American Fortune Life

Autumn is strong and the sun is just right.

The colors of autumn are the most gorgeous and purest. The perfect integration of the vast golf course and the beautiful nature is one of the important reasons why so many people love golf. In the picturesque scenery, what is completed is not only a game, but also a journey of body and mind.

"boom!"

Jeff looked at the golf ball that was hit by his swing, slowly retracted the club, and smiled to Andy and Warren beside him: "This is the only time in the past two months that I can relax and play a good game. golf.

So far this year, shares have lost about 42% amid concerns that GE is too big to dominate in a volatile market. We've lowered our earnings guidance twice, and to be honest, I'm a little bit out of breath under the pressure. "

Warren and Andy looked at each other, and Andy knew the personality of the guy in front of him, and he wanted to get NBC Universal from him, so he would naturally do what he liked, and this guy just likes to listen to good things, and he can Huyou, Andy will not be stingy to say something nice to the other party.

"General Electric is the representative of American companies to the world," Andy squatted down and inserted the ball holder on the lawn, put the golf ball on it, and put it in a good posture. Looking into the distance, he continued to laugh. "I admire the great brand and business you have globally. I am confident that GE will do well in the years to come."

"boom!"

Andy swung the golf ball, and the golf ball landed in a beautiful parabola. Jeff looked at the landing point and praised "good shot" with a smile on his face.

"The investment of the two will give strong support to our company's financial foundation and help maintain the AAA credit rating." Jeff continued with a relaxed smile on his face: "It is expected that the turmoil in the market will continue for some time , but I remain confident in GE's next strategic plan."

Warren Buffett nodded, and then said earnestly: "The most important thing is to shrink the front line so that you can concentrate on core businesses such as infrastructure. I know Welch is your good teacher and helpful friend, but his way of pursuing short-term Earnings have exposed serious risks, and it's time for GM to get back on track."

Jeff's complexion changed slightly, and his original smile gradually faded away. After a moment of silence, he finally had to shake his head and smile bitterly, and said with a soft sigh: "I don't know this, but this is a very large project, and labor pains will also hurt. It's so painful!

At present, we can only get through the difficulties one by one. I plan to bring in Bank of America, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, J.P.MG and MG Stanley to act as auxiliary bookrunners.

Then, we can only slowly separate from the financial industry and some industries that do not match the main business. "

Andy and Warren looked at each other, and they both saw a gleam of splendor in each other's eyes. While playing with the cue in his hand, Andy walked side by side with the two, and said abruptly: "Has General Electric considered selling it?" NBCUniversal?"

"Of course... huh?" Jeff blurted out without thinking, and immediately noticed a trace of strangeness. He frowned slightly, paused, and turned his head to look at Warren Buffett, who had a half-smile, and Warren Buffett, who was smiling. Andy Smith, then thought of something, shook his head and laughed.

No one was surprised by Jeff's keen reaction. For a person who can reach this position, whoever really regards him as a fool is really stupid. Andy and Warren looked at each other and smiled.

Warren was the first to smile and said: "Andy has always had the ambition of a media kingdom. This is no secret. This time you reformed General Electric, Andy saw the opportunity to realize his dream. After all, NBC Universal has become a general electric company. It's a big burden, and I feel it's a win-win thing, so I agreed to his request to help you both."

Jeff looked at Andy Smith's young and handsome face with a half-smile and a calm smile that had not changed from the beginning to the end, and said after a moment of pondering: "We will not completely sell NBC Universal,

Of course, I believe that Andy, you will not choose to completely annex NBC Universal, after all, it is not cheap! "

"Yes, I just need to control it. I don't exclude partners. As long as I lead, you need funds, and I need to expand the territory. When the two achieve their respective goals through mutual exchange, the transaction will naturally happen. It happened, didn't it?" Andy didn't hide his ambition and persistence, but directly pointed out his bottom line.

Jeff narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Andy, and then thought quickly in silence, while Warren Buffett looked at Jeff who was pondering and said with a smile: "NBC Universal is very important to the current General Electric. It has become a white elephant, (expensive and useless thing, meaning tasteless in the American version) the parent company will not only get no benefits, but will also be dragged down by it, and more importantly, including you and the board of directors, really look at NBC Universal Is it important?

I am afraid that the energy and attention paid are not half of that of the financial sector. Andy's ability is more obvious. Look at the current AMC TV station, since "Friends", NBC. . . "

Having said this, Warren stopped in a timely manner, but shook his head with a sigh and disappointment, everything was silent.

"As Warren said, I will bring NBC Universal back to the top, instead of being the same as it is now, and even being suppressed by FOX. I am Andy Smith, here..." Andy pointed to his head, Domineeringly said: "There is never a shortage of golden ideas and good stories!"

"Hehe..." Jeff shook his head and laughed, with a bitter expression on his face. He personally presided over the merger and acquisition of NBC Universal, but now he still has to decide whether to sell it to someone else. It is conceivable that he feels complicated. At that time, he was high-spirited, but now he wants to cut his tail to survive.

"Huh——" Jeff took a deep breath, his face became serious, and he looked at Andy without any concessions, and said in a somewhat cold tone: "I will never agree to NBC Universal being sold at a cheap price." If you want it, then be mentally prepared!"

Andy was overjoyed in his heart, but his face was very calm, and he smiled and said lightly: "Tomorrow my negotiating team will visit the door, so, should we shake hands to celebrate, happy cooperation?"

Looking at the handsome and indifferent face and the big hand outstretched in front of him, Jeff stretched out his hand and clenched it with a complicated expression, "It's a pleasant cooperation."

"Haha, congratulations to the two for reaching a consensus, shouldn't we find a place to have a drink?" Warren Buffett suggested with a smile.

"That's a good idea." Andy smiled at Warren thankfully, then looked at Jeff.

"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go!" Jeff looked at Warren and Andy, shook his head and laughed again, handed the club to the caddy, and said, sweeping away the solemn and complicated mood before.

. . . . . .

In the bar of the golf club, Andy touched Warren with champagne and said, "Thank you."

Warren chuckled and shook his head, toasted and drank. Afterwards, the three began to chat more relaxedly until around 4 pm, when they were about to end the party, the three who left each received a phone call at the same time.

Hearing the ringing of the three mobile phones, the three of them immediately became serious. They looked at each other, and they all saw worry in each other's eyes. The three people present were not ordinary people. Something big happened.

Sure enough, after answering the phone, the three of them looked at each other with different expressions.

Just now, MainStreet Bank in Michigan declared bankruptcy, and Washington Mutual Bank was seized and taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

"Hehe, the turbulent financial market will be even more tense now!" Jeff drank the red wine in the glass in one gulp, stood up and looked at Andy and Warren with a wry smile, and said, "This is to remind everyone, The worst financial crisis in decades is still going on. Andy, tell your people not to delay time by negotiating. Let us talk straight to the point. If possible, come up with a plan as soon as possible! Two, let me go first. . .”

Looking at the back of Jeff leaving, Warren said to Andy solemnly: "It seems that these two news have had a great impact on him."

Andy nodded. He was not surprised by the bankruptcy of Mutual Bank, and it could even be said that it was something he had been looking forward to, so that he could enjoy delicious food.

Warren Buffett stared deeply at the faint smile on Andy's mouth, hesitated for a while, then leaned forward, his eyes behind the lens became dazzling, fixedly staring at Andy, and said in a low voice: " Washington Mutual, you better not reach out, it's not worth it..."

As he said that, Warren stood up and did not give any explanation to Andy, who was a little stunned and frowning. He reached out and patted Andy on the shoulder, and then left the bar with the bodyguards.