Feng Yu doesn't know how China is doing, and he doesn't want to know. He is not interested in this business.
But just because Feng Yu is not interested, it doesn't mean others are not interested.
"Feng, I heard an US Senator had come to look for you and was searched by your men." Kirilenko asked excitedly.
"That's right. I am only teaching him a lesson." Feng Yu raised his brows.
Kirilenko laughed. "That's right. We should teach him a lesson! Do you think a small Senator is powerful? Perhaps we can't make his family decline all of a sudden, but it's still very easy to make his family change a spokesperson. A family doesn't only have one successor. "
"Alright. Let's not talk about him. He is just a clown. Amazon is going to be listed. Did they talk to you about the private placement? "Feng Yu changed the topic.
"We had talked about it. I will buy it at any price. I know Amazon's share prices will surely rise without you telling me. "
Feng Yu is curious. Kirilenko does not know much about finance. How come he is so confident this time?
"How can you be so sure? What if the share prices did not rise? You might even make more from your investment in gold. You will suffer a huge loss." Feng Yu purposely asked.
"Hahaha … Feng, you are belittling me. I don't know much about other companies, but my team told me that Amazon has the most users and had started making profits two years ago. At that time, eBay was still losing money. Furthermore, you are the major shareholder of this company. Will the share prices fall? Can't we pull up the share prices? Most importantly, I trust you. You are the one who recommended this company to me, and you will not let me down. "
Feng Yu laughed. "That's right. Amazon needs funds to expand, and it needs to be a listed company to increase its influence. A company worth a few billion USD might not attract much attention. But if Amazon's market value exceeds 100 billion USD, its sales will surely increase. "
The bigger a company is, the more customers it can attract. This is because people will feel bigger companies are more reliable. It was like having two houses with the same layout, location, and price, but one was developed by a big company and the other by a small company. Although the quality was the same, most people would still choose the property developed by the big company.
And the bigger the name, the more attractive it would be. The more customers it had, the bigger the name. This was complementary.
Now, Amazon is in a period of rapid expansion, and they need funds to expand. Going public was the simplest and best choice. Anyway, the voting rights were still in Feng Yu's hands, and he still had the final say in the company. For a period of time after going public, Feng Yu could also sell some non-voting shares to make money.
It's like when Softbank invested in Asian Tiger. They had invested 100 million USD in exchange for one-third of the company's shares and sold 2% of the shares. That's 400 million USD, and the rest is their profits.
It was the same for Feng Yu. By cashing out some of his non-voting shares, he would be able to recoup all of his initial investment.
Most importantly, Feng Yu could tell that the US stock market's downturn is almost over. Some big investment firms had started to buy stocks at a low price. If Amazon got listed, its share prices will continue to rise.
At that time, Feng Yu will not suffer any losses no matter if he cashes out his shares or continues to hold on to them.
After Amazon got listed, even if Microsoft share prices recover, Feng Yu's net worth will still be higher than Bill Gates. Maybe Bill Gates will be the second most powerful company in the future!
Another benefit was that after Amazon got listed, its share prices will soar. Early next year, Hua Xia's few internet companies will be listed in Hong Kong, and Feng Yu will be able to raise more funds.
The investors might not support a delisted company to get listed again. But it will be different if the investors think the internet and technology companies will be doing well again.
Also, choosing Hong Kong was safer. If anyone tries to manipulate the share prices of these few companies, Feng Yu will be able to deal with them quickly.
"Alright. Brother Ki, I must admit that your analysis is right. I think your ranking will increase by a few ranks next year. "
Kirilenko's assets will increase with eBay's shares. As gold prices rise, Polar Bear Mining Group's market value will also increase. Kirilenko's gold futures will also increase faster than those people ranked higher than him.
"Feng, do you think my assets can surpass Bill Gates in the future?"
"Brother Ki, trust me. Your assets will surely surpass him!"
Just eBay's shares alone can increase Kirilenko's net worth by a lot. Furthermore, in 2008, Kirilenko's net worth will be able to stir up the US financial market. Kirilenko's net worth will exceed Bill Gates and become the world's second richest man.
Yes. Kirilenko will only be the world's second richest man. He will never surpass Feng Yu.
Kirilenko laughed. "Hahaha! The richest man in the US will be stepped on by a Chinese and a Russian. Just thinking about it makes me happy! Oh, Feng, I know you have invested in a bank in Hua Xia. It's called Minsheng, right? Can I invest in it? "
Feng Yu shook his head. "I'm sorry, Brother Ki. I'm afraid I can't invest in this bank. It is set up by a group of Chinese businessmen, and I am only one of the founders. But we can cooperate."
"It's fine. I will invest in other banks. But I feel it will be safer to invest in your bank." Kirilenko shrugged his shoulders. Anyway, he had investigated Minsheng Bank, and it is not making much money. It cannot be compared to China's state-owned banks and the world's top banks.
Kirilenko and Kirilenko had dinner together, and they started talking about Sanders.
"Sanders wants to do arms business with me? But I am not interested. What is he thinking? Why did he look for me for this business? I can't even finish these easy and profitable businesses, and he wants to do dangerous business? "Feng Yu laughed.
Kirilenko was stunned. "Feng, what business do you think Sanders wants to do with you? Firearms?! "
"That's right. He said he is close to the Colt Family and wants to buy some bullets and other consumables. I can't be bothered to verify it."
"You are not going to do this business? The profits will be high. "
"How much higher? After Amazon is listed, you will know the profits from the financial sector will be higher. "
"Feng, are you really not interested in this business?" Kirilenko asked.
"No. Why?"
"Feng, you might not want to do this business, but I want to!" Kirilenko replied.
It's been a while since Feng Yu saw Kirilenko so serious. But the profits from this business are nothing to Feng Yu, and it's not worth it to take such a big risk.
"Brother Ki, think about it carefully. The returns might seem high, but it is nothing compared to financial investments." Kirilenko said.
"Feng, I have some reasons, and I would like to contact Sanders tomorrow."
Is it because of his family? Feng Yu does not know the exact reason, but he did not ask.
"Then go ahead. But I suggest that you find a representative. Don't let yourself get too involved."
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