Chapter 190: Guo Shouyun's calculations

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For a time, Bruce Guo, a young man who was only 20 years old, became the best representative of the American dream in the new century. Looking at the endless and enthusiastic reports in the media, it can be described as 'a few joys and a few sorrows'.

"Bang!"

Jeffrey Jilin slapped the newspaper on the table with all his might, and looked around with a blue face: "Guys, when do we have to wait? a month, two months, or half a year? I'm afraid that at that time, the damned Bruce Guo's financial resources will be several times the current $3 billion!"

"Gentlemen, I think Mr. Jilin's words are very practical, and we can't continue to watch each other's strength swell. Otherwise, once things are out of our control, the success of the 'Hound Project' will be greatly reduced. Oliver Baringau.

The words of the two did not make any change in the faces of ******, Bank of America, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs. These bigwigs who have the initiative will not easily change their minds because of a few words from the two. Of course, it is more important that they have the latest news.

"Jeffrey, Oliver, don't be impatient. Will Weiss, who represented the ******, said indifferently.

After a pause, his deep eyes quickly swept over several colleagues around him, and then said calmly: "Presumably you have also received Bruce Guo's cooperation agreement, right?"

Stephen Bryan, representing Goldman Sachs, nodded, "Bruce Kwok's Phoenix has officially made an offer to acquire Pacific Power & Gas and Southern California Edison, and wants us Goldman Sachs to be their financial advisor. … Now it seems that everyone is the same. ”

"This cooperation agreement has been received by the big investment banks and banks on Wall Street. Now everyone is fighting for this big deal with a contract value of more than $2 billion. Paul Turner, representing Bank of America.

"It seems that the previous news is accurate, and Bruce Guo is indeed planning to acquire Pacific and Southern California. Yolia Moyin, representing Citi.

Will Weiss nodded, then his gaze shifted, "Jeffrey, you should be relieved now." When Bruce Guo buys Pacific and Southern California, it's up to you how much damage you can inflict on them!"

Jeffrey Jilin nodded with excitement in his eyes. He didn't ask about the truth of this matter, because he knew in his heart that this kind of thing that was not full of people must not be faked.

"Southern California and Pacific are not small companies, can you guarantee that Bruce Guo will be able to make a successful acquisition?" said Jeffrey Jilin.

"It's up to you. If you can prolong California's energy crisis, I think it would be easy!" laughs Stephen Bryan.

Jeffrey Jilin nodded, a grim look between his eyebrows.

"Gentlemen, aren't we going to do it on gold futures? Of course, I'm not talking now, but after Southern California and the Pacific Ocean have fallen into the hands of Bruce Guo. Oliver Baringau.

After glancing at him, Paul Turner said: "The daily trading volume of the international gold market exceeds 20 trillion US dollars, and no financial institution can manipulate such a large market! Oliver, as a senior financial elite, you should understand this truth." ”

"Of course I understand, Mr. Turner. However, ******, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Citi have extensive influence in the world's financial markets. If you issue a bearish forecast in the market, I believe that there will be countless individual and institutional investors, as well as international investors who are short gold, which will naturally deal a heavy blow to the bullish Bruce Guo. After all, his margin can only support a few hundred basis points. Oliver Balin encouraged.

It's a pity that Paul Turner and they are all old fritters who have been playing in the financial market for decades, so naturally they can't be moved by him with a few simple words. However, in order to let this British, who has a huge amount of capital in his hands, work hard to raise Enron's stock price, after several people looked at each other, Stephen Bryan smiled and said: "Oliver, your suggestion is indeed worth considering, but, as you said, it must be put after Bruce Guo wins Southern California and the Pacific Ocean, otherwise the $3 billion in his hand can offset all our efforts at any time!"

Oliver Barin nodded, "Everything is as Mr. Bryan said. Also, I think in addition to Southern California and the Pacific, Apple should also start. Otherwise, Bruce Kwok's 22.15% stake in Amazon will always be a nuisance. ”

"It's not just Amazon's shares, it's his publications. Damn, it's only been so long, he's got six new books published, and they're selling so well...!" Jeffrey Jilin said with jealousy in his tone.

After Will Weiss and Yoria Moyin and the others glanced at each other, they all saw the emotion in each other's eyes. Although they all have absolutely powerful financial power in their hands, it is really not an ordinary difficulty to deal with a talented genius who can make his assets skyrocket without paying attention.

