Time flies by.
In the twinkling of an eye, on May 15.
Today is a big day, especially for ICQ. Today is the third anniversary of ICQ.
ICQ is the world's first communication software. At the beginning of its establishment, there were only five people, Vizier, wadi, Goldfinger, Annon Amir, and Zhuke. The initial start-up fund was less than $1 million;
However, ICQ has caught up with the tide of the Internet era. Even if the communication software is launched, ICQ will immediately respond globally. With unprecedented creativity, ICQ will soon have a large number of users all over the world. Even in Asia, where the Internet is less developed at that time, the number of users in the market also accounts for 70%.
On March 28, 1998, ICQ was listed on NASDAQ.
The issue price of the stock was $39, but it soared to $52 as soon as it opened!
During the whole day, although ICQ's stock fluctuated, the overall rise was gratifying. The peak value of the day was as high as US $109, and it was US $92 at the end of the day.
In just one day, the market value of ICQ has reached 6 billion US dollars!
As of May 1999, looking at the development track of ICQ, there is no doubt that it is an Internet wealth myth, and its legendary degree is no less than that of Amazon, Yahoo, Dell and other giants.
Even if it's a little lonely now
And it has been challenged by instant messaging software developed by Microsoft and other companies. It is a big company with a market value of 7.2 billion US dollars.
Therefore, the third anniversary reception hosted by ICQ is still attracting the attention of numerous media all over the world.
"Hoo, it's not a small posture!"
As soon as Zhu Ke arrived in Silicon Valley, he was attacked by many reporters.
Inside and outside, there was a dense crowd.
And Zhuke's 12 armed security personnel, closely escorted by Zhuke, intercepted a number of media reporters outside.
"Mr. Wald, please say a few words!"
"As the founder of ICQ, this is the first ICQ reception you attended after you withdrew from ICQ. Would you like to express your views?"
"Mr. Wald, ICQ's stock price has broken down three times in the half month of May. It is facing a huge challenge. Don't you say something about it?"
"Please go and express your opinion."
Although the reporters were intercepted by the security personnel, in order to pursue the popularity of the news, they poured in one after another, and all of them were exhausted.
News is money!
If they don't get the first-hand news, the boss and editor in chief of their media company will never let them go.
Bodyguard Zhao Wushuang said in a deep voice: "boss, there are too many reporters. We will guard you to leave the scene quickly."
"No!"
Zhu Ke shook his head and said, "I knew the press would be dogged before I got here. Even if I leave now, they won't give up. "
"This..."
Zhao Wushuang looked at the reporters who looked like mad dogs.
Zhuke immediately gave him a reassuring look, and immediately yelled: "my time is limited, I can only give you three minutes, everyone order, OK?"
Three minutes?
Although a group of reporters are not very satisfied, it is the best thing for Zhuke to accept the interview.
Suddenly, the noisy scene was quiet.
Zhuke scanned the crowd and then pointed to a beautiful reporter in a red windbreaker in the front row.
"Just you."
Hearing this, the beautiful reporter immediately suppressed her excitement and said, "Hello, Mr. Wald. I'm a reporter from the financial edition of the Peng Bo news agency, vacalle. As we all know, you completed the withdrawal of ICQ shares in July last year, and have never had any business contacts with ICQ since. What are your reasons for attending the reception of ICQ's third anniversary this time? "
There is no doubt that this issue is the concern of many journalists.
Chucker said with a smile: "although I have withdrawn from ICQ, don't forget that I am one of the founders of ICQ. It's just like my child. Now I'm going to attend my child's third birthday. Is there a problem? "
Soon, Zhuke picked the second reporter.
"Mr. ward, I'm Billy Wilson, a reporter for the city news. What's your opinion on the three circuit breaker incidents of ICQ stock price in the recent half year
The reporter asked.
"What do I think?" chucker said with a smile? I'm not a shareholder in ICQ again. "
For this answer, the reporters present will not be satisfied.
