Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 763 Investigation (Two in One)

The MIGA Fund began to prepare capital chips for the upcoming crisis as planned, and various financial products will be delivered in an orderly manner within a few months.

As for Fang Zhuo’s high-level shot at Yike’s shares, one is to buy Android’s shares from Sony, and the other is to take into account the CMOS production line that Sony and Bingxin cooperated with.

Because it is a joint venture, this production line will not be imported into Luzhou No. [-] Factory and Lin'an No. [-] Factory, and it is initially inclined to choose one of Shencheng and Luzhou to build a new factory.

Because of the budget arrangement of Bingxin’s own revenue, half of the investment in this production line belongs to Bingxin will obtain loans from the local government, ICBC, and Bank of China, and Fang Zhuo’s personal funds will also be used.

If all goes well, it will be finalized and started within this year, and it may be put into production in the second half of next year.

However, there is one point, Fang Zhuo made a special call to communicate with Stringer.

"Sir, the process requirements of the sensor production line, I noticed that Sony proposed a 130nm process, will it be a bit behind?"

Stringer asked, "Otherwise?"

"We have completed the risky trial production of 90nm here. If it goes online next year, this process will be acceptable." Fang Zhuo is quite proud.

"That's okay." Stringer was a little happy, but only a little bit, "90nm is enough for ten years."

Fang Zhuo was taken aback when he heard this time unit, and asked tentatively, "Ten years? What if we use 65nm?"

Stringer said unexpectedly: "65nm, do you even have 65nm ice cores?"

"I don't understand technology, but the company's technical team said that the development is quite fast now." Fang Zhuo said vaguely.

Stringer said with a smile: "That's such a coincidence, I don't understand technology, and a CEO who doesn't understand technology is eagerly discussing with another CEO who doesn't understand technology... This kind of thing should be handled by people who understand Bar."

But he still said based on his impression: "It seems to have been mentioned when I heard the report last week. If you really want to have 65nm, it may last for 20 years. You also have to consider the cost of advanced manufacturing processes. It may not be the best choice for sensors. "

This is one of the reasons why Sony's sensor can cooperate with Ice Core. The image sensor does not have high requirements on the manufacturing process, and the 130nm of Ice Core is already a mature process.

Fang Zhuo ended the call with the old jazz both happily and resentfully. Of course, the technical teams of both sides decided what process to use in the production line, but this matter really made him feel a little weightless as if he had punched cotton.

However, after Ice Core adjusts its technology development route, the most valuable thing in the next stage is to allow Qualcomm to place orders using advanced manufacturing processes, which may also need to test the strength of Liang Mengsong.

Sony's joint venture sensor production line will not be fully finalized until it returns to China, but regardless of whether it can surpass its competitor Canon in the field of mobile devices, Fang Zhuo thinks this is a good opportunity to acquire technology.

After all, although I always emphasize with Stringer that the technology of Sony sensors is backward, it is the backwardness in the first echelon, not really the last one.

On June 6, the day before Fang Zhuo and Sina executives agreed to visit Facebook, the acquisition process with Sony for Android was also completed.

That is to say, Mr. Stringer relied on Sony's mobile phone patent package to get a sum of 6500 million in cash for the company.

What a dazzling operation this is!

Originally, Fang Zhuo planned to keep a low profile, but he didn't expect to see Stringer's answer on Quora in the evening.

Jazz is jazz.

He expresses his feelings about managing Sony by handwriting first, and then taking pictures to answer in the form of pictures, which belongs to true handwriting.

This is not over yet. On the way to Facebook the next day, Fang Zhuo, a distinguished member of Bloomberg, saw a slightly similar interview with Stringer on the financial channel of the Bloomberg terminal.

To be honest, Sony's current situation is that PS3 frequently skips tickets + electronic products are facing severe challenges + the Blu-ray standard dispute is in a whirlpool. These are important reasons why the stock price has not improved.

However, with the relatively good financial report brought about by additional income and reduced expenses, Stringer's answer sheet in the first half of 06 may be able to boost the company's market value.

It's just that the most basic problems are not easy to solve. Once the external economic situation changes, all Sony's problems may be twisted together and explode.

