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"Sorry, get used to it," disappointment to Lin Zheng, Henry. Paulson doesn't really care: he knows it's impossible, but how can he know it without trying? Anyway, you won't die if you try. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info He re-opened the bid code on behalf of Goldman Sachs: "It's still 12, and Goldman Sachs is willing to pay $120 million." ”

In other words, Henry. Paulson believes the ICQ Mall is worth $1 billion.

But Lin Zheng was disgusted with Henry. Paulson was very dissatisfied with the offer and looked at Henry. Paulson, Lin Zheng raised a finger with a smile: "Henry, let's not talk about the share ratio, let's just talk about Goldman Sachs' offer, so let's do it, one year, only one year, Goldman Sachs pool 120 million US dollars to acquire the shares of ICQ network mall 12, a year later I invested 240 million US dollars to buy back the 12 shares in the hands of Goldman Sachs, a year Goldman Sachs net 120 million US dollars, the annual profit rate is as high as 100, Henry, what do you think of this business?" ”

Henry. How could Paulson possibly agree?

What are you kidding, if not optimistic about the prospects of ICQ, Henry. How could Paulson possibly come out in person? He shook his head and said, "Lin, this joke of yours is not very funny. ”

"This joke of yours is actually quite funny," Lin Zheng didn't give Henry a bite to say. Paulson faced: "Henry, don't waste our time, you're making me feel terrible like this." ”

Henry. Paulson sighed: This feeling of being led by the nose is very bad, in the past, he used to use this method to lead other people's noses, he enjoyed this feeling very much, but now, in the face of this Lin Zheng, who lacks nothing and does not eat oil and salt, he really has no good way: "Okay, the share ratio is really not negotiable?" ”

"It's not negotiable, it's 7."

“10。” Silence, Henry. Paulson offered Goldman Sachs a condition: "$100 million, plus a supplementary clause: How about Goldman Sachs provide you or anyone you designate with an interest-free loan of up to $200 million for three years over the next three years?" ”

The stake ratio of 10 Lin Zheng is absolutely unacceptable, but since Henry. Paulson opened his mouth, and he always had to buy him a **: "10 is absolutely impossible, but for the sake of our old acquaintances, I can give you 8...... The ICQ online mall absorbs up to 3 investors, with shares of 8, 7 and 7 respectively, and you Goldman Sachs takes the largest share. ”

He didn't even bother to say what the price of each 1 share would be.

8？ Although this did not reach Henry. Paulson had the ideal number in mind, but understood that Lin Zheng could no longer give in. Paulson pondered for a while, and finally nodded: "Okay, 8 is 8, it's still the same condition just now, 80 million US dollars, plus Goldman Sachs can provide you or anyone you have formulated with a total of no more than 200 million US dollars in a three-year interest-free loan in the next 3 years." ”

"......" Lin Zheng didn't speak, but just stared at Henry. Paulson.

Henry. Paulson was furious by Lin Zheng's eyes, and subconsciously touched his face: "What? ”

Lin Zheng put down the knife and fork in his hand and sighed: "Henry, you are the chief operating officer and president of Goldman Sachs, I believe that since last year's crisis, your outstanding performance will become the most favorable contender for the chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Group, this cooperation with ICQ is also an excellent opportunity for Goldman Sachs to win market confidence, but ......" He sighed again and looked at Henry in disappointment. Paulson: "Honestly, it's hard for me to believe your reputation on Wall Street. ”

Henry. Paulson's old face was slightly red by Lin Zheng's words.

But he also admitted that Lin Zheng's words were indeed reasonable, because of the untimely death of Goldman Sachs' initial public offering in October last year, and now Goldman Sachs is facing a worse situation, with Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, etc. Goldman Sachs faced its most difficult situation since its inception.

In this case, Henry. As president and chief operating officer, Paulson has led Goldman Sachs to this day, and it seems that he is about to get out of the predicament. Paulson is Goldman Sachs' biggest contributor, and he has a great chance to become the chairman or CEO of Goldman Sachs, an investment institution with a long history.

If Henry. Paulson was able to successfully cooperate on the ICQ online mall project at this time. Paulson's resume has been filled with a strong stroke, and there is even an 80% chance that he will be promoted to chairman and executive officer, becoming the most powerful person in the venture capital institution. That's how much Paulson helped with.

