Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter five hundred and thirty-eight the division of labor is clear

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For one day, Guo Shouyun was holding the integration meeting of Phoenix Company and National City Bank of the United States. There were dozens of executives, and everyone had problems. After he answered them one by one, it was night time.

High-intensity and long-term meetings made him physically and mentally exhausted. After a casual dinner, I went to bed. The next day, continue to work at the Phoenix Company, no, it should now be called Phoenix Bank's headquarters.

"boss!"

Seeing Stephen who pushed in the door, Guo Shouyun put down the document in his hand and pointed to the seat opposite the desk.

"sit!"

"thanks!"

"Stephen, although the merger between Phoenix Company and National City Bank has just started, this matter is settled. The details that follow are not a problem with your ability. So, I want to ask you about the company's next step. Development, what are your plans?"

As the CEO of the company, in addition to the daily affairs of the company's management, he should also have his own thoughts and opinions on the company's future development strategy.

"Originally, I planned to write a document and submit it to the boss in a few days, but now that you are asking, I will briefly talk about it. ... Regarding the focus of the company's next development, I think it can be divided into two parts: domestic and foreign. "

"Domestic, in terms of business, we will continue to strengthen Phoenix's investment in 'real estate subordinated bonds' and 'real estate secured debentures'. We have an advantage in this area and should be strengthened. In terms of scale, we will continue to merge communities through continuous mergers and acquisitions. banks and small commercial banks to expand our banking presence and assets.”

"Why Community Banks and Small Banks?"

"Because the operating style of these two types of banks is relatively conservative, there are fewer high-risk assets, and at the same time, they are more closely connected with customers. In addition, choosing a small bank for acquisition is easy to integrate into our corporate culture and development strategy, and reduce unnecessary internal friction."

Guo Shouyun nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"Foreign countries, we must focus on China in business. At present, China is the country with the fastest economic development and the largest market size in the world. There are infinite possibilities here. All investment banks and financial giants are vying for business here. Moreover, China’s major national banks and industry giants are looking to go public recently, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any investment bank. We must seize it.”

Hearing this, Guo Shouyun couldn't help but sigh in his heart after nodding his head. From 2005 to 2010, there were four state-owned banks in Huaxia, in order to introduce overseas capital to make up for the lack of their own funds; and to introduce international investment banks and financial consortiums to improve their management experience and facilitate international investment; these two purposes began to be used in magic. All listed in Hong Kong, and the underwriters are international investment banks and financial giants including Goldman Sachs, Seymour, and Citi.

Take Goldman Sachs as an example. When ICBC went public, it purchased a 7% stake in ICBC for US$2.58 billion. After five reductions in the middle, it was fully cashed out in 2013, with a profit of nearly US$8 billion.

Compared with Goldman Sachs' investment return more than three times, ICBC only acquired an 80% stake in the little-known US Bank of East Asia in 2011, and then obtained the US commercial bank's operating license.

It is hard to say whether it is worth paying such a price for the reputation of an international bank!

Ping An, PetroChina, Sinopec and other companies have the same choice as the four major banks. It can be said that the listing of Huaxia's state-owned capital is the world's largest capital feast in the first decade of the 21st century.

Some people say that this is the price that China must pay for opening up and going international. Others say it was a decision-making mistake by management. But no matter what, from Guo Shouyun's point of view, since the historical event cannot be changed, Phoenix Bank cannot let this opportunity pass up.

"Do you have a goal?"

"Huaxia Industrial and Commercial Bank!"

Guo Shouyun touched his chin, "In this case, our competitors are probably the strongest."

"If you want to choose, choose the best one. As for competition, the Chinese identity of the boss is our advantage. And going public can raise huge funds for us, which is also our advantage. The only weakness is that compared to Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, we have an advantage. The influence in the financial world is not as good, and it may not be able to enter the eyes of Chinese people."

Guo Shouyun nodded and pondered for a moment, "Let's contact the other party first to see the situation. If there is a chance, take the preferred stock first, and the price can be higher."

"clear!"

"Also, ICBC can be the main target, but don't give up on the other ones. Also, since China is the focus of our international business, let Michael go to China."

"I'm afraid you still need to call him in person."

"I'll cook a few dishes in the evening. You, Michael and Ruben, come and eat at my place. Let's discuss it together." Guo Shouyun nodded and said.

Before Michael Moretz takes over at Merrill, Stephen Bryan and Ruben Durstein will be the core management of the Phoenix bank he built.

