opportunity to slowly get more of the cake from Dongling Hi-Tech!

Li Dongling reached an agreement with Ed Fleiss, Zhang Ailan and Chen Liwu, and it was basically confirmed that the three Microsoft companies would support the listing of Doxin Semiconductor.

But this does not mean that the matter has come to an end. On the contrary, many things have just begun to be argued about.

The important things are how much valuation of Doxin Semiconductor is and how much equity is transferred to Microsoft, Goldman Sachs and Walden International respectively. These are all things that require arguing and all require estimates from professionals.

However, with Li Dongling and the others around, even though there will be arguments and quarrels, they will definitely be able to come to an agreement in the end and will not fail miserably.

As for the acquisition agreement between Dongling Hi-Tech and Microsoft for Stargazing Video Recorders, it is expected to be postponed, but the two parties will also sign a preliminary agreement this time and announce it to the public. The remaining acquisition amount is expected to be slowly negotiated.

Li Dongling is preparing to reap the profits, as Microsoft is definitely trying to lower the price.

The acquisition of the stargazing video recorders will surely be negotiated in the end, but in the process, I'm afraid some table-slamming is inevitable.

Arriving at the restaurant in Yuhe Leisure Resort, Li Dongling dined with Ed Fleiss and others, while waiting for professional accountants and lawyers from all parties to come for negotiations.

After taking a bite of steak, Ed Fries, who felt very satisfied this time, began to sound out Li Dongling.

"Mr. Li, I wonder what Dongling Hi-Tech's valuation is for the stargazing video recorder?"

After hearing this, Li Dongling did not answer, but instead turned his gaze to Zhang Ailun, who seemed to be concentrating on eating but had his ears perked up.

"Mr. Zhang, Goldman Sachs is an expert in acquisitions. I wonder how much Goldman Sachs thinks the Stargazing Video Recorder is worth?"

Hearing the fatal question thrown by Li Dongling, Zhang Ailun shook his head in confusion, as if he had just heard the question.

"When I was at Goldman Sachs, I was mainly responsible for technical consulting. I was not good at acquisition transactions!"

Goldman Sachs was dragged into the acquisition of the Stargazing Video Recorder by Li Dongling. Logically, it should be biased towards Dongling Hi-Tech.

But sometimes, things cannot be simply viewed as one plus one equals two, and Goldman Sachs is unwilling to offend Microsoft.

Microsoft is now a giant company in the United States. Goldman Sachs will definitely deal with Microsoft in the future. It is impossible for them to offend the big moneybag just because of an acquisition.

Therefore, for the acquisition of the stargazing video recorders, Goldman Sachs can make Dongling Hi-Tech earn more dollars, but it will not be too biased towards Microsoft. The balance in between needs to be estimated by professionals.

Zhang Ailun dared not make a random estimate. If he was wrong, he would have no way to explain himself. He could not afford to compensate for the losses of both sides.

Li Dongling smiled. He was not surprised by Zhang Ailun's words. Everyone present was a shrewd old fox. It was not easy for them to tell the truth. He just used Zhang Ailun to say his refusal.

"Ed, you heard what Alan said. This matter needs to be evaluated by professionals. It's not something we can determine with just a few words. It's better to leave professional matters to professionals!"

Ed Fries forced a smile, but his heart sank. What does a professional mean? The final valuation of the stargazing video recorder is still up to Li Dongling.

Li Dongling is unwilling to make an offer now, and it is obvious that he is preparing to ask for a huge amount when the time comes. However, Microsoft cannot give up the stargazing video recorder.

Relying on the stargazing video recorder, Microsoft has been promoting its achievements in the hardware industry, claiming that Microsoft is no longer walking on one leg, and its stock price has risen for many consecutive times.

At this time, if we tell the outside world that Microsoft has lost the stargazing video recorder business, no one can guarantee how much Microsoft’s stock price will fall. No one can afford such a risk!
After chatting with Ed Fleiss and Zhang Allen for a while, Li Dongling and Chen Liwu really talked about Doxin Semiconductor.

