Listening to Starr's explanation, Tang Bao also cooperated and gradually eased his gloomy face.

See here.

Starr breathed a sigh of relief, Coca-Cola was in the most difficult time, and it really needed the support and encouragement of its major shareholders.

"Is there a way to deal with it?" Since you want to pretend, then pretend to the end, Tang Bao still asked with an unkind face.

"Yes, yes! Mr. Tang, please rest assured that Pepsi has surpassed us, and that is only temporary. They went on a frantic offensive to get Michael Jackson to endorse, and they took advantage of the dispute between us and the bottler to take advantage of the temporary lead. When the trouble of the bottler is solved, everything will be fine, the star advertising effect, they can ask Michael Jackson to endorse, we will ask ......" Starr said excitedly.

Well.

Tang Bao's brows furrowed slightly, obviously a little impatient with Starr's words, he knew the development of Coca-Cola, so he was naturally not interested in listening to Starr's ramblings. However, in order to pretend to be more like it and make Starr feel at ease, he forced himself to listen to it.

……

Then.

Tang Bao chatted with Starr about the predicament of Coca-Cola again, which also made him Starr breathe a sigh of relief, as long as he was willing to talk, he was afraid that Tang Bao would not bother to talk about it at all, and went back to sell the stock.

"Well, don't you want to sell Columbia Pictures, but it's been a long time, there has been no result, when will you be able to dispose of this asset. Since it's so hard, then sell it to me. When Starr mentioned that the company was selling Columbia Pictures to raise funds and expand the production line, Tang Bao took the opportunity and naturally expressed his thoughts.

Originally.

The competition for Columbia Pictures, that is Tang Bao's request for Coca-Cola, but after such a toss. On the contrary, it is like Tang Baolai to help Coca-Cola solve troubles.

"Huh?"

Starr was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect Tang Bao to suddenly propose the acquisition of Columbia Pictures, it is no wonder that he was still discussing the plight of Coca-Cola before, and in an instant, he jumped to the acquisition of Columbia Pictures.

"Mr. Tang, are you going to buy Columbia Pictures?" Starr looked at Tang Bao and asked uncertainly, as if he was afraid that he had misheard.

"Huh. It can only be said that it is a temporary acquisition, and I have not been idle to take over that mess and buy Columbia Pictures, but I just hope that Coca-Cola will free up its energy as soon as possible to concentrate on the fierce offensive of Pepsi. As for this film and television asset, I don't plan to keep it, I still have to slowly look for the next home! Tang Bao said as if it were true or false. The American people are very emotional about Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures, and they are waiting for Sony to solve these troubles. To complete the acquisition, I don't know if it will wait until the Year of the Monkey. ”

Starr couldn't help but nod his head.

Coca-Cola's acquisition negotiations with Sony have been ongoing, except for differences in price. The biggest obstacle is Sony's Japanese background. Determined to sell Columbia Pictures to Sony, Coca-Cola is also under great pressure from public opinion.

Even......

Some radical American people and media accused Coca-Cola of betraying the "soul of America" and threatened to boycott the purchase of Coca-Cola!

"This ......"

Seeing that Tang Bao was serious, Starr didn't dare to promise indiscriminately. He was only a vice president of Coca-Cola, and although he was highly regarded by the board of directors, he could not make decisions on this important issue. Again. Negotiations between them and Sony are also ongoing, and despite the pressure of public opinion, it is impossible to say goodbye. He could only patiently say to Tang Bao: "Mr. Tang, I can't make the decision in this matter, and the company intends to sell Columbia Pictures to Sony, after all, ...... The Japanese company was very generous. ”

Well.

Tang Bao smiled and nodded, Starr said very sincerely, the Japanese company is not only generous, it is just like a fortune boy, any acquisition target that catches his eye, that is, he must buy it at any cost. Otherwise, how could the half-dead Columbia Pictures sell for a sky-high price of $5 billion!

"Hmph, you think I'm going to look down on Columbia Pictures that is no different from bankruptcy? My idea is that Phoenix Capital Group will first buy Columby Pictures to avoid the anti-Japanese storm of the American people, and then wait for the right opportunity to sell it to Sony...... It is equivalent to Phoenix Investment Group coming forward to help Sony acquire Columbia Pictures. Tang Bao said with a light smile.

Starr looked at Tang Bao suspiciously, unable to understand Tang Bao's intentions.

"Compared with the vigorous anti-Japanese storm in the United States, the acquisition of Phoenix Investment Group faces much less public opinion pressure and obstacles, and can promote the completion of the acquisition transaction more quickly. In this way, it is good for everyone. Coca-Cola can withdraw in time and return to its main business, and it will no longer be blamed by the people; Sony can stay away from the center of the storm for a while, waiting for the best time to make a acquisition; And for me, Coca-Cola's good development is the best reward......" Tang Bao looked at Starr with a confused face and said with a smile.

