Redeem 3 billion worth of bonds in advance, return 3 billion to Jiangbei's business community, and return 1.6 billion to Shen Qian.
So far away needed to spend 7.6 billion. Including the interest on the bonds, the total was close to 8 billion.
Of course, this was the total amount on the books.
In fact, there were only 1.5 billion worth of bonds and 2.2 billion worth of debt. Including the interest, it was less than 4 billion.
However, Li Dong thought about it and felt that it was better to leave some money for himself.
The 500 million that he invested in East Star was borrowed from the company. This time, he would return it to the company.
Hsu Shengzhe's previous 500 million worth of bonds and 300 million worth of debt were also the company's accounts. These could be returned to the company.
However, the remaining Han Yu's bonds, the money earned from East Star's investment, and Shen Qian's money still had to be transferred out.
After some calculations, Distance would need to fork out a total of 6.5 billion yuan to be enough.
Of this, 4 billion would be used to repay the debt, and 2.5 billion would be kept by Li Dong and Shen Qian.
Although it sounded a little unnecessary, So far away's money and Li Dong's money were the same. However, if they did not separate it now, it would be even more difficult in the future.
…
When Yuan Chengdao and the others heard that Li Dong wanted to repay the debt in advance, they were in disbelief.
This was unprecedented!
So far away, Li Dong was the least proactive when it came to debts. He would delay it as long as he could, and only when he could no longer delay it would he be willing to repay the money.
But now, he was actually taking the initiative to repay the money, and it was in advance!
Although it was unprecedented, Yuan Chengdao still complained incessantly, "General Manager Li, there is no money in the company now. We don't have a single cent! The South plan has been delayed again and again, and the Far away City plan has also been delayed again and again. There is also the issue of the staff dormitory development that you mentioned. We don't have the money to develop it. Now, we suddenly have to repay 8 billion worth of debt … "
"6.5 billion will do," Li Dong answered.
"Okay, even if it's 6.5 billion, where will we get the 6.5 billion?"
Yuan Chengdao nodded and said, "I don't think there's a need to redeem the bonds in advance. You don't have to return the money from Jiangbei now. As for you and CEO Shen's money …"
Yuan Chengdao was on the verge of tears as he spoke. He said helplessly, "When the group is in trouble, you still want to poach your own people. Is it necessary?"
"Yes!"
Li Dong said firmly, "It's absolutely necessary!
I'm as poor as a doorbell right now. I have a huge debt that I don't have the money to pay back.
Baidu has been urging me to return the money every day. It's only 50 million USD. It's like I can't afford it.
Also, they all scolded me for being stingy, but why am I stingy?
It's all because I don't have money. I even have to think about sending red packets. Tell me, have you ever seen such a miserable rich man like me?
Let's not talk about these extra words. It's better to be clear about this so that there won't be any trouble in the future. "
"But now …"
"Tencent will cooperate with us immediately. It's 4 billion in cash flow.
Also, selling the store in Beijing should be no problem for 5 billion, right?
Corporate bonds were originally issued by Far away retail, and this debt is on Far away retail.
It's only right to take out more than 3 billion and put the rest into Far away retail.
Don't tell me that I have to let those companies that are about to invest in take advantage of it?
A total of 9 billion in funds will be in the account. After paying back 6.5 billion, the group will still have 2.5 billion in cash flow. It's enough. "
"But …"
"No buts. We'll issue bonds later. When Yu 'e Bao goes online, we have plenty of money. With our scale, it's enough to issue 10 billion bonds. Just use Yu 'e Bao's money to buy it … "
Yuan Chengdao vomited blood and said, "How can we use all of Yu 'e Bao's money? Especially when we've just gone online, there will definitely be people watching. It's great to buy one or two billion. And it's still hard to say how big Yu 'e Bao's scale will be. "
"Don't worry, it won't be less. Anyway, you have to pay me back my money!"
Yuan Chengdao really wanted to vomit blood!
Motherf * cker, the company's money isn't yours?
Now that you've settled the accounts with the company so clearly, do you still need to enrich your little treasury?
However, he could also guess Li Dong's thoughts. After a long while, Yuan Chengdao said helplessly, "Even if you want to pay back the money, you have to wait. Tencent of the money hasn't arrived yet, and the store in Beijing hasn't been negotiated. Yu 'e Bao is not online either. At this time, you suddenly ask me to raise funds. Where can I raise it? Wait. When the group has money, I'll return it to you first. Is that okay? "
Li Dong said suspiciously, "Don't fool me."
