Chapter 689: Kraft Heinz

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After taking it over and looking at it for a while, Buffett and his son, who were still a little contemptuous at first, became more and more solemn when they went to the back.

"It's all true?"

Howard Buffett looked at Wang Zheng with some disbelief in his words and eyes.

"Mr. Howard, unless I want to pay more taxes to the government, I don't need to cheat on this." Wang Zheng said indifferently.

"I'm sorry, I'm just a little surprised. There was no doubt about what Mr. Wang meant. Howard Buffett said hurriedly.

"It's okay!"

Wang Zheng didn't say anything more.

The calm and sophisticated Buffett is not in a hurry to express his opinion like a son. Until he spent more than half an hour reading the entire information and returned the mobile phone to Wang Zheng. After thinking for a while, he stared at the young man opposite with deep eyes, and said with a hint of surprise and appreciation in his tone: "Mr. Wang is really a business wizard who is rare in a century, and in less than three years, he has created a multinational luxury goods company 'Taoyuan Ji' from scratch, with eight brands, involving more than a dozen industries, with a revenue of 5.27 billion US dollars and a profit of 3.29 billion US dollars!" ”

“… Maxim's Food Group is even more remarkable, with 13,700 restaurants in 13,700 stores in Asia, with a revenue of US$15.738 billion and a profit of US$6.58 billion in 2016. If it weren't for the fact that Maxim's Gourmet Group was not listed and there was no need to disclose revenue data to the outside world, I am afraid that the ranking of the world's top 500 and the world's catering companies would have changed! … But I'm curious, why is there no revenue data for 'Shennong Technology'? As far as I know, the 'Taoyuan Artificial Intelligence Operating System' developed by you has sold a lot, the 'Life Elixir' has also been launched, and the share of Wharf Telecom's big data and cloud computing market in China has been increasing! ”

Wang Zheng shook his head slightly, "The chip factory and packaging plant invested and built by Shennong Technology have not been fully put into operation, and the real profit period has not yet come." The current financial statements do not truly reflect the value of Shennong Technology. As for the 'Elixir of Life', although it has been put on the market, the factory has not yet been fully built. Now it's just for small batch sales, the market warm-up stage. As for Wharf Telecom, its development has only just begun. ”

Just when Warren Buffett opened his mouth with great interest and was about to continue to ask something, Wang Zheng preemptively said: "You two, now you should understand why I didn't agree to the previous deal, right?" Although the combined market value of Time Warner's three divisions exceeded $60 billion, it only made a profit of $3.833 billion in the past 2016, only $500 million more than 'Taoyuan Ji', and at the same time, it was also burdened with $22 billion in foreign debt! As for Kraft Heinz Company, its $18.338 billion revenue generated only $634 million in profits. Needless to say, compared with Maxim's Food Group, any of the brands of 'Baiweiju', 'Songwu' and 'Taoyuan Western Food' are extracted from it alone, and it is not inferior to it in terms of profit. ”

"Mr. Wang, we just want to get 15% of the shares!" Howard Buffett reminded.

After glancing at him, Wang Zheng said indifferently: "Not counting Shennong Technology, 15% of 'Taoyuan Ji' means a profit of 500 million US dollars." A 15% profit for Maxim's Gourmet Group represents a profit of US$987 million. By comparison, Time Warner's profit was only $3.833 billion, and I only got half of it, and I had to take on $22 billion in foreign debt. As for Kraft Heinz's $634 million, it is only slightly higher than 15 percent of "Taoyuan". ”

“… This comparison is based on 2016 data from both sides. Compared to Warner and Kraft Heinz, which have reached their peak and even begun to decline somewhat, 'Taoyuan Ji' and 'Maxim's Food Group' are still in a period of rapid expansion. I dare to assure you that by the end of 17 years, the revenue and profit of 'Taoyuan Ji' will increase by at least 40% on the existing basis! The total number of stores of Maxim's Food Group's 13 brands will increase from the current 13,000 to 25,000, and the total revenue and total profit will increase by 65% compared with 16 years! ”

After a pause, Wang Zheng looked confidently at the opposite Buffett father and son.

"So you two, why should I trade the shares of two promising group companies for two companies that are already going downhill. If I want, I can buy it with money! ”

"With the two divisions of Time Warner HBO and Warner Bros. Entertainment, plus Kraft Heinz with a market capitalization of nearly $100 billion, Mr. Wang are you sure you can get that much money? Moreover, as I saw from the financial statements just now, although Maxim's food group's profits are good, its liabilities will exceed $10.5 billion in 2017, which is not a small number. Howard said.

