Chapter 13: Investing in Blackwater (Part I)

Eric Prince also felt incredible about actually seeing Miss Livia.

Although the other party entrusted Blackwater to carry out security work, he knew very well in his heart that it was still difficult to meet this big man.

He found a lot of people for this purpose, including family elders, colleagues he knew during his internship at the White House, and even Rep. Lola Buck, but even then he was not sure that he would definitely meet the first princess.

And the reason why it takes so much effort is naturally not as simple as financing.

Although I have seen it now, Eric is also weak-hearted, the reason? What kind of character is this girl in front of her, not to mention financing from her, even if you give her money for nothing, people who are willing can also line up from New York to Texas.

With his insignificant assets, can he really get her appreciation? Eric Prince couldn't have promised.

But now the situation has changed......

This man, who claims to be Miss Livia's friend, is not unattainable, and starting from him, he may be able to catch the line of the first princess.

You have a story, I have wine, and the conversation between the two sides is naturally pleasant.

Taking the red wine glass from the waiter's hand, Yang Xun said with a smile under the shadow of the lamp. "Mr. Eric, you're a Navy SEAL and don't like to go around in circles, so let's get straight to the point."

"That's exactly what I'm trying to say."

Eric Prince said with a smile, his brown eyes showing intimacy, and it was hard to imagine that such a man would be known as the infamous king of mercenaries in later generations.

As for Livia, the woman was still indifferent, sitting not far away and paying attention to the conversation between the two, without any intention of interfering at all.

In this way, the two also went straight to the point......

Putting the red wine in the cup into his mouth, Yang Xun's smile disappeared, and his face was full of seriousness, "Mr. Eric, according to Miss Livia's wishes, I will invest in Blackwater Company to help you solve your current predicament." ”

"Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Coster Young Norton, for saving everything I cherish."

Eric said happily as well, without the slightest dissatisfaction.

In fact, he regretted it in his heart, if he could, let Miss Livia personally raise funds as a shareholder, this is of course the most perfect result, but unfortunately the other party's status is too high, and he can't influence her decision.

But that's not bad, this man's stake is equivalent to a relationship with Miss Livia. ’

For a while, both of them smiled, and they were very satisfied with the result.

The next step is to talk about the most critical step of financing......

Blackwater's valuation, how many shares it will give up, and the need for financing.

After getting to the point, both of them lost their smiles, and each other was terribly serious, and even the atmosphere in the room began to be depressed...... And this is only the result of initial contact.

Eric Prince was the first to speak. "At present, Blackwater has more than 100 employees, 43 of whom are retired marines, well-trained and able to take charge of their own affairs, and the combat training center is also being built, with a total value of no less than 20 million US dollars, and I and my shareholders are willing to take out 20% of the shares to raise 4 million US dollars."

"20 million valuation? Mr. Eric, what you said is a bit too exaggerated, I don't deny the correctness of your construction of the tactical training center, but it is not fully completed, and it will also require a lot of capital investment in the future, and with the current number of security contracts in your hands, do you think it is really worth 20 million? ”

“……”

Eric Prince's face flushed, not knowing what to answer.

He didn't expect that the other party had already figured out the bottom of Blackwater......

What's worse is that Livia actually interjected at this time, although only said a very ordinary sentence.

"Erik, for the sake of my security work in your company, forget it this time, but I don't want you to deceive my friends, not once."

"Don't be angry, Miss Livia, talking about business is just asking for a lot of money to pay back!"

The future king of mercenaries laughed, but he no longer dared to use merchant methods.

Under the shadow of the lamp, I saw his eyes flickering, obviously thinking about how to quote, and when he saw Yang Xun talking to Livia, he gritted his teeth and made a difficult decision.

'Miss Livia's friendship is priceless! ’

Eric muttered to himself as he uttered such a price.

A voice that seemed deep rang out in the room. "$13 million valuation, Mr. Coster Young Norton, this is my most sincere offer, and it is the bottom line for Miss Livia's sake."

$13 million valuation?

Yang Xun was not dissatisfied, on the contrary, he was so happy that he wanted to be happy.

This offer is too low, you must know that now Blackwater has bought 6,000 acres of land in the Small Marsh in North Carolina, is gradually building a tactical training center, plus the mercenary group structure that has begun to take shape, although the security contract is sluggish, the assets are negative, but the assessment of $15 million is absolutely fine.

And when 911 is over, Blackwater's business will explode a hundredfold.

At that time, Eric Prince will also become the king of mercenaries......

Thinking about this, Yang Xun began to thank Livia in his heart, if it weren't for this woman with an unfathomable background, then he wouldn't be able to get this cake.

'But only 20 percent of the shares?' ’

Yang Xun's desire burned, and he was not satisfied with only getting this share.

The light reflected on the side of his face, and I saw him open with a playful smile. "Let's make the valuation $14 million, although it's expensive, but I'm not unacceptable, but I'm going to raise 36% of the shares."

"What, this can't be ......"

Hearing this, Eric Prince stood up in shock and said no.

You must know that he only has more than half of the shares in his hands, and if he raises 36%, he will lose his absolute controlling stake, and the number of shares held will drop sharply to less than 40%.

Although the reduction does not mean losing control of the company, Eric Prince is still very resistant to it.

Yang Xun understood that this was not non-negotiable, so he smiled even more, and at the same time threw another bomb.

I saw him say with a smile. "In addition to the funds required for financing, I will provide Blackwater with an additional 1,000 Colt M16A2 automatic rifles and 300,000 rounds of 5.56 NATO ammunition, which are worth no less than $700,000."

"Mr. Koster Jan Norton, are you serious?"

"Of course, as an arms dealer, I won't make a big deal out of it in front of Miss Livia."

This time Eric Prince did not speak, and his wavering mood was all written on his face.

A thousand Colt M16A2s, plus 300,000 rounds of 5.56mm NATO bullets, means more than money to Blackwater.

Firearms are always the most important thing for a mercenary group.

But he didn't just agree, but replied very calmly. "Mr. Koster Young Norton, I am very impressed by your terms, but I am sorry, Blackwater has other shareholders, and I still need to consult them about this financing, so please be patient for a few more days."

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