Chapter 2327 Saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda

Zhou Buqi didn't know much about Nexon's situation. The newly appointed president of Nexon's North America region was still waiting outside, so Boss Zhou just listened to Ren Yuxin's arrangements.

Ren Yuxin's statement is also simple, just two words.

No matter what the other party says, everyone here remains silent.

In the meantime, only two requests are made.

First, Changyou can take over about 34% of the shares of Game Orange Company held by Nexon, with a total value of approximately US$35 million.

Second, Changyou can make a strategic investment in Nexon and provide no less than US$1 billion in funding to help it restructure its overseas business and transform its strategy.

"One billion U.S. dollars?" Zhou Buqi was startled, "Does Changyou have that much in its account? Doesn't this empty out the funds in the account?"

Changyou is now a large company with a market value of over US$40 billion, with more than 70 game studios covering Europe, America, East Asia, and Australia, and a total of more than 4,500 employees.

The monthly expenditure on employee salaries and benefits alone exceeds US$60 million. This requires Changyou to keep at least US$1 billion in reserve funds on its books for a long time to ensure the safety of basic salary.

But now is a period of free travel, with mergers and acquisitions being launched all the way, which costs a lot and cannot make ends meet.

One billion US dollars will be paid to Nexon at once. This investment is really large.

Ren Yuxin said with a smile: "The gaming industry is recovering. Since June, Changyou's stock price has been growing and has been recognized by the capital market. We have more advantages in financing. I think the financial side has given The maximum financing amount... It seems that it can easily obtain more than 5 billion US dollars in financing, and major investment banks are now very optimistic about Changyou."

"The financing amount of US$5 billion..." Zhou Buqi was still reluctant. He felt that the market value of US$40 billion was still underestimated. It was best not to dilute the equity financing. "What is the amount of debt financing?"

"Half and half, right?"

Ren Yuxin was ambiguous. He was not a financial person and didn't know much about these things.

But one thing is certain.

The amount of financing is directly linked to Changyou's market value. The higher Changyou's market value, the higher the financing limit given by the capital market. The better Changyou develops, the more investors are willing to give money.

In fact, it is chasing the rise and killing the fall.

Ren Yuxin said: "As long as Changyou's stock price keeps rising, there is no need to worry about funding issues. From the current point of view, Changyou can maintain this momentum within a few years."

This is the benefit of a company going public. You can measure a company's development potential through its actual stock price. Instead of playing blind box like unlisted companies, the nature of the gamble is too high.

Zhou Buqi asked: "What is the market value of Nexon?"

Ren Yuxin said: "More than 10 billion US dollars."

"Have they encountered difficulties in financing?" Zhou Buqi was confused about this, "Will a large listed company like Nexon, with such a high market value, still be short of money?"

Ren Yuxin said with a smile: "The location is different. Nexon chose to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The financing difficulty is definitely higher than that of Changyou listed on Nasdaq. Also, Nexon has encountered so many troubles recently. , the capital market is very vigilant and will restrict lending to it.”

Zhou Buqi nodded, "With US$1 billion, can I get 10% of the shares?"

Ren Yuxin is very confident, "At least 10%, maybe 12% or 13%. Nexon is currently suffering from internal and external troubles. What they lack is not money, but confidence. If Changyou can give Nexon a large amount of money, it will The significance of Nexon is more about confidence. Even Changyou has invested so much money, which is enough for Nexon to regain market recognition."

Seeing that he knew everything about it, Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "It's been in operation for a long time, right?"

Ren Yuxin said: "I have been paying attention. You may need to come forward to talk to Nexon's big boss Jin Zhengyu."

Zhou Buqi followed his subordinates' arrangements and said carelessly: "Okay, just tell me when you need it, and I promise to cooperate with your work!"

Ren Yuxin hesitated for a moment and said slowly: "The relationship between South Korea and Japan has always been tense. Nexon, as the largest game company in South Korea, did not list in Seoul, but went to Tokyo to list... By the way, in the past few years, they even listed The headquarters also moved from Seoul to Tokyo.”

Zhou Buqi raised his eyebrows and heard something about it, "To avoid South Korea's monopoly chaebol?"

