Chapter 292 Water Industry

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"Boss, what about Enron's loss-making projects, especially the UK's Teesside and India's Tambor, both of which have huge investments, and it would be too bad for us if they continue to drag on!" asked Jonathan Weil.

Although he is the president of Anping Company, he is also the CEO of Anping Power, so he naturally cannot ignore the merger of Anping and then those power plant projects with serious losses.

"I've thought about it. No one in the room is more familiar with the Enron problem than Rebecca, and her solution to the Enron problem is perfect as I'm sure you've all seen it. So I'm going to ask her to set up a 'Enron Significant Loss Project' resolution team, and all the loss-making projects under Enron's original investment of more than $150 million are managed by this group. After the problem is solved, it will be assigned to each of you according to the business scope of each company!"

"Got it!"

Jonathan Weil nodded.

"Who's in trouble?"

"Boss, do you need to change the company's headquarters?" said Rebecca Mark.

After thinking about it, Guo Shouyun shook his head. Although Houston is the center of the U.S. energy industry, with most of the headquarters of energy giants such as ConocoPhillips, Halliburton and Baker Hughes, and it is far more suitable than San Francisco than the industrial environment, Enron's unscrupulous and hedonistic corporate culture is really not to Guo Shouyun's liking.

Therefore, he will not consider returning here until he has completed the purge of Enron and truly turned Enron Pacific into a profit.

Half an hour passed, and after answering everyone's questions in turn, Guo Shouyun took Rebecca Mark to his temporary office.

"Sit down!"

Guo Shouyun waved his hand.

"Do you know why I called you over alone?"

"For the sake of Anping Investment Company!" replied Rebecca Mark.

"You're really smart!" Guo Shouyun smiled and nodded, and after taking a sip of Wendy's brewed tea, "I know you want to take Jonathan's place and control the huge Enron Pacific Company, but after all, you are a latecomer, and you don't have enough dazzling achievements to pave the way, even if I am the chairman of the board of directors, I can't forcibly straighten you up!"

"So you put me at the helm of Anping Investment, and put all of Enron's loss-making projects under it?" Rebecca Mark said calmly.

"Yes! It's a test, a test for you. If you are able to solve more than 80% of the significant losses within Anping within three to five years. Then after that, you will be the president of Anping, and you will be at the helm of the entire company instead of Jonathan!" Guo Shouyun said solemnly.

"And what about Jonathan Weir?"

Rebecca Mark, who has worked hard in the workplace for more than 20 years, is not something that can be impressed by a few simple promises.

"If he can get Enron Pacific on the right track during this time, and can handle the competition with you properly, then I'll give him a higher position!"

"Is there a higher position than President of Enron Pacific?" Rebecca Mark's pupils narrowed.

Guo Shouyun smiled faintly, "Of course! With so many companies under my control, there must always be trustworthy people who can give me advice and take charge of the overall situation!"

Looking at the deep-eyed man in front of her, more thoughts popped up in Rebecca Mark's heart. However, no matter what happens in the future, the first thing she has to think about now is to solve the internal problems of Anping Investment. Especially the big troubles under the original Enron, even if she knows them well and has the sufficient funds provided by Guo Shouyun to back them up, she still feels tricky.

"Boss, do you also plan to sell the water business under the former Enron 'Azuricos'?"

"What, do you want to stay?" asked Guo Shouyun.

"I've been there for six or seven years, so I've gained a lot of experience!" Rebecca Mark nodded.

Looking at her affirmative expression, Guo Shouyun understood in his heart. It's not about how important Azuricos' water business is, it's how much experience she has in this area. The real reason is that Rebecca Mark's strong personality determines that she is unwilling to accept her failure here. Just as she wanted to prove her skills when she wanted to go back to Enron before, she also wanted to prove her skills in the 'Azuricos' water business!

He still appreciates Rebecca's dedication in this regard. After all, there are too many people in this world who live with an indifferent attitude, and there are too few people who are persistent. There are fewer capable and persistent people.

However, Guo Shouyun's interest in the water industry is not very large. With low margins and high requirements for technology, management and experience, Azuricos Water is not in the best of the world, far from the giants who have been immersed in the industry for decades or hundreds of years and have accumulated a wealth of contacts and experience.

In addition, Guo Shouyun is now involved in enough industries, so much so that he already feels a little difficult with his current ability. So at present, the real right choice is to settle in the industry that has been involved for a few years, and then consider the expansion after everything is straightened out. However, he also did not want to dampen Rebecca Mark's passion for career progress.

After thinking about it for a while, "Rebecca, you know I'm not very interested in the water industry!" Hearing this, a trace of gloom flashed on Rebecca Mark's face, but soon this gloom quickly disappeared with Guo Shouyun's next words.

“… However, if you can buy their 'water business' from Vivendi Group, then I promise you to run the water industry as Enron Pacific's core business!"

"Vivendi?" Rebecca Mark frowned.