As an eye, Zucker knows.
"I'll just say a few more words."
"The three circuit breaker events of ICQ in the Nasdaq stock market recently were caused by the financial statements of ICQ in the first quarter of this year. I paid a little attention to them."
"The profit of ICQ in the first quarter of this year was US $23.9 million, down a lot from US $38.2 million in the fourth quarter of last year, which is also the source of ICQ's recent three circuit breakers."
"Of course, you will certainly ask Microsoft's MSN, as well as the challenges of local instant messaging software for ICQ in overseas countries and regions. Do you want to ask these questions?"
Voice down, people have nodded as if pounding garlic.
However
Zucker spread his hands and said, "please, I don't have an instant messaging software company. I've been busy with the release and publicity of my grand Greek wedding and 300 warriors of Sparta, and even the construction of overseas distribution channels. I'm very busy. You say that I'm very concerned about today's global instant messaging market, How much do you know? "
"But you..."
A reporter also wanted to ask, but was interrupted by Zhuke's wave.
"I never publish what I don't know," chuckland said
Between words, Zhuke is full of strength.
You're a reporter, do I have to bird you?
Zhuke is the boss of an entertainment company, but he is not a star actor or director. He is a worker behind the scenes. He doesn't like to appear in public. If he dares to blackmail Laozi, he will wait for a summons from the court.
The reporter asked a question: "Mr. Wald, according to people familiar with the matter, weisige and other management teams intend to call you back to ICQ company. What's your opinion?"
Chucker said with a smile: "people in the know? I don't know. Don't make a scene
Reporter's question 2: "since ICQ went public last year, it has made a bold move. In a short period of one year, it has acquired 12 American enterprises, and at the same time, it has established or acquired 17 overseas companies. However, as of the beginning of May this year, according to the information, as many as 9 subsidiaries have gone bankrupt and restructured. Can you express your views?"
"Oh, so many subsidiaries?"
"I don't know," chucker said with a look of surprise. "What do you want me to say? And you also know that although I have created many subsidiaries, I have no experience of bankruptcy and reorganization. I can't give an answer. "
......
Zhuke gave reporters three minutes to ask questions. However, when Zhuke answered the questions, he ignored the obstruction of the security team and chatted with them for more than ten minutes.
Generally speaking, up to now, many media reporters blocking Zhuke are still very satisfied with Zhuke's answer.
Even if there are some problems, Zucker avoids the heavy and takes the light.
In the evening.
Less than half an hour before the official start of the reception, Zhuke has led the team to the designated site.
"Hi, Chuck!"
As soon as I stepped into the meeting hall, before I sat down, a man called to Zhuke.
This is Rupert Murdoch, chairman of News Corporation. Of course, he is accompanied by a Chinese American woman.
"Hello, Mr. Murdoch, and Ms. Wendi Deng." Chuck shakes hands.
Yes, this Chinese American woman who lives next to Murdoch is the third Murdoch lady in the future, Wendi Deng.
Of course, they are not married yet.
But soon, the wedding date is in June, and Zucker has received an invitation to the wedding.
"Mr. Murdoch, he is still so energetic that I admire him on this back." Chuckles.
Murdoch shook his head and said, "I'm old. Where can I compare with you young people? Besides, you've done a good job recently. You've cleaned up Steve Roth of Warner. This old guy depends on his old age. I've wanted to clean him up for a long time
Zhu Ke said: "Heroes think alike."
Steve Ross, the chairman of Time Warner Group, has always been very overbearing, and many people are unhappy with him. It can also be explained why the six major Hollywood companies did not intervene in the issue of Junker against Warner Group.
The dirtiness between the big six is deeper than Zhuke thought!
It's no surprise to see Murdoch here. After all, ICQ is also a famous large enterprise in the United States, and Murdoch's News Corporation, however, has a lot of shares in ICQ.
On a day like today, it's strange that he doesn't show up.
"The first watch" came late.