Yuan Chengdao's mouth twitched and said, "Can I fool you?"
Motherf * cker, it's your company. You insist on poaching it. How can I fool you?
Cursing in his heart, Yuan Chengdao was too lazy to answer.
Unexpectedly, Li Dong narrowed his eyes and said, "It's good for everyone if the money is divided clearly. If it's divided clearly, in the future, equity incentives, listing options, and employee stock ownership will be easier to calculate. Don't you think so? "
Yuan Chengdao's heart skipped a beat. He glanced at Li Dong and said after a long while, "General Manager Li, are you serious?"
Li Dong laughed and said, "I'm just saying. Anyway, it's not urgent now. Let's pay off my debt first. The company is not just my company. I'm so poor, and I still have to share the money with others. Am I not feeling fair? "
Despite Li Dong's words, Yuan Chengdao still took it seriously and said seriously, "You have to divide it clearly. General Manager Li, don't worry. When the group's funds arrive, you'll be the first to settle it."
"That's good."
After saying this, Li Dong turned around and was about to leave.
Yuan Chengdao saw this and hurriedly said, "General Manager Li, are you thinking of getting listed?"
"Who said that?"
"Didn't you just say …"
Li Dong turned around and smiled. "What's the rush? It's only a matter of time. Isn't Weibo going to be listed soon? Weibo will be listed, and the others will be far behind. When that time comes, we will all get rich together. I, Li Dong, will not be the only one who enjoys it. Do your best. Although you have been doing badly recently, you are still working hard. I will give you a share later. "
"I …"
Yuan Chengdao was speechless. I have been doing badly?
You should know how many things are waiting for us during this period!
All the executives in the company are going crazy with work.
For example, Lan Xingguo. He is in his 60s. He is running around Minghu, Beijing, and Pingchuan.
He is going to Minghu. That is where the aviation base is.
He is going to Pingchuan because he is the CEO of the logistics company. Even if it is just in name, he has to be responsible for it.
He is going to Beijing because the airline has just started, and he needs to deal with the Civil Aviation Administration. He needs to open more air routes.
The rest are the same. No one is relaxed.
Yuan Chengdao, who was in charge of the general manager, was so busy that he almost collapsed.
In the end, Big Boss Li even said that he is doing a bad job.
If not for the fact that he is also busy in the company, Yuan Chengdao would have donated tens of billions and run away. Who asked you to speak so viciously?!
… …
Paying off debts and raising funds are not something that can be done in a day.
On the 26th, Ma Huateng came to Pingchuan.
They just met, and they did not talk about the cooperation. Ma Huateng and Li Dong sat down in the living room and chatted for a while.
As they chatted, Ma Huateng asked curiously: "The opinions and private discussions about you on the internet yesterday were not made up by others, right?"
"What?"
"Are you really planning to support the small and medium-sized brands?"
"Of course!"
Li Dong said firmly: "If not, why would I do C2C? Do you really think I am doing it to attack Taobao? I, Li Dong, am not that bored! If I want to do it, I will do it differently from you. "
"I don't really believe you, but it's hard to say. Let's see what happens next. Anyway, don't burn money. Don't forget, you still have Tencent's shares. If you burn money and don't see any results, you will compensate me? Just do your business honestly, Li Dong. When you decide on these matters in the future, you still have to go through us. Oh right, I heard that you have set up your e-commerce business independently. That's good too. Business is business. Let me say this in advance. Tencent will send people to manage the e-commerce business Far away … "
Li Dong said indifferently: "Nonsense. Can I reject it? If I really reject it, you might think that I scammed you of money. Of course, don't give me trouble and don't point fingers. You don't know anything about e-commerce, so don't get involved. You only have the right to know, but not the right to manage. As long as the money is not small, it's fine. Far away can decide the rest. "
Ma Huateng frowned slightly: "I am prepared for you to be so domineering. But seriously, although I believe in you, the investment this time is not a small amount. We have to sign the contract that should be signed. Also, if Far Away Mall suffers heavy losses, Tencent has the right to withdraw its shares. Far Away must buy back our shares unconditionally. These are the basic conditions. I can't spend billions to be crazy with you. You must understand my difficulties. "
"No problem!"
