Saying.

As Mitsubishi Properties' acquisition of Rockefeller Center intensified, a fierce anti-Japanese storm once again blew across the United States. The whole country was amazed that the Japanese were using economic weapons to invade the United States...... For several days in a row, various news media in the United States have reported on the acquisition at length, expressing strong dissatisfaction and indignation at Mitsubishi Real Estate's acquisition of the New York City landmark.

Both the White House and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States have been bombarded across the country, accusing them of inaction on the Mitsubishi real estate takeover.

As a result of this anti-Japanese storm, many of Japan's investment plans in the United States have been affected, and Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures has not been spared without exception.

Sony's acquisition plan for Columbia Pictures has not yet been fully disclosed, causing panic and anger among the American people, who angrily accuse that this is a cultural invasion of the United States by cunning Japanese! The radical American public demanded that the government block the acquisition.

……

"Whew."

After reading the news in the newspaper, Tang Bao couldn't help but exhale a turbid breath, and said secretly, it seems that Sony's acquisition plan is in trouble.

"Boss, Sony's acquisition plan has caused dissatisfaction among people all over the United States, and with the current situation, maybe this acquisition will be stillborn." Kate said with a smile. Since she knew that Tang Bao had the idea of acquiring Columbia Pictures, she was very concerned about various news from Sony and Columbia Pictures, and she would quickly pass on the slightest big movement to Tang Bao.

"Stillborn? It's too early to tell! Tang Bao smiled and shook his head, in the previous life, Sony's acquisition plan was also greatly hindered and pressured by public opinion, but they broke through many obstacles and successfully took Columbia Pictures into the bag.

Tang Bao knew that if he intervened in this acquisition, Sony's acquisition plan for Columbia Pictures would definitely succeed.

Arguably.

The most important industry for Americans. It is an infrastructure enterprise such as energy, aviation, finance, munitions, railways and ports, and as for assets such as real estate and entertainment, it is not so sensitive. Therefore, when Japanese capital invests in real estate and other industries in the United States on a large scale, although it has caused panic and dissatisfaction throughout the country, the US Government has never vetoed these investments. Mitsubishi Properties' acquisition of Rockefeller Center is a clear example of this.

Equally.

Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures, if nothing else, the U.S. government will also approve the acquisition under heavy pressure from public opinion.

These days.

Tang Bao has been watching the development of the situation coldly, at the same time. is also carefully weighing whether to intervene in this acquisition.

"Well, boss, do you think the U.S. government will forcibly approve the acquisition despite the resistance of public opinion?" Kate asked, surprised. She felt that Sony, seeing the unanimous opposition from top to bottom in the United States, should retreat and abandon the plan to buy Columbia Pictures.

Subconsciously, she is just like ordinary Americans. Angry and dissatisfied with the acquisition of Columbia Pictures by Japanese capital.

"It's hard to force approval, because Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures has no problems, and the U.S. government only needs to review it according to the procedure. If you don't deliberately make things difficult, there will be no problem of not being able to pass. Tang Bao said with a smile, "And Columbia Pictures is just a film and television company, and it doesn't involve any sensitive content." There is basically no need for the U.S. government to veto the deal...... Besides, Columbia Pictures has accumulated a heavy debt problem and needs a deep-pocketed business to save it. ”

“……”

Kate couldn't help but become silent. She admits that the U.S. government is not going to brake on Japanese capital because of a film and television company.

Even if this film and television company is a symbol of American film and television culture!

Let alone.

Columbia Pictures is facing a crushing debt problem and could launch massive layoffs if it doesn't inject capital in time. And this is exactly what the US government does not want to see, they have been committed to increasing employment opportunities and reducing the unemployment rate, how can they watch mass layoffs happen.

In fact.

Coca-Cola, the parent company of Columbia Films, is also a wealthy company, but Coca-Cola has been carrying out a large-scale strategic adjustment of the company recently, planning to focus on the main business, while the originally promising film and television entertainment industry will be abandoned.

Therefore.

Coca-Cola has no plans to inject money into Columbia Pictures. Moreover, Sony who takes a fancy to Columbia Pictures at a glance fully demonstrates the domineering temperament of contemporary Japanese capital of "people are stupid and have a lot of money", and the offer of up to 5 billion US dollars also makes Coca-Cola no longer hesitate.

……

"Boss, are you going to meddle in this acquisition? To some extent, Sony is still a little connected with the boss, it is a company owned by the Mitsui consortium, a shareholder of Phoenix Investment Group, if the boss sabotages their acquisition halfway, will it affect the cooperation between the two sides...... Kirin Investment Bank, for its part, has to rely on Mitsui and Mitsubishi Bank for the time being. Kate couldn't help but remind.

"Hmm."

