Chapter 628: Interblue

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"No, we believe in Mr. Guo's character and business reputation!"

"I'm grateful to have received such a compliment... Please!"

Lehman nodded, "Under the initialled agreement, we will sell 52% of the shares held by Brecco to Interblue Brewery in Belgium. In exchange, Brecco acquired a 25% stake in Interblue. At the same time, Interblue transferred Canada's Rabat Brewery to American Beverage, which was responsible for nearly $1.5 billion of Rabat Brewery's debt. Americas Beverages will continue to operate as a separate company, continue to be listed on the stock market as a public company, and have its own management. ”

"25%?!" Guo Shouyun raised his eyebrows, this number was lower than he expected.

"What about management?"

"Under the terms of the shareholders' agreement, control is shared between the parties. The Board of Directors will consist of four members representing Brecco, four members representing former Interblue, and six independent directors. The CEO of the new company will be John Bullock, an American who has been managing Interblue for almost two years. In addition, after the completion of the acquisition, a committee will be established to agree on the corporate culture of both companies and to regulate their operations, which will be led by Marcel. The headquarters of the new company will be located in Leuven, Belgium, where the former Interbru is located!"

After listening, Guo Shouyun took a sip of the teacup, and after taking the opportunity to sort out his thoughts, his eyes quickly swept over the three of them, and finally fixed on Lehman.

"The three of you sold the American drink to Interbru!"

The three Lehman remained silent. They could hire a public relations firm to trick Brazilian investors into presenting the deal as an acquisition of Interblue by American Beverages. But it is clear to anyone in true sanity that it was actually Interblue that bought the American Drink.

With a 25% stake, the former CEO of Interblue continues to serve as CEO of the new company, and the results are clear at a glance with the addition of the same company headquarters.

“… But I'm more curious about how much it cost Interblue to make you willing to sell the American drink!"

"Mr. Guo, the specific transaction content is a trade secret of Brecco!"

"Since it's confidential, why did you take the initiative to find me this time?" Guo Shouyun said directly.

"We hope that Mr. Guo will be able to vote in favor of this transaction after the board meeting of Interblue and American Beverages. Also, if Mr. Kwok trusts us, please sell the stock of American Beverages this morning. Lehman said calmly.

Guo Shouyun's mind raced, "It seems that you have 'sold' the American drink!"

He is not a fool, from Lehman's words, he understands. In this transaction, the minority shareholders and shareholders of American Beverage were trapped. Brazilian stock market laws are not as well-developed as in the United States and Europe, and the 'right to follow' under the law does not concern companies and individuals who own preferred shares of listed companies.

In other words, if Interblue acquires Americas Beverages at a premium of $10 per share, it can acquire those preferred shares at 80% of the premium, or $8 per share, for those investors and investors who own Americas Beverage preferred shares.

There is no doubt that in this case, the interests of minority shareholders are violated. But this is a legal situation in the Brazilian stock market!

Of course, at the expense of minority shareholders and investors, the 3G capital of Lehman, Beto and Marcel, which can also be called Brecco Investments, must have received a richer return from Interblue.

The reason why they told themselves the news was that in addition to the fact that his Phoenix and Thunder are the major shareholders of American Beverage, the status of the two in the financial world, as well as Guo Shouyun's own influence, also made them dare not be too presumptuous.

The influence of small shareholders is too weak, and if they are pitted, they will be pitted. A financial predator like Guo Shouyun can smash Brecco Investment Company to death with money!

"Mr. Guo, we're just having a normal business deal!" Lehman said calmly.

"In that case, why don't you tell me the details? Besides, I believe you must know that with my ability, even if you plan to conceal this kind of thing, it is destined not to be concealed for long. ”

Hearing this, the three of Lehman exchanged glances, "I hope Mr. Guo can keep it a secret for us!"

"Of course!"

"Interblue paid $4 billion worth of InBev shares to Brecco for this deal!"

Guo Shouyun's pupils shrank.

The market value of beverages in the Americas alone is only about $4 billion. Brecco's stake in American Beverages is only 52 percent.

"Nearly double the premium, three is really a good means!"

Brecco Investments doubled its stake in Interblue, but let American Beverages take over $1.5 billion in debt from Canada's Rabat Brewery.

"Mr. Guo is wrong, compared to Your Excellency's manipulation in the financial market, we are still far behind!" Lehman said.

