My 1999

"Do you know Marvel?"

Chu Gang shook his head.

He moved to the United States to study for a Ph.D. after graduating from college. His basic habits and preferences have already been formed. He has watched a lot of movies, but rarely read any comics.

"Marvel is one of the two most well-known comic companies in the United States. It holds many comic copyrights. I am very interested. So, after you return to New York, ask someone to collect news about Marvel."

Hongmeng’s pan-entertainment business is destined to enter the entertainment industry.

But a decade ago, the domestic entertainment industry could not make much money, but Hollywood could not miss it.

As the most valuable brand in Hollywood in the next twenty or even thirty years, Marvel is not to be missed.

Chu Gang nodded and agreed.

The two chatted until nine o'clock in the evening before leaving.

Chu Gang stayed in Silicon Valley for three days before leaving.

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London Heathrow Airport.

The Golden Eagle landed slowly.

After the plane stopped, Xu Liang walked down the spiral staircase.

"Mr. Xu."

Huo Yan came forward.

After a brief handshake.

"Get in the car first."

"good."

Come to the car.

"Is the acquisition of Manchester United's equity completed?"

"Yes. We acquired 4.99% at a cost of 13 million pounds, and Standard Chartered purchased 4.99% of the equity at a cost of 15 million pounds."

Xu Liang nodded.

Standard Chartered's appearance is not too ugly.

"How much money is left in the company account?"

"£122 million."

“What about Manchester United’s share price?”

"It has increased by 4% and has now risen to 260 million pounds."

Xu Liang nodded, "When are you going to take action?"

“The sooner the better, the later the better.”

"Then let's start tomorrow."

"Um."

"Where are the funds?" Xu Liang asked.

"Standard Chartered has been contacted and they will provide us with a mortgage."

Xu Liang nodded, feeling confident.

The next day, Hanhua Capital London Branch.

Xu Liang stood aside and watched Huo Yan give instructions to the company's traders.

"Guys, in the next fifteen days, we are going to conduct a blitzkrieg. The content is very simple. All Manchester United stocks on the secondary market will be wiped out.

Take as much as you can. We have plenty of bullets.

That's all I said, who has any questions? "

"BOSS, I just want to know how much bonus I can get after completing this order?"

asked a young man with long hair and unkempt appearance, who looked like a frustrated artist.

“Three times the bonus during overtime, and five times the bonus if more than 20% of the shares can be acquired within 15 days, and the price of Manchester United does not increase by more than 40%.

In short, the more shares you acquire, the lower the price will rise, and the more bonus you will get. I have made a specific form and Ellie will send it to you soon.

OK, who has any questions? "

The company's five traders are gearing up.

"BOSS, I just want to know when can I take action?"

"It's now."

Huo Yan affirmed.

Wow.

The out-of-character trader let out a strange cry, and quickly started operating the keyboard with his hands.

"You little Manchester United bitch, I'm an Arsenal fan and I'm going to fuck you hard this time."

"Money, money, Uncle Grus is now a super rich man."...

Accompanied by various vulgar words, the data on the computer flashed quickly.

Gradually, the sound returned to calmness, and there was nothing else except the sound of typing on the computer keyboard.

Looking at the traders who were focusing on acquiring shares from the secondary market, Xu Liang waved to Huo Yan.

The two came outside.

"Mr. Xu, don't be surprised. Foreigners have more personality. In fact, they are all very good traders..."

Xu Liang interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"No need to explain, that's not what I care about."

There was a pause.

“Is Manchester United’s term sheet ready?”

"It's ready. On the fifteenth day, I will deliver it to LSE and Manchester United on time."

Xu Liang nodded and patted his shoulder.

"I'm waiting to hear your good news."

"I will definitely not disappoint you." Huo Yan said confidently.

Xu Liang nodded and left.

Don't use it if you doubt it, don't doubt it if you employ it.

One day, two days, five days.

Manchester United's share price rose by 10% without realizing it.

At this time, some people began to discover that some people were buying up Manchester United shares in the secondary market.

On the tenth day, the front page of The Times appeared.

"Who is buying Manchester United?" 》

"In just ten days, Manchester United's share price has risen from 260 million pounds to 338 million pounds. All Manchester United shares on the secondary market are being acquired rapidly.

Obviously, there are malicious investors targeting Manchester United.

Who is he? "

As a Premier League giant, Manchester United has a huge influence in the UK.

It also has huge influence in Europe.

This press release put the acquisition of Manchester United under the sun.

For a time, everyone paid attention to the acquisition of Manchester United.

Manchester United's share price rose rapidly.

In just five days, it exceeded 350 million pounds, and it continues to rise.

at this time.

