Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 532 ConocoPhillips Shares

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Knowing his son Moruofu, looking at his son's expression, Frederick Morgan sighed inwardly, and nodded his face unchanged.

"With Mr. Guo's valuation of Google, 3% is worth $720 million. But 5% of Ruby's equity may not make up for the $1.78 billion vacancy."

Guo Shouyun smiled lightly, "Mr. Morgan is wrong. After integrating the commodity trading website originally belonging to Enron Pacific, the US$1.78 billion can no longer get 5% of Ruby's shares!"

"why?"

"In mid-2003, Ruby's net profit was US$574 million, a year-on-year increase of 36.8%. If we reach the end of the year, we can achieve a net profit of US$1.2 billion for the whole year. If calculated at a price-earnings ratio of 30 times, the market value of Ruby is also 36 billion. Dollars! A 5% stake is $1.8 billion. And that’s on a premium basis.”

In fact, the reason why Ruby's net profit has grown so fast is thanks to his forward agreement. Since the Iraq War, international oil prices and commodity prices have been in a stage of rapid rise. To a certain extent, it is a ruby ​​mall that is ‘hoarding odd’, so naturally it makes a lot of money.

"Mr. Guo, business negotiation needs evidence to support it."

"I didn't bring Ruby's 2003 interim financial statement. Mr. Morgan wants to see it, and I can have them sent to my mailbox and then show it to Mr. Morgan. However, if Mr. Morgan feels that the $1.78 billion invested in ruby ​​is not If it's too worth it, then let's change it. How about converting the $1.78 billion into Unocal equity?"

"Unocal Oil?"

"good!"

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"It can be considered!"

"dad…!"

Although Harvey Morgan is just a reminder, the meaning revealed in his tone is clear at a glance. In fact it is. He didn't want Unocal, he just wanted ruby ​​equity.

Frederick secretly glanced at his son helplessly. Compared with the young man sitting across from him, the two of them were about the same age, but in terms of calmness, his son was undoubtedly more than a little weaker.

Fortunately, he is an American, otherwise he would have sighed at this moment that "having a child should be like Sun Zhongmou".

Of course, Guo Shouyun also has his reasons for being calm. The combined age of his two lifetimes is no worse than old Morgan. Moreover, anyone who has lived for half of his life will probably lose the restlessness of his youth.

"Forget it, since the two of you have made an agreement in advance, let's do as you agreed. However, I hope that when the contract is signed, I can see the mid-year financial documents of Ruby and Google!"

"certainly!"

After Guo Shouyun nodded, he smiled and said, "When I came this time, Mr. Harvey said that in addition to our previous cooperation, there are other surprises. I wonder if this surprise can be said now?"

After Frederick nodded, he looked directly at him and said, "Mr. Guo favors ConocoPhillips' shares so much that he even exchanged shares of Google and Ruby for the purpose of acquisition, right?"

Looking at his expression, Guo Shouyun quickly turned back and forth a few times in his heart and then shook his head.

"I think Mr. Morgan must have misunderstood. I invested in ConocoPhillips because I was bullish on the oil industry. As for acquisitions, ConocoPhillips shares are over $50 billion, and I don't have that much appetite."

Frederick, who stared at him for a while, but couldn't see anything unusual, wondered in his heart, "Am I really guessing wrong?"

"Why does Mr. Guo keep secret? If it's not for the acquisition, why take out the shares of Google and Ruby?"

"I just want to make friends with Mr. Harvey. After all, having an excellent friend in the shopping mall will be very beneficial to my future, especially a friend like the Morgan family!" Guo Shouyun said indifferently.

In fact, Frederick guessed right, he did have the intention to acquire ConocoPhillips, but that would be ten years later. Now, he only wants this 5% stake to achieve his other purpose. Since it's been a long time, there is no need to admit it.

Looking at the slightly frowning old Morgan, Guo Shouyun smiled slightly, "The surprise that Mr. Morgan said has nothing to do with my investment in ConocoPhillips, right?"

"It does have something to do with it. The Morgan family also holds some shares in ConocoPhillips. If Mr. Guo needs it, I can sell it to you at the market price!"

Facing old Morgan's fleeting eyes, Guo Shouyun smiled lightly, "I appreciate Mr. Morgan's kindness. But I really only invest in ConocoPhillips. 5% is enough, no more is needed."

He originally thought that the other party would talk to him about the allocation of Iraqi oil resources this time, but how could he know that it was only a share of ConocoPhillips? But since the other party didn't mention it, he didn't need to say it. I believe that with his relationship with Karl Rove, when it comes time to cut the cake, he must have his own share of it.

"That's it, but I'm doing it too much!"

"I still want to thank Mr. Morgan for his kindness!"

The two smiled at each other. But they were the only ones who knew what was in their minds.

After staying here for dinner, Guo Shouyun left. Old Morgan personally sent him out of the house. Looking at the distant car, Harvey Morgan said in surprise: "Dad, did we guess wrong? Wasn't he buying ConocoPhillips?"

"At least on the surface, he didn't lie!" Old Morgan said slowly, recalling Guo Shouyun's expression.

"Then do you still plan to invest in Unocal Oil and Pacific Energy?"