But in the face of the person who has given him so much help, Henry. Paulson, on the other hand, was disappointing like a homeless man desperately counting the last copper plate in his pocket.

This is indeed the truth, but Goldman Sachs is an investment bank after all. Paulson shook his head and said frankly to Lin Zheng: "Lin, I admit that it will be very helpful for me if I can promote the cooperation between Goldman Sachs and ICQ on this project, but I first need to consider the problem from the perspective of Goldman Sachs. ”

Looking at Henry in disappointment. Paulson, Lin Zheng didn't expect this old guy to be stubborn to such an extent: "Then I can only say to you: It's a pity...... Henry, although I don't want to say that, but I can only say that if Goldman Sachs has this attitude, then ICQ will have to choose other partners. ”

I didn't expect Lin Zheng's reaction to be so fierce, Henry. Paulson's face suddenly changed, and his eyes became a little cold: "Lin, you should know that Goldman Sachs has nearly 200 co-partners, and our partners are all successful people in their fields, I don't think your decision is wise." ”

You threaten me? Lin Zheng was furious in his heart!

The expression on his face became calmer and calmer: "Goldman Sachs has nearly 200 co-partners, and your partners are in every industry, but so what? Whether it's Morgan Stanley or Merrill Lynch, the strength and influence are much stronger than Goldman Sachs, well, or Lehman Brothers is not bad? ”

When Lehman Brothers was unlucky, some conspiracy theorists believed that Goldman Sachs was behind Lehman Brothers' bad luck according to the principle that whoever benefited the most was the most suspicious...... Whether it is Lehman Brothers or Goldman Sachs, the distance between them and themselves is too far.

But now Goldman Sachs is playing this game with itself?

With a sneer, Lin Zheng cut off a piece of steak and chewed it twice in his mouth, and then said: "Henry, capital has always been a game that only rich people can afford...... I know it's not good, but it's true. ”

Henry. Paulson's face instantly turned ugly, he didn't expect Lin Zheng to be so tough, after making this call to Lin Zheng, Henry. Paulson is full of confidence in the results of tonight's meeting, believing that Goldman Sachs will once again establish Goldman Sachs' position as the chief investment bank on Wall Street with this stake in the ICQ online mall project, and he will definitely use this to clear the last obstacle to "ascending the throne" and successfully become one of the most powerful people on Wall Street, but ......

Lin Zheng, this bastard doesn't play cards according to common sense!

Not waiting for Henry. Paulsen spoke, and Lin Zheng said again: "Let me tell me about my conditions,"

Despite the itchy teeth of hatred in his heart, Henry. Paulson said, "I'm listening. ”

"Goldman Sachs can invest up to 8 shares, and every 1 share is $30 million ......"

1 stake for $30 million?! Do you think the ICQ webstore is worth $3 billion? Henry. Paulson was furious: Why don't you grab it?!

A very important reason for the failure of Goldman Sachs' initial public offering last year was because Goldman Sachs overestimated its stock price, with a premium rate of as high as 300!

In Henry. In Paulson's view, the prospects of the ICQ online mall are indeed very good, but in terms of the current value, it is only 8 to 1 billion US dollars at most, and you Lin Zheng dare to pay a premium of 300? Who are you when you are?!

Without waiting for Lin Zheng to finish speaking, Henry. Paulson unceremoniously interrupted Lin Zheng's words: "Lin, forgive me for not agreeing to this condition......

"Henry, I'm just telling you my conditions, you can disagree, I won't force you." Lin Zheng didn't have the slightest compromise in his eyes, and told Henry clearly. Paulson's own meaning: I don't force you, I think this price is too expensive, you Goldman Sachs can withdraw.

"......" Henry. Paulsenden was half suffocated: ICQ really didn't lack money in his hands.

The most powerful weapon in the hands of investment banks is money, relying on money, they can knead those companies that lack money at will, but once the other party is not short of money in their hands, and the relationship with all walks of life is also very strong, investment banks are like tigers that have their teeth and claws removed, although they look scary, but in fact they are the same thing.

Looking at Henry. Paulson, Lin continued: "In addition, Goldman Sachs is going to provide me with a three-year interest-free loan of $500 million; Third, after 5 years, ICQ can propose to Goldman Sachs to repurchase this part of the shares at any time according to its own development needs, of course, the price must be based on the market price at that time......"

Henry. Paulson's old face is no longer readable......

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