Chapter 262 Mergers and Acquisitions of Southern Companies

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"Let's look at the second deal, which is to trade Michael Olovokandi, Jeff McGinnis and Corey Margetty for Jason Kidd of the Suns!

"Michael Olovocandi, as the champion of '98, although his performance has been criticized, but from the perspective of his growth trajectory in the four years of '98, '99, '00, and '01, it is obvious that an upward curve has been drawn. At present, after four seasons of tempering, Michael Olowokandi has gradually become the top player, averaging 12.3 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game, which is a big improvement over previous years. I believe that if it weren't for the more capable Lamar Odom who took up more playing time, he would have been able to get better results. ”

"Jeff McGinnis, the Clippers' leading point guard, an excellent guard who can achieve an average of 10+4 per game; Corey Margetty, the Clippers' most anticipated guard swingman, an average of 18+5+4 top scorers per game, just 21 years old, he still has enough room to grow, and a strong body, as well as a wealth of versatile scoring methods, let everyone who understands understand that Corey Margetty is a forward genius who hopes to chase Jordan's back in the future!"

"Jason Kidd, without a doubt, is one of the best point guards in the league. However, at the age of twenty-eight and a half, and facing a knee injury, he is past the peak of his career. Although a cool head and a wealth of experience guarantee that he is still an excellent point guard. But a 'lame' Kidd equals Jeff McGinnis and Michael Olovocandi at most. If you add the much-anticipated Corey Margetty, the Suns are a big deal!"

"Regarding the third deal, I just want to ask who Chauncey Billups is?... Someone answered me: Oh, he's the Timberwolves' 'parallel scout,' the indispensable water cooler keeper, and the single-digit junk who averages points per game!

In addition, as the new owner of the Clippers, Bruce Guo bought San Jose Stadium and intends to invest heavily in transforming it into a new home of the Clippers that rivals Staples Arena. Hopefully, he'll recoup his investment, although the odds are slim from his series of deals. ”

"Boss, the media are used to exaggerating the facts, you don't have to care!" Wendy admonished.

"Of course I don't care what the media says. But I want to know who revealed it!"

It was less than two days since Guo Shouyun returned from Houston, and it was not more than three days since he met with Elgin Baylor. And he once told the other party not to disclose it to the media until the dust settled. Now all this is clearly against his will.

Guo Shouyun's phone call was quickly connected.

"Elgin, should you give me an explanation?"

Listening to the anger faintly revealed on the phone, Elgin Baylor also sweated on his forehead. Of course, he knew why the big boss was so angry.

"Boss, I'm so sorry, it's me who didn't do my job well...!"

"Of course you're not doing your job well. But I want to know who leaked the news to the media!" Guo Shouyun interrupted.

"It's Coach Alvin!" Although he has a good relationship with Alvin Gentry, since the matter can no longer be concealed, Elgin Baylor can only confide in the truth.

“… He's always opposed to your decision, it's just that I didn't expect him to reveal this to the media!"

Guo Shouyun frowned, and after thinking for a while, he said in a cold tone: "How many years does the team have to contract with him?"

"Another year!" Elgin Baylor sensed a hint of foreboding in the big boss's tone.

"Buy out his coaching contract and let him find his next home!"

Elgin Baylor, who trembled in his heart, hurriedly said, "Boss, are you thinking about it?" Coach Alvin has coached the Clippers for two years and is very good...!"

"Elgin, a coach who can't even make the playoffs, I don't believe how good he is at coaching. Also, a coach who is dissatisfied with the players I choose will not use the players I choose. So, the matter was decided. ”

Facing Guo Shouyun, who spoke resolutely, Elgin Baylor sighed in his heart, he had done his best.

"Boss, if there is no Alvin Gentryley, what is the team's manager next season...?"

"What team is Larry Brown coaching now?" asked Guo Shouyun after thinking about it.

"The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the stronger Lakers in this year's tiebreaker!" After a pause, "The owner wants to bring in Larry Brown to coach the Clippers?"

Guo Shouyun responded.

There are only a few excellent basketball coaches in the NBA, and the most suitable for the Clippers at the moment may be Larry Brown. After all, the other party is famous for kneading the team and making the ordinary team shine. In particular, bringing the Pistons, a civilian team, to the championship position is even more impressive.

Of course, that doesn't mean they can't coach teams with superstars. The current 76ers speak for themselves. Of course, there will be a reference to the contradiction between 'Answer' and Larry Brown. But at present, the Clippers organized by Guo Shouyun do not have a thorn like Allen Iverson.

"Boss, now that the 76ers are strong and the team is relatively intact, Larry Brown may not give up this familiar and powerful team to coach the Clippers!"

