When will I have a long tassel?

Since the outbreak of the European debt crisis, Liang Zile has moved his office to Europe. Many Chinese investors want to take this opportunity to acquire bankrupt companies in Europe, but they are not familiar with the relevant procedures. Liang Zile can act as an intermediary for them. Of course, charging high commissions is also necessary.

The European debt crisis has had an unprecedented impact on the European economy. During this period, a large number of companies in European countries fell into bankruptcy every day and had to seek sales. Since there are too many companies that need to be sold, but there are very few investors who have the ability to acquire these companies, business owners and governments regard investors as their saviors. It is natural for Liang Zile, an intermediary who can bring investors to them, He also tried his best to win over.

In this way, Liang Zile became a guest of government departments at all levels in many European countries, made a large number of friends in the political and business circles, and was extremely well-informed.

Regarding the EU’s decision to ban Chinese companies from acquiring some so-called “sensitive technology companies” such as PATEO, a friend of Liang Zile’s in the EU told him. The Italian friend named Brov also revealed the background of the EU's decision, which was that a non-governmental organization called "Global Peace Observation" made noise and put pressure on the EU, and the EU had to succumb. .

"Global Peace Observation, why haven't I heard of this organization in the past?" Liang Zile asked Broff.

There are so many non-governmental organizations in Europe that it is impossible for Liang Zile to have heard of them all. However, an NGO that can force the EU to succumb to its ideas is another matter, and Liang Zile should have heard of this.

"This is an organization that was just established two years ago. It has very strong activity capabilities and has great influence in Europe." Broff said.

"What's its background?" Liang Zile asked.

Burrough shrugged his shoulders: "Who knows, its person in charge is a doctor from Stockholm University. He was not well-known in the past, but now he is an opinion leader that cannot be ignored in the European public opinion arena. Some people speculate that, There may be Americans behind him."

"That makes sense." Liang Zile sneered.

I don’t know whether it’s because he has some social experience or because he has too much contact with an alternative like Tang Zifeng. Liang Zile now also likes to bring a bit of conspiracy theory into things when looking at problems, and always asks for the background of everything. He knew that the so-called non-governmental organizations were actually controlled by the government in nine out of ten cases. Hanging the banner of an NGO was just to deceive others.

Although Europe and the United States belong to the same camp in name, they actually have various competitive relationships. A united Europe can compete with the United States, which is undoubtedly what the United States does not want to see. For this reason, the United States has cultivated a large number of "non-governmental organizations" in Europe, causing chaos and hindering the EU from all aspects, making it difficult for the EU to truly play its role.

This "Global Peace Observer" must be one of the agents cultivated by the United States. Otherwise, how could a doctor from Stockholm University rise to become an important opinion leader in just two or three years?

"It is this 'Global Peace Watch' organization that released a report on China's sensitive technologies, pointing out that some of China's cutting-edge technologies will be used for military purposes, thereby posing a threat to global peace. In view of this, they require the EU to review the intentions of Chinese investors Acquisitions of European companies will exclude companies with sensitive technologies from the sale list.

"You have specifically told me to pay special attention to the news about PATEO, and this time, PATEO's name is among the companies listed by Global Peace Observatory that are not allowed to be acquired by Chinese investors. They believe that PATEO has Some precision machine tool technologies can help China improve its strategic weapons," Burrough said.

"Is there still room for maneuver in this matter?" Liang Zile asked.

Burrough said: "There is not much room for change. The demands made by Global Peace Watch are actually demands of the United States, but they are put forward in a way that is more acceptable to the EU. The EU also needs defense support from the United States. At the same time, there are some countries in the EU that have close relations with the United States and are willing to act as spokespersons for the United States, so it will be very difficult for the EU to reject the requests of the Americans."

"As for PATEO, doesn't it have any reaction to the EU's ban?" Liang Zile asked again.

Broff said: "Of course it is impossible for PATEO to agree with this ban. After hearing the news, they claimed to file a complaint with the European Commission and request the European Commission to approve the acquisition of PATEO by institutions including Chinese investors. .”

"Aren't they stupid?" Liang Zile said with a bit of sarcasm.

