Reborn since 1993

Chapter 805 Eat it all and wipe it clean
When Liang Botao heard the offer, he was a little stunned for a moment. Before coming, he thought that the transaction volume of the stargazing video recorder might set a new record.

But, I never thought it would be this amount. US$3.5 billion is equivalent to HK$27.3 billion. In Hong Kong, it is definitely a huge deal!
Liang Botao was silent for a moment. Although investment institutions are not afraid of big orders but are afraid that the orders are not big enough, an order of this scale is also a test for Peregrine.

Because, in order to complete the order, not only must the seller dare to offer a price, but the buyer must also be willing to pay!

Is the stargazing video recorder project valuable? The answer is definitely yes. But is it really worth the sky-high price of 3.5 billion US dollars? That is questionable.

Although Wall Street institutions tout that digital TV recorders will become standard equipment for middle-class families around the world in the future, this will be a market worth more than $1 billion or even more than $2 billion per year.

But those are just theories. Even if the market scale can really reach that level, can Stargazing have the monopoly? !
This is definitely impossible. As long as an industry is profitable, it will attract countless competitors. This is inevitable.

In fact, the shipment target for stargazing video recorders this year is one million units, but this target will definitely not be achieved because the production capacity cannot keep up.

But even if such a shipment volume could be achieved, the revenue of the entire stargazing video recorder would only be US$300 million.

This sales volume seems to be considerable, but the apparent profit is only US$79 per machine. Even though Dongling Hi-Tech can earn money from patents, parts, and OEM fees, it can only make US$ from a stargazing video recorder.

To earn $3.5 billion, you have to sell at least 45 million machines. What's the difference between this and selling machines until the seas run dry and the rocks crumble?
Liang Botao hasn't gotten the specific data of the Stargazing Video Recorder yet, but he can guess some things. The 3.5 billion US dollars is equivalent to Dongling Hi-Tech cashing out all of Stargazing's net profit for the next ten years or even longer.

Looking up, Liang Botao looked at Li Dongling again, and then said tactfully, "Even if Peregrine can make such an evaluation quotation for the Stargazing Video Recorder, will Microsoft accept such an offer?"

Liang Botao's meaning was very clear. Peregrine was willing to make such an amazing offer for the Stargazing Video Recorder, but Microsoft had to be willing to take it, right? !

"If nothing unexpected happens, Microsoft will accept it!"

Li Dongling stood up and opened the window of his office. He could see the sycamore tree outside the window, which was growing taller and taller.

"For Microsoft, the transaction amount of Stargazing should not be unaffordable!"

Microsoft has been sucked enough times. On the left is Microsoft, and on the right is Yahoo. In the American technology industry, they are the two most famous suckers. No, they are two giants who have a keen eye for talent.

"40% of the shares of Stargazing Video Recorder belong to Microsoft, which means Microsoft only needs to pay another $ billion to get Stargazing Video Recorder!"

Li Dongling knew what Liang Botao wanted to say, so he said directly, "Microsoft actually needs such a huge deal to show Wall Street institutions its attitude towards the hardware business!"

This may sound a bit awkward and even unreasonable, but it is the fact. How can Microsoft prove its determination in the hardware industry to Wall Street institutions?

No matter how much you say, can it express your determination better than spending a huge amount of money and investing 2.1 billion US dollars to buy a stargazing video recorder project?

"In addition, the transaction of the stargazing recorder is not just a project. Later, Dongling Hi-Tech and Microsoft will also cooperate in computers, TV set-top boxes and even more hardware!"

Li Dongling said to Liang Botao, Microsoft didn't just spend 2.1 billion to buy a project, it bought the trust of its ally Dongling Hi-Tech, it was really a profit!
After hearing these words, Liang Botao knew that the bond between Dongling Hi-Tech and Microsoft was much deeper than he had imagined.

But Liang Botao was still a little confused. "Peregrine needs to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the stargazing video recorder project before we can give a specific quotation!"

To put it bluntly, if a giant company like Microsoft wants to fool people, it must at least keep its accounts well and be able to withstand scrutiny. It cannot reveal the truth and let people know that the stargazing video recorder is a golden egg. Only in this way can Microsoft spend money "willingly."

“I believe in Peregrine’s professionalism and I also believe that Peregrine can help Tanglin Hi-Tech complete this transaction with Microsoft!”

"Dongling Hi-Tech will pay Peregrine the full amount of commission and consulting fees. I believe Peregrine will not let us down!"

Li Dongling said with a double meaning that Dongling Hi-Tech would definitely pay the full commission to Peregrine without a penny less. If this deal was completed, Peregrine would be able to earn at least tens of millions of dollars in commissions and consulting fees at one time.

Of course, correspondingly, if Baring cannot meet Dongling Hi-Tech’s requirements, Li Dongling would not mind switching to a new investment institution.

