Chapter 165: An Irresistible Temptation

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"Mr. Guo, the price of $550 million is too high. After all, among the five parts you mentioned above, except for "The Da Vinci Code" and "Finding Nemo", which sold more than 5 million copies, the other three only sold about 1.5 million ~ 3 million, which is a little worse than your first batch of "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" and other five films. As for film and television copyrights. Sorry, although "Smart: Ghost Record" is one of the few high-grossing movies in Hollywood. But we all know that doesn't mean that all of you will achieve such great results. So, for rational reasons, we don't offer too high. Stephen Bryan said in a calm tone.

After glancing at him, Guo Shouyun's gaze swept over John Jamison, and then shrugged his shoulders slightly, "Then there is no need to talk about it?"

"We can raise the price to $420 million. As for the yield, it can be reduced to 6.23%! This is the last floor price of Goldman Sachs. After the two looked at each other, John Jamison said.

"John, you know that this condition is too different from several other securities companies!" Guo Shouyun shook his head.

"Bruce, business negotiations always have to combine everyone's opinions, and we've given in. And you've promised to give the ABS securities to Goldman Sachs for underwriting!" said John Jamison.

Guo Shouyun frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he shook his head helplessly, "John, I really regret agreeing to you!"

"So you agree?" laughed John Jamison.

"Agreed, but I have one condition!" Guo Shouyun's eyes flashed with a gleam.

"Oh?"

"I would like to use my copyright at Thorn Bird Publishing as collateral to take out a loan of no less than $800 million from a bank. For a ten-year loan, the interest rate cannot exceed 8%. ”

"Mortgage!" John Jamison's face was a little more complicated. But this did not make Guo Shouyun in his eyes arouse more associations.

"If Mr. Guo wants to acquire any company, we at Goldman Sachs are willing to help!" Stephen Bryan, who hadn't spoken just now, said suddenly.

Guo Shouyun's eyes flashed, "Goldman Sachs' commission is not cheap!"

"If Mr. Guo is worried about this, then I can make the decision to reduce the commission of this cooperation to 0.5%, which can be regarded as a reward for Mr. Guo for making concessions on ABS bonds before!"

Stephen Bryan was suddenly so positive, which made Guo Shouyun hesitate a little. But as one of the five largest investment banks on Wall Street, Goldman Sachs' capabilities and connections are very tempting for Guo Shouyun, who is planning to take a step further in Amazon and Apple stocks.

"Mr. Guo, the Phoenix Fund achieved good results last year, so I also paid attention to it. If Mr. Guo wants to go further on Amazon, eBay, Apple, RIM, we can help. Even if you're planning to buy Apple, we're happy to act as a financial advisor and help you in any way we can. Stephen Bryan's eyes sparkled.

"Acquire Apple?" these six words made Guo Shouyun's heart deeply moved.

"Mr. Brian, Apple isn't cheap, I don't have that much money!"

Stephen Bryan, as an old fox who has been on Wall Street for decades, is absolutely top-notch in his ability to read words and colors. So he clearly saw the heartbeat on the face of the man opposite.

"Why should Mr. Guo be arrogant. Let's not talk about your earnings on ABS bonds this time. If you are willing to pledge Matrix Holdings, we at Goldman Sachs guarantee that we can connect you with a loan of not less than $1.2 billion. In this way, you have 1.62 billion in funds in your hands, and you can use financial leverage to buy Apple. And, I'm sure a lot of banks and financial institutions are happy to fund you. After all, the nearly 38 million shares of Enron in your hands alone are now worth $1 billion! Not to mention, you also have LinkedIn, Google, PayPal, Kwok Group, Phoenix Capital and other companies with great potential. So, your finances are no problem at all. ”

"I didn't expect my belongings, Mr. Brian understands them so clearly!" Guo Shouyun said calmly.

"If we don't have an accurate picture of our clients' assets, how can we provide a better and more accurate service?" smiles Stephen Bryan.

Guo Shouyun nodded, a little unpleasant to be found out. Stephen Bryan's offer does have enough temptation. After all, no one knows Apple's future better than he does.

However, he is also well aware that once he really decides to act according to the other party's words, then his financial risk will increase exponentially. This contradicts his original plan to slowly collect Apple, eBay, RIM and Amazon stocks, wait for 9/11, make a fortune on Enron and gold futures, and then try to choose one of them.

But the word apple is too tempting. When the opportunity was in front of him, Guo Shouyun weighed it countless times in his heart, and it was difficult to refuse its temptation.

"Bruce, if you find it too difficult, you can try it later when you are financially relaxed. When the time comes, we at Goldman Sachs will be willing to help!" John Jamison said suddenly.

After his voice sounded, Stephen Bryan next to him frowned, looking at the figure of his companion, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes. It's a pity that Guo Shouyun, who was attracted by John Jamison, didn't see it.

"John, maybe I should follow your advice...!"

"Mr. Guo, if we can raise more than 40% of Apple's equity for you in two months, would you still be willing to make this deal?" Stephen Bryan interrupted suddenly.

Guo Shouyun's eyes swept back and forth between the other party and John Jamison, and he instinctively felt something strange in his heart.

But before he could think deeply, he was interrupted by the scheming Stephen Bryan.

"We hope to exchange this partnership for the underwriting rights of your third tranche of ABS securities, as well as the underwriting rights of the shares when LinkedIn and Google go public!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, "If you can really raise more than 40% of Apple's shares, I will agree to cooperate with you!"

40% of the shares are not far from holding. So it's still hard for Guo Shouyun to resist the huge temptation to buy Apple.

"No problem!" Stephen Bryan smiled.

"And. I hope that Goldman Sachs will be able to complete the $420 million ABS bond issuance and the equity loan of Thorn Bird Publishing Company in February, and put the funds into my bank account. ”

"A month is a bit too tight!" Stephen Bryan frowned.

"I believe in the strength of Goldman Sachs, and it's the foundation of our collaboration today!"

Looking at his determined expression, Stephen Bryan nodded after a moment of thought.

"Yes!"

Guo Shouyun smiled, "Mr. Brian, now you can open the champagne." ”

"Hehe, I've been waiting for this moment for a long time!"

After opening the champagne, the three of them celebrated, had dinner, chatted with each other about some other things, and Guo Shouyun said goodbye and left. Sending him out the door again, and waiting until the car disappeared into the night, the smile on Stephen Bryan's face quickly turned cold.

"John, you should know the company's decision. ”

"Of course I do!"

"But you almost ruined the plan that countless people in the company had worked so hard to make just now!" Stephen Bryan said with dissatisfaction in his tone.

"But didn't you succeed in the end?" said John Jamison indifferently.

"You...!" After shaking his hand angrily, Stephen Bryan turned and walked towards the clubhouse, "I will report the situation to Blake truthfully, and you will be excluded from the 'Hound Project'!"

John Jamison raised an eyebrow and didn't reply. Looking at the direction in which Guo Shouyun left, he sighed lightly.

In fact, his relationship with the other party is not too close. The reason why he reminded him out loud was because his instinctive instinct told him that the young man was not so easy to defeat. Even if his opponent this time is super strong.

In fact, John Jamison was also a little skeptical of his instincts. But he relied on this intuition before, avoided countless financial risks, and came to this position today, he instinctively followed his heart.

"In the words of the Chinese people: I am also benevolent and righteous this time. As for whether you can survive this danger, it depends on your own ability and luck!"