Conference room on the 40th floor of General Motors headquarters. After obtaining Bai Shuo's authorization, Hans launched his first negotiation with General Motors.
The previous negotiations went relatively smoothly, but there were still some details on which no consensus was reached.
Hans said in summary: "Mr. Han, I think we have reached an agreement on other issues of the restructuring plan. The core issue now is the signing of the agreement and the timing of the arrival of 3 billion funds."
"Your opinion is to sign an agreement based on our needs after the 3 billion funds are in place. If we are not satisfied with your company's investigation, we can terminate the agreement at any time. Our opinion is to sign the agreement first and then
Provide 3 billion in financial support to your company. However, we need to add a clause in the agreement. If our company discovers that your company's problems exceed original expectations during the reorganization process, we can stop the reorganization at any time."
Lao Han nodded: "Yes, I think the differences between our two sides are actually not big. It's just a matter of signing the agreement first or signing the agreement later."
Hans smiled and said: "Yes, since the differences are not big, why is Mr. Han so stubborn? In fact, the reason why we have to sign the agreement first is to make the next plan more legitimate."
Lao Han shook his head: "Once the agreement is signed, the news of the reorganization needs to be announced to the outside world. If you regret it by then, where will that leave General Motors? At that time, we will have no other option but bankruptcy."
Hans was a little unhappy and said: "If we can't reach an agreement now, do you have any other options besides bankruptcy?"
Old Han was slightly startled, but did not refute, because although Hans's words were unpleasant, they were true.
Hans knew that what he just said made the other party a little embarrassed, so he changed his tone and said: "I don't mean anything else. In fact, our purpose is the same, just to save this company. How about we each make a concession?"
"How can we each give in?"
"Add a time limit in front of our right to stop the reorganization. After the agreement is signed, we are allowed a 15-day hesitation period. We promise to complete all preliminary investigation work within this period. Once the 15 days have passed, we will not be able to
How about regretting it?"
Hans's proposal seemed to move Lao Han a little. However, Lao Han still felt a little worried and could not make up his mind.
Hans didn't force himself upon seeing this, and asked Lao Han to think about it carefully, and agreed to discuss it the next day.
That night, Hans gave a detailed report to Bai Shuo on the day's situation, and asked in confusion: "I think we can reach an agreement by adding more force or making some concessions today. Why do you have to put it in?"
Will the time for signing the agreement be postponed to tomorrow?”
Bai Shuo told Hans that there was no need to make any substantive concessions because Nangong Ming had figured out Lao Han's trump card. If he did not get more support, General Motors would no longer be able to continue to maintain it, and
The deadline given by the U.S. government to General Motors is the end of May. In other words, as soon as May ends, General Motors will either implement restructuring or declare bankruptcy.
Hans finally understood Bai Shuo's intention: "Oh, this is what you said last time about not crying without seeing the coffin, right? I think tomorrow is their last chance, so they have to accept it no matter what."
Bai Shuo then said: "Mark should be able to come to your place tonight. This kid is very powerful. There is no need to let him rest more. We will take him with us tomorrow so that he can practice his strength more."
Hans smiled and said: "Bai, you are trying to train Mark. You are so good to this black guy, I am even a little jealous."
"Mark is very hard-working and smart. If he can grow up as soon as possible, wouldn't it be nice for us to be more relaxed?"
Hans was happy: "Bai, you are younger than me, why do you want to relax? What you have done in the past two years has been so great. I don't want to enjoy retirement life so early. I want to be with you."
Continue to work hard for 30 years."
Bai Shuo: "30 years is not enough. We have to live and fight endlessly, haha..."
Hans: "Okay, life goes on and the fighting goes on, haha..."
Early the next morning, Hans and Lao Han met again.
This time Hans changed his usual style and forcefully submitted the re-drafted agreement to Lao Han.
"Mr. Han, I have re-drafted the agreement. This is also our final intention. If there are no problems, please arrange the signing. 3 billion yuan has been prepared and can be injected into General Motors as soon as it is signed."
Old Han was a little surprised by Hans's attitude. He picked up the agreement and looked at it. It was basically the content of yesterday's discussion, but some details that had not yet been agreed upon were written into the agreement according to Hans' wishes.
"Mr. Hans, do you mean that we have no room for further negotiation?"
Hans smiled slightly and said: "Mr. Han, I have to remind you that today is Friday, May 29th."
"Yes, how can I do that?"