Ren Yuxin said: "It is very possible that Kim Zhengyu is unwilling to compromise with them."

Zhou Buqi has no bad impression of South Korean chaebols because he is the beneficiary.

He has established good relationships with both Hyundai and Samsung.

In the Korean market, his name can be used as a half chaebol, and the benefits are too obvious.

However, for emerging entrepreneurs like Kim Jong-woo, who are independent from traditional chaebols, it would be a shame. A monk can escape but cannot escape a temple.

Ren Yuxin said: "Especially after Nexon was listed in Tokyo last year, Kim Jong-woo suddenly became the third richest man in South Korea, second only to the two owners of Samsung and Hyundai. This has been targeted. In the past, this Over the past year, Kim Jong-woo has suffered all kinds of criticism."

Zhou Buqi nodded, "Well, I can imagine."

Kim Jung Woo is really miserable.

In his previous life, as the boss of Nexon, he suffered all kinds of blows in South Korea. Public opinion, society, lawsuits, real and fake were all mixed together, and there were endless ways to smear and spread rumors...

So what if you are rich?

He suffered from severe depression.

Later, I couldn't bear it anymore, so I committed suicide and ended my life. I was only 54 years old when I died.

In fact, it’s not just Kim Jung Woo.

Another entrepreneur who came out of the IT industry, Kim Beom-soo, is the boss of kakao. He even became the richest man in South Korea at one time. The experience is not much better, there are all kinds of abuse, criticism and slander without any reason.

Later, when she couldn't stand it anymore, Jin Fanxiu resigned and went to the United States to become a teacher in a university and enjoy her retirement life.

It's better than Kim Jong-woo dying in his prime.

Fortunately, this life is different.

Zhou Buqi took action to save Jin Fanxiu and accepted him as his younger brother.

When going out, especially in the Korean and Japanese markets, Zhou Buqi has no principles at all. He is just for profit and making money.

In the process of establishing Kakao Group, he did not stick to the principles and maintain the so-called independence like Kim Beom-soo in his previous life. Zhou Buqi took the initiative to promote the cooperation between Kakao and Hyundai Group, introduced the capital of Hyundai Group, and provided two directors seats.

In other words, Kakao in this generation is actually a modern industry in South Korea.

People are under the roof, stick to the principle of shit!

It’s easy to support yourself by leaning against Hyundai!

It’s good for the company and good for you, Jin Beomxiu.

You can fight against capital, but don’t fight against power. When fighting against capital, you can still be reasonable; when fighting against power, the barrel of a gun is the biggest reason.

Giants like Samsung and Hyundai symbolize power in South Korea. If you want to make a living in South Korea, don’t try to avoid them.

As an entrepreneur from China, Zhou Buqi obviously has a much clearer understanding than people like Kim Zhengyu and Jin Beomxiu.

After saving Kakao's Kim Beom-soo, it's time to save Nexon's Kim Jung-woo.

The ancients always said that being rich is unkind.

What a mistake.

Boss Zhou is a great philanthropist, saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda.

Ren Yuxin said: "Another important reason why Nexon's stock price has been falling recently due to internal and external troubles is that Kim Jong-woo is hospitalized. He seems to be suffering from severe depression and is recuperating."

Zhou Buqi sighed, "It's a crime to possess a jade. No matter how rich you are, you can't compete with power."

Ren Yuxin smiled and said: "If you come forward, maybe we can fundamentally solve this problem."

"Um?"

Zhou Buqi heard something in the other party's words.

Ren Yuxin said: "Samsung's game business has been doing very poorly, and Lee Jae-yong has always been very concerned about it. Well... there is also a very dazzling point. On South Korea's rich list, Kim Jong-woo ranks third and Lee Jae-yong ranks fourth."

Zhou Buqi was a little amused, "I know Li Zairong, and he's not as bad as you think! It seems like he's so scheming and stingy. Okay, I get it, you go over there and make arrangements. I'll see if I can get him involved. This line promotes the cooperation between Samsung and Nexon. When doing business, you must always be harmonious to make money. It is not advisable to act on your own initiative. You will hurt the enemy by 800 and lose yourself by 1,000."