Guo Shouyun smiled faintly, "Are you so sure that the minority shareholders will swallow the bitter fruit of their own interests? In case they make a fuss, aren't you afraid of repeating the story of 'Antarctica Beer'?"

In the 90s of the last century, when the American beverage was still Bolang Beer, the Lehman trio planned to unify the South American beer market by acquiring the only other beer brand 'Antarctica' that could compete with them in South America, but the deal was almost ruined by Cather Beer, the third largest beer market in Brazil, under the pretext of anti-monopoly.

"We've got a good enough lawyer and PR team ready!" Beto said suddenly.

Guo Shouyun spread his hands, "Okay, as long as my interests are not damaged." I don't have a problem with how you can bring about the merger of Interblue and American Beverages!"

"Thank you Mr. Guo for your support!" Lehman said.

"Besides, I'm curious, what does that old man Buffett say? I know he's also an investor in Interblue!"

"Mr. Buffett, like Mr. Guo, agrees with this deal!"

Guo Shouyun nodded clearly, "It seems that he likes you very much!" But think about it, the world's third Intbruss plus the world's fifth American beverage, the successful merger of the two sides means that the new company will surpass Budweiser and become the world's largest beer company. And drive the stock price up, as a shareholder of Interbru, of course he will support it!"

"Mr. Guo is also a shareholder of Interblue!" said Marcel with a smile.

"I'm not, Phoenix and Thunder are! yes, I'm behind this deal. Should you do me a little favor in return?"

"To the best of our ability, we are more than happy to help Mr. Guo!" Lehman said.

"You're cautious! Don't worry, I'm not asking too much!" After a pause, "Is the CEO of American Beverages Bo Ruituo?"

After the three of them looked at each other, they didn't understand why this big guy would mention the elite of Brecco Investment Company!

"Exactly!"

There is no possibility of concealing such a public thing!

"Lend him to me for half a year, and I'll pay him back to you after half a year!"

"Mr. Guo, Ruituo Bo is a partner of Brecco and an indispensable member of the company...!"

Guo Shouyun interrupted Lehman's words with a wave of his hand, "Of course I know that he is a partner of Brecco Investments. … As I remember last time I was in Brazil, I really appreciate Brecco's style of business. It just so happened that this time I acquired a company in Huaxia that was not doing well, and I hoped that Bo Ruituo could be my advisor. It's as simple as that... Of course, if any of the three are free, they can stay!"

The three of them frowned in unison, now is the critical period for Interblue to acquire American Beverages, as the core figures, how can they have time to stay for Guo Shouyun as a staff officer?

"Mr. Guo has a lot of talents, so why bother with a Bo Ruituo?" Lehman said.

"I'm optimistic about him!"

Guo Shouyun said simply.

Seeing his firm attitude, after the three exchanged glances, Lehman nodded.

"After I leave today, I will personally call Bo Ruituo to fly to the magic capital to meet Mr. Guo!"

"Thank you very much! I would vote yes on the cooperation between Interblue and American Beverages. In addition, I will support Brecco in the new board of directors after the integration of both parties is completed!"

Lehman, Beto, and Marcel's eyes lit up instantly!

They have gone to great lengths to offend the many minority shareholders of American Beverages in order to have a big platform for the world, Interblue. And then go one step further to build a beer empire with a global presence! If they can enlist Guo Shouyun's support, then they can spend less time taking control of Interble!

"Thank you, Mr. Guo!"

"I don't have much interest in the beer industry, though. But I don't want my investment to lose either!"

Lehman nodded, "Please Mr. Guo sell the preferred shares of American Beverage as soon as possible!"

"I know!"

"Thank you Mr. Guo for your hospitality, let's leave first!"

"I'll send you!"

Personally put the three of them in the car, and then watched them leave.

"Wang Jue, immediately call Ruben d'Estaing and Qin Zhicheng and ask them to get rid of all the preferred shares of American Beverage held by Phoenix and Thunder. Also, tell Qin Zhicheng to close all the longs of the American drink held by Thunder!"

"Yes!"

Originally, he thought it was an ordinary merger, but he never thought that Lehman, Beto and Marcel would play so much. They have exploited loopholes in Brazilian law, but they have laid a hidden danger for American beverages. When the news spreads, what awaits Guo Shouyun is likely not to rise sharply, but to be a green pit!

Fortunately, during this time, the rumors of Interblue and American Beverages have caused the stock prices of both sides to rise a lot. Even if the position is closed now, Thunder can make a lot of money.

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