Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 214 refuses to budge

…

"Whoa...!"

Looking at Guo Shouyun who was flipping through the pieces, Stephen Bryan, John Schwarzman, Paul Turner, and Jolia Moyin exchanged glances with each other, and then focused their attention on the serious and serious young man again. personal. !

After reading the complicated acquisition agreement between the Pacific and Southern California companies, Guo Shouyun put down the information, straightened out a few points of concern in his mind, and looked up at everyone.

“I approve of the total purchase price of Southern California Edison Electric Company of $2.2 billion. But the price of Pacific Electric Power and Gas Company of $3.58 billion is too high. Their loss value has reached $13.8 billion, and they are almost on the verge of bankruptcy. I Don't feel like that's what they're worth right now. Also, both companies have a loan coming due in May, which adds up to $1.52 billion. If you count that loan, my acquisition would be more expensive. So... Pacific Power & Gas The company should have a more reasonable price point."

After the four Stephen Bryan exchanged opinions, "What price does Mr. Guo think is more reasonable?"

"Up to $2.5 billion, can't go any higher!"

Guo Shouyun said directly.

"Mr. Guo, you need to understand that Pacific Power and Gas has 112,000 circuit miles of transmission lines, 49 transmission switching substations, 506 substations; and 15,400 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines and 72 transmission substations. The natural gas system includes distribution pipelines. About 32,800 miles, about 5,700 miles of backbone network and local transmission pipelines, as well as various storage equipment. It has 21 power plants such as nuclear energy, hydropower, fossil fuels, solar photovoltaics, etc., and the largest electric utility in the United States with a power generation capacity of 10.37 million kwh Enterprise. Although she is facing difficulties now, the price of $2.5 billion is lower than it is actually worth, and the shareholders and management of Pacific Corporation will never agree to this price!" John Schwarzman shook his head.

Glancing at him, Guo Shouyun actually knew that, even if there was room to lower the price. These Wall Street giants who have been calculating themselves may not necessarily implement them seriously. However, judging from the feedback from lawyer George Davis who participated in the entire acquisition negotiation on his behalf, Paul Lehman, head of the PE department of Phoenix Capital, and Kane Warner, Qin Zhicheng's deputy, in all negotiations, Goldman Sachs and Morgan are still considered Responsible.

"Mr. Schwarzman, it is because of these that I made an offer of 2.5 billion US dollars. Otherwise, why would I spend huge sums of money to acquire a company that is on the verge of bankruptcy?" Guo Shouyun was unmoved.

It is not him who is really worried now, but the shareholders of Pacific Power and Gas. Because once a company goes bankrupt, the first thing that needs to be repaid is employee salaries and pensions, followed by bank loans and corporate bonds issued by the company. As for the stock, if you are lucky, you can get some back, but if you are unlucky, it will be worthless.

Looking at Guo Shouyun's resolute attitude, John Schwarzman couldn't help frowning. Now that it is late April, the execution of the entire Hound program has been dragged on for too long, and as the target's strength continues to grow, the plan's feasibility is gradually decreasing. He... has become a little anxious.

"Mr. Guo has plenty of funds. If we can increase the base of 2.5 billion US dollars, I think we will be more confident to convince the shareholders and management of Pacific." Paul Turner said.

"Sorry, $2.5 billion is my final price. If Pacific's shareholders and management think they can't accept it, then I am willing to give up Pacific and only acquire Southern California!" Guo Shouyun said directly.

Anyway, now that he has a controlling stake in Apple, the company he values ​​most, he is less anxious about Southern California and the Pacific.

"Mr. Guo, if you give up the acquisition, you will have to pay at least $200 million in liquidated damages!" Jolia Mo Yin said.

"I know. But from the innocent investment of nearly 1 billion US dollars, the loss of 200 million US dollars is even smaller." Guo Shouyun shrugged.

For his lack of oil and salt, Stephen Bryan and John Schwarzman frowned together.

The meeting is obviously not going to go on here. Stephen Bryan and others, who were going to discuss new strategies, proposed to adjourn the meeting. Guo Shouyun didn't say much about this, and personally sent them away from the Phoenix headquarters in Manhattan, New York.

"Boss, are you really going to give up on acquiring Pacific Ocean?" William Zhang asked.

"of course not!"

Guo Shouyun shook his head, "I promised to bring changes to California's public services in front of all California lawmakers back then. If I give up now, wouldn't I have broken my promise!"

"Then you just...?"

"This is a research report of the Pacific Company made by me, you can see it!"

After taking the information in Guo Shouyun's hand and carefully flipping through it, William Zhang said in surprise, "Is Pacific Company already in such an embarrassing situation?"