"How do you know if you don't try. ”

Guo Shouyun knows he has a good chance of success, because Larry Brown is about to leave the 76ers. Otherwise, how would he get to the top with the pistons?

"I see!"

"Go get busy. If there's anything you need remember to call me!"

"Yes!"

After hanging up the phone, Guo Shouyun looked at the time and stood up.

"Let's go!"

Wendy nodded and handed over the briefcase. After Guo Shouyun took it easily, the two of them walked out of the room with their bodyguards.

After driving out of the hotel, I joined the busy traffic in Atlanta. As the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, the capital of Georgia and the largest industrial city, Atlanta's prosperity is undeniable. In addition, as one of the cities with the largest number of multimillionaires in the United States, the climate and environment here are also among the highest among all cities in the United States.

Looking at the surrounding scenery through the car window, I unconsciously arrived at the headquarters of the Southern Company in the city center.

When the car was stable and he pushed the door and walked down, the person waiting in front of the door immediately responded.

"Boss!"

After nodding to Jonathan Weil and the other Pan-Pacific Group negotiators, Guo Shouyun smiled and stretched out his right hand to the bald middle-aged man in a black suit.

"Mr. Coster, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"Mr. Guo, it's also a great honor to meet you!" said Tim Coster, CEO of Southern Company, with a smile.

After Guo Shouyun nodded, his eyes turned to the financial advisers next to him, that is, the representatives of Goldman Sachs, Morgan, and Citigroup, who participated in the negotiation and were responsible for providing financial solutions.

"Stephen, John, Yoria, and Mr. Turner, we're meeting again!"

"It's a pleasure to meet Mr. Kwok every time!" said Paul Turner, representing Citibank.

"Of course. But I think it's more important to congratulate Pan Pacific on their partnership with South!" laughs Stephen Bryan.

Guo Shouyun waved his hand, "Congratulations, just keep it with you for the time being, and after I sign a formal cooperation agreement with Mr. Coaster, it's not too late to accept it!"

"Mr. Guo always puts his work first!" said John Schwartzman, who represented the ******.

"Forget it. Half of the newspapers in the United States today are calling me a 'plaything'!"

"Everyone has their own preferences. Although Mr. Guo's management of the Clippers is not very outstanding in the eyes of those professionals. But in our opinion, it is appropriate. It's just a hobby, of course, with your own will as the priority. As for the results, it's just a by-product of our entertainment!" laughs Yoria Moyin, representing Bank of America.

"Hehe, Mr. Mo Yin still understands me... Alright, we've talked about everything, let's go up, don't keep Mr. Coster waiting!"

Regarding Guo Shouyun's words, everyone naturally had no objections. Everyone talked and laughed and went upstairs to the conference room that had been prepared a long time ago, and sat down in three parties. Pan Pacific, the Southern Corporation and the banking syndicate each have one side.

Of course, the specific acquisition conditions have been negotiated in advance. Now it's up to Guo Shouyun to sign and let the agreement take effect.

"Mr. Guo, this is a formal acquisition contract, if you have no doubts, you can officially sign it. ”

Guo Shouyun nodded, he had read the contract documents many times. However, in order to be cautious, after taking the text of the contract, he still reviewed several main clauses word by word, and only after seeing that there were no problems, did he sign his name at the end!"

As the two sides exchanged the text of the contract, the whole conference room burst into applause.

At this point, the dust has settled on Pan Pacific Energy's acquisition of the Southern Company! However, Guo Shouyun paid a lot of money, $4.5 billion in cash and $4 billion in bank loans. Originally, he was still thinking about whether he could use the shares of the merged head office to take on a part of the bank loan, but the leadership of the Southern Company refused, they only wanted cash!

Although I don't know if they are not optimistic about the sluggish energy market, or because of the instructions of Goldman Sachs and Morgan. But as soon as the deal was finalized, half of the liquidity in Guo Shouyun's hands was instantly gone.

Not counting the working capital of Pan Pacific Energy Group, the funds under the Thunder Fund are only about $5 billion. Moreover, thanks to Zhang Shaoling's gold team, they bought low and sold high during this time, as well as their decisiveness in the short position, which added nearly $800 million to the revenue of the Thunder Fund.

In addition, if you count the funds of other customers, Thunder can also control a huge amount of more than $7 billion.

The successful completion of the cooperation is naturally indispensable to celebrate. There is no need for Guo Shouyun to worry about this. Jonathan Weil was already ready.

As the host of this banquet, Guo Shouyun will naturally have no less guests around him. Especially the financial capitalists who have different ambitions and are ready to talk to him at any time.