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The reason why Sean hurriedly went to find old man David was because he had no choice but to have no money!

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Five days ago!

"Pah!" A stack of ledgers was thrown in front of Sean, and Shen Bi shouted arrogantly: "Give me the money!"

"1.3 billion!" Sean shouted with a ferocious face and a vein on his forehead: "Dollar dollars!"

"Even if the damn power is burned, it won't burn so fast!"

“This has just been transferred from the Moroccan government!”

"A fever will definitely not burn so fast." Shen Bi looked unconcerned, his mood was not affected at all. He tilted his head and looked at Sean and said, "Sean, you should never underestimate yourself. You spend money faster than you burn it." Much faster!”

"No, where's the money? Where's the money?" Sean yelled, his little tongue trembling.

"The hole is blocked!" Shen Bi spread his hands, "I told you last time that you must wash away the 1.3 billion yuan within a week, because if the hole is not blocked, something will happen."

"You did a great job, but now you have no money?"

"Then it's 1.3 billion. How did you spend it?" Sean's head was buzzing, although he didn't doubt that Shen Bi cheated him of his money.

The old man doesn't have the guts to kill his whole family!

But the problem is, the money is spent too fast.

"Let me ask you, how much does it cost to expand a purely entertainment limited TV channel that also covers the United States? You don't know how much you spent when you acquired New Century."

"Yes, now there are branches in various places, business sites, and a complete management framework. Isn't it necessary to expand the number of employees?"

"Don't you need a studio?"

“Don’t you need photography equipment?”

"Don't you need a large number of co-actors, a shooting team of directors, choreographers, photographers, lighting, etc.? Don't you need a management team? Don't you need to poach some famous names? Don't you need to pay liquidated damages? Don't you need a signing fee? ?Don’t you need to buy a lot of TV program copyrights? Don’t you need to pay cable TV service providers to open one more channel? Don’t you need to promote it and those users will be willing to pay you?”

"Do you think a TV station can be opened just by touching your upper lip to your lower lip?"

"You're not asking for one, you're asking for three, three!"

"The 24-hour news station, entertainment station, and sports station are not required to take things slowly, but the three TV stations should promote it together. Now the entire New Century Media is going crazy!"

"You think you are an entrepreneur and you don't need to pay overtime!"

"Also with the crazy expansion of your credit card business, which Hollywood company will add a scene for you in the movie without spending any money?"

"Before, you didn't have enough money, so the bank used deposits to support you. You know, it's this hole that makes you block it!"

"I have so many properties, but I can't make money?" Sean held his head, almost wailing in pain.

"It's a lot of money to make, but don't you want to expand your business scope? Then don't you have to reinvest?" Shen Bi spread his hands, "You want to run a port. The port is not just about building a wharf and a plank road. Containers are stacked. Warehouses, in-port logistics, warehousing construction, equipment updates, and regular maintenance. The better the port business is, the more these things need to be expanded."

"There are still new ports to invest in. Although we do not invest in all ports everywhere, the main waterways in a region must participate in the investment."

"Then there is the shipping industry. You always have to buy a ship. The larger the cargo ship, the more complicated the classification is. Bulk carriers, container ships, grain carriers, oil tankers, natural gas carriers, ore carriers, all kinds of big and small. Buying it second-hand or making it new is money."

"Okay, okay..." Sean raised his hands in surrender, rubbed his eyebrows with a painful look on his face, and said feebly: "How much more do you want?"

"Many. To open a sports channel, the most important thing is to sign a broadcast agreement with the four major sports leagues in North America. At least the contract lasts for five years. Even if they pay separately every year, the fees of the four major sports leagues will not be lower."

"Then there is the protective umbrella. Now the preparations for the reorganization of the security company have almost been completed, and formal work can begin. Douglas Meeker and the others have done a good job. They have hired many people from DSS, and the recruitment of security department personnel can officially begin. And the training is working!”

"The federal government, state governments and DSS have a lot of work. I have never realized that the market in this area is so big and the lack of security human resources is so huge. I heard from Douglas Meeker and others that the amount of work they received during this period alone The business intention requires more than 10,000 security manpower, and recruitment will also cost money!"

"How come there are so many!" Sean was startled. He had told Bill before that Umbrella would develop into a large company with over 100,000 employees. Although he estimated that there would be more people, that would be decades later.

"Only more." Shen Bi said with a serious look: "The United States has established diplomatic relations with most countries in the world. Once diplomatic relations are established, there are embassies. Few countries are truly safe, and embassies are facing serious problems. Regarding security issues, even if there is no attack, there is still a lot of secret spying on various intelligence aspects."

