I Am a Nobleman in England

Control the food, clothing, housing and transportation of 70 million people? A bit exaggerated. However, if Angela's series is really completed, he, Arthur, can indeed control the lives of some British people.

It's just that the funds required are too large, and the plan is crazy, but he is very interested, very interested.

Speaking of which, for Arthur, he is very aware of how much gold and financial investment can bring him. In the future, keeping a large amount of funds in his own hands may not be the best investment. Because only when the funds are circulated, there will be more benefits.

Compared with the US market, the UK market is in a state of decline. For businessmen, they all prefer to make bottom-buying investments. Investing in the UK market, you can buy at low prices and sell at high prices.

Secondly, this investment plan is basically a scarce infrastructure resource, with relatively few risks, relatively stable income, and policies will not be changed overnight, so it will not be affected by too much BO.

Since ancient times, keeping a business has been more difficult than starting a business.

"Bristol's coastal (natural gas) power station..." Arthur looked at the first project to be acquired on the planning document, muttering the name, but turned his eyes to Angela who was opposite.

"Yes, Mr. Bolling, you only need about 200 million pounds to get 50% of the shares and interests. According to the information I got, the reason why the Centrica Group will sell half of the shares and interests in a coastal power plant , mainly due to the outbreak of the global financial crisis. Energy prices have plummeted. Regardless of the size of companies in the industry, they have been impacted by cash flow and financing costs.

Meanwhile, the Office of the Gas and Electricity Regulator conducted a market survey of energy sales in response to the rapid increase in prices. In the survey report, while affirming the achievements of market development, it sorted out all aspects of the market and believed that there are many areas for improvement.

The Regulatory Office subsequently issued a series of measures, requiring electricity sales companies to increase the transparency of electricity fees, ensure that electricity fees reflect costs, simplify the process for users to change companies, supervise the marketing behavior of electricity sales companies, and report separately to the electricity sales department and the power generation department. performance.

These two unrelated events have objectively led to a turning point in the electricity sales market. In the previous few years, the market was characterized by de-regulation, and companies competed for the market with low profit margins. The pressure of the economic environment in 2008 led many electricity sales companies to adjust their strategies and focus on ensuring profit margins from this year.

On the other hand, marked by the energy market survey, the direction of market regulation has changed significantly. From the previous focus on establishing market frameworks and rules, it has become more involved in the company's specific operations.

Although this aspect regulates the operation of many electricity sales companies,

But on the other hand, it reduces the flexibility and diversity of the company's operations. Regulatory changes mean pricing for market segments has become more difficult.

Centrica Group is willing to sell half of the shares and interests in Bristol's coastal natural gas power station, not only in the hope of obtaining a part of the cash flow, but more importantly, in the hope of separating the performance of the power generation department. After all, the regulatory office is involved in the company's specific operations. , leaving the Centrica Group in a bind.

The introduction of a third party can not only obtain funds, but also get rid of the entanglement with the regulatory office and avoid conflicts. "

When Angela heard that Arthur was officially getting to the point, she immediately began to analyze everything. At the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that her efforts had succeeded.

Sure enough, Arthur did not disappoint her. Looking at the detailed introduction of the past and present of British Electricity in the document in his hand, as well as the information on the six major powers occupying the electricity market, and listening to the very professional analysis, he looked up at Angela and said with a smile : "You're hired, so call me boss."

"Thank you, boss, for giving me a chance, thank you." Angela heard Arthur's words, a look of relief and joy appeared on her cheeks, she suppressed the excitement in her heart, and said very gratefully.

"I appreciate your talent and ability very much." Arthur waved his hand with a smile, and continued to get down to business indifferently: "That is to say, for the Centrica Group, the sale of the power plant is a win-win thing, and Not only do I have to pay huge sums of money, but I also have to act as a shield for them and entangle with the regulatory authorities?"

"Boss, that's not how the accounts are calculated." Angela also changed her serious expression at this time, and said with a more relaxed smile: "For 200 million pounds, you can get half of the equity of a power plant and become the largest shareholder and controller. , and this is the most critical springboard for us to successfully launch the follow-up plan.

The power station itself is also a high-quality asset, and gas power is a clean, low-carbon energy source. In the context of greenhouse gas emissions becoming a global focus, clean and low-carbon is the future direction of development.

At the same time, we don't need to worry about the sale of the electricity we send out, Centrica Group will take it all, and you can sit back and receive profit dividends.

As long as we successfully complete the second step of the plan, when I think of it, it will be the Centrica Group that will have a headache! "

Arthur raised his eyebrows slightly, flipped through the plan in his hand, and looked at the second step of the plan. It was impressively written on it, 'spending money to complete the acquisition of the Welsh and Western Utilities Company', followed by information about the Welsh and Western Utilities Introduction of the business company.

British Gas Wales and Western Utilities. The transmission and distribution network serves 7.4 million customers and covers nearly one-sixth of the UK. The target acquisition price is 600-700 million pounds. . .

The Centrica Group was established on the basis of the natural gas sales and trading department of British Gas after it was privatized that year.

If the two-step plan is really completed by then, I can really easily get rid of the constraints of the Centrica Group and become the new energy upstart in the UK.

"Hehe, one link after another, I like this plan!" The more Arthur thought about it, the brighter the smile on his face, and he looked at Angela opposite with a satisfied smile.

Angela also showed a bright smile, and said: "There are still many details to be further improved in this plan. I will gather a team as soon as possible to analyze and improve the plan. Look, have we started to contact the Centrica Group?

I think it is no secret that the Centrica Group is going to sell the equity of the coastal power station. It is impossible that we are the only ones interested in it. "

Hearing Angela's worries, Arthur nodded. The news spread, and there must be more than one of them interested, especially the various national funds and business giants who took advantage of the financial crisis to buy bottoms, as well as those who are about to open the world. The Chinese funds in the buy, buy, buy mode may become their opponents.

Even if he is lucky enough not to meet this time, he will meet sooner or later. Now he doesn't have the confidence to compete with those big consortiums, so the only thing he can do is to act first.

"Okay, I won't leave London during this period of time, and I can just set up an advisory team. I believe that it will not be difficult for you to find talents in the British investment community, right." Arthur smiled at Angela Said.

"Yes, tomorrow, I can call some professionals to interview." Angela, who now has a billionaire boss like Arthur, said confidently.

"Then go get ready. I have asked Smith Jama to rent an office unit upstairs. I will ask Smith to take you up to see what you need. Tell Smith that he will arrange for someone to tidy it up from tomorrow. From now on, you, the chief advisor of the advisory group, can officially take up the post!" Arthur said with a smile.

"Thank you, boss, thank you again for giving me this opportunity." This time, Angela stood up and thanked Arthur very solemnly.

Arthur smiled and nodded, looking at the back of Angela's departure, Arthur can fully understand her mood at this moment, many people and things can only be understood thoroughly when they are in a trough, and they can see the truth and be formal. Because of this experience, I will cherish the opportunity even more.

Arthur, who was sitting on the boss's chair, sighed. In this world, there have always been few people who give charcoal in a timely manner, and those who make trouble abound. Looking at the future planning book in his hand, he couldn't help showing a wry smile.

Where did he get so much money? !

Knowing his own business, his current worth may not be enough to add up to 200 million pounds. Of course, after a period of time, gold will rise sharply, and his worth must be more than that, but now he can't get it out.

Moreover, it is a bit unwise to give up the financial investment that is guaranteed to make a profit and invest all in the industry.

"It seems that we can only play M\u0026A financing!" Arthur pondered for a while, with bright lights shining in his eyes, and said to himself.