"Let's take a look and then talk about it! ... Butler's old guy is lucky. With such a son-in-law, the Roosevelt family can keep it for another hundred years."

"If only I could get Cousin Candice to marry Bruce!"

"Forget it, your cousin Candice's hot temper can't stand it. Besides, with the help of the Roosevelt family and Bruce Guo's own power, he no longer needs to marry."

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After staying in his villa on Long Island at night, standing in front of the balcony, looking at the dimly lit city outside and the slightly yellow night sky under the influence of neon lights, Guo Shouyun quietly pondered.

During dinner, Frederick Roosevelt made a deliberate or unintentional probe, the purpose of which was Unocal and Pacific Energy. It can be seen that he intends to get some of the original shares in the name of the Morgan family. He did not exclude the Morgan family from joining. In industries with heavy assets and strong political background, such as energy and oil, the more powerful shareholders, the better the future development of the company.

But rather than pure investment, he would like to get some shares of the company. To him, it was more valuable than cash. But which company to choose is a lot of thought.

He doesn't want financial stocks, and the chances are better during the subprime mortgage crisis than now. Although Merrill's equity is an exception, he doesn't want to startle the snake.

He doesn't want oil stocks either. Although quite an investment, he prefers actual oil fields rather than shares in oil companies.

For tech stocks, Apple, Ruby and Google are enough. Too much greed will only become the target of public criticism.

Media stocks, Disney, Time Warner, 20th Century Fox and Paramount are simply impossible, and Guo Shouyun can't come up with so much money. MGM, a company that was about to go bankrupt, was not worth the exchange of shares in Unic and Pacific Energy.

"After all the calculations, it seems that only Guo's business is left."

However, Guo's own business expansion is tight, how can it be possible to take into account the new business?

"Forget it. If it's not suitable, then refuse. Anyway, with Harvey Morgan's investment in ruby ​​and Google, the relationship with the Morgan family can be considered to be maintained."

Thinking of this, Guo Shouyun turned around. Turn on your computer, record what happened today, and go back to your room to rest.

The next day, he had breakfast, and after a jog, changed his clothes and came to Roosevelt's house.

They all live on Long Island. If they 'pass the door but don't enter', it is not easy for my father-in-law to explain.

"boom…!"

Looking at the golf ball that flew out, Guo Shouyun nodded in satisfaction. After a long practice, he is now playing golf better and better.

After playing their own ball, the two chatted while walking, "You came to New York, didn't you come to play with me specifically?"

"I think, but unfortunately I can't think of you so leisurely!" After a pause, "I came here mainly to cooperate with Harvey Morgan."

"Oh?"

"I wanted some shares of ConocoPhillips, and it happened that he also wanted to invest in Google. We made an exchange." Guo Shouyun explained.

"ConocoPhillips?"

"Um!"

"Why do you suddenly want a stake in it? Wouldn't you be planning to buy it?"

Guo Shouyun smiled, "I just acquired Unocal, how can I still have such a big appetite to eat ConocoPhillips."

"Don't tell me you're just an investment?"

"Investment is only part of the purpose." After looking at his old husband who was staring at him with bright eyes, he briefly thought about it, "You should know that the frontal war in Iraq is over."

"You're hitting Iraqi oil attention?"

Butler Roosevelt's eyes flashed back.

"I know I can't hide it from you. I am indeed playing the idea of ​​Iraqi oil. However, my family alone is not enough to compete with giants such as Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, Chevron and Texaco. If we cooperate with ConocoPhillips Together, we can share the cake with them equally. And this 5% stake is enough for me to join the board of directors of ConocoPhillips, and it will be more convenient to talk about cooperation at that time. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com”

Butler Roosevelt nodded slightly after listening.

"You have a really good idea."

"At that time, I want you to help me a lot!"

"We are relatives, so I will naturally help!"

Guo Shouyun is also very obedient, "This time in New York, in addition to the shares of ConocoPhillips, I also plan to hold the last round of investment bidding before Unocal Oil's listing. Father-in-law, please remember to participate."

"I won't forget this. However, who did you invite for this PE round of investment?"

"In addition to my father-in-law, there are the Kennedy Family Trust, the Bush Family Trust, the Carlyle Group and the Blackstone Group."

Butler Roosevelt's pupils shrank, and after a while, he smiled lightly, "I can't tell that your connections are very broad."

"I just want to find some more support for Unocal. Otherwise, it will not only be difficult for the Iraqi side, but also if the company wants to go further."

Butler Roosevelt glanced at him and nodded.

"It's rare for you to have such a clear understanding. But you're not afraid of losing your equity and losing control of the company?"

"Of course I'm afraid, so half of the original shares allocated this time have no voting rights!"

"Haha, you, you! You are so shrewd."

After the two met each other, they each smiled thoughtfully.

"When are you going to start this investment bidding?"

"August 1st!"

"Remember to send me an invitation!"

"certainly!"

"Wendy how's this time going?"

"She's trying to conceive, and we're going to have a baby!"

"That's a good thing! I've long wanted to taste what it's like to be a grandpa."

The latter two did not mention their work, and just chatted about their daily life. Guo Shouyun spent a day at Roosevelt's house.