Chapter 524: Acquisition

Brian looked the girl up and down, she looked like she was in her twenties, and although she was wearing a delicate professional skirt, she couldn't hide the youthful atmosphere.

A girl of this age should still be in college, why did she suddenly come over and buy her own company?

It's not going to be a joke, is it?

Of course, he just thought about it, because although this girl was young, the few people standing next to her looked like workplace elites, mostly in their thirties, and these people should not accompany a college student to mess around.

"May I ask who you are?" asked Brian.

"Oh, I haven't introduced myself yet, my name is Effie, the Facebook game company owned by Facebook Technology, and I hold the position of president, which is my business card. As she spoke, the girl took out a business card from her small satchel and handed it to Brian.

Brian's eyes widened as soon as he heard about Facebook.

Although he hadn't heard of this name Effie, how could he not have heard of the name Facebook.

Even if he is not a person in the Internet industry, but Facebook raised 400 million US dollars in the previous period and made such a big move, anyone who pays a little attention to the news will know it.

Such a young girl is the president of a game company owned by Facebook?!

But if it's really Facebook, then there's no problem at all with acquiring your own company, and people are not short of money!

Taking the business card with both hands, Brian looked at it carefully, and sure enough, the words "Effie, Facebook Games, President" were written on it.

"Hello Mr. Ai, it's a pleasure to meet you, let's sit down and talk. Brian immediately became enthusiastic.

To be honest, although the company's business has improved a little in the past few years, only Brian knows the hardships inside.

On the mainland side, it is really difficult to run a genuine game.

With such a big market, so many people, and so many agency rights for high-quality games, it takes only 20 million or 30 million yuan a year to do business, and it's a shame to say it!

Coupled with the fact that this lawsuit failed miserably, Brian was really fed up, and he didn't mind selling the company if the price was right.

"I know what the Facebook game platform has done a great job, I signed up as soon as you went online, and I often play cards on it. I have a suggestion for Mr. Ai, there is a very popular card game in foreign countries, called Texas Hold'em, but unfortunately there is no Facebook game on it, you can add it, I am sure, this kind of play must be very popular. Brian said sincerely.

Unexpectedly, this foreigner was quite enthusiastic, and he was not in a hurry to talk about selling the company, so he came up and made suggestions to the Facebook game platform first.

"Thank you Mr. Bryan for your suggestion, I will seriously consider it. Effie said with a smile.

"By the way, I saw that after the Facebook game platform was launched, the winger immediately copied the UI design and overall layout of your platform, and even many of the functions were copied from you, why not sue them!"

"Hehe, if Mr. Bryan sells Ogilvy to us, then we will continue to appeal and sue Winger Games to the point of closure. Effie said seriously.

This sentence made Brian very satisfied, and what he hated most now was the winger game, which was the company that stole his interests and made him lose the case in court and lose face.

"Then let's talk about the price of the company, I wonder how much your company plans to pay for my Ogilvy?" Brian also became serious.

This company is completely invested by him, so he doesn't need to negotiate with others, he can negotiate directly with Effie.

"Last year, Ogilvy's annual revenue was more than 22 million, and if I'm not mistaken, the gross profit was roughly about 5 million, and the net profit would not exceed 3 million. ”

Before she came, Effie had done her homework.

Although Ogilvy Software is not listed and its finances are not public, it still has a lot of employees after all, and some things can definitely be heard.

Brian was stunned, he didn't expect his company's financial data to be so well known to the other party, but it's not a big deal, since it's an acquisition, sooner or later these data will have to be told to the other party.

He nodded and said, "Yes, Ogilvy's revenue and profits are indeed not high. But Ogilvy's most valuable asset is not these, but ......"

"It's the exclusive right to play the best games!" said Effie directly.

"Mr. Ai is right, why can I only get these game agency rights, and many large software sales chains in mainland China can't get them? That's because of my connections in the game industry, I first worked in Blizzard for a long time, and I am very familiar with the entire European and American game circles, and I know many people. So when I came to the mainland to start a business, those game companies trusted me, so they gave me the agency rights for those games. Brian said a little smugly.

He shouldn't have mixed his words, Ogilvy is such a small company, and he can get the boutique game agency rights of almost all large European and American game companies, and Brian still has two brushes.

"I agree with Mr. Bryan that we will properly assess the value of the representation of these games. Effie nodded in agreement.

