Chapter 229 Microsoft goes public, raising $2.5 billion!
Black people are racially discriminated against, and many will rebel, even in the early years there were black civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
And Chinese people are racially discriminated against, and they often swallow their anger.
Li Zetian has always been the pride of the Chinese, and even the leader of the Chinese.
Under his influence, the identity of the Chinese has been improved, but the deep-rooted racial discrimination has not been eliminated, whether in Britain or the United States, you can often see Chinese being insulted and caricatured by whites and even blacks.
On the issue of racial discrimination against him in the "Sun Daily" this time, Li Zetian took a resolute attitude, and he had no choice but to demand that the "Sun Bao" stop publication! Otherwise, he would never give up!!
This is not only an insult to him, but also an insult to the Chinese.
"The black people have Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Chinese have me Li Zetian!" Li Zetian said to himself in his heart.
In this world, Li Zetian does not stand out for the Chinese, who else wants to stand out for the Chinese?
The leader of the Chinese people's rights movement, Li Zetian, is the !!
In order to punish the "Sun" and prevent the world from continuing to look down on the Chinese, Li Zetian did not hesitate to use a lot of resources to crack down on Murdoch's News Corporation!
So, Murdoch chose to give in.
The current News Corp. can't afford to provoke the powerful Li Zetian!
After the "Sun" racial discrimination incident, the world saw the strength of the Chinese, and at the same time, it also boosted the morale and confidence of the Chinese, so that they could stand tall in front of the white people!
The road is long, I will go up and down and seek!
It is true that there is a long way to go, but Li Zetian has an unshirkable responsibility!
With great power comes great responsibility!
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A week later, the storm of Chinese racism began to subside.
On June 1st, this day also happens to be Xiao Youran's second birthday, Microsoft chose to go public today, just to ask for good luck, I hope that Microsoft's listing can achieve great success!
Li Zetian and Yu Jingqiu took Xiao Youran to the NASDAQ together, and while ringing the bell, they gave Xiao Youran a birthday, so that she could spend an unforgettable birthday, and in the future, she will be full of happiness. On such an important day, of course, Xiao Youran has to dress up beautifully, wearing a beautiful birthday hat on his head, a white princess dress, and a pair of crystal shoes on his feet, which is very cute!
Bill Gates, Paul Allen, and Gary Kildare came to NASDAQ one step ahead of Li Zetian's family.
Seeing that they were coming in Li Zetian, he immediately stepped forward to greet them.
When Li Zetian saw their faces, they were all full of excitement and joy.
"Mr. Li, Mrs. Li, you're here! Oh, by the way, and the cute little leisurely, it's your birthday too!! Bill Gates said with a smile.
"Hello Uncle Bill!"
Xiao Youran shouted very politely, because of Microsoft's listing, Bill Gates has been to Li Zetian's house several times recently, and Xiao Youran naturally recognizes him. Paul Allen and Gary Kildare don't know each other anymore. Of course, they came to see her when Xiao Youran was full moon.
The two of them also greeted Li Zetian and Yu Jingqiu later.
Li Zetian responded with a smile, and immediately introduced the two of them to Xiao Youran.
Xiao Youran was very sensible and obedient, and shouted "Uncle Paul" and "Uncle Gary" to them respectively.
In addition, Goldman Sachs, Citibank, Chase, and HSBC, the lead underwriters of Microsoft Corporation, all sent important directors to the ceremony.
The NASDAQ opened at half past nine in the morning in the eastern part of the United States, and the time was approaching, and everyone was excited and very nervous at the same time.
Li Zetian looked at Bill Gates and said with emotion: "Time flies really fast, in a blink of an eye, it's been almost 10 years, but I still remember the scene when we were studying at Harvard University." Now, Microsoft is finally going public, but fortunately, it has lived up to the promise I made to you. I said I would definitely take you to NASDAQ to ring the bell, and today it finally came true!!"
Bill Gates nodded, also with emotion. When he first entered college, he dreamed of becoming a lawyer, or a mathematician, or a teacher, but he never wanted to become a CEO worth $10 billion. Today, he is worth more than $1 billion, much richer than his grandfather, a big banker! The reason why the trajectory of his fortunes has changed so dramatically is all due to the legendary genius in front of him.
Bill Gates often wonders if he hadn't met Chronos Li, maybe he would still be studying for a doctorate at some university and living an ordinary life......
"There's one last minute left, so get ready!" a Nasdaq official reminded.
Li Zetian and others picked up the red mallet one after another, even Xiao Youran was no exception, but she took a small one.
Not far away, the cameraman was already in place.
10-second countdown starts, 10, 9, 8 ,...... 4,3,2,1,0!!!
"Bang!"
Everyone excitedly waved the mallet in their hands and rang the bell!
At this moment, Microsoft Corporation is officially listed on the NASDAQ!
Click!
The reporters' flashes flickered.
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Microsoft's IPO, which issued 100 million shares, or 20% of the total share capital, was issued at an issue price of $25 per share, i.e., before going public, Microsoft was valued at $12.5 billion.
Generally speaking, a company with a first-time IPO can be estimated to have a market capitalization of $1 or 2 billion. The amount of financing = the issue price * the number of shares, and the issuance of 20% of the shares will be able to raise two or three hundred million US dollars.
Before going public, Microsoft's market capitalization was estimated to be more than $10 billion, which is extremely rare among listed companies. Therefore, Microsoft's listing this time raised a huge amount of $2.5 billion!!
At this moment, Microsoft's stock was frantically snapped up by shareholders, and the stock price soared.
"Damn, Microsoft's stock price is rising so fast, I have to buy more quickly!"
"Chronos Li's company, yes, will have a future and its stock will definitely appreciate in the future!"
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Microsoft is highly sought after by shareholders, and as the first listed company under Li Zetian's name, many people are very optimistic about its development potential, and the stock price rose by $2.4 in less than an hour. At noon, Microsoft's stock price broke through $30!
Li Zetian, Bill Gates and others ate cake in the restaurant opposite the huge display board outside the NASDAQ, while paying attention to the movement of Microsoft stock.
"Chronos, Microsoft's market capitalization is $15 billion!! Bill Gates enthused.
Li Zetian smiled, he was much calmer than Bill Gates, and smiled: "Looking at the situation, the stock price will rise, but it is difficult to break through $20 billion." ”
"Oh, it's a bit hard. Bill Gates nodded, "There aren't too many users using personal computers right now, and Microsoft has limited sales...... However, with the popularity of personal computers, Microsoft's market capitalization will naturally explode!"
"Yes!"
In the afternoon, Microsoft stock was still singing all the way. At two o'clock, the stock price rose to $34.5 per share.
"I'll go, Microsoft's stock price has risen so sharply, it doesn't mean to weaken at all!"
"Unbelievable!! is Microsoft's market capitalization going to exceed $20 billion?"
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At the close of the day, it was indeed beyond Li Zetian's expectations, and Microsoft's market value reached $21.05 billion!
"The stock price has risen too fast, from $25 to more than $40, it can only be said that the shareholders are too enthusiastic!" Li Zetian couldn't help but shake his head and smile.
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