At present, the United States has not yet recovered from the financial crisis, and Europe is completely trapped in the European debt crisis. Other developing countries have neither the strength nor the motivation to acquire large machine tool companies like PATEO. China can be regarded as the only potential buyer. . The EU's ban is equivalent to killing the possibility of PATEO's sale. Of course PATEO will oppose it.

Hearing Liang Zile's words, Burrough shook his head and said: "Liang, things are not what you think. Botai did say that they would file a complaint with the European Commission, but so far, they have not done so. From what I’ve learned, it seems they haven’t started preparing the materials needed to appeal.”

"This is..." Liang Zile suddenly stretched his eyebrows in the middle of his words and said with a smile: "I understand, this kind of trick, in Chinese idioms, is called play hard to get. They want to show us how difficult the acquisition is. Forcing us to raise prices. Only after we reach a price that satisfies them will they start the appeal process to the European Commission. By then, with their lobbying ability, it should not be difficult to defeat a PhD from Stockholm University."

"I think they should have this idea." Broff nodded in agreement.

We are all old foxes who have cultivated for thousands of years. How can they not see through Botai's little thoughts? What's more, when Botai did this, he had no intention of concealing his true intentions. They might think this was a conspiracy.

"But if it continues like this, it won't be good for Botai, right?" Liang Zile analyzed.

"Their bet is that your principals in China are also eager to get a deal done," Brough said.

"No, my client is not in a hurry." Liang Zile replied decisively.

"Mr. Wardenberg, I swear to you, the Chinese will definitely be anxious."

At the same time, at the headquarters of PATEO, Mercer, a business representative who had been to China many times, swore to the company's chairman, Wordenberg.

After PATEO fell into operating difficulties, the board of directors made the decision to sell the company. The decline of the European manufacturing industry is obvious to all. Perhaps technical experts such as technical director Rauser still have some feelings for PATEO. Investors and professional managers are highly rational. To them, a company is nothing more than a Since you can't make money from a profit-making tool and it's depreciating every moment, why not get rid of it as soon as possible?

PATEO initially tried to find a successor in Europe, but after asking around, no company was willing to acquire PATEO because they themselves were in dire straits and had no money or energy to take over a loss-making company. In desperation, PATEO could only turn its attention to the East and sent some people familiar with the Chinese market to explore the situation.

Meuse had been in charge of sales in the Chinese market before and had many business acquaintances in China. After he arrived in China, he contacted these acquaintances and asked them whether any company was interested in acquiring PATEO, and he got all kinds of information.

Mers also heard about Linji Group's plan to acquire Botai, and even learned that Tang Zifeng personally went to Jingnan to negotiate with the Zhao Group. From this, he analyzed that Linji Group was determined to acquire Botai.

In addition to Linji Group, Meuse also learned that some other companies are also interested in acquiring PATEO. Some want to acquire PATEO as a whole, while others are interested in part of PATEO's business.

This is called the name of a person and the shadow of a tree. As an old equipment manufacturing company, PATEO has a very resounding reputation in the Chinese market. Some Chinese companies just want to borrow PATEO's brand and are willing to pay a high sum. Acquisition Fees.

Linji Group is certainly one of the companies that covets the Botai brand.

After getting this news, Merce planned to leave for home. Just when he was about to book a flight, a Chinese colleague with whom he had once met appeared in front of him. This Chinese colleague's name was He Jian.

"Mr. Meuse, maybe there can be an opportunity for cooperation between us."

He Jian said straight to the point. During his stay in China, Merce hired a part-time translator who could translate He Jian's words to Merce.

"Mr. He, I don't understand what you mean. If I remember correctly, you should be the marketing director of Someno Company. Are you talking about the cooperation between Someno and PATEO?" Meuse asked coldly. He didn't have a close relationship with He Jian. Botai was about to be merged, and he wasn't interested in discussing cooperation with companies like Someno.

He Jian said: "The cooperation I am talking about can be said to be cooperation between Someno and Botai, or it can not be said."

"What do you mean?" Merce asked with a frown. He didn't like the other party's pretentious statement.

He Jian said: "Mr. Meuse, please allow me to explain. I left Someno Company a few years ago. I didn't like the restricted life, so I took the initiative to resign and set up a consulting company. My main business is Machine tool trade between China and foreign countries.

"I came here this time because I want to cooperate with PATEO in my own capacity. Of course, Someno Company will also be involved. This is what I need to explain to Mr. Meuse in the next step."