Tang Bao nodded in understanding. Although he occupies 50% of the equity of Kirin Investment Bank, for some reason, he does not control Kirin Investment Bank, but Mitsubishi and Mitsui control the investment bank. There is no way to do it, he secretly allocates a lot of assets in Japan, but there is no talent on the surface. Besides, the development of Kirin Investment Bank needs the support of Mitsubishi and Mitsui, and if Tang Bao controls Kirin Investment Bank, the other party will not be able to do his best to help.

So.

He held a 50% stake in Kirin Investment Bank, but instead of holding the management rights, he gave it to Mitsubishi and Mitsui.

"Sony wants to threaten the Kirin Investment Bank, but I'm afraid it's impossible, even if I don't speak, their old rival Mitsubishi Consortium will not sit idly by." Tang Bao said with a smile. Although the Mitsubishi Foundation and the Mitsui Foundation have come together temporarily, their conflict of interest cannot be eliminated.

There was silence for more than ten seconds.

Tang Bao further explained: "What's more, I didn't say that I would definitely intervene in this acquisition...... Whether or not to compete for Columbia Pictures, I haven't decided yet. ”

"Not ready to do so? I remember when you didn't hesitate to turn down a charity dinner, but when you heard that the charity dinner was organized by the vice president of The Coca-Cola Company, you suddenly changed your mind. Could it be that there is no connection between them? Kate didn't believe Tang Bao's words that he didn't plan well.

Even, she felt that Tang Bao had been premeditated for Columbia Pictures for a long time, otherwise how could such a coincidence happen.

"Forehead ......"

Tang Bao was speechless for a moment, he really didn't plan well, but he also had to admit that when he changed his mind, he also wanted to talk to Coca-Cola executives.

But.

talked about Coca-Cola itself, and never thought of talking about Columbia Pictures, and even, before the Sony acquisition was hyped, Tang Bao didn't know that Coca-Cola was the parent company of Columbia Pictures.

"Boss, Starr is the organizer of the charity dinner, there are many guests who want him to entertain, it may be very busy at that time, if you want to talk to him about important matters, it is best to say hello in advance and let him reserve time." Kate reminded.

"Charity dinners are also in the spotlight, and you, the boss, are the news figures that reporters pay attention to, and if you meet Starr, you will inevitably trigger many associations. Actually, I thought it would be more appropriate to have a secret meeting with Starr after the charity dinner. ”

"Why hide, Phoenix Investment Group is one of the major shareholders of Coca-Cola, and it is normal for me to be in contact with Starr!" Tang Bao said with a smile. "Say hello in advance, it's even more unnecessary."

Hear the words.

Kate didn't say anything more, since the boss said it was unnecessary, it was even more impossible for her to insist.

……

Time passed.

Japanese capital has been pushed to the forefront in the United States, while Tang Bao, who was previously closely watched by reporters, has temporarily disappeared from public view.

Let's be honest.

Tang Bao is really very annoyed, Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures not only makes Sony feel uneasy, but also makes Tang Bao upset.

Bid, or let go?

It's a dilemma!

It's easy to let go, but it's not so easy to recapture Columbia Pictures, and Sony will certainly not sell it willingly.

"Boss, the charity dinner starts at eight o'clock in the evening, do you want to prepare in advance?" Kate reminded.

"Ready? What to prepare? ”

Tang Bao asked subconsciously.

"......" Kate couldn't help but be speechless and reminded: "Boss, tonight's charity party is very grand, with political and business elites and socialites gathering. Such a banquet, even if it is pretending, cannot be too casual. Evening dress, I've got it ready for you...... Here are some of the main guest lists I heard in advance, as well as the fundraising theme for the charity gala. Boss, you may be invited to give a speech at the party, and I have already drawn up one in advance, so as not to be in a hurry and go off-topic. In addition, there will be some reporters at the charity gala, and even the slightest accident can be infinitely magnified, so you should be careful to deal with it. ”

“……”

Tang Bao looked at Kate helplessly, and thought to himself, isn't it just a charity party, so much attention should be paid to it?

"Okay, I know......" After receiving the speech handed by Kate, Tang Bao asked helplessly and casually, "Is there anything else to pay attention to?" ”

"Well, boss, you'd better restyle your hairstyle, and...... You need a female companion. There are still twelve hours before the charity gala starts, and now it is time to pick up Miss Li back! Kate replied.

“……”

Tang Bao was speechless again. The "Miss Li" in Kate's mouth is, of course, Li Zhen, because of the frequent phone calls, Kate also knows that Li Zhen is Tang Bao's girlfriend.

"Okay, I'll tell her." I have to admit that compared with Nick, Kate, a personal life assistant, is more qualified and caring. (To be continued......)