Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 732: Liu Zhixing's Integration Proposal

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"Boss, the negotiations with Comscart are still deadlocked, both parties want to get 51% of the new company and keep the CEO position in their hands, so there is no new progress. "

The next day, in Guo Shouyun's office in the Hanshan Courtyard, Buddy Morris, CEO of Matrix Holdings, was reporting to Guo Shouyun the results of the negotiations with Conscart on the projector.

"You reply to Comscat, the controlling stake of the new company can be handed over to them, but we must get the CEO position of the new company. Otherwise, the two companies are of the same size. When the matrix company is developing well in the media field, we can rely on Why give them all the initiative?" Guo Shouyun thought for a moment and then said.

"Do we suffer too much? In fact, we can ask for 51% of the equity, and then cede the CEO position to Conscart."

"Buddy, I promised you that if the two sides merge, I will make you the CEO of the new company. I don't want to break my promise." Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

"Boss... Actually, I'm pretty good as the COO. I can familiarize myself with the operation of the communication company." Buddy Morris was moved.

He feels very happy to have such a boss who thinks about himself. He also looked a little excited.

Guo Shouyun smiled and waved his hand, "I've made up my mind. Let's talk to Conscart's people on this condition."

"You...really don't think about it anymore?"

"When did you become such a mother-in-law, go ahead. I have other things here, so I won't entertain you!"

After waving goodbye to Buddy Morris, Guo Shouyun cut off contact.

After the room became quiet again, the smile on his face gradually faded. How could he really be willing to give up the control of the company he founded himself and spent so much energy on to Conscat.

After sitting in the chair for a moment of silence, he picked up the phone on the table.

"Let Liu Zhixing come to my place."

Wu Xiaojing from the secretariat outside quickly found Liu Zhixing, the head of the private investment department directly under Guo Shouyun.

Like Will Harrington's Information Management Department, Liu Zhixing's Investment Department is also a secretarial agency directly under the leadership of Guo Shouyun. Manages the operations of the Kwok Family Foundation and the Bruce Foundation's funds. is the core of the core in all departments.

It is precisely because it is too important that Guo Shouyun is particularly willing to match the love between Liu Zhixing and Catherine Lincoln. Although the latter is not his sister, the two grew up together, and their relationship is no different from that of a biological sister. Therefore, the union of Liu Zhixing and Katherine Lincoln is like a marriage to some extent. In addition to Liu Zhixing's outstanding financial talents, his status as "brother-in-law" is more worthy of Guo Shouyun's trust.

"Are you looking for me?"

"Sit down and talk!"

Guo Shouyun pointed to the reception area next to him. While Liu Zhixing sat down, he poured two glasses of water and brought it to him.

"thanks!"

After Liu Zhixing took the cup, Guo Shouyun smiled and said, "Look, you have gained a lot of weight than before. It seems that your married life with Catherine is much better than when you were single."

"Although Catherine is strong on the outside, she is a gentle and good woman on the inside!" Liu Zhixing nodded and smiled.

"That's for you. When she was with us, she never showed a soft side. ... Okay, let's get down to business." Guo Shouyun's face turned sour, "How much did eBay and Yahoo sell?"

"About 120 million shares or so."

"It's a lot faster than expected!" Guo Shouyun said in surprise.

"eBay and Yahoo's stocks have become more and more popular with the growth of the Internet user base, the ubiquity of Internet services, and the development of the US economy. If we put our stocks in public auction, we can get far more than market prices. More returns."

Of course, Guo Shouyun knows that there are many companies and investment institutions interested in Yahoo and eBay in the world. With the significant equity held by the Bruce Foundation, it can be sold at a high price in the form of bidding. But it will take a long time to do so, and Guo Shouyun is in urgent need of funds to complete the acquisition of Scottish Power and repay the debt that will come due. Especially in the early days of his career, the ABS bonds issued with the copyright he wrote.

In addition to these, another important reason is that the Bruce Foundation holds too many eBay and Yahoo stocks. If it is sold publicly, a huge transaction of tens of billions of dollars can instantly attract the attention of the global media. Let the Bruce Foundation, and those shell companies affiliated with the Bruce Foundation, be exposed to the world. This is not in line with Guo Shouyun's thinking and strategy of making a fortune in silence.

"Old Liu, I don't want too many flashes to pay attention to this transaction. Therefore, it is more appropriate to withdraw funds through the stock market than public sales." Guo Shouyun emphasized.

This answer was not beyond Liu Zhixing's expectations. He just did his duty to give Guo Shouyun a choice, and how to choose is his business.

"Also, sell some of the money from the sale of eBay and Yahoo stock to buy a stake in Comscat."

"Conscott?"

Guo Shouyun nodded affirmatively, "As for the question of how much. ... As long as it doesn't exceed the 5% mark line. In addition, this matter should not attract too much attention from the outside world."

Although he agreed to hand over the controlling stake of the new company to Comscat, Guo Shouyun did not intend to give up control of the new company. As long as there is a 4% stake in Conscat, even if the two parties are diluted after the merger, it is enough to ensure Guo Shouyun's absolute control of the new company.