Li Dong agreed readily and immediately said: "Even if you don't mention it, I won't forget. Everyone cares about money. Moreover, I don't want to bankrupt Far Away Mall. But I have to make it clear. If the annual loss is less than 10%, don't tell me that you can't bear it. We are now officially entering the C2C market. We will definitely need to spend money to open up the market. Losses are inevitable. We might not be able to make up for the B2C market. "
Ma Huateng's eyes narrowed. After a while, he said: "How much profit did Far Away Mall make last year?"
"About 5 billion."
"Isn't it 10 billion?" Ma Huateng frowned.
Li Dong glanced at him and said angrily: "You believe what I say? I did not even include the investment in infrastructure. I did not include other channels and expansion. I did not even include logistics. I lost more than 10 billion last year! Didn't I give you the materials? You are asking me this now. Are you really thinking that I can bring you more than 1 billion a year after entering the market? If that's the case, I can even hold 10% of Far Away Mall's shares in three years. I will fight for this business too! "
Li Dong kept on cursing. This guy was pretending to be confused even though he knew what he was doing.
More than 10 billion profit!
It was indeed more than 10 billion. Last year, the mall made more than 13 billion. It was indeed a lot of profit.
But who only included this in the profits? Far Away Mall had invested a lot last year. The construction of various channels, the investment in the data center, and logistics were all included. It was a big loss.
Ma Huateng was still thinking about the annual profit of more than 10 billion. Could it be that he did not wake up last night?
Ma Huateng was not awake. He frowned and said: "I know. What I mean is, with such a high profit last year, even after deducting other investments, the net profit is about 5 billion. You are telling me that we might not be able to make up for the investment this year. You are saying that we need to invest at least 5 billion in the C2C market? "
Li Dong shook his head and said: "Not that much. The key is that the cost has increased."
"What do you mean?"
"Can you stop asking nonsense? Logistics, warehousing, and e-commerce are separated. It's not like we are the same company. Do you think I will help you with your activities for free?
Are there no costs for logistics and warehousing?
I did not even calculate last year. Anyway, we are a family. Just do it.
When we are working together, do you think I will settle this with you?
If you still want to talk nonsense, just leave. Isn't it obvious? You want to take advantage of me? Am I that stupid?
We are not biological brothers. Even if we are biological brothers, I have to settle the accounts with you.
This year's cost will definitely increase.
Of course, this year's performance will also increase. I can guarantee this. If the revenue is less than 200 billion, you can withdraw immediately. I will buy back your shares immediately.
If you don't believe me, just include it in the contract. Don't worry. You might not be able to make money in the first two years. But even if you don't make money, when the scale increases, you will still make money.
In a few years, just the dividends will be enough for you to recoup your cost.
Once it is listed, you will be counting the money.
It will not be surprising if 4 billion becomes 40 billion. Where else can you find such a good deal? Stop wasting time. Hurry up and sign the contract. "
Ma Huateng was originally very calm, but now he was not so calm.
This bastard was saying this, and he was worried.
He had set a loss target for himself. This meant that his investment will not be low.
It will be fine if he wins against Ali. If he succeeds, it will be fine. But if he fails, it will be a big loss.
Ma Huateng took a deep breath and said. "Don't be anxious. I have not done my due diligence on your side. It will not be too late to sign the contract after the investigation is over. "
"You are so petty. Why do I need to do anything to you for a few billion?
I did not even do my due diligence when I bought over your auction house. You are too free to do your due diligence!
The information I gave you is absolutely accurate. If you don't believe me, you can check it yourself.
Anyway, don't waste time. Today is the 26th. From today onwards, you will complete it within three days.
I will be holding a press conference on the 1st of next month.
Also, transfer your 4 billion to my account as soon as possible. I am in urgent need of money. I can't even afford to eat now. "
"Why are you in such a hurry?!"
Ma Huateng cursed. Even if you want to be efficient, you are not this efficient.
And you want to complete it within three days?
Far away from the e-commerce business, you want to complete the investigation in three days?
There is still money. Isn't it normal to split the 4 billion in a year?
Li Dong seemed to have read Dong Xuebing's mind and said warily. "I will say this first. The money must be transferred as soon as possible. When drafting the contract, there will be a clear deadline. At most one month … "
"Stop bullshitting me!"
"Who is bullshitting you? Is one month not enough? This is an investment, not an acquisition. I have never seen anyone giving out empty promises when they invest. "
Ma Huateng said with a headache. "Three months. Also, if you insist on a month, you can use some Tencent shares as a substitute."
Most people in the industry who invest in acquisitions do not have much capital.