"I'll naturally settle the funding thing. The debt problem is far from beyond the capacity of Maxim's Gourmet Group. Wang Zheng said indifferently.

"Mr. Wang, even if you have sufficient funds. Time Warner and Kraft Heinz are also not so easy to acquire...! ”

Before he could finish his slightly hurried words, he was stopped by Warren Buffett.

"Tell me your terms, king. I know you don't want to give up Time Warner and Kraft Heinz! ”

Facing Warren Buffett's deep gaze, Wang Zheng fell silent. He really didn't want to give up Time Warner and Kraft Heinz. In this era of entertainment to death, Time Warner is the pinnacle of the global entertainment industry, with the world's largest film library, world-renowned brand influence, and more than 1,000 theater chains all valuable assets coveted by Wang Zheng.

And Kraft Heinz, the global food and beverage giant, is a seamless graft with the increasingly large 'Taoyuan Farm'.

After a long time, Wang Zheng slowly shook his head.

"The stakes are so high that I can't give you an accurate answer in a short period of time."

"I need a schedule!" Warren Buffett said with his head back.

"A month later!"

After a moment of silence, Wang Zheng said.

"Good! Today is February 7, 2017 and I'll be calling today next month! ”

"Mr. Buffett, I wonder how your prostate cancer is being treated now?" After nodding, Wang Zheng suddenly asked.

"Thanks for the concern, it didn't spread. So, I may have to work for a while longer before I report to God! After being stunned for a moment, Buffett said quickly.

"It just so happens that I know a very good doctor, and if Mr. Buffett wants to, I can refer him to treat you!" Wang Zheng's eyes flashed with a fine light.

"Okay!"

In politeness, Buffett smiled and nodded in agreement.

Wang Zheng heard the slightest hint of coping in his tone, but he didn't care. As long as you have tried the excellent results of the 'Life Gene Optimization Solution', no one can refuse.

And he didn't do it primarily to make a lot of money on the acquisitions of Time Warner and Kraft Heinz. Rather, it is to lay a wedge for himself in the Western world, and then expand his network in Europe and the United States. And Warren Buffett, who is highly respected and has a good reputation in Western high society, is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

"Two, now that the tea has been drunk and the work is almost the same, now it's time for us to go to the hot springs and relax our tense spirit and body by the way!"

"Okay, I'm the one who likes hot springs the most!" Warren Buffett stood up with his son's support.

"Please!"

"Please!"

After half an hour of hot spring soaking, Wang Zheng sent off Buffett and his son.

Watching their backs disappear into the corner of the corridor, Wang Zheng said slowly after a long time: "Chen Qing, you go and collect all the information of Time Warner and Kraft Heinz, as well as 3G Capital, I will see it tomorrow night!" ”

"Yes, boss!"

Returning from Tanggu to the home of Yingke Valley, lanterns and freshly pasted Spring Festival couplets were hung everywhere in a blanket of silver, and the faint sound of firecrackers from the direction of Wangjiawan made the entire mountain villa, including Wang Zheng's residence, in a joyous celebration of Chinese New Year's Eve.

"Boss...!"

Wang Qian and Dian Wei heard the footsteps behind them and turned around to look at them, and hurriedly greeted them.

Wang Zheng nodded and glanced at the lantern in their hands, "Don't be busy after hanging up!" ”

"Yes!"

After nodding, Wang Zheng walked into the courtyard, stepped on the bluestone paved road, came to the door and pushed it open, accompanied by the surging heat, the sound of the TV in the living room came into his ears.

After changing your shoes in the foyer, head to the living room. Grandpa and grandpa are sitting on the sofa watching CCTV's specially recorded program about the Spring Festival.

After saying hello to the two old men, Wang Zheng walked into the tinkling restaurant, and at a glance saw Huo Lanxiang, who was making dumplings and directing Wang Jianguo, Uncle Zhong, and several servants to be busy.

"It's just right to come back, the dumplings will come out of the pot in a while, and you and your father will go to the grave of your grandparents!" Hearing the sound of footsteps, Huo Lanxiang, who looked up and saw Wang Zheng, immediately said.