Anyone involved in the water industry is no stranger to Vivendi, which has a history of nearly 200 years and ranks first in the world, surpassing Suez Water, Thames Water and Berlin Water. Compared to the other side, Azurikos is not at all in the same level.

"Boss, water is the core industry of Vivendi, and the probability of a successful acquisition is too low!" Rebecca Mark frowned.

While she was confident in her abilities, she was less confident in the acquisition. After all, Vivendi is a much larger consortium than Enron, and it would be too difficult to acquire their core business from such giants. Moreover, she still has the original Enron Company, and now a large number of 'difficult households' under Anping Investment need to be solved!

"Of course, there will be difficulties, but it is not impossible to want to acquire!"

Looking at the mysterious smile on the corner of the big boss's mouth, Rebecca Mark's eyes immediately lit up. Although the contact between the two sides has not been long, she knows that this new boss will never be untargeted.

"I received some inside information that Vidi Wang has the same financial crisis as Enron!"

"Really?"

Rebecca Mark's eyes widened, and a hint of shock appeared on her face. In recent years, Vivendi Group has acquired Moroc Telecom, Havas News Agency, and Universal Pictures, and has made great strides in the media field, and it is not surprising that it has encountered financial difficulties. But it's so difficult that it is shocking to sell off its companies to survive. But considering Enron's former glory and current loneliness, everything doesn't seem so surprising.

“… It is certain that Vivendi has lost more than 20 billion euros, but it is not too clear how much. But even so, if you want to make up for such a huge hole, Vidiwang has to sell all kinds of businesses to get through the difficulties, this is your opportunity and our opportunity!" Guo Shouyun nodded and continued.

Rebecca Mark's mind was spinning quickly, and if everything went according to the big boss, the probability of acquiring Vivendi Water quickly rose from less than 5% to 50%.

"How much can you support me financially?" said Rebecca Mark's face was full of fighting spirit and eagerness.

"$8 billion!"

Rebecca nodded, although $8 billion is not enough for the value of the entire Vivendi Water, but with this money to lay the foundation, it will be much easier to finance the acquisition.

"Rebecca, although I have allowed you to try to acquire Vivendi's water business, you must understand that your core task is to deal with the loss-making business of Anping Investment. If I don't see any change in a period of time, I will consider dismissing you as CEO of Anping Investment!" Guo Shouyun said solemnly.

The acquisition of Vivendi Environment is a harmless attempt, and it doesn't matter if it succeeds or not. And what he really wants Rebecca to do is to solve the major loss-making projects under 'Anping Investment', and must not put the cart before the horse.

In the face of the big boss's solemn warning, Rebecca Mark was awe-inspiring. The somewhat fanatical mind quickly calmed down.

"I will definitely come up with an answer that satisfies you in a short time!"

"That's good... Also, the British Teesside project must be dealt with as soon as possible, and if necessary, the entire power plant can be bought!"

The mega-power plant, which accounts for 4% of the UK's electricity consumption and has an installed capacity of nearly 2,000 megawatts, is different from Enron's other loss-making businesses. Its loss was due to the big explosion in August. The explosion destroyed 40 percent of Teesside's facilities and injured hundreds of people. As a result, the Teesside Power Plant, which was originally a golden rooster laying eggs, has become a mess now. Compensation and rebuilding the power plant require a lot of money, and not many companies are willing to invest this money because the time to recover costs is too long, which happens to give Anping the opportunity to buy at a low price.

In addition to money, there is another reason that is not humane to outsiders - Prince William. This new friend called him for help as soon as Guo Shouyun acquired Enron. The content is also very simple, Enron, which owns 28% of Teesside's shares, has been dragging on for almost two months due to a lack of funds that led to Teesside's rebuilding and workers' compensation. He hoped that as the new financier of Enron, Guo Shouyun would be able to solve this difficulty as soon as possible.

In this regard, Guo Shouyun naturally will not refuse. After all, the power business is Enron Pacific's core business, and he also needs Prince William, a powerful new friend, to open up energy markets in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.

Finally, after discussing with Rebecca Mark about Teesside and other loss-making projects under Enron, he let her leave.

"Boss, are you really planning to buy Vivendi's water business?"

After closing the office door, Wendy wondered.

Guo Shouyun nodded, "Whether it succeeds or not, it's good to let Rebecca try it." ”

In his memory, in order to survive the difficulties, Vivendi still separated his core business, sold part of the shares, and formed the world's largest water group 'Veolia'. In the end, however, he did not know how much Vivendi shares were left.

In addition, compared to water, what really worries him is Vivendi's game business, which is the Blizzard that will become popular in the future. Even Guo Shouyun of Universal Pictures wants to give it a try. In any case, Vidiwang, who has fallen into a loss, is like a big piece of fat, and he always has to dig up the next piece.

"What time is it?"

"Fifteen minutes to go, five o'clock in the afternoon!"

nodded, "Clean up, let's go back, there are still things to do at night!"

"Yes!"