Chapter 185: Larry Ellison

"I'm sorry Zheng Yan, please wait a moment. There's another friend coming today, presumably he's here, so I'll go open the door first. ”

Leonard walked towards the door after saying that.

"Zheng Yan, are you so optimistic about Cisco? You must know that the financing price you gave has already taken a huge risk, and if you take over the stock underwriting, the risk..."

Bill Miller is also a little incomprehensible, to say that Zheng Yan is optimistic about the development of Cisco, he doesn't think it's strange, but Zheng Yan's confidence in Cisco seems to be a little too much, even more than Leonard, the founder's confidence.

"Bill, there are some things I don't know how to explain, but one thing I'm sure of is that no one has more confidence in Cisco, in the world, than I am. Of course, even if the investment fails in the end, it will not affect me. ”

Just as Bill Miller was about to speak, Leonard led a middle-aged man in.

"Bill, Zheng Yan, let me introduce you to Larry Ellison of Oracle and a good friend of mine. ”

"Larry, this is Bill, the head of the Legacy Manson Value Fund. This is Zheng Yan, from Huaxia. ”

After the two sides greeted each other, Zheng Yan began to recall the information of the big guy in front of him in his mind.

Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle, the world's largest database software company, is known for his arrogance and spending, and is known as the most interesting and controversial CEO.

At the same time, Zheng Yan also knew some things about Oracle, and couldn't help but start to play Larry Ellison's idea.

"Okay Zheng Yan, we can continue the topic just now. ”

Just as Zheng Yan was thinking, Leonard spoke.

The conditions given by Zheng Yan have dispelled all of Leonard's concerns and made Leonard have a strong interest.

"Leonard, it's rare for you to look so impatient, what were you talking about? I'm a little curious. ”

Larry Ellison was also a little curious about Zheng Yan, but after listening to Leonard's words, his curiosity became even heavier.

"Oh Larry, I just forgot to mention that Zheng Yan has an investment company under his name, and the reason why he came to the United States this time is to participate in Cisco's financing, and we are just talking about this. ”

Although Larry Ellison had a stomach problem, he still endured it after hearing Leonard's words.

"Zheng Yan, I have to say that the conditions you gave are simply impeccable. If compared to other investment companies, I even feel like they are robbing me. ”

Leonard had already approved Zheng Yan's conditions in his heart, and he spoke much more easily, and even made jokes.

"Zheng Yan, I have one last question, if you can satisfy me, then I will agree to your financing conditions. ”

"First of all, I hope you don't mind. If according to your conditions, in addition to raising 100 million US dollars, you also want to undertake the matter of stock underwriting, which involves an astronomical amount of money, I don't know if your Yanhuang investment has such strength. ”

Originally, Zheng Yan was still worried about what would happen to Leonard, but after listening to the other party's words, Zheng Yan knew that it was done.

"Leonard, we still have more than a billion dollars in our Yanhuang investment account. If you wait a few more months, it will become billions of dollars, which can be verified at any time. Zheng Yan said with a smile.

Zheng Yan's answer shocked several people again, including Larry Ellison, who had just entered the door and was known for spending money.

At the same time, Zheng Yan's words also made Leonard breathe a sigh of relief.

Leonard is not worried about Cisco's profitability in the future, but only about the stock market reaction in the early days of the company's listing. He firmly believes in his heart that as long as he gets past the initial stage of going public, Cisco's development will be bright.

"Okay Zheng Yan, if that's the case, then I think you can come to our company tomorrow to sign a contract. Hope we have a happy cooperation. ”

"Happy working together!"

After receiving Leonard's affirmative reply, Zheng Yan also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay, now that you're done, can I ask a few questions?"

Larry Ellison was originally a little curious about Zheng Yan, coupled with the conversation between Leonard and Zheng Yan just now, he was holding back his stomach at this time.

"Of course, we are all friends, just ask any questions. ”

Since Leonard invited Larry Ellison to his home for a family dinner, the relationship naturally goes without saying.

"Leonard, according to what you said, Zheng Yan will give Cisco $100 million in financing, don't you worry about the problem of later control?"

Larry Ellison also knew that his problem might affect Zheng Yan's negotiation just now, and instead said to Zheng Yan: "Zheng Yan, maybe my question will cause you trouble, but Leonard and I are good friends after all, I hope you don't mind." ”

Zheng Yan smiled and said that he didn't mind at all. At the same time, I was thinking that the rumors about Larry Ellison's arrogance were not entirely false.

Leonard also smiled, "Larry, I think you misunderstood. But yes, if I were from your point of view, I'm afraid I would have the same doubts. ”

"You would never have imagined how much of the stake Zheng Yan asked to occupy for $100 million in financing, but I can let you guess. ”

Leonard was visibly more relaxed and joked with Larry Ellison.

"If you go according to Cisco's current situation, plus he is willing to undertake Cisco's stock underwriting, I think it should be around 20 percent. ”

"Haha... Larry, I knew you wouldn't guess, Zheng Yan only asked for 10 percent of the shares. Can't think of it, right?"

"What? 10 percent?"

Larry Ellison looked at Leonard in shock.

"It looks like I'm missing out on a great investment opportunity, and maybe I should have agreed to your request in the first place. Now I just hope that I won't regret it in the future. ”

Originally, when Leonard was financing, he also approached Larry Ellison, hoping to reach a cooperation with Oracle. It's just that Oracle is in the midst of a frenzied global expansion, and funding is tight, so Larry Ellison turned down the other party's request.

However, although Larry Ellison said so, he didn't think so in his heart. In his opinion, Zheng Yan was lucky for a while, made a windfall, and then became a little unbelievable.

"It looks like you're done talking, and Larry is here too, so let's have dinner, shall we?"

At this time, Santilena and Leslie happened to come over.