"Mr. Fang, that Twitter is also very interesting. It actually uses text messages to socialize. Compared with Fb, which insists on real names, this model is also quite viable."

Sitting in the car, Wang Yan didn't notice Mr. Fang's preoccupation and talked about another new company in Silicon Valley.

"Socializing with acquaintances and socializing with strangers, I think Sina is more suitable for the latter." Fang Zhuo came back to his senses and said directly, "Sina has already had a lot of experience in blogging. If there is a suitable time in China, a Twitter-like product is sure It will be more marketable.”

Wang Yan's thoughts turned, and he asked with a smile: "What is the right time?"

He thinks that an appropriate timing means that the competition between Xiaonei and Penguin has a clear trend.

Fang Zhuo said without any hesitation: "For the 08 Olympics, if you use such a product to express your emotions briefly to watch the games at your doorstep, it will definitely have a very good effect."

Wang Yan was a little surprised that the boss of this meeting was actually a serious boss, not a boss who risked bad water.

He nodded cautiously: "Boss Fang is right, I think so too."

Fang Zhuo was about to compare the two modes of Fb and Twitter, when his phone received a call announcing unexpected news.

The call time was not long, and the content made Fang Zhuo think for a while.

Wang Yan looked at the boss's obvious thoughtful expression, and asked when he was almost there, "Mr. Fang, what's the matter? There won't be any adjustments, right?"

The operation of the MIGA fund selling shares is still in the throat.

Fang Zhuo shook his head and said, "It's nothing. I have to go back to Houston in two days. You don't have to go with me. Just do a good job in Silicon Valley. I'll be back soon."

"Going back to Houston?" Wang Yan was surprised, "Is it about the team?"

Fang Zhuo said lightly: "Well, a senator from Illinois was invited to Houston. He seems to like basketball. I plan to go back and give him the championship ring he won last season as a souvenir."

Wang Yan was even more surprised.

Because of Sina Sports' report, he also knew a little about the opponent's team. The Rockets won the championship last season, and Fang announced that he would make the most expensive championship ring in the history of the league, and finally fulfilled this promise.

Many team members who got the rings showed the materials of gold and diamonds and the image of the carved Oriental Dragon to the media.

Boss Fang is rich and powerful, and the Rockets' ring, which cost an average of more than 10 U.S. dollars, was dubbed the "Dragon Ring".

Now give such a ring of high economic value to a congressman?
Wang Yan didn't think Mr. Fang was reluctant, but wondered whether such a gift would be a little eye-catching.

Fang Zhuo seemed to see Mr. Wang's doubts, and said with a smile: "It's just a souvenir. This black congressman likes basketball. As the defending champion this season, the Rockets are obliged to promote a harmonious and friendly basketball culture. A ring is not To him personally, but as a token of appreciation for his basketball activities in Illinois."

"The Rockets will also gather a few champion players to go to Illinois for activities. Well, the team will also donate some basketball-related public goods to the community there, and may help renovate the stadium."

Fang Zhuo's favorite is a set of event packages from the defending champion.

It is precisely because of the deep affection of this season's champion that the black congressman from Illinois, Comrade O Guanhai, came to Houston in person.

At the beginning, in order to obtain permission for equipment procurement and technology introduction, Bingxin went to five major departments in a row, and also witnessed the effectiveness of off-site factors.

At that time, Fang Zhuo tried to set up a small department, intending to strengthen some influence.

Now, Ao Guanhai, a famous basketball fan, is a small achievement.

In addition to the aboveboard contacts in basketball, the reputation of this guy who gets money to do things in Illinois is also quite good. However, Yi Ke did not take advantage of this, and instead promised some local jobs.

Fang Zhuo felt that by the time this candidate ran for election next year, there would probably be no problem with Ice Core's 08 procurement license, and the 13 license might also be settled. In that case, it would be quite worth the fare.

The small ball pushes the big ball, the basketball pushes permission.

That is to say, with first-level contact, Fang Zhuo can see that Guan Hai's influence in Illinois is quite Jewish.

"Don't tell me, Mr. Fang, our sports department didn't report on the behind-the-scenes news of these teams before. Since you bought this team, the information in the basketball section is not only first-hand, but also has a lot of depth." Wang Yan praised.

