Chapter 737: Fuda's refusal

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"OK, how does Mr. Guo want to trade?"

"Of course, it's a fair trade according to the market price of the two companies!"

Ned Johnson nodded, "I can agree, but I have one condition. ”

"Please?"

"In the last PE financing before Ruby goes public, Fidelity must participate. And hold no less than 10% of the equity. ”

Ned Johnson, the old fox, knows his advantage from this trade. So he didn't say it politely at all.

"Up to 5%!"

Guo Shouyun shook his head and said.

"No, that's too little!"

"Mr. Johnson, my promise to allow Fidelity to participate in the ruby pre-IPO financing is the biggest concession to this transaction. Guo Shouyun said in a serious tone.

"Mr. Guo, I can refuse this deal!" said Ned Johnson without showing weakness.

"Of course, it's your right. But in addition to Fidelity, there are many people who hold Merrill Lynch's equity, and I don't have a second choice. ”

"Of course, Mr. Guo has a second option. However, the acquisition of Merrill Lynch is naturally a matter of secrecy, the better. If Mr. Kwok contacts more organisations, the risk of leakage will be uncontrollable. In case Stan O'Neal knew about it, with his character, I am afraid that the plan to prevent hostile takeovers would be activated in the first place. At that time, if Mr. Guo wants to buy Merrill Lynch again, he will not face a blitzkrieg, but a Verdun-style protracted war. Even if you succeed in buying Merrill Lynch, the loss of profit will be far more than 5% of Ruby's shares!"

Looking at Ned Johnson's confident expression, Guo Shouyun smiled faintly.

"Mr. Johnson, now that you know Stan O'Neill. I also know that he is wary of my acquisition of Merrill Lynch. You should understand that if it weren't for the fact that I had already reached the door, how could I have found you in person?"

Ned Johnson's face changed.

“… Let's be honest, I've reached the end of the acquisition of Merrill Lynch. Fidelity Funds' Merrill Lynch shares are just the last guarantee of my pursuit of success. Without you, I would have been able to get the equity I wanted from the stock market, and although it was a bit risky, if I had no choice, I would have had that. ”

"So Mr. Guo has nearly half of Merrill Lynch's equity?"

"Ever since I became a shareholder in Merrill Lynch in '01, I've been planning to buy it. It was only because of the lack of strength at that time, coupled with Stan O'Neill's obstruction, that he never directly initiated the acquisition. But I haven't really died down in the past few years. ”

stared at Guo Shouyun's eyes tightly, and after a long time, Ned Johnson did not see even the slightest cowardice and concealment in it except for self-confidence.

"How many Merrill Lynch shares does Mr. Guo hold now?"

"47.53%! If I can't get Fidelity's Merrill Lynch equity today, I will launch a lightning acquisition as soon as I leave here. It is not difficult to acquire a 5% stake in Merrill Lynch in three days. Moreover, I am also prepared with sufficient funds. ”

It is backed by Phoenix Bank and its giant-level companies. Ned Johnson, of course, knows that Guo Shouyun is not short of money.

"Can I take a look at Mr. Guo's Merrill Lynch stock warrants?"

"Of course!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, and after waving his hand, Wu Xiaojing opened the lockbox that had been prepared a long time ago, and took the documents placed in it to Ned Johnson.

In order to avoid being detected by Stan O'Neill, in addition to the 27.8% held by the Bruce Foundation in 01, the remaining 13.9% was secretly acquired by Liu Zhixing, which was placed in the hands of more than a dozen offshore shell companies. So Ned Johnson sees a lot of stock warrants. But the authenticity is beyond doubt.

"Why is it only 41.7% here?"

"The remaining 5.83%, we just acquired from the Morgan Family Fund two hours ago, so there is no one here for the time being. ”

"Mr. Guo, you don't have only this 41.7%, right?"

Guo Shouyun smiled, "Mr. Johnson is going to make a bet with me." But are you sure you can really win?"

"I don't really understand what Mr. Guo means!"

"I mean it very simply. For Merrill Lynch's acquisition, I am now ready to send it. So, if Mr. Johnson thinks that I don't own the 5.83% stake, he wants to delay it so that he can take advantage of the opportunity to raise the price. I'm sorry I don't have time to spend with Mr. Johnson. ”

Looking at his determined look, Ned Johnson became hesitant. Guo Shouyun's meaning is obvious, if he does not agree to the transaction today, then Fidelity's opportunity to invest in ruby is in vain. And eBay's shares naturally don't need to be thought about anymore.

But the key is, is Guo Shouyun's Stake in Merrill Lynch only 41.7% in front of him, or is it really 47.53%?

Although 5.83% is not much, it is extremely important at this moment!

Ned Johnson examined the look on the face of the man opposite, looking for an answer to his mind. It's a pity that calm self-confidence simply doesn't have any information to draw on.

"I'm sorry, unless Mr. Guo agrees to my conditions, I won't sell Merrill Lynch's shares!"

After half a hesitation in his heart, Ned Johnson decided to take a gamble!

Guo Shouyun chuckled in his heart, but his face did not change color at all. This is the temperament and city government that he has cultivated in the shopping mall for more than five years.

After nodding, Guo Shouyun stood up and stretched out his right hand to Ned Johnson.

"Although I have not reached a cooperation with Mr. Johnson, I am very happy to meet today, and I hope that we will have the opportunity to work together in the future. ”

"I hope so, too! But Mr. Guo really doesn't think about it anymore. The 10% of Ruby's original shares are only and do not threaten your control over the company. And I can guarantee that Fidelity will not invest less than any institution. ”

Guo Shouyun shook his head, "I'm sorry, 10% is too much." ”

"That's a pity, farewell!"

"I'll send Mr. Johnson!"

The two walked out of the room one after the other. Ned Johnson had been expecting Guo Shouyun to keep him, but even in the end, he didn't get what he wanted. But if he gave up this rare opportunity, he was a little unwilling.

In the midst of constant struggle, Ned Johnson left the farm.

"Boss, do you really not agree?" Wang Jue asked.

Guo Shouyun shook his head.

"Why? Ruby's 10% original stake is obviously more important than the successful acquisition of Merrill Lynch!"

"Johnson and Fidelity Funds are not yet worth the original 10% of Ruby's shares. ”

"What do you mean...?"

"Let the Kunpeng go back to San Francisco, and we'll take the train to New York!" Guo Shouyun replied instead.

"By train?"

Wang Jue and Wu Xiaojing were dumbfounded.