"Dongxin Semiconductor really exceeded my expectations. I didn't expect that Dongxin would get involved in lithography machines!" Chen Liwu was full of admiration for Dongxin Semiconductor.

Li Dongling looked at Chen Liwu, who was a real veteran and big shot in the chip industry. In his previous life, Intel's stock price had collapsed, and there were even rumors that Qualcomm, the little brother that it once looked down upon, was going to acquire Intel.

When Intel was in trouble, its leader stepped down and it was rumored that Intel's board of directors invited a new leader to save Intel, among whom was Chen Liwu.

Although it is just a rumor, it can also show Chen Liwu's status and influence in the chip industry.

If Chen Liwu takes office as the president of Intel, it will also mean that the world's major chip manufacturers are basically headed by Chinese. It is not an exaggeration to say that the chip industry is a Chinese industry. Whoever wins the Chinese will win the chip industry!
"Dongxin Semiconductor had no choice but to do this. The Wassenaar Arrangement has made it too difficult for Dongxin and Dongling Hi-Tech to obtain overseas technology. Dongxin Semiconductor is just trying to save itself!" said Li Dongling.

"Yeah?!"

However, Chen Liwu looked at Li Dongling meaningfully. If someone else had said this, Chen Liwu might have believed it.

But coming from Li Dongling's mouth, combined with the almost leapfrog development speed of Dongling Hi-Tech in recent years, Chen Liwu didn't believe at all that Doxin Semiconductor was just doing a small thing or just trying to save itself.

In fact, if the Wassenaar Arrangement really showed its full effect, Doxin Semiconductor should not have achieved any results at all. However, with the performance of Doxin Semiconductor, even in America, old Europe and other places, its performance is quite impressive.

"Mr. Chen, Dongxin Semiconductor still needs the support of Walden International!"

Everyone present was pulled onto the chariot of Dongxin Semiconductor, and Li Dongling had no intention of hiding it from them, "Shenzhou Computer has launched a new computer project that requires a 250-nanometer chip.

With the current strength of Dongxin Semiconductor, it is not enough to develop a 250-nanometer chip. I hope that Walden International can take the lead and help Dongxin Semiconductor cooperate with AMD, IBM and other companies to develop a 250-nanometer general-purpose chip. The research and development costs will be borne by Dongxin Semiconductor!"

When they heard about Shenzhou Computer's new project, which would be equipped with a 250-nanometer chip, Ed Fleiss and Zhang Allen were immediately attracted to it.

Currently, the only company in the world that has launched a 250-nanometer sample is Intel. Intel definitely has 250-nanometer chip technology. According to Intel's research and development speed, it only needs to adjust the production process. Once the yield rate is improved, the process of the Pentium second-generation chip will basically be advanced to 250 nanometers next year.

Except for Intel, the other chip manufacturers are still one step behind. Now, Shenzhou Computer's new project will use 250-nanometer chips. Ed Fleiss and others immediately thought that Shenzhou Computer's new project might be aimed at the overseas market!
Only overseas markets need such advanced chips. The domestic market does not need such advanced chips at all.

After hearing what Li Dongling said, Chen Liwu pondered for a moment. Intel now dominates the global chip industry, and the other major chip manufacturers are all struggling.

At this time, if Dongxin seeks out AMD to form a team, Chen Liwu feels that the other party has a great chance of accepting the olive branch extended by Dongxin.

"I am willing to introduce AMD President Jerry Sanders to Dongxin Semiconductor, but whether AMD agrees to cooperate with Dongxin depends on Dongxin's ability!"

Chen Liwu said that with his connections, it was not difficult to contact Sanders.

"That's enough. As long as Dongxin Semiconductor can reach a cooperation with AMD, I guarantee that Walden International will definitely join the new project!"

Li Dongling also reciprocated by saying that connections are something that must be used and given enough in return, so that they can be used over and over again!
(End of this chapter)