"In many countries, there are consulates in addition to embassies, with the total number exceeding 600. With three shifts plus holidays, even if each shift only requires three security personnel, the total number will exceed 10,000."

"This has to be the case when the personnel stationed abroad do not go out. They also need security personnel when they go out. If the public security environment is not good or the war-torn area, more manpower is needed."

"Even if there are already a large number of security personnel, the shortfall in diplomacy alone is more than 20,000!"

"There are so many foreign visits and business activities..." Shen Bi spread his hands, "If you don't develop the market, you will never know how huge it is. Although you will be paid as soon as you sign an order, the early recruitment and training will You still have to invest in clothing, equipment, weapons, insurance, transportation, etc.”

"Once you have made a difference in the U.S. market, you need to open up the markets in many other countries. Not all countries have so many soldiers. In most countries, they only have a handful of soldiers, not to mention professional security personnel."

"What you said is very good, don't say it again next time!" Sean was happy and irritated at the same time.

I'm glad that the company's development prospects are extremely bright, and the rich people in the Middle East can make a lot of money from security work.

What's annoying is the upfront investment, which is too damn expensive. This is only for government security services, not counting commercial and military ones.

What about outside of North America?

The business is there, and now is a period of wild development in the industry. Whether we can become an industry giant depends on now.

When the industry enters a stable period of development, it will be like the solidification of classes. It will be almost impossible to get ahead!

Sean will not grab it, but companies such as South African EO, British Armor Group, G4S, SI, and American MPRI will not let it go either. They are both quick and slow.

(PS: G4S, the world’s largest security company, was behind Soleimani’s murder last year)

Question: What can be a perfect inheritance in this world?

Answer: Poor people!

What do you mean by being an eight-generation poor peasant?

Therefore, for Sean, no matter what, he has to make a profit now, even if he sells the iron.

"The money will be there soon." Sean said listlessly.

Shen Bi had a smile on his lips, he just liked seeing Sean like this. In fact, even if he didn't have it for the time being, he could use it from the bank deposit.

Is there any bank that doesn't use nuo for deposits? For basic operations, he pays it back every time. It's not like someone... said no and just left it. Ahem, let's change the topic, "How much money do you have?"

"I just did a hack at Kadazou's place. I made 870 million there, but part of it was for civilian use. I will keep the profits in Africa. The textile industry, infrastructure industry, and fertilizer industry in Morocco cannot always rely on empty money." The Glove White Wolf is not. It requires some funds. Only 750 million can be taken back to the United States, and protection fees must be paid to the IRS."

"About 487 million." Sean said, suddenly gritting his teeth, "Damn, the IRS is so shady!"

Shen Bi shrugged, "Okay, without the federal government's endorsement, how can you succeed in this business? Don't get cheap and sell well!"

Sean opened his mouth and said, forget it, forget it, don't care.

Why can Sean be so arrogant and unscrupulous?

That's because he is a major federal taxpayer!

Other large companies and enterprises are trying their best to avoid taxes, but many of Sean's businesses are... special, so they pay taxes in full.

This year alone, about 5 billion US dollars in taxes will be paid. How many federal departments rely on Sean for their expenditures? Why can't we be arrogant?

"However, I can't give you all the 487 million." Sean tilted his head and looked at Shen Bi.

"Huh?" Shen Bi made an unclear sound from his nose, "What are you going to do again?"

"No, um, more than a year ago, um, maybe even earlier, I was interested in the New York Knicks. You know, I quite like watching those muscle sticks colliding on the court. I want to buy them from Dolan's dad. The Knicks, preferably Madison Square Garden, and preferably the surrounding land.”

As he said this, Sean showed a hint of longing. Years ago, he only set up an NBA club on the computer and in novels. Now that he has the opportunity, of course he must realize his dream, otherwise why make money!

"Oh, by the way, Madison Square Garden is not only the home of the Knicks, but also the New York Rangers. Well, a sheep can be herded, and a group of sheep can be herded."

"We already have sports channels, including NBA, ice hockey, football, and baseball. What do you think of the New York Yankees?" Sean tilted his head and looked at Shen Bi.

"Oh, by the way, there's also Nike. I already dislike them!"

"Who are they? Since they have engaged in textiles, let's go back and study it and kill Nike!" The more Sean said, the more excited he became, and his face slowly turned red. He didn't notice that Shen Bi stood up slowly next to him and was condescending. Looked at Sean with contempt.

"Also, and, damn, these cable TV service providers are so shady. I don't know if the TV stations make money, but they are guaranteed to make money, damn!"