It is a Chinese custom to go to the grave on the afternoon of Chinese New Year's Eve to pay respects to the ancestors, and it is done every year, basically Wang Zheng and his father go together. It's like this every year, and Wang Zheng is used to it.

"Got it. Mom and Dad, I'll go upstairs to see Yixue and Yuanbao first, and call me in a while! ”

"Let's go. Well, call you! Huo Lanxiang nodded.

After listening, Wang Zheng turned around and went upstairs. The eagerness to see his baby son made him quicken his pace. But when he came to the bedroom door, he deliberately slowed down.

Pushing open the door, the first thing that catches my eye is Yu Yixue, who is sitting on the edge of the crib, wearing a white knitted sweater and black trousers, with long black and bright hair tied behind his head with a simple rubber rope.

Compared with before, she is obviously a lot plumper after giving birth. But the figure is not out of shape, but it adds the charm of a mature woman, as well as the brilliance of motherhood.

The most important thing is that the character is also much less cold and arrogant than in the past, and more gentle and understanding.

Although Wang Zheng could already lighten his steps, when he approached, Yu Yixue seemed to notice him when she looked up.

"Coming back?"

"Hmm!" After nodding slightly, Wang Zheng walked to the side of the small bed, looked at the fat son who was sleeping in it, smiled gently, and then turned his face and said, "How long have you been sleeping?" ”

"Half an hour."

As she spoke, Yu Yixue stretched out her right hand and lovingly pulled a small quilt for her son.

Nodding, he glanced at his son again, and then sat down beside his wife. The left hand naturally wrapped around her slender waist, "What kind of book are you reading?" ”

"Books on infant and toddler care!"

After glancing at Yu Yixue's flipped-through writing, "Why haven't I seen you draw recently?" ”

"Painting is just a hobby of mine. Now taking care of 'Yuanbao' and watching him grow up little by little is the most important thing for me. ”

Looking at Yu Yixue's gentle eyes when she looked at her son, Wang Zheng couldn't help but pretend to be jealous: "It is said on the Internet that after a wife has a child, she will forget her husband. Now it seems that it is true. ”

After glancing at him, Yu Yixue said angrily: "Why do you still eat your own son's vinegar as a father!" ”

"Of course you have to be jealous. This stinky boy can take 80% of my wife, no, it should be 90%! ”

"Alright, don't talk nonsense here. Let's go out quickly, the mother's dumplings will be wrapped in a while, and you will have to go to the grave. ”

Yu Yixue pushed Wang Zheng's shoulder.

"Okay, okay! Really, since I had a son, my status in your heart has simply plummeted! Muttering, Wang Zheng stood up.

Looking at his back, Yu Yixue pursed her lips and smiled, and said softly: "Remember to burn more valuable money for my mother, and by the way, tell her that she has a grandson!" ”

"Don't worry, I'll definitely tell my mother!"

Nodding, looking at the peaceful expression on Yu Yixueqiao's face, Wang Zheng breathed a sigh of relief. Feeling the warmth of the family, especially after having her son 'Yuanbao', Yu Yixue is finally no longer the sentimental woman who is as cold as an iceberg when she mentions her mother, or lonely and sad.

After leaving the room and going downstairs, he waited in the living room for a while, and after Huo Lanxiang's dumplings came out of the pot, Wang Zheng called Wang Qian, and came to the back mountain of Wangjiawan with his father Wang Jianguo. The ancestors of Wangjiawan are buried here, and the tomb of Yu Yixue's mother was also moved here by Wang Zheng from Huayin.

After the sacrifice, two whips were put down, and the weeds on the grave were repaired, and the whole process was over. After a brief tidying up, the group went home.

The time soon came to night, but this year's Chinese New Year's Eve, although the old Wang family, Ma Yun, and more rich people chose to spend it here, Wang Zheng's family was not as lively as last year. One of the important reasons is that 'Yuanbao' has just been born, and he is sleepy, so it is not suitable for gathering too many people at home.

However, since the third year of junior high school, people have been visiting the door one after another. Ma Yun, Li Yanhong, Ma Huateng, Wang Ying, Huang Hongwei, etc., of course, there are also Buffett and his son in the villa, as well as Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa II, Kuwait Crown Prince Sabah, and the old acquaintance 'Prince Hamdan of Dubai' who came together!

If meeting with Ma Yun, Wang Ying and others is only because of the courtesy of friends, then meeting with Khalifa II and Sabah involves major economic interests.