Lu Fei followed Chen Danian into the conference room. As he said, they were already in a quarrel and almost had a fight.
Chen Tianqiao’s box plan requires a lot of money. The high IPO price is conducive to financing, but the underwriter’s risk is even greater.
On the Goldman Sachs side, David Solomon came forward.
He directly regarded "16 US dollars" as a fantasy, and even felt that Shanda could not stand on even 13 US dollars, so it must take the initiative to reduce the IPO by 10% to 15%, which is about 11 US dollars.
"It doesn't matter if it doesn't rise, why is it still falling?"
Chen Tianqiao felt that his self-esteem was humiliated and refused.
David Solomon said: "Chen, Shanda doesn't own any of the opportunities, products, or sustained profits."
Tang Jun shouted "No" at the top of his lungs. He retired from Microsoft China last year and was invited by Chen Tianqiao to arrange for Shanda to be listed on the Nasdaq stock market. Like the founding team, there was no doubt that he received incentive options, which involved vital interests, so he naturally argued for them based on reason. :
"In the direction of China's Internet games, Shanda is undoubtedly the pioneer and leader. We are the first listed Internet game company in China. This year's total profit is expected to exceed 150 million U.S. dollars. At the end of last year, the accumulated undistributed profits were as much as 2,300 U.S. dollars. Wanmei Dao..."
"These are useless, investors vote with their money."
David Solomon pointed out that the mainstream game market in Europe and the United States is generally dominated by consoles. Online games are popular in Southeast Asia, but globally they are only an emerging industry with uncertain prospects. Moreover, Shanda is the first Chinese online game technology stock and lacks value reference.
"How about we take a gamble and let the stock market test the outcome!"
Chen Tianqiao bit the 16-dollar knife and refused to give in.
"This is not child's play!"
David Solomon had nothing to say. Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly noticed Lu Fei, who was fishing in a low-key manner, as if he saw reinforcements:
"Lu, what did you say?"
"I?"
Lu Fei felt that everyone in the conference room was looking at him, and he smiled and shrugged.
"Yes, Mr. Lu, tell me, which faction do you support?"
Chen Tianqiao values Mr. Lu more than Goldman Sachs. Regardless of other factors, he is the second largest shareholder of Shanda.
Lu Fei raised his eyebrows, "What is the most important thing about going public?"
"opportunity!"
David Solomon and Tang Jun all spoke in unison.
"Since technology stocks are generally in a downturn, if the IPO is to be set at $16, there must be a good time. Isn't there one right now?"
Lu Fei clapped his hands and said, "Google will be listed soon. Shanda can postpone it. When Google rekindles capital's interest in technology stocks, it won't be too late to list it. Maybe it can hit US$20."
The audience fell silent for a moment, and David Solomon was the first to react: "This is an excellent time! I agree!"
"I object!"
Chen Tianqiao looked troubled and said: "Mr. Lu, the timing is indeed good, but an extension is unlikely. News of Shanda's listing in May has spread throughout the country. Even if the timing is not favorable at the moment, it is already on the line and has to be launched. "
There’s so much going on!
Lu Fei pouted and spread his hands.
Shanda, Goldman Sachs and the underwriters were at loggerheads again, and the stalemate lasted for more than two hours. Seeing that no one was willing to give in, they finally broke up.
In the evening, at the reception hosted by Shanda for Wall Street investors, Lu Fei attracted more attention than the Shanda team and was obviously more of a protagonist.
Even though he had done nothing, countless elites and wealthy people rushed to propose a toast, and the limelight undoubtedly overshadowed Chen Tianqiao's.
Using the name "China Buffett", he was bragging and defrauding funds and capital.
In one sentence, I never ask to be measured by my wins, but by my losses. Shanda, buy it, buy it, buy it!
After completing his duty, he came to the parking lot without saying a word, and drove to the hotel with Xu Xin.
She said: "How are you? Are you in a bad mood?"
Lu Fei said: "Yes, they made me dizzy. There are also people at the banquet. If they don't go to Chen Tianqiao, they all come to me."
"America worships the rich and also worships the heroes of science and technology."
Xu Xin smiled and said: "You are a combination of Bill Gates, Jobs and Buffett, so naturally you are more popular."
The group of people arrived at the hotel where they were staying. When they looked up, they almost lost their composure. Damn it, it turned out to be the Jianguo Hotel.
Xu Xin said: "Ivanka gave me a warm invitation and a 35% discount on the executive suite. It's hard to refuse."
"All right."
Lu Fei took out a stack of small bills from his pocket, tipped the doorman and waiter, and then went straight to the reserved room. He saw the door next door open, and Ivanka came out immediately after hearing the noise.
