Think tank.

Time is becoming more and more precious, and the work of the think tank is becoming busier and busier, and Ben is immersed in endless materials every day.

The same is true of several other core members, who are already thinking about expanding the team.

Two levels of decentralization, three levels of structure, redefinition of think tanks, according to the plan, they need to expand at least another 500 members.

The current ordinary members are promoted to the board of directors, and the peripheral 'Eagle Eye' is responsible for the first screening of information, and the ordinary members are responsible for the second screening.

The board of directors deals with ordinary events, and conducts a third screening of information, and is responsible for contacting the brain.

Brain is the new name of the 9-person core team, which means the brain of the think tank, the absolute core.

"Ben, the boss is looking for you. The little elk pushed open the door and entered.

"Wheaton, Colt's engagement quickened, Graun, and asked Bercht to add staff to the construction of the Los Angeles branch.

Papol informed Lawrence that the first batch of McDonald's stores had been completed and asked him to send someone to inspect and decorate them. ”

"Sanille, give me the information about Union Bank. As he walked past Sanille, Ben took a thick bag of papers.

Ben commanded everything as he walked, and when he arrived at the door, he had just finished dealing with the important matters at hand.

“boss。 When I came to Li Zitao's office, I saw Lawrence lying on the sofa with a languid face, looking like a soft-footed shrimp.

"I was just about to inform you that the renovation of McDonald's is complete. Ben sat across from him and said casually.

"Leave me alone today! Ben, I'm going to die. Lawrence said pitifully.

"Ben, come over here. Li Zitao asked Ben to sit across from his desk and talk about Jonathan.

"We have a lot of money, and the preliminary review of the second batch of McDonald's has ended, which can bring us about 100 million US dollars.

The first batch of Subway's franchises has been determined, with a total of 3,920 companies and a revenue of 78.4 million. ”

In other words, he immediately received another 200 million yuan, and a smug smile bloomed on Li Zitao's face, "By the way, what about the one called Buckburger?"

"They announced the suspension of the franchise, citing a lack of labor in the storefront. Ben was also a bit surprised to mention it.

Now the worst thing on the street is coolies, as long as there is money, a large number of laborers can be recruited at any time, and this excuse can only be ordinary people.

"Is this compensation?" Li Zitao probably wanted to understand the reason.

Maybe this is one of the compensation conditions, but seeing that it has not been shut down, it will probably eventually enter the fast food industry and attack McDonald's.

"Can Union Bank be sure?" Li Zitao did not plan to give Jonathan this money in his private name, it was better to go to the bank.

"I was about to report on it. Ben put the bag on the table.

Looking at the 5cm-thick document bag, Li Zitao waved his hand with a headache: "Just tell me the result." ”

"With good assets and a bad debt ratio of 56 percent, we need to bear debts of more than 11 million, and its board of directors requires the payment of 13 million equity transfer fees. ”

"What is the quote from First Bank?" asked Li Zitao.

"5 million. "The news of the opponent has always been concerned.

"9 million, a total of 20 million, tell them to sign tomorrow morning. Li Zitao said very domineeringly.

Union Bank has no time, and if it doesn't get an injection of money tomorrow morning, they will have to declare bankruptcy.

At that time, let alone 9 million, even 900 US dollars will not be their share.

Nearly 2 times the price, enough to show his sincerity, if it weren't for the First Bank watching, his highest offer would not have exceeded 5 million.

"By the way, did Hughes report to Skunk?" asked Li Zitao.

"On the fourth day, Mr. Hughes arrived, and he handed over the promotion of the film to his men, but it was crazy. ”

In half a month, the box office of "Hell's Angel" has approached 2 million US dollars.

The producers, the big corporations, who had been waiting to see Hughes's jokes, were now all dumbfounded, turning their heads and touting his achievements.

When they tried to work with Hughes, they found that no one knew where he had gone.

"It seems that his passion for airplanes is much stronger than that of movies. This is good news, and Li Zitao hopes to see his achievements as soon as possible.

"Boss, I need to give you a report on the future development of the think tank. Ben laid out his plans for the future of the think tank.

"Three-tier structure, power division, very good idea, just do it. After listening to his analysis, Li Zitao nodded decisively in agreement.

The brain composed of 9 core personnel, the council composed of 99 think tanks, and the following are the elites from all walks of life tentatively set at 500 people.

The Eagle Eye Commercial Investigation Bureau, a newly positioned peripheral intelligence organization of the think tank, specializes in commercial investigations, but Li Zitao has installed 50 Aegis special guards to join it.

Ben didn't say anything about it, he just needed to know that these people were one of the 'Eagle Eyes' and would provide him with business intelligence.

As for Li Zitao's need for these people to monitor the development of 'Eagle Eye', or if there is any other purpose, he doesn't want to know.

