Chapter 204 I often walk by the river, how can I not get my shoes wet
Since the creation of Jerry and David's World Wide Web Guide in '94, the two immature Yahoo chiefs have experienced a series of fantastic experiences such as skyrocketing clicks, being ordered to move out by the school, officially starting a company to raise funds to start a business, growing savagely, reaching a peak of 42 million weekly page views on the website in just two years, passing the IPO application, and about to go public.
But for Roland, since he threw his goal of investing in Yahoo to David Olson, the development of the company, the financing negotiations, all of this, in fact, he does not care, as a layman, he never leads the insider, and as a layman, what he cares about most is actually the whole investment, how much money he can make.
Because of this, when he got the statement of the total amount of funds raised by David's IPO plan, Roland was actually concerned that Yahoo would sell 2.6 million shares at a price of $13 per share, raising $33.8 million.
In addition, he also looked at the number of shares he held - 4.68 million.
If it is calculated according to the valuation of the IPO, then the shares in his hand are worth 60.84 million, as for whether this price is reasonable? Is it more or less? Then Roland, even more unknown.
But he knew one of Rebus's words: 'Standing on the tuyere, pigs can fly!' ’
And now, Yahoo is the pig standing on the Internet outlet.
On April 12, David Olsen, the spokesperson of Overwatch Ventures, appeared on the NASDAQ in New York, and he greeted the guys in a suit and leather shoes in a formulaic manner, even if he smiled, but there was no sincerity in his eyes.
As a guy who started with real estate, how could he not have experienced such a thing as going public?
And the reason why he appeared here was completely Roland's little beep cub, and he didn't want to show up at all!
That's right, even if he knew the news of Yahoo's listing, Roland had no intention of going to the scene to join in the fun, compared with the little black next door who followed the crowd and followed the whole process of Netscape's listing, Roland was more willing to throw these boring processes to David.
Staring at a computer screen and witnessing the digital jitter of the call auction?
Head to the open studio, stand in front of the marquee, smile silly in front of media people and cameras with the NASDAQ and Yahoo logos in the background? Then press the button that I don't know how many times it has been touched, and it is considered to be the completion of ringing the bell?
And then in the midst of formulaic speeches, welcome the arrival of streamers and pieces of paper?
It's just so boring......
If Roland had no memories of his past life, he would probably be very interested in this kind of IPO.
Because every number that shakes on the NASDAQ screen means that you can cash out the money you sell.
But after knowing that Yahoo's market value will surpass Berkshire Hathaway one day, he can't be excited about the IPO or something, and those who are hypocritical and wrongful are naturally handed over to the chairman of Shouwang Ventures, David Olsen, to deal with!
Anyway, non-listed companies do not need to disclose shareholder information, and through a series of previous investment negotiations, people only know that it is David Investment who controls everything, as for the real big boss Roland?
I'm just a filmmaker, I want outsiders to know how much net worth I have, what do I do?
Insiders just need to know it!
It's a pity that the idea is beautiful, and the reality is skinny.
On the day of Yahoo's listing, the stock price soared from $13 to $43, and although the closing price fell back to $33, it was already the third-highest stock price growth in Nasdaq history as of then. The increase of 154 also exceeded the 1002 of Netscape, becoming the darling of investors and the focus of the media.
And the 4.68 million shares held by Shouwang Venture Capital are worth 1.5 billion!
Although the two young Yahoo chiefs have all become young billionaires with a book value of 130 million, if this 500 million is added to Roland's head, then his net worth is already more than 1 billion!
But—
The person who came forward was David Olsen after all!
Roland felt that if he didn't show up, the media would ignore him, but he forgot that if the halo of successful investors was hung on the Olsons, the impact would be no less than that of Roland himself!
Why?
Because they are successful real estate developers in the first place!
Because America's hottest sister flower is the couple's daughter!
Because America's youngest A+list is the guy they adopted!
Because the Shuangxing Group they operate has mastered the hottest young men and women brands in America!
Because on the Internet outlet, they have succeeded again!
It's not news that successful people are succeeding again, but the question is......