"The employees of Pacific Company have not been paid for three months, which means that its internal funds have been embarrassed to the extreme, and maybe the next second this public utility giant will collapse. So, if I were his shareholder, I would definitely Sell ​​your stop losses while the company's stock is still worth a bit of money."

William Zhang nodded in agreement.

"How about the acquisition of Anshuo Company?" Guo Shouyun asked instead.

"Carol Lusmi has agreed to sell us 47.8% of his shares in Anshuo for $580 million. The agreement has now been initialed, and the official contract will be signed on April 28."

"With Carol Lusmi's equity, plus the 10.3% we currently hold, most of the acquisition of Anshuo has been completed!"

"Yes!"

William Zhang nodded. He knew that for Anshuo Company, Guo Shouyun wanted a wholly-owned acquisition.

"By the way, boss. Carol Ruthmi would like to meet you!"

"Meet?"

William Zhang nodded affirmatively.

"Do you know why?"

"It's not clear yet, but he once asked me about Thunder!"

Guo Shouyun smiled and nodded, "It seems that Lei Ting, the golden egg, is more and more attractive."

"It's not just the Thunder. After Carol Lusmi retires, he has more than 800 million in the money he earned from us. Obviously, this money will not be put in the bank."

"What? You want to make an asset management plan for him?" Guo Shouyun said.

"Of course, we do this. Moreover, I also believe that the boss can pull this customer!"

"You bastard, you always think about making ideas on me!" Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

"Hehe, who makes the boss powerful and charming!"

"Looking at your useful tout, I agree. You can arrange the specific time!"

"Yes!"

After learning about the specific operation of Phoenix Company from William Zhang, Guo Shouyun returned to his residence in New York.

Accompanied by Rudy Mueller, he walked into the underground storage room and looked at the oil painting of "Salvator Mundi", one of Daffin's sixteen authentic works, which had been completely restored and completely transformed into that image, and his face showed admiration. color.

"Boss, Professor Parson Fred said that the artistic level of this oil painting is very high, and it may be the original work of Da Finn, so he hopes that you can invite experts in this field to make a professional appraisal for it." Rudy Muller Road.

Guo Shouyun nodded, of course he knew the authenticity of the painting. However, if you want to truly change the value of the painting, you need more than just his approval.

"Professor Fred is an expert in this field. Let him recommend some scholars and experts who have in-depth research on Da Finn's works. We will pay for the expenses!"

"clear!"

At this moment, Guo Shouyun's cell phone rang. Pressing the answer button, Wendy's voice came.

"Boss, Qin is here!"

"Take him to the study, I'll be there soon!"

"Rudy, you are still responsible for the identification and protection of The Savior. Please notify me in time."

After nodding, there was a hint of hesitant expression on his face.

"What, is there something else?"

"Boss, can I go to Yulin Island after the "Savior" appraisal is completed?"

From wasting time here all day and doing almost nothing, he prefers the life that is similar to the military on Yulin Island. What's even more irritating is that this bastard, Matthew, sends pictures of him in his mailbox every day when he is training those newbies, and he can't bear it.

"Can."

He could somewhat guess Rudy's mind, so he didn't refuse.

"thank you boss!"

"No, it's good to finish the work I handed you carefully."

"Don't worry, I will protect this oil painting." Rudy patted his chest and assured himself.

…

When he came to the study, the first thing he saw was Wendy standing beside him. Wearing a black business suit and a white lapel shirt, the beauty is still tall, plump and beautiful, and her expression is the same as before. But Guo Shouyun saw a trace of sadness in her eyes that she tried to hide.

Of course he knew the source of this sadness, but he couldn't change it. After all, there is only one person who can be his wife.

"boss!"

Qin Zhicheng's greeting interrupted Guo Shouyun's complicated emotions~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Sit down! "

After waving her hand, Wendy sat down on the sofa in the reception area, and after serving tea for the two of them, Wendy turned around and walked out.

After glancing at her back, Guo Shouyun picked up his mood and said solemnly, "How much is the amount of 'credit default swap' bonds in your hand now?"

"Currently, there are 2.49 billion US dollars, 1.32 billion for WorldCom, 740 million for Arthur Andersen, and the least for Enron, only 430 million US dollars. All are 3A-rated bonds with the highest credit."

"Who is the seller?" Guo Shouyun said

"American International Group accounts for 80%, and the rest are mainly Indymac and Wachovia."

After nodding his head clearly, "Don't give the rest of the 'credit default swaps' to American International Group, but also buy more from ******, Citigroup, and Bank of America to diversify the risk!"