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Chapter 351 Inaho Semiconductor's New Goal, [-] Billion Investment Plan!
On the second day after returning to Binhai City, Zhang Shuo returned to work.

I've been really busy lately.

Gu Mingzhang, who returned from Xiangjiang one day earlier, came to report early in the morning.

"Mr. Zhang, Inaosui Semiconductor Magic City has completed the filing of the name change, and Candle Dragon Technology's A-round financing is also progressing smoothly. It has signed investment agreements with Huaxia Microelectronics and Magic City Investment."

"So, starting next month, the group will no longer need to transfer research and development funds to Candle Dragon Technology?"

"Is such that."

Gu Mingzhang smiled and nodded, "However, the headquarters of Inaosui Semiconductor still needs a sum of operating funds."

"I was going to tell you this."

Zhang Shuo took the opportunity to take up the topic, "In addition to mobile phone chip design, taking advantage of this opportunity to divest Candle Dragon Technology, Inaho Semiconductor just took the opportunity to fully intervene in the semiconductor industry to make the group's semiconductor business bigger and stronger."

In the past, it was indirectly involved through investment, but in the future, it can be directly involved.

"You mean, continue to acquire semiconductor-related companies?" Gu Mingzhang said.

"Yes." Zhang Shuo nodded affirmatively, "Let's put it this way, there is no upper limit for the Group's investment in the semiconductor industry."

Huaxia Microelectronics mainly focuses on key technologies in key fields such as lithography machines, and cannot cover the entire semiconductor industry, nor can it be done with tens of billions of dollars.

Hundreds of billions, or even trillions, of funds are required.

Zhang Shuo still hopes to say that, relying on the continuous blood transfusion of the original space-time Blu-ray Group, in a very short period of time, Inaho Semiconductor will be built into a semiconductor giant.

Moreover, no expense should be spared in research and development, so as not to repeat the mistakes of the Blu-ray Group.

He's not just playing tricks.

"understood."

Gu Mingzhang also had the bottom line in his heart, and said with a smile: "After I come down, I will connect with Mr. Lu, continue to take inventory and investigate the status quo of domestic semiconductor companies, and find suitable acquisition targets."

"no need."

Zhang Shuo shook his head, took a piece of note paper, and wrote down the names of the three companies, "These three companies are the main acquisition targets of Inaosui Semiconductor in the next year or two."

Thanks to the semiconductor industry report submitted by the Investment and Acquisition Department, coupled with self-study in the library, Zhang Shuo is no longer ignorant of the semiconductor industry.

Soon a new investment target was locked.

Gu Mingzhang was taken aback for a moment, then reacted, took the note, and subconsciously read out: "Yizhou Licheng Technology, Jiangxia Xinxin, Hitachi Global Storage?"

"Yes."

Zhang Shuo nodded with a smile, "You should have heard of these three companies, right?"

"Know some."

As the senior vice president in charge of the manufacturing industry of Germinal Group, and directly in charge of Daohuo Semiconductor, if Gu Mingzhang has never heard of these companies, it would be too underestimating.

Three companies, each with its own characteristics.

The smallest is Yizhou Licheng Technology, whose main business is chip packaging and testing.

In 2015, the original Space-Time Blu-ray Group invested 25 million US dollars and became the largest shareholder of the company, holding [-]% of its shares.

The purpose of Blu-ray Group's investment is to help Licheng Technology expand its chip packaging capabilities in Yizhou Province, develop advanced production processes and recruit talents.

This makes Licheng Technology the main chip packaging and testing partner of Blu-ray Group.

It is different from Blu-ray Group.

In this life, Zhang Shuo wants to acquire Licheng Technology wholly-owned, gradually transfer its factories, talents, and technology to the inland, and use a trick to change the pillars, in order to improve the overall layout of the semiconductor industry.

In conjunction with this, it is necessary to persuade Thai Electromechanical to build a wafer foundry in Jiangxia.

Jiangxia Xinxin Integrated Circuit Manufacturing Co., Ltd., established in 2006, was initiated by official investment institutions such as Jingchu Province, Jiangxia, and Jiangxia Zhiguang, with an investment of up to [-] billion.

It intends to build a semiconductor giant that focuses on the design, production and packaging of memory chips.

Because the technical difficulty and technical threshold of memory chips are lower than other high-end chips, it is indeed a very good breakthrough in the semiconductor industry.

It just hasn't been going very well.

Later, in 2015, Blu-ray Group intervened again, and jointly invested 240 billion U.S. dollars with institutions such as Jingchu Province to prepare for the establishment of the world-famous Changjiang Storage.

Jiangxia Xinxin was incorporated into Changchang storage, and jointly shouldered the important task of Huaxia storage base.

