Reborn I want to surf

Chapter 713 Small Factory and Big Factory

The survival of small companies in the later generations is difficult, not only to face the fierce competition environment, but also to resist the erosion of large manufacturers.

Big factories like to use capital to clear the market. They usually have three strategies: first talk about the acquisition, if the acquisition fails, talk about buying shares, and if the buying does not succeed, you will be suppressed!
After walking around under these three axes and you are not dead, that means you are standing.

Social networking, e-commerce, takeaway, online car-hailing, video, etc., are all the same, and with the development of the times, big manufacturers will not only plunder products, but also plunder channels.

But there are exceptions, especially game channels, such as steam.

There are many small independent studios in China. They worked hard for many years to produce a game, which became an instant hit on Steam, and how many sets were sold, which inspired countless latecomers.

Big factories each have their own styles, such as Ali and Baidu, whoever acquires them dies, and Tencent knows how to delegate power and has the best results.Yao Yuan's strategy is similar to Tencent's. The company is also in the period of capital transformation. The acquisition of 360 is the first case, and the acquisition of DCP Group is the second.

Then came NetDragon.

……

Yingshi Building, inside the office.

Yao Yuan just downloaded a 91 Mobile Assistant and 91 Android Market, and browsed the popular games in it, "Angry Birds: Star Wars Edition" was impressively listed.

This is specially developed for the North American market, and the Apple Store sells it for $1, but it has not been launched in China.But now, this game is grandiose and free, and it appeared on 91.

And the 91 series APP is owned by NetDragon!
It is said that in the middle and early stages of the era of smart phones, 91, Peapod, 360 mobile assistants, etc., are all channels with a very large number of users.

The 91 series includes Mobile Assistant, Android Market, Panda Reading, Panda Desktop, Android Desktop, Mobile Entertainment Portal, etc. By the end of last year, there were already 1 million users.

Why so many?

Because 91 provides a large number of pirated free apps, mainly targeting Apple's paid software.

Based on this, by 2012 alone, the number of users of 91 exceeded 3.2 million, with a valuation of [-] million US dollars, and it once sought to go public.At the same time, it has attracted the attention of Tencent, Ali, and Baidu.

Later, Tencent made its own "app treasure", Alibaba acquired Wandoujia, and Baidu was a big deal. In 2013, it acquired 19 for a sky-high price of US$91 billion, setting a record for Internet mergers and acquisitions.

Just a NetDragon is worthless.

Plus 91, it's worth the money.

Then why didn't Yao Yuan directly sue for infringement?
The law is not perfect!People 91 will say, I just provide a platform, I don’t know if the software is pirated or not, if you have an opinion, I will just take it off the shelf...

Just like the video sites back then, this is the "safe haven" principle.

If you really want to go to court, you can do it, but it is troublesome, the cycle is long, and the punishment is weak, so Yao Yuan wanted to talk about the acquisition first.

It just so happens that NetDragon has game operation experience in the Middle East, which is in line with its own overseas strategy.

If the acquisition is successful, kill two birds with one stone.

…………

A secret is what rots in the stomach.

From the moment you tell someone a secret, it's no longer a secret.

In just a few days, NetDragon's employees knew that 99 wanted to acquire the company, and everyone was nervous and excited. Thanks to Yao Yuan's image, he is now recognized by netizens as "the guy who most wants to be his own boss".

But for the upper echelons, that may not be the case.

Chairman Liu Dejian held consecutive meetings to discuss this matter.NetDragon is like a grassroots team, talking about everything.

"99's asking price of 5 million U.S. dollars is definitely not aimed at the game business. Our game revenue last year was only 5 million yuan, and "Evil World" can only be sold."

"You still need to talk nonsense? It must be aimed at 91!"

"Does 99 attach so much importance to 91? Hey, I heard that they were called 91 at the earliest. Maybe Mr. Yao has a heart knot about this number?"

"Let's not underestimate ourselves. With 91 million users, the absolute potential is huge. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the mobile era is coming, and this market is simply immeasurable."

"I propose that we split 91 into an independent operation and find financing to go public. In the future, it will not only be at the level of 5 million."

"IPO? Can it work?"

"Then what about the acquisition, 5 million US dollars, how can you be sure that 91 will be successful?"

"..."

Liu Dejian kept his face sullen and said nothing.

To be honest, 5 million US dollars is enough to make him tempted, but he is even more reluctant to part with the foundation that he has built by himself - NetDragon is a listed company after all, with a market value of more than 20 billion Hong Kong dollars.

And the importance that 99 attached to 91 made him pay more attention to it.

Liu Dejian doesn't have any great talent or vision, otherwise NetDragon would not have been tepid and missed several good development opportunities.

He knocked on the table and said: "The company is everyone's painstaking effort, and it will never be sold, but the 91 project can be discussed. I also think that the idea of ​​​​splitting it out to operate independently and raising funds to go public is very good.

You might as well talk to 99 to see if you can adopt the method of financing and investing in shares. "

"fair enough!"

"We all have feelings for the company."

"I agree!"

Everyone said in succession.

………………

"what???"

Yao Yuan was taken aback when he heard the news, and asked, "Are you sure you said that?"

"Yes, NetDragon rejected the acquisition, but hopes to cooperate on 91."

"They didn't mention piracy?"

"No!"

"Their platform violated our rights and interests, and now they want to cooperate?"

"Yes!"

Yao Yuan frowned, he didn't understand the other party's train of thought for a while, who gave him the courage? Rovio?
He read between the lines, and all he saw was the cleverness of NetDragon.

Cheng Wei didn't understand either, and said, "I heard that 91's development team had disagreements because of the piracy issue. NetDragon indulged in pirated software, and the team wanted to formalize it, so they left in a fit of anger.

It can be seen that this is not a decent company.

Insufficient hearts lead to self-destruction.

You always say that any track will have its own barbaric era, and now is the barbaric era of APP. I think it's best not to hold back, just kill it, and don't give this barbaric behavior a chance to develop. "

"What about the cost?"

"You buy it for 5 million US dollars, and you kill NetDragon, I think the latter is cheaper."

"..."

Yao Yuan looked at the rapidly growing Cheng Wei and said with a smile, "If you were to do it, what method would you use?"

"Their piracy is the original sin, and no one can excuse it. We can cooperate with Apple to do this... At that time, NetDragon will not be able to protect itself. We will just bring over its overseas business department. "Evil" is a good game. You If you are interested, it will be included together.

As for 91, it might as well be abolished. Anyway, the reputation is not good, and our 360 mobile assistant will be launched immediately. "

Cheng Wei finished his thoughts indifferently, his chubby face remained unmoved, and the black-rimmed glasses reflected a stern light.

Yao Yuan was surprised to find that this guy was almost mature, and he couldn't hide his desire to make a breakthrough, and if he suppressed it, he might complain.

He considered it for a while and said, "Go and deal with it!"

"it is good!"

Cheng Wei adjusted his glasses, turned around and sat down on the seat, calm on the surface, but elated inside: Damn it!This is my debut stage!

(no more...)
(End of this chapter)