Chapter 130

Chapter 130 Killing chickens and monkeys

   Song Yang, who got up from the bed, found a glass of water and poured it down, which made him feel much more comfortable.

  Looking at the TV, for the sake of Song Yang's worth, there was still a noisy scene, Song Yang couldn't help but think of yesterday's scene.

  After reaching an acquisition agreement with Microsoft, it is natural to hold a celebration banquet. Microsoft's gang of animals have experienced wine in the battlefield, and I don't know how many times such celebrations will be held every year. Song Yang is not lightly fed.

  Watching the TV, Song Yang thought about the profit this time. This time Song Yang got 500 million US dollars from Microsoft, and he definitely couldn't take all of it.

Although Greg Maffey teased Song Yang as Mr. 500 million dollars, Song Yang could only get 65% of it, which was about the same as the media estimated. It was nearly 320 million dollars, and Song Yang asked for 200 million dollars. The knife gets cash, and the rest is Microsoft stock. In addition to this money, Song Yang also needs to send a large bonus to the Hotmail staff, otherwise it is too inconsistent with the rules of Silicon Valley.

   On the other hand, Jotus wanted all cash. The past between Wang An Company and Microsoft made it impossible for the two parties to stay in the same slot, let alone hold each other's stocks.

  For Song Yang, there is no pressure to hold Microsoft shares, and even Song Yang wants to get more.

Song Yang remembers that in this Internet wave, Microsoft's market value at its peak was close to 600 billion US dollars, that is, the Microsoft stock worth more than 100 million US dollars in Song Yang's hands could double or triple after a while. More, the income can exceed the acquisition price obtained from Microsoft this time...

As for media comments, whether Song Yang is losing or making money this time, the benevolent sees the benevolent and the wise see wisdom. The e-mail threshold is low. By next year at the latest, there will definitely be dozens of e-mail brand wars. Tens of thousands or even hundreds of millions of dollars, but for Song Yang, it is really not worthwhile to compete with Yahoo, Netscape, etc. in the email industry.

So this time, basically none of the parties will think that they have lost. Since neither Song Yang nor Microsoft has lost, who will lose? Song Yang feels a little headache and dare not think about it anymore. All the ghosts are showing, only Netscape is being beaten...

Song Yang brought a cup of tea, took a few newspapers, and went to the yard of the rented villa. The villa was small in size but well-equipped. However, Song Yang, whose net worth soared, had to build his own villa next year, in San Jose With so many lands circled, it would be too wasteful not to build something.

When passing by a house, Song Yang waved his hand towards it. This house is Ulf's residence. Except for going out with Song Yang, Ulf is basically in this house, staring at the monitor or watching watching tv or something.

Song Yang sat under the umbrella, picked up the newspaper and read it. The media reports were basically those things, touting the significance of Microsoft getting the Hotmail mailbox, who made the money, how much Song Yang was worth, and the Netscape formation On the contrary, there are not many cards in the major leagues, and there are not many reports.

  After watching for a few minutes, Song Yang's phone rang, and Ulf came out and told Song Yang that someone had arrived at the gate of the villa.

  Through the monitor, after seeing the people visiting the door, Song Yang curled his lips, shook his head and said to Ulf, "Let them in!"

   A moment later, the angry Netscape trio rushed into the villa, and Ulf looked at Jim Clark, Anderson, and Baxter with vigilance.

Song Yang signaled to Ulf indifferently, and after Ulf left, Song Yang looked at the three of them with a smile on his face, "Jim, Anderson, you are welcome, you are rare visitors, would you like a drink?! "

   "Bruno Song!"

   Seeing Song Yang who seemed like nothing had happened, Anderson couldn't bear it anymore, "What do you want to do, you want to betray the entire Internet industry?"

  The three people in front of them looked like they hadn't slept all night, and they probably couldn't sleep. After the market opened today, Netscape's stock price plummeted.

  Jim Clark, the oldest, looked tired at this moment, and Mark Anderson's eyes were a little red, glaring at Song Yang at the moment.

  Seeing Netscape, the play stopped, and Song Yang didn't bother to smile again, "Anderson, Netscape is not the whole Internet, and whoever sells Hotmail mailboxes seems to have nothing to do with you!"

  Hearing Song Yang's words, he clearly distinguished Netscape from the Internet, so he almost pointed at Netscape and scolded Netscape, what kind of green onion is Netscape in the Internet industry.

"You," Anderson was speechless, he couldn't really put Hotmail under the control of Netscape, "Netscape is competing with Microsoft, this is a matter that determines the fate of the entire Internet in America, you Knowing that Microsoft enters the Internet, what will happen to the entire Internet?!"

  Hearing that the entire American Internet security hat was put on his head, Song Yang said unceremoniously, "Is there any difference between Netscape and Microsoft for the Internet industry?"

It is true that Microsoft is domineering, and Netscape is not much better. It wants to be the king of the Internet industry in America. Once Netscape gains power, refer to the demeanor of Internet giants in the future. It has to intervene in any industry. Compared with Microsoft, it is much better where to go.

  Hearing Song Yang's ridicule towards Netscape, Baxter said at this time, "Song, don't forget, who helped you back then, if it wasn't for Netscape, do you think Double-Click Company can get to where it is today?!"

