"Are you threatening me?"

Peter. Munch's eyes instantly became fierce, and he looked at Zhong Shi and Paulson coldly, and said in a loud voice, "If you two think that you can threaten me like this, then you can try!" ”

From the founding of Barrick Gold to the present day, Peter Brown has been the founder of the Barrick Gold Company. Munch has been at the helm of the company for 30 years, from a small Canadian company to the world's largest gold producer, where he has instilled his youth and enthusiasm. If the last year of his career is not guaranteed, it is simply a denial of his entire career, which is still difficult for him to accept.

So when Bell Stone and Paulson said this, he was already furious in his heart, and he almost kicked them out on the spot. But he thought about it and felt that if he provoked the other party like this, maybe the other party's words would really come true, and then his reputation would be completely destroyed, so he didn't tear his face with the other party.

"Really?"

Zhong Shi glanced at the other party disdainfully, and folded his fingers and said, "Barrick Company is listed on exchanges such as Toronto, New York, London, Paris and Switzerland, with more than 80% of the outstanding shares, and the current market value is about $18 billion, and the total shareholding of the top ten shares does not exceed 35%. In other words, in the hands of small and medium-sized shareholders, at least 45% of the chips can be absorbed. And I don't need to absorb so many shares, I just need to become the largest shareholder, and I can completely re-elect the board of directors! ”

"This figure is only 8%, that is, 1.44 billion US dollars, and even if a 50% premium is given, it is only about 2 billion US dollars."

Seeing that the other party's face changed, Zhong Shi continued mercilessly, "Mr. Munch, you don't think I can't even get this money, do you? And you think. If the first shareholder changes hands, will others continue to listen to your current board of directors? ”

"It's a lot of fun, and I want to be on the board!"

Paulson wasted no time in saying, "$1 billion is not a pressure on me. As long as Mr. Chung and I join forces, it shouldn't be difficult to control the board of directors. ”

"I don't know what you're going to do. But with so much money to invest in Barrick Gold, I don't think it was your intention, right? ”

After a long pause, Peter. Munch sat down suddenly, his angry expression disappeared without a trace, and he said to the two of them in a flat tone, "If you want, I can see the day you enter the board." ”

Due to the diversification of shareholdings, Barrick Gold has always been in danger of being acquired. But in order to avoid this risk. They chose to list in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and other countries, using this geographical advantage to resist the possibility of being acquired, because it is never easy to integrate the resources of so many countries.

But these are not a problem under the absolute waving of gold dollars. For example, a behemoth like the Tianyu Fund can easily handle all of this.

But Peter. It quickly occurred to Munch that Zhong Shi and the others wanted to buy a stake in Barrick Gold for $2 billion, and if they really wanted to buy Barrick Gold, they would have been operating in capital markets around the world long ago. Wait for the time to actually inform him. I'm afraid that's when he was swept away.

As soon as I thought of it, Peter. Munch couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

"Say so. Can we sit down and talk now? ”

For Peter. Munch's psychological changes, Zhong Shidong is watching the fire, at least the other party shows the momentum of subduing, and the next thing he needs to do is to continue to add a fire, "If this is the case from the beginning, we won't have an unpleasant quarrel." Isn't it? ”

"I didn't say what I promised."

Peter. Munch smiled slightly, and said after a long time, "Let's talk about what you want to do first, and see if your actions are worth $2 billion, I can think about it." But I state it beforehand. If you really want to buy Barrick Gold, feel free to do so, I'd be happy to retire early. ”

His words immediately made Zhong Shi and Paulson's faces change.

Originally, Zhong Shi and Paulson decided that the other party would definitely not be willing to "not protect the old season" and hoped that he could retire peacefully. But now it seems that after experiencing initial panic, the other party quickly grasped the initiative in the conversation, and even bluntly picked out that he would not eat the other party's set at all.

In this way, Bell Stone and Paulson's previous threats are useless. You must know that even if the other party is swept away, he can still get an astronomical pension and shares to live a stable life.

"We hope that in due course, you will cooperate with us in issuing a statement that will push up the price of gold!"

Zhong Shi pondered for a long time, and finally said quietly, "For example, if your gold mines in a certain country have mechanical problems, or if the property rights are unknown, or if there is a war, in short, this news will push up the price of gold to some extent. ”

"It's as simple as that?"

Peter, after the initiative backhand. Munch was in a good mood, and spread his hands and said exaggeratedly, "Just such a condition, you want to threaten with 2 billion US dollars?" You guys are really rich, admire, admire! ”

"My answer is, no!"

After some sighing, Peter. Munch decisively refused, "You just said that the evening is not guaranteed, but now what you are asking me to do is the real late season, and I don't want to spend the rest of my life in prison." Gentlemen, I've been innocent all my life, and I don't want to be stigmatized by the threats of you two guys. ”

"Gentlemen, if you don't have a better suggestion, then our conversation can end here!"

He raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and gave the two of them an eviction order.

"Interesting, interesting!"

Zhong Shi stood up, buttoned up his suit, and said, "Mr. Munch, you are such a very interesting person. If I'm not mistaken, your company recently pledged 20% of its shares in ********, National Bank of Canada, and Boston Credit Bank, right? ”

After speaking, he did not wait for the other party to answer. And he lifted up his feet and walked out.

As soon as he saw that Zhong Shi was about to leave, Paulson quickly stood up and walked out. Before he could figure out how things had come to this, the whole meeting was coming to an end.

"Wait!"

Peter. Munch was still smiling and watching the two leave, but Zhong Shi's words immediately made his face change greatly, and he couldn't help but ask in a hurry, "Mr. Zhong." What exactly do you want to do? ”

"What do you want to do?"

Zhong Shi, who stopped when he heard the sound, looked at the other party with burning eyes, and said unhappily, "Since you can't accept our opinion, then we have nothing to talk about." I'm just sorry to tell you that this money may be used in some places. Now pray to God that your company's mines will be able to operate safely, so that the stock price will not fall and the pledged shares will not collapse. ”

"You're threatening me again?"

Peter. Munch said angrily, "If it was a temptation before. Then now it's a threat. Tell me, what do you really want? ”

"How's that?"

Zhong Shi pretended to be puzzled and asked, "I'm a businessman, so it's not going to be good." I have nothing to do about the problems that business rules can't solve. But Mr. Munch, you had better expect your employees, the country where your mine is located, and even your warehouses to be impregnable, otherwise the slightest accident in any link will not cost you what you can afford now. ”

From exploration to mining to refining and sales. There are so many processes involved in the birth of a piece of gold. And these links, Barrick Gold Company is involved. That is to say. As long as there is a problem in any link, Barrick Gold will be affected.

Paulson also understood at this time, clapped his palms and laughed: "That's true. The world is so chaotic that no one knows when there will be a riot, maybe a war. Oh my God, this is horrible! ”

The two sang and harmonized. The fit is seamless.

"We can continue to discuss this issue!"

His face was cloudy for a long time, Peter. Munch finally had to bow his head again, softened his tone and said, "Two gentlemen. Don't rush to leave just yet. I guess we're not done talking, are we? ”

Thanks to the rise in gold prices that began last year, Barrick Gold is now thriving, with the board unanimously agreeing to expand production by employing more workers, procuring more mining tools, and building a large production site in South America.

All of this increased the opening of Barrick Gold, for which they had to pledge a part of their equity to the bank in exchange for cash. Now that the stall has just been rolled out, if the cash flow is broken, the consequences are simply unimaginable.

As soon as I thought of it, Peter. Munch had to bow his head, he could not fall in love with the stack, but he could not see the danger of the destruction of the Barrick Gold Company.

Bell Stone and Paulson glanced at each other, and both saw the joy in each other's eyes.

"I can agree to your request, but I want $100 million!"

After thinking about it for a long time, finally Peter. Munch gritted his teeth and issued an astronomical figure, "Mechanical failure, half a month to two months, can guarantee the rise in gold prices during this time." This way, you have enough time to get out of your cargo. ”

"I believe the two of you know very well that my asking price is not ridiculous, and that the two of you should earn more than this number, or even far exceed it. And once the matter is revealed, I am afraid that the cost of the lawsuit will be more than that. In addition, if the crime is really convicted in the end, I think that with the amount of the lawsuit and the fine, this number should be enough. ”

In the end, he chose to compromise, but just in case, he still gave Zhong Shi an astronomical amount.

"$20 million, it can't be more!"

Zhong Shi stretched out two fingers and gestured at the other party, "If you happily agreed before, maybe I would give this number." But now, I'm sorry, $100 million is too much, I might as well go ahead and execute my Plan B, I don't think it will exceed that. ”

"$80 million!"

Peter. With a bitter face, Munch bargained, "I've released my sincerity, and I believe that Mr. Zhong is also happy to facilitate this deal, isn't it?" The price of $20 million is a bit less, and I think $80 million would be a good number. ”

"It's better for everyone to take a step back, $50 million!"

Zhong Shi stared at the other party for a long time, and finally suddenly smiled and gave a final number, "Compared to those inferior methods, I prefer to use fair and honest means to solve problems, this is the correct way to solve problems." ”

"That's the right way to solve the problem......"

Peter. Munch silently read this sentence twice, and finally shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Although I don't know what you are going to do, I come to advise you as an elder that something will happen sooner or later the way you do it." ”

Having said that, his hand reached over and clasped it tightly with Zhong Shi's hand. (To be continued.) )

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