"Boss, this is the last time you earned royalties!"

Taking the list handed over by Wendy and looking at the total amount of $47.85 million above, Guo Shouyun nodded with satisfaction.

"Take 5% out of it and reward the members of the Emerald Bird group!"

The Emerald Bird group, which was established in October last year, officially finished the first book handed over to them by Guo Shouyun in February this year. The three or four books were launched on the market, and naturally ushered in the opportunity for the performance to skyrocket.

"Yes!"

"This is the outline of the second part of "The Big Bang Theory", the third part of "Prison Break", the second part of "Heartbeat" and "The Hangover", you give them for me!"

After taking the manuscript, Wendy nodded.

Then Guo Shouyun looked at his watch, "It's almost time? Let's get ready, let's go!"

"Okay!"

After saying yes, Wendy didn't leave.

"Is there anything else?"

"Boss, did you really decide to buy the two power companies in Southern California and the Pacific Ocean?"

"Is there any problem?" asked Guo Shouyun after nodding.

"They're all in the middle of California's energy crisis, and if we take it, we're afraid we'll fall into the trap of Enron and Goldman Sachs!" Wendy Solo worried.

"Enron's pressure is a crisis for us. But a crisis also means opportunity. In normal times, it is simply impossible to annex power giants such as Southern California and the Pacific Ocean with our strength. But now with companies like Enron and Goldman Sachs helping us, we can not only take them down, but also at a much smaller cost. After a pause, a faint trace of regret flashed on Guo Shouyun's face.

Even though he told Wendy, if he had a choice, it would certainly not be Southern California and the Pacific. Instead, it should be eBay, Amazon, Marvel, DreamWorks, and even Internet and media giants like MGM and Universal Pictures. Of course, as Guo Shouyun's key development in the future, the financial industry can also be. But the idea is good, but it's much more difficult to contrive.

Amazon has Jeff S. Bay, Guo Shouyun tentatively asked Goldman Sachs' opinion, but there has been no follow-up so far.

Marvel is too small, and Goldman Sachs and Morgan are not interested. DreamWorks is suitable, but with such a well-run company, the Enron allies obviously do not intend to 'fund the enemy'. MGM and Universal Pictures are fine, but now is not the best time to acquire. As for the financial industry, if he goes in now, it will be more dangerous than buying Southern California and the Pacific. Therefore, it is still good for this industry to be steady and steady.

Therefore, after comprehensive thinking, Guo Shouyun also understood. He wants to use Goldman Sachs, Morgan and Enron to make a small profit in their careers and turn a crisis into an opportunity. It is necessary to target the kind of companies that are not doing well and are at the same time large.

The industries with the most such companies in the United States are now energy and telecommunications. The former is struggling to survive due to the economic downturn and declining energy demand. The latter is not operating well because of the bursting of the Internet bubble, excessive investment in optical fiber, and declining demand. Next year, the flaw of the World Telephone and Telegraph Company, which is second only to AT&T and stronger than Verizon, is the best proof of this.

At first, he planned to look for opportunities in the telecommunications industry, after all, the Internet and telecommunications are highly interrelated. But he soon discovered that the scale he had set his eye on was too big, and he didn't have enough money in his hands. What he can buy, he can't look down on. The same is true in the energy industry, but unlike in the telecommunications industry, Guo Shouyun, who is well aware of the future surge in oil prices, has a strong interest in Texaco, one of the seven sisters of oil. However, his offer to Texaco's board of directors was rejected without hesitation.

Although these oil giants are not doing well, the interests behind them are too complex, and each step of the business operation has different considerations. Moreover, Guo Shouyun's energy in politics and business circles is far from the point where he can leverage Texaco to buy out Texaco. After asking Citigroup and Morgan if they were willing to help, although they agreed, there was no guarantee that they would succeed.

It's clear that these bastards just want to earn some errands and have no intention of getting things done. Of course, this is also understandable, Texaco oil is too involved, and it is really not worth it to set up a powerful enemy for Guo Shouyun.

So, after going around in a circle, Guo Shouyun found that the most suitable plan was the one submitted by Paul Lehman to acquire Pacific Electric and Natural Gas Company and Southern California Edison Electric Company.

Although this is not in line with his plan to concentrate more energy and financial resources on the Internet, finance and media industries, it is obviously not his intention if he misses this opportunity. In particular, $3 billion has already been raised, and it's just waiting to be a go.

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