On January 8th, Gome officially submitted the privatization materials and application report to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
On the same day, Yuan Chengdao and the others were not idle. Far away also announced something else.
In 2008, Far away's revenue was as high as 275 billion!
Among them, Far Away Supermarket shone brightly in 2008.
Together with Carrefour's performance, Far Away Supermarket's revenue exceeded the 100 billion mark and reached 110 billion in 2008.
As for Distance Shopping Center, it produced a dazzling performance report that would dazzle anyone's eyes.
The mall's total revenue was 140 billion!
Of course, this included some C2C businesses and some non-proprietary businesses. Far away's performance was not disclosed to the public. Far Away did not disclose it to the public.
However, Far Away's executives knew that Far Away, which occupied more than 80% of the B2C market, did not have a low performance.
As for the proprietary side, although it did not reach 100 billion, it was around 90 billion.
Combining the two together, Distance had achieved its target of 200 billion yuan just from the retail group alone.
Of course, Far Away was only the retail group.
The logistics group's performance was also quite good. The mall's orders were all owned by them. In addition to the suppliers meeting, the orders from those manufacturers were also included in Far Away Logistics.
In the long run, the logistics group's revenue in 2008 was around 10 billion.
Although it was less than a fraction of the retail group, 10 billion was definitely not a small amount in the logistics industry at this time.
Dong Yu Real Estate, in 2008, did not sell anything. In the first half of the year, Li Dong sold a lot of land.
Even if it was barely included in the revenue, it was still a revenue of tens of billions.
Finally, Weibo and Far Away Technology. The internet industry's revenue was not high to begin with. Fortunately, Far Away's gaming industry, coupled with the advertising business, brought back a lot of money.
All in all, not to mention the money spent, just looking at the revenue alone, there was actually 5 billion.
With the addition of several sub-groups, in 2008, Faraway Group's revenue actually reached 225 billion!
As for the 275 billion that was announced to the outside world, it was just a bluff. Anyway, it was not listed and did not have many shareholders. Naturally, it would be better to brag as much as possible.
Far away, when this data was announced, it really blinded everyone!
And this was before Gome's performance. Although Gome was a little weaker in 2008, it still had more than 80 billion in revenue.
If Gome was included, wouldn't it mean that So far away in 2009, even if he didn't do anything and just ate and waited for his death, he could easily earn three to four hundred billion in revenue?
…
At the same time that Li Dong announced the privatization, he also announced the 2008 financial report.
Many people couldn't help but curse in their hearts. Were they trying to make January an exclusive month for Far away?
Far away is not a listed company. It is not your turn to reveal your operating conditions to the public!
…
Just as the outside world was discussing this …
Ma Yun was on the phone with Li Dong.
Ma Yun was very angry and annoyed. He scolded, "Li Dong, be honest. Who doesn't know how to brag? What's the point?"
Li Dong said blankly, "What did I do to you?"
"You …"
Ma Yun was speechless. "Don't play dumb. Ali just announced that Taobao's 2008 transaction volume was 120 billion. You turned around and said that you didn't do it on purpose. Do you think I'll believe you? Also, how much of your 140 billion is fake? Far Away Mall was still behind us before, and now it suddenly surpassed us by 20 billion. You're too fake! "
Ma Yun was really depressed. In 2008, the B2B business market was not good. Ali's listed shares fell below the issue price.
Fortunately, Taobao was still doing well.
It was supposed to be a new year. With Taobao's transaction volume breaking the 100 billion mark, they wanted to share the joy with everyone.
But just as Ali shared the joy, Li Dong could not wait to slap their faces.
140 billion?
Ma Yun refused to believe that it was fake!
When Li Dong heard this, he immediately said helplessly, "You really have to believe it. It's really not fake.
Actually, I'm surprised that it's so high.
But thinking about it, it's normal. The second half of the year is my, Li Dong's, exclusive year. I'm so famous. Everyone in Far Away Mall knows me.
In addition, our logistics is super fast. Our efficiency has also increased. Achieving 140 billion in sales is really nothing.
Also, aren't you being too picky?
Isn't it just losing our position as the number one online shopping platform? If we lose it, so be it. It's not a big deal.
You do your third-party business. I'm doing my own platform. It's not like I'm snatching your business. Why are you in such a hurry? "
Ma Yun was no longer angry. Instead, he said in a deep voice, "140 billion. Is that true?"
"Ahem, more or less. It's just a small change." Li Dong chuckled.
"140 billion …"
Ma Yun mumbled. He had thought that Far Away was bragging, but in the end, Li Dong told him that it was true. This instantly extinguished Ma Yun's anger.
Far Away had faked it and surpassed them. Of course he was angry. Li Dong was too shameless!
But Far Away had not faked it and had really surpassed him. He was not angry, but depressed.
How many years had it been?
Taobao had actually been surpassed!
Also, Far Away's main business was B2C. A few years ago, the B2C market was not even 1% of the C2C market!