David is a cross-industry success......
If it is said that it is the first place in an industry, it is strength and luck, and it has continuously achieved success in the four fields of real estate, film and television entertainment, clothing manufacturing, and the Internet......
What is this special code?
If Roland went to the NASDAQ and said that Yahoo was the product of his own interest, casual throwing, and luck, then the media would at most crown him with a Hollywood A+list as a treasure boy kissed by God, but David went to ......
It just blew up!
The record of Chi Guoguo is also terrifying!
Because of this, the leisure in Roland's imagination did not appear at all, and the overwhelming reports swept in-
[Three minutes to take you to understand the cross-border billionaire David Olsen!] 】
[Forty-year-old net worth of more than three billion! ] David Olsen is the most successful cross-industry player! 】
[Why can David Olsen be the first in the cross-industry head? 】
[Parenting experts reveal how to make you like Mr. and Mrs. Olson, send your children to the other side of success!] 】
[Forbes Rich List is newly released! ] The Olsen family is on the list for the first time! 】
If it had been in the past, for Roland's sake, these news would not have appeared with great fanfare at all.
But the problem is, this time you are the ones who took the initiative to stand in front of the stage!
If this is not reported, then I will be sorry for the industry in their hands!
In addition to publishing a large number of headlines, the family was also blocked by various media!
"Roland Allen, what do you think of your uncle David Olson's inclusion in the Forbes list?"
"Uh...... My name is also on the Forbes list......" Roland smiled awkwardly, motioned for the other party to turn the magazine in his hand to the Hollywood page, and pointed to the third place on the power list.
"Roland Allen, can you tell us how the Olsons educate you on a daily basis?"
"Uh...... Ask for a tutor, do math problems, love physics, chemistry, biology...... James is now a top student......"
"Roland Allen, do you know how much of your personal assets account for the total assets of your family?"
"Uh...... I don......'t know," Roland replied, adding in his heart 'weird'.
"Roland Allen, you don't know, do you want to prevent girls from chasing you because of money? It's been years since you were last chased, and now are you dating other girls? Do you have a favorite girl? ”
Flower rub!
I may not be human, but you journalists are real dogs!
Is there such a problem with your method of extension?
Are you avenging the guys who went out on a field trip to Europe last time?
Roland was speechless when he heard the question of finding something to do, and after seeing the knowing smiles of those reporters, Roland instantly understood that these media all pointed to this opportunity and wanted to make more money!
Just give an answer, and they won't be entangled!
So, the helpless Roland had to cough and said, "Uh...... There was ......"
Rumble!
With the reports of various media, almost overnight, Roland, who had been silent for almost a year, reappeared in the public eye.
Not only that, with the blessing of the popularity of cross-border tycoons, the amazing popularity of the Olson sisters, coupled with the crazy surge of the Internet heat wave, the news related to them even exceeded the upcoming American election for a time!
For most people, the Olsen family is simply shit luck, not only can they give birth to a pair of treasure girls, but they can also pick up a treasure boy, plus the luck of hitting the Internet, that net worth is rising faster than the flood!
And for those fans who haven't seen the news of Roland's private life for a long time, what does it have to do with how rich the Olson family is? What they care about is what Roland said!
Almost at the same time that the news broke out, countless discussions suddenly popped up in the major discussion rooms on the Internet:
"Ahhhh Roland actually has a girl he likes? Does anyone know who it is? ”
"Isn't it Reese Witherspoon? They filmed "Spider-Man" together! ”
"I don't think so! If it's Reese, according to normal circumstances, after "Spider-Man" is finished, they will have a relationship! But since the completion in June last year, there has been no news from them! ”
"Who's that? Could it be that Roland went to fall in love in the past year? That's too good protection, isn't it? ”
"Wait! Has anyone seen last month's Oscars? Do you guys remember what Steven Spielberg said on stage? He said that a little kid he knew thought Kate Winslet was pretty! And if I'm not mistaken, Steven Spielberg seems to have only worked with Roland for a long time over the years, right? ”
"Seeing what you say, I also think there's a problem! When I watched the Oscars last month, I thought it was strange why Kate Winslet, a newcomer, was ridiculed by so many big names, and now that I look at it, maybe Roland stepped over her in front of those people? Sizzle...... Seems to be really possible? ”
"Oh? Hurry up, hurry up! Hurry up to IMDb! Flip through their profiles! Check their schedule! ”
Strange Knowledge...... Added ......