But with a lot of capital, it is normal to use shares and cash.
Tencent shares might still have some money now, but it is impossible to raise 4 billion in cash in a short time.
Li Dong raised his eyebrows. "No way!"
"Why?" Ma Huateng was puzzled. "I think it is suitable. Actually, you are the one making the most out of it."
Li Dong smiled. "I don't think you are talking about using shares as a substitute. That means you are going to issue additional shares.
But there is a 12-month restriction period. I don't have the time to wait for the restriction period to end.
As for dividends, I don't care.
Tencent's profits are too little. How much dividends can I get?
I might as well keep it in the bank and collect some interest.
Fine, three months it is. Forget about the shares and cash. "
Ma Huateng frowned and asked. "Do you think something will happen to Tencent in December, and their share prices will plummet?"
"How is that possible?!"
Li Dong said with a dumbfounded look, "Did something happen to you guys? If not, why would the shares fall? "
Although he said that, he thought to himself, 'Brother Ma is quite capable.'
Li Dong was worried about this. The release of WeChat will not affect Tencent in the short term.
But with the popularization of smartphones, Tencent will be in trouble if they cannot come up with a specific plan to deal with the emergency.
When that time comes, the share price is likely to plummet.
Once the twelve-month restriction period was over, not to mention that the shares were worthless, Li Dong would not be able to reason with them. After all, he was the one who had caused all this trouble.
Of course, he could not tell Brother Ma this.
A guess was just a guess. He wasn't sure either.
Ma Huateng stared at him for a while. After a while, he said, "Up to you. We will raise 4 billion within three months."
The reason why he said three months was the same as what Li Dong had planned.
The virtual currency fund should be online in three months. Even if there is a gap, there are ways to raise money later.
The two talked for a while. As Tencent still needs to do due diligence, the contract cannot be signed now.
Li Dong is not afraid of the trade secrets being leaked. Before the due diligence, both parties will sign a confidentiality agreement. Even if the cooperation fails, if Tencent dares to leak the secrets of Far away, Li Dong will sue Brother Ma and will not be in the mood to do business for a few years.
Of course, this will not happen.
There are many mergers and acquisitions in the business world. If one is afraid of this and that and does not abide by the spirit of the contract, there will not be the current business market.
There are people who do not abide by the confidentiality agreement, but they will not end up well.
For big companies, this kind of thing was even more unacceptable. Naturally, Li Dong would not deliberately mention this.
…
Tencent started to do the investigation. Far away is not idle. Li Dong did not say anything, but Tan Haiying still led a team to Shenzhen to do the investigation.
The cooperation between both parties has been put on the agenda.
The construction of a new platform, to integrate Far away's C2C business and the auction business, is also in progress.
At this time, Taobao's series of changes and promotions are all seen by Li Dong.
But Li Dong does not care too much. It is not the New Year, there is no point in holding any promotions.
When his C2C platform is ready, it will be online for a period of time. When there are more merchants, he will not hold the 7/18 promotions.
It is too difficult to remember to hold promotions on this date. If he wants to hold promotions, it will be better to hold the 11/11 promotions.
By that time, the smartphone market should be exploding. Before that, he should launch the mobile shopping app and make Taobao dizzy.
In his previous life, Taobao also launched the 11/11 event in 2009. But at that time, the domestic online shopping market was not big.
Also, smartphones were not developing as fast as now. It was all PC traffic.
This life is different. Mobile devices are developing very fast, and the online shopping market is bigger than in his previous life.
In addition, one is prepared, and the other is unprepared. The effect is different.
In his previous life, Taobao only held a casual promotion in 2009. There were less than 50 merchants participating, and they did not do any marketing. Even so, they still achieved good results.
In this life, Far away had prepared in advance. It is not difficult to become famous in one go.
Li Dong thought about this and could not help but sigh. Sorry, I borrowed some of Ali's ideas. I am doing this to help you all.
After comforting himself for a while, Li Dong could not be bothered with Ali.
Even if the online shopping platform dies, there is still B2B. Anyway, you all were in this business from the start. It is better to go back to where you came from.
Maybe the east is not bright, the west is bright. Ali does not have to worry about B2C and C2C, and can make B2B stronger.
B2B is the right way to become famous. I am pushing Ma Yun to the right path. When Ma Yun becomes famous, he will definitely treat me to a meal!
Li Dong was touched as he thought about it. I really love Ma Yun.
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