"And what price can your company offer?" asked Brian, a little eagerly.

"Fifteen million! The company is worth six million, and the game agency is worth nine million. Effie replied unhurriedly.

Brian hesitated, this price, how to put it, neither surprised him, nor could it be said to be too low.

It can only be said that the other party's valuation of Ogilvy is still relatively accurate......

Ogilvy & Mather was founded by him seven years ago, with an initial investment of one million yuan, and now seven years have passed, and the profit brought to him by this company has not exceeded 10 million!

If you can get fifteen million if you change hands, it is still acceptable.

But he is a little unwilling, negotiating, he always has to ask for a price to pay back on the spot, and he can't say as much as the other party wants, then he seems a little too incompetent.

"The price...... It's a little too low!" Brian gritted his teeth and said something against his will.

"Oh, how much does Mr. Brian think is appropriate?" asked Effie with a smile.

"Two thousand...... Twenty-five million. After a moment's hesitation, Brian called out a number.

Effie didn't answer immediately, she frowned slightly, considering whether the price was acceptable.

In fact, not to mention 25 million, even if it is higher, she can afford it, and she has 900 million cash in her hand, she is so confident!

However, the crux of the matter is whether it is worth it or not.

Facebook Game Company is very rich now, yes, but this money was just raised by Yu Wenfei, and it was used to make her make Facebook Games bigger and stronger, not for her to squander it indiscriminately.

So, every penny spent, it's worth it.

As long as it is worth spending money, no matter how much it is spent, she will not hesitate, but she will not waste any money that is not worth spending.

Because, she must be worthy of Yu Wenfei's support and trust!

"That's good, 20 million for a fixed price, 17 million in a lump sum, and the remaining 3 million in three years, in the form of an annual salary. In other words, you will have to work at Facebook Games for three years, and your job responsibilities are mainly responsible for communicating with European and American game companies and helping companies get the agency or cooperation rights of the latest games. ”

After thinking for a while, Effie said her plan.

Brian was secretly happy in his heart, sure enough, he didn't do anything wrong, and now it's five million more!

Although he has to work on Facebook Games for three years, this is not a problem, he has been living on the mainland for seven or eight years, so why not have three more years.

And after I went there, I was still in charge of the business I was familiar with, which was very easy.

Although he had promised in his heart, Brian looked embarrassed on the surface, "Oops...... That's the price...... I feel ......"

"This is the last offer, Mr. Brian. Effie interrupted him dryly.

Brian was stunned for a moment, then grinned, "Okay, then we'll have a good time together." ”

"You can talk to our company's legal and financial staff about the handover, I hope the process is as fast as possible, and we will announce the acquisition of Ogilvy and the continuation of the prosecution of Winger Games immediately. Effie stood up and stared at Brian as she spoke.

"This is the best news I've ever heard! I hope Facebook Games can win against this rogue company!" Brian said as he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

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Effie didn't have ink when she bought Ogilvy, although if it was delayed, it might be possible to reduce the price by several million, but Yu Wenfei had already explained it, so she could make a quick decision.

Because a lot of things are related to the acquisition of Ogilvy, it is worth spending a little more money to save time.

"Mr. Fei, I've already done a good job, bought Ogilvy for 20 million, and let Brian work for Facebook Games for three years. ”

After negotiating with Brian, Effie immediately called Yu Wenfei to report the negotiations.

"Very well, the acquisition procedures will be completed as soon as possible, and we will move on to the next step. Yu Wenfei calmly instructed.

"I understand that the company's legal and financial staff will go to Hanzhong with Brian tomorrow to handle the handover procedures. Effie replied.

"You come to the company tomorrow, I will introduce someone to you, and there are some things that need your cooperation. Yu Wenfei said again.

Effie was a little curious, introduce herself to someone?

It shouldn't be someone inside the company, who could it be?

However, she sensibly did not ask directly, but simply replied yes.

This is Hangzhou, not far from the magic capital, Effie and his party came by car, and now everyone is divided into two roads, Effie and the secretary have to drive back to the magic capital, and the rest of the people have to follow Brian to Hanzhong to handle the rest of the formalities.

The news that Ogilvy has changed hands is not known to anyone for the time being.

Today, the most attractive news on the Internet is that Ogilvy lost the lawsuit and Winger Games won!