Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 628 Interbrew

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"This is not necessary, we believe in Mr. Guo's character and business reputation!"

"Thank you so much for such a compliment!...Please!"

After Lehman nodded, "According to the initial agreement, we will sell 52% of the shares of America Beverages held by Brecco to Belgian Interbrew Brewery. In exchange, Brecco will receive 25% of Interbrew. At the same time, Interbrew transferred Canada's Rabat Brewing Company to America Beverages, which was responsible for Rabat's nearly $1.5 billion in debt. Americas Beverages will continue to operate as a separate company and continue to operate as a public company in the Listed in the stock market and has its own management.”

"25%?!" Guo Shouyun raised his eyebrows, this number was lower than he expected.

"What about the management?"

“Control is shared by both parties, as stipulated in the shareholder agreement. The board of directors will consist of 4 members representing Brecco, 4 members representing the former Interbrew, and 6 independent directors. The CEO of the new company will be the one who already manages Interbrew. John Bullock, an American for nearly two years. In addition, after the acquisition is completed, a committee will be established to agree on the corporate culture of the two companies and regulate the operation, which will be headed by Marcel. The headquarters of the new company will be located in Leuven, Belgium , which is where the original Interbrew was located!"

After listening, Guo Shouyun took a sip from the teacup. After taking the opportunity to organize his thoughts, his eyes quickly swept across the three of them, and finally settled on Lehman.

"The three sold American beverages to Interbrew!"

The three of Lehman remained silent. They could hire a PR firm and coax investors in Brazil into making the deal an acquisition of Interbrew by American Beverages. But it's clear to any sane person that Interbrew actually bought Beverages Americas.

With a 25% stake, the former Interbrew CEO continues to serve as CEO of the new company, plus the unchanged corporate headquarters, the results are clear at a glance.

"...But I'm more curious, how much did Interbrew cost you to sell American beverages!"

"Mr. Guo, the specific transaction content is Brecco's business secrets!"

"Since it's a secret, why did you take the initiative to find me this time?" Guo Shouyun said directly.

"We hope that Mr. Guo will vote in favor of this transaction after the board meeting of Interbrew and American Beverages. Also, if Mr. Guo believes in us, please sell the shares of American Beverages this morning." Lei Man calmly said.

Guo Shouyun's thoughts turned around, "It seems that you all 'sold' American beverages!"

He is not a fool, from Lehman's words, he understands. In this transaction, the minority shareholders and shareholders of American Beverages were deceived. Brazil's stock market laws are not as complete as those in the United States and Europe. The "following rights" stipulated by the law do not involve companies and individuals who own preferred shares of listed companies.

That is to say, if Interbrew acquires the stake in Americas Beverages at a premium of $10 per share, then for those investment institutions and investors who own preferred shares of Americas Beverages, it can use 80% of the premium, or per share The preferred shares were acquired at a premium of $8.

There is no doubt that in this case, the interests of minority shareholders have been violated. But this situation happens to be legal in the Brazilian stock market!

Of course, at the expense of minority shareholders and investors, Lehman, Beto and Marcel's 3G Capital, also known as Brecco Investments, must have gotten more lucrative returns from Interbrew.

The reason why they told themselves the news was that apart from his Phoenix and Leiting being the major shareholders of American Beverages, their position in the financial world and Guo Shouyun's own influence also made them not dare to be too presumptuous.

The influence of small shareholders is too weak. Financial predators like Guo Shouyun can kill Breco Investments with money!

"Mr. Guo, we just conducted a normal business transaction!" Lehman calmly said.

"Normal business transactions? If so, why don't you tell me the details? In addition, I believe you must be clear. With my ability, even if you plan to hide this kind of thing, you are destined to hide it for a long time."

Hearing this, the three of Lehman exchanged glances, "I hope Mr. Guo can keep our secrets!"

"certainly!"

"Interbrew paid $4 billion worth of InBev shares to Brecco for this deal!"

Guo Shouyun's pupils shrank.

The market value of American Beverages is only about $4 billion. The American Beverages owned by Brecco is only 52% of the shares.

"At nearly double the premium, three people are really good!"

Brecco Investments doubled its stake in Interbrew, but let American Beverage take over $1.5 billion in debt from Canada's Rabat Brewing Company.

"Mr. Guo is wrong. Compared with Your Excellency in the financial market, we are still far behind!" Lehman said.