"Lu, welcome to my family's hotel. Is the meeting you attended over?"
"That's right, ha~"
Lu Fei yawned and chatted, chatting here and there, seemingly trivial and unrelated, but from time to time he brought something grand.
After a while, he finally apologized and said: "Sauri, I went to a meeting as soon as I got off the plane today, but I was exhausted. I had to take a nap quickly to get rid of the jet lag, so..."
"Sauri, Lu, I'm disturbing your rest."
Ivanka asked seemingly casually: "It seems that the grand listing makes you very tired? Are you in big trouble?"
"No, everything is going very well. I am very optimistic about this stock. I will continue to hold it for one to two years after the lock-up period ends." Lu Fei used the excuse of sleeping to forcefully interrupt the chat.
"Good night, Lu, I hope you have a good night's sleep."
Ivanka bit her lip and lowered her head, taking a look at her elaborate dress. She even changed into a V-neck and low-cut top, but she couldn't impress the man. But at this time, she couldn't care less about doubting her charm and immediately went back to the room and locked the door. .
She called and said, "Dad, Shanda is a good investment opportunity. We can try the water."
"Ha~"
Looking at the door that closed with a creak, Lu Fei, who was squinting and feeling sleepy, suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with light.
A new day, the same cycle again.
Meetings, arguments, then cocktail parties, briefings and other social interactions were held in an orderly manner. Even though it was only a few days before the listing, they were still arguing about whether the IPO should be 16 US dollars or 11 US dollars, and they continued to hold their own opinions.
Everyone’s mental state seemed to be——
If you are tired, destroy it quickly!
No more fun, right?
Lu Fei finally couldn't bear it anymore and slapped the table: "That's enough, let's stop it here!"
In an instant, whether it was Shanda or Goldman Sachs, pairs of eyes were staring straight at them, eyes full of expectation.
Lu Fei leaned forward: "Mr. Chen, I have an idea that I can try, but it will overwhelm you and steal your mastership..."
Chen Tianqiao said: "Mr. Lu, tell me whatever ideas you have. As long as you can do it, I don't care."
Lu Fei crossed his arms, "How about in the following meetings and social interactions, in addition to highlighting you and Shanda, we also focus on promoting me?"
David Solomon's eyes lit up when he thought of Lu Fei at the banquet these days, like stars holding the moon.
"Lu, how do you want to promote it?"
"Divided into two pieces, one is for me, and the other is for the penguin in my name."
Lu Fei smiled and said: "Wall Street investors are not saying that Shanda lacks reference points. The future of online games in China is still unknown. I can be a beacon for them. To be honest with you, Penguin has relied on "Miracle" and "Bubble Hall" , "Audition" and the three games are expected to exceed the US$500 million mark this year."
"What!?"
The elites of Goldman Sachs looked at each other in disbelief, swallowing their saliva one by one, their eyes glowing green.
"Lu, if Penguin is listed, please consider our Goldman Sachs!"
David Solomon simply forgot about Shanda and couldn't wait to hug Mr. Lu's thigh.
Lu Fei put it aside for the time being and turned the tense new stock pricing meeting into a promotional meeting for him and Penguin in the United States.
Rather than promoting Shanda and bringing along Penguin, it is better to promote Penguin and bring Shanda along as a foil.
The protagonist and the supporting role have inexplicably switched places.
But he didn't care about that much. Before the listing, the publicity machine was in full swing. Penguin's second shareholder MIH Media Group was the matchmaker, plus the excellent US media resources of Goldman Sachs and Lu Fei, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal , "Vanity Fair"...
Everything is Mr. Lu, and everything is Penguin, which is the same as——
Everyone looked at me, I stopped pretending, I made an announcement, I am the spokesperson for Shanda!
"elder brother."
Chen Danian, who just rushed back to New York today, pushed Chen Tianqiao to wake up and catch up on his sleep, "There are results!"
"what's the result?"
"The underwriters are willing to accept our plan and the issue price will be set at $16. No, they think it can be raised to $20."
"Just because of Mr. Lu?"
"Yes, because of him, there are even rumors on Wall Street that Bill Gates and Buffett are optimistic about Shanda!"
Chen Danian was very excited: "Brother, you are so wise to ask Mr. Lu to invest in Shanda."
"Hehe, hehe~"
Chen Tianqiao forced a smile. Although he achieved his goal, his mood was heavy and complicated. I am the protagonist, why have I become a supporting role?
So in the future, will I still be the protagonist in Shanda...
Thanks to 315122.qdcn for the big starting coin of 5000
(End of chapter)
