December 1st, Sunday.

While having dinner at the old man's house, his second uncle Tang Yi took the initiative to talk about something, "I got news that China Microelectronics is about to launch Series B financing. Are you interested in participating?"

"Of course, what is the specific situation?"

Zhang Shuo was stunned for a moment, and then realized that the complete set of EUV lithography machine technology should have been safely delivered to Huaxia Microelectronics.

To digest such a set of technologies, Huaxia Microelectronics needs a lot of funds.

Financing becomes inevitable.

"The specific situation has not been announced yet. I only know that the scale of this financing is very large, estimated to be 40 to 50 billion level financing." Tang Yi only came to test Zhang Shuo's tone.

"Then let's talk about it then."

After mastering the core technology of lithography machines, Huaxia Microelectronics' future is definitely worth looking forward to.

No matter how high the valuation is, it is worth betting on.

………

Monday, December 2nd.

In the office, Zhang Shuo is reviewing and approving the funding application for December. Since it is the last month of 2013, the funding has increased a lot, mainly including——

Allocate 1 billion R&D funding to the Fertile Soil Research Institute;

Allocate 2.5 billion operating funds to Mango Group, including 1 billion R&D funds;

Allocate 400 million operating funds to Nebula Technology, including 200 million R&D funds;

Allocate 200 million operating funds to Jiaoyang Holdings;

Allocate 300 million operating funds to the headquarters of Germination Group, including the operating expenses of the property management department.

A total of 4.4 billion funds.

As Mango M1 sells like hotcakes, it sells it at a loss. The higher the sales volume of Mango M1, the greater the loss of Mango Group. In addition, as the year is approaching, operating expenses have increased by another 500 million.

The same is true for the allocation of group headquarters.

In addition to the fixed allocation, in November, Sprout Group also increased capital to Pinxixi Group by 4.5 billion.

In terms of profit.

In November, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment turned over a profit of 7.3 billion, Maili Group turned over a profit of 5.9 billion, Qinghe Technology turned over a profit of 600 million, and Sprout Financial Holdings turned over a profit of 700 million.

The total profit turned in was 14.5 billion.

The profits handed over by Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment include the 1.5 billion overseas agency fee for "Clash Royale".

Another "windfall".

Even without unconventional income, Germination Group's monthly profit of 14.5 billion has exceeded the total profit of Shi Tengda in the past 13 years.

In the future, the gap between the two sides will only widen.

--slightly--

[Level]: 10,000/100 million)

【Cash】: 41.2 billion

[Loans]: 24.5 billion (bank loans) 11 billion (corporate bonds) 8.4 billion (overseas loans)

--slightly--

Last month, Sprout Group passively increased bank loans by 10 billion, and combined with the profit balance, the cash flow on the group's books exceeded 40 billion in one fell swoop.

The record was refreshed again.

In the future, Sprout Group's cash flow will exceed 100 billion, which is expected to become the new normal.

Basic operation six!

………

Entering December, the biggest news on the Chinese Internet was that the relevant departments ended the antitrust investigation against Gaotong and issued a sky-high US$1.5 billion fine to Gaotong.

That’s $500 million more than the original time and space.

Naturally, they also considered that before, Gaotong not only arrogantly issued a ban order against Maili Group, but also intimidated Xiaomi, Meiyuan and other Chinese mobile phone manufacturers.

Seriously disrupted the order of China's mobile phone market.

It can be seen that Gaotong is reaping the consequences this time. Even though it is only an extra 500 million US dollars, the total amount of fines exceeds 10 billion. Even for a semiconductor giant like Gaotong, it is very painful.

In particular, the relevant departments clearly put forward two rectification requirements in their investigation conclusions on Gaotong.

First, cooperation with Chinese mobile phone manufacturers must not be terminated or refused without reason.

This article is obviously aimed at the ban order issued by Gaotong on Maili Group to ensure that Gaotong cannot use patented technology to dominate the mobile phone market at will.

It was like cutting off one of Gaotong's claws.

With the global sales of Maili X2, Maili mobile phones have become comparable to Pingguo. With the existence of Sanxing, China has no reason not to protect it and cannot allow Maili Group to be bullied by Gaotong.

As long as Gaotong doesn't want to give up on the Chinese market...

Second, it requires Gaotong to reduce patent licensing fees and clearly proposes recommended charging standards.

Obviously, Gaotong's high "Gaotong tax" has clearly drawn a red line to ensure that Gaotong cannot do whatever it wants by taking advantage of its patents.

The above two requirements are equivalent to putting a rope on Gaotong, who was previously unscrupulous.

Make it impossible for him to act recklessly!

In the original time and space, the antitrust investigation of Gaotong by the relevant departments lasted for a full year, but in this life, the investigation was completed in just over three months.

The efficiency is more than twice as fast.

The reason is definitely related to the fact that this lawsuit was initiated by the Sprout Group.

As the leader of China's private companies, Sprout Group has a good reputation. If it is bullied, the relevant departments will not sit idly by and their efficiency will naturally increase.

This is influence.

From Gaotong's point of view, although it was fined and forced to reduce patent licensing fees, it managed to maintain the Chinese market and was able to continue charging fees in a serious manner.

It's barely acceptable.

You know, before the verdict came out, even partners Xiaomi, Mei Dao and others coyly suspended the payment of patent licensing fees to Gaotong.

Now everyone has to pay normally, including the Maili Group that took the lead in the rebellion.

Of course, since Gaotong is no longer a monster, there is no need for Maili Group to continue to break business rules. The patent licensing fees that should be paid normally should be paid normally.

I still have some business literacy.

For Maili Group, the announcement of the Gaotong antitrust investigation means that the possibility of Gaotong wanting to initiate intellectual property litigation against Maili Mobile Phones in overseas markets is extremely slim.

Unless Gaotong wants to be beaten in China again.

Without Gaotong's obstruction, Maili Mobile's development overseas, especially in the European market, will become unimpeded and begin to enter the fast lane of expansion.

As for saying.

The claims made by competitors such as Pingguo and Sanxing are based on intellectual property rights. Maili Group relies on the trump card of "fingerprint unlocking technology" to be able to fight back and forth with Sanxing and Pingguo.

The final result will most likely be mutual compensation and settlement.

This.

It will undoubtedly boost the overseas brand influence of Maili mobile phones.

Just like this lawsuit, after the news of "Gaotong loses and Maili wins" spreads overseas, overseas consumers will undoubtedly take another high look at Maili mobile phones.

Approved.

Maili mobile phone can compete with giants like Gaotong.

Subconsciously, Maili mobile phones will be placed in the same echelon as Pingguo and Sanxing, which tacitly recognizes the positioning of Maili mobile phones as a high-end brand and becomes one of the new choices.

Accompanied by.

The sales volume of Maili mobile phones in overseas markets such as Europe, South America, Japan, and Southeast Asia has ushered in another wave of growth, and it has finally truly opened up in overseas markets.

Sales of a single mobile phone exceeding 100 million in the future are no longer just a luxury.

In China itself, after the news of the verdict came out, the Internet was naturally abuzz.

"Haha, it's so satisfying!"

"I give the official thumbs up, that's what it is. We can't let these overseas giants get used to us."

"The official is so brave this time!"

"Ten billion fines, this should be a record, right? Just ask Gaotong if it hurts?"

"Gaotong: It hurts, but I can't say it!"

"Hey, this time, I finally have a clear idea. Well done to the officials!!!"

"I also want to give a thumbs up to Mei Ya!"
To be continued...