Comments on: Rumor: Zynga to Introduce Employee Stock Sale Plan as It Waits On IPO [Confirmed] http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/ Tracking Innovation at the Convergence of Games and Social Platforms Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:17:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Zynga Has a New Investor and Social Gaming Platform Provider: Google http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-20412 Zynga Has a New Investor and Social Gaming Platform Provider: Google Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:21:53 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-20412 [...] never filed standard regulatory paperwork showing that it has raised the SoftBank money, or the $180 million it announced it was receiving from Digital Sky Technology back in February. Instead, piecemeal [...] [...] never filed standard regulatory paperwork showing that it has raised the SoftBank money, or the $180 million it announced it was receiving from Digital Sky Technology back in February. Instead, piecemeal [...]

]]> By: Out of Zynga’s Confusing Deal Terms Come Big New Fundings http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-17974 Out of Zynga’s Confusing Deal Terms Come Big New Fundings Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:22:44 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-17974 [...] a big cash hoard in the last year. Between the $180 million it said it raised in December from aconsortium led by Digital Sky Technologies, and $147 million that it has not confirmed it has raised from SoftBank, the company could have [...] [...] a big cash hoard in the last year. Between the $180 million it said it raised in December from aconsortium led by Digital Sky Technologies, and $147 million that it has not confirmed it has raised from SoftBank, the company could have [...]

]]> By: Zynga’s Confusing Deal Terms Result in Acquisitions, Padding in Case of Hard Times http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-17972 Zynga’s Confusing Deal Terms Result in Acquisitions, Padding in Case of Hard Times Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:16:39 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-17972 [...] a big cash hoard in the last year. Between the $180 million it said it raised in December from aconsortium led by Digital Sky Technologies, and $147 million that it has not confirmed it has raised from SoftBank, the company could have [...] [...] a big cash hoard in the last year. Between the $180 million it said it raised in December from aconsortium led by Digital Sky Technologies, and $147 million that it has not confirmed it has raised from SoftBank, the company could have [...]

]]> By: Zynga Sets Sail for Japan, the World, With $147M SoftBank Investment http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-17756 Zynga Sets Sail for Japan, the World, With $147M SoftBank Investment Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:14:39 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-17756 [...] investment adds to an already-bulging war chest for Zynga. Its last round was $180 million from a consortium led by Digital Sky Technologies, late last [...] [...] investment adds to an already-bulging war chest for Zynga. Its last round was $180 million from a consortium led by Digital Sky Technologies, late last [...]

]]> By: 180 Milyon dolar yatırım!! FarmVille « LokumOyun.com http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-15152 180 Milyon dolar yatırım!! FarmVille « LokumOyun.com Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:49:43 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-15152 [...] DST’nin yaptığı yatırıma dair The New York Times’ın paylaştığı bilgiye göre, DST ilk olarak şirket çalışanlarının ve önceki yatırımcılarının hisselerinin bir kısmını satın alacak sonra da şirket hisselerini üzerine geçirecek. Şirket çalışanlarının hisselerinin satın alınabileceği söylentileri zaten dün farklı kaynaklara dayandırılarak Inside Social Games sitesinde de konu olmuştu. [...] [...] DST’nin yaptığı yatırıma dair The New York Times’ın paylaştığı bilgiye göre, DST ilk olarak şirket çalışanlarının ve önceki yatırımcılarının hisselerinin bir kısmını satın alacak sonra da şirket hisselerini üzerine geçirecek. Şirket çalışanlarının hisselerinin satın alınabileceği söylentileri zaten dün farklı kaynaklara dayandırılarak Inside Social Games sitesinde de konu olmuştu. [...]

]]> By: Tencent Investment in DST Shows International Confluence of Social Games, Social Networks, and Virtual Goods http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-14595 Tencent Investment in DST Shows International Confluence of Social Games, Social Networks, and Virtual Goods Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:34:51 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-14595 [...] then put $180 million into Zynga last year, in a scantly detailed investment where early employees were similarly able to sell some stock. Partner Alexander Tamas told us at [...] [...] then put $180 million into Zynga last year, in a scantly detailed investment where early employees were similarly able to sell some stock. Partner Alexander Tamas told us at [...]

]]> By: Interview with Zynga CEO Mark Pincus on Social Gaming in 2010 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-11328 Interview with Zynga CEO Mark Pincus on Social Gaming in 2010 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:19:52 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-11328 [...] earlier this month, the company closed a $180 million round of funding, in part to let employees sell stock. The signs, more than ever, point to an initial public offering, even though the company and our [...] [...] earlier this month, the company closed a $180 million round of funding, in part to let employees sell stock. The signs, more than ever, point to an initial public offering, even though the company and our [...]

]]> By: Taking Stock of Facebook’s Top Social Game Developers in 2009 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-11320 Taking Stock of Facebook’s Top Social Game Developers in 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:21:31 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-11320 [...] and around 60 million daily active users — and a big new round of $180 million, including an employee stock sale plan — we can expect the company to be around for a long time to come. At some point, probably as [...] [...] and around 60 million daily active users — and a big new round of $180 million, including an employee stock sale plan — we can expect the company to be around for a long time to come. At some point, probably as [...]

]]> By: Edwin Permana http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-11315 Edwin Permana Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:35:04 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-11315 That 1 billion dollar value is just an estimate of revenue and projected growth by mark pincus I think mark plan is to execute the plan to take Zynga to 1 billion dollar revenue first before going to IPO Given current projection of 2009 200 million revenue with 35%-45% growth yearly, It is within the realm of probablity for Zynga plan to be realized with 1Billion dollar in 2 years period. I personally think a genius strategist and well executioner style CEO + investor like mark pincus can pull this out excellently That 1 billion dollar value is just an estimate of revenue and projected growth by mark pincus

I think mark plan is to execute the plan to take Zynga to 1 billion dollar revenue first before
going to IPO

Given current projection of 2009 200 million revenue with 35%-45% growth yearly, It is within the realm of probablity for Zynga plan to be
realized with 1Billion dollar in 2 years period.

I personally think a genius strategist and well executioner style CEO + investor like mark pincus can pull this out excellently

]]> By: DST Partner Talks Facebook, Zynga and Future Plans http://www.insidesocialgames.com/2009/12/15/rumor-zynga-to-introduce-employee-stock-sale-plan-as-it-waits-on-ipo/comment-page-1/#comment-11004 DST Partner Talks Facebook, Zynga and Future Plans Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:12:53 +0000 http://www.insidesocialgames.com/?p=9425#comment-11004 [...] firm announced it had led Zynga’s $180 million round, earlier this week, including what we’ve heard is $50 million for employee and investor shares. At the same time, it has continued purchasing [...] [...] firm announced it had led Zynga’s $180 million round, earlier this week, including what we’ve heard is $50 million for employee and investor shares. At the same time, it has continued purchasing [...]

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