Zhang Shuo obviously hoped that through the intervention of the Germinal Group, this process could be advanced and accelerated, and it would not be said that the original space-time capital chain was broken and the trouble of debt restructuring was required.

This is why.

Zhang Shuo moved the headquarters of Inaosui Semiconductor to Jiangxia early because he took a fancy to Jiangxia's perfect layout in the electronic information industry and its advantages in talent clusters.

Can form a very good complementary effect.

The last Hitachi Global Storage is a subsidiary of Dongying Hitachi Group, which is mainly responsible for the hard disk business of the group, and its market share ranks third in the world.

It is also the one with the strongest strength among the three.

In 2002, Hitachi Storage acquired the hard disk business of IBM at a price of 20 billion US dollars, so as to continue to grow.

ironnically.

The original space-time Hitachi Global Storage was acquired by Akanebe Data, the leader of the global storage business, at a price of 2013 billion U.S. dollars around 43, thus establishing Akatsuki's dominance in the field of storage devices.

Zhang Shuo obviously hoped that he could steal food from Qian Shu.

If we can win the Hitachi storage and cooperate with the Changjiang storage in the future, it will be very promising.

Don't say anything else.

Just a few years later, the price hikes of graphics cards and hard drives can make a lot of money.

Just to achieve Zhang Shuo's goal, it is conservatively estimated that nearly 40 billion funds will be prepared. Even if it is possible to find a bank loan for part of it, Germination itself will need to prepare 20 billion funds.

It's not something that can be done in a short while.

"My opinion is that priority should be given to the acquisition of Licheng Technology and Hitachi Storage. Jiangxia Xinxin can postpone it a little bit, and it won't be too late when Hitachi Storage is acquired."

Zhang Shuo told his plan.

"If you want to acquire these two companies, in addition to raising funds, you may also encounter some other off-site factors, and you may not be able to pass the local acquisition review." Gu Mingzhang expressed his concerns.

In this world, it doesn't mean that you can buy and buy if you have money, especially for some high-tech companies.

Guarding against them is like guarding against wolves.

Warwick once encountered similar obstacles and wanted to acquire its partner 3com, but was rejected.

A few years later, 3com turned around and sold it to Huipu.

Later, in order to expand the Chinese market, Huipu introduced a partner, the Blu-ray Group, with the purpose of having the Blu-ray Group endorse the safety of its products.

Going around in a big circle.

In this commercial chess game, the most injured one is probably Warwick.

"I have considered this too." How could Zhang Shuo not know, and said with a smile: "I have contacted the Dream Fund, and the Dream Fund will act together with the Germination Group to participate in these two acquisitions."

--slightly--

[Overseas Support Fund]: 2 million US dollars / month

[Overseas asset valuation]: about 31 billion US dollars
[Overseas Assets]: Stocks (approximately US$26 billion), bonds (US$5 million)

--slightly--

After the system was upgraded to level 5 at the end of March and the overseas investment column was opened, under Zhang Shuo's guidance, the funds in the Dream Fund's overseas account were basically invested in the beautiful stock market except for the [-] million loaned to the Germination Group.

In just half a year, there has been a surplus of more than 200 million US dollars.

Moreover, these funds can be withdrawn from the stock market at any time when needed, just waiting for Zhang Shuo to lock in specific overseas investment projects.

just now.

It's finally time to unleash this big killer for the first time.

"The chances of success are much higher."

Gu Mingzhang's eyes also brightened. He didn't know the real relationship between Dream Fund and Zhang Shuo. He only knew that Dream Fund was an overseas fund headquartered in Prussia.

Based on this identity, the obstacles to the acquisition of Licheng Technology and Hitachi Storage will be much smaller.

"Then start due diligence as soon as possible." Zhang Shuo is also vigorous and resolute, "First win the small goal of Licheng Technology, and then go to the hard bone of Hitachi Storage."

Although there is not much money in Germination's account, Zhang Shuo's tone is not small.

Not that he is arrogant.

But it is normal for a large overseas merger and acquisition like Hitachi Storage to take a year and a half.

It doesn't need to be said that the funds will be raised in one go.

On the contrary, for the investment in Licheng Technology, you can try to cut through the mess quickly and try to get this deal done before New Year's Day, which can be regarded as a test of the water.

Let the Dream Fund officially surface in the global investment circle.

"Okay, I will make a good connection with the investment and acquisition department and Sunlight Holdings." Gu Mingzhang also understood, "There is one thing, Mr. Zhang, Roger responded to me, saying that he hopes to continue to host the research and development of Zhulong chip. Do you think?"

Roger's current position is the executive vice general manager and technical director of Inaho Semiconductor.

After Modu Company changed its name to Candle Dragon Technology and completed the A round of financing, although Inaosui Semiconductor is still the largest shareholder of Candle Dragon Technology, it must be supervised by the board of directors after all.

