The first thousand one hundred and eighty-seven chapters are irresistible temptation
Chapter 1,187 An irresistible temptation
After Cui Dongchen's emotions slowly calmed down, Liu Dong said bluntly: "I need the US$22 billion in cash in your hands, and you can keep the remaining US$800 million for yourself!"
Liu Dong did not take all the money away. Although he knew that the funds in Cui Dongchen's hands could not only be 22.8 billion, but it would not exceed 0 million. In addition, Liu Dong also hoped that Cui Dongchen could work for him. Therefore, he
Didn't get things done.
Regarding Liu Dong's decision to leave 800 million US dollars for himself, although Cui Dongchen didn't express much on his face, he was still a little surprised in his heart.
Originally, he thought Liu Dong would take all the money away?
"I will transfer the money to your bank account as soon as possible, but I want to know how you plan to arrange for me?" Cui Dongchen said calmly.
"This is your position from now on!"
With that said, Liu Dong took the pen and paper and "swish" it a few times and then handed it to Cui Dongchen.
"Head of the Economics Section of the Hanhua Research Center?"
"Yes, this is a corporate think tank I established in Quancheng, China, to study global politics, economy, military and culture. You will serve as the chief of the economic section of this think tank, and you will be free to recruit people in the future. And you
My responsibility is to provide development strategies, risk assessments and economic strategies for Hanhua Group, as well as Daewoo Group, Huayang Group and other major companies under our umbrella!" Liu Dongdao.
Looking at the energetic and young Liu Dong, Cui Dongchen's eyes showed a trace of envy. He thought that he was like Liu Dong at the time, chasing his future every day, eager to stand at the top of the business world and dominate the world. But God's will
Trick people, but in the end he failed.
However, Cui Dongchen found that Liu Dong, who had the same huge ambitions as him, was more rational than he was at the beginning.
"I promised!"
Cui Dongchen sighed in his heart, knowing that he had no other choice and that he was greedy for the magical elixir in Liu Dong's hand. He nodded in agreement without hesitating for long.
"Haha, Chief Cui, welcome to join us!" Liu Dong stood up with a smile and took the initiative to extend his right hand towards the other party.
"Thanks!"
Cui Dongchen's smile was a little bitter.
When he reached out and held Liu Dong's right hand, he understood that his era was over. There will no longer be Kim Woo-jung of the Daewoo Group, only Cui Dong-chen, the chief of the economic section of the Hanhua Research Center.
Being able to deal with Cui Dongchen so easily made Liu Dong feel very high for several days. Especially when he saw the funds in his secret accounts rising day by day, and finally all 22 billion US dollars in cash was received.
Later, Liu Dong's somewhat empty mentality after depleting his working capital due to the acquisition of Daewoo Group and Unocal Corporation became full again.
However, he did not have a relaxing few days. A long-distance phone call spanning thousands of kilometers once again plunged him into a difficult choice.
"What? You said that the British Abbey National Bank sent you an invitation letter?" Liu Dong said in surprise.
"Yes!" Sally Krawcheck gave an affirmative answer.
"Tell me briefly about Abi National Bank!" Liu Dong said after thinking for a moment.
"Chairman, Abbey National Bank is the sixth largest bank in the UK. The second largest credit bank, with 741 branches in the UK, 1.8 million customers and 11% of the credit market. Core Tier 1 capital of 8.2 billion pounds, the bank's total
Assets of £97.5 billion!”
"What is its core capital adequacy ratio?" Liu Dong then asked.
"%?" Liu Dong frowned.
According to the provisions of the Basel Accord, a bank's core capital adequacy ratio cannot be less than 8%, which means that the bank's minimum capital limit should not be less than 8% of its risk assets. It is generally believed that as long as it is higher than this number, the bank is relatively safe.
.Unless you encounter an economic crisis, or are as unlucky as Barings Bank, you generally won't let yourself go.
"Then why is it for sale?"
“Because Santander came up with a price that made the board of directors of Abbey National Bank happy!”
Sally Krawcheck's words made Liu Dong react.
In the economic and industrial circles, Eastern and Western thinking are different. In the East, unless a company encounters unsolvable difficulties or goes bankrupt, it generally will not choose to sell in the end.
It's different in the West, as long as your price is right. There's nothing you can't sell!
"The price of Santander Bank makes the board of directors of Abbey Bank excited. What does this have to do with us? Did you also make a quotation?" Liu Dong asked with a frown.
Some time ago, in order to raise enough funds to acquire Daewoo Group, Liu Dong has been slowly selling off his shares in Standard Chartered Bank.
However, in order to avoid the stock price of Standard Chartered Bank falling due to his own selling, which would affect earnings, Liu Dong has been asking Sally Krawcheck to acquire small and medium-sized banks in Southeast Asia and South America to expand Standard Chartered's business territory. At the same time,
It also allows Standard Chartered to invest in promising companies on Wall Street.
Coupled with the foundation of Standard Chartered, East Asia, especially Hong Kong, because of China's rapid economic development, driving the economic progress of neighboring countries and regions, Standard Chartered Bank's annual net income has always remained above 1 billion US dollars, and has improved.
obvious.
It was this series of good news that kept Standard Chartered Bank's stock price at a high level. It also ultimately made Liu Dong's plan a success.
Not only did he raise enough funds, he also completed his plan to acquire Daewoo Group.
