Age of Dreams

Vol 2 Chapter 2665: A Sensational Acquisition in the United States (Part 2)

The Blackstone Group's acquisition of Disney shares has already helped Xiao Qi pave the way for several related departments in the United States.

After the US bearer Treasury bonds worth two to three billion US dollars were sent out, basically the relevant people in these departments have no opinions.

Even if there are reporters or other people making noise, to them, it is just an additional procedure, and the result will not change.

Xiao Qi asked: "If privatization starts, can it be completed in a few months?"

Swarzman said without hesitation: "People from the Nasdaq market, from the Ministry of Commerce, from the Fair Trade Commission... etc. have all been properly arranged. It will be half a year at most, and Disney will It belongs to you completely. But in terms of price, I still can't get them to lower it. It should be about 150% of the premium to reclaim the shares."

"This money should be given. Don't get too stiff with them. Letting them get full benefits from Disney's sale is also a success of our acquisition. Otherwise, it will be the trouble. "Xiao Qi has never been stingy with money, and he will give all the money he should give.

"Yes, many times, as long as you give enough money, many problems will no longer be a problem." Swarzman said, "Unfortunately some people know this truth, but because they are reluctant to bear the money, they end up making trouble. There has been even greater trouble!"

"Those who are speculators are more or less lucky." Xiao Qi smiled slightly, and turned to another topic: "Is the news, public opinion, and media all already agreed?"

"When they take money to do things, they will naturally speak to us, or why can't the Fairy Company do things that they can do with the argument?" Swarzman said.

"Where is the management?" Xiao Qi asked again.

"They don't have many shares. You are willing to give them dividends on the shares, plus a reward of equal cash when you leave your job. This is a very good remuneration. Where can they not do it?" Swarzman said. "Besides, without the supervision of listed companies, they will do things more smoothly. Happy work is better than anything else."

"Without the supervision of listed companies, it doesn't mean that they don't make money." Xiao Qi laughed blankly.

"Don't worry, Disney is definitely making money, especially if you can help them get through the super market of 1.5 billion people, they are desperate to work in such a company!" Swartzman said.

Because of the need to consider profit, and considering stability, many of Disney's strategies are biased towards conservativeness, and the executives have long been a little impatient.

Now Xiao Qi wants to loosen the restraints for Disney. They can also actively enter the Chinese market for development, and they are of course very happy.

Anyway, whether Xiao Qi buys Disney or not, they are just professional managers and cannot completely control Disney.

"Compared to Disney, Universal is a bit more difficult." Swartzman said to Xiao Qi, "General Electric doesn't have much interest in Universal, but they suffered heavy losses in the financial crisis. They saw our two major funds. The management company is willing to buy. So sit down and start the price and want to sell it at a valuation of $40 billion."

"Money is not a problem. The most important thing is that there is no future trouble." Xiao Qi said, "I said, why both of you and Milner have not made any progress. It turns out that you are stuck in this place."

"Money is one thing, on the other hand, we still want to slow down as much as possible, and don't let these two acquisitions happen at the same time. That will make many people uneasy." Swarzman said.

Disney and Universal are both leaders in the American media, film and television industry. If they are acquired by Xiao Qi at the same time, then it is not just as simple as acquiring the company. Even the most nervous Americans will think that Xiao Qi wants to control the United States. Media and film industry.

In addition, Xiao Qi is a Chinese. The American government will not agree to the Chinese people coming to control the American media.

Therefore, this matter can only come slowly. Even the matter of the behind-the-scenes boss of Universal cannot be truly revealed in three, five, or seven or eight years. Only when Xiao Qi’s influence expands, the Fairy Company truly spreads all over the world. Only when you take root can you show your own details.

Swartzman had persuaded Xiao Qi before, or the Fairy Company should buy shares of Vivendi Global Group and transfer it to another fund company to hold it, so that the Fairy Company should not appear on the list of shareholders of Global.

But Xiao Qi thought for a while and still didn't do it.

Fairy Company only apparently holds 20% of the shares of Global, and it is not a controlling shareholder. The United States is at most surprised that Xiao Qi likes buying shares in large companies and groups so much, and is not too sensitive.