The next day, Li Zitao personally led the team and arrived at the Union Bank without alarming any media to meet with its board members.

"9 million US dollars is the greatest sincerity I can show, and I believe that everyone here will not receive a higher price than it......"

Li Zitao stood at the long table with a sonorous and confident voice, saying his final offer.

As for the expressions on the faces of the directors, he ignored them completely.

In any case, after the completion of the acquisition, these directors will become strangers to him, and he needs to pay attention to who will be the president of Union Bank after the acquisition.

"Deal. Unsurprisingly, in the end, the board chose to compromise.

Because the truth is as he said, they can't find a higher offer than Li Zitao, at least not in such a short time.

At 10 a.m., there was no one until the case that the lawyers on both sides finalized the details of the contract.

All the debts and assets of the United Bank are owned by the Blue and White Chamber of Commerce under Li Zitao's name, and as for how the 9 million is divided, it has nothing to do with him.

"A press conference will be held at noon to spread the news, and the Union Bank will carry out an inventory and restructuring of its assets, and three days later, it will be closed for a week. ”

"During these three days, all business has been carried out as usual, and the bank's savings are not running out? ”

The acquisition of Union Bank is only the first step, and the subsequent expansion of the restructured business is an important step in whether Union Bank can be reborn.

"Ben, can we set up a third-party institution to only guarantee funds, and carry out various financial investment projects by third parties in various places?"

At present, the definition of banks in the United States is still very vague, and Congress is deeply divided about breaking up the financial giants and dividing the market.

Li Zitao doesn't want to be a member of Congress, and the fact that banks are currently prohibited from operating across state lines is a pain in the eye.

All he can think of now is to be a funding platform, set up a third-party financial investment company, and carry out 'independent' financial investment services in various states.

That's right, this is playing a side game, but Li Zitao is not sure if he can do it.

"What about the specific pattern?" Ben asked.

"The third party carries out various financial investment projects, and we are just a financial platform, responsible for the flow of funds, and the two sides are in partnership. ”

"Boss, are you trying to split them into separate entities, nominally different independent projects, but in fact the money will eventually flow into the bank. ”

Seeing Li Zitao nodding, Ben was also a little unsure about this matter, "Sanielle's opinion should be sought on this matter, and she is an authority in this regard." ”

"I'll leave it to you, Jesse, get ready for the car. Li Zitao wants to go back and discuss this matter with Samor.

If done well, he will soon have a huge flow of money, but the risks are no small either.

Once the investment report and the safety of the funds cannot be guaranteed, it will become a chain disaster, and Li Zitao will become the second 'Ponzi scheme'. ’

"Boss, do you know the risks inside?" After returning to the club and telling Samor about the matter, the first thing Li Zitao heard was this.

"Of course. Li Zitao nodded and said: "It's just that under the current situation, it is difficult for us to win depositors, and people would rather bury their money in the soil than hand it over to the bank." ”

"Do you need a lot of money to grow?" Sanirle asked suddenly.

"Uh......" thought about it, and it didn't seem to be very needed.

"We don't have many savers at the moment, and the debt of 13 million is fully affordable, so why take such a big risk,

Or do you have already figured out where to go, and there is something that has a high rate of return and needs to invest a lot of money?"

Li Zitao smiled awkwardly, and the muscles on his face stiffened as if they were swollen.

"So, we should just stop banking and wait for the time to come, right?" Li Zitao finally reacted.

He didn't have to do all that useless work, and absorbing a lot of money was of no use to him except for a burden.

Golden Arches is his biggest cash cow at present, with an annual income of 300 million US dollars in the future, Li Zitao can do whatever he wants.

Moreover, other industries are being reborn, and Ace's current situation is very good.

According to the data for May, Ace's income and expenditure reached the breakeven line this month, although the income of the railway line plummeted.

However, the revenue of public services is picking up, and the profitability of public electricity, public travel, water transport and land transport is growing rapidly.

Freeport's copper-gold mines are growing just as fast, and after asset consolidation, they have just received a new order from the local government of Ohio.

Large-scale electrical circuitry is being laid in all states of the United States, and this procurement alone is enough for the domestic copper industry to eat.

It will take a long time for villages and towns to be fully electrified.

In addition, copper is indispensable in industrial metallurgy, ships, automobiles, aircraft, machinery, construction, and industry.

It can be said that by far the least affected industries are various types of mining.

It's really not good, you can also go to Paul's to harvest a wave of leeks, "Anyway, I haven't contacted him for a while, and the leeks have grown taller, right?"

Thinking of Paul's snot and tears, Li Zitao was a little unbearable.

People who are not confused are crying like a baby, and it is distressing to watch.

"Let the little elk go next time. Li Zitao thought with a wicked smile.