"What?"
When Yang Yuanqing saw this news, he could not believe it.
Of course, this kind of news was the same for the market.
When this news broke out, the market was even more shocked than when Lenovo wanted to acquire IBM's personal computer business.
As for the reason?
Was there a need to explain?
IBM was a global technology giant.
Even to Lenovo, IBM was ten times the size of Lenovo.
Many people thought that Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's personal computer business was like a snake trying to swallow an elephant.
If Lenovo was like this, then what about Huanyu Technologies?
"What I want to ask is, is this news true?"
"I think so too. Is this a joke?"
"Is Huanyu Technologies capable of doing this?"
Needless to say …
Even though Huanyu Technologies had been performing well, to the public, Huanyu Technologies was still a new company. At the same time, its main business was still internet services. For most companies that were successful in the physical industry, many people thought that Huanyu Technologies was not that great.
It could not compare to Changhong, TCL, Heil, Gree, and Lenovo …
It could not compare to the countless companies that were famous in the physical industry.
However, this news was not fake.
Since it was reported by all the major portals, it was basically a piece of news.
Even so, the countless spectators still couldn't help but find it hard to believe.
However, just because they did not believe it, it did not mean that Huanyu Technologies did not have the capability.
While many people were doubting this news, some industry insiders focused on comparing Lenovo and Huanyu Technologies.
Lenovo's main business was physical. One was computers, the other was mobile phones.
From Lenovo's financial report, it could be seen that Lenovo's total financial sales in 2003 were more than 25 billion yuan. The year 2004 was not over yet, but the domestic computer industry was booming. Lenovo's 2004 sales were estimated to exceed 35 billion yuan. In 2003, Lenovo's net profit was 2.6 billion yuan. In 2004, it was estimated to be more than 3 billion yuan.
Huanyu Technologies was not a listed company and had never released any financial reports to the public. However, based on the major businesses of Huanyu Technologies, we can make a rough prediction. The most profitable business of Huanyu Technologies was Huanyu Games. Legend of Mir 2, Fantasy Westward Journey, and Kyushu all had more than one million concurrent online players.
In terms of points, the three games had a revenue of about eight billion yuan, and the net profit could exceed four billion yuan.
That's right.
Online games were the most profitable business on the Internet.
In addition, there was also the Bubble Hall and the Crazyracing Kartrider … The combined profit of the two could be about 500 million.
However, Huanyu Technologies didn't only have games. Their instant messaging app, YY, was said to have started making profits. If their YY games were included, then YY's revenue should exceed 2 billion.
Then, the industry insider added Yi Search, Huanyu Mall, Huanyu Department Store, Huanyu Gateway, Huanyu Music, and so on.
That wasn't all. If one added in the physical industry, Tianyu Mobile, Huanyu Mobile, and Pear MP3.
Huanyu Technologies' total revenue should be more than 20 billion yuan. As for the profit, it should be at least 6 billion yuan.
One was Lenovo's annual revenue of 25 billion yuan, with a net profit of 2.5 billion yuan.
The other had a revenue of 20 billion yuan, but a net profit of 6 billion yuan.
May I ask, which of these two companies was more capable?
It had to be said.
When the industry insider presented the data, the capability of Huanyu Technologies shocked countless onlookers.
They had always thought that Huanyu Technologies looked ordinary, but it turned out to be so powerful.
And Lenovo, which they had always thought to be invincible, turned out to be on par with Huanyu Technologies.
Alright.
They weren't on par.
In terms of revenue, the two companies were on par. Or rather, Huanyu Technologies was slightly inferior.
But in terms of revenue, Huanyu Technologies was several times more profitable than Lenovo.
In that case …
Lenovo had the ambition to acquire IBM's personal laptop. Why couldn't Huanyu Technologies do the same?
"Alright, I suddenly feel like supporting Huanyu Technologies."
"Yes, with Lenovo's current profits, it's too difficult for them to acquire IBM's personal laptop business. Even if they complete the acquisition, they might have to pay a high price. It's better to invest in Huanyu Technologies. "
"With Huanyu Technologies's profits, it should be possible to acquire IBM's personal laptop business."
Speaking of which, the physical industry was like this.
Although it seemed to be selling very well and was even world-famous, it might not be very profitable.
Some were not even profitable.
Just like IBM.
Even Lenovo couldn't compare to Huanyu Technologies in terms of profitability.
Previously, everyone had been deceived by the market share on the surface. After the data was presented, the public came to a realization.
Just like that, Huanyu Technologies attracted a lot of fans after this news was released.
There were already some people who were optimistic about Huanyu Technologies.
They felt that Huanyu Technologies still had a lot of potential.
Although it was still a so-called global company, it might become a giant in the future.
"Yuanqing, what's going on with Huanyu Technologies?"
"I don't know."
"You don't know?"
Yang Yuanqing knew that Huanyu Technologies was attacking him halfway, so he quickly returned to China.
But once he arrived at the company, Liu Chuanzhi called Yang Yuanqing over and started scolding him.
"We've negotiated dozens of times, and you tell me you don't know?"
"Haha, did you only know after Huanyu Technologies reached an agreement with IBM?"
Liu Chuanzhi was really angry.
Acquiring IBM was the most important thing for Liu Chuanzhi.
But he thought that everything was under control. He didn't expect that some of his previous efforts were wasted.
