Return all the attention directed towards the country to the center point of this turmoil: Paris. There is a time lag in the transmission of information, even now in the Internet age.
When some people think that the overall situation has been decided, in fact, in the luxurious villa of the French media giant Lagardère Consortium in Paris, Arnold Lagardère, the contemporary leader of the Lagardère Consortium, and his friends are listening to the details of the matter.
Subordinate Thomas explains the current situation.
Except for Mr. Thomas, there were five people in the small drawing room of this villa.
Arnault Lagardère, his son Arthur Lagardère, Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH Group, Louis Froude, Minister of Territorial Integration and Local Liaison, etc.
The five of them are sitting on chairs in the small living room. In the middle of the small living room is the bald Mr. Thomas. He is introducing the situation in French.
News has spread that Jing Gao will attend a reception hosted by Denton Glaser, CEO of the large advertising company Publicis Groupe (Publis). Publicis Group sent a message to the head of the local consortium in advance to say hello.
So, what are they going to do when they meet Jing Gao three days later?
Should I pick up a knife to cut the meat and eat it in big bites, or should I take a step back and act gentle and gentlemanly before showing my fangs?
They need to understand the specific and real situation in all aspects at this time before they can make a decision.
The bald Mr. Thomas was a little excited and kept gesturing to strengthen his tone. Because the situation was not so good, "
Gentlemen, Karl Behrmann is a fucking loser. He promised to take down the Zhaoshi Group, but now he relies on us to help him.
Just the day before yesterday, he actually succumbed to Jing Gao’s pressure to convene an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting and canceled the interim board of directors. Instead, he postponed the interim board of directors to June 8th next week.”
According to the plan, regardless of who made the plan, in general, first of all, Carl Behrmann, CEO of Zhaoshi Group, wanted to turn Zhaoshi Group into a crisis-ridden and miserable company.
Rather than the seemingly vigorous, vigorously developing, French fourth-largest luxury goods group with a valuation of 40 billion euros.
However, it is obvious that as the CEO of Zhaoshi Group, the current actual person in charge, Karl Behrman, has not completed his task.
In terms of public opinion, Zhaoshi Group is currently in Paris, and everyone in France is calling for a beating. However, the French people’s main dislike of Zhaoshi Group is still concentrated on the involvement of Chinese capital in France’s core industries.
In addition, many consumers mistakenly thought that this was a French company and were deceived.
But this is not enough to shake the fundamentals of Zhaoshi Group. Because 70% of global luxury goods consumption is in China. Zhaoshi Group's basic base is in China. Sales in France tend to be 0, which will not affect them.
In Thomas's view, it is unforgivable that Karl Behrmann did not dare to touch the "political correctness" of the French. This fool wanted so many benefits, but he did not work! As long as Karl Behrmann expresses certain aspects of public opinion
, the Zhaoshi Group immediately became notorious, it was difficult to clean up, and it was directly crucified!
However, Thomas didn’t think about why Karl Behrman didn’t dare to use this trick?
First, as the major shareholder Xihe Alpha Fund has submitted a proposal for an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, Karl Behrman's dare to make remarks that provoke the French public will accelerate his ouster.
Secondly, Karl Behrman still wants to continue to be the CEO of Zhaoshi Group in the future and make all the changes. How could he be willing to really destroy the foundation of Zhaoshi Group?
Arthur Lagardère was in his fifties and assisted his father in managing a huge publishing house and media group. Hearing this, he frowned slightly and asked: "Have the clothing brands under the Zhaoshi Group started to move?"
Thomas said: "Half of the brands have already rebelled. Some have filed lawsuits, some have spread rumors, and want more benefits. Some are already negotiating with companies such as LVMH Group. The cases filed have all entered the local judiciary.
program."
Thomas described a precarious apocalyptic situation for the Zhaoshi Group.
Arthur Lagardère asked again, “So, what about the judicial process of the investigation into the Zhaoshi Group? How far has it come?”
Louis Froude, who serves in the cabinet, replied on his behalf: "I am already paying attention. The process is currently going through within the government. It may take a while."
The chandelier above the small living room is very beautiful and the light is bright. Thomas, who has a typical French face and is already bald in his middle age, hesitates to speak.
The affairs officers in the government have already been publicized by Lanny Clive, and they will definitely be delayed as long as they can. However, on such an occasion, he really does not have to reveal the secret that everyone knows.
Isn’t this the Minister’s promise to use his influence?
Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH Group, the richest man in Europe, was 70 years old. He was sitting in a soft and comfortable chair, wearing a suit, and his manner was extremely elegant. He said calmly: "What's the situation at the bank?"
Thomas said: "As far as I know, Société Générale requires Zhaoshi Group to repay a loan of 100 million euros three months in advance. But according to internal feedback from Zhaoshi Group, their chief financial officer Dong Lingxi said that the major shareholder Xi
and Alpha Fund will inject capital to repay the loan of 100 million euros."
Arthur Lagardère said unhappily: "This woman is a nuisance! She is a chess piece placed by Jing Gao in the Zhaoshi Group. Do you want to get rid of her before we meet?"
The so-called "deal with" means sending gunmen to kill or causing a car accident. This is not a difficult task in France.
Because there are no cameras all over the streets here.
Bernard-Arnault shook his head and said, "Don't move for now." He didn't like the need for violence.
Someone who had been silent said: "So, at present, we have nothing to do against Mr. Jing and Zhaoshi Group?"
Arnaud Lagardère opened his eyes and said: "That's not necessarily the case. Our partner, the hard man from Hong Kong Island, has exaggerated, exaggerated, and passed the news from us back to China.
This is enough to affect the reputation of Zhaoshi Group, which is the big market of Zhaoshi Group.
In fact, the information he fed back to Bernard did have an effect."
Bernard Arnault nodded and expressed his support for his old friend's words. The person responsible for communicating with Xiao Li was one of his assistants. At this time, he said bluntly: "Xiao Li's capabilities are not enough, and we cannot make it in the Chinese market."
feedback, but to solve the problem here in Paris. Thomas, how much does Publicis Groupe charge for PR?”
Thomas replied respectfully: "Mr. Arnault, according to reliable information, they received a heavy sum of 60 million euros."
This made several people change their colors.
Publicis Groupe charges such an expensive media public relations fee, which shows that they are certain to change public opinion. Publicis Groupe just brings the two parties to sit down and talk, which is not worth 60 million euros!
Bernard-Arnault said calmly: "So, everyone, the current situation is that we seem to have the upper hand, but in fact we cannot do anything to Zhaoshi Group for the time being. And they have already responded.
So the negotiations after three days are not a feast for us to give and take and divide our interests, but for both parties to discuss how to end this crisis. Is that so?"
Thomas almost burst into tears and said quickly: "Yes!"
"Yes."
"Yes."
Others have spoken out and agreed with Bernard-Arnault's conclusion.
Arnaud Lagardère, who was old, waved his hand tiredly and asked the bald Thomas to go out. He raised his glass, invited several people to take a sip together, and said: "Bernard, in three days we will strive for the greatest benefits."
"Yes."
Bernard-Arnault, the richest men in Europe, nodded. The other three nodded.
I don’t know why, but the atmosphere in the small living room suddenly became a little silent.
It was originally a sneak attack and the advantage of the home field. Public opinion, banks, and rating agencies all participated in it, preparing to share in this gluttonous feast. However, how did things evolve into this?