Guo Shouyun smiled lightly, "You are so sure that the small shareholders will swallow the bitter fruit of their own interests? If they make trouble, are you not afraid to repeat the story of 'Antarctic Beer'?"

In the 1990s, when American Beverage was still Bolang Beer, Lehman and the three planned to unify the South American beer market by acquiring the only other beer brand 'Antarctica' that could compete with them in South America, but this transaction almost It was destroyed by Kaiser Beer, the third largest beer in the Brazilian beer market, under the pretext of anti-monopoly.

"We have prepared enough good lawyers and PR teams!" Beto said suddenly.

Guo Shouyun spread his hands, "Okay! As long as my interests are not damaged. I have no problem with how you can promote the merger of Interbrew and American Beverages!"

"Thank you Mr. Guo for your support!" Leiman said.

"Besides, I'm curious, what does that old man Buffett say? I know he's also an investor in Interbrew!"

"Mr. Buffett, like Mr. Guo, approves of this deal!"

Guo Shouyun nodded clearly, "It seems that he likes you very much! But think about it, the world's third largest Interbrew and the world's fifth largest beverage in the world, the successful merger of the two sides means that the new company will exceed 100 Wei, become the world's largest beer company. And drive the stock price to rise, as a shareholder of Interbrew, of course he will support!"

"Mr. Guo is also a shareholder of Interbrew!" Marcel laughed.

"I'm not, Phoenix and Thunder are! By the way, I support this deal. Should you do me a favor as well?"

"We are very happy to help Mr. Guo to the best of our ability!" Lehman said.

"You are cautious! Don't worry, my request is not excessive!" After a pause, "Is the CEO of America Beverage Brito?"

After the three looked at each other, they didn't understand why the boss mentioned the elites of Breco Investments!

"Exactly!"

There is no possibility of concealment of such a public matter!

"Lend him to me for half a year, and return it to you after half a year!"

"Mr. Guo, Brito is a partner of Brecco and an indispensable member of the company...!"

Guo Shouyun interrupted Lehman with a wave of his hand, "Of course I know that he is a partner of Brecco Investments. ... I remember I mentioned it to you last time when I was in Brazil. I appreciate Brecco's business operation style very much. The next time I bought a company in Huaxia that was not very well-run, I hope Brito can serve as my advisor. It's that simple! ... Of course, if any of the three are free, they can stay!"

The three of them frowned in unison. Now is a critical period for Interbrew to acquire American Beverages. As the core characters, how can they have time to stay and serve as staff advisors to Guo Shouyun?

"Mr. Guo has a lot of talents, so why bother with a Brito?" Lehman said.

"I like him!"

Guo Shouyun said simply.

Seeing his firm attitude, after the three exchanged glances, Lehman nodded.

"After I leave today, I will personally call Brito to fly to Modu to see Mr. Guo!"

"Thank you so much! I will vote in favor of the cooperation between Interbrew and American Beverages. In addition, in the new board of directors after the integration of the two sides, I will support Breco!"

The eyes of Lehman, Beto and Marcel lit up instantly!

They went to great lengths to offend the many minority shareholders of American Beverages in order to have Interbrew, a big platform facing the world. Then go one step further and create a beer empire with a global presence! If they can win the support of Guo Shouyun, then they can take control of Interbrew in less time!

"Thank you, Mr. Guo!"

"Although I have no interest in the beer industry. I don't want my investment to lose either!"

Lehman nodded, "Please Mr. Guo sell the preferred shares of America Beverages as soon as possible!"

"I know!"

"Thank you Mr. Guo for your hospitality~www.wuxiaspot.com~ We will say goodbye first!"

"I'll send you!"

Put the three people in the car in person, and then watch them leave.

"Wang Jue, immediately call Ruben Destin and Qin Zhicheng, and ask them to sell all the preferred shares of America Beverage held by Phoenix and Leiting. Also, instruct Qin Zhicheng to sell all of Leiting's long positions in America Beverage. Close the position!"

"Yes!"

Originally, he thought it was an ordinary merger, but he never wanted to be played by Lehman, Beto and Marcel so much. They exploited the loopholes in Brazilian law, but buried hidden dangers for American beverages. When the news spreads, what awaits Guo Shouyun is probably not a big rise, but a green pit!

Fortunately, the rumors of Interbrew and American Beverages have caused the stock prices of both parties to rise a lot. Even if the position is closed now, Lei Ting can make a lot of money.

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