My Age of Investment

"Mr. Gates, I hope you can act as an intermediary and make an appointment for us to sit down with someone from Hollywood."

As soon as Xia Jingxing finished speaking, Gates immediately asked back: "Is it a good deal? They obviously saw that the fruit of Facebook is getting more and more mouth-watering, so they couldn't help but rushed to take a bite.

Never overestimate the morality of those people and never underestimate their greed. "

Xia Jingxing stared at Gates, who couldn't help but laugh, "Of course, I can make an appointment with them for you, but if you can't reach an agreement, what are your plans? Young man, you should be mentally prepared."

Xia Jingxing nodded, "We have already made a plan. The worst plan is to split the Youtube, stop the video sharing from Youtube to Facebook, and minimize the impact on Facebook."

Gates' eyes lit up instantly, not because he felt how clever this trick was, but because he was curious about how to split it.

Gates said calmly: "Facebook and Youtube complement each other, and Facebook has also specially created a video album function for Youtube, which is good for improving social stickiness and fun."

"Of course I know."

Xia Jingxing had a helpless expression on his face, "But what can we do? Youtube is a target for the Hollywood Big Six. This is our weakness. They think they can use this thing to threaten us.

I was really anxious, so I just shut down the tubing. "

Gates straightened his face, "Daren, what are you talking about, a $6 billion website, if you say you don't want it, then you don't want it."

Xia Jingxing knew in his mind, how could he not want it, but now that there are wolves around, it's useless for him to escape, resent, get angry, vent...all of them are useless, he can only show his determination to do everything he can, and fight with his back.

Only by packaging your appearance as thorny as a hedgehog can you restrain these malicious eyes and let them evaluate whether the effort and gain are directly proportional.

"Compared to Facebook's $24 billion, $6 billion is forgivable.

There is an old saying in China, "Abandon the car to protect the handsome"..."

Xia Jingxing briefly explained the idiom, and continued: "Facebook is currently in a critical financing period. Once it involves legal proceedings, it will affect the market valuation and make investors hesitate.

If there was only one option to keep, it would undoubtedly be Facebook. "

"You have poured so much effort into it,

You just have the heart? "

Gates looked at Xia Jingxing suspiciously, obviously not convinced that Xia Jingxing would give up the oil pipe.

"I admit that I have feelings for YouTube, and staying within the Facebook system is more conducive to the overall development.

But when this kind of thing is on the table, the only choice is to cut the mess with a sharp knife. "

Gates nodded, "Facebook and YouTube are two independent legal entities, and Facebook, as the parent company, only assumes limited liability.

But I'm afraid that the six Hollywood giants will not let Facebook go, and sue both of you at the same time!

Don't forget, some YouTube videos were reposted to Facebook. "

Xia Jingxing's expression was calm, neither happy nor sad, "That's why I said I need to disable the video sharing function.

If it really doesn’t work, then forcefully remove all videos involving copyright ownership on Facebook. "

"It seems that this is the only way!"

Like a considerate uncle, Gates nodded first, and then asked inadvertently, "How do you plan to split the oil pipe?"

"All shareholders directly penetrate the equity and become two completely independent companies from Facebook, and stop all cooperation related to sharing videos."

Gates frowned and said: "If this is the case, if the lawsuit is lost, the entire company of YouTube will be paid out. If I remember correctly, you should hold about 50% of the shares of YouTube, which is 3 billion US dollars.

Once the lawsuit is lost, your $3 billion will be completely wiped out. "

Gates looked like he was thinking about Xia Jingxing, and said earnestly, "Daren, your plan is still not perfect."

"Oh~"

Xia Jingxing deliberately looked stunned, ready to listen to Gates' opinion.

Gates sighed and didn't cut directly to the topic, but talked about Microsoft.

"Daren, you should know that I have been reducing my Microsoft stock holdings in the past ten years, right?"

Xia Jingxing nodded, pretending that he didn't understand.

Gates started a long speech, explaining to Xia Jingxing what is meant by "quality assets".

"...In my opinion, let alone YouTube, Facebook's asset quality is not high. Even if it goes public that day, if you try to sell it on a large scale as a major shareholder and founder, the stock price will definitely avalanche."

Gates looked like someone who had been there before, preaching and dispelling doubts: "This is also the reason why I reduced the shareholding in Microsoft from more than 40% to less than 10% at present. Simply put, it is to optimize asset allocation .”

Xia Jingxing quickly nodded like a chicken pecking rice, "It does make sense. I used to wonder why Mr. Gates reduced your holdings of Microsoft stocks on a large scale. It is obvious that Microsoft's stock price is going so well."

Gates smiled and waved his hands, "This is my secret, and I haven't mentioned it to too many people. Darren, you have to keep it for me."

Xia Jingxing was a little disapproving in his heart, but he quickly said yes on the face.

"So, Darren, I suggest that you temporarily sell off the equity in the oil pipeline, and you can keep a small part in your hands as a long-term equity investment."

Gates adjusted his glasses on the tip of his nose, and said amiably: "This is actually the safest and most logical way to deal with it for you.

Think about it, if the oil pipeline becomes insolvent, the $3 billion that should belong to you will be completely gone.

Let’s go back to Facebook, there are also a lot of videos circulating on this website. If the judgment is against you, it may not be as severe as YouTube’s punishment, but it’s not too light.

Of course, I'm analyzing the worst case.

But we also need to plan according to the worst situation, instead of thinking about the ideal situation. "

Xia Jingxing nodded lightly, "It makes sense!"

Gates smiled knowingly, "Don't worry, I'm also a shareholder of Facebook and YouTube, and I'm definitely on your side.

You want to contact Lei Shidong and the others, no problem, I will contact you for you, and I will accompany you to attend the negotiation.

But if the situation is not ideal, we must quickly change the plan, immediately split the YouTube, and cut off the sharing between Facebook and YouTube. "

"Okay, Mr. Gates, no problem, I will follow your orders."

Gates smiled, "Daren, if the worst happens, can you sell some of your shares in YouTube to Microsoft?"

Xia Jingxing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's fine, if you don't sell it to Microsoft, of course, I'm talking about Mr. Gates being the first choice under the same conditions."

Gates smiled, "Haha, Darren, don't worry, if the situation is really that bad, Microsoft must be your strongest backing."

Xia Jingxing got up and held out his hands, "Mr. Gates, thank you so much!"

Gates smiled and shook hands with Xia Jingxing, very satisfied with the deal.