If Conscart's people dare to obstruct his business strategy for the new company, he will concentrate these shares, completely control the board of directors, and complete absolute control of the new company.

"How long have I been doing this?" Liu Zhixing nodded.

"The sooner the better, as long as there isn't too much volatility in the market."

Although Guo Shouyun does not know when the merger between the two parties will really be settled, completing his own layout ahead of time must have only advantages and no disadvantages.

After Liu Zhixing nodded, "One more thing. ... Now Merrill Lynch's share price is getting higher and higher. If the acquisition of it cannot be completed next year, I suggest giving up Merrill Lynch."

"Just because the stock price is high?" Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

"Of course there are risks. The false fire in U.S. real estate is too high, and the risk exposure on Wall Street is getting higher and higher. I think you must see the increasingly alarming crisis. So prepare to sell risky assets early and do a good job of hedging. It's a royal act."

"I can rest assured that you have such concerns. As for Merrill, I will try to make this matter come to an end before June next year."

Liu Zhixing nodded.

"How is the Dabor Steel project with Tata Steel? Are they willing to take over?"

"They are willing to pay $600 million to buy out our stake in the first phase of the Dabor Steel project. But they want to sign a supplemental agreement with us."

"Supplementary agreement?"

"Affordable access to electricity from the Dabor power plant within five years."

The iron and steel industry is a high-energy-consuming industry, and stable and cheap electricity is the basis for its development. Therefore, most steel companies will sign forward agreements with power companies to obtain stable power guarantees. Of course, this applies to electricity market-oriented countries. This is certainly not the case in Huaxia, where State Grid monopolizes all electricity distribution. Unless it is self-sufficient, companies can only buy electricity from the national grid.

"Promise them!"

Guo Shouyun agreed without hesitation.

Not only Dabor Steel needs a stable power supply, but the Dabor Power Plant with an installed capacity of 2,350 MW also needs stable customers to ensure its own profits.

Liu Zhixing nodded.

"Is there anything else?" Guo Shouyun asked.

After flipping through the notebook he carried with him, he shook his head.

"Come on, go out and play tennis with me. It's too boring to stay in the room like this!"

The bad news from Europe and the troubles around him made Guo Shouyun anxious. Exercising to vent is a method he often uses to vent his emotions.

"My tennis level is very poor, you have to let me play later." Liu Zhixing said.

"Do not worry!"

Even so, Guo Shouyun didn't release any water when he was fighting.

"Don't fight, don't fight! You're completely abusing vegetables!"

The panting Liu Zhixing looked at the tennis ball rolling away, threw his Qiu Pai, and chose to strike. And emotionally, he also gave up the calm and wise image of the past.

Guo Shouyun touched the sweat on his forehead. After some activities, he felt that his hormones were bursting, his annoyed mood was vented, and his thoughts became clear. Compared to before, now he can be said to feel comfortable from the inside out.

After taking a bottle of water and handing it to Liu Zhixing, he sat down beside him.

"Okay, your tennis skills have improved a lot compared to before."

He rolled his eyes at him, unscrewed the mineral water bottle and took a sip. After taking a breath, "I'm not a fool. I've been abused by you so many times, how can I make progress. ... But you should be in a better mood now?"

"How do you know I'm in a bad mood?"

"We've known each other for so many years. Although I don't fully understand many things about you, after four years of getting along, I still know something."

Guo Shouyun nodded, and after taking a sip of water, "When the stall is big, there will be all kinds of troubles."

He briefly told Liu Zhixing about Richard.

"Do you plan to build Universal into a logistics, trade and finance integrated company?"

"No, it's just logistics and trade, and finance can only be regarded as a sideline. In the future, it will be gradually entrusted to Phoenix Bank to operate."

Liu Zhixing nodded, "If that's the case, why not merge Universal and Guo's Business Group?"

"Guo's?"

"Yeah! ... Guo's business group now has five main businesses, agriculture and animal husbandry, food processing, retail, catering, and logistics, and also involves certain trades, but they are only incidental, not the main business. So you see, Universal's business is closely related to There is a certain overlap in the business of Guo's Commercial. The two companies can fully merge and combine the advantageous resources of both parties to expand the market in the field of logistics and trade."

"This is something I didn't expect before!" Guo Shouyun pondered for a moment and said.

"So you can think about it now!"

"If the merger ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Guo's main business will reach six, this will inevitably distract the management's attention. You know, I never advocate excessive horizontal expansion." Guo Shouyun nodded.

"Six main businesses are not many for a large company like Guo's. GE has seven business units, and they are far less interconnected than Guo's. Therefore, I think whether the cross-industry operation can be successful. It’s not about the size of the industry, it’s about the ability of the management and the proper management of the company. Otherwise, even if you only operate one business, you will still fail. There are countless examples of this in the business world.”

Guo Shouyun pondered for a moment and then nodded.

"Looks like I should have a good chat with Catherine."

"Let's go then! It's better sooner rather than later, just as I'm going to pick her up from get off work."

"Then you cook tonight."

"I guessed you would say that."