Reborn Tycoon Rise

Mack Trucks is a listed company and must publish its financial report every year. It is not difficult for someone with some connections to collect this information. It is naturally even easier for Goldman Sachs. However, Xu Zhi has already prepared and has already collected the information for the past five years. The annual report was handed to Currie.

Corey took it, looked at it carefully and said: "Judging from the annual report, Mark Company's profits have decreased in recent years, with an average of almost ten million US dollars. The liabilities are not too much, and the fixed assets and patented technologies are not too much." Quite a few. According to these data, if Xu Sheng wanted to acquire it, it would probably cost about US$200-300 million."

Xu Zhi nodded and said: "I can afford this price!"

"I am naturally assured of Mr. Xu's financial resources, but Mark Motors owns the most advanced diesel engine production technology. If such a company is sold to foreign capital, it needs to be reported to the Foreign Investment Committee of the Ministry of Commerce and obtain their consent!" Curry explained.

Xu Zhidao: "Is there a high probability of being rejected?"

Curry said: "Not low, mainly because you are Chinese, Mr. Xu. Although Xiangjiang is currently a British colony, many people are still worried about the future. High-end diesel engines can be used in the military. Although China-US relations are good now, at present The policy of the United States is still to liberalize product restrictions, but there will be great technical restrictions, and the Committee on Foreign Investment may veto this merger for this reason."

"I understand this." Xu Zhi nodded and said. In order to fight against polar bears together, the United States now has very few restrictions on commercial transactions in the mainland, but it still checks the transfer of some technologies very strictly. A simple example Even all kinds of fighter jets can be exported to the mainland, but forget about the manufacturing methods of some special steels.

Xu Zhi then asked: "How can we avoid the acquisition being rejected?"

Currie said: “There are several ways:

First: Mr. Xu can change his nationality. American nationality is the best, but also other Western countries, such as the United Kingdom and Canada.

Second: Spin off the engine manufacturing company after the acquisition.

Third: Sign some agreements with government departments and promise not to spread some sensitive technologies. However, after signing such an agreement, if leaks occur again, the consequences will be very strict. "

Xu Zhidao: "It's impossible to change nationality, and it's impossible to divest the engine manufacturing company. If that's the case, why would I acquire this company?

You can consider the third item! "

Corey nodded and said: "I understand, then I will make arrangements immediately."

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Midea Electronics' arcade machines have become one of the most dazzling stars in the United States. Although its market share is only 20%, its net profit accounts for more than half.

As the exclusive distributor in the United States, Reading Rockefeller made a lot of money from this. After learning that Xu Zhi was in New York, he flew over specially and took Xu Zhi to participate in the anniversary celebration of a large museum in New York City.

Of course, these are just superficial itineraries. Xu Zhi "encountered" an important figure in the museum, the chief manager of the campaign team of Ronald Wilson Reagan, one of the Republican presidential candidates. Under Redding's introduction , Xu Zhi had a casual chat with Jian Jian and the campaign manager, and then the two parties separated again.

The next day, Xu Zhi was received by a black Cadillac car, went to a seaport on the New York Peninsula, and boarded a small cruise ship.

Here, he met one of the most famous American presidents in later generations-Reagan!

In the history of the United States, many professions have served as president: farmers, farmers, businessmen, priests, blacksmiths, doctors, lawyers, workers, rich men, soldiers, teachers, policemen, postal workers, tailors, and other sons of presidents.

However, Reagan is the only one in history who became the president of the United States as a Hollywood star.

Reagan obviously knew Xu Zhi's information and said with a smile: "Mr. Xu, I like several of your company's games very much!"

Xu Zhidao: "Thank you. The purpose of our company is to improve people's spiritual entertainment."

Reagan said: "I heard that Mr. Xu acquired a personal computer company in the United States?"

"Not bad!" Xu Zhi nodded. The acquisition of Kangmaoda Company was only a small matter, but it also needed to be reported to the local government department. With Reagan's status, it was not difficult to know this matter.

Reagan asked: "Mr. Xu also attaches great importance to the personal computer industry?"

Xu Zhidao: "Apple's success has proved that this industry will definitely have a bright future, and giants such as IBM, HP, and TI are also preparing to enter. Of course, our company will not let go of this market."

Reagan nodded and said: "Okay, this is the same as my political philosophy. The U.S. economy has been sluggish in recent years. The development of the emerging technology industry will inevitably drive economic development. Personal computers are one of my most promising products!"

"Then I hope Mr. Reagan can realize his idea as soon as possible!" Xu Zhi said with a smile.

Naturally, this gathering could not be specially prepared for Xu Zhi. After nagging for a while, Reagan greeted him politely and left.

It is now 1980, and the four-year presidential election in the United States has begun. Democratic President Carter was very unsuccessful in handling the Iran hostage crisis in 1979. In addition, the U.S. economy has experienced serious difficulties in the past four years. The Republican Party has also begun to sharpen its sword. Huo Huo, intends to run for the new president.

There are two major political parties in the United States: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.

Every presidential election is an internal competition between the two parties before the actual presidential election begins.

It is still the beginning of the year, and Reagan is still facing competition within his own party, and neither the media nor even the party is very optimistic about Reagan.

That afternoon, a total of 2 million U.S. dollars was transferred into Reagan's campaign financing account through 300 different U.S. accounts. Many of the owners of these accounts were beggars and unemployed residents, but they were still very "optimistic" about Reagan and would rather themselves Eat less and support your “idol”!

Of course, a truly mature entrepreneur will never put all his eggs in the same basket. Betting on both sides is the perfect approach.

A few days later, the Democratic Party's campaign team also received a million dollars in funding. Although the Democratic Party will fail in the presidential election this time, the future is not certain, not to mention that it is not only the president who controls the United States, but also the power of Congress. Big, both parties must be supported.

"Xu Sheng, spending so much money may not yield any results." He Guoyuan chatted with Xu Zhi.

Xu Zhidao: "Of course, such a small amount of money is actually just a token of appreciation. As a foreign company, we have been earning dollars in the United States. Our counterparts in the United States must be unhappy. Some political investment is still necessary."

Business and politics are always inseparable. Take Japan, for example. From textiles in the 1950s, steel and electrical appliances in the 1960s, automobiles in the 1970s, and semiconductors in the 1980s, they used normal market competition to defeat their American counterparts. It was quickly suppressed by the US government.

Midea's main product is games, which is an emerging industry. There are no old interest groups in the United States, and its scale is small, so it can always safely earn US dollars.

Now that we are facing the US election, it is natural to show his face when Reagan needs help. Even if he will not take special care in the future, as long as he is not targeted, it will be enough!