There is a layer of separation between Roger and Candle Dragon Technology.

"Roger wants to be the general manager of Candle Dragon Technology?" Zhang Shuo guessed something.

"Yes."

"Then agree to his application, step down from the position of executive general manager and technical director of Inaosui Semiconductor, and focus on the affairs of Candle Dragon Technology. At the same time, nominate him as a director of Candle Dragon Technology."

Because it is the controlling shareholder, Germination naturally has the greatest say in the personnel arrangement of Candle Dragon Technology.

What's more, when Luo Jie was recruited from Pingguo, he was interested in the design ability of Luo Jie's mobile phone chip, which was the best match with Zhulong Technology.

On the contrary.

The nascent Rice Ear Semiconductor is not suitable for Roger to be in charge.

"For the convenience of subsequent acquisitions, I have decided to upgrade Inaho Semiconductor to Inaho Group. Before finding a new suitable candidate for group president, you must continue to serve as the president of Inaho Group."

In a few words, Zhang Shuo established the new pattern of Daohuo Semiconductor.

"it is good."

Gu Mingzhang is also duty-bound.

"As for the candidate for the new president of Dao Sui Group, you and Director Wu will work hard and search among the global semiconductor giants to see if you can find someone who is capable and like-minded." Zhang Shuo said.

In a sense, the semiconductor business will be the core business of the Sprout Group. Zhang Shuo's preferred leader must not only have the ability, but also have the same belief.

Otherwise, it will be difficult to come together after all.

And if you want to find such a big player, you can only find it from giants such as Intel and ARM.

Reporting continues.

"Mr. Zhang, as you mentioned at the Maili X2 technical seminar, we have already made progress in finding a camera manufacturer to cooperate on the imaging system." Gu Mingzhang said.

"Oh? Talk about it."

Zhang Shuo admired Gu Mingzhang's work efficiency very much.

"After the initial contact with Laika, the other party is also very interested in this cooperation. However, what Laika means is that it is necessary to put a Laika label on the camera of the Maili mobile phone."

"This cannot be promised."

Zhang Shuo shook his head resolutely. The original space-time Warwick agreed, but the Maili mobile phone was to compete with Pingguo, so it could not bear the reputation of "OEM".

Even if it is just a camera, it is not allowed.

"My opinion is that Maili Group can jointly set up an imaging laboratory with Leica in China to engage in joint technology research and development, and then Maili Mobile will pay the corresponding technology transfer fee to this laboratory."

Zhang Shuo would rather spend more money than be blackmailed by Laika.

"Okay, then I'll have a good talk with Laika." Gu Mingzhang was also very confident.

To be honest, because mobile phones use digital cameras, Leica and other traditional camera manufacturers have limited help with imaging technology for Maili mobile phones.

It also needs the full cooperation of Maili Group in terms of software.It doesn't mean that Maili Group can't do without the cooperation of Leica, and Leica can't do it. There are other camera manufacturers that can cooperate, so don't worry about it at all.

in contrast.

For Laika, this is a rare opportunity to "turn over". Once missed, it is likely to be swept into the dust of history.

therefore.

In this round of cooperation, Maili Group has taken the initiative.

.........

After sending Gu Mingzhang away, Zhang Shuo started a video call with Du Qingqing again.

Long before heading to Xiangjiang, Zhang Shuo had already informed Du Qingqing of his decision to relocate Pinxixi's headquarters, and asked Du Qingqing to continue to communicate with Jiangcheng.

As soon as he came up, Du Qingqing apologized for the previous leak.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang, I have already investigated the leak before. It was a local employee of the marketing department who leaked the news, and he has been fired."

There are advantages and disadvantages to recruiting a large number of local employees locally.

The biggest disadvantage is that the local interpersonal relationships are often intricate, and it is easy to leak the company's business intelligence.

"Ah."

Zhang Shuo didn't say anything, "Let's take it as a warning, just take it as a lesson, and we need to use our brains in system design in the future to prevent similar situations from happening again."

"clear."

Du Qingqing was already thinking about it.

"In addition to relocating the headquarters, you also need to pay more attention to preparing for the construction of modern logistics parks in multiple places, and produce the project feasibility analysis report as soon as possible, so that you can give an explanation to the surrounding cities." Zhang Shuo said.

"To build so many modern logistics parks in one go, in terms of funds..."

Du Qingqing was a little worried. She had asked someone to calculate that if she really wanted to invest, it would cost at least 30 billion.

"I just took out the project feasibility analysis report, and didn't say that I want to launch it now." Zhang Shuo shook his head with a smile, "Let's draw a big picture first, and it will take three to five years for the actual implementation to be implemented."