Manchester United's management and the London Securities and Exchange Commission simultaneously received Hanhua Capital's investment letter of intent and formally submitted an acquisition invitation to Manchester United.

At the same time, Hanhua Capital also announced a press conference at the Shangri-La Hotel.

For a time, major media in the UK and Europe were moved by the news.

"Mr. Xu, the media are almost here."

Xu Liang nodded, "Just go ahead and follow what we discussed."

"OK."

After agreeing, Huo Yan turned around and walked out of the room, heading straight towards the conference hall.

When he came to the door, he took a deep breath and opened the closed door.

Wow….

Flashes of snowflakes greeted us.

Even though Huo Yan was mentally prepared in advance, his heartbeat could not help but accelerate at this moment, and there was a hint of panic on his face.

Although he has been working for many years, this is the first time he has faced so much media.

No experience at all.

"Boss, are you okay?"

The secretary's concerned voice came from behind.

"fine."

After taking a few deep breaths and calming down, Huo Yan strode to the center of the podium.

Xu Liang, who was in the back room, looked at Huo Yan, who looked relatively stable on the TV screen, and nodded secretly.

As the head of the London branch of Hanhua Capital, investment ability is only one aspect, and management ability must not be bad either.

Today's press conference is an experience for him.

Huo Yanhong said after quickly scanning the media that crowded the hall.

"Welcome to all media friends to attend our press conference at Hanhua Capital. I am Huo Yan, executive partner of Hanhua Capital and general manager of Hanhua London Branch.

Today I will answer all related questions about Hanhua's acquisition of Manchester United. "

"Mr. Huo, please..."

"Mr. Huo, Manchester United..."

The reporters, who had long been unable to restrain themselves, raised their arms one after another and asked questions one after another.

Huo Yan said quickly: "Don't be anxious, everyone, come one by one, we have a lot of time today."

After finally calming everyone down.

Huo Yan started ordering people.

"The lady in red in front."

The woman's face showed excitement, she grabbed the microphone handed over by the staff next to her and said impatiently.

"Mr. Huo, why does Hanhua Capital want to acquire Manchester United?"

“We, Hanhua Capital, are a world-renowned private equity fund that currently specializes in venture capital, private equity funds, hedge funds and mergers and acquisitions, with assets under management exceeding US$10 billion.

M\u0026A mergers and acquisitions business is one of our main businesses, and the sports industry is also our main investment direction.

At present, we have acquired the NBA Warriors, and Manchester United is another option after long-term investigation. "

"Mr. Huo, when Hanhua Capital acquired Manchester United, why did it choose a hostile acquisition instead of friendly negotiation?"

"Hanhua will choose the acquisition method that is beneficial to itself and has the highest probability of success."

There was a pause.

"Madam, you have asked two questions. In line with the principle of fairness, please hand the microphone to the man in the plaid shirt next to you. Thank you."

Although the female reporter was reluctant, she still handed over the microphone.

The male reporter who was called looked excited.

"Mr. Huo, if you acquire Manchester United, how will you run such a great club with a century-old history?"

Huo Yan organized his speech and said.

"Hanhua Capital is a financial investment institution. We are good at identifying companies and institutions with great potential and providing them with support.

But for specific operations, we prefer to cooperate with the company founders and management.

In particular, Manchester United has one of the greatest coaches in the world, which is one of the reasons why we bought Manchester United.

Therefore, after Hanhua Capital acquires Manchester United, it will fully respect Sir Alex Ferguson's opinions on player transfers and will not interfere with his power to run the team.

Hanhua Capital will play a supporting role and work with Sir Alex Ferguson to make Manchester United more brilliant. "

The male reporter's expression became subtle.

What do you say about Hanhua Capital? Also too close to Ferguson.

To use a Chinese buzzword twenty years later, it was simply "kneel down and lick".

Seeing the expressions of everyone in the audience, Huo Yan's eyes flashed with helplessness.

This speech was what Xu Liangqian told Wan to say.

He didn't know the reason. Maybe Ferguson was friends with the boss?

Xu Liang, who was in the background, looked at the picture on the TV with a smile on his face.

In the entire Manchester United, Ferguson is the big one.

There are many great coaches in European football, but there is only one coach who can rely on a few first-rate stars and most second-rate stars to create a combat effectiveness equivalent to that of a first-rate team.

Just look at the way Manchester United played in the post-Ferguson era and you will know how powerful Sir Alex Ferguson is.

With him, Manchester United could secure the championship two rounds in advance and even enter the Champions League finals consecutively. If the Cosmos team in those years had not been so unbelievable, Sir Alex might have won a few more Champions Leagues.

But without him, Manchester United's best result in the Premier League was second place. They were basically in the first round of the Champions League and didn't even get to play in the Champions League. It was simply miserable.

The Glazer family really got lucky.