Paramount announces that it is abandoning the acquisition of Time Warner!

This also means that Paramount's hostile takeover plan against Times has completely failed. In this regard, the reaction of the outside world was quite calm, and everyone had expected this result for a long time.

$15 billion in debt, and it is smeared with poison, even if Paramount has a soft spot for Time Warner, it can only retreat.

Obviously, the $15 billion drug debt is specially designed for Paramount, and if Paramount barely survives, it may be able to swallow Time Warner, but what about the completion of the acquisition, how to face the $15 billion debt? With Disney's support, it will be difficult to raise another $15 billion. Taking a step back, Paramount raised another $15 billion and didn't fall straight down from the drug debt, but will it be able to digest it next? The debt that could exceed $25 billion could be more than $25 billion, and even the interest that needs to be repaid every year will make Paramount despair.

Keep persisting, Paramount is definitely dead or alive!

Inside the villa.

"Don, thank you very much for your help this time." Rose took the champagne and gently clinked glasses with Tang Bao, sincerely expressing his gratitude.

"Well said."

Tang Bao also smiled and raised his glass in response. Ross was satisfied with the anti-takeover plan, and he was even more satisfied, and his status as Time Warner's largest creditor was enough for him to exert influence over Time Warner.

Touch.

The crisp clinking of glasses sounded, Tang Bao and Rose all drank it all, and Alex and Harris next to him also toasted.

The plan was successful. Time Warner successfully fended off a hostile takeover by Paramount, while Universal Pictures successfully sniped at the attempts of Disney's armed allies. Tang Bao has gained hidden influence on Time Warner...... Everyone has their own gains, they are all satisfied, and they frequently raise their glasses to celebrate. Laughter and laughter continued.

In addition to pushing the cup and changing the lamp, Tang Bao and Ross and others inevitably talked about the anti-takeover plan.

"Paramount's original performance has declined, and this hostile takeover failed, and the stock price plummeted by more than 30%, which is even more painful and painful, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to get up again in the short term." Thinking of Paramount's tragic situation, Ross couldn't help but smile happily.

Well.

Tang Bao deeply agreed. This time, Paramount Xingjun's acquisition of Times Company was expected by the market to be very good, and Paramount's stock price continued to rise. It's not surprising that the share price has fallen in an avalanche as the acquisition fails. It was inevitable that Paramount would be hit hard.

"Don, this is a great opportunity to fight Paramount, and you can continue to snipe Paramount. Forcing the other party to dissolve the alliance with Disney. Ross reminded.

"Good. It's definitely a great idea! The union of Disney and Paramount is a hidden danger after all, and if they are separated, the threat is much smaller. Without waiting for Tang Bao to express his position, Harris praised directly.

"That's right."

Ross agreed, and he was so keen on Paramount, one of the reasons why Time Warner and Universal Pictures were basically tied together, and Paramount was an enemy on their side. The other point is that there is a fear that Paramount, which has Disney's backing, will make a comeback and break up the alliance. Time Warner doesn't need to care about Paramount's threat.

"It's a great idea, but how do you implement it? You can just talk to Katzenberg about it. After thinking for a moment, Tang Bao said.

"Hmm."

Harris and Rose smiled and nodded.

Ross, Harris, and Katzenberg are all insiders in the entertainment and media industry, so they naturally know better where the weaknesses of their competitors are, and their shots will be more deadly. In addition to this consideration, Tang Bao also has more important things to do, and he plans to go to South America for investment investigation.

During this time, Tang Bao consulted a lot of news and materials about South American countries, and made careful preparations for the investment consideration trip. Although he has some knowledge of the situation in Latin America in the nineties, the better prepared he is, the better the chances. Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared!

At about nine o'clock in the evening, the party ended, and Rose, Harris, Alex, and others also took their leave. The bustling hall fell silent.

……

With a light breath of turbidity, Tang Bao lay comfortably on the sofa in the living room, his eyes slightly closed, and he slowly calmed down to think about the problem. However, at this time, Kate walked in with high heels, and the soft sound of crackling was particularly loud in the quiet living room.

"Boss, it's Mr. Peter from BP Oil." Kate walked over with the phone and reminded in a low voice.

Peter?

Tang Bao was slightly stunned, although he was a director of the British BP oil company, he was just a name, and he basically had no contact with Peter, how could the other party suddenly call him.

"Hello, Peter, I'm Don." I was very puzzled, but Tang Bao did not hesitate at all, took the phone, and said.

"Don, it's good to hear you again......" Peter said enthusiastically, as if he had seen an old friend he hadn't seen for many years, and he had something to say.

Listening to Peter's nonsense, it was all nonsense, Tang Bao's forehead couldn't help but have a black line, and his face showed a trace of impatience.

"Ahem."

Tang Bao coughed lightly, interrupted Peter's nonsense, and said, "Peter, we can be regarded as friends who have known each other for a long time, so let's talk about it directly if we have something." ”

After a short silence, Peter said, "Don, I'm going to fly to New York to meet you, and it's hard to say a word or two on the phone. ”

"You're in New York?" Tang Bao was surprised.

"No, I'm still in London. I'm just calling in advance to confirm the time of the meeting with you! Peter said.

"What the hell is going on, can't you say it on the phone?" Tang Bao frowned.

"It's a bit complicated, I can't explain it in a few words, it's better to meet and talk. You set a time for the meeting, and I'll rush over. Peter insisted.

Interview?

Tang Bao was silent, if it was another time, there would be no problem at all in the meeting, but Peter chose the wrong time. Next, he plans to go to South America for an investment investigation, and the itinerary is basically planned, how can he stay and wait for Peter. A simple face-to-face interview is fine, but Tang Bao is worried that more accidents will occur after the meeting, and more time will be needed to deal with them.

In that case, his South American investment expedition plan will be in vain.

"Peter, I've been really busy lately, and I'm afraid I don't have time to receive you. Well, well, at the end of September or the beginning of October, I'll go to England and we'll talk about that in detail. How is it? After some consideration, Tang Bao replied. A planned trip to South America must not be interrupted. He calculated in his heart that he would have more important things to do in the future, and if he missed this point in time, the plan to invest in South America would be postponed indefinitely.

"This ...... Hmm, okay. Don, I'm waiting for you in London. Peter said helplessly. He understood that since Tang Bao refused to meet, it was useless to force it.

"Well, that's it, see you in London then!" After speaking, Tang Bao hung up the phone.

No way.

Compared to a trip to South America for an investment visit, a request for a meeting that is not even clear about what to talk about is insignificant. Tang Bao couldn't ruin the layout he had planned because of Peter.

"Kate, has there been anything important going on in the UK lately?" Despite making his choice, Tang Bao couldn't help but ask more.

"I didn't pay attention, I shouldn't have it." Kate replied uncertainly.

asked casually, since he didn't get the news, Tang Bao didn't bother to ask again. He focused on investment tours to South America.

Soon.

Tang Bao chose Brazil, the largest country in South America, as the first stop of the investment investigation.

When it comes to Brazil, perhaps most people will first think of football, and further think of Brazilian football superstars galloping on the field. It can be said that Brazil is a football kingdom, and football is also the melody of Brazilian cultural life, but Brazil is not only football, in addition to football, Brazil is also rich in iron ore, oil, vast and fertile land...... It's a country full of treasures!

Right now.

In order to solve the domestic economic problems, the Brazilian government is gradually starting the process of privatization of state-owned enterprises, which is an investment opportunity for Tang Bao.

Next.

Tang Bao, Kate and a group of bodyguards took a chartered flight and flew directly to Brazil, starting his long-planned investment tour in South America. (To be continued......)