"Acquire them and let that old guy Murdoch pay the rent for himself!"

Thinking of that scene, Sean couldn't help laughing.

"I shouldn't have any hope for you!" Shen Bi sighed heavily, "You deserve to die poor!"

After saying that, Shen Bi waved his hand and turned around to leave.

"Hey, hey, hey, what's your attitude!" Looking at Shen Bi's back, Sean shouted loudly.

"I want to buy everything, and sooner or later you will make yourself bankrupt!" Shen Bi turned around and said with a mocking look on his face.

"Chelsea, what do you think about acquiring London's Chelsea and forming a football club exactly according to your own ideas?" Sean's eyes were full of mystery, and his voice faintly reached Shen Bi's ears.

Shen Bi's figure suddenly froze in place, as if he had been cast on a body-holding technique.

Then I saw Shen Bi moonwalking backwards in front of Sean, raising his head, grinning, and said with a big smile, "Acquisition of Chelsea, Arsenal, Arsenal, Long Live Arsenal!"

As a British person, Shen Bi is a fan of course. As a World War II veteran, it is understandable that Shen Bi is a die-hard Arsenal fan.

If he could acquire his beloved Arsenal and personally support Arsenal to stand at the top of the UK and the world, that would really be... Shen Bi was already intoxicated.

Fans, don't be shabby for the sake of the club!

"No, no, you can't have any hope in me. I deserve to die poor!" Sean curled his lips, arrogantly!

"How is it possible? You are Sean, the youngest rich man in America and the world!" Shen Bi chuckled.

"I'm going to bankrupt myself sooner or later!" Sean curled his lips in reverse. He must not laugh!

"Impossible. How can a man who started from scratch, a miracle man, and a person favored by God, go bankrupt!" Shen Bi looked determined.

"Ah, bah, disgusting!" Sean spat hard, and couldn't help but say, "Hey, hey, hey, haha, quack, quack, quack..."

Damn it, old Bangzi, let me find your weak spot.

Seeing Sean's proud look, Shen Bi looked helpless. He had no choice but to let Sean poke his G-spot.

Fans will never be slaves unless they buy the club!

With Sean as his scapegoat, Shen Bi has seen himself spend money to bring in the best stars in the world and bring Arsenal to the top!

I want to hit the moon!

After regaining his face, Sean was in a good mood. He teased Shen Bi a few words, and then asked with a puzzled expression: "Hey, you said, I have made so much money, how can I still have no money? I can't be silent." That old guy is better at making money than me, so how come he always has money to expand the company?"

"Can it be the same?" Shen Bi said with a smile: "Across the United States, no, around the world, look at who is like you, holding on to all the industries in your hands, and you take up all the gaps in corporate development funds. When it comes to yourself, of course there will be a shortage of funds."

"Murdoch owns less than 20% of 20th Century Fox."

Take New Century Media as an example. Although Sean was the largest shareholder at the beginning, he controlled less than half of the shares. Later, the company expanded several times. When other shareholders lacked funds, Sean naturally used funds to dilute other shares. people's shares.

If all three new channels are launched, Sean will hold up to 85% of the company's shares.

Of course, others didn't lose either. The company's market value skyrocketed. Although there were fewer shares, it became more valuable.

"So few? How does he control Fox?" Sean looked surprised. He had always thought that Mr. Murdoch was the major shareholder and firmly controlled News Corporation.

"Of course, other people hold fewer shares, and their shares have higher voting rights. You wouldn't think that only the absolute majority shareholders can effectively control the company." Shen Bi looked at Sean with a funny face, "Crazy !”

"The more top companies in the world, the more dispersed the equity. 5-10% are generally the major shareholders, and there are more than 30 shareholding institutions or individuals. Only in this way can a larger community of interests be formed and the ability to resist risks be stronger. When encountering Things help more!”

"You want to say that my way of controlling is unhealthy?" Sean tilted his head and looked at Shen Bi with a frown.

Shen Bi nodded, then shook his head, leaving Sean confused.

"Now is a period of rapid development. You have relatively young and powerful people, and you have the Rockefeller family behind you. There is nothing wrong with this operation. But when you get older and your descendants start to take over, this equity structure will be unhealthy and inappropriate. The successor will directly collapse the company."

Shen Bi said with a serious face: "Different periods have different business methods, but at present, it seems that the ultimate method is the consortium situation, such as the Rockefeller Consortium and the Morgan Consortium."

"Tell me about this consortium!" Sean pulled Shen Bi back to the sofa and listened to the lecture seriously.

"It's very complicated. It can't be explained clearly in a few words."

