Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 842
PS: I wish everyone a happy Lantern Festival.

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How awesome is Mr. Richest Man's soldiers?

John Chambers just hinted a little, because Motorola gave up strategically in the research and development of CISC microprocessors, and Intel's microprocessor "Pentium" of the same generation, the operating frequency has exceeded 100MHz, so the Fangyuan personal computer The MC68000 product line with no future performance will be removed within this year.

As a result, observers analyzed the information, and Intel's stock price rose accordingly, while Motorola's stock price fell abnormally with the success of its mobile communication business.

In this regard, Motorola expressed dissatisfaction.

Fortunately, Wall Street is also very generous. Motorola's stock price quickly returned to normal prices, and its golden brand is still shining.

But at the same time, it announced that Motorola had withdrawn from the competition of 32-bit CISC microprocessors, and Intel became the leader in this field.

Perhaps Motorola, which is gaining a lot of money from the mobile communication business, doesn't care about the income from the CISC microprocessor business, but Intel is obviously holding on to the moon.

The rise and fall of industries like this are happening amidst the chatter and laughter of Mr. Bing, the richest man.

Tang Huan didn't try to steal the limelight from his subordinates. This was the honor the other party deserved for being loyal to him. At the same time, he freed up his hands and began to adjust Zheru.

The corresponding strategy has already been formed in the mind - the first one is to hold a shareholder meeting.

During the preparation process, in addition to Jin Ming and Jin Liang, Tang Huan also deliberately called Jin Chang and Jin Ge who still wanted to continue to help his mother with the world tour, and they worked together as "shop boys" running errands.

Tang Huan originally just wanted to broaden his eldest sons' horizons, but the Fourth Primary School still did a decent job. At least shareholders like Wang Xuehong, Wang Xueling, and Jian Mingren did not need to be distracted by him to entertain them.

Seeing that Jin Chang and Jin Ge were dressed in a serious manner, Wang Xuehong, who had just watched Deng Lijun's concert not long ago, joked: "I work so hard, do you get paid?"

Jin Ge replied with a smile: "As long as Auntie doesn't complain about our work, we can get an hourly salary."

Tang Huan only said hello, and was invited aside to chat by Mike Markkula, the newly arrived chairman of the board of directors of Apple. Although Apple and Zheru are both in Cupertino, their daily interactions are limited, especially Mike. Markkula is not as obsessed with business as Gates and Jobs. He doesn't go out of his way to make money. He is content with living a superior material life based on the wealth he accumulated through his correct investments in his early years.

Apple's early veterans are almost gone, and even CEO John Sculley, who pushed Jobs away, stepped down last year because of poor performance.

Mike Markkula, who can be called the only remaining fruit, couldn't help sighing: "Apple's life is getting more and more difficult."

"If you sow melons, you will reap melons, and if you sow beans, you will reap beans." Tang Huan said unceremoniously: "During John Sculley's tenure, although the company's order was normal, he also pursued good-looking financial statement data to flatter Wall Street. But there were technical decision-making errors."

"The personal computer industry is developing so fast. Apple's traditional business scope, such as educational computers and home computers, will inevitably encounter invasion from other platforms."

"But over the years, Apple has been thinking about how to launch high-priced computers to increase profits. As a result, it is now unable to withstand the impact of product homogeneity as the overall level of the industry has rapidly improved and the barriers to entry have been lowered accordingly. It's no wonder that life is not difficult."

"It's still my fault for being too greedy for comfort." Mike Markkula sighed self-reflectively.

As a good old man, he hadn't refuted Tang Huan much years ago, and he couldn't even refute Tang Huan now.After all, the status gap between the two sides has widened so much that it is not 01:30 points. The criticism of the richest man is of no small importance.

The two were chatting, and Mike Markkula suddenly noticed that Jobs, who was standing in the distance, was looking at this side with a cold face, so he didn't say anything, and directly backed away—the close business partner who had a relationship like a father and son at the beginning, Now it is so old and dead.

"I thought you, like Woz, didn't like such occasions." Tang Huan greeted Jobs with a smile.