But now, everything had changed.
Ma Yun took a deep breath and said, "Li Dong, I found that I was really wrong."
Li Dong said with a smile, "You're so polite. Apologize to me? Do you know that you're wrong? "
"Do I have to apologize to you? My mistake was that I shouldn't have underestimated you from the beginning, and I shouldn't have ignored you in the middle. From the moment you insisted on giving me the house, I should have known that a shameless person like you would definitely succeed. What a pity … "
Old Ma sighed with emotion and said no more. He said softly, "A sense of shame leads to courage. I will continue to catch up! You're just a little ahead now. Don't fall behind. At that time, I'm afraid you won't have a chance to catch up again! "
Li Dong curled his lips and said, "Who doesn't know how to brag? Okay, I'm busy. I'm hanging up. "
…
Lin 'an.
After Li Dong hung up the phone, Old Ma was a little depressed.
After a while, Old Ma suddenly said, "Whether Far Away is 140 billion or not, we have lost this time. At this time, it helped me to make up my mind. "
Old Ma's wife was reading a book and said, "What decision?"
"I want to be delisted!"
"What?"
Zhang Ying was stunned and put down the book. "What did you just say?"
Old Ma said slowly, "My partner system was rejected by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
And after this system is rejected, Ali is still in a state of disunity.
The only thing we can do now is to delist.
Ali's share price has fallen below the IPO price. This is also an opportunity. While the stock market is in a downturn, we can choose to privatize it. This is more in our interests.
After completing the privatization, we can chase Yahoo away, and I can regain the authority of the entire group. We can consolidate our strength and fight against Li Dong.
Otherwise, if this goes on, Ali will really lose. "
Zhang Ying was not an ignorant woman. She frowned and said, "Where will the money come from? If we delist, it will be close to 20 billion HKD according to the IPO price. Also, if you chase Yahoo away, who will take over? At this time, you will want full support. But when Ali is in such a difficult situation, I am afraid there are not many organizations that are willing to fully support you. "
Ma Yun rubbed his chin and thought for a while. "How about Softbank?"
"Will the risk be too high? Don't forget that Softbank is now one of the major shareholders."
"Then we will continue to raise funds after we are delisted!"
Ma Yun's eyes moved. "It is not convenient for us to raise funds before we get listed. But after we are delisted, it will be beneficial to raise funds. Taobao and Far Away's business do not overlap much. Our main business is C2C, and this year, our C2C business exceeded the 120 billion mark. Compared to last year, our increase is 240% … "
Zhang Ying shook her head when she saw that her husband had regained his vigor. She didn't bother with him anymore.
During this period, Li Dong had forced Ma Yun into a corner, and Li Dong had been provoking him all the time.
Even if Ali's performance was still rising, the speed of the increase was much slower than Fang Yuan.
It is not surprising that Ma Yun, who had this thought for a long time, chose to delist at this time.
…
Li Dong does not know that Ma Yun wants to privatize the company.
If he knew, Li Dong would probably be a little surprised.
In Feng Yu's previous life, Ali was delisted 12 years ago. Now, it is only 2009.
But the situation in the business world is different from Feng Yu's previous life. Li Dong does not know Ma Yun's motive, and he will not be surprised.
After hanging up the phone, Li Dong said, "Old Ma is so free. He still wants to argue with me about this."
Sun Tao said, "Two days ago, they were congratulating us on the 120 billion deal, and you gave them 140 billion. How can they not be angry? Furthermore, 140 billion … "
Li Dong knew what he wants to say. He waved his hand and said, "It's about the same. It's 130.1 billion. I know. It's fine to round it up to 150 billion. Anyway, we are not a listed company. Who can check our accounts? "
Sun Tao's face was filled with helplessness. Your math teacher sure taught you well. Did he teach you to round off like this?
Sun Tao did not want to talk about this anymore. He said, "Are you going to make any moves on Gome before the end of the year?"
It is almost Chinese New Year. It is not in line with Chinese customs to make a big move at this time.
Li Dong thought for a while and said, "I won't make any moves this year. I can't let others think that I, Li Dong, am heartless. I can't even celebrate Chinese New Year well. After the Lunar New Year, the privatization would almost be completed. I can only be at ease after signing the agreement with Old Huang. If he goes back on his words now, it will be a big loss. "
Sun Tao heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that.
He was afraid that Li Dong will be too efficient and make a move now.
They chatted for a while. Li Dong looked at the time and said, "Cooperate with Wang Yue. I still have something to do. I'll take my leave first."
"Sure."
Sun Tao did not ask what it was and went to do his work.
Li Dong, on the other hand, got into the car, picked up the cake that he had ordered, and went to the city hall.
January 8th, Shen Qian's birthday.
For several years, Shen Qian did not celebrate her birthday. This time, it was a coincidence. Li Dong could not ignore it.
After celebrating Shen Qian's birthday, he had to rush back to Jiangbei.
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