Hear the words.

Starr fell into deep thought, who to sell to is not to sell, to sell to Phoenix Investment Group, all kinds of obstacles are much smaller...... However, he is not a fool, he knows that Tang Bao's words cannot be fully believed, saying that it is for the sake of Coca-Cola, but if there is no interest in it, how can Tang Bao enthusiastically participate. "However, if Tang Bao is willing to give a reasonable price and sell it to Phoenix Investment Group, it will save a lot of trouble."

……

"What price does Coca-Cola want to sell Columbia Pictures?" Tang Bao asked.

"$3 billion minimum, plus $1.6 billion in debt from Columbia Pictures by the acquirer!" Starr replied simply, Phoenix Investment Group has a board representative in Coca-Cola, and this matter cannot be concealed at all, Tang Bao wants to inquire, and he will know it when he asks.

Therefore.

There is no need for Starr to play tricks with Tang Bao on this purchase price.

"Three billion dollars? Well, it's lower than the transaction price in the previous life......" Tang Bao said secretly in his heart, but after thinking about it, the acquisition negotiations are still ongoing, and it is normal to increase the price halfway. With Sony's eagerness to buy Columbia Pictures, it is also trivial to add hundreds of millions of dollars.

"Okay, three billion dollars, no problem, if Coca-Cola wants to, you can sell me the stake in Columbia Pictures at any time!" Tang Bao clapped his hands.

"Uh......"

Starr felt helpless, whether to sell or not was not up to him, the vice president, to decide. However, Tang Bao's simplicity surprised him unusually.

Not only was he surprised, even Kate next to Tang Bao was surprised, she had not been a personal assistant for a long time, and it was the first time she had seen Tang Bao talk about big business, which was a little different from what she imagined.

"Mr. Tang, you ...... The sale of Columbia Pictures is led by Mr. Guo Sida himself, and I have no right to agree. ”

Starr smiled wryly. In all fairness, no matter what Tang Bao's idea is, he is very much in favor of selling Columbia Pictures to Tang Bao.

In the case of the same price, it is much easier and more convenient to sell to Phoenix Investment Group. Worry-free, no need to worry about other problems.

"It's okay, you can go and communicate with Guo Sida, and then reply to me!" Tang Bao also understands that Starr, the vice president of the company, does not have so much power.

"Now?"

Starr said.

"Of course, isn't this price the psychological price of Coca-Cola, I'll do it in one step, all in cash, a one-time payment, and what else do I use ink? You report directly to Guo Sida, agree or disagree, it is a very simple decision. Tang Bao said as a matter of course.

Forehead.

Starr had to admit that Tang Bao's words were very reasonable, but he felt that such a big acquisition deal would be decided in a few minutes, which was a bit of a problem.

It feels like a bit of a joke......

"I think no matter how busy Mr. Guo Sida is, he can't be so busy that he doesn't have time to connect to the phone." Tang Bao said with a smile.

However, there is no doubt about it. A very clear signal to Starr is that I'm waiting for a reply now.

Facing Tang Bao's aggressive momentum, Starr was also a little overwhelmed. "Whew...... Mr. Tang, please wait a moment, I will convey your meaning to Mr. Guo Sida immediately. ”

"Wait!"

Seeing Starr get up in a hurry, Tang Bao stopped the other party.

"Huh? Mr. Tang, do you have anything else you need me to pass on? Starr looked at Tang Bao, who was sitting calmly, and asked humbly.

"I also very much agree with Coca-Cola's decision to focus on its main business, and I will be very happy if Coca-Cola can complete its strategic adjustment in a timely manner, and maybe, I will further increase my holdings in Coca-Cola." Tang Bao reminded with a smile.

"I see."

Starqiang smiled and nodded, and hurried away. Tang Bao's words were extremely vague, but he understood, as long as Coca-Cola was willing to sell Columbia Pictures to him quickly, and he was satisfied, he would increase his holdings of Coca-Cola's stock and stabilize Coca-Cola's stock price.

Otherwise......

Although Tang Bao did not propose "otherwise", Starr knew that if he did not agree, he was afraid that Tang Bao would sell Coca-Cola shares in anger.

……

After Starr left, he couldn't care about the charity party, so he hurriedly called Guo Sida to report the situation. Guo Sida, who was far away in Texas, was very surprised when he heard that Tang Bao intended to "help" Sony acquire Columbia Pictures, and hurriedly contacted the directors of Coca-Cola.

No way.

Starr made it clear that Tang Bao was very determined to buy Columbia Pictures, and even did not hesitate to use threats...... If you don't respond in time, or don't give a satisfactory answer, I am afraid that you will lose the support of Phoenix Investment Group during this sensitive period.

Right now.

Affected by Pepsi, Coca-Cola's stock price fell slowly, and many investors abandoned Coca-Cola and threw themselves into the arms of rivals. (To be continued......)