Chapter 164: The human heart is unpredictable
"Whew, Winnieberg, what do you say about Phoenix Investment Group's stake in East West Bank at this time?" After being silent for a long time, Tang Bao suddenly asked. Compared with the little-known East West Bank, Phoenix Investment Group, which has grown steadily for more than two years, is much stronger. It's not just assets that have skyrocketed, but also influence on Wall Street. Its investment strategy has been followed by countless investment companies, and investors will flock to all the stocks that Phoenix Investment Group has invested heavily in. It is no exaggeration to say that the actions of Phoenix Investment Group can already affect a part of the capital, and every move made has made many investors think carefully.
Mr. Winnieberg said East West Bank needed influential supporters, and Phoenix Investment Group was a perfect fit.
"Well, boss, if Phoenix Investment Group takes a stake in East West Bank, it will naturally save a certain decline, but the outside world knows that the boss controls Phoenix Investment Group...... The results are not immediate. And it seems that Phoenix Investment Group has other shareholders who will promise to fully support East West Bank? Viniborg hesitated and said, Phoenix Investment Group is so popular, he knows its shareholding structure, Tang Bao is the major shareholder, occupying 50% of the equity, but if other shareholders unite to oppose it. Tang Bao didn't have a problem.
Winnieberg fears that Tang Bao's proposal for Phoenix Investment Group's stake in East West Bank will be rejected by other shareholders and that the negative effects will further hit the crumbling East West Bank.
"Huh. There's no need to worry about this, I said yes! Within Phoenix Investment Group, no one can overturn the decisions I made. Tang Bao smiled confidently. In addition to him, the shares of Phoenix Investment Group ostensibly include Ruby Fund, ABC Fund and North Sea Capital. However, these three funds were all secretly set up by Tang Bao in Bermuda, how could anyone stand up and make things difficult for him.
"Ahh
Winnieberg was surprised, and sighed that it seemed that no one in the Phoenix Investment Group dared to challenge the authority of the boss, and no one could threaten his control.
Tang Bao, Winnieberg and others discussed for a long time. Until late at night.
Duration.
It's no wonder that FirstWisconsin International Bank is already in trouble, what they need is a savior, and now East West Bank is in crisis, and it is difficult to protect itself, so they are naturally unwilling to continue to talk about cooperation, and it is not easy to directly tear up the plan and completely dissociate the relationship.
So.
Tang Bao was not angry about this. It's normal for Feitner to hold back and wait and see. Besides, what he wants to do at this moment is to keep East West Bank, how can he think about buying FirstWisconsin International Bank.
Early the next morning.
Robert apologized and explained in detail the reasons for East West Bank's failure to pay deposit insurance, saying that he was fully responsible, and then announced his resignation as president of East West Bank.
So far.
Robert withdrew from the core of East West Bank and faded out of public view. And Winnieberg, who was valued by Tang Bao at a glance, was ordered to temporarily take charge of East West Bank. Responding to the crisis.
Meantime.
Tang also separated from Winnieberg and hurried back to New York with Nick, knowing that if he wanted to save East West Bank, he would need to use the influence he had gained on Wall Street.
……
Headquarters of Phoenix Investment Group.
"What. Investing in East West Bank? Boss, East West Bank will soon go bankrupt due to a run, and Phoenix Investment Group will not be able to recover from this situation. Instead of throwing your money into East West Bank, you should make more money investing in the stock market. Recently, we have shorted real estate and bank stocks, and we have made a lot of gains. To put it mildly, East West Bank isn't worth the effort. Perhaps a few months of Phoenix Investment Group's earnings will be worth East West Bank's value. "To rescue East West Bank, Horst is 10,000 unwilling in his heart.
"Huh?"
Tang Bao's brows couldn't help frowning.
"Boss, I know you're going to be upset when you say that, but in terms of investment returns, East West Bank really has no value to save." Horst said stubbornly.
Hum.
Tang Bao couldn't help but be secretly angry in his heart, there was no value in saving? And how do you know where East West Bank stands in the business empire I envisioned?
Scold. Before he himself swore that no one in the Phoenix Investment Group could disobey the decision he made, he didn't expect to be slapped in the face so soon.
"Horst, the decision I made, you can do it with all your might." Tang Bao was unquestionably authentic, and there was no need for him to explain more.
But.
It seems that Horst's temper has also come up, and he stubbornly struggled: "Boss, with the money invested in East West Bank, we can make more money in the stock market." You can completely re-acquire a new bank...... In addition, the shareholders of Phoenix Investment Group are not only the boss, but also the interests of other shareholders. ”
Well?