That's right! The media did save face and help Roland cover up, but it's always okay for us to send the news you gave yourself, right?
The big things will help you cover up, but everyone is going to eat, right?
If you can't report Kate Winslet, we'll report that you have a girl you like!
Anyway, we don't dig deeper, we just want to rub your traffic!
As for what your fans think, then we can't control it!
And the shameless behavior of those media made Roland feel that he was really beeping a dog.
He asked David to go, just to be lazy, and if he had known that he would have involved the whole family-
Then Roland definitely chose to go to the NASDAQ on his own!
It's not too late!
If he now publicly admits that Blizzard Capital and Blizzard Entertainment, Warcraft Films, Overwatch Ventures and Interstellar Records under the name of Blizzard Capital are all his sole proprietorships, he is creating another big news for the media on the issue of his girlfriend!
After all, there is no Berkshire Hathaway in Forbes' estimated wealth, only the Internet company of Overwatch Ventures, and Blizzard Entertainment, which has the same name as its parent company, Blizzard Capital.
As for Warcraft and Interstellar Records, these two things don't count!
However, Roland's act of stealing chickens and rice made the guys in the circle laugh.
Huh! Aren't you a cow beep? Don't you like to hide from the media? Don't you like to show off?
Did you put yourself in this time?
It's your news, that's your news, so why do you have to hide it and enjoy your leisure?
How much news was owed to the media before, and now it's all paid out at once......
What are you doing for half a day?
Of course, Fox, who is also a person in the circle, was very happy with the news made by Roland!
Although they did agree to announce the list of starring actors after the official start of filming of "Titanic", this does not prevent Roland from admitting that he has a favorite guy first!
In their opinion, Roland's behavior of overturning this work is simply an excellent publicity arrangement!
first the ridicule on the Oscars with explosive ratings, and then the admission under the topic of cross-border rich, and when the final romance film lineup was officially announced, fans couldn't see that the two people in and out of the play had become lovers?
Even if all the media don't show it, they still hold on, but fans are not stupid!
At that time, the guaranteed box office will come!
Romance movies!
Gimmicks are important!
If you guessed from the beginning that this movie could be tired to death, then it would be very easy to trick the little girl into watching it!
This is also the reason why the heroes and heroines of many romance films will always disclose their relationship when the movie is released!
For the money!
Eh, Roland is really a good guy!
If Roland knew what Fox thought, then he would have to wonder if the dog beep reporter was from News Corp., but in addition to Fox, he also thought that Roland was a good guy, and Sony.
They are worried that a serious "Spider-Man" announcement is not interesting!
Before they could start thinking about how to stir up the upcoming "Spider-Man", eh, Roland himself made a big news! This kind of behavior of doing the right thing at the right time, in the right place, made them admire!
Although compared with those model workers in the industry, Roland, who has a very low output, is too lazy to beep, but all the insiders combined, are not as good as his consciousness of consciously cooperating with the hype of the publisher!
If there is no news, make news too!
While admiring, Sony has not forgotten its own work.
Didn't the public want to know who Roland was referring to by 'yes'?
They understand that Roland is talking about Kate Winslet, but as the distributor, wouldn't it be okay to directly release the life photos of Roland and Reese during the filming of "Spider-Man"?
Follow the tabloid hype and get the heat up!
As long as they can make money, they dare to post any gossip!
What's more, isn't the role of tabloids that have no prestige and attract attention?
And what Sony wants is just to pull the public's eyes down on "Spider-Man" from the question of who Roland likes.
When the matter is over, Fox is decrypting, this is simply the perfect routine to kill two birds with one stone!
Roland, you're such a showman, give me a seat!