Siheyuan: living in a prosperous era

Chapter 352 Postscript: Lou Xiao’e’s Investment in Apple
In the summer of 79, Silicon Valley was beautiful.

"Hello, dear Mr. Jobs. I am Lou Xiao'e from Singapore."

Lou Xiao'e followed Yang Shuning's instructions and came to Beautiful Country, preparing to invest in Apple Computer Company, which Yang Shuning was very optimistic about.

In April 76, Jobs, Woz, and Roy Wayne formed Apple Computer.In May of the same year, with Jobs's help, he signed an order for fifty computers with Paul Tyrrell, the owner of the computer store the byte shop. Jobs sold his valuables to raise money and made an initial donation to a large electronic parts distributor. Jobs completed the deal for 4 computers by paying for the parts later.

However, when facing company expansion in January 77, Apple Computer lacked funding sources.Jobs finally met Mike Markkula, who invested $1 and co-signed a $9.2 bank loan with Jobs.

In April 77, Apple Computer launched the first personal Apple II in human history at the first West Coast Computer Show. The Apple II also had a structure for outputting monophonic sound for the first time, making personal computers no longer dumb. Millions of Apple II models were sold in the 4s, and there were many improved models, including the Apple IIe and IIgs.These two computers could still be found in many schools until the late 80s and became representative works of personal computers.

In the summer of 79, Apple Computer was developing like crazy.Lou Xiaoe also used an intermediary to finally contact Apple founder and helmsman Steve Jobs.

"Hello, beautiful Ms. Lou, welcome."

"Please, do you need to take a rest, or should I take you directly to visit the company?"

Of course, Jobs knew what Lou Xiaoe was here to do. Lou Xiaoe was optimistic that his company would develop well in the future, and Jobs also wanted a lot of funds to expand and develop the company.

"No need to rest, let's go visit your company. I'm very curious about how the current personal computers have been developed by you."

Although Lou Xiao'e doesn't understand the technology industry, her man does.Although Lou Xiao'e didn't know where Yang Shuning got the news, she actually knew about a small unlisted company in Beautiful Country.But Lou Xiao'e is also used to her man being a prophet, so she just thinks her man is too magical.

"Then let's go. Ms. Lou, this is our company's assembly workshop."

"This is a design room. The reason why our company's products are beautiful in appearance and loved by customers is due to the hard work and clever ideas of our colleagues in the design department."

Jobs took Lou Xiaoe to visit the small but complete company he founded.

"Mr. Jobs, don't you think your company is too good? It has a small space and small production capacity."

Lou Xiao'e looked calm, feeling that although this small company was good, it really didn't have anything particularly outstanding, although their products were pretty good.

"Ms. Lou, please don't say that. Although our company is small, we have the potential to flourish. We have hundreds of excellent employees. The company's various systems are formulated after fully considering all aspects. I don't think my company There’s nothing wrong with that.”

When Jobs heard Lou Xiao'e's words, he almost exploded with anger, because Jobs's character and temper were already a bit irritable, but at this time, Apple Computer Company was still short of money, so he could only endure the anger in his heart.

"The company is indeed small, but I am still willing to invest. I am not investing in your company, I am investing in you personally. It can be seen that Mr. Jobs, you have the demeanor of a leader in the technology industry, and your ideas are advanced enough to serve you personally." , I am also willing to invest in your company."

"As long as you are willing, I will invest in your company." Although Lou Xiaoe looked down on Steve Jobs's small company, now that her man had spoken, Lou Xiaoe would be willing to invest even for her own man.

"Oh, where did Ms. Lou hear about me? I am deeply honored to be chosen by you."

Jobs was a little surprised. This Ms. Lou Xiao'e was from Singapore. Her company was just a small company in a beautiful country. She didn't know him well, let alone be willing to invest after taking a fancy to him.

"I don't know you, but my husband knows you. He respects you very much and thinks you are a person who can change the world. You can bring your company to a high enough level and make money for my investment." Get a sufficiently generous return. I believe in my husband. Since he thinks you are good, then I will invest in you."

Lou Xiaoe did not hide it. Investment behavior sometimes needs to be open and honest, and Lou Xiaoe also has deep faith in her men, because Yang Shuning did not make mistakes in her suggestions to the Lou family.

"Thank you for your husband's recommendation, Ms. Lou, let's talk about the investment details. How many shares do you need, and how much do you value Apple Computer?"

Jobs felt that since Lou Xiao'e was willing to invest, it would be easy to say, whether it is because your husband values ​​me or the company is indeed excellent, as long as you are willing to invest, it would be easy to say, as long as the valuation of the company must be reasonable and it must be able to support the company's future growth. One step development.

"I have learned about your company's situation and have sufficient knowledge of your company. I think the valuation of US$2000 million is very reasonable. I will pay US$200 million to occupy one layer of shares in your company."

"Don't refuse in a hurry, because I am not familiar with your company's business and do not understand many situations in the technology industry, so I will entrust the voting rights to Mr. Jobs in your name. Unless you have made major decision-making mistakes many times, Otherwise, I will not take back this voting right, and I will write it into the contract."

Lou Xiao'e has long heard Yang Shuning's advice. As long as the company develops well enough, her investment will earn sufficient returns.Lou Xiao'e likes this kind of thing where she only invests and doesn't need to spend time on specific management, but still has sufficient profits.

"Thank you Ms. Lou for your trust in me, but I feel that your valuation of our company is a bit low. You know that our company's net profit last year reached 70 US dollars. I think the valuation should be at least around 3000 million to be reasonable. "

Jobs also argued that investment matters should be discussed by professionals, but the company's funds were limited, and some matters required Jobs, the general manager, to personally negotiate.

After some bargaining, Apple Computer was valued at US$500 million, and an investment company under Lou Xiao'e's name invested US$250 million to occupy one layer of shares.

After Yang Shuning found out, she felt that Lou Xiaoe's status as a rich woman was settled. Although Apple will continue to raise funds and go public in the next few years, Lou Xiaoe's shares will be diluted a lot, but it will still remain above four points, which is enough for Lou Xiaoe Be rich for a lifetime.

You must know that in the early 1980s, Apple was developing rapidly, and its product lines expanded to personal computers, laser printers and other fields.To support the company's growth, Apple decided to conduct an initial public offering (IPO). On December 1980, 12, Apple was listed on the Nasdaq exchange at a price of $12 per share.The initial public offering raised $22 million, making Apple one of the most successful technology companies at the time.

By 2022, Apple's stock price has reached US$182, and its market value has reached three trillion US dollars for the first time. This is not only the world's first 3 trillion market value, but also equivalent to the GDP of the world's fifth largest economy. In terms of volume, it is second only to several world powers.

Lou Xiao'e's investment this time will make her a lot of money.

(End of this chapter)