Tang Bao's eyes flashed, and he stared at Horst for more than ten seconds, until the other party retreated, and then withdrew his compulsive gaze.
"Boss......" Horst wanted to say something.
Tang Bao waved his hand impatiently and interrupted Horst's words. "Okay, Phoenix Investment Group's stake in East West Bank has been decided. If other shareholders are dissatisfied, they will come to me to reason, which is not something you should care about. ”
Belch.
Horst was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Tang Bao to be completely unable to listen to the opinion, his mouth opened and opened, and he didn't say another sentence after all.
"Phoenix Investment Group invests $200 million in East West Bank, accounting for 10% of the shares! You sign an investment agreement with Winnieburger as soon as possible. ”
Tang Bao commanded.
"$200 million? Boss, the funds of Phoenix Investment Group are all allocated to the stock market, and there are not so many idle funds at all. ”
"No money...... You told me you didn't have any money. Horst, do you want to challenge my patience and recover some of my money from the stock market when I don't have any money. When will Phoenix Investment Group not even be able to come up with $200 million? Within three days, get this thing done, otherwise you, the president, won't have to do it. Tang Bao glanced at Horst indifferently, and after dropping the cruel words, he left the president's office directly.
Nick also glanced slightly at Horst, who dared to fight the boss, and hurriedly chased out.
See here.
Horst smiled wryly, it was the first time he had seen his boss so angry, and before, even if he encountered great difficulties, he had never been so angry.
……
Out of Phoenix Investment Group.
The breeze blew gently, and Tang Bao's mind suddenly became much clearer.
"Alas......"
A long sigh.
"It seems that with the growing strength of Phoenix Investment Group and the deepening of its influence, Horst's status as president has risen, and his thinking has become more and more complex." Tang Bao couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It's no wonder that ordinary people have their own independent thoughts, let alone elites like Horst.
It is understandable, but it will not be tolerated, Tang Bao will never allow anyone in the business empire he has built to disobey and challenge his authority.
Suddenly.
Tang Bao turned his head and said, "Nick, what do you think about this matter?" ”
"Boss!" Nick hurriedly approached, he had witnessed the whole process of the dispute between Tang Bao and Horst, but he didn't know what to say.
Of course.
Maybe he was afraid that if he said it wrong, it would arouse Tang Bao's disgust and offend people even more. After all, Phoenix Investment Group is the boss's most important industry, and Horst is the head of this industry. His status is much higher than that of his personal assistant who follows Tang Bao.
"Say what you think, don't have any scruples." Tang Bao encouraged.
"Yes. Boss. It's normal for there to be differences of opinion within the company, and everyone is thinking about the company...... As long as this general direction is consistent, there is no problem. If you deviate from this direction, it will be worth paying attention to~" Nick said, while he also listed several similar experiences working for the American South.
Well.
Tang Bao smiled and nodded.
Although Nick's words were extremely vague, Tang Bao understood them.
"Nick, then tell me, is Horst's resistance today for public or selfishness?" Tang Bao then asked.
"This ......"
Nick hesitated, scruples were one thing, but the key was that he couldn't see it for sure. At least Horst's reasoning is superficially valid, though. Personal emotions aside, a run on East West Bank and a bank bankruptcy are only a matter of time. Horst's reluctance to throw money into it and lose money for nothing is understandable. As Horst said, with the money you take a stake in East West Bank, you can make more money in the stock market, and even reap more profits than East West Bank. When it comes to capital gains alone, Horst is right.
But.
Tang Bao would rather lose a single step of investment income than keep East West Bank.
Call.
After thinking for a while, Nick replied, "Boss, from Horst's point of view, he is defending the interests of Phoenix Investment Group. And your horizons are obviously much broader and you won't just stay at one Phoenix Investment Group...... Perhaps this is the source of the disagreement. ”
Well.
Tang Bao nodded again and again when he heard this, it was indeed the case.
But.
Horst dared to move out other "shareholders" to put pressure on him, which really angered Tang Bao. At that time, Tang Bao couldn't help but laugh angrily.
In summary, Horst has been in charge of Phoenix Investment Group for more than two years, and Tang Bao rarely interferes, and everything big and small is what Horst says. has long developed the momentum and majesty of the president, and he is no longer the cautious and respectful small fund manager at the beginning.
Now.
He dares to talk about other shareholders, and if he does it for the first time, there will inevitably be a second time...... Speaking of which, the desire for power and hope have skyrocketed, and I am unwilling to honestly bow my head and be a response bug. If it weren't for his inspiration to connect Phoenix Investment Group and East West Bank, I am afraid that he would not be able to detect the change in Host. (To be continued......) R527