"Then let's put it simply and be straightforward." Sean raised his eyebrows.

"Okay." Shen Bi tilted his head and thought for a moment before saying, "For example, Apple. Steve Jobs founded Apple in 1971, went public in 1980, and was driven out and sold his shares in 1985."

"Apple is a relatively successful large company. It created miracles when it went public. I know you are quietly acquiring the stocks under evaluation, but do you know their shareholding structure?"

Sean shook his head.

"Apple's current shareholding is extremely dispersed, with the largest shareholder holding less than 15%. And according to this trend, it will become even more dispersed in the future. Those holding more than 5% of the shares will be the major shareholders."

"Ah!?" Sean looked shocked, really shocked.

This is also true. By 2017, the top 20 shareholders of Apple held only 35.03% of the shares, and only 10 held more than 1% of the shares.

"A large consortium will not invest a large amount of money in a company and occupy too many shares. Once the company has problems, the risk is too great. They will invest in dozens or even hundreds of different companies in different industries and hold shares. The proportion will generally not exceed 5% to achieve the purpose of risk diversification."

"The benefits of diversified investment are also obvious. When problems are discovered, you can sell your shares at any time without disclosing them in advance, which makes it easier to control the stock price and make profits without losing money."

"Then how do you guarantee your control over the company?" Sean frowned, "5% is nothing to me. If you dare to fucking manipulate my stock price, I will make him look good!"

"You think everyone is as barbaric as you!" Shen Bi said with a hint of ridicule, "Morgan has made some money by manipulating your stocks. Why don't you turn your back and let me see?"

"I..." Sean's face turned red and he snorted heavily, "I'm going to smash their windows, beat their children, and beat their employees!!"

Shen Bi sneered, but that was all he could do.

Sean was helpless, otherwise, he would really kill people and set fire to something like this.

"It's actually very simple. During the growth process of a company from small to large, it needs financing, mergers, and many years of ups and downs." Shen Bi said in a faint voice: "Operators think everything is under their control, but in fact Many roads have been arranged by others."

"The equity will be dispersed every time there is financing, new shareholders will join, and the same thing will happen with every merger. Slowly, over time, the company's equity will be very dispersed, and holding 5% is already a large amount. shareholders."

"What's more, the consortium will exert its influence in this process, making many small shareholders completely follow them, and they can complete the actual control of the company by relying on a relatively low equity ratio."

"Besides, it's all about running the company better and making money. Why should other shareholders deliberately go against the grain and struggle with money?"

"Running a company is not about politics. Opposing for the sake of opposition!"

Okay, Sean nodded in agreement. It doesn't take big consortiums like Rockefeller, Morgan, or Boston. Even the New Jersey consortium, with its intricate network of connections, influence and tentacles in all walks of life, can accomplish this operation.

In his own industry, in addition to the umbrella, New Jersey consortiums have stakes, although not many...

It’s terrifying to think about it!

"In addition, I am telling you a benefit. I often did this kind of thing when I was at HSBC." A sinister smile appeared on Shen Bi's lips, "HSBC holds 4% of the shares of a certain company. In HK, our The sources of information are not what ordinary people can compare with you, even many big companies."

“For example, if there is a problem in the operating conditions of a certain company, such as a shortage of working capital, or a drop in profits, through changes in the bank accounts of upstream and downstream companies, HSBC must be the first to know about it. Even the companies we hold shares in do not have us understanding them. "

“HSBC can diversify and sell shares in advance when risks come, and then release news through other channels to stimulate the stock price to fall, pass the losses on to retail investors, release risks in advance, and then re-acquire them, keeping the shareholding ratio of a certain company unchanged. Change."

"Cao Ni Ma, oh my Cao Mu Ma!" Sean jumped up from the sofa, pointed at Shen Bi with a livid face, and started to curse out of excitement.

No wonder when I was speculating in the stock market in my previous life, the stock price would fall crazily before the financial report was released. For no reason, there would be no movement after the financial report was released.

Every time the stock price drops before bad news comes out!

All the co-authorships were harvested by you sons of bitches!

"How can this be called transferring losses to retail investors to complete harvesting? Our information channels have also been established with huge amounts of money and manpower, and they are not obtained out of thin air. It is not a matter of institutions and is not called harvesting!" Shen Bi said seriously, then said It was a series of incomprehensible words, some financial data display, some market assessment, some risk warning, and the study room was filled with a irritable atmosphere.

"Okay, stop talking, you guys don't have any good stuff!" Sean slammed the table, "I also want to set up a consortium and invest!"

"Ah!"