Reborn Tycoon Rise

Xu Zhi asked curiously: "What method?"

Currie said: "American congressmen are representatives of all forces. It is almost impossible to unify them. We at Goldman Sachs can't do it, but there is one person. As long as we deal with him, we can quickly end this matter."

Xu Zhidao: "Are you talking about Reagan?"

Curry nodded and said: "Yes, Reagan has been linking his political achievements with economic recovery in recent years, and attracting foreign investment in the United States is one of his core steps. As long as he says a word, this matter will soon be Finish."

Xu Zhi asked: "He shouldn't personally intervene in this kind of thing, right?"

Corey smiled and said: "Of course, and this time is quite sensitive, so we at Goldman Sachs are responsible for arranging this matter. You'd better not come forward."

Xu Zhi nodded and said, "Okay, I'll thank you for the hard work."

Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be a big deal to go see the president, but at this time, all the media's attention is focused on the acquisition, so it's better to keep a low profile.

And now that Goldman Sachs has proposed this plan, they are basically confident that it is easiest for them to come forward. They only need to provide the money.

This kind of marathon requires more caution at the last moment.

In the following days, Xu Zhi spent another 10 million U.S. dollars, and through Goldman Sachs' activities, Reagan's team received 5 million U.S. dollars in campaign funds. This year is 1983, and next year, new challengers will appear again. Compete with the current president to become the next president.

August 6, 10 a.m.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States officially announced that it had approved Blackstone Fund’s merger application for Disney, and also announced a series of signing conditions. Under the flash of many media, Peter announced a high-profile follow-up new capital injection plan for Disney, including direct A one-time US$100 million will be mobilized to help Disney get out of its current predicament. At the same time, the film and television department will shoot more animation movies to meet people's spiritual needs.

"Congratulations, Eric, you have won the world's largest entertainment company." The visitor gave Xu Zhi a warm hug. He was John Cena, the vice president of Citibank.

After receiving approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment, Blackstone signed a formal acquisition agreement with Disney. Subsequently, all participants in the acquisition were invited to attend the event at the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan. A grand celebration dinner.

Citibank was one of the financial backers behind this acquisition. Originally, Citi wanted to monopolize the loan, but Xu Zhi did not agree. The main financial support for this acquisition of Disney was Standard Chartered Bank, and Citi only received Naturally, he was not willing to accept the fraction.

Later, Vice President John Cena personally found Xu Zhi and sought closer cooperation. Xu Zhi had been waiting for this guy to take the bait. After some negotiations, Citibank agreed to provide a low-interest loan to Disney in the future. In addition to using For the development of the company, it can also be used to pay off high-interest loans that Disney owed other banks.

In this way, it is a win-win situation for both parties. Disney has obtained funds and has also reduced some of the pressure on loan repayments. Although Citigroup has given a discount, there is still a lot of room for profit.

When doing business in the United States, the most important thing is to learn to share interests and bring some American consortiums into your own camp to develop and benefit together. In this way, these consortiums will also help you solve some troubles at the appropriate time.

However, it is also important not to put all your eggs in one basket. In terms of loans, if you give them all to one bank, it is very easy for the other party to fully understand your financial status, which can easily lead to risks. Therefore, even if you win over Citigroup, you will not Give your life to others.

For example, for the expansion of Best Buy, Xu Zhi looked for a **** bank. However, this merger with Disney introduced the British Standard Chartered Bank. There are more choices. In order to compete, these banks will also provide more discounts.

"Thanks to Mr. Senna for his support." Xu Zhi smiled politely.

John Cena picked up the wine glass from the waiter next to him and said: "Eric, we at Citibank are very interested in any of your business, so at any time in the future, as long as you need financing, we at Citibank can serve you at any time. .”

Although Citigroup received a small share of loans from Disney's acquisition this time, John Cena was not unhappy. He was trying to turn Disney and even other industries owned by Xu Zhi into his long-term major customers. As any banker knows, Long-term cooperation with a top company will bring great benefits, which are far greater than the benefits of a one-time loan.

"No problem. For future investments in the United States, I will definitely give priority to Citibank." Xu Zhi said politely.

Although Xu Zhi was already worth a lot, Goldman Sachs was responsible for all his actions in the United States, and he kept a low profile. But it is completely different now. News such as the acquisition of Disney shocked the world and put Xu Zhi on the front page of mainstream media in most countries around the world. Even Time magazine put Xu Zhi's photo on the cover.

Now that he is no longer keeping a low profile, Xu Zhi certainly needs to come forward to get acquainted with some consortiums in the United States. Sharing business opportunities is a basic condition for entering the United States.

What's more, after Disney changed owners, some American consortiums also took the lead to express their goodwill. Xu Zhi was naturally happy to accept it. Everyone is here to make money. Naturally, hello, me, and everyone.

After a few more pleasantries with John Cena, Xu Zhi got to know many CEOs of large American companies and funds, and exchanged business cards with each other.

"Boss, this is the Governor of New York State, Mr. Mario Cuomo." Peter originally brought Xu Zhi to introduce everyone who came to the scene. Before he joined the Blackstone Fund, he was one of the most influential figures on Wall Street.

Halfway through the party, the governor arrived. Although he was late, no one had any objections.

Mario Cuomo is a legendary figure in American politics. He grew up in an ordinary family. His father was a grocery store owner. With his own efforts, he won the highest scholarship from Columbia University, then entered Harvard Law School, and then entered In politics, last year, he defeated the then Democratic candidate, New York City Mayor Ed Corker, and the Republican candidate, millionaire Louis Gurley, and was successfully elected as the governor of New York State, becoming the most powerful man in the entire United States. One of the characters.

"Mr. Xu, my son likes your Mario game very much!" Mario Como said humorously.

"Hahaha..." Everyone around him laughed.

"Mr. Governor, if you allow me, I can give him a complete Mario game set." Xu Zhi said with a smile. Mario Como's son is also a powerful character, because in the original history, his son Andrew Cuomo also successfully became the governor of New York State in the 21st century. This father and son will control New York almost like an iron barrel in the future.

"Thank you very much." Mario Como smiled and then said, "I wonder what Mr. Xu thinks of New York City?"

"I like it very much." Xu Zhi didn't understand what the other party meant and could only answer vaguely.

Mario Como nodded and smiled: "Since Mr. Xu likes New York very much, do you think you are interested in investing in New York?"