"Don't the fat and water flow into outsiders' fields." Fang Zhuo smiled slightly, and did not continue on this topic.

Soon, a group of people arrived at Facebook slightly earlier than the agreed time.

Because Fang Zhuo came forward, Fb received Mark Zuckerberg.

Fang Zhuo shook hands with this man very seriously, and observed him for a while, and felt that he was not quite a lizard man, and his smile was quite natural.

It was the weekend, and only a few people in the company were on duty.

Under the guidance of Zuckerberg, a group of people visited the company's internal situation and listened to the founder's thoughts on social networks.

The previous MIGA fund had investment contacts with Fb, and Zuckerberg is now introducing the company to investors.

From its inception to the present, the number of users of Fb has exceeded 700 million, most of whom are college students.

Zuckerberg talked eloquently, referring to the social transformation of the company that is currently underway.

"Zuckerberg, why did you make such a decisive transformation instead of cultivating college students? After all, 700 million users is quite impressive." Wang Yan asked a question.

He thinks it’s not impossible to transform, but Fb’s transformation is too decisive, so he’s curious about the logic behind it.

"The total amount of user groups is placed here, and the ceiling of the student group is relatively low, but we are far from reaching the ceiling of this group." Zuckerberg said frankly, "The first element that really made us make up our minds is We developed an analysis model for user growth."

This made Fang Zhuo curious: "Analytical model?"

Zuckerberg nodded slightly: "Yes, we have integrated various factors of user growth and made a data analysis model. The final result is that the inflection point of growth will be ushered in at the end of this year at the earliest."

He shrugged: "This is not good news. Fb needs to transform and move towards a larger space. We have measured the growth trend after the new decision, and this inflection point is much farther away."

A group of people from Sina looked at each other in blank dismay, but they didn't expect to hear such an answer.

Zuckerberg also asked a question at this time. He asked the boss of MIGA Fund: "Mr. Fang, we recently rejected the acquisition from Yahoo. They invested US$10 billion in cash. What do you think of this decision?"

"A very bold decision." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "But I like it very much. I saw this report and think that your management team is very courageous."

Zuckerberg also smiled and replied: "It was not so bold, and I also agreed to the acquisition."

Fang Zhuo raised his eyebrows, already agreed?

Zuckerberg sighed: "But Yahoo felt that Fb was facing a lot of problems, so they cut the acquisition price to 8.5 million US dollars. I had to tear up the agreement and made a decision that Fang always liked."

"So there is such a thing." Fang Zhuo pondered for a while, "If Facebook is short of money, I'd be happy to invest."

Zuckerberg shook his head and said: "It seems that there is no shortage at present. We plan to go public in the next year, and the follow-up funds should be fine."

Obviously, plans can't keep up with changes.

As soon as Fang Zhuo heard about this time, he knew that the listing plan of Fb would definitely come to naught, but its high quality would not make funding too difficult to solve.

"Successful listing is of course very good. If there is an accident, my phone is always online." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "Our country also has similar social products, and the listing of Fb will undoubtedly greatly encourage their development."

Zuckerberg smiled slightly: "Then I don't know if going public is the right decision. It's not a good thing to encourage competitors."

He wants to build Fb into a product with global users, and the eastern market is naturally within his vision, but it is still not enough.

Fang Zhuo did not discuss this issue, and made a phone gesture with his right hand, and then signaled Zuckerberg to continue chatting about the situation on Fb.

Zuckerberg extended his hand to invite the guests from the East to the coffee shop, intending to chat while drinking.

……

Just as Fang Zhuo and Sina and his team were inspecting Fb Company, Yike Company's major shareholder reduction plan, Sina Company's major shareholder reduction plan, and the recent well-known MIGA fund action attracted the attention of some financial institutions in New York. Notice.

Behind the major shareholders of the two listed companies and well-known private equity funds is one person, who is also the wealthy owner of the famous American championship basketball team.

All of a sudden, what is the intention of this oriental tycoon's repeated actions?
Is this a sign that something is wrong with him?
Or is there something wrong with Yike and Sina?
As a typical representative of Chinese concept stocks, the short-term actions have been marked by financial institutions, and they plan to conduct some in-depth research to see if there are any benefits that can be grabbed.

(End of this chapter)