Zhang Yida found that these two Britons were really not easy to fool, and he found his bottom very clearly.

Ruixiang does need the springboard of Wanlihui to penetrate into Europe, and in the future, it does need to start commercial realization, in addition to advertising, the best choice is e-commerce.

As for cross-border e-commerce, Zhang Yida has always had ideas, and he is waiting for the right time.

However, although the foreigner said that Zhang Yida was itchy, he still pretended to be careless, "I admit that Mr. Robinson has some truth in you, but Ruixiang only wants to explore the basic payment business at present."

At present, there is no large-scale commercial monetization, and we rarely even place advertisements except for virtual prop in-app purchases.

As for the e-commerce you mentioned, it's too far away, there is Amazon outside, there is Ahri Baba inside, and our e-commerce business is still spinning in China!"

"What about BuyTogether, a subsidiary of the Grab Group? ”

Quinn chuckled, "Mr. Zhang, you don't have to be modest, we all know your strength and industrial layout."

You won't regret buying Miles for £700 million, and it's a win-win for both of us. ”

Zhang Yida is mainly entangled in price, and there is nothing to pick anywhere else.

The United States can't go again, and the $30 million liquidated damages of Leech Financial Services are still vivid, who dares to go.

Southeast Asia and South Asia have already been laid out, Central Asia is too small in population, West Asia and the Middle East are too chaotic, and Africa is also a small layout.

Pick and choose, and there are only two regions left: Latin America and Europe.

Compared to Latin America, Europe is undoubtedly much more oily.

But credit cards are more popular here, and with PayPal, a local snake, it's hard to make a big deal with mobile payments.

"£700 million is too high, how about £350 million?"

Zhang Yida added, "I can pay cash and buy it all in cash, not erratic stocks." ”

Robinson and his startup partner Quinn looked at each other, and neither was happy with the price.

"No, Mr. Zhang, this offer is too small and does not really reflect the actual value of Wanlihui. ”

Robinson shook his head violently, "If the price is less than 700 million pounds, we will definitely not sell the company." ”

Quinn also came to add, "Mr. Zhang, it was UBS who introduced us to meet you."

In fact, you are not the only potential buyer, and your Chinese Leech Financial Services Group and Penguin Group have expressed some interest in Wanlihui. ”

Zhang Yida smiled on his face, but scolded in his heart.

The two Brits should be very shrewd and know about the rivalry between Ruixiang and Ahri and Penguin.

Penguin doesn't know, Ahri must come to intervene if he knows it, because there is a cross-border e-commerce business in hand, and after the acquisition of Wanlihui, it can play a certain role in business synergy.

Coupled with the failure of the entry into the United States, there is an opportunity to enter Europe, and Jack Ma will definitely not miss it.

"In this way, you don't have to ask for a lot of money, give a more honest price. ”

Zhang Yida said resolutely, "If it is still 700 million pounds, then we will withdraw from this acquisition." ”

Actually, I don't really want to quit, I just have to take a tough stance.

Rui Xiangzhen has withdrawn, and there is one less strong potential buyer, which is not good news for the two.

They have also lost the tools to put pressure on Ahri, and it is not easy to sell the company for a good price.

The two old men discussed for a while, and when they came back, they reduced 50 million pounds and quoted Zhang Yida a price of 650 million pounds.

Zhang Yida is still not satisfied, and his inner estimate of Wanlihui is 550 million pounds.

"Forget it, the two gentlemen still lack some sincerity, and we have no choice but to abandon this acquisition. ”

Quinn hesitated for a moment and said slowly: "600 million pounds, this is our last concession." ”

Zhang Yida continued to shake his head, "I can only give a maximum of 450 million pounds, and no matter how high the price is, it will infinitely magnify our acquisition risk."

By the way, what if the Yankees intervene and don't allow the merger to go through?"

Hearing that Zhang Yida added 100 million pounds, the two Britons were much more satisfied, which is not far from their psychological price.

As for Zhang Yida's concern that the Americans would interfere, the two also had some headaches.

It's not once or twice that the Yankees don't sell the accounts of the British, and the miscarriage of Lenovo's "MoneyGram" acquisition is not small.

"Mr. Zhang, your worries are too much. We are a British company, and the Americans have no right to care about us!"

Robinson swore that he was also bluffing.

Anyone who is a little more sane knows that the empire on which the sun never sets has fallen.

But he still wants Zhang Yida to get in the car, in case the acquisition is not approved, and MoneyGram will confiscate tens of millions of dollars in liquidated damages, wouldn't it be beautiful.

Zhang Yida didn't believe Robinson's words, and the more confident the latter was, the more he felt unreliable.

"In that case, we have to sign a waiver agreement, and if the acquisition is not approved, there will be no liquidated damages. ”

Zhang Yida thinks it's better to be stable, isn't it fragrant to spend tens of millions of dollars to repair Hope Primary School?

"This kind of acquisition involves due diligence and various audits, and there will be various expenses and ...... in the middle."

Before Quinn finished speaking, Zhang Yida continued, "Rui Xiang can pay for all the expenses incurred in the middle, but it does not include liquidated damages." ”

Robinson and his partner looked at each other and nodded.

"Mr. Zhang, let's go back to the purchase price. ”

Robinson smiled, "We have made concessions on liquidated damages, should you also compromise on the purchase price?"

"Okay, £500 million, agree to this price, and we'll make a deal. ”

Hearing Zhang Yida's offer, Quinn and Robinson were basically satisfied with the price, but the two of them still wanted to fight for it again.

"Mr. Zhang, if you add more, I am sure to increase the approval rate of this merger!"

Quinn looked at Zhang Yida with a smile, looking like he was holding a pearl of wisdom.

"Then you can hear it!"

Quinn said lightly, "Close the U.S. business of Wanlihui!"

Zhang Yida's heart is, aren't you afraid of Americans?

The current British are really not good enough, and they don't dare to be tough in the face of the Yankees.

"If I close the U.S. business, won't I lose money on the acquisition?"

Quinn shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, "There's no way out, Mr. Zhang, you don't want to see you become the next leech suit, right?"

It's acceptable to sacrifice some of the U.S. business, but I feel like I'm at a loss.

Zhang Yida said: "Then the purchase price is cheaper, or you can split up the US business and sell it." ”

"It's okay, but Mr. Zhang, you have to add at least £500 million to the price, and I have such a good idea for you. ”

Quinn didn't show any embarrassment, and generously began to ask for "pay".

"In this way, you can sell that part of the business in the United States, or you can spin it off and start a company yourself.

I'll pay £500 million, as long as the business is outside the United States. ”

Quinn glanced at his partner and pondered for a moment, "Okay, then it's decided!"

Both sides are happy with this result.

Quinn and his partners felt that they had sold the company for a good price, which was slightly higher than the psychological price.

Zhang Yida wanted to cut through the mess quickly and not give Ahri a chance to get involved in Wanlihui.

After staying in London for a few more days, Zhang Yida initialed the contract and handed over the follow-up work to the team sent by Ruixiang.

They will be tasked with assisting with due diligence and liaising with relevant regulatory authorities in the UK and even in the US.