Chapter 1909 Preliminary Consensus Reached

At the same time, he has the endorsement of Bill Gates and Yin Jun. Although Colauti does not fully understand the epoch-making progress of the window system, he is also full of confidence in win86, which has not yet been launched.

Since using computers now and using Microsoft's Windows system is already very smooth and convenient, what kind of experience will it be like with win86, which is called more subversive and practical by the two giants?

Think about the ideas in science and technology books and those that have appeared on TV, can they appear before your eyes?

Maybe the situation where you can do almost everything with your computer will also happen?

I believe that not only Colauti is looking forward to it, but also all users are looking forward to it.

That's how people are. When they accept high technology, the easier it is to use, the more they hope for better things. This kind of people's constant expectations and urging is an important factor in promoting the development of science and technology.

"But is it too late?" Colauti asked hesitantly, "The sales will not start until January 1st next year. We will have a road show in May or June, and then the official IPO will be launched. In less than half a year, Is it enough for our win86 to show its talents and thereby increase the valuation of Microsoft?"

"It should be enough." Bill Gates said confidently, "We only launched the product on January 1st, but in previous years we started participating in various electronic software exhibitions as early as December. There will be many professional Through evaluation and trial use by many ordinary computer enthusiasts, word-of-mouth can spread in advance, and sales will be very good immediately after it goes on sale in January."

"One month of announcement time?" Colauti was still a little dissatisfied. "This is a huge opportunity to increase valuation! We should be more proactive!"

"But..." Bill Gates subconsciously wanted to refuse.

"Mr. Gates, please believe me. If it is really win86 that has such amazing effects, then it would be great for us to prepare a month earlier, or even one day earlier! At that time, in addition to office, there would also be win86, and we would definitely It can greatly increase the valuation, let alone 1.5 billion, even a valuation of 2 billion or 3 billion is not out of reach!"

At this point, he looked into Bill Gates's eyes and said: "Think about it, 3 billion is just the IPO price, and it will definitely increase sharply when it goes public! By that time, you will not only have a wealth of more than 1 billion U.S. dollars. , and is still the dominant player in the computer industry around the world! Who is IBM? We will surpass them soon!"

Bill Gates' eyes suddenly lit up.

He doesn't have much idea about 1 billion US dollars or something.

His mother was a banker and his father was a lawyer, both successful bankers and lawyers.

Both professions have very high salaries and social status, so Bill Gates has never been short of money since he was a child.

There is no difference in his opinion between millions, tens of millions and billions of dollars.

Don’t mention it, many Americans think this way, and it’s not that more wealth is better.

Bill Gates is not hypocritical. Over the next 30 years, his various charitable donations have amounted to tens of billions of dollars, which is a good proof.

Not very interested in money, Bill Gates is very interested in the next one to surpass IBM.

Microsoft's first business was obtained from IBM, which is the credit of Bill Gates's mother.

But in the following years, as Microsoft became more and more powerful, IBM became deeply afraid of this software company. After several attempts to control it failed, it not only terminated its cooperation with Microsoft, but also used various methods to suppress Microsoft. .

If Microsoft hadn't had Yin Jun's capital injection at that time to help them tide over the difficulties, those days would have been really sad.

Bill Gates once discussed with Paul Allen whether to sell Microsoft and start a new company from scratch.

If the two people at that time were not really reluctant to leave, I am afraid that today's Microsoft would have long been gone. How could there be such a grand occasion?

Therefore, now that there is such an opportunity to surpass IBM, Bill Gates is of course very excited.

Achieve a great cause and let IBM see this unknown person in the past become an industry giant and step on their shoulders. How refreshing it is!

"Then... how about making an appearance at the Stockholm Computer Software Show in November?" Bill Gates said to himself.

"I think it's okay." Yin Jun nodded. "That is, showing up in Europe 15 days in advance, and then letting the news spread to the United States, is also a good promotion."

"At that time, Goldman Sachs will use its strong influence to set off a frenzy in Europe first, so that Americans can hear this voice first and have a better interest." Colauti also followed, "But Mr. Jun, your ABC can also do some related follow-up reports."

"good."

Yin Jun readily agreed.

This is what he was meant to do.

The invention and launch of Win86 is an important milestone for the development of computers as a whole for mankind, and even for the future development of intelligence.

Human wisdom is expressed through software code relying on a platform like the window system. This is a great thing.

Therefore, Yin Jun hopes that its influence will be as great as possible, so that more people can use the window system, thereby creating various useful tools to continuously advance technology.

Under this circumstance, in the second half of this year, a news team from ABC would have started to conduct follow-up interviews with Microsoft and produce some in-depth albums to coordinate with the release of Microsoft's win86. Now it can also add an office branch.

In today's 1980s, TV's propaganda effect is the best.

Because there are no computers or mobile phones now, the easiest way for people to get news is not newspapers - you have to spend money to buy newspapers. You can watch TV news for free, and it has both audio and text, making it more interesting. Intuitive.

If ABC had produced ten or so episodes to promote win86, focusing on its convenience, smoothness, speed, interesting facts, etc., it would be impossible not to become popular.

After several people discussed this, the entire development pulse of WIN86 was clearly understood.

With the cooperation of so many giants and the previous series of window systems, it is easy to achieve the hot sales of win86.

Everyone has reached a consensus that Microsoft's development trajectory will have been set at least before January next year.

