Chapter 705: Bargging

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At its peak, Rover Motor Company, which had six production lines, produced 300,000 cars a year and had 25,000 auto workers busy, is now on the verge of bankruptcy. Even the production line that Guo Shouyun looked at before was still working, and it was only barely maintaining operation, not at full capacity at all.

"Then ask Mr. Howard to take us to the reception room in front!"

"Okay, Mr. Guo, Mr. Bo Ruituo, please here!" Kevin Howard said hurriedly.

Rover's reception room is well decorated, typical of English classical style, sculptures, oil paintings with brown sofas, and heavy Persian carpets, making it not like the reception room of a dilapidated company at all, but more like the study of a wealthy man.

After a brief look, Guo Shouyun and Bo Ruituo sat down on the sofa.

Kevin Howard picked up a brocade box that had been placed on the table before and put it in front of Guo Shouyun to open it.

"We know that Mr. Guo likes to collect art, and this Huaxia Qianlong enamel is a special gift from us!"

In the porcelain of the past dynasties, the enamel porcelain is the most expensive, the artistic level is also highly condensed, known as the "official kiln in the official kiln" and "the crown of glaze color", the Qing Dynasty Kang Yongqian three dynasties, enamel porcelain is very few. Even if it is Qianlong, who is very happy, there are only more than 400 pieces of enamel porcelain on record.

At this moment, the small bowl of the box is about the size of an adult's palm, the bowl body is small and exquisite, the enamel is painted with poppies, the flowers are in full bloom, the stones are half-hidden, the butterflies linger, the patterns are exquisite; and there is the poem of Xu Gui, a Jinshi of the Ming Dynasty: "The wind is like a singing voice, and the sleeves of the dance of the rain are hanging", and the beauty of the poppy dances with the wind. The whole is very exquisite, and Guo Shouyun really likes it.

If it were in Huaxia, there was a high probability that no one would be willing to give such a good thing as a gift. Not only because of his scarcity of quantities and high artistic value, but more importantly, because of the high price. At the current market price, the auction price of such a small bowl is not less than 30 million Huaxia coins.

But in the eyes of the British, it is not so precious. What is in the early £2 million is a fraction of the current loss of more than £20 million a month for Rover Motors. If Guo Shouyun can be coaxed to be happy and take over the mess of Rover Motors from the hands of Phoenix Group, even if it is 20 million, they will be willing.

“… In addition, if Mr. Guo can reach a cooperation with us. We have also prepared a gift as a congratulatory gift for our successful cooperation with Mr. Guo!"

As he spoke, Kevin Howard handed over a photo!

After glancing at it, Guo Shouyun's face changed slightly, "The dragon head of the Old Summer Palace?"

"Mr. Guo really has good eyesight, this is the dragon head in the Chinese zodiac of the Old Summer Palace!" Kevin Howard said with a smile, "As long as Mr. Guo is willing to cooperate with us, then it is yours!"

"Mr. Howard, I'm afraid you made a mistake, I'm an American!" Guo Shouyun said with a flash in his eyes.

"But you are also Chinese! Dedicate this dragon head to the Chinese government, and I believe that you can easily exchange it for a cooperation project that is more valuable than this dragon head. ”

"It seems that Mr. Howard really knows Huaxia. ”

"From Brilliance in 2002 to the current Nanqi, SAIC, and Mr. Guo's Red Star Automobile, so many automobile companies want to acquire Rover, and we will naturally pay attention to our partners from Huaxia. ”

Guo Shouyun nodded, "What about your conditions?"

"We don't need Red Star Motors to pay any money for the acquisition, we just need you to take on all the debts of Rover Motors. ”

At the beginning, Phoenix Group took back Rover from BMW Group for a symbolic price of 10 pounds. Although it has been losing money in the past few years, all the money lost is counted on Rover Motors, as is the 475 million pound credit granted by BMW.

Therefore, as long as Guo Shouyun is willing to bear all the debts of Rover Motors, then Phoenix Group will be able to erase the losses.

Of course, this is only a paper loss. The energy and manpower spent can't be saved.

After listening, Guo Shouyun smiled faintly and put back the Qianlong enamel bowl on the table.

"Mr. Howard, Rover Motors' book assets are only $3.2 billion, and if you subtract equipment depreciation, it's not even $2.3 billion. Its debt is as high as $5 billion, and it is losing nearly $40 million a month. Isn't it fanciful that you're going to make me bear all the losses now with just two works of art? and, with Rover now on the verge of bankruptcy, is it worth such a high premium?"

"Then what kind of conditions does Mr. Guo want?"

"I have a debt of 3.5 billion and own all the assets of Rover Motors!"

"It can't be!"

Kevin Howard shook his head directly. According to Guo Shouyun, Phoenix Group still has to bear a loss of $1.5 billion, which is too far from the requirements of the board of directors.

"Impossible? I've already put a 50% premium on $2.3 billion, so I'm afraid no one can offer such a generous offer except me, right?"

"Mr. Guo, Rover's equipment is brand new, and it is currently the highest in the automotive industry, and it can be used for ten years without worrying about falling behind the times, and the depreciation of 70% of the equipment is too exaggerated. Moreover, there are many classic models under Rover, and there are independent engines, chassis technologies, and excellent R&D systems, which are also very valuable. ”

Guo Shouyun spread his hands, "Okay, even if what you said is true. Then Rover Motors won't be worth more than $3 billion, so what about the remaining $2 billion?"

"Mr. Guo, a lot of Rover's debt is interest after the maturity of the bond. So, if you take it over, you can restructure your debt and then invest money to turn Rover Motors into a profit. I believe that with your money, management skills and wisdom, this is not difficult. ”

"Mr. Howard, I admit that your compliment is indeed a pleasure. But I'm not going to put myself in an extra $2 billion in debt just because of that. ”

"We can guarantee Mr. Kwok an interest-free long-term commercial loan of not less than US$500 million. ”

"If I take over Rover, do I still need a business loan?"

Hearing this, Kevin Howard suddenly remembered that this person holds the sixth largest commercial bank in the United States and one of the largest financial groups in Hong Kong, 'Han Hua'. It's really easy to get financing.

After waving his hand to interrupt what Kevin Howard was about to say, "I can buy Rover and take on all the debts, but I have one condition." ”

"What conditions?" Kevin Howard's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said.

"I want the 22.4% ordinary shares of Scottish Power Group held by Phoenix International Group!" Guo Shouyun said in a slow but firm tone.