"I guess you will make big moves. Of course I have to observe the situation." Jobs replied dully.

Speaking of which, Jobs was quite shrewd when it came to money.

Take NeXT as an example. After burning out the first sum of money he invested alone, he refused to continue to carry it alone, and instead pulled others into the pit.

Generally speaking, NeXT did not bring Jobs commendable financial benefits.

Fortunately, Jobs' investment in Zheru has continued to return. Although the shares have been diluted several times, the absolute returns have only increased.

Considering that under Tang Huan's interference, Pixar completely deviated from the track, and it's hard to say what will happen to Jobs' net worth compared to the original time and space.

"You came just in time, and I have something to tell you." Tang Huan smiled playfully, "In the future, NeXT will no longer need to secretly move things from Zheru, and just obtain official authorization."

"Who sneaked in?" Jobs retorted sternly, "Don, don't forget that you are also a shareholder of NeXT, so say NeXT, okay?"

"Although I am a shareholder of NeXT, Zheru is not a shareholder of NeXT." Tang Huan said with a smile: "Now Zheru has licensed NeXT's technology including the operating system, so you can say it happily, do you want it or not?"

"How could he suddenly become so generous?" Jobs looked suspicious. "Even if the federal Department of Justice's anti-monopoly investigation pressure is not small, it is not possible for Zheru to make such a concession."

"It's our fine tradition to do more than we promise." Tang Huan asked again impatiently, "Do you want it?"

"Why not?" Jobs finally couldn't resist the temptation, but he still maintained a trace of vigilance, and quickly added: "As long as the conditions are right."

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"You are the son of Tang." Warren Buffett looked at "Xiao Pao Tang" Jin Chang with a smile on his face, "However, I don't know your exact name yet."

"My name is David." Jin Chang replied with a measured manner.

"I am very glad that the first meeting this year has come so soon." After dismissing Jobs, the richest man walked towards Warren Buffett quickly.The other party's habit of not investing in high-tech industries is an exception for Tang Huan.

"Are you starting to prepare Zheru to go public?" Warren Buffett tentatively asked.

"That's what I mean." Tang Huan nodded, "This can be regarded as a positive response to the long-awaited outside world."

"I am afraid that some shareholders do not want Zheru to go public." Warren Buffett reminded.

Compared with other companies who wish to be able to go public to collect money the next day after its establishment, Zheru may really have what Warren Buffett called "monsters".

The reason is not difficult to understand. Since Zheru's chariot was launched, it has never been short of working capital, and has never stopped making a fortune. When Tang Huan found shareholders for Zheru, it was not just because of From an economic perspective, as well as political and popular considerations, it is equivalent to creating a circle of allies.Among them, there are some conservative investors who prefer to share huge profits stably in a small circle, rather than get them in the stock market and be diluted by the public.

"At least, the computer software business, which is currently the most closely watched by the outside world, should be sent to the stock market." Tang Huan said leisurely, "This action of getting closer to the public cannot be delayed any longer."

"It turns out that you are planning to spin off the business." Warren Buffett suddenly said: "Do you have an exact timetable?"

"Choose an opportunity to go public next year." Tang Huan didn't hide anything.

"You really know how to choose the time." Warren Buffett laughed and said: "I also think that starting from next year, the stock market will enter a significant upward cycle."

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Because Zheru is not yet a listed public company, some redundant links are directly omitted, which can be regarded as a manifestation of freedom.

When the meeting officially began, the topic quickly turned to the recent settlement between Zheru and the Federal Department of Justice regarding the antitrust investigation.

"Judging from Zheru's current development momentum, this kind of situation will definitely happen again." Tang Huan slowly analyzed: "In addition, it is expected that the stock market will enter a rising period in the technology sector in the near future. Zheru is It’s time to go public and further improve relations with the public.”

Sure enough, there is indeed a kind of point of view in the discussion—the philosophers have the resources and the ability to face the pressure from the Federation, and they can do their own way in a way that suits their own interests.

Tang Huan smiled and acted as if he was listening carefully—such objections might not be the strong performance of the philosophy and Confucian circle.