"It's a rare opportunity for the boss to take action in person. It seems that I have to prepare a good bottle of wine."

"If you don't prepare, do you still want to eat free food?"

After the two talked and laughed for a while, Stephen Bryan planned to leave. The merger of the company has just begun, and there are still a lot of things in his place.

"Wait a minute, Stephen."

"This is Ivanka Trump's information. You transfer it to Tim from the personnel department and add her to the company's intern training program this year."

Stephen Bryan nodded and took it.

"Wharton Business School? It's not bad." But after looking at the photo, he turned to look at Guo Shouyun and smiled, "Boss, this Miss Trump is very beautiful and has a good figure."

Guo Shouyun easily guessed his thoughts from his tone and expression on his face. But the matter of men and women has always been more and more dark, and he is too lazy to explain.

"Let her choose which department to work in. ... Go get busy!"

"OK!"

After Stephen Bryan responded, he turned and left.

Looking at his back, Guo Shouyun couldn't help shaking his head.

"With Phoenix Bank, capital turnover will be much more convenient and more secretive in the future. However, the combined network of Phoenix Bank and Hanhua Bank is still unable to cover the world, and more efforts will be needed in the future."

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At the dinner party in the evening, under the deliberate guidance of Guo Shouyun, the guests and the host naturally enjoyed themselves. The future pattern of Phoenix Bank is basically set.

As the chairman of the board of directors, Guo Shouyun is responsible for the company's strategic planning and major decisions of the company. Stephen Bryan is in charge of the day-to-day management of the company, and Ruben Durstein is in charge of American affairs, especially the acquisition and expansion of small and medium banks and community banks.

In this regard, he can be described as experienced and skilled. In the last century, National City Bank of the United States was able to soar from a medium-sized bank in Ohio with total assets of no more than $40 billion to the thirteenth largest bank in the United States in terms of total assets in just six or seven years. Ruben De Stein's ability to serialize mergers and optimize integration is a major contributor. Entrusting him with the company's mergers and acquisitions and expansion is the best of his abilities.

Finally, Michael Moretz is in charge of emerging markets in Asia, especially the investment banking business of Huaxia. Michael has a precise vision in the investment field and has extensive experience and knowledge in the financial field, but what is lacking is the experience of managing large companies. Entrusting the burgeoning business of Phoenix Bank to him is both a training and a test.

In this way, the division of labor among the core leadership of Phoenix Bank was completed.

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"Boss, Time Magazine reporter Jacques Vaughan wants to interview you."

Looking at the interview invitation that Wang Jue handed over, Guo Shouyun said with a chuckle, "This guy is really persevering. Is this his first invitation?"

"It's the 19th time!"

"19 times, which is considered rare." After pondering for a while, "Where is he now?"

"Phoenix Bank headquarters reception room."

Guo Shouyun nodded, compared to those reporters who just sat in his company's office, faxed him, and invited him to interview. This Jacques Vaughn had to run to his house almost every time, or to the company headquarters in the city where he was at the time. From the middle of 2001 to the present, Wang Jue has been through 19 times since he served as his assistant. But Guo Shouyun himself can't remember how many times.

"You reply to him, I am willing to accept his interview."

"You... accepted?" Wang Jue asked in surprise.

"I like those who have perseverance!" Guo Shouyun nodded and said, "Also, let him bring a set of sportswear, and I will invite him to play golf."

"Okay, I'll make a call right away~www.wuxiaspot.com~ There are some things, just use the influence of "Times" to spread it!"

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In the backyard of Shanglin Garden, there is a nearly one-acre turf that serves as both the landscape and the golf course attached to the villa. It's not big, but it's enough for a family.

"Mr. Guo, thank you very much for accepting my interview!"

Looking at the middle-aged man with a thin face and a happy expression in front of him, Guo Shouyun smiled and shook hands with him.

"You don't have to thank me. You moved me with your perseverance. Otherwise, I wouldn't be interviewed."

"Mr. Guo, forgive me. Why don't you want to be interviewed? You must know that many celebrities use interviews as a channel to promote their companies or products."

"I don't like life under the spotlight. I don't like being surrounded by monkeys like a circus. As for promoting companies or products, I think for them, what they really need to pay attention to is the management model, corporate culture and the attitude of excellence. , instead of focusing on publicity. Although the latter is important, the continuous improvement of 'internal construction and product quality' is the fundamental guarantee for an enterprise's longevity."

"Is this the fundamental reason why Mr. Guo's companies have grown so rapidly and achieved surprising levels of development?"