A series of capital operations and acquisitions increased Liu Dong's assets by two or three times.
However, all this is not without cost. In addition to the sharp decline in the shares of Standard Chartered Bank held in his hands, due to the acquisition of Daewoo Group, Standard Chartered Bank, as a financial consultant, also shouldered the remaining 218 for him.
Billions of dollars in debt.
This also makes Standard Chartered Bank's core capital adequacy ratio close to the warning line of 8%!
"We, Standard Chartered Bank, did not participate in the acquisition of Abbey National Bank in the UK. It may be because we have been expanding in the past two years, so they also included us in the sale investigation!"
After listening to Sally's words, Liu Dong nodded in agreement.
When buying something, everyone knows to shop around. When selling something, naturally the more customers there are and the fiercer the competition, the higher the price will be.
No one can fail to understand such a simple economic law.
Come to think of it, the reason why the British Abbey National Bank invited Standard Chartered Bank was not really planning to sell the bank to Standard Chartered. Instead, it wanted to involve Standard Chartered to create a certain basis for other banks that were eager to acquire Abbey National Bank.
pressure, it is good to take the opportunity to increase the purchase price.
"Besides Banco Santander, what other banks are interested in Abbey National Bank?" Liu Dong asked after thinking for a while.
"There are also several banks including Citigroup in the US, Lloyds Banking Group in the UK and Royal Bank of Scotland."
"Oh, they are all big guys!"
Although Standard Chartered Bank has now experienced a series of capital expansions, its strength has doubled based on its original strength, but it is still a little behind these established international banking giants.
"Chairman, I think we should consider acquiring Abbey National Bank!" Sally Krawcheck said.
"Consider? Do we still have a chance?" Liu Dong raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Yes, an important director of Abbey National Bank in the UK is my college classmate. He holds 18.9% of the shares of Abbey National Bank! I am confident that I can persuade him to sell this share to us!" Salik
There was a sense of urgency in Rauchek's words.
Liu Dong didn't pay much attention to this. He just thought it was a common problem for leaders who wanted to expand their own companies and increase their power and influence. But everything that happened later made Liu Dong, who was negligent at this moment, extremely regretful.
"18.9%?" Liu Dong hesitated!
Of course he knows the benefits to Standard Chartered Bank if he can acquire Abbey National Bank. But in this case, he may not have much left of the US$22 billion to deal with the crisis!
As if sensing Liu Dong's hesitation at this moment from the phone, Sally Krawcheck quickly struck while the iron was hot: "Chairman, now our standard strength of Standard Chartered Bank has reached the level of core tier 1 capital of US$28.9 billion. And
There are 3,571 branches around the world, with total assets of US$578 billion! As long as we can successfully acquire Abbey National Bank in the UK, Standard Chartered will overtake Wells Fargo in the US and become the tenth largest banking group in the global banking industry! Market value
Over 100 billion! And as a bank controlling shareholder, you will truly have the right to talk to a national yuan!"
Sally Krawcheck's seductive words immediately made Liu Dong's heart warm.
For anyone who is arrogant and eager to make history, being ranked among the top ten in the world is an irresistible temptation.
In addition, all men are eager to make achievements and stand on the top of the world. Although real life forces most people to only fantasize in their hearts during midnight dreams, once they get the opportunity, they will do their best to make themselves
Climb higher.
This is the nature of men, and Liu Dong is naturally the same, not to mention that now he has better opportunities and foundation than most people!
Moreover, just like Mr. Li once said to him, if he wants to keep the treasures of King Kangju's Tomb and the treasures of the Aztec Empire's holy city 'Astlan' in his own hands, he needs more
Strong strength.
And the place where this strength is most likely to be realized is the economic sector!
The acquisition of Daewoo Group has brought Liu Dong's strength to a higher level, but this is not enough!
However, although Liu Dong longs for greater strength, he has no plans to carry out huge industry mergers and acquisitions before he has just annexed Daewoo and Unocal.
But he also understands that now the Abbey National Bank is an opportunity. Moreover, Liu Dong, who has just received a large amount of funds from Cui Dongchen, also has the confidence to annex the Abbey National Bank of the United Kingdom.
There is another point that even Liu Dong himself is not aware of.
After successfully annexing Unocal and Daewoo Group, Liu Dong's ambitions have begun to expand.
And good times make it easier for people to relax, be alert, and vigilant!
"Go ahead and talk. If you can really convince the board of directors of Abbey National Bank to sell at least half of the shares to us, and if it can pass the review of the British government and banking regulators, I will not object to this merger plan!" said my heart!
After struggling and hesitating for a long time, Liu Dong finally couldn't resist the temptation.
However, although he could not hold back, Liu Dong did not give Sally Krawcheck a task that she must complete!
Even in Liu Dong's view, Standard Chartered Bank's chances of successfully acquiring Abbey National Bank in the UK are not great if it only relies on its own efforts.
"Thank you, Chairman, for your support. I will definitely bring you good news within a month at most!" Sally Krawcheck's tone became excited.
"Then I'm looking forward to it!" Liu Dong smiled.
Listening to the blind tone of the phone hanging up, Sally Krawcheck put down her phone with a hint of excitement on her face, but this excitement was also mixed with a hint of melancholy and guilt.
On the other side, Liu Dong's face showed a hint of thinking.
(To be continued.)
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