Chapter 220: Reaping the Fruits of Victory

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"I can promise to let Marvel Entertainment run independently!" After thinking about it, Guo Shouyun said.

"Really?"

Ike Palmut's eyes lit up. Originally, he thought that it would take a lot of money, but he didn't expect the other party to agree so easily.

"Of course. Guo Shouyun smiled and nodded, "But I still have a few conditions!"

Hearing this, Ike Palmut frowned.

"Please?"

"First, Marvel Entertainment's finances and personnel are all in the hands of the head office. Second, if Marvel Entertainment has a significant loss, then the head office has the right to meddle in the management of the company. Guo Shouyun said in a deep voice.

Financial rights and personnel rights are the two most important rights in business management, and now that he has taken them, Ike Palmut must be unwilling, after all, no one wants to see the power in his hands shrink.

"Mr. Guo, if I don't have financial and personnel rights, my management of the company will be greatly hindered...!"

"Mr. Parmut, if he wins the hearts and minds of employees through authority rather than convincing business strategies, then I believe he must not be a good leader!" Guo Shouyun interrupted, "In addition, the Matrix acquired Marvel to improve the company's business, not simply pursue financial growth. We are operators, not private equity funds... And with an annual investment of $200 million, the matrix is not without requirements. ”

Looking at Guo Shouyun, who has a firm attitude, Ike Palmut also knows that he will definitely not be able to control all the rights of Marvel Entertainment. It is impossible for any one company to give full authority to its subsidiary.

"How much discretion can I have in terms of finances and personnel!"

"Less than $1 million in investment, and the appointment and dismissal of mid-level and lower-level employees!" Guo Shouyun said.

"Can the financial rights be improved a little more?"

"No way. $1 million is our average requirement for corporate decision-makers, and that can't be changed. Guo Shouyun said resolutely.

There are some places where there can be regression, but there are others where it can't, especially the all-important financial and personnel rights.

In the face of the Matrix Group, which already owns 40% of Marvel Studios and is still continuing to acquire, Ike Palmut actually doesn't have much power to refuse. After all, Marvel has just gotten rid of bankruptcy now, and it is not a high-quality company that everyone desires to have, and it is impossible to find a truly powerful white knight to block the acquisition of the matrix.

Also, contrast. The power given to him by Guo Shouyun is actually very generous. After all, not all CEOs of subsidiaries can get the right to operate independently.

After weighing left and right, and discussing with other Marvel executives for a while, Ike Palmut finally agreed to Guo Shouyun's conditions. The parties entered into a formal acquisition contract with the assistance of their respective lawyers and financial advisors. As long as the authorities do not set up obstacles, this kind of acquisition is basically completed.

Of course, there are basically no surprises from the authorities. After all, Marvel doesn't involve monopolies. The acquirer is also a U.S. company.

After leaving the finishing touches to Qin Zhicheng's deputy, Kane Warner, Guo Shouyun left New York non-stop and flew to San Francisco.

Coming back after a little more than a month, Pacific Power & Gas Company, as well as the executives of Southern California Edison Electric Company, have been waiting for him for a long time.

Pacific Power & Gas, in particular, has accepted his $2.5 billion offer. Because, if you don't accept it again, the company will go out of business. At that time, as a shareholder, it will lose a lot, and no one wants to see this happen. And the state doesn't want the state's largest utility to go out of business, which would affect the supply and demand of electricity and gas for 5.2 million California businesses and residents. Therefore, they are also very supportive, and Guo Shouyun, who has more powerful capital, to acquire and integrate the two companies.

Guo Shouyun's meeting with them began in this situation, and he had the advantage in advance.

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"Mr. Guo, from this moment on, Southern California Edison and Pacific Power and Gas are yours!"

When Guo Shouyun signed his name on the $4.7 billion acquisition contract, Stephen Bryan smiled.

"Thank you. This achievement did not come easily. I would also like to thank all of you, as well as your respective companies, for your help. Without you, I don't think these two acquisitions would have been completed so quickly. Guo Shouyun said.

Mr. Guo was polite. It's an honor to work with you!" laughs John Schwartzman.

Guo Shouyun smiled and nodded, although he knew in his heart that there was endless greed hidden under this kind face. But at least at this moment, he still needs to be false with the other party.

“… The acquisition of a 60.07% stake in Apple cost a total of $2.8 billion, and with the current acquisition of Southern California and Pacific, the three acquisitions total $7.5 billion. According to the contract we signed at the beginning, I need to pay you $2 billion upfront. I've kept my promise that the funds will be credited to your respective accounts in three days at most. In addition, the remaining $5.5 billion will be repaid with the revenue of the three companies for a period of 10 years and an interest rate of 7.93%... I think you should have no doubts?"