If you don’t have Universal’s shares in your hand, it will not be easy for Universal Park to take root in China. For the remaining 80% of the shares, Xiao Qi will temporarily hide from Huaguo, only relevant partners and groups. Senior officials and their relatives will know that there is such a wealth.

When his thoughts returned to his eyes, Xiao Qi said with his jaw: "You are right to say that, then let's continue the negotiation, and strive to negotiate this next year."

"Okay." Swartzman said, "I suggest that you can announce that you have bought% of Global shares around March next year, and then wait until June, when we and dst will announce a successful joint bid and obtain 80% of Global. Shares."

"can."

Xiao Qi was very satisfied with this.

The biggest difference between the Blackstone Group and other fund management companies is that they will not only help you complete the purchase and sale, but also put yourself in your mind, help you do things beautifully, and satisfy everyone.

This kind of service attitude is the most important weapon for them to become the world's largest fund management company.

...

Monday, December 1.

At 9 o'clock in the morning, US Eastern Time, there is still an hour and a half before the opening time of the Nasdaq during the winter season.

But at this time, the press conference hall of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange was full of people.

More than 100 reporters squeezed into the hall either standing or sitting, looking at a few men sitting on the press platform.

Sitting in the middle is Ren Xin, the general manager of the Fairy Company Mingxiang Holdings North America Lab. He usually acts as the news spokesperson for whatever the Fairy Company does in North America.

On his left is Nasdaq's vice chairman Carter, and on his right is Disney's Clooney Green. This battle is a bit subtle.

Coupled with the fact that some people have been buying Disney shares in a large amount, everyone thinks that there must be big news today.

Sure enough, after Carter’s opening remarks, Lensing said with a smile: “I know everyone has been waiting for a long time, so I’ll just say it! As of this morning, our Fairy Company has acquired 67.96% of Disney’s The shares have reached the minimum standards for privatization and delisting applications stipulated by Nasdaq. At the same time, we have reached a unified understanding of privatization and delisting with the Nasdaq stock market and the board of Disney companies. Therefore, starting today, Disney The shares of the company will stop trading and wait for us to discuss the final repurchase price with shareholder representatives before being officially privatized and delisted!"

"Wow~~"

The reporters below all surged like a tide.

it is as expected!

Sure enough, Xiao Qi is buying again!

But he didn't expect that this time he extended his magic hand to Disney!

Will Chinese flags be planted on Disney castles in the future? !

Everyone's expressions are uncertain, but this does not prevent them from raising their hands immediately, wanting to ask questions.

In this regard, American journalists are indeed a little bit more qualified. They do not shout and ask questions like a vegetable market, but are very disciplined.

The emcee who was presiding next to the meeting ordered a reporter, and he immediately got up and said, "I am a reporter from the Los Angeles News. May I ask General Manager Lensing, why does Fairy Company want to acquire Disney? Do you have sufficient knowledge of Disney's future development Confidence? Do you have any long-term plans for Disney?"

Ok.

Childcare is everywhere. At press conferences, childcare emerges in an endless stream. Five or six of the ten questions are what the reporters think of themselves, and sometimes two or three.

Especially on the most critical and important issue, no matter which press conference, it must be the person who booked it.

After all, no one wants to mess up their press conference.

Therefore, upon hearing this question, Lensing smiled slightly, "We are very optimistic about the influence of Disney culture on the world, especially in China. There are many young people who grew up watching Disney animation~www.wuxiaspot.com~We The Fairy Company bought Disney in order to completely integrate Chinese culture with the world’s culture. And according to our chairman’s plan, China will open at least four Disney theme parks in the next ten years, plus many Disney’s Items such as merchandise, movies, etc. can all be opened in China. This is not only a good thing for fans in China, but also a good thing for Disney!"

"But you have turned Disney into a Chinese company. Can the American people enjoy the benefits?" Another reporter stood up and asked after getting permission.

"Of course it is good, because Disney's headquarters is still in the United States, and it is still an American company. Our operations in the United States will not be reduced, but will be further increased. We will announce the specific plan in the future." The way.

"Excuse me..."

"..."

The questions were raised one by one, whether it was Rensing, Green or Carter, they all answered fluently and seemed full of confidence.

Compared with the excitement in the hall, the entire territory of the United States where the news has spread has already become a sensation! (To be continued.) u