Zhang Shuo is not in a hurry.

A fight is still in its infancy, so there is no need to take too big a step.

Second, vacating the cage and changing the bird will not be able to land overnight, and it also requires a long period of docking and coordination.

At this time, Pinxixi is throwing out the modern logistics park plan, to put it bluntly, it is to create momentum.

"Then I understand."

Du Qingqing is also clever, and she can see through everything.

"At the same time, in order to cooperate with the planning of the modern logistics park, the group will prepare to establish a first-level subsidiary Qingfeng Logistics, and Baishi Express will be included in the name of Qingfeng Logistics and renamed Qingfeng Baishi."

As I said before, logistics and speed are not the same concept.

According to Zhang Shuo's plan, it is obvious that logistics is a big concept that includes express delivery, otherwise it would not be possible to plan to build a new first-level subsidiary.

As for the name change of Baishi Express, it is actually a "delay strategy".

If Baishi Express is renamed Qingfeng Express as soon as it comes up, users may ask in confusion: "What kind of express is Qingfeng Express? Why have you never heard of it before?"

Thought it was a new courier company.

Changed its name to Qingfeng Baishi, and still bears the name "Baishi", so it is easy to think of Baishi Express.

It is equivalent to saying that through the joint name of the two parties, the intangible assets such as "Baishi"'s user reputation, brand value and brand awareness are gradually transferred to the name of "Qingfeng".

After "Qingfeng" squeezes out the brand value of "Baishi", it can change its name to Qingfeng Express.

Baishi has actually done this kind of operation before, that is, when it acquired Huitong, it changed its name to Baishi Huitong, and then changed back to Baishi Express, using the same strategy.

Similarly, there is also the review of the mold group in the original time and space, which was later renamed the mold group.

"Because of the business, you will also be the general manager of Qingfeng Logistics, no problem?" Zhang Shuo obviously has no interest in saying, and then appoint a new general manager of a first-level subsidiary.

In itself, the current main asset of Qingfeng Logistics is Qingfeng Baishi. As for modern logistics parks, they are more like castles in the air, and they have not yet landed.

Therefore, there is really no need to appoint a new general manager.

"Can I say there's a problem?"

Du Qingqing was not happy about being reused.

Pinxixi, which she is in charge of, has just started, and everything is "a waste of time", and now she has to also serve as the general manager of Qingfeng Logistics, which is really a bit of a combination.

And at the Germinal Group level, if this appointment is implemented, Du Qingqing will become the second executive after Gu Mingzhang to concurrently serve as the general manager of two subsidiaries of the group.

But the problem is.

Gu Mingzhang is also the senior vice president of the Germination Group, while Du Qingqing does not have this title.

It was also impossible to give her the title.

After all, Du Qingqing was promoted as the general manager of Pinxixi.

Then rise again.

Then the company will have more gossip about her, Du Qingqing would rather not.

"No."

Zhang Shuo is also straightforward.

"Don't think this job is too scary. He Yizhou, the general manager of Baishi Express, will be transferred to the deputy general manager of Qingfeng Logistics and the general manager of Qingfeng Baishi. He will be responsible for the daily work of Qingfeng Logistics. You It just plays a coordinating role, and the actual work has not increased much.”

"That!"

Seeing that Zhang Shuo had considered everything for her, Du Qingqing also felt warm.

.........

That afternoon, another piece of good news came from the Germination Department.

On this day, Weixin reached a milestone achievement - the number of users officially exceeded the 3 million mark, becoming one of the communication software with the most downloads and users in the world.

This is another major victory after Weixin broke the circle.

After the number of users exceeded 3 million, it can basically be concluded that Weixin's position in the field of mobile social networking, especially in the Chinese market, is already unshakable.

Netizens are also very face-saving, sending congratulations one after another.

"Weixin Cowbeep, Germination Cowbeep!!!"

"Before I knew it, I used Weixin more than ICQ."

"If it wasn't for work, I wouldn't use ICQ very much."

"Tengda: Are you so polite?"

"It's not our fault. The function of ICQ is so complicated. If there are not some friends on it, I don't want to use it long ago."

"Tengda is trembling..."

Indeed, compared to the bloated ICQ, everyone still prefers Weixin, especially after the official account, Weixin payment and other functions are launched, they are even more inseparable, becoming one of the must-have apps for installation.

Especially with the big sale of Maili X1, Weixin, who is bound to Maili X1, is even more unshakable.

As Weixin continues to grow, it is natural for some companies to be happy and others to be sad.

People like Ari, Jingdong, and Qingcheng who are bound to Weixin and grab traffic from Weixin are naturally extremely happy. They wish Weixin surpassed ICQ and took the top spot in social software.

In contrast, Tengda is a little lonely.

(End of this chapter)