"If you, Mr. Gates and Mr. Jun, have no other requirements, let's initial a cooperation agreement." Colauti struck while the iron was hot and said, "Goldman Sachs, as the most prestigious expert on operational listings in the United States and even the world, will definitely not I have lived up to your expectations! Besides, it’s not too early now, and we still have a lot to prepare. It’s not too early to start working hard from now on.”

"The two issues on my side are the amount of shares to be taken out and the disagreement on the valuation." Yin Jun said, "If these two points can be resolved, then I have no objection."

"What I care about is how Goldman Sachs operates our Microsoft stock and its long-term interests." Bill Gates said, "If Goldman Sachs can actively protect the interests of our Microsoft instead of short-term speculation, then I believe we will have a great success." Good collaboration.”

Colauti nodded seriously.

Neither Yin Jun nor Bill Gates expressed any distrust in Goldman Sachs' operational listing capabilities and underwriting capabilities.

This is the impression that the powerful Goldman Sachs gives everyone, that it is so reliable.

Although they are very deceptive, they are still very sincere to the people who work with them, and at least they can help you get things done.

The reason why Greece is so unlucky that the entire country almost lost money is because they originally asked Goldman Sachs to falsify everything. They asked for everything themselves. Can they blame Goldman Sachs for being too strong in execution?

Microsoft, Guge and Feishishibao, which represent three eras of giant companies, all turned to Goldman Sachs to be their IPO underwriters. Can you say that the bosses of these three companies are fools?

If you really say that, it only proves that you are a fool!

Of course, Goldman Sachs is not that kind. They will always seize every opportunity to make profits for themselves.

As long as you are smart and cautious enough, everyone will have a cooperative experience, and there will be no exaggerated conspiracy.

Just like Gu Ge, who directly reduced the underwriting commission to less than 3%, that is an outstanding performance.

The so-called underwriting commission does not refer to money, but actually refers to the amount of your total equity.

3% is 3% of your listed shares. If you want to publicly issue 20% of your shares to raise funds, then 3% of your shares will be given to Goldman Sachs as their operating expenses along the way.

In the previous life, Microsoft's listing underwriting commission should have reached about 7%-8%, or even higher.

Because Microsoft was not very powerful at that time, and when Guge had no choice but to go public, it was already the only profitable website company.

A company as strong as Merrill Lynch withdrew from the competition during the first round of IPO because the commission was too low. You can imagine the strength of Guge.

But Goldman Sachs really didn’t lose.

With this cooperation, a few years later, Goldman Sachs underwrote Guge's third IPO after it went public, making a lot of money.

"Let me first make a future estimate... If the valuation can reach about US$3 billion, then I am confident that Goldman Sachs will reduce the underwriting commission to 5%." Colauti calculated this, "And if only 10% is raised externally, We issued 100 million shares, 10 million shares, at US$30 per share, which is enough for the market to digest.”

After a pause, he added, "It doesn't matter if you issue less for the first time. If necessary, you can issue more new shares for the second or third time."

Continuously issuing new shares, companies in the United States and Hong Kong have similar practices.

This is what Li Chaoren's Cheung Kong Group did in the 1980s.

Therefore, these companies usually have 700-800 million shares, or more than one billion shares, which are expanded by the issuance of new shares.

If Microsoft IPOs for the second time, the diluted shares will be the shares of all shareholders, and Bill Gates's will also be diluted.

But he didn't care much, as long as it allowed him to control the company.

Yin Jun also had no objection.

A 5% underwriting commission is not very expensive.

The scale of Guge's listing is tens of billions of dollars, and just 3% was returned to Goldman Sachs. Microsoft is already getting a good deal.

Goldman Sachs has also paid a lot, so it can’t help but let others make money, right?

"As for what Mr. Gates said, I think the hierarchical equity system proposed by Junshao before can be formed as a rule before going public and written in the prospectus." Colauti said, "You and Mr. Paul Allen have You will always have twice the voting rights of the stock, so that the company can always follow your wishes and you don’t have to worry about other people playing tricks.”

"good!"

Bill Gates agrees with this.

Once the company is listed, he will be the major shareholder who owns 30% of the shares together with Yin Jun.

With double the voting rights, he would have an absolute advantage and would not be afraid of anyone trying to seize power from him - Gang Leader Qiao's embarrassment had already served as a warning to him.

"Since both of you think my plan is good, then this initial agreement..." Colauti quickly repeated the same old words.

Yin Jun smiled when he heard this and looked at Bill Gates.

Bill Gates is young, but he is not reckless at all, and he is not at all ecstatic and proud that he will be worth hundreds of millions of dollars after signing the agreement.

He pondered and said to Colauti: "Let us discuss it for a few more days and get back to you by mid-April at the latest, okay?"

"Can!"

Colauti was also very happy, "However, the signing of the formal contract should not exceed June, otherwise it will be difficult for Nasdaq to complete the procedures. After all, many places take time."

"I see."

Bill Gates said cheerfully, "No matter whether the business succeeds or not, I am willing to be friends with Mr. Colauti. You are a good financial elite!"

"I hope so too." Colauti laughed and said, "You, like Mr. Jun, are both rare talents. It is my honor to be your friend!"

Yin Jun also picked up the coffee cup, "I hope we have a happy cooperation!"

"good!"

The three coffee cups bumped together happily.

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