Stephen Bryan, Paul Turner and the other four nodded. The specific figures, they have already figured it out.

"If it's okay, I think we can sign a contract!" Guo Shouyun said.

"Of course!"

The four people who wish to sign the contract as soon as possible naturally have no opinion on this.

Later, under the drafting and supervision of their respective lawyers, the loan agreement and repayment terms were signed one by one.

When everything was over, Guo Shouyun stood up after loading the contract text.

"Guys, the senior executives of Pacific and Southern California are still waiting for me in the conference room, so I can't accompany a few more!"

"Mr. Guo, please do it, let's just leave by ourselves!" Jolia Mo Yin said with a smile.

"It's rude. In the future, I will definitely find an opportunity to invite a few people to dinner to express my apologies. ”

"Then I'm waiting for Mr. Guo's invitation?" laughed John Schwartzman.

"Okay!"

Smiled and nodded, shook hands with everyone in turn, Guo Shouyun asked Wendy to say goodbye on his behalf, and then turned around and walked out of the room.

Leaving the original headquarters of the Pacific Company, the financial magnates sitting in the car inevitably talked about their protagonists.

"Looks like the Hound Project can begin!" Gioria Moyin said with a smile holding the text of the contract.

The other three nodded, and John Schwartzman sighed: "It's just that I feel more and more like this plan than before." ”

"We all underestimated his talent. Stephen Bryan said.

Everyone is an executive of an American financial giant, although because of Guo Shouyun's strict defense, it is impossible to know for sure the exact return of the Thunder Fund on gold. But through powerful database analysis, as well as some clues, it is still possible to infer something that is hidden. Obviously, the gold income of the Thunder Fund is not the $1 billion revealed by Guo Shouyun before at all, but 2 billion, or even higher.

After the atmosphere in the car became silent, it didn't take long for Paul Turner to speak: "Anyway, the layout of the 'Hound Project' this time has also made us a good benefit. Even if it doesn't work out, the $5.5 billion loan is valuable. If it is made into a 'credit default swap' product, I believe many people will be interested. ”

"I think 'Secured Debt of Indebtedness' is also a good idea!"

Just as they were discussing how to use the loan to generate more derivative profits, Guo Shouyun also walked into the large conference room of the Pacific Company headquarters in a round of applause.

In the midst of the attention, Guo Shouyun, who was standing in the center, looked around the Pacific Ocean and Southern California executives in the audience, and was excited and a little excited.

Although the two companies are now heavily indebted and on the verge of collapse. But they are mega-corporations with assets of more than $30 billion, which together amount to $70 billion. Such companies have tremendous power in both political and business circles in the United States. If it weren't for the unfortunate encounter with the powerful Enron Alliance, which was devastated by the energy crisis in California to the point of near-insolvency, with Guo Shouyun's current energy, it would be difficult for him to get involved in a company of this size.

Oh yes. There was also the help of Goldman Sachs, Morgan, Citigroup and Bank of America, four powerful financial forces that played an almost decisive role in the acquisition.

From the beginning of February to the beginning of May, almost three months, it was finally time for him to reap the fruits of victory. After calming down his slightly excited mood, Guo Shouyun's expression was calm, and his eyes were confident: "Everyone, I am also from California. I believe that everyone has a certain understanding of me before. So, in order to save time, self-introduction is dispensable. If you have anything to know or want to ask, you are welcome to chat with me after the meeting, and I am happy to share my joy and insight into life with everyone. In addition, I am personally honored to be able to work with all of you, and I hope that we can make our business even greater in the coming years. ”

After a burst of loud applause, Guo Shouyun continued: "The integration plan of the two companies in Pacific and Southern California is on the information in your hands. As of today, there are no more Pacific Power & Gas and Southern California Edison Power, only Pan Pacific Energy. The Group's main business areas are energy trading, utilities and electricity. It consists of three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Pan Pacific Power, Pan Pacific Energy Services, and Pan Pacific Energy Exchange. ”

As soon as his words fell, a middle-aged man in a black suit, black-rimmed glasses, and a hooked nose raised his right hand.

"Mr. Vail, do you have any questions?"

"Mr. Guo, originally Pacific Company and Southern California Edison Company did not have an energy trading business. Now that Mr. Kwok has set up the Pan Pacific Energy Trading website, does he intend to emulate Enron and Dulichi?"

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