   Seeing that he couldn't get the hat off, he started to bring up the past again, but Song Yang had something to say about Baxter's mention of this matter.

   "I remember that Double-Click Company should have paid the full amount to Netscape, and the performance of Netscape's listing must also be due to Double-Click!"

"enough!"

   Seeing that Song Yang didn't take this at all, and the two sides were about to start arguing again, Jim Clark said sharply, knowing that it was useless to talk about other things.

   "Song, Netscape needs you to end this acquisition with Microsoft. Netscape will not forget everything you have done. There will be many Internet companies in the future, but you are the only one who can go to the end with Netscape!"

   "As long as you end the cooperation with Microsoft, you will get the support of Netscape and all companies in the Netscape Alliance. Otherwise, we will be opponents. Netscape will not guarantee that it will use all necessary means against the enemy!"

Hearing this, Song Yang was taken aback for a while. He didn't expect that at this time, Netscape would use carrots and sticks. Listening to Jim Clark's words, there was a feeling that Netscape and Song Yang shared the Internet. The taste of the world, but this is nothing more than listening to it, it is true, it is not sold, and I have to count the money for Netscape.

Shaking his head, Song Yang didn't know how could Netscape bring up such a whimsical thing at this time, to terminate the agreement, not to mention how much money he had to spend with Microsoft, and let the investment banks on Wall Street, which are heavily invested in Microsoft, eat what they bought yesterday. Spit it out, how many companies made a lot of money yesterday, and the funds involved cannot be said to be hundreds of billions of dollars, but the scale of tens of billions of funds is definitely there.

  Such a large sum of money, not to mention Song Yang, I think the general is here, and he really dares to play like this. It is probably a question of whether he can return to Washington. Is it true that Wall Street can't raise a knife?

   "Sorry Jim, a deal has been made!"

  Hearing this, Jim Clark was completely angry, "As long as Texas is not passed, this matter will not be over. As long as I call you, I can ask DZ Municipal to terminate this acquisition!"

There are countless companies acquired in America every year, but when it involves huge funds or the acquired company has a huge influence in the local area, the seller will report to the municipal department where it is registered. Basically, it is a process, and generally it will not be blocked. But sometimes there will be accidents. Once blocked, it means endless wrangling or even the risk of acquisition failure.

   Now that the declaration of Hotmail mailboxes has reached the local municipalities in Houston and Texas, and once Song Yang calls, coupled with Jim's contacts, this matter may really be blown up!

  Looking at the aggressive Jim Clark, Song Yang shook his head and rejected Jim Clark's proposal. Song Yang lost his mind and went crazy to do such things to offend Microsoft and Wall Street for Netscape.

   "Song, you made a wrong decision!"

  Jim Clark dropped this sentence, and then walked away with Anderson and Baxter.

  Song Yang knew that there was a complete break with Netscape, and Netscape would use various tricks in the future, but if he chose to stand in line, he was doomed to offend one side, which was inevitable.

But Song Yang still took out his phone, made a few calls, and started to make preparations. Song Yang will not show weakness to Netscape this time. No matter how many moves Netscape makes, Song Yang will follow and let the outside world know. Song Yang is definitely not easy to provoke here.

  Netscape moved quickly. After leaving Song Yang, Netscape immediately appealed to Texas and the Federal Communications Commission to terminate Microsoft's acquisition of Hotmail mailboxes on the grounds of monopoly and unfair competition.

  As soon as the news came out, public opinion was in an uproar. Everyone knew that Netscape had made a move. Countless people were watching the show, wondering if Microsoft would be tricked this time.

But just like what Song Yang thought, Microsoft went crazy this time. Representatives from Seattle and Washington State were dispatched collectively this time, and Microsoft also released news through channels. Elephant Party!

  Microsoft is also a super-big funder of the Donkey Party. When it comes to next year's election, even the commander-in-chief will not dare to stand sideways.

A group of investment banks on Wall Street also made a collective effort, which involved their interests. Not surprisingly, Netscape's appeal was directly rejected by the Federal Communications Commission. Texas did not block any acquisitions, and Microsoft successfully acquired Hotmail. middle.

  Although it couldn't stop it, Netscape didn't stop. It was still making frequent moves. It was obvious that it wanted to use Song Yang's side to give the entire Internet industry in America a prestige.

Netscape directly proposed to the Federal Communications Commission to introduce the American Internet Data Protection Act. In addition, it should support several proposals such as mailbox unsubscribe, spam email review, and the most critical Internet advertising law. Waving the flag and shouting, this is obviously aimed at Song Yang's Double-click company, starting with the digital advertisement of Double-click company.

  Double click on the company side, and through some channels, secretly stated that this is some people in the Netscape Joint Communications Committee, avenging their personal revenge, and deliberately targeting American Internet companies to implement Netscape's hegemony!

  Double-click and Netscape were arguing for a while. Netscape said that Double-click was a worthless garbage company, and Double-click complained that Netscape was an Internet mole in America.

   And in the technology industry, when everyone was watching this exchange, Song Yang took the lead in making a real move!

  (end of this chapter)