"President Liang, I believe we will have many opportunities to cooperate in the future!"

Before leaving, Li Dongling said this to Liang Botao. Hearing this, Liang Botao did not care too much. He just thought that Li Dongling was referring to the acquisition of Gangcheng Telecom by Cyberport Company, a subsidiary of Dongling Hi-Tech Gangcheng Company.

The acquisition of Hong Kong City Telecom is still in a stalemate. In the eyes of the outside world, the two companies with the most potential acquisitions are Cyberport, which is supported by Dongling Hi-Tech, and Yingke Power, the second son of the Changjiang Li family. Li Dongling looked at Liang Botao's leaving figure, his eyes moved, and Li Dongling did not doubt Liang Botao's ability.

However, it is hard to say whether Peregrine can survive until next year. However, Peregrine is a piece of fat meat. As long as it survives the bankruptcy crisis, it will still be the second largest investment institution in Asia!

In its previous life, the Banque Nationale de Paris picked up a bargain on Peregrine and quickly began to make profits after the Hong Kong trading market resumed. It made huge profits just by being the recommender for mainland companies to go public in Hong Kong.

In its previous life, Peregrine was picked up by the Banque Nationale de Paris during bankruptcy liquidation. Can Dongling Hi-Tech Port City Company take advantage of this opportunity this time?

Acquiring Peregrine would be equivalent to acquiring the second largest securities investment institution in Asia. Dongling Hi-Tech would also have its own investment institution. In the future, whether it is overseas investment, financing, listing, or acquisition, it would no longer need to rely on others!
However, this matter cannot be rushed, and the opportunity must be seized. If you are too impatient, before the end of the road, Peregrine is unwilling to sell himself, and Liang Botao may not be willing to come to you willingly.

The most important things for Peregrine are Liang Botao and his team. If Liang Botao cannot be recruited, Peregrine without Liang Botao will be just an empty shell.

Liang Botao, who had just walked out of the Dongling Hi-Tech headquarters, probably never dreamed that someone not only wanted him to make a stargazing video recorder, but also wanted him to work as a slave for Dongling Hi-Tech in his future career. All the money that Peregrine earned from Dongling Hi-Tech would eventually return to Dongling Hi-Tech's pocket!

After seeing Liang Botao off, Li Dongling stood up and walked towards the conference room of Dongling Hi-Tech headquarters. Li Dongling's two assistants, Shen Xingyao and Du Qishan, were already waiting outside.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Chen, Manager Wu Xinyi, Mr. Chen from Walden International, and the one representing AMD this time is Chief Technology Officer Fred Weber!"

Du Qishan handed a document to Li Dongling. After roughly looking through the document, Li Dongling entered the meeting room.

When they saw Li Dongling walking into the conference room, several people who were talking inside stood up one after another.

Sitting behind Chen Liwu, a man who looked to be in his forties or fifties, with gray hair and beard, also looked towards Li Dongling. Seeing the attitude of everyone in the conference room towards Li Dongling, he also understood that Li Dongling might be the key to this negotiation.

"Mr. Weber, welcome to Hanxi. This trip will definitely be worthwhile!"

After Li Dongling shook hands with Weber, everyone in the conference room sat down again. Li Dongling whispered a few words to Chen Tao and Wu Xinyi.

"Shenzhou is definitely an underestimated computer. AMD Labs has done research on this computer and it surpasses many computers on the market.

Of course, if it were powered by a 350nm chip, such as AMD's K6, it would be the most powerful computer in the world!"

Weber said that it seemed that he was praising Shenzhou Computer, but he was calm and pointed out the disadvantages of Shenzhou Computer and Dongxin Semiconductor, and showed the advantages of AMD, and was also vying for the initiative in negotiations.

"I think everyone is aware of AMD's strength, which is why we invited AMD this time!"

As the middleman, Chen Liwu coughed and said that he had invited Weber and other AMD people, so naturally he had to play the role of mediator.

Chen Tao is the technical manager of Dongling Hi-Tech and the chief engineer of Shenzhou Computer. He was the first to speak, "AMD must know why Dongling Hi-Tech invited you all here. Shenzhou Computer has a new project and wants AMD to join in!"

Before coming, I had a rough idea from AMD that this time it was Shenzhou Computer and Doxin Semiconductor that wanted to cooperate with AMD, but the specific project was not very clear.

Hearing this, Weber glanced at Li Dongling, Chen Tao and others, "AMD doesn't know yet, what is the specific project?"

“250 nanometer chip project!”

At this time, Chen Tao also pointed it out directly, "Shenzhou is preparing to launch a new type of computer. Due to performance requirements, it needs to be equipped with a 250-nanometer chip!"

"No!"

"There's probably nothing AMD can do!"

Weber shook his head like a drum. "Even AMD hasn't made a breakthrough in 250 nanometer chip technology!"

(End of this chapter)