In the end, the richest man concluded: "In addition to computer software, Zheru is also involved in communications, genetics, pharmaceuticals, energy, transportation, aviation, aerospace and other fields. The scale can be described as huge. Why not package the business of computer software Go public. The progress of economic globalization is changing with each passing day, and Zheru should not be too conservative.”

Having said that, Tang Huan looked around at the crowd, and said emphatically, "Zheru's software product system has become a complete ecosystem, suppressing the living space of peers has almost become one of its increasingly powerful inertia. Please believe In my judgment, there are many benefits to sending this hot potato to the stock market alone."

Once Tang Huan, the founder of the company, said "believe me", it was the time when he showed his authority the most, and other people quickly followed the trend to reach a consensus.

Again, to this day, the scale of Zheru's development is not that large, not inferior to that of General Electric, and computer software is only a part of it. After finishing this topic, there are many other things that need to be exchanged.

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After the two-day meeting, the Zheru structure adjustment plan was settled.Among them, the business of computer software will be divided, and Zheru Software Company will be established to seek listing.

At this time, the popularity of Fangyuan Company, represented by John Chambers, has begun to fade.When Tang Huan announced the decision at the press conference, the "handover" happened to be smooth.

After the richest man answered that he would also serve as the CEO of Zheru Software to promote the smooth progress of the reorganization and listing work, another reporter asked: "When Zheru Software goes public, will you choose NASDAQ or New York?" Stock exchange?"

It’s really hard to answer this question directly. The relationship between Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange is relatively subtle at this stage.To put it simply, under competition, listed companies find it more advantageous to list and trade on the latter's platform.

For example, Seagate, the world's largest hard drive manufacturer in which the richest man has a stake, plans to move to the New York Stock Exchange this year.

The New York Stock Exchange even ran a full-page advertisement in the New York Times for the 300 companies that were transferred from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange.

This shows how awkward the relationship between the two stock exchanges is.

Tang Huan pondered for a moment before replying: "We are evaluating, and we will listen carefully to the opinions of professionals."

Journalists are well known for their ability to observe what is happening.Ever since, new excitement has followed.

Zheru software, a big piece of fat, is not only infinitely attractive to investors, but the stock exchange is also drooling over it.

The media judged based on their own observations: "Judging from Tang's demeanor when answering this question, he should be inclined to let Zheru Software be listed on the New York Stock Exchange."

In this way, the Wall Street public relations staff who heard the wind and acted on it almost smashed the threshold of Mr. Richest Man.

It is not difficult to imagine that no matter which side of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq wins Zheru Software to go public on its own site, it is equivalent to releasing a signal of decisive victory, and then ruthlessly plugging in the opponent's heart. one knife.

While the richest man was smiling and watching people from all walks of life trying their best to flatter him, his subordinates reported a piece of news——Microsoft just launched a very aggressive promotional plan to the market, combining the operating system, office software, It became a big discount gift package.

"How much discount can it be? Is it as free as a free gift?" Tang Huan snorted disdainfully, "I was about to let Zheru Software express its goodwill to the open source software community, but it rushed forward recklessly."

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Seattle, Microsoft headquarters.

Gates and Steve Ballmer, good friends, are swaying their bodies back and forth, left and right, respectively, thinking about Microsoft's development plan.

The spin-off of Zheru Software has made the structure of this field more clear at a glance-if this giant is not overthrown, then Gates' software empire dream is just a joke.

After so many years of painstaking efforts, Microsoft, similar to Zheru, has established its own product ecosystem. Although it is far less powerful than Zheru, it has already taken shape and is undisputed.

Companies such as Novell and Borland are also pursuing the same goal through large-scale acquisitions. Unfortunately, the results are still one level lower than Microsoft.

In contrast, those software companies with single products have become other people's meals.

The most obvious example is that Lotus Software, which once beat Microsoft to the ground in the field of spreadsheets, has fallen to the point where it will be acquired by IBM.

Gates and Steve Ballmer were discussing Microsoft's marketing, how to poach Zheru, and suddenly a call from the development director made them change their faces.

(End of this chapter)