novelones Chapter 277: Amazing increase, why is this person happier than me?
Chapter 277: Amazing increase, why is this person happier than me?
And such good things!
Wang Lei suddenly changed his face, as if he was afraid that Clark would regret it.
Clark was speechless. As a founder of a company, he couldn't have no credibility at all.
He promised in front of many people:
"In order to thank Mr. Wang for his continued support of Netscape, I, Clark, are willing to transfer 3% of Mr. Wang's shares to Mr. Wang at today's closing price. I hope everyone can bear witness."
Wang Lei nodded with satisfaction. It is estimated that Clark will regret it before long.
As soon as 9:[-] in the beautiful country arrived, the New York Stock Exchange opened on time.
"here we go!"
Netscape's shareholders and founding team were all staring at the big screens and the rolling numbers.
As soon as the market opened, Netscape's stock began to rise.
Before everyone could recover, the stock price had reached $36 per share.
The seven members of the founding team all hugged each other excitedly.
When they joined Netscape, Clark gave each of them 1% of the shares, with Andrei, the company's VP, holding 2.65%.
In just a few minutes, the value of each of them has increased a lot.
Andre shouted excitedly: "We became multimillionaires!"
The rich people at the scene watched this scene with interest. Perhaps it has been too long since they made their first pot of gold, and they have forgotten the excitement they once had.
But watching the stock price continue to grow and making a lot of money, they also took out champagne to celebrate.
Wang Lei, an outsider, was also dragged by Clark to meet Robert.
"You two, I know there are rumors that there are some misunderstandings between you, but after today you are all shareholders of Netscape. I hope you two can put aside the rumors outside and work together to help our Netscape company become bigger and stronger."
As soon as he finished speaking, many capital giants looked over.
They all felt that this upstart Internet man was a little too arrogant. He had just become a small tycoon with a net worth of over [-] million and yet he dared to take care of the affairs of a [-]-billionaire.
In order to avoid suspicion, Wang Lei rarely had the opportunity to have a drink with Robert before. How could he let go of such a rare opportunity.
"cheers!"
In the eyes of everyone's astonishment, the cups of the three people touched each other.
An invited reporter picked up his camera and captured the scene.
"Do these two have any intention of making peace?"
"As expected, the old saying goes, as long as there are enough benefits, cats and mice can be friends."
Clark seemed extremely proud to be able to have Wang Lei and Robert sit together and chat happily.
Wang Lei still admires this new rich man. His two consecutive entrepreneurial successes are enough to prove his ability.
Thinking of this, Wang Lei kindly reminded:
"Clark, don't tell me to pour cold water on you. My father is one of the major shareholders of Microsoft. As far as we know, Microsoft has actually been developing its own browser!"
Hearing this, Clark, who had been so proud just now, suddenly became unhappy.
That's Microsoft, the company of the world's richest man!
The world's largest company by market capitalization.
In front of Netscape is the existence of Big Mac.
This news brought a great shock to Clark.
But soon other shareholders questioned Wang Lei:
"Clark, don't listen to his alarmist talk.
Netscape is not afraid of any competition in the browser field. We already have tens of millions of users. The TV industry has been using it for many years, and the radio has been used for many years. Microsoft's products have not yet been released, but you have successfully launched it. Leave other companies far behind. It is simply impossible for them to surpass you. "
Everyone thought it made sense, why they were optimistic about Netscape and wanted a piece of the pie even if they broke their heads.
It is nothing more than taking a fancy to Netscape's near-monopoly position in the browser track.
Once a monopoly is formed, it will be difficult to surpass it without major technological breakthroughs.
Moreover, Microsoft's products have not yet been announced, and Netscape, which has raised huge amounts of money, can strengthen itself in a short period of time.
Clark is not a short-sighted person, and everyone's words have not completely eliminated his sense of crisis.
Wang Lei, who was rebutted, argued with the man with the strength of his wine:
"As we all know, Microsoft controls the global computer system market. If Microsoft seizes market share by pre-installing its own browser on every Windows system, how will Netscape respond?"
The few people who were so proud just now were stunned by the question.
They realize that this is a problem that must be faced. There is a high possibility that Microsoft will do this in order to force its own browser.
Once Microsoft does this, Netscape's browser market will definitely be cannibalized by the other party.
Even if Netscape can retain some old users, its decline is only a matter of time.
Clark was also lost in thought.
Compared with the lively atmosphere outside, the atmosphere in the entire VIP room was almost solid.
This group of Wall Street geniuses came up with ideas for Netscape.
They knew very well that the reason why Wang Lei was throwing cold water was because of the Netscape shares in their hands.
They will not give up the Netscape shares they finally obtained just because of Wang Lei's few words.
That's tens of millions of users, a future cash cow in their eyes.
Clark also didn't understand very much.
He obviously looks very optimistic about Netscape and insists on investing in Netscape, but at the same time he keeps pouring cold water on it.
The suggestions put forward by these financial tycoons are all clichés, which are nothing more than technological innovation, optimized functions, etc.
He would rather listen to Wang Lei's opinion.
Being smart, he had already vaguely guessed Wang Lei's innermost plans.
Thinking of this, he coughed and said to all investors:
“Everyone, your proposal cannot solve Netscape’s disadvantageous position in competition, it can only postpone Netscape’s decline.
If you are not determined to live or die with Netscape, you can withdraw at any time and let the capital of better Netscape come in. "
All the big investors are thinking, maybe now is the time to cash out?
Clark asked Wang Lei again:
"Mr. Wang, you raised the question. You must have some response..."
Just when Wang Lei wanted to refuse to answer this question, Netscape's VP Andri rushed into the box excitedly.
He said excitedly:
"Everyone, Netscape's stock price has risen to $70 per share!"
Everyone was shocked and looked through the glass at the large rolling screen.
All I saw was that the share price of Netscape stock had risen to $71.
The numbers continue to rise.
Everyone immediately put all the unhappiness behind them.
Until now, these Wall Street tycoons are a little unable to sit still.
Because Netscape's market value has exceeded 35 billion US dollars, such an astonishing increase is the first time in their rich life experience.
Wang Lei also hugged Robert excitedly and spun around in circles.
Because he indirectly held 49% of Netscape's shares, the tens of millions of dollars he originally invested increased by more than a hundred times in an instant.
Wang Lei couldn't help but sigh, the Internet in the beautiful country is really a magical place.
Clark on the side was a little confused, why Wang Lei was more excited than him, the founder, when he had not yet become a shareholder of Netscape.
Thinking of selling 3% of the shares to Wang Lei, Clark couldn't help but worry about gains and losses.
The good news is that he can cash out [-] million US dollars immediately, but the worrying thing is that Netscape's stock may continue to rise in this situation.