Chapter 829: Mutual Temptation
Kent was clearly still in his normal state of mind, and he asked hesitantly, "Bramble, what are we going to do? Shall we talk to the Bank of America first?
However, at this time, Jing Jian had already smelled that something was wrong, how could it be so coincidental? As soon as the "national security problem" appeared, the stock plummeted? And it happened to be just before the bridge loan was issued?
After touching his chin and thinking about it for a while, Jing Jian picked up the phone and dialed Cowell's number: "Hello, Mr. Cowell." ”
"Oh, Bramble, is there something wrong?" Cowell said in a brisk tone, seemingly unsurprised by Jing Jian's call.
"I don't want to waste time. Can you give me a $100 million loan right away? for a short period of three months?"
After a brief silence for a few seconds, Cowell did not directly refuse. With a laugh, he asked, "Hehe, what conditions are you willing to accept?"
Hearing this, the corners of Jing Jian's mouth also showed a smile, but there was no trace of a smile in his eyes: "How about an annual interest rate of 20%?"
"Hahaha. There was laughter on the phone, "Bramble, I am personally willing to support young people like you to grow together." But you seem to have lacked a little sincerity just now. ”
Jing Jian seemed to be completely relaxed, leaned back in his chair and lit a cigarette: "20% is a lot, right? Of course, if you solve it more, I can also add a few more points." ”
"Hehe, it's not a matter of a few points. "If I'm not mistaken, you don't have any collateral, do you?" and the performance of your Yikai in your hand today is very inconsistent, so you have to come up with a convincing reason, or rather, let me have a reason to take the risk to lend you?"
Jing Jian was unhurried by Cowell's inquiry: "Do you really believe in such a troublemaker?" Hehe, Cowell, the current Yi Kai is very healthy, and the stock price will return sooner or later. ”
"Hahaha, dear Bramble, it's not about the stock price coming back, it's about you being able to wait until the stock price returns, right?" After a few seconds of silence, Cowell continued, "Young man, I'd love to support you, but you also want to show me enough assurance? ”
"Hehehe. In the laughter, Jing Jian seemed to start thinking about it. And Cowell waited patiently and did not rush to urge.
Jing Jian finally made a decision: "Cowell, is this okay? Let's sign a VAM agreement." The 20% interest rate remains unchanged, if the stock price of Yikai is still below $50 after the three-month loan expires, I will transfer 10% of the shares to you at a price of $40, or directly compensate you for the difference in price at that time?"
What Jing Jian means is that when the loan matures, if the stock price is higher than $50, then as long as the principal and interest are paid off, everything will be fine. But if it's less than $50, let's say $49. Either sell 10% of Cowell's shares for $40, or compensate Cowell for the difference of $9 multiplied by 10%.
If he chooses the latter, Jing Jian will definitely have to pay a large sum of money, but he can guarantee that he will continue to have an absolute controlling stake.
Cowell was slightly surprised, it seemed a little different from the conditions in his heart. According to common sense, Jing Jian should come up with something to make himself excited, but he has always refused to join the industry, such as the shares of Bingshan Network, or the preferential financing rights of Standard Group, which are very good. Of course, if Jing Jian refuses vigorously, that result is not unexpected. But suddenly there was a gambling contract? What the hell is that?
However, after thinking about it, Cowell suddenly realized that wasn't that the right thing? The young man was full of confidence in himself, and he was particularly greedy, and seemed to be unwilling to lose anything, so it was not more convenient for him to be forced into a corner?
However, the conditions still have to be discussed. Colwell chuckled and said, "I can promise you a bet." However, only $30 is accepted, and 20% of the shares are required. ”
"Hehe, you're too greedy, aren't you?"
"No, no, dear Bramble, you should think so, if everything is okay with Yi Kai, you can get that loan for nothing. So those $30, 20 percent or whatever, that's just peace of mind for people as old as me. Hehe, when you are old, it is easy to have problems with your heart. ”
"Hehe, then your stomach must be good. $38, 10%. ”
"$32, and it's too low, at least 18 percent. ”
"Well, Cowell, I hate bargaining, you're so insincere. ”
"Hehe, it should be very sincere, right? Then I'll give you another step......
“......”
After some haggling, the final terms of the bet were determined to be $35, 16%.
Ending the call, Cowell frowned slightly. It seems to be ...... today It went too well, and the result was much better than I expected, but after thinking about it carefully, I found that there should be no problem. Colwell couldn't help but laugh, maybe he was too sensitive. The older the rivers and lakes, the less courage they have!
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When Jing Jian hung up the phone, Kent on the side felt a little clear, but it seemed a little hazy: "Bramble, do you really want to ask Mr. Cowell for a loan? If I'm not wrong, Mr. Cowell should have some problems, right?"
Jing Jian smiled. After so many years by his side, Kent finally got the hang of it. The phone call just now was actually a kind of temptation. It doesn't make sense, the problem is Cowell. The reason is very simple, if it wasn't for Cowell, what reason would he have to negotiate conditions with Jing Jian?
However, Kent is not talented after all, although he has opened his mind, he still has not fully enlightened it. Having a problem is not the same as having a problem. Therefore, when Jing Jian proposed the loan, it was also a temptation.
If Cowell sees that it is good and accepts it, just satisfied with that loan, Jing Jian is ready to endure it. His own capital chain is too tight, Cowell finds the opportunity to extort a sum of money, each by his own means, and he will not hurt his muscles and bones, at most he will find the opportunity to retaliate back later. Therefore, such an outcome is acceptable.
However, this is clearly not the case with Cowell. seemed to be disdainful of the high loan interest, which must have a big plan and a lot of greed, which made Jing Jian vigilant.
But this doesn't need to be explained to Kent. Jing Jian smiled: "That old guy must have a problem. But he did see his chance. As I said earlier, after only half a year, our funding will gradually ease. And Cowell happened to find our weakest moment and forced us to accept his terms. ”
Hearing this, Kent was a little worried: "That's okay, right?"
"Hahaha. Jing Jian was full of confidence, "Do you think there will be a problem......?"