At this time, Mark next to Hans spoke: "Mr. Han, if we can't sign the contract today, then our funds will not be injected into General Motors. By next Monday, it will already be June 1st, and I think maybe you can't wait.
It’s time.”
Old Han was shocked. Although Mark didn't say it explicitly, Old Han knew the meaning of these words.
"Who is this gentleman?" Old Han asked Hans doubtfully.
"Oh, this is Mark, my assistant, who will be responsible for this reorganization together with me."
Old Han said with relief: "Oh, Mr. Mark, you are really young and promising."
At this time, Hans said again: "Mr. Han, time is running out, but now we are still arguing over some small things. Do you think it's interesting?"
Old Han lowered his head speechlessly. After pondering for a moment, Old Han seemed to have made up his mind. He raised his head again and looked at Hans and said, "I have one more request."
"As long as it doesn't conflict with this agreement, maybe we can accept it."
Lao Han sighed and said: "The agreement can be signed today, but can it not be announced to the outside media until the hesitation period has passed, except for reporting to the government and notifying shareholders and creditors as necessary?"
This request did not conflict with the content of the agreement. Hans immediately stood up and extended his right hand to Lao Han: "Happy cooperation!"
Soon the two parties formally signed the agreement, and Hans immediately injected 30 million yuan of capital into General Motors.
However, not all of the 3 billion funds come from China or Bai Shuo. A large part of them is obtained from financing in the United States. After all, at this point today, many business plans do not need to be completely funded by oneself. More
It relies on the operation of social resources.
Otherwise, even if Bai Shuo and Liang Ying were sold for a project as big as the Science and Technology New City, there would not be so much money. Before, Xiao Lingong Bailang gave Muguang Group a headquarters building for nothing, but it was actually nothing more.
I’ve been following Bai Shuo for a long time, so I’ve learned everything from him.
At this time, Mark carefully put away the signed agreement and said: "Mr. Han, according to the agreement, from now on, our working team will fully enter all business sectors of General Motors, and the company's management rights will also be handed over to our personnel.
However, in the next two months, General Motors' original senior managers will continue to stay on and be responsible for assisting us in sorting out all the problems within the company until the reorganization is completed. After the reorganization is completed, we will screen all senior managers for retention.
But 30% of them will be laid off..."
Lao Han raised a palm towards Mark, indicating that he didn't need to continue talking, and said helplessly: "I know all this, no need to emphasize it anymore. I will continue to stand on duty for these two months, whatever is needed from me,
Just say it directly."
Hans smiled slightly: "Mr. Han is overthinking. We have not considered the future CEO candidate of General Motors. At present, it seems that you, Mr. Han, are the most suitable."
Old Han smiled awkwardly: "You're welcome, Mr. Hans. I understand my position and will fully support you in the future."
Hans shook his head: "Mr. Han, maybe we were two parties in the negotiation before, but after signing the agreement, we are already one. We all work under the same boss and serve the same customers...
"
Old Han's heart moved and he looked at Hans blankly: "Do you really think so?"
"Of course, now we are partners with the same goal, aren't we?"
Lao Han showed a heartfelt smile and said: "Haha, what do 'we' need to do now?"
Hans thought for a while: "Shall we have a dinner together with the core team at noon? In the afternoon, I want to go around various departments and learn about the daily operations of the company."
Old Han smiled and said: "In such a hurry? We just signed the agreement and today is the weekend again. Don't Mr. Hans plan to rest for two more days?"
Hans pointed to the agreement: "We can't rest. Who told you to only give us a 15-day hesitation period. I'm afraid everyone will have to work hard in the next few weeks."
Old Han nodded helplessly and immediately made corresponding arrangements according to Hans' wishes.
Hans and Mark walked out of the Renaissance Center. Even though it was late at night in China, Hans immediately called Bai Shuo.
"Hans, do you have good news for me?" Bai Shuo asked.
"Boss, General Motors is yours..."
"That's great news. I think I can sleep well tonight."
Hans hung up the phone and said to Mark: "Hurry up and take a nap to get rid of the jet lag. You will be very busy next time."
Mark nodded and looked back at this building that stood out from the crowd again. At this time, it looked so lonely and lonely.
At this moment, Mark suddenly remembered the scene when Lehman Brothers ended. In less than a year, he had transformed from the poor boy who was forced to lose his job to a member of the rescue team of General Motors. He couldn't help but smile slightly and looked at
The building that carries countless brilliance of yesterday said: "Goodbye, General Motors..."