"Why did Huanyu Technologies want to acquire IBM's computer business?"
"I also feel that something is wrong. Logically speaking, it shouldn't be possible. Huanyu Technologies can't enter the PC business so quickly."
"Then how did they contact IBM?"
"Chairman Liu, they're not trying to raise the price, right?"
Yang Yuanqing seemed to understand.
"Raise the price?"
Liu Chuanzhi pushed up his glasses, "Does Huanyu Technologies have a grudge with us?"
"A little."
Yang Yuanqing nodded, "There's competition in the mobile phone business."
Yang Yuanqing's face turned red.
This was not as simple as a competition.
It could be said that Yang Yuanqing and Huanyu Technologies's Chen Yu had almost completely fallen out.
But it was because of competition. It was normal for Yang Yuanqing to say this.
"I don't care what method you use. I hope that Huanyu Technologies will give up on acquiring IBM."
After receiving Liu Chuanzhi's order, Yang Yuanqing helplessly called Chen Yu.
"Who is this?"
"It's me."
"Who am I?"
"Yang Yuanqing from Lenovo, Boss Chen. Don't tell me you don't even remember me?"
Yang Yuanqing smiled apologetically.
But in his heart, he despised himself immensely.
This reminded him of Chen Yu's call a few days ago.
How did he humiliate Chen Yu?
But in a few days, everything was reversed.
How ironic.
"So it's Boss Yang. I remember, I remember. How could I forget?"
Chen Yu snickered in his heart, but he still said, "It's just that at that time, didn't CEO Yang say that I shouldn't harass you for no reason in the future? I was embarrassed, so I deleted your number.
"It's my fault. I spoke too harshly at that time. I apologize to you."
"There's no need to apologize. Boss Yang, what's the matter?"
"I'd like to treat Boss Chen to a meal."
"Forget about the meal, Boss Yang. You know that my time is precious. If you have something to say, just say it."
"Okay, then I'll get straight to the point."
Although it was a little awkward, Yang Yuanqing still said, "Boss Chen, can you give up on acquiring IBM laptops?"
"No way."
Chen Yu shook his head.
"Boss Chen, there's no need. You're not in the computer business."
"Didn't we do it after we acquired IBM's laptop business?"
"Boss Chen, there's no need to fight with us. You should know that even if you acquire IBM's laptop business, you might not be able to do well in this business. IBM itself is losing money. Even if you take over, you might not be able to make money. "
"If it's not profitable, then why do you want to acquire it?"
"We mainly want to improve our brand."
"That's what I think too."
"You …"
Yang Yuanqing was so angry that he almost vomited blood at Chen Yu's words.
What the f * ck are you trying to improve?
We're not in the same industry. What's there to improve?
He wished he could discuss with Chen Yu the rules of marketing in the computer industry.
However, when they thought about how the other party was also an awesome person, even though they didn't have a computer, they were able to play around with their phones. For a moment, they didn't know what to say.
Yang Yuanqing bit the bullet and said, "Boss Chen, stop beating around the bush. Name a price."
"What price?"
"How much did IBM pay you? We're willing to pay you double."
"Director Yang, are you sure you're not mistaken?"
"Didn't IBM ask you to raise the price?"
Yang Yuanqing seemed to have seen through everything.
"Boss Yang, who told you that IBM asked us to raise the price?"
"If it's not IBM, then who is it?"
"Can't I raise the price myself?"
"You can do it yourself?"
Yang Yuanqing was furious at Chen Yu. He said, "Boss Chen, do you hate Lenovo that much?"
"Not really."
"Then why are you targeting Lenovo?"
"I don't want to target Lenovo. After all, Lenovo is also a Chinese company."
"Boss Chen, you're so generous …"
Yang Yuanqing felt that Chen Yu was giving in. He was ready to play the emotional card with Chen Yu. He said, "We all know that the IT industry started late in China. If we want to develop, we can only do it through various means. If Boss Chen can help Lenovo this time, Lenovo will definitely remember this favor. "
"That's not impossible. However, you have to let us use your supercomputer."
"No problem. How long do you need? As long as Huanyu Technologies withdraws from the acquisition with IBM, our supercomputer business can serve Huanyu Technologies at any time. "
"Can Boss Yang make the decision?"
"Of course. If Boss Chen doesn't believe me, we can sign an agreement."
"Okay, I'll send someone to sign an agreement with you."
After the discussion, Yang Yuanqing hung up the phone.
"Phew, phew …"
Lu Zhou sighed in relief.
Although the process was complicated, it was perfect in the end.
As long as Huanyu Technologies withdrew from the acquisition, the acquisition with IBM could be completed.
But thinking of this, Yang Yuanqing felt that something was wrong.
Then, Yang Yuanqing called Chen Yu.
"Boss Yang, what's up?"
"Boss Chen, I want to ask, did you contact IBM for the supercomputer?"
"Yes."
"I …"
Yang Yuanqing almost vomited blood. He said, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
"Boss Yang, didn't I tell you earlier?"
"I asked you before, but you didn't give it to me. I had no choice but to do this."
Chen Yu said matter-of-factly, "Boss Yang, what's wrong? You don't want to give us the supercomputer?"
"No, I'm just asking, just asking …"
Yang Yuanqing said while suppressing the anger in his heart.
He suddenly realized.
With such a change of hands, he actually asked Huanyu Technology to use their supercomputer.
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